One word stands out in luxury lifestyle today: ’bespoke’; few UHNW clients are prepared to accept off-the-shelf clothing or accessories for the home; this explains the boom in handcrafted footwear, artisan skincare and unique pieces of art. Essentially, the creator can name their own price due to the high quality of materials used, plus the […] Read more…
When Erica Pelosini and Freya Aspinall sashayed out of a limo and into the MONOT show during Paris Fashion Week, they were in good hands, or rather behind an invisible wall of protection provided by one of Europe’s most elite personal security companies. And you didn’t hear about that occasion from the source, we had […] Read more…
Olivia Bogle is a twenty year old singer/songwriter from West London who has been surrounded by music all her life and writing songs since she was the age of eight – her first song was titled ‘Misery’, which she says her parents may have found slightly disturbing. After training classically, Olivia has taken musical influences […] Read more…
Solange Reyes is a Brazilian cosmetic practitioner specialising in facial rejuvenation and lip augmentation treating both male and female patients between the ages of 18-70 years old. Outraged with the artificial and exaggerated results of aesthetic treatments in England, Solange studied, specialised and developed a revolutionary technique for lip augmentation, where natural results can be […] Read more…
BY NICKY SUMMER HYDE BEACH CLUB: Hyde Beach Club is one of my favourite spots for cocktail hour – a freshly made strawberry daiquiri in hand, watching the sun slide down over the sea and into the hills beyond. Then a fresh Salad Nicoise on the table, a glass or two of Provençal rose, great […] Read more…
PRODUCED BY: CITY & BEACH STAFF WRITER For over a decade, Claire German has been at the helm of the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, acting as Managing Director and working closely with the owners to deliver their unique conceptual vision – she’s therefore directly credited with creating an exciting mecca for interior designers and architects […] Read more…
At this time of year, everyone is abandoning the city for the coast and one of the most popular destinations is Cornwall – home of long sandy beaches, crystal clear aqua waters, world-class surfing and some of the best seafood in the land. One expert in the area is award-winning interior designer Nicola O’Mara who […] Read more…
Phinesse Concepts offers a bespoke property refurbishment service, from concept to creation, managing all aspects of the project including guiding clients when choosing and sourcing materials, producing and executing the design and managing any third party services required… Operating mainly in the Surrey area for UHNW clients, Phinesse also undertakes work in London and overseas […] Read more…
The main wall of the new KITH lifestyle store in Paris (above) is an excellent example of how a potentially uninteresting space can be styled into one of the most eye-catching backdrops seen on Instagram. Living walls can be found on the outside of buildings around the globe, both residential and commercial, and suggest a […] Read more…
Poppy Fordham is the founder of Stola London, a brand pioneering luxury 100% hemp pyjamas for women; the name ‘Stola’ coming from long loose-fitting tunics, often made from hemp, worn by women of the ancient world… NS: “Tell me more about the name and inspiration for your brand…” PF: “I wanted a name that reflected […] Read more…
