SPRING ISSUE 1, 2014 CONTENTS Regulars 17 FROM THE EDITOR 22 CONTRIBUTORS Blackbook 25 A NEW ROMAN EMPIRE The Eternal City is undergoing a refreshing, on-trend makeover 32 FAR-OUT FAROES Otherworldly landscapes and a warm welcome await in the enchanting isles 36 VANCOUVER MOVES ON The Canadian city’s upgrade takes in fine food, eclectic art and chic shopping 32 38 NEVIS, NATURALLY The sublime Caribbean island offers a taste of adventure 42 PHUKET POWER Not just a pretty place, Thailand’s largest island offers glamour galore 46 GLOBAL GOURMAND Culinary news from around the world and the latest gastronomic tomes Style & beauty 53 VOGUE OR BROGUE? Designers blur the line between art and fashion with remarkable footwear 61 56 RUNNING FAST Indie watchmakers challenge orthodoxy with futuristic creations Art & design 61 EASY RIDER Lovingly crafted yet technologically advanced ebikes hit the streets 66 STAR POWER Heesen’s innovation-packed launch and the latest yacht news 68 BAKU BEYOND A new architectural hot spot, the Azerbaijani capital is enjoying a cultural rebirth PHOTOS FROM TOP: FAUTRE/LE FIGARO MAGAZINE/LAIF, NICOLAS ZURCHER 14 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
