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LOVE EXCELLENCE
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The place to go for all your shopping needs and desires, check out the latest and greatest gifts.
LUXURY SHOPPING With Christmas nearly upon us it’s time to head to Guildford , the “luxury shopping capital of the UK”.
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TALKING TECH
BEAUTY SLEEP
This month’s pick of the latest, hottest gadgets about town.
With insomnia on the rise, discover the best beauty kids on the block to fake that bright eyed and bushy tailed look.
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events in the capital
fabulous food
Don’t miss out the best places to go and especially the fantastic firework displays!
Keep warm and healthy with this delicious and satisfying soup. Simple to make, lovely to look at and tasty to eat.
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Welcome to our November issue of International eXcellence. This month we’re looking at eXcellence in luxury motorbike design in Denmark, eXcellent events in London and Surrey, eXcellent fashion with Classic Cars, business eXcellence and thinking ahead to Christmas with some luxury shopping. Immerse yourself in eXcellence and enjoy!
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ROMEO & JULIET
REGENT STREET
BATTERSEA PARK
SPIRIT OF
THE ROYAL BALLET
MOTOR SHOW
FIREWORKS
CHRISTMAS FAIR
All month Kenneth MacMillan’s powerfully emotional Romeo and Juliet, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s great love story, is a 20th century classic. roh.org.uk
2nd The event showcases 125 year of motoring history ranging from the pioneering automobiles from Victorian times right up to the very latest super cars. regentstreetmotorshow.
2nd Join the crowds at one of London’s flagship fireworks events; gates open at 6pm. The usual stalls, music and other entertainment will be laid on. wandsworth.gov.uk/
5th - 10th The Fair is perfectly tailored for you to uncover extraordinary gifts of style, design and elegance, with an exciting new collection of independent boutiques. spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk
NOVEMBER What’s On in London... There are events a plenty this month, with ballet and opera for those needing some culture. Alternatively head over to Regent Street for some wonderful vintage cars, and then again later in the month for some wonderful twinkly lights! It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so we have some good ideas for where to start your shopping.
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THE MAGIC FLUTE
7th - 7th December Simon McBurney’s new production of The Magic Flute at the London Coliseum is a darkly funny, dramatic and highly visual interpretation of Mozart’s theatrical genius. eno.org/flute
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THE LORD MAYOR’S
REGENT STREET
REMEMBRANCE
SHOW
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
SUNDAY
9th The procession begins at 11am with an aircraft fly-past. There will be carriages, marching bands and floats and at 5pm a fantastic fireworks display.
9th This has been a London tradition since 1948, when the Regent Street Association first decorated the street with Christmas trees.
11th Crowds of well-wishers witness the ceremony live at the Cenotaph, and watch the wreaths being laid, led by the Royal Family.
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LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND
15th - 24th This year marks the 21st birthday of the capital’s biggest city-wide music festival in a 10 day celebration of music that extends throughout London, taking an extraordinary range of live music to venues of every shape and size. It has evolved from the long-standing Camden Jazz Week into an internationally renowned celebration. londonjazzfestival.org.uk
22nd - 5th January At Winter Wonderland there’s something for everyone, whether you want to make your child’s dream come true at Santa Land, brave the exciting thrill rides, or just warm up on a mulled wine and join in the fun in the lively Bavarian Village. Come along early for a browse around the Christmas Markets, and enjoy some of the fantastic free live music. hydeparkwonderland.com
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AUTUMN FARMER’S
MARCUS
IMPRO CHUMS
FIREWORKS
MARKET
BRIGSTOCKE
3rd Paul Merton and his world renowned Impro Chums will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience. glive.co.uk
5th Guildford Lions will be holding their traditional torchlight procession from the high street at 7.45 and spectacular fireworks display at Stoke Park at 8.30. guildfordlions.com
5th This fabulous Farmers’ market is held regularly in Guildford High Street on the first Tuesday of every month, except in January.
