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Cheval Blanc St Tropez has emerged as the South of France’s most coveted address. 

The new ER 40 is a stylish take on the traditional explorer. The new ER 40 is a stylish take on the traditional explorer.

You may not immediately recognize the name Sandro Miller, but chances are you’ve already encountered his work. The acclaimed American photographer has built a career spanning high-end commercial imagery and is best known for his personal projects, most notably his long-running collaboration with actor John Malkovich. When I meet him at Annabel’s in Mayfair, he … 

You may not immediately recognize the name Sandro Miller, but chances are you’ve already encountered his work. The acclaimed American photographer has built a career spanning high-end commercial imagery and is best known for his personal projects, most notably his long-running collaboration with actor John Malkovich.

When I meet him at Annabel’s in Mayfair, he is with Malkovich, the two of them reflecting on Then Came John – a 300-limited-run collectible photobook which took 30 years to complete. Unlike anything else on the market, it’s packaged with a built-in video screen and has a price tag of €5,000. 

Although it may be the most coveted, it’s not the first monograph that Miller has created. Over the course of his career, he has produced 18 in total – a number he admits is driven, at least in part, by “a fear of not being remembered.” It’s a striking thing to say so plainly, especially to a stranger. But Miller has little interest in polishing the edges off his motivations. “The fact that you have a book solidifies you in this world,” he tells me. “Books can go on and live hundreds of years past our transition.” 

He has been amassing photobooks – a personal library now numbering more than 2,000 – for most of his life. “When I decided to become a photographer at 16 years old, I knew that the only way that I was going to be able to learn was through books.” 

Growing up, he recalls a childhood shaped by absence and improvisation. His father was killed in an automobile accident when he was four. His mother, an Italian immigrant, raised three children on almost nothing, and education beyond high school was never really on the table. “I wasn’t going to have a mentor or a teacher. So I used books to help me understand the philosophy behind photography: composition, lighting, everything came from the books that I collected over the years.”

And he studied all of them – the brilliant ones, the mediocre ones, the disappointing ones. In fact, he insists the “bad” books mattered most. They were useful for sharpening his judgment. “Mediocracy just wasn’t option for me.”

Some of the most “precious” books in his collection are signed works by photographers he still speaks about with devotional reverence: Irving Penn and Richard Avedon among them, artists he placed “on a pedestal” long before he ever imagined becoming their contemporary.

But Miller’s relationship with collecting began long before photography entered the picture. As a child, he collected baseball cards obsessively – “probably over 10,000,” he recalls – back when he imagined becoming a professional baseball player rather than a photographer. 

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Then came coins: pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters. A neighbor, whom he describes as a kind of surrogate father figure, introduced him to collecting them through small coin folders organized meticulously by date and type. “I never could become a serious collector then, because I never really had the money to buy serious coins,” he says. “But for me, it gave me discipline.”

That word – discipline – comes up repeatedly when he talks about collecting. Because collecting demands patience, in waiting for the right object, and restraint, in not buying impulsively. “When you collect, it also shows that you are passionate about something, and that you want to learn more about it,” he explains. “So when you collect, you’re always growing your knowledge.” 

It is this idea – collecting as a form of self-education – that seems to have underpinned his entire career and will go on to shape his legacy. “Each book that I put out gave me a bit more reassurance that I will continue, hopefully to live on for many, many years,” he says. “As a photographer, I do the work to pass it on to a new generation, to influence and inspire them.”

The people who buy those books, he believes, are not simply purchasing photography. They are buying into feeling, into obsession, into the intensity of the work itself. “They are people who love art and the idea of my recreations,” he says. “They find them extremely powerful or gratifying or even humorous.”

“If my portraits are not moving you in some way,” he adds, “if you aren’t feeling confusion or angst, anxiety, empathy, compassion, love or hatred, then I haven’t done my job.”

The design-driven aerie in Palma’s Old Town sits atop a 16th-century palace with a rooftop terrace and a wine cellar. The design-driven aerie in Palma’s Old Town sits atop a 16th-century palace with a rooftop terrace and a wine cellar.

The moves come in the wake of the nation rescinding its long-standing nom dom policy. The moves come in the wake of the nation rescinding its long-standing nom dom policy.

The reimagined example of the model’s 993-generation is available through Canepa, with an offer of $595,000 starting the conversation. The reimagined example of the model’s 993-generation is available through Canepa, with an offer of $595,000 starting the conversation.

The two-time NBA MVP gave his fellow Oklahoma City Thunder players steel Royal Oaks and other luxuries before receiving his trophy on Sunday. The two-time NBA MVP gave his fellow Oklahoma City Thunder players steel Royal Oaks and other luxuries before receiving his trophy on Sunday.

The capital is home to two dedicated private aviation airports, as well as strong FBO facilities across its major commercial hubs. 

