Shot Before Dawn
The Players, The Parties
Fabergé Big Egg Hunt
, Thursday, 19th January 2012
Celebrities, VIPs and supporters turned out in force last night (Wednesday 18 January) to count down to The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt. The world’s biggest Easter egg hunt is set to take place from 21st February, raising money for charities Elephant Family and Action for Children.
'Oil and Cloth' Private View
Daisy Knatchbull, Friday, 9th December 2011
Philip Mould opened his gallery doors on Wednesday 8 December, to launch his collaboration with fabric designer Allegra Hicks in an exhibition entitled ‘Oil and Cloth’
Spear's Russia Awards
, Tuesday, 6th December 2011
Chivas Spear's Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011
Spear's IFC Forum
, Wednesday, 23rd November 2011
Spear's is in the business of connecting people, and so this year's IFC forum, sponsored by Guernsey Finance and Barclays Wealth, was the perfect event. Representatives of low-tax jurisdictions met HNWs looking for a new place to locate their assets and domicile as well as wealth managers searching for exciting investment opportunities.
Cartier Racing Awards
, Wednesday, 16th November 2011
The 21st Cartier Racing Awards were unveiled in expected style at the classically elegant Ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel on the 15th November. The guests sat at tables adorned with large vases of white roses, and celebrated the occasion with a traditional yet perfectly executed menu of lobster cocktail and tomato tian, beef wellington and crème brûlée
Sir Donald Hawley's Library
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 23rd November 2011
Josh Spero turns the beautifully-illustrated pages of Sir Donald Hawley’s library, a compendium of Western books on Eastern experiences for sale
PAC
, Tuesday, 8th November 2011
When Lord Dalmeny, London’s foremost charity auctioneer, jumps up on the ballroom stage of the Savoy’s famous River Room, following the main auction, and manages to get a bid of £500 for a cardboard box containing 30 crisp-like packets of ‘Mr Trotter’s Great British Pork Crackling’ – donated by Tom Parker Bowles and Matthew Fort – you know the evening has been a memorable success
Spear's Awards: Winners
Josh Spero, Thursday, 3rd November 2011
See photos of the winners of the Spear's Awards here
Goodwood Revival
Josh Spero, Friday, 4th November 2011
Or how Josh Spero ended up in a classic Rolls Royce with Beverley Knight
Ed Vaizey
Josh Spero, Friday, 28th October 2011
Culture minister Ed Vaizey MP gave the Spear's Talk on philanthropy at the Conservative Party Conference: 'How to encourage the wealthy to give more.'
Candy and Candy
, Friday, 28th October 2011
To celebrate the launch of Candy and Candy's new book, Candy and Candy: The Art of Design, Nick and Christian hosted a party at the Halcyon Gallery in Mayfair
Wealth Insight Forum Panels
, Tuesday, 27th September 2011
We present here photos of our high-powered panels and speakers from the first Spear's Wealth Insight Forum, held at One Great George Street
Love Ball
, Monday, 22nd August 2011
As if Paris Couture week were not fantastical enough, Russia’s sexiest export Natalia Vodianova joined forces with the king of couture, Valentino, to throw a fairy-tale themed party at the designer’s 17th-century chateau.
