Interview: Clive James on Dante, Brexit and Trump
In a rare interview for issue 64 of Spear’s, the late polymath Clive James talked about his latest epic poem,…
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Friends in high places: The Chedi presents ‘the perfect luxury pit stop’ in Andermatt
The Chedi Residences Andermatt offer a rare luxury ownership opportunity in the Swiss Alps In a Swiss Alpine village once…
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William Sitwell reconnects with Sipsmith’s gin masters, a decade later
The trio behind Sipsmith kick-started the modern-day gin craze, but despite cashing in they have no intention of just walking…
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Reach for the skies: BA and Virgin Atlantic face up for a new battle
Arch-rivals British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are banking on Airbus’s new A350 to boost their fortunes – but whose jet…
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The Spear’s Luxury Index 2019: Homes and Design
These purveyors of style are always one step ahead of the trends. From ceiling to floor, this is what the…
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The Spear’s Luxury Index 2019: Food and Drink
Our best-in-bunch of the names taking luxury eating and drinking to the next level. The essential digest for gourmands of…
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The Spear’s Luxury Index: Hospitality and Travel
At a time where exclusivity is prized more than ever, we’ve scoured the world of hospitality to find the figures…
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The Spear’s Luxury Index 2019: Watches, Accessories and Collections
Our broadest category covers everything from guns to Goyard, in the name of collectibles. Whether its Old Masters or Omega…
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The Spear’s Luxury Index: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Whether its a custom motorcycle, a vintage marque, or a bespoke superyacht that tickles your fancy, this section covers the…
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The Spear’s Luxury Index 2019: Fashion
The Spear’s edit on the names to know in fashion, collecting new boundary-pushers as well as the classic brands that…
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YOPO Review: Culinary hedonism reaches new highs in Fitzrovia
Beirut-born entrepreneur and artist Rami Fustok’s seductive restaurant at The Mandrake Hotel schools Rasika Sittamparam on new-age pleasures, with a…
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The upcoming Polestar 2 is the future of driving
The upcoming Polestar 2 promises to mark a new dawn in the era of electric cars, with stellar performance and…
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The new Land Rover is a class act
Land Rover has future-proofed the latest version of its best-selling Discovery Sport, writes Gareth Herincx If you’re in need of…
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What new BBC show Gold Digger can tell us about Pre-Nups
‘She needs a trusted advisor who will cut through the noise and tell her to be a realist’, writes Marjha…
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Jason Cowley on what Qatar can learn from Japan’s World Cup success
Jason Cowley on what Japan knows about hosting a major sporting event – and what Qatar needs to learn Contrast…
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‘There is a feeling of being completely out of one’s depth’ – Spear’s meets Colin Davidson, portraitist to the stars
Whether he’s painting the Queen or locals in Belfast, Colin Davidson brings a unique twist to his portraits. Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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A journey into Italy’s mythical Egadi islands – ‘There’s been a rebirth’
Ancient mythology and the ghosts of a now-dormant fishing industry bring the mystical Egadi islands alive, writes Sillvia Marchetti ‘Forget…
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Grace Hotel, Mykonos review: ‘All air and light and warmth’
Christopher Jackson visits Mykonos – and finds a gem of a boutique hotel just before the season starts Mykonos is…
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Nihi Sumba: The Indonesian island that ‘stays with you long after you’ve left’
You’ll come for the luxury – but it’s the big heart of this Indonesian retreat that makes Nihi Sumba unforgettable,…
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Les Platanes review: A very welcome French bistro in Mayfair
This new contemporary French Bistro will more than satisfy fine and casual diners alike, writes Arun Kakar Bruton’s Place is…
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