11th Fresh from his critically acclaimed tour The Brig Society, Marcus Brigstocke makes his debut on the G Live stage with guest comedy artists to raise vital funds for TigerTime. glive.co.uk
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DECEMBER What’s On in Surrey... The nights are closing in, and Autumn is definitely upon us, November is here with plenty for us to look forward to and enjoy. There are obviously some great fireworks displays going on, so you can take your pick from our select few here. We’ve found some great nights out for you at the theatre and of course December is just around the corner, so we’ve included a few Christmassy treats too.
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A MIDSUMMER
JOOLS HOLLAND AT
WINTER MARKET
ED BYRNED
NIGHT’S DREAM
G LIVE
AND FAIR
ROARING FORTIES
12th - 16th This multi-award winning production from Propeller, has played to packed houses all over the world. Shakespeare’s most magical play.
14th Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will be touring to G Live as part of an annual jaunt across the UK glive.co.uk
23rd With over 50 exciting stands within the nave of Guildford Cathedral, your Christmas shopping will be done in a trice! This year is the biggest yet.
26th A self-confessed “miserable old git” since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his Forties and is embracing middle age with open arms
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THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
GODALMING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
28th - 30th Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! glive.co.uk
30th The day starts at 10am with the Christmas Festival Market, festivities include a kiddie’s corner at the Wilfred Noyce Centre. At 5pm prepare to be dazzled as the new Christmas lights will be switched on at a special ceremony at the Pepperpot; Godalming will again be aglow, with Christmas cheer, and glittering icicle lighting which will illuminate the whole town. godalmingchristmasfestival.com
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LOVING LAUGE JENSEN Yves de Contades hopped over to Denmark to take a look at these bespoke luxury designer bikes. A quick flight from London City Airport took me to Billund, Denmark, the home of Lego. Legoland was shut that day, however I was here to look at some beautifully engineered, chrome and gold motorbikes rather than the bestselling interlocking plastic bricks and their theme park. With time to spare I headed in to Vejle, and met up with a friend at the Onkel cafe for a great Afri Cola, the German Cola from the sixties boasting the highest caffeine content of any cola, which was particularly useful at this juncture as my day had started at 4am. Vejle is a lovely little town three hours west of Copenhagen. It has a picturesque shopping street lined with cafes, and is best known for its rich history, verdant forests, the massive Vejle Fjord bridge, high tech companies and architectural marvels such as The Wave, a new apartment complex overlooking the harbour. I recommend the Lodge Restaurant, particularly the Peas Crush Cocktail, which won Best Cocktail in Denmark, perfect for business networking and relaxing, and the Mira, a relaxing bar restaurant in a self contained cobbled courtyard surrounded by warm yellow walls and green shutters, strewn with wooden tables bedecked with candles a warm convivial atmosphere. I was fortunate enough to be dining that evening with the owners of Lauge Jensen,
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the luxury bespoke motorbike company, including the designer Uffe Lauge Jensen and owner Anders Kirk, Lego heir and international business entrepreneur, at his mansion just outside Vejle. Dinner was an intimate affair in an Ian Fleming style setting, a dining room straight out of a Bond film set, with Rolls Royce bar and an exquisite collection of classic cars scattered around the race track themed room,
"..meticulous detail that goes into the design every bike.."
