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Love is in the air, and this month we’re hoping to capture your hearts and minds with an inspiration-packed issue. We begin with looking to the art world, where we’re celebrating both long-established and emerging figures. On page 26 Jack
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Watkins takes us into the colourful world of David Hockney as
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Wharf’s First Edition restaurant this month launches an exhibit
making of a master
by artist Elisabeth Lecourt, who has enjoyed success with her
A look back on the life
Les Robes Géographiques; find out more on page 24.
and works of the great
Tate Britain unveils an ambitious retrospective, while Canary
Art may be food for the soul, but our bodies need nourishment too, and last month marked the opening of Shake Shack in the Park Pavilion; Charlotte Phillips speaks to the founders on page 20. Interiors inspiration comes on page 56 in the shape of Oliver Tress, founder of Oliver Bonas, while on page 45 we’re looking forward to wedding season with the launch of Whistles Wedding – the brand’s first bridal collection. Enjoy.
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warming white Grasse is the luxury perfume capital of the world, and The White Company’s divine new Grasse Collection is a fitting homage to the charming town on the French Riviera, which is known for its beautiful pink rose fields and iris flowers. The two new candles, Rose and Iris, each come in a white porcelain holder with a matching lid, presented in a gift box with hand-drawn illustrations. There is an accompanying soap set: the soaps include real petals and gently exfoliating olive stone particles. From £16, The White Company, Jubilee Place
the agenda eau, my The Penhaligon’s Portrait collection lends each fragrance a personality inspired by the British aristocracy. Chapter 2 features Clandestine Clara, a confident, emancipated woman suited to the Amber Oriental fragrance made with vanilla and cinnamon musk. Roaring Radcliff is no less decadent: Ambery Tobacco is made with rum, tobacco and gingerbread.
£178 for 75ml, Penhaligon’s, Cabot Place
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travel in style French Connection has launched its first essential travel accessories line. The Toni suitcase has 360-degree wheels for ease of movement, and its size makes it cabin-friendly for most airlines. The Trixie Wallet keeps all those travel documents safe in one place, while the laptop case ensures your computer will arrive intact, no matter how bumpy the journey. From £45, French Connection, Jubilee Place
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spotted top buys Silver Rooster Cufflinks, £165, Dunhill, Cabot Place
Nura Heart Ring, £225, Monica Vinader, Jubilee Place
Heart Candle, £14.95, Emma Bridgewater, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Square
Dog Pocket Square, £295, Turnbull & Asser, turnbullandasser.co.uk
shake it up Shun the pizza and house red this Valentine’s Day. Christabel’s (cocktail party aficionados) have concocted a Valentine’s Day Cocktail Masterclass like no other. Running from 5pm-6.30pm on 14 February, the Pimping Valentine’s Day Rosé Impérial Bottle, £41, Moët & Chandon, uk.moet.com
Cocktail masterclass is the perfect date. You’ll learn to create a floral, gin-based Flirt and a vodka-based Zinger, before personalising them with edible sequins, jewels and glitter. It promises to be different, delicious and fun. Valentine’s Day Cocktail Masterclass, Christabel’s, £45pp (including a glass of fizz, cocktail masterclass, two cocktails and canapés), christabels.co.uk
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february rose Diptyque’s Rosa Mundi candle is soothing and romantic, inspired by the Damask rose. The collection also includes a hand-printed rose motif on domino paper, which can be framed.
From £10, Diptyque, diptyqueparis.co.uk
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turbulent times Shakespeare’s The Tempest is showing at Canary Wharf this month in a production by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Simon Russell Beale returns
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to the RSC after 20 years to play Prospero in the play, which is directed by Gregory Doran. The plot is typically exciting: an isolated man robbed of his power and wealth wreaks havoc on those who have wronged him. Showing Monday 6 February at 7pm, East Wintergarden. Tickets £10, seetickets.com
this & that Kate Schelter’s watercolours capture everyday style. Her illustrated book makes
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the perfect companion, capturing the essence of joie de vivre.
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VENetian chic A guide to Venice’s intricacies and secrets, looking back to the Renaissance and majestic masquerade balls, along with beautiful imagery by Robyn Lea.
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soupologie The superfood soup brand Soupologie has launched its first recipe book of energygiving, nutritious soups. Often plant-based and using fresh ingredients, they can be frozen for easy midweek use.
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The new Infinite Love collection from Links of London is all about true and everlasting love, perfectly capturing the spirit of this amorous month. Featuring a heart and infinity symbol entwined, it is classic and simple, made modern through mixed metals (the collection is available in sterling silver and yellow gold vermeil). The range includes a bracelet, earrings, necklace and ring. Your beloved will be thrilled with any or all.
From £110, Links of London, Jubilee Place
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david hocknEy This illustrated catalogue accompanies the David Hockney retrospective at Tate Britain, celebrating one of the most influential British artists.
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IT’S NOT OVER YET
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Plateau’s Alpine chic winter pop-up, Off-Piste at Plateau, is open until the end of the month. The terrace offers fantastic views over Ice Rink Canary Wharf and is complete with snug furry blankets and festive wreaths. Head chef Jeremy Trehout has created indulgent bar snacks including comté cheese croque monsieur and raclette crostini. Along with winter warming cocktails in collaboration with Appleton Estate Rum and Wild Turkey Bourbon, it’s the perfect date spot. Do try ‘Thyme to hit the Slopes’: made with Wild Turkey 101, Amaro Averna, fresh orange, lemon juice and thyme, it’s potent and delicious. Plateau, Canada Square
foo d & drink cake or chocolate? Godiva’s limited-edition Buffet de Gâteaux Valentine’s Day Collection is inspired by high tea. The cake-themed chocolate flavours include Lemon Cheesecake, Crème Brûlée and Matcha Chiffon. Each piece is filled with a Photography / © Media Wisdom Photography – Giles Christopher
ganache or classic praline and encased in milk, dark, or white chocolate. The packaging was designed by Los Angeles-based artist Sarajo Frieden.
FOR YOUR SWEETHEART This Valentine’s Day, classic favourites at French bakery Paul have been transformed into limited-edition heart shapes. The Sweetheart cakes are pretty, but we love the macarons, available in limited-edition flavours including chocolate and raspberry. For the savoury-inclined, try the heart-shaped baguette, and for kids, the Sucette St. Valentin chocolate bear is adorable.
From £1.50, Paul, Cabot Place
14-piece heart box, £20, Godiva, Jubilee Place
Our favourite tipple Sampling events are excellent for allowing you to find a favourite. At a recent tutored tasting event overseen by The Macallan’s head of education, Daryl Haldane, we tried The Macallan’s 12 Year Old Fine Oak, Sherry Oak and Double Cask expressions, alongside Rare Cask and M Decanter. A favourite of ours was The Macallan M Decanter. Sitting at the pinnacle of The Macallan 1824 Series, M delivers ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon flavours among the oaky, woody notes. Just add water or, for seasoned drinkers, enjoy neat.
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review Lobster lunch When people think of
My guest decided on the
Big Easy, lunch doesn’t
Lobster Roll, tossed in light
necessarily come to mind.
citrus mayo and piled into
And apparently, that’s where
a toasted brioche roll,
we’ve all been going wrong.
with a basket of fries.
Last month, Big Easy
big easy has launched a brand new e x p r e s s l u n c h m e n u . j o a n n k h at i b d i s c o v e r s w h at i t ’ s a l l a b o u t
While I was satisfied
introduced a brand new Express
with my food choice, I
Lunch menu, which promises
have to admit, the dish
customers their food within
convinced me that I
15 minutes of ordering. And
needed to come back.
I’m relieved to find that the
The quality speaks for
restaurant’s coveted lobster,
itself, and for good reason:
smoked vegetable chilli and
Big Easy has worked with the
pulled pork and chicken all still
same fisherman for the past 20
feature on the menu, as well as
years. Its lobsters originate in
with friendly staff continually
some speciality sandwiches.
Nova Scotia, where fishermen
checking that we had everything
scour the icy waters for the
we needed. The food was tasty,
most succulent catches.
the drinks hit the spot and the
My guest and I are seated by the window. It’s a perfect vantage point from the third – and
Photography / © Dean Osborne
The service was outstanding,
Despite being sated after
ambience was relaxed. And,
the largest – Big Easy location
mains, we succumbed to the
yes, I’m happy to report the
in London, and we settle in
tempting dessert menu. The
lunchtime special was indeed
overlooking the Thames’ North
delectable banoffee pie-style
served in 15 minutes. All the
Dock from Norman Foster’s
concoction featured melt-in-your-
speed and no scrimping on
Crossrail Place.
mouth fresh cream and banana,
quality? We’ll be back.
with a thin layer of gooey
The £10 Express Lunch menu
hanging rope lights and neon
toffee. As for the rich blueberry
includes any main and beverage,
bar signs give it a chilled-out
cheesecake ice cream – delicious,
with an additional course for £3
Texan feel. The vibe is definitely
and a kick of sloe gin gave it that
or an additional two courses for
rowdier in the evening: at lunch,
extra bite.
£5. Big Easy, Crossrail Place
The painted wooden tables,
the relaxed atmosphere allows you to fully, albeit temporarily, escape the office. After looking at the menu, aptly named ‘Hit & Run’, I opted for the Lobster Mac ’n’ Cheese, served with chunky fries and a house salad. It was certainly substantial: portions are vast. It paired well with my Strawberry Daiquiri Slushie; after all, you can’t go to a restaurant in possession of the most expensive cocktail-shaking machine in the world – there are only ten of them in existence – and not have a cocktail.
Photography / Big Easy © Nathaniel Davies
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shake it off If burgers are your thing, life in Canary Wharf just got a whole lot m o r e e n j o ya b l e . A m e r ic a n f a s t f o o d favourite Shake Shack has just opened here, but don’t expect junk food and l o w- q u a l i t y i n g r e d i e n t s
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a game:
wo r d s / C H A R L OT T E P H I L L I P S
2004, culinary director Mark
great: fresh food, cooked to order,
Ask a friend in America where
Rosati and CEO Randy Garutti
with premium ingredients and no
they go for the best burger
tell me. “It was never intended to
hormones or antibiotics.”
in town. They’re unlikely
be this big thing,” says Garutti. “In
The founders have a serious
to say a fine dining, fancy
2001, we created a hot dog cart to
go-getting attitude. “Most days…
establishment. A couple of
support an art project in Madison
start with an early wake-up for
West Coast pals may mention
Square Park. When the City of
a workout class – usually yoga
the burger chain In-N-Out, but
New York put out an RFP (request
or SoulCycle, then to the office
when it’s all tallied up, I bet the
for proposal) for a permanent
by 8am,” says Garutti. “I have
winner will be Shake Shack.
kiosk in the park – we won.”
external and internal meetings
That’s unsurprising to anyone
straight through to the evening...
