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THE LONDON LUXURY QUARTER At the very heart of London’s West End lies a collection of streets and lanes with a unique charm. This is the London Luxury Quarter. Those with a taste for the finer things in life have been coming here for centuries and it remains the ultimate destination for the discerning shopper or the dedicated gourmand. Nowhere else will you find the exquisite, in fashion, jewellery, art or food, in such profusion. Yet luxury is only part of its appeal. What makes every visit memorable, and so often extraordinary, is the spirit of a place that manages, with exceptional success, to marry the time-honoured and traditional with the very best in contemporary life.
THE EXPERIENCES Whether you are discovering the London Luxury Quarter for the very first time or know it well, we want to ensure that your next visit is extraordinary. By working closely with some of the quarter’s most celebrated names, we are now able to bring you a range of truly exclusive experiences, the unprecedented opportunity to enter doors that are normally kept closed and discover some of the district’s most carefully guarded secrets.
Founded in Paris in 1847, the Maison Cartier opened its impressive New Bond Street store in 1909. The firm’s spectacular creations need no introduction and have won it a dazzling client list that has encompassed Russian princes and Indian maharajahs as well as celebrities from the worlds of stage, screen and music. Cartier have always specialised in the unique and extraordinary, created with the individual client in mind. They want any experience they offer to be truly bespoke and genuinely exclusive. By discovering a little more about what inspires and excites you, they can create an experience that will be yours and yours alone. To discuss this unique opportunity further, please contact info@londonluxuryquarter.com
The Langham, London was Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’ and it remains one of the most elegant places to stay in London, a favoured destination for those who appreciate the height of style and the ultimate in sophistication. Now you have the opportunity to enjoy a superb Afternoon Tea in the Infinity Suite, the jewel in the crown of this remarkable hotel. Impeccably appointed with bespoke furniture and spectacular views, this remarkable space is the epitome of luxury, admired by many, enjoyed by precious few and exclusively yours.
Floris is Britain’s oldest perfumer and has been selling a unique range of hand-blended scents from their Jermyn Street premises since 1730. Sole perfumer to The Queen, their celebrated clients have included a roll call of remarkable names, including Oscar Wilde and Eva Peron, Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe, as well as every British monarch since George IV. We are offering you the rare opportunity of a guided tour with a member of the Floris family. They will take you behind the scenes into their private museum with its fascinating exhibits, including original Royal Warrants and a handwritten letter from Florence Nightingale, and allow you the unique privilege of sampling the very scents favoured by its most famous customers, past and present. A bespoke perfumery service is also available with the Floris perfumer.
Established in 1840, Foster & Son is London’s oldest surviving bespoke shoe maker. Their superb quality, hand-made shoes have earned them a global reputation and attracted a distinguished clientele, from the world’s ruling families to the aristocracy of stage and screen. Foster & Son still make all their bespoke shoes in their Jermyn Street premises and you can enjoy
unique access to their workrooms, an opportunity to meet their superbly skilled ‘last maker’ and talented shoemakers, and to handle some of the lasts created for their most famous customers, including Clark Gable and Paul Newman. And why not follow in their footsteps by having a pair of shoes made to your personal design?
Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant and has been trading from the same premises, close to St James’s Palace, for over three centuries. They have been favoured suppliers to the British Royal Family since the reign of George IV and currently hold two Royal Warrants. A private, behind-the-scenes visit will give you a unique insight into this remarkable British institution. Explore its rich history, including the remains of Henry VIII’s tennis court, weigh yourself on the firm’s huge coffee scales, once used by the poet Lord Byron, Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger and the Aga Khan and, let the firm’s experts introduce you to the secrets of the world’s finest wines and spirits.
Bourdon House, the spiritual home of Alfred Dunhill, presents the ultimate in masculine indulgence and luxury lifestyle at the heart of London’s Mayfair. With its spa & barber, tailor, screening room, cellar bar and courtyard dining, it offers the discerning gentleman his ideal retreat from the bustle of nearby Bond Street and Mount Street. Your Bourdon House experience begins with Champagne before a tour of the Duke of Westminster’s former home and a private view of the season’s collections. Gentlemen can relax with a massage, luxury wet shave or haircut while partners enjoy their own massage and facial. Relaxed and revitalised, you will be served a sumptuous lunch with Alfred Dunhill’s own home-smoked salmon and end your perfect day with a private screening of a favourite film, accompanied by popcorn, home-made chocolates and Champagne.
