Ruby Hammer began her career assisting backstage at London Fashion Week, later creating catwalk looks for designers including John Galliano and Jasper Conran. In 2007, she was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to cosmetics. The beauty guru, who founded the eponymous brand Ruby Hammer, lives in London with her husband, the restaurateur Martin Kuczmarski. Here, she shares what luxury means to her...

"It's not about the price tag, it’s about how you're treated. Saint Laurent in Paris once polished my handbag while I went for lunch."

Luxury is about the atmosphere – a place where the energy is warm, the food is delicious and the conversation flows. My husband’s restaurant, The Dover, Mayfair, gets it right from the moment you walk in.

Travelling in comfort is my bigges

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