Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
January 29, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
James Stunt talks to The Steeple Times and takes issue with inaccurate reporting of the robbery of his Belgravia residence Sadly, most of us are victims of crime at some point during our lives but for James Stunt – a successful businessman and close friend of Matthew Steeples, the editor of The Steeple Times … Continue reading “EXCLUSIVE – Stunt Hits Back On Heist”
September 9, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Vivien Leigh’s necklace and Clark Gable’s cigarette case from ‘Gone with the Wind’ to be sold at auction in Los Angeles Gone with the Wind is undoubtedly one of the all-time classic films. It took in excess of $390 million at the box office, won an astonishing eight Academy Awards in 1940 and propelled … Continue reading “Gone with the Joseffs”
November 26, 2016
by General
“One-time secretary” Gianna Lahainer hit gold when she married a Palm Beach real estate tycoon named Frank Lahainer. He “indulged her every whim” and she is said to have a 25-carat engagement ring from Harry Winston, a white Rolls-Royce Corniche, a 32-carat sapphire, and a 26-carat emerald. When he died of leukemia and left her … Continue reading “Gianna Lahainer”
August 23, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with jetsetter Eric Meier The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My intuition. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? ‘Forgive but don’t forget’. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in … Continue reading “Eric Meier– What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by General
A 20-question interview with well-known businessman Gerald Ratner The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Road cycling. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Don’t give up. Failure is the route to success. You will fail many times before you succeed … Continue reading “Gerald Ratner – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
March 11, 2016
by General
Born to a Lebanese financier and an Egyptian interior decorator in Geneva, Sabine Getty is a jewellery designer and socialite.
March 3, 2016
by General
A scion of the Swarovski AG crystal dynasty, Southern Methodist University, Texas educated Nadja Swarovski-Adams has been described as a “modern-day Medici in the fashion and design worlds”.
December 20, 2015
by Claire Rubinstein
Claire Rubinstein selects five items that sophisticated ladies will crave this Christmas
July 8, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Unusual Aston Martin estate car owned by Richemont director Alain Dominique Perrin heads to auction
July 1, 2015
by General
The wife of the disgraced entertainer and convicted paedophile Rolf Harris, jeweller and sculptress Alwen Hughes complained of “sleepless nights” during his 2014 trial.
June 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
An evening showcase of Chavín Jewellery with a barbecue by Le ‘Bab
May 17, 2015
by General
Invitation to a jewellery trunk show barbecue on the roof terrace of a Thameside penthouse in London’s Imperial Wharf
April 17, 2015
by General
La Brasserie to host an evening trunk show and cocktails with Chavín Jewellery on Monday 20th April
February 22, 2015
by General
With a name worthy of a Bond Girl, Josie Goodbody has morphed from working in public relations in London to writing novels in Uruguay.
January 14, 2015
by General
Oldham born divorcee and former glamour model Ampika Pickston describes herself as “feisty, fun loving and warm hearted”.
January 7, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘Britain’s vainest’ man Sam Barton set to declare himself bankrupt aged just 22
August 22, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
UAE issues map telling their citizens of which areas of London to avoid Supercar hating busybody Panda Morgan-Thomas will be delighted. The UAE have issued a “map of the dangerous areas of London” and it includes Knightsbridge.
July 10, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks the founder and managing director of Chavín Jewellery Simon Ogilvie-Harris: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I don’t really have a guiding force. I take every day as it comes. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, … Continue reading “Simon Ogilvie-Harris: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
June 3, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Jewellery brand Chavin hosts charity event at Mahiki On 29th May, Simon Ogilvie-Harris of the jewellery brand Chavin hosted a cocktail party and charity event at Mahiki with the help of the socialite Henry Conway.
December 23, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Wishing our readers a very Merry Christmas As we all head home for the holidays, may we take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We’ve had a busy year at The Steeple Times and below we highlight some of our favourite stories as a collage.
September 16, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This week, Mrs MILF deals with a wife with expensive tastes in jewellery, a sister with suspicions, social networks and answers a reader’s question about her own tastes in men and women. Mrs MILF: Do you like men or women? I get the feeling you are ambivalent. Lizzie C., Honiton, Devon Although a few … Continue reading “Ask Mrs MILF: The agony aunt who’s naughty but nice”
September 7, 2013
by David Kerr
David Kerr captures an evening showcasing the craftsmanship of Theo Fennell It was not only the silver in Theo Fennell’s Fulham Road showroom that glistened on Thursday 5th September.
