Shot Before Dawn
The Players, The Parties
Spear's Birthday II
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 6th January 2010
Even more photos from Spear's 4th Birthday dinner at Mortons on Berkeley Square.
Spear's Birthday I
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 6th January 2010
On a night as cold as sin, in a club the glamour of which suggested sin, Spear's brought its staff and some of its closest friends together for a fourth birthday celebration. In truth, we'd like to forget our age - who wouldn't? - but it at least provides cover for a party.
Elton John's Winter Ball
, Monday, 14th December 2009
Grey Goose, the vodka with character, partnered with the Elton John AIDS Foundation on Sunday night for the third consecutive year to host the most glamorous social event of the season with Sir Elton John and David Furnish.
Spear's Russia
, Wednesday, 9th December 2009
Spear's sister publication, Spear's Russia, celebrated its first Wealth Management Awards (just like its older sibling does) in November, and we are proud to present a gallery of pictures from the event.
Harrods Fine Watches
Penelope Bennett, Monday, 7th December 2009
Pictures from the event held in the Fine Watches Room at Harrods to celebrate the Luxury of Time supplement, produced by Spear's in association with Harrods. You can read the supplement here.
Pictures by Tim Griffiths
Harrods II
, Monday, 7th December 2009
More pictures from the event held in the Fine Watches Room at Harrods, to celebrate the Luxury of Time supplement, produced by Spear's in association with Harrods. You can read the supplement here.
Future Map
, Wednesday, 25th November 2009
The winner of the first 176 / Zabludowicz Collection Future Map Prize has been chosen. Cindie Cheung was selected for her video art works One Girl in Office, with Coca Cola and Untitled. The prize was awarded last night by Anita Zabludowicz at 20 Hoxton Square Projects.
Walpole Awards
, Wednesday, 25th November 2009
Walpole, the not-for-profit organisation that represents the British luxury industry, today announces the winners of its annual awards, this year sponsored by Kuoni, one of the leading travel organisations in the world.
Speechly Seminar
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 28th October 2009
Here are pictures from the Spear's/Speechly Bircham seminar on privacy and the wealthy, which took place on Thursday 15 October. For a full report of what was discussed, click here.
Art & Design London
, Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Had the lights gone out in the shocking pink pavilion, the star wattage could have kept it glowing all night.
Family Bhive
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 13th October 2009
Grand projects derserve grand locations, and there are few grander than Kensington Palace, home of everyone from William and Mary to Princesses Margaret and Diana. Last night it played host to some rather less dysfunctional families as youth and experience gathered to celebrate the relaunch of Family Bhive, a social network for UHNWs to discuss the problems and perks of wealth.
Collaborative Law
Rebecca Newitt, Monday, 12th October 2009
A senior judge has given his backing to a radical new approach to divorce favoured by many celebrities and high net worth individuals.
Interiority Complex
Penelope Bennett, Wednesday, 7th October 2009
Penelope Bennett meets David Collins, the refreshingly unpretentious design genius who has surprised himself with his remarkable success
Tsar Quality
Josie Goodbody, Tuesday, 6th October 2009
The buildings, the ballet, the borscht! Josie Goodbody on the splendours of St Petersburg
Nowhere Man
David Yarrow, Monday, 5th October 2009
David Yarrow has taken his camera around the world and published the results in his book Nowhere. Here is a portfolio of his best shots
Harrods Designer Room
, Thursday, 24th September 2009
Harrods
September 19
Harrods celebrated the completion of the International Designer Room (new boutiques include: RM by Roland Mouret, Lanvin, Jasmine di Milo, J Mendel, Givenchy, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Chloe) with an intimate dinner in the space hosted by the Mr Al Fayed (Chairman) and Marigay McKee (Fashion and Beauty Director). The event was attended by high profile brand representatives and key press.
Spear's Awards II
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 16th September 2009
More photos from the Spear's Awards, held at Christie's, King Street, including winners and the dinner afterwards at the Westbury Hotel.
Spear's Awards
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 15th September 2009
Christie's, King Street
14 September, 2009
Christie's, King Street, hosted the Spear's Wealth Management Awards last night as CEOs and philanthropists, bankers and lawyers saw the best, brightest and boldest in finance and luxury rewarded. HSBC Private Bank won UK Private Bank of the Year, Credit Suisse European Private Bank of the Year and Olivier de Givenchy of J.P. Morgan Private Banker of the Year.
Future Contemporaries
, Wednesday, 9th September 2009
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
8 September
The Serpentine Gallery’s annual Future Contemporaries Party took place on 8 September 2009, 7pm – 11pm supported by Boujis, one of London’s foremost nightclubs, and Lettice, the leading party design and catering company. The event was held in the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion designed by the world renowned architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA.