If you’ve never heard of Shake Shack, listen up:
who has ever tried the crinkle
[then] I usually race home to
fries. But don’t equate fast food
catch dinner with my family, or
It’s a casual, gourmet fast food
with junk food.
date night with my wife. I’m on
restaurant with 114 global
“We were part of a moment
the road about 40 per cent of my
locations, now including Canary
where people wanted to really
time, looking for new sites and
Wharf. Yes – we, too, can now
know where their food came
meeting investors.”
experience a SmokeShack burger
from,” says Garutti. “We returned
and a frozen custard for lunch.
to the old notion of what made
Canary Wharf? “Canary Wharf
the American fast food experience
reminds us of our original Shack
Shake Shack was founded in
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So far, so American. So why
i n t e rv i e w
new community,” says Rosati.
Garutti’s answer is typically New
Garutti agrees: “You better
York in that, well, he doesn’t.
believe I’m tasting everything
“One of my greatest gifts and
I can before it goes on the
greatest weaknesses is that I don’t
menu, and working closely with
have a lot of need for downtime.
the team to help our brand look,
I actually fuel up by expending
feel and move in the direction
energy and by being around
it should.”
amazing people.” But they’re not
When it comes to the menu,
few luxuries every now and then.
travel, which they enjoy. “I love
Garutti is partial to “the rare
a good ski trip,” says Garutti. “I
occasion where I get a massage”,
used to live in Aspen, Colorado,
while Rosati enjoys “spending
so I always love to get to the
time with friends and family… I
mountains and breathe in that
relish time back at home”.
air.” Rosati is a committed
Also, he says, “I love wine…
Anglophile. “I love [London’s]
maybe a little too much!”
wonderful history contrasted with Mark Rosati
so puritan as to not appreciate a
both say it is often inspired by
its contemporary dining scene.” Just as with preferred
So what’s next for Shake Shack? “We always have new and exciting menu collaborations
destinations, when it comes to
with great chefs from around
in Madison Square Park. It’s a
the Shake Shack menu, the boys
the world – here in London we
vibrant neighbourhood with a
play favourites. For Rosati, “It’s a
team up with Fergus Henderson
great commercial population that
SmokeShack all the way.” When
from St John, Workshop Coffee
continues to grow every day with
Garutti visits with friends, he
and Dum Dum doughnuts. From
residents and visitors alike. So
makes sure their order always
time to time we will feature
many of our fans work or visit
includes “a SmokeShack Burger,
special burgers with great chefs
here,” says Garutti.
Chick’n Shack (someday we’ll
such as Sat Bains or Massimo
Of Canary Wharf’s Shack,
bring it to the UK – promise!),
Bottura,” says Garutti.
Garutti says, “It has the ability
cheese fries and a black-and-
“We’re also growing quickly in
to serve people quickly and has
white shake.”
Korea and Japan, which has been
a large patio outside for people
That said, overseeing the
amazing to watch. Stay tuned for
to relax on warmer days or after
business isn’t all about sampling
more great sites in London and
work. It should become a great
fabulous foods for free. “Running
the UK.” Rosati is more cautious.
community gathering place.”
restaurants will always be good,
“Making sure the Canary Wharf
old-fashioned hard work,” says
location feels and tastes like
duo are seriously involved. “We
Garutti. “It’s a tough business
the best Shake Shack in the
still very much hand-craft each
that doesn’t leave a lot of room
world will be our full-time focus
Shake Shack to ensure both the
for error – but that’s also the
for now.”
architecture and menus are locally
beauty of it.”
It may be a huge chain, but the
inspired and well-rooted in its
When I ask how they relax,
Wharf workers, we win. Shake Shack, Park Pavilion
Food and wine from above; ShackBurger, crinkles, shake Photography / © Evan Sung
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ith Shrove Tuesday coming up at the end of the month – 28 February
– The Breakfast Club has brought back its annual Pancake Challenge to Canary Wharf’s Crossrail Place. The rules are simple; eat a stack of 12 pancakes in 12 minutes or less. If you succeed, it’s on the house. If you don’t beat the clock, you’ll pay the full price and profits will be donated to charity. If you’re not up to the challenge, head down in between 20 and 28 February and try the mouth-watering selection of limited edition sweet and
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f o r a r t i s t e l i s a b e t h l e c o u r t, t h e w o r l d i s n o t j u s t h e r o y s t e r , b u t a s o u r c e o f i n s p i r at i o n f o r h e r m a p d r e s s e s
I
t can take some people an
Les Robes Géographiques
entire lifetime to discover
– or map dresses. Lecourt is
their vocation, but for some,
thrilled: “I love Canary Wharf,
like artist Elisabeth Lecourt, it
it’s such a dynamic area with a
happened almost by chance, when
fantastic energy.”
she was just 14 years old. “I went
The idea for the map dresses
to the local secondary school, which
started as a series of studies
happened to specialise in art, and
and sketches back in 2002.
I had a fantastic art teacher – a
“I started making paper
real character – who spotted my
clothes to tell a story and
potential before I did and instilled a
construct a portrait of a
lot of confidence in me.”
person, using people such as
Lecourt was born and raised
Anne Frank for inspiration;
in Oloron-Sainte-Marie,
for me, clothes say a lot about
France, before moving to
who we are as people. Then
London to study at Central
one day I was struck by an
Saint Martins and completing
article I read about a man who
her MA at the Royal College of
was being sent to prison. At
Art. Now, having tapped into
the end it mentioned that he
her niche, the artist occupies a
had a six-year-old daughter
studio in Clapham and exhibits
and I was inspired to create a
her work across the globe – in
dress using a map of London,
Europe, Asia and the USA –
positioning the prison where
and now, Canary Wharf.
the heart is.”
The area’s First Edition
Now, Lecourt makes
restaurant – which hosts
not only dresses, but shirts
regularly rotating displays
and even kimonos out of
of different artists – will be
reproductions of antique maps
showcasing Lecourt’s work
depicting destinations spanning
for the month of February,
everywhere from Nepal to New
including the artist’s popular
York – mostly sourced from
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photography / © Jacqueline Merry Bernard
i n t erv i ew
Stanfords bookstore in Covent
As you would expect of an
Garden and eBay. While in her
artist who works with maps,
studio, I catch a glimpse of one
Lecourt loves to travel, citing St
particularly intriguing creation
Petersburg and Mexico among
that has been crafted from a map
the most inspirational places she
of Francis Drake’s travels.
has visited, but I wonder what
Lecourt can also work on
drew her to complete her artistic
specially commissioned pieces for
study in London rather than
clients, usually featuring maps
France. “I think if you leave a
of places that hold a certain
country it is usually for a reason
significance for them. She relays
– France was not my place to
the story of a project she worked
be and launch a career. The art
on for “a couple with three
scene at the time felt remarkably
children – the first was born in
male-dominated. In the UK it
Tokyo, the second in New York
felt more real; when I arrived in
and the third in London. I made
England it seemed like anything
a kimono from a map of Tokyo
was possible.”
with a belt crafted from a map of
I’m interested to know who
New York and pockets using a
Lecourt’s favourite artists are.
map of London.”
She highlights the work of
Curated by Tatyana
Louise Bourgeois, who for her
Dachyshyn, the exhibition will
represents “a strong character:
display Lecourt’s paintings
she’s so free – and dangerous”.
alongside her map dresses,
Meanwhile, the walls of her
with the two complementing
home are lined with the likes of
one another when hung side by
Luc Tuymans, Peter Doig and
side. I ask her which discipline
Sophie von Hellermann – “plus
she prefers. “It depends what
my daughter’s drawings”!
mood I’m in. Sometimes I just
From First Edition, Lecourt
love to paint; it takes me to a
will be taking her works to The
different place and requires less
Other Art Fair at Victoria House
concentration. Meanwhile, the
from 30 March to 2 April. After
process of making the dresses
that, the sky’s the limit. With the
is more akin to sculpture,
world as her canvas, just how far
more tactile and precise. The
she travels is down to her.
techniques may differ, but the
Elisabeth Lecourt: Tailored
journey for me remains the same:
Cartography, 1 February – 24
I am aiming to create something beautiful and precious, and this is the thread that runs through my work.”
FROM TOP: Mon Cookie Fortuné (Kimono); Ma Petite Robe Rayure; Dragonfly et Libellule; Mes Emeraudes Dans Ma boîte a Musique, all © E.L Elisabeth Lecourt 2016
March, First Edition, Cabot Square; attend the opening night and meet the artist 1 February, 6.30pm-11pm
“ I a m a lw ay s t r y i n g t o m a k e s o m e t h i n g b e a u t i f u l a n d p r e c i o u s a n d t h i s i s t h e t h r e a d t h at r u n s t h r o u g h m y w o r k ” CANARY WHARF | 25
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s l u x u ry l o n d o n .c o.u k s
f e at u r e
The MAKING of a MASTER
o n e o f b r i ta i n ’ s m o s t r e n o w n e d a r t i s t s i s b e i n g c e l e b r at e d at tat e b r i ta i n . f r o m c a l i f o r n i a s c e n e s to yorkshire-inspired landscapes, david hockney is every bit as colourful and vibrant as his work w o r d s / j a c k w at k i n s
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D
avid Hockney is
applied himself to it with a
drawing tools in the cause of
80 this year. With
fervour and energy that belied
painting – “technology has
his flat cap, braces
his age, combining a number
always contributed to art.
and baggy suits, the
of mediums, from traditional
The brush itself is a piece of
uninitiated might be tempted
oils and watercolours to new
technology isn’t it?” – it was
to view him as some benign
digital technology and film.
still an unashamed celebration
old buffer, regarding the world
Most critics, with a few
of the old-fashioned values of
behind his trademark round-
exceptions, including the ever-
skill and craftsmanship in the
rimmed spectacles.
curmudgeonly Brian Sewell,
creation of art. When one of the
were swept off their feet by the
posters advertising the exhibition
as some cosy fireside blast from
pictures, but if they thought
proclaimed: “All the paintings
the past would be a dreadful
they were viewing some parting
and drawings in this show
mistake. Five years ago the
shot, they could forget it. “I’m
were personally hand done by
then 75-year-old, who had
still too excited with what I
the artist himself,” it was a
recently become the first major
will do tomorrow,” Hockney
none-too-subtle poke at
artist to have an exhibition
told his biographer Christopher
conceptualists like Damien Hirst,
of work produced entirely on
Simon Sykes. “It’s not the
who often employed students to
painting apps on an iPhone
end, it’s another beginning.
undertake the painting aspect of
and iPad, was given a major
I’m only just finishing my
their creations.
show at the Royal Academy of
middle period.”
