The Journal

Through years of hard work and careful expansion, the vineyards in Kent have become some of the most important centres of English winemaking. Often referred to as the “Garden of England,” the county’s combination of chalk soils, gentle rolling hills and relatively mild climate has created favourable conditions for vineyards to flourish over the last half a century. These landscapes bear striking similarities to parts of northern France, particularly Champagne, which has encouraged producers to focus heavily on traditional method sparkling wines alongside an increasing range of still varieties.

Watchmaking is often about firsts. The innovations, engineering and manufacturing methods that are employed by the world’s very best watchmaker brands work on the understanding that being first to the market with a new idea often means everything.

Mid-century modern design continues to inspire interior enthusiasts and appears frequently across popular television and film. At its heart, the style champions simplicity, functionality and organic forms, with a colour palette that successfully reflects these principles.

South Asia encompasses myriad narratives and histories, resisting any attempt to be distilled into a single story. It is little wonder, then, that the subcontinent's art constitutes one of the world's most expansive and compelling artistic canons.

There has been a seismic shift in how marketing and sales operate across myriad industries over the last decade, and prime property is no exception. While the broader impact of social media on consumer behaviour has been dissected and debated at length, its particular role in luxury real estate is a more interesting story than most.