Editor’s Letter – Spring Edition 2026, Surrey Magazine
Welcome to the Spring 2026 issue of Surrey Magazine. As the first warmth returns to the gardens, parks, and villages of Surrey, we are delighted to open the season with a magazine filled with style, ideas, and wonderful distractions for the months ahead.
Fashion takes us to Mayfair with photographer Yves de Contades and the quietly dazzling editorial Gold Monochrome in Mayfair: A Study in Time, Treasure & Tailored Opulence. Set among the elegance of Bond Street and Burlington Arcade, it celebrates heritage, tailoring, and timeless glamour with a gentle nod to Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
We also celebrate the confidence of independent luxury businesses thriving in Surrey today. You will meet Mikey Cantan, founder of Cantan’s Field, & Focus whose work changes lives one human and dog at a time. We share the inspiring journey of Luminary Fine Jewellery, from Harrods to Surrey, and the exciting expansion of Rock ‘n Shards in Haslemere. We step into the elegant world of Sarah Ross Millinery in what we are happily calling The Year of the Hat and explore how Thirty Three Interiors brings quiet luxury into the home through thoughtful lighting and design.
Our celebrity profile turns the spotlight on Jacob Elordi, the tall and thoughtful Hollywood risk taker whose journey from house painter’s son to international star is fascinating.
Jewellery lovers will find plenty to enjoy. In Wrapped in Light, we showcase pieces that start conversations the moment they catch the light. Watch collectors will enjoy Stripped Bare: The New Luxury of Visible Watchmaking, where craftsmanship is proudly revealed rather than hidden.
Motoring enthusiasts will appreciate the Porsche Macan 4 S Electric AWD, a formidable electric performer that still carries the unmistakable spirit of a proper Porsche.
Looking after oneself is always in fashion, and Jason Smith shows how midlife fitness sharpens the mind and boosts performance.
Winter sport fans will enjoy our Olympics spotlight on Milano Cortina 2026 and the British athletes who made the games unforgettable.
Travel then takes us to the breathtaking Dolomites, where Annalisa Kerr introduces two exceptional alpine hotels perfect for skiing and adventure. We also explore the travel trends shaping 2026 and ask where the next great journeys may lead.
In property, Mike Gazzard FRIBA explores the question many homeowners face, To Build or Not to Build. Meanwhile Monte Riviera offers a glimpse into a beautifully curated approach to luxury living.
For those drawn to the sea, our yachting feature Hoist the Mainsail suggests where to point your bow this spring. Closer to home, Jane Knight shares six remarkable UK wellness escapes, and we finish with an equestrian favourite, Coworth Park, offering one of the finest countryside retreats imaginable in this Year of the Horse.
From all of us at Surrey Magazine, we wish you a fabulous spring, full of light, laughter, and a touch of indulgence. Joie de vivre toujours.
Yves de Contades
Editor-in-Chief, Surrey Magazine
