Canary Wharf Magazine October 2018

OCTOBER 2018

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LADY GAGA

On evolving from pop superstar to Hollywood actress AND SO TO BED...

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EDITOR’S LETTER If there was an award for the past decade’s most fascinating personality, Lady Gaga would certainly be in the running for the top spot.

But what is it about her that keeps us so intrigued? Her everevolving persona or the blatantly provocative and outrageous costumes – made from either very little material or raw meat – certainly keep her in the headlines.

Now she has made her feature film debut in a remake of A Star is Born alongside Bradley Cooper, and she is tipped to be nominated for an Oscar.

Watching her rousing performance at a preview screening this week, it struck me that her success is no fluke. Gaga has worked hard for every inch of her success.

A documentary film on Netflix last year, Gaga: Five Foot Two, highlighted her fight with fibromyalgia – a disease that gives her chronic and considerable pain – and which needs constant treatment.

It showed that she has real grit. She works hard, continually pushes herself and has never given up - or given into what others expect of her. On page 16 she tells writer Jake Taylor how she has refused to bow to pressure to behave or look a certain way – and has fought to continue to evolve professionally.

I suggest you snuggle up in bed one weekend morning to read this packed issue of Canary Wharf Magazine. As the clocks go back later this month and the nights draw in, there’s nothing quite like a fluffy blanket, bed socks and a hot drink to bring comfort. If your sleep room is more boring than boudoir, I hope you’ll be inspired by our bedroom ideas and sleep feature beginning on page 24.

Our fashion shoot on page 36 showcases this season’s most stunning coats and cashmere set in a striking Game of Thrones-style setting. It’s high fashion at its best - although not perhaps your everyday work-wear.

But maybe we should be braver and bolder with our winter fashion.

Perhaps we should all be a bit more Gaga.

Enjoy the issue.

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CONTENTS ISSUE NO. 159 – OCTOBER 2018

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THE EDIT

Everything you need to know this month

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2 0 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Trainers and tech for fitness fanatics

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KIDS’ CLUB A bumper crop of Halloween activities

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FASHION FORWARD Style news from L.K. Bennett and Hackett London

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FASHION SHOOT Woodland walks and winter knits

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BEAUTY NEWS Hair masks and mascara to add to your make-up bag

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HOW I DID IT Robert Garbett, chief executive of Drone Major Group, talks controversy and connections

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RADIO GAGA Lady Gaga on industry pressures, performing and her silver screen debut

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TECH-KNOW Stand-out new releases from gadget show IFA Berlin

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AND SO TO BED The cosiest interior trends for your bedroom this autumn

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SKIN DEEP Eco-friendly beauty brands that won’t cost the Earth

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THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL LIBRARIES Literary wonders from around the globe TRICK OR TREAT Halloween’s signature motifs are reincarnated in silver and gold fine jewellery

TRAVEL

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PACK YOUR BAGS The latest news from the travel industry

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LA SERENISSIMA’S LITTLE SECRET A 16th-century palace in the heart of Venice reopens as a charming boutique hotel

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A NEW LEAF As autumn returns, discover the best British boltholes from which to admire the new season

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SUBLIME SEYCHELLES A tropical paradise favoured by a-listers and royal sunseekers alike

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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN The ultimate relaxing retreat set in Italy’s lesser-known Maremma region

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A SNAPSHOT OF THE PAST Hold on to history with Lisbon’s old-world charm

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Brand new apartments for Canada Water’s young professional renters

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Ahead of the launch of Wood Wharf in 2019, Canary Wharf Estate unveils its #UnpredictiveText campaign

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CONTRIBUTORS CONTENT DIRECTOR

Dawn Alford

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Richard Brown

DEPUTY EDITOR

Ellen Millard DESIGNER

Ismail Vedat DIGITAL EDITOR

Mhairi Graham

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Abisha Sritharan

CLIENT CONTENT MANAGER

AN N A B EL HA R R I S ON Annabel Harrison is Luxury London Media’s editor-at-large, specialising in fashion, beauty and travel. In this issue, she discovers London’s best clean skincare brands (p.52).

PETER J EN K I NS ON Peter Jenkinson writes for publications including The Telegraph and The Times and specialises in technology. Fresh from IFA Berlin, he rounds up the best tech launches (p.22).

M HA I R I GR A HA M Mhairi Graham is the digital editor of Luxury London Media, and our resident jewellery expert. This month, she scouts out the spookiest gems, jewels and diamonds in time for Halloween (p.64).

M OR AG TUR NER Morag Turner is our writer on all things cool for kids. For this month’s Kids’ Club, she picks out the thrilling games, spooky sights and tastiest treats to discover this October (p.30).

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PRODUCTION MANAGER

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MANAGING DIRECTOR

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS

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See It Over the course of six days in October, the world’s best cyclists will unite at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the aptly named Six Day Series, an event dedicated to track cycling. A resident DJ and complementing light show will be on hand to help get the wheels in motion.

From £20, 23-28 October, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20, sixday.com

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EDIT EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS MONTH WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN & ELLEN MILLARD

Eat It Buy It In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jo Malone London has decorated the bottle of its Red Roses cologne with a miniature pink ribbon, and will be donating £20 from every sale to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation throughout October. £94 for 100ml, Jo Malone, Cabot Place

Victoria Beckham has joined forces with luxury chocolate brand Pierre Marcolini to launch a special limited-edition chocolate box in honour of her fashion brand’s 10th anniversary. The heart-shaped treats include flavours such as yuzu, caramel salted butter and rose-passion. £35, eu.marcolini.com

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Read It In honour of National Book Month, we round up the top autumn reads:

A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult This gripping tale of a hostage situation at a reproductive health centre unravels the stories of the centre’s patients, its staff and the gunman himself.

How To Be a Footballer by Peter Crouch Crouch reveals the ins and outs of footballing, from dressing room traditions to post-match interviews.

Joe’s 30 Minute Meals

by Joe Wicks

The Dinosaur That Pooped a Princess by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter

Speedy (or lazy) cooks, this is the book for you.

Whip up Wicks’ healthy Bang Bang Chicken Stir-Fry and Sausage and Mushroom Pie in a mere half an hour.

McFly bandmates Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter bring their beloved characters Danny and Dinosaur back to life – this time for a rescue mission to save a damsal in distress.

Book It Grab a table at Plateau, where new head chef Frederick Foster, who has worked with the likes of Raymond Blanc, Gordon Ramsay and Thomas Keller, has given the restaurant’s menu a revamp. New dishes include confit duck and new potato salad, braised halibut with baby leeks and a selection of steaks aged between 21-30 days. Bon appétit.

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BREAK THE ICE

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ondon’s longest running ice rink returns to Canada Square Park next month for 15 weeks of winter entertainment. For the first time in five years, Canary Wharf’s rink will be an open-air venue for skating under the glistening skyline.

Glide across the 1,300 sq m rink and travel through a serene path under an enchanting canopy of trees.

When the skates are off, warm up and stay close to the action with an array of restaurants, bars and shops that surround the ice. This year, Canary Wharf’s skating location is joined by a new addition: The Ivy in the Park.

Open seven days a week, it’s the perfect place to enjoy one of the most loved winter traditions. Previous years have seen the ice transform into a twinkling enclosure or lit up by bright and colourful LED lights. Rumour has it, there’s a magical surprise in store for this year too.

Look out for the big reveal...

From £9.95 for adults, 2 November – 16 February, icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk

Seven days a week, 364 days a year Over 300 shops, bars & restaurants

RADIO GAGA THE GLOVES – AND LOBSTER HATS – ARE OFF: LADY GAGA, A.K.A STEFANI GERMANOTTA, PRESENTS A PARED BACK PERSONA IN ‘A STAR IS BORN’ WORDS JAKE TAYLOR

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he path from popstar to Hollywood mogul is a road well travelled. Some – the Justin Timberlakes and Jennifer Lopezes of the world – have made the trajectory look effortless. Others, less so. Musical triumphs aside, the likes of Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Madonna have found the silver screen to be a harder nut to crack. The latter even tried – unsuccessfully – to get her 1979 indie flick A Certain Sacrifice banned from release.

Stefani Germanotta, a.k.a Lady Gaga, is perhaps better placed to carve a career in the acting world. Thanks to her 10-year tenure as her dramatic alter ego, Gaga is as much a performer as she is a musician. Her dominance on the stage has seen her compared to the likes of Madonna and David Bowie, with each performance a new iteration of her multi-layered character.

Indeed, despite early indications that she was destined for musical stardom (she started playing the piano aged four and

writing songs aged 11), the young Gaga sought a career on the silver screen. It was acting that led her to a life on stage, and is perhaps what has most informed her flamboyant on-stage persona.

“When I was 19 years old, I told my parents I was dropping out of school and I was dragging my piano around New York City banging on doors so that I could perform,” she recalls. “I already knew then that I would be Lady Gaga. I was even lying, pretending to be my own manager so I could get the 10pm slot.”

This April, Gaga’s debut single Just Dance, which shot her to stardom in mid-2008 at the peak of the financial crash, marked its 10th anniversary. With six Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, and multiple best-selling singles behind her, Gaga can be characterised as nothing less than an astonishing success. With her on-stage theatrics, wild costumes and exuberant persona, the pop phenomenon has developed a legion of quasi-fanatical fans and a penchant for staging outlandish red-carpet moments.

LADY GAGA WALKS THE RED CARPET AHEAD OF THE A STAR IS BORN SCREENING DURING THE 2018 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL, PHOTOGRAPHY BY DENIS MAKARENKO / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

GAGA AT THE 2016 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW, COURTESY OF FASHIONSTOCK.COM / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

“Once I had a record executive suggest that I get a nose job before my first single came out”

Meat dresses, madcap millinery and a loyal legion of Little Monsters (her fans) have gone on to define the singer we know today. In many ways, she has been the archetypal pop star of her era – a talented singer-songwriter who seemed to revel in the performative nature of the world of show-business.

But as recently as 2014, a noticeable change overcame Gaga – the public began, bit by bit, to see the real Germanotta come to the fore. That year saw the release of her album Artpop, which was perhaps the least well received of her recordings.

The subsequent album, Joanne, released in 2016 and named after a maternal aunt, encapsulated the modern era of Gaga; it stripped back the oversized hair-dos and outrageous outfits to give fans a glimpse of the woman behind the star.

It is arguably this contemporary, soul-baring example of the once alien pop superstar that formed the basis for her character, Ally, in Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut A Star Is Born. The fourth version of the film – which debuted in 1937 and was perhaps most famously made into a rock musical in 1976, starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand – follows the love story of country musician Jackson Maine (Cooper) and struggling singer Ally (Gaga), who has all but given up on her dreams. It’s not a feeling that the singer is familiar with.

“I heard the word ‘No’ a lot earlier in my career, but I never gave up,” she says.

“That’s the biggest difference between me and Ally. Ally has completely given up and she does not believe in herself. She does not believe she’s beautiful and she does not believe she has what it takes.

“Once I had a record executive suggest that I get a nose job before my first single came out and before we shot the video. But I said no. They also wanted to give my songs to other girls or girl groups. They didn’t want it to be me; I just had to hold onto my music for dear life.”

Her latest project, however, has seen her pass the mantel – or microphone, as it were – to her co-star and director, Cooper. A man more famed for comedy portrayals (The Hangover), black comedies (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) and war biopics (American Sniper), Cooper seemed the more incongruous of the pair when it came to filling the dual musical shoes of Kristofferson and Streisand.

Not that that stopped him; the actor learned to play the guitar, worked with a vocal coach for a year and a half and ended up writing three of the songs featured in the film. “All because of Gaga,” he said in an interview with Vogue.

“She really gave me the confidence.”

Indeed, at Gaga’s insistence, every performance featured in the film was recorded live. With the cameras rolling, Cooper took to the stage ahead of Willy Nelson at California’s country music festival Stagecoach, and even performed in front of 80,000 people at England’s own Glastonbury.

“I couldn’t believe how good he was,” Gaga admits. “I never ever knew that

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GAGA PERFORMING IN MILAN IN 2010, PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTEO CHINELLATO / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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he could sing. We did a lot of harmonising, and there was something that just clicked when we were singing together.”

Following a successful premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August, A Star Is Born is already causing an Academy Award buzz – but there will inevitably be critics expecting to label Gaga’s move from pop icon to movie star an inevitable misstep. Success or not, for the star herself this recent project will remain “one of the most fulfilling artistic experiences of my life, if not the most” – no small praise coming from such a chameleonic performer. There were times, however, when it seemed Gaga was shouldering the same burden of self-doubt as her character Ally.

“I was nervous, especially at the beginning, and of course you feel the pressure of living up to expectations when the stakes are pretty high, not just for yourself but for everyone involved,” she nods. “This was the first time I had to play in a film from beginning to end and I was scared. When an artist is moving into a new medium, if they have been studying and gestating like a petri dish for so long, it’s like an explosion when they finally come out.

“At one point, Bradley said something off-script to me, and I kept repeating that same line over and over again because I didn’t know what to do. And he said, ‘Are you okay? Do you feel like you need to cry?’ I cried for a second, and then I just threw the lines out the window. I still had them with me, but I was able to be in a more present conversation with him. It really taught me something about being an actor: you have to know the story that you’re going to tell, and you have to know the lines. But at the end of the day, you have to be as honest as possible in the moment.”

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For all her misgivings, there’s always been an honest streak running through Gaga, however extroverted on the surface.

Her philanthropic ventures and social activism have pointed to a person not wholly comfortable with her status as a music icon – and there’s an irony to her successes coming from a debut album entitled The Fame.

“Fame is a very unnatural thing,” she muses. “If you’re an artist, you have this intense relationship with your work and that’s what underlies everything. Then if you reach a certain point, everything changes around you and it’s not you who is changing but the people around you. I think artists need help adjusting to that because that’s often the biggest struggle you face, especially when you’re trying to keep evolving, not just in terms of your work but as an individual.”

An evolving persona has come to define Gaga – from budding singer-songwriter to pop superstar, fashion icon and now Hollywood actress – but for all her quirks, she’s only ever had one goal: “I just knew I wanted to be like myself, and no one else.” Mission accomplished.

