Tempus Magazine's spring 2023 edition showcases superstar Lady Gaga’s artistic partnership with Dom Pérignon, with images shot by master of light Mario Sorrenti. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer/actress speaks about how she approaches different projects, why she is saving a bottle of Dom Pérignon 2013 Vintage for her next big win, and her dreams of a "life of solitude".
In this issue, Tempus also takes us behind the seams of Savile Row with an exclusive photo story, puts the Aston Martin DBX707 to the test at an English country shoot, reaches into the jewellery box for a new take on men's style, and discovers the weird and wonderful wellness trends shaking up our self-care routines.
Read my Editor's Letter below:
Set amid the rolling hills and picturesque countryside of the South Downs are the locations of three of England’s most iconic brands. In addition to being one of the UK’s most biodiverse parks, this fairy-tale national park in South East England – which stretches through Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex – is home to Rolls-Royce, Goodwood and Cowdray Park.
Over the last few months, I’ve had the opportunity to visit each of these iconic heritage brands; while it’s true that, at first glance, the three couldn’t seem more different, as I got to know each brand better – and speak to the people behind their successes – I realised there is more that unites these brands than we might expect. Each is steeped in history but also thoroughly contemporary in approach, working proudly in harmony with its local surrounds.
Conservation is just one shared passion for the trio: Goodwood’s Revival has long championed a tradition of ‘make do and mend’ while its Festival of Speed has been a leading light in celebrating the electric vehicle revolution; Rolls-Royce Motors’ scrupulously clean, quiet and sustainably designed manufactory is preparing to launch its first EV, Spectre, later this year; Cowdray’s approach to environmental conservation is evidenced in everything from its banquet menus to its wellness programmes – as I discover on page 74.
Similarly, we have seen increasing modernisation of the world’s most stylish street, Savile Row. The 200-year-old home of men’s tailoring is now a diverse, multicultural hub for bespoke fashion, as our exclusive photo story showcases on page 24.
These are not heritage brands hoping to coast along on outdated reputations or waiting around for a higher political power to demand change. These are companies fully aware of their unique positions of influence in a changing world, who seem determined to honour the interests their clientele and staff-members alike – and are ever fuelled by the desire to innovate. Luxury brands are asking: if not now, then when?
Seeing this drive displayed in so many areas – from hospitality to haute couture – makes this an exciting time for those of us experiencing this trajectory for ourselves. It can be seen in many of our features, from Lady Gaga’s artistic partnership with Dom Pérignon (14), August Bernstein’s take on haute horticulture (56), and the weird and wonderful wellness trends shaking up our self-care routines (66).
Elsewhere in the issue, we get to grips with the new Aston Martin DBX707 (40), get experimental with style in our men’s jewellery round up (20), and look ahead to the coronation of King Charles III in a special feature on page 48.
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