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14 CALLED TO THE BAR

94 BANGKOK BABY

We chart the rise of Ed and Tom Martin of One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar and their unique collection of pubs, restaurants and bars throughout London

Thought Bangkok was strictly for adults? ROWENA CARR-ALLINSON – child in tow – will change your mind

19 TO DINE FOR A guide to the origins of the world’s most coveted delicacies – and where best to find them in Canary Wharf

STyle 48 SPY GAMES Create an air of mystery with the best of this season’s sultry colours

OUT & ABOUT 110 CHAIRMAN OF THE CHEESEBOARD Across the board, cheese may not seem too exciting, but it’s going through quite the renaissance, argues CHRIS ALLSOP

112 INVEST IN WINE WISELY...

DAVID NATHAN-MAISTER talks making smart investments in a changing market

62 IT’S A WRAP As Diane von Furstenberg celebrates the 40-year anniversary of her iconic wrap dress, STEPHEN DOIG charts its liberating history

REGULARS

motoring

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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travel

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WATCHES & JEWELLERY 100 business travel

70 SHELBY REBORN

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the knowledge: hIM

To NEIL BRISCOE’s immeasurable joy, 50 official recreations of the game-changing, speed-inducing Shelby Cobras are now in production

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the knowledge: hER

122 DIRECTORY

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business digest

125 PROPERTY

105 OUT & ABOUT

business 80 EMERGING ECONOMIES: THE MINT SERIES The second in a four-part series examining the rise of MINT nations and their evolving impact on the global economy. This month: Indonesia

86 THE FRENCH CONNECTION VANESSA LANGFORD interviews Mireille Guiliano; former CEO of Veuve Clicquot and the epitome of French style

88 GIVE AND TAKE

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KAREN GILCHRIST explores the cultural faux-pas and winning formulas behind giving gifts in business

Called To The Bar, p. 14 One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar (Image: Peter Matthews, Folio Photography)

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Stephen is an awardwinning journalist who has written about style, travel and trends for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The Telegraph and Mr Porter, interviewing the likes of Valentino, Manolo Blahnik and Daphne Guinness along the way. This month, he writes about DVF’s wrap dresses and male antiageing products.

Hailing from the same town as Sir Isaac Newton and Dame Maggie Thatcher, Dominic lives and works in London, shooting a mix of fashion, beauty, advertising and celebrity images. He has been lucky enough to work with numerous models, designers and entertainers, including the likes of Anthony Hopkins and Rod Stewart.

Chris Allsop is a Bathbased freelance journalist and photographer who mostly writes about travel, film and cheese.

His interest in UK artisan cheese deepened after returning from three years wandering the cheese wilderness known as the USA. He witters about cheese and other essentials on Twitter at @Dionisio79.

A travel writer for over 20 years, Beverley also specialises in celebrity interviews and interiors and has contributed to a variety of national titles, including Country Homes & Interiors, The Lady, The Sunday Times and The Mirror. A passionate sailor and adventurer, when not on assignment she divides her time between Devon, London and Florida.

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Neil has been a car critic for 15 years and still hasn’t lived down the shame of the time he was overtaken by a Daweoo Matiz while driving a new Alfa Romeo. He lives in Ireland but travels all over the world to drive new cars, and sometimes even remembers to drive on the correct side of the road. His favourite car is a Series 1 1948 Land Rover.

Based in the Cotswolds, Josephine has worked as a writer and editor for six years, specialising in lifestyle, travel, culture and local features.

This month, she goes in search of the best luxury food and drink in Canary Wharf and investigates what makes Indonesia one of the key economies for the next decade.

Former editor of both Autocar and Classic and Sports Car, Matthew has been a motoring journalist for longer than he cares to admit.

He currently owns three cars: a city-friendly VW up!, and two classic Alfas – a 1960 Giulietta Sprint Veloce and a brutal SZ. He has been Canary Wharf’s motoring editor since the beginning.

After time at The FT and Sony Pictures in London, Rowena escaped, choosing to see the world. Over the past decade she has written for ELLE, Metro, Brides, Harpers Bazaar, Red, OK! and cntraveller.com. She’s learned to shoot in Texas, shopped in Istanbul, gone unplugged in Nicaragua, driven across the USA and partied in St Barts.

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“After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations.” ― – Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance

It’s a bit of a foodie-fest this month in Canary Wharf, as we meet the men behind the area’s most-loved restaurant opening from the past year, One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar. Ed and Tom Martin talk about sourcing fresh fish from Billingsgate and the intricacies of designing a space in the lobby of one of the most famous buildings in London on p. 14.

One Canada Square’s raw oyster bar is one of its key attractions and, alongside Boisdale, is one of the best places in Canary Wharf to indulge in this decadent shellfish treat. But oysters weren’t always a luxurious delicacy; hundreds of years ago they were as much a diet staple of the poor as a feature in the dinners of the wealthy. On p. 19, Josephine O’Donoghue traces the unique histories of some of the most expensive and luxurious foods in the world – think truffles, lobster, caviar and coffee, amongst others – and seeks out where you can enjoy them, right on your doorstep.

Elsewhere, we’ve got features on putting together a cheeseboard to impress at your latest dinner party (p. 110), the best whisky schools in Scotland (p. 114), key ways to invest in wine so you can drink to your profit for many years to come (p. 112), and the scoop on some of the new openings coming to the Canary Wharf Crossrail Station in 2015 (p. 26).

With food on the brain, we also meet Mireille Guiliano, the woman behind the major book French Women Don’t Get Fat, and now her newest offering French Women Don’t Get Facelifts: The Secret of Ageing with Style & Attitude, as she talks about our cross-Channel sisters and their inimitable sense of style and elegance (p. 86); while Stephen Doig celebrates 40 years of flair from the effortlessly stylish Diane von Furstenberg on p. 62.

Finally, if you have friends or relatives running in the Marathon this month, then there’s nowhere better than Canary Wharf to spur them on to victory. Get our pick of the best spots on p. 106. And if you’re running it yourself, best of luck from the entire Canary Wharf team, you have our eternal respect…

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CALLED TO THE BAR Ed and Tom Martin of the ETM Group run a unique collection of pubs, restaurants and bars throughout London, with arguably their most exciting opening being their Canary Wharf branch last year. We chart the rise of their foodie empire and their plans for the coming year WORDS: Emma Johnson

interview Tom (left) and Ed Martin

always wanted to run my own business,” says Tom Martin, in a matter-of-fact manner. “I’ve got to be in charge basically, I can’t work for other people; I just can’t do it. So I decided to go into food and drink, which is something I’ve always had an addiction to.”

He makes it sound so easy – and perhaps in a way, it was. “I trained as a lawyer in the City, qualified, was in practice for six years and got to the stage where I had to start making decisions – I wasn’t 30 yet – either carry on and become a partner in the firm or think about doing something else.”

And that something else turned out to be the ETM Group, a hugely successful collection of gastropubs, dining rooms and bars run by brothers Ed and Tom Martin – a business graduate and an ex-lawyer who both quit the City to open a number of very individual eateries throughout London. Emphasis is on the ‘individual’ – any suggestion of a ‘Martin brothers chain’ is quickly shot down. “We wanted every place to be individual,” Tom insists. “You know, created according to the building – the history and significance of the building itself – and what was required in the local area.

“The last thing we wanted was a chain of all our bars. It would just become boring and faddish, and tired after a time. So they have all been created according to what they are.”

So here I am, sitting in the latest of the Martin brothers’ triumphs: One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar. Smart, elegant and beautifully designed by the David Collins Studio, the marble-clad restaurant is a perfect fit within the lobby of what was (until very recently at least) the tallest building on the London skyline. “It’s going really well,” grins Tom. “It’s been fantastic. We had an especially super three weeks last December when the place was heaving; the bar was packed every night, which was great. And it’s been building every week since.”

In case you somehow missed the hype, One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar is utterly unique. A modern European restaurant and cocktail bar in the opulent lobby of the tower, it features a 30-cover bar and 100-cover restaurant with an added mezzanine floor.

Workers, locals and central Londoners have been stopping by every day since its opening for breakfasts, business lunches, post-work cocktails, relaxed dinners and even leisurely Saturday brunches.

For the Martin brothers, one of the biggest attractions to a new location in Canary Wharf was the local demographic of both workers and residents.

“We served most of them at The Gun,” says Tom, referencing one of their other local gastropubs. “Now, all our regulars at The Gun are here Monday to Friday.

It’s slightly different at weekends, where it’s more residential – but people come from all over.

“I just love Canary Wharf. It’s so well-managed in terms of an estate. Everything is spotless, there’s

security everywhere. It’s clean, it’s smart, it’s an amazing environment and it’s expanding all the time.

It’s great to be part of something that’s developing and is new. We were offered an opportunity to look at this space and we just jumped at it because, well, what a brilliant building to be part of.”

For the brothers, it seemed a natural progression – having established themselves in the City to huge critical acclaim, moving east gave the brothers a wider portfolio in the restaurant arena, and by locating themselves in such an iconic building, they ensured an element of exclusivity in their newest venture. “I think it was a natural progression from The Botanist and Chiswell Street Dining Rooms which it sits very comfortably beside,” says Ed. “We serve exactly the same people at Chiswell Street and, more residentially, over in Chelsea. So I think it sits quite nicely.”

Despite the shift in atmosphere and location, Tom is keen to assure me that the group retains a core element throughout all its restaurants and pubs – the brothers are focused on exceptionally high-quality ingredients, expert cooking and impeccable service.

“I think the striking contrasts are obviously the architecture and the design and feel of it, but the underlying core elements are identical – the service, food and drink – which is the same throughout all our venues,” explains Tom. “Again, the menu is different, but the biggest, most important element about the business we’re in is the service. So yes, our staff here look different in their tuxedos, but they’re still offering that professional, friendly, knowledgeable service all the time that we try to provide in all our places.”

Obviously a departure from the more traditional pub environment (even the stylish gastropubs the Martins have become known for), the boys were excited to find

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the right balance in the One Canada Square menu, which was especially suited to the unique demographic mix of diners in the area.

“We wanted to have a higher element of fish, and also to work on the healthy side,” says Tom. “We started concentrating on our raw bar, which is now a major part of our menu. We hadn’t really done that before, and it’s hugely popular. We have a fantastic relationship with Billingsgate. We’ve been going there to buy our fish for the last four-and-a-half years. We go down there and meet all our traders whom we’ve known for years and built up a fantastic reputation with.

“But we’ve gone much further than that, to the extent where we’ve visited Peterhead in Scotland, for instance. All our fish comes straight into Billingsgate and to our merchant there and then straight out to us. I honestly would bet anybody a thousand pounds that they cannot get fresher fish than we can. We can get better fish than Scott’s and all the other places in London – and I want people to know that.”

And while Tom’s passion for food is obvious, responsibility for the tempting array of drinks falls to Ed. “At the beginning we crossed over on everything and then gradually it was out of necessity really because things got so big. I’ve got this bizarre natural palate for wine” jokes Ed. “I don’t know where it came from...”

His brother interjects: “Hmmm, I think you just prefer booze really.”

Working with family obviously appealed to these two; the natural divide in skills and workload is pleasantly accented with the confidence of knowing their business partner inside out. “We have ultimate trust at the end of the day,” says Ed. “You need that in business because you never know if someone’s ripping you off or they’ve got ulterior motives.”

Tom agrees: “The other good thing is that you can have disagreements and it doesn’t really matter if you call each other every name under the sun – whereas with someone else you might not be able to look them in the eye afterwards.”

In an almost equal split, ex-lawyer Tom handles all legal and contractual work alongside advertising and current operations, while Ed takes on all finance, funding and accounting responsibilities with added roles with agents and developers for new sites.

Interestingly, although Ed has a university education in business, he came to work with Tom straight from graduating. “I did a finance degree at Bristol and Tom had already set up one of our first ventures, The Well,” says Ed. “It was a great opportunity so I leapt at the chance and did a couple of years behind the bar to learn, because neither of us was actually from the trade.

“It was great because Tom was a corporate solicitor before, so we actually complemented each other really well and soon found the part of the business that we were each good at and just went from there.”

So was it just a love of good food that gave the brothers their new career direction? “I suppose one of

the driving forces was having seen what was going on in the pub market at the time,” ponders Tom. “A few gastropubs had sprung up, but then other places around Notting Hill, The Lansdowne, for example, started to spring up and we hadn’t seen that before.

“I just thought that was the coolest thing I’d ever seen: taking a crappy old boozer, stripping it bare, bringing in a theatre-display kitchen next to the bar and adding loads of fantastic wines and beers and great food. I wanted to be involved in something like this. So I started looking round for a venue and found The Well on St John Street in Clerkenwell.

“In those days it was a desert. It’s packed now. So we got in at the right time. It was brilliant, all the locals were saying: ‘You’re obviously not going to open on Sundays’, and we were like: ‘Yeah, of course’, and Sundays were great – there’s nowhere else open!”

As newcomers to the business, the brothers started slow and worked on pubs before venturing towards the idea of restaurants. “We built for the local people, the local demographic and changed our style to suit each place,” says Ed. “I think this is a natural progression for us really. We just make the kind of places that we would like to go into. If it’s later in the evening I love to play pool at The Cadogan Arms, or I love dinner at The Botanist, or lunch at The Gun. On a winter’s day I want to go down to The Gun and sit by the fire. And that’s what’s nice about them all being different. They all appeal at different times for different reasons.”

Although neither will admit to having a favourite, like loyal parents with a large brood, Tom admits to a soft spot for The Gun; a stylish yet traditional pub with a rich background. “It’s over two hundred years old, and a Grade-II listed building,” says Tom proudly.

“It’s been there through the massive changes that have been going on in the area. It used to be the dockers’ territory, the iron foundry was around there and the naval college. It used to be a hive of activity and later it became a really derelict pub. Now this development has come and revived everything. It’s amazing and The Gun has just sat through all of that.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say we go out to choose places for the history but when we do find a place, we try to use all the architectural pieces that were in the building and build on that – rather than sort of rip everything out.”

Looking around now at the gorgeous marble and intimate brasserie lighting of the brothers’ newest restaurant, a comfortable fit in the post-industrial tower lobby, it’s plain to see that this pattern has continued with great success. Whether it’s architecture or atmosphere, design or dining – there’s no doubt that One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar is another runaway success in the brothers’ collection, equal in character and individuality to its ETM contemporaries.

D One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar, Lobby, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, E14 020 7559 5199, onecanadasquarerestaurant.com

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ALL-DAY Drinking & Dining EXPRESS BREAKFAST MENU

A perfectly-tailored breakfast menu offers a quick and delicious start to the day at One Canada Square, with a range of healthy options. Choose from dishes including Bircher muesli, roast granola, egg white omelette, and Eggs Benedict, Florentine or Royale, accompanied by freshly-squeezed orange juice, toast and preserves, and coffee for just £10 – every Monday-Friday, 7-11am.

SATURDAY NIGHT COCKTAILS

Come and relax in the Saturday night atmosphere at One Canada Square, where the Wharf experiences a different vibe from mid-week. Saturday night cocktails at £6 each include the refreshing gin-based Rhubarb & Rose Bramble and Last Word, rum specials The Saint Nicholas and Raspberry Mojito, tequila-based Passion Fruit Paloma and the ever-popular English Cosmopolitan made with rhubarb vodka.

SMALL PLATES IN THE BAR

For those who love to graze whilst enjoying a glass of wine or cold beer, the new ‘Small Plates’ menu offers diners the opportunity to sample a selection of delectable treats from the kitchen. Meet with friends or colleagues in the stylish bar and choose three small plates with a drink for just £15pp.

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We look at the origins of some of our favourite luxury delicacies to discover how they became so coveted, and where you can pick up your favourites around Canary Wharf

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Oysters Y

ou may not know it, but oysters have only recently joined the ranks of ‘luxury foods’ in the UK. Back in Roman Britain, oysters were a common dish; transported to every Roman town from the coast. Jump forward to the 15th-century and they remained a popular choice for rich and poor alike, cooked in their own juices with ale and pepper. By the 17th-century, oysters began to be cooked in sausages, as stuffing for turkey or chicken, or with roast duck.

Smaller oysters were eaten raw and the bigger ones were stewed with herbs and spices, or roasted.

Oysters continued to be an inexpensive staple well into the Victorian era (pickled, this time), referenced by Sam Weller in Dickens’ Pickwick Papers: “Poverty and oysters always seem to go together”. By the middle of the 1800s, however, huge numbers of oysters and scallops were being dredged along the Sussex coast before, unexpectedly (thanks to overfishing and pollution), the natural oyster beds dried up. As the oyster beds declined, what had previously been the food of the poor became a delicacy for the upper classes, due to their rarity.

Artificial breeding narrowly prevented extinction.

Today, oysters are carefully farmed all around Britain, particularly on the South coast, and in Scotland and Ireland. Each region’s oysters offer a slightly different flavour, but those from Pyefleet in Colchester are probably the most prized (and expensive).

 EAT: At the Oyster Bar & Grill at Boisdale of Canary Wharf, Cabot Place, boisdale.co.uk

 BUY: Scottish Oysters, 79p each, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place, waitrose.com

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Foie gras A

lthough the production of foie gras is illegal in Britain, it is still legal to sell it. In the US the sale of foie gras has been banned in several states, causing some upset on the foodie scene. “Foie gras is a primary colour in the flavour spectrum that we use in the kitchen,” Anthony Bourdain told The Times.

“To ask chefs to cook without that is to ask a painter not to use the colour blue.”

Whilst several stores have stopped selling the product (including Harvey Nichols and Selfridges… although there was a butcher in the Selfridges food hall selling it under the counter with the code word “french fillet” for a time) it is available at other high-end food halls such as Fortnum & Mason and is served at classic London institutes including The Ritz, The Savoy and The Ivy, to name but a few. Given the strength of protest, however – and the number of restaurants and food shops removing it from menus and shelves – if you’re a fan, enjoy it while you can.

 EAT: As a starter at Boisdale of Canary Wharf, Cabot Place boisdale.co.uk, and Plateau, Canada Square, plateau-restaurant.co.uk

 BUY: Online at Fortnum & Mason, fortnumandmason.com

Lobster L

ike the oyster, lobster was once a staple of the poor man. In fact, they were so abundant on the shores of colonial New England (an area now world-famous and achingly stylish, all for the reputation of its lobster) that servants, as a condition of their employment, demanded that it was not fair to be fed lobster more than two to three times a week. In the UK too, they were a cheap option for poor families in need of protein. It wasn’t until the 19th century that the Scottish Cleikum Club presented a dish called lobster haut gout, served with a sauce made from veal jelly and walnuts, that it became much more exclusive in the way it was bought, cooked and served.

Today, lobster is the star of the most elegant of brunches and most luxurious of soups. As Lord Byron famously said: “A woman should never be seen eating or drinking, unless it be lobster, salad and Champagne.

The only true feminine and becoming viands.” With a recommendation like that, it’s not hard to see how far the humble lobster has climbed the social ladder.

 EAT: Sunday brunch at Roka, Canada Square rokarestaurant.com, and One Canada Square Restaurant &Bar, One Canada Square, onecanadasquarerestaurant.com

 BUY: Dressed lobster, £24, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place, waitrose.com

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Truffle N

o, no, not the chocolate kind (although if you’re wondering, Charbonnel et Walker is the way to go) – I’m talking about the mysterious, lumpy, bumpy tubers retrieved by dogs or pigs on the Continent.

They may not be very attractive, but nicknamed “black or white diamonds”, they rank near the top of the world’s most expensive foods.

“You can smell the truffles before they’ve come through the door,” London chef Theo Randall told The Times, who charges about £40 for a 5g serving. “A white truffle has a robust, masculine aroma that triggers an excitement about food. That’s why chefs like to serve them, or leave them in a bowl on display: to get people’s senses going.”

The white truffle season runs from late September to December; some years, prices will rise due to low levels of rainfall and even run out in other seasons. However overall, prices are, and will continue to

rise as trees are cut back, removing the natural growing habitat of truffles. In France alone, tree clearance has led to production plummeting from 1,600 tonnes a year to around 40 tonnes over the past century.

 EAT: Carluccio’s, Reuters Plaza (carluccios.com); Jamie’s Italian, Churchill Place (jamiesitalian.com), Plateau, Canada Square, plateaurestaurant.co.uk

 BUY: Online at Mister Truffle, mistertruffle.com

Ibérico ham R

ich, ruby-red and wafer-thin, jamón Ibérico de bellota (to give it its full title) is one of the most famous and delicious Spanish delicacies. Spain produces around 40 million hams a year; so initially jamón Ibérico might not sound quite as rare as truffles or caviar. They range from dry-cured legs of the white pig in the east, to jamón Ibérico in the west. “It is here that the black Iberian pigs thrive, snuffling on the dusty ground for sweet acorns (bellota) that have fallen from the trees,” wrote Simon Majumdar of The Guardian.

According to this enthusiastic foodie: “The results of this five-year journey are incomparable. The oleic acid in the acorns on which the pigs feed makes the fat of the jamón Ibérico de bellota one of the truly magical taste sensations as it dissolves in your mouth. The depth of flavour in the meat is like no other and the combination lingers like a fine wine.”

The production of jamón Ibérico is strictly regulated; the pigs must eat a certain number of acorns in a specific period, with a limit of two pigs per hectare. The flavour of the acid-rich acorns works into the fat of the pig

– locally they are nicknamed ‘olies with legs’. Interestingly, hams can still be sold as jamón Ibérico if they don’t meet the exacting grade of the regulators, but only the finest are granted the suffix “de bellota”.

 EAT: Ibérica, Cabot Square, ibericalondon.co.uk  BUY: At the in-store deli at Ibérica, or online at ibericalondon.co.uk

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Caviar C

aviar (salt-cured sturgeon eggs) is one of the most luxurious delicacies – and one that is internationally-renowned for its rarity and exclusivity. For many centuries it has enjoyed a close association with wealth and privilege, and due to the sturgeons’ increasingly endangered status, it looks set to maintain its allure.

Most commonly farmed in the Middle East (the Russian caviar catch has long since been considered bad stock by the ethical Western importers), trawlers have been overfishing the Caspian Sea for many centuries, seriously depleting the number of ‘royal fish’ swimming there. Since the downfall of the Soviet Union and collapse of industry regulations, in the four years from 1990-1994 the caviar catch fell from 15,000 tonnes to 5,500 tonnes; in 2001 it decreased to just 650 tonnes.

The introduction of the ban on international trade in wild caviar in 2006 demonstrated a movement towards conserving the endangered species of sturgeon in the Caspian Sea – making the product even more exclusive.

According to The Times, London Fine Foods sells Golden Almas caviar from Iran at £840 per 30g tin, but last summer it was selling for £28,500 a kilo: “More than 24-carat gold”. A rare treat, indeed.

 EAT: At the Oyster Bar & Grill at Boisdale of Canary Wharf, Cabot Place, boisdale.co.uk

 BUY: Online at caviarhouse-prunier.ch

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ontrary to popular belief, 18th-century Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon didn’t invent Champagne; but he did have quite an impact on the industry. At the time, sparkling wine was simply flawed wine, and unfortunately, was making bottles explode in the cellars. Dom Pérignon changed the shape of the bottle and used heavier glass. He solved the problem of leaking hemp-and-oil stoppers with cork – and voilà – modern Champagne was born. He is most often remembered for his words following the first taste of Champagne: “Come quickly, brothers, I am tasting the stars!” The king’s court was delighted, and it quickly became the luxury drink of choice.

It took until 2006 for the EU to protect the exclusivity of the term ‘Champagne’. Champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of north-eastern France; anything else, and it is sparkling wine, not Champagne. This fizzy favourite begins like any other wine, but is put through a secondary fermentation in the bottle, giving it bubbles – before ageing and sweetening.

The exclusivity is born from the land. The northern location of the region is cooler than France’s other vineyards, giving the grapes the proper acidity for sparkling wine production – and the chalky soil aids in drainage. The region is now at full capacity; there is no space for new vineyards or labels – so the limited output certainly contributes to the feeling of ‘something special’.