including several early Lauge Jensen models - clearly exhibited as works of art. Danish hospitality is warm, friendly, humorous and sincere - the evening was a delight. The next day we set off to visit the Lauge Jensen factory for a private tour with Uffe as our guide. The factory was immaculate, more like a museum than a petrol heads garage. Some of the bikes were exhibited at the front, including the now famous Lauge Jensen Gold Bike, a mixture of gold plate and gold leaf whichsurprisingly is not as bling as it sounds but an object of real beauty. The back room was a model factory, each section of the floor laid out with the pieces of bikes
each section of the floor laid out with the pieces of bikes waiting to be hand assembled by the engineers. I gained a fascinating insight into the nuts and bolts of creating these exquisite cruising machines. The meticulous detail that goes into the design of every bike is applied to each and every step of the fabrication process to ensure that each hand made bike is perfect in every way. It is inspirational to see the care and attention to detail lavished on these beautiful motorised sculptures, from the initial design process through to completion, and even onwards through the bike’s life. Enormous time and effort
goes into the safety of each bike and every part is annotated and rigorous safety tests imposed. The Lauge Jensen Motorbike is the first in the world to pass the EURO4 emission regulations, a matter of personal pride to the designer Uffe, who has lovingly prepared his bikes for the future. Uffe showed men round the test room and I tried the test bike on a conveyor belt, which is hooked up via a cacophony of wires to a computer so that the engine can be tuned, tested and developed top perfection. This is where the magic is brewed up to make the heart of the bike, the engine, such a desirable work of art.
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Finally it was time to jump on the bike and cruise around the peaceful suburban Danish streets. The engine sound is like the roar of an angry Danish god, that pours like honey over the glaciers and fjords, smoothed by the icy waters, till it resembles the soft rumble of thunder drumming in the distance. The ride is aimed at the serious bike fans, this bike may look like a museum piece but it’s made for cruising and to be enjoyed. It manages to blend smooth beauty with function and is a delightful ride. I can see why collectors are coming from all over to order their own bespoke version. There is even a Wayne Rooney design by the man himself. Roll on. Lauge Jensen are launching two new models for 2014, we had a sneak preview and they are magnificent.
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“"It is inspirational to see the care and attention to detail lavished on these beautiful motorised sculptures, from the initial design process through to completion, and even onwards through the bike’s life."
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FABULOUS FOOD
KEEP WARM AND HEALTHY THIS NOVEMBER WITH THIS DELICIOUS AND SATISFYING SOUP. SIMPLE TO MAKE, LOVELY TO LOOK AT AND TASTY TO EAT.
ROASTED PEPPER, RED ONION AND ROSEMARY SOUP from our eXcellent chef, Lucy Rowe (serves 4) 6 red peppers, de-seeded and cut into large pieces 3 red onions, peeled and quartered 3 tomatoes, halved 1tbls olive oil 1 sprig of rosemary plus 1tbls chopped needles 900 ml vegetable stock 4tsp crème fraiche
1 Preheat the oven to gas mark 6/200C/ 180fan. 2 Place the peppers, red onions and tomatoes in a large roasting tray and toss in the oil. Add the rosemary sprig and roast in the oven for 45 minutes until the vegetables are soft and starting to blacken around the edges. 3 Remove the rosemary sprig and blend the vegetables and stock in a food processor or blender until smooth (this may have to be done in batches). 4 Transfer to a saucepan to reheat and adjust the seasoning. 5 Divide between the bowls, add a teaspoon of crème fraiche and the chopped rosemary to each one and serve.
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AC Shelby Cobra 1965 The full race 427 version was one of the highest performance road cars ever made. 0-100mph in 8.8 seconds. 425bhp, 7 litre, Ford V-8 engine Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples Gloves: Mango Top: Joseph Necklace: Stylist’s own previous page: Graham Hill’s Lotus 49 R3 1967 Ford Cosworth (double four valve) engine Hat: Stadium Open Faced Helmet Driving Gloves: Lacoste Shirt: Laundry Industry Skirt: Lux Pull up socks: Jonathan Aston Shoes: Russell & Bromley
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Bugatti Veyron 2004 253mph. The fastest most powerful and most expensive car in history. Designed by Josef Kaban and Harmut Warkuss at Volkswagen. Each car cost an average of £5 million to make Top: Laundry Industry Trousers: Noir Gold Bangle Vintage Photography: Yves de Contades Assisted by: Darren Lynsdale Stylist: Aradia Crocket Stylist’s Assistant: Alicia Tomlinson Hair and Make up: Denny Richards using Supercover @ super cover.co.uk Model: Emily Byron at Select Model Management Special thanks to Margaret Rowles, Michael Moore, Jonathan Richardson and Roger Cooper at Beaulieu National Motor Museum and to everyone else there who provided so much time and help. The National Motor Museum, John Montague Building, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire 24 internationalexcellence.co.uk (01590 612 345 ; www.beaulieu.co.uk)
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TALKING TECHNOLOGY
Tickling bracelets and robot butlers jostle with 3D printers, rechargeable manhole covers and a trip into Space. This month our tech heads have uncovered some wonderful gizmos and gadgets. The robot butler must surely be a dream to most. Unbounded Robotics are working on making that dream a reality with the UBR-1, a cross between Wall-E and Isaac Asimov’s Bicentennial Man, which will set you back a little over £22,000.
