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W elcome to our travel issue, brimming with beautiful destinations to
inspire: motorbike through the andes, play sports in marbella or detox in tuscany, we bring
you the most luxurious places to visit whatever you want to do. nothing says old-world
romance like a trip on the Orient express and Natalie Cox heads to Venice on a journey
filled with art and opulence (p.102). meanwhile, i certainly found my food paradise in Pulgia
where delicious wine and homemade pasta was on the menu (p.109). and just when we
are getting over space tourism, Mike Peake brings us the awe-inspiring plans for travel back
here on the ground; turn to page 112 to see his predictions on where travel itself is heading.
Once you have decided upon your destination, we take a look at the best method of transport
to get you there, whether that be by first-class travel, fractional ownership or
private jet (p.116), while Stephen Doig ensures you arrive in style with the best
that heritage luggage brands have to offer (p.21). Finally to ensure that you can
truly relax and enjoy your time away, we bring you the finest and most secure
safes on the market. Works of art in their own right, a luxury safe is fast becoming
as treasured a possession as the valuables they are built to protect (p.34).
and from private jets to luxury sea travel – as Riva celebrates 170 years of style, we take
a look at the history behind the brand that many of the world’s most glamorous actors
and socialites adopted as their personal icon. everyone from Brigitte Bardot and Sophia
Loren to Prince Rainier of monaco was snapped gracing one of the
beautiful vessels, we relive the glory days on page 14.
and for those of you who are unable to get away, Cecilia Castle brings a taste of the
exotic to your door with a look at some of the best international dining
experiences mayfair has to offer (p.130).
So, sit back, drink in hand and begin your journey, wherever you decide to go.
Kate Harrison
‘The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page’
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CONTENTS
REGULARS8
Editor’s letter
39My Mayfair
44Exhibition focus
55Collection
68Fashion
82 Interiors
89Travel
90 Motoring
122Health & Beauty
129Food & Drink
140Concierge
145Property
14 Building on a legend
Celebrate 170 years of the endlessly luxurious Riva
21 Case history
Stephen Doig looks at the history and the latest offers from
some of the world’s most iconic luggage brands
30Building character
From the Opera House to the Arc de Triomphe,
Tamsin Pickeral reports on architecture across the globe
34 Safe as houses
Can a safe ever be considered art? As the latest crop are
rivaling the cost of the contents, Mike Peake investigates
89 Summer escapes
Our edit of the top travel destinations to add to
your wish list this year
130Round the world in 80 dishes
Get a taste of the exotic without leaving the country as we
take a look at the top international food offerings in Mayfair
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(www.riva-yacht.com) See page 14
Carol Cordrey Carol is an art critic and editor with popular columns in many
magazines. Each year she organises the international London
Ice Sculpting Festival as well as sponsored art competitions
which are judged by distinguished artists.
Stephen Doig Stephen studied at Central St Martins before winning the
Vogue Talent Contest. He went on to work at Harper’s Bazaar
and Mr Porter, and has written for Vogue, GQ, The Telegraph,
How To Spend It and Shortlist. He has a weakness for Lanvin,
Burberry’s ikat prints and the cocktail menu at Hawksmoor.
Tamsin PickeralTamsin is a much published author, art historian
and critic. Her books include The Dog: 5,000 Years of
the Dog in Art, voted within the top 50 Art Books of the
Year by the Financial Times. Her most recent book is The
Majesty of the Horse, 2011. She has a penchant for
the unusual and a weakness for chocolate.
Boo AttwoodBoo is a freelance stylist specialising in both men’s and
women’s fashion, happily juggling a busy schedule of
editorial, online, advertising, catwalk and TV.
Riva has become synonymous with style, elegance and luxury, and now celebrating its 170th anniversary Nick Birss recounts the company’s story from past to present
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image / Aquarama
The fifties and sixties saw some of the world’s most
glamorous actors and socialites sporting the
Aquarama
In 1842 an IdyllIc sprIng afternoon on the
shores of Italy’s lake como saw the beginning of the riva
story. a fisherman visiting from sarnico, a village on the
shores of lake Iseo, is left in awe after seeing a young
pietro riva working on a badly damaged boat. The visitor
proposes that pietro returns with him to sarnico to work
on two of his own boats both damaged by flooding. It
was this journey that saw the birth of riva, with its first
workshop established on the shore of lake Iseo.
The early pedigree of riva was that of
championship-winning race boats, thriving on the
motorboat events and sport initiatives brought in during
the Thirties as propaganda by the fascist government.
Two of the best pilots of the time, serafino riva and
giuseppe guerini, were friends on land but bitter rivals
on water where both used riva racing boats.
From its early days amongst Italian lakes to the
harbours of Monaco and the côte d’azur, riva remains
one of the most iconic and luxurious yacht makers with
its craft occupying some of the world’s most exclusive
moorings. The late 1800s saw the creation of riva’s
first motorboat and by the early sixties international
high society had adopted riva’s legendary acquarama
vessel as their personal icon. named after the infamous
‘cinerama’ american experimental film screens, it came
with the slogan ‘sun, sea, joy of living!’.
referred to by riva as the ‘la dolce vita’ era,
the Fifties and sixties saw some of the world’s most
glamorous actors and socialites sporting the aquarama.
Brigitte Bardot, sophia loren, sean connery and prince
rainier of Monaco are just some of the names that
brought riva and the aquarama to the forefront of luxury,
not only as a remarkable craft but also as a fashion icon.
not just synonymous with actors off-screen, riva’s craft
made numerous cameos in some of the era’s classic
films - including an appearance by the Monte carlo 30
offshorer, driven by James Bond GoldenEye.
despite its duly-earned fame creating classic
day cruisers and movie star harbour-hoppers, riva
carried through its racing heritage to win the prestigious
london-Monte carlo race with the super aquarama.
The 2,700 mile race is regarded as the toughest in the
world and the riva team won after 14 legs to ensure its
racing traditions would live on.
The company stayed with the riva family until
1990 when it was acquired by luxury giant rolls royce.
Today the company has returned to Italy and is owned
by one of the biggest names in luxury yachts, the Ferretti
group. despite the company changing ownership over
five times in its history the original ethos of riva never
changed - craftsmanship, unmatchable quality, and
innovative but always functional masterpieces in design.
a few distinguished examples - the full mahogany hull
of the aquarama, adorned with no less than ten coats of
lacquer; and riva’s foray into new fibreglass technology
in 1970 with the Bahia Mar day cruiser and sport
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Fisherman cabin cruiser. Both were displayed at the
1970 Paris nautical Fair and kept Riva at the leading
edge of boating design.
From the nineties onwards, cementing its
position in the luxury yacht market, Riva embarked
on a number of high profile collaborations. Firstly
with Ferrari, creating the “32’”. Collaborating with the
maranello-based supercar manufacturer resulted in
a high performance craft available in yellow, red and
black. Riva’s most recent collaborations, with marc
newson and gucci, created two individually distinct and
classically beautiful versions of the popular aquariva,
intended to perpetuate the iconic aquarama.
this summer Riva celebrated its 170th anniversary
with a series of events and the launch of its biggest open
top yacht, the 63’ Virtus. the company celebrated the
occasion in suitable style by sailing some of its most
luxurious craft, including the new Virtus, around the
French Riviera. the three-day celebrations not only
marked a significant year for the company but also for
its most popular brand. to mark the 50th anniversary
of the aquarama, the ‘aquarama Parade’ took place in
front of the monaco Yacht Club and was finished with
a presentation of the ‘Riva trophy’ - awarded to those
owners that best interpreted the slogan ‘Be beautiful
such as your aquarama.’
(www.riva-yacht.com)
Clockwise from top left / Riva Raduni 2007; Aquariva from Gucci; Florida; Aquarama; Aquarama Etna-Holder; Aquariva by Gucci
From its early days amongst Italian lakes to the harbours
of Monaco and the Côte d’Azur, Riva remains one
of the most iconic and luxurious yacht makers
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CaseStephen Doig explores the world of heritage luxury luggage brands
history
In 1921, a Louis Vuitton ad campaign read ‘Show me
your luggage and I will tell you who you are’
A venture through the doors of the gleaming,
monolithic, Peter Marino-designed Louis vuitton store in
Bond Street (or maison, to give its official terminology)
a pantheon of reflective gold, gleaming lights and high
octane theatrics, it’s a truly through-the-Looking-glass
experience. Stairs are lit from beneath in cerulean blue,
artworks by gilbert & george, Damien hirst, tracey emin
and grayson Perry jostle for space alongside shoes,
wallets and purses. In one corner, a ‘bag bar’, set up like
a high-concept tokyo sushi eatery, offers an over-head
conveyor belt of the label’s
ultra-covetable ‘It’ Bags,
whilst in the other an enclave
is devoted to glossy coffee
table tomes. But it’s on the
walls that the biggest clue to
the house’s rich history lies;
on floating shelves dancing
from floor to ceiling are
cases in every shape and
size, from decades ago up to present day, all the familiar
chestnut brown with the gold Lv logo.
It’s easy to forget, given the high-fashion
showmanship, that Louis vuitton began life as a luggage
label. But in today’s luxury arena, where timelessness,
classicism and sense of heritage are valued over
translucent trends and ephemera, the world of luxury
luggage is the last bastion of investment buying. In
1921, over 60 years after the brand was born in 1854
by Louis vuitton Malletier, an ad campaign read ‘Show
me your luggage and I will tell you who you are’. today,
Previous / Luggage by Globe-Trotter / Above / Venice-Simplon Orient
Express,1982. © SSPL/Getty Images
Right / Luggage by Louis Vuitton
a roster of impeccable cases to complete the well-
seasoned traveller’s look has become a calling card of
good taste (so fabulously executed by Joan Collins in
the 1970s when she was snapped with a veritable fleet
of monogrammed luggage). As the luxury travel markets
become the new target for the fashion conglomerates
(Chinese and russian tourists are the biggest spending
power in the world at the moment), the brands who have
long catered for the elite are deftly demonstrating why
they do it better than anyone else.
Part of the appeal and
domination of vuitton in this
world is due to the original
innovation of the luggage
itself. vuitton was amongst
the first, in 1850s Paris,
to make stackable cases,
designed to be sat atop
one another in a pyramid
structure, finished in a canvas
(as opposed to leather) to make them more lightweight
and portable. the rise of Louis vuitton in the late 1800s
and early 1900s happily coincided with the period in
which intrepid international travel was born. Images of
the visionaries of the era, from Amelia earhart to Charles
Lindbergh, captured the public imagination with their
stylish dash; it seemed only fitting that this glamorous
world of travel should be accompanied by equally stylish
luggage. vuitton hasn’t stopped innovating since, with
designs for the new millennium (under the directorship of
Marc Jacobs) coming in zinging graffiti neon and leopard
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print, thanks to artist Stephen Sprouse. this summer,
the brand mark the season by introducing a range of
specially designed, vintage effect hotel stickers, inspired
by the grandson of the original founder gaston-Louis
vuitton’s private collection of antique stickers.
at an equally august historical Paris luggage
label, maison goyard (in fact, the oldest in the capital),
the beginnings of the label are entirely at odds with the
discreet wealth and old world sense of refinement it is
now known for. travelling long distances was ingrained
in the young François goyard’s blood. From a remote
region in France in the late 1700s, he and his family
were transporters of wood – the ardour of travel became
second nature. after a relocation to Paris and a stint as
an apprentice at luggage and leather specialist morel,
goyard founded his own label in 1792.
the brand went on to blaze a trail in terms of
branding, with the iconic canvas pattern of an interlocking
‘Y’ (the middle letter in the goyard family name) acting
as a subtle status symbol in 1840s Paris, introduced
a pet accessories range (unheard of at the time, but
swiftly adopted by the elite) and
developed accessories for the
new curiosity of the time;
automobiles. goyard, before
Louis vuitton, was one of the
first to use cloth as a fabric
for the luggage it created,
going even as far as to
engineer its own
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material called ‘goyardine’, a mixture of hemp, linen
and cotton. the effect again was to make travel more
lightweight, free and easy.
today, the hand-crafted element of goyard remains
alive and well in its workshops in Southern France,
with every single trunk made from start to finish by one
craftsman. Special orders are its particular tour de force.
Back in the victorian period the company created a
custom-made ‘Writer’s trunk’ for Sir arthur Conan Doyle
consisting of a typewriter, bookcase and desk. today they
have been rumoured to created sumptuous travelling
wardrobes for Saudi princesses who want to transport
their couture in style (although the company is of course
too discreet to confirm or deny such conjecture).
Whilst the showrooms of Paris might lay claim to
be the leaders of luxury travel items, across the Channel
in the uK a sleeper brand has quietly been making
impeccable luggage for over 110 years. globe-trotter,
whilst beginning life in germany, was founded by Brit
David nelken, who relocated the brand to London in 1901
to compete with the Parisian giants. From the get-go,
the label’s uSP was its robust craftsmanship and solid
structure; the cases are made from vulcanised fibreboard,
a material made up of hundreds of layers of bonded paper.
the effect is durable and fluid, but sturdy.
globe-trotter swiftly built up a roster of high-profile
clients, particularly British ones who wanted to show
solidarity with a uK label that maintains a workforce based
in the country (as opposed to manufacturing abroad).
the Queen employed globe-trotter to make custom-
made cases for her honeymoon in 1947 (she still uses
them) and Sir Winston Churchill relied on the brand.
Perhaps most tellingly, explorer Sir edmund hilary
had such faith in their resilience that he used
globe-trotter on his 1953 conquering of mount
everest. today, with the brand creating cases in
a range of searing-bright colours from tangerine
to magenta, even if the only thing you’re
conquering is the check-in queue, you’ll look
impeccably chic doing so.
globe-trotter, 54-55 Burlington Arcade, W1J
0LB goyard, Mount Street, W1K 3nh Louis
Vuitton, new Bond Street, W1S 2Ue
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interpreter and translator ALice tozeR considers which language a word-thirsty mayfairian would be best advised to turn his or her tongue to
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it’S DiFFiCuLt Being an english adult when it
comes to learning another language. not only are we
notoriously lazy about it, we’re also left with the task of
cherry-picking a lesser-spoken tongue. For foreigners
the option is pretty clear: english – that language which
vies with Spanish and Chinese as the world’s most widely
spoken. But where do we, lucky natural harbourers of
this tricky and versatile tongue, invest our energies once
we are keen to shed our reputation for linguistic lethargy
or, worse still, arrogance?
the language chosen must surely go hand-in-
hand with the reasons why: business or pleasure? given
economic growth, many might assume that mandarin
is the best place for a professional to start. all well and
good, until the initial otherness found in the exotic tones
has worn off; there are some four thousand characters
to commit to memory even before you can add subtleties
of communication conveyed by even more. a significant
drawback is mandarin’s inability to transfer into a
universal computer friendly language, and this is a factor
which might deter a real linguistic world dominance.
however, learning mandarin would be the ultimate in
self-confidence boosting.
Let’s keep it exotic for a moment; is Japanese
a little easier, perhaps? no. and regardless, despite
Japan being the third-largest economy in the world,
it’s not a particularly useful language to learn given the
confines of where it is spoken (essentially Japan with
some over bubbling of the borders). it would be a good
investment from the point of view that few Japanese
grasp english well. But all things considered, it might
make more business sense to learn some cultural
etiquette instead and grin and bear your pidgin Japanese
efforts. remember, never pour a drink yourself (always
allow someone else to do it for you) and go heavy on the
noodle slurping (this exhibits your enjoyment of them; not
doing so rudely suggests they were inedible).
german seems increasingly in demand on the
translation circuit. however, a large cross-section of
germans are spectacularly good at english, so unless
you reach a high level of competency in their language
your efforts will likely be embarrassing. enter French. it
doubles as an official un and eu language (alongside
english and Spanish), thus carrying a certain political
kudos and there are some fifty countries with French-
speaking heritage worldwide, comprising almost a third
of the world. and, whilst you might not be a regular
business traveller to vanuatu, you might well have
business or skiing ties in Switzerland where French
speaking comes into its own. most of the population in
business hub geneva do speak French (72.3%), with
english being second-most common (but a big
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drop at 4.4%) and Spanish third (interestingly, almost
equivalent at 4.2%).
Belgium, particularly Brussels, is another business
honeypot where French is a Francophone minority
but has influence. Whilst english flows freely in both
locations, true penetration of either of these business
worlds would be far superior if served with a smattering
of the gallic tongue. after all, it might be possible to close
a deal with a motley collection of business english but
what if you want to take business to a deeper level? in
the words of nelson mandela, ‘if you talk to a man in a
language he understands, that goes to his head. if you
talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.’
Where passions are involved, Spanish isn’t far
away. it has the second greatest number of speakers on
the planet; some 329 million, second behind mandarin
which has a whopping four times the amount. Spanish
would be an excellent
bet from the point of
view of ease, given its
logical (to the english eye)
grammatical structure
and phonetic nature.
Business men and women
wishing to invest and
trade with Latin america’s
natural resource piles will
definitely increase their chances of success if they speak
Spanish, given most people don’t speak english in that
neck of the woods. Back in iberia, the Spanish aren’t
renowned for their english-speaking prowess either, so
you’ll feel useful as a minimum.
a uneSCo list of the world’s most widely spoken
languages by number of native speakers also flags up
hindi, arabic, Bengali, russian and Portuguese. there is
a definite element of sense to learning one of these black
swan languages; it gives you a niche market to thrive in.
‘in the last four years we have noticed a real shift away
from the traditional French, Spanish, german linguistic
portfolio in favour of arabic, hindi and Polish,’ says
hamid hamid, Director of mayfair Consultants’ tuition
Services. the company welcomes clients from the royal
College of music to the Department for the environment;
from top publishers to hedge funds. ‘the latter type of
clients will take up Spanish and French, yes, but there
has been a clear reduction in conventional languages.
Brazilian Portuguese is on the up, though, tending to be
because of people moving there.’ the company provides
expert one-to-one tuition at workplaces or home.
at Bond Street Languages on South molton Street,
group learning for fast-track improvement is offered in
French, Spanish, italian and german costing £210 for
two full days. if you’re starting from scratch, little and
often is the key so you might benefit from several of
these. or, if you’re more seasoned in your language,
top-up with one blast to blow away the cobwebs. though
practical, online language courses are a false ticket to
success in many cases and at best offer refreshment
for the more experienced speaker. aside from rigidity,
isolation and eye-stinging from the screen factor, they
rid language of everything it symbolises: communication
with people.
the fourth and final
option is to up sticks and
turn a mundane week at
home into a full-on linguistic
immersion abroad. the
ideal scenario would be
months but even a week
in, say, a chateau (forget
Berlitz academies of the
1980s), would be proactive. going to the country really
gets you in the mood, which is half the battle. Chateau
de Barrevaques near toulouse (www.au-chateau.com)
is one such fifteen-room boutique hotel, restaurant, spa,
swimming pool and French-lesson venue (double rooms
cost around 200 euros a night).
Learning a language is many people’s bête noire.
immersion may make for a more natural grasp of the
lingo but, still, follow recent professional advice for adult
language learners and don’t obsess with getting the
accent perfect. it probably won’t happen, it distracts you
from the content element (the key here) and it lowers
morale. Face up to the fact that the ability to mimic
accents is a true property of childhood neuroplasticity.
and instead embark gently on a language journey which -
even for the hyperpolyglots out there - becomes a lifelong
challenge and your most faithful companion too.
‘Where do we, lucky natural harbourers of this tricky
and versatile tongue, invest our energies?’
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bUildis modern architecture culturally defining or a universal language?
tAMSin picKeRAL looks at some iconic buildings in tourist hotspots to find out
it iS intereSting how general perceptions of
countries and their cultures develop, typically as
multi-layered jigsaws of people, history and traditions that
present a fairly universal impression. of this, history is
instrumental and indelible in shaping the here and now.
architecture is in every case an integral part of these
international histories, wearing the scars and aspirations
of generations with palpable visibility. in terms of
architecture, most tourists will identify england with
famous buildings such as the houses of Parliament, Big
Ben, Buckingham Palace or St Paul’s Cathedral; these
are historic monuments whose bricks and mortar not only
represent defining and momentous historic events, but
also have significance on a public level to the fabric of
the country. equally in France, notre Dame, the Basilica
of Sacré-Coeur, L’arc de triomphe and of course the
eiffel tower; the pyramids of egypt, the vatican in italy,
taj mahal in india and the White house in the united
States – to quote just a few of the most blatantly obvious.
these buildings and monuments, some more ancient
image / The Shard © Sellar
than others, have over time become inherent
symbols of their country, visited and enjoyed by the
travelling public.
But what about modern architecture? We are,
after all, riding the shirt tails of a world spinning into the
future at a great pace and along this dizzying trip is an
ever expanding forest of shiny new architectural wonders.
modern architecture, with increasingly sophisticated
designs, construction methods, materials and ideology
is often awe inspiring – not always brilliant and indeed
not always appreciated by the public, but impactful
nonetheless – and sometimes truly moving. that said,
we are of an age that has seen and is witnessing some
inherently thought-provoking buildings - such as the
modern art museum at Fort Worth in texas designed by
tadao ando, the guggenheim Bilbao by Frank gehry or
the Phaeno Science Centre, Wolfsburg, germany by zaha
hadid. You wonder if these new monuments to the times
will indeed stand the test of time and be as extraordinary in
400 years as they are today. and what of cultural identity
conveyed through such modern public masterpieces;
are they reflective of ‘place and culture’ or simply of the
swiftly moving times? With building practices now so firmly
international, there is the sense of a universal language of
modern architecture, one that largely transcends national
heritages. or perhaps their point of reference to these
heritages are simply more esoteric – London’s Shard for
example recalling the many spires of the city’s historic
churches through its bold and massive form.
modern architecture in public or corporate fields
has largely become entrenched in being taller, larger,
shinier, ‘greener’ or cleverer than its neighbours.
this is not necessarily a bad thing, the results can be
extraordinary, take the Burj al arab for example, Dubai’s
vertiginous luxury hotel built in 1999 and designed to
resemble the billowing sails of a dhow, a traditional arab
sailing boat. it has become a landmark in Dubai and
the hotel industry, and through its clever design by tom
Wills-Wright is certainly ‘of its place’; interestingly his
brief was to create ‘an icon for Dubai’. in terms of iconic
or landmark buildings there are few rivals to australia’s
Sydney opera house, which, although finished in 1973,
counts amongst the modern architectural masterpieces
and is tremendous in its sculptural form. it is one
of the most recognised buildings in the world and is
synonymous with australia with its shell-shaped and
sail-like, brilliant white form glittering at the entrance to
Sydney’s harbour; it is with some exceptions universally
admired by the public. For its time, the opera house
represented an unparalleled achievement in terms
of construction and technical innovation, quite apart
from the outstanding creativity and visual impact of the
building. Yet, whilst it is heralded today as a landmark
building, at the time of its construction it was widely
criticised and controversial, not least in the choice of
Danish Jørn utzon as architect – he was at that time
relatively inexperienced and there was pressure to
commission an australian as architect. after protracted
difficulties with the clients and even press, utzon
eventually resigned in 1966 before the building was
opened – a reconciliation was initiated between the
opera house trust and utzon in the 1990s.
Above / Buckingham Palace; Right from top / Sydney Opera House, courtesy of Sydney Opera House Trust; Phaeno Science Centre © Klemens Ortmeyer
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in 1973, the same year the Sydney opera house
opened in the southern hemisphere, in the northern
hemisphere the World trade Center opened in new
York City, uSa. When it opened it consisted of the twin
towers, designed by minoru Yamasaki (lead architect),
then the tallest buildings in the world, and by 1985
five further buildings had been constructed to form the
monumental complex at the core of new York’s financial
district. Shortly after opening, the twin towers lost their
height record to the Willis tower (formerly Sears tower)
in Chicago. though marvelled at when opened, it is now,
following the horrifying attacks of 9/11, that the site of
the twin towers and World trade Center has become
ingrained in american cultural identity and symbolic of
courage, hope and unbreakable human spirit. all seven
buildings were destroyed through the attack and following
due to irreparable damage – leaving a gaping wound in
the city’s physical and emotional heart. rebuilding is
well underway with one World trade Center, or Freedom
tower, due to be completed in 2013. it is the tallest
building in new York and an elegant and dynamic sheath
of glass whose proportions alone are inspiring – though
it has not gone without its share of criticism. more
moving is the national September 11 memorial, two
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reflecting pools each nearly one acre in size built
on the footprint of the twin towers. the pools, designed
by architect michael arad and landscape architect
Peter Walker feature the largest manmade waterfalls in
america and have the names of every person who died in
the 2001 and 1993 attacks inscribed into bronze panels
edging the pools. the impact of the World trade Center
site is one highly charged with emotion, and indeed
defiance and raw public spirit partly reflected in the
dizzying heights of the Freedom tower.
height is key in one of London’s most recent and
controversial buildings, the Shard, designed by renzo
Piano and at almost 310 metres the tallest building
in the european union. this is a mixed use building
providing office space, residential, hotel, restaurants and
a public viewing platform. there is no denying its sheer
magnificence; its dynamic and crystalline form being
simple, evocative and ultimately visually powerful. the
tapering, faceted design recalls London’s history of city
spires and ship masts and with its immense height it
has inexorably changed the capital’s skyline. the extent
of the intrusion of this building on the city has of course
been one of the many criticisms levelled at it. in these
current times of economic downturn the magnitude and
extravagant bluster of the Shard has caused outrage, as
has its location. it dwarfs the streets and buildings around
it throwing scale and proportion to the wind and impedes
the view of St Paul’s Cathedral from Parliament hill. Yet
its proponents shout equally as loudly and it has already
been labelled ‘iconic’ although it will not be opened until
next year. of interest is the inevitable knee jerk negative
reaction with new architecture, which is always subjected
to criticism from one corner or another, yet often with time
the tide of hostility abates. in fact renzo Piano intimated
recently in an interview that architecture should create
some ‘discussion’ otherwise it has failed.
