You’re born in Sweden but have made London your home — what drew you to the city? My brother and I grew up in a small town in Sweden. Our parents were German, so we went there every year on holiday to visit family. As such, we always felt there was more to explore than…
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Carl Friedrik & I-MAGAZINE Competition
I-MAGAZINE has teamed up with Carl Friedrik to gift three of our readers a Swanfield leather card wallet, Walton MacBook Air case 13” and The Carry-on suitcase each. To enter, simply go to http://friedrik.co/pzlw and subscribe to Carl Friedrik’s newsletter. The competition runs from 18th October to November 1st. The three winners will be announced…
Read MoreBecoming Director & CEO of The Essex Peabody Museum in a Time of Upheaval and Change, By Lynda Roscoe Hartigan
Today, I stand at the helm of the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) as its first woman Executive Director and CEO in a time of considerable social upheaval and change. The COVID-19 pandemic has given us all a new lens through which to view our past, our present state, and our future. It has altered our…
Read MoreGlenfiddich to be the First Partner to Release Rare Whisky via NFT with BlockBar
Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand, has partnered with BlockBar, the premier non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace for luxury wine and spirits products, to launch a series of 15 limited edition liquor NFTs. Each NFT corresponds to a physical, exceptional bottle of a 1973 46 year old Armagnac cask finish Single Malt…
Read MoreI-MAGAZINE Interviews James Sutcliffe, Founder and CEO, The Founding Network
Tell us a bit about yourself and your business. I’ve always been obsessed with entrepreneurship! As a child I’d make money any way possible and study the most successful founders. Today, I run The Founding Network – the leading community of high growth founders to come together to share challenges, experiences and advice, enabling them…
Read MoreRestaurant Review – Hakkasan, Hanway Place, London W1
Among the bustling side streets of Central London on a typical rainy Thursday in autumnal London, lies a hidden gem with a glittering red sign emblazing the word ‘Hakkasan.’ A Michelin star restaurant created by Syra Khan and Alan Yau, founder of Wagamama and Yauatcha. As you enter the door and you’re greeted with the…
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Dubai Wonder, Myrna Ayad, By Assouline
An international port city and desert oasis, Dubai is one of the most important metropolises in the Middle East. With modest beginnings in the industries of pearl diving, fishing and trade, Dubai has since eclipsed its historic origins. The most populated of the seven emirates united by founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in…
Read MoreBuilding a Sustainable and Holistic Lifestyle Brand, By Nina Sjögren-Höe, Founder of Fajers
A few years back I did my BBA in Fashion Marketing & Management and worked in the fashion industry in New York. To balance the hectic lifestyle, I started practicing pilates and yoga. My co-workers and I were moving around the city with our handbags, computer bags, gym bags, and sometimes even our lunch bags…
Read MoreCan The Benefits of the Digital Economy Reach all Segments of Saudi Society? Written By Patrick Cooke, Managing Editor, Oxford Business Group
Thanks to the success of the vaccine rollout, we were able to send field staff back to Saudi Arabia in August after a pandemic-induced period of absence. Apart from the natural sense of excitement at finally being able to hold face-to-face meetings with partners old and new, our new team has reported a sense of…
Read MoreInterview With Aliko Dangote, CEO Dangote Group, The $15 Billion Empire Of Africa’s Richest Man
Aliko Dangote lives as you might expect, given he’s the richest person in Africa and resides in the same country being bullied by the insidious Boko Haram terrorist group, which finds something noble in kidnapping village girls. Located on Victoria Island, a wealthy Lagos enclave that has a moat in the form of a lagoon…
Read MoreThe Financial Times and McKinsey & Company Publish The Shortlist for the 2021 Business Book of the Year Award
This year’s shortlisted books, selected by the nine distinguished judges (see below) are: The World for Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources, by Javier Blas & Jack Farchy, Random House Business, Cornerstone (UK), Oxford University Press (US) Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, by Patrick Radden…
Read MoreAcclaimed Chinese Restaurant Hakkasan Celebrates Twenty Years With Anniversary Set Menu
Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant group Hakkasan are delighted to announce the arrival of a special celebratory set menu, available at all Hakkasan locations nationwide – including Mayfair and Hanway Place in London – to celebrate the restaurant’s twentieth anniversary. Since the first Hakkasan opened in Hanway Place in Summer 2001, the brand has opened 14 restaurants…
Read MoreEven From a Social Distance, Never Forget The Needs of Your Customer And Client, By Jonathan Goldstein CEO, Cain International
