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Now, more than ever, it is important to give ourselves the space to breathe. City and country environments became quite polarised during these unusual past few months; for some, urban parks have been essential refuges and, for others, rural locales their own escape. Dorchester Collection is where we can seek space, a rich resource for privacy and renewalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from distanced tables for tea, to sprawling suite terraces overlooking expansive parks, open-air yoga at Hotel Bel-Air and the 240 acres of greenery at Coworth Park in England. Breathe. Think, act and relax positively these coming months ahead, for health of body and mind is precious.

Yaffa Assouline

Jamie Shears, excecutive chef, 45 Park Lane

Eugenio Pirri, chief people and culture officer, Dorchester Collection

Aladji Sanouera, head of housemen, Le Meurice

The Gray Malin Cabana, The Beverly Hills Hotel

Rosemary, gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, Coworth Park

Mario Perera, executive chef, The Dorchester

Renato Tayson, page at The Beverly HIlls Hotel

Saul Caamal Torres, server at Hotel Bel-Air

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A word from

Christopher Cowdray t Dorchester Collection, our main focus these days is to ensure you the

Taking care to value kindness over process, focusing on emotional

safety, security, care—and delight—you expect from our hotel experience.

value rather than functional value, and protecting our heritage whilst evolving—these elements act as are our guiding compass. From

Needless to say, this year has not unfolded as anticipated. We have all been

an evening enjoying a glass of wine, for example, to other details of

called to be more flexible, to change habits and to reconsider our responsibility

service witnessed in small, practical details and a kind smile, we ensure

to others during the COVID-19 crisis. Life within Dorchester Collection hotels

our branding aligns with our vision and mission and, above all, our guests’

has both adjusted to the current situation and remained unchanged in ways

overall experience. Helen Smith, chief customer experience officer at

so that guests can rediscover experiences they have always appreciated

Dorchester Collection, goes into greater detail about our branding in an inter-

under our care, and see the same familiar faces welcoming them back.

view found on page 16.

Rest assured we are taking every health and safety measure seriously and

Our dedicated employees are pivotal in making Dorchester Collection

to task, from touchless hand sanitisers throughout common areas, cleaned

hotels such welcome homes to our guests. Their diversity is a part of who

hourly, to a COVID-19 awareness care kit awaiting guests in their rooms and

we are; our employees represent more than 67 nationalities and speak 48

suites; we also provide employees with regular training on our new standards

different languages. We are pleased to announce that Eugenio Pirri, chief

and medical support procedures in place. And, to make life a little easier, we

people and culture officer at Dorchester Collection, has been shortlisted for

have amended our cancellation policy until April 2021, so unrestricted can-

the Diversity Champion of the Year Award by the British Diversity Awards.

cellations can be made until as late as 4pm, local time, on your day of arrival

With Eugenio Pirri leveraging his influence, upholding our We Care policy,

(excluding Coworth Park).

some of our achievements together include a 50:50 gender split in all senior leadership positions, and a full commitment to the United Nations Standards

Each Dorchester Collection hotel has been engaged in helping its local com-

of Conduct to tackle discrimination against LGBT people—the only five-star

munity during this unusual time, whether through donations, volunteer ser-

hotel company globally to do so. The basis of our We Care policy is to create

vice for the homeless and unemployed, for example, or simple gestures and

an environment within our company where all of our employees feel valued

messages of thanks, encouragement and cheer. Over 20 new actions and

and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. I believe our guests

engagements join the 60 charities already supported by Dorchester Collection

feel the effects of our ongoing conversations and work in this arena. When

and its properties in 2019, including over 4,000 hours of support and more

our employees feel valued, so do our guests.

than £451k of donations raised across all hotels. Within and around Dorchester Collection properties, in addition to health and Whether in city or country, spaces offering privacy and respite have never

wellbeing, we are also increasing the number of ways we can reduce waste

felt more appealing given the implications of social distancing. The incredible

and our impact, in general, on the environment. A greater scope and sense

locations within iconic surroundings of Dorchester Collection hotels ensure

of corporate social responsibility is at the forefront of many company proj-

plenty of open spaces for our guests to enjoy themselves, relax and feel

ects. Dorchester Collection is continually open to doing things differently,

safely apart from the crowd—from Paris’s expansive Tuileries Garden facing

and better.

Le Meurice to the private pool at The Beverly Hills Hotel. In collaboration with fine art photographer Gray Malin, a new special poolside cabana offers priva-

Day-to-day life has indeed changed this past year, and there have been great

cy and style in a relaxing retreat; it celebrates the unique design heritage of

challenges as well as unexpected windows of opportunity. Yet, in a way, we

this truly legendary Hollywood property.

are all looking forward to getting back to normal. At Dorchester Collection, we look forward to seeing you again ---- when you’re ready, we’ll be waiting.

Dorchester Collection takes pride in our leadership role in the culinary arena and we are always pleased to see our talented team grow and evolve. We welcome two new executive chefs at our London properties. Mario Perera, who has been with us for over 18 years, joins The Dorchester overseeing more than 100 chefs across six kitchens. Jamie Shears at the neighbouring 45 Park Lane, takes over at CUT at 45 Park Lane, where he celebrates locally sourced ingredients with an emphasis on fish from his hometown in Devon joining, of course, the restaurant’s famous steaks.

Chief executive officer of Dorchester Collection

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Editorial, Creative Direction

16 The Making of a Legend

46 When in Los Angeles...

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Meet Helen Smith, chief customer experience officer at Dorchester Collection, who works to bring a hotel’s function far beyond its market position, and deeper into the lives of people and the legends of local culture.

Lifestyle and Los Angeles are one and the same; see Collect’s sampling of life under the Californian sun starting with a relaxing moment with the celebrated swans on the lush grounds of Hotel Bel-Air.

18 When in London...

50 Next Generation Conservation

Luxury loves Londontown—from the incredible art exhibitions, fabulous cars, spectacular dining to penthouse views upon Hyde Park, arguably no place does it better.

Georgina Lamb, CEO of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, discusses taking over her family’s mission to save endangered wildlife across Africa and Asia.

28 When in Rome…

52 Uzbekistan: An Invitation to Dream

...Do as the Romans do, as the saying goes. No Roman holiday is complete without some architectural enrichment, excellent food and ancient marble statues to admire.

Get a snapshot of the beauty and rich cultural resources inside ‘Uzbekistan: The Road to Samarkand’ by Yaffa Assouline and photographed by Laziz Hamani, the latest must-have coffee table tome published by Assouline.

LUXURYCULTURE.COM Editor-in-chief & founder: Yaffa Assouline Contributors: Alexandra Mercuri, Sara White Wilson, James Delos Santos, Alexandra Kolasinski Sales: advertising@luxuryculture.com

30 Venice, by Generations of Style Filippo Ricci, creative director of menswear brand Stefano Ricci, celebrates an ideal of Italian masculine elegance, sending him on a journey throughout the timeless and tirelessly beautiful city of Venice.

32 When in Paris…

Cover: Cover ‘Black Evening Dress in Flight, New York’ Hiro — Octobre 1963 © Hiro

It is impossible to be bored in Paris—though if you choose to be, it is an art in itself, of course—and this season has in store some of her finest diversions in art and style, from Matisse masterpieces to Christian Louboutin stilettos.

