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24 Hours of Elegance. April 2013.

Dear Rowley, I had an intriguing invitation a couple of weeks ago to speak at the White Palace in Belgrade for the annual 24 Hours of Elegance event dedicated to all things luxurious. The three-day event is co-hosted by the Crown … Continue reading →

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Best of Britannia. October 2012.

Dear Rowley, An interesting week when one learns who is on side and who is off. Yesterday I was invited to an event called Best of Britannia at the Farmiloe Building in Clerkenwell. It was a celebration of craftsmanship and … Continue reading →

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Brussels. September 2012.

Dear Rowley, An invitation to Brussels from my friend the vampire Hugo ‘Parisian Gentleman’ Jacomet to attend a dinner in honour of Aston Martin and John Lobb Ltd collaborating on the design of the definitive car shoe. Hugo is the … Continue reading →

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The Final Push. August 2012.

Dear Rowley, Glorious tintanabulations! I had a call from the lovely Adélia at Thames & Hudson (my publisher’s PA and so much more) to tell me the first advance copy of The Perfect Gentleman was hot off the presses and ready … Continue reading →

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Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration. July 2012.

Dear Rowley, A very rare treat yesterday afternoon. As you know, I’m working on another Luxury Lookback for ITV This Morning next Wednesday about Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration at Buckingham Palace. ITV fixed it with the Palace that Anda and … Continue reading →

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24 Hours of Elegance. April 2013.

Best of Britannia. October 2012.

Brussels. September 2012.

The Final Push. August 2012.

Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration. July 2012.

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