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By Kristina Moskalenko Every day, offers arrive in the mailbox, proposing to convert the historic Holland & Holland factory into sleek apartments or stylish studios. Every day, those same letters are tossed aside. Tradition reigns supreme here, and the ceaseless London drive to turn heritage buildings into hotels, luxury flats, or boutiques simply does not…

By Kristina Moskalenko Compilations of hits from beloved musicians and composers are a staple of the music industry. In fashion, however, “hit” collections take a decidedly more opulent form. Far from mass-market releases, they are typically produced as hefty, luxurious volumes designed for true aficionados — the kind of coffee table books that guests can…

By Kristina Moskalenko (Published in 2015) The first six came here as spies. They didn’t know what they were getting into, but agreed to a secret job that required them to use all their previously acquired professional skills. They were placed in the back room of the Nokia factory in Farnborough, where not even the…

By Kristina Moskalenko Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, some 100 miles from London, Jaguar’s Fen End track stretches over 800,000 square metres—a playground for automotive history. Here, enthusiasts can slip behind the wheel of legendary Jaguars, experiencing the marque not as a static display in a museum, but as a living, breathing machine. Acquired in…

By Kristina Moskalenko A portrait of Ernest Hemingway is instantly recognisable, a symbol of literary modernity with global resonance. But what did the writer himself choose to display on his walls, and what did the study look like where he produced his most celebrated works? The answers lie in his sun-filled, airy residence on Key…

Interview by Kristina Moskalenko for The Hollywood Reporter Russia Carey Mulligan’s journey to becoming one of Britain’s most acclaimed actresses was anything but ordinary. Known for her fearless ambition and remarkable talent, Mulligan defied expectations — and even her parents’ wishes — to chase her acting dreams. She boldly reached out to legendary actor Kenneth…

By Kristina Moskalenko Career failures are not a typical topic of conversation. For Russian-British financier Stuart Lawson, however, they are a favourite. He has even created a masterclass, “Successful Failure.” “My career as a banker spans 35 years, and I’ve made mistakes,” he says, pouring tea. “But I’ve come to realise that much could have been…