Sidecars in the sun
A Courvoisier-themed pop-up on Harvey Nichols’ roof terrace
Brazil dazzle
As Brazilian designers burst onto the fashion scene – and major European fashion brands open flagship stores in Brazil – the summer collections from both sides of the Atlantic simmer with high-octane glamour. Styling by Damian Foxe. Photographs by Eduardo Rezende Costa. Shot at Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Women's Jewellery | Eclectibles
Anton Heunis necklace
In metal, agate and crystals, from My-Wardrobe, £340
Swellboy on… French cultural superiority
Straw marquetry and a clever pun bear witness to Gallic pre-eminence
Thousand Suns Solarpod
How to generate serious mains power in the middle of nowhere
Only if the coast is clear…
A new profusion of luxury liveaboards is ratcheting up the potential for seaborne exploration. Maria Shollenbarger sizes up the boats that trade in ultimate exclusivity – and access to the remotest corners of the earth
The grand tour
Theatrical touches amid France’s most spectacular scenery are set to make the 100th Tour de France a landmark event
Health & Grooming | Chronicles of a Spa Junkie
Spa Junkie at... Aquamoon, Paris
Ready, sweaty, go: our reporter jumps into a Japanese infrared sauna
Home Accessories | Need To Now
Botanical Brompton
Chelsea offshoot makes the city bloom
Mourad Mazouz talks personal style: Part One
Mourad Mazouz’s restaurant empire includes outposts in London, Dubai, Beirut and Paris, and his Lecture Room at Sketch holds two Michelin stars
Watches & Jewellery | Diary of a Somebody
Amanda Triossi – Day 4
Questions about Elizabeth Taylor and a surprise encounter with a snake round off the gem historian’s trip to Geneva
Lanvin hat
In straw with ribbon trim, £200
Home Accessories | Van der Postings
Alessi’s culinary prowess
Refashioned utensils from the world’s starriest designers