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One of the defining style icons of our time, the Duchess of Cambridge rarely puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion. It’s coming up to a decade since she officially joined the royal family and the mum-of-three has evolved her signature style, making bolder choices as the years have gone by. Sandbanks Yacht Co. welcomes you to our stunning new Club, Gym and Boatyard on the beautiful Sandbanks Peninsula. Redeveloped on the original Sandbanks Yacht Co. site established in 1957, the club retains its heritage whilst appealing to a wider audience. Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution is the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith, Carl Fabergé, and the importance of his little-known London branch. THE PIG on the beach is situated along stunning Studland Bay which has uninterrupted views of Dorset’s stunning coastlines opened in June 2014, and is an old coastal villa formerly belonging to the Bankes family of Kingston Lacey fame. The patronage of twelve monarchs since 1711 has elevated Ascot to one of the world’s best-loved racecourses and it remains a pillar of British sporting and social culture. Welcoming over 630,000 guests each year, Ascot’s stature, reputation, and famed celebration of occasion is admired the world over.
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LIVE IN CONCERT UK Premiere at The O2 Arena London, 31st March 2022 hosted by BAFTA winning British Explorer, Naturalist and TV Presenter Steve Backshall
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BC Studios and concert promoter FKP Scorpio UK have announced the new rescheduled date for the highly anticipated UK concert premiere of Seven Worlds, One Planet. The event will be hosted by BAFTA winning British explorer Steve Backshall, accompanied by the very best hand-picked musicians that make up the specially created Seven Worlds Symphonic Orchestra & Choir, conducted by Matthew Freeman. When the landmark TV series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, was first broadcast in the UK, it took viewers on an epic journey that not only celebrated the diversity of life on each of the seven continents. It went on to become BBC One’s mostwatched factual TV show of 2019 and will finally celebrate its UK premiere live concert performance in a very special one-off concert, presenting the very best footage and music from the highly acclaimed television series. The live concert will present some of the most spectacular scenes from the programme displayed on a giant state of the art 4K Ultra HD LED screen. The series took a staggering 1,500 people over 4 years to make, including 92 film shoots across 41 countries. Accompanying the footage on screen, the series hugely emotive score was composed by Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea for Bleeding Fingers Music, and features the captivating song ‘Out There’, produced specifically for the series by Zimmer and the multi-award winning artist SIA. The audience will be taken on a journey of discovery through the ‘seven worlds’ - from the colourful paradises of South America to Asia’s vast wilderness; from the unforgiving deep freeze of the Antarctic to the searing heat of Africa; from North America via Australia to wildlife closer to home in Europe. The live concert format for these breathtaking television programmes has already proved hugely successful over the past number of years, with close to half million UK & European fans having already attended concerts for the outstanding BBC Studios Planet Earth and Blue Planet series.
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For more details and to purchase tickets visit seven-worlds-one-planet-live.co.uk Seven Worlds, One Planet – Live in Concert, The O2 Arena Tickets: £65/£55/£45 Under 14 discount tickets available Box Office: theo2.co.uk or 0844 856 0202 axs.com eventim.co.uk; ticketmaster.co.uk; seetickets.com
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Spring Family Raceday at
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hunts, ferret racing, and more. Arts and crafts activities are also included with Mother’s Day gift creations to mark those memories and make Mum feel extra special. On course, the final fixture of Ascot’s 2021/22 Jumps season features a varied card including a popular Veterans Chase and a valuable two-mile juvenile hurdle which always attracts a competitive field and is bound to keep budding racing fans on the edge of their seats. Beyond the track and away from the activities, dining is of equal importance and key to the delivery of an Ascot Raceday experience. Whether guests choose a two-course Sunday Lunch package in the contemporary ON 5 Restaurant or in the more traditional Parade Ring Restaurant, the privacy of a box, or a bespoke dining experience, it is the perfect opportunity for racegoers and families to spend time together and make this Mothering Sunday most memorable. There is something for all to enjoy at an Ascot Raceday.
he patronage of twelve monarchs since 1711 has elevated Ascot to one of the world’s best-loved racecourses and it remains a pillar of British sporting and social culture. Welcoming over 630,000 guests each year, Ascot’s stature, reputation, and famed celebration of occasion is admired the world over. Famously known for its Royal Meeting held over five days in mid-June, Ascot is often described as the jewel in the crown of horse racing. In addition to Royal Ascot, the racecourse also hosts an additional 21 racedays across both the Flat and Jumps seasons - each having a unique character. Coming up, the Spring Family Raceday on Sunday 27th March, is Ascot’s first dedicated family day in 2022 and there are plenty of delights in store this year. Fortuitously falling on Mothering Sunday, this is the perfect opportunity to spend an action-packed afternoon of Jumps racing and family-friendly activities in the company of your nearest and dearest. Free for under 18s, younger children can explore the safe racecourse environment THE DETAILS with fun countryside-themed attractions. From pony rides, Tickets from £26.00, with free entry for face painting, and petting farms, under 18s. Fine Dining from £139+VAT to dog agility displays, treasure per person. Find out more at ascot.com
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FABERGÉ’S PREMISES AT 173 NEW BOND STREET, 1911. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE FERSMAN MINERALOGICAL MUSEUM, MOSCOW AND WARTSKI, LONDON;
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Largest collection of Fabergé Easter Eggs in a generation V&A, UNTIL 8 MAY 2022
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abergé in London: Romance to Revolution is the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith, Carl Fabergé, and the importance of his little-known London branch. With a focus on Fabergé’s Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition shines a light on his triumphs in Britain as well as a global fascination with the joyful opulence of his creations. The largest collection of the legendary Imperial Easter Eggs are on display, several of which are being shown in the UK for the first time. Showcasing over 200 objects across three main sections, the exhibition tells the story of Carl Fabergé, the man, and his internationally recognised firm that symbolised Russian craftsmanship and elegance. The exhibition explores the Anglo-Russian nature of his enterprise with his only branch outside of Russia opening in London in 1903. Royalty, aristocrats, American heiresses, exiled Russian Grand Dukes, Maharajas, financiers with newly-made fortunes, and socialites flocked there to buy gifts of unparalleled luxury for each other. The first section highlights the important patronage of the Romanov family. The only known example of solid gold tea service crafted by Fabergé is on display, one of the most magnificent
items to emerge from the firm’s Moscow branch. The second section tells the story of Fabergé’s time in London, including how the firm flourished under royal patronage, and how its creations became a social currency for gift giving and ostentatious displays of wealth, amongst the cosmopolitan elite who gathered in the city. Fabergé’s choice of London for its new premises was partly because it was the financial capital of the world, a luxury retail destination able to draw a wealthy and international clientele. Fabergé carefully tailored his works to his British clientele. He created hardstone portraits of the farm animals King Edward and Queen Alexandra bred at Sandringham, their favourite country estate, and objects enamelled in The King’s horse racing colours. Fabergé became the most exclusive and fashionable place to buy gifts. The final section celebrates the legacy of Fabergé through the iconic Imperial Easter Eggs with a kaleidoscopic display of 15 of these famous treasures. This is the largest collection on public display for over 25 years. CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP: CAESAR, BY FABERGÉ. CHALCEDONY, GOLD, ENAMEL, RUBIES C1908 ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST © HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2021; THE MOSCOW KREMLIN EGG, FABERGÉ. GOLD, SILVER, ONYX, ENAMEL, 1906 © THE MOSCOW KREMLIN MUSEUMS; THE ALEXANDER PALACE EGG, FABERGÉ. HENRIK WIGSTROM, 1908 © THE MOSCOW KREMLIN MUSEUMS; ROMANOV TERCENTENARY EGG, FABERGÉ. HENRIK WIGSTROM, 1913 © THE MOSCOW KREMLIN MUSEUMS
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CLASSICAL SPECTACULAR ROYAL ALBERT HALL, THURSDAY 17TH - SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 2022
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ake your seat, sit back and surrender to the sound of the music as Classical Spectacular, the UK’s greatest classical music show, returns LIVE ON STAGE at the Royal Albert Hall. Seen by over three million concert goers around the world, no other show presents such a magnificent combination of the very best in classical music and state of the art technology. Ranging from a flood of pure white light to electrifying multi-coloured laser displays, the dazzling special effects bring to life the scenes and moods evoked by each glorious piece changing the way you experience classical music forever. Your favourite music live, as you have never seen it before - Jerusalem, Nessun Dorma, Rule Britannia!, Land of Hope and Glory and their famous thrilling finale to the music of Tchaikovsky’s, 1812 Overture with thundering cannons and indoor fireworks. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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THE DETAILS Classical Spectacular Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP 17 & 18 March at 7.30pm 19 & 20 March at 3pm & 7.30pm To purchase tickets, visit royalalberthall.com Hospitality Packages are available.
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playing classic after classic for you in the magnificent setting of the UK’s most iconic stage. The concert will also see the UK debut of a very special guest, Marcin, a dynamic 21-year old Polish musician, composer and percussive acoustic guitarist who will perform the sensational Habanera from Carmen.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Choral Society (Thurs & Sat) The London Chorus (Fri & Sun) John Rigby conductor Timothy Richards tenor Marcin Patrzalek special guest Ilona Domnich soprano Classical Spectacular Dancers Muskets and Cannons of the Moscow Militia The British Imperial Military Band Durham Marenghi lighting designer Lincoln Parkhouse pyrotechnics You don’t want to miss Classical Spectacular this March LEFT: SPECIAL GUEST GUITARIST MARCIN PATRZALE
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BONHAMS ANNOUNCES
The Sir Michael Caine Collection Sale
(Not a lot of people know that!)
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Sir Michael Caine’s Rolex wristwatch. Estimate: £8,000-£12,000. • Portrait of Sir Michael Caine by John Bratby (1928-1992). Signed and dated 1977. Estimate: £2,000-£3,000. • A large Italian cinema poster for Zulu. In his breakthrough film role, Caine took the part of real-life British Army office Gonville Bromhead at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift, starring alongside established actors Jack Hawkins and Stanley Baker. Estimate: £1,500-£2,000. • Film poster for Alfie. One of Caine’s most memorable screen roles earned him nominations for Best Actor at the 1967 Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA. Estimate: £500-£800.
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ew film actors have been at the top of their game for as long as Sir Michael Caine. For six decades, he has lent presence and distinction to every role he has undertaken – from the era-defining Alfie to classic films such as Get Carter, Zulu and Educating Rita; from his Oscar-winning performances in Hannah and Her Sisters and The Cider House Rules to Batman’s unflappable butler, Alfred. Now, as Sir Michael starts taking life at a more leisurely pace, he and his wife, Lady Caine, are downsizing and putting some of their treasured possessions up for auction. Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection contains a wonderful selection of items reflecting the breadth of Sir Michael’s career, ranging from movie posters, furniture including his desk, works of art and fine art. such as Les Amoureux dans l’arbre by Marc Chagall (estimate £30,00050,00) – and his iconic spectacles (estimate: £800-1200). Sir Michael Caine said: “It’s going to be quite a wrench to part with so many treasured parts of my life and career, but it’s the right time to be moving on. I hope these mementoes will give their new owners as much pleasure as they have given us.” For further information visit bonhams.com
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• A collection of autographs acquired at the 1970 Tony Award® ceremony. Framed and bearing signatures including Michael Caine, Julie Andrews, Mia Farrow, Barbra Streisand, James Stewart and Maggie Smith. Estimate: £1,000-£1,500 • A director’s chair for Michael Caine with associated Get Carter back rest. Estimate: £800-£1,200. • A Portrait of Sir Michael Caine by Lincoln Townley. The painting is being sold in aid of the NSPCC, of which Sir Michael and Lady Caine have long been strong supporters. Estimate: £10,000-£15,000.
