Christmas quiz 2015: How much do you remember of the year in business, politics and economics? December 23, 2015 Deloitte chief economist Ian Stewart asks some of the trickiest business, politics and economics questions of the year. Answers can be found below. 1 According to the OECD, Mexicans work the longest hours. In 2014, the average Mexican worker put in 2,228 hours, equivalent to a 43-hour working week with no holidays. Which country’s workers [...]
Return of London’s mansions: The former homes of aristocrats are being converted June 25, 2015 It isn’t often that a prestigious street in London falls out of favour. You won’t see a regeneration of Eaton Square or the King’s Road any time soon. But Connaught Place, a handsome street lined with Georgian mansion blocks overlooking Hyde Park, was the Belgravia of pre-war London and it’s experiencing a resurgence in popularity. [...]
Royal apartments dubbed the “One Hyde Park of their day” go on sale in London’s Mayfair June 1, 2015 When the Candy Brothers' One Hyde Park development went on sale with the most expensive flats in the world back in 2011, Londoners scoffed at their £65m price tags. But it's not the first time the capital has played host to some of the world's most exclusive apartments: in the early 19th century, the voluminous [...]
Head back in time to the bowling alleys of 1950s America for some retro style July 2, 2015 Photography: Packard Stevens Styling: Ozzy Shah Joe: Markus Lupfer jumper, £330, and trousers, £285, both markuslupfer.com Lizzy: Marco De Vincenzo top, £760, liberty.co.uk; Just Cavalli trousers, £320, harrods.com; Kate Spade New York rings, £55 and £80, and bracelet, £100, both katespade.co.uk Pinko top, £183, pinko.it; Mikimoto necklace, £2,300, mikimoto.co.uk Lizzie: YMC top, [...]
Beautiful things: Slip-on shoes, azure sunglasses and the Acqua di Parma shaving kit June 4, 2015 From top: Emporio Armani suede driving shoe, $278, armani.com; Dolce & Gabbana Madonna and Majolica Amalfi slippers, £415, store.dolcegabbana.com; Bally Lorian moccasins, £395, bally.co.uk The number one trend in men’s footwear is the slip-on shoe. Whether you’re after a moccasin or a loafer, we have you covered. The slip-on is back. Whether it [...]
City Moves for 20 May 2015 | Who’s switching jobs May 19, 2015 EY The professional services firm has appointed Andrew Penny as senior advisor to its real estate corporate finance team. Penny has a wide range of experience, and was formerly global co-head of real estate investment banking at JP Morgan. National Counties Building Society Rodger Hughes has been appointed chairman of the Epsom-based building society. He [...]
Why London must retain its lead as the world’s number one retail destination July 16, 2015 One thing underpins Britain’s economic recovery more than anything else: the resilience and potential of London’s economy. While the capital’s financial sector was first to feel the pain nearly a decade ago, London has also led the UK’s economic fightback – attracting global investment, growing employment and pushing up living standards. We are the world’s [...]
I want that: On our shopping list this month July 2, 2015 BLEU DE CHANEL £80/150ML, SELFRIDGES.COM Bleu de Chanel is our top summer scent. The peppery, citrusy top notes and ginger and sandalwood base notes make it a distinctly masculine fragrance. WEMPE HELIORO BRACELET €695-€795, WEMPE.COM This leather chord bracelet with a rose gold (€695) or white gold (€795) pendant, available in a [...]
Tesco is winning at Valentine’s Day. Here’s why February 11, 2015 Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what says love more than multinational retailers pushing their pink heart-shaped products you neither want nor need? Absolutely nothing. That's why between now and Saturday we will all be bombarded with adverts for all the chocolates you can eat (before the cocoa runs out) recipes for two, [...]
Restaurant review: Is £38 the dearest burger in London? Sackville’s serves up x-rated food porn July 29, 2015 This week I ate a burger that cost £38. It was at new truffle-themed restaurant Sackville’s in Mayfair, and while it wasn’t the most expensive burger I’ve ever eaten – that dubious honour goes to Miami’s Bâoli which charged me $95 (£60) – it’s the most expensive I’ve had in this great city of ours. [...]