step forward in electric car usage with the electric car recharge manhole cover. Fantastic invention, how about it Boris? With Christmas edging closer, how about giving your loved one the Bond bracelet this festive season, perfect for that long distance relationship, then you can tickle away to your heart’s content.
Hevo Power has come up with an ingenious
WORLD VIEW space trip “Majestic views of our planet, slowly expanding below, are certain to captivate you, as you ascend to the edge of space. “
World View are proposing to offer passenger flights in a balloon to the outer edges of the atmosphere, or 30 km up, starting in 2016. The official boundary for space flight is 100 km, but you would still get the astronauts view of the world hanging in the void with the stars in the background. World View is run by leading names in the Aerospace industry, Jane Poynter, Taber MacCallum, Dr Alan Stern and Grant Anderson. worldviewexperience.com
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3D printing is set to revolutionise the way we design and create, so any advance in this area is fantastic. This pocket version means that anyone can now enter this field with very little outlay. Finally, how about a balloon trip into space ....
KWAMECORP BOND BRACELET The Bond bracelet enables the wearers to touch or ‘tickle’ each other at a distance. When you touch your own bracelet it sends a signal to the paired bracelet which relates that touch on, either as a quick vibration or a longer five second ‘tickle’. kwamecorp.com
new robot butler The age of household robotics is here at last. Unbounded Robotics intends to start delivery of these mechanical marvels in the summer of 2014. The company sees the robot being used in warehouses and industrial academia and believe it to be the Model T of the robot world. unboundedrobotics.com
POCKET 3D PRINTER SCANNER The Canadian Ryan Grayston has invented the first pocket printer selling for at £60, though you would actually need to spend around£250 to get all the required working parts. See the video here for more information: internationalexcellence. co.uk/content/first-ps60-3d-printer
ELECTRIC CAR RECHARGe COVERS The US company Hevo Power has built electro magnetic resonance chargers in to manhole covers. You line your electric car up to the metal plate in the pavement and you recharge your car while parked. There is even a smart phone app that wll help you line up and let you know how much power is uploaded to the car battery. Installation in New York City is expected in early 2014. hevopower.com
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FITZ FUNDS FINANCE FITZ Partners Ltd is a London-based fund research company specialising in the detailed calculations of fund fees and expenses and the delivery of Pan-European fund fee benchmarks.
FITZ Partners founder Hugues Gillibert feels lucky; at 45 years old and after 4 very successful years as Head of New ventures for a large financial data provider, he is back in the world of entrepreneurs where hard work, team effort, client focus and business partnering are a way of life! A pioneer in fund cost calculation in Europe, from 1996 Hugues developed Fitzrovia International alongside Paul Moulton before selling the business to Lipper, a Thomson Reuters Company. Some years later Hugues set up Fitz Partners Ltd, a fund research company focusing almost exclusively on fund costs.