The Money Shot
, Monday, 8th August 2011
A portfolio of photographs by Stuart Leech explores the ways that philanthropy has been recognised and rewarded in some of London’s galleries and museums
Commercial Break
, Friday, 5th August 2011
When Dasha Zhukova, Alex Dellal and Neville Wakefield clubbed together to throw a bash at the Venice Biennale, it drew the expected crowds
Cartier Polo
, Wednesday, 3rd August 2011
Luke Tomlinson led the Audi England team to a historic victory in the Coronation Cup at Guards Polo Club on Sunday 24 July
Bloomsbury Art Fair
, Thursday, 14th July 2011
Last night the inaugural Bloomsbury Art Fair (13-16 July 2011) opened dramatically with an Apache helicopter flypast at 200 feet that left the crowds cooing, ladies’ dresses inverted ‘a la Marilyn’ and one small sculpture falling off its pedestal, shattered in the downdraught
Masterpiece Breakfast
, Tuesday, 5th July 2011
What makes a masterpiece? Spear's assembled a crack panel of art-world experts to debate this, and 70 of London's biggest collectors turned up to listen at a breakfast at the fair's pop up Le Caprice
Spear's Book Awards 2011 Photos
, Tuesday, 28th June 2011
Photos from the Spear's Book Awards 2011, in association with Citi Private Bank
Spear's Book Awards 2011 Winners' Photos
, Monday, 27th June 2011
Photos of the winners from the Spear's Book Awards 2011, in association with Citi Private Bank
Jumeirah 50th
, Friday, 17th June 2011
On Monday 13 June, the world-renowned Jumeirah Carlton Tower hosted its ʻFabulous At Fiftyʼ party in celebration of its 50th anniversary
Syon Park
, Friday, 20th May 2011
The guest list included: Gillian Anderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Zara Martin, Dan Pirrie, Geordie Greig, Hugo Burnand, Ben Elliot, Simon Hammerstein and Jean Louis Sebagh
May Fayre
Josh Spero, Friday, 20th May 2011
The good burghers of Mount Street - from modern shop-holders to eighteenth-century ladies on stilts - came up last night to celebrate the 325th May Fayre.
Design for Living II
Josh Spero, Thursday, 19th May 2011
Photos of the winners at the Spear's Design for Living Awards 2011, in association with Harrods
Design for Living
Josh Spero, Thursday, 19th May 2011
Photos from the Spear's Design for Living Awards 2011
Royal Omani Gala
Spear's, Tuesday, 26th April 2011
To celebrate HM Sultan Qaboos’ 40 years on the Omani throne, there was a grand equestrian gala on 1 January. Photography by Henry Dallal
ICA Gala
Sophie McBain, Wednesday, 30th March 2011
The hip and beautiful of London descended on the ICA on Tuesday night for the ICA’s annual fundraising gala
BAFTAs
, Tuesday, 15th February 2011
Grey Goose, the World’s Best Tasting Vodka, last night partnered with BAFTA®and Soho House to host the world’s film elite at the Official After Party for this year’s Orange British Academy Film Awards – the “BAFTAs” – held at Grosvenor House
Jerusalem
Josh Spero, Friday, 4th February 2011
Putting the jam into Jerusalem, literary and social London packed out Asprey on New Bond Street for the launch of Simon Sebag Montefiore’s latest book, a biography of ‘the universal city, the capital of two peoples, the shrine of three faiths’
Paul Smith Christmas
Josh Spero, Monday, 13th December 2010
Sir Paul Smith launched the Christmas decorations at Brown's Hotel last night, featuring hand-painted Jungle-Book-inspired pieces and baubles from Tracey Emin and other artists.
Fashion for Jewels
William Cash, Wednesday, 24th November 2010
Cartier UK was delighted to be the host of the official launch for Carol Woolton’s book, Fashion for Jewels: 100 years of Styles and Icons
Spear's Awards
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 23rd November 2010
Photographs of the winners from the fourth annual Spear's Wealth Management Awards, in association with The Hideaways Club
Cartier Racing Awards
William Cash, Friday, 19th November 2010
The exclusive annual dinner for the good, great, rich and beautiful of international racing society celebrated 20 years of Cartier’s creation of the “Oscars” of the racing world
Walpole Awards
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 16th November 2010
There is no greater luxury than time... Except for all the hyper-luxurious products created by members of Walpole, the luxury association, which were recognised at their awards ceremony last night. Those were definitely the greater luxuries.