 BUY: Nicolas Wine Bar, Canada Square, nicolas.co.uk Choose from a wide selection of bottles and benefit from advice from expert staff

Coffee C

offee is the lifeblood of the working world, but it was actually first cultivated in Yemen, where Yemenis gave it the Arabic name qahwa (which eventually morphed into ‘coffee’ in the West). Sufi mystics in Yemen used coffee as an aid to concentration and spiritual intoxication. It became popular in Mecca, then Egypt, moved into Turkey and it was here that it was picked up by the Europeans. You may think of an Italian espresso, a French café, or even an Australian ‘flat white’ creation, but coffee grew up from the arabica bean and Middle Eastern origins.

London’s first coffee stall was opened by a Greek, Pasqua Roseé, in 1652. Working as a servant in Turkey, Roseé had developed a taste for coffee and later imported it to London.

Both rich and poor, educated and uneducated rushed to try it, and coffee stalls and houses in the capital soon became a place to meet, greet, drink and think, all fuelled by coffee.

Today, coffee is available to everyone and is grown all over the world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy or obsess over luxury brands and blends. If you engage with the details, you will certainly enjoy a more superior cup of ‘black gold’.

A few to try in your lifetime include Kopi Luwak, the most luxurious coffee in the world at $115-$590 per 500g.

The luwak is an Indonesian animal that eats the raw coffee berry and secretes the bean, giving it a totally unique flavour. Then there is La Esmeralda, which is produced at the farm Esmeralda Jaramillo in the mountains of west

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Panama, and the intense taste results from the cold climate and the careful harvesting; or perhaps the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, produced on the east side of the island’s mountain range, famous for its mild taste without bitterness.

 BUY & DRINK: Taylor St Barrista, South Colonnade, taylor-st.com

A new world awaits

As the opening of the new Crossrail station comes ever closer, Canary Wharf is about to add some unique and exciting retail and leisure facilities to its already booming offering.

Let the fun times begin...

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anary Wharf’s Crossrail station is taking shape. A cylindrical shape, in fact, that’s on the precipice of becoming a London landmark, instantly recognisable by its timber lattice roof designed by Foster + Partners that seemingly surfaces, submarine-like, straight out of the Thames.

As more companies and individuals are drawn to the success of the area, Canary Wharf’s working population of 100,000 is projected to double by 2025 – heavily aided by how accessible Crossrail will make the area – a trip from here to Heathrow, for example, will take 39 minutes, while one to Liverpool Street only six.

Trains will start rocketing out of the 185-metre-long ticket hall in 2018, but, before that, expansive leisure

of the burrito, will be the only Mexican outlet in the structure; Bespoke Cycling will equip its 2,500 sq ft showroom with a bike-fitting and servicing studio.

The Canary Wharf Group began work on the Canary Wharf Crossrail station in May 2009 by creating a watertight dam 250 metres long and 30 metres wide in the North Dock, before boring 28 metres below the water’s surface to create the ticket hall and platform levels. Crossrail has changed the very physicality of the area, supporting the growth of its future and cementing its current status as one of the world’s most important business and leisure hubs.

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Crossrail has changed the very physicality of the area, supporting the growth of its future and cementing its current status as one of the world’s most important business and leisure hubs and retail sections will open in May 2015. The Canary Wharf Group has announced the first few tenants of what is – when combined with the recent Jubilee Place extension in Canary Wharf – one of the largest retail expansions currently under way in the UK. The six-storey development is inviting diverse tenants from the fields of dining, shopping and entertainment to establish it as a hub of activity and relaxation. Tenants include the Sports Bar & Grill – for good food, the atmosphere of camaraderie and watching sport on state-of-the-art-screens – and East London’s first luxury Everyman Cinema.

In fact, the Crossrail will be such an important shopping destination, not just in the area but in the capital as a whole, that many retailers are making it the site of their flagship stores: Poncho 8, the king

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treasured timepieces, fine and contemporary jewellery & luxury goods

Stepping It Up a Gear

Long admired as a purveyor of accessible luxury, Baume & Mercier has upped its game and stepped into the sphere of serious watchmaking. Featuring a 45.5mm 18-karat red gold case and sapphire crystal case back, the Clifton 1892 Flying Tourbillon boasts, as you’d expect, a flying tourbillon. Launched alongside other extensions of its hallowed Clifton collection – including a Chronograph version and the stunning Retrograde Date Automatic – the watch propels the brand into a position amongst the industry’s most distinguished of players. Keeping things ticking is a Val Fleurier calibre, produced exclusively for Baume & Mercier, while red gold and blued-steel hands tell the time. Only 30 of the handsome pieces will be made, each priced at £38,000.

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Simply Sublime Prussian philosopher Immanuel Kant deemed that what was sublime was noble, splendid and terrifying – words you can certainly associate with the Midnight Planétarium by Van Cleef & Arpels. It’s a timepiece we touched on last month but it’s a watch we feel deserves a space of its own. So please behold.

Comprising 396 working parts and six semi-precious planets around a pink gold sun, the Midnight Planétarium will position the whereabouts of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in real time – the time on earth being readable via a moving comet on the watch’s dial. Mercury and Venus will rotate every 88 and 224 days respectively, while Saturn will return to its start position every 29.5 years. Impractical, irrational and grandiose? You bet’cha. Noble, splendid and terrifying? Absolutely.

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For treasured timepieces, horological heirlooms and modern masterpieces, watch this space... by richard brown

ONE TO WATCH This month Sandy Madhvani, Showroom Manager at David M Robinson in Canary Wharf, selects his watch of the moment:

“Joining what is already an iconic family of dress watches, the Tank MC steel automatic is powered by Cartier’s legendary 1904 movement and comes with a transparent sapphire caseback. It really is a lesson in sophistication” D Tank MC with black dial, £4,590, Cartier Available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf

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Ocean-Bound A devilishly-clever invention from Richard Mille: following a centuries-old line of watches designed to navigate the seven seas, the RM60-01 Regatta Flyback Chronograph employs a rotating bezel with cardinal point indications and a graduated 360°; a 24-hour disk allows wearers to locate their position on earth. Simply direct the watch’s UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) indicator towards the sun and turn the bezel so that the UTC hand lines up with the local time (engraved on the bezel’s circumference). Once set, the compass headings North, South, East and West will be correctly aligned with the actual direction on the Earth’s surface. Orientation can be calculated in northern as well as southern hemispheres without additional calculations. John Harrison would be proud.

D RM 60-01 Regatta Flyback, £111,500 richardmille.com

The Feminine Touch Designed as the ultimate male sports chronograph, the Royal Oak Offshore has become exactly that – the go-to-watch for any boardroom member appreciative of bold dimensions and bolder design. For 2014, Audemars Piguet has shrunk the legendary timepiece to 37mm and added 32 brilliant-cut diamonds.

The result is the Royal Oak Offshore 37mm, a slimmer, more sophisticated reinvention of the chronograph for ladies. The octagonal shape remains, as do the prominent pushers, just in a smaller size. The watch is available in either steel (£12,300) or rose gold (£24,400).

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C9 HARRISO N B IG D AY- D AT E A U TOM ATIC Made in Switzerland / Modified ETA 2836-2 automatic movement with Big Day-Date complication by Johannes Jahnke / 38 hour power reserve / 43mm, Hand-polished, 316L stainless steel case / Anti-reflective sapphire crystal / Exhibition case-back / Italian leather strap with Bader deployment

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CEO Jean-Marc Jacot speaks about being at the helm of the relatively youthful but flourishing watch brand Parmigiani Fleurier WORDS: ANNABEL HARRISON

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ean-Marc Jacot currently sporting the Tonda Metrographe Steel Black Superluminova, which also happens to be his favourite new model from SIHH 2014 (luxury group Richemont’s annual showcase in Geneva). As you’d expect from a well-informed CEO, Jacot has specific reasons for this preference. He likes the asymmetric case (this “slight imbalance gives it its character”); the black dial’s aesthetics (the numbers are outlined with Superluminova material which “picks them out in the daytime and renders them luminous at night”); and the steel bracelet, which has been made slimmer and more streamlined. It’s a smart and masculine chronograph from Parmigiani Fleurier, although I’d opt for the black calfskin Hermès strap.

The Parmigiani story is an interesting, and unusual, one. In an industry where companies can boast of centuries of history, Parmigiani has just 18 years under its belt, taking its name from a man who lit the spark of the brand in the little town of Fleurier in 1976. In 1996, Michel Parmigiani joined forces with the Sandoz Family Foundation (SFF) to launch his brand and he is very much still part of its 21st century face, and development. The early years were marked by the completion of several inhouse calibres, including two eight-day mechanical and self-winding movements, as well as the creation of the brand’s iconic Kalpa watch. Independence came from the foundation of LMH [Les Manufactures Horlogères de la Fondation de Famille Sandoz, which includes Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, Habillage et Quadrance,

Affolter, Atokalpa and Elwin] and the fact that each new Parmigiani creation could and would be equipped with an in-house movement. Despite its relative youth, Parmigiani can already lay claim to the fact that it produces every component for its timepieces apart from the sapphire crystals and watch straps, building its reputation as a vertically integrated company.

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Jacot himself, now steering the 21st century course for Parmigiani, was born in Switzerland and although he had aspirations to work in the film or advertising industries, he went to business school and found himself at a watch company in Japan. A fouryear stint at Cartier followed and subsequently a career that saw Jacot working for accessories brand Charles Jourdan, Omega, Ebel, Gerald Genta and Tempus Concept (behind Hugo Boss watches). His name became intertwined with Parmigiani’s in 2000, having been impressed by SFF president Pierre Landolt’s entrepreneurial vision and passion for watchmaking. “It was very motivating to have to build a manufacture from scratch and to find the right people to embark on this incredible adventure.”

When asked the (admittedly rather vanilla) question as to what makes Parmigiani stand out in a saturated market, I don’t receive a particularly unique answer. “Parmigiani differentiates itself thanks to the three fundamentals which are crucial to the brand: quality, aesthetic and creativity.” To be frank, any company worth its salt does adhere to

these but while Jacot is serious on the subject of his brand, his personality shines through in his lighthearted comments about its name: “When I started at the company a lot of people asked; ‘Why don’t you change it?’ And I said ‘why? It is the name of the family. People may think of cheese but Vacheron sounds like a cheese and they haven’t changed it; it is a nice name. So why change it?!” I am intrigued to learn that Jacot’s interests outside horology include “art and architecture, mostly. Curiosity is fundamental to excel in your job because it allows you to think outside the box. I always push the designers to go and explore because it is essential for their artistic inspiration.”

Equally, Jacot has pushed the company to explore sponsorship opportunities and Parmigiani is of course aligned with suitable events and sports (as is standard in the modern watch industry; woe betide if you don’t have a niche, sport, philanthropic foundation or ambassadors to build a brand world around your products). Rowing is a sport of choice because “we are both dedicated to a unique goal: reaching our personal objectives

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and breaking the limits with our partners.

Precision, coordination and elegance are similar qualities that are needed both in rowing and in the craftsmanship of unique precision timepieces.”

A new partnership for 2014 is with the Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne – which aims to preserve the legacy of the past while encouraging learning and development among future generations – and it is also the tenth anniversary of Bugatti and Parmigiani’s relationship; Bugatti wanted to align itself with a young brand “with a propensity towards technical excellence, but also artistic flair, a heightened awareness of design and the elegance of forms”. An independent manufacture was essential, too, for “limitless creative potential”. Expect also to see the Parmigiani Fleurier name at the World Cup in Brazil; it is the official watchmaking partner of the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. More exciting arrangements, in my opinion, are the quirky sponsorship of the Château-d’Oex Balloon Festival – “We are happy to share the marvels of aerostatics with our guests and customers from around the globe” – and the Montreux Jazz Festival. This joint

project, in existence since 2007, is a “real love story”, thanks to a 90 m2 VIP area with a view of the lake in which the manufacture can entertain guests and top customers throughout the festival.

These customers are “defined by the following characteristics: successful in his, or her, professional life; entrepreneurial; cultivated; discreet; confident; and independent”. Half of customers come from Europe and the remainder in roughly equal proportion from Asia and the Americas. And in London, why Mount Street for the UK’s only atelier? “It is one of the most fashionable districts in London, attracting connoisseurs looking for a unique elegance and refinement.”

Elegance and refinement are also hallmarks of the ladies collection, released in 2006, and this is when Parmigiani Fleurier launched Women of Exception. This recognises women around the world who have devoted their lives to fields as diverse as science, medicine, business, sport, art and culture and who have “been the architects of their own success; they have excelled in their field of expertise through selflessness, creativity and independence of spirit.” The new woman of exception for 2014 is Fernanda Feitosa.

“She’s a matchmaker, in the rather romantic sense of the word. The founder of São Paulo’s contemporary arts fair and its Executive Director ever since, in ten years Fernanda’s event has become the third biggest of the year, after Art Basel and Frieze London. She has established herself as an essential catalyst in this increasingly globalised market.”

I for one hope that Parmigiani can maintain its independence and craft its own path in the increasingly globalised industry too.

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Drive it, Wear it, Live it.

Live the Ginetta lifestyle with our Ginetta Racing Drivers Club and quintessentially British menswear collection.

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A WOMAN FOR ALL SEASONS Having just witnessed one of the worst winters on record, sadly we Britons have not quite experienced each of the four seasons but as luck would have it, Bulgari has remedied this with a new mini couture collection of necklaces dedicated to celebrating the changing of the year. Each piece features a foliageinspired motif, which draws inspiration from the carved stones typical of the Mughal tradition, and bold colour combinations, a signature style of the jewellery house. The first blossoms of spring have been captured in pink gold with mint tourmalines, peridots, amethyst, round brilliant cut diamonds and pavé-set diamonds. In order to convey the subtle nuances and fluidity of nature, each stone has been crafted slightly differently so no two look the same and the supple pendant elements follow the movements of the body.

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jewellery Jewels, gems, pearls and diamonds; the essential components of any lady’s jewellery collection by olivia sharpe

Cutting Edge New York jewellery designer Kara Ross has several claims to fame.

As well as having recently been awarded the GEM Award for Design, one of the most sought-after accolades in the industry, Ross’ client roster includes President Obama and the First Lady. This year sees the launch of her first comprehensive fine jewellery collection:

“This collection represents my passion for raw and polished stones in their purest forms. Showcasing the most spectacular precious and semiprecious stones, it is illustrative of my love for merging unique materials, in an unexpected way, with a harmonious, yet striking result” - Kara Ross

Two years after designing his first bridal collection in partnership with Forevermark, jeweller Stephen Webster has finally announced the launch of his second with the ethicallysourced diamond company (part of the De Beers Group). For the new line, Webster has once again incorporated contemporary and traditional elements to create a collection which remains in keeping with his trademark style.

The romantic, elegant rings intertwine seamlessly with the traditional wedding band to symbolise eternal love while referencing the designer’s recognisable fine jewellery collections, such as Thorn and Deco. The collection is available at the Mount Street flagship store and in Harrods.

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FOUR SQUARED Boucheron has released two new editions of its highly soughtafter Quatre collection. The latest development since the release of Black Edition in 2012, Radiant Edition has been created to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the French maison’s boutique at 26 Place Vendôme; now the resting place of fine jewellery, Boucheron was the first jeweller to lay claim to this historic Parisian square.

The monochrome rings come in white or yellow gold and have been designed like a sculpture with the staple four Quatre bands.

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D Clockwise from left: Split ring with raw and smooth amethysts and diamonds in yellow gold; Ring with pyrite and diamonds in yellow gold; Contour drop earrings with black onyx and white diamonds in 18-karat gold. All from the Petra collection; kararossny.com

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Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, The Fly, 2012; 18-karat yellow gold, peridot, diamonds and fire enamel necklace

Giorgio Vigna, Segmenti, 2008, oxidised silver, welding in yellow gold and diamonds brooch

Enrico Castellani, Superficie, 2012 18-karat white gold necklace

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Artists Giorgio Vigna, Segmenti, 2012 18- karat yellow gold rocca crystal ring

Jannis Kounellis, Labbra, 2012 18-karat yellow gold ring

Rebecca Horn, Neshapour, 2011 22-karat yellow gold, neshapour turquoise ring

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Following its Selected Jewels from Paris exhibition, this month sees the Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery present Sospeso by Giorgio Vigna. Vigna is well known for blurring the boundaries between the various fields of art and design and the new exhibition comprises five unique pieces by the jewellery artist, in the form of pendants or rings, which have been designed to evoke both day and night. Materials such as oxidised silver and diamonds are used to convey the dark sky lit up by stars, while the gold segments featured in a yellow gold and crystal rock ring, for example, represents the daily passage of time.

Following Sospeso, on 7 April, guests will be invited to view a selection of jewellery made by visual artists in collaboration with the eponymous gallery owner.

Elisabetta Cipriani: Jewellery by Contemporary Artists at Sprovieri, 23 Heddon Street elisabettacipriani.com Giorgio Vigna: Sospeso, until 5 April 2014

Giorgio Vigna, Segmenti, 2012 Silver welding in 18-karat yellow gold bracelet

Kendell Geers, Stella Maris (Mater Facit), 2011 Silver and red gold plated nipples necklace

Enrico Castellani, Superficie, 2013 18-karat yellow satin gold bracelet

Kendell Geers, Within Earshot, 2011 18-karat yellow gold earrings

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the knowledge AN ESSENTiaL ROUND-UP OF NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS & THE LATEST IN LUXURY LIFESTYLE

Culture Comforts

Vicomte A, the French brand specialising in casual wear, has launched a striking Spring / Summer 2014 collection inspired by the world of travel and safari.

The collection incorporates Vicomte A’s signature clean and modern lines, with a nod to films such as Out of Africa through colourful, sporty pieces with African print details. Its double-breasted unlined suits and safari jackets in authentic fabrics such as linen, seersucker and cotton twill are cool and light to wear as the weather warms. And the clothes aren’t the only thing going international: Vicomte A stores are expanding into America and across the globe as the preppy designs strike a universal chord with men wanting to look presentable and feel comfortable.

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Interior Motive It’s time to pay attention to the interior designers creating cool, modern and masculine pieces that are practical and slot into London homes and lifestyles, yet are still investment pieces made with quality craftsmanship. Here are three new UK designers you need to know

Made in Ratio Made In Ratio is an award-winning brand that creates boundary-pushing designs using experimental processes and a roster of globally sought-after craftsmen and innovators.

Standout pieces include the Cowrie Rocker – inspired by the concave lines of sea shells, it’s made from a single piece of ash with a natural or ebonised finish. Elsewhere, the Matrix Coatstand is made from hand-assembled wire webbing.

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Hangar 54 Run by two brothers, Hangar 54 designs and builds bespoke aviation furniture and artwork from reclaimed aviation salvage. The team welcomes bespoke orders and caters for private, retail and corporate design briefs. Visually-striking, much of its work exposes the gleaming hardware that makes planes fly. Its most recent collection includes pieces such as a bar stool crafted from a Panavia Tornado Martin Baker ejector seat.

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Bisque is the first company to introduce designer radiators to the UK. From over-the-top to the eminently sensible, Bisque offers more than 40 styles in endless colours, sizes and finishes, which are as practical or showy as your tastes dictate. For example, the Archibald Towel Radiator, from £649, neatly dries and warms multiple towels while creating a stylish accent for a bathroom without taking up space.

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Play Things Pulitzer Prize finalist and contributor on The West Wing, Jon Robin Baitz has taken America by storm with his Broadway debut.

Other Desert Cities, an acidly witty and deeply affecting tour de force, melds the political and personal with electrifying results.

Nominated for five Tony Awards, the award-winning play now makes its UK premiere at The Old Vic. D Other Desert Cities, performances from 13 March – 24 May at The Old Vic,

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Cutler and Gross is quickly transitioning from a quirky sunglasses and optical brand into a full-blown fashion name. So much so, that a number of Cutler and Gross’ handmade optical styles were seen during London Collections: Men’s ‘The English Gentleman’ presentation this January, worn alongside the work of British tailors from Savile Row. The brand has now launched its Spring / Summer 2014 collection titled The English Garden Party, which is inspired by the great British outdoors. New styles debuted in the collection include the ultra-fine 1117 and chunky 1120, both in dark turtle acetate. The sheer variety of sunglasses and optical lenses in this collection, and across the board, means you can always find a style you like tweaked to fit your face shape.

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This charger kills bacteria with two UV-C lamps – no liquids or chemicals required.

A non-sticky skin that sticks smartphones and iPads to flat, glossy surfaces.

A super-strong case made from carbon fibre, which is five times stronger than steel.

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D Goo.ey Skin, from £14.99,

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Plays even old audio files though a PC or smartphone with market-leading quality sound.

An extremely light charger that can charge two USB gadgets simultaneously.

This TV’s electronic curtains slide back to reveal a LED-display with stunning depth.

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D USB TurboCharger 7000 Emergency charger,

D BeoVision 11, from £5,250,

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grooming: Hair

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Fringe Benefits

The better the quality of the styling product, the less you need apply, meaning hair isn’t weighed down or tacky to touch. Create shine and body through shampoo and conditioner before styling with a light but hardwearing paste.

Hair needs to be smooth – not slicked – to carry off this look. A good cut and a healthy scalp are essential and using spray, rather than gel, to create hold keeps it modern.

A fringe was one of the key haircuts seen on Men’s 2014 runway shows, predominantly cut with short and clean back and sides and balanced with a longer, thicker and textured front.

Slic (Smooth Leave In Conditioner), £10.95, men-u.co.uk Sunday Shampoo, £17, Bumble and bumble, Boots, Canada Place

Professional Size Cashmere Coat, £65, Billy Jealousy, getbillyjealousy.co.uk Bb. Texture, £22, Bumble and bumble, Boots, Canada Place Hold & Gloss Spray, £11.95, label.m, labelm.com

Aveda Men Pure-Formance Exfoliating Shampoo, £20.50, Aveda, aveda.co.uk

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo For Sensitive Scalp, £16, L’Occitane, Jubilee Place

Muscle Fibre Paste, £10.95, Men-ü, men-u.co.uk Light Elements Defining Whip, £20, Aveda, aveda.co.uk

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The art of AGEING Anti-ageing products for men are the new hot trend for the style-conscious words: STEPHEN DOIG

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n today’s cut-throat workplace, it can be the little things that set you apart. And with statistics proving that men’s grooming is rising year on year, as more men embrace the rituals of exfoliation, moisturising and cleansing, the art of looking polished, slick and well-groomed has never been more pressing. Studies this year showed that men are now almost equal to women in terms of how much they spend on toiletries and grooming products every month. When it comes to gaining that extra merit in today’s office, the guy who looks groomed, refreshed and smart is likely to have the edge. With work culture dictating that extra hours be put in or clients entertained, it can be tricky to maintain that youthful vigour; thankfully, a range of men’s grooming products are aimed at doing just that.

Unsurprisingly, given that the skin around our eyes is the thinnest and finest, this is the first place to show signs of exhaustion and wear-and-tear. It’s also the first place to denote a lack of fluids, so the skin becomes grey and puffy. Shiseido’s Total Revitalizer Eye Serum should act to undo some of the damage from the night’s exertions, using super-bio yeast and vitamin A acetate to negate wrinkles, dark circles and dryness.

Similarly effective in the first line of defence is Elemis’s Time Defense Eye Reviver, which claims to reduce the depth of wrinkles by 37 per cent and brightens the eye area. Eyes can often be an afterthought of the malegrooming routine, but miss them out at your peril; men’s skin requires more moisturising than women’s, because it’s more dehydrated, and because regular shaving with alkaline-based products acts to decrease

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£49, Dior Homme, Boots, Canada Square D 5 Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream, £67, Algenist, algenist.com D 6 Barbiere Revitalising Eye Treatment, £29, Acqua di Parma Collezione, Waitrose Fashion, Food & Home, Canada Square D 7 Time Defence Eye Reviver, £38, Elemis, timetospa. co.uk D 8 Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser, £22, Goldfaden MD, goldfadenmd.com

moisture and suppleness in a man’s skin in general.