A Star is Born is out 5 October

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PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC Bang and Olufsen’s new Beoplay earphones have been specifically designed to provide great sound and style to those with an active lifestyle. The Beoplay E6 earphones have been created to resist tear, sweat and moisture, with a cord that provides a lightweight feel, so they can be used during even the most vigorous of workouts. The new earphones can be worn around the neck effortlessly when not in use and also come with an in-built charger, so the music doesn’t have to stop when you do. £269, B&O, Cabot Place

SURVIVAL OF STELLA’S STANS Trail-blazing designer Stella McCartney has once again collaborated with Adidas, and this time the result is a veganfriendly pair of Stan Smith shoes. As a lifelong vegetarian herself, McCartney’s commitment to cruelty-free fashion, as well as Adidas’ commitment to sustainability, is what led to this new interpretation of the brand’s signature shoe. The trainers pay homage to sportsstar Stan Smith, keeping his portrait on one tongue and adding the designer’s portrait and signature on the other. £235, stellamccartney.com

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S

TRACK IT An updated version of Fitbit’s signature fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 3 features a refined design, updated features, and a cheaper price-point than its predecessors.

The Charge 3 uses advanced mechanisms to provide insights about the wearer’s heart, as well as an accurate measure of how many calories are being burnt daily.

In addition to this, wearers can find fitness inspiration through setting goals and connecting with friends. The advanced tracker is available in a range of colours, including black and rose gold. £129, fitbit.com

THE FITTEST WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

BITTERSWEET The health benefits of vinegar have been a talking point recently, and with fans such as Miranda Kerr and Victoria Beckham touting the product’s pros, it has become even more popular. Soupologie has joined in on the craze, and the brand has launched a range of drinking vinegars. Tastier than they sound, the Viva La Vinegar drinks are a low calorie, low sugar alternative to smoothies and are full of nutrients and good bacteria that help digestion.

From £2.79, soupologie.com; vinegar shots available at Chop’d, Canada Place

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MIND OVER MATTER

New food brand Brave aims to provide consumers with healthy food made out of ingredients that are locally- and sustainably-sourced. The company has now launched a wholesome new snack made out of peas, which are naturally high in both fibre and protein. It has been designed for those looking for a snack that is tasty yet healthy. Each pack is 100 percent vegan and made with natural ingredients. The roasted pea snack bars are available in three flavours: Sea Salt, Garlic and Chive, and Paprika and Chilli.

HRH Prince William has launched a new website to help improve mental health in the workplace. A recent survey by mental health charity Mind found that 48 per cent of people have experienced a mental health problem in their place of work, while a second study found that employers wanted to make mental health a priority, but a third didn’t know how. Mental Health at Work, the new website funded by The Royal Foundation and run by Mind, offers free resources, training and information for both employers and employees.

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HUAWEI MATE 20 LITE Boasting both a 24 and two-megapixel camera on the front, this dual-lens smartphone incorporates augmented reality technology inside and can recognise more than 200 different scenarios from eight individual categories. This means that scenes can be optimised for flawless shots every time.

Packed with a raft of features, this standout handset features a shopping assistant that sets it aside from a very big crowd. If you see something while browsing online just long-press the image with two fingers and the AI will identify the item and share a link to where it can be bought online.

Alternatively, just snap an item while out and about for the AI to bring up the prices.

Very savvy shopping. £349.99, carphonewarehouse.com

SMEG BLENDER As much a worktop statement piece in the kitchen as an actual appliance, this soon-toarrive blender is quite the looker. With all the multi-speed blending options you’d expect, the engineering under the bonnet of this blender is top quality and the exterior eye-catching. The supercar in the kitchen category. £149.99, smeguk.com

TECH-KNOW THE GREAT AND THE GOOD OF THE GADGET WORLD GATHERED IN BERLIN LAST MONTH TO SHOW OFF THEIR LATEST SHINY WARES OVER 160,000 SQUARE METRES OF SHOW SPACE. HERE WE SHOWCASE SOME OF THE STAND-OUT NEW RELEASES LIKELY TO BE GRACING OUR HOMES – AND PALMS – IN THE NEAR FUTURE WORDS PETER JENKINSON

BEOSOUND EDGE Transforming the everyday into a sculptural piece of musical mastery, this Bang & Olufsen speaker is a collaboration with the acclaimed designer Michael Anastassiades.

A unique circular shape allows it to be placed on the floor or on the wall as a gravity-defying statement, which divides up spaces in the home. Inspired by the British pound coin, you can slowly rock the speaker back and forth to increase and decrease volume. £2,900, Bang & Olufsen, Cabot Place

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BARISIEUR COFFEE & TEA ALARM CLOCK This bedside beverage maker and alarm clock hybrid uses the sounds of its soothing bubbling water to ease you into the morning, along with the smell of the freshly brewed coffee or loose leaf tea. Inspired by a combination of the modern ritual of filter coffee with the vinyl record player, it offers up a nostalgic experience.

From £299, barisieur.com

LAMETRIC TIME With its eight-bit style display, this connected clock is much more than just a retro teller of time. Connecting to plenty of your home smart devices to display their information in one hub, it’ll also deliver alerts, notifications and other information from your online life. £180, store.lametric.com

PURE DISCOVR Now, with the ability to control everything at home from heating to alarms systems, music to lighting, it is time for some style on the voice activated speaker front. Step up Pure with this new speaker, which delivers a very decent base for its size and features a push down centre unit designed to cut its connection to your Wi-Fi and negate any privacy issues. £229.99, amazon.co.uk

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OUR INTERPRETATION OF DESIGN IN BRITAIN IS VERY MUCH A SEASONAL THING. SHIFTING WITH OUR CHANGING MOODS AND REFLECTING THE FOUR CYCLIC PHASES, IT CAN BE WHOLLY THERAPEUTIC TO KEEP OUR INTERIOR AESTHETIC IN TUNE WITH THE GRADUAL CHANGES OUTDOORS. SPRING INVITES BLUSH PINKS AND CREAM ROSE HUES. SUMMER INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS SUGGEST A MOVE TO BRIGHT-WHITE-LIGHT DECOR. IN OCTOBER, A TIME WHEN THE CLOCK’S GO BACK

BY ONE HOUR AND THE LONG DRAWN OUT EVENINGS BEGIN TO CLOSE IN ON US, IT’S AN OPTIMUM TIME TO TURN OUR ATTENTION TO THE BEDROOM WORDS JULIA ZALTZMAN

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MAKE YOUR BED AND LIE IN IT Almost without fail, the bed will always be the central design focus in a bedroom, but the type of bed frame that you select is crucial to the colour scheme of the room. Timber is as timeless and natural as it comes, but rather than a standard pine frame, opt for something more striking to truly set the room apart.

Natural textures are playing a key role in interior decorating for 2018/19, and the room where rattan pieces are making new waves is the bedroom.

Anthropologie’s timber bed frames nod to the traditional flora found in Myanmar, and provide a piece of stunning design to build a room around. The Kinsella Rattan Bed lends a pleasantly vintage, decorative ease to the bedroom via its feminine filigree and expansively fanned headboard, while the expertly handcarved, solid mango wood Lotus bed is one-of-a-kind.

Habitat’s new Sabine bedroom range designed by Matthew Long is a modern take on a look inspired by the Ibizan countryside, while its handwoven Nadia bed combines rattan stems in different thicknesses for a light design with a distinctive shape.

“There’s a continuing narrative surrounding artisanal craft and handmade products and their provenance,” says a spokesperson for Savoir Beds. “They are seen as ‘honest’ and valued and so soft woods, rattan and terracotta are seeing a resurgence. These materials aren’t luxury per se, but the sourcing and production processes are elevating their status and we’re seeing them used in increasingly sculptural ways.”

There’s a continuing narrative surrounding artisanal craft and handmade products Upholstered beds, on the other hand, are about colour and texture. “Simple, timeless headboards in a neutral colour such as grey remain ever popular, as they act as an extremely versatile backdrop,” says Hannah Young of luxury bed manufacturer Button & Sprung. “An upholstered bed in a smoky grey shade will allow you to introduce bolder tones and patterns in your accessories, but will also allow you to update your bedroom with ease to reflect seasonal trends. In contrast, oversized buttoned or curved headboards with wings help create a real focal point in a bedroom.

“Velvet fabrics for upholstery have also been trending for a while now, and they don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon,” she adds. “Sumptuous and durable, this on-trend texture brings instant luxury into the bedroom, and it has had a major style reboot in terms of both colour and composition.”

For those preferring a more cool and contemporary look, metal bed frames lend themselves to the current monochrome trend, while the contemporary four-poster is clean, simple, and often without a canopy, such as the Sassy Boo Majestic Luxury Four Poster by The French Bedroom Co. Framed with four stunning twist pillars topped with ornate acorns, it features a scroll-style headboard and multiple-arched footboard to finish the bed perfectly.

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LEFT: AND SO TO BED’S MAYFAIR WIDE BED; BELOW: AND SO TO BED’S BROMPTON UPHOLSTERED BED; OPPOSITE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: DUNELM’S VOYAGER LINEN; SAVOIR BEDS’ FROMENTAL KIKU BED; PENELOPE HOPE’S V-SHAPED PILLOWS IN BOLD PATTERNS

SUPPORT IS KEY Choosing the right mattress is something that deserves plenty of time and attention. We spend approximately a third of our life asleep, and a good night’s kip is what gives us the energy to face the world with a spring in our step. The only way to truly know whether the support and breathability of a mattress is right for you, however, is to lie down and have a wriggle about.

Swedish bed specialist Hästens uses horsetail hair to craft its range of beds, which is naturally hypoallergenic. The brand has recently gone one step further in a bid for ideal bed shopping, however, and has launched a new concept ‘sleep spa’ store in its hometown of Köping (soon to also be implemented in the upcoming Notting Hill store). Under the guidance of the brand’s professional staff, you can learn more about a perfect sleeping position, natural materials in the beds and how to be more awake after a perfect night’s sleep.

“We have replaced the old lighting with modern LED technology, and thanks to dim lighting and calm music, visitors can truly relax,” says Linnea Blank, retail concept designer at Hästens. “Lay down for a while, you can even take a nap if you want to.”

As mattresses increase in price, they tend to have a higher spring count and better quality fillings. The higher the number of springs and the more luxurious the fillings, the more the mattress will contour to your body shape. Choosing a mattress with natural fillings rather than synthetic materials such as foam can also help to regulate your body temperature at night, as well as help the environment in the long-term.

As an alternative to memory foam, pocket sprung mattresses are a good choice for people with back pain as the amount and arrangement of the coils provides the right degree of support to distribute the body’s weight evenly. Button & Sprung has recently launched a natural mattress range with an inherently fire retardant ticking, meaning its mattresses now contain no chemicals, as well as no foam, responding to consumer demand for an all-natural mattress option.

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DESIGN BY LINEN Strong, dark colours have long been a hot design trend, and will remain for quite a while longer. Brooding violet, night-sky navy and striking emerald green are all key colours, and these braver choices feature on both walls and bedding. Deep soothing, subdued hues create a peaceful, relaxing vibe that's so important in the bedroom, but if you don’t want to go all out and paint the walls, use touches of a dark colour as accents throughout your bedroom. Even draping a romantically dark velvet throw over the top of lighter sheets will have the same effect.

“There’s an overall feel of warmth and earthiness this season in our colour palette, which layers on top of some of our soft, dustier colours,” says Kate Butler, head of design for Habitat.

“Elsewhere combinations of spicy, bold, bright colours – notably with the introduction of violet, turmeric and magenta – provide an opportunity for unexpected colour combinations.”

Dunelm is going all out with tropical prints set on a dark background for its AW18 linen ranges. Shades of lush green are accentuated beautifully when teamed with dark greys, blues and even black, and the trend for tropical bedding pairs perfectly with natural woven furniture.

Across homes and fashion, sustainable fabrics is another key trend, “with the inclusion of raw, organic materials like untreated wool and jute with inherent texture,” says Butler.

Experts predict that by 2019 it will have hit mainstream, so expect to see a steep increase in products made from sustainable alternatives such as animal-free leather and worm-free silk. Bed linen in organic cotton has already made its mark, and Toast’s organic woven ticking stripe cotton and supple, washed linen/cotton is a perfect example.

PILLOW MENU Choosing the right pillow will ensure the best neck support and let your body settle into its most comfortable and optimum sleeping position. For some people searching for anti-snoring pillows or relief from sleep apnoea, finding the right support pillow is like a dream come true. Whether you are better suited to a cooling pillow, a microfibre, goose down, silk-filled, wool-filled or even a buckwheat pillow, the choice is wholly individual.

The TEMPUR Ergonomic Pillow Collection is conceived to suit those that require the best support possible to relieve discomfort for head, neck and shoulders. The TEMPUR Original Pillow Queen is a contoured pillow made from visco elastic, which moulds perfectly to your neck and head, giving excellent support to the neck and shoulder muscles.

Sink your head onto a luxury goose feather and down pillow

by The English Feather Company, and drift off to dreamland.

Combining the lightweight quality of down with the natural warmth of goose feathers to ensure the perfect night's sleep, this pillow is filled with 85 per cent luxury goose feather and 15 per cent down.

For those who struggle to breathe easy, or relax in order to nod off, Slumberdown’s brand new scented pillow enhancers are the ideal solution. The first of its kind, the new range exclusive to Matalan as part of its Sleep Solutions collection includes two unique scents: Eucalyptus & Menthol (to help clear sinuses), and Lavender & Vanilla (for calming and soothing properties).

Designed to give new mothers more support when sitting up in bed or on the sofa, V-shaped pillows offer support for the neck, head and shoulders. The Penelope Hope Pina Colada Red Mix will make a bold statement in your bedroom as well as giving practical support, but it’s not only useful for those with a young baby, it is also great for snuggling up in bed reading a book.

PERFECT YOUR SLEEP ROUTINE “A good night’s sleep starts the moment you wake up,” says Risa Gabrielle, a London-based yoga teacher and sleep therapist. “It’s not just about what we do before bed, such as cutting down on caffeine and alcohol, and minimising exercise, but the habits that we put into place all day. Here, she shares her five top tips for achieving the perfect night’s sleep.

1. Take your phone out of your room. If you only do one thing, make it this. Don’t use it as your alarm, and stop looking at your phone at least 30 minutes before bed. You might think that you are able to look at your phone right before bed and still fall asleep fine, but the blue light from your phone has a long halflife, and it disrupts the production of melatonin, the hormone that is released by the body to help bring on sleep.

2. Cut off screen time. Disconnect from all screens including the television and computers, for at least 30 minutes before bed.

