Fabric January 2024

JAN UARY 2024

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK Revealed: this year’s hottest interiors trends

COURAGE IN COLOUR

Through the keyhole of a home that’s guaranteed to banish January blues

THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU

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A sophisticated living experience, with stunning architecture, luxurious interiors and a convenient location

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A collection of six individual two and three bedroom apartments each with private outside space, bespoke gourmet kitchens, opulent bathrooms, elegant flooring and modern fixtures.

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What is stress and how can we beat it?

We ask the experts

THE WELLBEING ISSUE

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Beat the January blues…

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e’re starting the year as we mean to go on – this issue is all about doing things that will make us happier or healthier in 2024, starting with our special feature, which this month addresses mental health. With the help of the experts, we look at the reasons behind stress, and explore the self-help techniques we can use to reduce it.

Of course, there’s no denying that moving our bodies can improve our mood, as well as helping us to get into better shape – if you’re starting a new fitness regime this January, we reveal the kit to help you do it in style in our shopping section. For cover star Millie Gibson, the new year brings a new job and a new home, we chat to her about all things Doctor Who, and discover her take on interior design. With a FOLLOW US ON new flat to furnish, she might want to check out our interiors feature: @londonfabricmag offering inspiration aplenty for those planning a new look, it explores @londonfabricproperty the trends that we will be seeing in the home this year. Or she might take a tip from one daring homeowner, whose colourful house gives fabricmagazine.co.uk new meaning to January blues – see for yourself in our At Home With feature. Here’s to finding joy in your own special way in 2024.

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CONTENTS / LIFESTYLE 31 SHOPPING

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Clever tech to keep you moving this year

The fit kit that will help you to stick to your resolutions in style this year

33 CULTURE

Your guide to what to do in London this month

34 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MILLIE GIBSON

At just 19, Millie is about to become Doctor Who’s youngest ever companion, she tells us how it feels

40 WELLNESS

Discover why we feel stress and how we can manage it – here’s to being happier and healthier in 2024

42 STYLE

Facing up to 2024: a look at the future of facial aesthetics, and the best collagen supplements

44 FOOD & DRINK

The team at Forrist share a recipe for warming winter soup, and we review Bossa’s lunch offering

TRAVEL 47 SPOTLIGHT ON

Chase the winter sun with a trip to the Caribbean – we explore the best of St Barths

48 TRAVEL REVIEW

A long weekend of feasting, exploring and relaxing awaits at the refurbished The Residence, Tunis

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INTERIORS

Soak up the luxury (and the sun) at five star The Residence, Tunis

51 INTERIORS NEWS

The latest launches and luxurious new lines

52 INTERIORS TRENDS

From dark academia to quiet luxury, we show you how to recreate 2024’s key trends in interior design

54 AT HOME WITH

In Emily-Jane Brown’s happy home, the January blues (and pinks and yellows) take on new meaning

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56 DESIGNER PROFILE

Polly Bielecka introduces Sculpture Source, her new online platform dedicated to collecting sculpture

SCHOOLS 59 A CAPITAL EDUCATION

Could the time be right to bid exams farewell?

We investigate. Plus, we chat to Shona Colaço, head of Knightsbridge School about her work

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Structural lamps to light up the shortest winter days

PROPERTY 65 TALKING POINTS

After a turbulent 12 months in the property market, our experts predict what the year ahead holds

66 HOT PROPERTY

The best homes on the market this month

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This outstanding family home has been extensively refurbished by the current owners whilst retaining many of the original period features and offers well-balanced accommodation.

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Tucked away in the heart of Hampstead Village, this Grade II listed Georgian house offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern day comforts.

Offers in excess of £4,000,000 Knight Frank Hampstead katy.brookes@knightfrank.com 020 3918 7804

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Impressive mansion Winnington Road, Hampstead, London N2 Hampstead Golf Course: 0.7 miles, East Finchley Underground Station: 0.6 miles An impressive newly built mansion situated in the heart of one of the area's most sought-after locations. Set behind a sweeping carriage driveway, this beautiful home incorporates some of the finest bespoke fittings, together with state-of-the-art technology. 5 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, cinema/media room, air conditioning throughout, underfloor heating, large swimming pool, gymnasium, steam room, garden patio and terrace, and off-street parking for 1 car.

Freehold | Council Tax Band = H | EPC Rating = C

10,086 Sq Ft | Guide £17,999,999

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Daniel Omell

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Head of Department Savills Hampstead 020 7472 5013 daniel.omell@savills.com

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Views over Regent's Park Chester Terrace, Regent's Park NW1 Regent’s Park Underground Station: 0.5 miles A classical home with views over Regent's Park which has been beautifully restored to retain classical elements, with a modern twist. 2 reception rooms, modern kitchen, dining room, principal bedroom suite with dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, 4 further bathrooms, guest cloakroom, studio, utility room, elevator, and a roof terrace.

Leasehold (Lease Expiry 2146) | Ground rent £3,000 per annum (reviewed annually) | Service charge £8,596 per annum (reviewed annually) | Council Tax Band = H | EPC Rating = EPC Exempt 4,425 Sq Ft | Guide £12.5 million

Stephen Lindsay

Marius Nazare

Head of Office Savills St. John's Wood & Regent's Park 020 3043 3602 slindsay@savills.com

Prime Sales Savills St. John's Wood & Regent's Park 020 3043 3610 marius.nazare@savills.com

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A VICTORIAN VILLA ON HAMPSTEAD’S COVETED MARESFIELD GARDENS IS THE SETTING OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL APARTMENT, ONE OF SIX BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN A RECENTLY COMPLETED DEVELOPMENT BY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS, PINZAUER.

This particular apartment unfurls over almost 1,700 sq ft, with two large bedrooms and an enormous south-facing terrace. It combines a rich palette of materials with unfaltering attention to detail, brilliantly considered spatial design and sublime injections of light throughout.

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Maresfield Gardens is a quiet residential street, well situated for access to the shops, restaurants and Underground station in Hampstead Village, as well as the open spaces of Hampstead Heath. The shops and cafes on England’s Lane are within easy reach, as are the delights of Primrose Hill and the beautiful Regent’s Park to the south. Within five minutes’ walk is Finchley Road Underground Station (Jubilee &Metropolitan Lines), Hampstead (Northern Line) is 15 minutes’ walk and Finchley Road & Frognal London Overground Station is 11 minutes’ walk.

Tenure: Share of Freehold EPC Rating: B Price: £3,250,000

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WALSINGHAM, NW8 £2,250,000 PRINCIPAL AGENT A highly sought-after, beautifully presented, sixth floor, purpose-built apartment affording wonderful views towards Primrose Hill and the London skyline. The property boasts three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a magnificent dual-aspect reception area with a balcony which is ideal for entertaining. Walsingham forms part of the exclusive Queensmead development, situated off St John’s Wood Park with 24-hour porterage, communal heating and hot water and well-maintained communal gardens. Further benefits of the property include, additional permit parking on a first come first served basis, air-conditioning and two balconies.

Three Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | Reception/Dining Room | Kitchen | Two Balconies | Communal Garden | Communal Heating & Hot Water | Off Street Parking for Two Cars | Porterage | Passenger Lift | Leasehold | EPC Rating C | Council Tax Band H.

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RANDOLPH AVENUE, W9 £2,650,000 SOLE AGENT A fantastic opportunity to purchase a large (1,683 sq. ft.) impressive, architecturally designed three double bedroom garden flat, forming part of an impressive converted stucco fronted period property, located in the heart of Little Venice. The apartment has direct access to a large private garden and has been customdesigned to create spacious entertaining areas with wood flooring throughout. Randolph Avenue is a sought-after road located within walking distance of local boutique shops, cafes on Clifton Road, the famous Regent’s Canal (0.2 miles) and Warwick Avenue underground station (Bakerloo line - 0.3 miles).

Principal Bedroom With En Suite Bathroom | Second Bedroom With En Suite Shower Room | Third Bedroom | Shower Room | Reception Room | Open Plan Kitchen/ Dining Room/Conservatory | Courtyard | Private Rear Garden | Share Of Freehold | EPC Rating C | Council Tax Band G.

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020 7402 9494

16 Park Road, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4SH Facsimile: 020 7724 7055 Email: enquiries@bargets.co.uk

An Exceptional Family home Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N2 An exceptional family home located on this premier road providing generous entertaining spaces, well proportioned family accommodation, including five bedrooms, off street parking and a large private garden.

Bancroft Avenue is a beautiful residential street located off The Bishops Avenue and in close proximity to transport links and local amenities of East Finchley & Highgate, with the green open spaces of Kenwood & Hampstead Heath close by.

2 Reception Rooms • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Conservatory • 5 Bedrooms• 2 En Suite Bathrooms • Family Bathroom • 1 En Suite Toilet • Guest Cloakroom • Utility Room • Private Garden • Off Street Parking

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An Imposing Duplex Apartment in the Heart of Knightsbridge Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 A generously proportioned maisonette spanning approximately 3400 sqft, this superb 5 bedroom apartment is well positioned on the sought-after south terrace of Ennismore Gardens in Knightsbridge. The grand proportions of the raised ground floor showcase the period features of this imposing Victorian building with an elegant entrance hall, a large double-reception room overlooking the communal gardens and an spacious kitchen with breakfast area. There is staircase leading to the lower floor with three bedroom suites and a further double bedroom, with the study leading onto the courtyard.

Five Bedrooms • Four Bathrooms • Reception Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Study • Guest Cloakroom • Storage • Private Courtyard • Access to Residents Gardens

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SHELDON AVENUE HIGHGATE, N6

An exceptional opportunity to purchase a detached home (358.5 sq m/3,859 sq ft) located on the favoured west side of Sheldon Avenue on a wide 0.32 acre plot featuring a beautiful secluded garden incorporating a heated swimming pool, backing directly onto Highgate Golf Course.

The house provides spacious and well presented family accommodation and has enormous potential to either demolish and build a substantial new residence or alternatively, significantly enlarge the existing accommodation by way of creating a new second floor and extending over the garage. The current owners historically obtained detailed planning consent (since lapsed) via David Wolff Architects for a 9,000 sq ft new build residence or an alternative scheme to increase the existing accommodation to 5,700 sq ft.

The property is conveniently located to both East Finchley and Highgate Underground Stations (Northern Line). Nearby, Archway Road facilitates easy vehicular access to the City in approximately 30 minutes whilst the A1 provides fast access to both the North Circular Road, M1 and to the M25, London’s Orbital Road Network.

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An impressive semi-detached five/six bedroom family house (3,067 sq ft /304 sq m), located in this desirable tree-lined avenue within walking distance of the shops and buses on Finchley Road. This bright well-proportioned home is arranged over three floors and offered in good decorative condition throughout. The ground floor enjoys a spacious entrance hall leading to a large 29'8 family room/dining room and an open kitchen with bi-fold doors leading directly to the impressive 112' south-facing rear garden. In addition, there is a 17'4 bay fronted reception room to the front of the house.

The first floor has a well appointed principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and adjoining dressing room/bedroom five. There are two further bedrooms on this floor, plus an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. The second floor provides two further bedrooms and an en-suite shower room.

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An attractive late 1980’s built four/five bedroom detached contemporary house, set within a secure gated domain of eight houses and discretely located off Highgate High Street in the heart of Highgate Village. The house spans some 2,600 sq ft and is offered for sale in very good decorative condition throughout and benefits from both a charming southerly facing lawned garden, off-street parking for one car and a double width garage.

The internal accommodation is arranged over three floors, with a 26'7 x 22'10 double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, guest WC and integral double garage on the ground floor, and three double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite) and a reception room/bedroom four on the first floor. The entire second floor is given to a particularly large principal suite comprising a 24'6 x 14'8 bedroom, en-suite dressing room and bathroom.

The cafés, restaurants, artisan shops and convenience stores of the Village are a minutes walk. Added to which is the excellent choice of quality schools, including renowned Highgate School (co-educational) and Channing girls school.

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A spectacular penthouse apartment extending to 2753sqft/255.76sqm featuring a magnificent circular reception room, affording panoramic views over the London skyline.

The property features four double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and a 34ft roof terrace.

Entrance Hall | Guest Cloakroom | Stunning Circular 35ft Reception Room | Kitchen/ Breakfast Room | Four Double Bedrooms, All With En-Suites | Four Bathrooms | Lift | Entryphone | Large West-Facing Roof Terrace | Outstanding Panoramic Views Over London.

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Set within a leafy and tree-lined street. This ample home enjoys a versatile living space arranged over three floors with an impressive lateral space. This well presented house sits in a friendly and desirable neighbourhood local to amenities, schools and the tube.

Freehold Semi-Detached House | Leafy tree-lined Street | Approx 84ft private garden | Outhouse | Transport links, schools and shops within reach | Local to amenities | 4,491 sq. ft of living space throughout | Ample front drive | Well proportioned rooms throughout | 7 Bedrooms | 7 bathrooms (+ en-suites) | 3 Reception rooms.

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LOCAL EXPERTISE, INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION Email: sales@glentree.com

020 8458 7311

INGRAM AVENUE, NW11 GUIDE PRICE £8,500,000 Set behind a deep carriage driveway with off street parking for 6/8 cars, is this impressive 6 bedroom detached double fronted family home arranged over 4 floors and backing on to Hampstead Golf Course.

