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ILN’s work was recently showcased by influential New York-based website Luxury Daily (www.luxurydaily.com), with a detailed and complimentary profile of the new-look Aston Martin magazine.

The feature focuses on the high-end advertisers that placed bookings in the magazine, with the likes of Clive Christian and Ulysse Nardin taking the first double-page spreads. It goes on to list the other clients who booked pages throughout the magazine, as well as showcasing a selection of the editorial content, emphasising its lifestyle credentials. Read more

Chanel is no stranger to famous faces: Nicole Kidman for Chanel No.5 in 2006

If the rumours are to be believed, Chanel has signed Brad Pitt to front the campaign for its most iconic fragrance, Chanel No.5. Read more

Mrs Thackery reads the latest gossip in Illustrated London News

The Illustrated London News made an appearance at 165 Eaton Place last weekend in the third episode of the second series of the BBC’s popular period drama Upstairs Downstairs.

We don’t believe in spoilers, so you’ll have to watch it yourself to find out what cook Mrs Thackery is reading about…

Watch the episode on BBC iPlayer

Judging from the appreciative tweets flying around this morning from Chemmy Alcott, Britain’s No.1 female skier and Matthew Pinsent, four-time Olympic gold medallist—the first PODIUM sports quiz night, at Long Acre Bar, Covent Garden was a resounding success.

With the stylish downstairs bar adorned by a huge blown-up version of our Issue 2 cover star Frankie Dettori, the stage was set for an exciting and enjoyable evening featuring teams from upmarket brands and retailers, city firms, sports marketing agencies and Olympic hospitality providers. Read more

Keri-Anne Payne, one of our nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year (if we had been asked!), at the British Gas Great Swim Day @Getty Images

Despite being the country’s only intelligent sports magazine, PODIUM wasn’t one of the publications invited to submit its nominations for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 2011, whose shortlist was recently announced. Read more