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Spring Edition 2020
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FASHION FILES Objects of desire - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Pretty in pastels and flowers - THE VAMPIRE'S WIFE Master of Reinvention - JACQUES AZAGURY Cover Shoot - POWERFUL ULTIMATE EFFORTLESS CHIC MilliOnAir Interview - TAMARA BECKWITH VERONI A woman on an eco mission - YASMIN MILLS Spring Awakenings in Sustainability - BEULAH
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Millionair loves Loro Piana
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FASHION UNCOVERED Celebrating Creative Talent By Alison Lowe MBE
JEWELLERY FILES Rings for Spring - CHOPARD, ADLER & STEPHEN WEBSTER Go forward in time in colour - TISSOT, OMEGA & LONGINES Stacks of playful combinations - ASPREY Design, Style & Personality - KATERINA MAKRIYIANNI A woman with a passion and a mission - MITA VOHRA
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BEAUTY FILES Do beauty trends still exist? -RUBY HAMMER MBE What is your skincare mood? - CIONA JOHNSON-KING Backstage hair - BRENDAN O'SULLIVAN Creative, Generous, Tough and Loyal - REENA HAMMER Seven steps to mindful eating - BRIDGET HANCOCK Beauty Q&A with VIE AESTHETICS From a shared idea to a brave way of living - ANCIENT & BRAVE
TRAVEL FILES Mama Shelter Paris East - CHRIS SULLIVAN Brookdale Estate Vineyard & Manor House JULIET HERD The Travel List - TANNER KROLLE London Calling - JULIET HERD Something for your mind body and soul Hôtel Royal - MARCELLA MARTINELLI Hurtling through five states - CAMILLA K Mythological Tour of Greece - CHRIS SULLIVAN Coldharbour Lights
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Coco Dávez at the Maddox Gallery with CIONA JOHNSON KING In Transition - GRAHAM FINK The Open Art Fair - THEO WOODHAM-SMITH Beautiful Designs - COLDHARBOUR LIGHTS
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LAST WORDS Adam Lewenhaupt
STYLE FILES Entrepreneur Interview - ADAM LEWENHAUPT Style Council - CHRIS SULLIVAN Fashion Uncovered with ALISON LOWE MBE Fashion Interview - TOKKOU ABOUT MilliOnAir online magazine showcases influencers, entrepreneurs and celebrities, alongside new & established luxury brands. The exquisite quality and timelessness of the magazine keeps the readership high and ensures longevity of advertising campaigns and is viewed by over 1 million individuals per issue. With cutting-edge cross-media opportunities and global distribution, we offer advertisers tailored & effective campaigns. ''Bringing people + Brands together''. MilliOnAir™ All content is copyright to MilliOnAir™Magazine and where stated inside any edition. Any reproduction of any part of MilliOnAir™ Magazine is strictly forbidden, unless with prior permission. MilliOnAir™ Magazine is published by Joomag, any views expressed in any articles or interviews are those of the individuals and not necessarily those of MilliOnAir™ Magazine.
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#POSITIVITY with PHIL HELLMUTH And so much MORE.....
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Editors Note
Yasmin Mills, Reena Hammer, Ruby Hammer MBE, Tamara Beckwith Veroni, Kate Martin
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am welcoming Spring with my arms wide open. For me it's the start of renewal and at long last increased daylight! I am so looking forward to my long awaited outdoor pursuits and also showing a bit more of my skin. I am already so in love with everything in this wonderful fresh season. And while I see springtime bringing out the new buds of life, I am feeling very excited with what Marcella and I have created for this edition...we have got you covered with new Fashion, Beauty, Art, Travel, Culture and major inspirations to start you on the right path.
“She was beautiful, but not like those girls in magazines. She was beautiful, for the way she thought. She was beautiful, for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. She was beautiful, for her ability to make other people smile, even if she was sad. No, she wasn't beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. She was beautiful, deep down to her soul. She is beautiful.” F Scott Fitzgerald
YASMIN MILLS ‘‘A woman on an eco mission’’ to create a circular lifestyle brand that is as ethical and sustainable as well as glamorous and fun. And REENA HAMMER in ''The White House dream that became a beauty and wellness haven'' The ever youthful and beautiful RUBY HAMMER MBE takes us through her favourite beauty solutions to feel good inside and out.
We also have the inspiring TAMARA BECKWITH VERONI In this beautiful issue we are bringing you exceptional content in who is on a mission to make us aware of our bodies and take care of support of INTERNATIONAL it with “The Lady Garden WOMAN’S DAY. A collection of incredible powerful women working Foundation” together the make the world a more The talented photographer KATE peaceful place. we include female MARTIN shot our women's suit trailblazers who are passionate, inspirational and who are breaking and diamond story. “Powerful ultimate effortless chic” boundaries in their industries.
To illustrate just how diverse your choices are this spring, there's floral fashion, colourful watches, travel ideas, art events and much more… So it’s over to you, enjoy this spectacular spring issue…
Editor in Chief We are accessible online, so you can take us anywhere in the world whether it be via your smart phone, computer or tablet. Here is our link for your entertainment issuu.com/milli-on-air not only to access this edition, but also our back catalog.
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MilliOnAir | LUXURIES
Asprey
My personal luxuries
Marcella Martinellil, co owner and luxury editor of MiliOnAir Magazine, shares her ultimate indulgences.
Tea for Two Dear This beautiful tea set contains teapot, sugar bowl and creamer in leopard print design. Created in fine bone English china with the handles and border trim are painted in 24-carat liquid gold. The hidden leopard's eye is a quirky detail that adds to the appeal of this item.
My travel companion A scarf is forever For the times when I have to dress up one of my outfits, just so stylish. Botanical Double Face Silk Square Scarf in Sky Blue 100% silk twill.
This little luxury is always with me, the New Bond Street card slip case for my travel card, business cards and credit cards with hand finished stitching and 4 pockets.
The four seasons No flowers needed in these stunning vases. Hand-carved, lead-free glass vase depicts scenes from regions of Asia, designed and created by an extremely talented contemporary studio glass artist. Each vase is signed by the artist and engraved with the number within the year of production. This is a series of four hand-carved, lead-free glass vases depicting each season of the year in Asia. The design is inspired by Winter in Asia; Larch trees, distinctive mountains and landscapes. The artist combines traditional cup-casing with contemporary cameo carving techniques. www.asprey.com
D&G Devotion is love Devotion is love, limitless and unconditional. It goes beyond the boundaries of time and space. It lasts forever. The Devotion Bag and the Fine Jewellery Devotion Collection, sealed by the ancient symbol of the Sacred Heart, are exquisite affirmations of all these values. The sacred heart, an iconic symbol of the brand, is the protagonist of five creations of the collection. From the necklace and bracelet to the ring and pendant earrings, the emblem of unconditional love is characterised for its preciousness and exquisite details. www.dolcegabbana.com
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MilliOnAir | COVER PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE
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he multi talented and internationally renowned photographer arrived in the UK from New Zealand aged 17, she started her career taking pictures in the music industry before expanding into fashion and interiors. Her photographs have featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, How To Spend It, W Mag among others, while her portraits of actors, artists, musicians, designers and tastemakers have appeared in publications around the world. She lives in London with her husband and daughter.
www.katemartinphotography.co.uk instagram:@katemartinphoto represented www.angeliandco.com
Forever in Blue Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute, states that “we are living in a time that requires time and faith”, which is why the “constancy and confidence expressed” by the “solid and dependable” Classic Blue was selected. “Imbued with a deep resonance, Pantone Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation,” colour specialist Eiseman states.
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MilliOnAir | COVER MODEL PROFILE
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ike some of the iconic and well known Supermodels Eve Delf is a young woman with many talents. Not only she is fabulous in front of the camera and on the catwalk (she is our cover girl and made our shooting day very enjoyable with her " joie de vivre" ) but she also writes music and sing with a voice of an angel. Photo by Ashton Hugh
She is launching her range of jewellery and lifestyle accessories inspired by the Wild West and great musicians @tinstarboots and sometimes soon she will be gracing our screen with her acting abilities.
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Eve lives in London with her boyfriend and dog called Bella.
Photos by Angela Delf
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MilliOnAir | COVER STORY MODEL PROFILE
Tatiana Bello
Tatiana is featured in our fashion editorial, wearing the coolest suits and most dazzling diamonds.
It is hard to miss Tatiana Bello, this 5ft 10 beauty with perfect skin and dreamy eyes who likes skating in the city, climbing mountains, sun-bathing and Italian food. When Tatiana is not travelling the world between modelling assignments, she likes nothing more than relaxing at home with her love and her dog.
www.selectmodel.com @tatianabello_
Luxury Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Colour up your Wardrobe! www.KVK73.com
MilliOnAir | BEAUTY EXCLUSIVE
Beauty Beauty & timeless glamour
Mr Snappy Glitter Donut band Julia Clancey Gold starburst ring £49 by Bill Skinner Crocodile ring £69 by Butler & Wilson Green Cuff £195 Mawi Gold Cuff £169 Kenneth Jay lane Rings , bangles and above jewels @thehirstcollection Foundation: Ultra Illuminator: Kryolan Shimmering Event Foundation Eyes: Kryolan Aqua colour in TK2 with brow gel Cheeks Lip’n cheek cream in ‘Hibiscus’ Lips: LF401 with clear gloss Nails: ZOYA in Robyn & Cecila Raiana-Lenis Model Management Opposite page Lurex Peacock Turban Twist band by Julia Clancey avail at Harrods Tiger ring £50 And Mary, Cicada ring £155 Ciner NYC Jewellery & Vintage necklace from @thehirstcollection Foundation: illamasqua Skin Base Foundation Eyes: Experimental Artistry Palette using ‘Expression’ ‘Bouffe’ and ‘Melodrama’ Cheeks: ‘Hussy’ Illuminator: Nude Collection Beyond powder in ‘Dare’ Lips: Antimatter Amplifier & Legend with gloss in Glaze’ Nails: ZOYA in Cam Madi -Lenis Model Management
Creative Director Julia Clancey Photographer Chris Pugh Post production Chris Pugh Make up Designer Astrid Kearney All skincare by Dermalogica Makeup Brushes by Louise Young Hair Tonee Roberio Nails Caitlin O’ Grady
Edith Luxe Glitz Turban by Julia Clancey Cicada Earrings by Ciner New York and vintage jewels by Hirst Collection Foundation:True Portrait Lightweight Medium coverage Illuminate:Metal Crush Liquid Highlighter Eyes:Lolita Por Vida Eyeshadow Palette &Metal Crush Highlighter in pink Cheeks: Everlasting Poppy in Vibrant Blood Orange & Peony Lips: a-go-go & Red Blooded Nails: ZOYA in Kelsey Daria -Wild Management Opposite page Dragonfly Tassel Turban by Julia Clancey availabale at Harrods Necklace by PK Bijoux Hedgehog ring £115 by Kenneth Jay Lane @thehirstcollection Vintage bangles from £49 @thehirstcollection London Foundation: illamasqua Skin Base Foundation Eyes: Experimental Artistry Palette using ‘Expression’ ‘Bouffe’ and ‘Melodrama’ Cheeks: ‘Hussy’ Illuminator: Nude Collection Beyond powder in ‘Dare’ Lips: Antimatter Amplifier & Legend with gloss in Glaze’ Nails: ZOYA in Cam Madi -Lenis Model Management
Shimmy Classic Turban by Julia Clancey Bronze swarovski silk necklace by Julia Clancey Lizard turquoise ring by P&P Silver Italy @thehirstcollection Crystal lizard ring Bottom left gold cuff by Yves Saint Laurent @thehirstcollection Vintage bangles at Hirst Collection Foundation:True Portrait Lightweight Medium coverage Illuminate:Metal Crush Liquid Highlighter Eyes:Lolita Por Vida Eyeshadow Palette &Metal Crush Highlighter in pink Cheeks: Everlasting Poppy in Vibrant Blood Orange & Peony Lips: a-go-go & Red Blooded Nails: ZOYA in Kelsey Raiana-Lenis Model Management
Opposite page Julia Clancey Pink Slinky headwrap Earrings and Necklace PK Bijoux Lion cuff Snake cuff Vintage cuff and ring selection from Hirst Collections ring £79 by Frangos @thehirstcollection Bracelets @thehirstcollection by: bottom left: Kenneth Jay Lane £220, Satellite £195, Amishi £125 bottom right Askew London £395, top right Kenneth Jay Lane £225 Foundation:True Portrait Lightweight Medium coverage Illuminate:Metal Crush Liquid Highlighter Eyes:Lolita Por Vida Eyeshadow Palette &Metal Crush Highlighter in pink Cheeks: Everlasting Poppy in Vibrant Blood Orange & Peony Lips: a-go-go & Red Blooded Nails: ZOYA in Kelsey Daria -Wild Management
Luxe Edith Leopard Tassel Turban by Julia Clancey Jitterbug Ring by Stephen Webster Vintage necklace Large gold vintage necklace by Alexis Kirk @thehirstcollection and cuffs Amanda Wrigly at Hirst Collection EYES & CHEEKS: Cult Beauty palette in Brows: Soap brow by Barn & Co LIPS: Cult Beauty ‘ Nails : ZOYA in ‘Byrdie’ Madi -Lenis Model Management Opposite page Turban with earrings Julia Clancey Jitterbug ring by Stephen Webster Fly By Night Crystal Haze Grasshopper Ring by Stephen Webster Jewels Verne Lobster Crystal Haze Long Finger Ring by Stephen Webster Snake necklace £125 @thehirstcollection Foundation: Future Skin Illuminate: Poudre Lumiere Eyes: Polar Ice Eye Palette & ‘Cheetah’ Cheeks: Philanthropy –Elephany in ‘Smitten’ Nails : ZOYA Rebel Raiana-Lenis Model Management
MilliOnAir | LOVES
MILLIONAIR
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Loro Piana
Edited by Marcella Martinelli
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riginally from Trivero, the Loro Piana family became wool fabric merchants in the early nineteenth century. With the growth of industrialisation in Italy during the final quarter of the century, they transferred their entrepreneurial skills to Valsesia. The result was the F.lli Lora and Company Woollen Mill, and the Zignone Quarona & Co Woollen Mill was established in the early twentieth century. Loro Piana is the luxury brand made in Italy with the finest raw materials available around the world. It reaches its most exigent customers through a global retail network of directly operated stores on the most exclusive shopping streets, on www.loropiana.com and in a very select number of specialty stores.
Cashmere The Origin of a Secret
The Film ‘Cashmere - The Origin of a Secret’ is a fitting tribute to the perseverance of the traditional goat farmers of Mongolia and Inner Mongolia…
The Project ‘Cashmere - The Origin of a Secret’, is the first documentary in a trilogy directed by Luc Jacquet, ecologist and Academy Award-winning director of the “March of the Penguins”, at the invitation of Loro Piana.
“I have the extraordinary luck of being an independent artist who can choose his film subjects based on their sense and their power of inspiration.” Luc Jacquet
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“BRIGITTE” HAT in paper Woven hemp summer cloche hat, treated to enhance the material’s natural protection against the sunrays.
“KATE” HAT in hemp and technical fabric Cloche hat crafted from woven hemp. Two blockcoloured stripes decorate the edge of the brim.
“ARTEMIS” BUCKET BAG calfskin and cotton Bucket bag featuring a weave of naturalcoloured cotton fibres and leather straps in two contrasting tones, creating a multicoloured pattern.
“ARTEMIS” BUCKET BAG calfskin and cotton Bucket bag featuring a weave of natural-coloured cotton fibres and leather straps in two contrasting tones, creating a multi-coloured pattern.
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Loro Piana
“THE SUITCASE STRIPE” BAG cotton and linen Large tote bag made of cotton and linen canvas blend that is water and stain resistant. The multi-stripe motif on the handles recaptures the design that once covered Loro Piana canvas travelling bags, used to present fabrics and materials.
“THE SUITCASE STRIPE” WEEKENDER in cotton and linen Duffle bag made of cotton and linen canvas blend that is water and stain resistant. The multi-stripe motif on the handles recaptures the design that once covered Loro Piana canvas travelling bags, used to present fabrics and materials.
“THE SUITCASE STRIPE” CAMERA BAG in cotton and linen Bag with detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, made of cotton and linen canvas blend that is water and stain resistant. The multi-stripe motif recaptures the design that once covered Loro Piana canvas travelling bags, used to present fabrics and materials.
“THE SUITCASE STRIPE” STOLE in silk and cashmere Cashmere and silk stole that recaptures the multi-stripe motif that once covered canvas travelling bags, which used to be a common feature of fabrics and materials. The stripe runs along one side of the stole, while the other is embellished with kummel-coloured selvedges.
“MAKHZEN” STOLE in cashmere and silk Cashmere and silk stole printed with a patchwork of mosaics in multi-coloured geometric shapes.
“THE SUITCASE STRIPE” LACED UP ESPADRILLAS in cotton and linen Flat espadrillas in canvas with open heel and gros grain ties. The multi-stripe motif on the upper recaptures the design that once covered Loro Piana canvas travelling bags, used to present fabrics and materials.
MilliOnAir | FASHION UNCOVERED
Celebrating Creative Talent
By Alison Lowe MBE
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love travelling to attend fashion weeks and trade fairs around the world, not just to uncover amazing fashion and design, but because I also get to meet the most amazing creative talent. As I write this feature, I am in Madrid for fashion week and I have seen some amazing collections, which I will tell you more about in the next edition, but this month I want to highlight some of the wonderful creative people and brands I have met in the past few weeks.
professional, who has worked with brands such as Miu Miu, Boucheron and Mulberry, and her articles have been published in The New York Times, Business of Fashion and throughout multiple Vogue magazines across the globe, to name a few. Follow Jessica at @jessicamichault
Visiting international fashion week’s means I often travel with a great group of fashion friends. These talented, inspirational and creative professionals work across the sector in different roles, and I am proud to be part of this unique fashion family. My fashion ‘tribe’ includes a diverse group of ages, professions, cultures and nationalities, but we all come together in support of the industry we love. My fashion family are interested in more than sitting FROW and taking selfies; we are there to build a professional and valuable industry that supports the next generation of creative talent. My favourite people in fashion are those who take the time to support the industry and its creative talent, rather than use it as an opportunity to meet their own needs, often to the detriment of the designers and brands. There is a lot of ‘smoke and mirrors’ (read bullsh*t) in the industry, so it is great to come across genuine people who are passionate about making the industry a great place to work. In my future features, as well as uncovering brands and designers, I am also going to introduce some of the creative people who are supporting and driving the industry forward. Jessica Michault can often be spotted front row of shows recording her unique 60 Second Fashion Reviews, which have bought fashion show criticism to the social media sphere. An award-winning journalist, brand consultant and social media expert, Jessica is also renowned for her in-depth, one-on-one interviews with some of fashion's leading movers and shakers, via her Fashion Your Seatbelt podcast, a top ten ranking iTunes podcast in the Fashion & Beauty category. Since it started in 2017, Jessica has sat down with paradigm-shifting leaders in the fashion world. Interviewees include Olivier Rousteing the Creative Director of Balmain; milliner Stephen Jones; Angela Missoni; Stephanie Phair of Far Fetch; Ines de la Fressange; Giambattista Valli and Giuseppe Zanotti to name a few. Jessica is a passionate and knowledgeable
Jessica Michault
Lupe Castro
Lupe Castro of Fashion Space World is a recognisable and distinctive fashion icon, who is passionate about discovering the next generation of designer and supporting breakthrough talent, something that she has become renowned for all over the world. Lupe supports the ethical side of the fashion industry and her love of vintage and eclectic fashions defines her personal dress sense: beautifully quirky and original.
Her knowledge and passion for the industry and charismatic personality means she is regularly invited to attend and speak at events around the world. Lupe established her indubitable reputation in the industry as one of the first digital influencers, blogging under the alias of Ms Castro Rides, as well as writing features for publications across the globe. Owning one of the world’s most coveted vintage collections, Lupe is now leading a movement which is both artistic and social, bringing together music, art and fashion with the intention of promoting a new style of tourism and culture. Lupe has created a unique shop experience through her brand Fashion Space World, in which she showcases a curated range of her favourite pieces from emerging, sustainable and vintage brands. Follow Lupe and her international adventures on her personal account @mscastrorides
travel with is Rose Langenbein. Rose has a unique, spirited personality and vivacious energy, and brings her great love of life and fashion to the industry. A passionate Styling Director, Rose’s own sense of style makes her a favorite of street style photographers and she is often captured attending shows. On the other side of the camera, she has a great eye for styling, creating shoots that reflect the designers vision whilst inspiring the customer to buy. Rose is a champion for emerging and established brands and loves to discover and support new labels. She told me “I have deep respect for young designers. I admire their passion, their creativity, how they focus on sustainability and how they implement their traditions in their collections.” Rose’s Instagram account gives an insight into her life @roselangenbein
Svetlana (Lana) Knezevic is a contributing editor to international top title magazines (Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar) around the world. She has published articles on fashion, art and popular culture on every continent as well as in several languages. Alongside her writing, Lana is recognised for her unique talent for connecting genuine industry experts across the globe to professionalise the industry. She is passionate about the real purpose of fashion weeks - which goes beyond the front row - instead working on building brands for high-level international recognition. Lana not only attends International fashion weeks, she also consults with many to help them develop beneficial relationships for their brands with press and buyers. @lanaknez Rose Langenbein
Emily Smith
At the industry trade fair Top Drawer London, I finally got to meet the designer behind a brand I have been following for a while Emily Smith Designs. I first came across the brand as a judge of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in which Emily was a finalist and fell in love with her quirky, unique accessories and home ware. Emily is an extremely talented artist from Devon who works in acrylics to create the designs for her brand. Working from her family farm in the beautiful depths of Devon, she finds inspiration from the animals and countryside around her. “The best thing for me is seeing the finished product, seeing what I just created and hoping there is someone that appreciates it as much as I do.” Originally only painting for her children, Emily was soon inundated for requests of her paintings and this led to the launch of the Emily Smith brand, which now has an ever-growing product range, including umbrellas, prints, notebooks, and homewares. New accessories products will be launching shortly. @emilysmithdesigns
Also at this show, my eye was drawn to a unique stand from a new brand Dearest Fannie which had a huge sign reading ‘Why can’t sustainability be fashion?” I needed to find out more, so got chatting to the delightful young sisters Ellie and Jess, who have developed the brand. The girls passionately explained how they want their brand Dearest Fannie to create change for our many environmental problems. I was intrigued by their Dipsy Cloth product, which has great branding as well as being brilliantly effective in responding to the issue of wet wipes and makeup removers wreaking absolute havoc on the environment. This is because wet wipes and makeup removers aren’t biodegradable or recyclable. As part of the UKs 25 year environmental plan, the government has pledged to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste, including single use products. Dearest Fannie want to provide us with a solution - a sustainable alternative that can be reused over and over again. The Ditsy Cloth is hypoallergenic, reusable and recyclable and you just need to add water to simply wipe your makeup away. This was the perfect product for me to travel with and I have been so impressed with it that I will be putting it on the gift list for all my friends. @dearestfannie Keeping on the ethical theme, I have just returned from attending the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid with my fashion family, where we discovered the inspirational fashion brand EcoAlf. The sustainable fashion brand was founded in Spain in 2012, creating all their wearable products from recycled materials including plastic bottles, cotton, wool, coffee grounds and fishing nets. The brand seeks to create products that have the same or better quality, design and technical properties as other products without the environmental impact.