Featured in the exhibition:

44 When in Milan…

Harper’s Bazaar: First in Fashion

What’s on and where to eat inside one of Italy’s most dynamic urban centres. An evening of champagne and pizza is always the right way to kick off any weekend adventure here.

from 28 February 2020 to 04 January 2021 Musée des Arts Décoratifs Find an article on the exhibition on page: 37

54 Notes from the Chef A recipe delivered in his own words from Adam Smith, executive chef at the Michelin-starred Restaurant Coworth Park: Slowcooked Beef Cheek with Seasonal Vegetables.

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At the centre of London society since it opened in 1931, The Dorchester is set in the heart of Mayfair opposite Hyde Park. The landmark 1930s Art Deco exterior houses a stunning ballroom, refurbished rooms and suites, all of which are tastefully designed with elegant English interiors. The award-winning Dorchester Spa is also one of the city’s ultra glamorous pampering destinations. The hotel’s restaurants and bars rank amongst the city’s best and include The Promenade, The Grill, China Tang, Parcafé and the three Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester.

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, 45 Park Lane has 45 rooms, including suites all with a view of Hyde Park, and a Penthouse Suite with panoramic views of London. Highly contemporary in style, designed by the renowned architect Thierry Despont, 45 Park Lane showcases art throughout by British contemporary artists such as Damien Hirst, Sir Peter Blake and Brendan Neiland. Just steps away from The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane is dynamic in spirit with private dining in the Media Room, a Library, BAR 45 and CUT at 45 Park Lane, the debut restaurant in Europe for Wolfgang Puck, overseen by executive chef, David McIntyre.

Coworth Park is a country house and spa that rewrites the rules. Set within 240 acres of beautiful English countryside parkland, just 45 minutes’ drive from London and 20 minutes from Heathrow airport, it is also the only hotel within the UK with its own two polo fields. Other attractions include the Michelin-starred Restaurant Coworth Park headed by executive chef Adam Smith, an equestrian centre and the ground breaking luxury Spa at Coworth Park. In addition to its 70-bedroom country house, the jewel in the crown amongst Coworth Park’s 16 suites is The Dower House, a three-bedroom private residence that dates back to 1775.

Overlooking the beautiful Tuileries Garden, Le Meurice stands majestically in one of the most stylish Parisian neighbourhoods. Its rooms, decorated in Louis XVI style, as well as its Spa Valmont, offer a sense of calm and luxury in a space where history and the latest fashion trends mingle with perfection. Both offering refined French cuisine, Restaurant le Meurice under Alain Ducasse claims two Michelin stars whilst the stunning, hand-painted ceiling of the recently renovated Restaurant Le Dalí, named after the hotel’s regular guest Salvador Dalí, sets the dramatic tone for an overall heightened experience of excellence.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée symbolises the spirit of Paris: a spectacular palace hotel perfectly positioned near the Eiffel Tower and River Seine, on the prestigious tree-lined avenue Montaigne, home of Parisian haute couture. Since its opening in 1913, the hotel has been the ultimate choice of celebrities wishing to experience the energy and elegance of this unique city, taking advantage of its truly iconic location. At the heart of the hotel is its peaceful Cour Jardin around which are arrayed its stylish rooms and suites with stunning views overlooking the city and classic Parisian interiors that hide state-of-the-art technology.

The Dorchester Park Lane London W1K 1QA

45 Park Lane Park Lane London, W1K 1PN

Coworth Park Blacknest Road Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE

Le Meurice 228, rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris

Hôtel Plaza Athénée 25, avenue Montaigne 75008 Paris

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HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA MILANO

This is the true spirit of Milan, an exceptional experience of hospitality, comfort, style and tradition. Dominating Piazza della Repubblica as a landmark neo-classical building, the legendary Hotel Principe di Savoia has been the home of international travellers and cosmopolitan society since the 1920s. Discover the luxurious rooms and suites, be immersed in a world of wellbeing at the rooftop Club 10 Fitness and Beauty Center and, when evening falls, sip a classic Italian cocktail at the Principe Bar before enjoying the innovative cuisine of chef Alessandro Buffolino at Acanto Restaurant.

Hotel Eden is located in the heart of Rome, a short stroll from the legendary Spanish Steps and picturesque Villa Borghese and offers a breathtaking panorama view across the city. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has undergone a major restoration in 2017, revealing 98 newly refurbished guest rooms and suites as well as its first urban spa, the Eden Spa. Hotel Eden is one of the Eternal City’s most celebrated hotels, popular amongst heads of states, royalty and celebrities. On the top floor is the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, La Terrazza, which has Fabio Ciervo, executive chef, at the helm.

Situated majestically in 12 acres of lush tropical gardens, The Beverly Hills Hotel has been affectionately nicknamed ‘The Pink Palace’ by those who cherish its charm. Guests will appreciate the recent comprehensive restoration programme that enhanced the vibrancy and relevance of the landmark hotel. Royalty, celebrities and world leaders enjoy the attentive service within its stylish rooms and its hide-away bungalows, with newly restored options, and two ultra-luxurious Presidential Bungalows. The sumptuous resort feeling is enhanced by the happening Polo Lounge, Bar Nineteen12, the spa and the legendary pool and cabanas.

Hotel Bel-Air is a timeless, legendary estate that upholds a protective culture for the world’s most powerful players. Here inspiration flows, graciousness is preserved, and life continues with ease, but elevated beyond compare. The 12-acre paradise embodies the ‘other LA’, away from the roar, the chatter, and untouched by the clamour of life beyond the gates of BelAir. Beautiful rooms and suites blend Old Hollywood glamour with warm, contemporary style, where guests feel free to relax and focus on what matters, safe in the hotel’s care. For dining, Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air brings fresh Californian cuisine to a relaxed al fresco setting.

Hotel Principe di Savoia Piazza della Repubblica 17 20124 Milan

Hotel Eden Via Ludovisi 49 Rome 00187

The Beverly Hills Hotel 9641 Sunset Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Hotel Bel-Air 701 Stone Canyon Road Los Angeles, CA 90077

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The Making of a Legend A conversation with Helen Smith, chief customer experience officer for Dorchester Collection

ew high-level executives have Helen Smith’s responsibilities. Having

One of Dorchester Collection’s directives to its employees is: “We value kindness over

joined Dorchester Collection in 2005 and as chief customer experience

process”. What’s an example in which this dictum matters?

officer since 2017, Smith is both the custodian and conceptualiser behind

Honouring kindness over process is about focusing on emotional values rather

Dorchester Collection’s brand vision and delivery. Since her arrival in this role,

than functional criteria. We encourage our employees to break from the pre-

Helen Smith has led Dorchester Collection in an effort to reflect upon the coher-

scriptive service concepts with set standards that many of our competitors use

ency of its branding, at every single touchpoint in the customer journey. Meet the

and instead allow them to interact with guests on a more emotional level. We

mastermind herself, she who is ensuring that a stay at any Dorchester Collection

recognise that our employees have an innate ability to develop relationships with

hotel enables a guest to feel that this is where they belong.

guests. They are gracious, generous, kind and welcoming. Our guests often

The luxury hotel market is diverse and deep—what does Dorchester Collection have that no other hotel group can claim?

mention that they look forward to catching up with our employees as part of a forthcoming stay.

