The “sun’ of God
Christmas wasn’t always the momentous occasion that it is in our time.
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Creature feature
Whether it’s called zoomorphic personal ornamentation or critter glitter, animals of all kinds have been a recurring motif in jewelry history. Their natural beauty and unique traits have inspired countless pieces, from the scarab beetles of ancient Egypt to David Webb’s zebras and frogs.
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Cool comfort
“Great hotel design need not be confined to “first-tier” cities,” our Wanderer Jeremy Wayne writes. “And another thing, too: Retro-design be can cool and comfortable without being even a touch ironic.”
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Queen to pawn in a game of love and death
We like our queens to be wed – to a man and/or the job.
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‘Bespoke: The Master Tailors of Savile Row’
A great book for men who aspire to style – and the women who love them for it.
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History’s power couples remade the world
What makes a power couple? Two individuals of accomplishment, who in coming together create the synergy for greater achievement. Singly, they move the world….
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