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Foreword Columnist David Charters welcomes the growing number of women at the top of City firms but asks, have they got there too late? Money no object Move over, Bentley Boys: the luxury car marque’s craftsmanship and elegant design is now appplied to handbags BEAUMONDE News Weekend bags, a tent for all seasons and fungi foraging in the Dolomites; plus jewellery from the new Diana biopic Materials Italian brand Stone Island might be most recognisable for its button-on label, but it should be known for its hi-tech materials Outerwear Steve McQueen might have been a very American king of cool, but to keep warm and dry, he wore Barbour Technology The likes of Apple love to talk about game-changing gadgets, but often the evolutions of tech are more functional Property What makes an apartment a luxury property these days is not flashy décor, but hidden equipment, extensive service and views After the City When headhunter Rupert Beeley discovered a neglected cinnamon plantation in Sri Lanka, he left London to be a spice merchant
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MEN’S STYLE News Personalised menswear and accessories from Savile Row and beyond Customisation Paul Smith on how he loves to add his twist to products including bicycles and books Shoes Bally, Berluti and JM Weston offer beautiful footwear that fits you and you alone The trench Burberry’s iconic coat may be rooted in World War I, but its online customisation service is pure 21st century Tailoring Armani’s made-to-measure suits are the choice of Hollywood’s red-carpet regulars Fabrics Ermenegildo Zegna’s cloth is so good, other designers buy them for their suits Watches This year’s new faces are launched – and they’re more innovative than ever Made to measure Express your style with made-to-measure suits, shirts, shoes and accessories Field sports Holland & Holland’s new tweed collection is as fully customisable as its guns FEATURES Brummell’s 30 Inspirational Women, 2013 Our annual list of women on the boards of City and other firms who inspire and impress Travel Northern Sweden’s Kungsleden translates as the ‘king’s road’ but, at 450km, it’s a little more epic than a stroll through Chelsea Women’s watches Dainty little round-faced fashion accessories? Not any more. Today, watchmakers cater for women who know their horology Cigars The ladies will now refuse to repair to the drawing rom while the gentlemen smoke, because they fancy a Cohiba themselves Jewellery Without emeralds, jade or other verdant gems, you may end up green with, well… By George A look at IWC’s new tourbillon, influenced by the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team
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