We approach things differently. Ultra luxury is all about emotion. We say the cus-

For example, we had a guest who was planning to entertain five of her girlfriends

tomer is at the heart of everything we do; they are the most important part of our

for lunch at Coworth Park. She called in advance to advise the manager that

story. We took considerable time to research both our luxury competition and our

she was only able to eat a restricted diet due to a serious health condition, but

guests. We established nine emotional needs our guests display and we go out of

she wanted her friends to enjoy a wonderful day out. Without any fuss, the team

our way to address these for each individual guest on each individual stay. They told

arranged a simple tomato soup for her (which she thoroughly enjoyed). She

us what it is that we offer that draws them to us and we ensure we’ve protected that

mentioned to her waiter that it was the first dish she had finished and enjoyed in

culture in the past, we protect it today and we will ensure it’s protected in the future.

a very long time. As she was preparing to leave, he remembered her comment

We are a safe haven for their past, current and future experiences and memories.

and brought over a ‘soup to go’ package for her to enjoy at home.

Why was it time to reflect upon Dorchester Collection’s branding?

This is just one example of how we instil our employees with the sense that

Dorchester Collection’s new brand journey started in 2017 as a natural evolution of our positioning. A cross-functional team was brought together as we looked to establish the exact intertwining component which is intrinsic to each of our properties around the globe. You could say that we were looking for the ‘golden thread’ that links all our legendary properties together. Through the process we established five brand attributes that we believe no other luxury hotel brand can claim: We have a legendary culture; we form lasting relationships with our guests; we reflect a valued way of life; we are confident;

they are able to do the ‘right thing’ and not always just what ‘the rules’ say. In all our hotels, we continuously seek to elevate the boundaries of guest-centricity through truly meaningful interactions. In your role as ‘chief customer experience officer’, how do you stay connected to the experiences of your guests? Feedback from our guests is pivotal to our business and informs every stage of our customer experience journey. To ensure that our global strategy remains aligned with our guests’ needs, we take an integrated, cross-depart-

and we exemplify graciousness.

mental approach. This includes regular feedback from our global recognition

What would you say is the most important evolution?

guest engagement from surveys whereby guests tell us what made their

The aim of our brand is to increase the unity between our hotels and build long-

stay special or what they thought we could enhance. Liaison with our Global

term value as a united collection. Our alignment has the power to create greater

Contact Centre is also critical to understand further our guests’ requests.

global recognition by using it as a means to influence the way we do things. Our

We also get weekly updates from our people and culture teams and from

brand supports our future growth and guides us toward guest experiences that

our regional sales directors who receive direct feedback from travel agents

build real and lasting emotional connections. Now that we know our brand, we

who send us their most cherished clients. Aside from guest observations, I

can ensure that all our endeavours complement it. We can now ask ourselves

also ensure that I remain up to date with trends in service delivery across the

before undertaking any project—be it in marketing, development, operations or

luxury sector. This involves attending networking events, panels and visiting

human resources—“Is what I’m considering on-brand?”.

competitor hotels in search of innovative guest experience practices.

Most Dorchester Collection hotels are situated in major cities that are also cosmopol-

What does “a legendary way of life” mean to a guest’s experience?

itan cultural capitals. How do you believe this influences the unique culture of these

We have had some of the greatest people in the world pass through our hotels

hotels and the hotel group at large?

from all walks of life. They have become part of our history and they return year

Our nine legendary hotels each offer something unique and each is very much

after year. They know we’ve protected the culture that they’ve treasured over the

part of the culture and history alive within the destinations they inhabit. Our guests

years and they have developed a sense of ownership. Legendary moments have

live global lives and know that when they stay in any of our hotels they will meet

taken place in our hotels in the past, they continue to take place in the present

like-minded people who share similar interests. Our hotels are in the destinations

and they will occur in the future. They are something you cannot pay for and that

where they can enjoy all the cosmopolitan attributes that mean so much to them.

you cannot get an invitation for. You are just there!

and relationship teams who look after our most loyal guests and reports on

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Coworth Park—about an hour’s drive from London—is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Harbouring two polo fields, its lush 240 acres are a country oasis, offering the finest of equestrian grounds next to magnificent meadows and a serene lake. Paradise found, not too far away. Coworth Park Blacknest Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE T. +44 1344 876 600

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It’s in the bag! V&A rummages deep into fashion’s favourite accessory in the exhibition ‘Bags: Inside Out’. Grace Kelly’s departure from Hollywood © Photo By Allan Grant, The LIFE Images Collection via Getty ImagesGetty Images. Michaela Efford © Design Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL

Bacchus Roams Here The Dorchester’s hidden sommelier’s cellar, The Wine Vault, is the ideal space to discover delicious vintages in private company. Modern and intimate for up to 12 guests, The Dorchester’s head of wines, master sommelier Christopher Delalonde—one of only 269 professionals in the world to claim this distinction—weaves insightful storytelling around some of the hotel’s most exceptional wines. Over a handcrafted walnut tasting table and under lighting designed for the ideal study of wine colour, 1000 selected bottles line the walls of London’s latest wine-lover’s retreat.

Sneaker Story From function-focused sportswear to urban status symbols, the full gamut of sneakers takes centre stage in the Design Museum’s exhibition. ‘Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street Cult’ presents classic, limited-edition and rare pairs as well as an insight into the innovative processes behind their creation. Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 6AG

Asprey’s Four Seasons collection celebrates nature with glass vases hand-carved by the world’s most talented glass artists. Asprey, 167 New Bond St, Mayfair, London W1S 4AY asprey.com

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Penthouse Pop site-specific artwork by celebrated British pop artist Sir Peter Blake CBE hangs on the walls of London’s 45 Park Lane Penthouse Suite. Today an octogenarian, still at work, he continues taking others into new reveries with his pop perspective. His ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album cover for The Beatles—a colourful image depicting the “Fab Four” in front of a collage of celebrities and historical figures—has been widely lauded for expanding the graphic design industry into popular music, making the connections between art and pop explicit. ‘Dancing Girls Over Rotten Row’, a recent work by Sir Peter Blake, expresses style diversions and similarities from his most famous work. The image is vibrant and distinctly, historically London. ‘Rotten Row’ is a broad track running along the south side of Hyde Park; during the 18th and 19th centuries, it was a fashionable place for upper-class Londoners to be seen horse riding. It was also the first artificially lit highway in Britain. “When I started to make this print, I did what I always do which is to think of the area, in this case, Hyde Park. I researched vintage postcards of Rotten Row and came up with images upon which I collaged the figures dancing over it. There are various kinds of theatrical characters that I use in my work but, for here, in my mind they are a famous troupe of dancers doing their performance in Hyde Park,” the artist explains. Sir Peter Blake has generations of perspective on the career of being an artist. “My career is over, and I realise that. But I’m still working; I’m still an artist. I made a sort of ‘conceptual retirement’, which meant that I still work but that I would retire from greed, avarice, ambition_ the nasty side of art.” He now cultivates all categories of work, including sculpture, for a career perhaps freer than it has ever been. Sir Peter Blake’s work, at least at 45 Park Lane, dances above Hyde Park and history all at once. 45 Park Lane London W1K 1PN T. +44 20 7493 4545

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Artemisia Gentileschi, Self Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (La Pittura), about 1638-9, Royal Collection Trust (405551) © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019

