Clare Smyth, world’s best female chef: ‘I’m not going to stand and shout at someone. It’s just not nice’

She was once told by Gordon Ramsay she wouldn’t last a week in his kitchen. Now, the chef patron of Core in London has been named best female chef at the food industry’s ‘Oscars’. But why is the business still dominated by men?

Harry Winston Garden is in full bloom. It’s time to pick up your own Winston Bouquet

  The Winston Garden continues to bloom with Forget-Me-Not by Harry Winston, the latest floral-inspired collection from the legendary jeweler. What timeless floral-inspired jewels will you choose? American jeweler Harry Winston was among the most noted jewelers in the world. In the 1953 musical film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the song “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best … Read more

Frette Pop-Up is celebrating bedding at its most luxurious

  Harrods is hosting a worldwide-exclusive preview of linen specialist Frette‘s new collection in a pop-up in the Bed Studio, Third Floor. Reflecting the brand’s new ‘style of living‘ vision, which favours enduring design over seasonal trends, the 30 beds on display showcase a range of mix-and-match pieces for countless combinations. Whatever bedding selection, design, … Read more

This new Dior Pop-Up debuts a personalisation service on the brand’s much-loved Book Tote

  Dior Pop-up at Harrods is featuring exclusive and limited-edition items. Until Friday 31st August, Dior is hosting a pop-up at Harrods, the London luxury department store, showcasing its Autumn/Winter 2018-2019 creations. Featuring exclusive and limited-edition iterations of the Dior Saddle, Miss Dior and CD Hobo bags, along with debuts from the Diorquake pouches, clogs, … Read more

Amphibious dressing: how swimwear became daywear

First, it was underwear as outerwear. Now it’s time to wear your swimming cossie to work as the heatwave returns

Escheatment: Maltese Cat Book Series. Chapters 31 – 32

“Escheatment”, Book 1 in the Maltese Cat Book Series continues with new chapters. Enjoy: Chapters 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, Chapter 11, Chapters 12 & 13, 14-16, 17, 18, Chapters 19 & 20, Chapter 21, 22 & 23, 24, 25, 26, Chapters 27-29 Chapter 30.   Chapter 31 Boys Club Meeting The following day James called a meeting of the Boys Club. … Read more