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National Gallery returns Old Master to Italian home using virtual reality
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isitors to The National Gallery will be able to see a painting by Italian master Paolo Veronese in its original church setting using virtual reality technology. The Consecration Of Saint Nicholas was commissioned in 1561 as an altarpiece to hang in San Benedetto al Po in Mantua, and headsets will allow art lovers to see the piece in situ for the first time in more than 200 years. The altar piece was added after the church was radically remodelled and enlarged in 1539 by Giulio Romano, a pupil of Raphael. It remained there until the 1820s, when it was removed during the Napoleonic Wars. Free 20-minute sessions will be available from March and will feature a choice of two virtual guides – curator Dr Rebecca Gill, who will explore the painting and frescoes, or the historical figure of Abbot Asola, who commissioned the painting from Veronese. The exhibition emerged from a research and development project looking at how The National Gallery can share research with a wider audience by using immersive technologies. It will be accompanied by a recording of a Gregorian chant, performed by Veneti Cantores, that was performed around the time of the painting’s creation. Dr Gill said: “Through this project we are able to bring architecture into the gallery and allow our visitors to explore for themselves what it might have been like to stand in front of Veronese’s painting some 500 years ago.” Lawrence Chiles, head of digital at The National Gallery, said: “Virtual Veronese has enabled us to understand how immersive storytelling can add depth of experience, meaning and emotion to Gallery visitors’ engagement with our paintings.” Virtual Veronese takes place from March 7 to April 3 2022 at The National Gallery in London. nationalgallery.org.uk
“It will be accompanied by a recording of a Gregorian chant, performed by Veneti Cantores, that was performed around the time of the painting’s creation”
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n uncompromised expression of individuality with unique architecture encompassing 6565 sq ft of property and 1143 sq ft of external terraces. Stunning frontline location with sophisticated finishes, luxurious specification, and breathtaking panoramic Poole harbour views occupying a most desirable and prestigious coastal position. The house benefits from a level of seclusion and privacy that is rare for this location. The ground floor is designed for leisure. On the first floor is an impressive his and hers office for comfortable remote working. Bluff House represents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a coastal lifestyle. Viewings available 7 days a week. Occupying a most desirable and prestigious coastal location, Bluff House enjoys breath taking panoramic views of Poole Harbour. This highly prestigious home provides the ultimate in contemporary living. Imposing architectural design, the property offers a degree of seclusion which is rare for this location. The property boasts a sunny south-westerly aspect with mesmerising views of Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Peninsula with an abundance of private sun balconies and terracing. The ground floor is designed for leisure with an impressive indoor pool complex including a gym and sauna as well as an 18 FEBRUARY 2022
outdoor hot tub for relaxing. Further benefits of this stunning property include an impressive his and her office for remote working, an outside lockdown bar for entertaining and a private gate leading to Evening Hill, which provides access to the Harbour. This property comes highly recommended for viewing and is strictly by appointment only.
“This property is well placed to reach nearby Canford Cliffs, illustrious Sandbanks and the bustling towns of Poole & Bournemouth” This property is well placed to reach nearby Canford Cliffs, illustrious Sandbanks and the bustling towns of Poole & Bournemouth. Within the school minibus radius of the renown Canford, Bryanston and Clayesmore Private Schools, Sandbanks boasts the largest natural harbour in Europe (the second largest natural harbour in the world) with miles of golden sand and sheltered waters. It is perfect for either learning the latest water sport or simply lazing on the beach in the sun.
The beautiful award winning sandy beaches are only a short walk away while the open sea offers some of the best sailing and coastline right on your doorstep. ACCOMMODATION The Sandbanks Chain Ferry crosses the short stretch of water across to the Purbecks, • 4 Bedroom Individual giving access to Shell Bay, Swanage and the Detached Frontline Home rest of the magnificent Jurassic coastline and • Indoor Pool, Gymnasium, stunning Purbeck countryside. Sauna And Hot Tub For eating out, the wonderful Rick Stein’s • Sophisticated Finishes & restaurant, next to Tailor Made’s office, is Luxurious Specification very popular and across the chain ferry is • Kitchen Breakfast Room With also the delightful The Pig On the Beach Poole Harbour Views and Shell Bay fish restaurant. The area’s • Spectacular Master Suite favourite Chinese restaurant, the renowned • Extensive Terracing To All Floors Ocean Palace, is located inside Harbour • Breath-Taking Poole Harbour Heights Hotel. Sandbanks is also the home to Views From All Floors the Royal Motor Yacht Club and Sandbanks • Gated Property With Parking Yacht Club. For 4 Cars Plus Double Garage The Bournemouth Wessex Way is very • Impressive His And Hers Office, close and gives direct access to the A31 Perfect For Remote Working onto the M27 motorway with London • Private Garden Gate Leading Out To approximately 2 hours commute. With a main Evening Hill and Access To The Harbour train line from Poole into London Waterloo • Fun, Lockdown Garden Bar taking approximately 2 Hours. For Outside Entertaining Tailor Made Estate Agents, 16 Banks Road, BH13 7QB Tel: 01202 706006 E: enquiries@tmea.biz PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM BURN MEDIA
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tephen Noble Estate and Land Agents are celebrating 30 years of successful sales in the Poole and Bournemouth conurbations with a particularly unusually long-standing family interest in Sandbanks. Stephen Noble, headed by managing director Nigel Still, is recognised as one of the areas leading and oldest established independent agencies and strive to offer an individual, personal service to both vendors and purchasers alike, whilst retaining traditional standards and qualities. Nigel Still and his family have over 95 years of association with the famous Sandbanks Peninsula and grew up enjoying the fabulous beaches and water sports in the harbour. Nigels’ grand parents moved onto the Peninsula in 1926 and occupied 7 Old Coastguard Cottages in Old Coast Guard Road.
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His grandfather, George Treviss, was the local police officer and patrolled the area during that period and also during WW11 overseeing the beach defences. Nigel’s mother, Jean, was born in No 7 Old Coastguard Road in 1929 and remained passionate about Sandbanks until her passing last year aged 92. She was very proud to have been the longest living person born on the Peninsula until her passing late last year. She could often be seen watching the comings and goings at the harbour entrance and walking her numerous dogs along the superb beaches where Nigel and his sisters were all bought up enjoying this outstanding area and her granddaughters being the 4th generation. Clearly the area has changed enormously over the last 50 years and it is lovely to see many families having discovered this amazing location and all it has to offer. Nigel started in agency following a family tradition (Nigel’s father, Peter, opened his agency Fulljames and Still in 1964, selling his six office practice in 1989) and now is entering his 40th year in agency, all spent in this outstanding area. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Canford Cliffs along with the office mascot, Dudley the Great Dane, who can be seen on our web site and is a bit of a legend on the cliff tops and beaches. Stephen Noble’s friendly and loyal staff have over 75 years experience in selling coastal properties on Sandbanks as well as in Canford Cliffs, Branksome Park and also specialise on the Bournemouth cliff tops with houses and apartments. We are very proud of the reputation we have earned over the years offering professional advice with old school qualities 7 days a week. We are lucky to have acted in some of the most interesting sales in recent years stretching from Studland in the Purbecks across the cliff tops to Christchurch in the East, including the sales of Green and Long Islands in Poole
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Harbour as well as many development land sales and new build developments. Stephen Noble have been working tirelessly during these unprecedented times of Covid-19 with many successful sales EVENING HILL during this period. We continue to be amazed STUNNING VIEWS FROM THIS LARGE SOUTH WEST at the mass exodus of people leaving city FACING APARTMENT FOR SALE £1.25M centres and looking for better quality of life in our coastal locations. It has been well-documented by the media that this phenomenon has been taking place, not only in England but also in major cities around the world and we have never seen so many THE DETAILS transactions taking place and demand levels so high. Purchasers are moving in from at least 40 miles distant Do please call Nigel or one of of Bournemouth, being mainly from central London, city his team who would be very centres in the midlands, as well as the Home Counties. There happy to offer a free no obligation are also many more second home purchasers as the travel confidential marketing appraisal and restrictions and Covid passport complications continued valuation seven days a week on and the after effects of Brexit in Europe. We have seen over 01202 557766 many years, that Poole and Bournemouth were half an hour
too far from London to commute and this has clearly now changed with people working from home and now being able to choose where they live and the importance of quality of life following the disruption of Covid-19. This has led to a crescendo of applicants searching for a better quality of life. Of course what then follows with such a surge in demand, is that prices have increased during the last 24 months and Vendors can be surprised by what their properties are now worth. We offer a free of charge, no obligation valuation of your property in order for property owners as well as a free Probate valuation service. We are open seven days a week and offer competitive commission rates and a personal traditional service from an experienced quality team of professionals. In summary we are a family run business and are small enough to care but large enough to perform and we are ‘Covering the Coastline’
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Sandbanks Yacht Co.
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andbanks Yacht Co. welcomes you to our stunning new Club, Gym and Boatyard on the beautiful Sandbanks Peninsula. Redeveloped on the original Sandbanks Yacht Co. site established in 1957, the club retains its heritage whilst appealing to a wider audience. With water access, our state of the art gym, classes and treatment rooms, we really have got the art of good living covered and if all
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of that sounds like too much effort, you can kick back and watch the world go by in our Boatyard Café Bar! With a delicious menu, creative wine list and champagne by the glass, there really is no better place to relax and unwind. We pride ourselves on customer service and making boat ownership as stress free as possible, ensuring you get the most from your valuable leisure time. Our new boatyard is situated minutes from the Harbour entrance and is sheltered from the prevailing south westerly wind. We welcome everyone from beginners to the most experienced boaters, offering RYA training courses, advice and encouragement. We offer a friendly and safe boating environment for all members. Our experienced boatyard team can guide you through all your boating requirements and are passionate about getting you out on the water. We now have a Valet Mooring service. Briefly this means you call up with an hour’s notice and your boat is ready at the end of the jetty. When you come back you park on the end of the jetty give us the keys and we put it away. The only difference between Valet Mooring and Launch & Retrieve is that the boat is kept on a mooring between uses and not on one of our bunks. Included in the price though is a monthly haul and pressure wash to help keep the boat looking her best at all times. Of course the other difference is price!
DRY BERTH – LAUNCH & RETRIEVE Visitor Moorings (up to 14m) Jet Ski Launch & Retrieve Swinging Moorings – Deep/ Shallow/Summer/Winter Paddleboard & Kayak Storage Winter Storage – Yard /Undercover Boatyard Services – (Lift & Pressure wash, Antifoul, Boat valet, Launch & recovery at start/ end of season, Engine winterisation)
JOIN THE CLUB Take advantage of our great value membership offer and join the club now. Membership benefits include: Gym access, introductory Personal Training sessions, free car parking, 10% off at the Boatyard Café Bar, invitation to Members Events through-out the year and much more.
THE DETAILS 30-32 Panorama Road, Sandbanks Poole Dorset BH13 7RD 01202 611262 sandbanksyachtcompany.com
We have 50 swinging moorings – 12 deep moorings with a limited number of moorings that can accommodates boats up to 15m. Closer to the yard we have 38 sheltered moorings, some which dry out on low tide. All moorings are serviced by a club launch/taxi
*during opening hours, but club tenders are available outside launch hours. Facilities are also available for storage of owners’ tenders. We offer our customers a personal service with exceptional flexibility. Our size means that our boating customers are not just a number and working closely together enables us to stand out from our competitors. Our enviable location, just moments from the harbour entrance means you can not only enjoy Poole Harbour but explore destinations further afield.
