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Four Seasons at the Seychelles: A force of nature
The islands of the Seychelles deserve all the ‘heavenly’ clichés, says Arun Kakar, and Four Seasons has used the surroundings skilfully Spanning an…
Why luxury goods are staying strong in an uncertain economy – Lucia van der Post
In these scary economic times, the very topmost pinnacle of the luxury goods market is not stopping the upward spiral of prices, writes Lucia van …
Why the Sussexes’ lawsuit is a ‘high risk’ media strategy
Prince Harry’s action against The Mail on Sunday will create more of the media storm he’s fighting against, write Jennifer Agate and Lu…
Tim Barber on the ‘freaky, macho, high-tech’ watches of Roger Dubuis
Its watches may feature strange figurines of gold knights, but the Roger Dubuis brand certainly knows how to make a killing, writes Timothy Barber …
More money, more problems: How HNWs’ wealth puts their reputations at risk
Wealth can add an extra layer of complexity when it comes to navigating the legal system, writes Ben Rose Wealthy people are, in one sense, at an a…
The death of Europe?
With steepling debt, low growth and more headwinds on the way, has Europe entered an economic ‘doom-loop’? Spear’s scrambles reporters across the c…
Artesian, the Langham bar review: ‘Drinks often play tricks on your sense of perception’
Edwin Smith heads to the Langham’s, Artesian, and finds the drinks play tricks on his taste buds The new menu at the Langham’s globally renow…
Lamborghini Huracán EVO review: ‘A gorgeous Italian thoroughbred’
The EVO is the supercar the Huracán should have always been, writes Gareth Herincx Lamborghini hasn’t looked back since it became part of the…
The royal precedents that could decide Meghan Markle’s legal battle
The Duchess of Sussex has taken a stand against media intrusion. The question is: will she win? Amber Melville-Brown weighs in News broke this week…
The death of the short story spells disaster for fiction
Sam Leith revisits his childhood favorite Ray Bradbury, and laments the demise of the age when magazines published short stories I’ve been thinking…
Creating the future… with a little bit of help from Weatherbys
Weatherbys Private Bank hosts an exclusive conference, Creating the Future, with climate change at the top of the agenda, reports Alec Marsh Somewh…
Kevin McCloud – The Spear’s Midas Interview
The Grand Designs guru shares his thoughts on whisky, decision-making and, of course, design… How much is an ounce of gold? I did once learn …
PPFM: What to see, visit, read, buy and do in October
Pinch, Punch, First of the Month: Five things to see, splurge on, read and do over the next 30 days. Edited by Emelia Hamilton-Russell Visit Gaugui…
Is this the end of a centuries-long era for trusts?
The decline of trusts is inevitable from a political standpoint, but we must also remember their service in protecting many generations of Britain&…
A princely legacy: How Ganga Singh’s rule changed Rajasthan
Ganga Singh may have ruled just a small princedom in Rajasthan, but his wisdom, bravery and political nous won him admirers around the world. Alec …
Amanda Palmer on crowdfunding art: ‘It’s really fucking powerful’
When it comes to monetising her work, performance artist Amanda Palmer is as explicit as her creations. Here she explains all to Emelia Hamilton-Ru…
Adam Handling at Frieze review: ‘Not a menu to be missed’
Adam Handling’s ‘back to roots’ collaboration with Ruinart champagne is an unmissable dining treat on the fringe of this yearR…
Porsche’s new 911 reviewed: ‘Still the world’s best sports car’
Porsche’s 911 is already a timeless automotive icon, and the new 992 generation is more polished than ever, writes Gareth Herincx Porsche prefers e…
Affordable art fair founder Will Ramsay on accessibility and advice for new collectors
The Affordable Art Fair turns 20 this year and now spans ten countries and 185,000 annual visitors. Arun Kakar talks to its founder Will Ramsay The…
Here’s a modern, reliable and transparent alternative to trusts
Partnerships have the qualities to become a formidable alternative to trusts in 21st century succession planning, writes Rebecca Waterhouse Histori…