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Cover Story
The fox and the hedgehog
Designers of incredible pieces of furniture, Ronan (far left) and
Erwan Bouroullec (left) are busy building a reputation founded on
astonishing originality. Christopher Kanal speaks to the brothers
who reveal that, while they share the same background, their success
is largely due to their individuality and opposing philosophical
approaches. read
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LUX
Small change
This seasons must have items.
Wealth Management
Philanthropy in frugal times
The financial crisis delivered a violent shock to the world of philanthropy.
Donors are reconsidering the way they give and what they expect
their chosen organisations to achieve. Ian Duncan finds out what
needs to change in the charitable sector, and why focus and engagement
are the new watchwords. read
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Untangle your taxes
Julia Cloud, partner and national service line leader for Deloitte's
Private Client Advisors practice, introduces ‘The essential
tax and wealth planning guide for 2010: a year-round resource for
navigating change in today’s economy.’ read
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Sovereign promise
Since sovereign debt is easy and inexpensive to acquire, surely
it is an indispensable part of any investment portfolio. Well, actually,
no. The world of sovereign investment has changed since the financial
crisis. However, as Selwyn Parker finds out, opinion is divided
on whether investing in gilts could still prove rewarding.
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Fashion
The rock 'n' roll tailor
Courtney Love, U2, The Rolling Stones: the list of stars styled
by fashion designer Todd Lynn reads like a Who’s Who of rock
music royalty. Mark C O'Flaherty speaks to the London-based Canadian
about his fashion plans and predictions for 2011. read
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Escape
High-flying hotels
Mark C O’Flaherty checks in to 2010’s top five c-suites
around the world. read
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Cultural Mecca
Abu Dhabi is creating a $27 billion arts complex on Saadiyat Island
with a little help from some of the world’s most renowned architects
and cultural consultants. Elly Earls chats to master planner Barry
Lord, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry and project advisor
Rita Aoun-Abdo about how the ambitious project could transform the
city’s economy and put Abu Dhabi firmly on the international
arts circuit. read
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First resorts
Mark C O'Flaherty reports on some of the most exclusive high-class
holiday locations of 2010. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Travel
Hip to be square
Five-star luxury fuses with a distinctly personal touch at Paris’s
Hotel Square. From brass-sculpted door handles to handwritten weather
warnings, not one infinitesimal detail has been overlooked, as Elly
Earls discovers. read
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Extra time in Cape Town
Vast amounts of money have been invested in what is considered South
Africa’s most beautiful city. As a result, it is more cosmopolitan,
more enticing and far more exciting than ever before. Cass Chapman
explores some of the luxuries Cape Town will offer in time for the
FIFA World Cup. read
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Long Weekend
Czech-in time
The cobbled streets of Prague are some of the most enchanting in
Eastern Europe. But in a city where there are 25 fivestar hotels
and 600 hotels in total, choosing somewhere to stay is not straight
forward and when The Augustine, the latest addition to Rocco Forte’s
portfolio, opened last year, there was one more to add to the list.
The Wealth Collection selects three of the city's finest, situated
in Prague’s Old Town and perfectly positioned for exploring
the fairytale Czech capital. read
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Escape from the city
Away from the rapturous bustle of the city, Christopher Kanal samples
the tranquil delights of New Delhi’s super hotel, the Aman
Delhi. read
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Design
Light house
The client, a graphic designer, wanted a spacious house where she
could work, exercise, entertain friends and of course, live. In
answer to this, Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld created Sumaré
House: an extraordinary amalgam of light, glass and wood. read
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Food
The history boy
A move has been rumoured for years, but Heston Blumenthal is finally
coming to London. The three-star Michelin chef tells Phin Foster
about his new project at the Mandarin Oriental and why this most
modern of practitioners will be delving deep into the past for inspiration.
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Interview
Neo-classicist
Luciana Stein meets Brazilian-born Italian hotelier and restaurateur
Rogerio Fasano at Fasano Group’s world-renowned São
Paulo hotel to discuss his perfectionist approach to the hospitality
business and his fascinating family ties. read
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Vintage performance
From Jeffrey Beaumont and Special Agent Cooper to Orson Hodge and
Josef K, Kyle MacLachlan’s career has enjoyed a rich variety
of mysterious characters which, as he explains to Richard Middleton,
is why he is keen for his wine to be of a similar ilk. read
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