The SPHERE Winter Issue is Here!

Words by
Sphere Editors

14th November 2025

It’s that time of year again when Christmas lights are being turned on and shopping lists are getting longer, which means one thing… the SPHERE Winter edition is here! 

SPHERE winter magazine cover.
The front cover of the SPHERE Winter print magazine, designed by Michele Marconi.

At SPHERE, we're not ones to shy away from celebration, so with the festivities fast approaching, we're thrilled to unveil (drum roll please)...the winter magazine!

SPHERE winter magazine low sugar Champagnes.
Hitting the Sweet Spot feature on low-sugar Champagnes. Words by Nina Caplan.

The issue, which is out on the 20th November, is all about enjoying festivities in the best ways we know - from rare vintage gifts to low-sugar Champagne toasts. 

SPHERE winter magazine travel piece.
The World's Your Oyster feature on experiential global travel. Words by Jemima Sissons and Clara Taylor.

But let's not pretend that winter is all Christmas lights and mince pies. When the cold reaches your bones and the rain starts to look greyer — if that's even possible — it's only natural that the mind begins to wander to warmer climes. Worry not, we've got you covered with our article on the best experiential cultural trips across the world. Be it painting at a French château or pottery in Peru, these are the experiences that will bring both cultural and creative rest. 

Double Act, SPHERE winter magazine.
Double Act feature on the power couples behind some of the world's leading hotels. Words by Ben McCormack.

Working with a spouse may not be for everyone, but when it goes well, it goes really well. Ben McCormack sits down with the power couples behind some of the world's most respected hotel brands, who share not just a marriage certificate, but a unified vision for exceptional experiences. Thanks to their complementary strengths, where one partner's creative flair is balanced by another's business accumen, or shared passions that drive innovation in service, design or cuisine.

A Walk on the Wild Side, SPHERE winter magazine.
A Walk on the Wild Side, Cole & Son's latest collection. Words by Fiona McCarthy.

Ahead of the new year, style is also on the agenda. We take a look at the shifting new fashion world order and examine the new fashion capitals. A clutch of new cities like Lagos, Antwerp, and Seoul are home to exciting emerging designers who are shaking up the status quo of the fashion world.  Elsewhere, Josh Sims examines some of the most unusual new materials in design — mushrooms and lotus leaves, who knew? We also put a spotlight on Cole & Son’s stunning designs and how auctions are taking the luxury world by storm.

The Seeds of Change, SPHERE winter magazine.
The Seeds of Change feature on the newest bio-materials in design. Words by Josh Sims.

As ever, we unearth the latest leaders in style, culture, food, drink, travel and wellness. For weekly access to the hottest news and luxury insights, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter at spherelife.com. And please let us know at [email protected] if you would like to receive the magazine in the future. Enjoy the read!