A couple of thousand years ago a Greek philosopher named Heraclitus was quoted as saying, “the only constant in life is change.” He was right then, and he is right now. Change is an inevitable and important part of life. And yet, as society and culture has evolved over the last few centuries there is…
Read MoreI-MAGAZINE Interviews Jennifer Guerrini Maraldi of JGM Gallery on Collecting Contemporary Art
Australian-born Jennifer Guerrini Maraldi is the founder of JGM Gallery, the London-based leading specialist in contemporary British & Australian Aboriginal art. JGM Gallery offers a rolling calendar of exhibitions throughout the year. The gallery is in Battersea, next to the Royal College of Art. Jennifer’s art career started in her hometown of Melbourne, where she…
Read MoreSavile Row Tailor Huntsman Unveil New Autumn / Winter 2021 Collection
The iconic Savile Row tailor, Huntsman, today unveils their new A/W 2021 collection. Luxury and versatility define this capsule collection of tailored separates and suiting, with an emphasis on technical fabrics and sustainable practises within menswear, to create a capsule wardrobe of timeless classics that combine performance and comfort with impeccable style. The collection is…
Read MoreGlobal U.S. Polo Assn. Powered By Its Authentic Connection to the Sport of Polo, Written By J. Michael Prince, President & CEO of USPA Global Licensing
Polo, one of the oldest sports in the world – also referred to as the “Game of Kings” – is full of thrills, teamwork, technique and true sportsmanship. The first recorded games in history were in China and Persia and the very first polo club of modern times, the Silchar Polo Club, was established in…
Read MoreThe Next Generation of Talent And The Future of Real Estate by Ros Goode, Principal and Head of London, Avison Young
I am what some people would call a lifer. I have worked for the same business, albeit one that has gone through a lot of change and growth, throughout my 34-year career in real estate. This has given me a unique vantage point to observe the changing landscape of commercial real estate and I have…
Read MoreFortnum & Mason Hosts Museum-Worthy Exhibition, Mined from Frank Cohen’s Collection Until October
For the first time in over three centuries of trading, London store Fortnum & Mason is hosting a museum-worthy exhibition, a showcase of modern and contemporary British art, mined from the collection of ebullient collector Frank Cohen. Sometimes dubbed the ‘Saatchi of the north’ or the ‘Manchester Medici’, Cohen’s colourful press cuttings have sometimes obscured the fact that…
Read MoreI-MAGAZINE Spends An Evening With Mark Hughes, CEO, Tutorful
Why did you start Tutorful and what is the company’s mission? Since I was a child I was always obsessed with the idea of creating things. My first ever dream was to build a robot – however unfortunately that one never did come to fruition! I did however go on to study Engineering at University…
Read MoreInterview With Peter Komolafe, Financial Expert and Podcast Host
Can you tell us a little about your inspirational journey and how you got to where you are today? My parents came to the UK in 1975. They’re Nigerian and came over here to work and study. They had me in 1979. My parents were working two jobs and studying at the same time, so…
Read MoreThematic Keys To UK Real Estate Revitalisation, By Giles King, CEO at Mayfair Capital
The fortunes of real estate are inextricably linked to the economy – in periods of growth, companies expand, and people spend more on property. However, real estate is also innately resilient – buildings are not easy to sell quickly, businesses will always need premises and people will always need homes. The key to unlocking consistent…
Read MoreRoyal Piano Restorer And Conservator David Winston to Sell Private Collection of Rare Pianos, September 23rd 2021 via Auction House Dreweatts
Dreweatts auctioneers is to thrilled to offer the private collection of David Winston, Restorer and Conservator of Pianos to HM the Queen. The collection includes 26 exceptionally rare and important pianos dating from the 18th century to present day. This landmark sale will take place on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. Amongst those expected to achieve…
Read MoreInterview With The Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership, Director and CEO, Clare Shine
After three months as Director and CEO of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Clare Shine shares her thoughts on what’s next for the sustainability agenda, and the need for a collective focus on people, nature and climate. How do you view the next 10 years of ‘sustainability’? It’s urgent to make this a…
Read MoreAqua Kyoto – In The Heart of London’s West End, Contemporary Japanese Cuisine Of Tokyo’s Ginza District
Concept – Set in a dramatic space on the top floor of the former Dickins & Jones department store in the heart of London’s West End, Aqua Kyoto epitomises the contemporary Japanese cuisine of Tokyo’s Ginza district. Cuisine – Aqua Kyoto offers an experience that encompasses unique styles of sushi and sashimi together with a selection of…
Read MoreBaroness Pauline Perry of Southwark, Creativity, Containment, Chaos and Community. How Will We Review The Pandemic?
