Silver style
A silverware exhibition with glamorous flair and tactile appeal
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
House & Garden | The Reconnoisseur
Connecticut’s cabinet of curiosities
From fossils to architectural fragments and colourful textiles, this shop’s curios make it well worth a detour
Wharfside Retro desk
124cm x 70cm x 73cm, in walnut, Corian and stainless steel, £2,950. Also in ash/oak
Private-jet setting from London to Sydney
Bill Peach’s luxurious air-cruise through ancient cultures
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
Philanthropy | For Goodness’ Sake
72-hour party philanthropists
Three-days of fun in June will raise money for a global charity
Sidecars in the sun
A Courvoisier-themed pop-up on Harvey Nichols’ roof terrace
Women's Jewellery | Eclectibles
Anton Heunis necklace
In metal, agate and crystals, from My-Wardrobe, £340
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
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
The grand tour
Theatrical touches amid France’s most spectacular scenery are set to make the 100th Tour de France a landmark event