August 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Viewer of Petra Ecclestone’s £32,000,000 Eaton Square home leaves with £500,000 of jewellery In 2008, the Financial Times’ Richard Holledge described Finchatton’s renovation of 63 Eaton Square in Belgravia as a “daring conversion”. Last month, the very same property was the location of something equally daring: a £500,000 jewellery heist.
August 2, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
After being convicted of stealing £1,500 worth of jewellery from Vandra Henderson of Whitstable, Kent in July 2013, this cleaner took to Facebook to berate a local newspaper who featured an image of him. Claiming his human rights had been breached didn’t win him any sympathy with his mother. In reply, Teresa Cooper wrote: “You … Continue reading “Charlie Cooper”
July 28, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
If being vice president of product development at Tiffany’s isn’t enough, why not help yourself to a little bit more to be sure? That’s just what Georgetown University graduate Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun did after 22 years with the company. Married to a hedge fund manager named Robert Okun, this sociable sort was used to Manhattan galas … Continue reading “Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun”
July 4, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Monica Lewinsky’s soiled clothing fails to sell Last week, we reported on an auction of items owned and relating to Monica Lewinsky, President Kennedy, Wallis Simpson and Adolf Hitler.
July 3, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Stockinger’s safes represent the most secure of investments Masterpiece 2013 closes today. This impressive showcase is something that has been crammed to the brim with some of the finest works of art, design and antiques currently on the market, but given that many of these items are of immense value, they need to be … Continue reading “As safe as Stockinger”
June 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Two auctions featuring Princess Diana, Monica Lewinsky, President Kennedy, Wallis Simpson and Adolf Hitler This Thursday, the Chelsea Arts Club in London is holding an event to conclude their silent auction of images and paintings by members of heroes and villains. In Los Angeles, on the same day, Nate D. Sanders, a specialist in … Continue reading “Heroes and villains”
June 24, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks fashion management consultant Bhavna Ahluwalia: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Spirituality. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? That certainly isn’t mine. My motto is: “To love and to belong”.
June 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks interpreter and businesswoman Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Faith, hope and love. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Treat others the way you want to be treated. … Continue reading “Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks high jewellery expert Francesco Paolillo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My guiding forces are the everyday challenges that I face and my family of course. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s … Continue reading “Francesco Paolillo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 9, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This Palm Beach based “Queen of Prep” was the daughter of a Standard Oil heiress who began her career selling orange juice on Worth Avenue. Customers loved Pulitzer’s bright dresses and seizing on this, she began to sell them. Soon, her creations became the favourites of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Caroline Kennedy and members of the … Continue reading “Lillian Pulitzer Rousseau (born Lillian Lee McKim; 1931 – 2013)”
April 3, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The widow of the creator of White Shoulders perfume is well known in New York for both her “amply proportioned figure” and for being “highly made-up”. This resident of The Pierre loves bright colours and once told the New Yorker: “I never wear a watch at night. I don’t want to know what time it … Continue reading “Baroness Gabriella Langer von Langendorff”
April 2, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
American born von Kories zu Goetzen was heavily involved in The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St. James’s and lived in grandeur on St. James’s Square. In an article in 1982, TIME accused her of being involved in a jewellery heist at the Ritz Paris. They were later forced to issue an apology. A portrait … Continue reading “Baroness Stefania von Kories zu Goetzen (1939 – 2013)”
March 23, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A modern day Robin Hood who claimed to have been “sent by God to take back some of the wealth that the outrageously rich had taken from the rest of us”. This Belfast born cat burglar was a meticulous planner whose roll call of marks numbered Sophia Loren, Zsa Zsa Gabor, John Aspinall and Maria … Continue reading “Peter Scott (born Peter Craig Gulston, 1931 – 2013)”
July 3, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A private view of handcrafted pieces by Arianna Cerrito By Claire Rubinstein Tomorrow, Wednesday 4th July, sees the leading-edge jewellery and fashion designer Arianna Cerrito host an exclusive private sale event at her beautiful London home. Readers of The Steeples Times are invited to attend and offered a sneak peek at some of … Continue reading “Jeweltastic”
April 28, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
He was labeled “Baron Von Essen” but evidence of his pedigree failed to surface. Starting in 1990, this buccaneer built up a collection of 26 luxury hotels but the £300m empire, developed with loans from bankers who plainly asked very few questions, collapsed in 2011. Since then, instead of quietly going to ground, he’s bought … Continue reading “Andrew Davis”
April 27, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The eldest of four brothers, Alex is a scion of the oldest family in Zimbabwe. His family’s business creates masterpieces in silver, gold and leather and brings the mystique of Africa to the West. Their patrons include HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, Denzel Washington and J. K. Rowling.
