Author Sophie Richardson

Sophie Richardson

Explorations Company welcomes Haldu Tola to its sparkling portfolio

January 3, 2025

SINCE being founded in 1989, Explorations Company has garnered an impressive reputation for its bespoke safaris, adventures, and expeditions to some of the most exquisite locations. Now, the luxury company has...

Villa d’Este transforms into a Winter Wonderland for the 2024 festive season

Sophie Richardson

December 4, 2024

Italy, News, Travel

DESPITE being a renowned destination for some summer sun, Lake Como’s unparalleled beauty continues to shine even through the colder months. An ethereal wintery wonderland appears as mist descends upon the pic...

Glass explores Frog by Adam Handling’s new seasonal menu

Sophie Richardson

December 2, 2024

Dining, Food & Drink

AS CHRISTMAS approaches and snow begins to blanket our streets, Covent Garden’s festive adornments become difficult to ignore. Whilst many flock to the Soho hotspot to glimpse the iconic bauble-covered Christm...

One Aldwych becomes London’s first five-star hotel to gain B Corp certification

Sophie Richardson

November 29, 2024

News, Travel

LOCATED in the heart of London lies One Aldwych – the independent luxury hotel blending Parisian grandeur with contemporary city living. Since being established in 1998, the hotel has become an epicentre of re...

Dior Beauty celebrates Autumn with a burgundy beauty look

Sophie Richardson

November 21, 2024

Beauty, News

LOOKING to recreate this season’s most popular autumnal burgundy beauty look? Look no further than these Dior Beauty essentials. Diorshow 5 Couleurs palette £60 - Buy here Dior has ushered in the cold...

Belmond unveils the Britannic Explorer – the UK’s first luxury sleeper train

Sophie Richardson

November 12, 2024

News, Travel

LAUDED for its collection of award-winning trains and hotels, Belmond has garnered an impressive reputation in the luxury hospitality industry. And now, to further embellish its sparkling portfolio of expe...

Glass Luxury Christmas Gift Guide 2024

Sophie Richardson

November 11, 2024

Gift Guide

WITH CHRISTMAS just around the corner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the abundance of festive gifting options. To help ease the burden, Glass has curated a list of original yet luxurious gift ideas to make ...

Glass Luxury Culinary and Dining Christmas Gift Guide 2024

Sophie Richardson

November 7, 2024

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink, Gift Guide

LOOKING for some Christmas gifting inspiration? Glass has curated the ultimate gift guide for the foodie in your life. From high-end cooking appliances to the most exquisite dining experiences, this guide ...

Chefs Albert Adrià and Giancarlo Perbellini launch a new Atavi menu in Harrods

Sophie Richardson

November 7, 2024

Food & Drink, News

THIS November, Albert Adrià’s luxury food brand, Atavi, will be celebrating the launch of its new Vortici pasta shape with a special menu at Pasta Evangelists in Harrods. Marking the start of a new chapter,...

Glass explores the desert dunes at Anantara Qasr Al Sarab

Sophie Richardson

October 28, 2024

Dubai, Travel

IT’S A dazzling day in the Rub’ al-Khali - also known as the Empty Quarter. Famed for being the largest continuous desert in the world and where Dune, Star Wars, Mission Impossible and many other Hollywood hit...

Anantara Santorini brings Grecian elegance to the Arabian Gulf

Sophie Richardson

October 25, 2024

Dubai, News, Travel

I’VE arrived at Anantara Santorini – a coastal retreat oozing with Mediterranean elegance. But don’t let the hotel’s name fool you. This ultra-exclusive hotel is tucked away between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Des...

Fairmont St Andrews brings luxury to Scotland’s eastern coast

Sophie Richardson

October 16, 2024

News, Travel, United Kingdom

ST ANDREWS – Scotland’s Home of Golf – is recognised across the globe for its prestigious university, medieval cobbled streets, and, of course, its ten golf courses. However, the quiet historic town has become...

Glass experiences sky-high glamour at London Hilton on Park Lane

Sophie Richardson

October 9, 2024

News, Travel, United Kingdom

AS AUTUMN creeps in and the leaves gradually turn brown and auburn, sometimes all one craves is some warmth and comfort. And London Hilton on Park Lane offers such essential respite. Situated in the heart o...

The Zetter Hotel teams up with Chris Muret for debut vintage wine collection

Sophie Richardson

October 1, 2024

Drinks, Food & Drink, News

RECOGNISED for their award-winning beverages and mixologists, The Zetter’s hotels are prime spots for unwinding after a long day with an ice-cold alcoholic drink. Now, the hotel group has decided to embark...

Hermès ushers in Autumn with new make-up collection

Sophie Richardson

September 11, 2024

Beauty, News

USHERING in the autumn season with excitement and innovation, Hermès has just released its new autumn-winter 2024 beauty collection. Uniting Rouge Hermès, Ombres d’Hermès and Les Mains Hermès in a singular...

Aman appoints Novak Djokovic as its first Global Wellness Advisor

Sophie Richardson

September 4, 2024

News, Sport, Travel

AMAN, the global luxury hospitality brand, has long been considered a trailblazer in integrative and holistic wellness experiences. Emphasising the mind, body and spirit, Aman imbues each treatment with lo...

Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader launches its new Concealer Pen

Sophie Richardson

September 1, 2024

Beauty, News

CONTINUING to expand its impressive cosmetic empire, Victoria Beckham by Augustinus Bader has just launched The Concealer Pen (£64). Powered by TFC8® by Augustinus Bader, the concealer utilises best-in-clas...

Westman Atelier introduces its latest eyeshadow trio: Tou Jours

Sophie Richardson

August 30, 2024

Beauty, News

SINCE launching her Westman Atelier in 2018, Gucci Westman has taken the beauty industry by storm. Considered a trailblazer in clean beauty, affluent celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and ...

Glass explores The Tasting Room’s new menu at The Vineyard

Sophie Richardson

August 21, 2024

Feature, Food & Drink

NESTLED AWAY in the outskirts of Newbury lies The Vineyard- one of Berkshire’s sparkling hospitality gems. Originally an 18th-century hunting lodge, the building was owned by the prestigious Foley family, who ...

Glass enjoys a lakeside getaway at La Réserve Genève

Sophie Richardson

August 12, 2024

News, Switzerland, Travel

NESTLED AWAY on the shores of Lake Léman lies La Réserve Genève – a five-star city resort hotel boasting ten acres of luscious parkland. Despite only being a seven-minute car drive from the airport, the ho...

Wildsmith Skin celebrates self-care with new Performance Body Cleansers

Sophie Richardson

August 6, 2024

News, Skincare

THE SHOWER, a daily ritual for most, is the ultimate opportunity to indulge in self-care and personal wellness. Now, for an extra boost of mindfulness and nourishment, Wildsmith Skin has just introduced its Pe...