The ethos of ECOALF is to develop the honesty of timeless design along with the transformation of ethical ideas into actions and their most ambitious project to date is Upcycling the Oceans. The brand explains this as a worldwide adventure that will help remove marine debris from the bottom of the oceans thanks to the support of local fishermen. The revolutionary project aims to be replicated all over the world and its main objective is to recover trash that is destroying the sea, and transform it into top quality yarn to produce garments. This complex and pioneering initiative has three objectives: to remove litter that damages marine ecosystems from our seas; giving a second life to recovered waste with a circular economy view, and raising awareness about the global issue that marine litter presents. Along with the high aims the brand has a full range of great products, from super soft t-shirts made from recycled cotton; colourful puffer jackets and quilted coats made out of recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets; bags and the lightest ergonomic sneakers I have ever seen, made from recycled polyester. The label has a growing number of experiential and interactive stores that also use recycled materials to make them ecological. There is so much information about the brand that I could never cover it all in this feature, therefore it is worth a visit to their website to learn more about their products and projects www.ecoalf.com and if you are ever in Madrid I really recommend a visit to their flagship store.
I was sad to leave Madrid after five wonderful days with my fashion family, viewing the stunning designs from a host of emerging and established talents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid. I will be collecting the images and details of all the collections for my next feature and cant This brand takes sustainability to a new level and we were wait to show you some of my favorite Teresa Helbig, all impressed with the brand’s passion and commitment to Pertegaz and Brain and Beast to name a few. So until then the people and the planet. Founder Javier Goyeneche adios mis amigos. explained “The concept of the brand came after the birth of my son, Alfredo (the company is named after him) when I was reflecting upon the world we would leave to the next generation and my frustration with the excessive use of the world’s natural resources. ECOALF was born in 2009. The idea was to create a fashion brand that is truly sustainable. By integrating breakthrough technology we ECOALF create clothing and accessories made entirely from recycled materials…without actually looking like it.” The brand’s products and the ECOALF foundation that it Javier Goyeneche has established highlight the circular economy, developing a business model to eliminate waste, keep materials and products in longer use and build regenerative natural systems.
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THE MILLIONAIR JEWELLERY FILES
RINGS FOR SPRING CHOPARD, ADLER & STEPHEN WEBSTER GO FORWARD IN TIME IN COLOUR TISSOT, OMEGA & LONGINES STACKS OF PLAYFUL COMBINATIONS ASPREY KATERINA MAKRIYIANNI PATEK PHILIPPE MITA VOHRA GLASHÃœTTE HERMES
MilliOnAir | SPRING JEWELERY
Rings for SPRING
Edited by Marcella Martinelli
The storms are subsiding, the skies are clearing and the natural world is bursting into song and spectacular colorful themes. In this changing season, with new life and new beauty appearing, SPRING is a time for limitless possibilities, perfectly symbolizing the magic and romance of these elegant pieces of jewelery
Chopard
Chopard ring from the Haute Joaillerie collection white gold ring set with a marquise-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Stockist: Chopard Boutique -12-13 New Bond Street, London W1S 3SS– Tel: 020 7046 7808 www.chopard.com/uk
Chopard ring from the Haute Joaillerie collection white and rose gold ring set with a pear-shaped cfancy pink diamond and fancycut white diamonds
Chopard ring from the Haute Joaillerie collection white gold ring set with a purple unheated spinel (Sri Lanka), two triangular-cut diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Chopard ring from the Haute Joaillerie collection white gold set with a cushion, ruby (Mozambique), two half-moon diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds.
MilliOnAir | SPRING JEWELERY
Rings for SPRING Essentials ''Original creation is the offspring of a fearless thirst for adventure.'' Adler
Adler
This page "Les Espiègles" in 18kt pink gold and pink quartz set with one diamond "Mandala Soul" in 18kt white gold set with one unheated Sri Lankan oval cut sapphire
"Tivoli" in 18kt pink gold set with one pink tourmaline "Masai Fire" in 18kt white gold set with one cushion cut tanzanite "Les Espiègles" in 18kt pink gold and one lapis lazuli set with one diamond
18kt white gold set with one pear-shaped emerald Next page
"Mandala Soul' in 18kt white gold and mother of pearl set with one cabochon paraiba tourmaline
"Twirly" in 18kt pink gold and enamel set with one diamond Stockist: Adler- 23 Rue du Rhône 1204 Geneva Switzerland– Tel: +41 22 819 80 26 www.adler.ch
MilliOnAir | SPRING JEWELERY
Rings for SPRING The result of unparalleled design and creativity, Stephen Webster rings combine exquisite craftsmanship with the finest materials culminating in a collection of show stopping cocktail rings and iconic bands.
Stephen Webster
Magnipheasant Feathers Cocktail
No RegretsRussian Roulette
No Regrets PoisonApple
Love Me Love Me Not (top right)
No Regrets Sharksjaw
Fly By Night Crystal Haze ( bottom right)
Jitterbug Turquoise Stockist: Stephen Webster - Second Floor, 130 Mount StreetLondon W1K 3NY UK– Tel: 020 3298 0970 www.stephenwebster.com
MilliOnAir | COLOURFUL WATCHES
Tissot
Go forward in time with colour
Edited by Marcella Martinelli
Bella Ora Round The devil is in the detail when it comes to the Tissot Bella Ora, where intricate design ticks lead to a smart and sophisticated result. The luxurious design uses curved glass, a concave bezel and a cabochon crown to create a smooth silhouette, while the polished bevel on the horns and the roman indexes add a grown-up and glamorous edge. Other touches, like the jewellery bracelet and small second counter on the dial, up the elegance factor and add subtle decorative touches to what is a feminine, yet refined, watch.
Bella
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Omega
Speedmaster 38mm Collection Co- Axial Chronographom De Ville Tresor Quartz 36MM
www.omegawatches.com
MilliOnAir | COLOURFUL WATCHES
Longines
A life of heedless pleasure & luxury Edited by Marcella Martinelli
Marks of simple purity, two new dials in white, featuring extended hourmarkers or harmonised hour-markers and Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, 12 o’clock, make their appearance. Colour also spices up this collection and allows you to personalise your watch to suit your tastes. For the first time, the winged hourglass brand presents a system of interchangeable straps available in a rainbow of eight new shades. The first season offers bright yellow, blazing orange, elegant taupe, radiant coral, soft brown, intense pine green, turquoise as an invitation to travel and fresh lime green.
Longines DolceVita
Longines DolceVita Starry Sky.
www.longines.com
MilliOnAir | BEAUTIFUL RINGS
Asprey
Stacks of playful combinations Edited by Marcella Martinelli
Part of Asprey's 167 collection, which is named in honour of the address of our London flagship store at 167 New Bond Street. The Enamel Ring is available in both yellow and white gold in a broad range of colours. Suitable to be worn on its own, but also stackable.
The Flip Ring is a playful, modernised take on a classic ring design from the Asprey archives, as worn in the early 1920s and 30s. Flip, stack, switch and rotate as desired: the design features two concealed hinges on either side of the central ring, enabling the wearer to change the look by means of a simple flip of the half-hoop sides. Suitable for both men and women, day and night, the Asprey Flip Ring is available in 18ct white, yellow and rose gold with precious stone combinations.
www.asprey.com
MilliOnAir | JEWELERY
design style & personality Katerina Makriyianni Jewelery
www.katerinamakriyianni.com
MilliOnAir | LADIES COLLECTION
Patek Philippe Day into night These luxury watches are a statement of individuality, elegance and quality. Edited by Marcella Martinelli
Ladies’ Nautilus in steel, blue opaline dial with gold applied hour markers and numerals with luminescent coating. www.patek.com
Ladies’ Diamond Ribbon Joaillerie in white gold, fully set with diamonds. Blued white-gold applied numerals and hands.
www.patek.com
MilliOnAir | INSPIRATION
Mita Vohra A woman with a
passion and a mission Edited by Marcella Martinelli
Established in London, the name Ortaea combines the Latin word Ortus meaning origin, new beginnings and rising and Gaea the Greek Mythological Goddess of Earth and Creation.
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ita is the woman behind Ortaea the fine jewellery brand, the name Ortaea combines the Latin word Ortus meaning origin, new beginnings and rising and Gaea the Greek Mythological Goddess of Earth and Creation. Mita launched Ortaea Fine Jewellery in Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London in 2016. After spending 14 years of her working life in the fine jewellery business, Mita knew this was where she wanted to be. She is a director of Sarova Hotels Kenya, sits on the boards of various property development companies and is a Trustee of the Sandy Vohra Foundation.
Social Responsibility
Each person has their path to tread, innate and created belief systems, challenges and responsibilities. Every time we marvel at an image of the starry expanse of the night’s sky, hear a story of the power of sheer will or feel awakened to possibility we are enlivened by something that transcends us, we feel alive and powerful. It is a resonance with this state of being that we seek to evoke. We tell stories through design and ignite a wonder for the magical and mystical Universe as our creations take you through time, lands, perspectives and the wonders of the natural world. It is this that inspires us and leads us to believe in abundance and the boundless nature of creation.
“Jewellery is a boundless form of expression, a means to explore ideas that trigger thought and capture the imagination. A passion for nature evoked by my childhood in Africa, my fascination for history, mythology and astronomy and my curiosity about the expansive mystery of the Cosmos inspire me to seek knowledge and create for Ortaea.”
There are places on Earth where a part of you remains deeply connected. For owners Mita and Pravir Vohra, this is Africa. As a trustee of the Sandy Vohra Foundation Mita has gained an insight into the deep social issues haunting Kenya, many of which are mirrored in other African countries. Politics also plays its part as its does worldwide. There are times it is totally overwhelming and one questions what difference they can make, however ultimately every act and every person counts. We believe that every person you open a door for or help to empower has a ripple impact in a community and every tree you plant develops roots and brings a whole new energy.
Ethical Sourcing of gems and Social Responsibility are a core part of Ortaea ethos.
www.ortaea.com
MilliOnAir | WATCHES
Glashütte A declaration of LOVE in lilac Edited by Marcella Martinelli
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he new PanoMatic Luna has ladies ‘ hearts beating faster on Valentine’s Day On the day of love, the most beautiful feeling in the world takes precedence. Romance and hope lie in the air, hours and minutes fly by and moments are as light as a feather. This feeling of awakening love is reflected in the new PanoMatic Luna from Glashütte Original. The dial of the new ladies‘ watch is presented softly and playfully, with diamond-set rod indexes and lilac Arabic numerals forming a heart at the centre. The PanoMatic Luna is limited to 25 pieces and adds another feminine masterpiece to the Lady Collection. Romantic elements The dial of the new PanoMatic Luna combines classic and romantic elements in an elegant ensemble. The hand-crafted mother-of-pearl dial catches the eye immediately, especially the Arabic numerals in different sizes, drawn in a delicate shade of lilac as radiant forms reaching to the edge of the dial. To this end the dial was printed from the back, so that the colour shines through softly and the mother-of-pearl shimmers evenly throughout. At the centre the numerals form a heart, itself framed by nine rod indexes with 18 brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial, made in the watchmaker’s own dial manufactory in Pforzheim, is fashioned from the inner layer of sea shells. To protect the razor-thin material from breakage it is mounted on a thin disc of German silver.
are the little hearts in the night sky, which playfully take up the symbol of love. In line with classic Pano style, the hour, minute and small second are positioned off-centre in the left half of the dial, while the moon phase at 2 o’clock and the characteristic Glashütte Original Panorama Date at 4 o’clock adorn the right side. The Arabic numerals too, take up the asymmetric design of the dial and are thus arrayed in different sizes. About Glashütte Original Glashütte Original upholds the values of authentic manufactory production and can look back on an uninterrupted history that began in 1845. Located in the Saxon town of Glashütte, the manufactory brings traditional craftsmanship and innovative technologies together under one roof. The tradition-rich brand produces up to 95 % of all movement components as well as the filigree dials in-house and represents the highest levels of German watchmaking art.
The moon phase display owes its striking appearance to its elaborately crafted moon disc, which is also made in Pforzheim. The two silvercoloured moons are first cut out with a milling tool. The surface of the moons is then polished with a diamond milling tool, which gives them a unique brilliance. The special feature of this display, perceptible only upon closer inspection, www.glashuette-original.com
MilliOnAir | OBJECTS OF DESIRE
HERMES
The Cap Code Chaîne d’ancre
Edited by Marcella Martinelli
Hermes creates objects. Objects shaped by the hands of artisans to make them true companions. The Cape Cod is adorned with a double tour strap bearing the Anchor Chain motif, underlining the original inspiration for the watch. The designer Henri d’Origny was to make a square watch out of it. His untamed pencil decided otherwise: the Cape Cod, «a square in a rectangle», was born in 1991. At once original, graphic, impertinent and rigorously disciplined, it challenges existing aesthetic codes. The Cape Cod likes to play with the «Anchor Chain», of which the two half links form its case. This motif, created by Robert Dumas in 1938, is now highlighted by Hermès’
leather craftsmanship. The second loop of the strap is shaped to reveal the anchor chain link pattern in the leather. To achieve this effect, the artisan assembles four different layers of leather, before meticulously cutting them and stitching them with a tool specially adjusted to follow the curves of the bracelet. This double tour strap, originally designed by Martin Margiela in 1998, is available in four colours: Barenia black, deep blue, amber and extreme pink. Its vivid shades accentuate the emblematic shape of the steel case and the silver dial with powdered numerals, crafted in Hermès Horloger’s own workshops.
www.hermes.com
THE MILLIONAIR FASHION FILES ALEXANDER MCQUEEN THE VAMPIRE'S WIFE JACQUES AZAGURY POWERFUL ULTIMATE EFFORTLESS CHIC TAMARA BECKWITH VERONI YASMIN MILLS BEULAH
MilliOnAir | OBJECTS OF DESIRE
Alexander McQUEEN spring summer twenty twenty essentials
Edited by Marcella Martinelli
Antique Gold Rose Seal Necklace Antique Gold Asymmetrical Thimble Earrings
Black & White Stamped Lizard Effect Mini Jewelled Satchel
Ivory Leather Mini Jewelled Satchel
Gradient Pink The Cut Square Sunglasses
Grey Acetate Butterfly Frame Sunglasses
Pink Acetate Butterfly Frame Sunglasses
Antique Gold Asymmetrical Garnet Earrings Antique Gold Doodle Choker Antique Gold Garnet Pendant
Antique Gold Asymmetrical Thimble Earrings Antique Gold Rose Seal Choker
Garnet Stone Necklace Antique Gold Asymmetrical Earrings
NO.13 FLOWER WEDGE SANDAL
Black Leather Story Shoulder Bag with Contrast Stitching White Leather Knotted Story Shoulder Bag Ivory Leather Story Shoulder Bag with Gold Eyelets
Flax Blue Leather Story Bag Rosebud Leather Story Bag
Alexander McQUEEN
MilliOnAir | SPRING FASHION
Pretty in pastels and flowers The Vampire's Wife Edited by Marcella Martinelli
The Vampire’s Wife continue to play with the idea of femininity by bringing a gorgeous new collection of diaphanous chiffons, playful florals and sparkling metallics and apply them to the infamous Vampire’s Wife warrior-like silhouettes. The most delicately subversive armour!
www.thevampireswife.com
MilliOnAir | FASHION ROYALTY
Master of reinvention
Jacques Azagury
By Contributing Editor Juliet Herd
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he first thing that strikes you on entering Jacques Azagury’s elegant atelier is what an oasis of calm it is, despite its location on London’s busy Knightsbridge. There is the sense that not much has changed since the days when Princess Diana would drop in for a dress fitting and insist that the designer treat her like any other customer. “She was terribly informal,” says Jacques, who has presided over this exclusive shopping hood since 1987. “In fact, sometimes when she was in the shop and other customers would come in, she would say ‘Oh Jacques, go and look after the customers’. People [in the boutique] were just in awe, almost to the point of being dumbstruck. She never asked for a lock-down when she turned up.”
Bearing testimony to the designer’s close working relationship with the late princess is a frame on the wall featuring photographs of her wearing three Azagury designs. A handwritten note from her reads: “Dearest Jacques, Lots of love from Diana x.” It was her last gift to him, sent the day she left on that fateful trip to France in the summer of 1997. Diana may have been his most famous client but Jacques has been dressing the great and the good of international society for more than 35 years, an enduring presence in an ever-changing fashion landscape. He attributes his longevity to his insistence on remaining true to his signature look of glamorous cocktail and special occasion wear and by retaining full control of his business, which he runs with his sister Solange. He has also been careful to keep it relatively small and niche. “I didn’t want to get into the huge wholesale market, even though we did sell to the top stores around the world for many years,” he explains. “I decided I was happier with just having my own store and doing the occasional charity show and that’s worked well for us. It’s given me complete control. The thing about wholesale is you do the collection, then have a catwalk show to sell it and stores only pay you when they get it six months later, if they haven’t gone bust. By that time, you’re on to the next collection.
Especially now, it’s crazy the amount of collections there are. Who wears all these clothes? Who is going to buy them?” By contrast, he knows exactly who his loyal clients are; some of them jetting in from abroad just for a fitting and often involving several generations of the same family. “I cater for all the different communities, whether it’s the Greek shipping ladies, English society ladies, the north London Jewish ladies or the Arab princesses,” he says. “It’s right across the age range – from the 17year-old girls brought in by their mothers for their first gown to the glamorous ladies I used to dress when I started out and who are now in their 70s and 80s.” Of course, he’s also designed eveningwear for a roster of high-profile clients over the years, including Dame Helen Mirren, Elizabeth McGovern, Helen McCrory and Sheridan Smith. Casablanca-born Jacques always knew he would become a designer. He remembers being encouraged by his artistic Jewish parents to wear whatever he liked as a child. “My father, who ran a couple of theatre companies and was also a photographer, would have his suits made and his shoes sent over from Paris,” he recalls. “My mother was always in the latest fashions.” Jacques moved to the UK with his parents and four siblings when he was six, with the family settling in London’s East End, a change in circumstances he describes as going from “riches” to “slightly the rags” before swinging back again. “I remember thinking everything was so dark,” he says of those early days in London. “We arrived in winter and I also remember the excitement of seeing our first snow. It was in the days when snow would be three feet high; we’d never seen anything like it.” He trained at the London College of Fashion and St Martin’s School of Art and started making silk crepe de chine shirts for men as a student. His career was launched, almost overnight, when Brown’s bought his entire first collection. He acknowledges that his own swift trajectory in the industry is not something that young designers today could hope to emulate. “I could walk into Harvey Nichols with six dresses and ask to see the buyer and there would be one person to see,” he says. “I could go to Vogue and see Grace Coddington [then photo editor]. I would just walk in and say, ‘Is Grace here?’ And I would show her a dress. The sad thing is you have to go through an army of people to get to that person today; all
completely unnecessary.”Are there any upcoming British designers he particularly rates? “At the moment, not really,” he says with characteristic candour. “There’s nobody that consistent with a signature. I think that’s why we’ve still got all the old labels – Helmut Lang is coming back because they have a certain signature. I don’t know if it’s a fault of the fashion colleges, saying to these designers: ‘ You’ve got to be Alexander McQueen’. There’s been one Alexander McQueen in the past 30 years. They do train designers in that sort of McQueen/ Vivienne Westwood style. I think that’s what they think British design is about but the reality is, who else has come up between them?” While Jacques has always steered clear of slavishly following trends and tends to revisit old classics, such as the dazzling red cape in the current collection which first made an appearance 20 years ago, this doesn’t mean the Azagury brand, renowned for its impeccable fit and cut, has remained static. “We always have something new for the season trend-wise,” he points out. “But because we don’t do a catwalk show, we don’t have to make them quite so ridiculous. We are not after that front page the next morning. They are trend driven but wearable; really, what women want.” In response to customer demand, Jacques has introduced Azagury Finds, a collection of curated pieces selected by him and Solange and priced between £75 and £390. The range, which includes sequinned hoodies, tulle skirts and cashmere sweaters and is aimed at a younger market, is regularly refreshed with brother and sister making buying trips to Paris every six weeks or so. “We just pick pieces we like and that we think will fit into our store,” says Jacques. “We don’t want what Harvey Nichols or Harrods have, because what’s the point? We try to find new things, and when we come back we think ‘Oh my God’, everything goes with everything. Customers who come in for fittings will pick up a few pieces as well, either for holidays or casual parties.” He has also introduced a capsule wedding collection, which makes perfect sense considering he’s often asked to dress brides and their mothers. “With loyal customers, I can’t say no, I have to do it,” he explains. “Now we’ve done a range of six dresses, which we can customise. I enjoy doing them but we don’t make hundreds, for sure!” While the current industry buzzword is “sustainability”,
“I stopped buying bulk fabrics a long time ago and don’t do seasons any more, for instance,” he says. “Every two to three weeks we have drops of new designs within our collection and that way there is no wastage of fabric at all. There is no such thing as last season’s fabric anymore. We make two or three dresses in one fabric and once that’s gone, we move on.”