Will this be the case with the rash of buildings
constructed for the olympics, including the cross-over
architectural sculptural piece by anish Kapoor, currently
the tallest piece of public sculpture in the uK at 114.5
metres? Certainly Kapoor’s red, twisted and wild tower
(officially the arcelormittal orbit tower) is a statement.
Love it or loathe it there is genuine creativity at work
here, it is masterfully unconventional, and indeed brave
for such a public monument. Whether the British public
will identify with this strangely beautiful and slightly
monstrous piece as culturally significant is hard to say,
but of the many new buildings opening for the olympics,
i would wager this quirky, convoluted mass will be the
most memorable to the largest number of visitors.
Whilst it is heralded today as a landmark building, at the time of its construction it was widely
criticised and controversial
image / The Shard © Sellar
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Not that maNy years ago the fridge in your kitchen was white, and the only way you could bedazzle visitors with it was to have an american style, double-door one – or have it filled with Krug. over the last two decades everything changed, as fridges went from the functional to the fantastic, and today you can spend £10,000 on an appliance that you have a realistic chance of actually falling in love with.
Just as metal-doored storage for food has undergone a revolution, so too has metal-doored storage for valuables. safes have gone from ugly, grey slabs of iron that you’d do well to hide behind a cherished piece of art, to a work of art in their own right. With beauty, however, comes a price tag to match. today, some of the world’s most luxurious safes are so incredibly valuable that you might just need a bigger safe to keep them in.
It transpires that a precise, german touch lends itself very well to the business of safe-making; where switzerland has cornered the market in fine watches, their neighbour to the north is the last word in exquisite safekeeping for the family jewels. the undisputed kings are a near-century old family firm called Doettling, to whom Jaeger-LeCoultre turned when it wanted somewhere to house its hybris mechanica 55 watch collection. Doettling responded with a magnificent 1.5m tall, one tonne leviathan, only 30 of which will ever be made. the perfect complement to the three watches in the hybris mechanica 55 collection, which commands an all-in price tag of around £1.5m, safe included, it shows exactly where Doettling are coming from – as does the one they made with Karl Lagerfeld. their ‘Narcissus’ safe is yours for just over £200,000.
‘We have seen a magnificent increase in the number of safes we sell to the UK in recent years,’ says the company’s managing Partner markus Doettling. ‘We put a lot of passion and german craftsmanship into our creations and our customers deeply appreciate it.’
stockinger is another luxury german safe-maker,
whose Ceo Dominik ribbentrop says that demand for beautiful creations like theirs – which range from around £30,000 to more than £130,000 – took off in the late 1990s when the economy was booming. ‘today, we will exactly build the safe that the customer requires,’ says ribbentrop, who hopes to have display safes in New Bond street soon. ‘they are customised solutions for the most discerning collectors of jewellery and automatic timepieces.’
Watches are often a key part of the safe-making equation, and high-end models frequently come with rotating compartments in which to stash automatic
watches and keep them wound up. For proof, see Buben & zörweg,
an austrian watch
technology brand who
also make some of the
world’s finest safes.
‘ours are not just about
keeping things secure,’
says the company’s martin zeiringer. ‘they present
themselves as objets d’art.’
once upon a time, safes were merely necessities, hidden out of sight. today, however, there is as much care going into the form as there is
function. Mike Peake investigates whether such a practical piece can ever be seen as a thing of beauty
Images / Jaeger Le Coultre, Doettling Safe
‘Ours are not just about keeping things secure. They present
themselves as objets d’art’
As hoUsEs
Top / Jaeger Le Coultre, Doettling Safe Above L-R/ Stockinger for Bentley; Buben & ZorwegOpposite / Aphrodite, Burton Safe
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Stockinger, Buben & zörweg
and Doettling are all names
familiar to hnWis all over the
world, but the one place they are
really given a run for their money
is america, where a company
called Brown Safe has been
quietly carving a niche for more
than a decade. the secret of their
success, says Brown Safe’s micah
Dougherty, has been to resist
the temptation to start making
cheap safes for China, although
the company’s range does include
some surprisingly affordable,
off-the-peg models from just
a few thousand dollars. add
customisation to the equation,
however, and prices quickly
rocket.
at the heart of every good
safe is a slab of metal that is as
near to impenetrable as money
can buy, and Brown’s are no
exception. ‘even thieves armed
with carbide-tipped drill bits and
hours of uninterrupted attacking
will do little more than mar the
surface,’ says Dougherty of Brown
Safe’s top-rated models, which use
military-grade ballistic armour plating.
in europe, safes usually come
with a numbered rating from 0-6; zero
offering the kind of security that will fox
most thieves at least for a while, and
six likely to leave them weeping into
their bag of tnt.
‘Your insurer will normally ask
that valuables are kept in a safe
when not in use,’ explains Ben
Lewis at Burton Safes, a 22-year-
old Yorkshire-based company who
has recently entered into
the luxury safe market with
a handful of eye-catching
designs in the £20,000-
£50,000 bracket. ‘a grade
zero safe has a £6,000 cash
rating, which means it’s also
acceptable to store £60,000
of jewellery inside. grade
3 is £35,000 in cash and
£350,000 of valuables – the
luxury safes we’re making for
people are typically between
grades two and six.’
the unique
combination of practicality
and style that comes with
a luxury safe – as well, of
course, as their appeal
as a talking point at a
dinner party – makes them
especially attractive. and
never more so as people
disappear for their summer
holidays. Why take all of
the jewels and the watch
collection when you can
safely leave some treasured
pieces behind?
if a safe is for you,
it’s advisable to have it
professionally installed, which
generally means bolted to the
floor. But whether or not it’s for
private enjoyment – in the bedroom,
say – or slap, bang in the middle of
the living room, is your choice entirely.
Finally, if you’re a doctor, the
temptation to hide your stethoscope –
or, indeed, to lock it in the safe – might
prove overwhelming. But relax. today’s
luxury safes generally come with a
digital entry keypad, or a biometric
fingerprint scanner. the balaclava-
clad career criminal with the magic
touch and super-powered ears is
just for the movies.
(www.doettling.com;
www.stockinger.com;
www.buben-zorweg.com;
www.brownsafe.com;
www.burtonsafes.co.uk)
At the heart of every good safe is a slab of metal that is as near to impenetrable
as money can buy
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YoShinori iShii, head chef of mayfair’s michelin starred umu
restaurant, is worried about fish. Despite, he says, the uK
being surrounded by a wealth of world-class marine
life, the little blighters are not achieving their
full potential. much in the manner of errant
schoolchildren, they are dilly-dallying en route
from sea to plate, and what is classed
as fresh here most definitely wouldn’t
make the grade in ishii’s native Japan.
he has therefore embarked upon a
one-man mission to source directly
from fisherman around the uK (he
has just come back from investigating
the situation in Cornwall), and have
the fresh fish transported overnight to
serve the next day.
For ishii, being head chef
involves a lot more than sourcing
ingredients. he’s partial to a spot of
flower arranging, and took over care of
the restaurant’s displays as soon as he
arrived. ‘in Japan i did flower arranging and
i thought the flowers at umu were very boring
when i arrived. now i buy my flowers from Paul
thomas Flowers in Shepherd market.’
When he gets longer periods of time to himself, ishii likes
to travel, though he also wants to visit his homeland. ‘For fun i want to go to
russia, i went before for ten days which was not enough time to enjoy the
fishing, i’d like to go for a month or two. For my culinary skills i want to go
back to Japan and visit restaurants. When i visited two years ago, i found that
they had changed a great deal. all the fishermen and farmers are starting to
sell new things and i want to see them.’
after two years at umu, ishii can firmly cross living in London off his list
of things to do. he first walked the capital’s streets years ago, in time off from
his job as chef at the Japanese embassy in Switzerland. ‘i travelled all over
europe and i love the character of europe very much. i used to work
in america and i liked it, but it’s different from europe and
in my mind i wanted to come back here, but i had no
chance until i got the offer to come to umu.’
ishii is also keen to separate his european
inspirations from the traditional Kyoto fare
on offer at umu. ‘on the one side i trained
at the Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto for
ten years so i have the skills needed
to create very traditional Japanese
food. however, we can only cook
those plates if the ingredients are
completely correct. Sometimes we
cannot get the absolute best quality –
well not the best for me anyway – so i
have to do something different.
this need to incorporate other
ingredients into his dishes to keep
the level of quality for which umu is
renowned resulted in ishii developing
‘modern Sushi’. these dishes use produce
not normally associated with sushi: prawn and
mango with egg sauce in a harumaki cup is just
one delicious example.
in ishii’s opinion, though, the dish that best
represents mayfair is the humble slices of sashimi.
‘it is simple but needs high quality ingredients, a high quality knife and
a high level of skill,’ explains ishii, ‘everything has to be perfect.’ he reckons it
takes between twenty and thirty years to get good at preparing the dishes. he
personally has twenty years of experience, ‘but i’m still practising every day
and i’m yet to make a perfect one.’
ishii is certainly settled in mayfair for the foreseeable future, but where
would he like to end up? ‘toyama in Japan’ he chuckles, ‘that’s my wife’s
hometown, so she told me to say that!’ the foodies of mayfair would certainly
be sorry to see him leave.
Yoshinori ishii, head chef, umu restaurant
(www.umurestaurant.com)
NewsMayfair & St James’s
From iconic film screenings to award winning parks, there are plenty of things to celebrate this month
Genius at worka master of suspense, hitchcock
would have relished filming amidst
the winding passageways and
majestic high ceilings of Somerset
house. it is fitting, then, that a
discussion is being held there as
part of Film4’s Behind the Screen,
entitled the genius of hitchcock,
which looks at Britain’s most iconic
and influential filmmaker. enjoy a
complimentary drink as you marvel
at his career, and look out for tippi
hedren; the star of the Birds will be
introducing the film in its newly
restored form later that evening as
part of the Summer Screen series.
the genius of hitchcock, 17 August,
Somerset house, Strand, Wc2R 1LA
tickets are available via ticket Master
(www.ticketmaster.co.uk)
The waste landescape the centre of town for
the idyllic northala Fields. the
award winning park consists of
four artificial hills just begging to
be rolled down and several large
fishing lakes and fields, which
were all developed as part of the
rebuilding of Wembley Stadium.
this month it plays host to a new
centrepiece of stunning natural
wood sculptures, the installation
of which will culminate in a
spectacular performance involving
the landscape being turned into a
mythical landscape to host a ritual
of sound and fire. if that all sounds
a bit much, perhaps a picnic on
the grass might suit your mood.
From 8 August at northala Fields
(www.festival.london2012.com)
Call the (bath) butlerFor many, precious time spent relaxing in the bath is
the only way to unwind after a long day. For those who
require something more than a rubber duck to aid their
tub preparation, the goring hotel and molton Brown
have teamed up to provide a bath butler to do the job
for you. the bath butler draws you a tub full of
wonderfully scented bubble bath, the ingredients of
which in turn inspire the cocktail they whip up for you
to enjoy whilst soaking. the bath butler then (we hope)
makes a swift exit and you are left to enjoy a candlelit
bath. Jeeves would approve.
the goring, Beeston place, SW1 0JW (020 7396 9000;
www.thegoring.com)image / SECRETS Hidden London Northala © ForM associates
Mayfair & St James’s
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A love letter to LondonSir Peter Blake – the artist behind the iconic Beatles album cover for Sgt. pepper’s Lonely
hearts club Band – is rather partial to his city of residence. So much so, in fact, that the latest
exhibition from the godfather of British Pop art is a celebration of London and the artists who
have lived and worked in the city. alongside a new suite of London silkscreen prints from Blake
himself, a selection of other artists such as Paul nash and Walter Sickert, chosen by Blake,
will be on show. Look out for an updated version of his famous Beatles artwork featuring a new
cast of icons and loved ones, where you can test your popular culture knowledge and spot
Damien hirst in the midst.
‘things i Love at the Fine Art Society’ runs until 1 September at the Fine Art Society,
148 new Bond Street, W1S 2Jt (www.faslondon.com)
Finding your sea legsif the Diamond Jubilee flotilla in June inspired a
seafaring ambition, hitch a ride on one of Sail royal
greenwich’s tall Ships for a voyage up the thames.
Budding sailors can take in such places of interest as
the o2, tower Bridge and maritime greenwich, as it
offers the chance to appreciate both historic and modern
London from a unique perspective. once you find your
sea legs, a culinary feast awaits from one of mayfair’s top
chefs richard Corrigan, of Corrigan’s mayfair, and ron
Blauuw, the man behind michelin starred restaurant Blaauw. if you can get a team of 12 or more
together you can have a ship to yourself; no commandeering allowed, though.
the Vip cruise package, £295 per person, 28 July and 4 August. tickets are available via
ticket Web (www.ticketweb.co.uk/sail)
Pretty in peonyFor such an esteemed perfumery as Penhaligon’s, the
launch of a new scent necessitates not just a party, but
the transformation of harvey nichols’ fifth floor terrace
into a peony-filled english garden. Created by master
Perfumier olivier Cresp, Peoneve was inspired by ‘a
blooming english garden in the summer’. For those
wishing to indulge other senses, there is a cocktail and
dessert menu on hand inspired by notes within the
fragrance. We love the delicious Peony Punch, a
gin-based cocktail served in a five litre Penhaligon’s
perfume bottle. Do remember to share it.
the penhaligon’s peoneve terrace is open throughout
August at harvey nichols, SW1X 7RJ
(www.penhaligons.com)
Out of Africathe royal Shakespeare Company will be transferring
their major new production of Julius Caesar to the noel
Coward theatre this august as part of the celebrations
for the World Shakespeare Festival. the rSC’s newly
appointed artistic Director gregory Doran finds dark
contemporary echoes in modern africa in Shakespeare’s
great political thriller. Prepare to be enthralled by a
wonderful cast, who prove once again that the Bard’s
themes of power and betrayal in public and private life
are more relevant than ever.
8 August to 15 September, the noel coward theatre,
Wc2n 4AU (0844 482 5141;
www.worldshakespearefestival.org.uk)
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the latest discoveries, exhibits and must-sees in the art world this month
with Meekyoung shin, on her new Cavendish square sculpture
images from top / Sid Vicious, The Beatles both by Keith Haynes
Left to Right / Claude Monet, The Cliffs at Étretat, 1885; Edouard Manet, Moss Roses in a Vase, 1882; James Tissot, Chrysanthemums, c. 1874-76 © Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA
Q: Why did you choose this London location?A: Sophie Persson, a former curator at asia house, suggested
working with the empty plinth in 2008. as a square in the
centre of London, i was interested in why it remained empty.
Q: What is the reason for sculpting it in soap?A: Soap has been used for centuries and it dissolves with
usage so i feel it expresses the passage of time and history
and that connects it with the original sculpture.
Q: Is your sculpture an interpretation of the original equestrian statue that was removed in 1868 or an exact copy?A: i was told that the sculpture was missing and there were
no images. after a long search i began to find one or two
remaining etchings and a smaller model version of the statue,
and decided to make an exact copy.
Q: As it is on display for a year; how will it survive?A: the sculpture will become a unique piece of work bearing
the marks of time during its life on the plinth. after London,
we hope to put up more statues in various locations all over
the world and those sculptures will endure different climates.
‘Written in Soap: A plinth project’
from 23 July, cavendish Square, W1g 9DB
(www.hofv.com)
Music Capital of the worldguy Portelli, current vice President of the royal Society
of British artists and the only sculptor to achieve success
in Dragons’ Den (for launching his touring exhibition) is
bringing his representations of Pop icons to London. along
with Keith haynes, morgan howell and David Begbie, the
distinctive sculptures and paintings will combine with rare
photographs by nathan Browning and Charles everest
in celebrating some of our greatest musicians who were
born in London or who came to prominence through their
performances in the capital during the past 50 years.
this display of high-quality, contemporary art is
deliberately timed to coincide with London 2012, which
will include British music in the opening and closing
ceremonies as a salute to the historic and ongoing
influence of our music industry around the world.
London’s calling 24 July – 18 August
(www.gallerydifferent.co.uk)
Impressionism in all its Guisesafter a career in the american military, Sterling Clark moved to Paris in 1910 where he
developed a passion for French works. on marrying Francine, the couple expanded their
collection until it became so vast that they needed a separate home for it, establishing an
eponymous art institute in Williamstown, massachusetts, which opened to the public in 1955.
important sections of the collection are now on a world-wide tour, currently
appearing in London’s royal academy of arts. art enthusiasts will be rewarded with a huge
variety of landscapes, cityscapes, marine subjects, genre paintings, nudes, still lifes and
portraits, most of which are by the impressionists. Works by earlier, famous artists will be
included too, such as Corot, millet and théodore rousseau whose steadfast rejection of
the Salon’s academic approach to painting resulted in his sobriquet, ‘Le grand refusé’.
among the highlights of the exhibition will be stunning paintings by monet and
self-portraits by renoir and Degas.
From paris: A taste for impressionism is on now until 23 September
(www.royalacademy.org.uk)
image / Courtesy Haunch of Venison © Meekyoung Shin
recent times have seen the birth of the ‘credit crunch lunch’ but messum’s is the source of the much more alluring ‘credit crunch bunch’ when this Cork
Street gallery attaches bargain price tags to many of its desirable artworks
EXhibiTioN FocUs
Sale Time
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thiS notaBLe SaLe has become an annual, mid-summer
highlight when both collectors and those working within tight
budgets or buying art for the first time are able to thoroughly
enjoy the art gallery experience. Start a collection consists of a
‘bunch’ of around 100 pieces, spanning a wide spectrum of
subject matter and artists, many of whom are very highly
acclaimed. the event lasts only three days, however, and it is
usually a sell-out, so you will need to be quick off-the-mark to
secure your favourite item.
the entire range of Start a collection is available
to view online ahead of the sale and items can be reserved but
priority over sales is given to buyers who actually enter the
gallery in the first hour of the opening day. Keen buyers from far
and wide queue outside the gallery from the early hours of the
first day (made more bearable by the passing out of
refreshments by messum’s). to ensure that all that queueing is
worthwhile, we have collated some of the highlights to consider
ahead of time.
Start a collection, 16 August: 8am-7pm, 17 August:
10am-6pm, 18 August: 10am-5pm (www.messums.com)
(www.startacollection.com)
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the influence of Fauvism is evident in the
paintings of Spain’s Carlos nadal (1917-1998)
through his intense and unconventional use of
colour. his style verges on the naïve with objects
appearing to be simply defined yet outlined in
black. nadal’s distinct way of handling paint has
made his work very collectable. chez toto, paris
is reduced from £32,500 to £18,500.
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the paintings of martyn r. mackrill have the
true look and feel of the sea for he is both a
passionate artist and sailor. he knows exactly
how light and shade fall upon sails, the
excitement of hiking as crew members adjust
a boat’s weight and the drama of racing, all
of which he captures with great feeling and
painterly skill. the Finish is reduced from
£4,850 to £3,000.
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Chez Toto, Paris, Carlos Nadal
Above
royal academician edward middleditch (1923-1987)
took inspiration from daily life but this realist style of
representation became more abstracted during his later
years. middleditch taught at Chelsea, St. martin’s and
norwich Schools of art and his work is in collections
around the globe. his depiction of farmyard birds, Lauds,
is reduced from £3,650 to £1,500.
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messum’s held an important retrospective of eardley
Knollys (1902-1991) work in 2002. in his early lifetime,
this artist ran his own successful gallery and became a
shrewd collector, then turned to painting in his 50s. this
flower painting, Dahlias, typifies his admiration for the
Fauvist approach to simple shapes rendered in strong,
expressive colours. it is reduced from £7,850 to £2,850.
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to lift your spirits or as a perfect painting for a sunny,
holiday home, look no further than the seascapes of
John miller (1931-2002). his beautifully painted tranquil
scenes of expansive, deep blue skies and smooth, wide
beaches peppered with a sailing boat, sun umbrella,
simple building or palm tree remain immensely popular.
one of several of his works within the sale is passing the
terrace which is reduced from £9,850 to £4,850.
Lauds, Edward Middleditch Passing the Terrace, John Miller
Dahlias, Eardley Knollys
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Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) – a
royal academician and one of the
most highly regarded British artists
of her era. During the Second World
War, she was appointed an official
War artist, though her range of subject
matter also included ballet. Ballerina is
reduced from £4,850 to £2,500
beLow
From the wildly threatening to the
hauntingly still, seascapes by Julius
olsson (1864-1942) were deeply
evocative renditions of the beauty
and power of the seas and the
skies above them. he was a royal
academician as well as a member of
numerous, prestigious art societies
and his Waterfall – Sunlight is
reduced from £24,500 to £12,500.
All images courtesy of Messums
Ballerina, Dame Laura Knight
Waterfall – Sunlight, Julius Olsson
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the Pair oF PaneLLeD bevelled glass inset doors that adorn the top of the cabinet
(most likely added later) conceal a pair of central cupboard doors revealing fourteen graduating
doors, encircled by twenty-seven draws and six pigeon holes. inlaid with incredible detail the
piece depicts flowers, birds, butterflies, a military trophy and a figure of Cupid.
an elegantly curved fall below the glass doors leads onto two apron drawers and a writing
compartment with a slide top typical of the period. the bureau would perhaps benefit from light
restoration despite already being in notable condition for such a purposeful item.
Standing at almost 7ft in height and 2ft in depth the cabinet possesses a wealth of functionality
not just as a classic work of art but as a piece of very usable furniture.
(www.bonhams.com)
pArTIcuLArS:
ExpEctEd valuE (itEm): £6,000 - £8,000
ExpEctEd valuE (auction): £400,000
EstimatEd rangE: £300 - £12,000
no. of lots: 300+
placE: bonhams Montpelier street Knightsbridge london sW7 1hh
datE: 14 August 2012
PRizE loT: BONHAMs
this beautifully intricate bureau cabinet is the stand-out lot of the much anticipated Period Design auction at Bonham’s Knightsbridge sale rooms
Dutch walnut and fruitwood marquetry bombé bureau cabinet
Image courtesy of Bonhams
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this pair of Chinese ormolu-mounted moonflasks are a stunning example of oriental porcelain
rOSe-TInTed ArT
the Famille rose palette of porcelain was favoured most from the early 1800’s along with
the faux tobacco leaf pattern, both of which are displayed on these pieces.
the intricacy in the hand painted design and the colour scheme used on the pieces is an example
of later finer quality wares. as trade developed from the Far east only the finest quality goods were
shipped by private traders who rented space on the Dutch east india Company ships.
the circular panel at the centre of each piece depicts immortals and attendants
with the surrounding foliage reserved on a yellow ground.
each moonflask is mounted on an ormolu base, a process developed in France and later banned in the region owing to
legislation against harmful mercury fumes. the gilt-bronze finish seen with these pieces was most popular across eurasia
and especially in Chinese art. the process involved adhering gold to the object using an amalgamation of gold and mercury.
each piece is in good condition finished with gilt kui dragon handles to the neck.
(www.christies.com)
Image / courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd
pArTIcuLArS:
ExpEctEd valuE (itEm): £5,000 - £7,000
ExpEctEd valuE (auction): £420,000
EstimatEd rangE: £300 - £8,000
no. of lots: 400+
placE: christie’s, old brompton Road, london sW7 3ld
datE: 7 August 2012, 10am
Mayfairthe heartof
cocktail bar | lounge | restaurant | chef ’s d ining room | art gallery | la cave
10 lancashire court new bond street london w1s 1ey +44 (0 ) 20 7518 9388 www.mewsofmayfair .com
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Both fine and decorative art, along with jewellery, from the personal collection of legendary new York society figure
and philanthropist Brooke astor will shortly be auctioned at Sotheby’s new York. the art, from mrs astor’s Park avenue
apartment and her Westchester County estate, holly hill, reflects her passion for collecting pieces
from around the world. Drawings by the old masters giovanni Battista tiepolo, Canaletto and nicolas
Lancret will be auctioned off alongside Chinese export reverse-painted glass pieces.
the lot also comprises of english and French furniture from the 18th and early 19th centuries, as well as
lacquer furniture from the Qing dynasty. With regards to mrs astor’s jewellery collection, the most renowned
20th century designers will all feature, including van Cleef & arpels, verdura, Cartier and Bulgari.
(www.sothebys.com)
pArTIcuLArS:
ExpEctEd valuE (auction):$6.5 – $9.4 million
EstimatEd rangE:$500 to $500,000
no. of lots:over 800
placE:sotheby’s, 1334 york Avenue, New york, Ny 10021
datE:24 & 25 september 2012
PRizE loT: sOTHEBy’s
a treasure trove of exquisite art and jewellery from one of new York’s most loved socialites and philanthropists goes on sale this month
holly hill, staircase © Sotheby’s
No fewer than four exceptional mechanisms enhance the precision of the RICHARD
LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”: the tiny fusée-and-chain transmission,
the delicate tourbillon, the ultra-thin Lange balance spring, and – not least –
the patented stop-seconds device for the tourbillon which makes it possible to
set the watch with one-second accuracy in the first place. Never before has an
A. Lange & Söhne watch been endowed with so many complications that
simultaneously enhance its rate accuracy, settability, and readability. And so,
this remarkable timepiece truly deserves the honorary attribute “Pour le Mérite”.