“We welcome everyone from beginners to the most experienced boaters, offering RYA training courses, advice and encouragement”
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OLD HARRY ROCKS WALK Breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast and unique rock formations await you on this circular walk.
PHOTO CREDIT: ©NATIONAL TRUST IMAGES/CHRIS LACEY AERIAL VIEW OF OLD HARRY ROCKS, AND THE PURBECK COUNTRYSIDE.
PHOTO CREDIT: ©NATIONAL TRUST IMAGES/JON BISH OLD HARRY ROCKS, STUDLAND BAY
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PHOTO CREDIT: ©NATIONAL TRUST IMAGES/NICK UPTON PEREGRINE FALCONS CAN SOMETIMES BE SEEN NEAR OLD HARRY ROCKS
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BELOW: PHOTO CREDIT: ©NATIONAL TRUST IMAGES/NICK MEERS. SOUTH-WEST COAST PATH SIGNPOST AT MIDDLE BEACH WITH OLD HARRY ROCKS (NT) BEYOND ACROSS STUDLAND BAY
START 1: From the car park walk down the road past the Bankes Arms pub and turn left by the public toilets on to the path signed for Old Harry. Look out for rectangular earthworks in the wood near Old Harry - the remains of fields used by Celtic farmers. 2: From Old Harry follow the coast path up a gentle rise, keeping well back from the sheer cliff edge. 3: At the first gate, keep to the cliff top path. There’s a good variety of chalk grassland flowers in the short turf, but you’ll need to go down on hands and knees to best enjoy them. Look back to enjoy a fine view of the Pinnacle stack. 4: Go through a farm gate and head straight on past earthworks and along Ballard Down. 5: Just before the stone bench marked ‘Rest and be thankful’, where the main paths cross, turn right down the hill towards Studland. 6: Follow the road down through the Glebeland estate. 7: Go straight on at the crossroads, following the sign for the church. On your right is the village cross, which was erected in 1976. The carvings depict a range of images both ancient and modern. END 8: At the end of the lane, go through the gate into the churchyard. Pass the church on your right then turn immediately right and follow the footpath back to your starting point.
START & END South Beach car park, Studland, Dorset grid ref: SZ038824
LEFT: PHOTO CREDIT ©NATIONAL TRUST IMAGES/JOHN MILLER. SAILING BOAT JUST OFF THE COAST NEAR OLD HARRY ROCKS, STUDLAND BAY, DORSET.
PHOTO CREDIT: ©NATIONAL TRUST IMAGES/NICK UPTON GREATER BLACK BACKED GULLS SOAR OVERHEAD AT OLD HARRY ROCKS
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FASHION & BEAUTY OUT & ABOUT
THE ART OF MENSWEAR AT V&A IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GUCCI First major V&A exhibition to celebrate masculine attire. Sainsbury Gallery, 19 March – 6 November 2022
JEAN-BAPTISTE BELLEY, 2014. COURTESY MAGNIN-A GALLERY, PARIS. © OMAR VICTOR DIOP
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ashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear will be the first major V&A exhibition to celebrate the power, artistry and diversity of masculine attire and appearance. The show will trace how menswear has been fashioned and refashioned over the centuries, and how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams. Fashioning Masculinities will present around 100 looks and 100 artworks, displayed thematically across three galleries - Undressed, Overdressed, and Redressed. Contemporary looks by legendary designers and rising stars
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will be displayed alongside historical treasures from the V&A’s collections and landmark loans: classical sculptures, Renaissance paintings, iconic photographs, and powerful film and performance. Outfits worn by familiar faces will be interspersed throughout, from Harry Styles, Billy Porter and Sam Smith, to David Bowie and Marlene Dietrich. Innovative creations and diverse representations will highlight and celebrate the multiplicities of masculine sartorial self-expression, dressing beyond the binary. Fashioning Masculinities will open with a Craig Green SS2021 ensemble of a deconstructed suit, alluding to the construction and deconstruction of both the masculine body and conventions of
THE DETAILS Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear runs from 19 March – 6 November 2022. Adult tickets £20. Tickets are on sale now at vam.ac.uk/ masculinities
masculinity, a theme that will be central throughout the show. Undressed will explore the male body and underwear in a utopian dreamscape, whilst Overdressed will take visitors into the elite masculine wardrobe in a sumptuous, immersive space with courtly grandeur, featuring oversized silhouettes, abundant colour, and lavish materials. Redressed will include a section on leather showing how designers like Tom
HARRIS REED FLUID ROMANTICISM 001. PHOTOGRAPHER GIOVANNI CORABI
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GUCCI PRE-FALL 2019 MEN’S TAILORING CAMPAIGN. COURTESY OF GUCCI
Ford for Gucci and Donatella Versace took their interest to a new place, whilst a series of frock coats from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day will include examples by Prada, Alexander McQueen and Raf Simons. And alongside will be extensive photography showing changing styles and attitudes, from Oscar Wilde, Claude Cahun and Cecil Beaton to The Beatles and Sam Smith. FEBRUARY 2022 33
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WINDOWOLOGY:
NEW ARCHITECTURAL VIEWS FROM JAPAN Until 10 April 2022
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ver the past few years, with many people spending more time at home, we have all begun to better appreciate a simple yet critical aspect of our home world – windows. Having a window in our home offices, a place we now spend much of our time, has become essential to our wellbeing. In Japan, windows are part of a long architectural tradition that affects people’s lives in transformative ways. Japan House London, located on High Street Kensington, is currently hosting Windowology: New Architectural Views from Japan, an exhibition exploring the significance of windows. Running until 10 April 2022 and produced by the Window Research Institute under the direction of architectural historian and critic Igarashi Taro, this free exhibition examines how windows influence our views on the environment, their
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impact on contemporary urban living, and the critical role they play in fields such as craftsmanship, design, architecture, and print literature. Inside the Japan House London Gallery, visitors are able to explore everything from manga strips from the popular series Sazae-san to architectural photography of Tokyo’s backstreets by Jérémie Souteyrat. The highlight of the exhibition is a full-sized reproduction of an architectural model of Yōsuitei, a Japanese teahouse, which was originally constructed in Kyoto in the 17th century. The teahouse has 13 windows despite its small size, and visitors are able to walk through its low doors and explore it from within. Further sections of the exhibition look at the many ways windows are employed in the world of craft to create, for example, washi (Japanese paper) in Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, ceramics from Mashiko in Tochigi Prefecture or indigo dyeing in Yakumo in Shimane Prefecture. Visitors can learn more about how the production of sea salt in Okinawa and dried persimmon in Shimane Prefecture are dependent on the introduction of light and air using windows. An exhibition-inspired cocktail is also available for visitors to enjoy at AKIRA Restaurant on the first floor of Japan House London. A combination of dried persimmon, Hibiki THE DETAILS whisky, chocolate bitters and soda garnished with a sea salt rim, the result Windowology: New Architectural is a highball-style drink, reminiscent of Views from Japan runs until 10 April the heydays of the manga series Sazae2022. Japan House London is open san featured in the exhibition, which ran until 8pm Monday to Saturday and between the 1940s and the 1970s. between midday to 6pm on Sunday and bank holiday. japanhouselondon.uk
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THE PIG
ON THE BEACH
THE PIG’s kitchen garden will be sourced within a 25 mile radius. The kitchen gardeners, day-in, day-out are busy nurturing their veg and herb garden which produces fennel, courgettes, pea shoots, garden beans and Isle of Wight tomatoes. The fruit cages are planted with blueberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and more. Just some of the appetisers on the menu include local delights such as Dorset Whelks & Wild Garlic Butter and Purbeck Eggs with Verbena Mayo. By the walled garden is The Summer House, an old thatched room for private suppers with a difference offering arguably the best view in the south. It seats twelve and comes with your very own chef and special menu, a pizza oven and an outdoor bar. Guests here are even
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“It is a combination of eccentrically interpreted architectural styles reminiscent of castles in a C.S. Lewis novel”
HE PIG–on the beach is situated along stunning Studland Bay which has uninterrupted views of Dorset’s stunning coastlines opened in June 2014, and is an old coastal villa formerly belonging to the Bankes family of Kingston Lacey fame. It is a combination of eccentrically interpreted architectural styles reminiscent of castles in a C.S. Lewis novel. Formerly The Manor House Hotel, THE PIG-on the beach has been lovingly restored in the same relaxed, quirky style that has become THE PIG’s signature. THE PIG-on the beach’s greenhouse restaurant offers guests the finest coastline sea views in the UK looking out to Old Harry Rocks with boats bobbing about idly beyond. From plot to plate, what cannot be grown in
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“From London, it is the closest coast of outstanding natural beauty in the South-West”
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SHEEP HUT INTERIOR -
offered their own ice cream trolley with homemade CREDIT JAKE EASTHAM flavours, fresh from the garden obviously! Back in the main house, beyond the restaurant is the bar with its floors made from old railway sleepers plus a snug wood burner which delivers the ever important relaxed piggy vibe. The 23 quirky and characterful rooms are like something from a classic fairy tale with Victorian windows, cosy and romantic attic rooms, freestanding baths in clever nooks and the signature ‘larders’ for piggy snacks. Outside bedrooms include The Lookout and The Bothy, two garden rooms - they both sit overlooking the walled garden and are beautiful hideaways for couples to stay in enjoying their own space, privacy and mind-blowing sea views. Also in the garden are the Shepherds Huts in the cliff meadow overlooking Old Harry rocks – a bedroom with bathroom linked by a DORSET OYSTERS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY decked walkway. MAX MILLIGAN’ For a dose of pampering or pummelling, The Shepherd’s Huts in the field beyond THE PIG’s lawn are two cosy rustic huts where guests can revel in a massage with Bamford or Oskia products. We overheard guests saying upon departure; “We
THE DETAILS THE PIG-on the beach Manor Road, Studland Dorset BH19 3AU 01929 450 288 www.thepighotel.com
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loved our stay at this great Victorian building embracing its quirks and characteristics. We’ve made the most of our break in this special hotel with the stunning sea views, incredible food and local walks.” THE PIG–on the beach is all about relaxing on the coast, kicking back and feeling the sand between your toes. The location of THE PIG-on the beach is second to none. From London, it is the closest coast of outstanding natural beauty in the South-West, with the next beautiful stretches of sandy beach being as far away as Devon and Cornwall. With Studland Beach being one of the very few sandy beaches in Dorset - most have big pebbles – you really feel like you’ve struck gold. THE BOTHY EXTERIOR CREDIT JAKE EASTHAM
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LAND ROVER UNVEILS NEW