As you enter this magnificent home you walk into a large entrance hallway with 4 sets of full height double doors leading on to the drawing room, Dining room, tv room, kitchen / family room and study. On the upper floors there are 5-bedroom suites including the principal suite which boasts an oversized bathroom and dressing room.On the lower level there is a bespoke media room which comfortably sits 10 guests, a staff bedroom and bathroom and utility room.

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JOINT AGENT Further benefits include air conditioning, underfloor heating, Lutron controlled lighting, 2 guest WC’S and a garage.The beautifully landscaped garden to the rear extends to over 115” and is bordered by a dining area, terraces and a 12m swimming pool. Additionally, there is a pool house with changing facilities.

Ingram Avenue is highly regarded as one of the finest turnings in Hampstead Garden Suburb and located within a short walk to both Kenwood and the Heath Extension.

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020 8458 7311

HAMPSTEAD LANE, NW3 GUIDE PRICE £14,500,000 A magnificent recently built detached home, set behind electronically operated gates behind a deep driveway, opposite the grounds of Kenwood House and the rolling green acres of Hampstead Heath.

This substantial family home spanning 11,467 sq ft (1065.3 sq m) on a plot size of 0.46 of an acre, was built by the vendors 3 years ago to the highest of specifications and offers a host of luxuries throughout including an indoor lift to all floors, spa facilities and state of the art technology.

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PRINCIPAL AGENT RECEPTION HALL: DRAWING ROOM: DINING ROOM: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST: FAMILY ROOM: PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH HIS AND HERS DRESSING ROOMS AND EN SUITES INCLUDING A BALCONY: FIVE FURTHER BEDROOM SUITES: LEISURE FACILITIES INCLUDING SWIMMING POOL, GYM, ENTERTAINMENT/GAMES ROOM, CINEMA, AND CHANGING ROOMS WITH SHOWER: WINE CELLAR: CLOAKROOM: UTILITY ROOM: THREE GUEST WCS: THREE PLANT ROOMS: BOOT ROOM: GARAGE: LANDSCAPED GARDEN: OFF STREET PARKING.

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Victoria Road, NW6 £2,000,000

A beautiful family home which has been tastefully designed across three floors. On the ground floor there is a grand glass roof extension, flooding the contemporary kitchen with plenty of natural light . With four bedrooms, the principal bedroom has an en suite and a separate dressing area as well as the added luxury of a glass atrium.

Set on a tree-lined street, this charming home is close to boutiques, cafés and Queen's Park, energy rating d.

Dexters Kensal Rise & Queen's Park. 62 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3JJ T: 020 8600 3100 E: kensalrisesales@dexters.co.uk

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Mountfield Road, N3 £1,850,000

On the market for the first time in over 20 years, this spectacular house comes with five double bedrooms. Retaining original features, the family home has been elegantly renovated throughout. Providing generous accommodation over three floors, the property has an impressive reception room and open plan kitchen leading onto a south facing garden.

Set in a prime area and moments from the local amenities, transport links and highly sought after schools, energy rating d.

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Located just 0.1 mile from St John’s Wood Underground Station, is this unmodernised third-floor apartment which offers a fantastic opportunity for the new owner to stamp their own style on the property. The flat benefits from over 1,500 sq. ft. of space, a private garage, 24-hour porter and lift access.

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This bright apartment is situated within a luxurious sought-after landmark building with 24-hour concierge, lift and communal garden. The property features a superb open-plan reception/dining room, two balconies, a guest cloakroom and two underground parking spaces.

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Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or taking your first steps on the running track, Mr Akash Patel, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon offers these tips to help elevate your training and ensure you’re running towards your fitness goals with confidence Mr Akash Patel, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital specialises in hip and knee disorders.

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Culture / LIFESTYLE

WHAT’S ON IN LONDON

THEATRE

Cowbois

In a joyous collaboration between The Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal Court Theatre, Charlie Josephine’s brilliantly raucous Cowbois sees its London transfer with the full RSC cast reprising their roles.

The play is set in a sleepy Wild West town where nothing much happens – that is until handsome bandit Jack Cannon swaggers into the saloon.

11 January-10 February, Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Sloane Square, SW1W (020 7565 5000; royalcourttheatre.com) Photograph by Justin Sutcliffe

What to see and do in the Capital this January

MUSIC

Randall Goosby: Intersections

EXHIBITION

Photograph by Pete Woodhead

The Moonwalkers

With all the Christmas chaos, you may have missed this otherworldly gem that opened last month. Written and narrated by Hollywood heavyweight Tom Hanks, and with original NASA footage and images from Andy Saunders’ breath-taking Apollo Remastered, it is an awe-inspiring and immersive retelling of the Apollo missions. Until 21 April, The Lightroom, 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, N1C (lightroom.uk)

Part of The Southbank Centre’s comprehensive classical offering this winter, resident artist and concert violinist extraordinaire Goosby performs an unmissable fusion of music and spoken word, reflecting on the relationship between poetry, folk songs and the work of Black composers. 14 January, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, SE1 (southbankcentre.co.uk)

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EXHIBITION

London Art Fair

With over 110 galleries from across the globe featuring works by some of the world’s most renowned painters, photographers and sculptors, there’s only one place to be for art lovers in the Capital this January. Returning to the Business Design Centre, you can expect a sprawling expo including curated spaces such as the renowned Photo50, Platform, and Encounters.

17-21 January, 52 Upper Street, N1 (londonartfair.co.uk)

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The list of creatives on this darkly hilarious production reads like a British comedy dream team. Written by Steven Moffat, directed by Mark Gatiss, and with a cast led by Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander and Frances Barber, belly laughs are pretty much guaranteed. When Peter and Debbie meet Elsa on holiday, they get murderously more than they bargained for.

Until 9 March, Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Road, WC2H (theunfriend.com)

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HELLO, RUBY SUNDAY

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Interview / LIFESTYLE Ahead of her debut as companion to Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor, we talk to Millie Gibson about how it felt joining the crazy world of Doctor Who as the youngest ever companion, and what the role means to her

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Words by Liz Skone James Photography by Alex Beer Styling by Sarah-Rose Harrison Hair by Chad Maxwell Make up by Min Sandhu Shot on location at Montcalm East Every year Millie Gibson writes down her New Year’s resolutions in a little notebook, referring back to them a year later to tick off the ones she accomplished before making new ones for the coming year. Two years ago, aged 17 and playing Coronation Street’s Kelly Neelan, she wrote down: ‘Find a job after Corrie’. Little did she know that not only would she succeed, but that she would bag perhaps one of the most famous roles on British television. “Looking back, a year on, I was like, oh my God, I can tick that off! It was just like I had manifested it in my little book,” she laughs.

On her last day filming on the iconic cobbles in September 2022, her agent phoned to check how she was feeling. “I said: ‘Oh I’m a bit down – it’s really weird saying bye to everyone’.

And he just said: ‘Well this will cheer you up, we’ve got an audition through for Doctor Who’s companion.’” She recalls, happily.

“I sort of said, ‘Oh, this’ll be a laugh – first one to do after Corrie’.

But I ended up getting a recall after my self-tape, and that was for a chemistry read with Ncuti Gatwa in London, Russell T Davies was there too, and Phil Collinson, the producer.”

She has, she says, never felt so nervous ahead of an audition.

“Usually in auditions I go in quite calm and quite chill, but this one I was shaking,” she admits. “I was in the Caffè Nero opposite overthinking everything, and I remember Russell had posted on his Instagram saying something like ‘Very exciting Saturday’ with a picture of the room that they were all in. And I thought, oh my God, I’m going to be in there soon…”

How did she control the nerves, I wonder. “I think they go as soon as you enter the room,” she tells me. “You can, you know, build up and build up and build up in your mind, and then as soon as you enter the room it’s like, OK time for work brain. I think it’s what everyone does when they’re nervous, you have to kind of just go into a sort of trance, where you just switch your work brain on and just do what you are best at. But everyone in that room made me feel so calm and relaxed, and I remember being in the waiting room and just hearing Ncuti’s laugh, and I was like, there he is!

So, yeah, I felt very at ease once I entered, and then I just did my thing, and Ncuti is such a beautiful actor to bounce off: it was so easy in a way.”

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I was like, ‘It’s them!’ And it wasn’t. It was just this nightmare!

Through that whole month I had made sure that I was in the most appropriate place to hear the news, ideally at home by myself, so I could process it.” Of course, we all know what they say about the best laid plans – when the day came, she had just been for a spray tan. “I’m waiting for it to dry off, that’s when I hear,” she tells me, laughing at the memory. “I just remember trying not to cry it off, because it was fresh! I was in total disbelief; it was a crazy, crazy experience. My mum was picking me up from the spray tan appointment, and I got in the car, and I was like, ‘Don’t start the engine just yet, I’ve just got a bit of news…’ She immediately thought it was bad news, and I said, ‘No, no, it’s good, I’ve just heard back, and I’ve got the part!’.”

Sworn to secrecy, she didn’t share the news with anybody else until it was revealed live on Children in Need a month or so later.

I can’t imagine how she managed to keep such a big story under wraps. “Oh gosh, I think it was just easy, because I didn’t believe it myself,” she laughs. “And also, I think it helped that I wasn’t working anymore, so I was kind of at home digesting the news.

And to be honest, my agent was just like, ‘Do not tell anyone or it could really jeopardise things’. I was like, yeah, you know what, I do want it to be a surprise; it will be worth it in the end.”

It is perhaps not surprising that Millie found it hard to believe the news – the series, which celebrated its 60th anniversary late last year, has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest-running science-fiction television series in the world, as well as the ‘most successful’ science-fiction series of all time, based on its overall broadcast ratings, DVD and book sales, and iTunes traffic. Millie herself grew up watching the show and is a huge fan: “I used to watch the show with my dad all the time,” she tells me. “My personal doctor was Matt Smith – fans get really offended when I say that because it makes them feel old! But yeah, I used to watch it with my dad and my companion was Amy Pond.

I just can’t believe I’ve got to a stage where I might be a little girl or a little boy’s companion too, so yeah, it’s a real, real honour.”

The co-protagonist of the BBC series, the role of the companion is a vital component of the show’s stories across space and time. “In my eyes, I think it’s beautiful to see how each companion humanises the Doctor,” Millie explains, talking about the appeal of the role. “You’ll see how my companion, Ruby Sunday, does that to Ncuti’s Doctor. What’s also special is that the companions are the eyes into the Doctor’s world. And I think January 2024 | FABRIC MAGAZINE | 35

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Interview / LIFESTYLE many of the Whovian fans really do want to be in the Doctor’s world – the idea of travelling in the TARDIS is just so exciting.

So, to take on that role, it’s amazing.”

At 19 she is the youngest ever Doctor’s companion, an achievement of which she is rightly proud. “It’s just crazy – an utter privilege,” she exclaims. “Sometimes it’s a case of older actors playing younger characters, so I think it’s really special that Ruby is my age. And you really see that on the screen, there’s this certain lovable, childlike energy about her, she’s just really fresh to the world; I’m really fond of her. And I think the Doctor and Ruby’s relationship is very different to what viewers will have seen before, in the sense that they’re kind of like two schoolgirls giggling and chatting and plotting, and yeah, they’re just the bestest of friends, and I think that’s such a beautiful thing to see on screen. Ruby is just so ready to enter the world, and I think it’s going be really exciting to see the journey she goes on with the Doctor.”

While many of her contemporaries were heading off to university, Millie spent nine months shooting this latest series of Doctor Who in Cardiff.

“It was a long one, I could have had a baby in that time!” She exclaims. “It was all a blur really. I did come home most weekends, but yeah, I had to move there by myself, and it was probably the weirdest uni experience anyone could ever have at my age – that’s how I kind of thought about it.”

Did it feel intimidating walking onto set for the first time?

“Oh my gosh, it was weird, especially because I didn’t have Ncuti for the first few months, because he was filming Sex Education,” she reveals. “So, there was a part of me that was like, is this even Doctor Who, am I even doing this right now? It just felt like a really cool drama that we were doing, and then as soon as Ncuti came on it was like, oh, OK! But yeah, just walking through the sets, and seeing them build the monsters, I was like, this is classic Doctor Who – they don’t use CGI, that’s what I’ve always loved about the show, they really bring the monsters to life. So yes, seeing all of those things was just surreal. And just being there really and taking Ruby Sunday in my stride.”

It was certainly surreal – an experience like no other, but one which Millie wouldn’t change for the world. “It was so much fun!” She tells me. “I think there were days where we got used to the madness of the job, and then when other people came in to do scenes with us, they were like, ‘Oh wow, this is your job, this is what you do every day!’ And we were like, ‘Oh my God, I know!’ It was just the most fun, and yeah, we really had a crazy time. And the team was wonderful… honestly from the make up department, props department, costume, everyone… I could go on for hours listing; they were the most supportive, kind people.

And in a heartbeat I would work with them all again.”

I wonder if life has changed for Millie since taking the role?

“Not yet,” she exclaims. “I’m kinda bracing myself for the show

to come out. This is like the calm before the storm really, because it’s not changed too much yet. I’m just kind of telling myself no pressure now, because it’s all going to come out soon!”

