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The rise of the high-end, high-street optician
From Ace & Tate to Cubitts, a new generation of stylish opticians is reshaping how we shop – and what our eyewear says about us
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Who will take the panettone crown?
In Milan, pastry chefs draw palette knives to decide whose is the greatest panettone of them all
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Bernard Buffet on show at London's Opera Gallery
As he co-curates a solo exhibition of Bernard Buffet with London’s Opera Gallery, the author, historian and contributor to The Blend, Nicholas Foulkes, cherishes the most Gallic of all the post-war artist’s work
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Sense check: a Q&A with Haider Ackermann
Fashion designer Haider Ackermann, creative director at Tom Ford, shares some of the sights, sounds and sensations that shape his world
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In the mix: James de Givenchy
Teaming ceramic with precious stones, a New York jeweller is finding fresh ways to shine
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Chiva-Som Hua Hin: Thailand's wellness pioneer is second to none
Resort celebrates 30 years as the least 'institutionalised' institution in the wellness world
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Louis Vuitton launches the LV Buttersoft trainer from Pharrell Williams
It's in the name
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Four chefs share their tips – and trips – for al fresco dining
To mark the high season, get prepared to eat outside
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Why Type 00 is a smart move from Jaguar
A car-nut – and luxury industry guru – dissects the claws-out debate around that Jaguar
