The world’s finest watches come to London November 1, 2012 FOR the fan of fine watches, it’s not necessarily the easiest thing to saunter into your nearest high-end boutique and ask to be shown the most spectacular timepieces on earth, thank you very much. Haute horlogerie is a world of rare objects that can take weeks, even months, to produce in extremely low volumes via [...]
Hindmarch bags global spread as luxury goods sales increase September 10, 2012 BRITISH luxury handbag maker Anya Hindmarch is set to start selling in the US, Middle East and Asia. Hindmarch’s brand, which acquired a new investor last month, will open a concession in Harvey Nichols Kuwait and a flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York next year. South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan are also [...]
History Today November 1, 2012 WHEN you think about it, a mechanical wristwatch is an inherently retro item – as one CEO of a Swiss brand put it to me, “we’re really still producing steam locomotives in the age of the bullet train.” Despite the mixture of modern and traditional techniques that go into making them – parts cut by [...]
Lonmin’s chief will return after executive re-jig August 19, 2012 LONDON-listed miner Lonmin yesterday said its chief executive Ian Farmer will return to take the helm of the business despite a re-jig of executive responsibilities following his hospitalisation. Farmer, the well-respected chief executive of the firm, took leave of the day to day running of the business last Thursday after being hospitalised following a routine [...]
Far East buyers beware rush for London homes May 20, 2012 WHEN Hong Kong businessman Mr He paid a £35,000 deposit on a four-bedroom apartment in the UK, he believed it was a 40-minute walk from central London, his lawyer claims. In fact it was a 40-minute journey by high-speed train. The £350,000 home was in Lincolnshire. He sued the developer for misrepresentation last year, getting [...]
Far East buyers beware rush for London homes May 20, 2012 WHEN Hong Kong businessman Mr He paid a £35,000 deposit on a four-bedroom apartment in the UK, he believed it was a 40-minute walk from central London, his lawyer claims. In fact it was a 40-minute journey by high-speed train. The £350,000 home was in Lincolnshire. He sued the developer for misrepresentation last year, getting [...]
MINT carries off the polo crown June 11, 2012 BACK for a fourth year, Hurlingham Park in Fulham once again thundered with the hooves of world class polo players for MINT Polo in the Park. Over 30,000 people packed the stands at the three-day event, to cheer on the six international teams from all over the world including Sydney (IG Index), Moscow, Buenos Aires, [...]
Get your body beach-ready June 25, 2012 DR DUVE BEACH BODY BOOST The Munich-based skin specialist of choice for Europe’s richest women, Dr Duve (as in duvet) has a selection of effective treatments at Four London salon. For those preparing to bare all on the beach, this intense treatment targets problem areas such as the buttocks, back and thighs with vigorous massage, [...]
HOSPITALITY PACKAGES May 10, 2012 FRIDAY 8TH JUNE The Ultimate Club Package offers private or shared tables of 8, 10 or 12 Veuve Clicuot Champagne reception with canapes at The Hurlingham Club. There’s a sumptuous lunch at The Hurlingham Club with selected complimentary wines, coffee and chocolates. Full Afternoon Cream Tea in private VIP pitch side enclosure. All day complimentary [...]
There’s fun for everybody, with families enjoying reduced rates May 10, 2012 Sunday 10 June is Finals Day. It’s the culmination of the three-day tournament, with the very best polo of the season. Why not bring your kids along and let them run free in the Kids Club, where amongst all the games they are sure to meet new and old friends. Grounds open from 11.00am and [...]