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Pressed by the regulators, the fund industry has improved greatly in the last 10 years when it comes to disclosing levels of costs borne by funds. Retail investors should be thankful to be offered diverse figures such as Total Expense Ratio (TER) or Ongoing Charges Figure (OCF). Both ratios follow very similar methodologies and in most cases give a fair estimate of some ongoing costs paid out of their invested wealth. What could be regarded as a good enough figure for a retail investor might not be the same for a fund selector or a wealth manager. Should we trust an equity analyst who would base his or her recommendations on profitability or cost ratios only,
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without a deeper look into what makes these ratios? FITZ Partners offers the ability to drill down and support investment decision making processes. Through consistent calculations, they unwrap all the consolidated structures of audited fund accounts. The split of all fund expenses by share class allows readers to discover what lies behind these published ratios. Whether you qualify for an institutional, retail or the recently introduced “clean” share, you will be able to measure each particular operating cost borne by that share class: Administration, Custody, Audit, Transaction,
“This company has all the marks of success.”
Distribution, Performance, Brokerage, etc. Fitz Partners goal is to give professional investors and institutions access to this unique quality of data and add value to their due-diligence process. They will be in a better position to evaluate each and every cost paid out of the funds assets and take a view on how a fund is run from an operational perspective compared with its peers. The fund selectors are not the only one benefiting from FITZ Partners’ works. Hugues is delighted by the support his business has received from their partners the asset managers themselves. Much like profession-
al investors, they have had a desperate need for detailed cost comparison data. In a time where all businesses, including asset managers are looking so very closely at profitability, FITZ Partners offers a unique set of expense benchmarks to measure their own costs against their peers. It is only good business practice to review operating costs periodically and whilst pressed by stiff competition most asset managers compare their overall total costs against others. Nowadays more and more conduct deeper fee analysis of each expense category based on FITZ Partners fee benchmarks.
a talented team of people are relentlessly calculating fund expenses. All are totally committed to this business which is based on quality and unique expertise acquired from years of experience. This company has all the marks of success and if their work pushes down the overall level of cost supported by investors along the way and increases transparency - the whole industry will benefit!
In a small office in the West End of London,
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LUXURY SHOPPING WITH CHRISTMAS NEARLY UPON US IT’S TIME TO HEAD TO GUILDFORD, THE “LUXURY SHOPPING CAPITAL OF THE UK.”
the poor relation, however this will hopefully be changing in the near future. Guildford, as with most town centres, is gearing up for its busiest time of year; the countdown has begun to Christmas. The difference being that this year if you head to this beautiful and historic county town of Surrey, to stock up on stocking fillers and treat your loved ones to gorgeous gifts, you can be safe in the knowledge that you will be shopping in the “luxury shopping capital of the UK”. A recent study by Experian, the information services group, based on demographics, consumer spending, household income and the penetration of online retail, has ranked Guildford number one on a “luxury hotspots” chart outside central London. The research concluded that Guildford attracted an annual retail spend of around £900m, and just under 7,000 households had an income of £100,000 to £150,000; the city has a population of 75,000. Alistair Scott, Head of PR & Marketing from House of Fraser comments: “This Christmas, House of Fraser Guildford’s luxury gifting offer is stronger than ever. With a brand offer as far reaching as Anglomania to Aspinal, Biba to Mulberry, House of Fraser continually strives to meet the demand for luxury brands from customers in the Guildford catchment.” Much of Guildford’s luxury shopping is focused around its iconic cobbled high street, retailers include House of Fraser, Hugo Boss, LK Bennett, Links of London, and Jo Malone, with the parallel North Street seen a little like
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Guildford Borough Council has great plans afoot to redevelop a 2.5 ha area adjacent to North Street, with their developer partner Land Securities. Proposals for the site include opening a branch of John Lewis, creating a 500 space underground car park, a new town square and closing part of North Street to traffic. Land Securities will also work closely with M&G Real Estate, who earlier this year acquired ownership of the Friary Centre and a number of shops and land within the development site. Meanwhile there is plenty to keep us going in the run up to Christmas, starting with the official town centre Christmas lights switch-on on Thursday 21 November. Bonnie Langford, who is starring in Cinderella at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this festive season, will be doing the honours at 7pm, followed by the traditional fireworks display courtesy of White Lion Walk. The day’s celebrations begin earlier with festive market stalls, reindeer, Father Christmas, and musical entertainment, and heralds the start of late night shopping which will run to 8pm every Thursday evening until the 19th of December.
