Grape expectations
The Vineyard at Stockcross hosts a luxury wine course
Renewed zeal
The land of the long white cloud holds more than legendary landscapes and world-class wines. Maria Shollenbarger hears captivating tales from Maori leaders, Pakeha farmers – and the expats who are rewriting the story of New Zealand’s bar-setting hospitality
Personal Luxuries | Eclectibles
Roberto Cavalli iPad case
In python, £865
Plastic fantastic
Sunny coloured pouffes and stools handmade in Africa
Health & Grooming | Chronicles of a Spa Junkie
Spa Junkie at... KettleCore and TRXCore, London
A workout while swinging from the ceiling? Our reporter’s sanity hangs in the balance…
The foil force
Last year Paul Larsen broke the world speed sailing record three times. Matthew Sheahan reports on how his craft’s unconventional hydrofoil technology could change the course of design for the entire boating world
Townhouse treasures
A display recreating the splendours of an 18th-century home
Roche Bobois Kapla buffet
236cm x 86cm x 48cm, by Cédric Ragot, in wood and lacquer with chromed steel base, £3,793 to order
Riding for a fall
Whether skintight Lycra or outlandish tweed, a man’s cycling kit can reveal much more than his physique, says Nick Foulkes
Believe the stripe
High fashion looks to the high seas as sailor stripes cut a dash on ballgowns and bathing costumes, sequined jumpsuits and summer two-pieces. Styling by Damian Foxe. Photographs by Gustavo Zylbersztajn
Maximum impact
Hollywood design titans join forces for a unique and theatrical chair
Arts & Giving | For Goodness’ Sake
Sails for sale in aid of charitable causes
Artists create one-of-a-kind designs to benefit nautical non-profits
Home Accessories | Eclectibles
AEG Ultrapower AG5012 cordless vacuum cleaner
From John Lewis and other stockists, £200