A sleek pocket clock from Fred Astaire and a bijou beetle lead the lots at the Fine Jewels Auction

Count down to Christmas with evocative fragrance, glittering jewels, haute horology and gourmet pleasures 

A sleek pocket clock from Fred Astaire and a bijou beetle lead the lots at the Fine Jewels Auction

Count down to Christmas with evocative fragrance, glittering jewels, haute horology and gourmet pleasures 

A suite of vintage-inspired timepieces aims to widen the watchmaker’s appeal outside of aviation circles

Alice Cicolini has forged a career by channelling the energy of Eastern influence into exquisite, handmade jewellery

Rosamund Pike, Daniel Kaluuya, Natalie Dormer and Henry Lloyd-Hughes join the watchmaker to celebrate emerging British talent

Why these super-sized hanging hearts have sparked this season’s most eye-catching trend

Whether seeking a fairytale princess gown, a party-starting sequin dress or a minimal, modern two-piece, book an appointment at one of London's best bridal boutiques 

More than 350 years after Henry Jermyn was granted permission to develop that land, a retail tour of St James’s provides a journey through time

From innovative newcomers to sartorial stalwarts, here’s your guide to shopping in Marylebone

Alexa Chung injects a dash of Brit idiosyncrasy into the time-honoured Italian style

Wrap up in fuzzy teddy coats, dusty pink hues and oversized shearling 

The louche loungewear label you can wear day or night, favoured by Kate Hudson and Cate Blanchett

Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, beautiful Ballyfin brings history to life

Why Madrid is the ultimate playground for pleasure-seekers

Once considered a city frozen in time, Havana is welcoming a wave of contemporary developers set on bringing the Cuban capital into the 21st century

Touring Perrier-Jouët's historic Maison Belle Epoque and its underground champagne cellars

Japan’s metropolises are every bit as futuristic as you’d expect, but scratch beneath the high-tech surface and you’ll discover the time-honoured traditions at the nation’s heart

The Mandarin Oriental New York boasts the best views of Manhattan, with impeccable service to match