Elton John Winter Ball
William Cash, Monday, 1st November 2010
To the building site of the new American Embassy - near Battersea Power Station - for the Elton John Aids Foundation Winter Ball
PAD London
Josh Spero, Monday, 11th October 2010
It was off to the shocking pink Pavilion of Art & Design in Berkeley Square, where a completely different crowd - pearls and suits, not pork-pies and low-slung jeans - were taking in the Modern art and design
Stanhoppin'
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 14th September 2010
To celebrate the end of the summer and the much-delayed arrival of Guy Paterson from Unigestion on its shores, Stanhope had the British Academy hopping at its cocktail party. In attedance were co-founders Daniel Pinto and Julien Sevaux, other Stanhope partners, David Linley, Henry Wyndham, Lord Gardiner, Joe Hardwicke, several MPs and peers and most of London's top private client lawyers and accountants.
Larry Gagosian
, Wednesday, 22nd September 2010
Abu Dhabi, 21st September 2010: Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) today unveiled in Abu Dhabi a world premiere of masterpieces from the private collection of renowned collector and art figure, Larry Gagosian at a press conference at Manarat Al Saadiyat, the new cultural exhibitions space at Saadiyat Island, in Abu Dhabi.
Horses for Courses
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 3rd August 2010
Making your passion your career is most people’s ambition, so to make two passions into a career which takes you into the palaces of monarchs and sheikhs is some great shakes
Going Underground
, Monday, 2nd August 2010
Spear's soberly discovers the hidden depths of the world's most attractive and historic wine cellars
Land of Opportunity
Caroline Phillips, Thursday, 22nd July 2010
Call it the New Colonialism, if you will. But, once again, Africa is being carved up — this time by international investors like Microsoft’s Paul Allen and hedge funder Paul Tudor Jones, who are pouring vast sums into philanthropic projects.
Book Awards Winners
Josh Spero, Monday, 5th July 2010
Click here to see the winners of the Spear's Book Awards, in association with Citi Private Bank
Spear's Book Awards II
Josh Spero, Tuesday, 6th July 2010
More photos from the Spear's Book Awards, in association with Citi Private Bank
Spear's Book Awards
Josh Spero, Monday, 5th July 2010
Photos from the Spear's Book Awards, in association with Citi Private Bank
London Library
Josh Spero, Friday, 2nd July 2010
To celebrate the completion of Phase Two of its grand expansionary plan, laying down more miles of shelving in its corner of St James's Square, opening up the basement, enlightening the Art Room, the London Library held a bash. Herewith, the pics.
Papillon
, Thursday, 27th May 2010
Celebrating the launch of their new flagship store, Papillon co-owners Felicia Brocklebank, Maggie Snouck and Nicole Robinson were joined by the cream of London’s mothers and children for a fairytale extravaganza.
Louis Vuitton Maison
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 26th May 2010
The new Louis Vuitton Maison - 'superstore' doesn't quite cut it, and nothing of 1500 square metres can be called a boutique - had its official celebrity opening last night on New Bond Street. (Alexa Chung turning up to your party is the equivalent of breaking a bottle of champagne over a ship's bow.)
ISIS Dinner
Penelope Bennett, Tuesday, 25th May 2010
“One thousand two hundred pounds for the blonde lady. Um, sorry – I don’t want to be blondist.” Sotheby’s Chairman Henry Windham, who conducted the auction last Thursday night at the inaugural ISIS ladies’ charity dinner, wasn’t exactly struggling with the task of selling luxury items off to a roomful of discerning City, society and scientist belles.
Apricot Gallery
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 28th April 2010
Marking the first major venture of Vietnamese art in Britain, HRH Prince Andrew officially opened the Apricot Gallery on Albemarle St yesterday afternoon. HE Mr Tran Quang Hoan, the Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK also cut the ribbon.
Muse launch
Josh Spero, Wednesday, 21st April 2010
Amid chests pinned with white or black rosettes (white for diamond-fanciers, black for oenophiles), Johnny Goedhuis and Martyn Downer squared off over one of the most important questions of the age: not who's going to win the election, but what's better - the vine or the rock?
Miami Vice
Eleanor Lindsay-Fynn, Wednesday, 24th March 2010
Eleanor Lindsay-Fynn was on the spot at Art Basel Miami Beach to capture the art world at work, rest and play
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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