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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The Bermuda benefit: an HNW introduction to offshore
What is ‘offshore’, how can it help, and where should HNWs go? A panel of experts got to grips with…
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Interview: Bellamy’s Gavin Rankin on ‘the perfect culinary pitch’
Gavin Rankin has seen plenty of the world but knows where he belongs: in the heart of Mayfair, at Bellamy’s,…
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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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Liquid Lunch: Economist Ruth Lea on who’s right on the money
Spear’s editor Alec Marsh lunches with the outspoken economist Ruth Lea ponders the menu: ‘I’m going to be a pleb…
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How ‘uncertain assets’ complicate divorce
Complex, speculative assets are increasingly common in family finances, making divorce settlements a legal minefield, especially for the less well-off…
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Aristocrats eclipsed by global HNWs in battle for Mayfair
London’s poshest district is changing with the landlord gentry being swept aside by international royalty and hungry property firms, says…
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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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France is top nation while Brexit Britain drops in the rankings — report
France tops the list of nationalities ranked by quality of life and immigration status — while Britain faces its own…
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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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An NGO leads the way in solving poverty through entrepreneurship
Spear’s meets the new UK Chief Executive of iDE, the global NGO on a mission to help rural communities out…
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Responsible investment is the future millennials want
Amid scepticism, environmental, social and governance investments are on the rise, with some funds acting as launchpads for first time…
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Why central bankers need eyes in the backs of their heads
The Bank of England governor might have sent mixed signals on rate rises, but the global economic forecast is so…
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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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Zuckerberg’s ‘techlash’ trial: what CEOs can learn
Mark Zuckerberg’s awkward encounter on Capitol Hill contains interesting lessons for CEOs, writes Rasika Sittamparam Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s hearing…
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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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Google’s ‘right to be forgotten’ defeat poses new questions for HNWs
Businessman NT2’s win against the search giant in a recent case is welcome news for those wanting to put their…
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Alzheimer’s and the blur between wills and marriage
Family disputes about wills and inheritance are never pleasant, but made worse when a relative’s mental capacity is questioned, writes…
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