Plato’s account of Atlantis; “rocks of white, black and red were extracted from the hills and used to construct a great island city” holds a striking resemblance to the whitewashed abodes, cobalt-domed churches, and the black- and red-sand beaches which mark the isle of Santorini, an alluring Mediterranean oasis mired in mythology. A theory in which some believe the Caldera Island may have been one of the possible locations of the fabled island of Atlantis.
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams opens on 2 February and is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about the house of Dior ever staged in the UK. The show offers an in-depth and wide ranging study of unique couture garments, spanning 1947 to the present day, with a particular focus on Christian Dior’s love of Britain.
Haute Couture SS19 Highlights
From the dreamiest gowns to the statement-making designs, we round up the best highlights from Haute Couture Week SS19
Hot Hotels: Unforgettable Getaways
Valentines Day is right around the corner, why not opt for something a bit more adventurous than flowers and a teddy bear holding an ‘I love you’ sign?
An escape less ordinary with a late checkout. Take a look at our top picks of the most unforgettable hotels for a truly romantic experience. Or beat the crowds and go the weekend before.
Dreamy Beach Escapes
When winter seems to stretch on forever, the only solution is to head to the sunniest beach. Here we take you to our dreamy vacations where the summer is endless and the living is easy.
A Love Letter (guide) to Capri
As far as first impressions go, Capri couldn’t have been any more magical. Glittering azure waves lapping up to the harbour, filled with adorable Italian boats and vintage Riva’s; to the multi-coloured houses upon the seaside town. As loud and busy as it was from the day-tripper tourists, the honeymooning couples and the very well-travelled, nothing can quite compare to the moment you step off the hydro-foil from Naples (completely different scenery) to the shores of this fantastic emerald isle.
Country Escapes: Exploring Lord Beaverbrook’s Estate
Former home of publishing mogul Lord Beaverbrook, Maxwell Aitken, the Beaverbrook estate holds many stories; the private cinema room where Lord Beaverbrook & Winston Churchill watched news from the front line, Churchill’s suite and bathtub where he would dictate to his secretary, or the bedrooms aptly named after their famous guests such as Elizabeth Taylor and Rudyard Kipling, each designed with the hosts personality in mind.
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Decoding the stars with Carolyne Faulkner
Carolyne Faulkner is an intuitive and incredibly interesting woman. Having worked in the entertainment industry, Carolyne then studied astrology and meditation and found that knowing her birth chart means she could identify her personality traits, good and bad, and how best to use them to her advantage. This has since made her into somewhat of a super-star (pun intended), having since held in-house astrology sessions at Soho House and Harrods, and now boasts a loyal roster of A-list clients.
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MFW AW18 accessories and footwear trend report
Discover the must-have accessory trends for next season, straight off the Milano catwalks.
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Armani serves up fashionable cuisine in Milan
The Armani Hotel Milano was designed entirely by one of Milan’s most beloved sons, Giorgio Armani. We went to sample the modern delicacies of the hotel’s Armani/Ristorante, in all its cream and minimalist glory.
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