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After two years of Covid-interrupted festive celebrations and a cost-of-living crisis, the majority of festive Brits (78 per cent) think spending time with their friends, family and loved ones is more important to them this holiday season rather than receiving presents reveals new research by Direct Line Life Insurance1. This shift in priorities indicates a…

One legend used the Swiss avant-garde to change the way the world viewed watchmaking. The other used TAG Heuer’s innovative technology to change the way motorsport kept time. Together, they worked with racing giants like Ferrari and racing drivers like Jo Siffert, Niki Lauda and “Clay” Regazzoni. Jack Heuer, TAG Heuer’s honorary chairman and Jean…

On the 23rd of May 2019, I became one of the fortunate few to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. My quest to climb Everest came with a purpose: making the environment the centre of my ambition to highlight the catastrophic effect climate change is having on our planet, to lead by example and…

Ms. Nyong’o, aside from being an Oscar-winning actress, you are working for historic and wildlife conservation, and as an activist for women’s rights. Would you consider yourself a role model? Ultimately, when I make the choices that I make, I know that there are very many eyes on me and many hearts that are rooting…

The pandemic has had a mixed impact on people’s personal finances as it maintained its grasp in 2021. But with the New Year looming, now is a good opportunity to sort your finances and set out what financial resolutions you’re going to make. Regardless of your financial situation, the New Year brings a new start…

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…

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…

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…

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…

How 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…

What 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…

You 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…

The 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,…

By 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…

When it comes to very grand hotels, there is no more competitive arena than Paris. Eight hotels in the city now carry the French government-sanctioned “palace” status, the better-than-five star classification introduced in 2010 and granted only to hotels that “symbolise excellence and perfection”, to whose ranks the venerable Ritz and Crillon will surely be…

How are you feeling as the brand enters its 30th year? It is difficult to be in a celebratory mood when the entire world is coming to a standstill. I had many plans for events during this year to mark this special milestone but it would be a lack of respect to do so in the…

The Dolder Grand in Zurich was built in 1897 on top of the wooded Adlisberg Mountain in order to provide a place of regeneration. Basel architect Jacques Gros threw open its doors in 1899 and could not have picked a better location. The view from this hotel takes your breath away as the city cascades…

You are known as ‘’the best polo player in England’’, what kind of pressure does this bring? And does it affect your performance at all? That’s nice to hear, but it’s not true. There is a group of us – and we are all doing our best to be right at the top of polo…

White marble floors glisten throughout the lobby and every Louis XIV style incidental table is adorned with a unique arrangement of freshly cut flowers. There is a garden at the back of the hotel that is large enough to be considered a park by most urban standards. There is a feeling of space and serenity…

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences on Piccadilly in London’s Mayfair, is a stylish 5-star boutique Hotel, offering comfort with a luxurious touch. Overlooking Green Park, the hotel has a very natural feel, from the views over the park to the visually stunning vertical garden, running up the corner of the building. This “natural” feel is…

THE ENTOURAGE GROUP is renowned for creating internationally acclaimed food and beverage concepts across the world. Its wide range of expertise has been cultivated extensively through years of hospitality management, operations and fine dining experience. CEO Stephanie Pearson, originally from the UK, and husband, Founder and co-owner Yossi Eliyahoo, have raised the standard in the global hospitality sector, since…

Please introduce us to Jetcraft, what do you specialise in? Jetcraft is the largest international buyer, seller and trader of business aircraft. Through our 55+ year history, we have amassed a global presence, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Our Sales Directors know the local market, speak the local language and have facilitated numerous aircraft…

The watch industry as we see it today is a constantly adapting animal. Born essentially from an innovation one century ago and forever adapting to its place in the world. An explosion of creativity in the first half of the 20th century in design and mechanics surrounding this innovation of the wristwatch gave birth to…

Orson Welles said Switzerland’s accolades amount to 500 years of peace, brotherly love and the invention of the cuckoo clock. He was a cynic. What Switzerland symbolizes for the 21st century traveller is remarkable. Within this landlocked nation, her incredible natural beauty and peace allow you to be yourself because her prosperity and cleverly developed…