Missed Connections
Planning flights grows more complicated every time. Once, a forty-minute connection at Munich’s vast airport wouldn’t have worried me. Now,…
Culture
Yum, Yum, Yum! Horror on the Theatre Stage
Georgina Collins’ one-woman show Succubus enjoyed tremendous success at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe and has now transferred to London, to…
Judgement, Mercy and the Invisible Child in Natalia Rubtsova’s Happy Families
Two actors at a table. A black backdrop. A lamp between them. In the London rehearsed reading of Natalia Rubtsova’s…
Behind the scenes at LOLAFF: ten films and the stories behind them, told by their creators
The first London Latino Film Festival (LoLaFF) has come to an end. For four days, London became a vibrant hub…
Columns
Modern Nomads
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I’m on my way back from Kyrgyzstan and the World Nomad Games. Like the Olympics, they brought together thousands of competitors from practically every country in the world. Apart from…
What a twist: Musicals in October
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Autumn, they say, is depressing — but not in London. First of all, it is beautiful. And secondly, after a very relative summer lull, theatre life is exceptionally interesting again.…
Steven Kavuma: «Open your doors. And you’ll be surprised!»
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Four boys find themselves in school isolation — a place where they are supposed to sit quietly, feel ashamed and think about their bad behaviour. Instead, they laugh, argue, dream…
Trending
London Restaurants that Cost More Than a Holiday
London is an exquisite, expensive city, where everything one wants — one can get. This is why luxury restaurant scene here is one of the best ones in the world.…
Brighton, a Town of Freedom, Inspiration, and Sea Air
Brighton… The very word whispers of a sea breeze, echoes with laughter from the pier, and resonates with the chords of a bold guitar melody. This town on England’s south…
Everything You Might Have Missed in Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was a real sensation this year. Despite the most exciting confrontation with it had Barbie, created by the humorous modern users of the Internet, Oppenheimer did not…
People
Learning to See: Paul Smith’s World at Selfridges
On 7 September, a Paul Smith corner opened at Selfridges, where it will remain until 19 September. Although “corner” is…
Anna-Ester Volozh: “You Can Teach a Thought Some Manners”
At the British Animation Film Festival, we had already encountered the world of Anna-Ester Volozh — her The Wedding Veil…
Kostya Benkovich: «Art does not kill, but it can wound»
Artist Kostya Benkovich works with metal as if it were the nervous system of the modern world: rebar and pipes,…
Business
Fashion Revolution: What Do We Buy Together with a Dress?
Not so long ago, fashion answered only two questions: what is a dress made of and who designed it? First,…
Artificial Intelligence Now Has an Off Switch: the story of Claude Mythos
Not long ago, we were still debating whether ChatGPT could write a school essay, replace a copywriter or plan a…
Luke Olley: “We Want to Change What People Expect Clothing to Do”
Clothing has long ceased to serve merely as protection from the cold or a means of expressing personal style. Today’s…
Lifestyle
When Everything Is in Fashion
London Fashion Week took place from 17 to 21 September this year, and its programme offered a clear picture of…
‘Nowhere to Wear This’ and other Goldsmiths’ Hall classics during the traditional annual Fair
The Goldsmiths’ Company, one of Britain’s oldest livery companies, holds its traditional exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall in late September each…
Seoul: Where Fashion Lives Today
When we brought our When Earth Breathes collection to the Seoul Runway Show at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), I expected…
Travel
Papillon Hotels: A World of Happy People
We arrived at Papillon Ayscha expecting to be impressed by the number of swimming pools, restaurants and square metres. But…
An Arabian Fairytale at JA Palm Tree Court: My Holiday in Dubai
It is often said that Dubai embodies the exquisite Eastern lifestyle. This futuristic oasis on the edge of the Rub’…
Tbilisi: Revisited
I have lived in London for over 30 years, yet Georgia remains a place I cannot stay away from for…
Health
THE HEALTH INDUSTRY’S TOP MINDS CONVERGE AT LONDON’S SIXTH HEALTH OPTIMISATION SUMMIT
After a London Summit in 2025, the Health Optimisation Summit returns for its sixth edition at London’s prestigious Business Design…
LONGEVITY: A GLOBAL TREND TRANSFORMING THE ECONOMY, MEDICINE, AND PERCEPTIONS OF AGING
Just a decade ago, talk of aging prevention was viewed as the stuff of science fiction. Today, longevity is one…
«Trust Matters More Than Price»: The Founders of Esteworld on the Future of Aesthetic Medicine
Aesthetic medicine has long ceased to be solely about appearance. Today, it is a multi-billion-dollar industry where medicine, technology, psychology,…
Education
In Your Own Rhythm: The Role of Music Education in Child Development
It has long been an axiom: the first five years of life are a period of intense development. Parents buy…
Generation Distracted: Why Focus Now Feels Like a Luxury
Inattention among children and youth is now recognized as an issue around the world and across different educational systems. This…
Inside Le Cordon Bleu London: How Chefs Are Made
January is notoriously a time for fresh starts—and for some, that change is a big one. It’s in January that…
Property
The Secret Listeners of Trent Park: Jewish Refugees vs. Hitler’s Generals
The historic Trent Park mansion in north London, where British intelligence secretly recorded the conversations of high-ranking German and Italian…
Interior as a Reflection of Lifestyle
Imagine you’ve just bought your dream home or flat. Now comes the next step: choosing furniture, selecting elegant lighting, laying…
Living with a View of Hyde Park: Silicon Valley Meets Prime London
London has always had a talent for attracting interesting residents. Dukes, bankers, artists, film stars — and now the architects…
