Editor’s Letter

Admit it: not everything about this most wonderful time of the year feels so wonderful. This has been a year that challenged us all in very different ways, and we’re still reeling, so the need for festive cheer has never been more dire. Yes, 2020 will feel the palpable absence of big parties and fancy soirées, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go all out when it comes to your wardrobe – even if you’re by yourself at home. Because you deserve it. We’ve put together an edit (p. 08) that covers everything from sparkly dresses and bold jewellery to blazers with a twist. Elsewhere in the issue, we reveal how a luxury label is redefining ordinary everyday objects (p. 26), take the swanky new Rolls-Royce Ghost out for a spin (p. 30), and explore the best tools to destress (p. 48). We also report back after making pitstops at some of the finest eateries in the city. And would it even be a December issue if we didn’t help you with your festive gift list, which begs the question: fashion or function?

Samia Qaiyum Acting Editor