This allows you to create the time for a bedtime ritual, and wind down before sleep. It might be a skincare routine, gentle stretches to get the tension out of your body or preparing for the next day.

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If you like to read in bed, ensure it’s an actual book with a dim bedside or book light rather than a kindle.

3. Super sleep yoga. Yoga nidra is yogic sleep – a guided meditation that is ideal to do before bed, but can also serve as layered rest throughout the day. Thirty minutes of yoga nidra is the equivalent of one to two hours of sleep. All you have to do is listen, and if you drift off that's ok. Most yoga nidra shouldn't be used directly before bed as it's super restorative and can inhibit your sleep, but there are some yoga nidras that are specifically designed to wind you down for sleep.

Just be careful not to get dependent on them.

4. Aromatherapy and breathing. Lavender is a great aromatherapy scent to use before bed. Diffusers in the bedroom can create a mood and ambience that calms the mind, while deep breathing exercises will relax you and help you achieve those forty winks.

5. Honour the bedroom. Make sure the bedroom is your haven. Comfortable, cool enough, and dimly lit – and most importantly, only use the bed for sleep and sex.

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KIDS’ CLUB SUPER SPOOKY HALLOWEEN FUN AND COSY KIT WORDS MORAG TURNER

HAPPY HALLOWEEN After their birthday and Christmas, Halloween is probably the biggest highlight in most kids’ years.

Dressing up, trick or treating and consuming their own body weight in Haribos – what’s not to love?

But if you want to prize them away from the fake blood and E numbers for a while there are tons of great spooky activities going on all over London.

First up, whisper it: Lord Voldemort has returned.

Fortunately, this year, his arrival at Warner Bros. Studio is a welcome treat for Harry Potter fans.

The studios are home to the amazing Harry Potter Tours where you can see everything from behind the scenes and in the run up to Halloween they celebrate the ‘Dark Arts’. The Great Hall's banquet tables are decorated with pumpkins and cauldrons laid out for a Halloween feast and Death Eaters are to be found on Diagon Alley. It runs until Saturday 10 November and tickets must be pre-booked (wbstudiotour.co.uk).

For a great range of hands-on Halloween activities head to ‘Boo at the Zoo’ at London Zoo. From meeting creepy crawlies to pumpkin carving, there is something for kids of all ages (zsl.org).

Or for older children who are feeling brave visit the London Tombs. It’s billed as a super scary attraction but there’s a child-friendly tour available that features all the scares without the actual horror (thelondonbridgeexperience.com).

HALF TERM ESCAPE If you are looking for a wonderful family break this half term then venture north of the border to the amazing Gleneagles hotel. It calls itself ‘the glorious playground’ and that really does sum up what this five star resort is all about. Little ones can try out a mini Landrover driving course, feed the birds of prey at the world famous falconry centre or even a spot ferret racing. Inside there is the newly revamped kids club The Den. For parents there’s the spa, a host of classic outdoor pursuits and of course the legendary golf course. It really doesn’t get better than a stay at Gleneagles. gleneagles.com

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PERFECT PARTY Planning a Halloween party? Check out Meri Meri, which has the most fantastic selection of paper table wear (think pumpkin plates, witch cups and bat straws) as well as some super cute spooky accessories (merimeri.co.uk).

And for making sure house looks suitably eerie when trick or treaters turn up, pop into John Lewis who have an amazing array of decorations from spiders webs to lanterns (johnlewis.com).

CYCLOPS On its own it is an impressive one-eyed monster mask. But this one hides a digital secret. Stick your smart phone inside and an animated eyeball brings the mask to life, totally brilliant, a real head-turner. £35.99, halloweencostumes.co.uk

KEEPING COSY No one does cosy quite as well as the Scandinavians and gorgeous children’s clothing brand Mini A Ture is a perfect example of this.

The Copenhagen brand makes super warm outwear for boys and girls in a range of beautiful colours, including jackets and waterproof trousers.

WEREWOLVES In a village populated by werewolves each player is assigned a role in this spook-tacular card game. Choose a villager to use during the course of play and then figure out who was the longtoothed perpetrator of the crime.

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£10.40, amazon.co.uk

SPOOKILY YUMMY Get into the Halloween spirit by popping into Hotel Chocolat in Canada Square and picking up this box of yummy treats. Share them with the kids – or maybe just keep them to yourself.

Little Monster Hamper, £27.50, hotelchocolat.com

SMASHERS GROSS It is an eyeball with a rather gross character inside. And there are more than 100 of the critters to collect.

Totally satisfying to unleash, you have to smash them against a solid surface to reveal your foul surprise.

From £1.99, zuru.com

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WILD THING Join this season’s sartorial safari with L.K. Bennett, which has jumped on the animal print bandwagon in a big way.

Leopard print shoes, bags and dresses abound, in addition to complementing polka-dot and floral prints in bold hues.

From £175 for boots, L.K. Bennett, Jubilee Place

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SOLE MAN Mr Porter has launched its first collection of footwear. Part of the brand’s Mr P label, eight essential styles – including loafers, Derby shoes and white trainers – will be available all year round, in addition to seven seasonal styles that have been released for winter. Look out for suede desert boots and shearling-lined walking boots. mrporter.com

£425, JACQUES SUEDE BOOTS

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BACK TO THE FUTURE To mark 35 years since it opened its first store in Parsons Green, Hackett London has delved into its archive to recreate its signature silhouettes from the past three decades.

The Classics Reinvented collection includes sweaters and rugby shirts in primary hues, as well as a selection of crew neck jumpers bearing the Hackett London crest.

From £115, Hackett London, Canada Place

BLURRED LINES COS’s AW18 collection comprises contrasting fabrics and myriad textures, mixing architectural silhouettes with traditional tailoring and blurring the lines between country and urban wardrobes.

Put simply, head here if you fancy wearing your coats and cosy knits in both Sussex and Soho.

From £49, COS, Canada Place

TIME FOR T Tiffany & Co. has launched a new style of its signature Tiffany T hinge bracelet.Available in yellow and rose gold, the slim bangles are decorated with delicate diamonds and finished with two interlocking Ts. £4,575 each, Tiffany & Co., Cabot Place

DUTTI CALLS As the temperature dips, take winter wardrobe cues from Massimo Dutti, which has created a selection of toasty coats and knitwear guaranteed to keep you warm this season. Our top pick is this limited edition coat in periwinkle blue (pictured above left), which boasts a detachable scarf. £399 for the blue coat, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place

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CHANGE REISS, JUBILEE PLACE, OFFERS A BRAND NEW SCULPTURAL DESIGN AND CONTEMPORARY DIGITAL SERVICE

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ust as the trees shed their leaves for autumn, Canary Wharf’s Reiss store has shed its former look in favour of a brand new, modern style.

The Jubilee Place store has received a full refurbishment to coincide with the arrival of its AW18 collection. Referencing the efficient elegance of modernist buildings by pioneering architects such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier, the layout is defined by a gallerystyle monochrome aesthetic of sweeping lines, asymmetrical angles and myriad textures, including glass, concrete and white-washed timber.

Mixing contemporary and traditional design, the store has been updated with a floor-toceiling glass front, which opens onto a spacious open-plan interior.

Contemporary sterling silver and black metal fixtures contrast with 1970s-style furniture, including sumptuous chairs upholstered in decadent bronze velvet.

The most exciting feature is the new digital mirror concept. The first Reiss boutique to test out the new tech, the store’s savvy mirrors allow shoppers to delve deeper into the journey of the brand’s key collections, giving them the opportunity to follow each product from the initial design inspiration through to production.

New for AW18 is a women’s collection of sumptuous silk and soft cashmere pieces in autumnal tones of luscious berry and powder blue, while men are treated to suave printed shirts and slick tailoring in a deep colour palette with accents of light grey.

The new range is displayed on shelving and tables that draw inspiration from interlocking planes of pavilion architecture. Look out for a rail of specially curated pieces – an edit that is specific to the Jubilee Place store.

The most exciting feature is the new digital mirror concept

Reiss, Jubilee Place

Aubrie Blazer £275, Nuria Trousers £155

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Jacey: Corduroy coat, POA, berluti.com; Howden wool jumper, £375, belstaff.co.uk; 100% Donegal wool fleck jacket, £795, 100% Donegal wool fleck trousers, £325, both chesterbarrie.co.uk; Clack calf leather lace up boots, £1,065, christianlouboutin.com Georgina: Shearling and leather jacket, £2,600, Coach 1941, Canada Place; Malachite print silk crêpe dress, £4,440, AKRIS, 30 Old Bond Street, W1S; Red metallic patent ankle boots, £875, christianlouboutin.com

Leather and shearling coat, £2,455, Wool and cashmere cardigan, £400, both corneliani.com; Rodeo print western shirt, £225, Coach 1941, Canada Place; Sea Island corduroy trousers, £3,440 (sold as suit), brunellocucinelli.com; Running shoes, £590, zenga.com; Black cashmere long socks, £85, pantherella.com

Mixed foiled shearling jacket, £2,105, Marques’ Almeida, matchesfashion.com; Bandana print dress, £1,200, Western charm earrings, £135, Coach 1941, both Canada Place; Small Blueprint bag in green python, £4,500, byredo.com

Georgina: Shearling and wool jacket, £1,815, davidkoma.co.uk; Knitted dress, £595, temperleylondon.com; Centenary bowling bag, £1,025, globe-trotter.com; Gold calf leather and black nappa boots, £925, christianlouboutin.com; Matt fishnet tights in cigar, £19, falke.com Jacey: Cashmere Glen check mouliné coat, £6,290, brunellocucinelli.com; Geometric wool sweater, £360, amiparis.com; White cotton shirt, £125, gievesandhawkes.com; Tan 100% cotton Cord trousers, £130, chesterbarrie.co.uk; Running shoes, £590, Ermenegildo Zenga Couture, zenga.com

Signature overcoat, £895, Coach 1941, Canada Place; Grey stripped wool overcoat, £895, AMI, amiparis.com; High neck cashmere sweater, £1,300, zenga.com

Sheepskin aviator jacket, £1,895, temperleylondon.com; Bone silk Georgette dress, £1,725, stellamccartney.com; Cashmere felt fedora, £880, brunellocucinelli.com; Burgundy pony skin boots, POA, AKRIS, 30 Old Bond Street, W1S

1 and 1/2 Breasted coat in cashmere, £5,250, zenga.com; Brown velvet blazer, £1,045, Brown velvet trousers, £510, both billionairecouture.com; Ribbon print cotton shirt, £225, richard-james.com; Green leather desert boots, £535, bally.co.uk

Alpaca madras coat in anthracite, £4,950, brunellocucinelli.com; Checked shirt, POA, dsquared2.com; Geometric matte silk skirt, £2,025, lorapiana.com; Green pony skin boots, POA, AKRIS, 30 Old Bond Street, W1S; Trialmaster jacket (on ground), £650, belstaff.co.uk

Hair: Brady Lea @ Stella Creative Artists Make up: Kristina Vidic @ Stella Creative Artists Models: Jacey Elthalion @ Select Models, Georgina Howard @ Models 1 Photography assistant: Petros Poyiatgi Styling assistant: Andreas Chrysostomou

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Shiny and New and allowing the products to be the ‘stars of the show’. The cash desk even doubles up as a beautiful marble-top coffee (or champagne) bar, with seats to take the weight off or catch-up with friends. This makes sure the customer is always at the heart of the experience.”

The new store is as beautifully crafted as their latest autumn fashion collection. Made for confident women who own their style, there’s fierce leopard print, statement fringe, and glistening eveningwear in striking jewel tones for ultimate impact.

Polished, refined tailoring flatters the body with its impeccable design, while midi coats made using Italian wool come in heritage check prints and timeless colourways. It’s a brilliant mix of stylish daywear and irresistible eveningwear.

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fter undergoing refurbishment, Karen Millen opens its doors once again in Jubilee Place to reveal its brand new look. With the experience of the customer at the forefront of their minds, the Canary Wharf branch has encompassed a fastpaced, innovative and aspirational environment featuring interactive screens and luxury interiors including velvet, brass and marble.

CEO, Dr Beth Butterwick says, “We are incredibly excited about the launch of our Canary Wharf store. Our creative objective is always to surprise and delight customers at every touch point and the store is a reflection of this, giving the experience of a designer boutique or maison.

We’ve created a luxury backdrop, reflecting the brand’s atelier ethos

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Midi Leather Skirt, £299

Check Midi Coat, £ 399

Knitted Stretch Boot, £175

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The Ivy’s New Branch CELEBRITY HAUNT THE IVY HAS BEEN RAPIDLY EXPANDING ITS REMIT WITH A NEW SERIES OF BRASSERIES, GRILLS AND RESTAURANTS. ITS LATEST, THE IVY IN THE PARK, GETS SET TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN CANARY WHARF THIS OCTOBER

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verlooking the vibrant green of Canada Square, The Ivy in the Park is the latest addition to the businesses and shops located in the heart of Canary Wharf.

Positioned within one of the area’s most sustainable buildings, the brassiere will provide sophisticated and friendly all-day dining for those visiting, working and living nearby.

With plenty of events held at Canada Square Park throughout the year, the new Ivy location makes the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The main restaurant and bar will be split across two floors and will accommodate up to 146 guests, with additional seating for 88 guests on two outdoor terraces.

As with The Ivy Collection’s sister sites, the critically-acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio is consulting on the brasserie’s interiors. Notable features in the restaurant will include an onyx bar, pendant lighting, marble floor tiles, polished parquet panel flooring and leather banquettes.

Open seven days a week, it will offer an allencompassing menu overseen by Executive Chef Sean Burbridge. Modern British classics will be served alongside international inspired dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, with coffees and cocktails to drink. There will also be

Modern British classics will be served alongside international dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner a selection of Ivy classics such as The Ivy shepherd’s pie, brioche crumbed chicken Milanese and a melting chocolate bombe.

Baton Berisha, director of operations at The Ivy Collection says: “We are excited to be bringing The Ivy Collection to Canary Wharf this autumn, opening a brasserie right in the heart of Canada Square. The Estate is undergoing a series of exciting developments at this time and we can’t wait to be a part of this.”

The Ivy Collection has seen rapid expansion since celebrating the centenary of its original Soho restaurant last year. Since then, new sites have been launched all over the UK from Cambridge and Norwich to Leeds, Edinburgh and Dublin.

