The Tales of Hoffman at The Royal Opera. SPHERE's Lisa Barnard took a seat at the dress rehearsal of The Tales of Hoffmann at The Royal Opera in London.This dazzling new production, audaciously directed by Damiano Michieletto, brings together a starry cast for a mesmerising journey through Hoffmann’s disastrous love tangles and disillusionment, delivered with panache.

Jan 13, 2025 · Forget gulping down your vitamins and dashing out of the door – achieving longevity requires taking a moment to breathe. Clinique La Prairie, the pioneering Swiss longevity and holistic medicine centre, has an in-house breathwork coach, recognising that breathing practices have key benefits, from lowering blood pressure and boosting immunity to promoting digestion and eliminating fat and toxins.

Jan 28, 2025 · In the penultimate edition of SPHERE’s trend forecasting series, Ben McCormack, Nina Caplan, and Rick Jordan unveil the must-know restaurant, drink, and travel trends for 2025. Think posh pubs making a stylish return, Chardonnay back in the spotlight, and flying boats taking to the skies. Prepare to wine, dine, and fly high through 2025!

From news stories and emerging style trends to hot designers to watch, we round up everything you need to know in the world of fashion. Discover the latest in the world of luxury watches and jewellery, men’s and women’s fashion, and beauty and grooming.

Taking in everything from city breaks to exotic isles and international adventures, our essential guides offer the ultimate insider knowledge on luxury travel to inspire you for your next getaway. Read up on the latest trends for curious voyagers, as well as reviews of the finest hotels, restaurants, bars and activities to try out on a trip.

Jan 9, 2025 · Expect to see London’s major art galleries mounting blockbuster shows interspersed with exhibitions showcasing artists of colour. So the Tate has a show of Lee Miller’s photographs, in the wake of Kate Winslet’s film Lee, and a Picasso exhibition alongside other shows including Nigerian Modernism and a major retrospective of Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s paintings, the first time it has ...

Nov 11, 2024 · Nowadays, the buyers of Barbados’s prime properties are just as likely to be entrepreneurs under 30 as they are rich retirees. Chris Parra, founder of One Caribbean Estates, mentions a 25-year-old British client who has just sold his AI business for £200m and is looking to plough some of his new-found wealth in Bajan property.

Nov 25, 2021 · Welcome to the winter edition of SPHERE, brought to you alongside our illustrious partners The ARX, Aston Martin, Tasaki and Diageo. We unearth the gems of a new collection of fine Scotch whisky — and talk about how to build one of your own — as well as taking a tour of Scotland’s new malt-centred destinations.

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3 days ago · Another secret is to own enough constituent parts to ring the changes and enhance the colours and style of whatever you are wearing. If you love neutral minimalism, your wrist array can either bring a pop of colour that you also pick up with an accessory, or meld subtly with your clothes to create a sophisticated look, especially if you are wearing tone-on-tone variants of a particular shade.