Prince Charles when she was at the height of her fitness and regularly training in the gym. “It was the time of the supermodels and the body con dresses and she was young and part of that glamorous international set and she certainly wanted to look like that,” he recalls fondly. Did he become one of her confidants? “I never got too close,” he insists. “We were very friendly and liked each other tremendously, but I would never phone up and say, ‘Oh, let’s go out to dinner’. Within that friendship there was the respect of the association with a princess.” What does he think of the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex’s styles? “I think they’re being very careful. Purposefully. They both dress very beautifully within the brackets of a royal princess. There’s nothing headlinemaking but I think again that’s done on purpose, so as not to get another Princess Diana moment.” “I stopped buying bulk fabrics a long time ago and don’t He describes Kate’s style as “very feminine, perhaps even do seasons any more, for instance,” he says. “Every two to more feminine than Diana”. “She’s definitely [becoming bolder] as time goes on, in the same way as Diana. She’s three weeks we have drops of new designs within our collection and that way there is no wastage of fabric at all. understanding what looks good on her.” Both Kate and There is no such thing as last season’s fabric anymore. We Meghan’s impact on the fashion industry is probably “tenfold” that of Diana’s, thanks largely to social media, says make two or three dresses in one fabric and once that’s Jacques. “A lot of the time we weren’t allowed to say gone, we move on.” Diana was wearing a dress until it actually appeared,” he He also admits to having changed his own personal recalls. “Not like now when it’s on Instagram ten seconds buying strategy and tries to limit what he adds to his later and, of course, that’s going to make a big difference, wardrobe. “It’s a question of retraining people,” he particularly if it’s a £69 dress [by ethical label Mayamiko suggests. “The way to do it is have a look and think, as worn by Meghan during her South African tour with ‘Have I already got that in my cupboard?’ and if you have, why are you buying it again? It’s happened to me. I Prince Harry last September before they quit royal duties], which is within most people’s limit. Everybody is used to buy three or four suits every season and it would be the same thing – black, grey and navy. Then I started going to want that.” Has he been asked to design gowns for either of Diana’s thinking, ‘I have that suit or shirt or shoes already’. It’s daughters-in-law? “No, I haven’t, interestingly enough,” completely changed my way of thinking.” he reveals. “Of course, I would be delighted to dress either He says he’s no longer a fashion snob either – “I used to of them but I’ve never approached them, again because of be!” - and is just as happy teaming a Prada suit with a Primark T-shirt these days – often eliciting compliments that designer/royalty respect.” Another big change he’s witnessed is the rise of online from none-the-wiser customers. “If you have an eye and know how to put pieces together, you don’t have to spend shopping, something he admits to having reservations about, particularly in relation to its long-term commercial £500 on a shirt if there’s a near equivalent at Zara for £30,” he reasons. “I think a lot of customers are beginning viability. “I think it’s going to have a bit of a backlash; it’s very to feel the same way and, in fact, they prefer it when it’s costly for people in those selling markets and they’re not an obvious label. We’re slowly going back to niche beginning to realise how much it costs to do [next-day] dressing away from the big pizzazz brands.” deliveries, returns, packaging and repackaging. All of that is going to be looked into and they will have to make a Interestingly, he says he never actually designed a dress specifically for Princess Diana. “It was always something change.” As he enters his fourth decade as a designer, does he have she’d already seen - right from the very first dress from any plans to slow down or, dare we mention it - retire? “It my winter collection in 1987 when I was part of the has its moments like any business but I still enjoy it; I love London Designer Collections. We may have changed a finding new fabrics and reinventing all the time,” he says colour or made a skirt longer or added a sleeve if she was going to the Middle East on a foreign tour, but that would with a laugh. So that will be a ‘no’ then! have been the extent of it.” Unsurprisingly, she preferred the designer’s more body www.jacquesazagury.com conscious dresses, particularly after her separation from
MilliOnAir | MUST HAVE'S
Rare heavenly FLOWERS in fashion Get the look right for the season NOT by opting for a flower wall of
fashion, but by wearing a floral skirt or pants that can be styled countless ways. Going for flower separates is the way to go, Prada nailed it with this floral print leather skirt.
DOLCE & GABBANA Puff-Sleeved Floral Dress
GUCCI Floral Jordaan Loafers
EMILIO PUCCI cat-eye flower detail sunglasses
PRADA Floral-Print Leather Skirt
WOLF Zoe Travel Jewellery Case
CHOPARD Rose Gold and Diamond L.U.C XP Esprit de Fleurier Peony Watch 35mm
CREED Spring Flower Eau de Parfum
MAJE Rose T-Shirt
STELLA MCCARTNEY Christine Silk Tapered Trousers
MilliOnAir | THE COVER STORY
Powerful ultimate effortless chic
TEAM: Photographer: Kate Martin represented by www.angeliandco.com Fashion & Jewellery Marcella Martinelli Make up Ruby Hammer MBE at Angeli & Co using Marc Jacobs Hair Tim Crespin at Angeli & Co using hair by Sam McKnight Models: Eve Delf and Tatiana at Select Models Nails: Angel Mari @amarinails using Chanel and OPI
Eve London by De Beers Battersea Light Necklace white diamonds set in white gold De Beers Emerald cut Solitair ring white diamonds set in white gold www.debeers.com Roksanda Grey Shida Jacket AND Venezio trousers in wool jersey Roksanda Mount Street, Matches Fashion & Net-A-Porter www.roksanda.com
Tatiana Stephen Webster Vertigo infinity pave earring set in white gold www.stephenwebster.com Alex Eagle silk scarf shirt and constant Navy Tuxedo Jacket with contrasting lapels and side pockets. www.alexeagle.co.uk Gina couture shoes www.gina.com
David Morris Wave Collection earrings, necklace and ring with white diamonds, set in white gold www.davidmorris.com Gyunel Couture structured black silk and metallic jacquard woven jacket, closed with signature logo chained pendant details, contrast silk satin pink lining. www.gyunel.com
Eve Stephen Webster Lady Stardust long earrings in white gold and diamonds www.stephenwebster.com Suit and shirt, Malan Breton– www.malanbreton.com
London by De Beers Battersea Light Necklace white diamonds set in white gold De Beers Emerald cut Solitair ring white diamonds set in white gold www.debeers.com Roksanda Grey Shida Jacket AND Venezio trousers in wool jersey Roksanda Mount Street, Matches Fashion & Net-A-Porter www.roksanda.com lace shoes by Gina Couture www.gina.com
Eve Alexander McQueen Antique Gold Garnet Pendant, ring and Antique Gold Asymmetrical Garnet Earrings Alexander McQueen black wool silk spliced tailored jacket with a pleated peplum Peg trousers in silver grey British mohair sharkskin www.alexandermcqueen.com
Graff Diamond earrings set in white gold www. graff.com Victoria Beckham Single Breasted Tailored Jacket in Purple Melange Twist Neck Shirt in Biscuit Beige High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers in Orange www.victoriabeckham.com Patek Philippe Ladies’ Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300/1201R-001 in rose gold, silvery, vertical and horizontal satin-finished dial and gold applied numerals with luminescent coating. Diamonds set in the bezel, the bracelet, and the crown. www.patek.com Gina Couture nude plaforms www.gina.com
Tatiana Single breasted, tailored ladies suit in black and white houndstooth www.thedecklondon.com Patek Philippe Ladies’ Twenty in rose gold, silvery, vertical and horizontal satin-finished dial and gold applied numerals with luminescent coating. Diamonds set in the bezel, the bracelet, and the crown wwwpatek.com
David Morris Wave Collection earrings, necklace and ring with white diamonds, set in white gold www.davidmorris.com Gyunel Couture structured black silk and metallic jacquard woven jacket, closed with signature logo chained pendant details, contrast silk satin pink lining. www.gyunel.com
Eve Fope long diamond necklace by with over 42 carats of white diamonds set in white gold www.fope.com Mark Powell Women’s bespoke 3 piece suit in a black with bold white stripe wool. www.markpowellbespoke.co.uk Gina couture pink lace shoes www.gina.com
Tatiana Chopard earrings from the Temptations collection featuring oval-shaped spessartine citrines pear shaped garnets and rubies set in rose gold. Single Breasted Velvet Jacket in Emerald Green Oversized Draped Sleeve Shirt in Tan Beige High-Waisted Wide-Leg Velvet Trousers in Emerald Green www.victoriabeckham.com Gina Couture white platform shoes www.gina.com
Tatiana Chopard pendant on chain from the Happy Diamonds collection featuring sapphires and diamonds set in rose gold. www.chopard.com Bella Freud Corduroy Bianca Jacket and David trousers and Art Dealer cashmere jumper bellafreud.com Gina Couture white lace platform www.gina.com Chopard necklace and watch in rose gold
MilliOnAir | THE COVER TEAM
Passion
for hairdressing
TIM CRESPIN
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im Crespin’s passion for hairdressing developed at an early age when his career started in London and Paris working for magazines such as ID, The Face, Blitz Magazine, French Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue and shooting campaigns for Japanese cult brand Matsuda. The early 90s took Tim to New York where he joined the Jed Root Agency and he was an in demand hairdresser for the 13 years he lived there. His creativity and skill have led him to work with the best magazines around the globe including Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour and Elle. The vast list of amazing photographers he has collaborated with include Patrick Demarchelier, Terry Richardson, , Juergen Teller , Michael Thompson, Steven Klein, Thomas Schenk, Kim Knott, Annie Leibovttz and David LaChapelle . Celebrity clients are numerous including Carey Mulligan, Alexa Chung, Elle Macpherson, Naomi Watts, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, KD Lang, Marc Anthony , Ricky Martin, Sean Penn and Cameron Diaz. Advertising work includes Gap, Nike, M&S, J Crew, Dove, DNKY, Guess Jeans, Samsung. His work is features in this month fashion story represented by www.angeli Tim’s experience is endless, his talent enormous and his energy boundless.
www.winserlondon.com
MilliOnAir | THE COVER TEAM
Nail that Shot ANGELA MARI Nail technician
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ngela Mari has over 15 years experience as a nail technician and loves the world of fashion and beauty. In addition to her long list of regular clients, Angela regularly works or movie sets, T.V shows, live events, magazine editorial and fashion shows. Angela exudes a calm, positive and creative mood which is so important on set where there is so much going on. Her clients range from movie stars, performers and prestigious events.
Angela has worked with Naomi Harris,Danni Minogue,Michelle Pfeiffer , brands such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, L'Oreal, BAFTA, During London Fashion week you can find her backstage at s Amanda Wakeley, Erdem, Julian Mc Donald and titles such as Harpers Bazaar, Tatler and now MilliOnair amongst many others. Films: Dark Shadows, Murder On The Orient Express, Death On The Nile @amarinails
MilliOnAir | INTERVIEW
Tamara Beckwith Veroni
By Fashion Director Marcella Martinelli
Photography Zoe Law
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amara Beckwith-Veroni founded and co-owns the Little Black Gallery- London stellar boutique photography gallery who has showcased and represented many iconic photographers such as Bob Carlos- Clarke, Terry O' Neill, Norman Parkinson,Chris Levine, Patrick Litchfield, Duffy, to name a few. She is also a roving Ambassador for luxury brands such as Gucci & Valentino and recently launched her first handbag collaboration with MISELA which has been a big success, however the one project very close to her heart is the Lady Garden Foundation which Tamara co- founded in 2014 helping to raise awareness and funds research and treatment of gynaecological cancer.
AS THE CO-FOUNDER OF LADY GARDEN WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY YOUR VENTURE? WHAT CAN THEY DO TO HELP? I am so proud of what we as The Lady Garden Foundation has managed to achieve in 5 years but sadly we are a long way off our goal. That is of course to find cures for the 5 Gynaecological Cancers that exist. We have an amazing group of women who for one reason and another have come together and between us we have made things happen. I think if your heart is truly committed to an idea it has every possibility to succeed. Naturally losing your Mother is a tremendous blow - nothing can prepare you for that loss and likewise coming out the other side is equally tragic. However since our Lady Garden Foundation was conceived those of us who lost Mother’s most definitely have found a catharticism which has of course been a blessing. My sister, Clare and I feel at least it shouldn't all be in vain.
you can go on a bit of a ramble - let your mind flow. I love writing I suppose because I have a very vivid imagination and have seen quite a lot in my almost 5o Years. The Lady Garden working and being supported by GUCCI is a totally amazing privilege. Marco Bizzarri and his whole International Team have been so supportive and deeply generous.. I cannot quite believe it! I had my first Handbag Collection last Autumn with the brilliant Turkish Luxury Brand MISELA and we created the Tamara Bag which I so enjoyed making. The creative director Serra Turker was a total joy from start to finish..
If you are reading this and would like to somehow get involved in either the Fund raising side, or the massively important Awareness arm then please email us at the address at the end of this interview. In order to get the message out there that we as women are in charge of our own bodies and need to be fully up to speed on what to look out for. The symptoms are murky but we need to all be very vigilant.. That is our duty to not only ourselves but also all females. Cara Delevingne by Greg Williams
YOUR COLLABORATIONS WITH FASHION HOUSES, MAGAZINE, TELEVISION AND RADIO ARE IMPRESSIVE, DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE? To say I have been fortunate would be an understatement. I love everything that has an interaction with people, ever since I was super young I have loved being amongst people. Now I have more of a purpose with regards to the Lady Garden so I suppose I feel more confident in suggesting ideas and collaborations. TV is super fun and very fast. Radio is very spoiling as
THE LITTLE BLACK GALLERY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS AND SHOWCASED SOME GREAT PHOTOGRAPHERS DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS TO OPEN ANOTHER GALLERY FOR ARTISTS AT SOME POINT? The Little Black Gallery is my pride and joy. Ghislain, my Business partner is a very good Ying to my Yang. He has done so much more of the real work and I get to do a whole lot of the fun stuff! The World of Photography makes me very happy and my walls at home are covered almost solely in Photography. We simply chose to take our Gallery and its artists on a World Wide Pop up show. It has been insanely successful and has also meant not having to be chained to the Gallery space in Chelsea. Ghislain foresaw that Galleries needing a physical space was becoming uneconomical. I would love to have a London address again in the future so watch this space. YOU HAVE APPEARED IN THE VAGINA MONOLOGUE WOULD YOU EVER CONSIDER DOING MORE ACTING? I had so many wonderful experiences and opportunities, way too many to mention here. I loved doing The Vagina Monologues - meeting all those fabulous actresses or should I say Actor’s. Going on the road was a very enlightening experience. I did a few cameos and parts here and there but I am so full on with my little people and my grand daughter I would hate to be absent for a long period. Having lost my Mother I would like to be a proper around all the time Mummy until they don’t need me so much. YOU TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY ALL OVER THE WORLD, DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE COUNTRY, CITY OR FOOD? I must admit I do love to travel. I have an insatiable energy and find seeing new things and places so wonderful. I naturally find Italy super beautiful - partly because I am married to a very real and special Italian family but also because there are some places that simply do take your breath away. I love Venice for many reasons but we got married there in 2007 and that will therefore be a special place to me forever. Secretly I am bonkers for the paccheri in Da Vittorio outside of Bergamo…just could eat there for days…..
Photography Dave Bennett
WHO WAS OR IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? I think I have admired many people and therefore realised quite early on being true to myself was the best way forwards. My Mother most certainly deserves a massive pedestal for putting up with me as a child and awful teenager and showing my sister, Clare and I just how to be patient and loving regardless. The Queen - well she just deserves a mighty long holiday!!! What a wise and wonderful woman, that’s a role model. DO YOU HAVE FAVOURITE WRITER/ ARTIST / MUSICIAN?
I think if your heart is truly committed to an idea it has every possibility to succeed.
Another question where I could list for hours. I sadly don’t have nearly as much time as I would like to indulge all my creative needs but as an artist I adore the American Singer John Sargent and on the other hand would die for a Basquiat. Polar opposite but equally appealing to me. Luckily I have some very cultured friends who have some of these works so I do get to see them in the flesh sometimes!! YOU HAVE GREAT STYLE AND ALWAYS LOOK FLAWLESS WHAT IS THE SECRET OF FEELING AND LOOKING GOOD? I think not really worrying so much about what other people think is my own secret. Dressing wise I can do whacky or country casual and feel equally at home. My sense of style is not for everyone but I dress for myself and if I like how it all comes together then that’s good enough for me. Being happy and content is a great place to be.. long may it continue. WHAT IS OUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN LONDON APART FROM YOUR HOME? I am not sure if you mean full stop or to go out but I love being in the park. I have the day charge of my children’s little white Pomeranian and it gives me so much joy to take him to the Park after drop off. He is literally like a character from a children’s movie - bouncing along like a little lamb. Making friends and being so full of life. I think those of us who live in London are truly blessed to have so many incredibly well maintained parks to choose from.
Photography Dave Bennett
Loyal, Energetic, Positive ANY NEW PROJECTS FOR 2020? Just getting more wonderful Ladies to learn about their bodies with our Lady Garden Foundation - creating more awareness and hopefully raising lots more money for the wonderful Doctor’s we support at The Royal Marsden. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Live Your Best Life Now info@ladygardenfoundation.com www.tamarabeckwith.com www.ladygardenfoundation.com
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
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MilliOnAir | ACCESSORIES
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MilliOnAir | INTERVIEW
Yasmin Mills A woman on an eco mission
By Contributing Editor Juliet Herd
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asmin Mills is on a mission to create a circular lifestyle brand that is as ethical and sustainable as well as glamorous and fun. The former model turned eco-event organiser doesn’t believe you have to forgo luxury in order to do the right thing by our environmentally-challenged planet. “You can have green glamour; it shouldn’t suck the fun out of things,” she says, revealing she now buys mainly pre-loved clothes from sites such as Vestiaire Collective and the occasional investment purchase. She has channelled her passion for sustainable living into Ecofetes, an eco-lux ethical homeware, event studio and TV brand, which she runs with her eco-chef boyfriend Justin Horne from a studio in West London. True to the couple’s sustainable ethos, the studio features up-cycled materials and vintage furniture and fittings. When she’s not organising events for high profile clients such as Sadie Frost, Caroline Massenet and Jade Parfitt (she masterminded the model’s eco wedding), Yasmin can be found hosting regular pop-up dinners with Justin as part of their vegetarian restaurant concept Sativa. She’s also producing a series of inspirational talks that she hosts at the studio and other eco venues including the Treehouse Hotel, where she interviews green pioneers like Jo Wood for the Ecofetes website. She’s also introduced an Instagram TV series called ‘How To Be Green’. “It’s little video diaries, like the ones Trinny [Woodall] does, where I look at how you can live more sustainably in day-to-day life,” says mother-of-two Yasmin. “I want to spread the message.”
Bright orange off-theshoulder by Victoria Beckham dress that Yasmin found in a charity sale. All jewellery by her friend Stephen Webster, who has been championing sustainable diamonds for years.
How did your new sustainable lifestyle brand Ecofetes come about? “It was born out of frustration, really. I started thinking about the whole sustainability issue more than ten years ago when my daughters Lauren [24] and Maddy [20] were small and I saw so much single-use plastic and wastage at children’s parties. It was carnage! As a vegetarian, I was also increasingly uncomfortable about serving meat-based food that I wouldn’t eat or thought was unhealthy. There was so much wasted food and even flowers that were thrown away after events. “I was first introduced to the benefits of organic food and beauty when I worked with Jo Wood on her Mrs Paisley’s Lashings pop-up dinners in 2009. We were doing organic meals together at a time when no one else was interested. It all came together on the food side when I met Justin, who creates organic menus that are zero waste, seasonal and locally sourced. He was the cherry on the cake!” What were some of the challenges you faced becoming an eco-event organiser? “My business completely changed about six years ago. At the beginning, I lost clients because I had to put my money where my mouth was and think, ‘I can’t be working for clients who are not green’. I had to have a bit more integrity. The girls said, ‘Mum, you can’t do this without being accountable yourself’. I dropped beauty brands and car companies but they’re coming back now because they’re all trying to be more eco-conscious.”
Bright green 1970s dress, which her daughter bought at Portobello Market for about ÂŁ20.
Gold dress that her mother had made in the 1960s.
Would you describe yourself as an eco-activist?
Tell us about your homeware brand?
“I would! I think everyone should be an eco-activist to a degree. We all have to look after this planet for our children; if we become complacent, none of this is going to work. Being an activist doesn’t need to be dirty word - it just means being active in doing something positive, whether recycling at home or paying more attention to which products you buy. You don’t have to be out there demonstrating, although I’ll happily take part in an environmental rally - I love that!”
“Although I love fashion, I decided to focus on eco-lux ethical homeware because that’s the gap in the market. We sell affordable, well designed, responsibly made and vintage homeware. Our Ruby collection of napkins, tablecloths and cushions are made with vintage and upcycled silk saris and our glassware is all recycled or vintage as are our table lamps. The message is that you don’t have to buy everything new; buy things that are made to last. I also want our products to be accessible and for people to realise you can have green glamour - you don’t have to have a style bypass.”
Do you think attitudes are changing? “People’s attitudes are incredibly positive now and there’s definitely more awareness, particularly among the Greta Thunberg generation. The plus side of social media is that companies can be called out and there’s nowhere for them to hide. As an information spreader, social media can have a really positive effect and educate people without being elitist. People shouldn’t be intimidated. It’s hard to believe nowadays that everyone used to smoke on planes. We’ll look back at this time and say, ‘Oh my God, why did we use so much plastic?’” How do you go about making your events fully sustainable?
How have your daughters influenced you? “They are definitely my conscience. Their generation is much more aware and prepared to take action. They’ve always bought cruelty-free makeup and don’t buy fast fashion anymore. They’d much rather get their clothes from charity shops or from some of the amazing young brands that are coming up. It’s more tasteful to buy from charity shops anyway; it’s so outdated to buy disposable fashion. It’s better to save up for one bespoke piece than buy 40 pieces of rubbish that will end up in landfill.”
“I work with only the most sustainable and ethical professionals in all areas of entertaining, from florists to chefs, who are mindful of not creating waste or using unnecessary plastic. All wine and food are organic and vegetarian. We use only up-cycled, vintage or ethically-produced items, ranging from vintage tables, chairs and plates to handmade table linen and napkins, recycled wine glasses and coconut speakers. We also use eco couriers and electric or pedal-powered transport, which helps clients reduce their carbon footprint and creates an all-round greener event.” How difficult is it to source ethically and sustainably produced food and products? “Food is easier to source. You just have to be thorough. It involves trial and error, checking producers, visiting suppliers and factories, whether for pickles or a piece of fabric, and doing your homework. It’s about research, research, research.''
The Ruby Collection of cushions
Eco chic vintage or recyled glassware
Elegant recylced deep green glass lamp.
www.ecofetes.com @yasminmillsofficial
MilliOnAir | SUSTAINABILITY
Spring awakenings in sustainability Shades of Beulah Edited by Marcella Martinelli
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ounded in 2013, the Beulah Trust has a clear goal of supporting projects and initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods for victims of trafficking. Ten percent of all profits from EVERY Beulah purchase is donated to the Trust. Last year, Beulah created more than 1,030 days of sustainable employment for women previously in vulnerable or trafficked situations through Fairtrade and NGO partners in India, working alongside the UN and Anti-Slavery International. In the UK, Beulah works with partners to develop life skills and create economic independence for disadvantaged women by providing training and work placements.
For spring/summer 2020, ethical luxury womenswear brand Beulah returns to where it all began ten years ago in India with a collection inspired by the vibrant tones, prints and textures of South Asia mixed with oriental influences. Drawing inspiration from the spice markets of Kolkata and the architectural wonders of the “pink city” Jaipur, the palette is warm, mellow and uplifting, featuring coconut creams, raspberry reds, sky blues and soft corals. Sand-washed silks and organic cotton broderie complement the textured crepes and woven checks in a collection filled with depth and richness that represents Beulah’s biggest to date, ranging from classic occasion wear to exuberant high summer pieces.
This special anniversary collection not only reinforces Beulah’s status as a quintessentially British brand, renowned for its elegant and timeless style, but goes to the heart of its purpose as a pioneering force for long-term social change. They added: “Our customers want to wear beautiful clothes but they also share our passions and values and want to learn more about the issues of modern slavery so that they, too, can be agents for change. It’s hard to believe, but more than 40 million people around the world are living in slavery and the majority are women and girls.”