Spear's Book Awards
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 1st July 2009
The Landau at The Langham, London
30th June
The inaugural Spear’s Book Awards, celebrating the very best books of the year – from finance to fiction – took place today, June 30th, 2009, at a glamorous literary lunch held at the Landau restaurant in the five-star Langham, London.
Art Basel
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 9th June 2009
Messe 2
Basel, Switzerland
10th-14th June
Some of my personal favourites from the show; nothing too avant-garde - it frightens the horses, you know. Artists include Warhol, Lichtenstein, Doig, Kippenberger, Gursky and Polidori.
Nicholas Coleridge
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 29th April 2009
The great and the good from every tribe of London society turned out last night to celebrate the launch of Nicholas Coleridge's new book, Deadly Sins. (The guests were committing at least three of the seven at any given moment.)
See pictures from the party here.
Simon Jacot de Boinod
Josh Spero, Thursday, 23rd April 2009
Launch of Simon Jacot de Boinod's 2009 Calendar
Partridge Fine Art
New Bond St
22nd April
Handbook Birthday
Josh Spero, Thursday, 16th April 2009
The Handbook First Birthday Party
Valmont Club, Fulham Road
8th April 2009
Mark Wallinger
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 18th February 2009
The Russian Linesman private view
The Hayward Gallery
17.2.09
Inauguration Ball
O'ar Pali, Wednesday, 21st January 2009
Democrats Abroad Inaugural Ball
Royal Lancaster Hotel
20.01.09
Spear's Anniversary II
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 3rd December 2008
Spear's 10th issue party
Molton House
25.11.08
Spear's Anniversary
O'ar Pali, Thursday, 27th November 2008
Spear's 10th Anniversary Issue
Molton House Club
25-11-08
Adam Dant III
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 3rd December 2008
Adam Dant: The Triumph of Debt
Helen Macintyre Art Advisory
Derek Johns Gallery
Duke St
18.11.08
Adam Dant II
Josh Spero, Thursday, 20th November 2008
Adam Dant: The Triumph of Debt
Helen Macintyre Art Advisory
Derek Johns Ltd
18-25.11.08
Prince's Trust Dinner
O'ar Pali, Tuesday, 11th November 2008
Prince's Trust Youth Charity Dinner
November 6th, 2008
American Elections
O'ar Pali, Tuesday, 4th November 2008
American Elections Party
American Embassy
November 4, 2008
American Elections 2
O'ar Pali, Wednesday, 5th November 2008
American Elections Party
American Embassy
November 4, 2008
RM Auction
O'ar Pali, Thursday, 30th October 2008
RM Auction: The Avengers
Battersea Evolution
28-10-08
RSC Gala
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 29th October 2008
Royal Shakespeare Company Gala
Lawrence Hall
28.10.08
Elton John Benefit
O'ar Pali, Friday, 24th October 2008
Grey Goose Character and Cocktails
The Dairy
22.11.08
Spear's Russia
O'ar Pali, Monday, 20th October 2008
Launch Party of Russian Spear's
Zolotoi Restaurant, Moscow
15-10-08
Frieze: Power 100
Josh Spero, Monday, 20th October 2008
Art Review Power 100
Dove Street Arts Club
17.10.08
Frieze: David Altmejd
O'ar Pali, Friday, 17th October 2008
David Altmejd Private View
Stuart Shave Moden Art Gallery
16.10.08
Frieze: Haunch
Josh Spero, Thursday, 16th October 2008
Haunch of Venison after-party,
Bloomsbury Ballroom,
14.10.08
and
Art Dubai,
Sketch,
14.10.08
Frieze: Official Launch
Josh Spero, Thursday, 16th October 2008
Frieze Art Fair official launch,
33 Portland Place,
14.10.08
Frieze: Anish Kapoor
Josh Spero, Thursday, 16th October 2008
Anish Kapoor retrospective,
RIBA,
14.10.08
Sebastian + Barquet
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 15th October 2008
Opening of Sebastian + Barquet Gallery,
Bruton Place,
7.10.08
Saatchi Gallery
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 8th October 2008
Opening of Saatchi Gallery,
Duke of York's Headquarters,
Chelsea,
7.10.08
Spear's Awards II
Josh Spero, Thursday, 2nd October 2008
Spear's Wealth Management Awards,
Sotheby's, London, 29.9.08
Spear's Awards
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 30th September 2008
Spear's Wealth Management Awards,
Sotheby's, London
29.9.08
Art London
Josh Spero, Thursday, 2nd October 2008
Preview of Art London,
Royal Hosptial Chelsea,
1.10.08
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