Chiara Brown

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Chiara Brown

Burgers come in all shapes and sizes, and the metrics for what makes a good one can vary. Not every burger is for every occasion, after all. Sometimes a fast food burger will give you exactly what you need, but other times the craving calls for something more considered — an expertly grilled Wagyu patty on a buttery-soft brioche bun ever so slightly toasted, for example.

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Chiara Brown

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Chiara Brown

Should you be in search of a luxury item — be that a posh backgammon board, swanky handbag, diamond jewellery or silver and gold salt shakers in the shape of eggs with chicken legs — Asprey has you covered. Founded in Surrey in 1781 by William Asprey, the brand has been a mainstay in Mayfair since the mid-1800s. Asprey is a place where you can pretty much find any luxury you might need, all made by skilled craftspeople.

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Chiara Brown

The only thing the streets of Paris in France and Paris in Texas have in common is that you’re likely to see quite a few cowboy boots stomping around. Over the decades, thanks to westerns, rock stars including Jimi Hendrix and Bruce Springsteen, and more recently rappers like Kendrick Lamar, they have come to symbolise a powerful, cool, sometimes even subversive sense of style.

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Chiara Brown