Scene-stealing design
Ben Brown’s remarkable new Les Lalanne exhibition
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
Home Accessories | Eclectibles
In wool and silk, £3,096 (or from £775 per square metre). Also in other custom colours/sizes
Transposing a personal tattoo on to a shoe is an innovative adventure courtesy of Christian Louboutin
Eco earphones made from – you guessed it – wood
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
A new Menorcan idyll to take the pace down a notch
The Vineyard at Stockcross hosts a luxury wine course
Personal Luxuries | Eclectibles
In python, £865
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


Sunny coloured pouffes and stools handmade in Africa
Health & Grooming | Chronicles of a Spa Junkie
A workout while swinging from the ceiling? Our reporter’s sanity hangs in the balance…
A display recreating the splendours of an 18th-century home