RANGE ROVER SV the sumptuous four-seat SV Signature Suite features functional he exciting reveal took place at the enhancements including an electrically deployable Club Table and Royal Opera House, London in front of refrigerator. leaders from the worlds of art, culture, The New Range Rover offers intuitive voice control with Amazon business and sport. Alexa built-in2.Using natural voice commands enables customers to The all-new fifth-generation Range manage everything from favourite infotainment features and music Rover has been designed, developed track selection to navigation or phone contacts – all while keeping and engineered in the UK and will be their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. produced exclusively at Land Rover’s A suite of innovative technologies contributes to the New Range Solihull Manufacturing Facility – Rover’s peerless comfort and refinement. New third-generation the historic home of Range Active Noise Cancellation4 technology delivers one of the quietest Rover – on a new state-ofcabins on the road. It builds on the hushed and sealed body the-art production line. The architecture by using microphones on the outside of the vehicle and next generation defines modern luxury by design, providing more headrest speakers on the inside to create personal quiet zones for refinement, customer choice and scope for personalisation than ever the cabin occupants – much like high-end active noise cancelling before. headphones. Range Rover is the original luxury SUV and has led by example It is available with a choice of efficient mild-hybrid and plug-in for 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with allhybrid powertrains and four, five or seven-seat interiors across Standard conquering capability. The New Range Rover is the most desirable and Long Wheelbase body designs. A pure-electric Range Rover – the yet, effortlessly combining breath taking modernity and aesthetic first all-electric Land Rover – will join the line-up in 2024. grace with technological sophistication and seamless connectivity – The pure-electric New Range Rover will be the first in a series with space for up to seven adults for the first time. of all-electric Land Rovers. Every nameplate will be available with It can trace its origins back through the generations; the falling pure-electric propulsion by the end of the decade, helping Jaguar roofline, strong waistline – with its horizontal emphasis – and lower Land Rover achieve net zero carbon across its products, operations rising sill. The characteristically short front overhang, formal front end, upright windscreen and distinctive boat tail rear, which tapers in and supply chain by 2039. The New Range Rover combines advanced technology with plan view, are key elements in defining Range Rover’s proportions modern luxury to deliver peerless refinement for every occupant and conveying its peerless presence. and is the first model to use Land Rover’s new flexible Modular The New Range Rover is a superb manifestation of our vision Longitudinal Architecture. to create the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles, for the most MLA-Flex can accommodate internal combustion, plug-in discerning of customers. It writes the next chapter in the unique story of pioneering innovation that has been a Range Rover hallmark hybrid and 100 per cent electric powertrains. It represents the next step in Land Rover’s simplified architecture strategy as part of the for more than 50 years.” Thierry Bolloré, Chief Executive Officer, move to deliver greater powertrain flexibility and set new quality Jaguar Land Rover benchmarks. The SV model is an exquisite interpretation of Range Rover The extended Range plug-in hybrid electric luxury and personalisation, epitomising vehicle (PHEV) powertrains provide CO2 exceptional craftsmanship. Materials for exclusive emissions below 30g/km, with a WLTP Range Rover SV design details include lustrous BREATHTAKING MODERNITY, certified pure-electric driving range of up to plated metals, smooth ceramics, intricate mosaic PEERLESS REFINEMENT AND 100km (62 miles). They deliver an expected marquetry, as well as a choice of high-grade UNMATCHED CAPABILITY real-world pure-electric driving range of leathers or sustainable non-leather Ultrafabrics. The New Range Rover is available to up to 80km (50 miles) – enough for typical Additional design themes including SV Serenity order now, priced from £94,400 Range Rover customers to complete up to 75 and SV Intrepid introduce two-tone front-toin the UK per cent of trips using electric power only. rear contrasting interior colourways, while landrover.co.uk FEBRUARY 2022 41
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Banksy artworks from Robbie Williams’ collection to debut at auction BY NAOMI CLARKE
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hree of Banksy’s most recognisable artworks from Robbie Williams’s collection will make their auction debut this spring. The pieces – Girl With Balloon, Kissing Coppers and Vandalised Oils (Choppers) – will be up for sale in the first edition of Sotheby’s The Now Evening Auction in London on March 2. The artworks by anonymous street artist Banksy, who hails from Bristol, are estimated to be worth millions of pounds each. The classic pop art image of Girl With Balloon first made its debut under Waterloo Bridge in 2002 and it once again made headlines in 2018 after it partially self-destructed at the conclusion of a Sotheby’s auction in which it had been sold for £1.1 million. The new partially shredded artwork became Love Is In The Bin and went under the hammer for £18,582,000 in October 2021, which the auction house cited as a record fee for the street artist. Williams’s Girl With Balloon (2006) is depicted on metal and is the first of its kind to appear at auction, Sotheby’s have said, starting with a price estimate of £2 million to £3 million. Kissing Coppers, which depicts two British policemen in a passionate embrace, was first unveiled on the exterior of The Prince Albert Pub in Brighton in 2004. But the original mural was removed in 2014 after being repeatedly vandalised. Williams’s version of the artwork from 2005, which is estimated at £2.5 million to £3.5 million, is the first time a Kissing Coppers painting on canvas has been offered on the secondary market, Sotheby’s said. The third Banksy piece in the collection is Vandalised Oils (Choppers) from 2005, and features two armed military helicopters disrupting a serene pastoral landscape.
“Kissing Coppers, which depicts two British policemen in a passionate embrace, was first unveiled on the exterior of The Prince Albert Pub in Brighton in 2004”
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The artwork, which hails from the artist’s Vandalised Oils series which sees graffiti on top of classical oil paintings, has an estimated price tag of £2.5 million to £3.5 million. Speaking of the artworks, the singer and former member of Take That Williams said: “I remember seeing Girl With Balloon, Vandalised Oils (Choppers) and Kissing Coppers for the first time. “I believe they are some of his best paintings and I love how closely linked they are to the street pieces. “As a collector of Banksy’s work, you become part of a broader cultural movement.” Hugo Cobb, head of The Now Evening Auction at Sotheby’s London, said: “These works unite the cultural legacies of two of Britain’s biggest stars: Robbie Williams and Banksy. “Like their creator, and like their owner, they are acerbic, iconic, irreverent, and unique.” The Now Evening Auction aims to platform artworks executed in the last 20 years by the most cutting-edge artists of today and tomorrow, Sotheby’s has said. The three paintings will be in London for its final public view from February 22 until March 2.
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LONDON ART 20-24 April 2022, Business Design Centre, London N1
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: PHOTO BY MARK COCKSEDGE; TONY BEAVER, DAVID BOWIE, COURTESY OF CAVALIERO FINN; CHRIS LEVINE, STILLNESS IS A PORTAL TO THE DIVINE, 2021, KATE MOSS WITH SCREENPRINTED COUNTERPART POEM PRESENTED IN A CUSTOM MADE PERSPEX BOX, 45 X 59.4CM. COURTESY OF JEALOUS GALLERY
ondon Art Fair returns for its 34th edition, recognised as a platform for connecting the best galleries worldwide with both seasoned and aspiring collectors, providing a unique opportunity to discover and champion outstanding modern and contemporary art. This year will see the participation of over 100 galleries from around the world, including Austria, America, Portugal, Sweden, and Australia. The Fair will include critically-acclaimed curated sections Art Projects, Photo50, and Platform. The event will offer both seasoned and aspiring collectors a diverse presentation of modern and contemporary art, alongside curated displays, and an inspiring programme of talks, panel discussions and artists insights. In addition, London Art Fair continues to champion and support regional museums through its annual Museum Partnership, which this year invites the New Hall Art Collection at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, to showcase their collection at the Fair. The New Hall Art Collection is a permanent collection of modern and contemporary art by women, with over 20 artists including Maggi Hambling, Eileen Cooper and Miriam Schapiro from the largest collection of art by women in Europe. For this year’s annual themed section, guest curator Candida Stevens has chosen Music and its part in Contemporary Art, working with 10 galleries whose artists have created new work exploring the intersection of visual art and music, and the ways in which contemporary art can incorporate aspects of movement and rhythm. The display will range from abstract work referencing the riff of jazz music with off-key colour and off-kilter form to figurative artists representing the process of composition across both art forms. Established in 2005 to support emerging galleries, Art Projects returns to showcase the freshest contemporary art from across the globe. Amongst the diversity of the selected work for 2022 there is a sense of wishing to relook towards the future. Many of the featured artists look inwards at their own emotions, beliefs and mythologies, but with a keen eye on what these subjects mean for the wider world, asking: how do my own experiences mirror and contrast with those of others, and how can times of reflection and re-evaluation help us build the world we want. FEBRUARY 2022 45
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CLARIDGE’S UNVEILS ITS NEW BAR, THE PAINTER’S ROOM 4 6 FJF EA UUA YYY220 E BBNRRU AARRR 202 02222
he legendary Mayfair hotel has unveiled a new addition with the opening of The Painter’s Room, a new bar on the ground floor of the Art Deco landmark - and set to be home to the next generation of groundbreaking cocktails at Claridge’s. The Painter’s Room is named as a homage to the same space at Claridge’s that was created in the 1930’s with murals by renowned artist Mary Lea. Located in the space that bridges Claridge’s celebrated ballroom and the Talking Heads Gallery by Artist in Residence David Downton, The Painter’s Room has been reimagined by Bryan O’Sullivan, inspired by old photos from the archives in the 1930’s. The bar, in blush-coloured stone, is the centrepiece and is complemented by a feature skylight in peach and cream coloured glass. The metal work in the skylight takes inspiration from the signature deco design doors of Claridge’s, and in the centre is a show
“The Painter’s Room is named as a homage to the same space at Claridge’s that was created in the 1930’s”
stopping, intricate Deco light. British artist Annie Morris was commissioned to create an installation which runs across the entire space. A painted monochrome mural above the pink onyx features her whimsical characters, in addition to her first ever stained glass piece - made from hand blown glass and featuring rich hues which juxtapose with the simple grey lines of the drawings on the walls. Morris was inspired by the historic relationship between bars and artists, and how artists sit, observe and chat in bars. The characters nod to the style credentials of Claridge’s and the Golden Age, with some wearing top hat and others smoking. The drinks menu, with a focus on cocktails – has been inspired by the culture, art and design of Europe with the menu divided into four chapters; Light, Interpretations, Complex and Clean. Ingredients are at the core of this creative process, - with excess ingredients left behind, the result is drinks with flavours in their purest, simplest form. Food is small plates from crispy scampi and beetroot tartar. Guests will THE DETAILS drink to the sounds of hip-hop remixes, The Painter’s Room has 24 covers and French electro-pop open Tuesday - Saturday 5pm - 1am. and jazz. Tables can be booked by visiting claridges.co.uk/restaurants-bars/thepainters-room
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MONDRIAN SHOREDITCH
TAPPING INTO A VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPIRIT, THE MONDRIAN SHOREDITCH HAS GIVEN EAST LONDON’S HOSPITALITY SCENE A NEW LEASE OF LIFE, SAYS SARAH MARSHALL.
Take a look at the new hotel revitalising London’s coolest postcode
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anuary is always a quiet month for hotels and hospitality. Recovering from festive celebrations, most businesses ease themselves into the new year. This Christmas, however, was different. As Omicron whipped across the country, parties were cancelled, bookings ceased, and everyone stayed at home. The effect was felt more acutely in London, suffering the dual blow of a collapse in foreign tourism. But in times of crisis, people stick together – a sense of solidarity demonstrated in one of the capital’s most exciting new neighbourhood hotels. A fashionable design property overlooking the graffiti-daubed concrete high rises and multi-stories of East London’s coolest postcode, Mondrian Shoreditch captures a community spirit that’s breathing new life into the neighbourhood.
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HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT… Bedrooms are a suite success
Award-winning London interior design studio Goddard Littlefair were responsible for the complete overhaul of an existing hotel (opened in August 2021), now transformed into a 120-bedroom property – including 13 suites. Brick-walled rooms reflect the raw, gritty charm of Shoreditch, elevated by leather sofas, freestanding bathtubs, and showers with a steam room function. Some suites have outdoor terraces, while others have been fashioned as mini apartments.