Vivienne Westwood has been a pioneer of fashion since 1971. Awarded an OBE in 1992 and named Britain’s first fashion Dame in 2006, she is both a symbol of British avant-garde and one of the most influential and recognised designers in the world. Of the 120 Vivienne Westwood boutiques worldwide, only 6 Davies Street London offers a truly bespoke ‘made-to-measure’ couture service. Private appointments can be made with the couture team here who will create a dress, tailored to your taste, style and body. Your chosen piece is then hand-made by couture designers, pattern cutters and seamstresses in Vivienne Westwood’s London design studio. The bespoke couture dresses and bridal collections offered at Davies Street remain faithful to Vivienne’s strong belief that femininity ought to be celebrated. Her latest ready-to-wear Gold Label collection, select statement jewellery and accessories are also available at Davies Street.
The Ritz London at 150 Piccadilly is one of the world’s great hotels and taking tea there has long been a cherished London institution. Ritz Fine Jewellery fully reflects the style and glamour of the hotel, creating exclusive designs, many of them unique, using the finest gemstones and craftsmanship in their Paris workshops. You now have the unprecedented opportunity to savour the occasion of high tea alongside the art of the highly skilled jeweller. The famous Ritz Afternoon Tea will be served within the private salon of the Ritz Fine Jewellery boutique at your own table, surrounded by the most dazzling examples of the jeweller’s craft.
Boodles entered the jewellery trade in 1798 and remains a family-run, British owned business to this day. Its growing reputation for creating stunning high-end jewellery reached its apogee in 2008 when the Victoria and Albert Museum acquired its Raindance ring for their permanent collection.
The private downstairs room in Boodles’ Bond Street shop is not normally open to visitors. You, however, are invited to join the expert jewellers in this inner sanctum, to enjoy their hospitality and to admire some of their very finest creations and the rarest of rare stones. If you wish, their inhouse designer will work with you to turn your own ideas into a unique piece of bespoke jewellery.
Fortnum & Mason first opened their doors in 1707 and very quickly established themselves as London’s most fashionable purveyor of fine groceries. They have held Royal Warrants for over 150 years and their reputation for offering the highest quality produce from the best suppliers is unrivalled. They also serve one of the most delicious of London’s Afternoon Teas. Imagine having this extraordinary establishment completely to yourself, after our normal trading hours. A private tour will take you from the rooftop beehives to the network of cellars. Sample the extraordinary range of teas, wines and whiskies with the store’s expert buyers, enjoy a personal consultation with the in-house milliner and leave with a bespoke hamper full of superb food and exceptional wines. Or simply enjoy the services of a personal shopper to help you select the very best of the best.
Established in 1842, Fabergé has been the most revered name in jewellery ever since Peter Carl Fabergé became official goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court, creating exquisite jewels and objects, including the legendary series of lavish and ingenious Imperial Easter Eggs. Today, Fabergé perfects the art of colour with modern designs and extraordinary gemstones, perpetuating its core values of craftsmanship, artistry and innovation. We have arranged what is an almost literally priceless experience for you at Faberge’s Grafton Street store. For reasons of confidentiality and security, however, we are unable to disclose any further details here. If you would like to know more, please contact info@londonluxuryquarter.com
Mention the name Pringle and you immediately think of luxurious made-in-Scotland cashmere. The wool itself is the very finest, gathered by hand from goats in Outer Mongolia, but it is the spinning in Scotland and the washing in soft Teviot water that gives it its unmistakeable softness. Pringle’s famous signature pattern is the diamond argyle and we are offering you the opportunity to have this pattern recreated to your own personalised design. Working alongside you, their in-house knitwear designer will develop a truly unique piece which will be spun specially for you in Scotland and embroidered with your initials.
