The London Magazine June 2023 - Sample

CONTENTS

13 THE WISHLIST June concerts, exhibitions and restaurant openings

17 DAPPER DADS Stylish gifting picks to spoil the main man on Father’s Day

18 FIRST LONDON HOME Actor Kathryn Drysdale talks about Bridgerton

20 LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty and wellbeing tips, plus product picks

23 GET THE GLOW London’s best clinics and treatments for summertime wellness

30 ALFRESCO ADD-ONS Londoners are firing up the outdoor kitchen, discovers Alexandra Goss

39 SEASON ’ S EATINGS The capital’s top chefs and mixologists share their summer recipes and cocktails

43 TOP OF THE SHOPS Lucy Thackray rounds up the latest and greatest new boutique openings across town

48 STITCH IT UP Refreshing your interiors? Arabella Youens opens the city’s little black book of fabric shopping

53 MED HOT A look at the most luxurious holiday villas to unwind this season

54 TOP CLASS A new category at the Independent School of the Year Awards will celebrate London’s best schools

56 VILLAGE LONDON Mayfair’s elegant blend of historic buildings and contemporary architecture is drawing a younger market to this city-centre enclave

60 PROPERTY NEWS From Chelsea to St John’s Wood, Zoe Dare Hall uncovers the biggest house sales of 2023 so far

62 ANNE ASHWORTH With Oxford Street’s upcoming makeover in mind, our columnist evaluates the city’s many regeneration successes

130 PROPERTY OF THE MONTH A Georgian listed manor a mere stroll from Hampton High Street and Bushy Park is now on the market

With its Japandi refresh of this west London townhouse, design studio De Rosee Sa brought the outdoors in

From the

EDITOR

Visitors to London this summer want to know what’s new in town. Well, where do I begin? This is a city which constantly reinvents itself. Take its shops. This month, we pick out the most exciting new launches, from the world of sports and jewellery to fragrance and fashion. Some of the best boutiques are found in Mayfair, a historic enclave with a thoroughly modern makeover (where half of those looking to rent are aged under 29). Staying with property, we reveal London’s most expensive streets to buy on. And the city’s hottest garden accessory? The outdoor kitchen – less barbecue, more teppanyaki plates, warming drawers and cocktail stations. London has moved on.

Editorial Editor Anne Cuthbertson

Creative Director Chloë Collyer

Content Editor Tallulah Rushaya

Sub Editor Laura Sutherland

Publishing

Managing Director James Dobson

Chief Financial O cer Vicki Gavin

Publisher Caroline Scott

Marketing Manager Bret Weekes

Advertising Group Account Director Caroline Warrick 020 7349 3792 caroline.warrick@chelseamagazines.com

You can manage your print and digital subscriptions online. Sign up today at www.subscription.co.uk/chelsea/Solo/

The London Magazine is published by The Chelsea Magazine Company Ltd, Jubilee House, 2 Jubilee Place, London SW3 3TQ

Web: www.chelseamagazines.com Tel: 020 7349 3700

Email: info@chelseamagazines.com

The London Magazine (print) ISSN 1350360X Distributed by Seymour Distribution Ltd. 2 East Poultry Avenue, London, EC1A 9PT Tel: 020 7429 4000 Fax: 020 7429 4001

Production All Points Media. Printed in England by William Gibbons. ©The Chelsea Magazine Company Ltd 2020. All rights reserved

Anne Cuthbertson Editor THELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK

OUR AGENTS

The London Magazine represents Central London Estate Agents, the capital’s most prestigious and expert property agents. For a list of members, go to thelondonmagazine.co.uk/about-us CLEA Ltd Board

Chairman: Lucy Morton, JLL

Directors: Mary Beeton, Hamptons; William Carrington, LonRes; John Ennis, Chestertons; Richard Gutteridge, Savills; Louis Harding, Strutt & Parker; Tim Hyatt, Knight Frank; Mark Pollack, Aston Chase; Peter Wetherell, Wetherell Company Secretary: Jonathan Perrin

Hand-delivered to properties in London’s top postcodes, five-star hotels and exclusive locations. Distribution enquiries to caroline.scott@chelseamagazines.com.

