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Letters to the editor: readers’ views on reputation management and luxury property in London and across the Atlantic
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (476+ words) Alongside the launch of Spear's Magazine Issue 99, readers air their thoughts about how billionaires should approach their reputation, as well as the long-term appeal of Mayfair SIR " Pepper Culpepper is right to warn of a growing backlash against billionaires (Books,…...
Duke of Devonshire’s bookshop to curate library at super-prime Mayfair development
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (457+ words) Super-prime property developer John Caudwell unveils plans for the library of 1 Mayfair The Duke of Devonshire's bookshop has been enlisted to curate the library at one of Mayfair's most exclusive real estate developments. Heywood Hill, the Mayfair book dealer owned…...
Billionaires’ Rows: where do the world’s wealthiest UHNWs live?
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (477+ words) These London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore enclaves are ultra-exclusive and ultra-desirable Across the world, almost every village, town and city has a street that the locals consider to be "the best. This could be a row of…...
The best landscape designers in 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (663+ words) Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best gardeners and landscape designers who can elevate any green space Those featured in the latest edition of the Index operate at the very top of the profession, with portfolios that span projects…...
The best architects in 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (955+ words) Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best architects who can build or refurbish luxury homes to the highest standards The key to a successful home renovation lies in finding the right architect. The Spear's Architects Index recognises the leading…...
Alex Dilling: food so good robots would never understand it
1+ week, 2+ day ago (460+ words) The London-born chef's first solo restaurant has two Michelin stars and offers a heavenly dining experience that reminds Robin Swithinbank of the joy of being human The future, then, belongs to the robots, leaving the rest of us to get…...
TEFAF 2026: da Vinci-linked work, €20 million pair of Monets and Tracey Emin bronze among highlights
1+ week, 3+ day ago (126+ words) The latest edition of the Maastricht fair, known for catering to an educated collector base, boasted a vast array of art and antiquities By Osman Can Yerebakan [See also: The best art advisers] [See also: Art Basel CEO shows careful…...
‘Rich people won’t give their money unless you reward them’: Brian Eno on redistributing wealth and using his art to make connections
2+ week, 1+ day ago (508+ words) The producer, composer and visual artist speaks to Spear's ahead of major London auction supporting humanitarian aid in Palestine Brian Eno is among the artists putting work under the hammer for a London auction supporting humanitarian aid in Palestine, telling…...
The best relocation and shipping specialists in 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (885+ words) Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best relocation and shipping specialists who transport and deliver priceless heirlooms, artwork and furniture For those with high-value collectables, artworks and furniture, moving items from one house to another requires intricate planning done…...
The best country specialists in 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (911+ words) Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best country specialists who help their clients purchase and sell property in the UK's prime rural locations For many, the image of a country estate conjures up a romantic look back to a…...