Of course, coming from Coronation Street, Millie is used to being recognised. “When I played Kelly, it was nonstop,” she reveals. “I think because everyone watches Corrie, they see you as a kind of a friend, because they see you in their living room every night. In my experience people are usually lovely. Of course, there will always be one or two occasions where, you know, it’s not the nicest of experiences… it’ll be interesting to see how things will change when I get recognised as Ruby Sunday instead of Kelly. It’s going to be a weird shift, but I think what’s been so great up to now is how lovely the Whovian fandom is, and how supportive everyone’s been.

I’m excited, and aware that it’s probably going to be a bit crazy for a few months. But I know that I’m very, very lucky in that respect.”

It will be an exciting year, there is no doubt about that; I wonder what else is in store for Millie in 2024?

“I think, now that the strike’s over, probably auditioning again, for parts, and seeing what’s out there,” she tells me. Having made her acting debut at the age of 14, playing the role of Indira in CBBC television series Jamie Johnson, she went on to appear in Love, Lies and Records, and Butterfly, before landing the part of troubled teen Kelly in Coronation Street, a role that saw her nominated for Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards and brought her to the attention of Russell T Davies. For one so young, she has certainly held some big roles – so, what does she have her eyes on next? “Every year has seen such change for me, it’s hard to think what might come next. I’d like to play a villain…” she reveals.

“If not that I think I’m really intrigued by biopic roles that you really need to research. I think that would be a great challenge.

I don’t know, I think I’m just excited to see what’s to come.”

And outside work, she has plenty to be excited about, too. “I’ve just recently bought a flat,” she tells me. “So, I’m looking forward to getting into my dream home. It doesn’t need work doing to it, it just needs furniture, and honestly, it’s the most stressful thing!

I love Gustaf Westman – I’m obsessed with all his furniture, which is quite quirky, weird shapes. So, I was going to go with stuff like that, but now I’ve been looking at colours, I feel like I’m going to go for a bit more of a subtle aesthetic – I might mix it up a bit as the months go on. I have been making mood boards, to see if things go together, it’s just like, yeah… adulthood!” She laughs.

Back to those New Year’s resolutions, what’s going on the list this year? “This year, I think to travel more,” she says, after a moment’s contemplation. “I really want to see more of the world – it’s a bit of a cliché answer that, isn’t it. And to maybe achieve something that I haven’t yet.” Let’s see what she can manifest in the little notebook this time.

The new season of Doctor Who will be coming to the BBC in 2024

“I’m EXCITED, and aware that it’s probably going to be a bit CRAZY for a few months. But I know that I’m very, very LUCKY in that respect”

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LIFESTYLE / On location

Part hotel, part east London creative hub, this unique Autograph Collection hotel champions the creativity of its neighbourhood You only need look at Montcalm East to know that this hotel is anything but ordinary. Set on City Road, opposite Moorfields Eye Hospital, the distinctive 26-storey diamond-shaped building was designed by Squire and Partners in tribute to the 1980s op art of Tate Modern luminary, Bridget Riley. As light hits its shimmering, shark-grey façade, it almost appears to shape shift, tricking the eyes – which is apt, given its neighbour.

Visual surprises abound inside, too; the hotel reopened after an extensive refurbishment in May 2021, revealing a stunning new look that takes inspiration from the rich artistic heritage of the area. Photography is a particular focus – interiors by Shoreditch-based studio Blacksheep include clever nods to the theme, including optical lighting, projections and RGB colours.

The team also worked with art consultant Anne Trouillet Rogers at Culture A to create an experience that celebrates London-made artworks throughout the public spaces and 288 guestrooms.

Anne selected artists and makers whose work pays homage to the Capital through a variety of mediums. Highlights include a street-art-inspired textile by London-based print artist Lisa King and a large-scale, hand-painted illustrative mural by Hackney resident, Carlos Penalver. The hotel’s ground floor and mezzanine lounges act as an exhibition space for both permanent and rotating collections, curated with the help of critically acclaimed pop art specialists Proud Galleries.

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We love Marlowe, the hotel’s café, restaurant and cocktail bar, which opened late last year, and is open to both guests and locals

and to create content of their own through the use of on-site smartphone printers, or the hotel’s partnership with Polaroid. Currently in residence is Reuben Lee, while past names include Harry Adams, Dimitar Maleshkov, Joe O’Sullivan and John Steven Martinez.

You can get a taste of life through a lens with the Photo Lab experience, which is bookable for private groups: in a space on the ground floor or mezzanine, guests can sip on limited edition cocktails and capture the evening’s memorable moments, before printing their photos using the studio’s smartphone printers.

Londoners are just as welcome at Montcalm East as hotel guests, not least at the gorgeous spa, Bokeh, where memberships for locals are available. With its pool, it offers a welcome break from city life. And a full range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments are on offer here, too, through partnerships with CBD brand OTO, Grown Alchemist, Temple Spa, SkinCeuticals and OPI. If food and drink are more your scene, you’ll love the new restaurant – Marlowe is inspired by the legendary playwright, Christopher Marlowe.

Boasting a casual café for all-day dining, a sophisticated restaurant and a vibrant cocktail bar, the space promises something for everyone.

On offer is a modern British menu, with meat sourced from small family-owned farms specialising in heritage breeds and responsibly sourced fish from day boats and ports along the South Coast. Fish and chips is a hero dish here, but not as you know it – go on, treat yourself. (montcalmeast.com; marlowelondon.com)

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is home to the leading NHS tertiary centre for burns care, ranging from acute inpatient care to ongoing outpatient care and therapy. The burns care consultants are world leading experts in scar management, treatment and intervention for scarring resulting from burns as well as other trauma and can offer therapy including LPG vacuum massage, microneedling, custom pressure garments and laser treatments for irregular, thickened or keloid scars.

All of your cosmetic and aesthetic procedures can therefore be undertaken in the same hospital and you’ll have continuity of care with your chosen clinicians. And if your treatment requires an overnight stay, you’ll benefit from a private room in the en suite inpatient facilities at the Chelsea Wing, which includes luxury complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner, catering to all dietary and cultural requirements.

The team welcome patients who are self-funding their treatment, those who are covered by health insurance, as well as international patients whose care is funded through embassy-sponsored arrangements. Furthermore, all profits from private care are invested back into Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to fund vital NHS services.

To find out more about the consultants and services on offer, or to book an initial consultation, visit chelwestprivatecare. co.uk/services/plastic-surgery-cosmeticprocedures, call 020 3315 8484, or email chelwest.pp.sec.referrals@nhs.net January 2024 | FABRIC MAGAZINE | 39

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NO STRESS

THE WELLBEING ISSUE

We all want to be happier and healthier, but we can’t truly achieve this without looking after our mental health. We ask the experts to explain the reasons behind stress, and teach us how best to manage it

Becky’s dos and don’ts of stress management:

If you suffer from stress, you’re not alone, according to a survey by Mental Health Foundation, 74 per cent of UK adults have been so stressed at some point over the last year that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope*. And CIPHR’s Workplace Stress survey reveals that seven per cent of UK adults feel stressed every single day**. When long-term stress becomes overwhelming, its affects are felt mentally, emotionally and physically. We asked Dr Becky Spelman, psychologist and founder of The Private Therapy Clinic to explain why we feel stress, and advise us on how best to manage it. She tells us: “In short, stress is a natural response to demanding or challenging situations in life. It is the body’s way of preparing for a perceived threat, commonly known as the ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Although stress can be helpful in certain situations, chronic or excessive stress can have negative impacts on our bodies and overall wellbeing.

Physiologically, stress triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which increase heart rate, blood pressure, and the release of glucose for energy. In the short term, this can enhance focus and alertness, but prolonged exposure to stress can lead to various health issues. It can weaken the immune system, disrupt sleep patterns, and increase the risk of developing conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.” (theprivatetherapyclinic.co.uk/issues/stress-management) * mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/news/survey-stressed-nation-UKoverwhelmed-unable-to-cope ** ciphr.com/workplace-stress-statistics 40 | FABRIC MAGAZINE | January 2024

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Dr Becky Spelman is an expert in psychology and a mental health advocate

Do be aware of your stress triggers and how it affects you.

Understanding your stressors can help you develop effective coping strategies.

Do practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, or mindfulness to stay relaxed and reduce stress levels.

Do maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. This is good for your overall wellbeing and can improve your resilience to stress.

Do organise your life effectively. Prioritise the most important tasks, delegate wherever possible, and break larger tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. This will stop you from feeling overwhelmed and will reduce stress levels.

Do build a strong support system. Friends, family and support groups can help to alleviate stress by listening, helping and spending quality time with you.

Don’t rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms like excessive alcohol or drug use, overeating, or withdrawing from social interactions. This may provide temporary relief but can worsen stress in the long run.

Don’t neglect self-care – taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing is essential. Make time for activities you love and that help you to relax.

Don’t strive for perfection – this can create unnecessary stress, so accept that nobody is perfect and focus on your personal progress rather than on achieving flawless outcomes.

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Wellbeing / LIFESTYLE DEVELOPING HABITS THAT HELP YOU TO COPE

What can I use it for?

Breathwork can be used for a wide range of purposes, including stress and anxiety reduction, relaxation, improved mental clarity, emotional release, increased energy levels and enhanced overall wellbeing. It is also used as a tool for personal development, mindfulness and spiritual exploration.

As Dr Spelman recommends, employing good coping mechanisms is essential; we take a look at a couple of the things you can do to help effectively manage stress

Poppy Delbridge, best-selling author of Tapping In and creator of the app Rapid Tapping recommends tapping – but what’s it all about?

She answers our questions

How does it work?

Breathwork operates on the principle that intentional changes in breathing patterns can influence the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions. By consciously altering the depth, rhythm, and pace of breathing, you can shift from a state of stress and tension to one of relaxation and balance. This process can impact physiological functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure, as well as promote emotional release and mental clarity.

How did you discover the benefits of tapping?

Originally through my parents and then I used it when I needed to create greater calm and direction in my life after becoming a single parent with a huge career in media television. It was a lifesaver: I became addicted in a healthy way to the stress and anxiety relieving benefits. I realised I was using it to manifest my goals and I decided to change careers and become a coach.

How is it performed?

How does tapping work?

It has roots in acupuncture – but there are no needles! You tap your face at certain energy points that are known to reduce tension and increase energy to enhance vitality, and by voicing affirmations and statements at the same time, you create the change in mindset and positive outlook that it is known for.

What is Rapid Tapping?

I use both traditional techniques as a practitioner and my own approach to it, Rapid Tapping – which is a self-tapping method designed to combine the clinically proven emotional benefits of tapping with ancient energy techniques that increase daily vitality – as well as focusing on the face-tapping beauty benefits.

What can I use Rapid Tapping for?

Primarily to ease stress, anxiety and overwhelm, you can also use it to eradicate unhelpful limiting beliefs and bring relaxation, energy and emotional wellbeing – especially if you don’t sleep well, or you are spinning a lot of plates. Additionally, it has been designed with dermatologists to reduce skin stress and eye bags using lymphatic drainage, and to promote collagen production.

How is it performed?

Either with a practitioner like myself or by yourself, using the on-the-go audios and video tutorials available on the app.

How long does it take to see results?

It’s called the ‘instant mood booster’ by A list clients for good reason! You’ll see a change straightaway and the scoring system we use before and after means you can log your progress and change your state of being in just a few minutes.

To find out more about Poppy, see poppydelbridge.com

Poppy describes Rapid Tapping as an ‘instant mood booster’

Breathwork techniques vary, but a common approach involves adopting focused, rhythmic breathing patterns.

Examples include diaphragmatic breathing, conscious connected breathing, and specific patterns like the Wim Hof Method.

Sessions are often guided, either by a trained facilitator or through online recorded instructions. Whether conducted in one-on-one sessions or groups, participants typically engage in the practice in a comfortable, quiet space, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

How long does it take to see results?

The timeframe can vary among individuals. Some people may see immediate benefits, such as increased relaxation and reduced stress, after a single session. Long-term and more profound effects, such as improved mental wellbeing and increased resilience to stress often become apparent with regular practice over weeks or months. Consistency is key, and individuals may find that incorporating breathwork into their routine has lasting positive effects on both their physical and mental health.

Before I started doing breathwork I was stressed, anxious, and caught up in overworking and people-pleasing. Through having a daily breathwork practice, everything has changed. It’s not only allowed me to connect to my true self, gaining clarity on what I want in life, but it has also allowed me to become a calmer, more grounded, and, most importantly, genuinely happy person.

Breathwork changed my life and I’m on a mission to share it with the rest of the world.

Connect with Sarah on Instagram @iamsarahhyde, or for more details about her practice and her upcoming workshops, see iamsarahhyde.com

For Sarah Hyde, founder of Breathe with Sarah, breathwork has a profound effect on stress, she tells us about the benefits of the practice How did you discover the benefits of breathwork?

I was seeking a way to cope during a challenging phase of burnout, work-related stress and anxiety, and decided to join a dedicated week-long breathwork retreat. In the first 45-minutes I discovered more about myself than I had through years of therapy, yoga and sound healing. It sparked a personal journey of exploration that led me to my formal training. Recognising its incredible impact, I felt a strong desire to share this gift.

What is breathwork?

It’s a wellness practice that centres around consciously adjusting breathing patterns to access a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Mindful breathing techniques and exercises help to promote relaxation, reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and ultimately improve your overall wellbeing.

At its core is the belief that the way you breathe significantly influences your mental and physical state, and by adjusting your breath intentionally, you can positively impact your health and emotions. And the great part is that it’s accessible to everyone, is totally free, and you can experience the benefits in seconds.

