The Review

The Review

Heavy Duty Curtain Tracks
Design

The Art of Heavy Drapery

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The Art of Heavy Drapery: Where to Find the Best Curtain Track Systems Online Throughout history, curtains have never been mere fabric. From the gilded salons of Versailles to the sweeping windows of Chatsworth House, drapery has been central to interior storytelling, an interplay of architecture, textile, and engineering. The grandeur of a curtain relies as much on its unseen structure as on its silk or velvet folds. Behind every set of stately swags at Blenheim or a Regency townhouse in Belgravia lies a system robust enough to carry the weight of history. Today, that same principle applies in contemporary homes and hospitality spaces: the track system must support not…

Gretha Hausmann-Ferreira
Equestrian

Natural Horsemanship

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We sat down to speak with Gretha Hausmann-Ferreira, Olympic Grand Prix dressage rider and Gabriele Metz, special interest journalist and manager of the Hund & Pferd Dortmund at Hofgut Sachtenhorst, to hear why they preach and – of course – practice the concept of Natural Horsemanship.

Interviews, Issue Archive

The Cillian Murphy Edition

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Our cover star is Cillian Murphy, an actor at what may be the absolute peak of his powers. I first came across Cillian’s commanding screen presence during his collaborative years with director Danny Boyle – seeing him stagger around an apocalyptically abandoned South Bank in 28 Days Later was a regular treat in my former student house – and it has been thrilling to watch him grow from strength to strength, leading him towards what many (depending, again, on which side of the 2023 culture war you took up arms) would argue to be the movie of the year.

Luxury Dining Table
Travel

The Short Stay Property Roundtable

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To explore the prevailing wind of the latest travel destinations is one thing. To unpick the essence of luxury travel and hospitality, to unravel the nature of what a whole new generation of high-end holidaymakers are seeking, and to understand what is driving the shifting sands of travel trends is something else entirely. 

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Time

Wrist Appeal

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As ever, we’ve flitted our way from expo to horology maison, our eyes peeled and our hearts open to the releases that set pulses racing. From eye-watering complications, dial details and design flourishes aplenty to the sleekly minimalist and deceptively understated, we give you our pick for the season.

Sport

Navigating the Transformative Landscape of the Global Gambling Industry

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Navigating the ever-shifting terrain of iGaming regulations requires a knowledge of regulatory compliance. In Europe, known for its strict regulations, operators must juggle the demands of the EU’s overarching policies and individual country laws. The Gambling Act of 2014 sets a precedent for licensing and consumer protection, but nuances arise with each nation’s unique rules, such as Italy’s advertising bans and Sweden’s restrictions on promotional offers.

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Tech RoundUp

Ways to Save When Upgrading Your Tech

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Upgrading technology hardware for business or personal use has become a regular part of modern life, largely due to the advent of planned obsolescence. Smartphones, laptops, tablets and other devices are replaced more frequently as new features, performance improvements and software requirements change. In short, the more powerful your SaaS systems become and the hungrier for processing power they are, the quicker tech firms will look to cash in on the need to replace outdated hardware. As a result, trade-in schemes are increasingly relevant for shoppers who want to reduce the cost of upgrading. Retailers with UK and European coverage like Currys offer trade-in options designed to make this process…

Ben Williams
Culture, Interviews

Ben Williams – I am a man

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Inspired by the Memphis Sanitation Strikes of 1968, I AM A MAN sits somewhere between a protest record and a wish list for a potential future, made all the more potent when set against the continuing turbulence of past and present. It is, simply put, a fantastic listen with a truly broad appeal, both a meditation on identity and an expression of artistic confidence.

The Siretti List
Property, Travel

The Sirreti List

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Homes that orbit the top and ultra-luxury rentals market have to be faultless, flawless and in the most pristine locations to get on the books of the world’s foremost travel curators. As such, it’s remarkable that –  at least, until now – there has been no professional measurement or recognition at this loftiest of levels.