Praises will be sung from the rooftops
Hotel guests have access to rooftop bar, Altitude at The Curtain,
After two years in the dark, sister restaurant of Naughty Piglets in Brixton is reopening its doors on February 9th. Natural wines and creative plates in the west end. Book your spot today. OPENING HOURS Tuesday 5.30-9.30. Wed-Saturday 12-2:30/5:30-9.30 Closed Sunday Monday. 12 Place Street, SW1E 5JA | 020 7592 0322 Instagram: @theothernaughtypiglet www.theothernaughtypiglet.com
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“Brick-walled rooms reflect the raw, gritty charm of Shoreditch, elevated by leather sofas, freestanding bathtubs, and showers with a steam room function”
for breakfast – or for the duration of their stay if they book directly with the hotel. Along with a bright, naturallylit bistro, find a heated outdoor pool, sun loungers and a rack of beach towels. Dawn swims above a skyline of concrete towers and steaming vents sum up urban living at its best. A fully-equipped gym and spa can be found on the lower floor for more conventional exercise and discreet relaxation.
Spanish wonder-chef Dani Garcia has opened his first UK restaurant here
Hoping to repeat the success of his laidback restaurants in Malaga, Madrid and Ibiza, three Michelin star Andalusian chef Dani Garcia has launched in London. Fish mobiles dangling from the ceiling of BiBo hint at the menu on offer in this Spanish tapas kitchen. Choose from a selection of twists on traditional paella – including lobster, octopus, rib eye steak and roast chicken (from £46-£80). Of the smaller bites, creamy porcini croquettes (£12) and grilled avocado with pesto and feta (£13) come highly recommended. Be wary of the deliciously dangerous chocolate mousse – recommended for two, large enough to feed four, but all too easily lapped up by one (£14).
Cocktail bar Christina’s champions local living
In keeping with current times, there’s a strong focus on sustainability and zero waste. House cocktails are served on tap using kegerators (a large-scale refrigerated drinks dispenser), and all products used are sourced from local independent suppliers, start-ups and brands with social impact. Gins from Victory Distillery based in E17 are stocked in the bar and coffee comes from Redemption Roasters, who train and employ prison offenders to give them a new start in life.
It’s got a member’s club to rival Soho House
Knocking the socks of anything else you can find in London, the Curtain Club is a lifestyle hub combining co-working spaces, meeting rooms and an impressive selection of bars, lounges and an event space. Exhibitions from artists in residence are held in the spaces, and a screening room will host a series of movie nights in the coming months – with a retro popcorn machine for a touch of nostalgia. A calendar of workshops, talks, wine tastings and fitness classes is also planned. Up to 2,000 annual memberships are available (from £1,200) but for the time being, it’s also possible to sign up for a month.
A long copper bar decorated with playful pastel furnishings and botanical motifs, this street-level hang-out has designs on being one of the capital’s top cocktail joints. Creative takes on classic drinks include a Negroni made with yuzu (£12.50) and a Lagerita, mixing IPA with mezcal (£14.50). THE DETAILS Doubles at Mondrian Shoreditch London start from £299 with breakfast. For more information, visit mondrianshoreditch.com.
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INTRODUCING THE LAUREATO CHRONOGRAPH
ASTON MARTIN EDITION
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he partnership first revealed in early 2021, and indeed, genuine friendship formed between Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin has led to the creation of a new timepiece, the Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition. Its styling masterfully plays with shapes, textures, and light, tailored to those who appreciate luxury and performance. Collectively, the two companies have over 330 years of amassed know-how, something that is evident when appraising both firms’ creations. However, while they respect their heritage, they share a resolutely forwardthinking outlook. Back in the early 1900s, various colours were assigned to racing cars to distinguish the different nationalities of the teams. As a result, French cars were presented in blue, Italian cars were famously red, Belgian cars were yellow, German cars were silver, and British cars were dressed in British Racing Green. As a British marque, Aston Martin adopted green as its racing colour with the most famous example being the Aston Martin DBR1 that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959. From that car to the modern day Formula 1® car, Aston Martin’s racing colour has remained green. The Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is the latest creation from Girard-Perregaux, made in collaboration with Aston Martin. Its dial is suffused with a delightfully decadent application of what is now known as “Aston Martin Green”, achieved by painstakingly applying paint twenty-one times to the dial, forming seven distinct layers of paint as a result. The automotive influences also encompass cross-hatching, a diamond-like pattern first seen with the ultra-luxury car manufacturer’s ‘AM’ logo (1921 – 1926). This motif was also inspired by the quilted seats found in the British brand’s numerous high-performance sports cars. Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, added: ‘As Aston Martin and GirardPerregaux strengthen our partnership, the same is happening with our common design ethos, geared towards discreet luxury. Evidence of it continues to appear in subtle touches throughout the watch, for instance, in its partially openworked hour and minute hands, which have been purposely designed to evoke thoughts of racing cars, eschewing extraneous material to deliver superior performance. Likewise, the central chronograph seconds hand features a counterweight that resembles the sides strakes first seen on the 1958 Aston Martin DB4.’ Three counters grace the dial, two chronograph registers and a small seconds display. Each counter features a partially
“As Aston Martin and Girard-Perregaux strengthen our partnership, the same is happening with our common design ethos, geared towards discreet luxury”
openworked hand, perpetuating the design of the hour and minute hands. The central section of each counter is snailed. A date display is positioned at 04:30, completing the inventory of functions. Sporting an octagonal bezel, the profile of this model honours the watch brand’s iconic Laureato of 1975. Upholding GirardPerregaux’s design philosophy, the case masterfully plays with different shapes. Moreover, the numerous curves, facets and lines, along with satin-finished and polished edges, collaborate, delivering a wonderful play with light. A pane of sapphire crystal, positioned to the rear of the watch, affords sight of the automatic, Manufacture movement, the Calibre GP03300-0141, marking the first time a Laureato Chronograph features an open caseback. This movement, based on the highly regarded Calibre GP03300, is endowed with Côtes de Genève, in both circular and straight forms, polished sinks, thermally blued screws and perlage. The movement also bears the eagle emblem, signifying it is an in-house calibre. The watch is housed in a 42mm 904L stainless steel case. This particular grade of steel is less common than 316L and is costlier, the relative benefits of which include superior corrosion resistance, improved scratch resistance and a much brighter, luxurious appearance. The use of 904L stainless steel extends to the bracelet which is enriched with a satin brushed finish. When appraising the composition of the Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition, its profile encompasses different shapes, finishes and hues. Its design delivers functionality and beauty. Furthermore, it celebrates the past while simultaneously embracing the future. It is this approach that resonates with both companies, reinforcing the rationale for the ongoing alliance between the two prestigious marques. FEBRUARY 2022 53
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Binding Settlements in Mediation There can be a reluctance to see a family mediator, thinking that proposals made there cannot become legally binding. However mediators can set out a full pathway to a final financial settlement. By Caroline Bowden
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THE DETAILS Anthony Gold For more information contact the Anthony Gold Family Team directly at mail@anthonygold.co.uk or call 020 7940 4060
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make the proposals unworkable in mediation. This reduces the risk that discussions needed to cover the detail after mediation finishes might undermine the settlement altogether. Another benefit is that participants feel less marginalised than when they had to allow their solicitors to negotiate the finer points of the consent order after mediation finished. Clients now have greater control, as the mediator will take them through the more detailed issues earlier. Amendments can still be made after the draft has left the mediation process. It is hoped that these will then be minor. No time spent by a solicitor should duplicate the work of the mediator, which keeps the costs down. Mediation can therefore indeed lead clients through to getting a consent order, providing a full and binding outcome. It can be an arrangement truly tailored to individual needs as participants have been able to be involved in all stages.
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JUDGE & PRIESTLEY’S NEW BLACKHEATH OFFICE
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ollowing on from the acquisition of the business interests of Cunningham Blake Solicitors in April 2021, Judge & Priestley LLP is now proud to announce that its new street level public reception area is now open. The office is located in the heart of Blackheath village, at 9 Tranquil Vale, SE3 0BU. Steve Taylor, J&P ‘s Managing Partner commented “We have been steadily establishing the Judge & Priestley name in the Blackheath area since last April and we are delighted to have now opened the new street level shop front, directly below our offices in Spencer Yard. The new space will make access much easier for clients and will significantly improve our visibility in the Village. We look forward to welcoming previous clients of Cunningham Blake, and new clients from the area, to
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our premises over the coming weeks and months.” The newly refurbished office space features a reception and waiting area and a meeting room, all at ground floor level, with easy access from Tranquil Vale. Judge & Priestley LLP is a fast-growing generalist solicitors practice based in South East London. It is headquartered in Bromley, with additional offices in Beckenham and Blackheath. It has 20 partners and over 180 employees. For more information, please contact David Finnis: dfinnis@judge-priestley.co.uk or visit our website.
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FOSTERING CURIOSITY
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Year 6 curriculum focuses on delivering skills that are important for future success, with no formal SAT testing, fosters curiosity for the important journey into Key Stage 3 and beyond, says Head of King’s Magna Middle School at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE), Steven Turner. At QE, their mission is for all members of their community to aspire to the Hill Standard ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’. As Head of King’s Magna, the middle school of QE’s unique four-school model, they harness this individuality through an innovative curriculum. This is a curriculum which supports the transition between the Collegiate’s primary education at Chapter House, our Preparatory school, and the demands of GCSEs and beyond in the two senior schools. In a difference from the traditional school model where children stay in primary education until the end of Year 6, at QE students join King’s Magna in Year 6, and stay there until Year 9. They find many students are ready for a new challenge at the end of Year 5, so they made it their focus to develop a unique curriculum for
this transitional year, with content designed in partnership between secondary school subject specialists and highly experienced primary age teachers. Importantly, they have made a crucial decision not to assess their Year 6 students using SATS testing. Students are instead assessed formally at three points during the year using standardised and moderated “common evaluation tasks” - these are used to track progress and identify what each student can do and what they could do to improve further. This decision allows them to focus on delivering those skills that the students need to be successful in Key Stage 3 and beyond. Thier all-encompassing, holistic approach to developing the whole student, which is at the heart of everything they do at QE, creates a supportive, vibrant and caring school environment throughout King’s Magna. They are committed to equipping their students with the skills and knowledge they need to move seamlessly to the College or Faculty at the end of Year 9, growing and maturing into their teenage years with confidence.
THE DETAILS To find out more about this innovative curriculum visit qe.org for more information, where you can book on their next Open Days taking place on 12 March and 14 May 2022. qe.org
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esearch published by Durham University in December 2017 established that Reception is the school year with the greatest impact on a child’s education. The paper entitled “The Long-Term Impact of Effective Teaching” concluded that children who benefited from good quality educational provision in Reception went on to achieve better GCSE results in English and maths. The study also acknowledged that, based on other research, high-quality pre-school provision is arguably even more important for a child’s educational development. More broadly, it is widely recognised that the future success of every child is largely determined before he or she turns eight – the age coinciding with the end of the Early Child Education period, which requires a specialist pedagogical approach. Since its foundation in 1976, Herne Hill School has focused exclusively on educating children in precisely this crucial period, providing for them from Kindergarten (2+) to Year 2 (7+). Last year, it opened a new dedicated Kindergarten at the top of Herne Hill, a mere three-minute walk away from its main site, which has enabled it to further strengthen
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its position as cutting-edge experts in Early Childhood Education.