But to see the Yorkshireman
Arts. A Bigger Picture was the
Although the RA show
Traditional values, however, should not be mistaken
first UK exhibition to focus on
amply demonstrated Hockney’s
for conservatism. This
his landscapes, and the artist
readiness to utilise computer
month’s major chronological
s l u x u ry l o n d o n .c o.u k s
feature
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retrospective at Tate Britain reasserts the artist as “an intelligent and profound interrogator of the essence of art. Over six decades he has questioned the nature of pictures and challenged their conventions. His art is one of the great landmarks of postmodernism, using parody and self-reflection, and playing with presentation and artifice.” Bradford born, Hockney spent four important years at the Bradford School of Art between 1953 and 1957, learning how
in London from 1959, he was
a first trip to the US, where he
to draw and paint from life.
swept up in the Pop Art scene
saw a TV ad for Clairol, which
His studied technique is one
even while disavowing it. His
bragged that ‘blondes have all
of the reasons his paintings
Love paintings were displayed
the fun’.
have stood the test of time
at the Young Contemporaries
while the work of others has
exhibition of 1961, by which
aware ’60s swinger, he also
faded into obscurity, forgotten
time his reputation was growing,
knew the importance of hard
after the high tide of their
and he became one of the faces
work and application. In his
celebrity receded.
of the era, as ubiquitous, with
Notting Hill studio, where
his big glasses, fat cigars and
he also slept, he put up a
how to play the media game,
white shoes, as The Beatles. The
large sign at the end of his
too. At the Royal College of Art
peroxide hair look came from
bed, so that when he awoke
Yet Hockney has always known
But if Hockney was a self-
each morning he would see, in capital letters, the instruction: ‘GET UP AND WORK IMMEDIATELY’. And while the artist has clearly always felt at home in London, his work has drawn him again and again to California, where the deep blue skies, beaches and swimming pools inspired him to create his series of now iconic swimming pool paintings. Immensely » » popular, for many these W o l d g a t e W o o d s , 6 & 9 N o v e m b e r 2 0 0 6 © D a v i d H o c k n e y, P h o t o C r e d i t : R i c h a r d S c h m i d t
depictions tapped into a sense
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of escapist longing for a land of
works like Self-Portrait With
seemingly everlasting sunshine
Blue Guitar, 1977, he made
and laziness – particularly
friends with figures from show
among the British.
business, and they clamoured
One of the most famous of
to have him at their dinner
the pool paintings is A Bigger
parties. The film director Billy
Splash, completed in 1967. At
Wilder, whose portrait Hockney
this point, Hockney, ever willing
painted (Billy + Audrey Wilder
to experiment, had switched
Los Angeles, 1982), said: “Any
from oil to acrylic paints, which
Hollywood hostess is honoured
aided his attempts to create
to have him at her party – they
rather flat images saturated in
fight for him because he brings
dazzling colour. This flatness
life… he’s always interesting
has been described as ‘the
and if he has nothing to say, he
epitome of stillness’, creating
just keeps his mouth shut… If
the appearance of suspended
you only have one friend and it
animation, though the stilted
is Hockney, you are not lost in
quality may also be attributable
this world.”
to Hockney’s habit of working from photographs.
Hockney’s sumptuous use of colour sometimes obscured his development as a landscape
California in 1976, producing
artist and his growing interest
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When the artist settled in
s l u x u ry l o n d o n .c o.u k s
Peter Getting Out of Nick’s Pool, 1966 © Dav i d H o c k n e y P h oto C r e d i t: R i c h a r d Sc h m i d t, C o l l e c t i o n W a l k e r A r t G a l l e r y, Liverpool
P o r t r a i t o f a n A r t i s t ( P o o l w i t h T w o F i g u r e s ) , 1 9 7 2 © D a v i d H o c k n e y, P h o t o C r e d i t : A r t G a l l e ry o f N e w S o u t h W a l e s / J e n n i C a r t e r
feature
in the depiction of space,
drives through the countryside
For many of the pieces had been
as reflected in Pearblossom
of his boyhood, on his return to
created via Hockney’s iPad,
Highway, 1986, a collage
England in 2004.
which he loved for its speed,
originally undertaken for
But if there was irony in that
enabling him to capture lighting
Vanity Fair magazine; but a
these late works reflected the
effects almost instantaneously.
late reflowering resulted in
pastoral values of mid 20th-
He’s an Old Master who’s never
21st-century landscapes of his
century neo-Romantics such
been afraid to learn a few
native Yorkshire Wolds. The
as Paul Nash and Graham
new tricks.
monumental studies of Woldgate
Sutherland – whom Hockney felt
David Hockney at Tate Britain
Woods and Going Up Garrowby
little affinity with as a teenager –
from 9 February - 29 May,
Hill came about after a series of
typically, they came with a twist.
tate.org.uk
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COLLECTION a closer look at Urban Jürgensen
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haute horology • all-new cartier love bracelet
photography / L’Amour à Paris campaign, image courtesy of Chaumet
Green with Envy With ‘Greenery’ being Pantone’s 2017 Colour of the Year, it is fitting that Theo Fennell’s latest collection includes the Bee Different pendant featuring a green tourmaline and the mesmerising tourmaline and diamond Halo Wave ring. Green tourmaline Bee Different pendant on 18-inch chain and Halo Wave ring, both POA, Theo Fennell, theofennell.com photography / © Cartier
Merveilles to Behold The new Les Merveilles collection by Boghossian introduces a new diamond-setting technique. Setting stones using the smallest amount of metal possible permits an uninterrupted flow of light, enhancing the overall brilliance. It has taken four years to achieve and has been highlighted to particular
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effect in a pair of diamond hoop earrings, which shine vividly.
From a selection, boghossianjewels.com
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To new extremes
A labour of love Cartier’s Love bracelet designed by Aldo Cipullo in 1969 was inspired by the concept of a chastity belt, and is fitted onto the wearer using a small screwdriver to symbolise eternal love. It has been reinterpreted this year into a more delicate version, with rings now also available, but otherwise remains true to the original.
From £3,250, cartier.co.uk
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The Extremely Piaget collection has been expanded to include eight new pieces. The latest Palm Tree jewels have been created using a unique goldsmithing technique: the Palace Décor. This engraving process gives gold a mesh-like texture akin to raw silk and lends the leaves their shimmering, naturalistic quality. POA, piaget.com
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IN BRieF APPLE CLOSES S E L F R I D G E S W AT C H CONCESSION Apple is closing its ground-floor watch concession in Selfridges, following lower-than-forecast sales figures.
S H O C K D E PA R T U R E OF ZENITH CEO Last month, Zenith announced it had parted ways with former CEO Aldo Magada. Jean-Claude Biver, watch president at Zenith parent company LVMH, takes
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Thin blue line
over short-term management.
In 1957, Piaget launched the first ‘ultra-thin’ hand-wound mechanical movement at 2mm. Now, the brand has unveiled the anniversary-inspired Altiplano60 collection: two 18-karat white gold, time-only pieces, a 38mm hand-wound watch and a 43mm self-winding alternative. Expect more additions to land later in the year. Altiplano 60th Anniversary Collection, £16,100 (38mm), £21,500 (43mm), piaget.com
BREMONT BACKS OUT OF BASEL Bremont has decided not to exhibit at Baselworld, choosing instead to showcase its 2017 collection on home turf. The Bremont Townhouse will be in residence at 33 Fitzroy Square for a week from 27 February.
SWITZERLAND BUYS BACK £1 BILLION WORTH OF W AT C H E S I N 2 0 1 6 During a year in which sales
A smartwatch success story
slumped across Asia and Europe
TAG Heuer sold 50,000 of its Connected watches
(the UK excluded), Swiss
in 2016, helping the company record ten per cent
watchmakers were forced to buy
growth. Chief executive Jean-Claude Biver told
back goods from stockists faced
Reuters he expects sales to increase to 150,000
with unsold inventories. “Almost
in 2017. The 46mm TAG Heuer Connected is now
1.3 billion francs worth of
available in rose gold, featuring 4GB memory and
timepieces were sent back in the
Google Voice integration.
first ten months,” says Bloomberg.
Original titanium, £1,100, rose gold, £7,500, tagheuer.com
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g r e at
when it comes to auctions, it’s all about pedigree, a n d U r b a n J ü r g e n s e n i s a p u r e b r e d wat c h m a k e r w h o s e stock is skyrocketing, writes Richard Brown
A
t its most productive,
who drafted much of the US
Urban Jürgensen
Constitution, whose watch
currently manufactures
Petersen’s team is currently
just two watches a day. The
restoring – and at least one
company has produced less
well-to-do aficionado at a
than 600 timepieces since the
Geneva auction last May.
1970s. Few of the brand’s
There, eight months ago,
watches ever make their way to
an Urban Jürgensen pocket
British shores. So, unless you’ve
watch sold for just shy of
somewhere down the line
half a million quid – more
acquired an invested interest
than 12 times the catalogue
in the loftier end of the Danish
estimate. It is thought to be only
watch industry – and I’ll wager
the third time a private
that you haven’t – it’s probable
collector has outbid the Patek
that you’ve never heard of
Philippe museum.
Urban Jürgensen. This isn’t the case for the rest of the world. The company is particularly
“Everything connected with Urban Jürgensen has skyrocketed,” explains
popular among the Japanese,
Petersen. “People no longer
says president and CEO Søren
know how to value our watches
Jenry Petersen. In Japan, he
– they go for ten times the
explains, “people appreciate the
estimates.” So, why the sudden
similarities between handmade
soar in stock?
Urban Jürgensens, and the
In part, it has a lot to do with
sort of skill required to make
what happened in November
Samurai swords.”