Artemisia One of the most important female artists of the 17th century, described by The Guardian as “more savage than Caravaggio”, Artemisia is an endlessly fascinating woman. Recognised as one of the most gifted of the Italian Baroque period, her artistic genius comes into focus at The National Gallery. The exhibition brings together around thirty of her works_the majority of the loans never having been seen in the UK before. The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DN

South African visual activist and artist Zanele Muholi came to prominence in the early 2000s with photographs that told the stories of black lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex lives in South Africa. Now at the Tate, Muholi has her first major UK exhibition showcasing 260 photographs, from the very first body of work ‘Only Half the Picture’, to the on-going series ‘Somnyama Ngonyama’—continuously challenging dominant ideologies and representations. Zanele Muholi Until 7 March 2021, Tate Modern Bankside, London SE1 9TG

Qiniso, Durban, 2019 © Zanele Muholi, Nicholas Hilliard, Unknown man against a background of flames, c.1600 © Victoria and Albert Museum

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Ride in Style A rare 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 1 and a Daimler Limousine previously owned by Princess Margaret—the fleet of luxury cars at The Dorchester offers the best way to sightsee around the city, make a grand entrance or get to and from the airport in style. The fleet is filled with quintessentially British icons, including the 1990 Daimler 4.2 DS420 Vanden Plas, cars favoured by the British Royal Family.

The Graff Workshop Graff’s Bond Street store, where finished jewels can be seen, have their pieces created in Graff’s workshop. It is situated in Mayfair, London and is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, with more than 60 traditional jewellers’ benches. Inside, time-tested traditions and techniques are honoured, with craftsmen using tools that have remained unaltered for years. Each masterpiece requires often several hundred hours of work. State-of-the-art technology functions as an additional tool for final touches_melding the old and the new for the perfect craft. Graff, 6-8 New Bond Street, London, W1S 3SJ, T. +44 20 7584 8571, graff.com

45 Park Lane’s Penthouse Suite, with its wrap-around balcony, offers the best of both worlds: sleek urban modernity alongside breathtaking views overlooking London’s respite of greenery and open space, Hyde Park. 45 Park Lane London W1K 1PN T. +44 20 7493 4545

Renaissance Watercolours Due to their light-sensitivity, watercolour are rarely displayed. With the ‘Renaissance Watercolours: from Dürer to Van Dyck’ exhibition at the V&A, visitors get a rare opportunity to see 200 of some of the finest watercolour masterpieces from the Renaissance era. The exhibition features vibrant sketches by Leonardo da Vinci and Sir Anthony van Dyck, highly-finished works by Albrecht Dürer and Simon Bening, and life-like portrait miniatures by Hans Holbein and Nicholas Hilliard. Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, SW7 2RL

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The balcony of the Eisenhower Suite at The Dorchester offers privacy, shade and a breath of fresh air in the heart of London, looking out upon Park Lane and beyond, with magnificent plane trees and other urban greenery. The Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1K 1QA T. +44 20 7629 8888

D처ra Maurer Movement, displacement, perception and transformation have remained consistent themes for Hungarian artist D처ra Maurer, whose largest UK exhibition brings together some 35 works. The show reveals the diversity of her output, including graphic works, photographs, films and paintings. Trained as

Lynette YiadomBoakye, contemporary British portrait painter receives her first major exhibition at Tate Britain.

a graphic artist in the 1950s,

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye: Fly In League With The Night Until 9 May 2021, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG

D처ra Maurer, Until 24 January 2021 Tate Modern, Bankside London SE1 9TG

Maurer pushed the medium to its limit throughout her experimental career which spans more than five decades. Maurer was at the centre of an underground independent community of artists outside of the official Hungarian system during the socialist period.

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Timeless Ducasse

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Jouin Manku, © Ed Reeve. Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Citrine by the Ounce 2014 © Private collection, Dora Maurer, Space Painting 1984-96 © Photography Vintage Galéria András Bozsó

French design duo Jouin Manku have revisited their seminal concept for the three Michelin-starred restaurant, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, revitalising the original mise-en-scène with a touch of magic and sparkle to enhance the dramatic theatre of the dining experience. The pièce de resistance is the ‘Table Lumière’, a luminous semi-private table in the middle of the restaurant that transports guests to a special and intimate world apart. Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester Park Lane, London W1K 1QA +44 20 7629 8866, for reservations

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Viktor & Rolf, Haute Couture, F/W 2016

‘A Mad Tea Party’, Salvador Dali, 1969

‘Cheshire Cat’, Joseph McHugh, 1967

Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2016 – Vagabonds. Photo credit Team Peter Stigter. ‘Cheshire cat’, psychedelic poster by Joseph McHugh, published by East Totem West. USA, 1967 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Dorothea Tanning, 1943. ©-ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2019. Mad Hatter costume designed by Colleen Atwood for Tim Burton’s 2010 adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, worn by Johnny Depp (c) 2010 Disney. Salvador Dali, A Mad Tea Party, 1969, © Salvador Dali, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, DACS 2019. Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Lynne B. and Roy G. Sheldon, 1999.183.12 2

‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’, Dorothea Tanning, 1943

Return to Wonderland An allegory for the subconscious dream state? An allusion to the use of psychedelics?…or simply a fantastical work of nonsensical folly? Regardless of the many disputing theories as to its meanings, or perhaps thanks to these, one thing is undeniable: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ has captured the imagination and awe of children and adults alike, continuously, for the past 157 years. Paying tribute to this enduring and elusive tale written by Lewis Carroll, the V&A Museum holds an exhibition exploring its origins, adaptations and reinventions—those which have pervaded every medium of pop culture since, from film, to fashion, to art, to music. Most recently, Lady Gaga featured a song inspired by Alice in her latest album ‘Chromatica’. Among the 300 objects on view are costumes and sketches from Tim Burton’s adaptation on the big screen, Alice in Wonderland (2010), the fifth highest-grossing film of all time during its theatrical run, as well as concept art from Walt Disney’s ever-iconic 1951 animated film of the same name. Alice in Wonderland’s spirit of wild imagination is infectious: its surrealist world has appealed to artists such as Salvador Dalí and Dorothea Tanning who have created related oeuvres, and its extravagant characters have even inspired high-fashion looks, such as the Mad Hatter appearing on the runway of Viktor & Rolf’s Haute Couture show at Paris Fashion Week. Curious indeed. Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser, Opening 27 March 2021 Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL

Mad Hatter costume by Colleen Atwood for Tim Burton’s film adaptation, 2010

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ome An exclusive al fresco experience, the Aurora Terrace Suite at Hotel Eden offers plenty of privacy and space for orchestrating one’s own tranquil oasis. Hotel Eden, Via Ludovisi, 49 00187 Rome, T. +39 6 478121

Aldo Rossi, project model for UBS building, Lugano, Switzerland, 1990, MAXXI, Rome. © Eredi Aldo Rossi. Coll. Torlonia 5 busto © Fondazione Torlonia ph: Lorenzo De Masi

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Fit for a Roman Journey Hotel Eden Rome debuts a limited-edition travel bag and clutch in collaboration with Chez Dede. It features illustrations to capture the magic and mood of ‘The Roman Journey’, sketched by Hotel Eden’s artist in residence Andrea Ferolla. A variation of Chez Dede’s iconic “Grand Sac”, each is beautifully crafted in Rome with fine Italian leather and fabrics making it a Roman classic inside and out. Available for purchase at Hotel Eden

Gourmet On-the-go Food lovers rejoice—Hotel Eden’s delectable dishes by Michelin-starred executive chef, Fabio Ciervo, can now be ordered via takeaway service. Diners select from a menu of 12 sumptuous choices, enjoyed from the comfort of their homes, or wherever they happen to be. The menu is reinvented monthly with 12 new dishes by Chef Ciervo, whose cuisine is renowned for being innovative and flavourful whilst keeping wellbeing as its guiding principle; Chef Ciervo holds a master’s degree in nutrition. If pick-up is not feasible, Hotel Eden delivers to a number of different areas of Rome, and orders placed by 5pm can be ready for the following day. Hotel Eden, Via Ludovisi 49, 00187 Rome T. +39 06 4781 2761, for inquiries or to place an order

Italian Architect Aldo Rossi

ideas, images, places, identities and memories.

