IMAGAZINE is a business and politics laced magazine with lifestyle and culture content. The editorial relies strongly on in depth interviews with the leaders of the business and political scenes. From David Milliband to Baroness de Rothschild, I-MAGAZINE reveals their personal view and the journeys that have taken them to where they are, often revealing…
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Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line-spacing (leading), and letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space between pairs of letters (kerning[1]).
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By Jeremy Paxman, author of ‘Empire’. London can claim a fairly impressive range of buildings and institutions, but for me one tower’s over all the rest – The London Library in St James’s Square. Years ago, I used to go to the old circular reading room of the British Library, imagining that if I stayed…
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What is behind the rise of populism in Hong Kong in recent years? What do you think the solution is? The widening wealth gap is a growing global social problem and it is a very thorny issue for governments everywhere. If government set policies through the emotive lens of populist sentiments, it might make you…
Read MoreIn late May 2014, I received a phone call from Jean Becker, my father’s longtime chief of staff. She got straight to the point. “Your dad wants to make a parachute jump on his ninetieth birthday. What do you think?” About eighteen months earlier, Jean had called to review the funeral arrangements for my father.…
Read MoreOn 26 May 2021, Mr Mark Lowcock, Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs briefed the UN Security Council on Syria. He made four important points: water shortages; the economic crisis; protection for civilians; and access for humanitarian aid. Water is the most fundamental issue for drinking and irrigation, but also for electricity and food supply. The…
Read MoreMy father, he drank whisky; my mother, she drank gin. This may sound like the start of a country and western song, but it was, kind of, the truth – the first bit anyway. My mother didn’t really drink; a small sherry before dinner perhaps. Once, however, she did confess to me that “the drink…
Read MoreWhen I was in my late 20s, I worked with a lady who had recently retired. Virginia (as I will call her) volunteered a few days each week at the public-service organization where I worked. One day, as we were assembling materials for a direct-mail publicity campaign, we began to talk about money. I will…
Read MoreA name that is synonymous with masterful techniques, confident Japanese flavours with a hint of Peruvian influence, and picture-perfect presentation, Nobu Berkeley ST is the place to see-and-be-seen in Mayfair NOBU’S NAMESAKE Nobu Berkeley Street is the second London venture from world renowned Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in conjunction with partners including Robert de Niro…
Read MoreOn the 17th of May, The Prince Akatoki London in Marylebone reopened the doors to its 5-star hotel, Japanese fusion restaurant TOKii and The Malt Lounge and Bar. With tranquility at the forefront, The Prince Akatoki London will offer a one-of-a-kind urban sanctuary for guests to relax, eat, drink and unwind with friends and family…
Read MoreThe susceptibility to threats soars in times of crisis. What pivotal aspects companies forgot in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic? One of the biggest checkmarks that lots of companies missed is cybersecurity. According to various sources, around 80% of CISOs admit having sacrificed it in an effort to enable employees to work remotely. Some…
Read MoreWhen did you first realize you wanted to set up The Deck I have always had an interest in fashion, and from a young age worked within different roles in the industry, whether that was fashion journalism, styling or PR. I worked for the Fashion Director of the Sunday Times Style and was keen to…
Read MoreVincent Abrams, Editor-in-Chief at I-MAGAZINE interviews the founders of Icelandic Venture Capitalist Fund who are leading the way in gender diversity. Tell me more about Crowberry Capital? Crowberry is an early-stage Venture Capitalist fund which invests in technology start-ups across the Nordics. We are passionate about technology and invest in people that build cutting-edge global…
Read MoreThe decision to understand markets, customers, competitors, and our own organizations in different ways, followed by the will to change them for the benefit of all, is the entryway to a new level of engagement, excitement, and—yes—fun at work! It’s the battle, the competition, that is so exhilarating and so attractive. It’s the strategic outthinking…
Read MoreEnglish Heritage welcomed visitors back into its historic buildings from 17 May 2021. As well as opening 23 sites for the first time this year, on 17 May the charity extended access to the interiors of more than 50 of its properties which were previously open to visitors as outdoor spaces only. To ensure a…