''Our mission is to empower vulnerable and trafficked women through meaningful employment opportunities and to build a sustainable life free from slavery and exploitation. For each beautiful garment created, there is an equally beautiful change happening to the woman who made it, this is our Beulah butterfly effect''
www.beulahlondon.com
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CIONA JOHNSON-KING BRENDAN O'SULLIVAN REENA HAMMER BRIDGET HANCOCK BEAUTY Q&A WITH VIE AESTHETICS ANCIENT & BRAVE
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MilliOnAir | BEAUTY NEWS
2020 BEAUTY TRENDS
DO BEAUTY TRENDS STILL EXIST? Ruby Hammer MBE Beauty Editor
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raditionally to be ahead of the trends you had to do your research, scour through fashion magazines, attend shows, liaise with brands and befriend store assistants to give you insights into new collections, whereas nowadays you can simply go online and scroll Instagram to see your own curated selection of aspirational looks. The rise in digital media has forever changed the direction of trends… catwalks which once sat at the top of the chain are now looked at alongside street style, influencers and social media allowing people to have a more individual expression of style. With this in mind rather than focusing on super-specific trends - I’m providing my must haves and provoking you to embrace your individualism, find your niches and have fun!
CLEANER, GREENER BEAUTY Previously brands could simply deliver a great product but in 2020 they are expected to deliver so much more – there is a increased emphasis on not only having products that work but they need to be able to show they are reducing their impact on the environment, are they sustainable? Vegan and cruelty free? If it isn’t good for the planet is it good for us?
REN Clean Skincare is at the forefront of producing sustainable products with a 100% recycled bottle (of which 20% is made up of ocean plastics) being used for it’s Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Wash teaming a product that works with green credentials. To show their commitment to the environment they are pledging to become zero waste by 2021, in that all of their packaging will be 100% recycled, recyclable and reusable.
The French brand CAUDALIE has been in my kit for many years and their introduction of nontoxic suncare formulations as part of their ‘Ocean Protect’ scheme ensures that I will be using them on my upcoming holidays. By removing oxybenzone and octinoxate, chemical filters which are used in over 3,500 sun creams they are helping to preserve corals and marine life protecting the planet as well as my skin. FARMACY BEAUTY have launched with clean commandments ranging from paraben and cruelty free to ensuring all the packaging is recyclable, coupled with sourcing locally grown and produced skincare ingredients. If you are looking for sustainable beauty this is definitely a brand to watch. I love the Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm which melts away your make up but leaves skin hydrated and silky smooth.
CAUDALIE suncare
FARMACY BEAUTY Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
EXPRESS YOURSELF Whilst 2019 was the year of self-acceptance, 2020 is already proving to be the year of self-expression. With a heavy political climate enhance your mood through makeup - whimsical brights and radiant glitters have broken free of the night-time domain and are sparking joy throughout the day. Whether applying to the inner corners of the eyes, winging it out or applying all over the lids don’t be afraid to experiment. Renowned makeup artist Pati Dubroff recently switched Margot Robbie’s classic nude palette for a gorgeous eyecatching lime green glitter lid ensuring her look hit the headlines. LEMONHEAD LA Spacepaste is the go-to glitter for makeup artists with no mess, staying power and easy removal it is the holy grail of sparkle!
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At the BAFTAs Scarlett Johansson teamed her stunning pink gown with a rosy pink eyeshadow for a feminine pretty-in-pink look that could be replicated for the office. CHARLOTTE TILBURY Pillow Talk Luxury Palette of Pops contains four nude pink eyeshadows perfect for sweeping over the lid, accentuate the eyes with a hint of champagne highlighter on the inner corner of the eyes and finish with several coats of black mascara.
GLOSS Whilst some trends come and go overnight matte lips has lasted several years but this is the year gloss is back! Whether you prefer a lip oil, a balm or a full on gloss there is something for everyone. Give your lips a special treat with the lip care routine from TINKER TAYLOR. Leading makeup artist ZoĂŤ Taylor has created a vegan scrub, oil and balm specifically for you lips to leave them soft, supple and protected. Each product combines natural ingredients known for their healing properties from hydrating chia seed oil to capuaca seed butter which is rich in Omega 3 and 6. If your lips are in need of some serious attention after exfoliating with a scrub apply a thick layer of APOTH AND CO Lip Mask for 5 minutes and then wipe off the excess before applying a balm or gloss
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For a flush of subtle colour and sheen HOURGLASS No.28 Lip Treatment Oil is available in five flattering shades which provide a healthy pop of colour that nourishes and protects. My favourite shade is Icon a blue red that suits all complexions.
For ultra glossy lips one swipe of FENTY’s Gloss Bomb is all you need! The non-sticky formula contains shea butter to moisturise whilst giving you an instantly fuller pout.
BLUE BEAUTY Every year Pantone pick a colour of the year and this year it is classic blue, expect to see it everywhere from eyeshadow palettes to blue reflecting highlighters and nails. HUDA, URBAN DECAY and VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY all have eyeshadow palettes featuring the hue,
YSL has the perfect La Laque Couture nail varnish in Bleu Majorelle Huda Obsessions Palette (sapphire) Victoria Beckham Smoky Eye Palette royal (blue) Victoria Beckham Lid Lustre (blue)
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MilliOnAir | HAIR TRENDS
BACKSTAGE HAIR
Brendan O'Sullivan with Go247 LFWM AW2020 The Brendan O’Sullivan International Creative Team is a collection of leading hair professionals collaborating on commercial shoots, editorial projects, catwalk shows and presentations across the fashion, beauty and music sectors. Led by the industry heavyweight, international session stylist Brendan O'Sullivan. Skilled and confident in all areas of hair design, drawing on the expertise and knowledge gained from decades of collective experience; this is a selection of the industry’s best of the best, available worldwide.
Photo Credit @jamesmeanyphoto
PACIFISM BFC Discovery Lab, Truman Brewery Key artist, Brendan O'Sullivan
The look the PACIFISM creative team and key artist Brendan O'Sullivan wanted to create for their LFWM A/ W2019 show was one reflecting the natural movement of each individual model's hair. With a diverse range of styles and textures to work with, Brendan and the team were excited to get to work. "I particularly loved working on the larger Afro styles with their cool, retro 70's vibe. I begin by coaxing the hair with a wide-tooth comb, perfecting this amazing style. I then used my hands gently shaped the hair adding Go247 Control spray for hold" commented Key Artist Brendan O'Sullivan.
For the shorter styles, Brendan and the team worked with classic barbering techniques and styled with Go247 texture paste for a matte finish with soft natural texture”. Products: Go247 texture Paste and Control Spray.
Photo Credit @jamesmeanyphoto
IN GOLD WE TRUST The Crypt, Spitalfields Key artist, Brendan O'Sullivan
For the In Gold We Trust show, the team were working with a range of looks, from defined curls to relaxed quiffs and short shop crops. Session Stylist Brendan O’ Sullivan and his team brought the models together in the same sense of community by giving them quirky styles with slight volume, whilst allowing room for the model’s individual styles.
EMERGING TRENDS
This season we saw a lot of hair with natural volume and curls. Men are embracing they're individuality. However, in a move away from the beachy, undone For the curls, Go247 gel was used on wet hair for definition, then diffused dried and finished with Go247 looks of the past. Fringes are having a renaissance and products are being utilized along with diffusers to grooming cream, or pomade for a healthy naturalcreate healthy natural curls, with more control and looking finish. shine" remarked International Session Stylist, Brendan Shorter styles were tidied around the neckline, keeping O'Sullivan it soft using scissor over comb and finished with Go247 Control Spray for the perfect hold. Follow Brendan O' SULLIVAN on Instagram: Products: @hairbybrendan Go247 Gel and Control Spray.
MilliOnAir | ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW
Reena Hammer The White House dream that became a beauty and wellness haven
Creative, Generous, Tough
By Co Director Marcella Martinelli
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cknowledged by many as the ultimate hair, beauty and spa destination, Urban Retreat is a wellness paradise with a range of luxury treatments and services, as well as premium retail products from the world’s finest beauty houses. Marcella interviewed Reena and found out everything from beauty treatments to design, and what goes on behind the scenes at Urban Retreat. AS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF URBAN RETREAT YOU HAVE THE CHOICE OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE TREATMENTS, DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE? I have treatment that I do regularly and things that are total treats. When you’re in the business it’s funny, you often do less because you’re in work mode. I get manicures regularly every 10 days to 2 weeks. I used Ozone Therapy as a wellness treat and also to prevent me from getting ill, or boost me if I feel rundown. Guam seaweed treatments are a must before any bikini trip! It drains and smoothes.
SINCE JOINING URBAN RETREAT IN 2006 YOU HAVE BEEN FULLY IMMERSED WITH EVERY ASPECT OF THE BRAND, IS THERE A SIDE THAT YOU ENJOY MORE TH AN ANOTHER? I am a strange mix - I have a love of excel spreadsheets paired with the creative design. I love working on the plans and designing spaces – I would have been an architect or interior designer in another life. But I also love the detail – analysing, knowing every detail of costs and what comes in and goes out… all of it fascinates me.
''Acknowledged by many as the ultimate hair, beauty and spa destination, Urban Retreat is a wellness paradise with a range of luxury treatments and services, as well as premium retail products from the world’s finest beauty houses.''
YOU GAINED RESPECT THROUGH HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION IN YOUR FAMILY BUSINESS,WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU WERE GIVEN WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED OUT?
''Know your worth'' People may judge and criticize, question how you got to where you are, but you need to know that you’re grafting, you’re putting the time in, you’re learning, and as long as you are doing these things then Boom – just keep going. Confidence and self belief is key. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT WHEN VISITING URBAN RETREAT ? WHAT SETS IT ASIDE FROM OTHERS BEAUTY PLACES? Firstly we are one stop shop, but with quality. Most places are good for one thing, nails or hair. We pride ourselves on being experts in all areas – we do everything from blow dries to bespoke colonics to advance lift and firm facials. Secondly the atmosphere is a bridge of where hospitality and beauty meet – it’s a warm beautiful house – that encourages you to linger and get cosy. We have an amazing group of beauty magicians, from doctors to tattooists.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BEAUTY TREATMENT AT URBAN RETREAT? The facials with Clare Marie Peters are absolutely amazing , she is an aesthetic facialist and has a whole arsenal of tools that she uses when treating clients, from laser to cryotherapy and combining beauty science with a holistic twist you leave with a whole new face! WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGNERS? For fashion, I love Zimmerman, Racil and Valentino, for interiors it has to be Christian Liaigre, WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE WRITERS/ ARTISTS/ MUSIC? I Love books by Anchee Min and anything that takes history and weaves a story around it. Japanese royals, Mongolian empires, I love that stuff. Peter beards photography. And as for music it has to be 70s disco and 90’s rnb.
WHICH THREE PEOPLE DO YOU ADMIRE? My parents, they are both achievers and highly inspiring people. Marigay McKee, she is an amazing force of nature, a mentor and a strong successful woman in business. Gregg Renfrew a pioneer in beauty, breaking rules and trying to make new ones! WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX? Walk my dog, I read and I also watch TV when I need to zone out. I also box, I finds helps me unwind. DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY IN FOUR WORDS? Creative, Generous, Tough, Loyal SO WE ARE IN A NEW DECADE, WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR YOU IN LIFE AND BUSINESS, AND WHAT ADVICE WOULD YO GIVE? It’s feels like it’s going to be so great for the next ten years and beyond. A monumental decade, one with gravitas and one with many great choices. Embrace, be fluid, be positive and strive to be better.
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? I am a glass half full girl, positive mental attitude is the most powerful tool.
www.urbanretreat.co.uk
MilliOnAir | BEAUTY LOVE
WANT NEED LOVE
Emma Hardie's Brilliance Facial Oil, a multi-active nourishing facial complex including nine essential oils which all help to increase moisture www.emmahardie.com
MilliOnAir | BEAUTY EXCLUSIVE
What is your skincare
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By Beauty Expert Ciona Johnson-King @cionajk
me time quick & easy maximalist minimalist And now comes the fun part - Sensai’s seven step day-ornighttime routine using their Ultimate range, all enriched with that wonderful koishimaru silk as well as sakura hen it comes to skincare, everyone’s different. (cherry blossom). Get ready for silky skin (obviously!) that is firm, smooth and resilient. Some people like to spend hours on their beauty routine, The steps are made up of: Ultimate The Cleansing Oil, seeing it as precious 'me time'. Others might just choose whatever’s quickest and easiest. Or perhaps you’re a mix Ultimate Creamy Soap, Ultimate The Micro Lotion, Ultimate The Emulsion, Ultimate The Eye Cream. After of both - sometimes maximalist, sometimes minimalist, depending on your mood? (I think that’s probably most of you've double cleansed and double moisturised, move on to their new wonder products: the Biomimesis Veil Potion. us).
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The key word with Sensai is ‘Saho’ - loosely meaning ‘to bloom beautifully’. In terms of skincare, this means a ritual that’s not a million miles from a Japanese tea ceremony, that incorporates double cleansing, double moisturising and double application. Serious stuff!
When using, apply the Veil’s companion Effector first to set the skin then follow manufacturer’s instructions by spraying the Potion slowly on the cheek until the area turns white (approximately 30 seconds per cheek). Then spray the entire forehead in the same manner. This locks in moisture and enhances your night time skincare by forming an ultra thin membrane called the micro-fiber veil (using a specialised polymer solution). The result is a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss.
Sensai’s signature ingredient is Koishimaru Silk. Why? Their researchers discovered that this precious silk has the ability to promote the production of hyaluronic acid - a natural substance within the skin that nurtures and builds skin.
To set the Veil, press the sprayed areas lightly with your hands until it turns transparent. Wear overnight. In the morning gently remove (it's like wiping away a fine layer of skin). Then continue with your usual morning skincare routine.
Japanese brand Sensai (exclusive to Harrods) have taken the ‘maximalist’ approach to their skincare range, seeing it as a part of a bigger whole: an entire way of life.
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Ultimate The Cleansing Oil £110
Sensai Ultimate Creamy Soap £130
Sensai Ultimate The Micro Lotion £215
The first-ever micro-fiber veil* to unlock the rejuvenating power of skin. Much like Koishimaru Silk, the silky fiber of Fine Fiber Technology spins into an ethereal veil to help seal in moisture and the potent technologies of your skincare like a cocoon. Wear overnight to tap into skin’s hidden beauty reservoir and wake up to renewed beauty. Experience SILK SKIN like never before. BIOMIMESIS VEIL. Unveiling the next chapter of your beauty journey.
Sensai Ultimate The Emulsion £180 (60 ml)
Sensai Ultimate The Eye Cream £285
Sensai Biomimesis Veil Diffuser £530 Biomimesis Potion £85
Sensai Biomimesis Veil Effector £130
Now onto a rather more minimalist approach! Swiss brand Elixseri (net-a-porter, and www.elixseri.com) want us to cleanse how we like and use just one serum. No creams, masks or sprays. Elixseri have been researching into the growing field of prebiotics and developed a range which combines patented Light Water, Prebiotic Fruit Ferments and Natural Biotech Plant Stem Cells to develop effective, potent formulas. Prebiotic Fruit Ferments help maintain the skin’s natural balance of bacterial flora since prebiotics nourish good bacteria and encourage more growth - thus minimizing redness and preserving the skin’s lipid barrier. By optimising the skin’s microbiome (its collection of bacteria), Elixseri serums have numerous benefits. They reinforce the skin’s natural immune system, help to balance lipid production, strengthen its hydro-lipid barrier and boost regeneration and control inflammation. They’re also seriously quick to use!
minimalist mood Ménage à Trois £75 PERFECT STARTER SET As well as being the perfect travel sizes - and to pop in your make up bag for daily touch ups - the 10ml set is a great way to try out Elixseri’s serums.
Opening Act £76 This is the overnight Resurfacing Skin Renewal Treatment to give skin a youthful, smooth and silky glow. Use 3 nights per week and while you sleep it will remove dead cells, cellular debris and product build-up. With Lactic Acid, Natural AHAs and Prebiotic Papaya Ferment.
Rescue Diver £85 Multi-Level Hydration Cell Plumping Infusion. This silky gel serum provides skin with an instant shot of freshness, vitality and comfort by giving multi level hydration and reducing transepidermal water loss. With Hyaluronic Acid, Indian Fig and Marine Collagen (the most bio-identical collagen).
Firm Conviction £95 Lifting, Contouring and Shaping Serum. For skins in need of a little lift, this serum infuses your skin with innovative firming ingredients. Improving elasticity and (it's claimed) providing instant firmness for up to 5 hours. Long-term shaping and contouring actions, meanwhile, build up over 28 days.
Smooth Player £95 Line Smoothing Skin Radiance Serum. Smooth Player is targeted to eliminate dryness, erase fine lines and diminish the appearance of more persistent wrinkles and furrows. It provides a double dose of hydration and nourishment. The ultimate anti wrinkle treatment! With Swiss Alpine crystallised light water, cone snail peptides (line smoothing peptide which mimics the muscle relaxing venom of the marine cone) and hyaluronic acid.
Skin Meditation £100 Stress Neutralizing Cellular Energy Complex. Designed to counteract the signs of skin stress, pollution, hormonal changes, sun exposure or toxic lifestyle choices. Skin Meditation is ideal to soothe, detox and re-balance skin. With Arabian cotton meristem concentrate, Magnolia bark, argon oil.
Prebiotic Fruit Ferments help maintain the skin’s natural balance of bacterial flora since prebiotics nourish good bacteria and encourage more growth.
total minimalist mood Frances Prescott TRI-BALM £46 - A luxurious facial balm which cleanses, exfoliates and moisturises in one simple step. Formulated by leading make-up artist, Frances Prescott, using the purest premium ingredients, Tri-Balm nourishes and nurtures skin to give an instantly glowing complexion. Inspired by the healing powers of nature, Tri-Balm contains no harmful chemicals, parabens, silicones or synthetics. Easy to use, non-spill and suitable for all skin types, Tri-Balm is the ultimate multi-purpose product. 3-in-1 Facial Balm does the following: • Cleanse with a blend of botanical oils, starflower, and oats to remove impurities and make-up.
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MilliOnAir | LIFESTYLE
Seven steps to mindful eating
by Health & Wellness Editor Bridget Hancock
Mindful eating is based on mindfulness, a Buddhist concept. It is also a form of meditation that helps you recognize and cope with your emotions and physical sensations. Used to treat many conditions, including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and various foodrelated behaviors. Mindful eating is about using mindfulness to reach a state of full attention to your experiences, cravings, and physical cues when eating
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. Sit at a table. Take the time to sit and use cutlery, creating a special occasion focusing on this moment of fuelling your body so it can perform all you expect of it. If this is tricky at work take time to sit and eat where you can focus on what you are about to do.
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Just Eat. Turn off technology, leave it in another room and concentrate on what is in front of you. Will it help your body function to its best capability?
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Chew your food. Take your time chew slowly until it is a liquid before swallowing. The first step of digestion is here in the mouth and the longer you chew the more enzymes are produced to breakdown the food. This allows the stomach to have less work to do and more time to get the juices flowing in order to receive the food and move it on through the digestive system. This will minimise bloating and stomach upset.
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. Focus on the senses This food before you, if healthy has been grown under the sun providing you with flavour, texture, great aroma. Explore these senses whilst eating. Pause and breathe in between mouthfuls and focus on the eating process and how it helps your body. This may give you time to consider your eating choices and how you can make some small changes to ensure you are helping the body with needed nutrients.
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. Savour your food enjoy the experience and acknowledge that this food has been grown by the earth and sun and then prepared fore you. We may not enjoy every flavour at times but we can acknowledge that without judgement to ourselves or others.
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. Hara hachi Bu Eating mindfully will allow you to recognise when you have had enough. The Japanese practice Har hachi bu translates to fill your belly to 80%. Ancient wisdom, Zen Buddhism advises this in order to avoid overeating, wearing down the body with long digestive processes which in turn accelerate oxidisation and ageing.
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. Intention & Self Compassion Mindful eating is not a diet but it will help you reach a state of full awareness about what you are eating and why you are eating, thus helping acknowledge the difference between eating for fuel, to satiate hunger or just eating because of cravings and flavour. This in turn can result in responsible eating and a healthier outlook to food but whether you do or don’t improve your diet mindful eating is not a practice in self judgement.Sometimes it may not be possible to adopt Mindful eating. Be realistic and accept that it is not always possible to achieve it. Bridget Hancock BSc, DIp Naturopathic Nutrition Health & Wellness Editor MilliOnAir www.Balanceretreats.net
MilliOnAir | AESTHETICS
SKINCARE AESTHETICS BEAUTY Q&A By Beauty Contributor Steven Smith
Q, Two years ago I had my breasts enlarged and although I am pleased with the results, I feel that it makes my bottom look very flat and not in proportion with the rest of my body. Furthermore, some cruel people have even commented to me that bottom implants might be required. The thought alone, of this procedure, fills me with trepidation plus I simply cannot afford the additional expense as I am currently paying off the cost of my breast operation. Please can you advise me on what options there are to enhance or fill out my bottom that are non-invasive. Pippa Dawson Islington London
MilliOnAir presents the King and Queen of the aesthetic world. ''Dr Ioannis Liakas and Vicky Grammatikopoulou'' Their clients include celebrities, top models and even royalty. Dr Liakas is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary’s Medical School and an Associate Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine. Before moving into the business side of aesthetics, Ms Grammatikopoulou specialised in training teachers and was a university lecturer. Together, they are Vie Aesthetics, and run leading clinics in Harley Street, Germany and Southend. Each month they will be answering your questions on beauty, aesthetics, skincare and lifestyle.
A, There are now non-surgical solutions to address the issue that you are facing. The latest of these procedures is known as body contouring fillers. These can be injected in areas of deficiency (such as in the buttocks) to add volume and to give the whole area a more rounded shape and appearance. There is minimal downtime with this; no general anesthetic is required and the results can last for more than a year. We have also had fantastic results with Endopeel, a peanut oil-based treatment. With just three sessions, you can visually see the results as the buttocks lift and fill. Please see our web pages for more details.
Q, My face looks like a desert these days, extremely dry with the cold wind at this time of year, combined with the central heating being on constantly. Despite using skincare religiously, I feel it looks drier than ever and looks dull and tired. I don't want Botox or fillers but is there anything else that can be done to give my complexion a healthy glow? Magda Hill Hull A, Yes, dry skin can be a massive problem, particularly during winter, for all of the reasons you have mentioned. A very efficient way to address your issue would be mesotherapy for the face; this entails tiny multiple injections that only penetrate the skin by a few millimeters. During the process, nutrients such as enzymes and vitamins that are necessary for the skin cells’ healthy function are injected into the skin. The result is glowing, healthy-looking skin, that lasts for several months. You can use your usual skin-care products in conjunction with mesotherapy too. Q. I am so bored with lip fillers as I seem to be constantly in and out of the clinic having top-ups. Is there anything that’s longer-lasting? Currently, I am having them done every three months? Diana Heart Preston A. Thank you for your message. Lip fillers have been,
until now, the only way to maintain fuller lips. We are delighted to inform you that we now have a new line of threads, specifically designed for lips. The technique is new, and as the threads dissolve over time in the lip tissue, the volume is maintained for up to 12 months and even longer. Q, I have been having PDO threads done now for a few years, it stimulates the collagen in my face and helps to lift it a little. The lifting effect however, is somewhat minimal and I would like something more prominent. I do not want a full facelift, any ideas on how I can achieve better results? Pauline Mason Liverpool A. Threads are a good way to maintain the facial contours and to give your face a youthful appearance. We would suggest that before your next thread lift, you should have a consultation with our doctor. Threads are best combined (and will give you a better effect) with fillers, in specific areas of the face, or indeed, when combined with HIFU (Skin tightening procedure using ultrasonic waves). Either way, our doctor will be able to advise you on the best option. Please feel free to book a consultation. By combining therapies and treatments, you will be able to achieve a longer-lasting, lifting effect.