‘The Torlonia Marbles: Collecting Masterpieces’ exhibition at Rome’s Musei Capitolini assembles 96 marbles from one of the most important private collection of ancient art in the world.

Aldo Rossi: The Architect and the Cities From 16 December 2020 until 29 August 2021, Fondazione MAXXI, Via Guido Reni 4A, 00196 Rome

Untill 27 June 2021 Musei Capitolini, Piazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Rome

A pioneer of postmodern architecture, Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect and designer who rose to world-renown, being the first Italian to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often called “the Nobel Prize of architecture”. Now the focus of a major retrospective at MAXXI museum, Aldo Rossi is on full show across materials assembled from the MAXXI Architecture archive as well as collections from all over the world: famous drawings, projects, writings and a spectacular series of models formulate a kind of imaginary city, a tangle of

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Venice, by Generations of Style Stefano Ricci, along with its SR Junior line, celebrates the iconic “Floating City”.

here is nothing in the world like a well-dressed Italian man. It entails a certain

The narrative of the Stefano Ricci journeyman has been rich and varied, from the

sense of verve, often transmitted from father to son, carried by the energy

rediscovery of Castello di Sammezzano, closed to the public for over 25 years; to

of the language and signed by the details of fine tailoring. Stefano Ricci bears this

a trip to Vittoriale degli Italiani, Gabriele d’Annunzio’s house on Garda lake; a private

torch, as a family enterprise and a lover of Italian elegance—both sartorial and

view of Stibbert museum in Florence, a collector’s dream; a celebration of classic

cultural. And, into the next generation, with its signature line of clothes for young

cars at the Mugello Circuit; or, the experience of being “king for a day” at Reggia di

gentlemen, SR Junior.

Caserta, amongst other exclusively Italian adventures.

Stefano Ricci creative director, Filippo Ricci, sends this ideal of Italian masculine

And, amidst all of these travels, family is paramount. The SR Junior collection al-

elegance on a journey, photographing the lookbooks and campaigns of his sea-

ways accompanies the main collection. For beauty, culture and the art of dressing

sonal collections in locations celebrating Italian culture. The tenth travel catalogue

well is an act of transmission. “In an increasingly fast-paced world, in which time

lands inside the secret majesty of Venice at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, the

is burned, and people risk losing their perception of beauty,” notes Filippo Ricci, “I

“home” of Tintoretto, where young people were taught a trade and less fortunate

believe man needs to rediscover the moments of his life, dedicated exclusively to

girls given a dowry. Venice has been known for its arts, artisans, merchants and

himself. This is a form of education that is renewed not only in noble or entrepre-

exquisite manufacturing for centuries. Such history highlights the luxuriant mate-

neurial dynasties, but wherever aesthetics and the search for absolute quality are

rials of the Stefano Ricci Fall/Winter 2020-21 collection: sublime vicuña for jack-

strongly present. We are committed to passing on these traditions and these val-

ets and coats, superfine wools in suits and unlined jackets; technical silk paired

ues, convinced that when a young person wears quality garments, he will increas-

with suede; unprecedentedly light shearling; waterproof treated cashmere used in

ingly know how to make an informed choice in his sartorial future. This situation is

coats with sheared mink detailing; and, interior linings of silk that “are splendid”,

not unlike what happens in international colleges regarding training and culture.”

notes the creative director. If a university for being a well-dressed Italian man were to exist, then no othThe colours are also a palate of audacity and understatement: the indigo of an

er than Stefano Ricci would be the one to conceive the curriculum. For lux-

impeccably tailored tuxedo in silk from the Antico Setificio Fiorentino—a historical

ury is more than what is cultured, authentic and alive; it is, above all, a

silk mill taken over by Stefano Ricci—as well as mirtillo blueberry blue and warm

question of heart and heritage, received, recognised and given forward.

cabernet red paired with the new masculine neutral: whisky tan.

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When in The ever-elegant Tuileries Gardens and the courtyards of the Louvre are just some of the sights to see from the Belle Etoile Suite at Le Meurice; it offers a rare and stunning 360° degree view of the Paris skyline for the ultimate way to see the sights— in perfect privacy. Le Meurice 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris T. +33 1 44 58 10 10

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The Next Generation of Gastronomy

One of Paris’s most celebrated restaurants welcomes a new tastemaker at its helm. Amaury Bouhours has been announced as executive chef of the two Michelin star Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse. “For four years, former executive chef at Le Meurice Jocelyn Herland and Amaury Bouhours were an unbeatable team,” Alain Ducasse states: “I entrusted Amaury with the executive chef position as he represents the new generation as well as a new step in our ‘cuisine de l’essentiel’, which expresses products’ authenticity and the finest French contemporary cuisine.” Le Meurice 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris T. +33 1 44 58 10 55

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Colour Pop Designer India Mahdavi, known for her sophisticated use of colour, unveils a new space at 29 rue de Bellechasse in the 7th arrondissement. The first exhibition showcases several collaborations with artisans, each being a unique work of art—the result of mixing craftsmanship with modernity, and function with joy. india-madhavi.com

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Maison Valmont at Le Meurice A new flagship boutique, Maison Valmont, opens its doors in connection with Le Meurice. Its separate street entrance also offers access to the Spa Valmont inside the hotel. Since 2007, Valmont has been the prime cosmetics specialist within the spa, respected for its unrivalled efficacy, luxurious glamour and Swiss heritage. This new venture goes under the name ‘La Maison Valmont’, like all true European luxury brands, and features Valmont Group’s cosmetic and fine fragrances in an arty, elevated space. La Maison Valmont, 6, rue de Castiglione 75001 Paris

New Direction for Le Relais Plaza With its 1930s decor inspired by the liner SS Normandie, Le Relais Plaza has been a Parisian institution since 1936. Hôtel Plaza Athénée’s quintessential Parisian brasserie welcomes a new director, Marie Sauvage, joining Dorchester Collection with extensive experience in gastronomic dining including having created two of her own restaurants in Paris, le 154 and the eponymous ‘Le Sauvage’. Fresh managerial talent for a timeless French icon. Le Relais Plaza at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, 25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, T. +33 1 53 67 64 00

Sporty ‘Liife’ “Eat smart”— the motto of friends Boris, Matthieu and Ugo who are united by their passion for sports, is the lifeblood of their restaurant Liife. Healthy food, using in-season organic ingredients, is made for fellow sporty people. Following the success of their restaurant, Liife has published ‘Smoothies & Plaisirs’—full of revitalising recipes for holistic lifestyle goals. Liife, 33 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris ‘Smoothies & Plaisirs’, available on amazon.com