Canary Wharf Group’s Camille Waxer, managing director – retail and chief administrative officer says: “We are really looking forward to welcoming The Ivy in the Park to our Estate this autumn. Canada Square Park is a thriving area with shops, offices and bars, and a stunning green space used by many of the people who work and visit Canary Wharf.”

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SCENTS OF STYLE Joy, Dior’s first major fragrance in 20 years, plays on the brand’s mission to make women happy. Zesty notes of bergamot and mandarin mix with rose, jasmine, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli to create this sweet scent.

From £54 for 30ml, Boots, Canada Place

BEAUTY NEWS WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

FACE IT Luxury skincare brand Lisa Franklin has launched its new Pro Effect Range. The range uses cosmetic drone technology for precision and includes anti-pollution cleansers, micellar water and refining exfoliators. Each of the products have been designed to combat the damaging effects of pollution, and are available for both men and women.

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From £25, lisafranklin.london GET LIPPY Bobbi Brown’s luxe matte lip colour allows for a maximum matte look with a featherlight feel. The lipstick range consists of 18 shades, including Semi-Naked, Rebel Rose, Fever Pitch and Razzberry, and each colour lasts up to 12 hours once on. £28, Bobbi Brown, Cabot Place

GORGEOUS LOCKS The Intense Thickening Hair and Scalp Mask is the latest launch from haircare brand Grow Gorgeous. The mask has been specially created to hydrate, moisturise and nourish hair, making it feel fuller without weighing it down by using pea peptides, coconut oil and amino acids, while caffeine is used to stimulate roots, helping hair grow gorgeous.

The new Climax mascara from Nars promises to deliver maximum volume and lift with minimum weight. The black satin mascara volumises eyelashes without clumping or smudging, leaving you with soft yet fullbodied lashes. £21, Space NK, Cabot Place

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SKIN DEEP LONDON IS NOW HOME TO A WEALTH OF BRANDS THAT MAKE THE MOST OF NATURE’S BOUNTY WITHOUT COSTING THE EARTH – HELPING YOU TO BE AS GOOD TO THE ENVIRONMENT AS YOU ARE TO YOURSELF WORDS ANNABEL HARRISON

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decade ago, I didn’t know what a microbead was. I never read the ingredients lists on the lotions and potions lining my shelves, I had a stash of hotel miniatures – just because – and I didn’t question the quantity of packaging apparently needed for each and every one of them.

Now, I can’t believe it took me, and the wider world, so long to wake up to the stark reality of the pernicious effect caused by billions of these little plastic beads, used in everything from exfoliators to make-up remover, flooding into the sea.

So long to wake up to the fact that there are chemicals in our bathrooms that we can’t even pronounce, let alone identify, which we mindlessly smear on to our skin every day. And so long to wake up to the fact that our beauty habits amount to 120 billion units of packaging a year – that’s 16 for every person on earth.

So, what woke us up? Although the wheels of change were already in (slow) motion, this global issue was notably

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highlighted by the wildlife documentary programme Blue Planet II, the most watched programme in the UK last year.

Its final episode took an unflinching look at the damage caused to marine life by plastic waste and had an impact that even Sir David Attenborough, dubbed the godfather of the natural world, couldn’t have predicted. “We hoped that it would open people’s eyes to the damage that we are doing to our oceans and the creatures that live in them,” he said. “I’ve been absolutely astonished. I never imagined there would be quite so many of you who would be inspired to want change.”

And it’s change we want. In January this year, microbeads were outlawed. In February, we pledged to #passonplastic and that movement has gathered momentum ever since, with the British government now considering a ban on single-use plastics. Beauty is by no means the only industry with a lot of work to do, both in terms of what goes into products as well as their packaging, but it does have a lot to answer for. Brands that provide answers to the problem are winning

accolades and audiences, and, to the most established environmental labels, it must seem as though this sea change (excuse the pun) has been a long time in the making.

Take The Body Shop. The ‘original beauty brand with a conscience’ was set up by Dame Anita Roddick, arguably the pioneer of ethical beauty in the UK, in 1976 and, according to The Sunday Times Style, it’s had a suitably 21st-century upgrade, wooing generation Z with shimmering dry oils and body yogurts.

Another cult favourite, Neal’s Yard Remedies, was founded in Covent Garden in 1981. The brand describes its ethos as “pushing against the synthetic chemical approach to skin and healthcare that had been adopted by much of the industry,” and it has paved the way for the likes of Liz Earle and Green People. For these companies, putting down their roots in the 1990s, it was cool to care. Responsible sourcing and natural remedies were the norm, not the exception, and made smart business sense.

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natural skincare scene, created a mantra that could just as easily define the 2018 mindset: ‘Wellbeing. Small Steps. Big Difference’.

“Consumers are savvier than ever,” affirms founder Nicola Elliott.

“They want to know exactly what they’re putting on their skin and they want products that work really hard. It’s getting much easier to choose beauty brands that offer natural, green alternatives without compromising on efficacy or paying through the nose.”

Even with 13 years to its (organic) name, Neom Organic isn’t resting on its laurels. When asked if its products are certified organic, the brand gives a detailed, in-depth and considered answer, rather than a simple yes – responsible on Neom Organic’s part and helpful for us. Because of the relative infancy of the booming market, the parameters, when it comes to labelling, are confusingly grey. Do we want our skincare to be natural, organic, clean, vegan, fair trade, or all of the above? This is how we see it: if a company means – green – business, it will shout its credentials from the rooftops, making it easy for us to make an educated purchase.

And more and more brands are doing just this. The natural, organic cosmetics and personal care market is estimated to be growing at a huge rate of 10 per cent each year. At Luxury London, we’ve narrowed down our focus this month to local skincare that makes taking eco-conscious steps in a sustainable direction that bit easier. Floral Street is a contemporary Brit brand, named after a street in Covent Garden, that ticks all the boxes for vegan ingredients and gold-star packaging. Each body formula comes in a colour-popping tube made from 75 per cent sustainable sugarcane bioplastic.

With a product that smells gorgeous and comes in durable and recyclable packaging that looks great in a #shelfie, everyone wins.

BYBI Beauty’s Babe Balm moisturiser and Prime Time facial scrub, also presented in candy-coloured sugarcane bioplastic, are just as covetable – 100 per cent natural and recyclable. BYBI Beauty’s Elsie Rutterford and Dominika Minarovic were fed up with “blanket formulations and synthetic fillers padding out our products”. They advise us to think about the reasons behind changes to our routine: “Is it about reducing your plastic consumption? Transitioning to products that are organic? Once you’ve defined what you’re trying to achieve, it’s much easier to research the certifications available.”

Another great tip is to search through social media hashtags to discover lesser-known labels.

We found Skin & Tonic through #organicbeauty and the brand is squarely aimed at sociable, hipster millennials, boasting Beard & Shave Oil and a Festival Survival Kit in its slimline product edit. And, of course, it’s made in Hackney. Its USP is that it uses seven (or fewer) pronounceable natural, edible, therapeutic ingredients, with the ethos that ‘if you wouldn’t put it in your body, it shouldn’t go on your body’. Suffering from endometriosis and dermatitis, Skin & Tonic founder Sarah Hancock developed the range to treat her own skin.

By Sarah London’s products were created for a similar reason. This brand is a poster child for transparency; full ingredients lists appear on the front of each product, with scientific names relegated to the back. It really is ‘skincare to feed your skin’.

And the words matter. Skincare vocabulary is changing, in keeping with a move back to plant-based ingredients – wholesome imperatives such as ‘nourish’, ‘feed’ and ‘drink’ pepper labels and even brand names. Sister & Co Skin Food launched in 2015, with coconut oil at its heart, and its products smell like beach bar mocktails – Lemon Myrtle & Mint Raw Coconut Lip Tonic, anyone?

Even the idea of anti-ageing, a term once emblazoned across every skincare ad from here to New Zealand, has lost its appeal. “It’s all about looking rested and refreshed,” says Orveda founder Sue Y. Nabi, who lives in London. “Customers are seeking healthier alternatives, generally, and skincare is no exception. Everyone is looking for greener, cleaner, sustainable formulations.” Orveda’s concepts are ‘Green, Clean, Vegan’ and ‘Healthy Is The New Sexy’. Its devotees can’t get enough of its gender-neutral Healing Sap and Ironing Effect Masque, presented in slick ombré-green glass jars – and the cellophane wrap is recyclable too.

Unisex skincare is appearing across the board, tracking the trend for unisex clothing lines. The monochrome palette of the newest kid on the British beauty block, Wildsmith Skin – launched in July and which, poetically, ‘started with a walk in the woods’ – suggests a desire to appeal to a type of customer, not a gender. It’s “modern, natural, eco-friendly skincare,” says MD Maria Lam. “It is relevant to concerns today, like pollution, environmental aggressors and ageing issues, such as inflammation.

All delivered in a format which forms part of an easy daily ritual for a mobile world.”

Gone are the lazy days of the ‘shrink it, pink it’ approach to appealing to women, and (wrongly) assuming men don’t care about much more than a razor and bar of soap. Although if it is soap you’re after, then you could do a lot worse than exploring the offerings from The Soap Co, which has bagged a shelf-load of accolades over the past three years. Based in East London, with a workshop in the Lake District, its products are all handcrafted by people who are blind, disabled or otherwise disadvantaged. Locally sourced bottles? Check. Compostable soap wrappers, no parabens, no animal testing? Check, check, check.

If doing the research yourself is overwhelming, turn to someone who’s done it for you – namely Imelda Burke at Content Beauty & Wellbeing. Founded 10 years ago, this skincare store in Marylebone and its website stock a treasure trove of natural beauty brands, from American brand Mother Dirt and French label Absolution to Nourish London and Pai Skincare, manufactured in Chiswick. Content Beauty & Wellbeing’s selection premise is simple: “We don’t think your skin needs unnecessary synthetic chemicals, so we don’t sell them.” Filter products by ethos, whether you want natural, organic, raw, silicone-free or Great British beauty.

If the choices feel endless, start with one small step. Maybe you’ll leave those tempting miniatures in the hotel on your next minibreak. Maybe you’ll spend five minutes researching the moisturiser you’ve had for years. If its credentials don’t impress you, don’t let it get under your skin – just change your allegiance to the natural beauty crusaders that are changing the world one bottle, balm, tub and tube at a time.

“We don’t think your skin needs unnecessary synthetic chemicals, so we don’t sell them”

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Hand Wash, £12, thesoapco.org

Facial Oil, £38, bysarahlondon.com

Soap Pebble, £14, thesoapco.org

Lip Tonic, £10, sisterandcoskinfood.co.uk

Babe Balm, £18, contentbeautywellbeing.com

THE EDIT Drops Of Youth Cream, £22, Body Shop, Jubilee Place

IF YOU’RE INSPIRED TO MAKE CHANGES, THESE PRODUCTS ARE THE PLACE TO START

Rosa Arctica Cream, £47, Kiehl’s, Jubilee Place

Hydrating Gel Cream, £28, bareMinerals, Jubilee Place

Perfecting Cream, £39, L’Occitane, Jubilee Place

Cleansing Milk, £11.50, Rituals, Jubilee Place

Body Oil, £35, neomorganics.co.uk

Prime Time Cleansing Scrub, £24, bybi.com

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Healing Sap, £125, orveda.com

Eye Serum, £125, wildsmithskin.com

Day Cream, £38, Pai, contentbeautywellbeing.com

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B EAUTIFUL LIBRARI E S

THE WORLD’S MOST

KREMSMÜNSTER ABBEY LIBRARY LOCATION: KREMSMÜNSTER, AUSTRIA OPENED: 1689 NUMBER OF BOOKS: 160,000

This private library is the oldest and largest of its kind in Austria and was built by Baroque architect Carlo Antonio Carlone. Four rooms are accessible to the public: the hall of the Greeks, the hall of the Latins, the Small Department and the Benedictine Room.

Each room is named after the frescos created by painter Melchior Steidl, who honoured famous historians, scholars and literary figures with his rainbow creations. Among them are Plato, Aristotle and the Queen of Sheba. The most valuable book is the Codex Millenarius, a Gospel volume written in around 800 AD at Mondsee Abbey. stift-kremsmuenster.net

OPENING PAGE: THE VATICAN APOSTOLIC LIBRARY, VATICAN CITY ALL IMAGES: © MASSIMO LISTRI AND TASCHEN, TASCHEN.COM

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STRAHOV LIBRARY LOCATION: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC OPENED: C.1671-1674 NUMBER OF BOOKS: 260,000

The public was banned from entering this, the largest monastric library in the Czech Republic, after it was discovered that the frescoes were being damaged by visitors’ breath. You can, however, peek through the doors to marvel the 260,000 books housed here. There is also a selection of historic curiosities, including the shrivelled remains of a shark and a narwhal tusk. strahovskyklaster.cz LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

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TRINITY COLLEGE LIBRARY LOCATION: DUBLIN, IRELAND OPENED: 1592 NUMBER OF BOOKS: 6M

The largest library in Ireland serving both Trinity College and the University of Dublin, this ornate space is the home of the gospel manuscript the Book of Kells, two volumes of which are on permanent display. trin.cam.ac.uk

THE NATIONAL PALACE OF MAFRA LOCATION: MAFRA, PORTUGAL OPENED: 1771 NUMBER OF BOOKS: 36,000

Home to more than just books, this striking space houses a permanent colony of miniature bats, which swoop in at night to eat the bugs that would otherwise damage the library’s collection of books. In addition to its innovative pest control team, the room’s 18th-century Rococo architecture makes it the most exquisite space in the palace. palaciomafra.gov.pt

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REAL GABINETE PORTUGUÊS DE LEITURA LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL OPENED: 1837 NUMBER OF BOOKS: 350,000

This striking space houses a permanent colony of miniature bats, which swoop in at night to eat the bugs that damage the books

This library was created to promote Portuguese culture in Brazil and was founded by 43 political refugees. The building’s façade was inspired by the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, while the interior is designed in Neo-Manueline style, a late Gothic architecture founded in Portugal in the 19th century. realgabinete.com.br

ALL IMAGES © MASSIMO LISTRI AND TASCHEN; THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL LIBRARIES BY MASSIMO LISTRI, GEORG RUPPELT AND ELISABETH SLADEK, £150, TASCHEN.COM

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FOR BOLD DAVID M ROBINSON’S NEW COLLECTION OF SHOULDERSKIMMING EARRINGS IS THE BEST WAY TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD THIS AUTUMN

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t’s the season for making a statement. Subtlety is out the window and bolder looks are taking centre stage. Just as fashion is embracing brash logos and interiors the return of maximalism, the jewellery world is championing a bolder style of regalia. Chunky necklaces, decadent brooches and earrings heavy with embellishment graced the AW18 catwalks, and the message was clear: jewellery is back and bolder than ever.