The second step in this battle of the sag is Elemis’ complementary product to its eye cream, the Time Defense Wrinkle Delay. This is a veritable superfood smoothie in grooming form, with red ginseng, pomegranate, amino acids and acacia among the ingredients. The effect is, remarkably, immediate; skin genuinely looks clearer and brighter. Similarly combative in the fight against ageing is Acqua di Parma’s Collezione Barrbiere Revitalising Eye and Face Creams, both of which use plant extracts to reduce dark circles and fine lines (and the packaging looks pleasingly gentlemanly and old school too – you’ll feel like Don Draper putting this on in the morning).

Nature also forms the basis for Algenist’s newest skincare launch, albeit with a scientific slant.

This grooming brand was founded by a team of biotechnology scientists, who realised that they could harness anti-ageing properties in microalgae.

The brand’s Genius range takes a similarly scientific approach, combining alguronic acid and microalgae oil to minimise environmental effects and increase elasticity; the effect is balmy and cooling.

One of the issues with men’s skin is that oil builds up a great deal more than women’s, which in turn acts to erode moisture. To navigate this tricky, greasy terrain, Dior’s Regenerating Moisturising Balm uses shea butter, hyaluronic acid and aquaxyl complex to negate the effect of collagen breaking down (which loosens skin) and create a matte finish to oily skin.

Pre-moisturising, a hearty cleanser will also act to freshen up tired, grey skin; Goldfaden MD Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser acts to remove dead skin cells and reduces dryness.

Of course, if you’re more weathered than a wind sock and your skin is feeling the effects, pulling out the big guns is always an option. While Botox for men is on the rise, this might not appeal; the next best thing is a facial which has been billed as a ‘facelift in an hour’. Skincare expert and facialist Su-Man has been lauded by celebrities due to her ability to provide a ‘natural alternative to Botox’, and has been seeing a steady increase in men investing in her facials. Her Skin Reborn Sculpting Facial irons out impurities in the skin and balances out moisture; the effect is genuinely transformative and a great deal less invasive than other procedures. Workplace domination can be yours; it just takes some dabs of eye cream and some wizardry on the facialist table.

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Coat, £695, Amanda Wakeley (amandawakeley.com); Trousers, £179, Acne at Bernard Boutique (bernardboutique.com); Blazer, £550, Carven at Matches, (matchesfashion. com); Sunglasses, £295, The Row at Linda Farrow (lindafarrow.com)

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Shorts, £335, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, and Blazer, £1,545, Chloe, both at Bernard Boutique, as before; Blouse, £275, Equipment at Oxygen Boutique (oxygenboutique. com); Mother-of-pearl print heels, £432, Pollini (pollini.com)

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Jumper, £850, and Culottes, £660, both Chloe at Bernard Boutique, as before; Broderie anglaise collar shirt, £230, Carven at Matches, as before

Blouse, £1,370, Chloe THIS page (harveynichols.com); Cigarette pants, £210, Skirt, Pinko£505, (020 Chloe (netaporter.com); Shoes, 7584 6524); Jacket, £445, Paul £POA, Lupfer (netaporter. and JoeMarkus at Harrods (harrods.com); Blouse, £275, com); Glasses, £310,Equipment Cutler and at Oxygen Boutique, as before; Gross (cutlerandgross.com); Cuff, Velvet slippers, £245, Penelope £95, Lola Rose (lolarose.co.uk); Coat, Chilvers £355, By Malene Birger (020 7486 (penelopechilvers.com) 0486 / bymalenebirger.com); Rose Gold Hoop Earrings, £225, Sarah Ho page JewelleryOPPOSITE (shojewellery.com) Jacket, £1,045, Giorgio Armani (armani.com); Shorts, £146, Emma Cook at Net-a-Porter (net-a-porter. com); Wide-brim hat, £315, E. Tautz (e.tautz.com)

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Luxe organza jacket, £1,230, Ralph Lauren Black Label (ralphlauren. com); Bermuda shorts, £1,015, Giorgio Armani, as before; Striped shirt, £125, The Kooples (thekooples.co.uk); Sunglasses, £295, The Row at Linda Farrow (lindafarrow.com)

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White double-breasted dress, £1200, Antonio Berardi (antonioberardi. com). Black glasses with side detail, £395, Prada at David Clulow (david. clulow.com). Snake Water snakeskin envelope box clutch, £1395, Smythson (0845 873 2435).

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the knowledge AN ESSENTiaL ROUND-UP OF NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS & THE LATEST IN LUXURY LIFESTYLE

Life in Technicolour

MAC Cosmetics, the official sponsor of London Fashion Week, has opened a store in Canary Wharf’s Jubilee Place. Known for being a favourite with models, celebrities and designers, MAC does more than just make women look and feel beautiful. Rihanna has returned as a spokeswoman this year for VIVA GLAM, a collection of lipsticks where the total of the selling price goes towards people affected by HIV/AIDS, and this year the singer has launched two fearless frosted-red shades of lipstick and Lipglass for the cause. Although known for its innovative and bright play on colour, MAC is also home to tools, skincare and neutral shades ideal for day-to-day wear. Look out for the new A Fantasy of Flowers collection, which features delicate pastel shades infused into dewy lip colours and mineral eye shadows that are perfectly pretty for spring.

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French Flair Gallic brand Sandro this month opens a store in Jubilee Place, stocked with pieces with a distinctly French flair. The stores feel like boutiques, where individual pieces, whether that be an elegantly-detailed jacket or the eye-catching leather trim of a shoe, are waiting to be discovered and worn with versatility.

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Breakthrough Fashion On 7 April, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer’s 2014 collection of jewellery and clothes will launch across stores, including Canary Wharf’s own M&S, River Island, Warehouse and Topshop. As the UK’s leading charity fashion campaign, now in its 18th year, the campaign raises vital funds for the 550,000 people living with the disease as well as their families, and each piece purchased from the collection carries a minimum 30 per cent donation towards the cause.

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New Launch, New You Tory Burch (the American fashion empire of cult ballet pumps fame) has launched its first fragrance and beauty collection. The capsule collection is anchored by a classic Eau de Parfum, routed around a base of vetiver – an Indian tall grass that gives it an unfussy, fresh scent – the top notes burst with tart grapefruit and soft-pink peonies for a fragrance that’s vibrant, unexpected and instantly uplifting. The perfume – like the whole collection – is glamorously packaged in Tory Burch’s signature burnt-orange and gold fretwork top. The collection also includes Body Lotion, sheer neutral Lip Colour and a versatile and dewy Lip & Cheek Tint, but our new make-up bag staple has to be the Bronzer & Blush. This pretty palette features three skin-brightening shades in pink, gold and ivory. A bronzer brush swept over the whole palette blends all three colours and, when buffed-on, the lightweight formula never sits too heavily on the skin, but instead catches on and highlights the face’s natural contours for skin that seemingly glows from the inside out.

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Oh la la!

After a long history of delighting both sexes, French lingerie line Maison Lejaby is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a collection of pop-up shops and window displays in Rigby & Peller’s London stores for the first two weeks of April. The brand has also just launched Elixir, a new line for larger cup sizes, which is available at Rigby & Peller.

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HOW TO WEAR COLOUR TO WORK With the Spring / Summer 2014 runways awash with bright colours, here is our guide for how to wear it in the office

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Laurin One Button Fitted Blazer in Navy, £225, Reiss, Jubilee Place

Wooster Shirt, £119, The Fold, thefoldlondon.com

It is both cheerful and cool, and a loose fitting top paired with a slim-fit navy suit will keep the bold hue sophisticated. Keep accessories minimal and enjoy the excuse to wear flats – they complement a more laid-back look.

Large Pouch, £295, Symthson, smythson.com

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Burberry Prorsum

Draped Stretch Cady Top, £295, Philosophy, net-a-porter.com

Palma Cupolla Floral-print Skirt, £660, Mary Katrantzou, matchesfashion.com

Siren Medium Drop Earrings, £295, Monica Vinader, Jubilee Place

Patent Leather Slipper, £79.95, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place

Make brighter shades office -apropriate by wearing them blended into a print. A masculine document holder creates a sleeker silhouette than a handbag and keeps a look feminine, not girly.

A simple collared shirt is smart (without competing with the skirt) and nude heels suit any shade and make legs go on and on.

Bethany Pumps, £262, Diane Von Furstenberg, matchesfashion.com

18kt Gold and White Diamond Diamond Shape Ring, £1,565, Diane Kordas, net-a-porter.com

Double Prong Emerald Studs, £159, CARAT, Cabot Place

RED

Hobbs’ Euphemia Dress is a perfect local find: the darker shade of red is office-appropriate while the shirt collar and cap sleeves are modest and on-trend, and the gathered waist and split skirt create a slimming fit without clinging. Bold shades are less forgiving, but shapewear will smooth any lumps or bumps.

Pair with simple make-up and lips patted with a berry shade of lipstick.

Elie Saab Opaque Natural Light Forming Dress, £149, Wolford, Jubilee Place Euphemia Dress, £127, Hobbs, Waitrose Fashion, Food & Home, Canada Square

Creamy Matte Lip Colour in Heart, £19, Bobbi Brown, Canada Place

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Barbour

SHOP

This month, Canary Wharf’s Jubilee Place will welcome a royal presence with the arrival of a new Barbour International store

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ince its launch in 1894 by founder and namesake, John Barbour, J. Barbour & Sons has established itself as an icon of quintessential British style, with three royal endorsements to prove it. Yet, for a clothes line initially formed in South Shields to provide waterproof clothing for naval personnel, the internationally renowned brand has proven it certainly does not limit itself to country-dwellers alone.

As a family business that traverses five generations, it’s no surprise that Barbour’s style has naturally evolved since its somewhat meagre beginnings, and it can now lay claim to countless famous collaborations. Each member of the Barbour family has added their stamp to the company’s ever-expanding range and it is third generation’s, Duncan, alongside a widely-celebrated collaboration with fellow motorcycle enthusiast, Steve McQueen, that are the inspiration for the new branch.

Barbour in fact has a long and rich motorcycle heritage which will be alluded to throughout the Canary Wharf store, from the design to the collection available. Between

SHOPPING In anticipation of the store’s arrival in Canary Wharf, Barbour’s managing director, Steve Buck, explains how far the firm has come since its humble beginnings

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1936 and 1977, Barbour International motorcycle suits were worn by almost every British motorcycle team, and have been worn elsewhere in several other areas of motorcycle sport, from army motorcycle display teams to the police forces. This classic jacket, with a distinctive diagonal left chest pocket, originally intended for holding maps, still provides the basis for today’s collection.

As well as housing this modern International collection of the iconic biker style jackets, Canary Wharf’s new store promises to complement this with a range of knitwear, trousers, footwear and accessories for men and women. The Jubilee Place opening in early April will mark Barbour International’s second London branch and will coincide with the company’s 120 year anniversary.

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n 1984, John Barbour “began by supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. During the First and Second World Wars, the firm produced weatherproof outdoor clothing for the military. Barbour’s superior Ursula suit became standard issue for members of the Submarine Service in WWII.” Then: “In the 1980s, our chairman Dame Margaret Barbour designed the three wax jackets that made the brand a household name – the Bedale, the Beaufort and the Border.

These jackets epitomised the growing trend for casual relaxed clothing as people’s leisure time increased.”

Yet, despite Barbour’s international acclaim and its expansion into 40 countries worldwide, the firm’s “history and heritage has always been interlinked with the North East.”

With over half of all employees being located in the North, “Barbour is one of the largest employers in the South Tyneside area and many of our employees have worked for the company for a long time. Our headquarters and factory have always been here in the North East and our association with the region is very important to us.”

So much so, that in May 2012 they created the Barbour Academy, aimed at supporting employment and manufacturing in the region.

“At Barbour, we’re committed to delivering quality, which is one of the reasons why we continue to make our

core product, the wax jacket, at our factory here in South Shields.

“In a new programme which begins in April this year, the Barbour Academy will take on eight apprentices for a 12 month course.

They will learn not only textile sewing skills under Barbour’s tutelage, but also numeracy and literacy modules run by our training partner KTL.” Last year, Barbour International opened their first standalone store in Piccadilly and Canary Wharf’s new store will be a Barbour International, too.

Differentiating between Barbour and Barbour International, Steve explains that although “Barbour has always been renowned for its country clothing, many people may not be aware that we also have a long history as a motorcycle clothing brand under the name of Barbour International.

“By making a distinction between the two brands, it offers a clear lifestyle choice between Barbour’s countryside and motorcycling heritage, offering our existing customers a different choice of look and attracting customers who perhaps prefer the biker style.”

For the past five generations, J. Barbour & Sons has been, by name and by nature, a family business. As an adoptive member of the Barbour company, does Steve think this is likely to change anytime soon?

“We have from time to time attracted interest from outside but this is a family-owned company and I believe that the Barbour family will always be involved.”

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With Diane von Furstenberg celebrating 40 years of her famous wrap dress, there’s no doubt this classically simple look has a certain staying power WORDS: Stephen Doig

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orty years ago, in 1970s New York, a new on easily, belted chicly and could carry a girl from brand of woman was evolving. The 60s day to evening wear and back again seamlessly. “If youthquake had reverberated way beyond you’re trying to slip out without waking a man, zips London, making an impact Stateside are a nightmare. Haven’t you ever tried to creep out thanks to Vogue editor Diana Vreeland’s of the room unnoticed the following morning? I’ve championing of a free and easy new sartorial mood done that many times,” says Furstenburg wryly. Her for women. And by the time the 1970s sped along, a wrap dress was the ultimate companion in the battle new dynamic career woman was making her mark; of female sexual liberation and career advancement. financially independent, driven and sexually liberated; And Furstenberg herself, as the press quickly realised, this was the woman fledgling designer Diane von was the brand’s best walking, talking advertisement.

Furstenberg set her sights on when, with $30,000, she Endlessly brilliant at soundbites (see above), now founded her fashion business in 1972. divorced, a working single mother at the helm of a In a sense, Furstenberg luxury conglomerate and was the ideal ambassador spending her evenings at for her brand of Studio 54, showcasing the pioneering, take-nodancing potential of her prisoners glamour; wrap dresses with the likes newly-married (to a of Jean Michel Basquiat, prince, none-the-less) Liza Minnelli and Andy – Diane von Furstenberg but steadfastly refusing Warhol before heading Giambattista Valli, to sit primly on the home to feed the baby and matchesfashion.com sidelines and host dinner parties, Furstenberg set up in time for the morning meeting, she was the icon of about designing clothes, “for the woman who loves 70s Manhattan womanhood. Her success was sealed in being a woman”. And this sense of female 1976 when Newsweek ran a cover with her on it, with empowerment led, two years later, to the glowing praise that she was, “the most marketable the creation that would cement her woman since Coco Chanel”. Not for nothing did career, and which celebrates 40 years in Warhol cement her celebrity in one of his portraits. By creation this spring: the wrap dress.

1979, annual retail sales for her company – a mere seven As Furstenberg says, here was a years after setting it up – totalled $150 million. garment that could outfit the modern Since re-launching her brand in 1997, Furstenberg woman for all that vibrant New has gone on to bring the glamour and diversity of York life threw at her. “It’s more the wrap dress to a new generation, picking up new than just a dress, it’s a spirit. The acolytes in the form of Michelle Obama, Madonna, DVF, wrap dress was an interesting the Duchess of Cambridge and Sex & The City’s matchesfashion.com cultural phenomenon – and one that has Carrie Bradshaw, with the style going on to inspire an lasted. It sold about three or four million. array of imitations and homage creations. The capsule I would see 20, 30 dresses walking down collection to celebrate 40 years of the wrap dress one block on all sorts of women. Young has teamed up with the Andy Warhol Foundation to and old, fat and thin, rich and poor.” This create a series of gowns in the artist’s iconic pop-art dress – designed in easy cotton jersey, prints; the result is bold, feminine and vibrant. Much printed in florals or graphic designs, like the woman who created them herself. flattering and forgiving – could be whipped D uk.dvf.com

“It’s more than just a dress, it’s a spirit. The wrap dress was an interesting cultural phenomenon – and one that has lasted”

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Macanics

With the release of the Porsche Macan, the iconic car manufacturer appears to have stepped away from its sports car roots; only to show that its new SUV is a sports car in its own league. Proving the combination of comfort and performance to be an attainable feat, the Macan’s top model comes equipped with a 3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine and the sporty seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung – that’s double-clutch to you and me – without compromising on the passenger space or the on/ off-road capabilities characteristic of a SUV. Homage is paid to the Macan’s most iconic predecessors in its sophisticated mechanics and interior detailing, while the wraparound bonnet and graduating slope of the roofline act as an exterior reminder of its sporty DNA. The Porsche Macan will be available from the Porsche Centre in Canary Wharf from April where celebratory events are being held in the lead-up to its release.

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The Next BIG THING A new car loses money the moment it’s driven out of the showroom, but a modern classic could turn out to be an appreciating asset

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aul Michaels isn’t one for toeing the company line. For years, his company, Hexagon of Highgate, was one of London’s top BMW dealers, but his personal car was a Porsche Turbo. “Even though it was my company, BMW top brass didn't take kindly to that and suggested I really ought to be driving one of their cars,” said Michaels.

So he reluctantly parked the Porsche and started driving BMWs… nothing much wrong with that, as they are, by and large, fine cars. But you can tell Michaels doesn’t like being told what to do.

It won’t happen again. After decades as a BMW main dealer, Michaels has sold the business – to BMW itself – and has now established a new company. He’s still selling BMWs, but this time he’s also selling Astons, Ferraris, Mercs and Bentleys... and the main focus is on Porsche 911s. And he’s back with a Porsche Turbo as his everyday car.

The difference is that his new venture, Hexagon Modern Classics, specialises in low mileage, immaculate, used cars with that vital ingredient – they are all future classics. “The beauty of buying, say, a BMW M3 that’s three or four years old is that it is still as quick as it ever was but someone else has taken the depreciation hit. You’re getting a fantastic car at a great price that has the added bonus of being likely to go up in value in the years ahead,” said Michaels.

Michaels knows what he’s talking about. He’s been buying and selling cars in London since 1963 and was

a Porsche dealer 40 years ago, before teaming up with BMW. In that time, he’s also run historic racing teams and even had a season in Formula 1 as an entrant, with John Watson driving his privately-run Brabham, scoring points in three races.

“That was back in 1974, when it was possible to buy an F1 car ‘off-the-shelf’ and be competitive against the works cars,” recalls Michaels. “In fact, I was far too naïve as we were often quicker than the works Brabhams. The team owner didn't like that so we didn’t always get the latest upgrades needed to stay competitive. But then the owner was a chap called Bernie Eccelstone…”

Michaels is no stranger to classic cars, either, and has been dealing in rare and seriously expensive machinery from showrooms in Reece Mews in South Kensington (where virtually every car has a POA tag) for some years.

But it’s Hexagon Modern Classics based at Fortis Green in Haringey – not far from the old Hexagon of Highgate showroom – that is making all the waves at the moment. “Mention the Hexagon name to anyone in the business and they’ll all say our cars are expensive.

And they are… but there’s a good reason for that.

“Every car we sell has to meet our exacting standards and that means they are as close to perfection as we can manage. We believe they are the best examples of their type on the open market and, well, quality doesn’t come cheap,” says Michaels, unapologetically.

With a few notable exceptions, all cars have fewer than 60,000 miles on the clock and are sold with a

Feature | MOTORING From left: Porsche 911 Turbo; Showroom; BMW CSL; BMW M6

comprehensive RAC warranty. The Hexagon philosophy is that buyers have got used to the turnkey reliability of modern cars and demand the same from a modern classic.

What is a modern classic? Essentially it’s a performance car that’s out of production but which still has undeniable appeal in terms of looks, performance and rarity… and preferably all three together. The trick is to identify them as future classics before they reach that status and prices go up.

Take the Porsche 911 Speedster for instance. Just over 2,100 examples were built in 1989, and of those only 139 had right-hand drive. It was a low roof/low windscreen version of the contemporary 911 Cabrio designed as an evocation of the iconic 356 Speedster of the 1950s.

When new, the Speedster sold to Porsche fanatics, but it was far from practical and quickly lost value on the second-hand market. A couple of years ago you could pick one up for £25,000. Today they’ve hit the £100,000 mark and more: Hexagon has a low mileage right-handdrive example in classic Guards Red for £120k. They are just as impractical as ever, so why the change?

“The difference is simple. When it was new, people were buying it to use on a regular basis. That was when they discovered it was not a great everyday car so values tumbled. Today, however, people are buying them for occasional use, a car to bring out on special occasions… and it fits that bill perfectly,” says Michaels. “You buy a car like a Speedster not because it’s going to do a job, but because it’ll become a much loved member of the family.”

Of course there’s nothing wrong with a modern classic also being practical and that’s where Michaels’s first love, the Porsche Turbo, comes in. The Turbo combines performance with unfailing reliability and usability.

In building up stock for the launch of Modern Classics, Hexagon snapped up virtually every decent 911 Turbo around, from the original ‘930’ model, through the ‘964’ to the ‘993’ along with as many ‘ordinary’

Carrera coupés and cabrios as they could find.

But it’s not all 911s. Hexagon has a couple of V8powered Porsche 928s, including an immaculate S4 from 1993. It might have 75,000 miles on the clock, but at less than £15k it represents a real bargain that can only gain in value.

Naturally, given Hexagon’s recent history, there’s a strong BMW showing at Fortis Green with examples of virtually every ‘M’ car produced in recent years, as well as a rare 1974 3.0 CSL and a more recent Z8.

Condemned at launch for doing nothing particularly well, some minor modifications – ‘proper’ tyres rather than run-flats, a strengthening bar under the bonnet and short shifter for the gearbox – has transformed the Z8 into a highly desirable GT car with a price to match.

A few years ago they were difficult to give away, now £150k is the globally-recognised going price.

Rubbing shoulders with the BMWs and Porsches, Hexagon also has a few Merc SLs of varying ages, a couple of recent Aston and Ferrari models and even a left-hooker Bentley Continental R from 1996, once the most expensive production car in the world.

If you're looking for the next big thing at a bargain price, Hexagon also stocks the ‘996’ Porsche 911.

Prices are low as they look too much like a lowly Boxster, but bearing in mind what happened to the Speedster, it would be a foolish man who turned his back on a 12,000 miler at less than £30k. Who knows what it might go for the day after tomorrow?

If you’ve a little cash to splash, Michaels reckons now is the time to buy a Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. But if you are looking for a car you can also use everyday, he will point you in the direction of a three-year old BMW M6 coupé: with a potent V10 engine, a huge specification and still benefiting from the manufacturer’s maintenance pack, it’s a snip at less than £45k.

“That’s the key to a good modern classic: buy when the price is right and watch its value rise as you enjoy driving it about,” says Michaels.

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Glide into THE FUTURE This, according to Nissan, is the sports car of the future (and yes, it does have four wheels) WORDS: matthew carter

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f Nissan has its way, this is the sports car of the future.

Gaining its inspiration from the racetrack, the Nissan BladeGlider concept has ‘the potential to be the best handling sports car in the world’, according to its British inventor Ben Bowlby.

Like his radical DeltaWing Le Mans racecar, BladeGlider has a narrow front/wide rear track. Although it looks like a three-wheeler at first glance, it actually has two skinny front wheels for stability and a low drag coefficient. The wide rear track and tyres meanwhile contribute to the BladeGlider’s exceptional handling.

“By providing a stable and rigid foundation for the car, they allow the car’s front tyres to effectively point the nose of the vehicle in the right direction. Think of a sledgehammer and its handle.

Put the hammer on the ground and move the handle in the desired direction. It can be done with relatively little effort because the head of the hammer is providing a stable foundation,” explains Bowlby.

The layout also ensures good traction for rapid acceleration, low tyre wear and powerful brakes.

