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Artcurial puts on a glittering display in Monte Carlo. From a one-of-a-kind Harry Winston diamond and emerald necklace to a limited edition Hermès...
Whether summering on the Riviera or making a well-timed detour, magpies with an eye for finery should head to Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, where a series of Artcurial auctions – which will take place from July 17 to 20 – offer a striking array of luxury collectables...
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Beachwear that looks the business. New swimwear label Ava Verdú’s sculptural, supportive design tech.
Ann-Marie Buckley, founder and CEO of new beachwear label Ava Verdú, intends to do for women’s swimwear what Adam Brown did for men’s swimming trunks – take a practical item and marry it with flattering and chic design technology...
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Superlative stationery, personalised in Paris – and now available in London. Armorial delivers bespoke hand-engraved writing paper...
For stationery with a dash of Parisian panache, Armorial is the name to know. Since this “papeterie de luxe” was founded in Paris in 1890, it has supplied personalised writing materials to famous names from the worlds of fashion, art and politics...
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Five of the best London terraces for summer 2018. Summer’s urban sanctuaries – from Wimbledon-watching to paella classes serenaded by a Spanish guitarist...
The Terrace, The Hari Hotel, Belgravia A hidden gem in the heart of Belgravia, The Hari Hotel is celebrating the tennis season with a pop-up Wimbledon-inspired lounge in partnership with champagne house Moët & Chandon (from Monday July 2 to Sunday July 15)...
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Lola James Harper’s London pop-up. The Parisian brand will be at Islington’s Paper Mache Tiger from April 26
Popping up in London this spring, Parisian lifestyle brand Lola James Harper will be taking over a space in the conservatory of Islington’s eclectic concept store Paper Mache Tiger from April 26 to May 15...
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Dramatic diminutive pup portraits. London photographer Bettina von Zwehl captures canines in miniature
“Dogs represent so much more to us than we could ever be aware of,” says photographer Bettina von Zwehl. “A psychoanalyst friend once told me that dogs rescue us as much as we rescue them...”
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Red Roses with a twist for Valentine’s Day. Freshly cut blooms and a bottle of Jo Malone fragrance in a special gift box
The life of the rebellious third-century Roman priest St Valentine is celebrated with an annual problem: what to give your beloved? Jo Malone London has come up with a solution in the shape of the Valentine’s Day Floral Box (£130).
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New year, new Lululemon range. The fashionable fitness brand launches a new line of workout wear
Just in time to reinforce those New Year resolutions, Canadian fitness-clothing brand Lululemon is opening a new flagship store on London’s Regent Street today.
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Five of the best Christmas crackers. Make the big day go with a bang
1) Burberry’s Four-piece Festive Cracker Set (£295) brings an elegance to proceedings, and includes polished metal charms-cum-keyrings: a heart, a teardrop cloud, the brand’s signature Thomas bear and an umbrella engraved with Burberry lettering.
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Beautiful – and a bit quirky – bespoke backgammon sets. Alexandra Llewellyn’s board games play on the personal
The backgammon sets by Alexandra Llewellyn are not only incredibly beautiful – they can also be highly personal, says the British designer of her bespoke commissions (from £7,200).