So to David M Robinson (DMR), which has launched a collection of statement earrings to tap into this flashier state of mind. Five new shoulder-skimming styles have been produced, ranging from bedazzling Art Deco sets to more understated, gold drop creations.

“This new collection of statement earrings is inspired by an emerging trend that we have seen on catwalks around the world,” says Carleeann Taylor, DMR’s jewellery buying manager. “As well as being an exciting new direction for DMR, it provides our clients with a contemporary collection of pieces, in various metals, that are perfect for the coming season.”

An 18ct Rose Gold Triangle Diamond pair (£3,950, pictured bottom left) gets straight to the point; round, brilliant cut diamonds are pavé set and dazzle when the light hits them. Subtler but no less striking are the 18ct Yellow Gold Linear Diamond Drop earrings (£5,700, pictured top left), featuring both round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds that skim the shoulder. For a retro look, the 18ct White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond earrings (£6,400, pictured right) are finished with polished black rhodium and hark back to the Great Gatsby era – it’s a look Daisy Buchanan would be proud of.

Finally, two 18ct Yellow Gold drop earrings nail the coveted day-to-night look; inspired, and named after, the brand’s most recent Giallo collection, the Oval and Tribal drop earrings (both £350) fuse casual and smart dress codes, and would look just as good paired with a T-shirt as they would an evening gown. Go forth and be bold.

David M Robinson, Jubilee Place, davidmrobinson.co.uk

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RIGHT: PERSPEX AND CRYSTAL CLIP EARRINGS, £225, MIU MIU, NET-A-PORTER.COM BELOW: BLACK CROSS EARRINGS, £275, SIMONE ROCHA, DOVERSTREETMARKET.COM

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TREAT ARE YOU READY FOR THE WITCHING HOUR? ERR ON THE SIDE OF SUBTLETY THIS YEAR AND DECK YOUR FINGERS, EARS AND DÉCOLLETAGE WITH SUITABLY SPOOKY JEWELS THAT YOU CAN WEAR ALL WINTER LONG. HALLOWEEN’S SIGNATURE MOTIFS ARE REINCARNATED IN SILVER AND GOLD AND DOTTED WITH DIAMONDS, PEARLS AND PUMPKINBRIGHT STONES. SO WHETHER YOU’RE HEADING TO A SÉANCE OR SIMPLY THE OFFICE, STYLE OUT HALLOWEEN WITH MHAIRI GRAHAM’S EDIT OF SPINE-CHILLING JEWELLERY.

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SKULL RING, £3,225, HOLLY DYMENT, BROWNSFASHION.COM

DEEVA PENDENTIF NECKLACE, £5270, STONE PARIS, STONEPARIS.COM

RELEASE THE BATS CHARM, £3,500, THE VAMPIRE’S WIFE X ANNOUSHKA, ANNOUSHKA.COM

LOTUS RING, £1,064, AMRAPALI, AMRAPALIJEWELS.COM

JITTERBUG TORO BEETLE RINGS, FROM £4,900, STEPHEN WEBSTER, STEPHENWEBSTER.COM

VELVET CHOKER, £3,206, DIANE KORDAS, DIANEKORDASJEWELLERY.COM

TÊTE DE MORT RINGS, FROM £7,150, DIOR, DIOR.COM

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SKULL RING, £250, THE GREAT FROG, DOVERSTREETMARKET.COM

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TINY SNAKE, £550, PATCHARAVIPA, DOVERSTREETMARKET.COM

URLO EARRINGS, £122, JIWINAIA, JIWINAIA.COM

HOOPLA SPIDER EARRINGS, £1,515, ANNOUSHKA, ANNOUSHKA.COM

ANTIQUE SILVER AND CRYSTAL SPIDER RING, £490, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, ALEXANDERMCQUEEN.COM

SPIDER PENDANT, £460, LILA’S JEWELS, LILASJEWELS.CO.UK SMOKEY QUARTZ RING, £295, TESSA METCALFE, TESSAMETCALFE.COM

BOWIE EYE RING, £260, THE GREAT FROG, DOVERSTREETMARKET.COM CAVE HEAVYWEIGHT RING, £2295, CASTRO, DOVERSTREETMARKET.COM

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SERPENT BRACELET, £4,690 BEE GODDESS, BEEGODDESS.COM

CRYSTAL DROP EARRINGS, £195, SIMONE ROCHA, DOVERSTREETMARKET.COM

LOTUS RING, £1,064, AMRAPALI, AMRAPALIJEWELS.COM

INTERVIEW

How I Did It EX-MILITARY MAJOR, DRONE EXPERT AND CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF CANARY WHARF-BASED COMPANY DRONE MAJOR GROUP, ROBERT GARBETT, TALKS CONTROVERSY, CONNECTIONS, AND NOT CALLING YOURSELF A CEO AS TOLD TO ABISHA SRITHARAN

I would describe myself as passionate about what I do. That pretty much hits the nail on the head really. You have to be passionate; if you are not passionate about what you do, then there is no point.

I have always had a love for the drone industry. Something everyone needs to understand is that drones are not just those flying things, as most people think. It is actually anything unmanned.

I worked on drone policy during my time in the military, and it is something I really enjoyed. Going on the journey of discovery, seeing where the industry is going and realising you know more than most people about it all is what really conjured my love for the drone industry as a whole.

I joined the army when I was 16, until I wheeled myself out years later following an injury. While I was there, I achieved a HNC in Electronic Engineering and went to university where I left with a degree in Electronic Systems Engineering, before completing an alignment degree in Aeronautical Engineering. It was nice being a captain in university.

If I hadn’t had to leave the military then I would probably still be there now.

I was on an accelerated career path, and I enjoyed it. My whole career was mapped out. I reached major very early, so it was a bit disappointing having to leave – but I don’t regret it.

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“If you want to succeed, you need to get involved at every level” I absolutely love my job. The Drone Major Group was set up when it was discovered how fragmented and disconnected the drone industry was globally. The company covers the entire industry and supports its growth. It is really about connecting all the names and people in the industry. Not just big-names but also start-ups and even just people who have an interest in the drone industry.

I know that there is a lot of controversy regarding safety and security in the world of drones. It is a multi-layered issue. A lot of these issues come from the media, and our job is to advise, guide and educate people on these issues and about what a drone actually is, as well as their benefits.

SUAS Global is about the hybridisation of drones, and is part of the Drone Major Group. It stands for Surface Underwater Air and Space. My favourite of these is the development in the space industry – it is really starting to wake up.

There are some really cool projects. But the hybridisation of drones is the thing that is most exciting. It is the rise of the hybrids that is my favourite part. I do get a buzz out of it.

What advice would I give to a fellow CEO? Don’t call yourselves a CEO! But being a chief executive – not a CEO – is very hard. You need to take breaks, have the right team and never do things simply for the money, but do it because it is the right thing to do. Money will follow. If you want to succeed, you need to get involved at every level, whatever industry you are in. If you engage, you can drive change.

Nobody does it alone.

Drone Major Group is the world’s first global commercial organisation dedicated to connecting, supporting and trading with all stakeholders in the drone industry at every level and across every environment (surface, underwater, air & space), dronemajorgroup.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

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As summer segues into autumn, Britain’s outdoor spaces come into their own. From the Garden of England to the New Forest, discover the best staycation spots in which to celebrate the new season (p.80).

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BAGS WORDS SOPHIE PETROCOCHINO & ELLEN MILLARD

PAMPER IN PORTUGAL This autumn will see the opening of the first Sisley Paris spa in Portugal. Clifftop resort Vila Vita Parc, which has undergone extensive renovations over the past four years, will be home to the new wellness retreat, the design of which has been inspired by the region’s sea caves. A menu of facial and body treatments will be on offer, as well as a manicure and pedicure area with treatments from Margaret Dabbs. vilavitaparc.com

NEW FOOD MECCA FOR THE MALDIVES New Maldivian retreat Joali will open its doors this October and with it a series of dining opportunities. Eat above the Indian Ocean at its stilted Japanese restaurant, in the treetops at the Manta Ray-shaped treehouse created by South African artist Porky Hefer, or on a sunset cruise in a traditional Maldivian Dhoni boat.

From ÂŁ1,720 per night based on two people sharing a Beach Villa on a half-board basis, joali.com

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EDITION EMPIRE EXPANDS TO BARCELONA Ian Schrager’s ever-growing Edition empire has opened its latest venture in Barcelona’s historic centre. Designed by Spanish interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violan under the direction of Schrager, the hotel includes nods to the design greats with a blue Eric Schmitt chandelier, furniture by Salvador Dalí and Antoni Gaudí, Christian Liaigre chairs and Yves Klein armchairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld.

From €375 per night based on two people sharing, including breakfast, editionhotels.com

NOBU ROLLS INTO ZURICH This November, Rive Gauche restaurant at Baur au Lac in Zurich will welcome Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s Japanese cuisine for its annual pop-up. The Rive Gauche restaurant’s typically Mediterranean cuisine will be replaced by Nobu’s signature Japanese menu for one week only, cooked by Nobu’s skilled sushi chefs.

Each night there will be two dinner seatings at 6pm and 9pm.

22 November – 1 December, agauche.ch

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STRESS BUSTING IN EVIAN Ease into the autumn season with Hotel Royal’s new yoga retreat, located in France’s oldest spa town, Evian-les-Bains.

Beginning with a seasonal yoga session, guests will learn to perform the pose asana, before a meditation session in the forest.

An Adventure Concierge will also be onhand to give tips on the best spots for running and hiking.

Autumn Rejuvenate yoga programme from €1,230 per person, based on two people sharing a double room, evianresort.com

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SECRET HIDDEN IN THE HEART OF VENICE, PALAZZO VOLPI, A ONCE DILAPIDATED 16 TH-CENTURY PALACE, REOPENS AS ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST ENCHANTING RETREATS WORDS RICHARD BROWN

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t’s early summer, mid-afternoon, and Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo bursts into life. School’s out and so are the kids. Fast feet slap cool, hard stone. Children chase pigeons, mothers chase children, boys chase girls who chase boys who chase footballs in the hope of slotting it home between two white marble tombs on the red-brick façade of the Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo.

A light breeze breathes life into a red and yellow flag bearing the winged lion of St Mark. Beneath a bronze Bartolomeo Colleoni, gondolas float to and fro. An accordionist with a handle-bar moustach pulls and puffs his mellifluous music into the air. Pigeons strut, coffee wafts, church bells toll.

Tumultuous tranquillity.

We’re watching the cut and thrust of Venetian life from the first-floor window of our invisible three-bedroom suite midway along the southern side of this ancient ‘campo’ – Venetian for square.

On this spot in 1782, Pope Pius VI commemorated the day of Pentecost. The basilica opposite houses the tombs of 25 Venetian doges, rulers of the republic from 697–1797. Venice’s history bewitches. Suitably, our hideaway for the weekend is a converted 16th-century palace. As boltholes go, it’s really rather special.

A passion project of husband-and-wife team Anna Covre and Frederic Tubau, founders of award-winning Parisian-based design studio ANNA&FRED, Palazzo Volpi was designed to fill a gap in the market.

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designed using the highest quality materials, which would provide a secluded stay alongside locals in one of the city’s hotspots.”

After a half-hour water taxi from Marco Polo airport, Palazzo Volpi is less than a five-minute walk from the Ospedale ferry terminal. It sits pretty in one of Venice’s most attractive squares, close to Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, yet far enough away from other tourist attractions to draw only the most explorative of visitors. Down in the square, you’re more likely to lunch with locals than cruise-ship day trippers.

The façade of Palazzo Volpi was immortalised in 18th-century oil paintings by Canaletto and Francesco Guardi. In the previous century, the property housed the embassy of the Brescia republic; in the century after, the consulate of Argentina. Anna and Fred inherited a building that had remained untouched for 70 years, it’s sole occupant a lonely priest. The pair reopened the premises as a swanky three-suite hotel in January 2018.

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Outside this sanctuary of calmness and light, Venice’s labyrinth of lagoons, calles and campi beckons

next to the no-thrills, toasted-sandwichesdone-really-well Rosa Salva, one of the oldest pasticcerias in Venice. Go there for nourishing breakfasts and coffee al banco (at the bar). Be warned, however, order a latte and you’ll get a glass of milk. Behind a hefty, high-tech security door, a serene, scented vault of soothing creams and tasteful furnishings awaits. Brands including Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Viktor&Rolf and Bottega Veneta have all employed Anna and Fred’s services. It is easy to see why.

A curving staircase leads up to the three expansive apartments. The largest is a threebedroom duplex for up to five guests. A lowerground-floor, super-spec kitchen – complete with sparkling water on tap – leads out to a beautiful, tree-lined, terracotta and red-brick courtyard.

The two other suites are sprawling one-bedroom apartments with living rooms and kitchens. All come with daily maid service. A private chef can also be arranged.

Mirrors, lots of them, some disguising TVs, reflect a colour palette of salmon, pink and taupe.

Living rooms feature custom-made cotton-linen sofas and silk-velvet chairs. Rugs are from India; glass from France. Bedrooms sport four-poster beds. Light-washed wooden beams are a running theme, as is white marble flooring. All furniture and table-top lights were designed by ANNA&FRED. Everything is available to order. Chic, chic, chic.

Outside this sanctuary of calmness and light, Venice’s labyrinth of lagoons, calles and campi beckons. Take a stroll, get lost, get boozy on Campari spritz and carafes of local plonk. Go al fresco, savour fritole, cicchetti, pizzetta and tramezzini, discover passeggiata, that magical golden hour before sunset when light fades and gossip circles and spreads in pools and whirls, hire a codega, take a river taxi, do pay €80 for a 20-minute gondola and €12 for a coffee in Saint Mark’s Square. Just don’t forget that Venice shuts up shop by 10pm. Bellissima la Serenissima.

