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.
February 26, 2020
by Matthew Steeples
As a shop selling “bringing back the royalty of [Arabia] home” opens in Knightsbridge, we ask: “Whatever next?” Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge used to be the street where you’d find Bill Bentley’s and a pub owned by some Rolls-Royce driving gangsters who (probably falsely) claimed they owned Marble Arch. Both are long gone, but now, this … Continue reading “The New ‘Knights’ of Knightsbridge”
January 5, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples celebrates the nicknames of Chelsea’s characters but regrets that the area itself is rapidly being stripped of the very character that made it so appealing In Chelsea well-known barflies and lavish lunchers have long been given wacky nicknames. Amongst my friends and acquaintances are ‘Steve the Lunch’ (known for planning where to … Continue reading “The Collapse of Chelsea Character”
August 30, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with Nicola Radano, an Italian fashion blogger and founder of tie producers Spacca Neapolis The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Determination and loyalty. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “One can get rich at any moment, … Continue reading “Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 9, 2015
by General
A third generation tailor, Luca Rubinacci loves Château du Galoupet rosé and “prefers to live life rather than read about it”.
February 14, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with Gieves & Hawkes’ flagship store manager Jolyon Evatt Bexon The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I always feel that if my head hits the pillow and I’m out cold in under a minute then I’ve done a good day’s work. An honest day’s hard work is … Continue reading “Jolyon Evatt Bexon: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
May 30, 2013
by Katusha Fletcher
Katusha Fletcher takes a brief look at the history of the iconic brand Chanel For a certain type of woman there is one label coveted above all others, Chanel. Founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Bonheur Chanel, daughter of an unwed laundress and street peddler, in early 20th century Paris, the House of Chanel epitomises effortless, … Continue reading “Chanel – A brief history”
May 29, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Educated at Eton and Cambridge, this British born investment banker exploited the “special relationship” between America and Britain when he founded his Atlanticist dining society. With his stunning wife, the designer Lucy Sykes, he’s amongst New York’s most invited and he’s said to care very much about elegance. Always impeccably dressed, here’s a gent who … Continue reading “Euan Rellie”
May 23, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Berkoff is a titan of the stage and a might with a pen. He’s best known for playing the darkest of characters but in reality he’s charm personified. Berkoff beat Julie Burchill in a libel case in 1996 and finds it “flattering” to play evil characters. He lives on the river in a converted warehouse … Continue reading “Steven Berkoff”
April 28, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
He’s a harmless sort but like most who go on reality television, he takes “fame” a little seriously. This The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) “star” likes to share revelations such as his best feature being his lips, how he’d like to trade places with HM The Queen, having slept with 5 women in a … Continue reading “Mario Falcone”