Read MoreThe Aga Khan Foundation are delighted to announce The Silk Road Bazaar — an artisan market inspired by and staged alongside the open-air photography exhibition, The Silk Road: A Living History in London’s King’s Cross (see more below). Between 11 – 13 June, a select group of artisanal vendors from several countries found along the historic…
Read MoreI was born and brought up in London and I now live in the Highlands of Scotland. Like most people on these islands, I am a mongrel with a family history drawn from all parts of the British Isles – mongrels are good survivors! I have lived, worked, and studied in England and Scotland. I…
Read MoreFew things are more important to high net-worth individuals than their homes. They’re private places to retreat from their busy professional schedules and to spend precious leisure time with friends and families. Financially, they represent considerable investments and important, long-term assets. Given this, it’s hardly surprising that people are increasingly investing in the interiors of…
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The pen is said to be mightier than the sword—an adage extolling the power of communication, of words, their democracy, their universality. Everyone can wield a pen to express their point of view and emotions, to assert an impact on the world. Writing enables people to leave traces of their lives, to tell their stories,…
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A six-point safety harness wraps over your shoulders and between your legs, a head and neck brace clamps down your chest. The world ahead is visible only above a rim at eye level; the world behind is seen only through two mirrors little bigger than cigarette boxes. The start lights begin to illuminate red, and…
Read MoreAs part of the Jewelry and Watches sale on May 19, PIASA is proud to present a mysterious Art Deco clock made by Cartier in the early 1930s. For the first time at auction, this clock whose hands seem to float magically in the dial is a true rediscovery. This mysterious clock had not appeared…
Read MoreDuring a discussion marking the death of Margaret Thatcher in April 2012, the journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil turned to Shirley Williams, the Liberal Democrat peer and former Labour Cabinet minister, and asked her why Thatcher had beaten her in the race to become Britain’s first female prime minister. It was a pertinent question because…
Read MoreFor many, the idea of controlling your health is an impossible, yet dreamlike ideal…The notion of managing your ageing process, improving your energy or being able to better foresee the health issues that are likely to affect you personally in the future and take the practical steps to prevent them, is something which is seen…
Read MoreErki Kert, CEO, Big Data Scoring The experience of banking customers in the UK is completely different to that in Scandinavia. While the UK might be home to more of the big names in banking, it is those in Scandinavia that are getting the best, most convenient and innovative services. But why is this? This…
Read MoreThe idea of women as weak has always bemused me. Perhaps it’s because I grew up a head taller than most boys at school, perhaps it was because I was reared on stories of women who never let a little muscle get in their way. I was often told about my mother’s political heroine (and…
Read MoreReturning to work with a new resilience As we start to return to work outside of home, there is an air of optimism. We still have change to handle, but life feels full of more positive possibilities. We’ve had a year of learning to be resilient to change and uncertainty. Now we can begin to…
Read MoreThe global landscape of investments has changed dramatically in recent years, with the general public now having a greater ability to take trading in to their own hands and invest and trade in a range of commodities through online platforms and investment advisors. Technology has led the way in a virtual environment to allow people…
Read MoreYou started your career in Tokyo, what did you learn from your time in Japan? Reasonable Japanese – most of which I have now forgotten. The basics of how markets work (I was a stock broker) – and how long a crash can last! Did you need to speak Japanese whilst working at Warburgs in…
Read MoreThe nation was gripped with sadness following the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – Britain’s longest serving consort of a British monarch. Prince Philip was indeed an extraordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. He was the epitome of public service who devoted his entire life to Crown and…
Read MoreThroughout history youth rebellions have come in many forms, from the riots across Europe in 1968 to the Arab Spring uprisings and the environmental protests that have erupted around the world. Armed with placards, chants and slogans, young people have massed in towns and cities attempting to change economic policies and entire regimes, with varying…
