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Chief Executive WB01 P06-07 ACKS_WELCOME.indd 6-7 03/11/2016 16:01 co n t e n ts 62 34 24 adventure capitalists po p i co n s Meet the new adrenaline junkies swapping business suits for wetsuits Owning a piece of pop culture history has never been easier science of sleep The Sleep Revolution is here and it will be digitised 16 72 10 c urated lu X u ry The need-to-know news for the discerning 42 in the club Finding your tribe in the modern world 08 48 more than a feeling 09 30 How technology is transforming marketing 54 future vision Young entrepreneurs take on philanthropy 80 in praise of follies sky is the limit If you build it, they will come Tracey Curtis-Taylor is a woman on a gravity-defying mission the great brit i s h comfort food revival 88 invest in knowledge As the nights turn cold, we turn to the best comfort of all Private tutoring in a class of its own 94 weatherbys life Highlights for your diary aiming higher 96 Q&a : my m o n e y m at t e rs Crowdfunding on a grand scale We meet William Asprey of William & Son WB01P08-09 CONTENTS.indd 8-9 03/11/2016 14:08 Curated luxury JaM es Purdey & s on aston Martin fortnuM ’s x f rank t he h ouse of Creed The w eekend c o LLecT ion The ArT of Living ArT d epA r TMenT The Technique of Tr A diT ion London – o c T 2016 MonAco YAchT Show – Mon Aco – Sep 2016 forT nuM & M ASon – London – Sep/ o c T 2016 London A nd pA riS 10 11 Combining contemporary style with proud heritage, Purdey’s new Branching out from its traditional luxury automotive focus, Aston Martin’s Frank Cohen is one of Britain’s most prominent art collectors. A well- Famously founded in 1760 by James Henry Creed, The House of luggage collection is the perfect compliment to their product range. ‘Art of Living’ initiative brings the same quality and level of craftsmanship known supporter of the YBAs, he continues to champion British art, Creed was the best kept secret of the aristocracy for many years. Designed for the gun collector as well as the man-about-town, to the brand’s commercial collaborations. The newest iteration is the building up an impressive collection while he’s at it. With his non-profit Still family-owned, the brand might be more widely known these days the top-quality finishing and details that Purdey is known for are AM37, a powerboat designed by Aston Martin and Quintessence gallery space Dairy Art Centre temporarily closed, Cohen is finding but it has lost none of its unrivalled dedication to producing top quality impeccably maintained.