Cindy Sherman Explore the many facets—and faces—of artist Cindy Sherman. Known for her self-portraits that express different representations of women’s identities, her very first retrospective at the Fondation Louis Vuitton covers her entire career, which includes 170 works and more than 300 images. Cindy Sherman Until 3 January 2021 Fondation Louis Vuitton 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris

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La Cour Jardin Hôtel Plaza Athénée’s inner courtyard, La Cour Jardin, with its sweeping curtains of greenery, is a hidden gem of serenity in the middle of Paris—a secret garden of sorts for the in-theknow about town. Hôtel Plaza Athénée 25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris T. +33 1 53 67 66 65

La Cour Jardin © Jacques Pepion. Harper’s Bazaar — June 1964 Photography by Hiro. Erfoud, Tafilalet Rouhama region and Sarah Abehassera in mahJ wedding costumes © Adagp, Paris, 2020. Man Ray, Lee Miller, with painted face, 1930 © private collection, courtesy Fondazione Marconi © Man Ray 2015 Trust / Adagp, Paris 2020

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The exhibition ‘Juifs du Maroc, 1934-1937’ assembles photographs from Jean Besancenot’s collection of over 1800 images of traditional Jews from Morocco. Juifs du Maroc, 1934-1937 Photography by Jean Besancenot Until 2 May 2021 Museum of the Art and History of Judaism Hôtel de Saint-Aignan, 71 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris

Fashion history comes to life at a Harper’s Bazaar retrospective Sixty couture and ready-to-wear creations, from the collection of the museum, puncuated with loans of iconic pieces are presented in correspondece with their appearance in the magazine. On exhibition are editorials concieved through the eyes of Man Ray, Dalí, Avedon, Warhol, Peter Lindbergh—just some of the great artists and photographers who have lent their aesthetic to the magazine elevating the word ‘Bazaar’. Launched in 1867 in New York by Harper & Brothers, Harper’s Bazaar was aimed at women in order to educate them in fashion, society, art and literature. In the tradition of European fashion gazettes, it presented the originality of a commitment to the cause of women. Its first editor, Mary Louise Booth, was a suffragist, abolitionist and supporter of the American Civil War. An image from the exhibition is featured on our cover. Harper’s Bazaar: First in Fashion, from 28 February 2020 to 4 January 2021 Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

‘Man Ray and Fashion’ puts the work of renowned visual artist Man Ray under a new perspective: through the lens of fashion. A wide selection of original and contemporary large-format prints dialogue with haute couture models and cinematographic documents evoking the fashion of the 1920s and 1930s. Until January 2021, Musée du Luxembourg 19 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris

Marguerite with a Black Cat, 1910

Henri Matisse, The Red Carpet, 1906 © Succession H. Matisse. Photo © Ville de Grenoble/Musée de Grenoble- J.L. Lacroix, Henri Matisse. Interior at Collioure, 1905, © Succession H. Matisse, Photo © Merzbacher Kunststiftung. Henri Matisse, Marguerite with a Black Cat, 1910, © Succession H. Matisse, © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI/Georges Meguerditchian/ Dist.RMN-GP

The Red Carpet, 1906

Interior at Collioure, 1905

Henri Matisse, The Sorrow of the King, 1952, © Succession H. Matisse, Photo © Centre Pompidou, Mnam-Cci/Philippe Migeat/Dist. Rmn-Gp. Henri Matisse, Self-portrait in a Striped T-Shirt, 1906, © Succession H. Matisse, Photo © SMK Photo/Jakob Skou-Hansen

The Sorrow of the King, 1952

Masterpieces of Matisse An artist, a lifetime of work and a thoroughly modern way of viewing art—Centre Pompidou in Paris offers a rare opportunity to explore the genius of Henri Matisse. Marking the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of his birth in 1869, the exhibition brings together some of his best-known works which, specifically, explore the interweaving of text and image in his practice. Nine sections are presented chronologically, assembling over 230 major masterworks. Throughout his career, he tirelessly developed techniques for painting, drawing, sculpture and illustrated books, up to his invention of drawing colour itself with the gouache-painted cut-outs he made near the end of his life. In 1942, Matisse, speaking to poet Louis Aragon, declared: “The importance of the artist is to be measured by the number of new signs he has introduced into the plastic language.” The name of the Paris exhibition on view, ‘Matisse, comme un roman’, or ‘Matisse, like a novel’ takes inspiration from a book written by Aragon in 1971, ‘Henri Matisse, roman’, on his encounter with the artist. When Matisse had spoken to the poet years before, knowingly or unknowingly, he was perhaps speaking of his very own language legacy in the making for art history at large. Matisse, comme un roman Until 22 February 2021 Centre Pompidou Place George Pompidou,75004 Paris T. +33 1 44 78 12 33

Self-portrait in a Striped T-Shirt, 1906

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Joseph Mallord William Turner is one of the greatest representatives of watercolour painting’s golden age. In an exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André, organised in collaboration with the Tate UK, sixty watercolour and ten oil paintings are on display, some of which have never been exhibited in France—highlighting the incredible modernity of the great English painter. Turner: Paintings and Watercolours from the Tate, Until 11 January 2021 Musée Jacquemart-André 158 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris

Masterpiece Drawings Drawing upon its extensive Cabinet of Drawings, which boasts more than 200,000 articles, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents the exhibition ‘Drawings Without Reserve’, showcasing masterpieces from its diverse collection. Exhibited are 500 works of art from the 16th century to present day, from Europe and all the way to Japan. Drawings Without Reserve, Until 31 January 2021, Musée des Arts Décoratifs 107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

A sublime, symbiotic friendship between poet Paul Eluard and painter Pablo Picasso comes to light through paintings, poems and portraits in an exhibition at Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Paul Eluard. Pablo Picasso, Paul Eluard, Une Amitié Sublime Until 15 February 2021, 22 bis, rue Gabriel Péri 93200 Saint-Denis

J. M. W. Turner (1775 – 1851), View in the Avon Gorge, 1791 Photo © Tate. Brassaï (Gyula Halász, dit), Paul Eluard (photographie, 1945) Musée d’art et d’histoire Paul Eluard, Saint-Denis – photo : Irène Andréani © Estate Brassaï – RMN-GP. Pierre Chareau, Study-library of the French Embassy, 1925, Donation by René Herbst, 1961 © MAD, Paris

Louboutin Luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin looks back on the over 30-year trajectory of his eponymous brand in the first major Parisian exhibition of his creations, conceived within the Art Deco architectural bijoux, Palais de la Porte Dorée. Christian Louboutin: L’Exhibition[niste] Until 3 January 2021 Palais de la Porte Dorée 293 avenue Daumesnil 75012 Paris

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The Earth observed from Mars, a viewpoint that has been a dream of Pharrell Williams, comes to life on the face of an extraordinary piece of watchmaking: the RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams. Richard Mille, 17 Avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris

Prix du Meurice In keeping with a long tradition of welcoming eccentric artists and writers Salvador Dalí, Paul Morand, Roger Nimier and John Irving as guests throughout the years, Le Meurice creates a literature prize that seeks to recognise extravagance—be it in subject matter, writing style or in the personality of the author. The winning work will be chosen for its anti-conformity, its sense of fantasy, its strangeness, its dandyism, its freedom of mind…in other words, for the same characteristics that distinguish Le Meurice from other hotels. Selected every year in the month of May, the winner of the prize will be awarded a check of 3,000 euros and will be invited to spend three nights at the hotel with a person of their choice. Le Meurice 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris T. +33 1 44 58 10 10