We prefer not to be measured by dimensions.Unless it’s a new dimension of accuracy.
Arije 165, Sloane Street London • George Pragnell 5 and 6, Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
Hamilton & Inches 87, George Street, Edinburgh • Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London
Watches of Switzerland 16, New Bond Street, London • Wempe 43-44, New Bond Street, London
Lange Uhren GmbH • Tel. +34 91 454 89 82 • www.lange-soehne.com
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and Watches of Switzerland
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classic timepieces to covet now and enjoy for a lifetime
ONe TO wATCh
One of the more detailed of Panerai’s pieces, the
striking 00270 still comes with the company’s instantly
recognisable brushed steel crown protector and
1950s-inspired looks
each month we select our timepiece of the moment from the watch world’s latest releases
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3 of the best...skeleton watches
We lay bare the mesmerising internal
workings of three intricate timepieces
grande Complication Squelette,
£480,000, Cartier
(www.cartier.com)
masterpiece Le Chronographe
Squelette, £13,600 (rrP), maurice
Lacroix (www.mauricelacroix.com)
villeret Squelette 8 Jours, £47,440,
Blancpain (www.blancpain.com)
Bremont on south Audley street‘We’re not a flashy brand, not showy,’ said nick english,
co-founder of Bremont, when we interviewed him
in march. ‘our watches are for people who like the
understated feeling of having something special on
their wrist.’ Clearly a lot of people do; since launching in
2007, the company’s growth has been nothing short of
astounding. having expanded into 40 retailers across the
world, winning various awards along the way, the British
brand now celebrates the launch of its first standalone
boutique on mayfair’s South audley Street.
‘as a British company we felt we needed a showcase
to promote ourselves to visitors from all around the world,’
said giles english, nick’s brother and Bremont co-founder.
‘the boutique will be more than a traditional watch store.’
With an explorers’ club based there, a considerable watch
library, aviation paraphenalia and the unique Bremont B-1
marine Clock (the only place you can see it), we deem the
Bremont boutique well worth a visit.
Timethe 2011-2012 volvo ocean race drew to an action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled close in galway, ireland, on 7 July, nine months after its six teams
began a 39,270 continent-circumnavigating nautical mile trip from alicante. AnnABeL hARRiSon speaks to georges Kern, Ceo of iWC, about the
company’s role as official timekeeper and the level of ability, adventurous spirit and cutting-edge technology required to compete
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The first portuguese appeared in 1939 in response to a request for a wristwatch
with the precision of a marine chronometer
the moSt PhYSiCaLLY demanding; the most
technically challenging; the most competitive; the
toughest; the longest... the more i learn about it, the
more i realise that there aren’t enough superlatives to
describe the sheer scale of the volvo ocean race. the
level of skill required to compete is far and above mere
nautical competence; the sailors must be the best of
the best because their
lives are, quite literally, in
their own hands and in
those of their comrades.
they are among some of
the fittest and strongest
men in the world and
with necessity, given
how often they are at
the brutal, unpredictable
mercy of the sea. if you
think this sounds overly
dramatic, remember that during the 2006 race, tragedy
struck when hans horrevoets was swept overboard and
drowned during a particularly bad storm. this is not for
the faint-hearted.
however, for all the adversity and agony the race
entails, it is thrilling and awe-inspiring in equal measure.
having kicked off with an in-port race at alicante on 29
october last year, the race itself started the following
weekend on 5 november, comprising six volvo open 70s
with a crew of 11, made up of olympic gold medallists,
world champions and america’s Cup winners, as well
as representatives of 15 nations. the six teams were
groupama sailing team, abu Dhabi ocean racing (the
first united arab emirates entrant), Puma ocean racing
powered by Berg, CamPer with emirates team new
zealand, team telefónica and team Sanya (the first
sole Chinese entry).
the race came to its climax at galway,
having travelled from alicante via the far-flung
locations of Cape town, abu Dhabi, Sanya,
auckland, itajai, miami, Lisbon and Lorient.
the logistics for the host cities are quite
incredible; in every city, a volvo Pavilion of
enormous scope and complexity, with smaller pavilions
for every main sponsor, is erected (and i discover
that there are two travelling the length of the course,
alternating cities, as each takes such a long time to
construct). travelling to galway for the end of the race,
as a guest of iWC, i saw firsthand an example of how
fantastic the atmosphere is in the host port; lively street
parties are held to welcome
the teams and the effect is so
overwhelmingly positive that
cities bid for the chance to
host the race.
in addition to its role
as official timekeeper of the
volvo ocean race 2011-
2012, iWC is the sponsor,
along with etihad airways,
of the abu Dhabi ocean
racing team. When i ask
Ceo georges Kern why this partnership was forged, he
explains that ‘iWC Schaffhausen and the volvo ocean
race share the same spirit: unique brands, known
for inventiveness, technical excellence, outstanding
craftsmanship, masculinity and adventure.’ During
the course of the race, iWC worked closely with the
abu Dhabi tourism authority to support the marketing
activities of the volvo ocean race and to underpin the
presence of the abu Dhabi ocean racing team. as
such, abu Dhabi was a host city from 1 to 14 January
this year and the abu Dhabi tourism authority organised
celebrations and activities in honour of the volvo ocean
race not just at the host port but throughout the country.
it is a first for iWC to have ‘such a high calibre
sponsorship agreement in team sport’. however, one
of its most popular timepieces confirms and explains
the brand’s inextricable, long-standing relationship with
sailing; ‘it is part of our Portuguese watch family’s Dna.
the first Portuguese appeared in 1939 in response to a
request for a wristwatch with the precision of a marine
chronometer. as part of its further development, we built
a man’s wristwatch designed for the hardships of life on
stormy seas. So the fact that iWC has committed itself to
clockwise from top left / IWC Spitfire
Chronograph; The ADOR team
(Photopress/Nick Dana); Portuguese
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sailing is firmly rooted in the history of this watch family.’
the Portuguese family, one of the most traditionally
styled to be manufactured by iWC Schaffhausen,
embodies the iWC legacy of seafaring and navigation
and, as such, at the end of the race, the crew members
of the boat that set up the fastest of all the 24-hour
records, CamPer, were given a Portuguese Yacht Club
Chronograph edition volvo ocean race 2011-2012. the
watch was available exclusively during the race itself
but, Kern points out, ‘it is possible that a few remaining
examples will still be available from retailers for a short
time after the race has finished’. this chronograph was
designed as ‘the perfect companion for competitive
sailors: a reliable, functional timepiece, perfected down
to the smallest detail, that perpetuates the precision of
dedicated nautical instruments.’
iWC was present on the official starting boat during
the countdown, at the media Centre – showing the time at
all vor destinations – and at each of the race villages. in
addition to the final award for the fastest of all the 24-hour
records, iWC awarded a trophy for each leg as part of the
iWC Schaffhausen Speed record Challenge to the team
which had completed the greatest distance within a period
of 24 hours. the abu Dhabi ocean racing team was
under the able skippership of two-time olympic champion
ian Walker of great Britain, greeted at various ports and at
the end of the race by his wife and two children. his team
sailed in a volvo open 70 racing yacht by the name of
azzam (arabic for ‘determination’) which is, technologically
speaking, one of the most advanced boats of its kind ever
built; taking more than 49,000 hours to design and build,
it weighs 14 tonnes, has a 31-metre-high mast and can
reach a top speed of 72 km/h.
it is clear to me why iWC would want to be
involved with this race; it seems to be completely unique
and on an unprecedented scale. Despite not being
a sailing aficionado, i find plenty of the detail utterly
fascinating and the prowess of the teams nothing short
of remarkable. Kern is also certain about the benefit
to his brand: ‘[the race] holds enormous potential for
iWC as a sponsor and partner, and has many features
in common with our brand Dna and iWC’s brand
values. the race is unquestionably a major attraction
for men and thus appeals directly to the Schaffhausen
manufacturer’s core target group. “engineered for men”
is basically iWC’s manifesto.’
Kern is evidently passionate about his ‘multi-
faceted and challenging’ role at iWC: ‘it involves activities
such as overseeing the recent opening of the Flagship
Boutique in new York and the further expansion of
the manufacturing site. then there’s the new, global
partnership with the merCeDeS amg PetronaS
Formula one team. not only am i privileged to participate
in the creation of fascinating products: i represent
them to the public, as well as managing our operating
business.’ this representation to the public, however,
can be fraught with challenges. gone are the days where
a brand image could be cultivated by carefully placed
print ads; nowadays, ‘consumers are exposed to so many
influences that you have to put together an excellent
package. that package must fit the brand. it must reflect
the core brand values and somehow make them sexy.’
as such, every iWC watch family and product line
follows its own, unmistakable theme and story. Sailing
is, of course, a strong thread of the brand’s fabric, as
are aviation and diving. hollywood also has strong roots,
Kern points out, listing a star-filled roll-call including Cate
Blanchett, Kevin Spacey, Jean reno and marc Forster:
‘our presence at the Cannes and Dubai Film Festivals is
a natural part of this.’ essentially, because iWC believes
that ‘the luxury industry is all about selling dreams’,
evocative stories about the pioneers of aviation (Saint-
exupéry, Spitfire, top gun) and heroes in the worlds of
navigation, sailing and diving accompany each “watch
family”. ‘telling these stories may very well not be a
necessity, but it certainly adds emotional value to the
brand and therefore intrigues the customer beyond his
potential passion for haute horlogerie,’ explains Kern.
Because the world of sport has always held such
a special significance, giving back in this sphere is also
important to iWC: ‘We support select institutions like the
Laureus Sport for good Foundation [which uses sport as
a vehicle for its commitment to social projects]... and we
also establish partnerships with organizations working
against climate change and environmental damage such
as the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Cousteau
Society.’ Special editions of iWC watches are launched
to support specific projects and provide financial
contribution to these projects.
the iWC annual edition 2012-2013, featuring all
the newest timepieces and innovative designs, declares
that, at iWC, ‘2012 is a year for high-flyers’. We quite
agree, whether these “high flyers” are soaring through
the skies or racing over the waves.
iWc watches are available from Wempe on Bond Street
to request a catalogue call 0845 337 1868; www.iwc.com
UN I TED K INGDOM
The Royal Arcade, Old Bond St, Mayfair London W1S 4SW
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To own a rare Argyle pink diamond is to own a truly magnificent heirloom.
Contessa, beautifully handcrafted in Platinum and 18ct Rose Gold, features an exquisite combination of stunning craftsmanship and the rarest of Australian Argyle pink diamonds.
Simply, they are the rarest diamonds in the world and are revered for their unique provenance and intrinsic beauty.
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Jewels, gems, pearls and diamonds; the essential components of any lady’s jewellery collection
enchant, Tiffanythe jewellery powerhouse has once
again lived up to its reputation as
the world’s diamond authority with
its latest collection, enchant, which
features an exquisite array of white
and coloured diamonds. having
looked to nature for inspiration, as well
as the symmetrical, ornate patterns of
19th century garden gates, enjoy pink
butterflies and bright yellow flowers.
25 old Bond Street, W1S 4QB
(020 7409 2790; www.tiffany.co.uk)
having recently been announced the international
Palladium Board’s latest inspirational partner for
2012, jewellery designer Lara Bohinc launched two
new ranges in July: the Palladium Fine Jewellery
Collection and the Palladium Collision Collection,
both demonstrating the metal’s luxury appeal.
the Fine Jewellery Collection features
five distinct pieces, influenced by architectural
structures, in which the palladium lends
support to hundreds of diamonds and South
Sea pearls. the Palladium Collision Collection
includes a ring, pendant and studs, drawing
inspiration from the tension of tectonic plates.
‘Palladium has empowered me to design
a bold and luxurious collection’, commented
Bohinc. ‘the lattice formation provides strength
whilst allowing for the illumination of the pearls. i
have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of working
with an unexplored and pioneering new metal,
one that has broadened the potential for my
future collections.’
Both collections are available exclusively from
harrods and Lara Bohinc, 149F Sloane Street
(www.palladiumboard.com)
PerFeCT PALLAdIuM
In white gold with diamonds and south sea pearls from Australia, the Celebration collection is full of romance and perfect for
weddings or special anniversaries
CuTTING edGethe eleuterio 2012 collections are inspired by diverse cultures from around
the world as well as jewels from antiquity, resulting in a range of fine jewellery
designed to suit any occasion.
roaring Twentiesthe early 20th century saw
accessorising taken to a new level.
Jewels were no longer discreetly worn
and instead said as much about your
style as your outfit: pearls cascaded
down bare backs, earrings hung to
shoulder-length and aigrettes (head-
dresses) became fashion statements.
influenced by the turbans of ottoman
sultans, aigrettes were sported by the
chic and rich and Chaumet honours
this era with its Josephine collection.
(www.chaumet.com)
White gold, diamonds and Australian pearl ring, £4,850White gold, diamonds and Australian pearl pendant, £4,470
(020 7482 2212; www.eleuteriojewels.com)
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A Brilliant Masterpiece
vogue’S JeWeLLerY eDitor Carol Woolton was inspired by the Diamond Jubilee to look at the changing
role of diamonds in all aspects of modern art. the Brilliant exhibition ran during masterpiece London last
month, showcasing a rare collection of diamonds and the ingenuity of top contemporary jewellery designers.
By structuring the diamonds according to four artistic disciplines (art, architecture, fashion, and sculpture),
Woolton invited us to challenge the ways in which the coveted gems are seen by modern society and commented:
‘With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee putting a spotlight on the Crown Jewels and historic royal regalia, Brilliant
shows how diamonds, imbued with their own billion-year-old history and majestic role in Britain’s heritage,
remain relevant in our modern lives and at the forefront of ground-breaking contemporary design.’
hubris by du Rose, poA, Jack Du Rose. By appointment only (020 7998 0209).
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1 Lychee pendant, £200, Catherine zoraida (www.myflashtrash.com) 2 Snake ear pavé earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with white diamonds and tsavorites, Poa
ileana makri (www.makri.gr) 3 Diamond and Columbian faceted emerald choker, £68,000 (www.binagoenka.com) 4 gold leaf bracelet, £250, Catherine zoraida,
as before 5 Snake medal necklace with gold vermeil chain and green topaz, £250, assya London (www.assyalondon.com) 6 gaillardia garden 18-karat rose gold,
diamond and sapphire earrings, £7,670, ileana makri (www.net-a-porter.com) 7 trillion diamond cut earrings with ruby in gold vermeil, £269, Lestie Lee
(www.myflashtrash.com) 8 & 12 18-karat yellow gold and oxidised silver emerald, diamond and pearl drop earrings, and 18-karat yellow gold and emerald necklace
with pearl drop, sold as set, £38,000, amrapali (www.amrapalijewels.com) 9 ash leaf and aventurine earrings, £250, Catherine zoraida, as before
With so many of the countries of the world partaking in the most ancient of sporting events this month, we bring
together international jewellery designers who have drawn inspiration from their heritage
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10 Dawn pendant in 18-karat yellow gold with champagne diamonds, white diamonds and blue diamonds, Poa, ileana makri (www.makri.gr) 11 18-karat yellow
gold graduated necklace, £3,725, africa by marco Bicego (www.nigelmilne.co.uk) 13 18-karat yellow gold and oxidised silver emerald and diamond drop Panna
earrings, £54,500, amrapali (www.amrapalijewels.com) 14 18-karat yellow gold and oxidised silver emerald and diamond Panna cuff, £28,000, amrapali, as
before 15 Fancy diamond shapes square ring in gold vermeil, £300, Lestie Lee, as before 16 Cat’s eye ring in 18-karat yellow gold with white diamonds, tsavorites
and blue sapphires, Poa, ileana makri, as before 17 18-karat yellow gold graduated earrings, £1,300, africa by marco Bicego, as before 18 18-karat yellow gold,
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3 Yellow gold Cosmograph Daytona, £23,200, rolex (www.rolex.com) 4 Curved intrecciato cufflinks, £270, Bottega veneta (www.bottegaveneta.com)
5 Superocean heritage 42, £Poa, Breitling (www.breitling.com) 6 engraved rose-gold-plated cufflinks, £110, Lanvin (www.mrporter.com) 7 Capeland-10064,
£2,940, Baume and mercier (www.baume-et-mercier.com) 8 18-karat cord diamond pavé rose-gold cufflinks, £2,250, tateossian (www.tateossian.com)
9 Pen of the Year 2012, £3,400, graf von Faber Castell, available at harrods, the Pen Shop, William & Son and Selfridges 10 Sterling silver money clip
with hallmark detail, £105, William and Son (www.williamandson.com/flagship-store)
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inspiration for poolside glamour comes from tropical settings
this season. embrace sleek lines, bold cuts and bright colours
for a high fashion take on poolside chic
Fashion: Boo Attwood
Photography: Carlos Lumiere
Summer in the city
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This page: Swimsuit, from a selection, Just Cavalli. Sarong (worn as turban), from a selection, Athena Procopiou.
Sunglasses, £259, Agent Provocateur by Linda Farrow. Cuff, £255; Ring, £115,
both Rachael Ruddick at Selfridges
Opposite: Swimsuit, £315, Eres. Necklace and Bracelets, £600 each, Shimell and Madden
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This page: Kimono, £305; Scarf, from £185, both Athena Procopiou at Net-A-Porter. Bikini, £192.50, Seventh Wonderland at Beach Tomato. Clutch, £160, Rachael Ruddick at Selfridges. Ring, £13,620, Alexandra Jefford
Opposite: Bikini, £199, Seventh Wonderland at Beach Tomato. Skirt, £670, Marni. Tote, £210, Rachael Ruddick at Selfridges. Shoes, £375, Giuseppe Zanotti. Watch, £1,800, Hermes
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This page: Turban, from a selection, Keely Hunter. Jumpsuit, £974, Julien Macdonald at Net-A-Porter. Clutch,
£330; Ring, £115, both Rachael Ruddick at Selfridges. Bangle, from a selection,
Aigner. Shoes, £620, Joanne Stoker
Opposite: Dress, £1,015; Belt, £1,215, both David Koma. Sunglasses, £174, Karl Lagerfeld. Cuff, £125, Rachael Ruddick at
Selfridges. Shoes, £765, Christian Louboutin
HAiR AND MAKEuP:
Danielle Ogilvie using Chanel S2012 and Hydra Beauty Serum
Nails by Nails inc
MODEL:
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STyLiST’S ASSiSTANT:
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Him By StePhen doig
Bright young thingsensure your skin chimes with the sunny weather this season by investing in Lab
Series Power Brightening Serum+ Dr4. Designed as an antidote to dull, grey skin,
it works to reduce the visibility of dark spots. Perfect for tired, work-weary visages,
it reduces sun damage and redness. even if that elusive holiday is a long way off,
at least you’ll have the rested look of a man fresh off the jet from St Barthes.
Lab Series power Brightening Serum+ DR4, £46 (www.labseries.com)
sphere of interestthere’s nothing like the stifling heat of a
London summer to make one long for the
space, fresh air and general aching coolness
of the Scandinavian dream. For a touch
of that clean, minimalist aesthetic, these
‘Sphere’ cufflinks from Danish silversmiths
georg Jensen hit a sartorial high note. in
a range of new colours, from rose quartz,
aquamarine or amethyst, the sterling silver
pieces have been entirely crafted by hand,
by silversmiths that have trained laboriously
for four years in the art.
Sphere cufflinks, from £170
(www.georgjensen.com)
Time peacehermès may be renowned for leather and
impeccable bags, but its sartorial prowess
in the arena of watchmaking is just as
wow-worthy. their watch production
dates back to 1837, with the most current
incarnation named the ‘Dressage’, a fitting
nod to the brand’s equestrian history.
Lightweight and durable, the Dressage
has a strap made in the brand’s specialist,
artisan leather strap-making workshops
in France. For serious stealth wealth bite,
opt for the version in opaline silver with an
alligator strap.
hermès, 155 new Bond Street, W1S 2UA
shop boysthere aren’t many places in which new,
cutting-edge names sit side-by-side next
to old-school fashion stalwarts, but at Wolf
& Badger’s new mayfair store, that’s what
owners henry and george graham achieve.
the cool style enclave boasts a slickly edited
range of menswear, from exciting London
talents like hentsch man, Lou Dalton and
Baartmans and Siegel to the august tie
brand Drakes. For a dash of dandyish
whimsy, pick up helen ruth’s feather and
egg print pocket squares.
Wolf & Badger, 32 Dover Street, W12 4ne
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Her By natalie cox
Beautiful in Beulahusing the finest silk fabrics cut in the most
flattering of ways, Beulah London is fast becoming
the go-to label for London’s most stylish dressers.
the latest collection features day dresses made
from elegant patterned material and sumptuous silk
evening gowns notable for their deep v necklines
and covered buttons, along with show-stopping
separates. Beulah London is also leading the way
in the ethical fashion stakes: every garment from
the collection comes with a canvas bag made by
victims of human trafficking. With the Duchess of
Cambridge one of their many well-heeled fans, it
seems silly to say no, really.
collection available at harvey nichols
(www.harveynichols.com)
shade away and radiate they hide your jet-lagged eyes, allow you to covertly
doze off mid-journey and instantly update your look
from frazzled to fashion-forward. Yes, sunglasses are
the accessory you will be most grateful for during the
holiday season, so investing in a good pair that makes
you feel fabulous is a matter of utmost importance.
We love Linda Farrow and her attention-grabbing
vintage eyewear. Farrow has collaborated with matthew
Williamson and the row amongst many other brands,
so all tastes are catered for.
(www.lindafarrow.co.uk)
Crease-free cruisingtired of leaving the plane looking more
dishevelled than to-die for? Luckily for you,
gucci have developed a capsule collection.
natural materials mean the clothes are
wonderfully soft against the skin allowing
you to get comfy for the long haul, with eye
masks and net cushions also available to
ensure your look is utterly coordinated. the
collection claims to balance the contemporary
values of dynamic elegance and cosmopolitan
nonchalance, but in all honesty, we are most
excited by the fact their wool is wrinkle-proof.
(www.gucci.com)
Brave new venturesWhen fashion and philanthropy join forces,
the outcome can be electric. the mayfair
magazine is proud to announce that we
are the new media Partner for Fashion
for the Brave - the fashion charity raising
money for the British forces. With patrons
including designers and fashion icons from hilary
alexander, to Sienna miller, and Jasper Conran, and
sponsored by the Dorchester, Boodles and vestra Wealth
(and supported by the British Fashion Council), we
cannot wait for the charity’s annual black tie event. this
years items up for auction – conducted by Jeffrey archer,
include lots such as a diamond pendant from Boodles,
a bespoke gown from Corrie nelson, a pair of one of
Britain’s finest shoes from edward green, and a host of
luxury holiday escapes.
Fashion for the Brave is on at the Dorchester
at 7pm on thursday 20 September.
(www.fashionforthebrave.com)
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natalie cox discovers the man at the helm of luxury yacht design and considers the timeless appeal of true innovation
aChiLLe SaLvagni is the name you need to know in
the world of bespoke yacht design. the italian architect
became a member of the national registered architects
association in rome in 1999 before honing his craft in
Sweden at the royal institute of technology in Stockholm
and spending time in Finland and england.
Working in counties with such different design
aesthetics has clearly influenced the architect, and
his name has become synonymous not just with
luxury, but with a unique design instinct that combines
italian opulence with the clean touch of Scandinavian
modernism and a willingness to push the boundary
between art and practical function.
Salvagni is now in the tenth year of running
his own firm for architecture and interior design,
Salvagniarchitetti, which works predominantly on
luxury apartments and yachts. in 2007 their motoryacht
MikyMar won the World Yachts trophies award for best
yacht over 24 metres in the interior design category, and
since then the industry’s hidden treasure has ceased to
be quite such a secret.
the 70 metre motoryacht numptia has also added
some silverware to Salvagniarchitetti’s shelf, having won
both the Judges Special award at the World Superyacht
awards for the interior Design With the Widest appeal,
and the Bespoke Furniture award at the Show Boats
Design awards.
Salvagni’s vision goes beyond trends, giving his
boats a timeless yet vibrant feel. as well as his eclectic eye,
he claims to possess ‘that subtle and precious ability to
deal with real elegance and discretion, mixing things that
don’t belong together and playing with styles with a flair for
narrative interiors.’ he also explains that he is ‘evolving more
and more toward mixtures and turning away from the ‘total
look’ concept,’ which is clear from the strikingly bold features
of numptia that do not shy away from being a collection of
different statements, rather than mere component parts.
now working with eleven designers in his studio,
Salvagni is currently designing numerous projects for around
the world in cities such as London, new York, rome, Paris
and Porto Cervo. he is certain to remain the go-to designer
for one of a kind yachts for a long time to come.