Available on subscription. Published by The Chelsea Magazine Company Ltd on behalf of CLEA Ltd (Central London Estate Agents). CLEA Ltd does not accept any responsibility for editorial or advertising content.

THE WISHLIST

THRILLS AND GRILLS: The summer series of wild dining and concerts set within woodland in Elstree just to the north of London returns. In the past, the event has featured singers Jessie Buckley and James Bay, and 2023's line-up includes Ronnie Scott’s and The Shires. Chefs Sabrina Gidda and Josh Katz will collaborate with fire-cooking pro Ben Quinn’s Woodfire Canteen. 6 June - 12 September athomefarm.live

THE WISHLIST

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Chestertons Polo in the Park

Cantering into the summer social season is Polo in the Park at Hurlingham Park, the world’s largest three-day polo festival event. Beyond the chukkas, there'll be a shopping village and delectable food. Whether you want to watch from the grandstands, plethora of bars or gardens, a good time will be had by all, below 9-11 June

polointheparklondon.com

Diva

Performers across the worlds of stage, film, opera, and popular music will be celebrated in this decadent V&A exhibition. Taking centre stage will be spectacular costumes and glamorous outfits worn by Whitney Houston, Marilyn Monroe and Tina Turner, to name just a few.

Opens 4 May vam.ac.uk

Artisan Fayre

ART AND DESIGN

Summer Exhibition

One of London’s most anticipated and largest art exhibitions returns for another year. This year's theme, Only Connect, is taken from E.M Forster’s novel, Howards End as curated by celebrated British painter and exhibition co-ordinator, David Remfrey RA. Explore works via every medium possible from paintings and film to photography and sculpture, above Opens 13 June

royalacademy.org.uk

Belgravia in Bloom

Partnering with the London Wildlife Trust for the floral extravaganza Into the Wild, prepare for show-stopping installations from Belgravia’s smartest facades, including Peggy Porschen's underwater utopia.

Ends 29 May

belgravialdn.com

Packed full of independent stallholders, browse the palace grounds for unique handmade finds. Admission to Hampton Court is included in ticket prices. 12-14 May hrp.org.uk

THEATRE AND MUSIC

Shakespeare in the Squares

Hear prose and verses written by the Bard of Avon. Productions of Twelfth Night will be held in squares across London, including St James’s, Belgrave, and Kensington Square Gardens. Started in 2016, and with Dame Judi Dench as its patron, the legacy of Shakespeare lives on in London squares. From 7 June shakespeareinthesquares.co.uk

Cinderella

The English National Ballet returns to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since 2019 with 14 enchanting performances of Cinderella in-the-round. Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, it's accompanied by Prokofiev's melodious score, performed by the English National Ballet Orchestra. 15-25 June

royalalberthall.com

The Crucible

The new and much anticipated production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible heads on stage for a limited season. Olivier Awardwinner Lyndsey Turner directs this new production that tells the tale of a witch hunt in Salem where a group of young women live in a climate of fear.

Opens 7 June

nationaltheatre.org.uk

Matilda The Musical

The multi award-winning Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda the Musical inspired by the beloved Roald Dahl classic has recently had its theatre run extended to 2024. With original songs written by Tim Minchin. Running now uk.matildathemusical.com

FOOD AND DRINK

CAVO

The new Mediterranean eatery, offers a corner of calm with vibrant Mediterranean dishes such as pluma Iberico and chorizo y lentejas. Order from an extensive collection hand-selected Mediterranean wines and imaginative cocktail collections. Denmark Street cavorestaurant.com

Dinner by Heston

Masterminded by inventive chef Blumental, diners will be amazed by a menu inspired by British history, from royal cookery books to a housewife’s manual. The meat fruit in particular is divine. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park dinnerbyheston.co.uk

Under the Sea

The Nordic eatery has a new limited edition cocktail until 22 June. Make a splash with Nuet Aquavit and Blue Curaçao with zesty lemon and grapefruit bitters, below St James's Market aquavitrestaurants.com

Simon the Tanner

A stone’s throw from London Bridge, this hidden gem has had a revamp from the Disappearing Dining Club, and is now just as perfect for an intimate afterwork cocktail as a Sunday roast – all to the soundtrack of a vinyl- only sound system. Bermondsey disappearingdiningclub.co.uk/ simon-the-tanner L

LOOK AHEAD

SAVOUR

The festival will feature more than 120 food and drink exhibitors, full of gourmet experiences. The line-up, which includes Junsei, Kricket and 10 Greek Street, will take your tastebuds on a one-way journey around the world, no passport required.