Focus and expertise
“Thanks to our historic focus and cumulative experience, and by thoughtfully integrating best practices from other successful ECE programmes such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Forest School and Te Whāriki from my native New Zealand, we have developed a unique, continuous five-year curriculum which we believe goes way beyond the statutory requirements of the English EYFS and Key Stage 1 national curriculum”, says Ngaire Telford, who is only the third Headteacher in the school’s history. Herne Hill School benefits from being just the right size for its focused five-year provision. On the one hand, being the largest stand-alone
independent school in the country specialising in this age range affords it the scale required to employ a critical mass of expert early years educators and state-of-the-art facilities and resources. On the other hand, it is sufficiently small to enjoy a warm and friendly family community atmosphere in which the children benefit from deep relationships with these loving, caring and expert staff.
Strong ethos and high-quality staff
Asked about what she believes to be the greatest success factors for cutting-edge ECE provision, Mrs Telford spontaneously replies “ethos and staff”. She explains: “A strong and purposeful ethos can provide an all-encompassing cultural umbrella for everyone’s behaviours at the school. Our own ethos of ‘Love · Care · Excellence’ encapsulates our commitment to excellence and conviction that love and care are prerequisites for optimising a young child’s learning trajectory. But ultimately, having amazing staff is even more important as it is they who develop the supportive relationships required to guide young children, day-in dayout, on their crucial ‘whole child’ development journey.” Following their successful start in the Kindergarten, the Herne Hill School children are gradually introduced to the school’s main site. There, they progress smoothly through one of the THE DETAILS most notoriously difficult transitions Open Morning: Saturday 12 March in a child’s 2022. Book your visit on the website. educational life – from the conclusion One-off Covid hardship bursaries of the EYFS to Key available for autumn 2022 Reception Stage 1, through applicants. which the children See website for details (under need to adapt to ‘Admissions’).
greater academic demands and increasingly more formal learning required by the National Curriculum. Maintaining their love of learning and engagement through age-appropriate play and by having fun is most crucial. In addition, Herne Hill School also makes a virtue of the children becoming the oldest pupils at the school to develop their sense of social responsibility and leadership skills. All this combines to prepare them to move on to their next schools in Year 3 with a special spark in their eyes and equipped with a comprehensive set of life skills and values. hernehillschool.co.uk
“We have developed a unique, continuous fiveyear curriculum which we believe goes way beyond the statutory requirements of the English EYFS and Key Stage 1 national curriculum
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RISE TO THE CHALLENGE OF LEARNING WITH ‘EXCELLENT LEARNING’ ANIMALS
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et within five acres of green fields and woodland, Dulwich Prep London’s Early Years is a popular choice for families who are looking to provide their children with a solid foundation to their education right from the start. Children spend two fantastic years at the Early Years site (Nursery and Reception), before moving up to the purposebuilt Pre-Prep, for Years 1 and 2 at Dulwich Prep’s Alleyn Park site. The transition from the Early Years to the Alleyn Park site is made seamless for the children through the continuation of important key themes. Parents visiting the Pre-Prep for the first time, after coming from the Early Years, often comment on the abundance of diverse decorations and displays hanging from walls and ceilings and immediately feel at ease once they see the fabulous facilities. When it comes to their child’s learning, the language of Excellent Learning is one that the whole of the Early Years community know like the back of their hand. Developed by Dr Ruth Burtonshaw, Head of Early Years at Dulwich Prep London, the Excellent Learning programme was designed to help children form positive learning skills, recognising that attitudes to learning are significant in determining how well we learn. Are you a ‘Willing Wolf’ or a ‘Persevering Parrot’? Through the Excellent Learning animals children are taught how to rise to the challenges of learning. The Excellent Learning animals provide children with a framework for learning. Each week, children from Nursery to Year 8 focus on one of the 12 characteristics of Excellent Learning. Children are supported to become more aware of their
learning skills and to develop good learning habits so that they leave Dulwich Prep as confident, motivated, independent and successful learners. Importantly, Excellent Learning is visually appealing and simple for children to understand, using animal ‘hooks’ and bright colours to aid memory. From a teachers’ perspective, it is a simple scaffold to incorporate into curriculum planning and tailor to suit the needs of individual children. Listening actively to instructions, being a happy and optimistic learner, using your imagination, developing targets and goals, doing your best and knowing that effort counts and sharing knowledge and ideas are all personal attributes that, through engaging with Excellent Learning, the children at Dulwich Prep London develop and take with them through their journey in education and beyond.
THE DETAILS If you would like to explore Dulwich Prep London’s Early Years and Pre-Prep further, please email their Registrar, Mrs Viki Cryer, via admissions@dulwichpreplondon. org or call 020 8766 5525. 62 FEBRUARY 2022
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Ornately framed portraits of family dogs, rococo side chairs, humped back sofas, ornate bouquets influenced by floral designer Constance Spry and gilt pier glasses. roryhutton.co.uk
WINTER WARMERS Welligogs’ Harley Gilet deviates from their traditional gilets, flaunting a British quilted wax and beautifully contrasting moleskin features. The fabric is water-resistant, windproof and breathable making it perfect for the outdoors. We also love this traditional Richmond Wax Trench coat, made in England. welligogs.com
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This Anya Belle 9ct Yellow Gold 3 Cluster Ring. ramsdensjewellery.co.uk
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With the striking heart print against a dusky pink background there are endless styling opportunities with this stunning blouse. mimisedit.co.uk
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he world famous London Fashion Week: catwalks, celebrities, glitz and glamour. It is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world – and one of the ‘big four’ international catwalk influencers alongside Paris, Milan and New York. It presents an unrivalled opportunity to showcase some of the world’s leading fashion talent and the best and brightest names in the industry. The pandemic has obviously changed Fashion Weeks across the globe. After going fully digital in 2020, London Fashion Week (LFW) returned in September 2021 with a mix of physical and digital showcases. With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 rapidly spreading late 2021, we wondered whether LFW would be cancelled or return to
digital only. A provisional line-up has been released by the British Fashion Council and it looks like we will be treated to another hybrid digital-physical showcase this year. The major fashion event used to be exclusively for those who worked in the fashion industry — from buyers to journalists and even bloggers. However since the start of the pandemic, with the shift to digital, LFW has become open to everyone so has become a little more public. There are still physical shows and those are exclusive events, but you can tune in on the LFW website. So while most of us are planning our Spring and Summer wardrobe, designers at London Fashion Week will be showcasing their Autumn/Winter 2022 Collections. It is a week where designers are free to create at will and y o experiment with new trends. Whether colourful, crazy or Loverb controversial - the world is watching as fashion history is made. The event will incorporate catwalk shows, presentations, appointments, events, digital content and activations throughout London, with designers worldwide descending on the capital in one form or another. The hybrid digital-physical schedule will continue to incorporate catwalk shows, presentations, appointments, and events throughout London, as well as digital content available at londonfashionweek.co.uk. The LFW digital platform is the Official Digital Hub and will be freely accessible to everyone, industry professionals and global fashion consumers alike, showcasing digital content from the designers, enabling collaboration and bringing together fashion, culture and technology. The provisional line-up currently sees over 100 confirmed participating designers who will present
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their new collections. These include: 16Arlington, Banshee of Savile Row, Matty Bovan, David Koma, Seokwoon Yoon, MAXXU, Bethany Williams, Christoph Ritter Studio, 8ON8, London College of Fashion, ERDEM, Central Saint Martins MA Fashion, Dear Frances, OSMAN, Harris Wharf London, TOGA, Simone Rocha, FASHION EAST, Richard Malone, BLOKE, HALPERN, Labrum London and Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY. LFW City Wide Celebration is a full schedule of events and activations open to the public over LFW, which will run alongside the London Fashion Week show schedule. From artistic installations at Browns East, interactive pop-ups at Machine-A to drinks at the NOW gallery and going behind the scenes at Mulberry, City Wide Celebration aims to unite London in a festival of creativity and innovation. The magic of London Fashion Week is not merely thanks to the designers’ and fashion stylists’ cutting-edge collections, but the media excitement that accompanies them. Celebrities swarm to attend the fashion event of the year – past attendees include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Dame Helen Mirren, Bradley Cooper, Brigitte Nielsen, Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson, Cara Delevingne, Eva Herzigova,
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THIERRY MUGLER’S MOST ICONIC
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roundbreaking French designer Manfred Thierry Mugler has died aged 73. The news was announced on his Instagram page with a black square accompanied by the caption: “We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23rd 2022. May his soul Rest In Peace.” Mugler launched his brand in the early 1970s, and became known for an architectural and experimental approach to fashion. On the runway, his silhouettes were always bold: waists were cinched, shoulders were exaggerated, and he favoured sheer panels and cut-outs to accentuate the female form. In recent years, Mugler’s popularity has seen a resurgence, thanks to celebrities such as Kim Kardashian West and Cardi B wearing designs from his archives. Mugler stepped down as creative director of his eponymous brand in the early Noughties, but later returned as creative adviser – and his signature style is still felt in the modern designs. Beyoncé and Diana Ross are just some of the famous faces who have paid tribute to the designer so far – and they join a long list of celebrities who have served some major Mugler moments on the red carpet…
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This will go down in history as one of Cardi B’s most impactful red carpet moments. She made history as the first solo female artist to win best rap album at the 2019 Grammys, and walked the red carpet in a vintage Mugler creation. With a black velvet skirt and pale pink material fanning around her, Cardi 72 FEBRUARY 2022
looked like a modern interpretation of Botticelli’s painting The Birth Of Venus.
Kim Kardashian West
The 2019 Met Gala’s theme was Camp: Notes On Fashion, and Kim Kardashian West pulled off a coup by wearing Mugler’s first new design in 20 years. The nude latex minidress featured an extreme corset and was dripping with crystals – and with Kardashian West’s wet look hair, the reality star looked like she had just walked out of the water.
Reese Witherspoon
This is definitely on the more demure end of the spectrum for Mugler, but you can still see the hallmarks of the French fashion house in Reese Witherspoon’s dress for the 2017 Met Gala: an architectural silhouette with a statement shoulder, and a bit of extra sex appeal in the mega leg slit.
Dina Asher-Smith
While Mugler’s designs tend to feature monochromatic block colours, this is a rare example of the brand
venturing into colours and patterns – worn by Dina Asher-Smith to the 2021 GQ Men of the Year Awards.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa is a long-time fan of Mugler – she wore a studded black dress with a slit going all the way up to her hip bone to the Global Awards 2020… …And really leaned into the sexiness of the label in a black cut-out bodysuit, worn to perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2019.
Rita Ora
Mugler’s designs are all about drama, and what could be more OTT than Rita Ora wearing sculptural feathers on her dress?
up a notch with shiny panels, oversized shoulders and sleeves, and kicky cropped trousers.
Nicole Kidman
The Mugler label is fairly unique in the fashion world – it’s worn and loved by all different types of celebrities. Here, Nicole Kidman’s little black dress is given a subtle sexiness with silver rings studded all over.
Abbey Clancy
Abbey Clancy tested the limits of cut-outs in a Mugler creation in 2017 – made even more memorable by the zingy orange hue.