2014. Having entered its
Other admirers include James
Ref 11 Chronometer Detent
Madison, the fourth President
Escapement Central Second
of the United States – the chap
watch into Geneva’s Grand Prix
“ P e o p l e n o l o n g e r k n o w h o w t o v a l u e o u r w at c h e s – t h e y g o f o r t e n t i m e s t h e e s t i m at e s ” s l u x u ry l o n d o n .c o.u k s
col l ect ion
da n e
d’ Horlogerie – more colloquially
Reference 2340 WG, £37,800
known as the Oscars of the watch world – Urban Jürgensen’s timepiece scooped the award for ‘Best Man’s Watch’, which is just about the highest accolade a wristwatch can win. The prize propelled the watch manufacturer from relative obscurity into the collective consciousnesses of the wider watch community. “You could argue that we did a good bit of business there,” laughs Petersen, an ex-Nokia director, who, along with four fellow Danish investors, had acquired the brand just a few weeks previous. “We certainly got a lot of marketing equity out of that little award.” Having ridden out a tumultuous few decades, in which the company passed between various shareholders – including the celebrated watchmaker Peter Baumberger who revived the brand in the 1980s – Urban Jürgensen is now in full-blown resurgence. “We’ve been managing this legendary company for almost
TOP: Reference 2340 WG, £37,800 BELOW: A moonphase movement
two years,” says Petersen. »
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Petersen stumbled across the brand in 1993. He had entered a jewellers in Copenhagen with the view of purchasing a Pat e k P h i l i pp e – h e l e f t w i t h a n U r b a n J ü r g e n s e n » “We brought out one new collection in 2015, the 1140
ever eyeing another Urban
new cases and new dials on
Jürgensen down the golf club
an already existing in-house
is almost non-existent. But
movement. In 2016, we
haute horology isn’t a space
brought out a slightly more
that’s short on maverick
contemporary collection, the
watchmakers pandering to the
Jules, where each watch is
nonconformist. What separates
equipped with an in-house
Urban Jürgensen?
“We make our watches by
“We are a product company, not a marketing company,”
hand so we can only do one or
says Petersen, gesturing,
two a day. We aim to raise that
perhaps, towards certain avant-
number, but it’s not all about
garde independents who invest
how quickly we can get to 400
heavily in sport sponsorship
retailers and 10,000 watches.
and celebrity ambassadors.
We are not about what I call
“There’s so much unconstrained
‘Swatchification’.”
product marketing these days,
Urban Jürgensen’s entry-level
where you get these very
watch, the Ref 1140L RG,
forced stories: ‘We are working
will set you back CHF 27,900.
with this Formula 1 Racing
That’s around £21,700. For
Team, and we’ve taken a piece
that, you could get a yellow
of titanium to produce this
gold Patek Philippe Calatrava.
ultimate titanium Formula 1
Or a steel and everose gold
watch’. It’s forced. People
Rolex Yacht-Master II, plus
know that.”
change. Surely you’d be mad
You could buy an entire
to plump for the plucky Great
mechanical watch for less
Dane over the established
than it costs to make some of
Swiss industrialists?
Urban Jürgensen’s dials. The
“Patek and Rolex are
brand is also nearly unique in
marketing-type brands,
manufacturing its own hands –
they’re everywhere,” argues
a process that is so laborious,
Petersen. “People who want
that any business motivated
something special look towards
purely by the bottom line
independent watchmakers –
simply wouldn’t bother with it.
they understand the intrinsic
s l u x u ry l o n d o n .c o.u k s
It’s true, the likelihood of
range, which was based on
perpetual calibre.
TOP: Reference 1140L RG, £24,500 BELOW: Historic pocket watch
something that’s actually rare.”
“Most moon discs in the
value. For a lot of people,
industry are gilded discs, or
when they’re spending upwards
gold discs, with a template-
of £10,000 on a watch, they
printed blue sky and stars.
want to know they are buying
We take a steel disc, drill out
col l ect ion
the holes for the moons, stamp the indentations for the stars, then melt gold into the star holes and press fit solid gold moons. Then the whole disc is thermally blued. After around 28 operations, you have an Urban
Rewriting the History Books The Ref 11 Chronometer Detent Escapement Central Second
Jürgensen moon disc.” While Urban Jürgensen has been making watches almost continuously since 1773, sandwiching the age of the brand between such esteemed watchmakers as Vacheron Constantin (1755) and GirardPerregaux (1791), Petersen only stumbled across the brand in 1993. He had entered a jewellers in Copenhagen with the view of purchasing a Patek Philippe – he left with an Urban Jürgensen. Twenty-one years later, when the opportunity arose, he purchased the watch company outright. How, then, does Petersen hope to future-proof Urban Jürgensen for another twoand-a-half centuries? He uses Picasso to explain: “He never used a spray can, even though the spray can was invented half way through his career. He was at the top of his game, he could have done whatever he wanted, but he never picked up a spray can. Urban Jürgensen shares this devotion. We are inspired by the old crafts, the original. We are dedicated to the honest way of doing things.” Reference 2240 wg, £25,500
In 2009, Urban Jürgensen filed a worldwide patent for a new in-house movement in which it incorporated a ‘detent escapement’. In the battle to improve chronometric precision, the detent escapement sits alongside the tourbillon in a watchmaker’s arsenal of regulating tools. Whereas Audemars Piguet had found a way of integrating the tourbillion into a wristwatch last century, it took until 2009 for Urban Jürgensen to shrink the detent escapement to a similar size. “A normal lever escapement”, Petersen explains, “releases the energy from the escapement wheel by way of two pallet forks, which go back and forth via two levers that look like an anchor, hence the term ‘anchor escapement’. The detent escapement does away with the forks and lets the escapement wheel deliver impulse directly on the balance axel. It’s much more efficient, much more precise. We have it verified that the accuracy of the detent escapement is about 40 per cent higher than a normal chronograph.”
urbanjurgensen.com
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photography / © mario testino
STYLE her
Like a boss
Nude Mac, £149, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place
For S/S17, artistic director Jason Wu has been inspired by David Hockney’s use of bold colours, so naturally the Boss Bespoke Soft handbag is available in four colourways. A softly structured, top-handle bag with oversize details in a soft, grainy Italian leather, the Boss Bespoke Soft has a removable cross body strap and offers a more relaxed silhouette, although adaptable side panels can be tucked in for a more formal shape. Bespoke Soft, from £575, Hugo Boss, Cabot Place
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From £70, Astrid & Miyu, astridandmiyu.com
Ice, Ice Baby When will we learn that fashion is a cruel mistress? She doesn’t care that it’s cold, she doesn’t care that you may spill your lunch. It’s all about white hot this season, and it’s best worn with a tan. Feel free to fake it.
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As Whistles launches its debut B R ID A L c o l l e c t i o n , c r e a t i v e d i r e c t o R N i c k P a s s m o r e T A LKS TO K a r i C o l m a n s A BOU t M A KIN G D R ESSES F O R THE MODE R N B R IDE
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lways the bridesmaid
city, to the countryside, and even
never the bride was a
somewhere a little further afield.
truism that Whistles
Currently comprising seven
knew well. One of the few
limited-edition pieces, the
brands that manages to straddle
silhouettes range from stepped
high-end and high street, stocking
hems, strapless, one shoulder
everything from cashmere staples
and high-neck dresses, with a
to grown-up, yet sassy party wear
jumpsuit thrown in for good
and, of course, perfect wedding
measure. “I personally love the
guest dresses, it’s one of those
jumpsuit,” says Passmore, “as
shops that as my mother would
it’s feminine and delicate, but its
say, you just can’t go wrong in.
culotte leg silhouette is daring
“We’ve had so much interest
and unexpected as a bridal
from customers in wedding attire
choice, which appeals to the
that we felt the time was right to
rebel in me.”
launch a contemporary collection
All are created in classic
of dresses for the modern bride,”
wedding dress fabrics: delicate
says Whistles creative director
lace, organza jacquard,
Nick Passmore, who wanted
embroidered tulle and
the range to span all manner of
luxurious silk, with ruffles and
matrimonial celebrations from the
scallop edges, tiebacks and detachable trains, as well as the occasional bodice. But Passmore says the brand only looked inward for inspiration. “We didn’t take design cues from other bridal designers or celebrity style icons. The designs were instinctive and came easily once we sourced the beautiful range of fabrications. It was an opportunity for our designers to be extravagant and free with their work. The hardest part was editing the collection down to seven styles, as there were so many ideas.” With the bridal collection landing this spring, followed by a few top-ups throughout autumn,
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“ W e w a n te d the d r esses t o h a v e a wit a n d p e r s o n a lit y while at the s a m e ti m e b e e n d u r i n g i n st y le ” brides can now join their guests in flocking to Whistles for the perfect frock. And what’s more, they won’t blow the honeymoon budget. “We really just adapted the aesthetic of the Whistles dress range to be suitable for a wedding dress collection,” says Passmore. “We wanted the dresses to be contemporary and memorable, but also to reflect the energy and self-confidence of our customers, to have a wit and personality while at the same time be enduring in style, form flattering and have a premium standard of craftsmanship. There is a style to suit every woman.” From £499-£699. To make an appointment with a personal shopper, see whistles.com. Whistles, Jubilee Place
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Meet...
OLIVER
oliver bonas: it’s where you go for housewarming gifts, kitsch homeware and f a b u l o u s c a r d s , c a n d l e s a n d k n i c k - k n a c k s . i t ta k e s a c r e at i v e s o u l t o c o n c e i v e o f s u c h a n a l l - e n c o m pa s s i n g s h o p. w e m e e t o l i v e r t r e s s , t h e m a n b e h i n d t h e b r a n d W OR D S / c h arlo t t e p h illi p s
photography / lea ding ladies range , from £155; celio table lam p, £55, oliver bonas, jubilee plac e
OLIVER BONAS founder Oliver Tress talks inspiration, business challenges, dinner party guests and relaxing interiors with Canary Wharf.
photography / tribec a leather chair, £495, O liver bonas, jubilee place photography / oliver tress © jam es mcc auley
“ i ’ m i n s p i r e d b y c h a l l e n g e s t o t h e s tat u s q u o i n a t h o u g h t f u l w ay, i n a n y a r e a o f t h o u g h t, p o l i t i c s o r d e s i g n ” s l u x u ry l o n d o n .c o.u k s
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photography /t ray, £7.50; k ae ko was h c ase , £30; a ki cosme tic c ase , £24, all oliver bonas, jubilee place
On favourite Oliver Bonas pieces… “Our fashion styles change every week but I love our gold-plated jewellery collection made by a lovely family firm in Jaipur. A favourite is the Viola tassel necklace, the design of which I like to think I influenced. The new lighting collection is very exciting. My particular favourite is the Luna Marble base lamp. These are pieces that will be enjoyed for many years to come.”
On inspiration… “I’m inspired by challenges to the status quo in a thoughtful way, in any area of thought, politics or design. I’m on design duty 24/7, so I’m absorbing influences all the time. I admire the integrity, clarity and professionalism of Paul Smith, and the uncompromising fearlessness of Miuccia Prada.”
