Wealth and addiction: inside the troubled HNW mind
The deaths of banking heir Mathew Mellon and Swedish DJ Avicii raise concerns about mental health among HNWs. Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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New Patek Philippe collection debuts in Mayfair
Pragnell on Mount Street hosts the launch of the 2018 Patek Philippe Exhibition Collection Pragnell celebrates the opening of its…
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Gut feeling: the case for intermittent fasting
Is intermittent fasting the way ahead for a healthy body and brain? Jo Foley investigates We all know that by…
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Review: Bennelong, Sydney Opera House
Peter Gilmore’s new offering in Sydney’s landmark opera house is a triumph, writes Andrew Harris Captain Cook had originally sailed…
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How Philip Pearlstein led a revival in realist art
Philip Pearlstein has made the most of a unique range of influences, from wartime experiences to plumbing fixture catalogues, in…
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Why this private island is a paradise for the eco traveller
Resplendent with dazzlingly colourful wildlife above and below water, the Indian Ocean paradise that is Alphonse Island is a treat…
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How Tudor brickwork inspired a Lutyens masterpiece
Staying true to his style, Edwin Lutyens used the ruins of Basing House, the largest private house in Tudor England,…
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A trip to the Maldives made me yearn for a butler
Even if you’re not used to it, having a dedicated servant at your beck and call can be addictive, writes…
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The return of Connolly, Mayfair’s century-old leatherers
Why the luxury brand’s calfskin loyalty card is the ultimate status symbol, writes Nick Foulkes It is quite remarkable, the…
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Why I made a U-turn on luxury cars
Is owning a high-end car really worth all the social pitfalls, asks Sam Leith I’ve bought a new car. Very…
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Review: Fashioned From Nature at the V&A
The new ‘Fashioned from nature’ exhibition at the V&A makes the case for sustainable luxury, writes Olenka Hamilton ‘It’s all…
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The 488 GTB is Ferrari’s automotive masterpiece
A ride in Ferrari’s stunning and ultra-swift 488 GTB is an offer you can’t refuse, writes Cindy-Lou Dale I’m driving…
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The Nautilus Maldives is set out to woo the ‘modern bohemian’
The Maldives has a luxury newcomer that is opening up a private island to welcome the next generation of travellers…
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Inside the charity shop for the 1 per cent
With inflation hitting the wealthiest hard, the middle-class trend for charity shopping has gone high-end, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell Harrods isn’t…
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Review: The Square, Mayfair
The swish Mayfair haunt comes with Michelin-high expectations. Here and there, it matches them, writes Christopher Jackson With Mayfair prices…
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A farewell to a friend
The life of billionaire businessman Matthew Mellon who died this week – and was a regular fixture at Spear’s parties…
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Wild adventures in Sicily’s Aeolian islands
A ‘black giant’, the God of Fire, magma animals and donkey taxis are the denizens of Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago, writes…
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Cabinet minister: John Makepeace on his school for makers
John Makepeace is a great furniture designer – but it’s in teaching others that he has secured his greatest legacy,…
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Review: Beaverbrook, Surrey
The transformation of a former press baron’s country estate into a boutique hotel scores highly with our roving reviewer Beaverbrook,…
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Review: Sourced Market’s Tap Room
Tucked underneath the market-turned-café, Sourced Market’s Tap Room might have some teething problems, but shines – thanks to its uniquely…
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