LONDON HEATHROW – SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT

Heathrow is the world’s busiest international airport, and is regarded as the hub of the aviation world.

This multi-terminal, world-renowned airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London. Signature Heathrow services include full ground handling for all types of aircraft, from helicopters to B747 and VIP lounges for royalty or head of states. Passengers arriving by private jet can take advantage of flight planning and computerized weather reports, courtesy cars to and from aircraft and VIP lounges, a meet and greet facility, pilot lounge, 24-hour customs and immigration services and a VIP conference room for up to 12 people. Engineering facilities are available on request.

LONDON BIGGIN HILL – BIGGIN HILL EXECUTIVE HANDLING

Biggin Hill Airport has been operating its own FBO handling service for more than 20 years.

Only 15 miles (24km) from central London, it has the benefit of being housed in the main terminal and boasts excellent facilities for both passengers and crew. The executive handling team takes care of ground transport, accommodation, in-flight catering and laundry. Passengers also have access to two lounges – The Ambassador’s Lounge and The Club Lounge, seating up to 20 and 40 passengers, respectively. Charter services: Biggin Hill recommends a helicopter charter service – Starspeed Ltd – for speedy and efficient travel to London, arriving at Battersea heliport. Biggin Hill Airport is also served by FBO Jet Aviation, which can arrange ad hoc or block charters using a wide range of aircraft.

LONDON GATWICK – SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT

Gatwick is situated just 25 miles (40km) south of London and 30 miles (48km) north of the beautiful south coast.

Signature Gatwick services include full ground handling for all types of aircraft from helicopters to B747. Facilities include a 24-hour camera surveillance system and security program, comfortable, well-equipped VIP passenger and crew lounges, 24-hour customs and immigration clearance for a smooth transition, pet travel scheme, aircraft passenger transfer, de-icing, fueling with Air BP, interior and exterior cleaning, and medical hi-lift.

LONDON STANSTED – HARRODS AVIATION

Served by Harrods Aviation, London Stansted is only 15 minutes from London by helicopter, making it yet another useful option for passengers arriving by private jet.

Crews and passengers alike can expect lavish treatment from the team at Harrods Aviation, whose services range from luxuriously appointed lounges with Wi-Fi, to pre-clearance and cabotage procedures, luxury ground transport, catering, and hotel accommodation. Harrods Aviation also offers interior/exterior jet cleaning, repairs, general maintenance work and hangarage. Charter services: Harrods Aviation is expert at sourcing aircraft for charter, whether these be helicopters or fixed-wing. Quotations are made using a network of contacts, and can be arranged with the Harrods team, which sources the perfect aircraft from a range of reputable companies.

Porto Cervo’s most glamorous sailing event returns in 2026. 

From the Caribbean to the Côte d’Azur, the global superyacht calendar is filled with prestigious sailing events, and soon returning to the glittering harbour of Porto Cervo is the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026.

Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the annual regatta brings together some of the world’s most spectacular sailing yachts along Sardinia’s windswept coastline.

The event also marks the unofficial opening of the Mediterranean superyacht racing season, making it one of the first major gatherings of the international sailing community each year. Here’s what else you need to know.

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What is the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026?

Held annually in Porto Cervo, the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta is one of the Mediterranean’s premier sailing events. In 2026, eighteen superyachts are expected to compete across the programme, with owners and crews arriving from around the world for five days of racing and social festivities both on and off the water.

The regatta is open to sailing yachts measuring at least 80 feet in length, meaning spectators can expect to see some of the world’s largest and most advanced sailing vessels competing throughout the week. Conditions in northern Sardinia – known for reliable winds and challenging courses – have long made the region a favourite among experienced racing crews.

When is the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026?

The 2026 edition will take place from 26 May to 30 May, with the awards ceremony held on the final evening in Piazza Azzurra.

See also: An Expert Guide to Yacht Shows Around the World

What else takes place at the event?

While competition remains central to the event, the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta is equally known for its exclusive social calendar, welcoming yacht owners, guests, and crew to a series of onshore events throughout the week.

Festivities begin on 26 May with welcome cocktails hosted on the panoramic terrace of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The following evening, yacht owners, and invited guests will attend the Giorgio Armani Cocktail Dinatoire and music entertainment evening.

Throughout the regatta, visitors can also explore the Giorgio Armani Mare pop-up boutique in Piazza Azzurra, showcasing pieces from the latest resortwear collection. On 29 May, the celebrations continue with a sunset party at the Ea Bianca Resort in Cala dei Ginepri.

The Vancouver-area cabin seen in the 1996 thriller with Mark Wahlberg has since been replaced with a $13 million steel-and-glass retreat overlooking Bachelor Bay.  The Vancouver-area cabin seen in the 1996 thriller with Mark Wahlberg has since been replaced with a $13 million steel-and-glass retreat overlooking Bachelor Bay.