BladeGlider is mid-engined – the concept shown at the recent Geneva Motor Show had two electric motors powered by lithiumion batteries – and is rear-wheel drive. Two passengers sit well back

in the car, almost over the rear axle with the driver sitting solo in the middle of the car.

Will it make it into production? Possibly. Nissan is racing another narrow front/wide rear racer at Le Mans in 2015. Called ZEOD (standing for Zero Emission on Demand) if the hybrid electric racer works as well as its maker thinks it will, it won’t be long before those technologies are transferred to the road.

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Shelby reborn Just 50 of these official recreations of the iconic 1964 FIA-approved Shelby Cobras will be built.

History never looked so gorgeous WORDS: Neil Briscoe

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wrongly blamed?

Thinking that it’s the Cobra you should blame for the 70 mph motorway speed limit? Well, you’re wrong. It’s true that the Cobra hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in 1964 when the newspapers got hold of the fact that a Cobra Le Mans Coupé had hit 186 mph on the then-unrestricted M1 during a pre-race shakedown. The fact that the government later that year imposed the 70 mph limit often gets blamed on the Cobra’s high-speed run, but it was never quoted in Parliament or official papers, and besides, Aston Martin and Jaguar too had been doing similarly silly speeds in shakedowns on the outside lane at that time.

o you know how they used to sell Shelby Cobras? Simple. The salesman would invite a prospective customer to get comfy in the passenger seat and would then tape a $100 bill to the dashboard in front of them. The punter would then be invited to try and lean forward and pluck Ben Franklin from the dash. If they could, they could keep it. The catch? They had to try and do this against the force of full acceleration as the salesman planted the loud pedal and the light, lithe V8 machine surged forward. A 289 Cobra (using Ford’s lightweight 4.7-litre engine) could beat 5.7 secs from 0-60 mph.

Hardly a slouch for the time, but the later, harrier 427 Cobra, with the monster 7.0-litre V8 could do 4.5 secs, a time that would embarrass more than a few modern high-performance cars. And the $100? No one ever managed to snatch it, apparently…

Apocryphal or not, that’s the kind of story, a mixture of fact, legend and wishful thinking, that has grown up around the Shelby Cobra since it was first created in 1962. It was created by Le Mans winner (and former chicken farmer) Carroll Shelby who saw the potential in the delicate little Ace sports car produced by oh-soBritish AC Cars in Thames Ditton. The Ace’s regular power plants (either a 2.6-litre six cylinder from a Ford Zephyr or an ancient Bristol straight-six) were hardly taxing the chassis, and Shelby reckoned that with a little American muscle, a transatlantic high-performance thoroughbred could be created. Rebuffed by Chevrolet, which didn’t want to create competition for its own Corvette, Shelby managed to get a supply of Ford’s new V8, initially in 4.3-litre form, later in classic 289-cubic inch, or 4.7-litre size. Married to the Ace chassis and body, it became the heart of a new car: the Cobra. A car that would become legendary for its power, its poise and its ability to put the willies up drivers of everything from Ferraris to Corvettes to Porsches, both on track and off.

It was clear right from the get-go that the Cobra’s combination of American grunt and British chassis

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know-how would make it a natural racer, so in 1964 that’s exactly what it became, when the Cobra was homologated by the Federation Internationale de l’Auto mobile (FIA) for international sports car racing. And so the legend was born… Cobras would often sweep all before them, whether under the sun at Riverside or Laguna Seca, under the stars at Le Mans or under the rain clouds at the Nürburgring or Brands Hatch.

Drivers as famous and varied as Ken Miles (the original Cobra racer and the man who knew the car best, apparently), Dan Gurney, Bob Bondurant and Graham Hill raced and won with the Cobra and it has gone on to be an enduring icon of the motoring world.

Sadly, in 2012, at the age of 89, the Cobra’s creator Carroll Shelby passed away. While the tributes rightly flowed in from those who knew and admired him, there were also cars to mark the moment, including a Ford Mustang with more than 600hp. This though is the most fitting tribute – not a replica, not a reproduction, but a genuine Shelby-built recreation of the original FIA-approved 289ci Cobra. Not a panel out of place. Not a modern gadget in sight.

Each will be painted ‘Viking Blue’ with FIA stripes and roundels, feature a black FIA interior, special billet

anniversary badges, original-style wheels and a variety of additional options. “The 289 FIA Shelby Cobras were among the most important cars in American racing history,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “The FIA Cobras built during that period were driven by some of the most revered drivers in the sport and they put the 289 FIA Cobra into the winners circle. Combining a robust, powerful American engine with a lightweight chassis was sheer brilliance.

Shelbys formula still resonates today and is followed by automakers worldwide.”

You’ll be able to buy a 1964 289 Cobra in either fibreglass (the most affordable version at £56,995) or hand-rolled and beaten aluminium (more expensive but surely more authentic at £95,989) but you’ll have to budget for an engine on top of that. Clearly, this is not for the casual or uninformed sports car fan — this is for the truest, dyed-in-the-wool Cobra buff, the ones who recite chassis numbers in their dreams and think a car is not a proper car unless it has a snake badge on the bonnet.

It’s also a glorious, gorgeous tribute to an era when racers didn’t have traction control, telemetry or push-topass buttons – just a monster V8 in a light, agile body and their right foot to decide between death or glory.

It was clear right from the get-go that the Cobra’s combination of American grunt and British chassis know-how would make it a natural racer

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BUSINESS

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EY MOVES TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Canary Wharf Group has signed a transaction with EY to rent 207,000 sq ft of office space at 25 Churchill Place from 2015, making the professional service firm just one of the many City companies to migrate to the Canary Wharf estate over the last few years.

Formally known as Ernst & Young, EY has taken a 25-year lease, at a rent of £48.30 per sq ft, to occupy levels 14 to 21 of the 21-storey building. It will be joining new neighbours the European Medicines Agency (EMA) which occupies every level up to the 10th floor – leaving just levels 11 and 13 available to lease. 25 Churchill Place is the last building to be built as part of the original master plan for Canary Wharf and, once it is completed later this year, it will be one of the most technological and energyefficient office buildings on the Estate.

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NEWS Purim at Canary Wharf On 11 March, Canary Wharf Group hosted celebrations for the Jewish festival of Purim, welcoming many local community groups to East Wintergarden to take part in the festivities. More than 400 guests attended, young and old they included residents from local care centres, school children, representatives from the synagogues association and employees from around the Canary Wharf estate. Guests dined on traditional Jewish food and pastries; some arrived in vibrant colours and fancy dress, a tradition of the festival, while enjoying the live music and performances. Canary Wharf Group also organised gift packages to be distributed by schoolchildren to those in need – another important aspect of the festival of Purim. Canary Wharf Group enjoyed welcoming the local community to join them in celebrating the festival, deepening their well-established ties to those living around the Estate.

25 Churchill Place Commended at the Health and Safety Awards The latest addition to Canary Wharf estate, 25 Churchill Place, received great success recently in recognition of its health and safety work.

Thirteen Trade Contractors received plaudits for its contribution to health and safety in the building work and was presented with a framed print of the building by the project management team to honour its efforts. In 2012, the building was presented with a gold award for health and safety management by ROSPA, commending its impact in reducing injuries for a safer working environment.

Canary Wharf Group is proud of the deserved recognition the individuals involved have received.

Canary Wharf Group in World First Canary Wharf Group has recently become the first property company in the world to achieve Carbon Trust Waste Standard. The company achieved a 15.6 per cent absolute reduction in waste across the certification period, doing so through increasing its levels of reuse, recycling or recovery. Canary Wharf Group has a long-term commitment to reducing waste and works closely with all partners to ensure every area of the business manages waste effectively.

The award of Carbon Trust Waste Standard is testament to Canary Wharf Group’s efforts to improve the environmental effects of all its work.

Darren Messem of the Carbon Trust said: “The Group is setting an example for other organisations to follow.”

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business digest Underdog’s challenge to banks FinTech firm Kantox has secured more than £5 million of a Series A investment in a move the London-based firm says will help it challenge the dominance of global banks. Founded in 2011 by former Deloitte employee Philippe Gelis, Kantox offers SMEs and mid-cap companies – with revenues of up to £3 billion – a foreign currency exchange solution via a peer-to-peer trading platform that enables them to avoid potential high fees charged by banks and brokers. In just under three years since its launch, Kantox has traded £180 million.

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Home-Grown Talent Moves In Canary Wharf Group has announced its first home-grown tech tenant to sign a lease in the estate, Pirean. Pirean is a rapidly-growing Identity and Access Management (IAM) company, which provides secure access to on-premise mobile or cloud-based applications for its users’ customers. The move is testament to Level39’s success: established by the Canary Wharf Group in March 2013, it provides young tech companies access to office, event and

Network Special The student-organised York Finance Conference has gained interest from leading companies around London, attracting speakers including COO of FX EMEA at Morgan Stanley, Claire Wormald.

The annual flagship event of the University of York, introduces students with a desire to work in the financial services and industry professionals, educating the former, providing networking for both. Other speakers include Anthony Thomson, founder and former chairman of Metro Bank, Chris Kyle, head of market logistics, finance and change at RBS and Mark Penney, head of capital management for global markets at HSBC. A workshop hosted by FinanceInterns will be delivered to the winners and students from University of York in April at the Deloitte Academy.

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social facilities to enable them to grow rapidly. It is the largest such platform in Europe to do so.

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Barclays Speaks of Reform Barclays Group chief executive Antony Jenkins has spoken about the bank’s upcoming reforms at the annual European Financial Services Conference in Brussels. In his speech, Jenkins called for regulatory reform – both for Barclays and its competitors: “Underlying all of this is the fundamental importance of making the financial system safer – and accepting that banks should meet the costs of future crises, not taxpayers.

“We at Barclays are in the middle of a root and branch change to the way we do business, the way we interact with the wider society and the markets in which we operate.” Furthermore, he

discussed ways to build sustainable growth across Europe, putting particular weight on lending and the importance of achieving a better balance between bank and non-bank finance.

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EMERGING ECONOMIES:

THE MINT SERIES In a four-part series, we examine the rise of the MINT nations, their booming economies and what’s to come in 2014. This month: INDONESIA WORDS: JOSEPHINE O’DONOGHUE

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f you have even the most general interest in world economics, you’ll probably recognise the term BRIC, coined by economist Jim O’Neill 13 years ago, which is used to describe the collective nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China as emerging economy players of the noughties.

What you may have missed, is O’Neill’s most recent term ‘MINT’ – naming Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey as the most recent rising stars of economic development and growth.

In a nutshell, these four nations are predicted to experience economic booms based on their fast-growing populations and large young workforces who are keen to be educated and work. The BRIC nations and other countries that have led the economic markets for the

last decade (India and China, for example) could soon suffer economically with both ageing and shrinking populations, creating slower growth rates overall.

In contrast, Indonesia, for example, boasts a population of 245 million people, making it the fourth most populous country in the world. The nation’s economy grew by 6.2 per cent in 2012 and its insurance market is growing rapidly, indicating the rise of its middle class.

Broadly speaking, if O’Neill’s principle is correct, these four MINT nations could experience the same doubledigit growth rates seen in China in the mid-noughties if their current economic status, population demographic, geography and resources are well-managed. And that’s a game-changer for global investors.

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INDONESIA

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ndonesia has been nicknamed the ‘sleeping giant’ by economists. With a population of 245 million and located in the very heart of southeast Asia, Indonesia offers foreign investors an attractive potential market – in simple terms, it’s at an earlier stage than China.

Having built a strong reputation on the back of fuel exports including oil, gas and coal, Indonesia’s economy emerged more prominently in 2012-13, especially as China’s demand for raw materials increased.

“Policy-makers and thinkers in the MINT countries have often asked me why I left them out of that first classification,” says O’Neill in an editorial for The Independent. “Indonesians made the point with particular force. Over the years, I’ve become accustomed to being told that the BRIC countries should have been the BRIICs all along, or maybe even the BIICs. “Wasn’t Indonesia’s economic potential more compelling than Russia’s? Despite the size of its relatively young population – a tremendous asset – I thought it unlikely that Indonesia would do enough on the economic-policy front to quickly realise that potential.

“Now, meeting a diverse group of Indonesians – from the leading candidates for the 2014 presidential elections to shoppers in Jakarta’s busy malls – I found a healthy preoccupation with the country’s economic prospects.

Could Indonesia do what’s needed to lift the country’s

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IKEA HITS JAKARTA

 Jim O’Neill flew to Jakarta to find out more about the local economies and spending habits for his MINT report, for BBC Radio 4: “I talked to a man building the country’s first Ikea store, who reckons a third of greater Jakarta’s population of 28 million (the third biggest conurbation in the world) would have sufficient disposable income to shop at his store.

As he said: “We just know it’s going to work.”

INDONESIA TEMPTS CONSUMER INVESTORS

 “When it comes to consumption, which is already the largest part of the Indonesian economy at 56 per cent, there is no question that Indonesia is in the Michael Jordan “make it happen” category. Indonesia has not only a young population, but also a growing one, with huge consumption potential. Importantly, this trend is likely to gain momentum because, Indonesia’s working population is not likely to peak until 2036. And, unlike a country like China, which needs to encourage savers to spend, Indonesia has a pretty good balance between savings and consumption.”

(Source: Transitioning Potential into Reality, Henry McVey (Head of Global Macro & Asset allocation at KKR)

growth rate to seven per cent or more, they were asking, or would it have to settle for ‘just’ five per cent?”

Finally (and much to the delight of those Indonesian protestors, I’m sure) it seems that Indonesia’s time has come, as O’Neill and countless global investors turn away from Russia and her contemporaries to focus on the assets of the MINT nations. “[Indonesia] has made the transition to a thriving democracy, battled for many years – most successfully – against extremists among its ranks, and created a friendly foreign investment climate,” says Daniel Wagner, CEO at Country Solutions: “It has even led the way among developing countries in creating a best practice-based guarantee facility for investors – the Indonesia Investment Guarantee Fund – which was cofounded in conjunction with the World Bank.

“So Indonesia has made impressive progress in transforming itself from a dictatorship to a democracy over little more than a decade and has laid down a well-worn ‘welcome’ mat for foreign investors.”

Like Mexico, the average age of the huge population is mid-twenties, and change must come from investment in education, alongside investment in manufacturing, mining and labour. In just seven years from 2005-12, Indonesia’s graduate numbers doubled, according to the British Council in 2013.

Previously, UK universities have had much stronger links with Asian universities in colonial regions including Malaysia, but now they’re keen to secure links with Indonesia. In 2012, David Willetts, the

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In 2013, foreign direct investment in Indonesia reached US$28.5 billion; an increase of 22.4 per cent on-year, according to the country’s investment board

Universities and Science Minister, signed an agreement with his Indonesian counterpart that put in place eight partnerships between UK universities and the most respected Indonesian institutions.

Some of the most interesting programmes include Cranfield University and Institut Teknologi Bandung’s (ITB) double-degree master’s degree in engineering and technology and Newcastle University and Universitas Indonesia’s doctoral training centre.

In a report entitled Indonesia: Transitioning Potential into Reality, Henry McVey (head of global macro & asset allocation at KKR) recognises that this younger and increasingly more educated population demographic also means that the nation is becoming less of a ‘factory’ – and more of a consumer economy, particularly with the growing middle class.

“Within this consumer market, we see health and beauty, transportation, leisure and education/training all as attractive markets,” explains McVey – referring to the growing opportunities for investment in fashion and lifestyle brands, cosmetics manufacturers, bars, restaurants, cinemas and hotels. “Indonesia’s productivity growth is notably above other emerging market countries, including India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico […]” he adds.

Borrowing the words of McVey to conclude, it would appear that: “In a world where it is increasingly hard to find growth […] Indonesia in particular represents one of the more compelling long-term investment destinations. Unlike many of the larger and higher profile EM countries, Indonesia has a more balanced

economy, its debt load is lower, and its resource base is richer in many instances than some higher profile emerging markets like China, India, and Brazil.

“And with reasonable productivity, Indonesia’s GDP growth should shine bright on both a relative and absolute basis.”

ones to watch:

 According to the Wall Street Journal, several major U.S. companies are planning to substantially intensify their investment in Indonesia’s economy. A study of 35 of the largest U.S. investors in Indonesia, including Freeport-McMoRan, General Motors, Cargill, Coca-Cola and Chevron shows plans representing a combined investment of about $61 billion over the next three to five years, compared with $65 billion spread over the past nine years.  Anthony Eaton (fund manager of the JM Finn Global Opportunities fund) has invested in shares linked to consumer spending habits.

“Indonesian consumers increasingly have more and more disposable incomes. Young adults in Indonesia are no longer commuting on bicyles, instead they are now buying cars. I have shares in Jasa Marga, which is the largest toll road operator in the country. As more and more people buy cars – profits for the company will increase significantly.”

(Source: The Telegraph)

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OPINION

IN MY OPINION…

Are you getting the message?

2013 saw the highest number of companies go public for several years.

But when institutional investors ready themselves for such events, do they have all the information they need?

WORDS: Emmett Kilduff

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t’s 19 May 2012, and Mark Zuckerberg is readying himself to ring the morning bell from company HQ in Menlo Park. Hundreds of disciples watch in anticipation of Facebook’s grand public listing. The image wouldn’t have been out of place on a billboard for a future sequel to The Social Network. But unlike certain movies, the IPO process is by no means a straightforward narrative.

From regulatory filings, to underwriters, book runners and then road shows by senior management to stoke investor interest, IPOs are complex affairs.

Amid all this, investors need to decide whether they believe sufficiently in the current and future value of a firm to back the IPO and invest in what can be a high-pressure, highstakes, highly-competitive scenario.

The decision-making process should be centred on carrying out complete due diligence. In reality, this equates to the ability to analyse all data points that might affect current and future valuations. However, currently, investors have no choice but to rely on standardised reports, pre-rehearsed road shows and if they have enough clout, the one-on-one, yet controlled Q&As with senior management. Essential as this information is, it is only part of the story.

New data can now be found online, which presents a huge opportunity for the investor community. It enables them to access previously out-of-reach information on potential investments. So why isn’t this information being shared proactively with investors? It is simply because there are rules preventing equity research analysts from accessing social media, forums and other online information due to compliance restrictions.

These restrictions mean that investors run the risk of missing golden nuggets of investment data. Customer sentiment is an obvious candidate. While consumer analysis is covered in traditional reports, individuals and businesses are increasingly sharing their experiences of products and customer service, complaining and

pledging their allegiances via social media and other online forums. Analysed correctly, this can provide supplementary insights that can help an investor rate the loyalty and strength of a company’s customer base and even uncover long-term behavioural trends.

The same can be said of employees, where online information can provide vital information on a company’s workforce. For example, last year the Royal Mail IPO was plagued with potential strike action. A workers’ forum highlighted clear intelligence; it stated that 233 employees voted to strike (85 per cent of the ballot) and 13 employees voted against (five per cent of the ballot).

This is need-to-know information for potential investors.

Whether it’s from customers, employees, union members or suppliers, online channels hold important investment insight.

It can be mined for the company in question as well as its competitors, key partners or subsidiaries to provide the complete due diligence required.

The Twitter IPO is an example of where c-level marketing executive viewpoints were especially important. Online data uncovered insights on advertising spend, recruitment drives and the competitor landscape. For other public offerings, different views will be relevant, including CTOs, CIOs, heads of sales, as well as business development and corporate strategy teams. These individuals can provide additional perspectives that most investors won’t be able to collate themselves. It is forecast that the volume of IPOs will continue to rise in 2014. It is important that the wider investor community cuts through all the hype to access the data most useful to their investment strategies. Investors no longer have to just rely on standard reports about the company and its business prospects. Exploring new ways to access fresh information is an essential step. For those hoping 2014 will be the year of the IPO, this could give them the edge when that opening bell rings.

Whether it’s from customers, employees, union members or suppliers, online channels hold important investment insight

D Emmett Kilduff is founder & CEO of Eagle Alpha, atevolve.com

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The French

CONNECTION Mireille Guiliano is both a businesswoman extraordinaire – as former CEO of Veuve Clicquot – and, with her new book, the woman to turn to for tips on style eternal WORDS: VANESSA LANGFORD

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s a lowly British femme, it would be all too easy to feel a little hacked-off about the frequent and unfavourable comparisons to our French sisters. There may be a mere 21-mile stretch of saltwater between us, but if we are to believe the recent slew of popular culture highlighting the vast differences between us and our Gallic counterparts, they may as well live in a different universe altogether.

The received wisdom seems to be that while French women invariably sport impossibly swishy, well-cut bobs and crisp Breton tops we, on the other hand, slob around in animal-print onesies, with our greasy locks scraped back into scrunchies. They, it seems, are channelling their inner Audrey Tautou, while the British role model is more akin to the gauche and ungainly Miranda. All that, and apparently their kids don’t throw food either.

One woman who could perhaps be held responsible for these national stereotypes is best-selling author Mireille Guiliano – writer of the super-successful French Women Don’t Get Fat which made it to number one on the New York Times best-seller list and was translated into 39 languages. Her latest offering, French Women Don’t Have Facelifts, offers yet more tips and advice; this time on growing old gracefully and a promise to let us pitiful ‘rosbifs’ into some secrets of that famous ‘je ne sais quoi’.

It’s fair to say, then, that it was with some trepidation that I went to meet Mireille at the plush Marylebone Hotel in London. I was expecting a withering once-over look at my lacklustre attire and a contemptuous glance at my stubby nails in dire need of a smart French polish.

Mercifully, instead of the French

bossy-boots I’d been anticipating, I met a charming, softly-spoken woman with a ready smile and, of course, impeccably-cut, softly-highlighted, bobbed hair. At 67, Mireille, is, godammit, the epitome of French charm itself and, I was relieved to discover, a madam who doesn’t take herself too seriously. “Well, there is a wink in the title of the book, just as there was a wink in the title of French Women Don’t Get Fat,” she laughs. “It’s a provocative title. Of course there are some fat French women and some French women do have facelifts!

“But,” she continues, “compared to the developed world, we don’t even make the top ten countries. It’s a very different culture to somewhere like the US, or Brazil or Asia now, where it’s not only facelifts but all kinds of surgery. It’s just insane. We must all age.”

Phew! I’m relieved to discover that we are, after all, allowed a few crows’ feet. When it comes to ageing gracefully, Mireille is all for the simple, yet lightly disciplined route. Not for her the Michelle Obama-like 6am gym sessions or 5.2 diets. Most of her advice I learn, comes down to sensible, life-long established beauty routines, light exercise and that old mantra of your mother’s “a little bit of everything does you good.”

“I hate the gym!” she exclaims. “All French women hate the gym! When I was a young woman in Paris in my twenties, I walked a lot. Then I started to realise that wasn’t enough. So in my mid-forties I did more swimming and more biking and they are now some of my favourite activities. Plus yoga, of course. These things aren’t difficult to do and there is no gym or club fee. It’s not only physical, it’s mental as well, and all of these things prepare you for ageing.”

The more I chat to Mireille the more I discover that she is not a sensationalist. There is, I am slightly aggrieved to learn, no massive secret on how to look 25 at 50. No extra

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virgin, secret elixir that you must massage into your wrinkles 100 times a day. “After all,” she laughs, “gravity works for the French the same way as it works in other cultures!”

Mireille’s mantra is all about looking the very best you can for your age and growing old with a little bit of grace and humour, while avoiding the surgeon’s knife and without, hopefully, shooting poison into your face. She is a huge advocate of eating well, citing oysters, avocados, lots of water and, thankfully, a little bit of good chocolate as great anti-ageing tricks. She eschews fast food and is all for mothers being good role models to their kids when it comes to sensible eating. It’s not good, she says, for a child to see their mum eating pizza out of a box for dinner. Quite. The very idea of Mireille ordering a deep-pan pepperoni and cheese is frankly laughable.