(www.salvagniarchitetti.net)
He is ‘evolving more and more toward mixtures and
turning away from the ‘total look’ concept
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on the RoadWould you sign up for a 280-day adventure? RichaRd YaRRow looks into
motorbike ‘holidays’ that are redefining the meaning of ‘trip of a lifetime’
Can you CheCk your diary please? What are you doing
on 10 May 2014 and for the next 280 days after that? Fancy a holiday
that takes in The Great Wall of China and the Terracotta army, Mount
kilimanjaro, the australian outback, Machu picchu, los angeles and
the kalahari desert? you’re scheduled to arrive back in london on
Valentine’s day 2015. Bring flowers and chocolates; the love of your
life will be pleased to see you… or may have burned everything you
own and moved out.
if ever the term ‘trip of a lifetime’ was applicable, it’s here. sign
up and you’ll be doing the whole trip – all 48,000 miles of it – on two
wheels. The guided tour for up to 16 riders is the longest ever staged
by motorcycle expedition firm GlobeBusters. if you can’t spare the
time it runs plenty of shorter ones lasting a month or more.
Co-founders Julia and kevin sanders lead the trips, and Julia
explained all sorts of people take part. recent customers have included
a 21-year-old putting an inheritance to good use and a 72-year-old
suffolk farmer who rode from london to Beijing. ‘Generally it’s men
in their mid-40s to mid-60s. They might be independent consultants,
people who have retired early, or successful business owners with a
good management structure in place. They’re all looking for something
inspirational; taking off on a bike is a strong symbol of freedom and
independence. They’ve had responsibilities and want to take themselves
away from that and know it’s just them and the bike.’
people have ridden long distances since motorbikes were
invented, but the guided long-distance adventure holiday is a new
phenomenon and a growth business. it was given a boost by 2004’s
Long Way Round TV series, a unicef charity ride by actor ewan
McGregor and friend Charley Boorman. it did wonders for BMW sales
– the Gs range of enduro bikes is now the uk’s top-selling line – and
showed what was possible to a wider audience. Joining a guided tour
ticks the box for most bikers with dreams of being dennis hopper in
Easy Rider, because there’s less risk than just packing your panniers,
grabbing an atlas and heading for the Channel Tunnel.
‘a bike is a superb way to travel and can be a real ice-breaker,’
explained Julia. ‘a big BMW is rarer than a giant panda in parts of
China and if you stop you’ll have a crowd of 100 people round you in
five minutes. a bike can be a real “in” in cultural terms.’
one of GlobeBusters’ most popular trips is from anchorage,
alaska, to Buenos aires, argentina, taking in prudhoe Bay in the north
and ushuaia at the tip of south america. it’s a 24,000-mile adventure
that journeys through Canada, Mexico, Columbia, ecuador and peru.
Tempted? There’s one leaving next July and you’ll back for Christmas.
not travelling quite so far is John Fulton, who runs Wildcat
adventures. he goes as close to home as Tunisia and Morocco, and
as far afield as eastern Turkey, skirting the borders of iran, iraq and
syria. The latter is a 24-day trip covering 5,000 miles.
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‘it’s people looking for adventure and they come with us
because of our experience,’ said Fulton. ‘We’ve been doing this since
1985 and have taken hundreds of people away in that time. We
know which roads to take, which to avoid and what the alternatives
are if there’s a problem. The hardest bit for our clients is having the
concentration and fitness to be able to ride that much. We only take
one day off each week, so we’re not taking rookies.’
There’s no doubt adventure riding is addictive and Wildcat has
a 50 per cent rebooking rate from its customers. one of the addicts
is rob gawthorpe from oldham who owns a hydraulics company. he
completed a 27-day guided tour of eastern Turkey earlier this year,
did morocco in 2010 and has already signed up for a three-month
trip to mongolia and back in 2014. ‘The appeal is that you get to
experience the country, the people, the smells, everything. you can
do it in a car or a coach, but you just flash through it in a bubble. on
a bike you become part of the environment and you’re able to just
drink it all in and stop wherever you want. it’s a proper experience
and like nothing else. i can’t get enough of it.’
part of the thrill is that not everything that happens is predicable.
punctures and occasional component failures are inevitable but can
easily be fixed. The same is true for an upset stomach, but often it’s
nature’s raw power than leads to the most memorable moments.
Fulton remembers a libyan sandstorm that shot-blasted
paintwork from the bikes, followed later the same day by a plague
of locusts thick enough to blot out the sun. ‘in october 2010, our
clients were looking forward to a warm sunny tour in morocco.
instead they were treated to a storm of Biblical proportions. There
were hail stones as big as golf balls, gale force winds and roads
were washed away completely. We were forced to change our
itinerary but this offered a new challenge, and it’s one that our
clients who experienced it still talk about today.’
so have you cleared your schedule from 10 may 2014?
globeBusters’ round the world trip costs £75,000 and you’ll need your
own machine. starting from london’s legendary biker haunt, the ace
Café, the trip heads east to China, south to Thailand, across australia,
down southern africa and up south america to a finish in los angeles.
included is bed and breakfast, air travel for you and bike, all logistics,
two guides and a support vehicle. ‘Four people are all paid up and
plenty more have expressed serious interest,’ said Julia.
(www.globebusters.com; 08452 304015)
(www.wildcat-motorbike-tours.co.uk; 01786 816 160)
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half a century after it put southern spain on the map, RichaRd BRown discovers how the marbella Club
continues to provide a playboy’s haven for those looking for hedonistic adventure
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The 1968 ediTion of country and Townhouse said
it all. ‘it breaks new ground, dares to be young, decides
who’s who by its own lights, then hides behind iron gates
to keep teeming crowds at bay…’. The magazine devoted
a whopping 12-page feature to documenting life at
europe’s most fashionable haunt, describing it as ‘the last
ditch of the very rich’.
Forty-four years on and the hotel that was
responsible for transforming andalusia from an obscure
stretch of coastline to a favourite destination among the
international jet set continues to provide a haven for the
a-list and aristocratic elite. in fact, so assured is Franck
sibille, the resort’s director general, of the marbella
Club’s appeal, that he tells me he considers his closest
rivals to be a handful of hotels located in miami and
monte Carlo; in the south of spain, there is simply no
competition.
They say that without the marbella Club, there
would be no marbella, and what happened in the two
decades after prince maximilian von hohenlohe his
son prince alfonso, seduced by the stories of the idyllic
spanish lifestyle, brought a patch of sea-side real estate
in 1947, explains why. With alfonso’s contact book
a who’s who of american and european socialites,
film stars and dignitaries, the marbella Club was soon
accommodating an avalanche of aristocratic millionaires
and celebrated playboys.
as royalty came and went and media attention
grew, more and more people heard about the delights of
marbella. The duke of Windsor visited, as did the father
of the king of spain. Just 13 years after the marbella Club
opened its doors, it was forced to turn away 4,000 people
in just one summer. it was the following year that Country
and Townhouse described the retreat as one of the
‘liveliest, clubbiest, most hysterically social’ in europe.
But it wasn’t just the parties that the marbella Club
was becoming famous for. situated on one of europe’s
most picturesque coastlines, in an area famed for its
horses and a short distance from a scenic mountain
range, the club’s guests were able to play just as hard
during the day as they did at night – powerboat racing in
the sea, racing horses through andalusia’s countryside
and shooting game in its hill tops.
Captivated by the sporting opportunities the area
offered, in the 1960s prince alfonso came up with an
idea to promote marbella. inspired by the notion that
few places in the world allow its visitors to experience
both alpine skiing and swimming in the sea in the
same day, he envisioned the spring games – a 12-hour
extravaganza that would see invitees compete across a
range of adrenaline-generating sports. it was an idea that
never came to fruition until three years ago.
Then, in 2010, with the help of his nephew
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Pablo Hohenlohe, his dream came through. After
thousands of emails and hours of brainstorming, golf,
paddle tennis, and motorsports were added to alpine
skiing, pigeon shooting and water skiing, and the schedule
for what would be the first Marbella Club Spring Games
was born. What started as a day organised between
just eight friends three years ago, grew to a competition
amongst 24 in 2011 and between 28 in 2012.
Following the action from the comfort of a luxury
coach, I watched as after an early breakfast, this
year’s competitors – a roster of sports stars, European
aristocracy and various captains of industry – were
whisked between six destinations via a fleet of Porches
to partake in each event. Sadly, due to a lack of snow,
alpine skiing in Sierra Nevada was cancelled and
replaced with polo, not that too many competitors were
complaining as they enjoyed stunning views of North
Africa from the Marbella Golf Resort, raced around
Ronda’s Ascari race track and water skied on the sunny
shores of the Mediterranean.
After an intense ten hours of competition – and
make no mistake, in the spirit of Soriano all entrants are
there to win – the event culminated the next day in front
of 200 guests, aficionados and media at a charity lunch
held at Marbella Club’s stunning Villa del Mar. There, the
victors – Men’s winner Gregor von Opel (of the European
car giant) and women’s winner Flavia de Hohenlohe-
Langenburg (Prince Alfonso’s niece) – were announced,
before guests placed bids on sports paraphernalia signed
by famous sporting idols in aid of the Spanish Cancer
Association. In true Marbella Club style, lunch started at
just past midday and finished when the dancing stopped,
in this year’s case, well over ten hours later.
Having partied like it was 1968 all
over again, the only thing that could tempt
me to emerge from my Egyptian sheets
the next morning was breakfast on the Marbella Club’s
stunning terrace, and it wasn’t long before I was vowing to
return next year as a Spring Game’s competitor rather than
spectator (I await my invite with earnestness!).
It may have entertained everyone from Brigitte
Bardot to Bobe Hope, James Hunt to Jackie Stewart,
and Sean Connery to Elton John, but the Marbella Club’s
present client list is as illustrious as ever. Pampered by
the best climate in Europe and showered in international
awards – including regular mentions in the Michelin
Guide and awards for being one of the best hotels in
the world – the hotel continues to provide a retreat for
well-known football clubs, as well as to the likes of Bryan
Ferry, Karren Brady and Tony Bennett.
The week before my visit, the hotel had been the
choice hideout of Roman Abramovich and girlfriend; the
week after, it would play host to the competitors of tennis’
Fed Cup Play Off between Spain and Slovakia. Whether
it’s oligarchs looking for hedonistic retreat or sports stars
preparing for international competition, it seems the sun
continues to shine on Marbella’s most famous club.
You can now recreate the Spring Games Experience
with the Spring Games concierge. The Marbella Club
has created a three-day package including transfers,
accommodation, and all the sports arranged for their
clients. For more information please email Georgina
Shaw at [email protected]. Prices available upon
request. BA fly from London Gatwick to Malaga several
times daily (www.britishairways.com).
L-r / Sean Connery; Brigitte Bardot & Gunther Sachs; Grace Kelly & Rainerio;
Barón Guy de Rothschild & Baron Rede; Prince Alfonso
with donkey. All images courtesy of Marbella Club
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once a monastery, and with a 1,000-years of history woven into it’s beautiful stone walls,
Castel monastero has taken detox to a whole new level of luxury. ELLE BLakEMan visits the Tuscan retreat to see how peaceful life can get
We kiCked The monks ouT. i have some serious Catholic guilt
about enjoying Castel monastero knowing that it was once a monastery,
however once i’m told that they actually left eight centuries ago i can
relax. The relatively new Castel monastero actually took over the ailing but
beautiful grounds around three years ago, turning a small, sleepy-looking
collection of buildings into a haven of italian tranquillity.
Buried deep into the Tuscan hillside in the heart of Chianti, this breath-
taking 75-room hotel is as serene as you would expect a religious order to
be. There is an almost religious sense of peace here, clearly a hangover from
the monastery days. The spa was probably a little different then, but the
surrounding hills, lightly dotted with the odd pale stone house and minute
thatched cottage are a throwback to a time from another century, one before
stress became a badge of honour and the ‘tox’ that precedes the need to
come here to detox was not even imagined.
Castel monastero has been called as the last stop before, well for
want of a better word, the nuthouse. it’s the last- chance saloon to hang on
to sanity for people with enough power to be sick of it. hedge funders, film
stars, sports stars, people married to hedge funders come here from all over
to get back to zero. i can see why; the grounds are sensory overload, and
standing within them is enough to bring anyone back from the brink. rich,
vivid colours peep out from the green hills and bushes, deeply scented irises,
lavender and brooms pervade the light, balmy air. The birdsong sounds
unusually loud here, before you realise that actually this is how they sound,
you just rarely hear it anymore. Textures from crunchy gravel under your feet
to smooth marble in the spa – it all feels designed to reawaken senses you
had long forgotten about.
dr ali, the london-based celebrity doctor behind the detox clinic, is
spoken of with a reverence that would be easy to compare to the religion
once housed here. But this is understandable when you know his credentials:
personal doctor to hrh the prince of Wales (after curing a member of his
staff who had been suffering with a chronic condition that conventional
treatment couldn’t touch) and several other famous personalities, from
richard Branson to donna karan; expert in preventative medicine and author
of seven best-selling health books. his special detox tea (without question the
most foul-tasting liquid i have ever tasted, therefore forcing me to believe it is
doing me and my digestion no end of good) must be ingested at least three
times daily, and is the result of his travels around india.
i go and see dr lunghini who trained under dr ali; an impossibly italian
man, with a full head of curly black hair and an i-go-running-on-the-beach-
everyday physique. he does an energy test and weighs me before resorting
to just eyeballing me, to work out the problem. ‘you are too busy,’ he says,
‘you need to slow down.’ This is probably a recurring theme here. next dr
lunghini talks of ‘minusing the kilos’ as if it were a case of removing heavy
items from an overstuffed suitcase. ‘you can take maybe 2 or 3 kilos
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out, if you want’ (yes, i want!). ‘But,’ he goes on in
his oh-so-masculine way, ‘you must remember women
they always want to lose the weight too much, and men
don’t like this,’ also you must not lose weight to be more
attractive, men think lots of
women are attractive, but
then they speak and then it’s
a disaster!’. i’m not quite sure
how to take this.
dr lunghini likes to say
disaster a lot. in addition to
pretty but vocal women, eating
late is another ‘disaster’. ‘if you
want to know what to eat, just
look up,’ he says. ‘if the sun is
in the sky then eat, you need the energy to get you through
the day, but if it’s dark then you should be winding down so
you don’t need to eat so much.’ avoiding the obvious point
that london’s lack of light is rarely reflective of the time, it is
an interesting, and certainly easy-to-follow diet tip. ‘it’s a big
problem that people often have their biggest meal of the day
at night as you eat and drink and gain all this energy and
then you go home to rest and sleep. This! This is a disaster!’
he says with force.
It’s the last-chance saloon to hang on to sanity for
people with enough power to be sick of it
away from the doctor’s stern warnings, the spa
program offers an excellent start to getting back on the
non-disaster path. you can start your day with yoga in a
beautiful outdoor studio: floor-to-ceiling glass walls allow
you to overlook the lush
vineyards and countryside
below as you complete
unpronounceable poses
(Catuspadapitham anyone?).
The rest of the program
focuses on detoxing the
body from inside out: body
scrubs, facial peels, marma
massage (agony but worth it,
your therapist will hone in on
the point that hurts the most, and abuse this knowledge,
but you will leave feeling amazing), essential oil baths
and so on. stress will be soaked off and scrubbed away
until you, at least your body, feels as good as new (your
mind may take a while to catch up). The spa itself is
stunning – all neutrals and stone colours, with a relaxing
sea water hydrotherapy pool, an invitingly-turquoise
looking pool with a higher salt-content than the dead sea
(incredibly healing for the skin), beautiful Finnish sauna
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and hammam and an indoor pool and Jacuzzi built right
into the stone walls of the 1,000-year old building.
if you are on the detox you will have a special
diet, a delicious menu of fresh fruit (not the citrus fruits
though; dr ali has a big problem with our acid levels),
vegetables and fish. if you are not on the detox make
sure you book into gordon ramsay’s restaurant where
you will see why chefs adore Tuscany – rustic ingredients,
beautiful wine pairings and surroundings to properly
complement their creations (if you are on the detox i
would suggest coming a day early to take advantage of
the ‘real’ dining here). alongside ramsay’s place in the
courtyard, there is la Cantina, a striking restaurant set in
the medieval wine cellars of Castel monastero; dark and
atmospheric, there is a sense of free-flowing conversation
and Chianti (the wine list is incredible).
although the restaurants are beautiful, you really
should dine outside as often as possible here. you can
see for miles into the distance as night gently rolls in, and
the only light pollution is the candles surrounding the
outside tables. again you will find your senses awakened
as you enjoy the food, the scenery, the sounds and
scents of being outdoors. ‘you will fall in love with this
place,’ said a smart italian man who took my bags when
i checked in. i usually decide to do the opposite when
told such a thing, however, like every english girl faced
with something gorgeous and italian, i accepted the
inevitable. reader: i think this may be the one.
classic collection holidays (0800 008 7288;
www.classic-collection.co.uk) offers seven nights at
the five-star castel Monastero from £1,278. Price based
on two adults sharing on a B&B basis and includes
return flights from London Gatwick (other Uk departure
airports available) to Florence and car hire.
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opposite / The outdoor swimming pool at Castel Monastero at night Top / The grounds at CastelMonastero Left / La Cantina restuarant. All images courtesy of Castel Monastero
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Orient Expressnothing says old world romance like a trip on this iconic train. naTaLiE cox
heads to Venice in style on a journey filled with art and opulence
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VeniCe is Widely acknowledged as one of the most
beautiful cities in the world, its waterways and cobbled
streets synonymous with romance. steeped in history,
it has inspired many an artist, including the renowned
eighteenth century painter Canaletto, who immortalised
the breath-taking Venetian cityscape, which remains
mostly unchanged to this day.
in order to make your visit to this delightful city
a truly memorable experience, swap the airport for the
train station and do it in style, on that bastion of old
world luxury the orient express. The adventure begins
in london with a visit to the national gallery, where your
host for the trip lends you their expertise of both Venice
and italian art as you view works by Canaletto and other
pieces that reflect on the Venetian way of life.
The following day, the gleaming carriages of the
British pullman await you at Victoria station to whisk you
away across the Channel in style. once on the continent,
you transfer to the legendary Venice-simplon-orient-
express, where you can take in the scenery of europe
as it flies past your window whilst enjoying table d’hôte
meals complimented by carefully selected wines.
after a night being lulled to sleep by the train’s
gentle traction, enjoy the views of the idyllic italian
landscape before you arrive in Venice for a four-night stay
at the hotel Cipriani. an emblem of Venetian style, it is
known for interiors decorated by exquisite local artefacts,
classic cuisine with an innovative twist, and the most
decadent swimming pool in the city. The evening is best
spent admiring the unique views of the doge’s palace
from the hotel, recognisable in many of Canaletto’s works
and a landmark of Venetian architecture. sip a glass of
prosecco in the heady italian evening, and visit one of
the many world-class restaurants in the city, such as
ristorante Quadri: a true gastronomic monument now
run by the alajmo brothers, who are also responsible
for the three michelin-starred restaurant la Calandre in
nearby padova.
Waking up the next day, the whole city awaits to
get lost in. Wander down the alleyways and quaysides
and discover the locations featured in Canaletto’s major
works, including sculoa di san rocco and the Chiesa di
san Vidal. you can then enjoy more Venetian cuisine in
a local restaurant – long lunches are, of course, the
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Opposite / Venice Top / The deck at the Hotel Cipriani Below, L-R / View from the Hotel Cipriani; Bar at the Hotel Cipriani
cornerstone of italian society – before swinging by
the nearby gallerie dell’accademia. The gallery houses
paintings by Canaletto and his contemporaries guardi,
Bellotto, and longhi, alongside works ranging from the
Byzantine and gothic fourteenth century to ones by the
renaissance artists.
dinner at the hotel Cipriani follows, where you can
expect the finest Venetian and italian specialities, from
spider-crab and goose foie gras to beef fillet sautéed in
dry marsala wine complemented by rare cheeses made
by a selection of italian farmers. a stroll around the city
at night, when the lights reflect off the water, is the ideal
after-dinner tonic.
a trip outside of Venice awaits the following day,
when you head to the Veneto region to visit Villa pisani, a
late baroque palace. Commissioned in the late eighteenth
century by alviso pisani, who would later be made doge
of Venice, the impressive building boasts frescos by
Tiepolo in its ballroom.
Back in Venice, the scuola grande dei Carmini
awaits. designed by the architects Caustello and longhena
in the seventeenth century, the school of devotion and
charity is the only remaining grand school from the period
and is still active today. a fascinating history detailing the
organisation’s survival against all odds is well worth a listen.
after a day so filled with culture, you will be glad of
a chance to sit down and enjoy another sumptuous dinner
at the hotel. The world-class cuisine is accompanied by
a concert featuring music composed during Canaletto’s
era. one final day of sightseeing remains, which includes
a visit to Ca’rezzonico, the museum of eighteenth century
Venice. after the museum, you are free to explore the city
and visit any other sights that you wish to, or perhaps just
stroll along the famous canals one last time. many artists
also have their studios in Venice, giving you a chance to
discover future masters and potentially pick up a souvenir
canvas. one final dinner with fellow travellers gives you
a chance to say your goodbyes to the city and make the
most of the fresh ingredients and delicious dishes that
make Venetian cuisine so memorable.
on the last day, a journey by motorboat to the
airport allows you to see Venice one final time in breath-
taking style as you cross the lagoon. Canaletto, we are
sure, would have approved of a trip that leaves one with a
lasting impression of the opulence and romance of a city
that you cannot help but fall for.
(www.orient-express.com)
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Wander down the alleyways and quaysides and discover
the locations featured in Canaletto’s major works
Image / The Hotel Cipriani
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kaTE haRRiSon goes to puglia, Tuscany’s restless younger sister, in search of a food-focussed holiday
Sun, seaand saLads
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‘EvErything you sEE, i owe to spaghetti.’ so said
sophia Loren of her beauty. the equally glamorous
Audrey hepburn had a famous liking for pasta too, and it
seemed to keep her lithe and lovely enough. these days,
we’ve a global fear of carbohydrates, but what if we
conceded ourselves a little of what we fancied, and went
on holiday to justify our deviant behavior? Well, then
Puglia would be one of the continent’s best destinations
for it. And what if it actually turned out to be rather
healthy, for the body and the soul alike?
italy’s Puglia, largely an agricultural region and with
refreshing village mentality throughout, produces almost
half of italy’s olive oil and a
large serving of its wine.
Acres of the region’s
territory are dedicated
chunks for farming, both
in the crops and livestock
sectors, and many
inhabitants continue to
grow their own produce.
so, when tourists flock to
the region for all things
local, we must seem more
than a little deprived of the
good, but ultimately really
rather basic, life.
so you’re armed with
a holiday goal of controlled
Epicureanism in Puglia
(which you’ve just about
managed to pronounce
well) but where to set up
camp? Masseria torre
Coccaro and Masseria torre
Maizza are sister resorts
where you would do well to
split your time, reaping the
benefits of both and keeping all elements of the holiday
full of flavour. these resorts are armed with all the
facilities you would assume of an establishment asking
for between 200 euros and 1,300 euros per suite per
night, but they are not necessarily overly luxurious so
much as steeped in rustic charm.
if you normally splash out on a safe several-star
hotel just for the guarantee of comfort, this addition of
‘soul’ to your accommodation will come as a pleasant
surprise. the resorts are family-owned and run
and it is the dedication of the owner,
vittorio Muolo, and the family
atmosphere he emits that really
makes them stand out among
the accommodation crowd.
start off at Masseria torre Coccaro, a kind of
glamorous, convent-style building all painted in white
with courtyard cosiness. suite options range from the
Chapel suite to the orange garden suite notwithstanding
the olive suite in between, offering vaulted ceilings,
private terraces, seaviews, personal grape-tree supplies
and hammocks. Everything the doctor ordered. A key
feature is the private Coccaro Beach with boutique,
restaurant, lounge and open access to the spectacularly
clear salento sea.
there is nothing showy about either this or
adjoining hotel Masseria torre Maizza, where you’d be
advised to bed down next. An
informal atmosphere allows
you to relax at another level.
this explains the very loyal
clientele base, with both staff
and visitors proving
themselves hotel regulars for
many years. you will always
find the owner at either of the
two properties (or the beach
club – sensible man) and it is
his personal dedication and
interest that makes the hotels
so special.
What to expect then for
breakfast, in a region
renowned for its fresh food,
even if the classy rustic soul
is a happy addition to the
equation? A buffet of rich
yoghurts, fresh local fruit,
homemade jams and pastries,
with an à la carte menu
offering your obvious English
diversions (eggs et al). Lunch
can easily be whiled away
daily at the beach club where salads and pasta dishes
never disappoint. Both are, unusually, complemented
with the most unbelievably fresh seafood. When
postprandial fatigue strikes at 3pm, hesitate not to reach
for a pastry with your tea or coffee. As if turning back
time or stepping into a children’s television program
portraying idealism, one renowned pastry chef supplies
most of the local area.
Masseria torre Maizza is the more recent of the
property duo and perhaps has the edge for couples. A
smaller, more sophisticated outfit, the property spills onto
the hotel golf course and is very picturesque. the
restaurant here is smaller and so cosier as a consequence.