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Sarah is keen to share the profound impact of breathwork

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LIFESTYLE / Style news

PERSONAL STYLIST The latest in luxury fashion, beauty and healthy living Introducing a new partnership between The Lanesborough Club and Spa and GROUND Wellbeing

BEAUTY

Too good to go

If wanting to live more sustainably is a priority, you’ll love Boop. It is estimated that an incredible 90 million beauty products are being thrown away each year in the UK. But that’s not all down to consumers – ten per cent of this wastage occurs within the supply chain thanks to things like damaged packaging, customer returns and printing errors, and over six per cent is due to over production.

Boop launched late last year, an online store that gives a second chance to imperfect, excess and obsolete beauty products, by offering consumers big savings on their favourite mid- to high-end beauty brands across cosmetics, make up, skincare, haircare, bath and body, tools, perfume, supplements, and home fragrance. Think brands like Antipodes organic skincare, Bouclème hair products and Aromatherapy Associates. Some products may have imperfect packaging, others might feature an old formulation, but all products are safe to use, with each and every product on the site subject to a rigorous quality control check.

Founder, Yasmine Amr tells us she’d love to: “create The Outnet for beauty.” Adding: “Consumers and brands are becoming far more conscious of sustainability and don’t really care if their product is a discontinued formulation, doesn’t look perfect or displays old branding – as long as it works.” boopbeauty.co.uk

WELLBEING

TIME FOR YOU

As illustrated by our special feature this month, we’re more aware than ever before about the importance of balancing physical health with mental wellbeing. If you’ve vowed to dedicate more time to yourself in 2024, counteracting active endeavours with some serious self-care, this brand-new partnership between the gorgeous Lanesborough Club and Spa and award-winning plant-based spa brand GROUND Wellbeing couldn’t have come at a better time.

A spa therapist with over 25 years’ experience, Peigin Crowley launched GROUND Wellbeing in 2020 in response to a desire to facilitate intuitive self-care rituals that would help clients to feel more balanced and aligned, rather than simply pampered. All of her products and rituals have been designed to address issues such as anxiety, insomnia, hormone fluctuations and gut health.

The Lanesborough’s luxurious new signature ritual begins with a consultation and an opportunity

to choose the GROUND Wellbeing luxury oil best suited to your mood and needs. For me it is the Uplifting Body Oil, an energising blend of grapefruit and coriander seed with sweet almond oil and calendula. The massage itself starts with some guided breathwork; as I inhale the divine scent of the oil, I can already feel my stresses melting away. The skilled therapist goes on to use firm, meditative strokes to work her way around my entire body, including my scalp, pausing to concentrate on niggles and knots as she goes. It is utterly restorative, and I leave feeling nourished and cosseted; and I feel more balanced over the following days. It comes highly recommended. LSJ The new Lanesborough Signature Massage with GROUND Wellbeing is available as a 60-minute (£190), 90-minute (£220) or 120-minute (£300) ritual.

For more information and to book, see lanesboroughclubandspa.com

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Beauty / LIFESTYLE REVIEW

Ouronyx

This luxurious, doctor-led clinic is redefining the medical beauty space as the first global destination focused exclusively on non-surgical facial treatments. So what exactly is on offer?

Words by Katie Hutley

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It’s said that there’s nothing new under the sun and, having been lucky enough to see inside some of London’s most prestigious aesthetic clinics in my time, I would have been inclined to agree; each has their point of difference and area of excellence, sure, but to offer something that really feels different – a tall order. And then along came Ouronyx.

Tucked away on St. James’ Street, the entrance from street to reception felt, at first, more corporate than I was expecting – to the point where I even wondered if I’d got the right place. But once I was shown through to the clinic proper – aha, the penny dropped. More akin to a private members’ club than a clinic, the space is vast, light-filled, serene and so very stylish… bedecked in Italian marble and warm wood panelling, custom artworks (I adored the butterfly installation that literally flutters as you pass it on the stairs), and a bar where one would normally expect a reception desk to be.

This mission to provide something unique extends way beyond the surface level. Their philosophy blends psychology, analytic technology and a ‘less is always more’ approach to treatment; indeed, the services on offer here are limited compared to elsewhere – no medical-grade facials, no micro-needling – simply, an injectables-only approach to skin improvement that has been carefully, mindfully agreed upon between you and your doctor.

The process starts with a surprisingly in-depth psychological evaluation, with the aim of the exercise being to formulate a treatment plan that works from a personality point of view, as well as a physical one; meaning your feelings around what you want to achieve, how you’d like to look and how boldly (or not) you wish to go, are just as important as what your face itself is saying.

After completing said questionnaire upstairs in the lounge area, I’m led downstairs to the hub of the clinic – another beautifully considered space, this time with living walls and curved architecture, the centre point of which is a station with make up artists waiting to use speciallyformulated product that’s suitable for touching up any tell-tale needle punctures or bruises from your treatment before, say, going back to the office – a genius idea that speaks volumes about how well they understand their clientele and have taken their needs into account.

But first – the analysis. Never my favourite part of any aesthetics experience, due to a period of utter recklessness that saw me living in the Mediterranean for six years and applying facial sunscreen maybe twice. The result of that, plus hormones and genetics, is a face that, while relatively unscathed wrinkle-wise, is a positive Bayeux Tapestry of hyperpigmentation (“Mummy, why have you wiped chocolate on your face?” asked our youngest on a recent holiday – thanks pal). Throw in sleep deprivation, stress and a diet that leaves a lot to be desired and I’m feeling lacklustre, to say the least.

I needn’t have worried, as Dr Daniel is everything I want in an aesthetics doctor – vastly experienced, hilariously funny, incredibly warm, sensitive and yet still a straight-talker. We discuss treatment options for my pigmentation, but he’s honest enough to admit that the results will be a slow-burn situation that will require further treatments for optimal outcome, so… instant gratification-aholic that I am, I opt for some judiciously applied Botox and lip filler. After the usual ‘settling in period’ one would expect, I am thrilled with the results – my face is lighter, brighter and more youthful but, crucially, without being able to pinpoint why. (The quest to conquer the pigmentation continues, but I suspect it lies at the sharp end of an ablative laser, and until I pluck up the courage, that’s what foundation is for, right?) I skipped out in the street with my make up expertly applied, seriously impressed and quite smug in the knowledge that I’d been treated at the hottest new ticket in town.

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LIFESTYLE / Food & drink RECIPE

Forrist’s aromatic lentil soup with a crispy parsnip serenade

SERVES 4-6

Plant-based, healthy and deliciously warming, this gorgeous soup recipe from the UK’s first plastic-free online supermarket is ideal for a cold winter’s day

Prep and cook: 90 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 medium leek, chopped coarsely • 2 tsp dried thyme • 3 medium carrots, diced • 2 parsnips, sliced with a peeler (coarsely chop the leftover middle section) • 1 tsp ground turmeric • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes • 2 tsp rosemary • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 3 tsp dry basil • 1 tbsp butter • 380g lentils (whole jar) • 5 cups water Parsnip Chips: Enough oil for frying • Sliced parsnips • Pinch of salt • Dried rosemary to taste

METHOD

Photograph by Hikaru Funnell

1. Heat a large pan on medium heatand fry onions and garlic for 4-5 minutes.

2. Add butter, leeks, and thyme. Sauté for around 8 minutes.

3. Add carrots and the left-over parsnip chunks.

4. Season with the remaining herbs and spices.

5. Add 380g of lentils and 5 cups of water. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.

6. Use a hand blender or transfer to a stand blender in 2-3 batches and blitz until smooth.

7. Return to the pan (you may use a second one) and adjust thickness with water or milk (almond milk works well).

Whether you’re working towards going zero waste, or you’ve resolved to follow a healthier, more plantbased diet this year, Forrist, the UK’s first plasticfree online supermarket is here to help. They’ve recently launched their exclusive new organic, plastic-free and plant-based ‘Luxury Pantry Collection’ in the Food Hall at Selfridges.

The Forrist x Selfridges collection includes a carefully curated range of organic, plant-based pantry essentials, thoughtfully packaged in reusable glass jars with compostable cane fibre paper labels. The range is not only designed to enhance the modern kitchen aesthetically, but primarily to prioritise reusability and reduce single use plastic in our kitchens. Meticulously developed over the last 12 months, the collection includes the finest dried, organic ingredients, such as toasted hazelnuts, chocolate granola, red rice, orzo, bulgur wheat, beluga lentils and quinoa – perfect staples to line your pantry this new year.

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Parsnip Chips: 1. Heat enough oil in a pan on medium-high heat.

2. Fry sliced parsnips in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.

3. Transfer to a muslin or paper towel to absorb excess oil.

4. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and dried rosemary to taste.

To celebrate the launch, we asked the Forrist team to share a delicious, healthy recipe created using staples from the collection. The thyme, rosemary, basil and lentils used in this gorgeous soup are all available in the Selfridges Food Hall.

They say: “Get ready for a soul-warming experience with this aromatic lentil soup accompanied by rosemary and salt parsnip crisps. It’s not just a soup; it’s a symphony of flavours that’ll have everyone coming back for more. The delightful textures from the toppings and the savoury kick from the crisps elevate this dish to something truly special. Serve the soup as is or top it with your favourite nuts and seeds.

We recommend chopped pistachios, pumpkin seeds, and black sesame seeds for an extra layer of goodness. Enjoy!”

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Food & drink / LIFESTYLE The restaurant interiors channel the quiet luxury trend, giving the space a premium, sophisticated feel

REVIEW

Bossa

Bringing contemporary Brazilian flavour to London, this sleek Marylebone eatery is the perfect antidote to the January blues Words by Liz Skone James Thank to new year dieting, the effects of post-Christmas budgeting, or just the desire to be hunkered down at home on a dark winter’s night, there seems to be an unwritten rule that January is not for dining out. It feels churlish to deny this small indulgence at a time when even the simplest pleasures seem hard to come by, though. Thus I persuade a friend that we should punctuate a day of sales shopping with a proper lunch pause.

Moments from Bond Street, and a mere hop, skip and a jump from Selfridges, Bossa could not be better placed. The Vere Street eatery was opened by Alberto Landgraf early last summer, going on to receive a coveted mention in the Michelin Guide.

Its success is unsurprising – the Brazilian-born chef proprietor holds not one, but two Michelin stars for his Rio de Janeiro restaurant, Oteque.

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with him for many years at Oteque and brings a contemporary spin to the menu. While evenings can get pricey, a more accessible new lunch menu offers three courses for just £45, and it is this that has drawn us in out of the drizzle.

Upon stepping through the doors we are struck by how calm Bossa feels – it is a world away from the frenzy that we have left behind on Oxford Street. Perfectly pitched lighting, warm wood, and a glowing, earthy colour palette lend the space an understated elegance. A long cocktail bar stretches across the floorto-ceiling windows that look out onto the street, providing an attractive buffer from the buzz outside.

We are shown to one of four central tables, where we settle ourselves on the luxuriously soft leather bench seats. Here, we have an uninterrupted view of the open kitchen and its churrasco grill, which is set behind

counter seating along the back wall.

Forget the high tensions of Boiling Point, the calm vibe continues here, with the team scurrying around quietly, skilfully putting dishes together with minimum fuss.

We treat ourselves to a brilliantly Brazilian Caipirinha made with Weber Haus Cachaça Branca that tastes like summer in a glass. Starters

arrive quickly, and are exquisitely presented – colourful roasted beets, creamy goat’s cheese and green leaves feel at once indulgent and virtuous.

We scrape the plates clean, all the while watching our mains being prepared over the flaming grill in front of us. We’ve chosen to share chicken and sea bass. The former comes with polenta and vinaigrette – a Brazilian salsa-like salad, made here with sweetcorn. The latter, meanwhile, is served with vatapá – a creamy Afro-Brazilian seafood stew – and deliciously piquant pickled Romanesco. Both dishes are light and perfectly balanced – ideal for lunch.

So light, indeed, that we have room for dessert, and our friendly waitress recommends we try the quindim, a traditional Brazilian coconut and egg custard. Vibrant orange in colour and surrounded in a crown of toasted coconut shards, it is quite the showstopper, and is deliciously sweet.

Special mention goes to the toilets, which are as chic as the restaurant and feature divine-smelling (and appropriately named) Bossa soap and hand cream from luxe Brazilian brand, Granado. The sun-soaked scent lingers for the rest of the day, reminding us of an utterly sensational lunch. We both agree that the team at Bossa are bossing it.