I’m also intrigued to learn what Mireille makes of the stereotypes that both the French and British insist on peddling about each other. It is, after all, these very stereotypes which buoy up the market that makes Mireille’s books such money-spinners. I ask her about the recent furore surrounding President Francois Hollande’s love life and his affair with actress Julie Gayet. Is it true, I wonder, that French women are really more lenient about marital infidelity? Do they disregard affairs with an insouciant shrug of the shoulders, then go off to get their hair done? Mireille isn’t convinced. “It would be interesting to have a proper survey that gave some accurate numbers about this. I have lived for several decades now in the US and we’ve had the scenario with Clinton and Hillary.

It’s human nature. Men are men. I don’t think we are doing better or worse than any other country, I really don’t. That’s part of ageing too, how you approach relationships. You can’t generalise, you really can’t.”

Best-selling authors don’t, of course, come fullyformed and prior to Mireille’s life as a writer she was an incredibly successful businesswoman. As the former president and CEO of Veuve Clicquot, she managed to grow the brand’s market share from just one to 25 per cent. Obviously a smart cookie, but does she believe that businesswomen need to look good as well as know their stuff? “Yes,” she nods firmly. “I give the example of my former chairman, when he looked at me the first time he

met me. He looked at me from top to bottom. People look at your hair, eyes, smile and shoes. It takes a few seconds, but if you have that done by a man it feels like an eternity! But you are judged. That’s the way it is – everywhere.”

And what, I wonder, does she make of the current state of the French economy and government?

As well as his love life, Hollande’s command of business and money doesn’t look too rosy either, with reports of high unemployment, record business bankruptcies and strikes. Does Mireille believe there is something inherently wrong in the French economic infrastructure or can we lay the blame solely at Hollande’s door? She sighs.

“I think it’s a combination of things. I’m not too convinced we have the greatest leader. When you lead, you need to take decisions and be a good listener… in politics, in business, in everything.

“But then you need to be able to see your way through it. It also doesn’t seem like there is a good team there. His ministers don’t seem to like him or agree with him. So that’s one issue.” Mireille then hesitates, almost unsure as to whether she should continue this line of enquiry. “But it’s also France. It’s not something that came up 20 years ago, it goes back centuries, finding our own national identity and what it is, it’s about the Republique and all these concepts. Now we are multicultural and have globalisation – it needs major reassessment, but nobody is doing the work. It’s a country of privileges. Everyone wants a better life, but they don’t want to make changes or have these privileges taken away. So to defend the leaders a little bit, they have a tough time. It’s a very complex issue.”

Such a characteristically balanced, thoughtful answer is what I have come to expect from Mireille in the time I have spent with her. This is not a woman who believes in quick fixes for anything, be it the national economy, your business, your marriage or the way you take care of your face. Moderation is key in all, it seems.

I thank her for her time, she beams at me and I take my leave. And is it just me or do I exit the room, just a little bit straighter, a little more graceful and lighter of foot and well, just a little bit less, well, British? Hmmm... seems that this whole French thing might just be catching.

“People look at your hair, eyes, smile and shoes. It takes a few seconds, but if you have that done by a man it feels like an eternity! But you are judged.

That’s the way it is – everywhere”

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Give Take Not convinced that you need to put a lot of thought into gifts for your business associates? Maybe you should be WORDS: Karen Gilchrist

F

irst impressions are everything, and nowhere is that more true than in the corporate world. From well-measured eye contact to a firm handshake, being attuned to the minutiae of business etiquette can mean the difference between a lasting professional partnership and one that is doomed from the start.

Often, even something as seemingly trivial as whether one should present a gift when visiting a prospective business partner can open up a world of problems. For instance, while showing up with a thoughtful token may win you favour in Japan, where gift-giving is a centuries-old tradition; in several South American countries, efforts to clamp down on corruption can mean even the most well-intended gift could be misconstrued as bribery.

Somebody, for whom it’s vital to understanding the dos and don’ts of the professional sphere, is Leah Hawthorn, master trainer at the Washington School of Protocol. She insists that: “Knowing and respecting cultural differences within your own business is paramount in the 21st century, if you want to survive and succeed in the international arena.” It’s therefore essential to be able to navigate the minefield of cultural intricacies that infiltrate the increasingly diverse business world.

Of course, gift-giving will only be appropriate in certain scenarios and is unlikely to cement your partnership completely; however, it can enhance it.

The intention is not to buy your business – hence why exchanges should take place once negotiations are complete – but, instead, is a means of demonstrating the personal dimension of your company. While prospective partners won’t expect you to know the ins-and-outs of their historical customs, a little legwork on your part will speak volumes about you and provide reassurance that you value them as individuals.

With that in mind, Leah stresses that: “The only way to make a gift in the international arena foolproof is to do your research”. As a guideline, for many Eastern European countries, the UAE and the majority of East Asia, gift-giving is an integral cultural ritual and will be expected. Meanwhile in other parts of the

Middle East – such as Israel – Western Europe and the US, restrictions and cultural practice dictate that gifts would not be required.

Before making any purchases, be sure to check company policies – both your own and those of the recipient – as they may place value limitations on gifts, or restrict them entirely. Alternatively, contact your business associate’s secretary directly to gain further insight into their preferences, whilst simultaneously presenting them prior warning of your intentions.

Then there’s the matter of the gift itself; and there’s a fine line between being generous and being ostentatious. Don’t embarrass your recipient with elaborate gifts they may be unable to reciprocate; instead, opt for quality and thoughtfulness. A good rule for a new relationship, particularly when travelling overseas, is to share something from your home country – and certainly not a product for which their country is famed. Food is generally a safe bet, as long as you’re mindful of religious dietary restrictions.

While you’ll want a gift to be significant, beware, they can be unintentionally infused with meaning.

Leah warns that: “If you have a client in China and gave that client a silver clock for their office that would be considered offensive”. The Chinese word for clock, ‘zhong’, is a homonym for the end, and consequently best avoided. Similarly, several cultures would consider the giving of sharp objects, such as letter-openers, symbolic of the severing of ties and thus detrimental to a new relationship.

As a rule, you should resist gifts that contain your company logo. It can be seen as self-endorsement, not to mention cheap, and countries such as Belgium, Greece and Spain will take particularly unkindly to this. Also to be avoided are items that are too personal. Having a name embossed on a document holder is one thing but jewellery, perfumes and clothing are strict no-no’s.

For the pièce de résistance, always wrap. Across cultures, wrapping is considered apt and allows a gift to be received without judgement; however, pay heed to the symbolism of colours. In Thailand, bright colours are preferred and, for the Chinese, red is

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lucky; while greens, blacks and purples can harbour negative connotations. Likewise, although Leah places emphasis on attaching “a hand-written note card to the gift” for that personal touch, it would be seen as poor taste to hand over a gift complete with a stash of your business cards inside.

Lastly, the exchange should be made with both hands – or solely the right – while the left is often considered unclean. Don’t be disheartened if your gift is initially rejected: in countries such as China and Japan, tradition dictates that gifts should be graciously declined up to three times before being accepted and set aside to be opened in private. In such circumstances, you should follow suit. Although some groups will expect you to observe seniority and gift accordingly, Leah recommends that to avoid awkwardness if you are giving to an individual, “don’t give a gift in front of others”.

Ultimately, your aim is to cement your business relationships and distinguish yourself from your competition. Whether you choose to arrange a meal or value practical presents, take the time to consider your associates to ensure that your first impression is a lasting one.

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Significant Facts & Figures: In China, odd numbers are considered ominous and the number four is associated with death.

Eight is the luckiest number.

For Thai people, six is an unlucky number.

In Japan, the numbers four and nine are bad omens.

Within Europe, it is traditional to give flowers in uneven numbers. However, avoid the number 13 which is seen as bad luck here and in Central and South America.

In Latin America and Costa Rica, men should be wary of gifting female colleagues. Avoid misinterpretation by sharing the gift on behalf of your wife or secretary.

Argentina is renowned for its leather, Mexico its silver, and Germany its beer. Don’t try and compete with the world champions.

In Egypt, wrapping is not mandatory, while in Russia gifts are given in their store packaging.

Expect your gift to be opened immediately and carefully viewed in Saudi Arabia.

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Drift off under the moonlit sky as the glow of the African sunrise warms your skin at Lion Sand’s Game Reserve, South Africa. Here, intimacy is redefined and you can spend your evening overlooking nature’s expansive beauty atop a platform wrapped around a centuries-old tree. The majestic Leadwood Tree was historically discovered by the resort’s founder, Guy Aubrey Chalkley, as he sought refuge from wildlife in the plains below; but nowadays you can spend the night absorbing this idyllic setting from the safety of the lavish Chalkley Treehouse. Guests are taken up to the private platform in the early evening where they are left to enjoy a romantic meal as the sun sets, before turning in for a peaceful slumber under the stars. Don’t be surprised if you glimpse a lion wandering around underfoot or hear the moving waters of the Sabie River in the distance – here you really will find yourself at one with nature.

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Space & Time The One & Only Reethi Rah in Maldives is one of those impossibly beautiful resorts where the abundance of blue – blue sea, blue sky – blurs endlessly from the tips of the infinity pools to the first lapping waves of the ocean, creating an ambience of tranquillity. Be sure to visit Arabic restaurant Fanditha on the Northern tip of the resort. Divan-style beds and lounges, swathed overhead by linen canopies and propped up on thick bamboo, lie across the sand, where guests eat mezze under the glow of stubby lamps and chandeliers hang from trees. In the evenings, live DJ sets whir into action and play late into the night.

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Another World Truly escape into a joltingly different landscape by taking the train to Inkaterra luxury Machu Picchu Hotel. Where else could you head off on a nature trail through stone pathways up to the peaks of Peru’s mountains tops to watch as they’re rolled over by clouds of morning mist? After, return to a private cottage, curl in front of an open wood fire wrapped in an alpaca blanket and enjoy free satellite internet access. Set within 12 secluded acres, the hotel is made up of 85 intimate cottages plotted around vibrant green gardens, and is home to an intimate restaurant with views out upon the rushing Vilcanota River.

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Adults Only The place to be seen when staying in Hawaii, The Modern Honolulu is a vibrant hotel with high heels by the pool and an ethos of pure enjoyment in a highend playground. Not only is it home to Addiction, one of the island’s best nightclubs, at 5pm each day one of the hotel’s bookshelves rotates to reveal The Study; a stone-coloured cocktail bar filled with thick chairs, thin socialites and unique cocktails. Outside, up a hillside staircase, you’ll find the adults-only Sunset Pool with its own lagoon constructed of cobalt glass tiles and sand imported from neighbouring islands. Lantern-lit, an adjacent cocktail bar delights its lounging guests with a swift supply of drinks and nibbles.

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Fun & Games On top of being Charleston’s premiere boutique hotel, a huge draw of Zero George is its Cooking School, which can be frequently spotted on top of lists of the best cooking schools in the world. Cook up traditional and contemporary dishes with chef Randy Williams on an enamel French stove before spending drowsy evenings soaking up the warm air on the candle-lit verandas, or venture out into the buzzing nightlife of the culturally-diverse Charleston. The hotel is beautifully restored – the main carriage house having been built in 1805 – and each of the guestrooms features original architectural elements, including heart pine floors, high ceilings and classic piazzas.

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Bangkok BABY Rowena Carr-Allinson discovers there’s more to Bangkok than seedy

bars and markets when she visits with her two-year-old son Lennox

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angkok – with a two-year-old? Really?”

Most of the reactions I received were confused, a few impressed, but mostly surprised, to obvious shock and horror.

When you tell people you’re taking a toddler to Bangkok you’ll see a lot of eyebrows rise.

Indeed the chaotic, bubbling city, home to almost seven million people, doesn’t seem like the first choice for a family trip. But once you’ve made the 13-hour flight (best taken overnight to maximise your chances of sleep), cracked the city’s crazy traffic and how to get around it, there’s plenty to keep you and the little one busy.

For starters, take in the cultural sights, like the Temple of the Reclining Buddha or the Emerald Buddha, and it’s amazing how much kids enjoy these giant, intricately-decorated wonders, or simply soak up the atmosphere. Little eyes and ears open wide as they take in the typically Thai golden pagoda roofs, the saffron-swathed monks, the music, the buzz, the life, the stray cats: all the differences in every little thing of daily life…

GETTING FROM A TO B To Pram Or Not To Pram Our first big dilemma was whether to bring a pram or not. The internet is awash with advice about the great pram debate, and for good reason. The public transport, which, although incredibly clean and efficient, wasn’t designed with prams in mind. With the sky train (BTS) rising high above the city, getting on involves a great many steps! We opted to take ours, for longer excursions and because I frankly couldn’t

lug a 14kg little boy around for that long, knowing it would only be feasible with a two-parent team.

Taxis, Trains & Tuk Tuks With taxis being incredibly cheap, they are probably the best means of toddler transport (if you are willing to forget all your baby-seat security training), though the Thai capital’s gridlock traffic can be tricky! When lucky enough to find a friendly one, as we did, it’s wise to make him your regular driver. Ours – Saman – became a great friend to Lennox, despite the obvious language barrier.

We also took the impeccable sky train and the subway, a treat in itself. Our wide-eyed toddler loved every minute of riding the rails, hopping across the city in air-conditioned comfort. It was also a great place to socialise with locals who fawned over him, especially once he mastered the ‘wai’ (prayer-like greeting) and his only Thai: ‘Sawatdee khap’ (hello).

Incidentally, it seems that children trump everyone, so you’re always guaranteed a seat with a little one in tow. A nice perk at rush hour!

Another must was the Chao Express River Express.

A commuter boat, it’s a quick jaunt along the riverside. Faster than the usual tourist cruises, it’s the best way of seeing the elaborate temples of Wat Pho, the Royal Palace and the high-speed, long tail boats for energetic toddlers…

Bangkok’s infamous tuk tuks were by far the biggest hit though. The funky motorised-rickshaws were so popular, we made Lennox’s day by acquiring a ‘tuk tuk’ T-shirt at the incredible Chatuchak Weekend market. A maze of stalls that goes on forever, it’s one of the city’s

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CANARY WHARF RECOMMENDS: Where to stay

Rowena chose to stay in a serviced apartment for a semblance of home, allowing them the freedom to cook, and thus sticking to a routine of sorts while still having all the perks of a hotel stay.

For the Independents…

Anantara Sathorn, two-bedroom 121m² suites with full kitchens, from £82 per night. anantara.com

For the Traditionalists

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Discovery (until 31/12/2014) from £90 per night in Deluxe Premier Room, including breakfast for two (+£6/child 4-11) and a private Klong Tour. anantara.com In addition, Holiday Extras can sort out the little additional perks that make travelling smoother (0800 1313 777 / holidayextras.co.uk)

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most amazing attractions and fantastic for shopping and bargaining, though challenging for a toddler. To let our son stretch his legs, we hit the neighbouring park and its beautiful Butterfly Garden.

Fresh-ish Air… For more animal attractions on Lennox’s second birthday, we made the 40-minute drive out to Safari World. We spent most of our time at the amazing giraffe-feeding station. The raised platform was the best place to get up close and personal to hundreds of giant giraffes, their slimy, blue tongues slurping our banana gifts. Definitely a treat for the kids, if you don’t object to footballplaying elephants, or chimps wearing jeans – but that’s another story...

The city’s main green space, Lumphini Park, is also a great place to run around early in the morning, before the heat sets in. A welcome green break from the city, kids will love the swan-shaped boats on the lake, or playing in one of several colourful playgrounds.

It seems that children trump everyone, so you’re always guaranteed a seat with a little one in tow. A nice perk at rush hour.

Staying In… On the muggiest days, or those with torrential tropical downpours, staying indoors can be a blessing. The city’s big malls are surprisingly great sources of entertainment.

Traffic-free and air-conditioned, kids can roam safely,

admiring the water features, the oversized décor and make the most of the food courts, which offer everything from a fabulous selection of Asian foods, noodles and other mysteries, as well as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and acres of temptingly colourful cakes and sweets.

At Siam Paragon mall, the amazing Ocean World Aquarium in the basement is a fascinating experience.

Well-worth the hefty entry fee, we were utterly bewitched by the never-ending exhibits, including everything from teeny-tiny seahorses to the impressive sharks and sweeping rainbows of fish.

Bigger kids will also love the mall’s top floor, home to a bowling alley, a cinema and Kidzania, a fabulous ‘mini world’ where kids can play doctors, pilots or car mechanics – the ultimate in dress-up and make-believe.

One of Lennox’s favourite outings was to Kidzoona: a huge softplay fun-zone that might be every parent’s nightmare but is clearly paradise for kids. Located at the Gateway mall, which specialises in Asian goodies, it’s a great place to pick up sushi for dinner too. Ideal for toddlers, our happy two-year-old spent hours falling about the ball pools, whizzing down the slides and playing with moving child ‘life-size’ cranes.

With space at a premium, a shortage of toys can be an issue. We solved this drought by visiting kids’ clubs, such as the lovely Mandarin Oriental’s, where Lennox and I were bowled over by the lovely staff, choice of toys and activities available. Had we stayed here, we might well have seen nothing of Bangkok at all.

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To the MANOR BORNE Take a step back in time to the world of period drama and high tea, at the heritage-heavy Lewtrenchard Manor WORDS: Beverly Byrne

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rriving at Lewtrenchard Manor, the late winter sun is casting a fuchsia glow across the hotel’s romantic façade. Overlooking ornate gardens and the hills of Dartmoor beyond, Lewtrenchard’s enchanting architecture is the stuff of period dramas – think stiff bonnets and silk bustles, the clack of hooves and the swish of a chivalrous cloak and the scene is set. Stepping into the porch and through the heavy oak door, I find myself in a panelled room hung with period portraits and warmed by a roaring log fire. And what’s this? An impeccably attired young man is offering tea. Sinking into an opulent sofa bathed by the light of a stained glass window, I wonder if the centuries have evaporated or is it just that Lewtrenchard Manor is a perfect place to escape the 21st-century.

Lewtrenchard Manor comes with lashings of historic pedigree. Dating from the 12th-century, the intriguing history of the house, with its tales of gambling debts and feuds, ghosts and highwaymen, is a script-writer’s dream. Having remained in the same family for centuries, the man responsible for the Manor’s current incarnation was the Reverend Sabine Baring Gould. A polymath antiquarian and folklorist famous for writing the hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers, he rebuilt and restored the house between 1876 and 1913, adding windows, exquisite panelling and ornate plaster ceilings culled from other properties. He was also a notable Dartmoor scholar, and as a friend of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, it is rumoured Lewtrenchard Manor may have been the blueprint for Baskerville Hall.

Yet there is nothing forbidding or austere about Lewtrenchard. In fact, another more light-hearted tale is said to have inspired George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. Having been captivated by a 16 year old Yorkshire mill girl, Baring Gould sent her away to be educated before marrying her and having an impressive 15 children. It is the echo of family harmony, rather than the sinister howl of the Baskerville hounds, which infuses Lewtrenchard with

a welcoming, intimate atmosphere.

The hotel is still family-owned, and Duncan Murray and his parents are very much hands-on managers. Determined to maintain the balance between preserving Lewtrenchard’s ambience and history, and offering supreme comfort, they’ve also introduced contemporary essentials such as wi-fi and, with green issues in mind, a bio-mass boiler. My traditionally-furnished room, Prince Rupert (all rooms are named after hymns) features a vast mullioned window and panoramic views across six acres of gardens designed by Walter Sorel (with obvious influences from Gertrude Jekyll), plus a seriously large bathroom.

Each room possesses its own unique character, décor and decoration. From burnished oak panelling and original ornamental plasterwork to opulent

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fabrics and exquisite furniture, including the four poster bed once slept in by Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I – there’s no such thing as an inferior room at Lewtrenchard. The Murray family have also redesigned several rooms with a more contemporary twist, so there’s something here to please everyone.

The public reception rooms are equally impressive; the oak-panelled drawing room is a scene stealer, featuring a carved fire-surround from 1626, while the ballroom’s gold and white Rococo fire-surround and the Tudor plasterwork ceiling in the gallery, are also show stoppers. On a more lyrical note, the delicious breakfast (do not miss Mrs Murray’s homemade muesli) is served in a room decorated with garlanded angels and mythological muses, celestial surroundings befitting Lewtrenchard’s trump card, the food.

The term ‘locally-sourced’ is often taken with a pinch of salt, but when I see head gardener, Martin Ashley, heading towards the kitchen with a barrow-

load of succulent leeks and firm cabbages just pulled from Lewtrenchard’s walled garden, it’s obvious that produce here can’t get any more local or fresh. From the amuse bouche – a tastebud explosion of red onion ravioli – through to the perfectly-executed loin of venison with home-grown roasted root vegetables, followed by a creamy passion fruit posset topped with tongue tingling citrus granite, dinner is a triumph.

Lewtrenchard’s cuisine is orchestrated by head chef Matthew Peryer – who is also the star of the hotel’s own cookery reality show. The Purple Carrot may sound like a case for Sherlock Holmes but it is in fact a private dining adventure illustrating, up close and personal, Peryer’s confident cooking. In a modern room deep within the kitchen, groups of up to eight diners can, via three television monitors, watch the drama of the kitchen whilst wolfing down courses of culinary perfection created in front of their very eyes. Offering an alternative to the more orthodox restaurant experience, The Purple Carrot highlights the innovative side of the hotel’s personality.

Delivered with precision and élan, this theatrical dining event defines Lewtrenchard Manor. Of course, there is much to entertain visitors outside the hotel, including the fascinating church where the Rev. Baring Gould and his wife are buried and Dartmoor’s wild landscape, plus the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and a host of National Trust properties. But the Murray family and their superior staff have put their heart and soul into preserving and enhancing this equally important national treasure. In doing so, they’ve created the perfect country house retreat.

Tranquillity, comfort and an inspiring alternative to hectic everyday living – that’s the ultimate attraction of Lewtrenchard Manor.

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BUSINESS TRAVELLER

essential information for anyone who travels the world for work

Travel Need Not Be Taxing

Transforming the face of travel, The Luxury Mobile Office Company’s flagship Mercedes Viano proves that luxury and taxiing are two words no longer limited to the confines of a private jet runway. Discreet and professional on the outside, allow your driver to open the door to a Pandora’s Box of surprises. Fully-equipped with two television screens, an on-board fridge and retractable tables, the four facing leather chairs allow passengers to conduct business or relax with a film on the move. TLMOC’s vehicle is also soundproofed and wifi equipped to demonstrate its philosophy that travel time need not be time wasted. The mobile office is available to hire for £895 for half a day, or £1,495 for a full day, which includes travel to anywhere during the allotted time, as well as a ‘purser’ to tend to your every need.

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Here Supercity Aparthotels Enjoy all the conveniences of a home stay with all the luxury and personable service of a hotel at Supercity Aparthotels. Boasting style and sophistication, the boutique aparthotels offer residences from one-bedroom suites to two-bedroom apartments, all complete with comprehensive amenities as well as a carefully-curated art collection and bespoke furnishings. With three locations in some of London’s most prestigious postcodes – Templeton Place, Earl’s Court and Clerkenwell – guests are conveniently positioned to enjoy Supercity’s discounts at local fitness centres and restaurants.

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Park Hyatt Sydney The Park Hyatt Sydney’s harbour-front location and stunning views of the iconic Opera House are evidence enough of a hotel conveniently situated in the centre of one of the world’s brightest business cities.

Add to that 155 spacious guest rooms and suites, complete with plush furnishings and the latest technology, and it’s easy to see why this hotel is a multi-award winner. Spend your days exploring the city or hosting negotiations in the ground-floor business suite before soaking up the spectacular surroundings from the hotel’s floor-toceiling glass windows and rooftop pool.

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From 31 March, British Airways will offer its first direct flights to Florence from London City Airport.

With average temperatures ranging from a pleasant 17 degrees in May to 25 degrees in July, and the new flights enabling passengers to reach the city from Canary Wharf’s local airport in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, Florence is more accessible for business than ever before.

Getting Around finding your feet In a city where winding stone walkways prove that the picture-perfect postcard impressions are not a mere illusion, the best way to get around is, of course, by foot.

Staying in the centre, you’ll find yourself a stone’s throw from the city’s biggest attractions and best restaurants, perfect for a business lunch or some impromptu sightseeing. Quieten your inner teen and avoid renting a scooter, or equally a car.