“"..iconic cobbled high street..."”
With that, I shall leave you to grab your bag, wrap up (but not too much, as the shops always have the heating up way too high), and start that Christmas shopping. As Bo Derek said “Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping,” but, luckily we do … Guildford! For more information please see the following websites: guildford.gov.uk houseoffraser.co.uk yvonne-arnaud.co.uk internationalexcellence.co.uk
Images clockwise: Designer Footwear courtesy of Russell & Bromley. View across the Guildford rooftops to the Cathedral. Market and Flower Stall. Christmas Lights.
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Millionaire Safe Security Box £21,925.00 Boca do Lobo - Lockable drawers and a whole structure in mahogany, coated in high polished brass and dipped in gold, this piece is one of indisputable value.
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The unique transparent movement on this Quinting watch is patented. Composed of 7 perfectly parallel sapphire discs with an anti-reflection coating. Diamonds on dial 1.136 cts Q5SL55DD
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loveexcellence.co.uk Kabuki hand cream £25.00 A luxury hand cream specially available to complement the exhibition, Shunga: sex and pleasure in Japanese art.
Chinoiserie scarf £45.00 This fine quality scarf is made from 100% silk chiffon. Its blue and white decoration is inspired by Chinoiserie, a French term which means ‘China-esque’ and relates to the use of Chinese motifs in design.
Veritas Amethyst Earrings £49.00 Sterling silver earrings decorated with Amethyst circular crystals.
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This so atypical model arose from the collaboration between Prince François de Baschmakoff, first “modern” independent designer of a long series to be worked for LIP
A luxury fragranced body butter from Mor Cosmetics. The Snow Gardenia fragrance has a base of Ylang Ylang, Vanilla and Sandalwood with infusions of Gardenia, Juniper Berry and Angelica which work together to create a classically elegant scent. Beautifully packaged and ideal as a gift.
loveexcellence.co.uk Pixel Cabinet £12,762.00 Pixel is an effort to honor the union between design and craftsmanship. The 1088 triangles that complete this piece, with a diversity of finishes never before seen combined – silver leaf, gold leaf, lacquering, and 10 different types of wood leaf – carry the dedication and art of those who built it. Pirate Cufflinks - Black £140.00 The skull and cross bones of the Black Pirate is picked out in black Swarovski crystals and oxidised sterling silver to produce a whimsical and striking pair of cufflinks.
Quinting Mysterious Chronograph QGG5 £40,700.00 Composed of 11 perfectly parallel sapphire discs with an anti-reflection coating Diameter: 39,00 mm Height: 8,60 mm Guarantee: 2 years Case Yellow Gold 18 KT
The Gentlemans Fly Fishing Kit £3,100.00 The Gentleman’s kit is the ultimate must have flyfishermans gift. Handmade in England and available with a choice of any one of the available custom finished bamboo fly rods, Maestro fly reel, Custom silk fly line and leather rod tube. The custom finish allows you to select, amongst other things, the number of compartments and the engraving of a brass plaque.
Lip Mach 2000 Light aster £285.00 The Mach 2000 Chronograph watch is classic, authentic and retro. Designed by Roger Tallon for Lip in the 70’s internationalexcellence.co.uk
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Create your own personal bucket list. There are eXcellent eXperiences out there for us all. Some we can do without any help, expense or expertise, while others may involve a fair bit of organisation and travel, not to mention cost. However, the point of it all, is to remember why we’re here - to live, and to do that fully means we have to experience as much as we possibly can in the time that we have. So, don’t wait for tomorrow, seize the day, pick one and do it!