People tend to dress for dinner but this is certainly not de
rigeur nor imposed. the staff exhibit admirable knowledge,
Left / Coccaro products Above / Masseria Torre Coccaro
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particularly when it comes to wine suggestions. this, along
with the food, is locally sourced; a commitment of the
owner who seeks to draw on Puglia’s advantage as culinary
hostess-with-the-mostest of italy.
masseria torre Coccaro may be the more
established of the two properties, but it should be known
that it caters for families; both so that couples are not
taken aback and so that those with children have the
thumbs up. the owner has only recently moved
off-site, having lived there himself for quite some time.
the Coccaro Beach Club is located a few kilometres
away and can be accessed leisurely yet semi-energetically
by bike from each resort. enough movement to deserve
lunch in any case, but a fresh bowl of crudités is always
placed on each table in any case, to respond to those
sun-induced sugar lows. During the summer season, the
hotels offer lots of activities and events including cooking
classes, italian lessons and relaxed jazz evenings. a food
lover’s paradise? the best pizzas you’ve ever had for 1.5
euros in the local towns? it’s hard to see how - and more
imporantly why - you wouldn’t leave the new tuscany at
least a little bit heavier.
(www.masseriatorrecoccaro.com)
(www.masseriatorremaizza.com)
Breakfast is a buffet of rich yoghurts, fresh local fruit,
homemade jams and pastries
From top / The pool at the Masseria Torre Maizza; cooking school; Coccaro products
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In December 2010, a number of british newspapers
ran with a story about ‘Holidays Of The Future’ following
the release of a report commissioned by Thomson.
Awash with artists’ impressions of fanciful floating pods
and incredible man-made islands, it was all straight
out of Avatar, and while fun to look at, it seemed at first
glance to be rather more ‘what might happen if we let a
bunch of designers go wild’ than a serious study of where
the industry was heading.
behind the space-age technical drawings, however,
was an in-depth report that gripped the industry by
its shoulders and gave it a shake. In the past 20 years
we’ve gone from picking a holiday out of a brochure
to previewing every little detail online; we’ve swapped
postcards for Facebook and Flickr albums that can be
updated by the second.
ON THEHorizonJust when we are getting over Virgin Galactic and space
tourism, Mike Peake brings us the awe-inspiring plans for travel back here on the ground
With an industry worth $6 trillion a year at stake, the
report was a sucker punch to travel and tourism providers
all over the world. ever more change is inevitable, and just
18 months after the report was published plans to change
your holiday as you know it are already afoot.
While floating pods might seem endearingly sci-fi,
leaps in technology could make the impossible possible a
lot quicker than we think: the renowned futurologist ray
Kurzweil – who advocates the idea that we’ll all be living
longer in the future thanks to millions of microscopic
nanobots keeping us healthy from the inside – says that
in 25 years time, numerous technologies will be a billion
times more advanced than now.
So why not pods that rise up and give you your
own little slice of sky? Why not hotels that have bathroom
mirrors which monitor your health?
Images / The Parkroyal Hotel, Singapore ©WOHA
A trend-predicting british company called Future
Foundation is rather more occupied than most by where
travel is heading, and their research has led to some
surprising findings. One of the greatest luxuries of the
coming decades, they say, will be to ‘completely drop off
the grid’. Which means saying goodbye – temporarily at
least – to the iPhone. Dotted around the world already are
numerous retreats where the idea is to step away from
technology for a fortnight – places like Teton Lodge in
Wyoming which offers discounts for guests who leave all of
their gadgets and gizmos at reception when checking in.
So, too, will there be an increase in demand for
‘dark tourism’, a name coined as long as 15 years ago for
the then-emerging trend of holidaying somewhere slightly
macabre, like battle sites. Future Foundation predict that
in years to come dark tourism will include places that are
themselves in danger – disappearing habitats like glaciers
and rainforests.
Part of the fun of predicting the future of travel is
poring over the grand designs of the world’s architectural
community. Spectacular man-made island resorts are
In years to come dark tourism will include places that are
themselves in danger
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a recurring theme – such as the magnificent Lilypad
concept shown above – as are buildings that go to great
lengths to ‘become one’ with nature, like the prize-
winning, conceptual hotel aliah by Sao Paolo-based
hiperstudio and arkiz. a similar hotel-in-a-garden
concept is the Parkroyal in Singapore, which is almost
finished and due to open at the end of this year.
Other predictions for the future of travel include
‘carbo-tourism’, where customers comparison-check the
carbon emissions of their flights and choose the most
eco-friendly, and ‘slowtopianism’, in which tourists say
goodbye to the hustle and bustle of everyday life and
embrace long trips at an easy pace, possibly on a new
breed of air-ships.
as the global population increases and the world’s
wealth is filtered out to countries where travel is a relatively
new idea, tourist levels will soar. and with it, a number of
popular spots could disappear off the tourist trail forever.
machu Picchu, the taj mahal and the Valley of the
Kings have all been affected by mass tourism, prompting
thomson to put them on their list of 10 places you may
never see before you die. the maldives is on there, too,
thanks to the ever-present threat of rising sea levels.
But maybe vacations like these won’t be what we’re
looking for anyway. according to a survey last year, 11
per cent of us think that a holiday to the moon will be
possible by 2020. Richard Branson has sold 550 tickets
– at $200,000 a go – for his Virgin galactic sub-orbital
spacecraft, which starts shunting tourists up to space
next year.
Just as exciting, although fraught with danger if the
just-remade total Recall movie is any indication, is the
notion of taking a holiday in your mind only. Or in a park
populated by androids, dressed up to look like people
from another era. ‘You could inhabit another person’s
life,’ says Rohit talwar, CeO of London-based trend-
predicting company Fast Future Research. ‘if you want to
be Julius Caesar or marie antoinette, you can.’
(www.futurefoundation.net)
(www.thomson.co.uk)
(www.virgingalactic.com)
Clockwise from top / Lilypads, Thomson;
Hotel Aliah interior & exterior; Parkroyal
Hotel ©WOHA
Jet setFirst-class, fractional ownership of a private jet, or
do you just buy the whole thing? Mike Peake finds out which is best for the high-flying mayfair resident
On June 11 OF THIS YeAr, netJets, the market-leading buy-a-share-
of-a-plane-and-use-it-as-you-need-it company, put in an order for the largest
aircraft purchase in private aviation history. With a total value of $9.6bn, it
included 100 firm orders for bombardier challenger aircraft and up to 150
cessna citation Latitudes. not bad for a business which the Financial Times,
only a month earlier, had said was based on a model that could be viewed
with ‘serious scepticism’.
netJets, in the hands of Warren buffett’s berkshire Hathaway since
1998, has certainly been stung during the economic downturn, but is clearly
in no mind to take it lying down. The business has been restructured, is
leaner than ever – and claims to offer customers the best possible solution
for fast access to private aircraft. but is fractional ownership – as the netJets
experience is known – the best way to fly for today’s fast-moving executive in
search of efficient, stress-free travel?
If you fly all the time the short answer is no; netJets europe’s emily
Williams says that buying a plane outright makes economic sense for those
who fly more than 400 hours a year. most of us don’t, which is why business
flyers wanting the very best in terms of service and convenience find a lot to
like in fractional ownership. A 1/16th share of a netJets aircraft will give you
50 hours of flying time on your very own or a similar jet per year – and a lot
less hassle than flying commercially.
netJets don’t advertise their prices, but one insider claimed that a
1/16th share of a seven-seater jet would work out at around $1.4m over five
years. In other words, that’s $1.4m for 250 hours of flying time, equivalent to
$5,600 per hour, or if the plane is full, $800 per passenger per hour. Which
would put fractional ownership in the same ballpark as some first-class tickets
with a scheduled airline – and comes complete with the knowledge that you
do actually own a resalable slice of your aircraft.
Snapping at netJets’ heels, of course, are charter hire companies who
operate on a very similar wavelength – ready availability, luxury service and
Top to bottom / NetJets; Etihad first
class cabin; Victor Jets
Private jets are useful if your destination is off-the-beaten-track and for avoiding rivals
super-fast check-in are all paramount – and offer
the business flyer a rapid travel solution with none of the
up-front overheads. The charter companies boast that their
per-hour charges – though subject to seasonal variations –
work out the cheapest.
Says George
Galanopoulos of business
jet charter hire company
London Executive Aviation
(LEA): ‘The value in
business jet charter centres
around time-efficiency,
convenience, privacy and
personal service that simply cannot be matched by even
the finest airline travel.’
Clive Jackson, CEO and founder of private jet
charter business, Victor, agrees. ‘We have opened up the
world of stress free private jet travel to those prepared to
pay the equivalent of a business class fare.’ Victor has
also tapped into the marketplace with their own business
model that is designed to connect the jet charterer
directly to the operators, providing the best market rate.
Indeed, the pros of hiring out or part-owning an
aircraft appear indisputable. On the subject of efficiency
and convenience, Dave Smith at airtravelgenius.com
points out that a group of London-based executives
needing to visit clients in Ljubljana in Slovenia and then
Nantes in France could do the whole trip in a day if
they chartered or part-owned the aircraft. Taking the
scheduled path, he says, would take up to three days.
This ability to choose your own route and also to fly to
and from thousands more airports than commercial airliners
is a big part of private jets’ appeal – very useful if your
destination is off-the-beaten-track and also if you don’t want
inquisitive rivals seeing five of your most senior executives
milling around the departure-lounge at Heathrow.
As private flight gathers ground, the fight for the
top tier of business travellers
is nonetheless one that
the airlines aren’t giving
up easily. While they can’t
match fractional ownership
or chartering for flexibility or
convenience, they do know a
thing or two about luxury. It
is their job to make the first
class experience a very tempting alternative indeed.
‘They’re state of the art,’ says Etihad Airways’ chief
executive James Hogan of the airline’s first class cabins’
new private suites. ‘There is a personal illuminated
wardrobe with mirror and refreshment cabinet; there is
the opportunity of guests having their personal chef tailor-
make dishes to their particular tastes and preferences.’
And that’s before you get to the entertainment, which
includes a 23-inch video screen with 600 hours-worth
of movies. Named both Best First Class Airline and Best
First Class Catering at last year’s World Airline Awards,
UAE-based Etihad is arguably the last word in in-flight
luxury – and they’ll only charge you around £4,000 for
a short-notice return trip from London to Abu Dhabi, a
journey which would cost in the region of £67,000 in a
chartered 13-seater Embraer Legacy 650.
As with all things, it comes down to circumstances and
personal choice. If flight times suit your schedule, an airline
with an acclaimed first class service offers luxury, space
and the mild sense of satisfaction that comes with turning
left – instead of right – upon entering
the plane. NetJets and the fractional
ownership route offers the very best in
convenience. And charter? According
to Business Jet Traveller magazine,
demand for charter in Europe today is
significantly exceeded by the supply
of aircraft available for hire. ‘Charter
clients have probably never had a better
choice of aircraft and at extremely
competitive rates,’ they say.
Whatever your choice, try
not to take a leaf out of Ingvar
Kamprad’s book. Legend has it that
the billionaire founder of IKEA always
flies economy.
(www.netjetseurope.com)
(www.etihadairways.com)
(www.flylea.com)Image / Etihad first class cabin
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From pedicures to suncream, waxing to rehydrating, EllE BlakEman takes you through the before-you-go
treatments to the while-you’re-away must-haves
Sleek and chic no one wants to spend precious holiday time styling their
hair so invest in a brazilian blow dry before you leave. Daniel
Galvin offers one of the best in London, using a system
that infuses your hair with miniscule particles of keratin, to
leave you with smooth, healthy and super shiny hair that will
afford you that sleek, low-maintenance look for anywhere
between two and four months. It’s worth bearing in mind
that you shouldn’t wash your hair for three days afterwards
(to allow the products to really take effect), so make sure
you book in plenty of time before your holiday.
From £226, Daniel Galvin (www.danielgalvin.com)
Groomed browS With minimal make-up, you need
to make the most of what you have.
rather than messing around with
waterproof mascara or false lashes,
try the new YumI Lash treatment
at Harrods. Lashes are lifted with
a permanent curling lotion (which
lasts as long as your lashes – up to
12 weeks), and nourished with a
protective, hydrating lotion, before
being tinted. The result is thicker,
darker, longer-looking lashes in
just 45 minutes. Finish with a
well-groomed brow: pop into blink
at Fenwicks for the perfect
face-framing arch.
YUmI lashes, £80 (one hour),
available at Urban Retreat at
Harrods (www.harrods.com)
Threading, from £17, Blink at
Fenwicks (www.blinkbrowbar.com)
Fake it till you make it Avoid that just-stepped-off-the-plane
look with a tan from celebrity tan expert
James read’s bespoke tanning salon
at Agua Spa in the Sanderson Hotel.
If you’re short of time, Dior’s new Self-
Tanner is a great home alternative.
From £40, agua Spa
in the Sanderson Hotel.
(www.sandersonlondon.com)
Beauty
Before you go...
Bronze Protective Beautifying Suncare SPF 50, £23; Bronze Self-Tanner Natural Glow, £28; both Dior. Available at Harrods (www.harrods.com)
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Smooth operator Smooth dimpled skin with this
rich essential oil from elemis.
With an aroma that conjures
up a day at the beach, thanks
to the sea fennel and sea
buckthorn ingredients, it will
help kick-start a slugglish
system, combating a build-up
of toxins and reducing the
appearance of cellulite. For
more intensive treatment,
the innovative Honeybelle
bodybuffer is a serious piece
of kit that will improve the feel
and appearance of cellulite in
as little as 30 days.
HoneyBelle, £346, Bellecore,
available at Harrods
(www.harrods.com)
happy Feet margaret Dabbs’ ‘medi Pedi’ is
legendary for transforming tired soles
into things of pure beauty. Turning
chiropody into an art form, her team of
podiatrists will see to any foot complaint
and have you sandal-ready in no time.
And the glamour of the new bulgari
Hotel adds an additional touch of
elegance to the task.
luxury medi-Pedi at margaret Dabbs
at Bulgari, £175 (70 mins), (020 7151
1055; www.bulgarihotels.com)
body buFFinG exfoliation is key to getting
yourself bikini-ready: it will help
get rid of any dead skin cells –
leaving your skin looking radiant
and silky smooth. It will also
prepare your skin for an even tan
(either fake or real). This new
version from Darphin contains
several natural oils, making it
especially nourishing. For super-
dry skin, brush some onto your
skin in an upward motion.
wax on, wax oFF ministry of Waxing has achieved cult-like status for making one of life’s more challenging experiences into something much more bearable.
With their uber-cool salon and chatty therapists, the place adds some much-needed glamour to an otherwise tiresome task.
leg wax starts at £25, ministry of Waxing, 17 South molton Street (www.ministryofwaxing.com)
lonG and StronG Prepare for the stresses of the sun
on your hair with Ojon’s hydrating
shampoo and conditioner set. using
only natural ingredients (and it
smells divine) your hair will be silky
soft and strong enough to be your
crowning glory this summer.
Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub, £37, Darphin (www.darphin.co.uk)
nail it complete the effortless beauty look with
a lasting manicure. chip-proof, with no
drying time, the Gelcolor manicure from
OPI is ideal for a pre-holiday treat.
OPI 30-minute treatment, £40.
available at Selfridges.
(www.selfridges.co.uk)
Cellutox Active, £30.70, Elemis (www.elemis.co.uk)
Hydrating Shampoo £18, Hydrating Conditioner, £19.50, Ojon. Available at Harrods and Fenwicks (www.ojon.co.uk)
Image / Bulgari Hotel
Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask, £60, Chantecaille. Available at Space NK (uk.spacenk.com)
Sunleÿa Age Minimizing After Sun Care, £132, Sisley. Available at Harrods (www.harrods.com)
Body Intensive, £70, Bioeffect (www.bioeffect.co.uk)
Screen Saver Protect yourself from
the ageing and burning
effects of the sun with
a good sunscreen. This
handy oil-free spray from
Shiseido can be used
on hair as well as skin,
which is great for those
who don’t do hats. Get a
separate lighter suncream
for your face and don’t
go for anything less than
Factor 30.
reStore and repair Help repair any damage with
a good quality after-sun. This
version from Sisley is ideal as it
nourishes sun-stressed skin and
traps ageing free radicals. For the
body, try bIOeffect’s new body
intensive, containing the same
cell-stimulating ingredients that
have made the face serum such
a sell-out product – boosting the
body’s production of collagen
and elastin. And as it’s a serum,
a little goes a long way.
beach hair Protecting your hair from uV damage
with Aveda’s Hair Veil and Philip
Kingsley’s classic Swimcap is still
the best way to stop chlorine ruining
your locks. untangle any knots with
michel mercier’s miracle hair brush.
At the end of the day, add a shot of
morrocan Oil – a miracle product for
treating damage, leaving you with
silky, shiny hair. in FliGht nothing dries out your skin like
flying, so take this healing mask in
your carry-on and apply liberally
when you’re on the plane. The
cooling, hydrating formula is great
for tired and stressed skin, and by
the time you land you will have soft,
plumped skin, looking facial-fresh
rather than jet-lagged. It can also
double as an intensive night cream.
Swimcap, £10.30, Philip Kingsley (www.philipkingsley.com)
Detangling brush, £14.95, Michel Mercier (www.michelmercier.co.uk)
Moroccan Oil Treatment, £34.50, Moroccan Oil (www.moroccanoil.co.uk)
Shiseido Sun Protection Spray £26.45, Shiseido (www.shiseido.co.uk)
While you’re away...
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Pigment Regulator, £79,SkinCeuticals (www.skinceuticals.co.uk)
HydraQuench Intensive Serum Bi-Phase, £40, Clarins (www.clarins.co.uk)
Aroma Tonic, £20, Lancôme. Available at Harrods (www.harrods.com)
Sun Care Hair and Body Cleanser, £16.50, Aveda (www.aveda.co.uk)Hydrating B5 Serum,
£59, SkinCeuticals (www.skinceuticals.co.uk)
waSh the day oFF combat the build-up of
chlorine, salt and products
with this refreshing cleanser
that works as a great daily
detox for both hair and
body, leaving you more
room in your suitcase for
other essentials. Finish
with a spritz of Lancôme’s
Aroma Tonic – a zesty, body
treatment spray with a high
concentration of toning
essential oils.
Spot the diFFerence Pigmentation can be incredibly
ageing, so keep skin looking
fresh and radiant by tackling the
problem straight away. This Pigment
regulator contains kojic acid to help
exfoliate and correct uneven skin
tone, brown spots and dark patches.
moiSturiSe This bi-Phase serum from
clarins is ideal to pep up
dehydrated skin. If you’ve
really overdone the
sunshine, opt for
Skinceuticals’ Hydrating
b5 Serum, which contains
hyaluronic acid,
(the body’s natural
hydrator) to pack a
serious moisture punch as
well as helping with tissue
repair to limit damage.
make-up Keep it simple with a sweep of Guerlain’s
bronzing pearls (in a fabulously
summery Pucci compact) or a dab
of estée Lauder’s shimmering liquid
bronzer. Just a touch of mascara and
soft brown eye liner, and a little gloss
and you’re good to go.
Eye pencil, £15.50, Laura Mercier. Available at Harrods (www.harrods.com)
Hypnôse Doll Eyes Waterproof Mascara, £21, Lancôme (www.lancome.co.uk)
Pucci Collection Meteorites Pearls, £37, Guerlain. Available at Harrods (www.harrods.com)
Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer, £21.50, Estée Lauder. Available at Harrods (www.harrods.com)
Retractable Kabuki Brush, £26, Guerlain. Available at Harrods (www.harrods.com)
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HEAlTH PROMOTiON
Professor Tony Cheesman explains the physiology of tinnitus and why the real power is in prevention
THE POWER OF PREVENTION
For further information and updates, please visit
The Wellington Hospital www.thewellingtonhospital.com
or contact the Enquiry Helpline on 020 7483 5004
The ringing, whistling torment of tinnitus can begin unexpectedly in
any age group; and our chances of developing it increase as we
grow older. There are simple causes which can trigger
temporary tinnitus – such as a cold or infection, minor
head trauma or a side effect from some medications.
but for millions, tinnitus is a permanent irritation.
Tinnitus isn’t a disease, but merely a
symptom stemming from a variety of
conditions. Depending on its severity,
tinnitus can diminish a person’s quality
of life; and as yet, there is no definitive
cure. Some sufferers may hear a medley
of sounds, from ringing, humming, and
hissing to clicking, rushing and whirring
noises. These sounds are continuous, but
background noise can dissipate them so
they seem to subside at points during the
day. Silence tends to intensify these noises too,
so getting to sleep, or trying to concentrate can
become a tussle.
One area where tinnitus can be preventable however is
through the lessening of excessive and loud noise: the louder the noise
and the longer you’re exposed to it, the greater you risk damaging
your hearing.
Noise levels above 105 decibels can cause damage if endured for
more than 15 minutes per week; and lower levels between 85dB
and 90dB can cause permanent damage if you’re exposed to
them every day. Normal conversation is rated at
60-65dB, whereas a nightclub is 110dB; an MP3
player played loudly comes in at 112dB and
yet surprisingly, a car stereo used whilst
motorway driving is 125dB.
Avoiding noisy environments
completely isn’t a realistic option,
especially in the throng of the city; but
there are a number of ways to protect
your ears.
• Taking regular breaks from a
particularly noisy environment gives your
ears a rest.
• Reducing the intensity of exposure by
turning down the volume can make a big
difference in reducing the risk of damaging
your hearing; for example if you can’t hear external
sounds or background noises when you have your
headphones on, it’s too loud.
• Using earplugs, especially when at festivals and gigs, can reduce
sound levels between 15 and 35 decibels, without spoiling the sound.
Without a cure within our grasp, prevention and awareness is
paramount. By turning down you can prevent tuning out.
It was said to have driven Beethoven to despair and Darwin to distraction. Today, tinnitus affects approximately five million people in the UK, including musicians Plan B and Coldplay’s Chris Martin
Silence is Golden
Tinnitus is the apparent hearing of sounds in the ears or head, in the
absence of external sound. The character of these sounds is very
variable. To some people it is an intriguing sensation but to others it
can be a devastating intrusion into their life.
Tinnitus is best considered as noise generated by the body, of
which, we have become abnormally aware. The ear is extremely
sensitive at detecting internal body noise, but the noise does not
normally reach our conscious thoughts because it is inhibited within
the brain.
Many people in a totally silent, anechoic room will hear body noise
- termed the “sound of silence”. Equally, when we place a conch shell
over our ear, we do not hear the sea, but rather body noise as the
shell blocks out the normal background noise, which normally masks
these sounds.
The fact that there are many hundreds of remedies guaranteed
to help is an indication that there is no known overall cure. Currently
much of our management is aimed at counselling and helping the
sufferer minimise their problems, and learn to live with the tinnitus.
Tinnitus is a common symptom of ear disease, and if accompanied
by deafness and vertigo, particularly in one ear alone, should be
investigated. Current research suggests that the inhibition of tinnitus
occurs in the dorsal cochlear nucleus of the brain. This gives future
possibilities for medical treatment, but sadly not for many years,
which is why any preventative measures are imperative.
Meet the specialist
Professor Tony Cheesman is an ENT surgeon at The Wellington Hospital. He is
a specialist in neuro-otology and was one of the pioneers in Skull Base Surgery. Following a lifetime of experience with disorders of the vestibular system and its central connections, he now has a considerable interest in balance disorders related to the peripheral postural
mechanisms and works closely with the physiotherapists of The
Wellington Balance Unit.
The new terrace at The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant in Knightsbridge is the ideal destination for summer. A secluded and sophisticated venue for morning coffee or light meals, the terrace becomes a cigarist’s paradise in the evening with an extensive choice of whisky, cocktails and wine complementing a new cigar menu. For more information visit theribroom.co.uk or call 020 7858 7250 Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9PY
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loopy for GelupoSoho’s chicest gelateria, Jacob Kennedy’s Gelupo, is well known for tantalising Londoners
with its mouth-watering flavours. In the spirit of ‘a little bit of what you fancy does you
good,’ Kennedy has created a range of premium frozen desserts (otherwise known as
absurdly tasty ice cream) for the Food Hall at Selfridges. The ‘Gelupo coppa’ flavours
range from the Italian staples of Tiramisu and zuppa Inglese to the scrumptious raspberry
Lemon meringue Pie and mint-
chocolate & Hazelnut brownie.
The most decadent prelude to
brain-freeze in town.
Selfridges Food Hall
400 Oxford Street
W1a 1aB
(www.selfridges.com)
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NewSFood & Drink
new openings, launches and culinary delights for the month ahead
whisky in your waterTucked above fine wine and spirit specialists The Vintage
House, The Soho Whisky club is in no danger of running dry
anytime soon. The newly opened member’s club provides
the opportunity for whisky connoisseurs to sample over
300 malts, as well as other spirits and wines. The elegant
wooden interior is minimal yet comfortable, and there is also
a smoking terrace on which those who get a bit squiffy can
compose themselves and enjoy a cigar.
(www.sohowhiskyclub.com)
up your cake intakeFor those with food intolerances, indulging your sweet tooth is close to impossible unless you
compromise on taste. not for much longer, though, as new baker on the block Jenna zoe has
developed a range of treats free from wheat, dairy, eggs and refined
sugar. up cakes products, recently incorporated into The ritz’s
afternoon tea, are the perfect indulgence that won’t leave you
feeling sluggish. We recommend a ‘chocbite’ with your
afternoon coffee; you won’t believe there’s no butter.
(www.upcakes.co.uk)
A cube with a viewSituated atop the royal Festival Hall, a giant
semi-transparent cube is playing host to top
british chefs cooking for intimate parties
of 18 people this summer. A minimum of
five courses are served, accompanied by
specially-matched wines and innovative light
and sound concepts - an alluring prospect
even for those rather alarmed by the height.