Miley Cyrus
When the Mugler brand does a suit, it’s not going to be any old take on tailoring: just look at Miley Cyrus’s outfit to the 2019 Grammys. A plain black suit was kicked
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OBJET D’EMOTION: PIECES OF BEAUTY
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re you looking for a jewel or fine object that will enchant and strengthen precious bonds between loved ones? At Objet d’Emotion, we pride ourselves on curating pieces of beauty that bring joy and meaning through thoughtful storytelling. Objet d’Emotion is aimed at fellow lovers of art and style, people who are intrigued by provenance and process, who appreciate culture and one-of-a-kind experiences. ‘We want to celebrate the beauty, craftsmanship and timelessness that epitomise true design. A slower, more considered approach, where creativity can be relished and pieces learned about in a genuinely passionate and immersive way.’ – Objet d’Emotion founder Valery Demure. Industry expert Valery Demure chooses the best contemporary designers for their distinctive signature. Our artists express their unique visions through their jewels, executed with traditional or avant-garde craftsmanship. Jewellery with soul. Jewellery with meaning. Jewellery with sentiment. FINE JEWELLERY by Francesca Villa, Nada Ghazal,
Ioanna Souflia, Rachel Quinn, THE DETAILS Yael Sonia, Stella Flame, Kloto, Natasha Collis, Atelier Explore our curation of wondrous Molinari, Lia di Gregorio, jewels and dreamy objects at Elhanati, Jo Hayes Ward and objetdemotion.com Fernando Jorge Find us on Instagram ARTISAN JEWELLERY @Objet_d_emotion by Alyssa Norton, Ambroise Degenève, Catherine Le Gal, Contact us at Delphine Nardin, Julie Cohn, concierge@objetdemotion.com Stephanie Schneider, Marion Speak to a member of the team Vidal, Mariko Tsuchiyama, on +33 (0)6 01 56 04 71 or Annie Costello Brown and Gala +44 (0)207 254 9735 Colivet Dennison BRIDAL for jewellery Address and millinery. The process 53 Blandford Street W1U 7HL of choosing Opening times: gems to last Tues-Wed 11-5 a lifetime Thur-sat 11-6 can seem Sun-Mon by appointment intimidating; we would like to help. IN CONFIDENCE Discover our designers’ most superlative jewels on our website’s private space, from the comfort of your own home. BESPOKE With unparalleled access to a wide network of designers and ethical gem dealers, our team guides you throughout this personalised, creative process. OBJECTS In addition to our one-of-a-kind jewels, you will fall under the spell of our cherished objects and learn more about the métier of our designers: from ceramics through to millinery and clutches.
“A slower, more considered approach, where creativity can be relished and pieces learned about in a genuinely passionate and immersive way”
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FASHION & BEAUTY
The Duchess of Cambridge’s style shares some similarities with other royal family members. By Katie Wright
KATE AT
40 HOW HER STYLE COMPARES TO OTHER ROYALS AT 40
THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE ON STAGE, DURING THE FIRST EARTHSHOT PRIZE AWARDS CEREMONY
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SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX ON HER 40TH BIRTHDAY IN 1995
THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE DURING A VISIT TO NOWER HILL HIGH SCHOOL IN HARROW
QUEEN ELIZABETH II AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL GARDEN PARTY, CHELSEA, 1967
THE PRINCESS ROYAL AT ASCOT IN 1993
Launer handbag. Kate does embrace bold colours on occasion (she always looks stunning in red), but she varies her outfits a lot more than Her Majesty and chooses more casual ensembles for outdoor events and activities.
PRINCESS MARGARET
PRINCESS MARGARET LEAVES HAMMONDS STORE DURING A VISIT TO HULL, 1971
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Princess Margaret, who turned 40 on August 21, 1970, shared a fondness for frock coats, sensible court shoes and hats with her sister, the Queen. Compared to the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Margaret’s outfits tended to be more formal, though she loved a glittering gown for high-profile events, as Kate does. THE DUCHESS OF YORK AT LONDON’S QUEEN’S CLUB IN 2000.
ne of the defining style icons of our time, the Duchess of Cambridge rarely puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion. It’s coming up to a decade since she officially joined the royal family and the mum-of-three has evolved her signature style, making bolder choices as the years have gone by. In the early days of her marriage to William, the Duke of Cambridge, Kate was rarely seen in trousers (unless it was skinny jeans for a sporting activity), but now she embraces tailoring and the latest trends in a cool, confident manner. Her red carpet gowns are more show-stopping than ever. Could the same be said of other members of the royal family when they hit the big 4-0? As Kate celebrated her milestone birthday last month, we look back at how her personal style compares to other royals at the same age…
THE QUEEN
The Queen turned 40 on April 21, 1966. By this time, the monarch had already perfected her signature look for public appearances: a knee-length dress and matching frock coat in a vivid colour (to ensure she stands out from the crowd) with gloves, hat and her trusty
PRINCESS ANNE
A dedicated follower of fashion, Princess Anne rocked some incredible Sixties mod minidresses and bold Seventies suits in her younger days, and her bouffant hair ‘do became famous in itself. By the time she turned 40, in 1990, the Princess Royal had toned down her style considerably, but she stuck with the voluminous hair. Kate’s Christmas Day outfits are often similar to Princess Anne’s, featuring classic wool coats accessorised with leather gloves and boots.
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The Duchess of York was already divorced from Prince Andrew when she turned 40 in 1999. During that period, Fergie was often pictured in boxy, dark-coloured skirts or trouser suits. By comparison, Kate is a lot more adventurous with her style, embracing bright hues, bold prints and trendy silhouettes.
COUNTESS OF WESSEX
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, turned 40 in 2005, a time when she favoured feminine tailoring, often in white or pale hues. The Countess managed to side-step many of the worst fads of the Noughties by keeping her style relatively classic, and that’s also what Kate does. While the 40-year-old nods to current trends, she knows how to avoid anything that will date quickly. FEBRUARY 2022 77
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The Kensington Wing T he Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services. Being located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital one of the UK’s safest hospitals - the safety and wellbeing of mother and baby are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times, 24/7, dedicated to the needs of women on the Kensington Wing. In these uncertain times, expectant parents can have additional anxieties or concerns about childbirth or going into a hospital. To ensure the safety of women and their birth partners, The Kensington Wing have important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to, but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven in these times and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team. And are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwifeled maternity packages. The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries from
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prospective women and the opportunity to discuss midwife-led care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of our experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They remain to support you through the postnatal period including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation. The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions. If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit our website thekensingtonwing.co.uk
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Bringing the outdoors in never goes out of style with its proven ability to boost morale and positivity. The new earthy delights from Atkin & Thyme will introduce a subtle sense of nature to any scheme. atkinandthyme.co.uk BERTIE ENAMEL FRAME 4X6IN AQUA/GOLD
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POSH POOCH Of course your perfect pooch deserves a perfect perch. A gently distressed pet bed with a hand-carved wooden frame in a white-washed finish, pale pink velvet upholstery and double-piped edges. Pure princess style! frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk
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REINVENTING THE TEAL
Want an interior space that exudes tranquillity with a side serving of luxury? According to the experts at eco paint specialists, Victory Colours, teal is the go-to shade. victorycolours.co.uk
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Meet The Italian Brand Rewriting The Rules of Comfort ANNA HOWELL, CHAPLINS INTERIORS EDITOR
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udwig Mies Van Der Rohe once said that it’s easier to design a skyscraper than a comfortable chair. After thirty years of searching, we’re inclined to agree. Skyscrapers, for all their bluster, have proven to be underwhelming overlords; kingpins in concrete jungles that offer little in the way of biodiversity. Sitting, however, is a whole other ballgame. The one we dedicate nine hours of the day to. Often without giving it much thought. And yet finding comfort in the rhythms of work and play has proven to be essential in finding any kind of equilibrium in the everyday. To paraphrase one Pierluigi Masini, it’s only when the body experiences wellbeing that the mind can ride the waves of the imagination. It’s out of this context that a truly superlative seating brand has bloomed. One that has no interest in creating just another chair. And whose meticulously-made furnishings would have given even the cynical Mies a reason to smile. Not all technology is visible to the eye. Indeed, if connectivity is anything to go by, most of the best innovations take place just out of sight. It’s the same with Gellyfoam — a patented material that introduces into contemporary living spaces the kind of softness once reserved for travelling astronauts. “It is a material that can accommodate any posture,” confirms designer Francesco Binfaré, correcting it with all the care of a mother tucking a child in at night.” Hyperbole aside, it’s a remarkable invention.
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And just one of the components that make Edra sofas the crème de la crème of comfort. Nowadays, the core collection also counts on the inclusion of Smart Cushions. Plump, technological pillows that sound like they should belong in the Metaverse, but were actually developed ten years ago in Tuscany. With a slight pressure of the hand they can
rise or bend in any direction — movements for a sofa that wants to be in sync with the way people think, rest and dream. This sense of atomised comfort is typical of EDRA’S approach to design. Before, it was the sofa, or rather the designer, that dictated how one should sit. Now, in Edra’s world, it’s the user who suggests the final form the sofa should take. On the one hand, it’s a generous gesture. But it’s also an ancient one, too. Stefano Pasqualetti wrote recently that for all its advancement, architecture remains a basic discipline, dedicated to creating a relatable space that puts men and women at the centre of their own experience. This ability to put people first or “build to human” is easily the greatest talent of Edra. Through a mix of sumptuous, enticing designs, they seek to understand people in their chosen place. Without ever having to sacrifice on the beauty, aspiration or quality that makes the label Made in Italy great. chaplins.co.uk
“It’s out of this context that a truly superlative seating brand has bloomed. One that has no interest in creating just another chair”
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uy To Let Hunter is a niche company offering investors a chance to purchase perfect small properties to rent on a short-term, serviced basis in the dormitory suburbs. But who, I hear you ask, chooses to stay in a tiny property in Finchampstead? One of our guests, Michelle Teixeira, recently had a chat with us about her experience. How did you come to be staying in one of our properties? We moved to the UK on a company transfer for work. Selling up everything in South Africa to start our new life journey we needed somewhere to use as a base from where we could begin settling in to a new country and begin looking for our long-term home. We came to the UK with just a few suitcases of clothes and our doggies, and hopes for our new life. But we had no furniture or anything else which was why a managed shortterm rental was perfect. It gave us the breathing space to arrange everything we needed without feeling pressurised to have everything in order from the moment we arrived in the UK. How has the experience with the BTLH team been? It has been amazing. I was doing all of this blind, from thousands of miles away and with little to no idea on how or where to rent. BTLH become my trusted advisor and guided me through the whole process. What has it been like staying in our property? It was in perfect condition when we arrived with all the services offered and all working from the moment we walked through the door. Everything we could think of was waiting for us from spoons to towels. We felt at home and perfectly comfortable from the moment we arrived. What would you say to other people in your position? If this is being read by anyone emigrating to the UK I would advise them to contact BTLH immediately! The UK rental market is extremely tough to navigate on a good day, but even more so if you add in the extra requirement of a pet friendly home. Renting through BTLH bought us the time and peace of mind to properly navigate the UK rental market for our ideal long-term rental whilst living in a secure
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and fully furnished home with all the amenities allows. We are so pleased to be part of welcoming Michelle and her family to England. The owner of Michelle’s serviced home has earned double in rental, has the warm fuzzy feeling of providing a much-needed home with a hassle free, flexible investment. If you have a rental property which may benefit from converting to a serviced accommodation or if you would like to discover more about our business please read the whole series of interviews on the website.