Read MoreOne of your biggest achievements was floating your company on the stock exchange. How did you go about that or get to that point? It was the crazy time when the dot.com boom was nearing its zenith and we were approached by a public company shell with cash and no technology knowledge. On first view,…
Read MoreNovikov Restaurant & Bar was the first restaurant outside Russia for the Novikov Restaurant Group, the phenomenally successful company headed by Arkady Novikov, the restaurant guru who has changed the face of dining in Moscow. Located in the heart of Mayfair, Novikov Restaurant & Bar combines a superlative culinary offering with innovative contemporary interiors. The…
Read MoreIn previous collaborations, the acclaimed Italian Supper Club have hosted pop-ups and residencies at a selection of Experimental Group venues. Brought together by their appetite to offer guests the very best food and drink in a relaxed yet vibrant environment, the two brands believe they are pioneering a new breed of cool hospitality. Following the…
Read MoreBig tech companies’ apps and devices consume the world’s collective attention in pursuit of their profits, with insufficient attention to the harms they cause users and the good of society. I believe we can say that Society’s attention is neurologically hijacked by a tsunami of devices, ‘weapons of mass distraction’, that lock it in what…
Read MoreYou took over at Rémy Martin at a time when its stock had taken a slight fall, when you arrived what were and are your priorities to bring it back to full profitability and raise its brand profile? At Rémy Martin, we have a clear vision of what the future of luxury looks like. Our…
Read MoreYou have a strong background both in economics and technology, what is the importance of data analysis in Syndicate Room’s process? Data is essential to all that we do, though it has played the biggest role in our indexing and analysis of the startup market and the design of our fund. We indexed every private…
Read MoreHow has your upbringing in Buenos Aires influenced your approach to filmmaking? Yes, it had a lot of influence because Buenos Aires is very far away. There was no internet, no communications so whatever you got was nothing to do with what could be the truth or the facts. There was misinformation. But the movies…
Read MoreWhat do you think the fundamentals of leadership are? I think there are a few. The first is uniting people around an exciting, aspirational vision. That is actually not a tough task at The New York Times where there is a huge passion for the mission throughout the organization. The second is building a strategy…
Read MoreYou are currently CEO of Newgate Communications, part of SEC Newgate S.p.A., the world’s fastest growing global communications consultancy which you are Deputy Group CEO of. What challenges did you face in your previous position or positions which made you a success in your current role as you occupy today? The negative experiences that shaped…
Read MoreAs an Italian, I’m used to dealing with a restless political system. The UK to me has always represented a show of legitimate actions, of individual rights, of correctness and savvy political judgement. That all changed on June 24th. Now we find a country, adored for the freedom it represents, for its liberal culture and economy, utterly…
Read More‘Old Age is honourable’ – so says the old proverb. Do we still believe this today? Of the many sad outcomes of this year’s battle with the Coronavirus, perhaps one which bodes most ill for the future is the divide which has opened up between the old and young in our society. The numbers are…
Read MoreWith a client list that includes A listers, captains of industry and royalty, Polo & Tweed is no ordinary recruitment agency. Instead it has forged a global reputation for finding and placing the crème de la crème of domestic staff, whether that be butlers, chefs, housekeepers, nannies, chauffeurs, estate managers or security. Polo & Tweed…
Read MoreThere are just over two months till Britain has its remaining ties with the European Union severed. As the world enters 2021, the UK will leave the post-Brexit implementation period and, unless a new treaty is signed before then, will be treated by the EU like every other non-member nation. It has been hard to…
Read MoreHow did you start your career journey in the art world? I started my career in the art business back in 2005. I was in fashion for many years before that and in 2005 I took up the opportunity to jump into the art world. After only a few weeks in the industry I started…
Read MoreWhat was your inspiration for ionic cars? I have been a car enthusiast for as long as I can remember. My grandfather was a motorcycle dispatch rider in the Second World War, and was involved & thankfully survived Dunkirk, he had a passion for motorcycles, and motor-based exhilaration was always in me. My mother successfully…
Read MoreIn the one hundred years that women have taken seats as MPs in the House of Commons, vast progress has been made for women’s rights both within and outside of Parliament. At the beginning of 1919, no women MPs sat in the Commons, despite legislation being passed in the previous year enabling women to serve…
