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For good measure

Some call it “poor man’s bespoke”, but made-to-measure tailoring is on a roll, combining sartorial verve with speedy delivery. Tom Stubbs pays a fitting tribute
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Women's Jewellery

Anton Heunis necklace

In metal, agate and crystals, from My-Wardrobe, £340

Women's Fashion

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

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Swellboy on… French cultural superiority

Straw marquetry and a clever pun bear witness to Gallic pre-eminence
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Defence mechanisms

As electrical force fields increasingly invade our environment, the revival of anti-magnetic watches couldn’t be more timely. Nick Foulkes feels the pull of attraction to the latest chic and shielding models
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Watches & Jewellery

Amanda Triossi – Day 2

Diamonds glitter, hearts race and phones ring as tension mounts around the first jewellery auction

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Amanda Triossi – Day 3

Tech hitches and lost auction paddles add to the high-octane bidding drama of jewellery auction week in Geneva

Watches & Jewellery

Amanda Triossi – Day 4

Questions about Elizabeth Taylor and a surprise encounter with a snake round off the gem historian’s trip to Geneva
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Destinations | The Reconnoisseur

In 9th hotel heaven

Zen calm in the midst of a chic quarter of Paris
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Cruises & Boating

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

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Paul Theroux’s Hawaii

The latest book from the travel writer’s travel writer is The Last Train to Zona Verde: My Ultimate African Safari, which is published this month

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Private-jet setting from London to Sydney

Bill Peach’s luxurious air-cruise through ancient cultures
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The line of beauty

Shelves are no longer the support act. Now they are sculptural works of art in their own right. Katrina Burroughs reports
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Antiques alive with stories

Rare furniture with fairytale charm and political history

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Alessi’s culinary prowess

Refashioned utensils from the world’s starriest designers

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Botanical Brompton

Chelsea offshoot makes the city bloom
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Cars | Wry Society

The late learner

A divorcée forced to get behind the wheel after losing her trusty chauffeur soon ends up driven to distraction
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A new spin on Scotland

Mountain biking tours that take in the country’s stunning scenery

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Letter of the roar

After more than half a century, Jaguar has launched a successor to its legendary E-Type. Has the “F” been worth the wait? Simon de Burton puts his foot down to find out

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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
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Art | Finders Keepers

Contemporary art and Dutch design

Super-sleek design – and a mentor from its spiritual home – are the tonic to an art enthusiast’s disillusionment. Nicole Swengley reports. Portrait by Jude Edginton
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Crafty Cambodia

An enticing new artisan market in support of local youngsters

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72-hour party philanthropists

Three-days of fun in June will raise money for a global charity

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Sound sensation

Custom-designed, hand-built North American guitars at a south-coast store
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Technology | Technopolis TV

Poetry in motion

An elegant new wearable sensor to monitor your movement, calorie intake – and even your sleep patterns
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Max Virtual Cynaps

An electric hat with built-in Bluetooth

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Kingston DataTraveler HyperX Predator

The first pocket flash drive with serious capacity

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Thousand Suns Solarpod

How to generate serious mains power in the middle of nowhere
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Food | The Captain’s Table

Peter Souter’s dining boltholes

The chairman and chief creative officer at the London office of international advertising agency TBWA is also a playwright and screenwriter
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Oliver Peyton – Day 5

Films, football and family outings make for some quality downtime for the restaurant guru

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London in bloom

Restaurants and hotels begin their Chelsea centenary celebrations

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Sidecars in the sun

A Courvoisier-themed pop-up on Harvey Nichols’ roof terrace
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Style | The Haute Seat

How to buy… cycling clothing

From racing kit to commuter garb, cycle wear has changed up a gear says an award-winning menswear blogger
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Hitting poverty for six with a cricket bat

Bat4Africa’s limited-edition bats raise money for African street kids

Gambling

Pepped up

The solid bet in this year’s Champions League will join the “sexy football” ranks when Barça’s Pep Guardiola heads to Munich

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The grand tour

Theatrical touches amid France’s most spectacular scenery are set to make the 100th Tour de France a landmark event
Gift Guide

Aigner handbag

24cm x 17.5cm x 10cm, in patent leather, £745. Also in other colours/smaller size (15cm x 13.5cm x 6cm), £559

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December 04 2012
Philippa Clark

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Aigner handbag

24cm x 17.5cm x 10cm, in patent leather, £745. Also in other colours/smaller size (15cm x 13.5cm x 6cm), £559

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Emi Jorge Tortuga clutch

Charlotte Olympia and Tom Binns Pandora clutch

Mawi clutch

Ermanno Scervino swimwear

Dior belt