Year: 2014

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    Design pick: yo-yo tea set from Bodum

    Who? Bodum What? As purveyors of great tea, we love this yo-yo tea set from Bodum. Made for single-serve loose leaf tea, it’s the perfect way to enjoy great tea for one. The strainer keeps back the leaves after brewing while the lid keeps your drink warm. Now there’s no need to make a whole pot just for one. Priced at £12. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat

  • Fashion pick: Lyssandra swimsuit from Agent Provocateur

    Who? Agent Provocateur What? Agent Provocateur might be better known for their racy underwear but the lingerie brand has also recently unveiled a new line of swimwear. We love this Lyssandra one-piece for its, for lack of better word, provocativeness. They say that the sheer microfibre supports and creates figure enhancing contours; we say it’ll definitely make you a sultry siren. Priced at £245. When? Available now Where? Available online from Agent Provocateur How? Buy now from Agent Provocateur

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    Harlan Goldstein opens Sushi To

    Who? Harlan Goldstein What? Celebrity chef Harlan Goldstein has recently opened his new restaurant, Sushi To by Harlan Goldstein. Named after Goldstein’s long term business partner, the restaurant is situated on the 29th floor of Soundwill Plaza II Midtown and boasts breath-taking harbour views. The new restaurant seeks to present a “redefined Japanese dining experience” by combining tradition and contemporary creativity. When? Open now Where? 29/F, Soundwill Plaza II Midtown, 1-29 Tung Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong How? For more information, see www.sushito-dining.com Fly via British Airways

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    Life in Luxury’s guide to: Dennis Hopper at the Royal Academy

    Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…

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    Golf, wine and gastronomy at Château les Merles

    Who? Château les Merles What? For a short break that combines golf, wine and gastronomy, Château les Merles is the perfect pit stop. Nestled in the middle of the Bergerac wine region, it’s also close to the truffle and foie gras producers of Périgueux. Thrown into the mix is a nine hole golf course that’s ready to test your shot. What could be better? When? Open year round Where? 3 Chemin des Merles, 24520 Mouleydier, France How? For more information, see www.lesmerles.com Ten photos from Château les Merles Fly via British Airways

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    Smirnoff launches Smirnoff White for travellers

    Who? Smirnoff What? Vodka giants Smirnoff have recently announced the launch of a new super-premium vodka, the Smirnoff White, which will be available exclusively for travellers. The new product has been freeze filtered at -6°C which they say gives it an even smoother taste. Priced at £21 for 1L. When? Available now Where? At duty-free pop-up Smirnoff counters globally How? For more information, see www.smirnoff.com