A terrace provides the opportunity to admire
stirring views of The Thames and a chance
to think up questions for your chef. Those
donning the apron include double michelin star
winners claude bosi, of mayfair’s much lauded
Hibiscus, Sat bains and Daniel clifford. Just
don’t look down.
lunch costs £175 per person and dinner costs
£215. Daily until the end of September. To
book visit www.electrolux.co.uk/cube/london
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IF THIS Summer’S Jubilee celebrations are anything to go by, there’s no
denying that a fervent national spirit is alive and kicking in us all.
Throughout the four-day weekend, London residents and tourists from
around the country swarmed the capital’s streets in the hope of catching a
glimpse of the royal Family. Some came simply to be a part of the epic and
extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime festivities.
As brits, we are truly proud of the enduring longevity that the monarchy
provides us, as we are of other archetypal british things, namely Wimbledon,
weather-complaining, queuing and mini morris cars.
However, if there is any area where we lack a certain something, it’s
cuisine. naturally, there are things of which we inherently attach our stamp,
like jellied eels, hearty portions of battered cod and chips, christmas pudding,
pork pies, marmite, afternoon tea and great helpings of branston pickle
between slabs of white bread and cheddar cheese. but when it comes to
our restaurant scene, british fare is always rather outclassed in number by
its international counterparts.
And you need only look at dining in mayfair to prove the point.
Ironically, for a part of London whose parameters are the very british
hallmarks of buckingham Palace, marble Arch and the eros statue, the
cuisine found within it is more often than not, completely foreign.
It starts with europe; Italy to be exact. We naturally believe the majority
of migratory Italians took their food to new York when social mobility and
ocean-crossing was at its peak at the turn of the 20th century, but London’s
love affair with this nation’s food stretches further back still. In they swept with
their bewitching durum wheat crop, and turned us all into a bunch of ‘Spag
bol’ aficionados. We’ve never looked back.
Today’s mayfair upholds our long relationship with the country that
introduced us to pappardelle, polpette and pizza. You need only note the likes
of Semplice, Pescatori, babbo, Tempo, Theo randall at the Intercontinental
ROUNd THE wORld
iN 80 disHEsIt’s the least patriotic thing about our country,
however our love of international food is a great way of embracing other cultures and expanding
our horizons. CeCilia Castle explores mayfair’s flirtation with the best dining experiences that our
international neighbours have to offer
and Giorgio Locatelli’s michelin-starred, churchill
Hotel-based, Locanda Locatelli; restaurants that all serve
top-notch, authentic Italian meals.
but it doesn’t stop there: there’s also a
simultaneous flocking to Aurelia in cork Street, Serafino
in mount Street, Angela Hartnett’s murano on Queen
Street, Amaranto inside the Four Seasons and of
course, the ever-celebrated cecconi’s. even newcomer
novikov, despite also serving Asian food, has an Italian
side to its premises.
moving on to the land of the frog legs and snails,
there can be no other French restaurant which better
rules the roost than the timeless Le Gavroche. The roux
brothers’ award-winning, michelin-starred gem is one
of the most sought-after and consistent places to dine
in mayfair. not only does the food continue to reinvent
itself as years tick by, but to know that it’s been running
since 1967, suggests that its heritage and history make
its long and exquisite menus on offer all the more
palatable. In fact, Trip Advisor has just named it as the
best restaurant in europe. close behind, however, is Le
boudin blanc on Shepherd’s market, La Petite maison on
brooks mews, bellamy’s and Alain Ducasse, who works
his magic every day and night at The Dorchester Hotel.
moving away from europe and heading out into the
Far east, Japanese cuisine is well-catered for by Sake no
Hana, the ultra-modern fine-dining spot on St James’s,
while Sumosan on Albemarle Street, first launched in
moscow in 1997, is another popular restaurant. Sushi
bars pick up the rear of the Japanese spotlight, though
Kiku, with its Kaiseki (tasting dishes) dinner options, is a
hot-favourite alternative in the area.
Hakkasan still does incredible business with its black truffle roast duck, stir-fry ostrich and
various silver cod broths
Kaya is the Korean restaurant which ought never
to be overlooked. ensconced in Albemarle Street, this
little restaurant has a powerful following, not least
because it represents a break from the norm. There’s
much to be said for its relocation from its original home
in Soho to mayfair, where it has done little else but
rival the business of heavyweights like the ever-popular
Indian restaurant of benares in berkeley Square and the
chinese Princess Garden, nearby. but since we’re on the
chinese page, the dimly-lit Hakkasan still does incredible
business with its black truffle roast duck, stir-fry ostrich
and various silver cod broths and spicy seafood platters.
most would say, the food served here is among the best
chinese offerings in all the capital.
moroccan cuisine, on the other hand, is seen by
the multitasking momo, which has the added bonus of an
outdoor terrace for all those keen on spending summer
evenings eating under clear, bright skies, or smoking
shisha. noura on curzon Street takes care of Lebanese
grub; its split level – on one floor there’s a bistro, and
another, a restaurant and cocktail lounge – means there’s
always something for everyone in this vivacious spot.
Lebanese night, which takes place at the weekends, treats
visitors to a sell-out belly dancing show. In truth, however,
it’s the Shankleesh, moutabal, moudardara and Tabbouleh
which keeps people coming back for more.
As tourists flood into mayfair’s interconnecting tight
weave of streets on a daily basis, one can only imagine
what must swim through their minds on the porches of
restaurants found to be serving their own national food.
but then again, over the decades, it’s an area
that’s become known as the spot to which people flock
for good, solid, fine and quality dining. And one in
which, lest we forget, restaurateurs dream of opening up
culinary businesses. In fact, as the beating, central heart
of London town, can it really matter that mayfair houses
so much international food? With its architecture and
long history, it is, after all, one of the most pride-swelling
british things we have in London.
This page: Top / M Roux Jnr at
Le Gavroche Right / Alain Ducasse
at The Dorchester
Opposite, clockwise from top left / Tempo; Sumosan Tartar; Artesian at The Langham; Le Gavroche; Roux at The Landau; Roasted Scallop, Sumosan
M A y F A i RRemembering
GreAT brITAIn In THe 1920s was a strikingly different place to the
country we know today, as evidenced by an exhibition in Wembley which ran
from 1924-25. It was called The British Empire Exhibition, pulled in 27 million
visitors, and gave the loyal subjects of the then King George V the chance to
see exactly what ruling a fifth of the world really meant.
rich with international culture, the exhibition was also one of the few
places outside of India that you could get a curry, thanks to the efforts of a man
called edward Palmer - the great-grandson of a certain General William Palmer
who had settled in India years earlier after marrying “the last mughal Princess”.
When the exhibition finished, young mr
Palmer set his sights on a more permanent
home for his early ‘pop-up’ restaurant, and
settled on regent Street. There, in 1926, he
opened Veeraswamy to an intrigued public: it
was the first a la carte Indian restaurant in the
uK, and some think it may even have been
the first in the world.
‘In the 1920s there were only a handful
of restaurants that were genuinely stylish in
London,’ says miss namita Panjabi, one of the
restaurant’s directors, ‘and Veeraswamy became one of them.’
The ambiance, she says, ‘was like a maharaja’s palace, and the story
goes that whenever the P&O ship docked from calcutta, visiting maharajas
would quickly start missing spicy food and turn up at Veeraswamy.’
Half of the menu during those early years was european, the other
half comprising game, rabbit and prawn curries. The clientele was made up
not just of people arriving from India and missing a little fire in their food,
but also a local crowd seeking a slice of the exotic. ‘The future King edward
– pre Wallis Simpson – was a regular,’ says miss Panjabi, who explains that
other patrons included The King of Jordan and the King of Denmark - who
allegedly introduced carlsberg beer to the uK after shipping a barrel into
Veeraswamy for his own personal use. His duck vindaloo, he pointed out,
just wasn’t right without it.
In those early days, Veeraswamy relied heavily on curry powder to
flavour its dishes, but by the 80s, when travel became more widespread
and London acquired something of a “foodie” status, people noticed a
discrepancy between the food to be found at the
average english curry restaurant and what people
were actually eating in India. Indian restaurants
quickly upped their game – and Veeraswamy was
one of the trailblazers,
Today, says miss Panjabi, each morning
begins with the grinding of fresh spices in a
stone grinder. ‘India is the size of Western europe
and so there are numerous different states each
with different regional cuisines,’ she points out.
‘A curry from Goa is as distinct as one from
Kashmir as something from Greece is as a dish from Italy. The art of blending
spices and creating recipes is key.’
Pleasingly, miss Panjabi and her colleagues are keen to make the most
of Veeraswamy’s long London history and have invested heavily in restoring
something of the luxurious 1920s atmosphere that had been all but erased
when they bought it in the 1990s. ‘I think we have recreated something that
is reminiscent of the maharaja era,’ she says.
THE HISTORy OF VEERASWAMy
‘A curry from Goa is as distinct as one from Kashmir as something from Greece is
as a dish from Italy’
above / Veeraswamy in the 1960s above right / Veeraswamy today
iNTERViEw
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JazzAll thatGet soulful this summer by jazzinG
thinGs up in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf Jazz festivalWhile london catches its breath between this summer’s Games, jazz-lovers are invited to continue the summer celebrations at the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival. running from friday 17 until sunday 19 august, and completely free for all those who attend, the Canary Wharf jazz festival presents a stunning line-up of acts that delve into every corner of the musical genre.
the festival features world-class artists and rising stars of the circuit in back-to-back performances in Canada square park. Canary Wharf jazz festival is one of london’s largest and most respected free jazz concerts and has featured jazz and soul heavyweights from all over the globe. as ever committed to a diverse programme, this year arts & events present a line-up that celebrates many great influencers of british jazz music, who have been instrumental in shaping the genre’s unique sound.
Canary Wharf jazz festival returns with an explosive headliner, as british jazz legend Courtney pine takes to the stage on saturday evening. the extraordinary saxophonist is set to perform a much-anticipated showcase, paying homage to his 20 years of jazz innovation and british-jamaican roots.
to complete the cultural experience, dine at one of the four exciting eateries at the park pavilion; indulge in authentic japanese robatayski cuisine at Roka, Canary Wharf, explore the stylish interior and imaginative menu at The Parlour, or sample the fuss-free great british food on offer at Canteen. alternatively, you can always treat yourself to mexican market food and tequila cocktails on Wahaca’s terrace bar. if it’s a picnic you are in the mood for, opt for one of The Parlour’s picnic hampers or pay a visit to the Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home at the rear of the jazz stage.
Friday 17 august7.00-8.00pm Lokkhi Terra 8.30-10.00pm James Morton Soul Collective with special guests Mary Pearce and Snowboysaturday 18 august 1.30-2.45pm Josh Arcoleo Quartet 3.15-4.30pm Bansangu Orchestra 5.00-6.15pm Dennis Rollins Velocity 6.45-8.00pm Alexander Stewart 8.30-10.00pm Courtney Pine
sunday 19 august 1.30-2.45pm Davide Mantovani Sextet 3.15-4.30pm Voices of Nature 5.00-6.15pm The Soul Reformers 6.45-8.15pm Beats & Pieces
The Canary Wharf Jazz Festival is held in Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf and is free.
Friday 17—
sunday 19
august
Illustrating that Canary Wharf ’s commitment to jazz extends beyond its dedicated jazz festival, Boisdale of Canary Wharf boasts live music performances six nights a week. Supported by its Patron of Music Jools Holland, it’s no surprise that the venue showcases the best in jazz, blues and soul from around the world. The restaurant is one of the most majestic premises to have opened in Canary Wharf in recent years and provides enviable views of the Cabot Square fountains and the City of London skyline.
As dedicated to fine drink as it is to music, the restaurant’s Whisky Bar is a 12 metre long glowing wall of amber comprising over 1,000 bottles of malt whisky and is undoubtedly one of the most extensive of its kind in the world. For premier seafood, the restaurant’s white marble Caviar and Oyster Bar serves a definitive range of oysters, Hebridean shellfish, Scottish smoked salmon and a superb range of caviar.
Boisdale of Canary Wharf is also able to boast a 16 square metre walk-in humidor containing one of London’s finest selections of Cuban cigars supplied by Hunters & Frankau, as well as one of the UK’s best collections of vintage Cuban cigars provided by Mitch Orchant of Cigars Ltd.
For the duration of the 2012 Olympic Games, Boisdale of Canary Wharf will also be offering an array of special group menus and extending its opening hours, including opening from 11am until 6pm on the following Sundays: 29 July, 5 August and 12 August. To enjoy highlights of the day’s sporting action on plasma television screens in private, book one of the restaurant’s four private dining rooms.
www.boisdale.co.uk
SHOPPING
canarywharf.com
In addition to over 200 shops, cafes, bars and restaurants at weekends and on Bank Holidays you can enjoy 3 hours’ free parking in any of the public car parks when you spend £10 at any shop, café, bar or restaurant in Canary Wharf.
@yourcanarywharf
keeping itSoulful
Boisdale of Canary Wharf sChedule August’s highlights include:
Wednesday 1 August 9.00pm Bruce Adams/Alan Barnes Quintet
Saturday 4 August 9.30pm Kenny Lynch and The Laurie Holloway Trio
Thursday 9 August 9.00pm Music of Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong
Monday 13 August 7.30pm Essential Jazz: John Colanni (Piano)
Wednesday 15 August 9.00pm Matt Wates Sextet
Friday 17 August 9.30pm Big Band Sinatra: Iain Mackenzie
Saturday 18 August 9.30pm The Best of the Blues Brothers
Friday 24 August 9.30pm 100 years of jazz in 99 minutes
Saturday 25 August 9.30pm Ultimate Bowie Starring Ed Blaney
Tuesday 28 August 7.30pm Essential Jazz: Ted Beament
Thursday 30 August 9.00pm The Mississippi Swamp Dogs A Night in New Orleans
Friday 31 August 9.30pm Kool and The Gang Night with ‘The Sounds of Kool’Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosts live music performances six nights a week. For a full schedule please visit www.canarywharf.com
JazzAll thatGet soulful this summer by jazzinG
thinGs up in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf Jazz festivalWhile london catches its breath between this summer’s Games, jazz-lovers are invited to continue the summer celebrations at the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival. running from friday 17 until sunday 19 august, and completely free for all those who attend, the Canary Wharf jazz festival presents a stunning line-up of acts that delve into every corner of the musical genre.
the festival features world-class artists and rising stars of the circuit in back-to-back performances in Canada square park. Canary Wharf jazz festival is one of london’s largest and most respected free jazz concerts and has featured jazz and soul heavyweights from all over the globe. as ever committed to a diverse programme, this year arts & events present a line-up that celebrates many great influencers of british jazz music, who have been instrumental in shaping the genre’s unique sound.
Canary Wharf jazz festival returns with an explosive headliner, as british jazz legend Courtney pine takes to the stage on saturday evening. the extraordinary saxophonist is set to perform a much-anticipated showcase, paying homage to his 20 years of jazz innovation and british-jamaican roots.
to complete the cultural experience, dine at one of the four exciting eateries at the park pavilion; indulge in authentic japanese robatayski cuisine at Roka, Canary Wharf, explore the stylish interior and imaginative menu at The Parlour, or sample the fuss-free great british food on offer at Canteen. alternatively, you can always treat yourself to mexican market food and tequila cocktails on Wahaca’s terrace bar. if it’s a picnic you are in the mood for, opt for one of The Parlour’s picnic hampers or pay a visit to the Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home at the rear of the jazz stage.
Friday 17 august7.00-8.00pm Lokkhi Terra 8.30-10.00pm James Morton Soul Collective with special guests Mary Pearce and Snowboysaturday 18 august 1.30-2.45pm Josh Arcoleo Quartet 3.15-4.30pm Bansangu Orchestra 5.00-6.15pm Dennis Rollins Velocity 6.45-8.00pm Alexander Stewart 8.30-10.00pm Courtney Pine
sunday 19 august 1.30-2.45pm Davide Mantovani Sextet 3.15-4.30pm Voices of Nature 5.00-6.15pm The Soul Reformers 6.45-8.15pm Beats & Pieces
The Canary Wharf Jazz Festival is held in Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf and is free.
Friday 17—
sunday 19
august
Illustrating that Canary Wharf ’s commitment to jazz extends beyond its dedicated jazz festival, Boisdale of Canary Wharf boasts live music performances six nights a week. Supported by its Patron of Music Jools Holland, it’s no surprise that the venue showcases the best in jazz, blues and soul from around the world. The restaurant is one of the most majestic premises to have opened in Canary Wharf in recent years and provides enviable views of the Cabot Square fountains and the City of London skyline.
As dedicated to fine drink as it is to music, the restaurant’s Whisky Bar is a 12 metre long glowing wall of amber comprising over 1,000 bottles of malt whisky and is undoubtedly one of the most extensive of its kind in the world. For premier seafood, the restaurant’s white marble Caviar and Oyster Bar serves a definitive range of oysters, Hebridean shellfish, Scottish smoked salmon and a superb range of caviar.
Boisdale of Canary Wharf is also able to boast a 16 square metre walk-in humidor containing one of London’s finest selections of Cuban cigars supplied by Hunters & Frankau, as well as one of the UK’s best collections of vintage Cuban cigars provided by Mitch Orchant of Cigars Ltd.
For the duration of the 2012 Olympic Games, Boisdale of Canary Wharf will also be offering an array of special group menus and extending its opening hours, including opening from 11am until 6pm on the following Sundays: 29 July, 5 August and 12 August. To enjoy highlights of the day’s sporting action on plasma television screens in private, book one of the restaurant’s four private dining rooms.
www.boisdale.co.uk
SHOPPING
canarywharf.com
In addition to over 200 shops, cafes, bars and restaurants at weekends and on Bank Holidays you can enjoy 3 hours’ free parking in any of the public car parks when you spend £10 at any shop, café, bar or restaurant in Canary Wharf.
@yourcanarywharf
keeping itSoulful
Boisdale of Canary Wharf sChedule August’s highlights include:
Wednesday 1 August 9.00pm Bruce Adams/Alan Barnes Quintet
Saturday 4 August 9.30pm Kenny Lynch and The Laurie Holloway Trio
Thursday 9 August 9.00pm Music of Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong
Monday 13 August 7.30pm Essential Jazz: John Colanni (Piano)
Wednesday 15 August 9.00pm Matt Wates Sextet
Friday 17 August 9.30pm Big Band Sinatra: Iain Mackenzie
Saturday 18 August 9.30pm The Best of the Blues Brothers
Friday 24 August 9.30pm 100 years of jazz in 99 minutes
Saturday 25 August 9.30pm Ultimate Bowie Starring Ed Blaney
Tuesday 28 August 7.30pm Essential Jazz: Ted Beament
Thursday 30 August 9.00pm The Mississippi Swamp Dogs A Night in New Orleans
Friday 31 August 9.30pm Kool and The Gang Night with ‘The Sounds of Kool’Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosts live music performances six nights a week. For a full schedule please visit www.canarywharf.com
dRiVE
KnOWn THe WOrLD over as the super car event
where manufacturers come to exhibit and debut their latest
super and hyper cars, Salon Privé is the place to indulge
in a series of motoring firsts. Held annually at Syon Park
in West London, the event is in its seventh year and is now
firmly established as the uK’s most prestigious super car
event and concours d’elégance.
This year, London’s eterniti motors will be unveiling
the Artemis, the world’s first Super SuV, while enthusiasts
can also see croatian super car, the rimac concept_One, in
the uK for the very first time. Also making its british debut
is the Disco Volante 2012, only seen once before at the
Geneva International motor Show in march earlier this year.
expected to steal the limelight at this year’s event,
and on display for the first time in the uK, is the very
special rOFGO Gulf collection, a rare collection of Gulf
liveried cars acquired from around the world by Duncan
Hamilton & co’s chairman, Adrian Hamilton. Other
collectors are also bringing their own treasured motors,
including a number of unique one-offs, such as the 1953
Pegaso Thrill by Touring Superleggera of milan, the 1912
bugatti Type 16 number 471, the oldest competition
bugatti and the personal racing car of ettore bugatti; while
Jamiroquai's front-man Jay Kay will also be exhibiting two
cars from his own collection, a Ferrari 330 GT Vignale
shooting brake and an Aston martin Db6 Volante.
This year, organisers are excited to be welcoming
such motoring greats as mcLaren and Fisker, both of
whom are attending Salon Privé for the first time ever in
2012, alongside long-established premium marques such
Salon Privé is renowned for offering the motoring world exclusive and one-off opportunities to see some of the most exciting and unique cars
in the world – and this year is no exception. With all tickets offering exquisite luxury catering, and sponsors from the worlds of luxury jewellery,
watches and champagne, there really is no excuse not to attend
time
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PROMOTiON
wedneSday 5 September 2012
11am – 5pm:
Salon Privé Press Day
Dress code: Smart/casual
Fully inclusive daytime ticket:
£195pp + VAT
thurSday 6 September 2012
11am – 5pm:
boodles Ladies’ Day
Dress code:
Dress to Impress
Fully inclusive daytime ticket:
£195pp + VAT
7pm–1am: The Diamond Jubilee
ball at Salon Privé in support of
rainbow Trust children’s charity
Dress code: black Tie with
a splash of
Fully inclusive evening ticket:
£295pp + VAT or £2,950 per
table of 10 + VAT
The Diamond Jubilee ball
at Salon Privé promises to
be a glittering evening of
supercars, superstars, Pommery
champagne, complimentary bar,
fine cuisine, dancing and top-
flight entertainment.
Friday 7 September 2012
11am – 7pm: chubb Insurance
concours d’elégance Judging
Day
Dress code: Smart/casual
Fully inclusive daytime ticket:
£225pp + VAT
luxury brandsThis year Salon Privé welcomes back its loyal portfolio of sponsors, including:
fractional ownership, accessories, fashion, furniture and
audio-visual equipment.
There is something here for everyone, and in the
beautiful setting of Syon Park you can truly experience
the fun and festivity of Salon Privé. Salon Privé regular
Jay Kay, said: ‘If you are looking for a splendid day out
in London, surrounded by beautiful people and, in my
opinion, even more beautiful cars – then Salon Privé
is the place for you. There are some seriously unique
exhibits this year and I for one can’t wait to take a closer
look at the Gulf collection and the Ferrari F40 25 years’
celebration. See you there!’
as Aston martin, bentley, bmW, Ferrari, Jaguar, mercedes-
benz / AmG, noble and Warr’s Harley-Davidson.
The three day event culminates in the spectacular
chubb Insurance concours d’elégance Judging Day on
Friday 7 September, with a glittering gathering of historic
and prestigious cars. chubb Insurance is acknowledged
as the leading insurer of classic cars and super cars and
is a company that has won more awards than any other
specialist insurer. This year’s competition is judged by
no less than 18 industry experts, including Aston martin
ceO Dr ulrich bez, five times Le mans Winner Derek bell
mbe, Director of Design at Aston martin marek reichman,
mcLaren Styling Director Frank Stephenson, Design
Director for Jaguar Ian callum, and car Design chief and
Head of zagato, Andrea zagato, as well as 5th Gear’s Vicki
butler-Henderson.
chubb INSurANce coNcourS d’elÉGANce clASSeSClass A: Ferrari F40 - celebrating 25 Years Of An Icon
Class B: Pre-War rarities
Class C: closed Sports cars From The Swinging Sixties
Class D: Vee-Twins Through The Ages
Class E: Open Sports cars From The Swinging Sixties
Class F: collection Of Shooting brakes
Class G: bugatti - The Vintage competition Series
Class H: Important competition machines
Class I: The Design class Featuring carrozzeria
Touring Superleggera
Class J: mercedes-benz Gullwing - The Legend At 60
While Salon Privé has become a calendar highlight
for enthusiasts, collectors and buyers of modern and classic
super cars, it is also much more than just a car show. A
fashionable and glamorous garden party, it caters as much
for motoring enthusiasts as it does for guests who simply
enjoy relaxing in exquisite surroundings. Standard tickets cost
from £195pp + VAT, which includes the delights of Pommery
champagne, a lobster luncheon and traditional english
afternoon tea, as well as access to an eclectic mix of premium
luxury goods on display from associate sponsors, Audemars
Piguet, boodles and Vertu. Alongside the event’s impressive
portfolio of sponsors, which also includes chubb Insurance
and Pommery, will be a number of new brands representing
sectors such as yachts and yacht brokers, private jets and
audemarS piGuet 2012 is an important
year for luxury watch
brand Audemars Piguet
as it celebrates the
40th anniversary of
its iconic royal Oak.
vertu Vertu has carved out
a niche for itself in
the luxury mobile
handset industry,
promising, and
delivering, ‘Life.
beautifully crafted’.
boodleS For exquisite diamond
rings and intricate
pieces of jewellery,
boodles is every girl’s
best friend. browse a
beautiful selection as
you sip champagne.
Image / Croatian super car, the Rimac Concept_One
calendar of events
Salon Privé 2012 sponsor Pommery Champagne
TIcKeTS
With more to see than ever before, Salon Privé is
shaping up to be a fabulous sell-out event once
again. Tickets are fully inclusive of Pommery
champagne, a lobster luncheon, english afternoon
tea and full access to all areas.