The roads are uneven and it is notoriously difficult to find a parking space in the narrow one-way streets. However, if your nightcap has left you feeling a little lost, best to leave it to the locals and take a taxi.

FLORENCE the Italian Dream Where To Stay St. regis florence Elaborate architecture adorns this city, so why should your hotel be any different? The St. Regis Florence offers five-star luxury and a central location that has been enjoyed by travellers since the 18th century. The hotel boasts 81 spacious guest rooms and 19 distinctive suites, as well as impeccable service of St. Regis’ 24-hour Butler Service.

Situated along the Arno River, just moments from Ponte Vecchio, facilities include a fitness and business centre.

Spare Afternoon Galleria dell’ accademia All of the beauty and romance of Renaissance Italy is personified, symbolically if not literally, in Michelangelo’s aweinspiring David, and no trip to Florence would be complete without a sighting of this cultural icon. After a morning of business, head to Galleria dell’ Accademia where you should expect snaking queues to reach the marble masterpiece. If an afternoon here doesn’t give you your surfeit, Uffizi Gallery will offer a treasure trove of Renaissance artwork not to be rivalled. As the sun begins to set, grab a glimpse of Florence’s stunning skyline before heading to the Arno River and crossing the famously photographed Ponte Vecchio bridge.

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Where To Eat enoteca pinchiorri Enoteca Pinchiorri is a must for visitors to Florence who want to experience Michelin-starred cuisine in the heart of the city. Some of the finest dishes include a delectable monkfish risotto and a dark-chocolate banana tart. Dress suitably formal to fit in with the restaurant’s elegant surroundings. In good weather, request a seat in the courtyard under the watchful eye of its David replica.

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Jet Set, Go

Strictly Business

Intimate, luxurious and sometimes an act of spontaneity, the private jet is the ultimate in convenience travel – or, at least, without the accompanying costs and responsibilities it would be. That’s where the JetCard comes in. With Air Partner’s JetCard, you can enjoy the freedom to fly to all corners of the world with nothing more than the flash of a pre-paid, pocket-sized card. Whether you need to attend an urgent business meeting or have an equally imminent desire for some tropical sun, JetCard guarantees a personallytailored, relaxing flight with none of the hassle of commercial flying. The all-inclusive price permits upwards of 25 hours flight time and, from this year, JetCard holders are invited to enjoy VIP access to Air Partner’s sporting, social and cultural events.

Qatar Airways is launching its first all-business-class flights between London and Doha. From 15 May, the 17-year-old Qatari airline will begin its daily Airbus A319 flight service from Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 to Qatar’s capital. Carrying up to 40 passengers, the single-aisle aircraft will be laid out in a 2-2 seating configuration and will boast features such as fully-reclining seats, access to more than 900 films and in-flight SMS mobile texting. The airline will be increasing its service to operate six daily flights and passengers will also have access to the new Qatar Airways lounge in Heathrow and the Premium Terminal in Doha. Service rates are yet to be confirmed, however, passengers travelling from London on the inaugural flight and returning from Doha on 22 May can expect to pay £4,325.

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Heathrow Opens Business Centre

Virgin Trials Google Glass

Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible work spaces, has teamed up with Heathrow Airport to create the UK’s first independent business centre. Regus Express, which is set to open at Terminal 5 this summer, will offer business travellers a peaceful and professional environment in which they can check emails, print documents and hold conference calls. The new business lounge comes in response to an increasing demand for ‘third place’ work locations and will include private ‘ThinkPods’ and secure Wi-Fi to help make disrupted business travel a thing of the past.

Personalised customer service is set to take on a whole new meaning as Upper Class Virgin Atlantic passengers at Heathrow Airport have become the first air travellers to experience innovative Google Glass technology during a six-week trial.

Concierge staff wearing the Google Glasses are able to greet passengers by name, immediately begin check-in, keep passengers updated with flight information and can translate information into any language. Once the six-week pilot is complete, the benefits to customers and the airline will be reviewed ahead of potential wider roll-out.

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OUT&ABOUT

eating & drinking, wining & dining, arts & events, culture & community

River Rivalry

On Sunday 6 April, league table heavyweights and long-time rivals Oxford and Cambridge will be taking to the water for a somewhat less studious competition. The annual Boat Race, this year sponsored by BNY Mellon, will be held on the River Thames, between Putney and Mortlake, from 5.55pm and will mark the 160th contest in the boat race’s history. The first race took place in 1829 in Henleyon-Thames following a challenge between William Wordsworth’s nephew and his school friend, but has since been held in London following the second race in 1836. Currently Cambridge is the reigning champion of the contest, revelling in 81 victories to Oxford’s 77, with just one dead-heat in 1877. The unique sporting event will be broadcast live across the world, while the more hardy supporters among us are welcome to watch from the banks of the Tideway.

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London Marathon

at canary wharf

Canary Wharf offers one of the best marathon viewing spots in the capital. Here’s where to watch from...

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n Sunday 13 April, tens of thousands of people will be running the streets of London to raise money for their charities of choice. As ever, the annual Virgin London Marathon will also see the capital filled with the friends and families of competitors, as well as enthusiastic onlookers keen to get in on the sporting action. For spectators and sportytypes alike, Canary Wharf provides one of the best spots in the city to soak up the festival atmosphere of the famous race.

Restaurants and bars will open their doors to onlookers who travel from far and wide to watch the marathon at this fantastic location.

Settle down to some fine Scottish cuisine on the terrace of Boisdale of Canary Wharf. Here you’ll have two chances to spot the runners as they make the loop around Cabot Square. Post-race, enjoy Boisdale’s famous Sunday lunch as the restaurant hosts the gypsy

jazz of The Hot Club Of Boisdale band.

Overlooking Cabot Square, you can also find Ibérica’s La Terraza. Enjoy alfresco dining with tapas and sangria, while hopefully catching some sun. Next door, get so close you can smell the barbecue at Corney & Barrow, where hot dogs and burgers will be served all day.

At The Park Pavilion, find all your other eating desires fulfilled in the surrounds of Canada Square Park. The Parlour will similarly provide you will a view from both sides while you enjoy a tipple or two.

Roka serves Japanese sushi and outstanding grill options, while Wahaca’s outdoor terrace provides the ideal spot to savour some Mexican spice and the stunning views.

For firm family favourites, head over to Jamie’s Italian in Churchill Place, Carluccio’s in Reuters Plaza, or keep the little ones happy with burgers from Byron and GBK. D The Virgin London Marathon takes place Sunday 13 April

Feeling Inspired? Find all your running essentials at Canary Wharf

Gel-Lyte33 3, £100, Asics, Jubilee Place

Nike Men’s Dri-Fit Knit Short Sleeve Tee, £41.99, Runner’s Need, Churchill Place Beats by Dre Tour 2.0 Earphones, £120, JD Sports, Canada Place

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Canary Wharf hotspots: For the best views:

The terrace at Boisdale of Canary Wharf

For Al Fresco dining:

Take your place at The Parlour

For a taste of Spain:

Sample tapas at Ibérica’s La Terraza

For a barbecue burger:

Get yourself down to Corney & Barrow

For Family Fun:

Make for Jamie’s Italian

Urdhva Reversible Yoga Leggings, £80, Sweaty Betty, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

Nike Free TR Fit 3 Cross Trainers, £85, Waitrose Food, Fashion and Home, Canada Place Running Backpack, £45, Asics, Jubilee Place Hydrate Water Bottle, £15, Sweaty Betty, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

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Order of the Day

Eggs

Quirky, atmospheric and great food too,

Before you even think about tucking into those chocolate Easter Eggs, try Canary Wharf’s most delicious takes on the classic that can be enjoyed from morning until well into the night  The Pearson Room

 The Parlour

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

Whatever your response, The Pearson Room is here to accommodate. Situated just above Reebok Sports Club, the restaurant serves your eggs any way you choose from 7am to midday, Monday to Friday.

For those who prefer their eggs ice-cold and with a splash of the strong stuff, head to The Parlour Bar where aromatic Aba Pisco brandy from the darkest depths of the Peruvian mountains is muddled with egg white, lemon, sugar and angostura bitters. Who said eggs are just the cure to a hangover?

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 Ibérica Why not try your eggs with a Spanish twist?

Ibérica serves up eggs with a soft yolk and frothy egg white alongside lamb sweetbreads and roasted red pepper. Alternatively, opt for another of its tempting tapas dishes – eggs scrambled with blue cheese atop a corn torto fritter.

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visits Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte At first this French restaurant, which operates religiously like its French flagship, seems quite eccentric, whether that be the primary-colour tablecloths, the paintings of merrily ambling peasants or the all-female waitresses dressed like French maids. Until you reach dessert there is no menu. All diners are treated to two courses of walnut salad and steak-frites with a secret house sauce. An almost shocking concept in a world of jammed menus that diners open up like road maps, it’s actually very relaxing to enter a restaurant under the acceptance of: “What would you recommend?”

The presumption is that if a restaurant only makes one thing then it should do it well and Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte doesn't disappoint. You do get the choice of how your steak (a contre-filet cut of sirloin) is cooked, from blue to – if you must – well-done. My ‘red’ steak was

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Just a Spoonful of Sugar

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Canary Wharf’s Plateau has become the first restaurant in the UK to serve the unique Royal Tokaji experience.

The legendary sweet wine, which is renowned for its rarity, is served with spiced gingerbread and poached pear in a hand-blown crystal spoon in the exclusive dessert created by head chef Allan Pickett.

Royal Tokaji Essencia is made from the essence of raisined Aszú grapes and only 2,300 bottles of the 2003 vintage were made available worldwide.

Usually priced at £300 for a half bottle, the £13.50 dessert will provide the ultimate end to your dining experience and is only available while stocks last.

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wonderfully pink throughout with neatly seared sides.

The Cafe de Paris sauce, a closely-held mystery since 1959, has a buttery base with an earthy, herby taste. There's a short but more than adequate wine list ranging from the £16 to £40 mark for which – don’t let those skirts fool you – the waitresses give honest, well-informed recommendations. During your meal you’re served half the steak and frites, while the rest is held back and kept warm and then brought out when your plates start to lighten. This adds a leisurely touch slightly at odds to the speed of the rest of the service – a product of a place where you can’t book and they know your order.

Dessert, if you can fit it in, is a range of expertly-prepared French pastries.; as you would expect from somewhere so unashamedly... well... French.

 Eating Evolution For anyone who struggles with the age-old challenge of balancing healthy eating with the time constraints of a busy life, EatEvolve presents a plan that delivers – right to your door, in fact. EatEvolve is London’s first meal delivery service that embraces the oft-tweeted #cleaneating by offering menus inspired by the Paleo lifestyle, bringing back real, whole foods and eliminating processed meats, refined

grains and sugar. The EatEvolve team, which includes Michelin-trained chefs and nutritionists, uses seasonal ingredients to create nutrientrich, high-protein weekly meal plans tailored to the individual tastes and dietary goals of its customers. These are then delivered to your home or office ready to be enjoyed fresh throughout the week without having to so much as peel a carrot.

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 Easter Feast

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From 18–21 April, Le Secret des Rôtisseurs will be serving a limited-edition Easter Festin menu.

All three courses take inspiration from seasonal foods with an added French twist. Customers can choose from poached egg served with smoked salmon and asparagus, or rabbit terrine for a starter, followed by lamb and a selection of sides.

For dessert, freshen your palate with a strawberry cake, or keep things traditional with a chocolate mousse – and Easter eggs, naturally.

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Chairman of the cheeseboard If cheese is milk’s leap towards immortality, then the cheeseboard is the launching platform WORDS: Chris Allsop

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t’s not difficult to deliver a cheese course.

Only a mind raised by wolves has the inability to throw together Stilton, Cheddar, brie, some crackers and a scattering of grapes, to successfully round-off a good dinner party.

As this illustrates, a little bit of cheese knowledge goes a long way. Therefore, it’s important to understand that, as far as domestic cheese goes, the UK is enjoying something of a renaissance. More than 900 varieties are now produced on our shores, with many claiming major awards at international competitions. It’s an exciting time to be British and lactose-tolerant.

In order to help me eschew the tired cheeseboard formulas of yesteryear and to capitalise on this new era in UK cheese, I asked cheesemonger Matthew Feroze to assist me in creating the cheeseboard par excellence. The appropriated French is suitable here, as Feroze is the modern-day Henry V of English cheese; he made headlines last year after beating the French in their own cheese cave by taking first prize in France’s national cheesemonger trials: the Concours National Des Fromagers.

Feroze believes that a cheese course should be a statement – a talking point – but nothing too intimidating. “The ‘core essential’ is sharing cheese with your guests,” he explains. “You can make this more of an event and celebrate the cheese through presentation and explanation, but basically, if you’re eating cheese, that’s the main thing.”

According to Feroze, the traditional choice between serving on slate or wood is entirely a matter of personal preference; notonthehighstreet.com stocks two sizes of a handmade burr elm board, while the Just Slate Company should be able to meet your slate requirements. As for cheese knives, go for French brand Laguiole: these elegant instruments add a panache conspicuously lacking from the dinky chisel sets often found on sale in department stores.

While presentation is important, Feroze emphasises that it’s the quality of the cheeses that should be the star attraction. So how many cheeses should one cheeseboard support?

“It’s subjective, but I prefer three or four,” says Feroze. “People tend to get the most out of a tasting if there are fewer cheeses; it helps to focus on what makes each of them special.”

For a cheeseboard themed around domestic artisan cheeses, Feroze put together Stichelton, an unpasteurised Stilton; organic Hafod Cheddar; Dorstone, a soft goat’s cheese; and camembert-style Tunworth. To accompany the Cheddar and the Tunworth, Feroze opts for simplicity and recommends apple slices, while honey plays off nicely against the lemony notes of the Dorstone. He adds that the Stichelton is fine as it stands, and that “putting out some good unsalted butter to cut the Stichelton with will help those who find the blue too strong”.

Finally, Feroze recommends crackers that are high in texture but low in flavour such as water biscuits and charcoal biscuits. “Bread is too filling if this is arriving at the end of a meal,” he says.

But don’t be afraid to experiment; try pairing the cheese with unusual alcohols such as gin or whisky.

For Feroze, there is only one hard and fast rule for the cheeseboard: “The key thing is to not let the other bits steal the focus from the cheese.”

D Matthew Feroze’s memoir: The Cheese and I: An Englishman's Voyage Through the Land of Fromage is available from bookstores

Cheeseboard selections

by Matthew Feroze International Award Winners: Manchego DO Gran Reserva (Spain) Winnimere (USA) Agour Ossau Iraty (France) Colston Bassett Stilton (UK) Serious French (traditional, characterful and pricey): Beaufort d’Alpage Salers Tradition Roquefort Perail

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Wine | FOOD&DRINK

Invest in wine wisely and you’ll drink to your profits WORDS: David Nathan-Maister

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he wines made by the very top Bordeaux châteaux and the great Burgundy domaines are effectively century-old luxury marques, and like luxury marques in other fields – for example Louis Vuitton, Dior and Gucci – they have been subject to unprecedented demand in recent years. However, when demand for an iconic scarf or handbag increases, fashion manufacturers can simply increase their production; in the case of a great wine marque like Châteaux Lafite Rothschild or Château Haut-Brion, production capacity is limited by the physical size of the vineyard and so generally cannot increase, no matter how much demand rises. This fixed and limited supply against ever-increasing demand lies at the very heart of their value as an investment.

Many of today’s most sought-after and prestigious wines were already keenly collected centuries ago. Thomas Jefferson, who went on to be president of the United States, was a keen wine lover and visited France in the late 18th century. He toured the vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy and brought home cases of his preferred wines, amongst them Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Haut-Brion, as celebrated then as they are today. A 21stcentury collector is in most cases likely to invest in wines that have been sought-after for many decades or even centuries. It’s these wines, at the very top-end of the wine market – specifically bottles in the three to four-figure range – which are considered worthy of investment.

The biggest markets for fine-wine have traditionally been Europe and North America, where demand has steadily increased over time at roughly the rate of GDP growth. As such, wine prices have generally tended steadily upwards, but without dramatic leaps in value. Collectors of wine have long enjoyed a stable growth in the value of their “liquid assets”, but not significantly higher returns than might have been achieved by investing in stocks or shares.

However, all this has changed in the last 15 years.

An unprecedented surge of new wine consumers from the burgeoning economies of Asia (China primarily, but also other markets such as Malaysia and Singapore) has resulted in an exponential increase

in demand, and a resultant upwards leap in prices, with annual increases of more than 20 per cent common. There has also been a significant increase in demand from Latin American markets, Brazil in particular. Of course, moderated by cultural factors, the consumption of wine per capita in Asian countries is unlikely to ever grow to levels comparable with the West; but nonetheless, the arrival of the Asian consumer as a significant factor in global demand has changed the fine-wine market for ever.

The shrewdest investment is not necessarily the most expensive or the most fashionable wine, but often the wine that combines high demand with genuine rarity. This is again a question of production capacity limitation. For example, the appreciation in value of high-end Burgundy has surpassed that of Bordeaux in recent years, primarily because the estates on which Burgundy grapes are cultivated are far smaller, with a resultant far smaller production (Château Lafite Rothschild is 107 hectares, whereas Romanée-Conti, one of the very top Burgundy domaines, is only 1.6 hectares – less than two per cent of the size).

Wine that is intrinsically scarce is generally less susceptible to wild fluctuations in value because demand primarily comes from long term collectors who ‘buy and hold’. Contrast this to the larger vineyards, where a greater percentage of the float is bought and sold by investors with short-term interests – this can result in very rapid price rises, but also in equally rapid price falls, if sentiment turns negative.

Transaction costs in buying and selling wine are higher than those involved in trading stocks or shares. Wine investors should expect to wait at least five years before they are likely to see a significant return in real terms.

While the underlying economics are very good, the market dropped in 2009-10 thanks to the global financial crisis and was flat in 2013. Nor is wine an asset class that should be selected by a ‘DIY’ investor; anyone tempted to invest in this asset class, if not an expert themselves, must seek the knowledge and experience of an industry specialist or fund manager. Pick your adviser wisely, however, and you’re likely to drink to your profits.

The arrival of the Asian consumer as a significant factor in global demand has changed the fine wine market for ever

D David Nathan-Maister is the head of Oracle Paradis Wine Fund

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It’s Whisky

O’CLOCK Check your gold watch: it’s whisky time WORDS: CHRIS ALLSOP

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The Speyside Festival is kicking off Whisky Month in Scotland, one of the key events in the 2014 Homecoming Scotland programme. For more information, go to the Visit Scotland website D visitscotland.com

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n ‘education in whisky’ sounds like a euphemism for ten years on the street.

However, in the more literal sense, an education in whisky can provide you with a deeper appreciation for your cabinet of single malts, bring out hitherto unidentified flavours and aromas in your favourite tipple and pump oxygen to your inner drinks snob.

Of course, to Scotland you must go. North of Hadrian’s Wall (vodka drinker), there are a number of courses available to educate you in the difference between a robust mouthfeel and a Ballindalloch in Moray. Some of the schools suit the serious hobbyist distiller, while others take you for romantic strolls through heather and glen. We’ve done the less sublime legwork and profiled the best options below.

 Beginner  Edinburgh Whisky School, Hotel du Vin  28 June  15 places available  Cost: £90 (includes whisky, two-course lunch, souvenir tasting glass and certificate) The Whisky Lounge, the company that runs this school, hosts similar one-day courses at Hotel du Vin and Malmaison hotels throughout Great Britain. Aimed at the less experienced enthusiast, these informal courses aim to cover a lot of ground in a single day. “We keep the groups fairly small to give each individual as much attention as they need,” says Eddie Ludlow, school host and owner of The Whisky Lounge.

The syllabus includes an overview of Scottish whisky regions; discussion of sniggerworthy ‘wood management’ technique; the different styles produced abroad in countries such as Japan, Taiwan and India; and a practical blending workshop where you’ll get a chance to blend your own to take away.

Concluding the day is a final exam, after which you’ll receive a token certificate and a graduation dram, or, alternatively, undying shame.

For those whisky lovers who find Rab C. Nesbitt more threatening than funny, this same one-day course is available in London on 19 July at the Malmaison in Charterhouse Square.

 Intermediate  Glenlivet Whisky School, Ballindalloch  28 April – 1 May  16 places available  Cost: £700 (all-inclusive) Established in spring 2007, the Glenlivet Whisky School is less school and more of a really great history field trip.

Ian Logan, the school’s host, describes the three-day

course as, “not a geeky whisky school – it’s for fans who want to take that extra step, learn more and have fun.”

Expect walks along smuggler trails in the Crown Estate land surrounding the distillery; hands-on distilling with the Glenlivet Sma’ (small) Still; four separate tastings tutoring you in the effects of ageing; and a Scottish dinner complete with loaned kilts and bagpipe players.Virtually all of the sessions take place at the Glenlivet Distillery in Ballindalloch, Moray, or at nearby Linn House – the 1879 manor house where you’ll be staying.

The fee is all-inclusive, covering accommodation, sustenance and transport to other locations such as Speyside Cooperage – the only working cooperage in the UK. The emphasis at this school is on mixing education with enjoyment, with a bias towards the latter. “Before we even get to the whisky, attendees smell ten or so aromatherapy oils,” Logan explains.

“It gets the grey matter moving, and if they can identify those aromas and flavours ahead of moving onto the whisky, they’re much more comfortable as we progress through the course.”

 Expert  Spirit of Speyside Whisky School, Knockando  29 April – 1 May  16 places available  Cost: £500 (school only) In the run-up to this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, an annual celebration of the ‘water of life’ taking place 1–5 May, the festival runs a whisky school for up to 16 “passionate enthusiasts”.

Set up in 2009, the school intends to deliver a thorough examination of the production of malt whisky. To this end, the itinerary involves a series of lectures at the Knockando Distillery and Conference Centre interspersed with off-site technical visits where you’ll examine the malting, mashing, brewing, distilling and maturation of whisky in depth. The lectures are presented by experienced speakers from both the industry and the Institute of Brewing and Distilling.

Yes, this is a geeky whisky school.

In addition to more whisky wisdom than you’ll probably ever have use for, attendees also graduate at the end of the three days and receive a diploma. As a rite of passage, these 16 newly-anointed connoisseurs are then put to the test by tasting and voting on six whiskies which progress to the final of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival awards.

“The Whisky School is a unique educational workshop for whisky lovers the world over,” says Ed Dodson, a retired master distiller and founder member of the school. “With just 16 places each year, we are always oversubscribed and already have bookings for the 2015 school.”

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29 Fingers – Apres Ski Band

Mixed Team Champions Quentin Perchat, Laure Maisieres, Audrey Faveeuw and Steven Maillefer with Colin Jackson

Hetty Lowndes, Women’s Super FIS/PRO Champion

British Olympic skier Graham Bell and wife Sarah

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The City Ski Championships

at the Momentum Ski Festival 2014 Date: 13 – 16 March Venue: Crans Montana, Switzerland

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he good, the bald and the speedy swapped the City for the slopes last month, as the 15th Momentum Ski Festival and City Ski Championships rolled into Crans Montana.

A bona-fide highlight of the Square Mile calendar, the event invites finance’s top institutions to compete in a series of trap and slalom races during a three day programme that includes après ski festivities, an FT-sponsored business forum and gala dinner.

While Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and JP Morgan were all in attendance, it was Lombard Odier’s Quentin Perchat that claimed the JEANRICHARD Giant Slalom trophy, with the lady’s title going to Annabel Fell-Clark of AXA Fine Art – Lloyds of London.

The Super FIS/Instructor Champion and fastest overall skier in the giant slalom event was Juergen Blumberg of BlackRock Asset Management, who obliterated the rest of the field with a time of 46.88s. The wipeout of the weekend went to RK Harrison’s Filippo Guerrini-Maraldi, for a spectacular tumble on the last day of racing – an award he collected with reluctant grace.

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PROMOTION

Tougher Minds: the real Olympic legacy?