Q, I had a hair-transplant two years ago and the results were fantastic, but the aftercare, however, was pretty lousy. My hair is starting to look a little thin again and I read in the papers that you perform stem cell hair therapy. Would that keep my transplant working more successfully for longer? Colin Davenport Chelsea, London.
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A. For thinning hair, we provide stem / micro transplant technology. In this process, we mechanically isolate the stem cells from an area on the scalp with a bit of hair growth (this is usually an area behind the ear) the little particles containing the stem cells are then processed and injected into the areas of thinning hair. The process is relativity quick with minimal downtime. Good effects with stronger hair and new growth can last for over two years. Q. Mother’s Day is approaching and my mum is a nononsense lady who keeps her beauty regime sensible, relying only on a little moisturiser. Her hair and make-up are always immaculate when she goes out (even just to the shops). My sister and I would love to treat her to her first aesthetic treatment. What would you suggest would make a good ice-breaker? We have both had Botox and have had our lips done, but Mum screams when we have the latter done. What would be a good introductory treatment that won’t scare her? Carla Smith Southend. A. Understandably, many people have preconceived ideas of what going to an aesthetic clinic undertakes, and in particular, treatments can sound scary. Why not break the ice and treat your mum to one of our tailored facials and skin consultations? Then once’s Mum has had a chance to relax a little and has met our highly qualified staff, she could have a chat with the doctor, who could gently explore any possible suggestions. One of our most popular facials currently, is the Vie aqua facial. http://www.vie-aesthetics.com/ treatments/face-treatments/vie-aquafacial-the-10-stepsto-skin-heaven/ Q. I am off to Pride in the Grand Canaries this spring and I am desperate for a six-pack. Sadly, overeating at Christmas has taken its toll and at present, it's more a one pack fighting under a pillow trying to get out! Thankfully, I am back on track with gym workouts and am on a low carb diet; is there anything you can do to speed the process up and help to get me dance-ready? Craig Darts Battersea. A. We can help in two ways; if there is still excess fat
accumulated in your abdomen, we can inject anti-fat injections to reduce the fat tissue. Following this, we can then further tighten the area with a specific solution called Endopeel. The latter will tighten all tissue when injected and will give the desired six-pack appearance. We wish you a happy pride! To book a FREE consultation, call 07899673578 0r 02071646140 or book online www.vie-aesthetics.com Please send your questions to Steven Smith spman@btinternet.com Vicky Grammatikopoulou Vicky promotes a holistic approach to the issues of image and confidence and in this endeavour, she ensures that the experience of our clients is a positive and empowering one.
Dr Ioannis Liakas Dr Liakas offers free no-commitment consultations and follow-up appointments. He always takes time to listen to your concerns and questions and is thorough in explaining all about the procedures. Dr Liakas always aims for optimal, natural-looking results using only top-of-the-range products and combinations of treatments to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Glutathione has been hailed as the superhero of antioxidants – like a Marvel character, so to speak – and with good reason, given its farreaching benefits. Glutathione is produced naturally by the liver, but you can also find it in fruit, vegetables and meats. For each of us, In the quest to become stronger, more resistant to infections and to feel well, we do turn to advice glutathione repairs tissue, neutralises free radicals and helps keep skin in good condition. It on how to become an stay healthy. Nobody is also believed to help protect us from illness would doubt that good sleep, a healthy diet, too, including cancer, heart disease and exercise and a positive outlook will hold us in good stead. But how can we boost this and what neurological conditions, such as dementia. As can help our bodies be better prepared to fight all such, it’s a big part of medical research. those risks, pollutants and stress factors? A great However, while our bodies produce glutathione ally in this are the so-called “anti-oxidants”, naturally, unfortunately, there are also which seem to be popping up in the literature unavoidable evils that deplete its levels, about health, well-being and beauty products. including pollution and the natural ageing process, as well as our own lifestyle choices, such What are Antioxidants? as diet. From strengthening immune systems, to combating ageing, discover why Glutathione IV shots can work miracles for your health…
If you’re into healthy living, you’ll no doubt have heard plenty about “antioxidants” and the wonderful things they can do. These are compounds that help protect our bodies from “free radicals”, harmful molecules that can destroy our body’s cells when gathered in force. Super foods are championed for being loaded with antioxidants, which is why dieticians recommend we devour them in their droves. But what about if antioxidants could be delivered directly into your bloodstream for a maximum effect, with zero wastage? And what if there was one antioxidant that stood head and shoulders above all the rest, capable of amazing things, from boosting your wellness and energy levels, to fighting off ageing and evil viruses?
Glutathione IV shots deliver a potent custom dose of this magical antioxidant directly to where your body needs it. There are many advantages from these shots. Firstly, they help strengthen our immune systems and make us less susceptible to colds and other bugs. They’re also great if you’re an active person. For example, if you play sport or work a physical job, they can help you maintain energy levels, boost performance, and aid recovery. Or, if you’ve been living a bit too fast recently, they can also help with the detoxification process, giving your body a much-needed clearout.
Of course, for an aesthetics clinic like ours, its Well, l wouldn’t you want some of that? I know I anti-ageing capabilities are of prime interest, too. On that note, I’m pleased to say it’s a do, especially with all the fear and worry about health and infections these days. And that’s what formidable weapon in warding off the onset of time and helping you to maintain bright, happy I wish to tell you about in this month’s column. skin. By neutralising free radicals and shielding Glutathione IV shots. against toxins, it can help brighten and freshen the skin, but it can also make the results of other The marvels of Glutathione… anti-ageing treatments, such as dermal fillers and liquid facelifts, last longer.
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The importance of intravenous delivery… Glutathione has become increasingly popular as oral supplements, e.g. in table form, which you can buy from health food shops, and indeed, these products help to raise the body’s glutathione levels. However, as with any oral supplements, an oral tablet is first digested through the stomach, meaning not all of it is absorbed and used by the body. Therefore, you only receive a percentage of its effects.
the utmost skill and care must be taken. But in the right hands, what’s not to love? Are you ready to take a shot? So, like I said earlier, glutathione IV shots sound pretty wonderful, right?
If you’re feeling low this year, if you’re finding yourself prone to colds, which you then can’t shake, or if your skin is looking dull and you want an extra barrier of defence against ageing – Intravenous therapy (shortened to IV), on the perhaps to complement an existing aesthetics other hand, is a procedure in which a fluid or treatment – then why not consider giving our medicine is administered directly into a patient’s glutathione IV shots a…well, shot? They could vein by way of a small plastic tube. This is a far just be the extra boost you need to get you superior method for receiving glutathione. In feeling well and prepared to take on all your fact, it’s the best delivery system. Why? Because challenges and opportunities! with IV shots, the glutathione is delivered directly into your bloodstream, meaning every If you want to find out more information on this last drop is absorbed and used by your body. It’s treatment, just give our clinic a call on a 100% absorption rate. As a result, you get a 02071646140, or drop us an email at full, direct hit of glutathione and with it, an info@vie-aesthetics.com. instant wellness lift. Side-effects are also I look forward to hearing from you. extremely rare by this method. However, I have to stress that intravenous therapy should always be performed in the presence of a doctor. Although a simple, painless procedure, it is after all, a medical procedure,
Stay healthy! Vicky Grammatikopoulou CEO, Vie Aesthetics
MilliOnAir | INTERVIEW
From a shared idea to a brave way of living
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Kate Prince shares her Ancient & Brave journey with MilliOnAir By Editor in Chief Millie Cooper
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hen Hollywood stuntwoman turned naturopath, Annelie Whitfield, met media lawyer turned entrepreneur, Kate Prince a shared idea became a Brave way of living. A whole lot of turmeric lattes and brainstorms later - Ancient + Brave was born. Annelie spent the last fifteen years treating patients and sharing her dedication to functional and herbal medicine. Five of these years were spent in Costa Rica discovering a back-to-nature barefoot existence in the jungle, studying indigenous medicine and starting a lifelong love affair with coffee and cacao. Kate’s background as a commercial media lawyer drove a passion for creative business development. She discovered a flair for blending and formulating while launching Prince & Sons Tea and Made by Noble. Kate and Annelie’s mutual love of wellness and natural therapies resulted in the creation of Ancient + Brave’s range of delicious, nutritionally rich and high-performance products. Their desire to enhance wellbeing, through a change in lifestyle and fasting strategies inspired the Brave Method.
There is always a story behind the brand. What inspired you to start Ancient + Brave? Where does the name come from? After a career as a media lawyer working on many TV programs (from reality to documentaries) it felt like time for a change which coincided with my husband and I moving to Sussex. We started a tea company called Prince & Sons tea which can be found at hotels such as The Newt and The Pig and we now export around the world - this started my passion for products, brand and formulation. Products should provide balance - from the ritual of opening beautiful recyclable packaging, to enjoying amazing ingredients which are not only good for you but taste delicious as well. As I learnt more about nutrition I realised that there is a compromise with many of the wellness blends and protein powders found on the market - many are in plastic containers and you really need to take as a shot or in a smoothie to hide their challenging taste. We knew we could offer something different and do it better. Ancient + Brave is designed to make lifestyle and wellness strategies, such as fat loss, exercise and intermittent fasting, simple and effective. Our mission is to position Ancient + Brave at the forefront of nutrition, wellbeing and longevity.
Our expert clinical range will deliver targeted benefits in relation to specific health conditions and have a positive impact on quality of life. We deliver easy to use products, which fit with a busy lifestyle and help achieve wellbeing objectives. Our ethos is focused on making ourselves and our earth better with sustainability, purity and potency at its heart. The name of Ancient + Brave derives from a concept of ancient old meets brand new. So taking ancient knowledge in terms of diet and lifestyle and pairing that with brave innovation to create a new generation of wellness products. We have combined our expertise in nutrition and formulation to create a new generation of wellness products to enhance brain, body and beauty. We work with amazing ingredients such as collagen, MCT, proteins, adaptogens and beautiful nutrient rich botanicals. We have just launched our collection of vegan Collagyn which are build and protect collagen formulas - Naked for body, Inspired for brain and Radiant for beauty. We embrace ancestral lifestyle strategies to help our community thrive in a modern world. Our connection to our community is wider than just our products and through our story we promote concepts based on rewilding. Ideas that are open to everyone, which restore us to our natural rhythms and connect us to our natural environment – such as wild foods, walking barefoot,
with an alternative option to bovine. Collagyn is packed with collagen building amino acids, protective botanicals, supportive nutrients and plant proteins and they are designed to match the amino acid profile of our bovine collagen. We are launching three great flavours each with its own unique list of benefits - Naked for the body, Inspired for the brain and Radiant for beauty. How important do you think it is to take care of skin from within? Our products are formulated with the function of restoring and nourishing from the inside out and its vital we treat from within. We take a more holistic approach of body, brain and beauty to provide targeted ingredients and benefits to support your needs. With longer life spans, chronic disease and rising stress there is a global shift from a curative to a preventative approach as we all take charge of our health. The worlds of food, beauty and wellness are continuing to intertwine and we are all understanding so much more about how we look and feel on the outside comes from how well our gut is doing. What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in our body and diminishes as we age. Ancient + Brave's collagen is a sustainable sourced grass fed bovine collagen and is great added to any brew or smoothie. The word 'collagen' comes from the Greek word 'kolla' which translates as glue and please do read a couple of articles we have on our site which goes into more detail and science on this.
collagen-benefits collagen-pre-workout What led you to introduce a new brand of collagen? Collagen is an amazing product and fantastic not only to promote nourished and hydrated skin but also for tissue and gut repair as well as supporting stronger bones and flexibility. But all collagen is not equal and we have sourced what we believe is a superior quality and the purest form of bovine collagen available. Our collagen is clinically tested and up to 90% is absorbed by your body and is odourless and tasteless - which is vital if you are adding into your favourite roasted coffee! Our new vegan Collagyn has been devised to provide those following a vegan or predominately plant-based diet
Why was it important to you to create healthy products? In our fast paced busy world our own self care and nutrition can be neglected so it was vital for us that our products are nutritionally potent but equally that they taste great and are easy to use. Its so important that our products provide results and fit easily into busy lifestyles.
Can you tell us more about these ingredients? From packaging to ingredients we are committed to producing and developing the best products, sourced from environmentally conscious and organic suppliers wherever possible. Our delicious blends of Cacao + Collagen and Coffee + Collagen are certified organic by the Soil Association with 2000mg of nourishing collagen in every serving and packed with nutrient rich botanicals and adaptogens - designed to enhance mood, energy levels and working to boost your skin's radiance. Our MCT is a beautifully balanced blend of 60% C8 (caprylic acid) and 40% C10 (capric acid) which is clean. light and flavourless. Entirely sourced from coconuts and extracted using a new green technology without the use of any chemicals or solvents and with no palm oil or lauric acid. MCT's are types of saturated fatty acids which are quickly absorbed and used as an energy source so perfectly suited to anyone following a low carb diet plan or intermittent fasting or keto fasting strategy. We are obsessed about some of our hero ingredients in our new Collagyn collection which we have sourced specifically for this range such as: Chickpea protein - a new protein powder with an impressive amino acid profile, perfect neutral flavour and plant-based creamy texture.
plant based keto diets and 5:2 diet. But even if you are not Haskap - native to the cooler climates of Poland, Russia, following a diet or exercise plan and just want to have a Canada and Japan this beautiful purple berry is naturally nutritious hot drink, feel fuller for longer or have options if you hit an afternoon slump then our products are designed rich in anthocyanidins and bursting with deep berry to work for you. flavours. Hebridean seaweed - sustainably harvested from pristine waters surrounding remote islands of the Scottish Outer Hebrides, full of minerals, trace minerals and polyphenols. Vitamin D3 – present as cholecalciferol a highly absorbable form of vitamin D sustainably produced, carefully extracted and gently dried from a special form of algae. According to the British Nutrition Foundation 1 in 5 people in the UK have low levels of vitamin D with vegans being at higher risk of deficiency. Collagyn contains a more than substantial 800% NRV of vitamin D for vegan peace of mind. Who is your product aimed at? Truly everyone. Our drinks and supplements aim to make lifestyle and wellness strategies simple and effective. Our nourishing blends provide nutrition support for those following fasting strategies, biohacking,
What are some of your wellness rituals? I am a huge morning person and love to wake before anyone else and enjoy the peace of the house accompanied of course by a cup of Ancient + Brave's Cacao + Collagen or our new Inspired Collagyn to get my brain engaged for the day ahead. I am still in recovery from a skiing injury to my knee so strengthening and exercise is more important than ever and I feel unbalanced until I have done some form of exercise or walked the dogs (albeit slowly!) first thing. My favourite range of skincare products are by a brand called Amly - they have a range of range of beautiful natural skincare products using some incredible natural skincare products using some incredible ingredients (www. amlybotanicals.co.uk). My morning routine of cleaning my face (Amly Deep Reveal is fantastic) and hydrating is my total ritual and whilst I don't have a lot of time for it its part of my routine to get ready for the day.
''ORGANIC CACAO - What's your hot drink of choice for lazy weekend mornings? Recently we've been enjoying a cup of Cacao + Collagen as our first brew of the day since cacao contains theobromine - a mild stimulant - so it's an excellent gentle boost in the morning. (It also makes a great option for people avoiding coffee!) The organic cacao in our blends is a really good source of so many powerful vitamins, minerals + antioxidants to power you through your weekend... To find out more about the wonderful benefits of cacao, check out our blog post HERE''
Also I am learning the drums - I am terrible at it but the uncompromising joy I feel from bashing on a drum kit for an hour a week and hitting a few beats is brilliant. I am not naturally musical so the focus I need to read the music, get hands and feet working and keep in time needs all of my concentration! So for one hour a week I give in and can focus on nothing else other than the task in front of me. Its a very noisy meditation but I love it. What are your ambitions in life? Mostly I just want to live a healthy and happy life surrounded by my beautiful friends and family. Oh and achieve balance in all of this - which is something I strive for every day but only rarely achieve so I am definitely a work in progress in this regard! Long term, my list of projects is soooo long - from being better at drums, to learning Japanese to doing a Classics degree. Think I should just start with some drum practice! We are hugely ambitious for the brand and the company we are becoming. Our vision is to that we believe everyone has the right to thrive and so our goal is to support physical and mental wellbeing and raise awareness of the relationship between metabolic health and chronic disease. By combining ancient knowledge with scientific research, we will create solutions designed to activate users fullest potential. I have a fantastic mentor in the form of Renee Elliott (founder of Planet Organic and now Beluga Bean). She has a fantastic outlook in terms of phases of life - Learn, Earn and Return. I am sure I will still be at the helm of Ancient + Brave in 5 years but I would hope that both the brand and myself will be in a position to contribute more fully. We are currently working with a charity called Carbon Footprint with the ambition of reducing and offsetting our carbon emissions by participating in tree planting projects. We would love to get more involved with this and other similar projects and our ultimate goal for the company is to make it as environmentally friendly as sustainable as we are able and work with all of our stakeholders and communities to make this possible. Finally, happiness is‌
Running with my dogs on the forest as the sun comes up. Total bliss. www.ancientandbrave.earth
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iscreet, stylish and artistic the design concept of CQP is understated quality and unique. Based in Stockholm it was founded in 2013 by Adam Lewenhaupt , a former banker who felt a strong urge to do something completely different in life. Adam grew up in an artistic family, surrounded by two sisters dedicating their lives to art, drawing, theater and music. CQP, which stands for Conversations & Quintessential Products, is partly a specialized and highly product-focused company and partly a way to express certain ideals. These ideals come to life through our products and are also expressed by our interview series “Conversations” highlighting people we admire. People who do the right things, for the right – and many times – idealistic reasons, without compromise.
Adam grew up in an artistic family, surrounded by two sisters dedicating their lives to art, drawing, theater and music. CQP, which stands for Conversations & Quintessential Products, is partly a specialized and highly product-focused company and partly a way to express certain ideals. These ideals come to life through our products and are also expressed by our interview series “Conversations” highlighting people we admire. People who do the right things, for the right – and many times – idealistic reasons, without compromise. CQP’s products intersect casual and formal and combine the craftsmanship often found in good-year welted shoes with the timeless qualities of classic sneakers, to create perfect hybrids. The silhouettes of CQP are as sleek as they are comfortable; produced by hand in Portugal by meticulously sourced materials. Design, quality and comfort are always in focus and rather than following the latest trends, CQP operates slowly with a long-term focus. All styles share certain qualities; discrete branding, low-key colours and sleek designs, making them wearable with more formal clothing or in a casual way. CQP’s products can be found via the company’s own boutique (in Stockholm) and website as well as through a growing network of exclusive retailers in cities such as London, NYC, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Zürich, Tokyo, Seoul and of course Stockholm.
''I think entrepreneurs in general gave me courage to take the leap and start something. One always reads about success stories, but those entrepreneurs who worked through tough times and against the tide are sometimes perhaps the most
WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO START CQP? I think entrepreneurs in general gave me courage to take the leap and start something. One always reads about success stories, but those entrepreneurs who worked through tough times and against the tide are sometimes perhaps the most inspirational. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH YOUR BRAND'S NAME? We actually started out with another name, Coloquy, which is sort of a casual conversation. Then it turned out this South American brand had registered the right to that name so we had to change. CQP was chosen to capture the Conversations i.e. interviews we publish and the fact that we aim to create quintessential products. IN YOUR EDITORIAL SECTION OF YOUR WEBSITE YOU FEATURE INDIVIDUALS THAT YOU FIND INSPIRING CAN YOU NAME ONE THAT STANDS OUT FOR YOU AND WHY? We’ve been fortunate to speak to people from a very wide spectrum of backgrounds. One that stands out for me, because I love cars, is Rob Dickinson, the founder of Singer Vehicle Design. Singer creates stunning restomods of older Porsches and Dickinson is a true perfectionist.
ARE YOUR DESIGNS SUSTAINABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY? Since more consumption is probably the last thing people in the western world need, saying we are doing good is probably hypocrisy, as we live off people buying more. What we can do and try to do is to create products that last long and that people want to keep long, so longevity in design and quality. And then we do our best to work with certified suppliers etc. Later this year we hope to release vegan options to further improve ourselves in this regard. WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGNERS? ( LIFESTYLE/ FASHION/ ARCHITECTURE ) I love some of the classic danish furniture designs, especially Poul Kjaerholm. In architecture, I love the case study houses around LA. WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE ARTISTS ( MUSIC AND ART)? Currently, I can’t stop listening to Mac Miller. Incredibly talented artist who left us far too early, if nothing else proved by his recently posthumously released album “Circles". FAVOURITE CITY? Los Angeles. WHERE DO YOU SHOP? I visit stores to see what’s going on, but buy quite a lot online. One of my favourites, that carries CQP among a great selection of other brands, is Trunk Clothiers in London. Its difficult to visit without leaving with something. WHICH THREE LIVING PERSONS DO YOU ADMIRE? My wife Isabelle for standing life with me, Roger Federer because he is an inspiration throughout and whoever manages to beat Trump in this years’ election.
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? Seeing my kids happy. It sounds silly, but it really does. And when they’re sad I’m heartbroken. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? To always improve, always move things forward, and never procrastinate. Those were three, sorry.
ANY LAST WORDS OF ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO START THEIR OWN BRAND? It takes time, effort, persistence and consistency to get to where you want, so be prepared to work hard for a long while. And try to stay true to your idea and vision, it's WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO ON easy to get insecure and look too much at what others are YOUR DAY OFF? When I’m not working I try to spend time with my kids. I doing. Make sure all parts of what you do work, otherwise like to take it slow, not make too much plans, more make the whole will fail. At least those are some of things I try things up as the day goes by. If I can make time for some to keep in mind. exercise, and to discover or try something new, that’s www.c-qp.com great. www.instagram.com/cqpgallery
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MilliOnAir | STYLE COUNCIL WITH CHRIS SULLIVAN
e l y t S l i c n u o C ''A rash of stylishly essential items for the discerning male that wouldn’t go amiss this Spring.''