THE DETAILS Can BTLH help you find the perfect property? Get in touch and have a chat: 020 7550 9396 or hello@buytolethunter.com. For more information check out buytolethunter.com
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FLOORING SUPERSTORE:
Top 10 home improvements to invest in
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oft conversions, new kitchens or bathrooms, real wood flooring and smart home wiring have been revealed amongst the top 10 most value-adding property features to invest in right now, according to new research. A recent study, conducted by Flooring Superstore, analysed live Rightmove listings and collaborated with top property experts to unveil which home improvements have the potential to add the most value to a property. The Rightmove research suggested that real wood floors were most likely to have a positive impact on property prices in London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh. The investigation also highlighted that underfloor heating can increase the overall value of a home too, with this energy efficient form of heating most likely to boost property prices in London, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Glasgow, and Birmingham. According to industry experts, homeowners should look to invest in improvements that add to the overall footprint of their property. Creating extensions or home improvements that modernise, improve the general condition of, or add interest to – such as creating a dedicated work from home space, installing underfloor heating, or restoring original features came out on top. Creating a loft conversion or extension was the most likely improvement that significantly adds value. New kitchen, open plan living, restoring original features, new bathroom, designated
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working from home space, new windows and doors, approved planning permission, smart home wiring, real wood floors and underfloor heating were other aspects that were likely to add value. While having a bath within the main bathroom – not just a shower – or having a working fireplace had minimal impact on the property’s value, these installations could sway a sale if in line with the personal preferences of the prospective buyers. Installing solar panels are a potential risk due to the respective tariffs, the fact that some see them as an eye sore, and the repair/ maintenance costs. If the solar panels are leased rather than owned outright, it can make a property unmortgage-able. Similarly, outstanding planning permission could potentially damage the value of a property, as it implies that there’s a problem with it. As well as improvements within the property itself, expert advice suggests that landscaping outdoor space can also be a good investment to make. A well-maintained garden has the potential to add anywhere between five to 20 per cent to a property’s value – perhaps more as lockdown has created an increased demand for outdoor space. For those looking to revamp their external areas, artificial grass is easy to maintain, weather-proof, and pet-safe, so could be a good option. Jessica Fox, Senior Marketing Executive, at Flooring Superstore commented: “Our research suggests that there are plenty of opportunities
THE AVERAGE POTENTIAL PERCENTAGE INCREASE PER HOME IMPROVEMENT REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: RANK 1
HOME IMPROVEMENT
POTENTIAL IMPACT ON PROPERTY VALUE
ESTIMATED % INCREASE
Loft conversions / extension
Significantly adds value
+19.38%
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New kitchen
Adds value
+9.38%
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Open plan living
Adds value
+8.33%
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Restoring original features
Adds value
+7.38%
5
New bathroom
Adds value
+6.88%
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Designated WFH space
Adds value
+6.33%
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New windows and doors
Adds value
+4.83%
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Approved planning permission
Adds value
+3.75%
9
Smart home wiring
Adds value
+3.67%
10
Real wood floors
Adds value
+3.33%
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Underfloor heating
Adds value
+3.00%
12
Bath in bathroom (not just shower)
Neither adds nor damages
+0.67%
13
Solar panels
Neither adds nor damages
+0.50%
14
Working fireplace
Neither adds nor damages
+0.00%
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Outstanding planning permission
Potentially damage value
-1.25%
THE TOP 10 VALUE-ADDING HOME IMPROVEMENTS WERE REVEALED AS: • Loft conversions / extensions • New kitchen • Open plan living • Restoring original features • New bathroom • Designated space • New windows and doors • Approved planning permission • Smart home wiring • Real wood floors
for homeowners to add tangible value to their properties. Real wood flooring has the potential to add up to 5 per cent to a sale price in some areas. We recognise the value of real wood flooring, which is why we have the Direct Wood Flooring brand and team of experts to advise on grades, shades, grains, trends and much more. However, if real wood is out of your budget or not practical for your lifestyle, then you can still get the premium look for less with our vinyl or EvoCore alternatives. Waterproof and scratch resistant, EvoCore is an extremely versatile range; suitable for all areas of the home. Practical, hard-wearing and easy to maintain it’s great for busy family homes too. “For most of the top value-adding features in a home that our research revealed, flooring is an important consideration. For example, whether you’re getting an extension, new kitchen or bathroom, you need to consider functionality and style when it comes to the flooring type. On trend designs such as the popular parquet, is not only eye-catching and super stylish but instantly associated with luxury – for that all important first impression. Available in hardwood, laminate, EvoCore and vinyl
designs, there’s a range suitable for every project too. “Whichever home improvements you are looking to invest in, it’s likely that your current flooring will be disrupted, so try to take advantage of this by updating your flooring at the same time”. flooringsuperstore.com
“Our research suggests that there are plenty of opportunities for homeowners to add tangible value to their properties”
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MOODY ACCENTS FROM ATKIN AND THYME
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njecting black accents into the interior space adds contrast and a striking impression. The Fandango Collection is a sight to behold with its distinctive ridged finish and brass-plated legs and handles that embody luxury and elegance. When paired against neutral colour schemes and coordinated throughout the home, this collection offers both storage and style in office spaces, bedrooms, kitchens and living areas. Also available as a sideboard. Drinks trolleys are not just handy for a Friday night tipple, but can also act as stylish storage. The Greenwich Drinks Trolley effortlessly combines work and play, and has a sophisticated antique brass design that cannot overlooked. The matching Greenwich Bedside Drawers give a decadent finish to the master suite or guest room. Beautifully classic, the Hex Bedside Drawers and Apollo Table Lamp were created for adding class to contemporary environments. The added black hue to the lamp’s brass base will accentuate the space and add layers of depth. atkinandthyme.co.uk
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MUMFORD & WOOD:
Britain’s finest timber windows and doors
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s a manufacturer using primarily natural materials, it only seems right that we focus on being environmentally responsible, and we play our part in looking after our
fragile environment. As part of this responsibility, we set ourselves a goal to become a carbon neutral company by 2030, a target we felt was realistic having experienced challenges throughout the pandemic and by Brexit. Well, by 2022 we made it. 8 years earlier than planned, and we believe ahead of most (if not all) of our UK timber window and door manufacturing competitors. So how have we achieved our goal of being Carbon Neutral so quickly? Last year we commissioned Carbon Footprint™ to conduct a full annual audit of the firm, our business practices and travel to reduce our carbon footprint. They helped us to make small changes that have made a big difference. Our sales force now only use hybrid cars and we continue to employ as many local people as possible, reducing emissions from staff that commute to our offices. We also continually review the green credentials of our manufacturing machinery and is a huge consideration for any new purchase. However, having made changes to our own company 92 FEBRUARY 2022
we decided we wanted to do more. As a UK based manufacturer working with timber each day, it made sense for us to source an environmental scheme that relates to our world. So every Window and Door customer project we completed in 2020 we pledged to plant a tree native to our country, within the UK. Our customers can also pledge an unlimited number of trees through our scheme. They can even plant trees in the region where they live. Although UK based, we source the majority of our wood from overseas, so to help offset any transportation emissions we decided to work with the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project to aid deforestation issues in Indonesia. We have also contributed to a verified carbon standard reduction project in the Amazon, Brazil, offsetting around 350 tonnes of CO2 in 2021 alone. However, we won’t be stopping there. We have set ourselves a new goal – to be Carbon Neutral Plus by 2030. Our ambitious goal includes further energy efficiency projects involving our waste materials, transportation and biofuel/fully electric options, all whilst retaining our reputation for producing some of Britain’s finest wooden windows and doors. For more information about our products please visit mumfordwood.com
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THE FUNKY APPLIANCE COMPANY AIMS FOR PERFECT SEVEN ON SEEDRS
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“The Funky Toaster which was launched earlier this year has received the coveted status of “Good Housekeeping Approved” and won the prestigious “Best New Product Small Domestic Appliances” category at the ERT Awards 2021”
he Funky Appliance Company, based in West Sussex, cofounded by husbandand-wife team Joe and Sadie Sillett are back with their latest crowdfunding round on Seedrs, and are looking to make it a perfect seven out of seven funding rounds. The company, which was founded in June 2016, has raised a total of £1million investment to date and has three core products: a Funky Toaster, a Funky Kettle and a Funky Iron. The Funky Appliance Company partnered with Europe’s leading SDA (Small Domestic Appliances) and Housewares distributor RKW (Retail Knows Why) based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with distribution of the company’s eye-catching products now gathering pace with 81 retailers in the UK and Ireland now ranging Funky goods, as well as several leading UK online retailers. The Funky Toaster which was launched earlier this year has received the coveted status of “Good Housekeeping Approved 2022” where it was selected as “Best 4-Slice Toaster For Different Breads”. Funky Toaster are also the Winners of the “Best New Products Domestic Appliances” at the ERT Awards 2021 which took place in December 2021. It is also Ideal Home Magazine’s “Best 4-Slice Toaster 2022” and “Best Matching Kettle and Toaster Set” and
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also Independent’s Indy Best “Best Toaster Tall Bread”. The Funky Appliance Company have just completed their seventh crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs bringing the sum raised for their business to date to 1.2m over 5 years. Joe Sillett, Co-Founder and CEO of The Funky Appliance Company, said: “We are really excited to be back on Seedrs again. We are looking forward to another successful campaign ahead of what promises to be a hugely exciting 2022 for us.” The company has recently signed a 3-year exclusive global licence with RKW for the Funky brand to go into Housewares and Cookware. Rob Sutton, Managing Director at RKW, said: “We partnered with Joe and his team at The Funky Appliance Company as we believe that his vision for unique and stylish looking appliances was a strong one. “We are confident that we will see excellent growth in 2022 and are very excited to be launching a new Funky Housewares range in Quarter 1, and then a Funky Cookware range later in the year. We believe that the Funky brand will find a strong niche for itself in the market, and we are looking forward to supporting them not just in the UK & Ireland, but also internationally through the licensing deal we have signed with them.” The link to Funky’s Seedrs campaign can be found here: seedrs.com/the-funkyappliance-company3
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issing the balmy days of summer and time outdoors? For garden lovers, our high-quality awnings and pergolas provide a much-needed opportunity to enjoy your outdoor space every season. Providing shelter from the sun, rain and wind, our stylish designs offer shade and a comfortable temperature. A place to relax, get cosy or entertain friends. We offer a wide choice of products and finishes, from fully automated patio awnings, automated blinds as well as beautiful pergolas. Our innovative enhanced features can include heating and ambient lighting. Helping to make the most out of garden areas, come cold, rain or shine.
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MARBLE-LOUS TILE COLLECTIONS
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pecialist tile retailer Porcelain Superstore has launched a trio of opulent new tiles to offer homeowners a stylish slice of luxury living. Tiffany Pearl, Savoy Oro and Lavish Gold are the three new additions to the Porcelain Superstore line-up. Typified by an elegant marble-effect, these large format tiles exude glamour and sophistication. And, thanks to advances in manufacturing, all three are actually made from porcelain – meaning they are much kinder on the bank balance while still radiating all the luxury of real marble. Abbas Youssefi, Director of Porcelain Superstore, said: “Our new collection of marble-effect, opulent tiles ooze luxury. They beg to be admired and truly inject that wow factor wherever they are placed. “It’s no surprise that marble is the go-to material for five-star bathrooms, but for homeowners, this can work out pretty pricey. “This trio of tiles offer that same high-end finish, but with all the benefits of porcelain tile. They are extremely hard-wearing and easy to maintain, so they will look fabulous for years to come.”
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About Porcelain Superstore
Independent and family-run, the brothers behind Porcelain Superstore might have been brought up in the tile industry, but they aren’t afraid of shaking it up. Passionate about porcelain, they scour Europe and beyond for their curated collections, which are handpicked from only the most respected tile factories. Only the best-looking and top-quality tiles make it to their warehouse where bright, vibrant geometrics sit alongside more traditional large format tiles to offer customers the widest choice of quality porcelain tiles. Throw in exceptional customer service and five-year guarantees on all tiles and it’s easy to see why Porcelain Superstore are not afraid of breaking the mould. porcelainsuperstore.co.uk