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A NEW LEAF AUTUMN IS ONE OF THE MOST GLORIOUS TIMES IN THE UK. TREES ARE RESPLENDENT IN A RIOT OF COLOURS, WHILE THE SUN STILL FLIRTS WITH US IN CRISP, CLEAR SKIES. DISCOVER THE BEST CORNERS OF THE UK TO ESCAPE FOR A FEW DAYS AND SOAK UP THE GREAT OUTDOORS WORDS ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE

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THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND

With its rolling hills, fertile farmland and abundant orchards, Kent certainly deserves its moniker of the ‘Garden of England’. Filled with beauty spots – from idyllic rural vistas to glittering coastlines – you’ll be spoilt for choice. One of the best places to enjoy the golden glory of the season is at Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest. There are 1,800 different species of trees to discover plus tranquil lakes and winding cycling paths to enjoy.

Meanwhile, Knole Deer Park – the last remaining deer park in Kent – is filled with ancient oak, hawthorn and birch, and is the perfect place for autumnal walks – twigs, acorns and leaves gleefully snapping underfoot.

WHERE TO STAY: DUCK LODGE, SEVENOAKS, KENT

Nature lovers can be at one in this white weather-boarded lodge. It may have a timeless, bucolic location, surrounded by fields and orchards, but inside rooms have contemporary features juxtaposed with exposed beams and wooden floors.

Wrap up and spend the day at nearby Toys Hill – the place that inspired Octavia Hill to found The National Trust – or head to Emmetts Garden, from which you can walk to Chartwell, the family home of Winston Churchill, renowned for its pretty setting. On your return, you’ll be greeted by the resident ducks, and you can kick back, drink in hand, by the cosy wood-burner.

TAKE A LEAF OUT OF NORFOLK

From Foxley Wood, Norfolk’s largest primeval woodland, to Wayland Wood, Norfolk has a wild and fairy-tale-like feel to its woods and countryside. Nature’s own firework display, the autumn palette is impressive – with maple, oaks, beeches, sycamore and chestnut trees coming to life with their varying hues.

WHERE TO STAY: IVY HOUSE, BRESSINGHAM, NORFOLK

Crunch down a sweeping drive to arrive at Ivy House, a newlyrenovated Grade II-listed Georgian mansion house. A grand staircase leads to five bedrooms, which have period furniture, decorative fireplaces and decadent bathrooms. Downstairs, meanwhile, there is a formal dining room, drawing room and games snug – ideal for youngsters. Set within the 12-acre Bressingham Gardens, you can stay put and explore the year’s finest hour right on your doorstep. Otherwise, head to Thetford Forest to discover the UK’s largest man-made lowland forest and its walking trails.

Best of all, after a long traipse in the countryside, you’ll be able to return to your own manor house and rest your legs in the house’s bubbling hot tub.

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An Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds is renowned for its honey-coloured villages, impossibly pretty pastoral scenes and famous gardens, such as Hidcote Manor Gardens. This Arts and Crafts space has intricately designed outdoor ‘rooms’ by American horticulturist Lawrence Johnston. Another famous local name is Laurie Lee, who was born in Stroud in Gloucestershire, and who captured the very essence of this corner of England in Cider With Rosie. As summer segues into autumn – you can see his inspiration first hand, and immerse yourself in the year’s most colourful season at the Laurie Lee Wood nature reserve in Slad.

WHERE TO STAY: PINKNEY COURT LODGE, TETBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

For a touch of grandeur, this comfy lodge, dating back to the 16th century, actually occupies the west wing of a country manor house. While the chic interiors will impress – think roll-top baths, French furniture and elegant wallpapers – it’s the setting that you will fall in love with. Nearby is Westonbirt Arboretum, which has 15,000 trees and 17 miles of trails to explore. A highlight is the Silk Wood Trail, which will take you through Westonbirt’s collection of maple trees, including the famous national Japanese maple collection.

SHOWSTOPPING SURREY

It might be on London’s threshold, but Surrey should not be overlooked when it comes to searching for that magical kaleidoscope of countryside colours. The Surrey Hills turn a rich gold at this time of year, as oak, beech and chestnut trees go through the changes. While Box Hill, with its magnificent views over rolling hills, Leith Hill and Hindhead Commons are just a few of the area’s highlights. In fact, Surrey is considered one of England’s most leafy counties and is also home to the flagship gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society – RHS Garden Wisley – which comes alive with seasonal hues and special autumnal events, such as bat sessions and pumpkin-carving.

WHERE TO STAY: THE SURREY MANOR, WONERSH, SURREY

History fans and luxury lovers will both be in their element in this 10-bedroom property. The UK’s oldest moated Manor House, mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, it oozes a sense of heritage (check out the 16th century dining room). But a makeover adds a top-end feel with a glass breakfast room, library, heated indoor swimming pool and elegant décor.

It is perfect for exploring the Winkworth to Oakhurst Wonder Walk, which takes ramblers to three National Trust properties – Hydon’s Ball, the 16th century Oakhurst Cottage and Winkworth Arboretum. Home to Japanese, American and Norwegian maples, not to mention more than 1,000 plant species, the Arboretum becomes a painterly sight with leaves showboating their extraordinary shades.

THE ENCHANTING FOREST

The New Forest in Hampshire transforms once autumn arrives: heather shines with its varying shades of vibrant purple and pink, fungi appears as if by magic, and the forest canopy glows with its russets, golds and reds.

Crunch across the New Forest Downs and make the most of misty mornings and sunny afternoons. For those keen to find out more about the heritage and wildlife of the forest, book into one of the 70 guided walks by local experts, as part of the autumnal New Forest National Park Walking Festival (13 – 28 October).

WHERE TO STAY: KINGS HYDE COTTAGE, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE

Found in the heart of the National Park, staying at this snug bolthole means you’ll have the forest glades, ancient woodland and open moors minutes from your home-from-home. The perfect romantic hideaway for two, you can use it as a base to indulge your inner arboreal passion. The New Forest boasts oak trees dating back 800 years, and explorers can walk through a rainbow of colours by taking off on foot from nearby Lymington to Brockenhurst (from where, on a clear day, you can see the Isle of Wight).

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SUBLIME SEYCHELLES ADORED BY A-LISTERS AND ROYALTY, THIS TROPICAL PARADISE IS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD WORDS TRACY SCHAVERIEN

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hen the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge jetted off on honeymoon after their 2011 wedding, they chose a private island in the Seychelles for their first romantic holiday as man and wife. And William and Kate aren’t the only famous newlyweds to head to the islands. George and Amal Clooney, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault, Ronan and Storm Keating and heiress Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild all honeymooned in the Indian Ocean paradise.

With two royal weddings this year love is very much in the air. But the Seychelles are about much more than romance, as I discovered.

An archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands off the east coast of Africa, just south of the equator, the Seychelles enjoys a warm, tropical climate and boasts white, sandy beaches, palm trees and coral reefs.

Largely untouched until the 18th century when the French settled there, the islands were taken over by the British 130 years later and populated by African slaves rescued from ships to work on cotton, sugar and coconut plantations, before gaining independence in 1976. To this day, the Seychelles’ cultural history is evident in their Creole language and food.

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The Seychelles enjoys a warm, tropical climate and boasts white, sandy beaches

the Hilton Northolme Resort and Spa on the main island of Mahé and the Hilton Labriz Resort and Spa, 20km away on private Silhouette Island.

We were whisked here by helicopter over blue seas and palm-fringed beaches and, after being welcomed with rum cocktails, taken to our beachfront villa, where we enjoyed breakfast served on our terrace before freshening up in the outdoor rain shower. There are 111 wooden villas in all – some with private plunge pools – and for complete privacy there’s the Silhouette Estate, a twobedroom, two-bathroom presidential residence boasting panoramic views, private pool and beach access, outdoor entertaining area, dining gazebo and butler service.

The only hotel on the island, the Labriz, has seven restaurants and bars, tennis courts, a swimming pool, spa and a fitness centre, kids’ club and a five-

star PADI dive centre, which also has kayaks and snorkelling equipment for hire.

After beginning our day with a yoga lesson on the beach, we took a guided hike into the hills above the resort, hopped aboard a boat for an afternoon out on the reef and enjoyed a cookery lesson at the resort’s Creole restaurant, based in Grann Kaz, a lovely historic plantation house that was once the home of the family that used to own the island.

For the second leg of our stay we headed to the main island of Mahé and the Hilton Northolme, which is a convenient 25 minutes from the airport and has a private beach, infinity pool, ocean-front spa and three restaurants offering al fresco dining and spectacular views. These lush surroundings are the perfect hideaway, as James Bond author Ian Fleming, who wrote his novel For Your Eyes Only here, discovered.

There are 40 stilted villas and suites dotted around the hillside, including the two-bedroom presidential villa, with its large private pool, whirlpool baths, original artwork and terrace overlooking Beau Vallon Bay.

From here, take a taxi or hire car to the island’s fabulous beaches, head to the covered market or the Botanical Gardens in the capital Victoria or charter a boat and explore the St Anne National Marine Park. Island Style Boat Excursions (praslinboattours.com) goes to Praslin, La Digue and Moyenne Island – uninhabited apart from its population of more than 100 giant tortoises and an array of birds. Snorkel among rays, turtles and baby sharks, moor up for lunch and explore the island.

The Seychelles is certainly hard to beat for a romantic getaway and, even if you’re not travelling with a special someone, you’re sure to fall madly in love with its beautiful islands.

Seven nights at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa in a King Garden Villa, on a B&B basis, with economy class flights and hotel transfers costs from £1,925pp sharing. Seven nights at Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa in a King Hillside Villa on a B&B basis, with economy class flights and hotel transfers costs from £1,985 pp sharing. To book, call Beachcomber Tours on 01483 445 685 or visit beachcombertours.uk. For more information visit seychelles.travel

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ONCE THE SUMMER RETREAT OF THE DUKE OF TUSCANY, ITALY’S LESSER-KNOWN MAREMMA REGION OFFERS A REGAL ROUTE TO RELAXATION WORDS ELLEN MILLARD

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have a new found respect for jockeys.

In the saddle for the first time in 15 years and safe in the knowledge that my chosen steed is the calmest of the bunch, I set off on what promises to be a romantic ride along the Italian coast.

The horse, however, has other ideas. Not one metre out of the stable and he’s taken over the directions, charging towards the field of juicy grass he’s no doubt been lusting after from his pen. My feeble kicks go unnoticed and the hour-long pony trek I’ve embarked on quickly becomes more of a battle of strength – a fight he often wins.

There is a positive about my stop-start journey, however: is it gives me time to admire the view. We’re on the outskirts of Castiglione della Pescaia, a coastal town in the Tuscan region of Maremma. We trek (or shuffle) through fields of dancing buttercups and bright poppies, flanked by a view of the Mediterranean Sea. There are cypress trees, olive groves, vineyards and a beach of flourfine sand; it is Tuscany epitomised. It’s hard to imagine this former marshland as anything other than picturesque, but these rolling hills were once an uninhabitable swamp. Its appearance today owes much to Leopold II, the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Known as one of the ‘enlightened despots’ of the 1800s, Leopold II authorised the Tuscan constitution in 1848, which paved the way for a marginally free press, removed freedom restrictions imposed by his predecessors – the house of Medici – and introduced a rational taxation system. In between fighting for a more liberal Italy, he called for marshland in the Tuscan area to be drained – including Maremma. It’s here that he set up his holiday home, a terracotta villa where he and his court would retreat during the blazing summer months.

We trek through fields of dancing buttercups and bright poppies, flanked by a view of the Mediterranean Sea

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When I arrive at his former bolthole, now the fivestar L’Andana hotel, it’s easy to see why he settled on this particular spot. Cypress trees line the mile-long driveway like fluffy green needles, through which you can catch the odd glimpse of grapevines and the occasional grazing bull. Beyond that, it’s fields for miles. Apparently peace and quiet were top of Leopold’s agenda.

Centuries later and the Duke’s desire for a quiet life is still very much being fulfilled at L’Andana. The building has been sensitively decorated to match the Italian grandeur once awarded to its original owner, with ornate furniture, trickling lions-head water fountains and grand chandeliers. But it also has something of a country house feel to it; a rustic retreat dancing on the edge of opulence.

Guests roam around barefoot, eating picnics of burrata and crusty Tuscan bread on the grass and lounging by the outdoor pool. There’s also an indoor pool for rainy days, a sauna and an ESPA spa for post-pony trek massages.

As to be expected from a Tuscan hotel, the food is outstanding. In the villa’s former granary you’ll find La Trattoria Enrico Bartolini, the eponymous restaurant headed up by the Tuscan Michelin-starred chef. Bartolini’s contemporary take on Tuscan food is both delicious and daring: fish tartare, prawns served both raw and deep-fried, traditional Tuscan soup and a runny chocolate dessert are among the highlights. At the more casual La Villa restaurant, chunky spindles of pasta are topped with beef ragout, grilled sea bass is served with fresh broad beans and dessert is an indulgent tiramisu – it is delicious. All of the produce, including the estate’s own olive oil,

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is grown onsite – on more than one occasion I spot a chef returning to the kitchen with a bowl full of fresh greens. It also boasts its own Acquagiusta winery, where four types of vino are produced – oenophiles can partake in a wine tour and tasting.

Cycle tours and horse riding excursions can also be arranged by the concierge, and there is a golf course nearby should you wish to practise your swing – I, however, find the villa is best used for what it was originally intended: relaxation. A long weekend goes by all too quickly and I know I’m not the only guest who wishes they could spend their whole summer here. Of all the Duke’s successes, this is perhaps his greatest.

From €440 per night based on two people sharing, including breakfast, +39 0564 944 800, andana.it

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B O N OLD-STYLE COFFEE HOUSES, SECRET-RECIPE PASTÉIS DE NATA, NOSTALGIC SHOPS AND RAZOR-THIN HOUSES: A VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SIDECAR TOUR DELVES INTO LISBON’S HIDDEN CORNERS AND RICH HISTORY WORDS JOANNA REEVES

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isbon is a city of contrasts: a mishmash of old-world charm and contemporary cutting edge. A remarkable resilience has seen the city bounce back from cataclysmic natural disasters, repressive dictatorship and economic difficulties. Yet Portugal’s capital has shaken off its complex history to emerge as Europe’s hottest travel destination – without losing sight of its roots.

Touch of tradition

The wide, leafy Avenida da Liberdade flashes by in a swirl of grand statues and bubbling fountains. A dusky-pink façade comes into focus as we slip down a gear: Palácio Foz and its ornate baroque detailing. The city tour is underway – but this isn’t your typical open-top bus affair. I’m perched in the sidecar of a 1960s Dnepr; my boyfriend John riding pillion behind our guide João de Lemos Soares, a straight-talking Lisbonite of solid stature and a twirly moustache.

