Nicola Kavanagh - The Glass Magazine

Edwardian glamour meets modern indulgence at The Grand, York

December 30, 2021

THE GRAND, York is the city’s first and, rather remarkably for such a popular destination, only five star hotel. Originally conceived as the headquarters of the immensely powerful and wealthy North Eastern rail...

The Glass Conscious Christmas Gift Guide

Nicola Kavanagh

December 13, 2021

Beauty, Feature, Gift Guide, Mental Health, Wellbeing

The Glass guide to the most reponsible brands ensuring your gifts are ethical, healthy and sustainable Scarf by Sheep Inc., £85 Sheep Inc. create naturally carbon negative, 100% traceable and trackable...

Glass meets Hollywood sensation Constance Wu

Nicola Kavanagh

December 3, 2021

Culture, Feature

“I do what sits well with my soul” Glass meets Hollywood sensation Constance Wu to talk about how she once waited on tables, motherhood and abandoning social media Constance Wu. Photograph: Mark Squires CO...

Glass stays at Amberley Castle, the perfect historical retreat

Nicola Kavanagh

September 27, 2021

Feature, Travel

WITH a recorded history dating back to 683 AD, Amberley Castle has had a long and colourful life. The site has played a role in some of the most significant moments in English history, such as the civ...

Glass talks to leading actor Chiwetel Ejiofor

Nicola Kavanagh

September 3, 2021

Culture, Feature

Glass talks to actor Chiwetel Ejiofor about his latest film Locked Down and how the experience of the real-life lockdown has changed him for ever THERE are few people who cannot have been riveted to the...

Mark Collin, founder of the Hero’s Academy, on the life-changing power of new hit therapy, PSYCH-K

Nicola Kavanagh

August 20, 2021

Feature, Wellbeing

SELF-development is now recognised as a normal, and even essential, investment in one’s life. In 2019 the self-improvement industry was valued at $38.28 billion globally. More of us are realising that we have s...

Glass stays at Private Hill – far from the madding crowd

Nicola Kavanagh

August 16, 2021

Feature, Travel

THE Private Hill is maybe the most perfect country escape in the country, with all the peace and nature of camping, but with the luxury of a five-star hotel. Founded by farmer Roddy Hamilton on a hill in nor...

Glass meets the legendary actor Diane Kruger

Nicola Kavanagh

July 2, 2021

Culture, Feature

Glass meets the legendary Diane Kruger, fashion darling, Hollywood icon and doyenne of world cinema to discuss her biggest role yet, motherhood Diane Kruger. Photograph: Ssam Kim DIANE Kruger’s illustrious ca...

Glass meets Farida Irani, founder of beauty and wellbeing brand Subtle Energies

Nicola Kavanagh

June 15, 2021

Beauty, Feature

AS A woman working for a magazine, you are offered an endless array of skincare products to review. And, to be honest, I rarely come across a brand that blows me away. But when I read the press releas...

Glass discovers Structural Integration – or Rolfing – for perfect posture and greater wellbeing

Nicola Kavanagh

October 29, 2020

Feature, Health

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I FIRST met Anna Collins at a press reception at The Como Hotel in London, one of the many locations she practices in. We made the usual polite greetings and then she told me she was a Rolfer. I was intrigued a...

Glass enjoys the perfect luxury staycation at The Swinton Estate

Nicola Kavanagh

August 25, 2020

Feature, Travel

AS WE are in the midst of a climate emergency, I have coerced my reluctant husband into no longer flying for our holidays. Given that just one return flight to Rome emits more carbon than the average person in ...

Glass speaks to Geeta Sidhu-Robb Nosh Detox founder about raising immunity and boosting health

Nicola Kavanagh

May 28, 2020

Feature, Wellbeing

Building resilience – Glass speaks to Geeta Sidhu-Robb Nosh Detox founder about raising immunity and boosting health With lockdown and social distancing set to remain for at least another month, Geeta Sidhu-Ro...

Glass meets film director and vegan activist Nina Messinger

Nicola Kavanagh

December 20, 2019

Culture, Feature, Human Rights

Going vegan to save the world Glass meets film director and vegan activist Nina Messinger to discover why Veganism has gone from a fringe movement to the planet’s greatest hope When the United Nations en...

Glass meets rising star, actor Callum Turner

Nicola Kavanagh

November 8, 2019

Culture, Don't Miss: Film, Feature

CALLUM Turner has had the kind of start to his career that most young actors can only dream of. Having modelled for Burberry, for his debut film he was cast as the lead role in the critically acclaimed Queen &a...

Glass speaks to Sam Lyle of Pines and Needles Christmas trees

Nicola Kavanagh

December 20, 2018

Culture, Feature

WITH Christmas just around the corner, pine trees are popping up in every household. Sam Lyle of Pines and Needles – the biggest specialist Christmas tree retailer in London – spoke to Glass about the sustainab...

In memory of Kofi Annan: Glass meets Alan Doss of the Kofi Annan Foundation

Nicola Kavanagh

August 24, 2018

Culture, Feature, Human Rights

In memory of Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations and humanitarian, who died last Saturday (August 18 2018) Glass republishes our interview with Alan Doss of the Kofi Annan Foundation W...

Glass meets genre and label-defying actor Noomi Rapace

Nicola Kavanagh

November 10, 2017

Culture, Feature

The girl who played with fire – Glass meets genre and label-defying actor Noomi Rapace NOOMI Rapace is a very atypical Hollywood star; she has no interest in courting the limelight, she prefers London to LA ...

Grand Trunk Road - restaurant review feature

Grand Trunk Road – Why London’s newest Indian restaurant is more than just the best curry in town

Nicola Kavanagh

September 13, 2017

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

RAJESH Suri’s restaurateur credentials are undeniable. Beginning his management experience at the renowned Oberoi hotel group in India, he then moved to Bahrain where he launched a host of five-star establishme...

Duvet day! Glass samples the genius new girls night in package at The Landmark London

Nicola Kavanagh

August 21, 2017

Europe, Feature, Travel

LET’S face it, we’re all working longer days, not seeing our girlfriends as much as we should, never taking time for ourselves, and we certainly don’t have the energy or desire for clubbing anymore. So the clev...

Fashion’s power women – Glass meets some of the world’s most influential photographers

Nicola Kavanagh

March 10, 2017

Art, Feature, Photography

Fashion’s power women – Glass is honoured to meet some of the world’s most influential fashion photographers to discuss the pressing issues facing the industry today The strange paradox of fashion is that in...

LFW AW17: Burberry

Nicola Kavanagh

February 21, 2017

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

IT was easy to find the Burberry show at Maker’s House in Soho last night, one simply had to follow the sound of screams as young girls clamored to see the A-listers such as Penelope Cruz, Naomi Campbell,...

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