A new beginning for China’s luxury shoppers
Chinese consumers are beginning to spend again – and not a moment too soon for the big luxury labels. John…
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Spears Meets The Team Behind This Year’s Best Chelsea Flower Show Installation
A show garden inspired by Barbara Hepworth, classical music and Cornwall is winning plaudits from judges and celebrities alike at…
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Review: Giorgio Locatelli’s pop-up at Le Gavroche
The culinary rivalry between France and Italy turns out to be a sensuously delicious experience, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell There’s a…
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Watches: Hublot’s magic act
The Swiss brand continues to defy convention in the most colourful ways, writes Timothy Barber Amid the watch industry’s reliance…
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Why Tom Wolfe turned me into Peter Fallow
Spear’s arts editor reveals why Tom Wolfe turned him into Peter Fallow, ‘a disreputable tabloid hack’ in The Bonfire of…
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Review: Red
Alfred Molina dazzles as Marc Rothko in the revival of John Logan’s play at the Wyndham, writes Arun Kakar Heady,…
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Why Hermès’ legendary designer deserves the Légion d’Honneur
One man has spent six decades shaping the world of luxury design, writes Nick Foulkes I have been invited to…
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Superyacht awards highlight new stars of the waves
From on-board hospitals to at least one Turkish bath, superyachts have more features, style and adventure than ever before, writes…
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Spear’s Midas interview: Kelly Hoppen
The high-flying interior designer with a fear of heights finds time in her hectic schedule to tell Olenka Hamilton about…
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YASAVA is set out to innovate the world of aerospace with ZED
The partnership of two futuristic companies is about to change private aviation for the better YASAVA Solutions SA, a leading…
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How to go the extra Nile
A luxurious cruise on the Oberoi Philae down the Nile brings an ancient civilisation back to life and reveals the…
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Review: The Old Bell Hotel, Wiltshire
Quality food and drink mean a weekend in Wiltshire’s ancient Old Bell Hotel is a delightful trip back in time,…
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The wedding that Britain needs more than ever
Despite embarrassing relatives – and not just on one side – and a plethora of salacious tabloid headlines, even rain…
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Review: Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The timeless aesthetics of this 18th century enclave provides urban dwellers with a much needed escape, writes Edwin Smith As…
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Why Mauritius is a must for refined travellers
Multicultural Mauritius is celebrating over 50 years of independence, and there is much to celebrate about its sense of pride…
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Why change is the only constant for online art
Significant challenges lie ahead for the online art market, but industry players are determined to meet them, writes Arun Kakar…
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Is our monarchy nearing a dramatic end?
Our monarchy is facing a series of plot twists that may even lead to cancellation, writes Tanya Gold A royal…
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Why British fashion still looks to Diana
Prince Harry’s mother will be missed at the royal wedding – but her influence will be seen in the dresses,…
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A luxury stroll through Rome
Even in the bustling Eternal City, you can find happy ports of peace, writes Christopher Jackson Rome is such a…
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Review: Raymond Blanc’s cookery school
Raymond Blanc’s cookery school at Le Manoir brings out your creative side in the most perfect of settings, writes William…
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