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Polo is one of the oldest sports in the world, varying accounts give dates as early as the 5th Century BC, however here in Britain we might associate it more with royalty than history. Learn to play this exciting sport right here:
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FIFTH MAN SAILING IN THE EXTREME 40’S
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Part of the rules of this unique event sees each team welcome on board a spectator, someone who doesn’t sail. There really is nothing quite like experiencing a race of this nature first hand, almost as if one were able to hang on to the back of Alonso’s fire red Ferrari during the race at Monza.
Or even better take dinner in the “Family Room”
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race run in early March from Anchorage to Nome. Teams frequently race through blizzards in whiteout conditions, sub-zero temperatures and galeforce winds. Be sure to pack some woolies.
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“Create your own personal bucket list ... don’t wait for tomorrow, seize the day, pick one and do it!”
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BEAUTY SLEEP IN A BOTTLE With insomnia on the rise, Levanah Reyes-Wainwright reveals the best beauty kids on the block to fake that bright eyed and bushy tailed look.
“"A lack of sleep makes your immune system vulnerable."
“I need to get some beauty sleep…” Words uttered by everyone at least once in her lifetime, because we know that without that sweet shut-eye we don’t look our best. But with more to do, fewer hours in the day (it seems) and a million responsibilities that keep us from getting our recommended 7-8 hours a night, we now need our skincare to work even harder. Luckily the skincare gods have answered our prayers.
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A lack of sleep makes your immune system vulnerable and it becomes susceptible to inflammation, irritation and invasion by free-radical attacking pollutants and damaging UV light. To counteract these Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate (£36, kiehls.co.uk) has a blend of essential oils and botanicals including moisture balancing Squalane to reinforce skin’s barrier function and protect
against environmental aggressors. It is best used at night, the time when skin is naturally programmed to best absorb active ingredients, typically between midnight and 4am. However well you sleep, you may still wake up with puffy eyes and dark circles thanks to awkward sleeping positions constricting the blood flow to the skin. Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture for eyes (£57, murad. co.uk) will instantly awaken tired eyes supercharging the delicate area with hydration for 8 hours.
“..reactivate and add radiance to skin that sleep will have zapped away.”
Skin’s lipid barrier responsible for that plump healthy glow is also affected resulting in decreased elasticity. bareMinerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum (£38, bareminerals. co.uk) is chocked full of vitamins and the brand’s signature ActiveSoilTM Complex to restore firmness and improve luminosity. Lack of moisture can also affect our scalps giving us dry, straw like hair. Top up hydration levels with lightweight yet intense Umberto Giannini Overnight Moisture Balm (£5.61, Boots.com) to penetrate the hair
shaft while you dream. A number of dermalogical studies have delved into discovering the link between poor-quality sleep and our skin, only to find that interrupted snoozing sends our stress levels into overdrive and collagen production grinds to a hault. Chanel Le Jour, La Nuit and Le Weekend Serums (£172 for the set, 020 7493 3836) are designed to restore skin’s fundamental functions and resynchronize
the natural cellular repair processes. Applied on waking, Le Jour combines Jasmine with micro-dosed salicylic acid to reactivate and add radiance to skin that sleep will have zapped away. Soothing Frankincense extract and ultimate hydrator hyaluronic acid in Le Nuit recharges skin before bed. Then when the pace changes come Saturday, Le Weekend rebalances, refines skin with softening rosewater and resurfacing glycolic acid to reset skin’s rhythm.
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Inspired styling. The Continental. The luxury of spontaneity. The chairs at London’s Pankhurst barbershop were handcrafted by Bentley, just like the Continental. So when you need a shave at short notice, you can enjoy it in the style to which you’re accustomed. Continental GT Speed fuel consumption in mpg (l/100 km): Urban 12.7 (22.2); Extra Urban 28.0 (10.1); Combined 19.5 (14.5). CO2 Emissions 338 g/km. For more information call 0808 100 5200 or visit www.bentleymotors.com. #GTSpeed The name ‘Bentley’ and the ‘B’ in wings device are registered trademarks. © 2013 Bentley Motors Limited. Model shown: Continental GT Speed 42 internationalexcellence.co.uk