Read MoreYou originally started as a travel publishing house, what was behind the move to make Nota Bene into an exclusive – members travel club? We built up an impressive A-B international database with several subscribers asking if we would curate their travels because their agents never understood it as we wrote it. It made sense…
Read MoreAs the world begins to come out of lockdown businesses from across the globe are beginning to reopen, readjusting to the new normal we all now face. Strong leadership has never been more important as companies look for that competitive edge that will help them navigate through all the uncertainty. Alex Ellinis, founder and director…
Read MoreThe French Maison Van Cleef & Arpels is recognised all over the world for its exquisite and poetic jewels. Nicolas Bos, President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, talks about the new collection, inspirations for the distinct jewels and the signature style of the Maison and his vision for the House. What guides the style of Van Cleef & Arpels and its creations? What aspects of design,…
Read MoreBy Chris Ward, Co-founder of English watch brand Christopher Ward, gives his advice on what to look out for when buying a quality timepiece With so many watch brands and models widely available and advertised, venturing into the horology market can often prove an overwhelming experience for both new and seasoned watch enthusiasts alike. To…
Read MoreCity workers are being asked to celebrate their firms’ community and volunteering initiatives this year by taking part in online and offline activities as part of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal’s City Giving Day 2020. The annual event, this year on Tuesday 22 September 2020, celebrates the value of the City to society and shows how…
Read MoreStep back ten years and leaders from all walks of life, from those in business to party political leaders, were in a very different place: they were in control of their organisations and their customers. They were the ones to set the agenda with customers and constituents following swiftly behind. Fast forward to today and…
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The legend of St. Tropez starts with a dog, a rooster, and a martyr; and it leads to movie stars, world-renowned artists and distinguished writers. Located on the sparkling French Riviera, St. Tropez has enjoyed the spotlight for more than half a century, for better or worse, with celebrities flocking to this idyllic locale for…
Read MoreCollecting rare books might feel like something of an intimidating project – how does one decide which books are worth buying and which are to be passedover to wait for a better copy? In terms of modern literature, the number of books which are published in any given year that become collectable represent a tiny…
Read MoreFor the past 20 years I have spent much of my time counselling capitalism. In practice, this has meant counselling capitalists—most of whom have been or are CEOs of very large, often interntional businesses. To do this successfully my necessary self-discipline is discretion. A consultant’s task is to speak truth to power. To do this…
Read MoreAfrica has always had a place in my heart, especially my motherland Ghana. There have been countless charities set up to help and develop the continent in so many different ways. From education to clean water, to fair trade and live aid. Although these charities have had an incredible impact on different parts of Africa,…
Read MoreHow did you first become involved with tennis and did you go on to play professionally? I started playing tennis when I was 4 years old while my parents were going to the country club on the weekends and I fell in love with the sport at first sight. I was a very shy and…
Read MoreNo truly global “world order” has ever existed. What passes for order in our time was devised in Western Europe nearly four centuries ago, at a peace conference in the German region of Westphalia, conducted without the involvement or even the awareness of most other continents or civilizations. A century of sectarian conflict and political…
Read MoreI was appointed General Director of Scottish Opera, Scotland’s national opera company and largest performing arts organisation, in 2006. The Company was founded in 1962 by Sir Alexander Gibson, who wanted ‘to lay the treasures of opera at the feet of the people of Scotland’, and inaugurated with a production of Madama Butterfly at the…
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The Amalfi Coast is the pinnacle of the Italian dream. Tucked amongst the lemon blossoms and the bougainvillea is a line of thirteen towns that comprise the Amalfi Coast. Known for its vertical landscape, the villages are only accessible via the Strada Statale 163 — a narrow, winding, cliffside route that while unsettling to traverse,…
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