It’s easier than ever to cross borders in search of stillness. In just over two hours, the Eurostar carries travellers from London to Paris, where one of the world’s most luxurious spas awaits inside the legendary Hotel Plaza Athénée. The newly renovated Spa Dior

On Avenue Montaigne, where Paris writes its stories of fashion, craft, and culture, a new chapter has begun. LOEWE has opened the doors to its latest CASA LOEWE, a 562-square-metre flagship that redefines the idea of retail as art.

In Beirut, a city where resilience and creativity intertwine, the Aïshti Foundation celebrates ten years with Flesh Flowers, a landmark exhibition honouring women artists and the enduring spirit of Lebanon.

Juicy Couture, the brand that defined early-2000s glamour, is stepping back into the cultural conversation with something unexpected: denim. And not just any denim, a full, newly formed division debuting under strict embargo on 17 November at 6 p.m.

Beauty Party season is calling, and for once, your manicure doesn’t need a standing appointment. Gone are the days of losing hours in the salon chair or nursing chipped gels two days before a big night out. The new wave of high-fashion press-ons has officially changed the game, offering runway-level shine, shape and longevity at a fraction of the cost and time. Elegant Touch  has long been the go-to for at-home nail innovation, but this season, they’ve gone further. Their lat

There’s something about party season that calls for a little extra. Longer hair, bigger waves, glossier finishes. But what if that transformation didn’t require a salon visit or a hefty price tag? Enter Irresistible Me’s Invisi Tape-In Extensions, the easiest way to achieve full, glossy, runway-worthy hair from the comfort of your home and all in good time for the party season.

Each day at Heritance Aarah Maldives finds its own rhythm. Some places make you feel alive; then there are places that teach you how to rest. The Maldives is often described as a paradise of private villas and white-sand opulence, but beneath the postcard surface lies something subtler and far more essential.

There are restaurants that feed you, and then there are restaurants that fold you into a story. Nipotina, tucked into one of Mayfair’s most elegant corners, manages both with effortless charm.

There is a certain kind of London hotel that understands the emotional architecture of Christmas. Royal Lancaster London is one of them. It does not merely decorate for the season; it transforms. Each year, as the city shifts into its winter glow, the hotel becomes something between a sanctuary and a stage set. In this place, nostalgia, indulgence, and modern luxury synchronise effortlessly. This year, the 2025 festive programme feels richer and more immersive than ever.

They used to play to fifty people in a Brighton pub. Now they’re selling out arenas. And yes, they still argue about who makes the tea. Twenty years on from Inside In/Inside Out, The Kooks are back with Never/Know, an album that channels the energy of their breakout era through the lens of two decades on the road. Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris sound revitalised, their songwriting instinctive yet refined, nostalgic yet restless.

CD & Photography Philipp Raheem AD & Fashion Jheanelle Feanny Producer Arabella Itani Hair by Jon Chapman Makeup by Charli Avery using Armani Beauty MUA Assistance Rosebel Howard Special thanks to Island Studios & Direct Digital Models: Lydia Reed, Kirsty T, Sonia G, Inga Ringdal at Base Models Samuel S, Leo O, Angela, Aislinn, Daniel H, Ryan, Quade, Thandie H at The Diversity Agency

Music It’s not often that two worlds, seemingly on opposite ends of the spectrum, collide in an utterly inevitable way once the layers are peeled back. But in Hamburg, inside the sacred halls of the Steinway & Sons factory, that’s exactly what happened. I was invited to witness a launch that few saw coming but made perfect sense once revealed. The evening unfolded with a quiet grandeur: Riesling in hand, a three-course dinner meticulously plated, and The Piano Brothers delive

Photographer & Interview Philipp Raheem  Photo Assistance Hannah May Fashion Ruta Jane Fashion Assistance Maria Julia Omena da Paz MUA Sogol Razi  Hair by Jon Chapman  Set Designer Erin O'Garro 

Photographer Joaquin Castillo Stylist/AD Rebecca Cordalis-Selvig Model Yang Xiaoyang at Statement MGMT Fashion Assistant Bridget Knowles

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Across Paris and Milan, some of fashion’s most storied houses passed the torch to new creative directors, each tasked with balancing reverence and rebellion. The result? A season defined by transition, where heritage met hesitation, and modernity arrived with a steady hand rather than a shout.

Beauty Inside the science-backed beauty and wellness protocol that rewound my biological age from 38 to 28. In beauty journalism, the most exciting stories are the ones that test the limits of science. And in 2025, those limits are being pushed daily in the race to outsmart ageing. Consider Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who has become infamous for plasma exchanges, macro diets and spending millions on longevity experiments. Despite the headlines, he doesn’t quite look

There are some places that invite you to escape, but the French Alps ask you to return… to tranquility, to nature, and to yourself. This kind of return shifts your pace, sharpens your senses and pulls you out of autopilot. Up here, the skies stretch far and wide, pine fills the air and the trails don’t just lead you to the mountains. They lead you to you.

Miskonceptions has done what few brands dare to attempt, delivering the regenerative power of PDRN without breaking the skin barrier. Naturally, I paid attention.

When Lydia Night decided to quietly disappear for a month in early 2024, many assumed she was taking a well-earned break. In reality, she was doing something far more radical: writing and recording what would become her debut solo album, Parody of Pleasure, out 08 August via Warner Records. Known for her work fronting feminist garage-punk outfit The Regrettes since age 15, Night’s new work is a total sonic left-turn - a bold, sensual, hyper-personal plunge into the vibrant ch