For 175 years, Tiffany has been synonymous with romance, quality and luxury. While helping countless customers to celebrate life’s most significant occasions in sophisticated style, this New York legend has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. You are invited to enjoy your own, private ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ at the firm’s beautiful UK flagship store in Old Bond Street. After a delicious morning repast, you will then have the opportunity to explore the store and its collections at your leisure, before it opens its doors for the day.
No.1 Savile Row had already been a magnificent townhouse and home to the Royal Geographical Society before Gieves & Hawkes took up residence. They have been supplying superlative bespoke tailoring and ready to wear to the British royal family, heads of state and gentlemen of impeccable taste, for over a century. A behind-the-scenes tour of the fabled workrooms can be arranged exclusively for you and your guests. Then, over drinks with the firm’s archivist, you can enjoy an intimate look at some of the priceless treasures relating to distinguished customers, from the first Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill.
The philosophy of Ralph Lauren is summed up in the words of its founder: “Style is nothing to do with fashion. Style is forever.� His timeless collections have found the perfect showcase in the art deco flagship store at 1 New Bond Street. Ralph Lauren is the perfect match for such prestigious British institutions as Wimbledon, where they are the official outfitters, and Goodwood and we can offer you the rare opportunity to share their hospitality at both. Join them during Wimbledon fortnight for a day which promises to be unforgettable from the very first sip of Champagne, or enjoy a superb lunch and admire the priceless, historic racing cars at the glorious Goodwood Revival. And if neither date suits, the perfect family portrait photograph could be yours, styled and captured by a Ralph Lauren professional.
From its humble beginnings in a small Swiss village in 1874, Piaget has grown to be one of the world’s most aspirational brands, the master of ultra-thin timepieces and the jeweller of watchmakers. Its universally coveted watches are designed and manufactured, from movement to case, at the firm’s two workshops in Switzerland. Enjoy your own after-hours, private audience in the stunning showroom at Piaget’s New Bond Street boutique, complete with Champagne and canapés. This is your opportunity for an exclusive insight into Piaget’s astonishing new collections of dress, skeleton and highcomplication watches, as well as their truly exquisite range of jewellery.
One of the district’s newer businesses, Hedonism Wines is at the cutting edge of the drinks trade. In its strikingly modern Davies Street premises, you’ll find a hand-picked range of over 5,000 different wines and 2,000 or so spirits and, if they don’t have your favourite, they’ll go the extra mile to find it for you.
One of Hedonism’s experts will take you on an after-hours tour of its extraordinary cellar. The in-house sommeliers and head buyer will offer advice on selecting the perfect wine, and you can enjoy a private tutored tasting in the shop’s secret vault, home to its most precious bottles, some of which are over 200 years old.
Hayward’s founder was the legendary Douglas Hayward who brought a new sense of style to traditional gentlemen’s tailoring in the 1960s. Apart from dressing celebrities such as Michael Caine and Steve McQueen, he created suits for the on-screen James Bond and other movie heroes. You can enjoy the rare privilege of having the Hayward atelier entirely to yourself. Relax over some of their priceless memorabilia with a Martini, shaken or stirred. And, if you choose, the firm’s head cutter will take you through the creation of your own bespoke suit, from the choice of cloth and bespoke buttons to the cutting of your unique, personal pattern.
Recognised as one of the world’s most important fashion destinations, Joan Burstein founded Browns in 1970. Famously credited as discovering talents such as Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Christopher Kane, Browns’ unique offering includes exclusive pieces from emerging talents, alongside an expert edit of the world’s most prestigious designers in womenswear, menswear, fine jewellery and accessories.
Relax with a glass of Champagne while you enjoy a private tailor-made shopping experience. After hours, you and your guests will have the entire store to yourselves. With the help and advice from a Browns personal stylist, you will be able to choose from the best of the world’s most sought after designers and have leading hair stylist Joseph Koniak and his make-up team on hand.
Established in 1781 as a purveyor of the finest British luxury goods, Asprey has become a name that is synonymous with unsurpassed quality, superb craftsmanship and unrivalled, bespoke service. The flagship store opened on London’s New Bond Street in 1847 and is one of the street’s most celebrated landmarks. To this day, the company’s reputation for fine jewellery, watches, clocks, leather goods, silver, china, crystal and rare books remains undiminished. For most of its history, Asprey’s craftsmen have been housed above the New Bond Street store, and you are invited to a private tour of these normally hidden workshops. This exclusive experience, only ever available to a privileged few, will give you a unique insight into the exquisite work of the company’s expert silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers, leatherworkers, engravers and watchmakers.