Reaching the Baixa, João deftly guides the motorcycle down the city’s increasingly narrow alleys, skimming across cobbled streets, past shuttered houses coated in beautiful azulejo tiles.

As we nudge into the Chiado district, the gleaming designer stores and sleek hotels begin to give way to rustic tascas plating up Portuguese tapas, tiny traditional shops selling handmade goods, and historic cafes serving bica coffee – many clustered around Rua Garrett.

It’s here that we park up, first heading for Livraria Bertrand, a cavernous bookstore with curved arches and wooden shelves that wouldn’t look out of place in Hogwarts. João pauses by a shelf stacked with copies of The Book of Disquiet, the most famous work of Lisbon-born Fernando Pessoa – Portugal’s greatest contemporary poet and a figurehead in 20th-century modernism.

“What’s so special about this place?” João asks. While this is certainly a charming haunt, there’s nothing that particularly catches the eye; John and I glance nervously at each other, feeling like we’ve fallen at the first hurdle. “This is the oldest operating bookstore in the world, dating back to 1732,” he explains. There’s even an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records to prove it (and a lovely little accolade that can be stamped on any book you buy).

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would furtively debate politics in hushed tones over strong bica coffees during the dictatorship of the Salazar regime (1926–74) – a time of censorship and repression. During this period, the regime went to extreme and often brutal lengths to control the population and retain its former colonies, until it was overthrown in the 1974 revolution. Today, tourists rub shoulders with locals in this Art Deco haunt, with its impressive artwork, mirrored walls, wooden booths and a long oak bar. “Don’t queue for a table,” João advises. “Instead, stand at the bar to grab an espresso like the locals do.” We take the edge off the punchy coffee with sugar (from sachets bearing Fernando Pessoa quotes) – it’s called ‘dark tar’ for a reason.

Leaving the dimly lit café, we cross the intricately patterned calçada Portuguesa (Portuguese pavement) to Figaro’s, a small vintage barbershop that, João tells us, is the second oldest in the world (London allegedly hosts the first). Here, locals recline in leather chairs as barbers expertly shape their beards with razors; traditional wet shaves and 1920s to 1950s hairstyles are nostalgic throwbacks and create something of a time warp.

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Back on the bike, we head up towards the Bairro Alto, passing Convento do Carmo, once the largest church in the city but now partial ruins following the 1755 earthquake, which destroyed around 80 per cent of the city and killed 40,000 of the 270,000 population. Strangely, it’s all the more beautiful for its wishbone Gothic arches and scattered columns that remain exposed to the elements. Inside is the Museu Arqueológico do Carmo, worth a visit for its intricately carved stone tomb of Ferdinand I and a rather startling Egyptian sarcophagus and pair of pre-Columbian mummies. The ruins face a lovely tree-shaded square dotted with al fresco restaurants, where groups of friends linger over bowls of fresh seafood and glasses of crisp wine.

Continuing on, we weave past the trendy design boutiques of Bairro Alto and a clutch of tiny shops selling handmade ceramics and cork goods (Portugal supplies around 50 per cent of the world’s cork), before pulling up beside the pastelcoloured street Rua São João da Lapa. “Do you like the house I’m considering buying?” João asks. “It’s a great two-storey with ample space…” Following his pointed finger, we see a thin pale-blue house that can only be three metres deep. Despite its slender proportions, Lisbon’s narrowest building is liveable, and even crops up on Airbnb from time to time.

Down on Rua de Belém, running parallel to the Rio Tejo, we pick up speed and hurtle past the blush-pink Berardo Collection, a contemporary art museum whose rotating works may include Andy Warhol or Eric Fischl. To our left, the 54m-high Padrão dos Descobrimentos soars above the river, a landmark since 1960 when it was built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. A statue of the famed Portuguese explorer leads a line of stone figures of national heroes marching around the marble monument – King Alfonso V, Luís de Camões and Vasco da Gama among them.

Shortly after, the magnificent Torres de Belém appears and looping back we pause in a quiet side street. Jutting out over the water, the fortress dates back to 1520 and gives a nod to Lisbon’s Golden Age, when Portugal controlled a maritime empire stretching from Brazil to Macau. “It was built to defend the mouth of the Tagus,” says João, “although at that time it would have been nearer the centre of the river – the 1755 earthquake changed the course of the water.” Inside is filled with elaborate 15th-century Manueline decorative stonework. A very steep staircase leads to

OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: CONVENTO DO CARMO, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOANNA REEVES; STREETS OF LISBON AND FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BOTH PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHERINE TILLMANN; PADRÃO DOS DESCOBRIMENTOS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUÍS PAVÃO; THIS PAGE, FROM TOP: VIEW FROM FOUR SEASONS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHERINE TILLMANN; PHOTOGRAPHY

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four levels – each with river views, culminating with a top terrace overlooking Belém. There are also the dungeons where Dom Miguel once locked up political prisoners in the 19th century.

Next, it’s time for a pit stop – at something of an institution. Pastéis de Belém has been rustling up pastéis de nata since 1837, using a secret recipe first developed at the Jerónimos Monastery next door. Unfortunately, the exquisite nature of the egg custard tarts is better known than the ingredients behind them, so you can expect a long queue snaking out of the door.

Luckily, João’s connections immediately secure us a table on the foliage-filled outdoor terrace along with a plate of three cinnamon-dusted natas. “Another one?” he asks after I inhale the first. Reluctant to appear greedy, I shake my head politely. “So you don’t like them?” he demands with faux indignation. This rigmarole cajoles me into another three custard tarts and John into five – not that we’re complaining, they’re delicious. Full to bursting, we begin our journey back to Four Seasons Hotel Ritz, a luxurious hotel overlooking Eduardo VII Park that offers unique city experiences – including the motorcycle sidecar tour.

Attacking one of Lisbon’s notorious hills, the motor sputters slightly and the needle on the speedometer flickers lower.

Muttering under his breath, João pulls over on the summit.

While I’m no engineer, it transpires a colleague has forgotten to properly insert a spark plug. “Heads will roll,” João says wryly.

We laugh at his, presumably, dry humour. The design of this vintage motorcycle means it extraordinarily chugs on regardless of human error – a resilience not unlike Lisbon’s own.

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Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz cost from €545 per night; a four-hour sidecar tour costs €145, fourseasons.com

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CITY BREAK: HAVANA, CUBA ONCE DUBBED A CITY FROZEN IN TIME, HAVANA IS MAKING WAY FOR A BOUT OF CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPERS SET ON BRINGING THE CUBAN CAPITAL INTO THE 21ST CENTURY. IBEROSTAR HOTELS AND RESORTS GROUP HAS LAUNCHED A NEW LUXURY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

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o mark the 500th anniversary of Havana, and the 25th anniversary of Iberostar’s first hotel in Cuba, the hotel group has opened its 20th, and most luxurious, property to date – in the heart of the Cuban capital.

The Iberostar Grand Packard comprises 321 rooms and suites and boasts a selection of luxury services and facilities, including a concierge service, an indoor and outdoor pool and a state of the art spa. For those who want to do more than relax during their stay, the hotel offers a range of activities, such as shopping in the resort’s mall, working out in the fitness room, and dancing along to the live DJ sessions and dance shows in true Havana style.

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those who want something a little different, the hotel’s Mediterranean and Tapas restaurants offer an array of delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to being spoilt for dining choices, guests also have a choice of four bars in which to enjoy a drink (or two).

Ideally located next to the city’s most recognisable buildings, such as the National Capitol Building and the Velasco Palace, the hotel is well-placed for exploring this captivating city. Walk through the picturesque areas of Old Havana – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and admire its buildings and monuments, visit the historical sites of the city, including the famous Tobacco Factory and the Havana Capitol Building, watch a spectacular sunset on the Malecon (boardwalk), or go for a drive in a vintage Cuban car.

From £239 per person, per night, iberostar.com

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CANARY WHARF

ARTS + EVENTS

ANDREW SABIN, STRING OF TONGUES, 2018

ANDREW SABIN, VICTOR LUDORUM, 2018

Lobby, One Canada Square Free, open daily

Where are we now?

Sculpture by Michael Pennie and Andrew Sabin Until 19 October

Where are we now? This question comes up time and again in assessing where we are in life, work and the world.

In bringing Michael Pennie and Andrew Sabin together in an exhibition of their sculpture we see two ways of considering this question; Pennie has chosen to show a selection of works created over the past forty-six years, while Sabin decided to make entirely new pieces, in an energetic frenzy of creative activity.

Not knowing that they had been former colleagues and held each other’s work in high regard, the decision to curate the exhibition was based on an intangible feeling that their sculpture would set up a curious and informative dialogue. Michael Pennie’s work had not been seen in a tough corporate environment before and the sheer scale of Andrew Sabin’s new and colourful sculptures would meet the lofty heights of the Lobby of One Canada Square.

Exhibition Tour

Tuesday 2 October, 6.30 – 7.15pm Ann Elliott tours the exhibition with Michael Pennie and Andrew Sabin.

Free but please contact Canary Wharf Public Art Office to reserve a place: publicart@canarywharf.com.

MICHAEL PENNIE, PYRAMID, 1972-2018 ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY LESLEY JOHNSON

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WINDOW GALLERIES CANADA PLACE SHOWCASING UP-AND-COMING ARTISTS, DESIGNERS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE

Art, Canada Walk 1– 26 October Shirley Parker Gore shirleyparkergore.com Largely self-taught, with no formal art qualifications, Shirley Parker Gore came late to printmaking after a career in teaching. She produces no more than six original screen prints in any edition as she constantly likes to move on, always excited by the next inspiration. Her colours reflect the energy and vitality she sees in the world.

Design, Jubilee Walk 1 – 26 October Sam Brown London sambrownlondon.com The finest British leathers from small craft tanneries that use old school dyeing and finishing techniques transform Sam Brown London’s beautiful belts, bags and leather goods into much loved possessions that are made to last.

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CANADA PLACE EXHIBITIONS BY LOCAL ARTS PROJECTS 12 October – 6 November CWND Artist Residency cwndartistresidency.wixsite.com/artists Devised and run by artist Andrea Coltman, the CWND Artist Residency offers a rare opportunity for professional artists to respond to Canary Wharf, interrogating the multifaceted nature of the estate. Due to its unique location at Wood Wharf Construction Site, the residency presents new opportunities and exciting challenges. Now in its third edition, the residency reflects the symbiotic community relationship between professional artists and Canary Wharf Contractors. The work on show has been developed over a 12 month period and will run in conjunction with the exhibition R.S.V.P at no format Gallery, Deptford, SE8 5JB, from 17-28 October.

MINIGOLF Daily from 12 noon-7pm Montgomery Square Free Looking forward to the Ryder Cup? Got the bug from The Open? We have the solution, with free Minigolf.

These challenging nine holes will suit all abilities from the novice to the more experienced golfers so whether you want a quick round on your lunch break or are looking for some family fun at the weekend, simply turn up and put your putting skills to the test!

You don’t need to book, just turn up and play, subject to the availability of equipment. Children are welcome but must be supervised by an adult.

Last play starts 15 minutes before closing (You may find Minigolf closed in inclement weather).

If you’ve worked up an appetite, find a range of street food on offer from early to mid October.

FAIRWAYS Montgomery Square Tuesday 2-Friday 12 October (Weekdays only) 12 noon-7pm Free to visit Head to Montgomery Square for some delicious food and fun on the nine hole Minigolf course!

Vintage food trucks, opening lunchtime and early evening on weekdays, will serve up a range of warming autumn street food including gourmet cheese toasties, Lebanese wraps & Greek souvlaki, Thai curries and delicious sourdough pizza. There will be picnic benches so you can dine in style and cosy blankets to keep you warm.

HERO CHALLENGE South Dock Tuesday 9 October 6.30pm Tickets Free but must register et.golf/Hero-CW The Hero Challenge takes golfers to the water.

The European Tour’s action-packed night-time golf contest is heading to Canary Wharf during the week of the British Masters at Walton Heath.

Some of the world’s leading players, including Justin Rose, will tee it up for this innovative onehole shootout, where they will hit from a floating tee into a specially constructed floating green in South Dock.

This is a fun and atmospheric opportunity to see some of the world’s top pros in action as they tackle this highly unusual set up. The first 2018 edition of the Hero Challenge took place at Edinburgh Castle in July and was won by American Matt Kuchar.

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REMEMBRANCE ART TRAIL Monday 29 October - Sunday 11 November Various Locations throughout Canary Wharf Free Following the success of the 2016 Remembrance Art Trail, the inspirational exhibition by Mark Humphrey is returning to Canary Wharf, in association with the Royal British Legion. The six previously exhibited artworks will once again be on display alongside five new pieces, creating an extended trail to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I. The Lobby at One Canada Square will also host a very special exhibition inspired by British para-canoeist and former British Army Officer Nick Beighton. Nick’s story inspired Mark to create a series of works to demonstrate the incredible strength former serving personnel show to overcome trauma and loss.

Download a trail map online at canarywharf.com

CITIGOLD CANARY WHARF SQUASH CLASSIC Sunday 10 - Friday 15 March East Wintergarden Tickets go on sale from Friday 5 October 2018 Eventis.com Tickets for the 2019 Canary Wharf from Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.co.uk 0844 8472419 www.canarywharfsquash.com Eventis Sports Marketing has announced its partnership with Citigold Wealth Management for its 2019 Canary Wharf Squash Classic tournament, the second largest PSA Tour event in Europe, after the British Open. Earlier this year became it became the first ranking PSA Tour event to use a best-of-three scoring format, with Egypt’s World No.1 Mohamed El Shorbagy (right) taking the honours.

Citi’s partnership with the tournament organisers will kick off at this year’s popular Corporate Challenge, an event that hosts teams formed by Canary Wharf occupants, who battle it out in the hope to be named best corporate squash team in London. Held in October, this year, the corporate challenge will be rebranded the Citigold Wealth Management Corporate Challenge. The event will be held at Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden.

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BIG BOTTLE COUNT Following 2017’s record breaking Big Bottle Count held and coordinated by Thames21 and the #OneLess bottle campaign, the project returned last month visiting 18 sites by the Thames.

It is the biggest plastic bottle monitoring project in London, with 4,500 bottles retrieved in only one day last year. As part of the Totally Thames annual celebration of the River Thames, it aims to highlight the amount of pollution that enters the Thames whilst also helping with the clean-up.