On business mistakes… “The most challenging period of my career was the transition from one shop on the Fulham Road to the second one on Kensington Church Street. I couldn’t see how
tress
to resolve some of the financial and organisational complexities that came with running a business as opposed to a single shop. I really didn’t enjoy it for a few years, but I battled to keep the business going.” »
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On fashion… “I do not enjoy shopping – a bit
Sofa covered with Fifth Avenue (£194 per metre) and cu shions with Brahm s (£121 per metre), all b y R ubelli, rub elli.com
of an admission! So I just try to get my clothes in a few big shopping sprees a year. I tend to buy a few basics that I then mix up and accessorise to give a bit of personality. My favourite pieces are a crisp white shirt from Mr Start and a good silk scarf.”
On health and fitness… “I exercise during the week with my personal trainer Freddie and squeeze in a bit of paddleboarding when I can.”
On relaxing… “My favourite way to relax is putting my children to bed and having dinner with my wife.”
On foods… “My last ever meal would be baked beans and fried bread – the lone highlight of roka, c anada square
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On oliver bonas in three words... “ O p t i m i s t i c , c o l l a b o r at i v e , d e s i g n ”
the truly terrible school food I endured. Even though my wife is a fantastic cook, we do enjoy eating out – I like Japaneseinfluenced Asian food.”
On holidaying… “We rent a house in West Wittering in West Sussex. I love the British seaside and take a paddleboard out with a couple of friends whenever the weather allows it.”
On books... “Recently I enjoyed The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley – a refreshingly fact-based antidote to the pessimists who only see society’s imperfections rather than our successes.”
On grooming… “From irregular shaving, I recently started growing a full beard – not a decision my wife is very happy about. The beard requires a bit of maintenance to stop me looking like a fisherman, so there is regular trimming and a bit of conditioning with a Clinique beard oil.”
On home… “I live in Wandsworth with my wife and three children. We have modern pieces, including art we’ve been given or collected, and lots of photographs. The children’s rooms are fun and
On dinner party guests...
playful and our bedroom is –
“Björk, Socrates, Mark Twain.”
Oliver Bonas, Jubilee Place
necessarily – restful.”
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functionality first Jaeger has teamed up with menswear designer Lou Dalton to launch its second collaborative collection, available this month. Taking inspiration from the original collaboration, the new range features stylish yet practical pieces for the everyday active man. Unique design features include ergonomic sleeves, form-fitting knitwear and engineered webbing, lending the pieces a military look. Jaeger, Cabot Place
STYLE him w o r d s / j o a n n k h at i b
mccartney men Huge news: Stella McCartney has officially launched her very first menswear collection. The collection is perfect for the fashionconscious gentleman, striking the perfect balance between sporty attire and formal wear. It also manages to be both naturally classic and bohemian cool, all while using sustainable fabrics. Mr Porter will carry 24 ready-toSweater, ÂŁ570, Stella McCartney, mrporter.com
wear pieces from the collection. mrporter.com
frame of mind Taylor Morris Eyewear has partnered up with Morgan Motors to craft a collection based on the traditional 1930s racing goggles. Inspired by the Morgan 3-Wheeler, the trio of frames each have distinctive designs while boasting a signature quirk: the leather-covered brow bar is a nod to its automotive designer and collaborator. ÂŁ240, Taylor Morris, t aylor-morris.com
TREND stripe season Red Wool Stripe Polo, £210, Dunhill, Cabot Place
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the man bag Influenced by the colourful Caribbean theme showcased on the S/S17 runway, Paul Smith’s new series of woven bags is vibrant. Made with hard-wearing PVC and finished with a leather trim, the bags
show your stripes
feature tartan patterns in bold colours. Tartan Woven Folio, £595,
Wear your stripes loud and proud this season. The time-honoured trend was seen all over the S/S17 catwalks in varying widths and colours
Paul Smith, Cabot Place Stripe Tie, £75, Hackett, Cabot Place
Striped T-shirt, £50, Gant, Canada Square
Casual Woven Stripe Shorts, £79, Jaeger, Cabot Place
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Long Sleeve Mission Tee, £50, Levi’s, Canada Place
boss man BOSS Menswear presents Wardrobe Staples; a capsule collection made with the modern man in mind. The S/S17 collection can make up the foundation of any man’s wardrobe, from
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essential denim jeans to the fundamental white T-shirt. Each piece is versatile and beautifully crafted with fit, fabric and finish at its core. Effortless menswear never looked so good.
Hugo Boss, Cabot Place
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beauty
Eye spy The new Editorial Eye Palette from Laura Mercier contains six highly pigmented colours in matte and metallic finishes, taking you seamlessly from day to night. It also contains a setting powder to ensure
mirror, mirror
make-up stays put for the duration.
£38, Laura Mercier, Waitrose
The new Loubichrome range of nail varnishes from Christian Louboutin is a thing of iridescent beauty. The limited-edition trio have been inspired by the qualities of Specchio – a laminated leather with a mirror-like shine – and are infused with light-reflecting pigment pearls, lending your nails a chrome finish that is both edgy and feminine. Choose from candy red, lime green and magenta. £23, Christian Louboutin Beauté, Selfridges, selfridges.com
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Kiss me It’s the most amorous month of the year and that calls for a new lipstick. Chanel’s new Le Rouge Crayon de Couleur is a sumptuous lip pencil that glides on with a satiny finish and delivers vibrant, intense colour in 12 shades – from Nude to the luxe red Carmin. With considerable staying power and chic packaging, this is your February handbag essential. £28, Chanel, Boots, Canada Place
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SUN SAVIOUR Hitting the slopes this month? Don’t go anywhere without the Diamond White Matte Finish Sun Protection SPF 50 from Natura Bissé. Promising first-class protection against UVA rays, the formula is light and oil-free, ensuring a matte texture, with none of the shine and stickiness often associated with sun creams. £87, Natura Bissé, Harrods, harrods.com
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flower power Smell sweet this Valentine’s Day with the latest launch from Italian brand Acqua di Parma. The limited-edition Peonia Nobile has a floral scent, with notes of peony and rose offset by layers of black pepper and raspberry. The beautifully designed bottle would make a welcome addition to any dressing table.
£116, Acqua di Parma, Waitrose, Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Square
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earle of wisdom With more than two decades of experience in t h e b e a u t y i n d u s t r y, L i z E a r l e k n o w s h e r s t u f f. S h e ta l k s t o H a n n a h L e m o n a b o u t h a r d g r a f t, life in the West Country and motherhood
L
iz Earle founded her
Why did you start
eponymous company
your brand?
in 1995 alongside her
Back in 1995, skincare was very
friend Kim Buckland, with the
polarised. You either shopped
aim of offering affordable beauty
at overpriced department
products and first-class customer
store counters or inexpensive
service. It was a formula that
self-selection chemists and
worked and their wares were
supermarkets. My co-founder
soon snapped up by Avon in
Kim Buckland and I spotted
2010 for an undisclosed amount
a gap in the market for
of several millions (subsequently
affordable, premium quality,
purchased by Walgreens Boots
botanical beauty products –
Alliance for £140m in 2015).
and so the Liz Earle beauty
Unsatisfied with an early
brand was born.
retirement, Earle has since kept herself busy launching a book,
Where did your
SKIN, as well as the Liz Earle
passion for natural
Wellbeing website and magazine,
ingredients stem from?
while continuing to consult for
My father was a great botanist
Liz Earle Beauty Co (she has
and I used to spend hours with
been working on new skin treats
him in the garden weeding,
that are set to launch this year).
sowing and planting. He is
Based at a farm in Wiltshire with
an engineer and loves
husband and filmmaker Patrick
functional plants that do
Drummond, it seems that there
things, either edible or
is nothing this mother-of-five
practical, so I think that’s
can’t achieve.
where my early passion started.
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b e au t y
Why did you decide to
Are your children set to
What was it like
move to the West Country?
follow in your footsteps
receiving your MBE?
With my children growing up,
in the beauty industry?
Meeting Her Majesty The
I wanted them to have a bit more
My eldest daughter Lily
Queen was one of the most
freedom and outside space to play.
is a fully qualified primary
memorable moments of my life.
It seemed the perfect way to buy
school teacher but she has
The whole day at Buckingham
them a bit more childhood. Plus,
taken time out of teaching
Palace was ‘awesome’ in the
I love being able to see the horizon
to work as digital editor
proper sense of the word. I feel
as well as to notice the changes
for Liz Earle Wellbeing.
incredibly fortunate to have
in the seasons. My Liz Earle
She also has her own beauty
received the award and am
Wellbeing publishing and
column in the east London
very grateful for it.
TV studios are in Battersea,
magazine E1 Life, so I guess
so I enjoy the best of rural
she might be following in
What helped get
and urban living.
my footsteps.
you through the
What do you like to do
How difficult is it to
your own business?
when you’re in London?
balance motherhood with a
My working mantra has
I do the things I can’t do in the
challenging career?
always been: build it slow
countryside – go to the theatre,
It’s never easy for any parent,
to build it strong. Crawl,
try out a new sushi restaurant,
but I do think modern
walk, then run to build a
visit a gallery and catch up with
technology is a huge help.
business that will stand the
my city friends.
When I’m travelling, I use
test of time. You must have an
challenges of setting up
FaceTime and Skype to join
absolute passion for what you
What is your cleansing regime?
family suppers or help with
do, as running a business will
Twice a day, every day, I use my
homework. Having that daily
consume your life.
most awarded creation: the Liz
face-to-face connection is
Liz Earle products are available
Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth
such a huge improvement
at Boots, Canada Place,
Cleanser. As a working mother of
on the phone call.
uk.lizearle.com
five I really don’t have much time for faff. What other beauty brands do you admire? I’ve always liked Aromatherapy Associates and used to work with the brand’s founders in the early days of my beauty career. I have a lot of respect for their use of genuine essential oil blends and their therapeutic effects on mind
Botanical Shine Nourishing Hair Oil, £17.25; Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £15.50; Superskin Moisturiser, £39
and body.
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gro om i ng
beard lovers, take note With hipster beards showing no sign of abating in 2017, do look after yours properly. Kiehl’s Beard Grooming Oil makes hair smoother and softer to the touch, while nourishing dry skin underneath – the oil includes salicylic acid, a betahydroxy acid that treats ‘beardruff’, and pracaxi oil to condition. Cedarwood, sandalwood and eucalyptus essential oils provide a fresh aroma. £22, Kiehl’s, Jubilee Place
Soapy Sensation Frederic Malle’s hand soaps are available in six scents, including Anterenea, which features sandalwood and is reminiscent of the founder’s childhood holidays in the Basque country. The 50g version of the soaps can be engraved with initials or a word for orders of 500 pieces or more. £25 for 100g, Frederic Malle, fredericmalle.com
keep calm The new Stress Check range from This Works aims to tackle the perils of modern life. The face oil prevents signs of premature ageing, but we particularly like Breathe In, for when
Grooming
you sleep through your alarm and miss the bus. Carry it with you to inhale throughout the day.