4 Vere Street, W1G (020 3062 5844; bossa.co.uk)

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Spotlight on / TRAVEL H ÔT EL BA RRI ÈRE L E CA RL G USTA F

Set on a hillside overlooking the red roofs and the pretty harbour of Gustavia, the island’s Capital, this intimate five-star hotel offers just 21 guestrooms and suites, giving it a super exclusive feel. The location means that guests are perfectly placed for both the glitzy boutiques, buzzy bars and fine restaurants of the town, and the crystal-clear waters of nearby Shell Beach, one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated. At the latter, you’ll find the Shellona Beach Club, the hotel’s beach restaurant, which is overseen by Greek head chef Yiannis Kioroglou, who is known for mixing local culinary influences with his native Mediterranean style to delicious effect. And this season, further foodie appeal comes thanks to a new gastronomic addition at Le Carl Gustaf, with the opening of Beefbar St Barth, nestled in the hotel’s leafy gardens. It promises all the iconic dishes fans of the famously glittering steak joint will know and love, served with a backdrop of stunning views. Of course, all the facilities at the hotel are second to none, not least the spa. Part of the celebrated Barrière group, the luxury French hospitality brand behind Le Majestic in Cannes and Les Neiges in Courchevel, the hotel boasts a gorgeous Diane Barrière spa offering indulgent Biologique Recherche treatments. Totally dreamy. hotelsbarriere.com/en/saint-barth/le-carl-gustaf

THE BEST OF: ST BARTHS

Wild and wonderful, with craggy green peaks and pristine white sand beaches, this is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, and it boasts some of the most opulent hotels, too ED EN RO CK ST BA RTHS

Situated in the heart of Baie de St Jean, this gorgeous property boasts an unrivalled position on a rocky promontory surrounded by the calm waters of the bay. A true Caribbean queen, the hotel was originally owned

by French aviator Rémy Haenen, who opened it as a guest house in the 1950s, going on to host a celebrity crowd including the likes of Greta Garbo and Howard Hughes. It is now part of the Oetker Collection and considered to be one of the island’s flagship five-star hotels – it was voted one of the World’s 50 Best Hotels in the 2023 list. The hotel was forced to close for a two-year period after sustaining significant damage during Hurricane Irma; it now boasts a new restaurant and spa, and 34 exquisite new guest rooms. The accommodation, housed in pretty, low-built, redroofed buildings, features warm walnut wood, colourful textures and artworks chosen to complement the unbelievable views. Food is served at The Sand Bar – designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio it offers a beach chic vibe, with all-day menus overseen by French American chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Don’t miss the delicious truffle pizza – a house favourite for very good reason. oetkercollection.com/hotels/eden-rockst-barths LUXURY LONDON LIVING

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CH E VA L B L A N C ST- BA RTH

Part of the exclusive hospitality brand developed by LVMH, this is one of the most exclusive hotels on the island. With an enviable location on Baie des Flamands, the island’s prettiest beach, it was the first hotel outside France to be awarded Palace status and is the only property in the Caribbean to hold the accolade.

Unsurprisingly, guests here can expect to be treated like royalty, with a butler on hand 24 hours a day to attend to their needs.

Surrounded by lush greenery on the wilder north side of the island, it offers a tranquil paradise for those in the know, with accommodation offered in 61 bright and airy plantation-style rooms, suites and villas, each offering breathtaking views of the sea, or the tropical gardens. Elegant and simple, the calming interiors are the work of acclaimed French designer Jacques Grange. If the views – both inside and out – don’t help to melt away your stresses, the spa almost certainly will: offering bespoke treatments by Guerlain it is a true sanctuary of wellness nestled in the hotel gardens. There are two restaurants here, the laidback La Cabane and the more formal La Case – though they are different in vibe, both have menus overseen by French chef Jean Imbert and are not to be missed. chevalblanc.com/en/maison/st-barth

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12/12/2023 12:02

MOORISH MAGIC

Recently refurbished, five-star The Residence, Tunis provides the ultimate stop-over for a long weekend of feasting, exploring and relaxing Words by Steven Short During a brilliant long weekend in Tunis I learned how to cook delicious local food, immersed myself in the culture – and found out what links King of Pop Michael Jackson, painter Paul Klee and fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa.

My base was the recently refurbished, five-star The Residence, Tunis. Beautifully designed throughout – a mash-up of colourful, traditional Tunisian and modern contemporary styles, from its huge Moorish reception complete with palm trees, to the comfortable, light and airy accommodation – it’s just 40 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes to Carthage, the site of our first cultural excursion with local guide and expert on all things Tunis, Fethi Bouguezzi.

Arriving at the UNESCO World Heritage site Fethi asked us, “How many Carthages do you think there are in the world? Sixty five! Of course, Cartagena is the same name, which means ‘New Town’, but ours is the oldest!”

Carthage survived various attacks and two Punic wars and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1972 – sadly not before as much as 60 per cent of the internationally important archaeology was lost under modern houses. But there are still plenty of ruins to explore, including the remains of centuries old houses and burial sites. It was while looking at the tomb of an unknown teenager that Fethi told us the story of Hannibal and how, rather than surrender to the Romans, he drank poison, after which his body was whisked off to Turkey, where it remains today (its precise location unknown.)

Close to the main site are the imposing Antonine baths.

“They were the third largest public baths in the Roman Empire, and stood as high as a seven-story building.” A rebuilt column gives you an idea of the scale of the buildings.

Hungry from so much history, we returned to the hotel for an immersive cooking class. Our lunch was shakshouka (the spicy onion, pepper, tomato and egg stew that’s currently giving smashed avo a run for its money on brunch menus), mechouia salad (chargrilled peppers and aubergine mashed up with garlic and coriander) and samosa-like brik, filled with potato, capers, 48 | FABRIC MAGAZINE | January 2024

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The grand entrance to the hotel is traditionally Tunisian in style

tuna and egg. But before we cooked, we foraged ingredients in the hotel’s Earth Basket, a sustainable herb and vegetable garden that’s also home to geese and cute rabbits that are definitely not for eating (I asked.)

Children are welcome in the garden too: the Residence’s kids’ club provides activities that include learning about planting and growing food, along with swimming and camel rides on the hotel’s private stretch of beach.

Like everyone we met in Tunis, our chefs Akram and Ahmed were super friendly and enthusiastically answered our questions about Tunisian culture and its cuisine, something the hotel is keen to promote. Jamie Oliver filmed here recently, cooking local dishes on the beach, and the hotel was delighted that one of its team was featured.

Traditional food and drink are also showcased at El Dar restaurant. Dar is Arabic for Home, and the restaurant is decorated in the traditional red and green stripes of Tunisia.

A local musician gently played a lute while we feasted on octopus salad and grouper with cous cous. The highlight of the meal came when our waiter knocked the top off a clay pot with a huge sword, revealing the slow baked lamb inside.

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With its vaulted ceiling and ornate columns, L’Olivier, the hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant makes quite an impression

Other dining options at the hotel include L’Olivier, which focuses on Mediterranean flavours, and Li Bai, the first Chinese restaurant in Tunis.

Breakfast deserves an honourable mention at this point.

Buffet-style it offers huge Continental spreads as well as local pastries, soups and delicacies including mtagbas, hand rolled pastries baked to order and that can be slathered with Nutella or filled with spicy shakshouka. There are also excellent syrupy fresh strawberry and tooth-jangly lemon juices, local teas and coffees.

The pandemic, of course, was terrible for the hotel business (particularly given that Tunisia was still trying to rebuild its tourism after the 2015 terrorist attacks) but the team at The Residence, which opened in 1996, used the downtime to freshen up the rooms. The hotel has 161 rooms and nine suites, the most luxurious of which is suite 336, which has welcomed Hugh Grant, Hilary Clinton and Nelson Mandela, among others.

During the pandemic they also rebuilt the glorious outdoor pool, which also has a poolside bar and restaurant. A second pool can be found inside the hotel’s Thalasso spa – another first for Tunis. The pool and its Jacuzzi are filled with saltwater heated to 32 degrees and are the ideal spot for relaxing ahead of a treatment – a seaweed, mud or oil wrap perhaps, or an authentic Hammam body exfoliation. Plenty of massages and hydrotherapy treatments are on the menu too, along with Clarins facials.

The hotel also has its own 18-hole golf course that’s gloriously green all year round thanks to an ingenious (and top-secret) irrigation system, so you can play here when the UK and Europe are less inviting. A golf school offers tuition for all levels.

Our second trip out with Fethi was to the newly reopened Bardo National Museum, housed within a beautiful palace with incredible domed ceilings and amazing stucco work, and home to a peerless collection of mosaics. From here we made our way to the buzzy Medina (old town). Once a walled city protected by 18 gates, of which five remain, the Medina is home to some 200 palaces and 40 souks selling rugs (so many rugs!), metalwork and traditional local chechia, a kind of red beret. There’s a gold market too: in the grounds of the Bardo museum. Fethi grabbed a pod from a tree, cracking it open to reveal a dark brown seed and pronouncing: “This is carob! They used to use the seeds to weigh gold – that’s where we get the word carat.”

Finally, we were taken to Sidi Bou Said, a pretty seaside town painted white and blue, with cobbled streets and bougainvillea spilling over walls. There is a little souk, too, where, as with inside the Medina, Fethi seems to know everyone. Sitting down for coffee our guide told us about the time Michael Jackson popped into the café when he was playing at the local stadium, drawing crowds the likes of which had never been seen before.

Later on, we passed the home of the late fashion designer and Tunis native Azzedine Alaïa, now a foundation celebrating his body con creations, and a sign about the 1914 visit of painter Paul Klee who spent time in the town as part of a working holiday that would inspire him for many years afterwards.

It is not hard to see why.

DETAILS

Rates from €197 (approximately £171) breakfast included.

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EMBRACING NATURE

As we step into 2024, the world of interior design is witnessing a shift towards embracing the beauty of nature in our living spaces. Luxury tiling brand Alcera shares their insight on bringing the organic essence in with their exquisite range of porcelain tiles, natural stone, and wooden flooring

Nature-inspired elegance with porcelain tiles Porcelain tiles have evolved beyond their practical utility to become a canvas for artistic expression. In 2024, we’ll see a surge in demand for tiles that emulate the organic textures and hues found in nature. From earthy tones reminiscent of clay and sand, to subtle patterns inspired by natural formations, our porcelain tile collection effortlessly brings the outdoors into your home. These tiles not only enhance aesthetics but also offer durability, making them a perfect choice for both style and substance.

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HOUSE STYLE

Latest launches, luxurious new lines and eye-catching trends

WOVEN I N WAT ERCO LO U R

Luxury carpet makers with a conscience Shame Studio have teamed up with interior designer Cindy Leveson to bring us Watercolours, a collection of handwoven rugs inspired by the freedom and expressiveness of the painting technique.

In applying technical digital developments to the structure of antique carpets, the rugs are contemporary yet traditional, formal yet abstract – and they’re all highly covetable.

From £700 per sq m (shamestudios.com)

P O RT U G U ESE RO M A N CE

If you’ve ever found yourself stopping to swoon at the pretty tiled façades of a Portuguese city, you’ll love Everett and Blue. The brand specialises in crafting ceramic azulejo tiles inspired by the patterns found adorning historic dwellings in Lisbon and Porto. Fusing honest materials and time-honoured artisanal techniques, authenticity is the name of the game. New collections include Azul, Verde, Cinza, Cores and Trincha.

From £8.40 per tile (everettandblue.com)

STAYI N G SN U G

As winter bites this month, it’s worth thinking about those nooks and crannies where precious heat can escape, a period fireplace being one of the worst offenders.

Enter Chimney Sheep, a brand that specialises in stylish draughtproofing. Available in a range of shapes and sizes, including made-to-measure options, the nifty draught excluder is crafted with a thick layer of felted Herdwick wool, and lays claim to blocking 93 per cent of airflow.

From £18 (chimneysheep.co.uk)

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1 Roma table lamp, £280 (abstracthouse.com) 2 Olivia table lamp, terracotta and natural linen, £109 (cultfurniture.com) 3 Discus ceramic table lamp, orange with shade, £117.60 (darlighting.co.uk) 4 Harleen table lamp, £787 (arteriorshome.com) 5 Edition 1.2 spun wood table lamp base, £350 (lightsandlamps.com)

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DA RK ACA D E M I A

Drawing inspiration from classic literature, this is a trend that incorporates rich, dark colours, antique furniture pieces, soft lighting, and preferably a collection of dusty antiquarian hardbacks to create spaces that are both sophisticated and atmospheric. Think moody maximalism with a Gothic twist.

While the trend has been around for a few seasons, until now, it has been the domain of the living or dining room. Playfully, dark academia is now creeping into unexpected areas, such as the bathroom – where, of course, traditional claw-footed tubs match the aesthetic perfectly. Don’t be afraid to use darker colours here, or to bring in furniture pieces or décor that you’d normally find in the drawing room of a grand period property. And swap out your brightly coloured bathmat for a traditional Persian rug in rich tones of burgundy, black and navy blue.

FO L K LO RE

Characterised by heritage prints, whimsical woodland motifs and delicately embroidered soft furnishings, the folklore trend is all about creating cosy spaces to hunker down in. Celebrating time-honoured craftsmanship, folksy interiors hone in on the finer details, such as scalloped edging and decorative borders.

The overall effect is quirky and creative, with eye-catching interest at every turn.

Although the folklore trend has much in common with maximalism, here, you’ll find a softer, organic colour palette and a more considered approach to craftsmanship and materials.

Busy patterns and prints can be juxtaposed for effect – but it’s important to avoid grown up spaces looking like kids’ rooms.

For a more sophisticated look, marry animalia with a bold contrasting stripe or geometric print. Painterly, nature-inspired murals and battered vintage furniture pieces work well together, while layering up embroidered cushions, bedspreads and throws is a must.

IN WITH BU RST I N G B LO O M S

Above and below: Ludovica Misciattelli’s Motus prints for Spaghetti Wall

Kit Kemp uses whimsical wallcoverings and folksy fabrics to creative effect

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Think of florals and you picture ditsy wallpaper prints or chintzy curtains from the 1980s. Cut to 2024 and the bursting blooms trend gives us a refreshing take, essentially playing with scale.