21-23 July

Royal Hospital

Chelsea savourfestival.com

LONDON ART WEEK

The UK’s leading fine-arts selling event features 51 participants. Offering museumquality examples of portraiture, decorative arts and sculpture, this year will be the first to include rare books. Taking place across London’s prime art districts from Mayfair to Chelsea.

Ends 7 July

Citywide londonartweek.com

BBC BIG BAND

The Art of Swing & Song will see the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band perform hits from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and more world-class songs beloved by devoted jazz and swing fans.

13 July

Cadogan Hall cadoganhall.com

COOLDaddy

THIS FATHER’S DAY, TREAT HIM TO SOME STYLISH GIFTS THAT WILL RAISE A SMILE

TOTALLY DAD BARENA BLAZER, £425 TRUNK SWEATER, £255 AND BARENA TROUSERS, £245 TRUNKCLOTHIERS.COM

Papa dons: 1. Fanfare cologne, 100ml, £250, thameenfragrance.com 2. Niwaki Scion gilet, £269, oliverspencer.co.uk 3. Sandstone candle, £52, nevergoalone.com 4. TAG Heuer Carrera watch, £5,250, watches-of-switzerland.co.uk 5. Merino polo shirt, £165, peregrineclothing.co.uk 6. My Style Bags holdall, £260, thegoto.com 7. Suede loafers, £430, crockettandjones.com 8. Crè me Pogonotomienne shaving cream, £29, buly1803.com 9. Meisterstück 4810 wallet, £365, montblanc.com 10. PS Paul Smith chinos, £145, harveynichols.com 11. Cotton jacket, £750, richardjames.com

KATHRYN DRYSDALE

Bridgerton’s Madame Delacroix talks about filming the hit Netflix show, her north London favourites and Mayfair shopping

Golders Green. I lived there with three boys. Being the only female in that flat was quite a challenge. It was a typical student flat, filled with lots of late-night guitar playing. Our diet consisted solely of pot noodles, white pasta, and jacket potatoes.

Some of my favourite places in London are in Muswell Hill. I just love the spectacular lofty views across the city and the stunning Edwardian architecture.

I love the Wallace Collection which I used to visit as a student, to find inspiration for some of the characters I’d play It has such an impressive collection of art and armoury and it’s free to visit. The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden is another beautiful building and I enjoy watching the ballet there. I performed in Covent Garden when I was in The National Youth Music Theatre, and I fell in love with it and the history of the heart of theatreland.

to experience in Mayfair. Of course Bridgerton is set in the neighbourhood in 1813. It has such a rich history and stands apart for being one of London’s oldest and most fashionable neighbourhoods, from gorgeous 18th century architecture to cool fashion boutiques, some of the world’s best bars, fabulous restaurants, and lots of open green spaces.

Working on set, it has been fascinating to learn the true stories from the neighbourhood’s glamorous history, from duelling dukes to the origins of the Queen’s wedding flowers.

I love Liberty and Selfridges, as well as Matches and Browns nearby, which I tend to shop around. I adore Jenny Packham and always drop by when shopping in and around Mayfair.

I grew up in Wigan, Lancashire, a town nestled in between Liverpool and Manchester. My earliest memory of London is when I was around three or four, visiting my aunt in Hampstead. I loved the beautiful buildings with high ceilings, tree-lined streets, beautiful parks, red buses, pigeons, and fountains. It’s one of my favourite places in London.

I absolutely loved my time at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in Belsize Park. We

had some inspiring teachers. I remember we used to walk to Regent’s Park for zoo study lessons. There was a time when we had an exam which was to physically become and act as if we were an animal in real time. We had each been assigned an animal to study, with the final performance being on the London Zoo stage in front of visiting families and tourists.

