Sizzle in your swimwear July 8, 2010 IT was reported last week that women spend more on their swimwear than they do on their holidays. This either means that their holidays are very cheap or that their swimsuits are amazingly expensive, but the upshot is that swimwear is in the fashion spotlight and it just won’t do to, err, skimp. Yet it’s [...]
Not flashy, but still good July 19, 2010 The Capital 22 Basil Street, SW3 1AT Tel: 020 7591 1202 FOOD SERVICE ATMOSPHERE Cost per person without wine: £50 IT’S all happening in Knightsbridge. Pierre Koffman, the cook who dazzled Eighties London with La Tante Clare and Noughties London with last year’s pop-up restaurant on the roof of Selfridges, has just opened an eponymous [...]
Watches to wear in Monaco this weekend May 13, 2010 THE worlds of motor racing and stylish watches have always been a natural fit. Glamour and prestige, advanced engineering and pinpoint timing are their shared values, not to mention the fact that speed dials offer cool style inspiration to watch designers. In advance of this weekend’s Monte Carlo Grand Prix, we offer the pick of [...]
FOOD & BOOZE NEWS May 31, 2010 PRÊT-À-PORTEA IS BACK AT THE BERKELEY The Berkeley’s world-famous Prêt-à-Portea is back with a new collection of goodies.?Inspired by the latest catwalk looks, the tea includes Yves Saint Laurent cakes and Christopher Kane macaroons – apt after a day of shopping at Harvey Nichols and Harrods. Other treats include a Jason Wu-inspired poppyseed cake, a [...]
Jaeger cashes in as luxury brands make a comeback May 20, 2010 JAEGER yesterday posted a 16 per cent rise in annual earnings as sales of luxury goods increased following the recession. The group, owned by a management team which also bought the luxury Aquascutum brand last year, made a pre-tax profit of £7m. Sales were flat at £85.5m – but were up 12 per cent so [...]
LIGHTS, CAMERA… April 13, 2010 Lumis Uno projector from Sim2 It’s not cheap, but this projector is one of the most advanced on the market, and will turn your home cinema into the ultimate private screening room. £18,000 www.sim2.co.uk Cara blu-ray player from Denon The Cara condenses technology from many of Denon’s flagship audio and video devices into a single, [...]
Trolley bags for a summer getaway April 18, 2010 1. Townhouse Buckley trunk with wheels by Tumi, £2,895, www.tumi.com 2. Hovercraft garment bag by Eagle Creek, £215, www.eaglecreekluggage.co.uk 3. Quadrant suitcases by Antler, from £159, www.houseoffraser.co.uk 4. Red Termo suitcases by Samsonite, from £139, www.houseoffraser.co.uk 5. Pininfarina wheeled trolley by Bric’s, £295, www.harrods.com 6. Aston Martin racing trolley bag by Hackett, www.hackett.com 7. Medium [...]
KRAFT BACKS CADBURY CAFES April 8, 2010 KRAFT is backing a plan to open a chain of Cadbury-branded cafés, in a bid to cash in on Britain’s café culture. The chain will go head to head with the likes of Starbucks, but will play on the brand’s British heritage by serving cream teas. US parent Kraft is expected to license the Cadbury [...]
Stylish kit for your kitchen March 11, 2010 1 Salter Sweetie kitchen scales, £44, www.johnlewis.com 2 Retro popcorn maker, £24.99, www.gilesandposner.com 3 Nest 8 bowls, £35, www.josephjoseph.com 4 Cico egg cup and spoon, £10.00, www.alessi.co.uk 5 Limited edition Russell Hobbs crystal glass toaster with Swarovski crystals, £159, www.harrods.com 6 Bugatti Vela blender, £160, www.harrods.com 7 Artisan stand mixer, £399, www.kitchenaid.co.uk 8 Ibis kettle, [...]
WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING June 17, 2010 FINANCIAL TIMES UGANDA TAX ROW DELAYS HERITAGE SALE OF OIL FIELD Uganda is insisting that Heritage Oil, the UK-listed oil explorer, must agree to pay $360m (£243m) in capital gains tax on the “super profits” it will make on a $1.35bn oilfields sale before it will sanction the deal. Uganda’s energy minister said the government [...]