From £16, This Works, Space.NK, Cabot Place
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Bathing rituals To mark Valentine’s Day, Molton Brown has launched its Rosa Absolute Sumptuous Bathing Oil, and the Rosa and Tobacco Absolute Candles. The oil includes cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood and leaves skin
A SCENT TO REMEMBER New from Jo Malone London is the Myrrh and Tonka Cologne Intense. A sensual scent, its components include the sap of the Namibian myrrh tree, traditionally harvested by hand, along with almond, vanilla, and the somewhat addictive tonka bean. £105, Jo Malone London, Jubilee Place
silky smooth, while Tobacco Absolute combines woods, tobacco, balsam and musks with a hint of citrus. It’s perfect. Rosa Absolute Candle and Tobacco Absolute Candle, each from £36, Rosa Absolute Sumptuous Bathing Oil, £39, Molton Brown, Jubilee Place
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sce n t w i t h lo ve searching for a valentine’s g i f t f o r t h at s p e c i a l p e r s o n in your life? Head down to Jo Malone london in canary wharf’s jubilee Place and check out the stunning red roses floral box
Y
ou know what beats red roses on Valentine’s Day? A beautiful bottle of perfume
nestled perfectly in the middle of them. And that’s exactly what you’ll get with Jo Malone London’s Red Roses Floral Box. Making the perfect gift for that special someone, the glass bottle is presented in an exquisite box and placed delicately in
perfume perfect
between freshly cut red roses. The striking scent, which has been loved across the globe for over 20 years now, was inspired by seven of the world’s finest roses, crushed violet leaves and hint of citrus lemon.
The box of red roses was created by critically acclaimed British florist Philippa Craddock. The talented florist is renowned for crafting understated elegance and charm in her creations and it has proved to be no different for the Jo Malone London Floral Box.
Jo Malone London, Jubilee Place
the red roses cologne The Red Roses perfume boasts three main tasting notes; citrus-fresh lemon, scarlet velvet rose and a rich, sweet honeycomb base. 100ml for £130
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T EC H NOLO GY
call me The latest handsets from
crystal clear
HTC – the HTC U Ultra and
Elevate your weekly Netflix binge
HTC U Play – are supremely
to new heights with the new QLED
chic with their ultra-thin yet
TV from Samsung, which claims to
durable coloured glass design.
have the best picture quality of any
The phones feature in-built
Samsung TV – ever. The brand has
intelligence software that
adopted quantum dot technology to
learns from your daily phone
boost colour and brightness, making
habits, plus a selfie panorama
it the one to beat in 2017.
function for the best
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wide-angle shots. HTC.com
let it rain Amp up your morning routine with the new Rainshower Aquasymphony from GROHE. Featuring an oversized shower head with ambient lighting and sound – which can be altered depending on your mood – plus 12 different spray patterns, this is the easiest way to bring the spa into your home, while livening up a dull winter’s day. From £15,700, grohe.co.uk
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all about that bass Beoplay H9 headphones from Bang & Olufsen offer advanced noise cancellation technology with exquisite sound.
£499, Bang & Olufsen, South Colonnade
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turn it up With an eye-catching look that will lend your home serious style points, Wilson Audio’s Yvette speakers are the perfect living room update – while also delivering first-class sound. The most advanced and musically refined single-enclosure loudspeaker in the brand’s history, Yvette is a must-have for your next party. $25,500 (approx. £20,669), wilsonaudio.com
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health & Fitness
breathe deeply We’re all about self-soothing this month, aided by the new Inner Light Rescue Essentials from Roques O’Neil. We like the Calm Balm – dab the essential oils and plant waxes concoction on pulse points to calm frayed nerves. Crystal Clear is a small pot of smelling salts to be inhaled – it’s an ancient method of reviving body and mind. As for the sleep drops – we pour ours into a warm bath. Bliss. roquesoneil.com
Sun sans starch In need of some winter sun and a detox? TURASÓIR offers a curated collection of luxury fitness and wellbeing retreats, putting together holidays from which you return feeling stronger and more energised. It has found the best retreats for a range of goals, ensuring your money and travel will all be worth it. Choose from various fitness resorts around the world, ranging from yoga to boxing and burpees, without compromising on luxury, healthy, Michelin-star chef prepared meals – and some sunbathing, of course. turasoir.com
h e a lt h & f i t n e s s work it with rosie The new Rosie for Autograph Active collection has 14 pieces, all with a modern design and minimal aesthetic: think sleek lines, cut-out panels and a feminine yet practical colour palette of aubergines and blush, alongside classic black and signature rose gold hardware. Pieces are made from performance-enhancing fabric and functional design elements include cool comfort technology and perforation for ventilation. If this won’t get us
extra high-impact sports bra, £32.50, and black crop legging, £35
WHITE TEETH My Natural Smile is a new curated website offering a range of effective, all-natural oral healthcare products from several brands. Ingredients include aloe vera, chili and liquorice extract, without the alcohol and chemicals found in many high street products. Products range from whitening to ones suitable for those with sensitive teeth, and even gluten free – trendy.
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back in the gym, nothing will.
From £22.50, Marks & Spencer, Jubilee Place
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Blow it out The secret to happiness, it turns out, is simple: a blow dry and professionally applied make-up, both done in the comfort of your home, while you wear pyjamas and drink cups of tea. Yes, Blow Ltd’s at-home service is the genius of the brand. Kasia arrives at my doorstep, donning a large case of tools and products. After
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Face facts
the radio frequency machine for
Winter’s wind and central
skin tightness (truly, it’s the most
heating means my skin is in need
high-tech facial I’ve had) we’re
of professional help. Namely,
finished, and my skin looks
Dr Russo’s Clinical Facial.
post-run pink and glowing. The
After a cleanse and exfoliation
following day, I look noticeably
Sole attraction
comes the dermaroller: a small
relaxed, probably due to the
handheld device with 0.5mm
lymphatic drainage massage
I’m not very kind to my feet.
titanium needles rolled lightly
Dr Russo quietly snuck in
Long, punishing runs followed
across my face. It creates small
between the steps.
by nights teetering round in
channels, which help the next step – serum – penetrate.
If this is the month of treating
vertigionous stilettos mean they
yourself, do start here.
are long overdue some tender
£295 for a Clinical Facial.
loving care. And in the spirit
the light-emitting diode to
20 per cent off throughout
of Valentine’s Day, I thought I
stimulate collagen production: it
February for readers of Canary
would show them some love
feels like a warm rollerball being
Wharf. Rejuvenation Clinic and
with a Footlogix Medi Pedi
rubbed across my face. After
Medispa, Cabot Place
at Canary Wharf’s Third
Serum rubbed in, we’re onto
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Space Spa. Comfortably seated in a massage chair with my feet resting in their own mini Jacuzzi, I ask myself why on earth I don’t do this more often – it’s the perfect tonic to a stressful week of impending deadlines and Tube strikes. After extensive exfoliation and moisturisation using the scientifically formulated
examining the menu of set looks
I ask lots of questions (poor
Footlogix products, the
(they can be slightly adapted)
Kasia) and learn applicable tips:
challenge begins to make my
I opt for Beach Blow. Loosely
use a pearlescent highlighter on
feet look pretty. My nails are
tonged, my hair comes out
the inner eye and upper lip, and
shaped, my cuticles are tidied
resembling, if you squint, Blake
when to use a mascara brush
and they are finished off with
Lively-esque soft waves, which
rather than a wand (who knew).
a coating of fuchsia pink OPI
don’t drop.
It takes just 70 minutes for me
nail colour. In just under an
My make-up is no less
to look and feel the best version
hour they are transformed, and
glamorous. I opt for the Evening
of myself, and that’s priceless.
I can’t resist booking my next
look – nude lip, bronze smokey
Blow Ltd blow dry and make-
appointment before I leave.
eye and lots of dewy shimmer.
up, £59 for 70 minutes, Blow
£52, Third Space Spa,
Being at home and one-on-one,
Ltd, Jubilee Place, blowltd.com
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t h e p e r f e c t d at e show your loved one just how much you c a r e w i t h a n u n f o r g e t ta b l e v a l e n t i n e ’ s d ay i n c a n a r y w h a r f ; t r y t h e v a r i e t y o f r e s ta u r a n t s , e x p l o r e t h e b a r s c e n e , s k at e hand-in-hand and snuggle up to a film
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explore canary wharf With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there is no better time to explore what Canary Wharf has to offer. Take a trip to Canada Square Park’s incredible ice rink in the heart of Canary Wharf and skate the night away under the lights with the stunning skyscrapers surrounding you. Or cosy up to a romcom screening at Everyman Cinema in Crossrail Place. The plush double sofas and delicious food and drink options make for an especially intimate setting.
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Boisdale of canary wharf, cabot place
face the music Boisdale of Canary Wharf, in Cabot Place, and Big Easy, in Crossrail Place, are both renowned for entertaining live music, perfect for those looking for a lively night. If you wanted something a little more low key however, try The Breakfast Club; its tasty menu and casual setting is an ideal place for a date. If you do happen to change your mind, you can turn it up a notch by heading through to Dr Kluger’s.
singles night You don’t have to be part of a couple to enjoy Valentine’s Day in Canary Wharf; head out with your friends for an entertaining evening filled with delicious dining and live music guaranteed to get you in the mood for dancing. big easy. crossrail place
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chai ki, crossrail place
plateau, canada place
roka, the park pavilion
dine out Spice things up with authentic Indian food at Crossrail Place’s Chai Ki or opt for some Spanish cuisine at Iberica in Cabot Square. Both include appetising sharing plates on the menu, fitting for a romantic night out. Alternatively, for an extra special evening, head to The Park Pavilion’s Roka for its unbeatable Japanese robata grill or taste the first-rate fish at Sticks’n’Sushi in Crossrail Place.
drink date Nothing beats going out for a few tasty drinks to celebrate a special occasion and Canary Wharf is full of options. Visit One Canada Square Restaurant & Bar for all the classics or go to Plateau for the finest wine.
one canada square, restaurant & bar, one canada square
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spread the love m a k e c u p i d p r o u d t h i s v a l e n t i n e ’ s d ay a n d b u y t h at s p e c i a l p e r s o n i n y o u r l i f e a t h o u g h t f u l g i f t they’ll love
18ct Rose Gold and diamond heart pendant, £1,750, David M Robinson, Jubilee Place
Valentine’s Day Rose Bouquet, starting from £85, Brown’s London, Canada Place
Terre de Lumiere Eau de Parfum, 50ml for £58, L’Occitane, Jubilee Place
Chapter 2 Roaring Radcliffe, £178, Penhaligon’s, Cabot Place
Leather wallet, £44.95, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place
Peacock Boite Rouge chocolate Selection, £55, Charbonnel et Walker, Cabot Place
Morganite Diamond ring, £550, Goldsmiths, Canada Place
Rose tone ball point pent, £65, Links of London, Jubilee Place
for him
for her
The Canary Wharf
You won’t be short on
shopping malls have
options when it comes to
something to suit every
a gift for that lucky lady
man, whether that’s the
in your life. Spoil her with these stylish gifts that will put a smile on any girl’s face.