Colfe’s School has introduced a new system of learning that is transforming the way students think and perform

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he astounding success of the British Olympians in London 2012 owed as much to mental preparation for the Games as to physical training.

Every Olympic success story was as much about psychology as it was about hours on the track or in the gym. Put simply, British athletes prepared more effectively for success than those whom they defeated.

In September 2013, a year on from the Olympics, Colfe’s School introduced an academic training regime for GCSE pupils which borrows heavily from techniques developed in sport, not only in athletics but also in professional rugby, golf and elsewhere.

The Tougher Minds approach, as it is known, entails a highly proactive approach to learning with daily target setting and regular reflection on progress. The programme has been spearheaded

by Jon Finn and Professor Jim McKenna of Leeds Metropolitan University. Professor McKenna is convinced about the potential of the programme in schools: "Many of the techniques developed for the Tougher Minds programme could be regarded as 'common sense' for effective learning. However they are not common practice; and the positive results at Colfe's have been achieved by combining this approach with our understanding of neuroscience and human performance.”

Tougher Minds has also struck a chord with Colfe’s parents. More than a hundred Year 10 and 11 parents have already signed up for the Tougher Minds training, giving up evenings to follow the same disciplines as their children. Many have commented on the extent to which it has improved their own effectiveness, not only as parents, but also in their working lives. This year and next, the objective is to embed the Tougher Minds approach at Colfe’s in the learning culture of the whole school and to involve parents even more closely in the academic lives of their children.

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VISUAL ARTS Until 23 May Lobby, One Canada Square and Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf

29 April 6.30–7.30pm FREE The artist tours the exhibition with curator Ann Elliott and Dr Judith LeGrove, author of The Sculpture of Michael Lyons (2013).

Meeting place: One Canada Square. Please email: visualart@canarywharf.com to reserve a place.

Lyons also writes poetry that may be seen as a creative entity, but which like photography, also contributes to developing his sculpture.

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COMMUNITY WINDOW GALLERY: Newham Sixth Form College

Look Again…

Until 14 May This inspiring art exhibition showcases 15 Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) students' exploration of image and identity, through re-imagining the Courtauld Gallery's world-renowned portrait collection. It follows a four-week exhibition at The Hub in Newham in 2013, funded by the Oak Foundation, as part of the Courtauld Institute of Art's widening participation programme for young people. The project is also part of an on-going partnership between the Courtauld Institute, The Hub Community Centre and NewVic. D newvic.ac.uk/news/events/lookagain2013

Cindy Zhang Cindy’s innovative REBORN collection is made in a combination of soft and firm materials. It reflects her 10 years’ experience of studying in the UK after facing many challenges, difficulties and problems, to become strong, mature and confident.

Inspired by the fascinating Armour at the Wallace Collection London, REBORN reflects the contradictions of power and fragility, female and male, rationality and sensitivity.

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A sculptor who works predominantly in metals, Michael Lyons reveals an essential sense of place in his sculpture, which comes through his travels and his visual and emotional response to his surroundings.

His subject matter includes mythological themes, influenced by works of art from ancient cultures, landscape and the forces of nature. The sculptures are largely abstract renditions of these themes, developed through drawing, which he considers essential in advancing concepts in his work. Some pieces are painted or patinated, while others show steel or bronze in its natural form. Interestingly,

The Art & Design window galleries in Canada Place Mall at Canary Wharf are free, open daily and showcase up-andcoming artists, designers and craftspeople.

Until 26 April the galleries exhibit:

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Scale Appropriate: Sculpture by Michael Lyons

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Dalit Leon Dalit is concerned with space and universal rhythms, with creating a spiritual and physical relationship to landscape and nature. Developed through a meditational and material exploration of the mediums of painting, drawing and printmaking, a crucial concern in this artist’s work is the depth of observation as a meaningful engagement with life. Paintings exude light and shadow, rhythm, melody and colour.

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Move a little, help a lot Canary Wharf welcomes back KERB, the hit street-food sensation, and gears up to support the Virgin London Marathon – one of the many events getting hearts racing this month

Glide around the floor to your heart’s content on Friday 4 April as this ballroom dance adds a little glamour and ritual and maybe even just a little rivalry to your Friday evening!

Join vintage dance experts The Ragroof Players as they take you on a rollercoaster ride of classic and not-so-classic partner dances, in a strictly ballroom dance special at the East Wintergarden. With an equal measure of charm and fun, and just a touch of cabaret-camp, Vintage Dance Club returns with a convivial celebration

of ballroom dancing and London’s thriving vintage scene. The night begins with a free ‘instant dance class’ so absolute beginners and experienced dancers alike can learn new steps or refresh techniques. Live music follows with the 11-piece Piccadilly Dance Orchestra who will give you ample opportunity to practice, practice, practice until you make perfect your routines.

Less experienced dancers can team up with the more practised, so you may find yourself waltzing and hot-footing your way to ballroom aficionado in no time. Dance partners are welcome or if you don’t have one, you can select someone for a dance by marking their ‘dance card’ during the evening. There will be plenty of opportunity to twirl and twinkle on the dance floor with The Ragroof Players, and the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra. It’s time to break out the sequins and dust off the suits.

FRIDAY 4 APRIL Workshop from 6pm Dance 7.30–10.30pm East Wintergarden 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 TICKETS: £12 Booking*: visit seetickets.com or call 0871 220 0260

Tickets available on the door, subject to availability.

Full bar, vintage tea and cloakroom. Only items purchased on the premises may be consumed. * Booking fee applies. If you do not require TicketPlan Refund Protection please untick the box when booking online.

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VINTAGE DANCE CLUB: Simply Ballroom

KERB at Canary Wharf KERB brings the most innovative and exciting street food to Wood Wharf on Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 April. From 11am–3pm, a collection of London’s most popular street food traders and chefs return for a special April treat.

A free to visit event with KERB serving food menu specials from food trucks offering treats* such as unashamedly big burgers, exotic panfried fish, full racks of the stickiest beef ribs, vegetarian Indian street fare, plentiful paella, buttermilk fried chicken, chocolate-cherry slices and so forth!

Mid-week lunch treats with a difference!

Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 April 11am–3pm Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf, E14 FREE to visit *The street food traders may change daily and the above food descriptions are only an example of the range of food KERB have previously had at Wood Wharf

events VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON

Sunday 13 April

Canary Wharf, E14

First elite runners expected through Canary Wharf from approx. 10.15am Mass runners expected through Canary Wharf from approx. 12.15pm

A total of 882,946 runners have completed the London Marathon within its 33 year history raising more than £610 million for good causes since the race began in 1981. Come to Canary Wharf to watch the Virgin London Marathon this year as the runners run through miles 18 and 19. Whilst you are here, find the time to go shopping, dine out or just get a coffee so you can cheer on all the runners as they find the strength and energy to get to the end of the 26th mile!

CANARY WHARF COMEDY CLUB: Stephen Frost’s Allstars New for Canary Wharf’s April Comedy Club, the format is simple: Four comedians improvise a full show of comedy based on audience suggestions. It’s mad, but that’s what comedy improv is all about and it’s what the Whose Line Is It Anyway? gang – Stephen Frost, Andy Smart, Steve Steen and Ian Coppinger - do so well. As regular members of The Comedy Store players they have been making people laugh all over the world with their very own brand of irreverent improvised comedy.

It is comedy without a safety net, it’s guerrilla theatre and it’s very, very funny. You shout it out, they act it out! No safety nets.

As regulars at the Edinburgh and having just returned from a sell-out run in New York, these boys are not to be missed.

CANARY WHARF QUIZ NIGHT Canary Wharf Arts & Events continues its search for Canary Wharf’s top trivia team. Teams will compete in rounds of tough questioning covering trivia, music and current affairs in the aim of securing the 1st prize of a £250 Canary Wharf Gift Card and the accompanying bragging rights! 2nd prize is a £150 Canary Wharf Gift Card and 3rd prize is a £50 Canary Wharf Card.

Monday 14 April 6:30pm (doors 6pm) East Wintergarden 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14

Tuesday 15 April 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) East Wintergarden 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 TICKETS: £15 Booking*: visit seetickets.coms or call

TICKETS: £15 donation per quiz team.

Maximum of six per team. All proceeds go to SSAFA charity Booking: Email arts&events@ canarywharf.com to register your Canary Wharf Quiz Team in advance or to find out further information.

0871 220 0260 Tickets available on the door subject to availability.

Unreserved seating. Full bar and cloakroom. Food available from Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Nando’s, Wagamama and Wildwood. Only items purchased on the premises may be consumed.

Food available from Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Nando’s, Wagamama and Wildwood. Only items purchased on the premises may be consumed.

* Booking fee applies. If you do not require TicketPlan Refund Protection please untick the box when booking

Unreserved cabaret style seating. Full bar and cloakroom.

Canary Wharf Charity Abseil

Canary Wharf Jog

TAKE PART

In aid of English Federation of Disability Sport, join over 150 other thrill seekers by taking on this fundraising challenge and revel in a once in a lifetime experience! Fearlessly descend 230 ft down 50 Bank Street while raising essential funds for EFDS. No previous experience is required as training is provided by fully qualified instructors, but you must be over 18.

In aid of Need to find a less thrill seeking charity activity to take part in this summer? Then look no further! The Canary Wharf Jog is the perfect opportunity to get fit, have fun with friends or even make new ones as you jog round the circuit. Last year 1,500 people took part and raised over £56,000 for the British Heart Foundation – the nation’s leading heart charity!

D edfs.org.uk Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May 8am–5pm 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14

D bhf.org.uk/canarywharfjog Booking: Registration required. To register email Becky Lee at events@ efds.co.uk or call 0161 228 2868. £30 registration fee. £150 minimum target.

Wednesday 21 May From 6pm Throughout Canary Wharf, starting from Canada Square Park.

Booking: Visit bhf.org.uk/ canarywharfjog or call 0845 130 8663. FREE but advance registration required. £2 for timing chip (optional).

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Aspinal of London Cabot Place 020 7719 0727

bareMinerals Jubilee Place 020 7719 1182

Artisan Fine Art Canada Place 020 3229 0172

Accessorize Canada Place 020 7512 9352

Cadenzza Jubilee Place 020 7513 2946

David Clulow Opticians Cabot Place 020 7345 9181 Jubilee Place 020 7519 6284

Frontispiece the Gallery One Canada Square 020 7363 6336

Alfred Dunhill Cabot Place 020 7519 6326

Carat* Cabot Place 020 7516 0347 Charles Fish Cabot Place 020 7512 9595

Dove Spa @ Virgin Active Westferry Circus 020 7519 6657

David M Robinson Jubilee Place 020 7538 2332 Goldsmiths Canada Place 020 7512 9779 Links of London Jubilee Place 020 7519 1767 Monica Vinader Jubilee Place 020 7719 0458 Montblanc Canada Place 020 7719 1919 Pandora Cabot Place 020 7987 9801 Tiffany & Co. Cabot Place 020 7409 2790 Tumi Cabot Place 020 7513 2456

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Street-food event KERB returns to Wood Wharf on 9 – 10 April, serving up the best food from around the world between 11am– 3pm. Look out for unashamedly big burgers and plentiful paella.

Brown’s London Canada Place 020 7513 2757

Aquascutum Cabot Place 020 3069 8790

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Banana Republic Jubilee Place 020 7719 0743

Nicholson & Griffin Jubilee Place 020 7512 9890

Hotel Chocolat Canada Place 08444 93 13 13

Cath Kidston Jubilee Place 020 7719 8255

Reebok sports club Canada Place 020 7970 0900

Charbonnel et Walker Cabot Place 020 7512 9168

Charles Tyrwhitt Canada Place 020 7513 2988

re:spa Canada Square 020 7970 0912

Godiva Jubilee Place 020 7513 1150

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Jubilee Place 020 7719 0449

electrical

Sean Hanna Jubilee Place 020 7513 2660

Carphone Warehouse Cabot Place 020 7513 0811

SK:N Canada Place 020 7516 0106

Currys Digital Cabot Place 020 7513 0330

The Gentry Hair & Spa Canada Place 020 7519 6660

HMV Canada Place 020 7512 9222

treatment suite; Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Westferry Circus 020 7510 1999 fourseasons.com/canarywharf The Rejuvenation Clinic & Medispa Cabot Place 020 3229 0257 Toni & Guy One Canada Square 0844 445 7722 Urban Beach Tanning & Beauty Jubilee Place 020 3200 2000

Choice Jubilee Place 0845 271 9909 Church’s English Shoes Cabot Place 020 7538 9730 COS Jubilee Place 020 3197 9110 Dorothy Perkins Canada Place 020 7512 9707 Dune Cabot Place 020 7715 4755

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Emmett Shirts Jubilee Place 020 7001 0783

Asics Jubilee Place 020 7516 9162

English Tailoring 14 South Colannade 020 7512 9991

Evans Cycles 30 South Colonnade 020 7516 0094

French Connection Jubilee Place 020 7512 9110

Reebok Sports Shop Canada Place 02079700900

Gant Canada Place 020 7715 7470

Runners Need Churchill Place 020 7512 9107

Gap Canada Place 020 7512 1335

Sweaty Betty Jubilee Place 020 3302 8763

Hackett 10 Cabot Place 020 7513 0400

Hackett, Cabot Place

Sri Nam, North Colonnade

Charbonnel et Walker, Cabot Place

Jamie’s Italian, Churchill Place

Hobbs Canada Place 020 7513 2763

whistles Jubilee Place 020 7519 6132

REEBOK BAR & RESTAURANT Canada Place 020 7970 0920

Hugo Boss Cabot Place 020 7715 5302

The White Company Jubilee Place 020 3701 8099

Gaucho Canary Canary Riverside 020 7987 9494 gauchorestaurants.co.uk

Jaeger Menswear, Cabot Place 020 3589 2948 Womenswear, Cabot Place 020 3328 9440

Wolford Jubilee Place 020 7494 4343

Karen Millen Jubilee Place 020 7519 6153 Kurt Geiger Cabot Place 020 7673 9869 L.K. Bennett Jubilee Place 020 7719 0090 Massimo Dutti Cabot Place 020 7718 5030 Monsoon Canada Place 020 7512 9543 Oliver Bonas Jubilee Place 020 7719 1133 Orlebar Brown Jubilee Place 020 7513 1157 Schuh Jubilee Place 020 7513 2468 Ted Baker Canada Place 020 7519 6588 Tesutti Canada Place 020 7993 1318 Thomas Pink Cabot Place 020 7513 0303 TM Lewin Canada Place 020 7519 6292 Jubliee Place 020 7519 6292 Topshop Canada Place 020 7512 1996

food & drink ALL BAR ONE Reuters Plaza 020 7516 0191 AMERIGO VESPUCCI Cabot Square 020 7513 0288 BATTERY CLUB Westferry Circus 020 8305 3089 Boisdale of Canary Wharf Cabot Place 020 7715 5818 boisdale.co.uk BYRON Cabot Place 020 7715 9360 byronhamburgers.com Café Brera Cabot Place 020 7512 9191 Jubilee Place 020 7516 9090

Gourmet Burger Kitchen Jubilee Place 020 7719 6408 gbk.co.uk HENRY ADDINGTON Mackenzie walk 020 7719 1114 IBERICA CANARY WHARF Cabot Square 020 7636 8650 ibericalondon.co.uk Jamie’s Italian Churchill Place 020 3002 5252 jamieoliver.com/italian Le Pain Quotidien Jubilee Place 020 3617 6631 Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte 18-20 Mackenzie Walk 020 3475 3331 relaisdevenise.com NICOLAS WINE MERCHANT One Canada Square 020 7512 9092

ROCKET RESTAURANT & BAR Churchill Place 020 3200 2022 Roka The Park Pavilion 020 7636 5228 rokarestaurant.com Royal China Westferry Circus 020 7719 0888 Smollensky’s Reuters Plaza 020 7719 0101 smollensky’s.co.uk Sri nam 1 North Colannade 020 7715 9515 Sweet Couture Canada Place sweetcouture.co.uk The Cat and Canary 25-28 Fisherman’s Walk 0207 512 9187 The Parlour The Park Pavilion 0845 468 0100 theparlourbar.co.uk

Obikà Mozzarella Bar West Wintergarden 020 7719 1532

Wagamama Jubilee Place 020 7516 9009 wagamama.com

CARLUCCIO’S Reuters Plaza 020 7719 1749 carluccios.com

One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar One Canada Square 020 7559 5199

Wahaca The Park Pavilion 020 7516 9145 wahaca.com

Canteen The Park Pavillion 020 7513 0406 canteen.co.uk

the pearson room Canada Place 020 7970 0920 thepearsonroom.co.uk

CORNEY AND BARROW Cabot Square 020 7512 0397

Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill Canada Place 020 7715 7100 plateaurestaurant.co.uk

DAVY’S WINE BAR Fisherman’s Walk 020 7363 6633 First Edition Cabot Square 020 7513 0300 firsteditionrestaurant.co.uk

Quadrato Restaurant Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Westferry Circus 020 7510 1857 fourseasons.com/canarywharf

VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON

Cheer on the runners of the Virgin London Marathon as they complete miles 18 and 19 through Canary Wharf on 13 April, raising money for a multitude of causes as they go.

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PROPERTY Showcasing the finest homes in your area

Covering Canary Wharf, The Royal Docks, Stratford, Bow & Wapping

Positive Thinking

The experts reveal how it’s buyers, not the market, making the rules

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What is the value of your home?

Whatever the size of your home, be it an apartment or a penthouse, we want to sell it for you. Contact our Canary Wharf office for a free market appraisal on +44 20 7512 9966.

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Port East Apartments 2 bedroom penthouse

Guide price £935,000

Ontario Tower Studio apartment

Guide price £270,000

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Boardwalk Place 2 bedroom apartment

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Victoria Wharf 3 bedroom sub penthouse

Guide price £500,000

Guide price £1,750,000

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Three Colt Street, Westferry Road E14 Freehold three bedroom house

A modern three bedroom townhouse split over four floors offering a wealth of internal space and views over Limekiln Dock. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, open plan kitchen, garage, balcony. EPC rating C. Approximately 211 sq m ﴾2,271 sq ft﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf cwharf@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6112

Freehold Guide Price: £1,400,000 ﴾CNW140045﴿

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Coral Apartments, Royal Docks E16

Cascades Tower, Westferry Road E14

This well presented two bedroom unfurnished apartment is located in the ever popular Capital East development.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony, concierge, parking. EPC rating C.

This two bedroom apartment is located on the eighth floor in Cascades Tower along side the river with views towards Canary Wharf. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, leisure facilities, parking. EPC rating C.

Guide price: £410 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

Guide price: £440 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

No 1 West India Quay, E14

No 1 West India Quay, E14

This one bedroom apartment features floor to ceiling windows with excellent views and is furnished to a high standard. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen. EPC rating C.

Spacious and well presented one bedroom apartment located on the 19th floor just a short walk from central Canary Wharf. Bedroom, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge. EPC rating B.

Guide price: £475 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

Guide price: £570 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

020 3641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

020 3641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

020 3641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

020 73641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Pan Peninsula, Nr Canary Wharf E14

Basin Approach, Limehouse E14

Modern two bedroom apartment to let on the 12th floor of London's tallest and most spectacular residential building.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, leisure facilities, concierge, parking. EPC rating C.

Stylish three bedroom house set over three floors in Limehouse Basin just a short walk from Canary Wharf.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony, garage. EPC rating C.

Guide price: £650 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

Guide price: £950 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

No 1 West India Quay, E14

No 1 West India Quay, E14

Unique two bedroom apartment with floor to ceiling windows and views over Canary Wharf and the Dock.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen. EPC rating B.

Contemporary three bedroom duplex apartment set over the 13th and 14th floors which has been refurbished to the highest standard. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC rating C.

Guide price: £950 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

Guide price: £1,250 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf

020 3641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

020 3641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

020 3641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

020 73641 9294 cwharf@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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KnightFrank.co.uk Park Vista Tower, Wapping E1W Brand new development

Contemporary flat to rent in the recently completed 21 Wapping Lane development. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen and reception room, residents' gym and 24 hour concierge. EPC rating C. Approximately 42 sq m ﴾452 sq ft﴿

Available furnished Guide price: £370 per week

Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5366 ﴾WAQ192487﴿

Brewhouse Lane, Wapping E1W Charming townhouse

Spacious and unusual one bedroom house in central Wapping. 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms ﴾1 en suite﴿ reception room, separate kitchen, loft storage and parking space. EPC rating D.

Available furnished Guide price: £430 per week

Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5366 ﴾WAQ86375﴿

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Park Street, Southbank SE1 Outstanding riverside duplex penthouse

Stunning contemporary penthouse apartment to rent in London Bridge. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen and reception room, large terrace, private entrance hall, and direct lift to 6th floor. EPC rating C. Approximately 146 sq m ﴾1573 sq ft﴿

Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5366

Available furnished Guide price: £1,750 per week ﴾WAQ120084﴿

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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EDWARDES SQUARE, W8

OLD PALACE YARD, TW9

6 bedrooms u 4 reception rooms u garden

Grade I listed u 3 bedrooms u south-east facing garden

Guide £6.95 million

Guide £3.65 million

Kensington - 020 7535 3300

Richmond - 020 8614 9100

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28 offices in London, 80 offices in the UK and 500 offices globally.

GLEBE ROAD, SW13 5 bedrooms u south-west facing garden u EPC=D Guide £2.8 million Barnes - 020 8939 6900

for sale

for sale

BROOMHOUSE LANE, SW6

WESTFERRY CIRCUS, E14

6 bedroom suites u park views u EPC=C

3 bedrooms u 3 bathrooms u concierge u EPC=B

Price on application

Guide £1.175 million

Fulham - 020 7731 9400

Canary Wharf - 020 7531 2500

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HOWLEY PLACE, W2

GROSVENOR WATERSIDE, SW1W

5 bedrooms u 4 bathrooms u garden u EPC=E

2 bedrooms u 2 bathrooms u porter u gym u EPC=B

£3,450 per week + admin fees apply*

£895 per week + admin fees apply*

St John’s Wood - 020 3043 3616

Sloane Street - 020 7824 9046

Wherever you are, whatever your dream home, talk to Savills.

Thinking of renting? There are some important things you need to know. *Admin fees to include drawing up the tenancy agreement and reference charge for one tenant - £276 inc VAT one-off fee. £36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependant on the property size and whether furnished/ unfurnished.

For more details visit www.savills.co.uk/fees

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to let

SMUGGLERS WAY, SW18

QUEEN ANNE STREET, W1G

3 bedrooms u balcony with river views u EPC=D

Bedroom u bathroom u period conversion u EPC=E

£725 per week + admin fees apply*

£665 per week + admin fees apply*

Wandsworth - 020 8877 4820

Marylebone - 020 7016 3751

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EATON HOUSE, e14

EATON HOUSE, e14

Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further shower room ø 2 balconies ø river views ø protected parking ø concierge ø 182 sq m (1,960 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø guest w.c ø protected parking ø concierge ø 148 sq m (1,599 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Guide £2.3 million Leasehold

Guide £1.175 million Leasehold

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Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500

Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500

BELGRAVE COURT, e14

NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF, e14

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø balcony ø protected parking ø concierge ø 97 sq m (1,043 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Reception room ø kitchen ø bedroom ø bathroom ø terrace ø use of residents gymnasium and swimming pool ø 24hr concierge ø 43 sq m (463 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £750,000 Leasehold

Guide £335,000 Leasehold

Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500

Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500

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TOWER WALK, e1w

NEO BANKSIDE, se1

2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 5 bedrooms ø 5 bathrooms ø garage ø 3 private terraces ø 373 sq m (4,025 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 24hr porterage ø communal gardens ø access to leisure facilities ø 188 sq m (1,810 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £3.95 million Leasehold

Guide £2.5 million Leasehold

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Savills Wapping nefthymiou@savills.com 020 7456 6800

Savills Wapping mmacfarlane@savills.com 0207 456 6800

BOARDWALK PLACE, e14

BALTIMORE WHARF, e14

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø terrace ø protected parking ø 109 sq m (1,172 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Reception room ø kitchen ø bedroom ø bathroom ø balcony ø porterage ø residents leisure facilities ø 47 sq m (504 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Guide £850,000 Leasehold

Guide £500,000 Leasehold

Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500

Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500

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LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

SHEARWATER COURT, e1w

TOWERSIDE, e1w

Bedroom ø bathroom ø allocated parking ø 24hr security ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=B

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø balcony with views of the River Thames ø caretaker ø allocated parking ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

Furnished £550 per week

Furnished £525 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Wapping brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Wapping ostaylor@savills.com 020 7456 6810

PARKER BUILDING, se16

SHERIDAN HEIGHTS, e1

2 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø open plan kitchen/reception room ø private balcony ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=B

Bedroom ø bathroom with walk in shower ø open plan living room/kitchen ø large private balcony ø Council Tax=B ø EPC=B

Furnished £525 per week

Furnished £346 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Canary Wharf ibates@savills.com 020 7531 2522

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Canary Wharf lbrunning@savills.com 0207 531 2523

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*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

PROPERTY

EXPERT COMMENT LETTINGS

SALES

PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR GROWS

GLOBAL WEALTH CREATION KICKS IT UP A NOTCH

VANESSA EVETT-BEESLEY, partner & head of department at Knight Frank in Canary Wharf, LIAM BAILEY, global head of research, comments on comments on the trends in the residential lettings market the recently launched wealth report 2014

THE UK’S PRIVATE rented sector (PRS) has more than doubled in size in the last 14 years, and it is set to keep expanding, according to the findings of Knight Frank’s Private Rented Sector Report.