This one’s all about incorporating bold, oversized – and over the top – floral motifs into our living spaces, with vibrant pattern and shapes that successfully blur the lines between visual art and homeware.

Large-scale floral motifs find their natural home in wallcoverings, whether they’re part of a repeat pattern wallpaper or an expansive mural. For the full effect, choose designs with flowers in full bloom and go bold with maximum coverage, taking full advantage of a period property’s ceiling height if you have it. Contemporary carpet design is increasingly featuring scaled-up florals, too, whether they’re woven with realism in mind, or are a little more abstract. Choose accompanying furniture wisely – simple, mid-century pieces in walnut work particularly well against a background of bursting blooms.

Embrace oversized floral motifs with Divine Savages’ Blooming Marvellous Coral Charm wallpaper

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Trends / INTERIORS Choose rich, dark colours and antique furniture pieces if you want to channel the dark academia look in the bathroom

K EY A N D RI B BO N M OT I FS

With design roots in ancient Greece, the Greek key pattern has never really gone out of style, but in 2024 it is set to see a resurgence. Synonymous with the Versace brand, both in fashion and homeware, it brings immediate luxe to our living spaces.

Alongside these sharp geometrics is the more fluid ribbon motif, which sees looping patterns in strict symmetry across carpets, soft furnishings, and even furniture pieces.

The beauty of this trend is its versatility. The Greek key and swirling ribbon motifs can be used in countless creative ways, both large and small. Where less is sometimes more, you might find the key pattern used as a border across bedding, cushions and curtains. It also makes for a striking upholstery fabric – a chic black and white colourway can bring a contemporary update.

Where there’s a surface there’s an opportunity to decorate it, and even in cabinet marquetry you’ll find intricate Greek key and ribbon motifs. The latter works best when in strict parallel lines.

Q U I E T LUXU RY

With the last of the festive decorations boxed up for another year, it’s time to look forward. We give you 2024’s key trends in interior design Words by Ali Howard

In the fashion world, this one’s about adopting a more subtle, understated and discreet form of luxury without the need for flashy branding or overt displays of wealth. In interiors, too, quiet luxury focuses on understated elegance and quality of craftsmanship, over and above any obvious riches. Think sophisticated, refined pieces that celebrate simple forms and honest materials. Thanks to their timelessness and longevity, these pieces also prove sustainable.

Allowing the quality and craftmanship of the product to speak for itself, the quiet luxury trend sees a stripping back of any fleeting fashion and focuses instead on enduring style.

The use of premium but often understated materials is a hallmark, as is attention to detail and fine finishes. We’re seeing a move towards warm earthy tones, too, and this reflects the simplicity of quiet luxury, which states that the organic materials are enough, without further decoration. Considered design is also key, and so comfort and functionality are equal to aesthetics in quiet luxury, and just as in the slow living movement, these pieces are made to last a lifetime.

THE NEW The simple forms and organic tones used by Heathfield & Co in their lighting design epitomise quiet luxury

This Ruggable X Jonathan Adler Ribbon Caramel Gold Rug takes its cues from Ancient Greece

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Emily-Jane Brown

If you’re thinking of giving your home a fresh lick of paint this new year, take a leaf out of Emily-Jane’s book and find courage in colour Words by Ali Howard

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We can all swoon over colourful homes on Instagram, each post outdoing the last in its juxtaposition of daring paint shades and vibrant furniture pieces, but how many of us are bold enough to give the colour wheel a proper spin in our own home? Emily-Jane describes herself and partner Conrad as brave colour enthusiasts, with a playful sense of style, and that much is obvious the moment you step inside their multi-hued Victorian townhouse. The couple bought the property in the summer of 2021 and share their space with their two small children, Ralph and Florence, and their large fluffy Maine Coon, Spooky. “The front is grade II listed, but the inside isn’t, and at some point in the ’70s a large kitchen extension was added to the back,” Emily tells me. “When we bought the house it had been rented out to various people for the three years previously, so as well as being a little worse for wear, particularly in the garden, it was a huge white box. There wasn’t a drop of colour to be seen.”

The pair worked with interior design studio WANDA on their vibrant vision. Here, the bold and unexpected ways colour is used is just as striking and significant as the colour choices themselves.

Take the ground floor reception, affectionately known as The Pink Room. Save for the natural wood flooring, the pink paint playfully saturates

the space; think radiator, door, ceiling, mantelpiece, and even the ornate fireplace itself, with the exception of the original period tiles that pop out against the contemporary, Barbie-like shade. Emily describes the room as “completely dipped” in the colour. “It makes me smile! It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, there was a lot of peering from the neighbours as we started to paint the walls, ceiling, and shutters! But it totally suits us. I bought about 100 paint samples trying to get the exact right shade of pink. In the end we went with Nancy’s Blushes from Farrow & Ball, it has such a lovely tone to it, which changes as the light changes throughout the day.”

The colour wouldn’t have quite the same impact in a low-ceilinged modern build, and it’s only with the property’s impressive Victorian scale, complete with period features, that the pink sits so playfully and comes across as brilliantly irreverent. Emily tells me that despite suffering a little neglect under previous inhabitants, the house, thankfully, has maintained its original sash windows and shutters, ceiling roses and cornicing, and working fireplaces, and these are all lovingly incorporated into the colourful scheme. It is also thanks to the property’s Victorian scale that The Pink Room is sizable enough to accommodate a baby grand piano, which has seemingly been plunged into an oversized tin LUXURY LONDON LIVING

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GET THE LOOK of bright cobalt paint. Emily reveals: “We bought it from eBay for a bargain price and then sent it to a spray-painting company to turn it from boring dark wood to sparkling blue! It’s a real head-turner.”

With pink being a neutral (the antidote to millennial grey), even more vibrant colours pop out, such as the rich purple and canary yellow in the open-plan lounge, which leads onto the L-shaped kitchen at the back. With its large open fire and plush velvet seating that perfectly matches the aubergine walls, there’s a darker, sultry mood here, but it is no less fun. The bold colours in the house are matched with equally daring artworks.

I wonder if Emily is a keen collector. “As Conrad and I both work in the creative industry, in advertising, art is sort of in our DNA,” she explains. “We love contemporary, graphic art and we commissioned a typographic artist who we love, Dave Towers, to make us a triptych to hang in the lounge. We then worked with The Yorkshire Framer to frame the pieces in rainbow acrylic box frames so they really stood out from the dark wall and complemented the artwork that Dave had made for us.”

Emily’s favourite spot in the house is the recently completed kitchen, and I’m keen to know its history, and the process behind the finished design.

“Originally it was a bland, cream, unfunctional Ikea kitchen which we completely stripped out,” she tells me. “It had a modern dark tiled floor which didn’t suit the new style we created, or the house, so we removed that too and started from scratch.

We changed the layout so the space could be used in a better way, and put in a lilac, modern, sleek kitchen from Wren. We replaced the floor with cork tiling and put up colourful wallpaper at the end of the L shape to help section it into a dining/ morning coffee space. We had bespoke white Corian worktops made, which are completely seamless (with the sink built in), which really helps to elongate the short end of the room, and a LUXURY LONDON LIVING

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hand-crafted island made from ply and yellow tiles. It works so much better for us now and it’s a pleasure to spend time in, and because its around the corner from the other downstairs rooms, it’s like a final visual surprise for your eyes!”

Along with the blue baby grand, Emily’s most prized piece is the range cooker that sits proudly at the far end of the kitchen. “Originally we had an old, black Aga and after the first year we realised that, although we loved Aga life, the gas bills were just too horrendous, and so we had to replace it. That’s when we found the Everhot, an electric version that has the same charm and style as an Aga but doesn’t result in a large bill every month. It’s also the same size as an Aga so we could get one that would fit perfectly in the space we had, and in January 2022 they released a new colour called Fandango Pink.

It is now the star of the house.”

I ask Emily-Jane what advice she would give to homeowners who might be a little cautious when it comes to using bold colours. “Just go for it!” she says. “We were nervous at first, particularly with the front room when we were painting the original stripped back wooden shutters pink, but once it was all finished the effect was stunning.” wandalust.co.uk

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ON DESIGN:

POLLY BIELECKA

Tipped to become the Net-A-Porter of the art world, Sculpture Source is redefining the way we engage with, and buy, sculptural pieces for the home. We catch up with the site’s founder Words by Ali Howard

Created for sculpture lovers and curated by sculpture experts, Sculpture Source is a unique online platform

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The site stocks a range of works to suit every taste and budget, that will work in any interior or garden environment

Tell me about Sculpture Source and how it came about Sculpture Source is the first online platform dedicated to collecting sculpture. The idea first came about in lockdown when we realised that if we provided top quality sculpture with top quality images, clients would feel confident enough to purchase sculpture without having to see it in the gallery.

So we went about building a specially designed platform to help clients find the work they are looking for from a wide variety of sculptors.

Tell me about your background I’ve spent the past 15 years running a sculpture gallery in King’s Cross called Pangolin London. I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best sculptors working today alongside one of the best sculpture foundries in Europe, Pangolin Editions.

How do you source, and choose, the pieces for the site?

I feel it is important to have variety on the site with works to suit every taste and budget. For example, I try to make sure we have enough animal and figurative works as well as abstract, and that we have a range of works to suit any interior or garden environment. Fortunately, we have a huge network of sculptors to work with and our two main criteria are quality of craftsmanship, and would we have it in our own home?

How have consumers’ attitudes changed towards buying art online?

Collectors have come a long way in the past five years in how comfortable they feel purchasing art online, however they still feel more confident buying two-dimensional works like paintings and prints, hence our desire to bring to the market a top quality sculpture offering.

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How have you designed the site to be accessible for buyers?

Buying sculpture can be a daunting prospect to new collectors, given its three-dimensional presence, varied making processes, and price points. Sculpture Source aims to break that all down and make it much easier for a collector to look at work. We’ve designed the site so that you can search through general terms such as size, price, material, etc. but also more sculpture specific criteria such as space, colour, texture, subject, and whether it’s for indoors or outdoors.

What advice would you give to a novice collector?

Buy what you love and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

It sounds basic but there is so much to learn and enjoy about collecting sculpture.

What’s next for Sculpture Source?

We are currently working on bringing an exciting collection of new works to the site by a range of emerging and established sculptors. We are also hoping to announce a new partnership for our ‘white glove’ delivery option. sculpturesource.co.uk January 2024 | FABRIC MAGAZINE | 57

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Alternatively, the consultant-led care package allows mothers and parents to choose one of the Wing’s highly experienced consultant obstetricians to fully support their pregnancy and birth. The chosen consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout this journey, building a relationship with the parents through the antenatal period, giving them the confidence to birth safely in line with their personal birth preferences.

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A capital education / SCHOOLS the sporting, creative and broader opportunities to allow these aspects of our personalities to shine.

This also applies to the adults in the organisation and to my own approach to work and life.

Too often, schools talk about a growth mindset, but recruit teaching staff who have perfect school records themselves.

We should all be looking more critically at experience and growth.

How do you balance your extra-curricular activities with the academic side?

THE HEAD

Shona Colaço Knightsbridge School What attracted you to the school?

The warm, friendly atmosphere and the ethos of supporting the whole student, not just their grades.

I was also attracted by the fact that the school was growing, a sure sign it was a happy ship. I took on the role as maternity cover for the deputy head for one year – 12 years ago! That’s how much I love it.

How would you sum up the school in a sentence?

It’s the happiest school, where real partnership between the staff, pupils and parents means that we can achieve wonderful things.

What makes it different?

The close relationships we build between the school and home.

Working together helps us all achieve the best outcomes for our

SPOTLIGHT ON

St Paul’s Girls’ School

Wellbeing is critical to everything we do as a school, starting at a foundational level. First, we recruit staff who share our ethos and approach of a studentcentred environment. Second, we understand how vital it is to have consistent, open and constructive dialogue with parents on how best to give their children the platform and support to thrive. This allows us and our parents to have a clear and consistent approach with students, helping them to build confidence.

Finally, students, staff and parents can access a range of resources, from pupil and staff wellbeing coordinators to a counselling and drop-in service provided

by Place2Be. Pont Street, SW1X (020 7590 9000; knightsbridgeschool.com)

How would you describe the atmosphere?

Warm, happy and inclusive.

What about your personal educational ethos?

Education is about preparation for life. All of it. As a result, we should not allow ourselves, or our pupils, to be defined by their success (or otherwise) in exams.

We’re all so much more than that.

That’s why, when planning our curriculum and co-curricular provision, we make sure we include

Pupils: around 800

girls aged 11 to 18 Founded: in 1904, in a specially built building on Brook Green. Just 54 Paulinas enrolled that year, for fees of £7 per term (11+) one-hour, onscreen test covering verbal ability, non-

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How do you look after the wellbeing of your pupils?

students, their families and our staff. At Knightsbridge School, we pride ourselves on supporting and nurturing the whole child.

We achieve this by working in partnership with their families, including through our phenomenal Parents’ Association.

Entrance requirements:

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A well-rounded student with a broad range of interests is likely to be happier, and happier students are best placed to achieve academically and personally. To maintain the right balance, we make sure that being busy and productive is normal for all, right from the start.