Raymond Weil Shine watch, £2,395, Goldsmiths, Canada Place
Tiffany T Cutout Cuff, £7,775, Tiffany & Co, Cabot Place
businessman, the tech buff Vega Studs, £77, Carat*, Cabot Place
Dhloe bag, £55, Dune, Cabot Place
Heritage timepiece, £POA, Montblanc, Cabot Place
or the well-groomed gent. Facial Fuel, £21, Kiehl’s, Jubilee Place
Canon EOS 100D SLR Camera with EF-S Zoom Lens, £349, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place
Leather holdall, £49.99, Zara, Cabot Place
Tobacco Absolute Single Wick Candle, £36, Molton Brown, Jubilee Place
Copper Heart Trinket Tray, £7.50, Oliver Bonas, Jubilee Place
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Jaguar gets its growl back
s l u x u ry lo n d o n .c o.u k s
M OTO R I N G
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W i t h t h e X E , J a g u a r f i n a l ly h a s a c o m pa c t s a l o o n t h at c a n f i g h t B M W, M - B a n d A u d i o n e q u a l t e r m s , s ay s M at t h e w C a r t e r
T
he last Jaguar small
started to look ahead rather
saloon, the X-type,
than behind.
arrived in 2001, but
judging by its retrostyling, it
have been spectacular. The XF
might as well have been 1971: it
saloon led the way and was
was as if Jaguar’s designers had
followed by the luxury XJ,
been locked away in a museum
positively avant garde in its
for three decades. The fact that
looks when compared with its
the X-type was based on the
predecessor. The F-TYPE sports
contemporary Ford Mondeo
car added some spice to the line-
(this was when the Blue Oval
up while the story is brought up
owned The Leaper) didn’t help
to date with the recent arrival
its image.
of the F-PACE SUV, a tough
It wasn’t a bad car as such – in
high-riding estate created to
fact, the estate version was pretty
tackle the Porsche Macan and
good – but it was out of its time:
Audi Q5.
it helped if you had string-
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And since then the results
But perhaps the bravest
backed gloves, an Arthur Daly
new Jaguar of all is the XE,
camel-coloured coat and a flat
a compact sports saloon that’s
cap to drive it.
pitched into one of the most
Jaguar retreated, licking
competitive markets around.
its paws. Ford went and Tata
When you consider it’s taking
arrived. Now with new money
on the toughest trio of all –
– lots of it – for investment, and
BMW 3-series, Mercedes C-
a new design chief in former
class and Audi A4 – it needs to
Aston man Ian Callum, Jaguar
be good. »
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» And it is. For starters, it’s a
case in point. As well as giving
Jaguar rather than a remodelled
performance and efficiency
something else. It has a new,
benefits, the lightweight
highly advanced, lightweight
aluminium construction makes
platform and new engines.
the car feel nimble and lithe.
It’s even built in a new factory.
There’s a huge amount of
Best of all, it’s forward-
choice when it comes to the XE
looking rather than a retro
range: petrol and diesel engines,
pastiche. Modern Jags are
rear- and four-wheel drive and
defined by their large oblong
five trim levels. The range starts
grille and slanted headlights,
with the SE, moves to Prestige
spoke 17-inch alloys, a 380kw
sloping roofline and long
and R-Sport before we come
Meridian sound system with
wheelbase. They are handsome
to Portfolio and, finally, the
DAB radio, 8-inch colour touch
cars, rather than flashy ones.
potent XE S, which is powered
screen with sat nav and a raft
by a 340PS 3.0-litre V6 petrol
of safety equipment, including
lead set by its German rivals,
engine. The test car was a more
autonomous emergency braking
the XE looks like what it is: a
mainstream 2.0-litre diesel with
and traffic sign recognition.
scaled-down, compact, version
180PS (the entry-level version of
As ever there’s a substantial
of the XF. It’s a thoroughly
the engine has 163PS) and rear-
list of optional extras – £545 for
modern machine, one at the
wheel drive (four-wheel drive
a rear-view camera and front
sharp end when it comes to
is an option) in Portfolio trim.
parking aid; £1,045 for adaptive
technology.
Portfolio trim gives you ten-way
dynamic chassis and so on – but
electric and heated front seats
essentially it is well-equipped
covered in perforated leather, six-
and competitively priced.
Following the ‘Russian Doll’
Extensive use of aluminium for the platform and body is a
Car: Jaguar XE Portfolio 2.0D
s l u x u ry lo n d o n .c o.u k s
Pri ce: £34,855
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Engine : Front-mounted, 1,999cc , turbocharged4- cyl di esel
Power: 180PS
M OTO R I N G
The big question: is it as competitive on a dynamic level? Jaguar knows how to make a car
when it raises its voice to near
same quality as the Germans.
unacceptable levels.
But after the also-ran that
And there’s a curious
was the X-type, the XE finally
handle well and ride properly.
mismatch between engine and
allows Jaguar to become a
The electric power steering is
transmission when pulling away
serious player in the compact
delightfully accurate and helps
from a standstill. Here, a positive
sports saloon market. Some
to give the car a balance and
push on the throttle is needed to
engine doubts aside, it’s a fine
precision when cornering, while
ensure a safe getaway – anything
machine with a chassis that
the ride comfort and overall
less and the car crawls away.
tops the opposition.
composure of the car is arguably
If fuel economy is not an issue,
best in class.
perhaps a 2.0-litre 200PS petrol
invented the class, after all. Back
option might make more sense.
in the mid-’50s and through to
It has the performance, too. The more powerful of the
And that’s only fitting: Jaguar
Nor is it the roomiest in the
the late ’60s, Jaguar’s Mark 1
two new Ingenium diesels –
class. The sloping roofline might
and Mark 2 saloons ruled the
developed by Jaguar Land Rover
add appeal to the car’s looks but
roost, favourites with racing
and now used in a wide variety
it steals headroom in the rear.
drivers, getaway drivers and the
of models from XE to Evoque –
Knee room in the back is also at
police. If that was what Jaguar
has ample levels of torque, the
a premium. And, if we are being
was trying to recreate with the
engine’s pulling power, to give
really picky, the interior trim
X-type, it failed. But it’s found
plenty of mid-range punch.
plastics are perhaps not up to the
its mojo again with the XE.
It works especially well with the optional eight-speed automatic, which has various modes and steering wheel mounted paddle shifts for when
Jaguar knows how to make a car handle w e l l a n d r i d e p r o p e r ly
you feel like doing it yourself. But the engine is not as refined as similar power plants from the rivals. It clatters on startup, especially when cold, and sounds, and to a certain degree feels, coarser than BMW’s best. Left in automatic mode, the natural tendency is for the gearbox to change up early before the engine starts to get really vocal. In manual mode, you can, of course, hold onto the revs but the trade-off probably isn’t worth it: the engine won’t go much beyond 4,000 rpm
P erforman ce : 140mph ma x, 0-60mph in 7.4 secs
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Drive: Re ar-wheel drive, eight-s peed automatic transmission
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othing beats chocolate
expertly designed to be shaped
when it comes to the
in minitaure versions of their
ultimate Valentine’s
namesake pastries.
Day gift; it’s classic, delicious and romantic. This year, indulge in a
the truly irresistible Buffet de
box of Godiva’s limited edition
Gâteaux collection, available
Buffet de Gâteaux collection for
in Lemon Cheesecake, Crème
your special Valentine.
Brulee, Sachertorte, Strawberry
The Buffet de Gâteaux, made
Valentine’s Heart Gift Box, £xx
love at first bite Godiva’s renowned chocolate covered strawberries are a delectable alternative to a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Using only the very best ingredients, the plump and juicy strawberries are freshly dipped in rich Belgian chocolate by hand each day and are absolutely bursting with flavour.
Treat that special someone to
Shortcake, Matcha Chiffon
for sharing, is a collection of
and Paris Brest flavours. Each
sumptuous chocolates crafted by
piece is filled with either a
Godiva’s chef Yannick Chevolleau,
mouth-watering ganache or a
who was inspired by some of
classic praline and is covered in
the definitive European pastries
exceptional Belgian milk, dark or
and cake recipes from around
white chocolate.
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royal malewane, south africa For an exclusive and ultra-luxurious safari experience, Royal Malewane in the heart of South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park is the place to go. With room for just 20 guests (in six expansive rooms, two twobedroom suites and one six-bedroom villa), the lodge is intimate, surrounded by wild
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the land of G
eorge R. R. Martin has a lot to answer for. The author of
the bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire series (the precursor to the epic HBO adaptation Game of Thrones) has not only produced an influx of fantasy fiction fanatics, but has unwittingly encouraged a number of lifestyle trends, too. Firstly, in the world of kooky cocktails, mead is said to be the hipster tipple du jour, likely to have been influenced by the books’ king-of-cool character, Tyrion Lannister. Elsewhere, parents with a penchant for medieval literature are naming their offspring after lead characters Arya, Sansa, Theon and, in the case of an unfortunate few, Khaleesi. But in Iceland, the real land of fire and ice, imaginative monikers and resurrected refreshments are small change compared with the biggest transformation of them all. As the filming location for
A s I c e l a n d b e c o m e s a n i n c r e a s i n g ly p o p u l a r d e s t i n at i o n f o r t r a v e l l e r s a c r o s s t h e g l o b e , S o p h i e Halse ventures to its southern coast to find out w h at a l l t h e f u s s i s a b o u t
Game of Thrones’ snowy desolate region Winterfell, the nation has seen a boom in tourism ever since the programme launched in 2011. In its latest annual statistics »
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fire & ice photography / glacier hiking arc anum Š 2012 marketa kalvachova, marketakalvachova.com
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» report, the Icelandic
those prepared to brace the
Tourism Board revealed
breeze can perch on one of
that the number of foreign
the hotel’s specially designed
visitors has more than
benches, where blankets and
doubled in the past six years
warm clothes are provided
– and it’s easy to see why.
when the temperature dips.