At the beating heart of London’s Mayfair, the Connaught redefines the British luxury experience. An expertly judged blend of tradition and modernity makes it the ultimate choice for connoisseurs in the art of living well. Highly personalised service and a passion for hand-crafted detail mix effortlessly with a contemporary and captivating boldness. From two starred Michelin dining from Hélène Darroze to the iconic beauty of the Connaught bar and
the calm retreat of the Aman Spa, this is the last word in effortless sophistication. Enjoy the rare privilege of an insider’s guide to the Connaught’s treasures, from contemporary masters such as Damien Hirst and Julian Opie to some of the 18th century’s finest artists, and savour an exclusive glimpse inside the Prince’s Lodge, a bespoke suite lovingly crafted by artisans of Kabul’s Turquoise Mountain school.
Since 1926, Kent & Curwen has been renowned for gentleman’s attire that combines sophisticated fabrics and impeccable tailoring with a modern twist. The firm set a global trend in 1930 with their distinctive cricket sweater which was adopted by Hollywood stars such as Cary Grant and Errol Flynn. The firm went on to become the English Cricket Team’s official outfitters. The brand’s new philosophy starts with the reinterpretation and juxtaposition of such iconic pieces. Motorcycle jackets are paired with tuxedo trousers and exploded fair isle jumpers; duffle coats are updated with aran sleeves; reversible cricket knits take on brilliant colours. Designed by David Collins, our home at No.2 Savile Row welcomes you on an exclusive journey from the brand’s beginnings to the collection’s re-branding, including the powerful cricket ‘Splice’, a prominent mark of the new Kent & Curwen brand.
Fenwick opened in Bond Street in 1891 and is still renowned as the leading destination for fashion and fine service in the most prestigious shopping street. In London’s most cleverly curated fashion store it’s just one step further to seek the expert advice of the Personal Shopping team to edit your wardrobe to perfection. A luxury, private service, completely free, focused on selecting the key pieces to save you time and dilemmas. The Personal Beauty team add to the experience with a relaxed one-to-one consultation and lesson using an unbiased choice of personal skincare and make-up. Then a heavenly hairwash in the Gielly Green Blow Dry Lounge, brow-threading at the Blink Brow Bar and fashion at your fingertips with Nails Inc. Fenwick covers everything beautifully.
Nourbel & Le Cavelier, the Swiss master jewellers, specialise in incorporating the rare and precious, such as remnants of 19th century Italian micromosaics, into alluring contemporary pieces that are often unique and always crafted entirely by hand. Their signature Nourbel ‘Boa’ diamond bracelet can be modelled to fit the individual wearer’s wishes, and they also undertake a host of bespoke commissions for discerning clients.
This is your opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, made-to-measure piece of jewellery designed especially for you. You will be welcomed to Nourbel & Le Cavelier’s private drawing room to enjoy Champagne and macaroons for two while you contemplate and discuss possible designs with the in-house artist. The gemologist will also give you a private view of some of the world’s rarest and most desirable precious stones.
Royal Warrant holder and dresser of the world’s most eminent men since 1885, Turnbull & Asser proudly provides the discerning with the finest quality English-made shirts and ties. Synonymous with British heritage and traditional craftsmanship, we have cultivated loyal relationships, many of them lifelong, with clients who appreciate the very best. There can be few experiences more satisfying than the quiet pleasure of wearing a bespoke
shirt made for you and you alone. Visit our bespoke store on Bury Street to meet our Royal Warrant holder Steven Quin. He will guide you through the creation of your own bespoke shirt under the gaze of some of the distinguished clients whose portraits grace our walls. Some of history’s most illustrious figures have shared the same exclusive experience from world leaders, entertainers, royalty and captains of industry to style icons such as James Bond.