We also provide an extensive co/extra-curricular programme, which is carefully organised and provides students with choice, so their individual talents and passions can bloom. To keep things fresh and challenge our horizons, we have a rich blend of external and internal providers of activities. And we’re

passionate about imbuing our students with a ‘have a go’ approach to all opportunities in school.

Finally, we have a rigorous focus on learning behaviours, and we teach pupils the vocabulary to manage their own work and personal interactions.

verbal ability and Maths, followed by on-site exams in English, Maths and comprehension and an interview; (16+) an exam in each of the four subjects the student would like to take at A level, and an interview

Destination universities: each

year, more students win

places at Cambridge and Oxford than at any other university; American and Canadian universities are also popular, as are the Universities of Edinburgh, Durham, Bristol and St Andrew’s, and University College London

Known for:

providing a classical yet

progressive education, instilling a deep love of learning and giving girls the freedom to develop as individuals

Famous alumni:

author Shirley Conran, writer and broadcaster Victoria Coren Mitchell, scientist Rosalind Franklin, politician Harriet Harman, cook Thomasina Miers,

actress Emily Mortimer, newsreader Sophie Raworth, TV presenter Susanna Reid, actress Rachel Weisz Fees: £9,982 per term (£10,732 for new Year 12 entrants) including lunch and personal accident insurance Find out more: spgs.org

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SCHOOLS / A capital education

REASSESSING ASSESSMENT

The pandemic amplified existing concerns about the dominance of timed assessments in education.

Could the time be right for change?

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do nothing but prepare pupils for exams for the preceding two terms.”

The chance to gain this time back is a big part of why some independent schools are designing and badging their own qualifications. Students at The King Alfred School now have the option of taking two or three of its own courses alongside six or seven GCSEs. Latymer Upper School will replace all GCSEs except for Maths and English Language with its own internally assessed courses from 2027. And Bedales School in Hampshire plans to move to Bedales Assessed Courses (BACs) for most GCSE subjects.

The flexibility to phase out or replace GCSEs is currently a privilege of the independent sector.

But Alistair expects reform of some kind to follow in the state sector, regardless of who wins the 2024 general election. “The Tories are talking about replacing A levels with an Advanced British Standard, which allows pupils to study a broader range of topics,” he says. “And Labour have talked about assessing ‘oracy’ [a child’s ability to express themselves verbally]. But there’s currently no move to reduce the number of exams.”

The solution: a dynamic digital learner profile

When it comes to assessment, teachers and politicians seem to be increasingly on the same page. The last couple of years have seen a raft of reviews, reports and commissions looking into how to reform the system. Prime minister Rishi Sunak and the leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, have separately adopted several of the recommendations of the Times Education Commission. And some independent schools have announced plans to ditch GCSEs in favour of their own qualifications.

So why is the topic getting so much attention?

“What we’re seeing now is the effects of the 2015 government reforms on teachers and students filtering through,” says Alistair McConville, deputy head of The King Alfred School and co-founder of Rethinking Assessment. “Lockdown also provided an opportunity for teachers to step back and think about the nature of timed assessments.”

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Perhaps unsurprisingly, Alistair says the findings of the various reviews are similar: the current system is putting too much emphasis on exam performance. Not only does this timed, pen-andpaper approach disadvantage some groups, but it also creates unnecessary stress for many children.

What’s more, it ignores the skills employers are looking for, like creative thinking, communication and collaboration.

More than just a numbers game

While excessive testing exists at all levels, Alistair believes that Key Stage 4 (GSCEs) is most ripe for reform. “The number of exams pupils sit is huge – around 30 for someone taking 10 GCSEs,” he says. “The exclusive focus on knowledge retention doesn’t allow students to show they can connect different bits of knowledge. And teachers are so beholden to getting good results that they

For Alistair and the advisory group at Rethinking Assessment, the ideal solution would be a ‘digital learner profile’ that allows a student to present their achievements in a cumulative way, from primary right through to applying for university and jobs. “The profile would include the results of exams and other courses, but also evidence of projects, skills in action and work experience,” explains Alistair. “So, instead of exam grades, the continuous mechanism would be a dynamic profile that students have some control over, and that teachers, parents, universities and employers could all use. It would create an incentive for schools to give kids a genuinely broad education.”

Would this approach spell the end of exams as we know them? “There’s a place for assessment, but the stakes shouldn’t be so high, and the methods should be more varied,” says Alistair.

“An exam-based system teaches students to fit preordained material into preordained formats, to please a group of examiners who want things to be as simple and comparable as possible. But AI could do that. We want kids to do the opposite: to think creatively, and to show they can produce something that’s their own.” rethinkingassessment.com; kingalfred.org.uk LUXURY LONDON LIVING

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A HEAD START Last term Habs Boys’ School welcomed Robert Sykes as new Headmaster.

It’s fair to say he’s settled in

Robert served as Head of Spanish at Habs from 2011 to 2014 and then as Deputy Head Academic since April 2020. Outside of Habs, Robert has spent the majority of his career in leading independent schools in and around London. He is passionate about providing an ambitious and dynamic education for young people, one that will enable them to have a profound impact on the local community in Elstree, but also in the world around them.

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Mr Sykes said of the promotion. “I am fully aware of the strengths of Habs and the potential that the school has.

Habs is a dynamic, ambitious, and caring school and I am very excited to be leading the school forward into the next phase of our development.

As a school, we have also thought a lot about our values of ambition, curiosity, courage, and community, as well as our core purpose. We strive to empower young people to make a profound impact in the world. This might mean pupils leaving us ready to lead, to bring others along with them, and to drive profound and positive change in society. This could

equally mean having a profound impact in personal ways on those around them, growing up to be good people, caring partners and valued friends to others.

By maintaining our academic ambition and enabling students to achieve the highest academic outcomes, whilst also supporting them to grow personally, and to invest in our community, we can be sure that they will leave us fully equipped to make their own profound impact in the world.

As an academically ambitious school, students at Habs can expect to be challenged above and beyond any exam curriculum. We encourage students to think hard, and we nurture intellectual curiosity, all of which enables students not just to excel in exams and achieve their higher education goals, but also to develop an enduring love of learning.

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We value every individual for who they are and support our students to find happiness. We encourage students to take responsibility and ownership. Students have opportunities to lead, in Sports, Music, the Arts, CCF, through our partnership initiatives, and in many other ways, helping them to recognise the part they can play to make our community even stronger and more cohesive, whilst having fun along the way.

By enabling students to achieve the highest academic outcomes, to grow personally, and to invest in our community, we can be sure that they will leave us fully equipped to make their own profound impact in the world.”

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A TRUE MEASURE OF SUCCESS Kevin Carson, headteacher at RMS for Girls explains why the school ‘League Tables’ you see in the newspapers may not tell the full story, and reveals what we should be looking at

Every year, ‘League Tables’ are published in newspapers, showing how UK schools performed in the latest GCSE and A level examinations. Most headteachers are not a fan of such tables of raw results, and this includes headteachers of schools who are positioned at the ‘top’ of these lists.

It’s not that we are concerned about where our school is positioned – and I write having worked at a couple of schools that were always placed highly in such lists – it is more that, as Heads, we know that league tables based on a school’s raw grades (i.e. counting how many A*s were achieved at A Level or 9s and 8s at GCSE) only really tell us how academically selective a school is. The schools that are more academically selective at age 11 and 16 will invariably be the schools that sit at the top of league tables of raw results each year – no surprises there!

In addition to the flaws around what tables of raw results actually tell us, many Heads find their publication in newspapers to be unhealthy and unhelpful. It is seen as an insidious part of a culture that encourages parents to equate the ‘best’ schools with those that have the most A*s or grade 9s, and a culture that has on occasion led to unscrupulous Heads not entering their less able pupils for examinations they have studied hard for.

A far more accurate, and indeed healthier, way of assessing the academic progress made by students in a school is to look at the ‘value added’ by each school. The Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) was established at Durham University in 1983, and they are the largest educational research unit in a UK university. CEM work with UK schools, colleges, education authorities and government agencies to provide scientifically grounded research that monitors every school’s academic performance.

Students sit baseline tests for CEM at ages 11, 14 and 16. From having received 40 years of this assessment data, CEM are able to give each child a scarily accurate predicted grade for every subject they study and can then standardise each school’s actual results in order to tell us how far above or below their predicted grade a student achieves, compared to a student of the same profile in another school. From this, CEM have rigorous evidence to say how much value every school adds academically.

Every independent school that I have worked at over two decades already uses the CEM data internally to assess its own academic progress at a school and department level. Analysis of CEM value-added data is a standard aspect of the Department Reviews that are written every September in schools.

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of all schools and the 87th percentile of all independent schools for value-added performance (i.e. we add more value academically than 9 out of 10 schools). At a department level, I can see which departments are performing at or above expectation and can view a rolling three-year average so I’m not placing too much weight on the results of one year group.

CEM’s value-added data lets schools and departments receive just as much credit for a less able pupil who typically might have been expected to attain a Grade 4 actually achieving a Grade 5 or 6 at GCSE, as a more able pupil who typically might have been expected to attain a Grade 7 actually achieving a Grade 8 or 9.

This is just how it should be, of course! Value added is the most important metric because it reflects the extent to which all pupils are truly achieving their potential. Unfortunately, it is not what is published in your Sunday newspaper each year, but then perhaps you should be questioning what value is actually added by looking at a league table of raw results.

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Talking points / PROPERTY over where the bank rate will peak, the political temperature is rising ahead of a general election, plus the impact of overseas conflict... Sentiment has been sapped to the extent that the seasonal autumn bounce in the UK housing market was non-existent in 2023. Demand has picked up, but sales volumes remain low compared to recent years. Is this the fabled bottom of the market?

It’s probably too early to say but with inflation now under control we should see the Bank of England starting to cut rates in Q2 this year.

Even with margins getting thin, lenders are keen to do business in a low-volume market and as mortgage costs fall, a seasonal bounce in the spring is looking more likely.”

For Richard Gutteridge, head of Savills prime central London, there’s every reason to be cautiously optimistic, but we may have to practise a bit of patience, too. “Our forecasts indicate that PCL is expected to see the least downward pressure on prices next year, given much less reliance on mortgage debt and the relative value on offer to wealthy domestic and international buyers,” he says. “Prices are 19 per cent below

“With inflation now under control we should see the Bank of England starting to cut rates in Q2 this year” Neir Gigi, Knight Frank

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2023 saw turbulent times for buyers and sellers alike. Our property experts predict what’s in store for 2024 If last year taught us anything, it’s that you can’t fully predict what lies ahead in the London property market, but the next best thing to whipping out a crystal ball is to consult the experts, who have decades of first-hand knowledge and insight to draw upon. So, as we emerge, bleary-eyed into a new year, are things looking up?

“Sentiment will become more positive in the UK housing market as the economic picture improves,” Neir Gigi, Knight Frank’s head of St. John’s Wood sales assures us, “but there has been no shortage of reasons for buyers and sellers to feel hesitant in recent months. Mortgage rates have tripled in three years, there is uncertainty LUXURY LONDON LIVING

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their 2014 peak and represent relative value.

Our forecasts point to a bottoming out of values next year and in 2025, we expect to see price growth of 3.5 per cent, rising to six per cent in 2026 as the global economy picks up more significantly and any domestic political instability that the next general election causes subsides – although the prospect of a general election is expected to push out the timing of a recovery.”

Chancellors’ regional director of London Matt Johnson also predicts a slowly but surely trajectory for the London housing market, with more stable times ahead. “Looking into 2024, with the significant drop in the UK’s inflation rate in November 2023, it is likely we have reached the peak base rate level,” he says. “Although this is unlikely to come down in the early part of 2024, it does mean it’s equally unlikely to rise further.

Mortgage market competition will mean lenders should begin to compete with lower rates to gain market share, certainly in the first quarter of 2024, whilst they have more to lend. This could encourage would-be buyers to commit.

This should also protect prices from the more extreme falls that were predicted as rates first started to rise. However, with the certainty of a general election in 2024, we will see buyers inevitably pause in the lead up to voting, which we have seen historically. Therefore, although I feel prices will be more resilient than the worst-case scenarios that have been stated in the media, transaction numbers will remain lower than previous peak levels. Summing up, similar to last year, 2024 will still be a good time to sell if you price in line with the market, but if you are looking to break a record or to be speculative, you might need to sit tight.” knightfrank.co.uk; savills.co.uk; chancellors.co.uk January 2024 | FABRIC MAGAZINE | 65

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ON THE MARKET

We take a peek inside some of the finest properties on the market in Prime London this month FOR SALE

Ingram Avenue, NW11

This grand red-brick abode is dripping in modern glamour. Nestled behind a deep carriage driveway with space for up to eight cars, the six-bed, double-fronted detached house provides luxury living at every turn. First impressions are vital, and once you’ve already swooned at the red-brick façade, your jaw will drop further as you enter the magnificent entrance hallway with its four sets of full-height double doors, leading to the drawing room, dining room, TV room, and kitchen/family room.

Add to that a bespoke media room and a 12m outdoor pool, and you’ll be positively lapping it up. £8.5 million, Glentree (020 8458 7311; glentree.co.uk)

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Winnington Road, N2

Located in the highly desirable Hampstead Garden Suburb is this truly elegant family home. The sixbed red-brick residence is set back behind a gated carriage driveway and is arranged over three floors.