This year, over 100 volunteers took part in removing and counting the plastic bottles that have been discarded in the river.

As a result, an outstanding 3,249 bottles were collected and separated into different types of bottles such as soft drinks, milk, and still water to understand which types of bottles are most prevalent. Single-use plastic drink bottles are one of the most common litter culprits in the Thames.

One volunteer commented: “Plastic can take up to 450 years to decompose, so removing plastic bottles from the Thames foreshore, that would eventually end up in the river and potentially the sea, is an important task that we were glad to help with.”

For further information, please visit www.thames21.org.uk

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE ST MATTHIAS CONSERVATION TRUST Twenty-five years ago, the former church of St. Matthias situated in Poplar was transformed into what it is known as today, the St Matthias Community Centre. The community centre is available to residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It caters for the needs of the local community and hosting national and international conferences, art and theatre workshops, performances, and countless wedding receptions. With the overriding aim of enhancing the quality of life in the area, the

community centre provides its facilities for the purposes of social welfare, and for recreational and cultural activities.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Trust , the Canary Wharf Contractors team from the Wood Wharf project and the on-site trades people carried out refurbishment works to allow the local community to access and enjoy the centre for many more years to come.

For further information, please visit www.stmatthiascommunitycentre.com

PROPERTY

TAKING SHAPE Canary Wharf Group marks its 30th anniversary and the imminent completion of Wood Wharf, a new residential community, with its #UnpredictiveText campaign (p.122).

Connecting people & property, perfectly.

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Guide price £995,000 Leasehold: approximately 175 years remaining

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• Exceptional family accommodation • Private rear garden • Approximately 1,250 sq ft A stunning mid terrace house presented in excellent decorative order.

Guide price £1,000,000 Freehold

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Landmark West Tower, E14 • An open plan apartment located on the seventeenth floor • Views over the Thames and towards the City from a private balcony • The development includes gym facilities and 24 hour concierge Landmark West Tower is conveniently located for the vast array of shops, bars and restaurants of Canary Wharf. Local transport links include Heron Quay DLR Station (0.4 miles), Canary Wharf Underground and DLR Stations (0.5 miles) and Riverboat services from Canary Wharf Pier. All times and distances are approximate.

Our Canary Wharf expert, Christopher Paxton, looks forward to helping you. christopher.paxton@knightfrank.com 020 7673 9915 07789 868673

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Guide price £600 per week

Connecting people & property, perfectly.

Available furnished All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Property Redress Scheme.

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HOT PROPERTY The perfect apartments for professional renters

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ith a recent survey by livingcom.co.uk revealing the highest priority for a young professional renter is a short commute, closely followed by proximity to local amenities, L&Q is set to launch brand new rental apartments that are sure to appeal widely.

Bringing 70 apartments to the market at its awardwinning development, Quebec Quarter in Canada Water, L&Q’s latest units offer new tenants the best of both rural and city life, just moments from central London.

Quebec Quarter’s one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are a 10 minute walk from both Canada Water and Surrey Quays stations in Zone 2. From Canada Water, residents can reach Canary Wharf in two minutes, Waterloo in six and Bond Street in 12 via the Jubilee Line, and Surrey Quays’ Overground takes just 12-minutes to reach Shoreditch High Street.

For young professionals seeking to escape the city, the development also borders one of inner London’s most impressive and expansive parks, Russia Dock Woodland. Offering a mixture of woods, ponds and green open spaces over several acres, its epicentre, Stave Hill, provides panoramic views of the City, Canary Wharf and even Wembley Stadium.

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In addition, for the seven out of 10 young professional renters who considered interior quality essential, Quebec Quarter does not disappoint. Rental units are significantly larger than the London average, and come with superior quality fixtures and fittings, such as modern kitchens topped with silestone surfaces, high-grade Oak Animoso flooring and chrome-finished bathroom appliances alongside a range of pristine white sanitaryware. Each home benefits from a private balcony or terrace.

Externally, Quebec Quarter comprises seven distinct stepped blocks, designed by Alan Camp Architects, finished with a composition of brick, GRC and timber cladding, a nod to the adjacent Russia Dock Woodland.

More than 65 per cent of the total site is dedicated to green outdoor space – including landscaped grounds, play areas and a cross site path leading to the next door woodland – in order to foster a sense of community and proximity to nature. All homes are also pet friendly.

Prices start from £1,575 pcm for a one-bedroom apartment, £1,945 pcm for a two-bedroom apartment and £2,595 pcm for a three-bedroom apartment.

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purpose-built flagships here. Residents can pause for a latte at The Grocer or call in an order of truffle tortellini as they stride across the cherry-red bridge. This epicentre of culture and creativity is just a two-minute stroll from Canning Town station, connecting residents to central London via the Jubilee line and DLR in just 20-minutes.

ity Island has a pulse that runs through it, beginning with its residents. As Sokari Higgwe a former financial analyst now full-time photographer—pictured in his navy suit (above) and in action with his camera (below)—describes: “There’s nowhere else like it in London.

In fact, in the world, if you ask me—it’s such a unique island, and the concept of the creative community; I was sold.” A self-taught photographer who is instrumental in running the on-site gallery, Sokari finds inspiration in his surrounds, like the vibrant carnation-red and cobalt-blue City Island buildings, the texture of the bricks, a winsome flock of birds at the nearby ecological park.

Inspiration is aplenty at City Island. Deborah Caleb Raffaele and her husband Steve Kalinda—both photographed above—moved out to City Island with no preconceptions. As Deborah explains: “I didn’t actually realise at the time that it was going to be such an arts hub. I just liked the vibe. I liked how it looked; I liked all the colours. Then we moved in, and all this information started coming out about the London Film School and the ballet. So that was like, Woah!”

Now home to over 1,700 apartments, a charming deli, a state-of-the-art gym and the boundary-pushing art gallery Arebyte, City Island is soon to see the London Film School and English National Ballet setting up their

Clockwise from above: Makiko SanabeBuckley, Juno and John Buckley; Deborah Caleb Raffaele; Sokari Higgwe.

Attracted by the flexible workspaces between Shoreditch and the River Lea, creative professionals have been flocking to the area since the 1980s. Today East London boasts Europe’s densest concentration of artists and creatives.

Young professionals like furniture designer John Buckley and his wife Makiko Sanabe-Buckley, an interior designer and dancer. “I saw an advertisement in a newspaper and was quite taken by the design. Out of curiosity, we thought we’d come down to take a look. We were sold. The design and the details, the high ceilings and the views, but also the philosophy of what they were selling, a creative community,” says John. Likewise Makiko was elated when she learned English National Ballet would be relocating to the Island. “I’ve been dancing classical ballet since I was seven. Every time I’ve moved to a new city, I’ve always looked for the nearest ballet class.” And with the arrival of ENB, Makiko will have the country’s top dancers at her doorstep.

APARTMENTS FROM £420,000 CONTACT US TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT LONDONCITYISLAND.COM 0203 504 2593

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FEATURE PENTHOUSE A duplex penthouse apartment in Barrier Point

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unique opportunity to own a duplex penthouse apartment close to Canary Wharf has arisen. The property is based on the fifth and sixth floors of Barrier Point, one of the first residential redevelopment schemes within the Royal Docks.

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views of the River Thames, the Thames Barrier and the surrounding park. A large reception room also features a spacious terrace, while the contemporary kitchen benefits from integrated Neff appliances and under floor heating.

Each of the three double bedrooms has built-in wardrobes and two have en-suite bathrooms. There is also a family room and a large storage cupboard located on the fifth floor. The property has recently been redecorated and fitted with new carpets.

The Barrier Point development offers a residents’ gym, 24-hour concierge, secure parking and free visitor’s parking.

The estate is located within 0.3 miles of Pontoon Dock DLR station and 1.4 miles from Custom House station, where the Elizabeth Line will be operational later this year.

Guide Price £880,000, Knight Frank Canary Wharf, 18/19 Cabot Square, E14 020 7512 9966, knightfrank.co.uk LU X U R Y L ON D ON . C O.U K

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A modern penthouse apartment located on the eighteenth floor of this exclusive development with concierge and communal gym. The property has two bedrooms and a large kitchen/reception room opening onto a wrap around balcony with unrivalled views, energy rating c.

Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1190 Tenants fees apply: £180 per tenancy towards administration, £60 reference fee per tenant and £144 for a professional check in (All inc of VAT).

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West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Farnborough Park BR6 Set on a 0.75 acre plot, this residence extends to almost 5,500 sqft and offers great potential to redesign, extend or redevelop (STPP).

£2,275,000 F/H Six bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Five receptions

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Eltham SE9

Beckenham BR3

Built circa 1876 is this exceptional Victorian family home with an additional coach house.

This detached house is situated within easy reach of Beckenham mainline stations.

OIEO £2,500,000 F/H

£925,000 F/H

Six bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Five bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Three receptions

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Contact Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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Beckenham 020 8663 4433

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Orpington 01689 661 400

Bromley 020 8315 5544

Locksbottom 01689 882 988

West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Shirley CR0

Orpington BR6

Fabulous family home with a three bedroom annexe, set on one of Shirley Hill’s premier roads.

This stunning three bedroom cottage is located on the outskirts of the prestigious Chelsfield Park.

£1,375,000 F/H

£800,000 F/H

Seven bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Three bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Four receptions

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One reception

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Contact West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Contact Orpington 01689 661 400

Bromley BR1 This spacious ground floor apartment measures 1,502 sqft and enjoys a 41ft private terrace.

£950,000 L/H

Two bedrooms

Two bathrooms

One reception

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The Acorn Group, incorporating:

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Whitworth Street SE10 Immaculately presented light and airy period cottage within the East Greenwich Conservation Area.

Price £615,000 Freehold Two Bedrooms

One Bathroom

One Reception

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East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Catherine Grove SE10 Arranged over four floors and measuring over 1,700 sqft is this outstanding period maisonette.

Price £825,000 Leasehold Four Bedrooms

Three Bathrooms

One Reception

EER C

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

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Blenheim Close SE12

Eliot Park SE13

Stunning four bedroom family home located in this exclusive private gated development.

This elegant family home offers generous accommodation and retains a host of original features.

Price £850,000 Freehold

Price £1,375,000 Freehold

Four Bedrooms

Two Bathrooms

Five Bedrooms

Two Bathrooms

Three Receptions

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Three Receptions

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Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

Gilbert Close SE18 ‘The Annexe’ is found within The Royal Herbert Pavilions — a renowned Grade II listed development.

Price £975,000 Share of Freehold Four Bedrooms

Two Bathrooms

One Reception

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020 8318 1311 020 8858 6101 020 8858 9911 020 3846 1414 020 8852 8633

Glaisher Street SE8 A well-presented modern apartment overlooking the river, 0.4 miles away from Maritime Greenwich.

Greenwich South Street SE10

Mycenae Road SE3

An exceptional four storey Victorian house located in the Ashburnham Conservation Area.

A stunning two bedroom apartment benefiting from a communal garden and allocated parking.

£1,875 PCM

£3,300 PCM

£1,800 PCM

2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER B

3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 3 Receptions • EER E

2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 2 Receptions • EER D

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

Glenluce Road SE3

Astell Road SE3

Dartmouth Row SE10

Semi-detached home offering modern spacious accommodation on a fantastic residential street.

A well presented 6th floor apartment in Kidbrooke Village with underground parking.

This impressive four storey Victorian house is situated in a quiet position just off the open heath.

£3,295 PCM

£1,595 PCM

£3,800 PCM

4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER D

2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER B

4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 2 Receptions • EER D

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

Annandale Road SE10

Cable Street SE10

Fairby Road SE12

Combining character, history and style is this truly unique three bedroom residence like no other.

Located in a popular development, is this stylish apartment finished to high specification.

Offered part-furnished is this lovely apartment located within the Courtlands Development.

£2,800 PCM

£1,500 PCM

£1,350 PCM

3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 1 Reception • EER C

1 Bedroom • 1 Bathroom • 1 Reception • EER B

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 1 Reception • EER C

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Our standard tenant fees are £120 agreement fee and £90 per person reference fee.

Other fees may apply, visit johnpayne.com/tenantfees for more information.

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at Quebec Quarter NEW HOMES TO RENT

Pet-friendly renting

Rent fee-free in Canada Water, just 2 minutes from Canary Wharf*

L&Q @ Quebec Quarter offers a choice of spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes in a superior setting, just a short walk from Canada Water station, Zone 2 taking you to Canary Wharf in minutes.

Our wide choice of luxury apartments lead on to landscaped gardens blending in to Russia Dock woodland, and are available with bespoke stylish furniture packages, allocated parking to selected plots and pet-friendly tenancies.

Prices starting from £1575 a month

Bond Street 12 mins

Waterloo 6 mins

London Bridge 3 mins

Canada Water Jubilee line (10 mins walk)

Canary Wharf 2 mins

North Greenwich 4 mins

Stratford 14 mins

To book a viewing call 020 8853 6937

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hirty years ago, Canary Wharf began to take shape. What was once a dwindling Docklands area quickly became a thriving business, residential and retail hub, where 120,000 people work.

Today, it is one of the most recognised business landscapes in the world – and it’s growing.

In late 2019, Canary Wharf’s new community space Wood Wharf will launch, boasting 3,600 new homes, 380,000 sq ft of retail space and eight acres of public space, plazas and parks. There will also be a collection of public art, an NHS surgery and a primary school.

In anticipation of the new space, and to mark the estate’s 30th anniversary, Canary Wharf Group has launched its #UnpredictiveText campaign, a series of randomly selected words taken from the writing of journalists who’ve captured the estate’s story.

“Canary Wharf has become one of the safest, best maintained, connected and most vibrant districts in London,” said Brian De’ath, director of residential sales at Canary Wharf Group. “Wood Wharf is the next major stage in the masterplan and it is wonderful to see this celebrated so vividly through the #UnpredictiveText campaign.

Although the word combinations have been randomly generated, they perfectly represent the forward-thinking community and celebrate how far the estate has come in 30 short years.”

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Apartments at One Park Drive start from £825,000, 020 7001 3800, residential.sales@canarywharf.com, canarywharf.com/residential

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These bright open plan designer apartments are set within 35 hectares of green space, including impressive landscaped gardens and a residents’ only podium, offering you a place to relax amongst this vibrant London neighbourhood.

Kidbrooke Village is well connected to central London, with direct trains to London Bridge in just 16 minutes.*

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