So opt for a generously cut pair of selvage such as Levi 501 XX or Lee 101 and look as if you know the score and don’t need to try. But as for wearing any jean, especially a tight pair, with any blazer is a sartorial crime- unless you want to look like David Cameron on his day off. Undeniably, this is especially tragic (the very thought has given me hives) ’m 29 and I’m still no closer to if your blazer is a traditional number knowing what underpants are best for in a plain cloth with brass buttons me: briefs, cotton boxers or those (which is the definition of a proper stretchy Calvin Klein ones? What’s best blazer) as then you must wear a nice for this hot climate? I wear slim-cut pair of slacks ironed to perfection chinos or suits to work, and lounge (such as Dockers Never Iron essential around in shorts on weekend. And Khaki-) as they verge on the formal. please don’t suggest a G-String. I’m not Of course, some consider the a member of the Chippendales. unstructured unlined jacket a blazer There is only one option when it and, although I disagree (as to me comes to underwear and that is the they are sports jackets) they are cotton boxer. Briefs are a complete undeniably more versatile and can be no no as they are just plain tacky worn with a softer chino. I’d opt for while, I’d be worried about your the Dockers Field Khaki classic fit, mental health, if you proposed a G The Bills Khaki Classic or the Calvin string as, there is no need for such Klein soft wash Chino Dylan pant all items to exist, never mind wear. And, of which come in a variety of colours. as for those stretchy Calvin’s, why have your crown jewels encased in a I’ve just got my tailor to make me a few cloth that is part lycra, which means double/French-cuff shirts so that I can part nylon, which means darned finally wear all the cufflinks my wife uncomfortable when you can opt for has been buying me every Christmas a pair of roomy boxers in 100% since 2009, however I read somewhere Egyptian cotton? A word of warning that they’re OK for weddings but too though, some boxer shorts-even formal for the office (I work in the though they might say 100% cotton- finance sector). What’s your take on still sport nylon elasticated this? waistbands which can play havoc. My favourite make is Sunspel who It depends on the link. A nice plain make a no nonsense cotton boxer. simple vintage cuff link is perfect for the office whereas a extravagant As a regular cyclist I’ve got really beefy affair is certainly only just about only thighs and can’t get away with wearing appropriate for nighttime. Indeed, slim jeans, but I want to look stylish. anything that catches the eye is I’m 5 feet 11’’ and I want something I unsuitable for work in any sector can team up with a blazer. What brand unless you’re a children’s entertainer and cut are best for me? and that goes for ties waistcoats and shoes. Keep them simple and plain Only those who are under 25 and and, for Heaven’s sake, whatever you skinny as an anorexic greyhound do, NEVER EVER, wear a novelty should wear slim jeans. To add, cuff link even if it is a present as, folk unless you are a 14 year old wanna be will laugh at you and not with you. fashion designer, they are so so over.
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The Duffel Coat If all that a, Duffel Coat, sums up for you is Paddington Bear then you MUST read on. A great and truly unique Brit topcoat it’s enjoyed a deserved place in the annals of unimpeachable global sartoria since its inception and looks as good today as it did back then.
Indeed, many of you probably suffered the item as school wear -one’s ma diligently buttoning up the toggles to the top -the rough wool cloth causing an unsightly rash and then soaking up the rain like a Turkish sponge so that by the time you arrived at school you were double your normal weight. Halcyon days of walking to school, runny noses, Vick’s inhaler and soggy outerwear. Undoubtedly, in the seventies the item was de rigueur but only on the backs of school kids their grand dads, hippies and geography teachers. The first duffel I ever saw was worn by my uncle Peter who, some 15 years older than yours truly, who sported the item in the mid sixties along with his big Aran jumpers Abe Lincoln beard, tight jeans and desert boots while listening to the likes of Lightning Hopkins and one Robert Zimmerman. He smoked a pipe, was barely twenty, was in University and spoke French. I was fascinated. And rightly so. He was Beatnik who diligently admired, On The Road (first published in paperback in the UK in 1961) Arthur Rimbaud, William Burroughs, Jack Brel, Jean Paul Sartre and Juliette
Greco – most of whom loved good duffel. But back then you were a Beatnik, a Mod or a Rocker. The former loved an exotic roll up, philosophy and attended college, the second a nice dollop of speed, soul music and was an apprentice and the latter beer, ugly birds and worked in a factory. What all three had in common however was a penchant for a services top coat: Mods had their US army parkas, the rockers their Royal Air force flying jackets and the Beatniks had their duffels.
Soon the style dripped down to students such as Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller and Alan Bennett who, along with many other undergraduates of the mid to late fifties sported the item alongside corduroys, brown suede shoes and pullovers (Brown being rather very unconventional back then) smoked pipes, had collar length hair and beards and hung out in cafés such as Soho’s Le Macabre on Meard St and The 2 I’s on Old Compton and embraced a bit of trad jazz, skiffle, folk and blues and supported the CND. The Beatles wore the duffel, as did the US Ivy League brigade.
It’s roots lie in an a marriage between an item designed by John Partridge in 1887 featuring the trademark wooden and rope closure and a hooded Polish frock coat of the 1850’s. Its existence and consequent recognition is down to the Royal Navy big wigs who in the 1890’s employed an unknown to design the duffel coat-based on the above - that, hardwearing and practical, seemed perfect for sailors. The coat, initially a rather spartan unlined hooded affair featured wooden toggle and hemp rope fastening, a square shoulder yoke and large square patch pockets, was deliberately roomy to allow sailors to climb rigging unfettered. Its name comes from the Belgian town of Duffel which produced a heavy linen and woolen cloth that was used for the original duffel bag although not the coat that obeyed the British Admiralty's insistence in 1900 that only British fabric could be used for forces mufti and so a heavy double faced, boiled woolen twill was employed instead. The original color was camel beige as popularized by one Field Marshall Montgomery made it his own. Accordingly the British government fearing the war would never end produced thousands of the blighters that, after the war, went into army surplus stores nationwide.
Ever since designers such as Burberry, River Island, Gabicci and Ralph Lauren have constantly reinvented the duffel, but the TRUE original takes some beating. Of late said item (such as Gloverall’s Monty) has popped up again on the backs of canny souls who, whether sporting it with Levis jacket and jeans and Weejuns, a pair of cords and a big jumper or a sixties suit, tie and wingtips, realise that this is a classic worth revisiting.
At first the duffel was adopted by the likes of Dylan Thomas, Samuel Beckett, Jean Cocteau and Labour supremo Michael Foot - bright, bohemian left wing thinkers who, just as their US counterparts, adopted surplus and utility wear as a symbol of rebellion against the stiff collars of the past ultra conservative generation. One couple who spotted the trend were Harold Morris and his wife Freda, who in 1950, augmented their glove and overall business by buying bought some surplus duffle coat fabric from the navy along with some duffle coats and recreated the item. The brand became known as Gloverall - an amalgamation of gloves and overall – and instead of the original heavy-duty amazingly itchy fabric a kinder 34 oz Tyrolean Loden fabric was used.
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Desert Boots Even though many ascribe the invention of this great British classic to Nathan Clark who, in 1949 designed a boot that was based on an item that officers of the British Eighth Army had made for them by local Egyptian tradesmen during the Second World War, its roots actually lie in India along with the jodhpur and the khaki trouser..
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nitially, this traditionally two eyelet suede boot was named the ‘chukka boot’ after the playing period in polo and, often unlined and fitted with a rubber or leather sole had been brought back to the UK by the British Raj from the thirties on and was worn by rather louche crazy corduroy trouser wearing bohemians. Thus it was but a hop skip and a jump away when said ‘cool cats’, stationed in climates far too severe for the Brit army boot, had their faithful Chukkas copied in Cairo’s Old Bazaar. The result was the simple, comfortable, roughly fashioned crepe-soled suede boots which they wore off duty. And as often is the history of any garment
- when an original is copied what is lost or added in translation becomes the norm and as such becomes the blue print for another slightly different and at times equally iconic style. Ipso facto what is a desert boot if not a sloppily constructed chukka. And it was such an article that Nathan Clark (of the famed Quaker Somerset shoemakers, C+ J Clarke) brought back from Burma where he’d been stationed with the West African Brigade in the late forties. Consequently, without a bye your leave he set about perfecting the Clark’s Desert Boot desert boot . In 1950 Nathan unveiled them at the Chicago shoe fair and sales went through the roof rocketed. Of course the boot ticked all the relevant boxes for ‘hep’ in the early fifties. Their soft no nonsense structure was perfectly aligned with the free thinking jazz ideology of the day and paired with jeans and sweatshirt s became, along with open toed sandals and loafers, the chosen footwear for jazzers, beat poets and long hairs alike such as Jack Kerouac and his hero Neal Cassady..Over in the UK middle class trad jazzers, skiffle kids and later beatniks - who added the obligatory Aran jumper, beard and duffle coat - initially championed the boot. They met in the 2i’s coffee bar in Old Compton Street and The Cat’s Whisker’ at the corner of Kingly Street and Beak Street, Soho and marched in their desert boots to Aldermaston holding their Ban The Bomb banners high.
As a result the item became associated with a certain breed of jazz cigarette smoking existentialists and it was this that, coupled with the opening of the first Clarks store in Regent Street in 1957, ensured their place in the annals of great British youth culture. The Beatles in their early days sported desert boots, as did Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, The Rolling Stones and Patrick McGoohan star of the massively popular Danger Man series while in Paris the left bank was chokka with desert boot wearing non conformists who frequented the famed Beat Hotel. Simply there was no other groovy casual shoe in the early sixties. In 1963 the shoe took an almighty leap in popularity when the Godfather of Mod Steve McQueen decided, apparently of his own volition, to wear desert boot s (along with a sweatshirt, chinos and a A1 bomber jacket – all curiously ex military gear) in the film The Great Escape. Previously the item had been aligned with beats and dropouts - the ancestors of hippy but now it would jump ship and grace the feet of their diametrical opposite - the Mods – who were in the words of John Stephens His Clothes proprietor and the man behind Carnaby Street in the sixties, ” Influenced by American clothing.” Curiously, the most prominent items of the Mod portmanteau- the button down shirt and the desert boot - were both seen as American but were both in fact taken directly from the polo field and were quintessentially British. By the mid sixties the boot had lost any and all connections with polo and conquered the high street, The chosen footwear of The Who, The Small Faces and The Animals it was all over the country like a rash. The item came full circle in 1967 when the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Shackleton, came back from Aden wearing a pair of locally made desert boots. He returned to Aden with orders from several Government ministers for pairs of desert boots. Such governmental approval might be seen
as the death knell for any street wear but not so much as its approbation by Marks and Spencer’s who, in 1970 ,copied Clarks Desert Boot at 55 shillings a pair as part of a revamp of their men's fashion department teaming the once proud boot with a navy blazer, Scottish tweed trousers, a button down shirt and a silk paisley scarf. No longer the hep item it once was it was now the chosen shoe of geography teachers, rollup smoking hippy soundmen and middle class dads who wanted to get down with the younger generation. And so the shoe continued as a laughing stock .No one wanted them. They were a pariah. That is until the film Quadrophenia came along in 1979 that, riding on the wave of the new mod revival, gave the shoe yet another lease of life. Subsequently championed by the likes of Paul Weller they at this point well and truly attained the level of unimpeachable classic UK street wear – an accolade awarded only to the likes of the Fred Perry, the Barracuda G9, the Levis 501 and the Doc Marten. Consequently, when any band or youth movement gleans any influence from Mod culture out comes the desert boot. Oasis, again drawing on the sixties, influenced yet another generation of popsters who were mad for the article , Damon Albarn still wears them while the Arctic Monkeys are often seen padding around West London in said footwear. Today desert boots are seen to be back in vogue and are coming from all corners and all manufacturers but , for my money, there’s only Clarks (particularly the Tobacco Suede) Ask The Missus at Office and Roamers for the more casual minded while Church’s Ryder III Brown Suede (as worn by Bond in Quantum of Solace) and John White are for those who want something a little more sturdy. Best consign the likes of Dry Bones, Mantaray and Skechers to the bin say I. But the question that often provokes heated debate is what do you wear the desert boot with? “Only wear desert boots with jeans or cord (the latter rarely), you could probably wear 'em with sta-prest - personally we wouldn’t,” says the Brit website Mod Culture. “But a suit and desert boots is a big no-no! “ You have been warned.
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MilliOnAir | FASHION UNCOVERED
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID By Alison Lowe MBE
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he largest Spanish fashion show organised by IFEMA took place in Madrid at the end of January and I was thrilled to be invited back to celebrate the 71st edition of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid. The fashion week was bigger and better than ever, with over 1,000 media professionals attending to discover the exciting Spanish brands that are creating a buzz internationally. This season 37 leading Spanish designers showcased their collections. There were new brands and more established labels taking part, from Dominnico, who won the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent Award in July 2019 to a name synonymous with fashion in Spain, Pertegaz, who under the new creative direction of Jorge Vázquez returned to the catwalk. This season MBFW Madrid also led the way with a focus on a more sustainability-oriented catwalk. Some of the designers participating opted for Slow Fashion, creating small timeless collections made in local workshops. The organisers also ensured that the official souvenir bag was made from recycled PET plastic bottles and the team uniforms were made in low environmental impact materials which included the sweatshirts by the sustainable fashion brand Ecoalf and the shoes by Callaghan. I was excited to see some brands that I had discovered previously, but was also on the lookout for new labels and I have featured some of my favourites below. TERESA HELBIG I was prepared to be wowed at the Teresa Helbig catwalk show, because I have talked constantly about the brand since I uncovered it last season – and they didn’t disappoint. Words cannot express how this brand excites me and I wasn’t alone, as my fellow FROW colleagues all revered the collection we were shown. Since last season the brand has been busy discovering new markets in LA. After seeing the success and demand Helbig pieces had among international celebrities such as Halle Berry, Zendaya, Eva Longoria, Saoirse Ronan, Olivia Wilde or Taylor Swift, the brand landed for the first time in Los Angeles, in November 2019. They presented the brand to
press and stylists and through a trunk show in a Melrose Avenue boutique. It was a huge success, so they are already organising their next LA trip. Whilst the industry talks constantly about experiential brands – Teresa Helbig is living it. Her passion, creativity and character live in every garment she produces. The collection was filled with exquisiteness, far removed from the ordinary or mass produced. Each collection draws you in, making you want to be a Helbig woman. Teresa creates and manufactures all her garments in her atelier in Barcelona and she follows the creative process in minute detail from start to finish. She adores experimenting with the best fabrics, combining silk, tulle, gemstone embroidery and crochet. To see the images or the pieces on the catwalk they look divine, but when you get up close in real time and touch the pieces the detailing is incredible. Teresa Helbig is committed to sustainability and slow fashion – achieving it through limiting their stock and working to measure and to order. Working towards zero waste, the brand –tracks where all fabrics come from and each garment is created to last a lifetime and be passed on through the generation.The AW2020 collection Opium, was about contradiction, contrast and cultural mixture with a nod at the disorderly, decadent, romantic and dangerous languor of those who play with fire. The brand explains that we can find a fusion between British rigidity and Eastern mystery, the English countryside and Chinese mashes, tartan and silk, a collision of two contrasting worlds with extremely refined aesthetics at war over an addictive drug, opium. The collection iconic items are poppy red, black lacquer, imperial gold, embroidered velvet, leather, wool, gauze, marabou feathers…Alongside the main catwalk show, this season Teresa Helbig also launched the new Iberia airlines uniforms that she has designed, with again her fine attention to detail and perfectionism in each piece.
TERESA HELBIG ROBERTO TORRETTA Roberto Torretta describes his AW2020 collection as warm and spontaneous. The collection featured impeccably crafted, sophisticated tailoring with a nod to the 60s and 70s. Using a selection of ecological fabrics the pieces included delightful, flowy dresses in silk and floral prints. The coats, jackets and separates were created in warm, distressed fabrics in shades of navy blue, mauve, mahogany and white pinstripe. Within the range there were some structured leather pieces that added strength and power to the collection. Roberto Torretta is a stalwart in the Spanish fashion industry since he settled in Madrid in 1972. He has worked on lots of collaborations, created menswear and womenswear lines and won numerous awards including being presented with Best Spanish Fashion Designer Prize awarded by the Ministry of Industry and handed over by HM the Queen of Spain.
PERTEGAZ
A highlight of MBFWMadrid, which created a press and celebrity frenzy, was the return of the heritage brand Pertegaz. Hosted in the stunning setting of Galería de Cristal in the Palacio de Cibeles, there was also a full orchestra to provide a musical backdrop to the catwalk show which added to the atmosphere. The crowd were jammed into the space with no one wanting to miss the spectacular return of the brand that led the fashion industry for more than seven decades. The firm was founded by Manuel Pertegaz and, until his death in 2014, the brand presented collections around the world, winning numerous awards and having a dedicated customer base through its many stores. Owner of the Pertegaz women's prêt-à-porter licence, Jealfer, last year selected the Galician fashion designer Jorge Vázquez, for his prestige, experience and talent, to continue the legacy of Manuel Pertegaz. The show was stunning. The cohesive, capsule collection was presented in the style of old school couture, with all
the glamour, anticipation and drama one would expect from the historic return of this brand. Creative director Jorge Vázquez immersed himself in the archives of the house to interpret the original patterns, shapes and prints, thus updating the legacy left by one of the great masters of fashion in Spain. His first collection uncovered the best of Pertegaz, adapting the inspiration into a covetable, contemporary collection that was bold and strong yet at the same time simple in its silhouettes. The collection included modern day dresses and seperates alongside more occasion wear, with Jorge Vázquez adding to the simple lines with theatrical millinery of feathered head pieces and accessories that added to the drama. Watching the show, felt like I was watching a new beginning, that we were watching a new history in the making and that Pertegaz will rise again to be a leading brand in the industry.
DOMINNICO The catwalk show of young brand Dominnico appeared to be a coming of age presentation on the great MBFWMadrid catwalk, as the Alicante born designer showcased the result of his perseverance and effort. Founded in 2016, the young designer has quickly claimed success as a favourite among artists such as Lady Gaga and Rita Ora, and his journey through the Samsung Ego platform to receiving the MercedesBenz Fashion Talent Award in July 2019 has led him to present his collections at catwalks across the world. Designer Domingo Rodríguez Lázaro creates collections that are bold, elegant and impressive. His flamboyant ‘Idolatry’ collection dominated the catwalk with fascinating textures, using materials such as embroidered patent leather, sequinned tulle, fringed silk jacquard, and re-versioned Manila shawls. The colour range of the collection featured everything from lime green and electric blue to red and iridescent white. The mix of risqué body skimming bodysuits with traditional style shawls, thigh-high boots and platform sneakers were inspired by the combination of the customs and idiosyncrasies of loving, portraying and experiencing Spain. Dominnico maintains the brand’s strong commitment to Spanish industry and culture.
JUAN VIDAL Juan Vidal was born in Elda (Alicante) to a family rooted in fashion. A fourth generation tailor, he started his art training at the University of Fine Arts in Barcelona, before studying fashion at the Felicidad Duce Fashion School. While he was still studying, he won the ModaFad award and since then he has participated in multiple national and international fashion shows. In 2012 he professionalised his brand, marketing his designs abroad at retailers like Spiga 2, Luisa Via Roma and Harvey Nichols. Over the years, Juan Vidal has received numerous awards for his work, such as the ‘Who’s On Next’ award from Vogue magazine, the Telva prize to the best national designer, the National Fashion Award from the Ministry of Industry, and recently, the Fashion Award from the Community of Madrid. Juan Vidal created a collection for AW2020 that honours Barbara Cartland, an iconic English writer who specialised in telling stories full of beauty and love with happy endings. Barbara saw clothing as an extension of her books and was known for her flamboyant wardrobe that nodded towards pink, romance and emotions. Her theory of dressing for love begins with colour. Therefore the collection embraced an evolutionary colour palette with bright vanilla tones in long tailormade coats combined with taffeta shirts with caramel necks and toffee and toasted tones. The collection included a unique range of suits made from recycled vintage cloths which reflected Juan’s family tradition of tailoring.
MARCOS LUENGO
Visiting the Marcos Luengo brand backstage the day before the catwalk, was eye opening as the area was a hive of activity. There was a full workshop in action, with four seamstresses making last minute alterations to the garments and milliner Nana Golmar was sat hand finishing the unique headwear being made for the show. We were shown round the collection by the delightful, charismatic Marcus Luengo and met the abstract artist Kike Garcinuno who he had partnered with for the prints. The collection arises as a result of the abstract painting by Kike Garcinuño, where the intensity of colour immediately captures attention, reinterpreting fabrics, colours and materials in a painting. The collection was rich in colour and storytelling and once on the catwalk it really came to life. The millinery pieces created by Nana Golmar, were all an artisanal work. The pieces were seeking their own identity for each of the Marcus Luengo’s looks, creating unique and studied pieces, where the feminine and flattering side of women is not seen as a trend, but as a seal of timelessness, a characteristic that unites both creators in their collections. Marcos Luengo qualified in Psychology at the University of Oviedo and, after more than a decade teaching, he started working in fashion in 2001, launching his first bag and accessories collections in national multi-brand stores. He has been evolving and diversifying his activities ever since. His suede garments and accessories came first and are still the brand’s flagship product. The work done in the workshop is totally artisanal. So far, the priority has been to develop the Spanish market and create a recognisable image associated with the company’s values.
and classic tones of the fall / winter season instead introducing intense greens, yellow and mauve. The range included oversized silhouettes, voluminous pieces, asymmetries, satin and pleated fabrics, alongside more traditional lines and shapes.
MARCOS LUENGO
THE 2ND SKIN CO. is a fashion brand created by Antonio Burillo and Juan Carlos FernĂĄndez, both with a long background in the fashion business. THE 2ND SKIN CO. has two main lines and the prĂŞt-aporter is distributed in a selected network of multi-brand stores, where the product fits for its urban, sober, feminine and elegant style, with details in the garments appreciated by a woman who has no age, but is exigent about her image and enjoys the finest quality. The second is the Atelier collection, offering tailored clothes with exclusive handmade models, for customers who seek a unique, custom design and exquisite materials, such as wedding dresses, formal dresses and evening models. The universe of THE 2ND SKIN CO. offers a contemporary version of close and versatile luxury, suitable for a wide Once again MBFW Madrid presented many strong range of women, with different tastes and life styles. designers and brands making it the number one fashion week in Spain. Each season the organisers are succeeding in The brand has successfully positioned itself in some of bringing their designers to new markets making it more the most important red carpets dressing a broad number appealing to an international audience. Nuria de Miguel, of celebrities nationally and internationally, namely: the new director of MBFWMadrid and a journalist with 30 Jennifer LĂłpez, Paz Vega, top model Toni Garrn, Jessica years of experience in the fashion sector, will be the driving Biel, Zendaya, Adeleide Kane, Sia, Anne Heche, to name force maintaining the internationalization and a few. digitalization of Spanish fashion, as well as sustainability in all areas of the catwalk. I look forward to seeing how the fashion week and the brands develop more internationally in future seasons.
