Book Reviews: Empire of Cotton by Sven Beckert and The Red Earl by Selina Hastings
Christopher Silvester on how the cotton industry shaped modern capitalism and Peter York on a daughter’s biography of one of…
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Pairing watches with cars brings out the best in both industries
Zak Smith takes a look at the motor and horology brands joining forces in the luxury market Luxury horology is…
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Guest recipe: Ginger Pig’s Thanksgiving turkey
We bring you a seasonal classic featuring father and son team’s ’Botterill broad-breasted Bronze birds’ American Thanksgiving celebrations take place…
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The Singular Patagonia Hotel offers a view of the fjords and a hint of its industrial past
A cold storage plant over 100 years ago, the hotel is uniquely rustic and modern ‘Silence is Golden’ sang The…
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From Morocco to South Africa, African art is the new hot lot
African Contemporary art is making rapid inroads into the Western art world ’ about time too, says Farah Nayeri An…
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To Instagram or not to Instagram?
There’s no escaping the photo-sharing app. But are we in the midst of a great cultural leap or a retrograde…
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From a Lamborghini Diablo to Maria Callas’ car, the Classic & Sports Car Show shone this year
Andrew Gonsalves reports from a car show with a plethora of automotive treasures The Classic & Sports Car Show in…
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This Christmas, give the gift of an Honesty hamper
Forget generic hampers and go for the homemade Homemade products taste better. This Christmas, order a festive hamper from the…
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London’s pop-ups promise Christmas cheer
As Christmas lights begin to appear in their familiar formations, so too does the wave of wintry (and not so…
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Around the World in 80 Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow
Monisha Rajesh reaches Moscow and welcomes a luxurious respite between arduous train journeys You know you’ve reached absurd levels of…
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British watchmaking has slowed to a near standstill over the past century, but there are promising movements afoot, says Timothy…
ByAfrica Exclusive's timeless safari experience stays genuine without compromising on comfort
John Burdett invites you to remove the watch and dump the phone if you dare – you can be set…
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Ristorante Frescobaldi comes to Mayfair via 700 years of gastronomic heritage
When Spear’s was invited by Diana Frescobaldi to attend a special dinner at her Florentine family’s new Italian restaurant in…
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Restaurant review: Sexy Fish, Berkeley Square
There is a long-established aesthetic for chic Asian restaurants in London as exemplified by Nobu, Zuma and their ilk: restrained,…
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Restaurant review: 45 Jermyn Street
The clock at the front of Fortnum & Mason has always chimed every fifteen minutes – but downstairs in the…
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Video interview with artists Broomberg and Chanarin
Josh Spero meets a Contemporary art pairing who have turned DNA into a tapestry Recently I had the pleasure of…
ByAt the Sharp End: Adam Brown
The founder of the Orlebar Brown men’s swimming trunks and resort wear company keeps cool under the burning spotlight of…
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Daniel Humm to Judge the Annual World of Fine Wine World’s Best Wine List Awards
New York based three Michelin Star Chef Daniel Humm and his Wine Director Cedric Nicaise are set to judge at…
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A look into the London opera salon nurturing tomorrow’s stars
There are a few salons of note in London where you can hear the finest instrumentalists of the moment and…
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Melinda Hughes enjoys an evening at the National Opera Studio with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and the James Bond of…
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