The report features the Knight Frank PRS investment index which shows the performance of rental units in residential blocks in key rental markets in the UK; Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and London.

The index shows that average rents paid rose by an average of 2.9 per cent last year – ranging from 0.4 per cent in London zone one to 5.27 per cent in Manchester. Capital values for residential blocks rose by an average of 6.4 per cent last year, taking the average gross yield to 6.6 per cent in Q4 2013. Initial yields have not only been squeezed by rising capital values, but also the erosion of the discount on offer for the purchase of residential blocks.

At the start of 2012, investors could obtain a discount of more than 30 per cent on the full capital value of some residential blocks reflecting the minimal activity in the market – especially the regions.

Today, the discounts on offer are between 7 per cent and 16 per cent, a reflection of increased activity. If the discount is factored into the capital growth of the rental blocks, it rises to 13.8 per cent for 2013. The total return on investment private rented sector blocks in our index was 11.3 per cent in Q4 2013.

More than ten million people – around a sixth of the UK population – are living in privately rented accommodation. The sector accounts for around four million households, some 17 per cent of the total number of households in the UK. We forecast that the number of households in the private rented sector will continue to rise over the next ten years.

The report examines the supply and demand factors in the private rented sector, and considers how these might move in the future. We also track how demand in the PRS is robust in urban centers, and that targeting workers looking for flexible tenure may at this stage offer the biggest benefit to investors.

THE GLOBAL RESPONSE to the financial crisis continues to boost property markets in many parts of the world. The latest results from our Prime International Residential Index (PIRI) confirm Asian markets, led by Jakarta, still lead in terms of price growth, while locations hardest hit by the downturn bounce back strongly.

Continued global wealth creation, particularly in emerging markets, has been a key driver and this trend looks set to continue with a forecast increase of 28 per cent in the total number of UHNWIs around the world by 2023.

Shifts in wealth distribution contribute to changing fortunes in our Global Cities Survey, which measures the most important cities to the world’s UHNWI community. While London retains its top spot in 2014, New York looks set to overtake by 2024.

As we note throughout this year’s report, investors’ appetite for risk is growing. The withdrawal of stimulus measures such as quantitative easing may be one catalyst, but so too is rising economic confidence, especially in North America and Europe.

Investment decisions are destined to take on an increasingly adventurous flavour; and recovering European property markets, are seen by many as a key opportunity for this year and next.

This new-found desire for risk does not presage a wholesale flight from prime to secondary property. Our analysis of UHNWI attitudes, notes the enduring appeal of luxury property, ensuring that it will remain a central part of the wealth portfolio.

While Asia’s growing domination of our rankings and league tables continues, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are increasingly taking the lead in terms of demand for overseas education, luxury spending and property investment.

With the introduction of a new Luxury Opportunity Index, our Skyscraper Index, benchmarking the world’s most important cities and analysis of 90 prime residential markets, together with new data on luxury investment performance, wealth trends and global property investment forecasts, The Wealth Report has the world covered.

*Taken from the Knight Frank Private Rented Sector Report 2014

Pick up a copy of The Wealth Report 2014 at Knight Frank Canary Wharf

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APRIL 2014 CW 137

Landmark East, E14 - £660,000 Leasehold

Baltimore Wharf, E14 - £1,000,000 Leasehold

• Two bed, two bath • 22nd floor, dual aspect • 24hr concierge & gym • Heron Quays DLR

• Two bed, three balconies • Triple aspect views • 11th floor, 969sqft • Allocated parking

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Pan Peninsula, E14 - £1,395,000 Leasehold

Landmark West, E14 - £1,750,000 Leasehold

• Unique 1,500 sq ft apartment • Two bed, two bath • 24th floor, 180 degree views • Two Parking Spaces, Furniture included EPC-B

• 29th floor sub penthouse • Three bed, two bath • 1,625 sq ft, two parking spaces • 24hr concierge & gym

11 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HE

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020 7715 9700 joneslanglasalle.co.uk

Tenant agency fees: £240 inc VAT administration fee per property, £48 inc VAT referencing fee per Tenant/Guarantor

Landmark East, E14 - £380pw

Cascades, E14 - £440pw

• One bedroom • 16th floor • 24hr concierge & gym • Heron Quays DLR

• Two bed, two bath • Allocated Parking • 24hr Concierge, Gym & Pool • Canary Wharf DLR

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Baltimore Wharf, E14 - £500pw

Landmark West, E14 - £580pw

• Two bed, two bath • Dock views • Luxury development • 24hr concierge & gym

• Two bed, two bath • 29th floor, luxury apartment • 24hr concierge & gym • Heron Quays DLR

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Wapping Lane, E1W £550,000 Leasehold A brand new one bedroom apartment with balcony arranged on the 7th floor of this modern development with a balcony and far reaching views. EPC: B

Icona Point, E15 £420,000 Leasehold An 11th floor, two bedroom two bathroom apartment set in this stylish development with panoramic views over the city. EPC: C

Seacon Tower, E14 £450 per week (charges apply)* Two bedroom two bathroom apartment located within this exclusive gated riverside development with direct river views. EPC: C

West India Quay, E14 - £795 per week (charges apply)* A spectacular two bedroom two bathroom apartment with the most stunning views of Canary Wharf. EPC: B

Hamptons Canary Wharf Office Sales. 020 7745 7121 | Lettings. 020 7745 7120

*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

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In the meantime, if you need advice on selling or letting your home, please call 020 7745 7121. www.hamptons.co.uk

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new atlas wharf, e14 Penthouse with river views

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This stunning apartment is comprised of a large lounge, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, one balcony and separate terrace. The terrace itself is over 1,000 sq ft and has completely unrivalled views of The London Eye, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral and even Big Ben!

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The flooring has been replaced throughout with Scandinavian wood and the property generally is in excellent decorative order.

The apartment includes a secure allocated parking space.

New Atlas Wharf is a 24 hour gated development; offering concierge and resident’s gym facilities. Located on the sought after Westferry Road, the development is within close proximity of all the shops, bars and restaurants of Canary Wharf by foot or public transport.

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aegon house, e14 Top floor apartment

£1,200,000

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A stunning one bedroom apartment with breath taking views over Canary Wharf, the City skyline and Millennium Dome.

The apartment is situated on the top floor possessing a large private balcony accessible via a well presented reception room. With a modern bathroom suite, kitchen and spacious double bedroom all renovated throughout to a high standard.

The property further benefits from having secure underground parking. Boasting a favourable locale, with easy access to transport and amenities this is a must see!

£319,995 +44 (0)20 7519 5900

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rainbow avenue, e14 Townhouse

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Rare 2,207 sq ft river fronted four bedroom, four storey townhouse. The property is situated to the rear of the very popular Burrells Wharf development. This imposing residence is one of just two unique four storey townhouses in this location.

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Having been extensively modernised and comprising of four bedrooms with large ensuite to master, additional family bathroom and a very large kitchen leading to terrace with river views. A large living room which dominates an entire floor with additional balcony with river views. Plus a generous study/play room on the ground floor.

The master is situated on the top floor and again benefits from river views accessed from balcony. This bedroom with en-suite and walk in wardrobe also covers the entirety of the top floor. There is also a large mezzanine area with large additional storage capacity.

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discovery dock east, e14 Luxury apartment

£1,195,995

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This stunning two bedrooms, two bathroom, contemporary apartment in one of Canary Wharfs most sought-after exclusive residential developments.

The apartment spans 947 sq ft and is beautifully presented and immaculately finished to a high specification; the accommodation comprises; large open plan reception room, modern semi-openplan kitchen with integrated appliances, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and chic en suite bathroom, good-sized second bedroom, smart bathroom and a balcony overlooking the dock.

Further features included are a resident’s only gymnasium and swimming pool, as well as 24hr concierge. Discovery Dock East is perfectly positioned only a moment away from the plethora of Canary Wharf amenities and superb transport links.

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£799,995 www.cbre.co.uk/residential

Franklyn James

E14 Old School Square, Westferry

£325 PW

A rarely available duplex apartment in a stylish converted school building. The apartment offers high ceilings with lots of natural light, a superb mezzanine bedroom, separate study on mezzanine level and spacious reception. Old School Square is within easy reach of Westferry DLR.

E14 Ocean Wharf, Isle of Dogs

£450 PW

This impressive two double bedroom apartment is situated in the popular Ocean Wharf development. Benefiting from views of the River Thames, this furnished apartment comprises of a bright and airy reception room with wooden flooring, fully integrated kitchen, two bathrooms, ample storage and a private balcony.

E1W Unicorn Building, Wapping

£350 PW

A bright and spacious one double bedroom furnished apartment set within the Atlantic Wharf development located on the banks of the River Thames. The property has a modern fitted kitchen, spacious reception, bathroom suite, private balcony and comes with parking

E14 Phoenix Wharf, Limehouse

£680 PW

An exceptionally spacious two bedroom apartment set within one of Narrow Streets most desirable developments. This property boasts beautiful direct river views from the private balcony, a smart open-plan kitchen/reception, two bathrooms and a walk in wardrobe to master.

www.franklynjames.co.uk enquiries@franklynjames.co.uk

E14 Basin Approach, Limehouse

£924,950

A stunning duplex penthouse apartment offering both Marina & Thames views set within the sought after Basin Approach. This property comprises of three double bedrooms, three luxury bathroom suites, a private terrace and a vast amount of living space throughout.

E14 Berglen Court, Limehouse

£1,299,950

This spacious three bedroom (1,442sqft/134m2) apartment boasts uninterrupted views of the Marina and Canary Wharf from the living room, kitchen and it’s three double bedrooms all with individual access to the large private terrace enjoying stunning morning sunrises and impressive views of the Canary Wharf skyline by night.

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STATE OF THE MARKET The New Approach

Help To Buy Extension

JASON TAYLOR, senior sales manager at Franklyn James Estate Agents, comments on the state of the residential property market

ALASDAIR CARPENTER, managing director of Lourdes Estate Agents, comments on the state of the residential property market

The daffodils are in bloom and so is the property market. Spring 2014 has got off to a good start with a more listings being placed onto the market – but as the numbers of properties increases so does the numbers of buyers. Only one buyer can be successful with having their offer accepted, which forces many people looking to consider widening their search into other areas they previously overlooked. The only way that Franklyn James has been able to show a new listing is through open days. Some open days have attracted over 20 viewers with multiple offers being generated as a result of the urgency being created from the buzz of activity.

Franklyn James is now registering buyers who previously never considered E14 or E16, but now are aware that waiting for the right property in the right area could be a never-ending scenario.

The lettings market has seen an increase in applicants because buyers, unable to find properties in their desired location, are renting in the short term so that they are in pole position as and when they find a property that suits their criteria. Also on the increase are many more company lets which have been agreed with longer contracts on a fixed-term basis. With capital gains tax to hit overseas landlords, I am sure the property numbers will increase as we head towards the second quarter of this year.

David Bailey comments on the sales market: “The last weekend of open days have once again proven to be extremely successful at Franklyn James. With the amount of buyers looking to purchase in E14 this is proving to be our preferred method in order to achieve the very best prices for our vendors. Having 75 viewings take place during one afternoon and 10 offers received, we have managed to achieve above asking price on every property sold over the weekend. With the change in weather properties are being shown is there best possible light – what better time to sell?”

The tax payer funded Help to Buy scheme, that provides first time buyers with a loan of up to 20 per cent of the purchase price, has just been extended by a further four years under the current Government.

George Osborne’s move will keep the deposit loan agreement in place until 2020. Consequently, the share price of UK house builders has increased further on the back of this news. Just when you thought the housing market could not get stronger, it just has. The capital’s property market is booming but this news will likely have a more noticeable impact in the wider UK housing market, especially in many of the areas that are still under performing.

The spring market has always been a historically buoyant time in the annual housing market cycle and this year is no exception. Asking prices for London property set another record in March (jumping from £11,217 to £552,530) and are a further demonstration of the exceptional demand for the capital’s property. There is a common misbelief that this is generally due to the foreign investment market, but increasingly we are actually seeing more evidence of demand from domestic buyers. As the bottom of the market is stimulated by the reintroduction of first time buyers, the rest of the market begins to transact in harmony.

As the warm weather returns and the economy continues to show promising signs of sustained growth, the housing market looks set to continue to flourish with many economist predicting double digit growth both this year and next.

With so many exciting new commercial and residential building projects in The City and Docklands region, we are looking forward to a prosperous future. The perfect situation where supply meets demand is something of a phenomenon in the property market and sellers need to capitalise on favourable market conations while they last. If 2007 taught us anything, it very visibly demonstrated that a rising property market is not a given. My advice is to not worry about what may or may not happen in the preceding years but to take advantage of the here and now.

Franklyn James Estate Agents Docklands, Limehouse & Bow 020 7005 6080 franklynjames.co.uk

Lourdes Estate Agents 020 7538 9250 lourdes-estates.com

march 2014 CW 149

Campania Building, London, E1W

Blenheim Apartments, London, E1

A very well located one bedroom apartment situated just off Narrow Street and within minutes from Limehouse DLR station. The apartment features a large lounge, separate kitchen and private balcony with views of the river.

The property further boasts a secure parking space and a day time porter.

A fantastic opportunity to rent this spacious brand new one bedroom first floor apartment. Featuring an open plan reception with high specification fully integrated kitchen and access to a private balcony. Further benefits include a large double bedroom, contemporary bathroom, under floor heating, security alarm and video entry system.

EPC = C

£345 per week

EPC = B

£370 per week

Lamb Court, Limehouse, E14

Phoenix Wharf, Limehouse, E14

A two double bedroom apartment located on Narrow Street in the heart of ever popular Limehouse. Featuring a large reception room, separate kitchen, two bathrooms, a large private terrace and a secure undercover parking space. Lamb Court is situated within walking distance of Canary Wharf and Limehouse DLR station.

A stunning two bedroom apartment situated in this highly sought after Narrow Street development. The property features a large open plan lounge with fully integrated kitchen, wooden flooring and a private waterfront balcony offering fantastic views, two bathrooms and secure allocated parking.

EPC = C

EPC = B

£400 per week

96 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, London, E14 8AP

£680 per week

lourdes-estates.com 020 7538 9250

Elektron Tower, Blackwall, E14

Langbourne Place, Westferry Road, E14

Immaculately presented one double bedroom, situated on the 17th floor of this popular development with stunning views looking directly out to the O2 and River Thames.

A beautifully presented two bedroom apartment. The property features a large open plan reception room with a fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property further boasts a balcony with views out towards the river and a convenient location for transport links.

EPC = B

£389,999

£550,000

EPC = C

Dunbar Wharf, Narrow Street, E14

Dundee Wharf, Limehouse, E14

Lourdes are delighted to offer this stunning two bedroom two bathroom river facing apartment.This spacious apartment further benefits from a bright living room with south-west facing views over the river, a separate kitchen, a three piece bathroom, a master bedroom with an en suite, a second bedroom and secure parking.

A large two bedroom river side apartment with views of the river Thames and the City. The apartment benefits from an en suite bathroom to the master bedroom as well as having a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. In addition there is a large reception room with private balcony providing views across the river Thames. This property comes with secure parking.

EPC = B

£675,000

EPC = D

£699,999 enquiries@lourdes-estates.com

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21 Wapping Lane, Wapping E1

Medland House, Limehouse Marina E14

Brand new I One bedroom apartment I Residents’ library Hydro pool I 24/7 concierge I Secure parking I Gym Fully furnished I EPC C

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£1,725 Per Week

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Pier Head, West Wapping E1W

ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this grade II listed apartment built in the 1800’s within one of Wapping’s most prestigious developments. Originally the dock offices of the River merchants, this prominent development is one of Wapping’s longest standing legacies of history. This first floor characterful two bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment extends to 1249 sq ft and benefits from views of the River Thames and has access to a private residents garden. With the development is residents parking and is located in close proximity to St Katharine’s Dock and Tower Hill stations.

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£2,125,000 F/h

A contemporary design with a bespoke stylish finish, five bedroom, five bathroom detached executive luxury home, located in ‘The Glen’, a favoured road in one of Kent’s most prestigious gated private estates ‘Farnborough Park’. This luxury family home offers spacious modern living with a number of unique design features that have to be viewed to be fully appreciated. Energy Efficiency Rating C. Please contact our Locksbottom office for more information: Tel: 01689 882 988 Email: locksbottom@langfordrussell.co.uk

hill brow, bromley br1

£1,750,000 F/h

A charming detached house, extensively remodelled by the present owners and now offering well proportioned accommodation with immense character. Features a magnificent master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, four further bedrooms, three bathrooms, three principle reception rooms plus reception hall and superb kitchen/breakfast room. Further features include secluded 80ft garden, garage and parking. Energy Efficiency Rating C. Please contact our Chislehurst office for more information: Tel: 020 8295 4900 Email: chislehurst@langfordrussell.co.uk

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Stratheden Road, Blackheath, SE3 Price £1550 per calendar month

Collins Street, Blackheath, SE3 Price £2,300 per calendar month

A beautifully presented two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment. High specification throughou with French Doors leading out to your own private balcony. Secure residents parking, private balcony. Offered unfurnished.

A beautiful 2 bedroom Victorian cottage in sought-after location in Blackheath Village. Immaculate condition, the property benefits from spacious lounge, contemporary kitchen, conservatory & patio garden. Upstairs comprises 2 double bedrooms and a high-spec bathroom.

Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2 EPC: B

Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: D

Contact Westcombe Park Office on 020 8858 6101

Contact Blackheath Office on 020 8318 1311

Ash Court, Burnt Ash Hill, SE12 Price £1,200 per calendar month

Mays Court, Crooms Hill, SE10 Price £1,700 per calendar month

Presented in both modern and neutral tones this purpose built two double bedroom apartment. The accommodation comprises kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, reception room with wood laminate flooring, modern bathroom with separate shower cubicle and bath.

A beautiful period two bedroom conversion flat on the top floor with views across Greenwich park. The property is very spacious with two double bedrooms, lounge/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, modern bathroom and communal gardens.

Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: D Contact Lee Office on 020 8852 8633

Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: C Contact Greenwich Office on 020 8858 9911

Our standard tenant charges are: £90 agreement fee & £75 per person reference fee. Other fees may apply, visit http://johnpayne.com/tenantfees for more information.

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Beaconsfield Road, Blackheath, SE3 Guide Price £1,285,000 Freehold This attractive four bedroom Edwardian semi detached house is situated on one of Westcombe Parks most sought after roads. The property retains a wealth of period features including fireplaces, original tiled hallway floor, stripped floorboards and cornicing.

Contact Westcombe Park Office on 020 8858 6101

Manor Park, Hither Green, SE13 Guide Price £450,000 Leasehold A spacious two double bedroom garden flat occupying the entire lower ground floor of this impressive detached Victorian House. Situated in a popular road within easy reach of Hither Green train station and within a mile radius of Blackheath Village, approx 1000 sq.ft Contact Lee Office on 020 8852 8633

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Four bedrooms Two reception rooms Period features Close to Westcombe Park Station Conservation area EPC rating F

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Two bedrooms One reception room One bathroom 60 ft rear garden Popular location EPC rating: E

Lee 119 Burnt Ash Road, Lee SE12 8RA 020 8852 8633 lee@johnpayne.com

Westcombe Park 11 Stratheden Parade, Westcombe Park SE3 7SX 020 8858 6101 westcombe@johnpayne.com

Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, SE3 Guide Price £2,600,000 Freehold A truly stunning treble-fronted six bedroom, four bathroom family house which occupies an impressive corner plot on this highly regarded broad tree-lined residential road. The property has been the subject of a thorough and sympathetic programme of modernisation.

Contact Blackheath Office on 020 8318 1311

Langdale Road, Greenwich, SE10 Guide Price £850,000 Freehold An elegant, spacious, extensively improved and extended conversion Maisonette with 1,600 sq ft of living space within this Victorian semidetached house. The property benefits from being sold with the freehold interest for this property and the adjoining property.

Contact Greenwich Office on 020 8858 9911

Greenwich 227 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich SE10 8NB 020 8858 9911 greenwich@johnpayne.com

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INSIDER KNOWLEDGE Richard Pine-Coffin Director, Residential at JLL

How can a seller boost the price of their home before putting it on the market?

There are some basic ground rules when seeking to achieve the best price for your property and these are generally the basic actions of keeping the property tidy, de-cluttering and ensuring the property demonstrates the best use of space and light. In respect to renovations and physical improvements, much depends on the type of property, location and value. A leasehold apartment is likely to have alteration restrictions imposed from the freeholder and care should be exercised in order to avoid any breaches of the lease. General ‘kerb’ appeal can be created via simple decoration and with appropriate flowers and planting.

A freehold property may benefit from a loft room or single storey kitchen extension, however such work is often not financially viable purely for the purpose of selling as the cost verses risk/return are often not relative. If carefully considered, improvements will enhance the value of a property and larger projects are best devoted to holistic redevelopment of a whole building where care is needed not to over develop within the confines of the original property. In summary, the cost of an identical extension in Westminster or Newham is likely to be similar, however the value in square foot terms of the finished product can be very different. The bottom line is not to over extend for the property or the location.

How can sellers avoid the trap of having their home left unsold on the market for too long?

In the current market it is rare for a property to remain on the market for a long period of time although there are regional variants to consider. Competition between agents is fierce and the temptation to win business through over valuation is evident. Despite the strength of the market, purchasers will undertake their research and an overpriced property is likely to take longer to sell. In an upward market such as this the market will eventually catch up. A number of vendors are now seeking to go to market with a competitive or an even slightly below market price in order to generate interest and possibly a competitive bidding scenario will ensue that will inflate the original asking price.

From a seller’s perspective, research the market prior to speaking with the agents in order to have a clear understanding of the property value. Listen to the agent’s advice, comparative sales information is widely available on the internet, however this is often slightly behind the market so choose an agent who knows the local market. Do not be flattered by the highest quote and equally be wary of any that are too low. If for some reason the property does not appear to be selling, discuss the issue with your agent and ensure they have every tool necessary in order to fully market and sell the property. If all else fails consider instructing a second agent to assist or as a final resort seek a new agency altogether - keeping in mind the terms of the agency agreement in order to avoid unforeseen default or agency fees.

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A confident expression of English Baroque style, the Old Royal Navy College was designed in 1694 by Sir Christopher Wren, under the Royal Charter of William and Mary, which established the Royal Hospital for Seamen (latterly known as Greenwich Hospital) as a refuge for men of the Royal Navy. In 1873 the site became

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