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fall deeply in love with TOKKOU By FelicitiesPR
TOKKOU is a contemporary Japanese fashion house brand based in London with traditional Japanese roots at its core. TOKKOU’s cutting edge designs take inspiration from Japanese youth subculture Bousou-zoku. Run by juvenile delinquents in the early 1970s, over 800 teams drove customized motorcycles in biker gangs displaying anarchy against Japanese mainstream society. The traditional style involves jumpsuits similar to those of manual Bousou-zoku labourers or leather military jackets with baggy pants and tall boots. This uniform became known as the Tokkou-fuku, which was often personalised through customised embroidery of poetry, drawings, thoughts or policies. Upon graduating middle school in Japan, youths wear Sotsu-Ran also tailored to reflect the individual’s personality. The 2019 Spring/Summer collection Shine in the Dark is defined by combining genuine Japanese Tokkou-fuku and Sotsu-Ran's fabrics with traditional Japanese processes and sewing techniques. The collection covers men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, designed by characteristics of Bousou-zoku through tailoring, considered design and striking embroidery.
from the vintage clothing which Bousou-zoku used to wear called Tokkou-fuku (Special-Attach-Clothing)
Tell me about your brand TOKKOU.
Masa is passionate about keeping these fantastic designs alive – so TOKKOU was created to popularise this street culture across the world.
TOKKOU is a Japanese fashion brand, based in London with traditional Japanese roots at its core.
All of the Japanese words on our clothes are associated with b s zoku, some are motivational, and some punk-like.
Our ready to wear collections for men and women feature contemporary design, exquisite tailoring, striking embroidery and the world famous "Okayama" Denim. What inspired you to start a fashion label? TOKKOU’s founder Masa, used to be a member of the Japanese youth subculture called Bousou-zoku - a biker gang started in the 1980s. Our designs are take inspiration
We cannot directly transfer all of them, however the top five are – : Not giving up : One Shot One blow (Fighting Spirit) : Unify a country : As fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain , : To accept a challenge (if necessary) Many of your pieces are created using ethically sourced cotton - why is sustainability important to your brand? Sustainability is important to us, as we believe in creating pieces that our customers will use for a lifetime and will cherish them. We source our materials and make all of our pieces in Japan – to prevent inefficient processes and CO2 gas emissions. What makes Japanese Denim so special? Japanese denim is produced in Japan, woven on vintage shuttle looms which are slow, relatively rare, and take great skill to maintain and repair - however they produce very unique and interesting denim. Unlike Levi’s, Japanese denim usually uses proprietary, old fashioned, natural dyeing techniques that create rich fades and electric blues over time. Many Japanese denim houses have developed their own proprietary dyeing techniques that have been perfected over generations, some even doing so completely by hand, a very timeconsuming and labour-intensive process. But the finishing is absolutely beautiful. Where can we buy your pieces? What are the key pieces from your latest collection? Our key pieces from the latest collection are our best selling denim dresses and shirts featuring ‘Okayama’ denim and bold Japanese wording. Who is the TOKKOU customer? The TOKKOU customer is a person who appreciates luxury street style clothing, that is exquisitely made.
Our collection is available online at www.tokkou.co.uk, as well as… Wolf and Badger www.wolfandbadger.com Lonedesignclub www.lonedesignclub.com Not just a label www.notjustalabel.com
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BROOKDALE ESTATE VINEYARD AND MANOR HOUSE THE TRAVEL LIST TANNER KROLLE LONDON CALLING JULIET HERD HÔTEL ROYAL TRAVELS WITH CAMILLA K MYTHOLOGICAL TOUR OF GREECE CHRIS SULLIVAN
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Mama Shelter Paris East
By Style & Travel Editor Chris Sullivan
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ama Shelter Paris East is very stylish, uncommonly funky and unusually inexpensive. Rooms start at just £85 a double (last minute) including breakfast. The 170 rooms designed by the great Philippe Starck are quirky, bijou but big enough to deliver all one could need. The staffs were truly ‘lovely’, helpful, accommodating to the last and very hep in that ever so au naturel Paris fashion. To add, the restaurant with it’s dishes created by triple Michelin starred, Guy Savoy, is nothing less than magnificent. They proffer traditional French fare (both vegetarian and other wise) with an exotic Asian edge and all very reasonably priced. I opted for a starter of fried parseleyed mushrooms with soft boiled eggs and Trevelez ham that was off the scale of gorgeous while my companion chose a green lentil salad with mustard vinaigrette sauce with herbs that was equally sublime. For main I was compelled to try the Flak steak with homemade French fries and pepper sauce purely because no where does steak and chip like the Parisians and chose well as this want like any such I’d ever come across. My guest plumped for the farm chicken with mushrooms and buttered mash potatoes with a mustard juice, which almost allowed me food envy but not quite. Before we adjourned we thought it rude not to try a desert so shared almond milk ice cream with caramelised almonds and a red fruit sauce that really was the proverbial icing on the cake. We were to go out on the town afterwards to nearby groovy, Menilmontant and Belleville but, as there was a rather capable DJ playing g pleasing funk music and a lovely bar we allowed ourselves a few rather marvellous cocktails – a Hemingway Daiquiri and the vodka based Cucumber de la Mama, which were again unimpeachable- and retired. We awoke the next day and made the most of the one of he finest breakfasts this well travelled scribe has ever encountered (poached eggs, top notch bacon, French sausage, Chantilly mushrooms, tomatoes, brioche toast etc) while gentle soul jazz played in the background and toddled of full to the gills but, next time will certainly take in the reputedly excellent all you can eat brunch that is formidable to say the very least.
A sea of sophistication
I’d never stayed in this part of Paris before- I’d hazard a guess it akin to staying in Dalston- but, considering that Paris has without a doubt one of the best Metro services in the world that, albeit confusing for the novice, will get a fellow about the city quickly and with ease but if you’re on a really short stay and that’s a bridge too far, Ubers do the job which is nice. In the past I have been ripped off royally by rude Parisian Taxi drivers who on hearing my terrible French pronunciation think I’ve never been to this city before and, even though Parisians will hate me for saying this, try to avoid them.
Mama Shelter Paris East lies on rue de Bagnolet in the 20th Arrondisement- nearest metro Alexander Dumas- in Felix Terrier, which is a truly rocking neighbourhood. Just down Bagnolet there is rather wonderful bistro-Quartier Rouge that proffers classic French grub and rather accomplished jazz combos every Sunday. Further down the street you’ll find one Europe’s finest vintage clothing stores Pou Paule that many a UK vintage devotee speak of in hushed tones and beat a path to. Not on the internet, not on EBay the store sells mainly 1950’3 brand new dead stock in the form of a profusion of pristine ladies wear - knitwear, shoes, scarves and blouses from the 1920s to the sixties and for men mint leather coats, USAF A2 leather bombers, fifties peg trousers (with original labels still attached) brand new fifties shoes and a great collection of neckwear. Further down the boulevard there are a few cracking antique shops and a few independent boulangerie and cafes that offer a fine lunch for those who are, like yours truly, on a budget. To add, morbid as It might sound I couldn’t help but take a stroll around the wondrous Pere Lachaise cemetery that, just behind the hotel was the first ever garden cemetery is over 200 years old, is entirely intact and is where lies the remains of an illustrious list of visionaries and malcontents such as Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Maris Callas, Sarah Bernhardt, Isadora Duncan Chopin, Delacroix, Bizet, Chopin, Balzac, Proust, Seurat, Modigliani and Colette. I felt at home. All in all, Mama Shelter East, is a perfect hotel. At first I was a little put of by the gaily coloured web site, that is pure cheese, has a picture of Bug Bunny in it and as such suited more to a children’s play restaurant than a classy establishment such as this but, on entering all my every misgiving was washed away on a sea of sophistication so please overlook that as its not at all indicative. I’m off to Paris again soon and will try the chains new Mama Shelter Paris West as this ones on the other side of Paris way past Montparnasse and near Pte De Versailles so, I am hoping this will open up yet another new Paris district for me and another new entirely faultless hotel. Watch this space for an update in time for Paris Fashion week bookings Mama Shelter Paris East is located at 109 Rue De Bagnolet in Père-Lachaise, 2.5 miles from the centre of Paris.
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BROOKDALE ESTATE VINEYARD AND MANOR HOUSE Ultimate getaway at one of South Africa's most exclusive and luxurious private vineyards By Contributing Editor Juliet Herd
From the moment you first catch sight of the distinctive rounded gables, whitewashed walls and thatched roofing of Brookdale Estate manor house, surrounded by rolling vineyards and green lawns, you feel as though you’ve entered an enchanted land.And that’s exactly what this magical place is, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Klein Drakenstein Mountains in South Africa’s lush Paarl Valley and only accessible by a winding 2km private driveway.
The idyllic 80-hectare estate is very much a working farm with 27 hectares of planted vines, but unlike other vineyards in the Cape Winelands region, it is entirely private, so that when you stay at the house, you have the place to yourself. There are no public wine tastings or tours. Nor is it a hotel. It would make the perfect bolthole for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are known fans of the Western Cape area. There’s even a helicopter pad in the garden for those wishing to arrive in ultra-discreet style. Permanent staff include a butler, housekeeper and private chef, with menus devised around seasonal produce from the organic kitchen gardens. As a guest, you’re encouraged to take part in the various farm activities, whether joining in the dawn harvest, stomping the grapes or simply enjoying a wine tasting hosted by the estate’s vivacious winemaker Kiara Scott, 27, a graduate of the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé programme and one of South Africa’s most exciting young talents. “We want it to be an authentic experience,” says British-born owner Tim Rudd, who has transformed what was previously a run-down property into a thriving enterprise in just four years.
made with Chenin Blanc juice pressed by Rudd himself. One of the highlights is an early morning guided walk around the property followed by a sumptuous breakfast ‘Out of Africa’ style in a grassy glade. As part of the estate’s conservation programme, most of the land has been left to revert to its natural habitat with 3600 indigenous trees replanted in the valleys and wild Cape fynbos and flowers re-seeded on the slopes. Bird and animal life are equally abundant.
Part of the New Wave South Africa wine movement, the estate has already produced its first 2017 Chenin Blanc vintage and there are high hopes for its unique blends, including a 16-varietal white field blend, and a sweep of reds, notably Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache. Based on historic drawings of the original 18th century farmhouse, the magnificent five-bedroom homestead has been built in the traditional Cape Dutch style and forms a traditional H-shape, which lends itself remarkably well to modern living with the front section flanked by two generous wings, allowing the breeze to circulate freely. There are five spacious bedrooms with luxury ensuite bathrooms and spectacular views. There is no such thing here as second best. “It just depends on which view you prefer,” says Rudd. The vineyards run as seamlessly as possible up to and around the house, so that when you look outside, you see a “garden of rooms” – which is the brief he gave Cape Town-based landscape designer Franchesca Watson, who created the spectacular gardens.
If you wish to explore further afield, South Africa’s third oldest city, Paarl, is only eight kilometres away, and the historic town of Franschhoek, known as the country’s food and wine capital, is also nearby - stop off at certified organic and bio-dynamic vineyard Avondale (www. avondalewine.co.za) for an eco-wine safari and lunch at its farm-to-fork restaurant FABER. For animal-lovers, the Ashia cheetah sanctuary (www.ashia.co.za) is a must-visit and for sporting types, head to the Pearl Valley Golf Estate at Val de Vie for either a round of golf or to watch the polo. Brookdale Estate must be taken exclusively and costs R90,000 (GBP £4,640) per night, sleeping ten. The price is yearround and includes accommodation, all meals and drinks, all activities offered on the estate, wine tasting, private chef and butler, accommodation for executive staff or nanny, complimentary wifi and daily housekeeping.
You can read undisturbed in the tranquil library/study, relax in the two stylish sitting rooms and dine in either the formal dining room or alfresco under the pool-side gazebo before a nightcap on one of the terraces. Resident chef, Sue-Ann Allen, a former South Africa Masterchef runnerup, will treat you to her delicious “refined” home-cooking that will have you returning for seconds – her carrot cake is off-the-scale moreish! Menus include a typical South African braai, featuring wagyu beef marinated in rosemary and thyme, so tender you could cut it with a spoon; a “simple” lunch consisting of deboned roast chicken and nectarine and pecan salad, and a five-course formal dinner, which includes a granita
www.brookdale-estate.com
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The Travel List
by Editor In Chief Millie Cooper
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From humble beginnings making saddles using rudimentary hand tools, to producing highly recognisable luggage, bags, ince 1856, Tanner Krolle have been pioneers at the attachĂŠs, document cases and jewellery boxes using only the heart of the leathercraft industry. For well over a century, finest quality materials their aim to make the very best their discreet and enduring vision of British luxury has seen products has never been compromised.Each and every piece the brand maintain an unwaveringly loyal customer base. is shaped by highly skilled technicians using age-old skills to The attention to detail and quality of unrivalled stand the test of time. Forever looking towards the future, craftsmanship are undoubtedly attributed to company Tanner Krolle is a name synonymous with authenticity, founder, Fredrich Krolle, whose values remain at the core heritage and thoroughly modern, global outlook. of every collection.
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MilliOnAir | CITY LIFE
LON DON CALLING WITH JULIET HERD
By Contributing Editor Juliet Herd
Beauty and Wellness...
URBAN RETREAT AT THE WHITE HOUSE 2-4 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge SW1X OLH
Entering the five-storey Urban Retreat townhouse in the heart of Knightsbridge, just a stone’s throw from its former residence within Harrods, is like stepping inside an Aladdin’s cave full of beauty and wellness treasure. The brainchild of Reena Hammer, daughter of makeup guru Ruby Hammer and businessman George Hammer, Urban Retreat is home to a dazzling roster of leading anti-ageing, beauty, holistic and medical practitioners. Her aim is to offer clients a personalised “home from home” experience with each floor dedicated to different beauty and wellness services. In the basement, you’ll find the Khera-Griggs Cleanse Clinic, which specialises in colonic irrigation, manual lymphatic drainage, slimming treatments and wraps and Pilates (taught by Harry Styles’ trainer Gaby Noble), yoga and meditation programmes. Its new cleanse menu for 2020 includes “I Am Lighter” weight-loss, body contour programme; “I Am Healthier” gut reset, detoxification programme, and “I Am Grounded”, conscious breath-work cleanse with
breath guru Alan Dolan. No excuses for not feeling zen then! If you want expert advice on menopause-related issues, you can pop into the women’s health clinic on the second floor, which provides everything from smear tests to hormone screening under the expert guidance of Harley Street’s Professor John Studd. Natural light floods the first-floor hair salon, where internationally renowned stylist Frederic Fekkai can be found working his magic whenever he visits Europe, and alongside, is the CND Nail Lab for luxe manis and pedis. There’s also a men’s barber, creative body art studio, SumanBrows, make-up salon, IV infusion lounge and treatment rooms offering a full range of facials, including medi-facials. After browsing the ground floor open plan retail space, which stocks a curated range of classic and niche skincare brands, you can finish your visit with a delicious healthy meal at FlavoUR restaurant.
www.urbanretreat.co.uk
Shopping...
Women’s only tailoring shop
Daisy wearing one of her own suits (Above ).
THE DECK 93 Lower Sloane Street, London SW1W 8DA
“I want every woman to feel empowered, sexy and elegant in the way I did [at Ascot],” says Daisy.
Womenswear tailoring brand The Deck has opened its flagship boutique in the mini Savile Row tailoring community of Lower Sloane Street. Founded by Daisy Knatchbull, The Deck specialises in made-to-order suits exclusively for women – only the second of its kind in the UK. Daisy, former communications director of Savile Row tailor Huntsman, realised there was a gap in the market for modern, feminine bespoke suits when she pitched up at Ascot in the Royal Enclosure four years ago wearing a traditional morning suit and was clapped and cheered by her fellow female racegoers. There are four suit styles (from £2200) – single or double-breasted jackets or safari-style and trousers can be flared, straight, wide or cigarette-slim – and you’ll be offered at least two in-store fittings, overseen by Daisy, before your suit is handmade at a Portuguese atelier with an average delivery time of two months. Luxury fabrics from mostly British mills range from patterned linen and cotton to wool and velvet, and each suit has a secret little ace of www.thedecklondon.com spades stitched in the sleeve.
LON DON CALLING Eating...
SAM’S RIVERSIDE 1 Crisp Walk, Hammersmith, London W6 9DN One of the most exciting restaurant launches in west London in recent times is undoubtedly Sam’s Riverside, which, come spring, is going to be the place to be seen dining al fresco.
WITH JULIET HERD Sam and Harvey
Helmed by seasoned restaurateur Sam Harrison, formerly of Sam’s Brasserie in Chiswick, the new 70seat eaterie couldn’t be better located, overlooking the Thames with stunning views of Hammersmith Bridge - and there’s a spacious outdoor terrace. It’s also adjacent to the historic Riverside Studios, recently re-opened following a massive redevelopment project, which is set to give a huge boost to cultural life this side of town with three theatre/studio spaces and a 200-seat cinema and screening room. Masterminded by interior design experts DesignLSM, the new restaurant is a study in urban cool and sophistication, complete with marble-topped bar and pale pink leather stools, booth tables with views into the open kitchen and an 18-seat private dining room. There’s no need to stress about booking a window seat as all tables are afforded river views. As for the food, it’s top notch, overseen by head chef Harvey Trollope, who has worked for Marco Pierre White and even Richard Branson on his private resort Necker Island, and featuring a modern European menu with a focus on Anglo-French dishes. Fittingly, there’s a large selection of oysters and seafood, and other dishes to tempt you include brick chicken, peppered venison chops, butterflied sardines, Queen of Puddings and Rum Baba. You can also pop along for a power breakfast at 8am on weekdays or from 9am on Saturdays. www.samsriverside.co.uk
Hair care...
Want to know where you can hydrate, gloss, plump and repair your hair, all in one go? Form an orderly queue please at...
SALON SLOANE 186 Pavilion Road, SW3 2BF
Salon Sloane is the bijou salon in the heart of Chelsea, which is the bijou salon in the heart of Chelsea, which is offering a deluxe Hair Filler treatment tailored to each client’s needs. Uber stylist Belle Cannan, who founded the celebrity-packed salon with fellow hairdressing legend John Vial, came up with this unique treatment to help repair the damage from city living, including pollution, over-washing, heat-styling and backcombing. It’s also ideal for clients returning from a sneaky winter sunshine break or who are finding their hair becoming thinner with age. The secret ingredient is 100% hydrolysed keratin in its purest form, comprising hair enhancing proteins and minerals which penetrate the hair shaft, ‘filling’ in the gaps left by breakage on weaker strands and overprocessed locks. It works to repair the cuticles and refill the keratin which has reduced over time, so hair is left shiny, soft and strong. The base treatment, which contains no toxins, chemicals or preservatives, is then combined with masques and a gloss, depending on the client’s hair wish list. Treatment prices start from £60.
www.salonsloane.com
MilliOnAir | EXPERIENCE
Something for your mind body and soul By Co Director Marcella Martinelli
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he HĂ´tel Royal is a 5-star luxury palace hotel located in the heart of Europe in Evian-les-Bains, France, on the shores of Lake Geneva and at the foot of the Alps, just 28 miles from Geneva international airport in Switzerland. The ideal way to travel between Lausanne or Geneva and the 5-star HĂ´tel Royal Palace is aboard the Evian One boat, a world-exclusive vessel with pioneering design and performance for a fast, comfortable way to reach your holiday destination.
At the heart of the Alps, in the home of evian water, the Spa Evian Source offers all facilities devoted to body and mind. For a bespoke tailor-made stay and with exceptional views of Lake Geneva hidden in acres of green parkland Hotel Royal is part of the spa resort of Évian-les-Bains. The hotel offers everything to make your stay perfect; a children's club, thermal baths, a welcoming spa with the most wonderful treatments , made to measure sports options, fine dining at Les Fresques all in stylish and modern surroundings.
A place where one feels at home, gently enveloped in the unique Belle Epoque atmosphere, and in the tranquillity and 5-star service. Discretion, bespoke service and a first-class experience are the priorities. A unique stay in a relaxing setting. www.hotel-royal-evian.com
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Hurtling through five STATES
By guest contributor Camilla K
A middle aged mother of three decides to take her all bike ‘Direct Access’ motorbike licence.
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really don’t know what possessed me. Why would a middle aged mother of three decide to take her all bike ‘Direct Access’ motorbike licence ? How on earth did this lead to riding Superbikes and Royal Enfield’s across India ? Motorbikes scared the hell out of me. I’m not sure how I followed this path, guess I got caught up in the excitement of it all. It all started 5 years ago when a random person 6000 miles away dropped me a Direct Message on my instagram @milskiparis asking me about a certain picture of a pink bull with headphones. Eight months of daily chit chat ensued, conversations about everything : culture, art, politics, food…until one day he enquired if I would like to join him on a motorbike trip through South India. Feeling like shaking up my life a bit, having a great love for India I accepted and I have to admit, my entourage thought I had gone quite mad. It was the trip of a life time, hurtling through five states, hill stations such as Munnar a former retreat for British
Raj Elite and now tea magnificent plantations rambling for miles into the mist, the Konkan Coast stretching from near Mumbai and the Western Ghats along the Konkan Coast and the Arabian sea to the hippy paradise Goa. I saw India like never before but hey, I wanted to ride, sitting on the back I got to see the sights but this was obviously far too boring for me!
This lead to me asking Royal Enfield India if they could lend me one of their bikes for my next adventure to Rider Mania bike festival in Goa. They were so kind, lent me the new Interceptor 650. Of British origin, Royal Enfield’s were ordered by the Indian army in 1956 and since then licenced and owned by a subsiduary Eicher Motors India, have become the most beautiful, trendiest and most indestructable modifyable bike on the Indian roads. I can’t say I was totally prepared for quite what a challenge it would be and wondered after a few hours if I had the stamina to battle with a 200+kg bike in the seering heat, avoiding pot holes and holy cows. I can safely say I have never been so devastated after 10 hours on the non roads in the deepest depths of the jungles, the traffic out of Mumbai and Pune was nothing less then human cruelty. How can commuters do 4 hours of this traffic there and back from work ? The pollution ! Yes I cried once when I couldn’t feel my hands or arms anymore from gear change, I was hungry, thirsty and hadn’t peed for hours. Would I do this again ? Oh My God yes and again and again. Who gets to see the real thing, the unseen parts of a country tourists can’t see, with locals, hurtling along past hidden treasures, having bizarre adventures? It’s the ONLY way to travel if you don’t mind keeping your packing light and getting pretty dusty. There is nothing better at the destination to take a shower, relax with delicious local food and watch the sunset. I’ve come to the conclusion I love this because it really is like meditation in motion. Like my other passion Yoga, you loose track of time and clear your mind and experience the best of travel. Next trip the ‘Stans’ Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan…however might give Afghanistan a miss for a mo.
