Royal Ascot 2026: Four Days of Fashion, Royalty and Racing
I have had the pleasure of attending Royal Ascot several times over the years. However, this year I committed the ultimate act of glamorous endurance by attending four consecutive days. It was a masterclass in haute couture, world-class racing, royal sightings, and a level of people-watching that should honestly be an Olympic sport. For my […]
Mayfair Collective: Where Community Is the Real Currency
Written by Remi James When I think of the Mayfair Collective, one image instantly comes to my mind: The Black Amex card. Coveted, quietly powerful, and firmly out of reach for most, not because of money, but because of invitation. Much like that card, the Mayfair Collective isn’t about flashing status; it’s about what happens […]
My Sweltering Day at The Boodles 2026 By Remi James
I recently had the pleasure of attending The Boodles, eagerly anticipating an afternoon of world-class tennis on the immaculate lawns of Stoke Park. A sold-out tournament, gorgeous sunshine, and a stellar line-up of players promised a spectacular day out. However, as the mercury began to soar, it quickly became apparent that the British weather had […]
Time, Pressure and Presence: A Conversation with Timea Bacsinszky
By David Serkin In professional tennis, everything is measured. Rankings, points, seconds, results. But speaking with Timea Bacsinszky, you quickly understand that time is not just something to manage. It is something to learn. Her story is not only about performance at the highest levels of tennis. It is about how time shapes you, tests you, […]
Pierre Huyghe
LIFE AFTER HUMAN By Nazli Kok Akbas Few contemporary artists have redefined the exhibition experience as profoundly as French artist Pierre Huyghe. Since the 1990s, he has gradually abandoned the idea of the artwork as a fixed object, replacing it with living environments where animals, artificial intelligence, microorganisms, algorithms, weather, and human visitors coexist. His […]
Beyond Sustainability: Why Regeneration Is The Next Frontier
By Maria May There is a large framed Memento Mori hanging in Nadja Skaljic’s office. The ancient reminder that life is finite sits in plain view, not as decoration, but as discipline. It keeps ambition and ego in check while directing attention toward what actually matters. For someone who has spent her career […]
Mikra Thira: The First-Ever Winery on Therassia, Santorini’s Hidden Sister Island.
By Remi James Just across the shimmering blue waters of the Santorini caldera awaits a quieter world, one that remains untouched, authentic, and deeply rooted in the volcanic soul of the Cyclades. This is Therassia, a small island where time appears to move differently. While the rest of the world flocks to the white-washed cliffs of Oia, a remarkable […]
Julien Peltier Alchemy And Poetics Where The Earth Becomes Image The Project 88
Written by Nazli Kok Akbas Julien Peltier’s artistic journey begins long before the studio, in a landscape shaped by family, memory, and a quiet attention to the natural world. Born and raised in France, he grew up in close connection with his grandparents, in an environment where manual skills, patience, and respect for nature […]
100 Restaurants and Thriving: Gordon Ramsay Still at the Top of His Game
By Remi James When the invitation arrived from Mayfair Collective to attend the pre-opening of Gordon Ramsay’s 100th restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate, I said yes immediately. There was no hesitation and zero self-control. And honestly, it was the best decision. After a swift security check in the lobby, I was whisked […]
Georges Braunschweig The Man Who Photographs Music With His Heart
Written By Maria May Some photographers document history. Others quietly become part of it. Georges Braunschweig belongs to the latter. For more than half a century, he has stood just beyond the spotlight, preserving moments that would otherwise have vanished forever. Through his lens, the world’s greatest musicians have revealed something far more […]