Book your tickets online with the code
maYFaIR123 for preferential 10% off rates:
www.salonprivelondon.com
FIX IT QUICKDry cleaner / clothing repair
Buckingham Dry Cleaners83 Duke Street, W1K 5PF
020 7499 1253
City Centre Dry Cleaners31 Avery Row, W1K 4BD
020 7629 [email protected]
Jeeves of Belgravia 54 South Audley Street, W1K 2QQ
020 7491 8885
Washington Dry Cleaners 18 Half Moon Street, W1J 7BF
020 7499 3711
it / tech support
Mike Will Fix It020 7564 7171 / 0776 264 7547
www.mikewillfixit.com
Pensar0845 402 6797
www.pensar.co.uk
Wavex0845 644 8060
shoes re-heeleD
James Taylor and Son4 Paddington Street, W1U 5QE
020 7935 4149 [email protected]
Mayfair Cobblers 4 White Horse Street, W1J 7LG
Sole Man1 White Horse Street, W1J 7LB
020 7355 2553
Timpson54 Stratton Street, W1J 8LN
020 7493 3505
Watch repair
Marcus Watches170 New Bond Street, W1S 4RB
020 7290 6500
Russell Talerman34-36 Maddox Street, W1S 1PD
020 7491 0625
Watch Club4-5 Royal Arcade, W1S 4SD
020 7495 4882
LAND, SEA AND AIRBuy a car
Jack Barclay18 Berkeley Square, W1J 6AE
020 7629 7444
Porsche Berkeley Square, W1K 3NA
020 7514 0900
Rolls Royce15 Berkeley Square, W1J 6EG
020 7491 7941
charter a helicopter
Avolus Ltd5 Heliport House
38 Lombard Road, SW11 3RP020 7978 6506
Emtjets23 Berkeley Square, W1J 6HE
08453 888 [email protected]
Exclusive Aircraft3rd Floor 14 Hannover Street
W1S 1YH020 7183 7988
First City Air LtdLister House
Chelsea Bridge Rd, SW1W 8RH020 7259 9313
www.firstcityair.co.uk
London Battersea HeliportBridges Wharf, Battersea, SW11 3BE
0844 884 8660
electric cars
The Electric Car Corporation
1st Floor, 5 Aldford Street, W1K 2AF020 7495 5270
luxury car rental
Belgravia Garage48-56 Ebury Bridge Rd, SW1W 8QF
020 7730 [email protected]
Mayfair Corporation020 8224 4005
Mayfair Prestige0845 862 2142
VIP Car HireThe Circle
Queen Elizabeth Street SE1 2JE
0870 200 [email protected]
www.vipservices.co.uk
luxury yacht charter / sale
Princess Yachts64 Grosvenor Street, W1K 3JH
020 7499 [email protected]
Sunseeker36 Davies Street, W1K 4NF
020 7355 0980
rent a rolls royce
Hanwells86-91 Uxbridge Road
W7 3ST020 7436 2070
Phantom Hire0800 542 1337
thames cruise
City Cruses020 7740 0400
London River Cruises020 7839 8008
River Thames Cruises020 7237 3108/9111
Spirit of Chartwell020 7372 2077
Thames Cruises020 7928 9009
Thames Dinner Cruises0845 299 4127
LAST MINUTE BUSINESS
auDio Visual hire
AV2hire.comn020 3130 0401
Sivellav020 7820 9000
Soho AV020 7494 4449
Buy / sell shares
Artemis57 St James Street
SW1A 1LD 020 7399 6000
Cheyne13 Cleveland Row
SW1A 1DH020 7968 7450
Killik & Co46 Grosvenor Street
W1K 3HN020 7337 0443
Mti Commodities UK Ltd80 Park Lane
W1K 7TR020 7529 5330
Novum Securities Ltd47 Park Lane, W1K 1PR
020 7399 9400
Old Park Lane Capital49 Berkeley Square, W1J 5AZ
020 7493 8188
South China Securities Ltd5-6 Carlos Place, W1K 3AP
020 7491 9225
TAIB Securities Ltd11 Carlos Place, W1K 3AX
020 7533 [email protected]
international courier
DHL0844 248 0844
Excel020 7536 7170
FedEx0845 607 0809
London Executive International020 7450 0060
local courier
City Sprint0844 888 4111
Go-Betweens Couriers Ltd020 7278 1000
Mail Boxes etc020 7491 0022
Where can I... ?Some of the interesting requests made to Mayfair’s most experienced concierges
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CONCIERGE
Prestige taxi
Crown Security Chauffeurs
0800 731 [email protected]
Executive Cars UK0800 048 3359
London Prestige Chauffeur Service
020 7624 2632www.prestigechauffeurs.org
Signature Cars020 7127 4838
The Executive Car Service020 7635 2571
TST Car Service94 mount Street
W1K 2Sz020 7409 3033
UK Chauffeurs Ltd020 3326 0513
Private Dining room
Corrigans28 Upper grosvenor Street
W1K 7eh020 7499 9943
Hibiscus29 maddox Street
W1S 2Pa020 7629 2999
Sartoria20 Savile Row
W1S 3PR020 7534 7000
Scott’s20 mount Street
W1K 2he020 7495 7309
Tempo54 Curzon Street, W1J 8Pg
020 7629 2742
The Guinea Grill30 Bruton Place, W1J 6nL
020 7409 1728
translator
Central Translations21 Woodstock Street, W1C 2aP
020 7493 5511
MTS Mayfair Translation
14 Soho Street W1D 3Dn
0795 740 [email protected]
Russian Business Translator0770 411 4323
LIFE SAVERBaBy sitter
Find a Babysitter.com020 7580 6403
Rockabye Babysitters9 Wimpole St
W1g 9SR020 7624 0060
Dentist
Aqua Dental Spa25 manchester Square
W1U 3PY020 7935 5332
Crescent Dental Clinic57 Crawford Street
W1h 4JL020 7723 2255
Doug Jarvis38 Poland Street, W1F 7LY
020 7437 6383
Lund Osler Dental Health Care
56 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7Jn 020 7838 8969
N Meyer & Associates11 South molton Street, W1K 5QL
020 7499 1225
Pall Mall Dental15 Pall mall, SW1Y 5LU
020 7766 [email protected]
Peter Kertesz29a Brook Street, W1K 4he
020 7629 3262
Swiss Smile10 Brook Street, W1S 1Bg
020 7290 [email protected]
The Mayfair Dental Practice
71 Park Street, W1K 7hn020 7499 2168
Teeth @ W17 South molton Street, W1K 5Qg
020 7499 7015
Doctor
Lees Place Medical Centre11 Lees Place, W1K 6Ln
020 7036 6060
The London General Practice5 Devonshire Place, W1g 6hL
020 7935 1000
The Mayfair Medical Centre3 - 5 Weighhouse Street, W1K 5LS
020 7493 1647
Urgent Care Centre42-52 nottingham Place, W1U 5nY
020 7908 2144
oPtician
Arthur Morrice11 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1nQ
020 7584 [email protected]
Dog walkers
Central London Dog Walking Service
18 Warwick Square, SW1V 2aB0785 604 5975
Chelsea Dogs0778 632 5053
Happy Paws41 Cumberland Street, SW1V 4LU
0781 846 3286
K9 to 5 Club46 Broadwalk Court, W8 4eF
0771 006 [email protected]
Mayfair MuttsUpper Brook Street, W1
020 7409 [email protected]
Pawsh Dogs 54 harwood Road, SW6 4PY
0750 344 8489
Pedigree Pups0780 433 7486
Pets in the City75 St helens gardens, W10 6LL
020 8962 [email protected]
Florist
Paul Thomas Flowers4 Shepherd Street, W1J 7JD
020 7499 [email protected]
Wild Things of Mayfair47 Davies Street, W1K 4LY
020 7495 3030 [email protected]
William Clarke Flowersingate Place, SW8 3nS
020 7402 [email protected]
last minute giFts
Halcyon Days14 Brook Street, W1S 1BD
0844 880 [email protected]
Harrods87–135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
020 7730 1234
Jeff de Bruges13 South molton Street, W1K 5QW
020 7409 0213
Linley Accessories46 albemarle Street, W1S 4Jn
020 7290 1410
Penfriend London34 Burlington arcade, W1J 0Qa
020 7499 6337
Personal cheF
Galor Personal Chef 020 7371 4076
The Personal Chef020 7871 1080
Personal shoPPer
Gabrielle Teare0798 531 9300
High HeelsSophie Deedes0759 504 3802
Mark Lord London0786 658 1230
Threads Styling Consultancy020 7749 0784
Stationery printer
City Images8 Avery Row, W1K 4AL
020 7495 [email protected]
Mail Boxes etc8 Shepherd Market, WIJ 7JY
020 7491 [email protected]
Mount Street Printers4 Mount Street, W1K 3LW
020 7409 [email protected]
PARTY TIMECaSinoS
Aspinalls28 Curzon Street, W1J 7TJ
020 7499 4599
Colony Club24 Hertford Street, W1J 7SA
020 7495 5000
Crockfords Club30 Curzon Street, W1J 7TN
020 7493 7771
London Club International10 Brick Street, W1J 7HQ
020 7518 0000
Parks Tower Casino101 Knightsbridge
SW1X 7RQ020 7235 6161
The Palm Beach Casino30 Berkeley Street, W1J 8EH
020 7493 6585
The Ritz Club150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BS
020 7499 1818
FanCy dreSS
Pantaloons020 7630 8330
www.pantaloons.co.uk
So High Soho Ltd96 Berwick Street, W1F 0QQ
020 7287 [email protected]
Late night Food
Automat33 Dover Street, W1S 4NF
020 7499 [email protected]
Benares12A Berkeley Square House, W1J 6BS
020 7629 8886
Hakkasan17 Bruton Street, W1J 6QB
020 7907 [email protected]
Mango Tree46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ
020 7823 [email protected]
Noura16 Curzon Street, W1J 5HP
020 7495 [email protected]
Randall & Aubin16 Brewer Street, W1F 0SG
020 7287 4447
The Wolseley160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB
020 7499 6996
Late night iCe-Cream
Baskin-RobbinsEdgware Road, W2 2HZ
020 7262 3918
Freggo Ice-cream Bar27-29 Swallow Street
W1B 4QR 020 7287 9506
Gelupo7 Archer Street, W1D 7AU
020 7287 5555
Midnite Cookies15 Exeter Street, WC2E 7DT
020 7836 5131
The IcecreamistsSelfridges, W1A 1AB
020 8616 [email protected]
memberS CLubS
Arts Club40 Dover Street, W1S 4NP
020 7499 8581
AURA48-49 St James’s Street
SW1A 1JT020 7499 9999
Maddox Club3-5 Mill Street, W1S 2AU
020 7629 8877
Mortons Club28 Berkeley Square, W1J 6EN
020 7499 0363
Savile Club69 Brook Street, W1K 4ER
020 7629 [email protected]
The Lansdowne Club9 Fitzmaurice Place, W1J 5JD
020 7629 [email protected]
party pLanner
Concorde Media020 7297 3344
G&D Events020 7682 2682
www.g-and-d-events.com
Henry [email protected]
020 3214 2099
RECHARGE AND RECUPERATE
dog grooming
Mayfair MuttsUpper Brook Street, W1
020 7409 [email protected]
Pets in the City75 St Helens Gardens, W10 6LL
020 8962 0700 / 0795 730 [email protected]
maSSageS
Mayfair Spa - The Mayfair HotelStratton Street, W1J 8LT
020 7915 [email protected]
Michael John Boutique25 Albemarle Street
W1S 4HU020 7629 6969
Spa Illuminata63 South Audley Street, W1K 2QS
020 7499 7777
The Dorchester SpaPark Lane, W1K 1QA
020 7319 [email protected]
men’S hair
Atherton Cox18 New Cavendish Street, W1G 8UR
020 7487 4048
The Barber at Alfred Dunhill2 Davies Street, W1K 3DJ
0845 458 0779
Spa & beauty
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa29 Davies Street, W1K 4LW
0870 787 6626
Mayfair Tanning & Waxing Ltd.
19 Denman Street, W1D 7HP020 7494 3344
Michael John Boutique25 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HU
020 7629 [email protected]
Nails Inc41 South Molton Street, W1K 5RP
020 7499 8333
The Athenaeum116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJ
020 7499 3464
The Dorchester SpaPark Lane, W1K 1QA
020 7319 [email protected]
Women’S hair
Janet Ginnings Hair and Beauty Salon
45 Curzon Street W1J 7UQ
020 7499 1904
Joe’s Hair Salon73 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QR
020 7629 3456
Michael John Hair and Beauty25 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HU
020 7629 6969
Nicky Clarke 11 Carlos Place, Mayfair, W1K 3AX
020 7491 4700www.nickyclarke.com
Sassoon Salon60 South Molton Street, W1K 5SW
020 7491 8848
Top One Hair and Beauty Specialists
53 Berkeley Street, W1J 8EX020 7629 6465
SAMPLE THE FINESTbaCkgammon board
Aspinal of London0845 052 6900
London Chess Shop44 Baker Street, W1U 7RT
020 7388 [email protected]
William & Son10 Mount Street, W1K 2TY
020 7493 [email protected]
Caviar
Caviar House & Prunier161 Piccadilly, W1J 9EA
0871 961 9577
Harrods87-135 Brompton Road
SW1X 7XL020 7730 1234
CheeSe
Harrods87-135 Brompton Road
SW1X 7XL020 7730 1234
La Fromagerie2-6 Moxon Street
W1U 4EW020 7935 0341
ChoCoLateS
Charbonnel et WalkerThe Royal Arcade
28 Old Bond Street W1S 4BT
020 7491 0939
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CONCIERGE
Jeff de Bruges13 South molton Street, W1K 5QW
020 7409 0213
Rococo Chocolates45 marylebone high Street, W1U 5hg
020 7935 7780
Cigars
Sautter of Mount Street106 mount Street, W1K 2tW
020 7499 [email protected]
Fine wine
Berry Bros & Rudd3 St. James’s Street, SW1a 1eg
0800 280 2440
Jeroboams20 Davies Street, W1K 3Dt
020 7499 1015
Suze in Mayfair41 north audley Street, W1K 6zP
020 7491 [email protected]
Humidors
Linley46 albemarle Street, W1S 4Jn
020 7290 1410
Sautter of Mount Street106 mount Street, W1K 2tW
020 7499 [email protected]
Luxury Hamper
Fortnum & Mason181 Piccadilly, W1a 1eR
020 7734 [email protected]
Harvey Nichols109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ
020 7235 [email protected]
John Lewis300 Oxford Street, W1a 1eX
08456 049 049
Luxury Liquor
Gerry’s Wines & Spirits74 Old Compton Street, W1D 4UW
020 7734 2053
Harrods87-135 Brompton Road SW1X 7XL
020 7730 1234
Nicolas11 Curzon Street, W1J 5h5
020 7629 1495
Vintage watCHes
David Duggan63 Burlington arcade, WiJ 0QS
020 7491 1675
Rolex Boutique61 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB
020 7581 7073
The Vintage Watch Co.24 Burlington arcade, W1J 0PS
020 7499 2032
Watchclub4-5 the Royal arcade, W1S 4SD
020 7495 [email protected]
WEIRD AND THE WONDERFUL
Bespoke perFumes
Clive Christianharrods, Knightsbridge
020 7730 1234
FlorisPeter Jones, Sloane Square, SW1W 8eL
020 7730 3434
Jo Malone23 Brook Street, W1K 4ha
0870 192 5181
Miller Harris21 Bruton Street, W1J 6QD
020 7629 [email protected]
Ormonde Jayne12 the Royal arcade, W1S 4SL
020 7499 [email protected]
Bug deteCtors
London Detective, W1 0800 970 7925
Sweepers De-Bugging Service
302-308 Regent Street, W1B 3hh0870 765 4307
diamonds VaLued
Armour Winston43 Burlington arcade, W1J 0QQ
020 7493 8937
Burlington Jewellers31 Burlington arcade
W1J 0Pg020 7493 0777
Guy & Max8 Shepherd Street, W1J 7Je
020 7499 [email protected]
Hancocks & Co, 52-53 Burlington arcade, W1J Ohh
020 7493 [email protected]
J.Condrup45-46 new Bond Street, W1S 2SF
020 7477 [email protected]
Michael Marks58 Davies Street, W1K 5LP
020 7491 0332
Richard Ogden28 Burlington arcade, W1J 0nX
020 7493 9136
Tiffany & Co.25 Old Bond Street, W1S 4QB
020 7409 2790
exotiC pyjamas
Hackett137-138 Sloane Street
SW1X 9aY020 7730 3331
Harrods87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
020 7730 1234
Louis Vuitton190-192 Sloane Street, SW1X 9QX
020 7201 4190
Myla4 Burlington gardens, W15 3eR
020 7491 8548 [email protected]
Prada16-18 Old Bond Street, W1S 4PS
020 7647 5000
Ralph Lauren1 new Bond Street, W1S 3RL
020 7535 4600
FisH pediCure
Aqua Sheko14 holland Street, W8 4Lt
020 3489 [email protected]
Pasha Clinic37 maddox Street, W1S 2PP
020 7409 [email protected]
Perfect Feet Spa7-9 Queensway, W2 4QJ
020 7243 [email protected]
Selfridges & Co400 Oxford Street, W1a 1aB
0800 123 400
London’s Best Hot CHoCoLate
Ladurée71-72 Burlington arcade, W1J 0QX
020 7491 9155
rent a douBLe deCker Bus
London Bus Export Company
01291 [email protected]
London Heritage Travel
01353 863273
This Bus.com0845 4652 394
seCurity Cameras
IP Tec351 horn Lane, W3 0BX
020 8993 [email protected]
I-tesco72 Bond Street, W1S 1RR
sHotgun repairs
Anderson Wheeler13 Shepherd market, W1J 7PQ
020 7499 9315
Holland and Holland23 Burton Street, W1J 6hh
020 7499 [email protected]
James Purdey & Sons Ltd57-58 South audley Street
W1K 2eD020 7499 1801
William & Son10 mount Street, W1K 2tY
020 7493 [email protected]
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Beauchamp Estates24 Curzon StreetW1J 7tF020 7499 7722
www.beauchamp.co.uk
Chesterton HumbertsmaYFaiR OFFiCe47 South audley Street W1K 2Qa 020 7629 4513 (SaLeS)020 7288 8301 (LettingS)
WeStminSteR & PimLiCO OFFiCe 10 gillingham Street SW1V 1hJ 020 3040 8201 (SaLeS)
www.chestertonhumberts.com
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VERNON YARD, W11
A converted barn set over three floors, designed by a local architect and situated in a private mews, featuring a sliding roof and original barn doors. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, balcony, garage.
£2,500 per week Unfurnished 020 7243 1352 [email protected]
DOVE MEWS, SW5
A stylish and contemporary style mews house in South Kensington, arranged over three floors with a private terrace and fully-fitted eat-in granite kitchen. Master bedroom suite, 2 further double bedrooms, bathroom.
£1,300 per week Furnished/Unfurnished 020 7590 0333 [email protected]
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Faron SutariaeaRLS COURt & KenSingtOn OFFiCe239 earls Court Road SW5 9ah 020 7835 1577
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Fine & CountrymaYFaiR OFFiCe 119 Park Lane W1K 7ag 020 7079 1523
www.fineandcountry.com
Hamptons InternationalCheLSea OFFiCe 134 Fulham Road SW10 9PY020 7717 5433 (LettingS)
KnightSBRidge OFFiCe168 Brompton Road SW3 1hW020 7717 5463 (LettingS)
maYFaiR OFFiCe 32 grosvenor Square W1K 2hJ020 7717 5465 (SaLeS)020 7717 5467 (LettingS)
PaddingtOn and BaYSWateR OFFiCe4C Praed Street W2 1JX020 7717 5473 (SaLeS) 020 7717 5343 (LettingS)
PimLiCO and WeStminSteR OFFiCe50 Belgrave RoadSW1V 1RQ020 7834 4771 (SaLeS)
www.hamptons-int.com
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John D WoodBeLgRaVia OFFiCe 48 elizabeth Street SW1W 9Pa020 7824 7900
www.johndwood.co.uk
Duke’s Mews, London W1Situated in one of London’s most vibrant areas just to the north of Oxford Street this modern town house offers well laid out accommodation with clean lines throughout and high quality fixtures and fittings.
n 2/3 Bedrooms n 1 En suite shower room n Bathroom n Reception room n Kitchen/dining room n Sitting room/bedroom 3 n Guest cloakroom n Utility room n Terrace
Tenure: Leasehold 998 years
£3,250,000
Call or visit: 4 Yeoman’s Row Brompton Road London SW3 2AH
020 7590 0066 www.kayeandcarey.co.uk
Matthew Kaye Adam Carey
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Kaye & CareyKnightSBRidge OFFiCe4 Yeoman’s RowSW3 2ah020 7590 0066
www.kayeandcarey.co.uk
Knight FrankhYde PaRK OFFiCe55 Baker StreetW1U 8an020 7871 5060 (SaLeS) 020 7861 5522 (LettingS)
maRYLeBOne OFFiCe120a mount StreetW1K 3nn020 7483 8349 (SaLeS) 020 7861 5522 (LettingS)
maYFaiR OFFiCe120a mount Street W1K 3nn 020 7499 1012 (SaLeS/LettingS)
www.knightfrank.co.uk
Plaza EstatesmaRBLe aRCh OFFiCe 29-31 edgware Road W2 2Je 020 7724 3100
www.plazaestates.co.uk
A wonderful 3629 sq ft town house in one of the finest mews in Mayfair occupying a prime position in the heart of Mayfair Village moments from Berkeley Square, the boutiques of Bond Street and the lovely green spaces of Mount Street Gardens. 3 Reception rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, terace, garden, garage
Unfurnished, available immediately for Long let £5,000 per week
Hay’s Mews, W1
www.proprium-estates.co.uk020 7349 [email protected]
PropriumSLOane StReet OFFiCe149 Sloane StreetSW1X 9Bz020 7589 6298
www.proprium.co.uk
SavillsKnightSBRidge OFFiCe 188 Brompton Road SW3 1hQ020 7581 5234 (SaLeS)
maYFaiR OFFiCe36 north audley Street W1K 6zJ 020 7578 5100 (SaLeS/LettingS)
SLOane StReet OFFiCe 139 Sloane Street SW1X 9aY020 7730 0822 (SaLeS/LettingS) www.savills.co.uk
London Sotheby’s International Realty26a Conduit Street W1S 2XY020 7495 9580
www.sothebysrealty.com
Strutt & ParkerLOndOn head OFFiCe13 hill StreetW1J 5LQ020 7629 7282
KnightSBRidge OFFiCe66 Sloane StreetSW1X 9Sh020 7235 9959
www.struttandparker.com
W.A.Ellis LLPSales, Lettings, Surveyors and Valuers
174 Brompton RoadLondon SW3 1HP
waellis.co.uk
Old fashioned mannersmeet modern methods.At W.A.Ellis, traditional values like reliability, honesty and polite professionalism underpin our boutique service. And the same Partner will work with you from start to fi nish.
But old fashioned principles don’t mean we’re not right up there maximising the latest technology. We create bespoke marketing packages, online, offl ine, national and international, to ensure that we achieve the best possible result for you.
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W.A. Ellis174 Brompton Road SW3 1hP020 7306 1600
www.waellis.co.uk
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Verge
Mayfair Stylish interiors, imposing entrances and fashion inspired finishings make up the ten residences of Verge Mayfair,
located in the retail heart of London
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The contemporary and modern interior design complements the
fashion inspired finishes that continue throughout. Nickel inlay pinstripe front
doors and vanity units sit alongside Missoni inspired skirting
On the verge of both Oxford Street and Mayfair the ten apartments of
verge Mayfair have been created specifically for the fashion-minded.
Stores including Selfridges, Louis vuitton, Mulberry and hermès quite
literally surround this new development, comprising of studio lofts, two
bedroom apartments and two bedroom penthouses.
An imposing entrance foyer off Derring Street boasts Italian Striata
veined-marble flooring, runway lighting and a sculpted concierge desk,
serving to suitably impress any accompanying visitors.
the studio apartments benefit from floor-to-ceiling windows, providing
a bright and spacious ambiance throughout the lofts – which feature a space-
saving pop-up 42 inch plasma television.
Luxurious double walk-in showers and bathtubs fitted with plasma
Aquavision televisions create the perfect relaxing environment to recuperate
after exploring some of the world’s most famed shopping destinations.
the elegant and contemporary interiors, designed by Oakmayne
Bespoke, boast oiled oakwood flooring and Italian Malteni-Dada kitchen units,
adorned with a herringbone iridescent veneer.
the contemporary and modern interiors complement the fashion
inspired finishes that continue throughout. nickel inlay pinstripe front doors
and vanity units sit alongside Missoni inspired skirting.
Spanning the top floor of the building, both penthouses boast
entrance halls with Milanese limestone flooring, designed kitchens by
bespoke brand Krieder, marble lined shower cubicles and rich woven
wool carpets, to provide the perfect retreat from the West end rush. Both
penthouse apartments offer large terraces with completely unique and
unrestricted views across Oxford Street.
recent developments from Oakmayne Bespoke include the multi-award
winning embassy Court and Cornwall terrace projects. Studio loft spaces offer
549sqft to 786sqft. two bedroom apartments provide 1,066sqft to 1,582sqft.
Penthouses are 1,507sqft and 1,873sqft respectively.