So – we are promised a full ‘review’ of the pandemic and ‘lessons to be learned’ some time in 2022. Dominic Cummings has even offered his extraordinary version already. No promises of what will be reviewed, or who will conduct the review have yet been offered but we can guess that it will be more…
Read MoreThe Human Condition, The Greatest Change in History, By Jamie Cawley
In 1870, more than four thousand years after it was built, the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt was still the world’s tallest man-made structure. By 2010, only 140 years later, there were more than 10,000 buildings taller than the Great Pyramid. Something fundamental changed between 1750 and 1800 and it changed in Britain. Since…
Read MoreHistory Restored for the 21st century: The Knightsbridge Estate Revitalized, by Richard Hopton
London was founded by the Romans in the 1st century AD. It is almost two thousand years since the first legionaries planted their feet on the north banks of the River Thames and since then London has grown from an inhospitable northern outpost of one empire, to the capital of another, and now a global…
Read MoreI-MAGAZINE Interviews Lord Lebedev, Owner The Evening Standard
I-MAGAZINE sat down with the billionaire owner of the Evening Standard, Evgeny Lebedev and ask what motivates and inspires him, his future plans and his leadership style. Where do you live and spend most of your time? I live in London throughout the year. This is where I’ve lived since I was 8, and though…
Read MoreThe Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, By Lord Hylton
On 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 MoreDave Broom, Gin, ‘A Cocktail’… The Gin-Fuelled Mayhem of London in the Eighteenth Century
My 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 MoreAlvin Hall, The Keys To Financial Freedom In Retirement
When 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 Gastronomic Landmark and Nightlife Hotspot in the Heart of Mayfair, NOBU Berkelely Street
A 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 MoreThe Prince Akatoki. Japanese Restaurant TOKii and The Malt Lounge Bar, Marylebone, London
On 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 MoreHow Zoom Became a Litmus Paper For Cybersecurity Mistakes, With NordVPN Teams, CTO, Juta Gurinaviciute
The 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 MoreDaisy Knatchbull, Founder of The Deck, London, a Tailoring House Exclusively For Women.
When 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 MoreInterview With Crowberry Capital Founding Partners: Hekla Arnardottir, Helga Valfells, Jenny Ruth Hrafnsdottir
Vincent 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 MoreCould Business Success Be as Simple as Having Fun at Work? By J. Allen, Founding Partner, Masters Alliance Consultancy
The 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 MoreBookings Now Open For Visits To English Heritage Interiors
English 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 MoreAdvertorial: The Aga Khan Foundation are Delighted To Announce The Silk Road Bazaar
The 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 MoreThe Future Of The UK, The Question Of Devolution, By Lord Soley
I 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 MoreInspiring Interiors, By Stephen Clasper, Interior Designer and Bespoke Furniture Maker
Few 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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Montblanc, Inspire Writing, By Assouline
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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Formula 1, The Impossible Collection, By Assouline
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 MoreCartier Clock Auction On Wednesday, May 19th AT 6PM, In Paris, By PIASA
As 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 MoreBaroness Shirley Williams, The Biography, By Author Mark Peel
During 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 MoreViavi – A Way Of Life For Those Wanting Control Over Their Health
For 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 MoreWhat UK Banks Can Learn From The Scandinavian Banking Model, By Erki Kert, CEO Big Data Scoring
Erki 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 MoreRisking It All – Why Women Need Freedom, Not Feminism, By Author Ella Whelan
The 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 After Lockdown, By Author, Andry Anastasis McFarlane
Returning 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 MoreWhisky Investment – Why Now and Why Whisky? By Elite Wine and Whisky
The 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 MoreInterview With Author and Editor In Chief of MoneyWeek, Merryn Somerset Webb
You 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 MoreHRH Prince Philip – The Epitome Of Public Service, by Lord Popat
The 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 MoreA New Breed Of Investor, Susannah Streeter, Senior Investment and Markets Analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown
Throughout 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 MoreInterview With Sir Kenneth Olisa, Chairman, Restoration Partners and HM’s Lord Lieutenant for Greater London
One 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 MoreReview: Novikov Restaurant & Bar, Mayfair, Including Biography of Founder Arkady Novikov
Novikov 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…
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