Tag: The Guardian
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The secrets of a maitre d’: what it’s really like feeding the 1%
The gatekeeper at a top London restaurant reveals which guests are likely to be blacklisted, how to get a table without booking – and why you will never be seated next to Adele
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Why the ‘best cities to live in’ list rewards the safe and the clean
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s report on the world’s most liveable cities is a go-to overview of desirable cycle lanes and botanic gardens, but where’s all the fun?
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Not heard Nirvana? Nevermind … How fashion co-opted the band T-shirt
It used to be that if you liked the music, you got the T-shirt. Now, the band T-shirt is a fashion trend all on its own – whether you like what it stands for or not
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Rich and famous flee French Riviera over tax and fuel charges
Local politicians write to Emmanuel Macron to complain about loss of business at resorts such as Antibes as luxury yachts head for Spain or Italy instead
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The style season starts here: everything you need to know from the September issues
The fashion magazines have released their Autumn bumper editions, essential for the style-conscious. Think rhinestones, Basquiat – and being ‘excited AF’ for autumn
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Queen of cool: how off-duty Diana became style’s new muse
Diana has always been a style icon – but only now has she has become truly hip. Rihanna, Beyoncé and Alexa Chung have all been referencing her look and celebrating her at her most alive