DAKS has been celebrated for impeccable craftsmanship since 1894 when Simeon Simpson set up his bespoke tailoring business at the age of just 16. Today it is one of the UK’s major fashion companies, combining classic British style with creative innovation. At the same time, its dedication to quality remains untiring and has resulted in the awarding of three Royal Warrants from the current Royal Family. A private tour of the DAKS museum and archive will introduce you to the inimitable magic of this long-established brand, with an opportunity to see some of the garments that have helped to rewrite tailoring history.
The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 and, to this day, remains unique in being run by practising artists and architects. Its aim is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts and it holds a stimulating annual programme of exhibitions in Burlington House, its impressive home in Piccadilly.
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The Academy’s exhibitions are always immensely popular but you could enjoy your own early morning private view in perfect tranquillity, with expert guidance from one of the curators, followed by breakfast in the newly refurbished Keeper’s House.
For connoisseurs of fine tailoring, one street and one name stand a cut above the rest. Dege & Skinner at 10 Savile Row was established in 1865 and remains in the Skinner family. One of London’s most respected tailors and shirtmakers and a Royal Warrant holder, the firm has clothed royalty, the diplomatic and business community, and discerning individuals for nearly 150 years. Everything is made in Great Britain and the family still looks after the military uniform requirements of the Royal Household’s younger members who are in active service. Enjoy a glass of Chivas Regal before meeting with Master Cutter Robert Whittaker. Uniquely for Savile Row, the firm’s distinctive shirts are hand cut on the premises and the tailoring and quality is superb. To quote the Financial Times, ‘There is nothing like a bespoke West Indian Sea Island cotton design from Dege & Skinner for absolute authority.’
Situated at one of the capital’s most prestigious addresses, InterContinental London Park Lane presents modern luxury in the heart of Mayfair. The newly designed Royal Suite pays homage to the hotel’s location on the site of 145 Piccadilly, Queen Elizabeth II’s former childhood residence. Enjoy your own royal keepsake with an exclusive portrait taken by renowned photographer John
Swannell, who captured the official image of Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. John will compose a portrait in the glamorous suite, which encapsulates signature styles from Her Majesty’s early life through to the present against a sweeping backdrop of the Royal Parks.
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ASPREY 167 New Bond Street, London W1S 4AY BERRY BROS. & RUDD 3 St James’s Street, London SW1A 1EG BOODLES 178 New Bond Street, London W1S 4RH BROWNS 23-27 South Molton Street, London W1K 5RD CARTIER 175-176 New Bond Street, London W1S 4RN
THE CONNAUGHT Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL DAKS 10 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4PL DEGE & SKINNER 10 Savile Row, London W1S 3PF ALFRED DUNHILL 2 Davies Street, Mayfair, London W1K 3DJ FABERGÉ 14a Grafton Street, London W1S 4ET
FENWICK 63 New Bond Street, London W1A 1RQ FLORIS 89 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JH FORTNUM & MASON 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER FOSTER & SON 83 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6JD GIEVES & HAWKES 1 Savile Row, London W1S 3JR
HAYWARD 95 Mount Street, London W1K 2TA HEDONISM WINES 3-7 Davies Street, London W1K 3LD INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY KENT & CURWEN No.2 Savile Row, London W1S 3PA THE LANGHAM HOTEL 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London W1B 1JA
NOURBEL & LE CAVELIER 23 Burlington Arcade, Mayfair, London W1J 0PR
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD
PIAGET 169 New Bond Street, London W1S 4AN
TIFFANY & CO. 25 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4QB
PRINGLE 94 Mount Street, London W1K 2SZ
TURNBULL & ASSER 71-72 Jermyn Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6PF
RALPH LAUREN 143 New Bond Street, London W1S 2TP RITZ FINE JEWELLERY The Ritz Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BT
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 6 Davies Street, London W1K 3DN
If you would like to enquire about the availability and pricing of any of these unique and exclusive London Luxury Quarter experiences, or arrange one for yourself, please email info@londonluxuryquarter.com or telephone Ulrike Pohl +44 (0)20 7462 0689. Meanwhile, please remember that these represent only a small selection of the extraordinary experiences on offer and we will continue to seek out more for you to enjoy.
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