(www.verge-mayfair.com)
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Stores including Selfridges, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry and
Hermès quite literally surround this new development
(WER120157)
Leasehold: 92 years approximately
Guide price: £2,200,000
Contemporary two bedroom apartmentA meticulously refurbished apartment located in a secure portered building adjacent to the renowned Savoy Hotel. Optional services provided by the Savoy include housekeeping, concierge services and membership to the Savoy fitness centre. Master bedroom suite, further bedroom, further bathroom, reception room, kitchen, air conditioning. Approximately 111 sq m (1,196 sq ft)
020 8166 [email protected]/Mayfair
Knight Frank
Savoy Court, Covent Garden WC2
Leasehold
Apartment one: 2 bedrooms 2,325 sq ft Guide price: £5,500,000Apartment two: 1 bedroom 1,453 sq ft Guide price: £3,000,000
Fashionable Mayfair penthousesArranged over the top two floors of this beautiful period building are two newly constructed apartments. Interior designed and fitted with the latest home automation technology, they offer bright contemporary space in this period setting.
Brook Street, Mayfair W1
Knight Frank
(WER120163)
Leasehold
Apartment one: 2 bedrooms 2,325 sq ft Guide price: £5,500,000Apartment two: 1 bedroom 1,453 sq ft Guide price: £3,000,000
Fashionable Mayfair penthousesArranged over the top two floors of this beautiful period building are two newly constructed apartments. Interior designed and fitted with the latest home automation technology, they offer bright contemporary space in this period setting. 020 8166 7482
[email protected]/Mayfair
Brook Street, Mayfair W1
Knight Frank
(MRY100025)
Leasehold: 94 years approximately
Guide price: £3,200,000
A two/three bedroom duplex apartment with private terraceA beautiful interior designed two/three bedroom duplex apartment of Georgian proportions with grand ceiling heights of almost 4m. Comprising 2 bedroom suites both with access onto the private terrace, reception room, dining room (potential 3rd bedroom), kitchen/breakfast room, utility area, guest cloakroom, live in caretaker. Approximately 167 sq m (1,800 sq ft)
Bryanston Square, Marylebone W1
020 7483 [email protected]/Marylebone
Leasehold
Guide price: £5,750,000
Panoramic views across Hyde ParkA luxurious, lateral south facing apartment on the 8th floor of this handsome portered block with outstanding views across Hyde Park. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, covered terrace, air conditioning, underfloor heating, iLight and Speaker Craft Smart Home system, porter, lift. Approximately 216 sq m (2,327 sq ft)
Porchester Gate, Hyde Park W2
(HPE120101)
Leasehold
Guide price: £5,750,000
Panoramic views across Hyde ParkA luxurious, lateral south facing apartment on the 8th floor of this handsome portered block with outstanding views across Hyde Park. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, covered terrace, air conditioning, underfloor heating, iLight and Speaker Craft Smart Home system, porter, lift. Approximately 216 sq m (2,327 sq ft)
Porchester Gate, Hyde Park W2
020 7871 [email protected]/HydePark
Knight Frank
(HPQ156398)
Beautiful family home
An immaculately refurbished Grade II listed terraced family house offering versatile living space, within close proximity to Connaught Village and Hyde Park. 5 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, shower room, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, study area, guest cloakroom, wine cellar, roof terrace. Approximatley 234 sq m (2,520 sq ft)
Available unfurnished
Guide price: £2,100 per week
020 7871 [email protected]/LettingsHyde Park Lettings
(MRQ88287)
Dukes Mews, Marylebone W1
Private gated mews
A superb, fully refurbished modern house in a quiet, private gated mews located moments from Bond Street Station. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, double reception room, dining room, open plan kitchen, guest cloakroom, terrace, parking by separate negotiation. Approximately 225 sq m (2,420 sq ft)
Available unfurnished
Guide price: £2,750 per week
020 7871 [email protected]/Lettings
Kendal Street, Hyde Park W2
Knight Frank
Bruton Place, Mayfair W1J
Contemporary apartment with terraceDiscreetly located close to Berkeley Square and the exclusive amenities of Mayfair village, a contemporary apartment finished to a high standard including walnut flooring, mood lighting and under-floor heating. 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, reception room, modern kitchen and terrace.
Available furnished
Guide price: £800 per week
Bruton Street, Mayfair W1J
Ideally situated split-level spaceAn immaculately presented duplex apartment adjacent to Berkeley Square. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), well-proportioned reception room, kitchen, plentiful storage and lift.
Available furnished
Guide price: £1,300 per week
Marylebone Lettings
Bruton Place, Mayfair W1J
Contemporary apartment with terraceDiscreetly located close to Berkeley Square and the exclusive amenities of Mayfair village, a contemporary apartment finished to a high standard including walnut flooring, mood lighting and under-floor heating. 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, reception room, modern kitchen and terrace.
Available furnished
Guide price: £800 per week
Bruton Street, Mayfair W1J
Ideally situated split-level spaceAn immaculately presented duplex apartment adjacent to Berkeley Square. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), well-proportioned reception room, kitchen, plentiful storage and lift.
Available furnished
Guide price: £1,300 per week
(MAQ109882)
Mayfair LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7499 1012
(MAQ160074)
Mayfair LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7499 1012
Knight Frank
(MAQ122020)
Available furnished.
Guide price: £4,700 per week
Impeccable lateral eleganceA truly outstanding five bedroom apartment which has been comprehensively redeveloped to the finest standard. Comprises master bedroom suite with dressing room and private reception room, 4 further bedrooms (3 en suite), shower room, 2 reception rooms with balcony, eat-in kitchen, guest WC and utility room. Approximately 355 sq m (3,823 sq ft)
Down Street, Mayfair W1JMayfair LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7499 1012
By understanding what makes your home unique, we can find people who will appreciate and care for it as much as you. To quote our client Mary-Lu “Knight Frank knows it’s not just a house, it’s a home”. So when it was time to sell her lovingly restored family home she trusted Knight Frank.
Your house is a home. we understand.
KnightFrank.co.uk/FranklySpeaking
original features lovingly restored by Mary-Lu
new owners successfully secured by Knight Frank
fresh flowers arranged by the local florist
To find out more about why Mary-Lu chose Knight Frank, visit our website or call 020 3641 9571.
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Knight Frank
By understanding what makes your home unique, we can find people who will appreciate and care for it as much as you. To quote our client Mary-Lu “Knight Frank knows it’s not just a house, it’s a home”. So when it was time to sell her lovingly restored family home she trusted Knight Frank.
Your house is a home. we understand.
KnightFrank.co.uk/FranklySpeaking
original features lovingly restored by Mary-Lu
new owners successfully secured by Knight Frank
fresh flowers arranged by the local florist
To find out more about why Mary-Lu chose Knight Frank, visit our website or call 020 3641 9571.
1549 Why Knight Frank A4 Masters DETAIL.indd 1 22/06/2012 09:28
Combining the services of a five-star hotel with the discretion,comfort and security of a private Mayfair residence, Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living offer unparalleled luxury and a highly personalised service to make residents feel instantly at home.
Arranged over seven floors and available for long or short let, the apartments range in size from state of the art studios to four breathtaking penthouses over looking Hyde Park.
Price on Application
The “Jumeirah Living” logo, trademark and trade name and the Beacon device (“Jumeirah Marks”) are owned by or licensed to Jumeirah International LLC or its affiliates (collectively referred to as “Jumeirah”). The use of the Jumeirah Marks by Grosvenor House Apartments Limited has been authorised by Jumeirah under licence, solely in relation to Jumeirah’s management and operation of the Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living development.
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NewsProperty
Key developments, movements and news from the property world this month
PROPERTY
Banda Property intended initially to take
the stress and tedious
hours out of house
hunting, Banda Property
has since developed into
a fully-fledged property
management and
acquisitions agent.
Specialising in
dealing with the central
London locations of
Knightsbridge, mayfair,
Chelsea, Kensington and
notting hill, Banda is renowned for a highly tailored
approach towards acquiring a new property.
the company offers clients a complete ‘turnkey’
service, advising and managing all aspects from
acquisition through to project and development
management.
Still realising the unprecedented stability of the
London property market, Banda also offers a bespoke
investment service for international as well as
domestic buyers, utilising its extensive database of
pre and off-market properties.
(www.bandaproperty.co.uk)
citizenM hotel, Bankside London’s latest hotel is a new breed of luxury.
With 24 hour a day services and contemporary
design, it’s located at Bankside. Opened on 4
July, the citizenm hotel boasts 24/7 check in and
out, the 24 hour canteenm and café, as well as
imac workspaces and a menDO bookstore.
the hotel is built around a central
atrium, offering a tranquil space filled with
birch trees and a 35-metre art mural. each
room is full of technology, with everything
from the temperature, ambient lighting,
television and blinds controlled by a central
tablet device.
citizenm have retained its young and
contemporary quirk, whilst adapting to suit
the demands of even London’s most
discerning visitors.
20 Lavington Street, SE1 (www.citizenM.com)
Continuous prosperity the home of London’s elite, and boasting some of the world’s most expensive properties,
mayfair stays at the leading-edge of international property due to its exclusive developments,
nightlife and retail.
Commenting, Camilla Dell of Black Brick Property Solutions, said: ‘the redevelopment of
mount Street by grosvenor has been an enormous success. the demand for the retail units as
well as the prices being achieved for the residential space has increased hugely since the work
was completed.’
Currently development work being carried out on north audley Street could create a similar
effect and sustain the healthy rise in property value throughout the area.
aside from extensive residential development, mayfair’s nightlife has taken two new
impressive additions with Robin Birley
spending a reported £30million on his
new private club, 5 hertford Street. gary
hersham Fnaea, Director, Beauchamp
estates, commented, ‘Both Robin Birley and
Richard Caring have opened their new clubs
in mayfair and Prada are looking in mayfair
for a larger unit.
in addition, there have been several
new lettings in mount Street. the news of
two new super clubs in mayfair can only go
to encourage buyers to move into this prime
part of London.’
(www.black-brick.com)
(www.beauchamp.co.uk)
Chesterfield street w1j£8,950,000 freehold
A recently renovated & stylish 5 double bedroom Georgian home of distinction. The property features 2 blue plaques confirming that this was once the home of Beau Brummell a friend of Prince Regent, the future King George IV & Anthony Eden a former British Prime Minister.
chestertonhumberts.comMayfair Sales020 7629 4513 v [email protected]
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Park street sw1k£3,950,000 leasehold
A substantial apartment situated close to Park Lane. Comprising a double reception/dining room, luxury kitchen, master bedroom suite, 2nd double bedroom, bathroom & a utility room. Approx. 1,980 sq ft.
hertford street w1j£1,425,000 leasehold
A double aspect apartment within a well established Art Deco block. Comprising a reception /dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, 2nd bedroom, shower room& a Juliette balcony. Lift & porter.
Mayfair Sales020 7629 4513 v [email protected]
chestertonhumberts.comMayfair Sales020 7629 4513 v [email protected]
WiMPole street w1g£1,325,000 long lease
A well presented 4th floor apartment situated within a period building & comprising a reception room, open plan kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room, bathroom, cloakroom & lift.
st JaMes’s sw1a£625,000 leasehold
This interior designed apartment situated in the heart of St James’s incorporates lavish finishes throughout & features a reception room, double bedroom, luxury kitchen & bathroom. Lift & porter.
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Chesterfield street w1j£8,950,000 freehold
A recently renovated & stylish 5 double bedroom Georgian home of distinction. The property features 2 blue plaques confirming that this was once the home of Beau Brummell a friend of Prince Regent, the future King George IV & Anthony Eden a former British Prime Minister.
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Park street sw1k£3,950,000 leasehold
A substantial apartment situated close to Park Lane. Comprising a double reception/dining room, luxury kitchen, master bedroom suite, 2nd double bedroom, bathroom & a utility room. Approx. 1,980 sq ft.
hertford street w1j£1,425,000 leasehold
A double aspect apartment within a well established Art Deco block. Comprising a reception /dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, 2nd bedroom, shower room& a Juliette balcony. Lift & porter.
Mayfair Sales020 7629 4513 v [email protected]
chestertonhumberts.comMayfair Sales020 7629 4513 v [email protected]
WiMPole street w1g£1,325,000 long lease
A well presented 4th floor apartment situated within a period building & comprising a reception room, open plan kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room, bathroom, cloakroom & lift.
st JaMes’s sw1a£625,000 leasehold
This interior designed apartment situated in the heart of St James’s incorporates lavish finishes throughout & features a reception room, double bedroom, luxury kitchen & bathroom. Lift & porter.
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reeves MeWs w1k£975 per week
A charming apartment located on the 2nd floor of this building in the heart of Mayfair, close to Grosvenor Square. Recently decorated & restyled, the apartment offers well proportioned accommodation including a reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms & a bathroom.
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PiCCadilly w1j£2,500 per week
An exquisite 2 bedroom apartment superbly positioned in an exclusive location in Mayfair. The accommodation consists of a beautiful & bright reception room with interconnecting dining room, large study, modern fully fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms & 1 bathroom.
Mayfair Lettings 020 7288 8301 v [email protected]
chestertonhumberts.comMayfair Lettings 020 7288 8301 v [email protected]
Catherine Wheel yard sw1a£1,300 per week
A stunning 2 bedroom house in the heart of St James’s. Comprising a spacious reception room with B&O sound system, separate dining room, modern fully fitted kitchen & lovely secluded patio.
davies street w1k£875 per week
A bright apartment in excellent decorative order on the 3rd floor of this period conversion in Mayfair, close to Bond Street underground station. Comprising a reception/dining room, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen. The building benefits from access to a communal garden & lift.
Clarges street w1j£1,350 per week
A newly refurbished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom modern apartment, conveniently located close to Green Park & Piccadilly. Offering a spacious reception room, modern bathroom & kitchen. Further benefits include a porter & lift.
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reeves MeWs w1k£975 per week
A charming apartment located on the 2nd floor of this building in the heart of Mayfair, close to Grosvenor Square. Recently decorated & restyled, the apartment offers well proportioned accommodation including a reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms & a bathroom.
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PiCCadilly w1j£2,500 per week
An exquisite 2 bedroom apartment superbly positioned in an exclusive location in Mayfair. The accommodation consists of a beautiful & bright reception room with interconnecting dining room, large study, modern fully fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms & 1 bathroom.
Mayfair Lettings 020 7288 8301 v [email protected]
chestertonhumberts.comMayfair Lettings 020 7288 8301 v [email protected]
Catherine Wheel yard sw1a£1,300 per week
A stunning 2 bedroom house in the heart of St James’s. Comprising a spacious reception room with B&O sound system, separate dining room, modern fully fitted kitchen & lovely secluded patio.
davies street w1k£875 per week
A bright apartment in excellent decorative order on the 3rd floor of this period conversion in Mayfair, close to Bond Street underground station. Comprising a reception/dining room, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen. The building benefits from access to a communal garden & lift.
Clarges street w1j£1,350 per week
A newly refurbished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom modern apartment, conveniently located close to Green Park & Piccadilly. Offering a spacious reception room, modern bathroom & kitchen. Further benefits include a porter & lift.
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Located in the very heart of St James’s, this stunning residence comprising some 3,500 sqft, with it’s own street entrance, has recently been meticulously reconfigured and refurbished by Manhattan Properties, and combines a period elegance in a calm and contemporary style.
Hamptons Mayfair 020 7717 5465 [email protected]
2 Reception roomsKitchen3 Bedrooms (2 with dressing rooms)Media room / study3 Bathrooms (2 en suite)
£7,250,000 Leasehold (Share of Freehold)King Street, SW1
Hamptons Mayfair020 7717 5465
£7,250,000 Leasehold (Share of Freehold)
Hamptons Paddington020 7723 [email protected]
Arranged over four floors, this newly refurbished spacious family home is available to rent on this quiet street in Connaught village. The property features a large eat-in kitchen and terrace at the rear, as well as three double bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Hamptons Paddington Lettings 020 7723 0592 [email protected]
3 Bedrooms3 BathroomsGas central heatingFridge/freezerGas hobAlarmPatio
£1,675 per weekPortsea Place, Hyde Park, W2
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Clarges Street, Mayfair W1A fifth floor penthouse apartment with roof terrace and conservatory.
Double reception/dining room • Kitchen • Cloakroom • Master bedroom with en-suite • Two guest bedrooms • Conservatory • Terrace • Lift • PorterUnderground parking • Approximately 2,188 sq ft / 203 sq m
Svetlana Shcholokova 020 7495 9580
Guide Price: £5,400,000Leasehold with approximately 95 years remaining
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Green Street, Mayfair W1Grand and spacious ground floor maisonette.
Reception room • Kitchen • Two bedrooms • Two bathrooms Guest cloakroom • Private garden
Svetlana Shcholokova 020 7495 9580
Guide Price: £3,600,000Share of Freehold
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Clarges Street, Mayfair W1A fifth floor penthouse apartment with roof terrace and conservatory.
Double reception/dining room • Kitchen • Cloakroom • Master bedroom with en-suite • Two guest bedrooms • Conservatory • Terrace • Lift • PorterUnderground parking • Approximately 2,188 sq ft / 203 sq m
Svetlana Shcholokova 020 7495 9580
Guide Price: £5,400,000Leasehold with approximately 95 years remaining
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Green Street, Mayfair W1Grand and spacious ground floor maisonette.
Reception room • Kitchen • Two bedrooms • Two bathrooms Guest cloakroom • Private garden
Svetlana Shcholokova 020 7495 9580
Guide Price: £3,600,000Share of Freehold
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Pont Street Mews | Knightsbridge | SW11,470 sq ft (136.6 sq m)
Asking price £3,450,000 Freehold
Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959
Reception room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Master bedroom with en suite | Second bedroom with en suite | Dining room/third bedroom with en suite | Utililty room | Courtyard | Parking
An exceptional reconfigured 3 bedroom mews house with private parking, quietly located in this premier secure mews.
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Pont Street Mews | Knightsbridge | SW12,408 sq ft (223.7 sq m)
Price on Application Freehold
Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959
Living room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Drawing room | Media room | Master bedroom with en suite | Second bedroom with en suite | Third bedroom | Shower room | Utility room | Parking
Rebuilt behind the period facade, Bridge House is a completely reconfigured and interior designed 3 bedroom freehold house with private parking.
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020 7839 600623a St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1HA
WHITEHALL COURT
Leasehold £3.5 million Leasehold £2.2 million
WHITEHALL COURTAn immaculate interior designed two bedroom apartment with high ceilings and balconies overlooking the river Thames, situated on the third floor of this magnificent portered Victorian block.
A wonderful 2 bed 2 bath apartment on the 3rd floor of this magnificent Victorian mansion block. Modernised to a high standard with a fantastic entertaining space and high ceilings.
ESSEX COURT
Leasehold £1.95 million
A beautiful fourth and fifth floor penthouse apartment with undemised south facing terrace, a large reception room and three bedrooms in an exclusive secure location in the heart of St James’s and close to the Park.
Est. 1803
Horne & Harvey
www.horneandharvey.co.uk
WHITEHALL COURT
CATHERINE WHEEL YARD CAVENDISH BUILDINGS
Furnished
Furnished £1,200 per week Furnished £575 per week
£2,500 per week
Stunning three-bedroom apartment over looking the river Thames. This property has recently been refurbished to a high standard boasting high ceilings, wooden floors and stone balconies. The apartment is on the second floor in the main block of Whitehall Court.
A lovely two bedroom house located in a quiet secluded area in the heart of St James’s. Finished to a high standard offering a bright and spacious reception room, separate dining room, modern kitchen, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a beautiful private terrace and conservatory.
A charming and spacious one bedroom apartment, newly refurbished to a high standard. Boasting wooden floors an abundance of natural light and fully fitted modern kitchen this apartment is located just minutes from Oxford Street, Bond Street Tube station and the attractions of the west end.
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An incredible duplex penthouse over the 15th and 16th floors of this portered development with breathtaking panoramic views. The accommodation of approx 4500 sq ft comprises four bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen, double reception room, open air courtyard garden and roof terrace overlooking Buckingham Palace. The apartment is brand new and also has one underground parking space.
£4,500 pw for long-term let£7,500 pw for short let
020 7409 [email protected]
The View, Palace Street, Sw1
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Situated in one of Mayfair’s most prestigious buildings, this well-proportioned one bedroom apartment (with views of Hyde Park) comprises reception/dining room, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and separate kitchen. The building benefits from 24-hour security, concierge service and lift access.
Leasehold 121 years£2,000,000
020 7409 [email protected]
Park Lane, Mayfair, W1
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Recently RefuRbished to the highest of standards, this deceptively large mews house offers approximately 2,949 square foot of internal living space.
the accommodation is arranged over five floors and comprises a large 32 foot open plan reception room with a fully fitted italian kitchen.
the top floor master bedroom suite includes a bath/shower room, dressing area and direct access to a south east facing decked balcony;
whilst the second floor consists of two further double bedrooms with en-suites.
the house also benefits from a study room, large garage, cinema room, gymnasium with en-suite bathroom, steam room and an internal lift serving four of the five floors.
shepherd street is situated at the very heart of Mayfair and allows for easy access to Knightsbridge, hyde Park and many local amenities.
Shepherd Street, W1J PRoPeRty focus:A spacious mews house offered for rent in the heart of Mayfair
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Shepherd Street, W1J
Mayfair & St James office020 7288 8301
www.chestertonhumberts.com
Shepherd Street, W1J£3,250 per week
We believe that every building is one-of-a-kind. Every design is created to a unique, specific and personal vision. And every project requires individual understanding, research and planning.
Blending architectural flair with building surveying professionalism. Collaborating with clients, suppliers, engineers and builders.
Together we create original and beautiful bespoke houses. We are experienced and pragmatic, fresh thinking and innovative; we are Pennington Phillips.
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The Residences at W London are comprised of eleven exclusive
two and three bedroom duplex penthouses situated on the top two
floors of W London offering stunning views in a world–class location.
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ContactKate Townrow 020 7499 1012
Gary Hall 020 7480 6848 [email protected]
www.knightfrank.co.uk/lettings
BOURDON STREET, W1Stunning 6th floor flat with triple aspect and wonderful views over Mayfair. The flat is newly refurbished in a contemporary style with a slick finish to a high standard including wood floors throughout and benefits from high security. Modern furnishings and stylish living space comprising 1331 square feet.
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Cloakroom, Reception Room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, Communal Roof Terrace
£2000 PER WEEk
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FLOTILLA HOUSE, BATTERSEA REACH, LONDON, SW18
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• A spectacular 10th floor residence of approx 3,700 sq ft
• 3 spacious bedrooms, all with opulent en suite bathrooms
• 4 generous roof terraces totalling approx 1,650 sq ft
Estimated Completion From Winter 2012.
Price: £3 millionTo view this breathtaking property please contact Dorothea Garewal on:
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INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
the hotel Du Parc, formerly lake geneva’s most exclusive retreat,
was the famous meeting place of the private ‘the mont Pèlerin Society’,
whose members included seven nobel Prize winners. today, the former
hotel is the new home of Switzerland’s first development of branded hotel-
apartments, the Du Parc Kempinski residences.
located in a uneSco World heritage site on the breath-taking mont
Pèlerin overlooking lake geneva at the heart of the famous Vaud riviera,
the Kempinski residences offer spectacular views across one of Western
europe’s largest lakes to the towering peaks of the French alps.
each apartment offers lake views from a private terrace or balcony. But
for days when internationally protected views won’t suffice, each apartment
comes accompanied with a complimentary ten year membership to the
mirador country club and exclusive access to the Davidoff cigar lounge,
givenchy Spa and a private 20 seat cinema.
Being located on the historic site of the hotel Du Parc means the
residences benefit from an exterior design protected by the Swiss ministry of
culture consisting of a classic façade and three commanding roof towers.
the surrounding areas offer world class skiing, with the French alps
being a short helicopter excursion away, as well as water sports on lake
geneva and private vineyard tours.
the apartments boast elegant and contemporary interiors utilising
the cleanest, most ecological technologies. Designed by internationally
acclaimed agency BBg-BBgm, they include bathrooms boasting intelligent
phone-activated baths and are fully integrated with systems from crestron
electronics.
the residences consist of 24 south-facing freehold apartments from
two to six bedrooms, each fully managed and serviced by the 5-star hotel
le mirador Kempinski. eleven apartments were released to the market this
spring, with three penthouses yet to be offered for sale solely to non-Swiss
nationals.
(www.du-parc.ch)
The opulent yet sleek interiors carry the spa feel throughout with large
bathrooms boasting deep baths and expansive luxury showers
offering lavishly decorated hotel-apartments with spectacular views over lake geneva, the
Du Parc Kempinski residences set the benchmark for Swiss luxury living
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Being located on the historic site of the Hotel Du Parc
allows the residences to benefit from an exterior protected by the Swiss Ministry of Culture
The Pastor Group is offering our discerning clientele a rare opportunity to reside within the new “Le Simona” building, overlooking Monaco and situated on the edge of an exceptional park.
The development comprises of twenty one luxurious four bedroom duplex apartments each offering large terraces and private swimming pool. A further magnificent triplex is available on the top floors of this iconic building, boasting three bedroom suites, private swimming pool and a large roof terrace.
This visionary building provides uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea, each apartment benefitting from stylish living space through high-specification design and finishes, all with communal access to the exclusive in-house spa and leisure facilities, such as a contemporary indoor swimming pool, sauna and hammam, gymnasium and massage rooms as well as a concierge service and relaxation garden.
The apartments will be completed in the final quarter of 2012 and available to rent for the first time with a minimum 3 year lease.
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