Alexandra Zagalsky
Alexandra Zagalsky is a London-based journalist specialising in luxury, art and travel. She began her career working on a cultural guide for English-speaking expats in Paris, where her first major break was an interview with Lionel Poilâne, the late baker of Saint-Germain-des-Prés famed for his signature sourdough loaves. Returning to London in her early 20s, she went on to write for not only The Week but also The Art Newspaper’s Art of Luxury supplement, The Telegraph and The Times, as well as art and design platforms including 1stDibs’ Introspective Magazine and the magazines of the V&A, Sotheby’s and Christie’s. She studied fine art and art history at Goldsmiths, University of London and continues to explore travel journalism through the lens of art, craftsmanship and culture.
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Treehouse Hotel London review: reaching new heights with spectacular viewsThe Week Recommends A cosy and welcoming hotel for big and little kids with plenty of surprises to pique the imagination
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16 of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for her – beauty, jewellery and fashionThe Week Recommends Pamper the lady in your life with these luxurious presents
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Nobu Hotel London Portman Square review: zen and the modern art of high glamourThe Week Recommends Chic Marylebone hotel offers comfortable luxury which inspires calm and meditation
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Mignonne Gavigan: making beaded jewellery cool againUnder the Radar The New Yorker is winning hearts with her handmade designs
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Grape expectations: Mondaine’s new vegan classic watchfeature The iconic Swiss timepiece gets a sustainable update
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Christmas 2022: luxury gifts for women under £50The Week Recommends A curated list of stylish presents starting from just a tenner
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Borgo de Nor: London’s most vibrant fashion labelUnder the Radar The founders have revealed their first autumn/winter collection
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Lylie: luxury jewellery from e-mined goldUnder the Radar Founder Eliza Walter explains her ingenious sustainable jewellery brand
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For Art’s Sake: sunglasses with a whimsical, art-led aestheticUnder the Radar This London-based eyewear brand has a clever creative streak
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Bicester Village and the art of renewalUnder the Radar Shopping village near Oxford has a new model for forward-looking luxury
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Joshua Ellis: cut from a different clothUnder the Radar Luxury British textile brand has gone from strength to strength
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Lalique: from French glassware maker to global luxury lifestyle brandfeature A century ago, René Lalique opened his now-iconic Alsace glassware factory
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Almanac Barcelona review: where sumptuous simplicity comes as standardThe Week Recommends Ultra-chic bedrooms and gastronomic plant-based dining in the heart of the Spanish city
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Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen review: where opulence meets Danish hyggeThe Week Recommends Historic boutique remains the grande dame of Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens
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John Pawson and Tekla: perfect bedfellowsUnder the Radar The architect and Copenhagen-based studio have created a stylish and restorative sleep space
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The energising allure of Tabayer jewelleryfeature Miami-based founder Nigora Tokhtabayeva discusses her talismanic creations
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De Ware Jacob review: an Amsterdam boutique hotel with a personal touchThe Week Recommends A chic family-friendly address near the museum quarter that keeps things simple
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Hotel The Noblemen, Amsterdam review: innovative design meets old world charmThe Week Recommends A boutique canal house that turns Dutch history into a luxury experience
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Magnum Photos: Where Ideas Are Born – 20th century art icons in their studiosUnder the Radar An intimate look at modern and contemporary masters shot by legendary Magnum photographers
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Music for the times: Vacheron Constantin joins forces with Woodkidfeature French music star Woodkid talks about a new venture to support young talent
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Secrets unveiled: the legend of the Royal Oak watchUnder the Radar As Audemars Piguet’s iconic timepiece turns 50, an archivist explains its enduring appeal
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Cece Jewellery: tattoos of a different kindfeature The 18ct vintage-inspired pieces by British goldsmith, Cece Fein Hughes, are a lesson in symbolism
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Acqua di Parma: a new perfume built on connectivityUnder the Radar The house’s Colonia C.L.U.B. has a surprising origin
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Château Voltaire Paris review: a very chic stay with an arty edgeThe Week Recommends This is a five-star hotel that has inveigled Paris’ beau monde
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