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Crazy rich Asian hotels open in London – think £25,000 a night
You can even live permanently at the newly minted Peninsula or the lavish Raffles. But can they compete with city icons like The Ritz or The Dorchester?
- Hans van Leeuwen
- Opinion
- Motoring
Why the all-electric Fiat 500e will win your heart but not your mind
It feels nippy, looks cute and is gorgeously styled, with a touch of Fellini about it. But all this charm doesn’t come cheap.
- Tony Davis
‘The fewer people who know what you’re doing, the better’
Joe McGrath spent 150 days on the road this year touring with the $600k Melbourne Cup. The key, he says, is knowing when to keep a low profile and when to wax lyrical.
- Gus McCubbing
The hottest invitation at the Cup – especially if you’re a foodie
The premier party zone at Flemington Racecourse is shaping up to be more Melbourne than ever – with a pop-up of Curtis Stone’s LA restaurant thrown in for good measure.
- Necia Wilden
This CEO loves soft sand running at an iconic beach
Entrepreneur and investor Gavin Basserabie gets up early three times a week to keep fit and revel in the beauty of Bondi.
- Life & Leisure
This Month
Is this the toughest job in the Victoria Racing Club?
Forget the horses. Punters need track manager Liam O’Keeffe to deliver for them, too. And while he does his best, some things are simply beyond his control.
- Hannah Tattersall
- Opinion
- Motoring
Why this rare Ferrari is considered a true work of art
It could fetch $100 million or more at auction in New York next month. And no, we’re not talking car auctions here.
- Tony Davis
This jewellery may be fake, but it’s precious beyond compare
Tucked between a Starbucks and a Hard Rock Cafe, an extraordinary treasure trove is about to go on display in a Paris mansion never before opened to the public.
- Robert Bevan
Here’s what it’s like to run in the annual New York City Marathon
On November 5, some 50,000 runners from around the globe will once again pound the streets of the Big Apple – those who manage to secure an entry, that is.
- Fiona Harper
The extraordinary life of photographer Lee Miller in 100 pictures
When things were going well, the model and muse turned wartime and fashion photographer was wonderful company, says her son. She could be monstrous too.
- Tony Davis
- Opinion
- Motoring
The new $80,000 Mazda CX-60 bucks the EV trend
It has the convenience of a petrol engine or a battery, depending on your needs, but most drivers now prefer a fully electric vehicle.
- Tony Davis
Why fancy cheese is good for you
Don’t believe the anti-dairy dogma – properly made and aged cheese is not only delicious, it could help you to live a longer and healthier life.
- Necia Wilden
- Opinion
- Wine & spirits
These new clear spirits will expand your drinking horizons
Adventurous Australian distillers are upping the ante with local takes on popular styles around the world, from pastis to pear rakija.
- Max Allen
For those with a crush on linen, should you iron it?
The fabric is not for everyone. But if you are a fan, expect to look a little, well, crumpled. Here are expert tips on how to wear it better.
- Lauren Sams
- Opinion
- Home entertainment
True surround sound technology for music is here, but there’s a catch
The writer visits Dolby’s Sydney laboratory and discovers Atmos is simply a wonder to behear.
- Tony Davis
How many boats are too many?
Urbis and Cistri managing partner James Tuma reckons he almost gets more joy from working on boats than he does using them. And he has six to choose from.
- Life & Leisure
Where to dine in France: Tips from the president of Relais & Chateaux
Laurent Gardinier is well qualified to nominate his favourite eateries – after all, his own family business is focused on high-end hospitality and gastronomy.
- Paul Best
The Australian who sells her sandals worldwide is now making clothes
Anna McLaren couldn’t find the perfect footwear, so she made it. Now she’s doing the same with ready-to-wear.
- Lauren Sams
‘I use my paintbrush as a weapon’: Vincent Namatjira’s new exhibition
The acclaimed Indigenous artist takes aim at Empire and influence, using broad strokes of humour to skewer his targets.
- Stephen Todd
- Opinion
- Motoring
Why the rear of Bentley’s Bentayga EWB is its greatest asset
The new, $514K-plus model has been stretched to 5305 mm: big enough for all manner of creature comforts in the back.
- Tony Davis
- Exclusive
- Hotels
What it’s like to stay at the new W Sydney between two expressways
After construction dramas then the pandemic, the $1 billion Ribbon built for the glamorous hotel has opened. Life & Leisure stayed on opening night.
- Philippa Coates
Sarah Blasko had long dismissed ‘Twelfth Night’ – then she scored it
Composing a soundtrack for the Shakespearean comedy seemed an unlikely job for this most serious of singer-songwriters, but music proved to be the food of love.
- Michael Bailey
Signature style steals the show at Paris Fashion Week
From Sarah Burton’s swansong for McQueen to “unpolished” classics at Valentino and Rei Kawakubo’s colourful sculptures at Comme des Garçons, the looks stayed true to brand.
- Lauren Indvik
This winemaker celebrates Indigenous heritage with a special blend
Bellwether’s Sue Bell hopes her new Special Blend will encourage others to “celebrate our love of the land by recognising the 65,000 years of cultural connection”.
- Max Allen
- Opinion
- New car snapshot
Brutalism on wheels: why the new BMW 740i has limited appeal
Would you pay $268,900, plus on-road costs, for a luxurious but hefty petrol limo when that very concept seems to be outdated?
- Tony Davis