Le Prix du Meurice Jury © Emanuele Scorcelletti. Pharell Williams © Robert Jaso / courtesy of Richard Mille. Victor Brauner, Jacqueline au grand voyage, 1946 Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, © Adagp, Paris, 2020

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Romanian sculptor, painter and an important figure of the surrealist movement gets an exhibition at The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. 11 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116

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ilan Acanto Restaurant at Hotel Principe di Savoia serves gourmet local and seasonal dishes with a twist, alongside a view of their charming and quintessentially Italian garden and fountain. Hotel Principe di Savoia Piazza della Repubblica, 17, 20124 Milan T. +39 2 62301

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‘Liu Ye: Storytelling’, an exhibition at Fondazione Prada, showcases the work of painter Liu Ye, an intimate imagination feeding on sources related to literature and popular culture. Liu Ye: Storytelling Until 10 January 2021, Fondazione Prada Largo Isarco, 2 , 20139 Milan

Negroni never gets old! The Principe Bar at Hotel Principe di Savoia offers a special drink list “Il Viaggio” celebrating the ever-iconic Negroni cocktail. Hotel Principe di Savoia, Piazza della Repubblica, 17, 20124 Milan, T. +39 2 62301

Artist Chen Zhen’s installations use everyday objects, assembling them in compositions that take items away from their original functions and into new metaphorical dimensions. Chen Zhen: Short-circuits Until 21 February 2021 Pirelli Hangar Bicocca Via Chiese, 2 20126 Milan

Champagne, anyone? Champagne bubbles are rising at Hotel Principe di Savoia, morning and night. The Champagne Breakfast for suite guests is delivered in-room, a special creation for couples and honeymooners. Alternatively, as day turns to dark, it’s time for Pizza & Bubbles at the Il Salotto open lounge. From midday until midnight, executive chef Fabrizio Cadei of Pizza Gourmet serves his delicious Italian specialty with a glass of Ruinart champagne, for the ultimate duo of guilty pleasures. Hotel Principe di Savoia, Piazza della Repubblica, 17, 20124 Milan, T. +39 2 62301

When in The Swan Lake at Hotel Bel-Air is the home of three beautiful white swans which float serenely amongst tropical greenery. Over 483 specimens of trees and more than 4,000 plants surround paths that weave through the hotel grounds for an incredible oasis. Hotel Bel-Air 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077 T. +1 310 472 1211

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Culinary Talent at Hotel Bel-Air Hotel Bel-Air welcomes Michael Treanor as executive chef overseeing the entire culinary operation of the iconic property, including Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air and the Bar & Lounge. Formerly executive chef at the Montage Beverly Hills and sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, executive chef Treanor brings his unique sensibilities, notably to the celebrated Californian cuisine at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air. Hotel Bel-Air, 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077, +1 310 909 1644

A gathering of rising stars, ‘Collective Constellation: Selections from The Eileen Harris Norton Collection’ at Art + Practice draws from art collector and A+P co-founder Eileen Harris Norton’s collection, showcasing artworks by women of color. Pictured above is Carpal Tunneller (2013), a work by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, British painter known for her portrayal of fictitious, mostly black, personas. ART + PRACTICE, 3401 W. 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90008

An Extra Special Staycation Hotel Bel-Air is determined to spoil its guests with ‘extra’ special offers to enrich one’s stay—without ever leaving hotel grounds or one’s room or suite, if desired. Experiences include: a bespoke picnic basket from Wolfgang Puck; a California market-inspired four-course tasting menu for in-room or private patio dining; a create-your-own-cocktail trolley with necessary ingredients for mixing the hotel’s signature drink, Pepino’s Revenge; outdoor yoga practice, including a 60-minute Vinyasa flow session with a certified instructor on the hotel property or private patio; a luxurious in-room bubble bath complete with aromatic bath salts and sea sponge; and a selection of spa packages including invigorating aromatherapy treatments. Hotel Bel-Air, 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077, T. +1 310 472 1211, for information

The Chaos Collection

Asprey, The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 asprey.com

Dog Days at The Beverly Hills Hotel Once again, fine art photographer Gray Malin teams up with The Beverly Hills Hotel. His subjects this time around? None other than man’s most lovable companion: dogs. Captured on the iconic grounds of the hotel, this photographic series portrays a furry fantasy world of over twenty different dog breeds in vintage cars, designer accessories, and tailor-made costumes at notable locations throughout the legendary property. The Beverly Hills Hotel 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 T. +1 310 276 2251, graymalin.com, @graymalin

Inspired by The Beverly Hills Hotel, the special edition Linus bike takes the pink and green banana leaf wallpaper into new style dimensions for perusing LA’s open spaces. Buy online at shop.dorchestercollection.com

John Baldessari, Mike Kelley, Barbara Kruger and Ed Ruscha are the four Los Angeles artists featured in The Broad’s fifth anniversary exhibition, a free exhibition, called ‘Desire, Knowledge and Hope (with Smog)’. The Broad 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Baldessari Overlap Series Palms (with Cityscape) and Climbers, 2000 © Courtesy of The Broad. The Pink Poodle, The Beverly Hills Hotel © Gray Malin

Referring to the ‘chaotic’ layout of the stones, Asprey’s collection celebrates nonconformity and the beauty of the irregular. Pictured above, the Purple Chaos ring and Purple Chaos necklace in Amethyst and Kunzite.

Bungalow 9: Charlie Chaplin The Beverly Hills Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bungalows are steeped in history as legendary hideaways for Hollywood royalty. The completion of a comprehensive restoration of its 21 bungalows is sealed with the last and latest, celebrating the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous silent screen star. Combining classic design with character pieces and movie palace architecture, the two-bedroom bungalow includes Chaplin-themed services and amenities. A film buffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pure fantasy. The Beverly Hills Hotel 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 T. +1 310 276 2251

Elephants (c) Matt Armstrong-Ford, Georgina Lamb with Rhino (c) David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

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Next Generation Conservation Art and activism is a family affair at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

Georgina Lamb assumes the role of chief executive of the eponymous

found in protecting ecosystems. Wildlife art can transport you to the most remote

charity founded by her grandfather renowned artist and activist David

of wilderness or celebrate the vulnerability and beauty of animals and help create

Shepherd CBE. Dorchester Collection CEO, Christopher Cowdray, speaks with

an emotional response in people otherwise hard to find.