Top spots South India Munnar Hillstation and Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary Stay : Rose Gardens Homestay Munnar – 5 rooms on a spice farm with a lovely family and delicious home cooked food North Goa – Mandrem away from Goa’s party scene, yoga and ayuverdic paradise where you give up on shoes or make up
Stay : Ashiyana Mandrem, Mandala Mandrem, Elsewhere Mandrem Eat : Nu or Dunes Mandrem, Thalassa Siolim, La Plage Morjim Yoga : Ashiyana, Mandala, Himalaya Yoga Valley Mandrem Massage : Little hut opposite Rivercat Mandrem, Masseur from St Petersburg Russia incredible
******If you would like to visit South India off the beaten track on motorbike as a rider or pillion or by car, drop a mail to wanderwolfriders@gmail.com
www.tameandwilddrinks.co.uk
MilliOnAir | INSIDER GUIDE
Mythological Tour of Greece
By Style & Travel Editor Chris Sullivan
I’ve been enamoured of the Ancient Greeks, ever since my dad took me to see, Jason and The Argonauts in Merthyr Tydfil ABC cinema back before time began. Consequently, I became a sucker for any sword and sandal epic : Ulysses with Kirk Douglas, Helen of Troy starring Stanley Baker and Rosanna Podesta, Hercules featuring Steve Reeves as the muscled hero; and lapped them up like a dog who’d just found his tongue. Thus, when the opportunity came to embark on what was described as a, ‘Weekend Mythological tour of Greece,’ I was packed before I put the phone down.
Day One: Athens by Night Having caught the lunchtime flight, a doddle at a mere 4 hours, we arrived in Athens full of the joys of spring just as the cities busy bees were adjourning for the weekend ; and yet, contrary to what I’d been told, the cities famous ‘terrible’ traffic and ‘appalling’ pollution was nowhere to be seen or, for that matter, inhaled. Thus , already impressed, we checked in at the Classical 2, Fashion house Hotel which, although rather inexpensive, is situated bang in the downtown area features some 115 roomseach of which has been ‘designed by artists from the fields of urban art, graffiti design and illustration,’ and is entirely different from the next. A hotel that ticks all the boxes, such as lap top hire, free WiFi ( hotels really let themselves down when they charge extra for WiFi) and excellent breakfast, each room proffers a city survival kit that includes an Evian face spray, plasters, toys for the kids and a big box of ‘stuff’ one normally forgets to bring along. After making the room mine (or as the wife say, ‘ making a right mess’) I , with time to spare before dinner , opted for a walk around the inner city and discovered a big, beautiful bustling city, that, full of arcane shops that sell almost anything from birdcages to bean bags, has yet to fall foul of the corporate chain store curse that has befallen almost every city in the UK. Then it was off to The Gazi - the site of an old gas works that is now the cities centre of all that is groovy. Rather like Shoreditch and Soho in one, it houses myriad bars, clubs and restaurants of every description within its confines while the central stage area often plays host to bands of every ilk. We started with a splendid fish supper of shrimp, sardines and squid at Sardeles (20 Persephoni street) followed by a few drinks at Bios that, frequented by Athens’ uber groovy Art and Design elite, boasts a quite impressive minimal, Bauhaus inspired interior and
acts as a café bar, gallery and performance venue. After that we hit, The Hoxton Bar that was better than it sounded, and finished at the Intrepid Fox- a heavy metal bar where pints of lager with Jagermeister chasers seemed highly appropriate.
Day Two : Mykonos and Delos Waking earlier than I’d ever have liked, it was off on a small plane to the beautiful Island of Mykonos where less than 40 mins later we checked into the rather splendid Mykonos Blu Hotel. An elegantly stylish establishment with its own beach, rather large pool and three restaurants. the accommodation comprises white washed suites, bungalows and villas that, with their own veranda and mini pools, afford just the right amount of seclusion. I felt instantly at home and, burdened with a hangover fit for a rugby team, was rather loathe to leave for a tour of one of Greece's most famous archaeological sites - the island of Delos – that, situated just 2 kilometers to the west of Mykonos has been, in its entirety, declared a national museum. A thoroughly remarkable island that, part of the Cyclades group of islands, it was considered sacred 1000 years before Greek mythologists declared that it was indeed the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis the twin sons of Zeus by Leto. Subsequently, under first Macedonian and then Roman control, the 5km square island became the financial and trading center of the Mediterranean until its population rose to 25000 and included Greeks, Italians, Phoenicians, Syrians, Egyptians, Palestinians and Jews all of who had their own places of worship and enjoyed the islands duty and tax free status. Indeed, the most egalitarian, freethinking, cosmopolitan Island in the world it was might have be described as, the New York of the 2nd Century BC. But all was not to last. In 88 BC Mithridates, the king of Pontus, in revolt against Roman rule attacked the island and killed or enslaved the entire population, looted the sanctuaries and razed the city to the ground. And so it remains today with its taverns, whorehouses shops, sewers common toilets, amazing mosaics and those infamous statues of huge phallus (Dionysus‘s symbol) atop a pedestal with a rather comical crowing cock carved in 300 BC. A rather remarkable place it was almost too much to take in. After such a mind boggle a swim was in order in the quite uncommonly clear sea (I’d forgotten just how incredible the water around the Greek islands is) that surrounds Mykonos, after which we went for a walk around the alleyways and bars of the old town. A hive of whitewashed streets and tiny houses, Mykonos is certainly cute, indeed so much so that even the addition of high end designer stores like Choppard and Gucci interspersed between art galleries and tourist stores do not detract from its charm. By 9.30 the place was starting to liven up and live up to its,’ Ibiza of the Greek Islands,’ reputation - the bars pumping out the sounds while men and women dressed to the ninety
nines were taking to the streets in droves. Our answer was to retreat to the Kounelas fish tavern restaurant and order a sea bream fit for Jonah that served all six of us with ease, fresh sea urchins, superb salads and incredible home made ice cream that, washed down with cracking Greek Rose, was the stuff of myth. Back on the streets we found that the avenues had been invaded by a plethora of gay fellows (but not as many as I’d expected) and hundreds of the most stunning, most immaculately turned out ladies. I pointed this out to one of our female Greek companions who, without a bye your leave, said- while pointing to a rather hirsute and corpulent thirty something Greek gal. “They might look okay now but once you get married they turn into that.”| We ended our evening at the dockside bar/club Caprice, resisted the temptation to join the beautiful people at the island’s world famous big bona thumping bumping house/disco clubs -such as Cabo Paradiso or Space Dance that begin at midnight and end at 6am and retired gracefully to our hotel… dignity still intact.
Day Three :The Greek Riviera and The Temple of Poseidon. After a breakfast fit for Apollo, it was back on a plane and off to Athens from where we drove South to Attica, where it was said the King of Athens, Aegeas, committed suicide by jumping from the tip of the cape thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Arriving just in time for a late lunch at the quite marvellous Sounio Hotel we were treated to a fantastic Japanese feast of sushi and sashimi that, using the freshest fish I have ever encountered, certainly rocked my boat. Afterwards, as sunset approached a post prandial hike was in order so up we went to the nearby Temple of Poseidon that, situated right opposite the hotel atop a mighty hill proffered views of a sunset over the sea that certainly took my breath away. That night it was time for a steam bath followed by a Cretan meal that, comprised of 100 percent locally sourced produce, was yet another feather in the weekend’s cap. After a little chat with the hotel manager I discovered that the Hotel does indeed have everything- including a Cousteau Society Sea ecology course that run by his son from his base in Fiji, offers rafting, snorkelling and walking tours with one of his team with accent on teaching kids how to preserve and live with the sea and marine life . With a golf course nearby, a gym, three restaurants and almost every distraction one might consider my only gripe with the whole shebang was that we were not staying longer. Still, Athens was only an hour away by car and thus we still had the morning.
Day Four: Athens, The Acropolis Museum and the King George Palace Hotel. After a pre breakfast swim in the aforementioned sea followed by a private sunbathe around our personal pools, we hit the bus and were in Athens in time for lunch. Next on the agenda was the climax of our weekend – a visit to the recently opened Acropolis Museum. Some five years behind schedule, the museum is situated on the sacred rock East of the Parthenon and houses the greatest sculptural treasures of the ancient world including works from the temple of Athena Polias on the Acropolis and parts of the Parthenon by Phidias. As such, expectations were massive and yet, from outside the glass, concrete and steel building, designed by ‘deconstructivist’ Swiss American architect Bernard Tschumi, even though rather remarkable, still does not prepare you for the treasures within.
Yet, as you make your way through the courtyard to the entrance, the constructions’ sheer majesty unfurls like a blossoming rose. A glass floor that proffers a bird’s eye view of the freshly unearthed remains of the merchant city of Athens leads you into the building and onto the ground level. After walking up the raised floor past glass lined walls behind which stand familiar 2500 year old vases and sculptures (copies of which sells in every Greek Tourist shop on earth) its up the glass staircase and onto the first floor and into the towering Archaic gallery. I’d say that very little might prepare you for the sheer beauty of this gallery.Marble sculptures of the likes of Alexander The Great (336 BC) and Emperor Heraclius (641 AD) stand, alongside barbarian rulers and priests from the 2nd Century AD, on open plinths sparsely populating the area like clients of an unsuccessful nightclub while the glass cases that typically envelop such priceless works of art are conspicuous by their absence. Perfectly complementing the ancient statues, the space is defined by fat, modern dove grey, brushed concrete pillars and walls, geometric overhead light panels and stainless steel wall cabinets while massive windows allow luxurious lashings of natural light to flood the whole vicinity. After that all that was left to do was to walk to the glorious top floor that, known as the Parthenon floor, houses what is left of said wonder’s sculptures after Lord Elgin, between 1801 and 1812, rapaciously chiselled off roughly half of them from the holy edifice and deposited them in the British Museum where they remain. In their place the museum has placed the rather unacceptable plaster casts – cheekily sold to them after selfdetermination in the 1840’s by the British Museum - next to their originals. Yet, seemingly intended to attract attention, said copies do not detract from the floors aweinspiring magnificence as huge windows edged in steel look out onto the Parthenon while the works themselves speak volumes about the marvel that was Ancient Greece. Of course, The British Museum has long maintained that Greece had no proper place to put the ‘Elgin’ Marbles and that their museum is the right home but, let us hope then that the Acropolis Museum will re-address the situation and that the Marbles will be returned to this their rightful, and most astounding, home.
It’s almost impossible to over stress just how significant the newly built Acropolis Museum is to the Greek people. Suffice to say that, on approaching the £110 million structure my companion for the day, Tina Daskalantonaki, owner of the King George Hotel, was in tears. That night, still reeling from the enormity, beauty and brilliance of the depository, all that was left was to dine on the roof of the sumptuous five star, King George Hotel and toast Athens, and its people, for coming up with the finest museum I have ever visited. A weekend that had basically proffered the very best everything - truly memorable food, breath taking sights , incredible archaeology, the finest art works from the cradle of civilisation set against cutting edge architecture and cracking night life – it really was an eye opener that I could repeat tomorrow. As for when to go, I avoided the blistering heat of mid summer and went in June but, apparently September till October is just as good with temperatures still reaching the twenties, room rates down and less people on the streets. Sounds like the perfect pre-winter getaway…..
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Finding treasure in Chelsea
By Theo Woodham-Smith
WELCOME TO THE LAUNCH OF A NEW PLEASURE DOME IN CHELSEA
THE OPEN ART FAIR
, DUKE OF YORK SQUARE, IS OPEN TO EVERYONE WITH THE TASTE FOR A TREASURE HUNT AND A SENSE OF FUN MORE THAN A HUNDRED DEALERS ARE BRINGING THOUSANDS OF OBJECTS TO THE FAIR, FROM A PAIR OF RUBY EARRINGS TO A GEORGIAN BOOKCASE, AN ENGLISH LANDSCAPE PAINTING, MODEL AEROPLANE OR PERSIAN CARPET. (www.theopenartfair. com) The Open Art Fair springs to life on the 18th March and closes a week later on the 24th. It takes place in Duke of York Square, in the heart of Chelsea, a stylish space for shopping , dining and culture, embedded in one of the most affluent resident neighbourhoods in London. The wonderfully eclectic shops along the Kings Road perfectly echo the range of dealers that will exhibit at the fair.
Many fairs offer a specialist vision but at the Open Art Fair we are determined to have as wide a choice as possible. We want to encourage the concept of serendipity and consequently we make every aisle into a journey of surprise and discovery. To reassure the buyer every object is carefully scrutinised and vetted by experts from the British Antique Dealers Association.
Some dealers are large international businesses, some are small independent operators , you never can tell where you will find the affordable or the exceptional.
HOWARD JEWELLERS Edwardian Emerald-Diamond Ring
JUSTIN EVERSHED-MARTIN Apollo decanter
HOWARD JEWELLERS Bug Brooch
WARNER ANTIQUES Early 19th century Meissen of moor Figure
COOKE ANTIQUES Mauboussin-clip-side
JOHN BENNETT FINE PAINTINGS
OTTOCENTO As I Opened Fire - Roy Lichtenstein
FORREST AND FRASER William III Chocolate pot
ROUNTREE TRYON GALLERIES Ingomar vs Meteor Shane Couch
3DETAILS Malle a tiroirs by Louis Vuitton
The dealers change their stock whenever something is sold, so it is worth visiting the fair several times during its run as one stand might have completely different stock at the end of the fair to that shown at the beginning. The exhibitors are always ready to talk too, which means that someone curious can learn about and touch objects that in a museum would be locked away.
rather than it fitting into a pre-established buying policy. People seem to respond to an object regardless of its date. This means a productive challenge for dealers to justify a piece from its beauty and charm, aesthetic appeal rather than a strict assessment of its age and the value of its material. At the Open Art Fair, nothing is excluded, everything could turn up. So come along and find a treasure. To satisfy all the senses, a profusion of fresh spring flowers will scent the air, Caravan restaurants have devised an up to date all day menu, and Gimlet Bar will be reviving treasure seekers with cocktails and cordials.
We have everything from period London Underground maps to 19th century Japanese bronzes with a multitude of stops along the way, including fine and fun furniture, exotic and traditional paintings, contemporary edgy works by Banksy, Tracy Emin, Damien Hirst, and masters of 20th century photography. . . We have designed a light and airy fair , which will be intimate, with the dealers close together, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. As an innovation we encourage new dealers to be brave and join us as we have established a Pioneer section, to offer the adventurous a cost effective small space at the fair around the cafĂŠ. In these days when antique dealers are leaving the High Street, unable to survive on the internet alone, it is crucial to have art fairs which are glamorous and appealing to all, as well as being affordable to exhibit and buy from. The Open Art Fair aims to provide a less stressful experience for the buyer to browse instead of entering an intimidating shop. It presents an opportunity to see an impressive and eclectic spectrum of art that would otherwise take months of travelling. We offer dealers a chance to connect with new people, as well as their familiar customers. Specialist collectors are few and far between, what most people seem to want is a spark of joy from an object
J.MARKIES Ceylan by Lalique
J.MARKIES Cleopatra
JOHN BENNETT FINE PAINTINGS Still Life with Fruit
Tickets for the Open Art Fair £20 at the door or through the website www.theopenartfair.com Opening hours 11 am to 8 pm 18, 19, 20 March 11 am to 7 pm 21, 22 March 11am to 6.30 pam 23r March , 11 am to 6 pm 24 March (last day)
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THE FACELESS COLLECTIONby Coco Dรกvez at the Maddox Gallery By Ciona Johnson-King
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was privileged to be invited to the esteemed Maddox Gallery, London for a painting workshop with Coco Dávez to celebrate their new exhibition - HERSTORY showcasing an incredible selection of female artists to celebrate International Women’s Day. Coco Dávez began her career in London and was recognised on social media for her identifiable style and beautifully bold use of colour. Dávez has found global success having sold out her debut UK solo exhibition ‘Faceless’ and has collaborated with brands including Chanel, Kenzo and Prada.
HERSTORY - Women in Art 2 - 24 March 2020 Maddox Gallery 9 Maddox Street W1S 2QE www.maddoxgallery.com www.cocodavez.com @cocodavez Ciona Johnson-King @cionajk
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Lottie Davies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Creator and Founder of Coldharbour Lights
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ottie is a native Londoner and a European, with family roots in southern Spain and western Wales. COLDHARBOUR LIGHTS takes its name from Coldharbour Studios in South London where the company was first established in 2016. Lottie trained in theatre and spatial design with Jacques Lecoq in Paris. She spent most of the nineties creating theatre shows and performing across the UK and Europe. All the while, between shows, she was quietly experimenting with jewellery and interior light designs. In her first collection for Coldharbour Lights she brings all three threads together.
How did Coldharbour Lights evolve? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My design work emerges from my theatre background. I am interested in experiential design; these feather lights are designed to have a physical, tactile appeal as well as the visual dimension. Rockett St George took an interest in my work and put it onto their website only six weeks after the launch of Coldharbour Lights. The wonderful response the work got was enough to fuel my confidence. I haven't looked back since. There are now several retailers who stock my work, including Dust in Dublin. eporta X WGSN Interior Trend Report 2018 describes the evolution perfectly: The growing number of career-changers â&#x20AC;Ś Many highly educated candidates are taking the leap to pursue artisanal careers that are flamboyant and skilful, shunning the traditional path to put their pleasure first. As I enjoy putting together incongruous materials, I wanted to use decadent, luxurious textures alongside functional, utilitarian elements. So I found myself combining bicycle wheel rims and ball chain with feathers and crystal in these unique feather light shades. My love of the style and designs of the Art Deco period informs my work and inspires me to create a decadent allure to each piece."
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n Transition marks a new direction for the artist – who is working for the first time with monotype printing in order to further explore the concepts of pareidolia within the context of creative and dream processes. Subconscious and creativity through the phenomenon of pareidolia has been a focus of Fink’s practice. The term ‘pareidolia’ describes the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful images within in a random or ambiguous visual pattern. Often associated with religious or intellectual epiphany, pareidolia is credited with helping the ancients to negotiate an unintelligible world through the interpretation of signs where there was merely chaos.
Fink’s monotypes imply flux or perpetual change apparent in our visual experience, cognition and perception. Here the viewer discerns not only one specific image but instead takes on a Vorticist-like montage of movement, a ‘Pareidolian Army’ - abstract forms and shapes engulfed in battle. These allude to our tendency to interpret formations and to conclude stories from their fragmented clues – something that artistic movements such as Cubism and Abstraction, all knew and understood implicitly. Science and technology of the late 21st century has exposed a deeper mental reality and proved that human behaviour is a product of feelings, thoughts and memories, both on conscious and unconscious levels. The monotypes along with new reliefs works, depict these endless streams of perception - the brain completing external imagery the eye cannot produce. The works are elusive in composition light and shade, push and pull, vastness and obscurity - a moment travelled in time whilst pulling into a focus.
An op-art like quality gives a deep intensity to the series – intended to take the viewer into another level of consciousness, one which is often experienced in dream and creative processes - a ‘sweet spot’ – when our conscious is hyper alert but simultaneously there is a type of transcendental meditation. Through the fragmented and distorted compositions of the monotypes, Fink intends for viewers to revisit both memories and dreams and patterns within. Artist, Graham Fink says “In Transition is an inquiry into mind as process. I am interested in watching the uncensored mind at work and witnessing narratives as they arise. In the very act of watching, the viewer affects the phenomenon - by looking at the works, the audience becomes involved in the creative process. “ In Transition exposes human desires to identify and connect with the landscape before us, both real and imagined.
VVA VirginiaVisualArts, London 4 Mandeville Place, London W1U 2BF www.virginiadamtsa.com
Exhibition dates: 5th March – 10th April 2020. Opening times: 10am – 6pm
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POKER phenomenon PHIL HELLMUTH is the author of #POSITIVITY- an inspirational which is giving sensational advice to millions of people around the world. In his brilliant exclusive column for Milli-On-Air Global Magazine, Phil asks a series of positive questions to a celebrity from the world of business, entertainment or sport. Here he puts the #POSITIVITY questions to entrepreneur NICCOLO DE MASI, 39, who lives in San Francisco, California and is co-founder and chief executive officer of dMY Technology Group – a newly-listed company that aims to bring expertise and capital to unlock the value potential of fast-growing mobile app businesses. NICCOLO is also the chairman of GLU MOBILE, a leading creator of mobile games.
Niccolo De Masi Why is Positivity as opposed to negativity important to you..... Those who believe they have a chance at getting something done, do. Those who don’t, won’t even attempt it. They say ‘luck’ is preparation meets opportunity. Without a positive mindset one is not open to opportunities. This creates an unvirtuous, selffulfilling prophecy where one’s ‘luck’ is likely to always be poor.
What is your earliest memory of an act of positivity.....
Who has had the most positive influence on your life and why….. My father, Domenico, is the most positive person I know – he is an enduring influence to this day. He always sees the glass as half full and not half empty and believes every challenge is both surmountable and a learning experience. He is my constant inspiration for approaching everything in life with positivity.
Which positive person from history would you like to meet..... Sir Winston Churchill. Incredible determination and positivity to overcome the Battle of Britain, Blitz and at, one point, lead Britain as the only member of the Allies actively in the war. Worth reading Andrew Roberts’ new biography of him – the positivity from someone who was nearly killed multiple times in WWI and WWII is staggering.
My mother, Michelle, did a phenomenal job raising my brother and I. She was always there for us and ensured What is the most positive piece of advice you pass on we were supported in all that we did – school and beyond. to people you meet..... I think everyone’s self-esteem is driven by early foundational love and care and I am grateful for my Tenacity and persistence matter more than innate talent. childhood.
How do you deal with negative people..... Admittedly, I can be the biggest negative person in my own life at times. My wife is a fabulous counterbalance and absorber of my emotions in downswings. I am most grateful to her for this. Ensuring I am properly rested, eating healthily, and exercising regularly are most important to ensuring I am in a positive frame of mind.
What is the most positive song on your playlist..... Though it can be interpreted otherwise I actually find ‘Steal My Sunshine’ by Len to be quite upbeat. ‘Praise You’ by Fatboy Slim is another in the same category for me.
If you could sit down with six positive people who would they be and what qualities would they bring..... Winston Churchill – Tenacity Ronald Reagan – ‘It Can Be Done’ is a sign that sits on my desk from the Reagan Library gift shop Greg Brandeau (former CTO of Disney and Pixar) – intellectual curiosity on all topics at all times. No ego ever and one of the most self effacing gentlemen I know Bill Miller (former Chairman of Glu Mobile, former Chair of Nvidia and CEO of Quantum Corp) – how to be an incredible mentor.
Darla Anderson (Academy Award winner) – importance of great storytelling
Harry You (Chairman of dMY Technology) – mental determination, turning thought into action
What is the most positive film you have watched..... Darkest Hour
What is the most positive piece of advice you have been given – when, where and by whom? My father: ‘Fear not – things always go the way they are meant to.’ After my first public company Monstermob Group PLC got sold in a hostile takeover in 2007.
What is your inspirational catchphrase? We make our own luck
Where in the world are you in your most positive state? Any day when I feel I have accomplished much and been impactful – personally and professionally. I don’t have to be in any particular place physically – making a positive impact is what puts me in a positive frame of mind.
If you could be known for one positive achievement in your life what would it be? Being a pioneer bringing‘freemium’as a business model to smartphones in North America in 2010 (iOS) and 2011 (Android).
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