Living longer is one thing. Living better is quite another. And as the pursuit of longevity becomes an increasingly sophisticated enterprise, the question is no longer simply how many years we can add to our lives, but what we’re prepared to do—and spend—to make them count.
Our Spring edition takes a deep dive into the business of living well, from the science of ageing to the extraordinary treatments being offered at the world’s most ambitious wellness retreats. We investigate the growing fascination with Klotho, the protein that could hold clues to a longer, healthier life, and send our writers around the globe to experience everything from cutting-edge medical diagnostics to some decidedly unconventional therapies. From Crete to Mexico and beyond, the quest for better health has rarely come with such remarkable surroundings.
But spring also offers plenty of reasons to enjoy the present. Our fashion portfolio makes the case for relaxed tailoring and tactile fabrics, while Patrick and Tamsin Johnson open the doors to P.Johnson’s handsome new Paddington flagship. Elsewhere, we explore the growing appetite for investment-grade collectibles, from rare watches and coloured diamonds to Hermès Birkins, and meet La DoubleJ founder J.J. Martin, whose exuberant approach to design and entertaining suggests that more can sometimes be more.
Also in this issue:
The Art of Recovery: From Tim Gurner’s expanding wellness empire to Josh Kersten’s high-performance recovery spaces, the technology transforming how we train, recover and recharge.
A Different Kind of Treasure Hunt: The extraordinary business of recovering riches from the ocean floor, and why the world’s most coveted objects aren’t always found on dry land.
Full Sail: The enduring appeal of J Class yachts, the high-speed spectacle of Rolex-backed SailGP and a distinctly French approach to life aboard Ponant.
The New Collectibles: Jeff Koons gives Hublot the balloon treatment, Boucheron revisits Victorian tattoo art and Vacheron Constantin takes its most valued clients into the Utah desert.
A Taste of Slovenia: How a new generation of ambitious chefs is turning the country’s forests and local produce into a compelling culinary destination.
Designs on the Future: Powerhouse Parramatta prepares to open its doors, while Louis Vuitton and Singer give two classic Porsche 911s an unexpected couture makeover.
The New Face of Ageing: From advances challenging traditional hair transplants to a plastic surgeon’s advice on knowing when enough is enough, the latest thinking on looking younger for longer.