the DSWF’s new leader as she opens a new chapter for the impactful legacy her grandfather left behind. As Trustee of the DSWF since 2007, I had the pleasure of knowing your grandfather David Shepherd and now look forward to working with you in your new leadership role. What values did you inherit from David? My late grandfather was bold, brave and unashamed in his assessment of the damage humans have inflicted upon the natural world, as the most dangerous species to ever walk the earth. At the same time however, he also embodied what it truly meant to care. He didn’t just build a career on the natural world and the species which call her home, he fell in love with it as have I. Above all, he was passionate and wholeheartedly committed to saving wildlife and supporting the brave men and women on the front line of species survival. These two qualities ring true fo me personally and represent our mission to Fight, Protect and Engage on behalf of wildlife across Africa and Asia to turn the tide on extinction. What experiences led you to where you are today? My grandfather’s drive and determination were infectious. Growing up hearing his elaborate stories from the bush, of his adventures and lucky escapes from wildlife with a canvas in tow, made a lasting impression on me. As a child I was lucky enough to be carted around Africa with my mother, Melanie, who ran DSWF for over 25 years. Most of our trips were inevitably in the back of a dusty Landrover on its last legs or in varying degrees of utter disrepair. This gave me insight into our work from the other side of a normal tourist lens, an uncensored view into the harsh reality of poaching and wildlife crime. It stuck with me and gave me the same grit and determination held by both my grandfather and mother. One specific place which drew us together is Zambia, a country we all instantly fell in love with. To this day, it feels like one of Africa’s untapped and truly wild spaces where wildlife has the chance to breathe in a landscape relatively unaffected by humans. The Kafue National Park and the conservation work being undertaken there will always be a shared love for us. Watching the sunset on the banks of the mighty Kafue River reinvigorates your soul in a way few other places can. More importantly, it never fails to remind me of why our fight is so important. What would you say is the connection between art and conservation?

Our ‘Art of Survival’ programme, compiled of exhibitions, children’s art competitions and world class art initiatives allows us to connect with people through a medium everyone can understand and relate to, which is often harder to achieve through the more complex aspects of conservation work and policy. What is the focus of your rich education programmes? Educating both children and adults on environmental protection is key if we are to achieve long-term change. Whilst humans are the cause of so many environmental disasters and conservation nightmares, they also provide the solution. All generations, our own included, need to better understand the impact of our decisions and actions on environmental stability, from the implications of engaging in wildlife offences to the dangers of consuming wildlife products. Many of the communities we support are some of the most vulnerable in the world due to their socio-economic situation and reliance on wildlife economies. It is vital people are given hope and an opportunity to protect and celebrate wildlife rather than view it simply as a commodity to be traded in order to survive. For 15 years now Dorchester Collection has hosted the Wildlife Ball, an annual fundraising event. Do you have any outstanding memories to share? Over the years, Dorchester Collection has grown used to our wild and wonderful requests; from flaming puddings and bringing an African savannah to life, to having guests enter the Ballroom through a 360-degree 80-foot wide painting of the natural world. Each year, The Dorchester team never fails to deliver and impress. A particularly wonderful memory is my grandfather, at the time in his late seventies, brought a functioning miniature Landrover into the Ballroom which was being auctioned off. Having been told not to drive it, he became so excited to show it off he ignored instructions and drove it clean off the stage careering into the tables! Even with the additional dent it went on to help raise vital funds that night to support our work across Africa and Asia. Where do you feel your work is needed most at this time? The current global pandemic has the potential to undo 35 years of DSWF’s unwavering conservation efforts overnight. We cannot let that happen. Our focus is on maintaining support for our ground-based conservation partners.

Both are driven by a passion and deep emotion to immortalise or conserve an

We have never been more determined to continue my grandfather’s legacy to

image, landscape, or species, be it on canvas or in reality. To hail from a creative

ensure elephants, rhinos, snow leopards, pangolins, painted dogs and many oth-

family of artists who have dedicated their lives to creating change and raising vital

er species are not driven to extinction. With the support of friends and partners

funds through the sale of their art has always seemed a perfect partnership, and

such as Dorchester Collection, now is the time to stand up and call for greater

one we are hugely proud to celebrate and embrace.

environmental action and responsibility. We are proud to be leading the charge in my grandfather’s name.

Art can tell a story on so many levels which simple narrative cannot. It gives the viewer a window into what we are trying to protect and reminds us of the pure joy

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UZBEKISTAN:

An invitation to dream “Samarkand, the most beautiful face the Earth has ever turned towards the sun,” writer Amin Maalouf once wrote about Samarkand in the eponymous 1988, novel. And, indeed, its beauty continues to inspire such strong emotions today. Assouline Publishing has just released a new must-have book, ‘Uzbeksitan: The Road to Samarkand’ by Yaffa Assouline, photography by Laziz Hamani, dedicated to Uzbekistan, a love letter of sorts from it’s creator, who was fully enamoured by the country’s beauty and warmth, its marvelous architecture, its dazzling naturescapes, and its intricate arts and crafts— and it shows on every page. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Bukhara to Khiva, this rich culture and its spectacular aesthetics have not been going unnoticed. Inspiration abounds as Ikat, traditional Central Asian patterns, have trickled down to every aspect of design: from fashion to books to wallpapers, showing up everywhere from Pierre Frey to Giorgio Armani. The special edition of the book itself features a hardcover and box showcasing these traditional Uzbek textile patterns.

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gastronomy...

Notes from the Chef:

Slow Cooked Beef Cheek with Seasonal Vegetables Executive chef at the Michelin-starred Restaurant Coworth Park, Adam Smith

use whatever be your preferred vegetable at the time of year. This version is

occasionally shares his favourite recipes to regulars, much to their culinary

for spring or early summer so I have gone with small baby vegetables, garden

curiosity and delight. Thoroughly true and modern British cuisine is his signa-

peas and broad beans, however it would work just as well with root vegetables

ture, and below a Chef Smith classic: slow cooked beef cheek with seasonal

in the winter

vegetables. “Happy Cooking!” he notes at the end of his recipe instructions.

> Cook your desired vegetables in boiling salted water

And, happy tasting too.

> Then put them into a pan of melted butter with the morels, season with the chopped parsley

Method

> To serve, place the mash potato into a bowl and the cheek on top. Mix the

> Remove any fat or sinew from the outside of the cheeks

red wine sauce with the vegetables and chopped parsley and spoon generously

> Peel and wash the carrot and onion, and cut in chunks for your mirepoix. Place

over the top-– happy cooking!

your mirepoix with the cheeks, thyme and garlic bulb into a casserole dish, and cover with the red wine and port > Leave this in the fridge for 24hrs turning the cheeks over half way through > Drain off the wine and port mixture, pass it through a fine sieve and reserve

Serves 6 Ingredients: 3x Large beef cheeks

30x Morels (dried are fine)

clean cloth or kitchen towel

1x Carrot

Spring vegetables (optional)

> Heat a clean casserole dish that has a fitting lid, season the cheeks with salt

1x Onion

some suggestions are:

and pepper and sear until golden brown. Remove from the pan and then add

1x Head of garlic, cut in half

Baby carrots

the vegetables and herbs mixture to the casserole dish

1x Sprig of thyme

Broad beans

> Once golden, add the red wine and port reserved from the marinade back in,

2x Bottles of red wine

Garden peas

and reduce to a syrup

250ml Ruby Port

Spring onions

4ltr Beef stock (reduced to 2ltr)

Baby leeks

separately the liquid, vegetables and the cheeks. Pat the cheeks dry with a

> Add the reduced beef stock and bring up to a boil > Add the cheeks to the liquid, remove from the heat and cover with the lid > Place into the oven at 120°C for six hours

500g Mash potato

> Once the cheeks are beautifully soft, remove them from the cooking liquid.

200g Salted butter

Pass the liquid and reduce by 2/5. Whisk in the salted butter until glossy

1x Bunch of parsley

> The best thing about this recipe is that it works all year round so you can

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