Off the impressive entrance hall is a commodious double reception room that proves perfect for parties, while the expansive kitchen/dining area is as much about relaxation as it is entertaining. The current décor here is all about modern luxe, with its pale wood floors and calming neutrals, while the tranquil, mature landscaped garden overlooks Hampstead golf course. An idyllic position. £8.5 million, Goldschmidt & Howland (020 7435 4404; g-h.co.uk)

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Frognal Rise House, NW3

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a characterful Grade II listed period home, which has been in the same family since 1937. Set equidistant between the village and the Heath, the six-bed abode is deceptively spacious.

In fact, it brags a vast 6,340 sq ft floor plan. If you love your original features, the house, which is steeped in history, still boasts dark wood panelling, ornate fireplaces, and colourful art deco bathrooms. But it is the grand entrance hall, complete with swooping staircase and wall mural that is the real scene-stealer. £9.75 million, Aston Chase (020 7724 4724; astonchase.com)

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THROUGH THE TREES This architect-designed home mixes modern luxury with a healthy dose of nature

With its glass-walled extension, this stunning Primrose Hill home feels truly at one with nature

Londoners don’t fare too badly when it comes to reconnecting with nature, we have easy access to some of the country’s best-loved green open spaces and public parks. But imagine actually living in a property designed to make you feel at one with the elements. The handiwork of award-winning garden designer Jinny Blom, together with award-winning architects Eldridge Smerin, this ultra-modern lateral home – much of it glass-walled – is set within an enchanting treescape. It comes as little surprise that the house has been the setting for various photoshoots over the years, most notably Victoria Beckham for Madame Figaro and Kate Moss for Vogue.

Arranged over just two floors, the property spans nearly 4,300 sq ft of

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luxury accommodation and boasts a harmonious blend of Arts and Crafts grandeur and architectural panache. And you’ll find this gem in north London’s highly desirable Provost Road, discreetly tucked away on a quarter-acre plot. Where old meets new, the original part of the house was built in the 1800s and brags a quintessentially English red brick façade complete with leaded windows. In stark contrast, the modern extension features industrial steel and glass. It is the perfect juxtaposition of period character and contemporary design.

In its atypical layout, the property boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms, making it an ideal family home. The duplex principal suite has pretty, vaulted ceilings and a truly opulent Brazilian marble bathroom, while the bedroom setup is perfect for a growing family, with its separate adult space.

The open-concept kitchen/ diner/living space with its stainless steel bulthaup kitchen, Gaggenau appliances, and poured concrete floor is the ultimate in industrial chic.

And it is from here that you have the perfect viewing platform to admire the spectacular planting outdoors.

In the winter months it is the height of cosy with its huge hanging modern fireplace to keep you toasty warm, while in the summer it is the perfect indoor/outdoor space. £10 million, Hamptons (020 7483 2551; hamptons.co.uk)

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HIGHGATE VILLAGE, N6 A rare chance to acquire this unique Georgian “lifestyle” house in one of Highgate’s premiere locations. The house seamlessly combines the scale and splendour of the Georgian era with modern design and function. This 3,700 sq ft, Grade II listed home is truly magnificent and enjoys a sunny, 83’ landscaped rear garden. In addition, a large roof terrace affords breath-taking views over London, the City skyline and Hampstead Heath. A large, double volume kitchen adds to the theatre as does its period rich reception room. This is a statement property and its impressive yet discreet exterior gives little clue about the gem that lies within.

Principal Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, Dressing Room and Shower • 2 Further Huge Bedrooms • 2 Further Bathrooms • Large Drawing Room 33’ Kitchen/Dining Room • Study • Large Wine Cellar • Guest WC • Garage • Large Rear Garden • Roof Terrace • Council Tax Band H • EPC E

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Five Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Large Kitchen/Dining Room • Excellent Basement With Full Head Height • Beautiful South West Facing Rear Garden Roof Terrace And Balcony • Three Bathrooms • Residents Permit Parking • Council Tax Band G • EPC C

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This well-proportioned semi-detached house requires refurbishment throughout and therefore offers the purchaser the opportunity to create a home to their own taste and requirements.

The property, situated on a quiet residential road, benefits from ample living space, a private front garden and a secluded rear garden.

For Sale

EPC Rating D | Local authority and council tax band: London Borough of Camden, band G

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Winterton House | Maida Vale, W9 For Sale

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This stunning apartment spans over 1,000 sq. ft. and is positioned on the second floor of a modern and renowned purpose-built block with lift. The property has been beautifully finished throughout and boasts a large entrance hall, an open-plan reception/dining room with access to the balcony and a storeroom.

New to Market

EPC Rating TBC | Service charge: £7,900 per annum | Ground rent: £825 per annum | Local authority and council tax band: Westminster City Council, band F

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With a total area of 3,080 sq ft, this home provides ample room for comfortable living. The current owners have successfully secured planning permission to expand the space by an additional 1,000 sq ft, elevating its potential for luxurious living and customisation.

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HAMPDEN GURNEY STREET, W1 A beautifully presented second floor three double bedroom purpose built apartment moments away from Oxford Street.

3 Bedrooms - 2 En-Suite Bathrooms - Shower Room - Reception Room - Kitchen - Balcony - Lift - Secure Underground Parking EPC Rating C - 1,055 sq ft - Council Tax Band G LEASEHOLD 136 YEARS UNEXPIRED

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THE LANCASTERS, LANCASTER GATE, HYDE PARK, W2, GUIDE PRICE £2,700,000 In a glorious period building opposite to Hyde Park, a truly impressive two bedroom duplex apartment with a fabulous high ceiling, stunning period features, set on the raised ground floor - as well as access to valet parking, 24hr concierge, swimming pool, underground parking, steam & treatment room, gym and secure gated complex.

The property features a bright living room, set over two floors with a walnut timber flooring, fully fitted separate kitchen, Miele appliances, granite worktop, reception/dining area with marble tiled flooring. The master bedroom includes a generous Italian-designed fitted wardrobe, an en suite bathroom. With a fused blend of contemporary interior design while retaining original period features, including moulded cornices, open fireplace surround and sash windows. The portered development includes intruder alarm protection, CCTV & entry-phone systems, valet parking, and secure underground car parking.

The Lancasters was originally a parade of magnificent, stucco-fronted Grade II listed houses with grand portico entrances, decorative bottle balustrades, cornices and window surrounds dating from the mid-19th century, an architectural treasure, restored around the original architecture.

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Residential Sales Lettings & Property Management

THE BISHOPS AVENUE, HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB, N2

£3,350,000

SHARE OF FREEHOLD

JOINT SOLE AGENT

A rare gem, in the form of this superb penthouse apartment located within this highly regarded block within an exclusive, gated development adjacent to the world renowned The Bishops Avenue. This exceptional property spans approx. 2443 sq ft (227sq m) and benefits from an expansive double reception room leading to an extraordinarily large roof terrace with southerly aspect. Each bedroom is double sized with ample fitted wardrobes. Other features include a lift with direct access to the flat, a capacious kitchen/breakfast room with high quality units and appliances, a well fitted utility room, guest cloakroom and double glazing. Unwin Court offers excellent security including CCTV, a porter, well presented communal gardens, secure underground parking for 2 cars, a storeroom, video entryphone, underfloor heating, comfort cooling plus a rural environment, yet only moments from bustling East Finchley High Street with its underground (Northern Line) and plethora of shops, cafés and brasseries. Nestled quietly in this tranquil enclave this wonderful home is ideal for the discerning purchaser.

3 large double bedrooms | 2 luxury bathrooms | spacious double reception room | large kitchen/breakfast room | guest cloakroom | utility room | direct lift access | underground parking for 2 cars | porter | secure gated development | superb roof terrace | communal gardens.

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HARLEY STREET, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE, LONDON W1G We are delighted to offer this apartment for sale situated on the fourth floor of this purpose-built building, located in the heart of Marylebone Village.

This four bedroom apartment is approximately 1,000 sq ft (93 sq m), comprising of an entrance hall, reception room, kitchen, four bedrooms, bathroom and separate cloakroom. The building benefits from a passenger lift and communal garden at the rear.

The building is located on the west side of Harley Street close to the junction with Weymouth Street. Both Oxford Circus and Bond Street underground stations are within close proximity. The shopping facilities of Marylebone high street and Oxford Street together with the open spaces of Regent Park are also nearby.

LEASEHOLD £1,000,000

WELBECK STREET, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE, LONDON W1 A fabulous recently renovated one bedroom apartment situated a few moments walk from Marylebone High Street with it`s exclusive boutiques, bustling restaurants, bars and cafes.

The apartment boasts wood flooring throughout and plenty of storage. The accommodation comprises of a fully fitted open plan kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and contemporary bathroom. It is situated on the fourth floor of the building with the added benefit of a lift that goes to the second floor.

Bond Street underground station is a short walk away allowing for easy access.

FURNISHED £755 PER WEEK

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A small selection of properties SOLD around the Heath by our Hampstead, Highgate and Dartmouth Park branches in 2023

www.benhams.com Talk to us if you are considering buying, selling or letting a property Chris Cooper Hampstead Associate Director 020 7435 9681 07514 668752 chris.cooper@benhams.com Jeremy Stecker mnaea Hampstead Sales Manager 020 7435 9681 07593 443516 jeremy.stecker@benhams.com Peter Nicholas Highgate Sales Manager 020 8347 3094 07842 425416 peter.nicholas@benhams.com

Highgate

Billy Boyle Dartmouth Park Sales Manager 020 7319 9661 07706 344832 billy.boyle@benhams.com

Hampstead Dartmouth Park

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Wellgarth Road, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London NW11 4 Bedrooms | Lounge | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | 2 Bathrooms (1 En Suite) Wrap Around Garden | Off Street Parking | EPC=E

A well located 4 bedroom detached family home just a short walk to ample amenities.

In easy reach of Golders Hill Park, the Heath Extension and Hampstead, the property boasts many original features, including ornate fireplaces, original metal Crittal windows and rustic wooden beams. The ground floor has 2 separate reception rooms, providing ample space for entertaining or relaxing. There is also a kitchen/breakfast room, perfect for family meals and gatherings. The first floor provides 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, comfortable accommodation for the whole family. The top floor has a spacious double bedroom with a large en suite bathroom, offering privacy and tranquillity. Outside, the property features a well-maintained wrap-around rear garden, providing a peaceful outdoor space for relaxation and recreation. Additionally, there is off-street parking available. Overall, this 4 bedroom detached family house offers a combination of convenient location, original features, and ample living space, making it an ideal home for a growing family.

Price | £1,675,000 | Freehold | Joint Sole Agent litchfields.com | 020 8458 5000 | sales@litchfields.com | Experts In Your Area

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Sirdar Road, Holland Park, Wll

£2,300,000

A beautifully refurbished Victorian house, boasting exceptional design and ample space, situated just a stone's throw away from Holland Park.

• Three bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Large reception room • Private garden • 1,599 sq ft

Oliver Johnson

Associate Sales Director, Ladbroke Grove +44 207 221 0330 oliver.johnson@druce.com

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Colville Gardens, Notting Hill, Wll £2,500 per week

A bright three-bedroom, three bathroom property with balcony, situated on the top three floors of a well maintained period building located in the heart of Notting Hill.

• Three bedrooms • Three bathrooms • One reception room • •

Callum Hodgson Area Director

+44 754 897 1088

Balcony & terrace 2,013 sq ft

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WEDDERBURN ROAD, NW3 £9,450 PCM

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 reception rooms

A beautiful flat on a lovely tree lined street with easy access to both Hampstead and Belsize Village. The gorgeous flat has fantastic ceiling height throughout and a private garden.

EPC D. Tax Band G. Available January 2024. Long lease. 6 week deposit.

020 3918 1328

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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE LONDON ART FAIR 17th - 21st January 2024 Business Design Centre, Islington

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Dorset House | Gloucester Place, NW1 To Let

Deposit: six weeks Minimum term: six months

£7,580 pcm

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A modern first-floor flat set in a prominent building with porter and lift in the heart of Marylebone, just 0.1 miles from Baker Street station and the amenities of Marylebone High Street. The property’s main features include a spacious living room, separate dining area, and a fully fitted kitchen opening onto a private terrace.

New to Market

Local authority and council tax band: Westminster City Council, band F

Lenka Zavodna – Lettings Director

020 7182 1406 lenka.zavodna@chestertons.co.uk

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Charlbert Street St John’s Wood London NW8 Furnished £3,500 per week Principal Agent

67–71 Park Road London NW1 6XU 020 7724 4724 astonchase.com

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An opportunity to rent a contemporary five bedroom semi-detached townhouse (203 sq m/2,188 sq ft) presented in excellent condition throughout. This deceptively spacious home benefits from an abundance of natural light, a rear garden, lower floor patio and off-street parking for one car. Positioned literally moments from the green open spaces of Regent’s Park, Primrose Hill and the various high quality amenities and boutiques of St John’s Wood High Street and St John’s Wood Underground Station (Jubilee Line).

Accommodation and Amenities Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Study/ Family Room, Open Plan Kitchen/ Breakfast/Dining Room, Playroom/ Bedroom 5 with En-Suite Shower Room, Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, Three Further Bedrooms (One with En-Suite Shower Room), Family Bathroom, Guest Cloakroom, Control 4 Door Entry, Underfloor Heating, MultiRoom Audio ready with Ceiling Speakers, Rear Garden, Lower Patio Garden, Off-Street Parking. EPC: C. Council Tax: Band G.

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