My first London home was above a kosher grocery shop in

I’m currently living in Hampstead while I’m having restoration work done to my home. I enjoy walks to the Heath, the beautiful Victorian and Edwardian architecture and the village feel. At one time it was a place where people would come for spas and to take sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city, a place of healing – you can really feel it here.

If I could spend a day in any age of London’s past I’d choose the Regency era, which I’d love

I just think her clothing is exquisite. I’ve been fortunate enough to be dressed by Jenny in the past. One of my all-time favourite Jenny dresses was a floor-length number in lavender that I wore to the Screen Actors Guild Awards. So beautiful.

When I leave London I miss that feeling of connectedness and excitement you get from being part of buzz of the city. I also really miss the diversity and the architecture. I take for granted having immediate access to everything I want or need. L

Season three of Bridgerton will be available on Netflix later this year.

MOMENTS IN TIME

The Vintage Watch Company, located in Burlington Arcade, has a client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends. From David Silver comes the book, Vintage Rolex: The Largest Collection in the World, available in all good bookstores. £75, vintagewatchcompany.com

DEEPLY CULTURED

Showerings is changing the perception of cider, giving it a deserved place at Michelin-starred tables. Elegantly dry, gently carbonated, its bittersweet flavours are complemented by notes of hazelnut, cedarwood, red apple and apricot.

£45 per case of 12 375ml bottles, showeringscider.co.uk

Father’s DayGIFT GUIDE

QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH

Floris has delighted fragrance connoisseurs for nearly 300 years. Warmed with a touch of nutmeg, the floral heart of the N° 89 collection is underscored by sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver. The elegant grooming collection is available online and at its 89 Jermyn Street boutique. From £25, florislondon.com

FOR GREEN FINGERS

The Opinel Gardeners box set is an ideal gift for fathers who are avid gardeners. The very handy kit contains three essential garden tools:saw N°12, garden knife N°08 and a pruning knife N°08, all expertly handcrafted in France. £55.95, berryuseful.co.uk

TREASURED PIECES

Keep your treasured timepieces secure in the Capra double watch roll. Made from a refined, natural grained leather that ages beautifully, it also features a contrasting soft suede interior to keep your watches safe and clean. Choose from five colours and personalise with up to five initials. £320, ettinger.co.uk

WHETHER IT'S A TIMEPIECE TOME OR A TOOL SET, TREAT HIM TO SOMETHING SPECIAL

JULIE MONTAGU ON FRAMELESS YOGA

“Whether you’re an absolute beginner exploring yoga for the first time or you’re a superflexible long-time yogi, this immersive yoga session is guaranteed to be unforgettable. Yoga at Frameless is a rare opportunity to combine fluid body movement with a rich, multisensory experience to the backdrop of iconic masterpieces, establishing a mind-tobody connection like no other. Each session starts with setting an intention and ends with savasana (relaxation). We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the Frameless space to take their yoga experience to the next level!”

Julie Montagu is a vinsaya yoga teacher who has been named one of the ‘Top 10 Holistic Health Icons’ in the world and is teaching at Frameless in Marble Arch. Tickets are priced at £35pp. To book a class, visit frameless.com

DR VALI ON BIOHACKING

“ Biohacking is essentially using your own cells to fi x you. At the Experiential Centre clinic, we use prescription-strength intravenous nutrient therapy, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and supercharged supplementation programmes. I can hack your metabolism to increase fat-burning capacity. Or optimise cognition and memory with superhero IV boosters of amino-acids and vitamins.’’

Open at Selfridges, book at 020 3096 3884 or bydrvali.com

From top: Dark Circles Relief & Uplift Eye Serum, £47, flanerie-skincare. com. Skin Transformation Face Cream, £30, keyssoulcare.com Kwansha Coin, £73, pureearth.asia Ambre Vanille Honey Bath, £45, lauramercier.co.uk . Charlotte’s Magic Body Cream, £49, charlottetilbury. com. Renew Hand Cream, £20, nevergoalone.com. Nail Rebirth Capsules, £17.50, leightondenny.com