Nº 289 DECEMBER 2023ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE

Get Ready For It!

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Welcome holidays are on the way when we can relax and enjoy life with our families and friends. Take some time out to savour this month’s edition of essential reading.

In December, we suggest a trip to Lisbon, one of Europe’s classical cities, or if you would like to experience a Scottish New Year, try checking in to Edinburgh’s new W Hotel. For extravagance on a grand scale, check out The Power of the Diva at London’s V&A. To get into a frame of mind befitting the season, see our reports on Christmas Scents, Forthcoming Films, Family Games, Festive Party Makeup, avant-garde ensembles from the Paco Rabanne 2024 Resort Collection, and Ruff and Tumble for dogs.

We take a look at the new iPhone 15 and feature Lamborghini in its 60th anniversary year. Also, don’t miss our profiles on sultry star, Sydney Sweeney, and Arthur Brand, who has forged a reputation as the Indiana Jones of the art world. Finally, as food and drinks will undoubtedly take some precedence during the days to come, we say cheers with Moët & Chandon, and invite you to visit top notch eateries Besaya Beach and Sollo.

Happy Holidays!

IAIN BLACKWELL, PUBLISHER

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