While Game of Thrones
It’s certainly a sight to behold,
may have drawn the crowds,
but I quickly come to discover
it’s the nation’s dramatic
that Iceland’s favourable
angular glaciers, aquamarine
stargazing outposts represent
hot springs, jagged volcanoes
only a small proportion of its
and sweeping hills in every
myriad charms. Located one
shade of green on the Farrow
hour south from the capital
& Ball paint chart that have
Reykjavík, Hotel Rangá offers
kept Iceland at the top of
a pleasant balance between
many a travel bucket list.
cultural and outdoor activities
And it’s not just the beauty
for guests who want to see
on the ground that draws the
the country from all of its
eye. It’s tipped as one of the
many different perspectives.
best places to see the Aurora
For the more adventurous
Borealis, better known as
traveller, there’s a medley
the Northern Lights, which
of adrenaline rush-inducing
illuminate the sky in a
pursuits on offer. Aboard a
rainbow of cosmic colours
snowmobile, guests can explore
when the night is clear.
the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, an
Hotel Rangá, my home
ice cap that covers the active
for the duration of my
volcano Katla and boasts an
visit, boasts one of the
unparalleled view from its
best views of the natural
peak. Keen cyclists can climb
wonder. The region’s lack
volcanoes, traverse the south
of light pollution makes for
coast’s black sand beaches
optimum viewing potential,
and cross lava meadows on
and the hotel plays on
a fatbike; an off-road bicycle
this by switching off its
with thick tyres that’s taking
external lights to provide a
the nation by storm. Those
clearer view of the striking
who prefer to explore on
illumination. Wake-up calls
foot may be tempted to hike
are on offer for those who
Vatnajökull, the biggest ice cap
would prefer not to face the
in Iceland and the third largest
cold all night long, while
in the world.
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s l u x u ry l o n d o n .c o.u k s
t r av el
keen cyclists can climb volcanoes, traverse the south coast’s black sand beaches and cross lava m e a d o w s o n a f at b i k e Back at the hotel, you needn’t
As an animal lover, I couldn’t
berries, meringue and almond
miss the opportunity to
be a wildlife expert to spot
journey across snowy terrain
the beast guarding the guests:
at speed with a pack of wild
Hrammur, a ten-foot tall model
especially when the opportunity
huskies, racing along in the icy
polar bear, watches over the
to sample its three outdoor
conditions. Equine enthusiasts,
lobby, which is a welcoming
hot tubs presents itself, but
meanwhile, will revel in the
hub with rustic furniture and
Iceland’s arresting landscape
marginally slower yet equally
oak surfaces. Seven suites
is simply too beautiful to go
fascinating trek across rugged
individually themed around
unexplored. It doesn’t take long
terrain on Icelandic steeds,
a different continent offer a
for me to see why so many have
a gentle breed indigenous
unique experience, allowing
frequented the country in recent
to the island that provide a
you to transport from Africa
years and, Game of Thrones
calming tour of the nation’s
to Iceland and back again. If
fan or not, I implore you to do
astonishingly cinematic vistas.
you’d prefer to have the true
the same.
Icelandic experience, there are
From €261 (approx. £222)
Westman Islands present
44 alternate rooms to choose
for a standard single room,
plentiful opportunities to spot a
from, decorated with a more
hotelranga.is
passing mink whale or porpoise,
traditional winter’s lodge décor.
Off land, boat trips to the
crumble should not be missed. The hotel is difficult to leave,
The hotel’s restaurant offers
while fishing trips include sea angling, for which the catch is
surprisingly fancy fare for
typically of the cod, haddock
a country so rustic. A farm-
or halibut variety, and surf
to-table mentality ensures
fishing on the southern coast,
the Nordic-inspired menu is
where mudshark and spiny
generally healthy and fish-
dogfish are abundant.
heavy, but whipped Skyr with
photography / brent darby photography ltd
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all of the lights with eastern and western influences, luxury trappings a n d a t r a d i t i o n a l c u lt u r e , h o n g k o n g i s l i k e n o w h e r e you’ve ever been words bY / Gabrielle Lane
I
t’s surely possible to define
fronted stores and skyscrapers.
the image and energy of a
The city stretches up on a
city by its iconic transport
steep incline from the glossy
options. New York has its
Central district to mid-levels,
yellow taxis, ruthlessly racing
where the wealthy live in more
city execs and shopaholics
modern apartment buildings
through wide avenues; in
on the hilltops. In between,
Bangkok, vivid fuchsia cabs
narrow streets are cosmopolitan
stand out in the beating sun
and frenetic, lined with bars,
among cluttered, tuk-tuk-
restaurants and galleries. The
strewn streets, and in London,
ex-pat crowd might be slowly
the black hackney carriage
contemplating their next move,
remains an enduring, familiar
but the city is still one of the
symbol of home, windows
most exciting for a business or
lashed by rain.
leisure trip.
In Hong Kong, you will hear of the Star Ferry – it traverses
GETTING THERE
Victoria Harbour – typically
Cathay Pacific now flies directly
taking workers to the financial
to Hong Kong International
district and luxury fashion
Airport from London Gatwick
hub from the surrounding
four times per week, as well as
islands, and offering views of
London Heathrow five times
both the metropolis and lush
a day. Its pick of the slots and
greenery (Hong Kong is 80 per
a well-regarded business class
cent rural). However, for me
service make a flight of just
it is the tall, skinny trams that
under 12 hours comfortable.
make this place feel like an
Expect Champagne upon
exotic toy town, their stretched
boarding and a seat that turns
proportions and advert-clad
into a flatbed of around two
sides juxtaposed against glass-
metres, as well as lighting
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t r av el
at bre a k fa s t ( t h e b u f f e t i s l ar g e ) t h e s c ene i s a w h o’ s w h o of in tern at i on a l b u s in es s , e n joyi n g e g g s b en e d i c t, pa s tr ie s a nd j uices and power points that have been designed to facilitate a workstation in the air. Service is personalised and friendly and traditional Cantonese dishes are a great pre-holiday touch.
WHERE TO STAY The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong has been attracting well-
photography / Man Wah restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kon g
heeled guests for more than 50 years. Smart, with impeccable
Kong’s younger, fashion-forward
service, it is a favourite among
sister, The Landmark Mandarin
businessmen, standing next door
Oriental, offers contemporary
to J.P. Morgan and adjacent to
decadence. Suites styled by
both ferry piers and Hong Kong’s
interior designer Joyce Wang are
slick underground transport
intended to feel like glamorous
system known as the MTR.
apartments: decked out in cream
It has a barber, a florist and
leather and fluted glass, they
watches in glass cases lining its
have cocoon-like beds, mood
exits. At breakfast (the buffet is
lighting and huge wardrobes.
large) the scene is a who’s who of
The seven-foot round bathtub
international business, enjoying
in the largely open-plan en
eggs benedict, pastries and
suite, complete with music and
juices, along with fried potatoes,
television that can be projected
omelettes and dim sum.
through the bathroom mirrors,
Rooms are smart and
helps make my room the perfect
masculine. Luxury here is about
retreat from the city pace,
the thread count of its linen, and
especially when coupled with
while its approach might
an evening appointment at the
be discreet, it has ten restaurants
hotel’s 25,000 sq ft spa.
including the Michelin-star
The menu at the hotel’s French
Man Wah, which exudes
restaurant Amber changes
traditional elegance. It has pink
seasonally every three months. Its
tablecloths, silk screen paintings
dishes are intricate and beautiful,
and Chinese lanterns – roast
with buttery pumpkin ravioli,
suckling pig is just one of its
artful flashes of lime and flowers
many excellent specialities.
and peppermint and white
Five minutes’ walk away, The Mandarin Oriental Hong
chocolate sorbets making up some of the dishes. »
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the wet markets are where the locals go for fish, flowers and v e g e ta b l e s f r o m s ta l l s t h at l i n e t h e s t r e e t s photography / Semi-private dining booth with harbour view, C afé Gray Deluxe © Mi chael Weber
WHERE TO EAT
delicious. My tip is chicken with
mains, goblets of wine and a
green onion sauce, a glistening,
romantic, sociable atmosphere,
The Michelin Guide commends
salty noodle dish.
and Café Gray is a Saturday
Hong Kong street food, a whirl
As night falls, Café Gray
night box-ticker – and one you
of spicy wonton soups, fresh
Deluxe is one for the jet set.
seafood, egg noodles and dim
Chef Gray Kunz presides over
sum, eaten as takeaway or elbow-
a glossy, destination restaurant
Continental; book it for
to-elbow with locals in cafes that
where organic, fresh ingredients
lunch if you’re a fan of The
have stood for half a century.
are the norm. On our visit we
Ivy in London. It offers a
Yet it’s hard to find an authentic
tried the foie gras terrine, which
conservatory-style feel, green
outpost near the centre of town.
was rich and made interesting
banquette seating and regular
The wet markets are where the
with pink peppercorns and
namechecks from Hong Kong
locals go for fish, flowers and
sweet poached quince, as
Tatler. Afternoon tea is available
vegetables from stalls that line the
well as house-cured gravlax
but griddled scallops, roast
street – but it’s threatened with
– feather-light salmon with
chicken and flavour-packed
redevelopment as the high-rises
lemon and subtly sweet brioche.
Icelandic cod are all reasons to
move in. This, and its frills-free
Unsurprisingly for this kind of
try the mains. Take cocktails
charm, makes Lan Fong Yuen
venue, the steak is excellent too.
on the terrace afterwards;
a treasure.
should know about. Its sister restaurant is The
The Kansas striploin cut was
Hong Kong may be overcast
Cantonese pop stars and city
juicy and well-seasoned, served
sometimes, but that doesn’t
slickers sit indistinguishably in a
on a board with onion rings and
mean the palm trees don’t
basic backroom slurping suppers
creamed spinach. There’s a place
add something to this homely,
that are cheap and utterly
in every high-end city for hearty
European-inspired brasserie.
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WHAT TO SEE
to the elements but peaceful. On
glimpses of tropical vegetation,
Lamma, there’s also a colourful
as well as the heat, give this city a
Hikes up to Victoria Peak are
main street selling local crafts
unique character. And it is definitely
the best way to mitigate the
and the opportunity to visit the
one you should experience, more
excesses of Hong Kong life.
traditional fishing village of Sok
than once.
Various trails (and a traditional
Kwu Wan, where a 150-year-old
Rates for Mandarin Oriental from
Peak Tram) snake up to the
temple stands.
HKD 3,000 (approx. £320) per night,
island’s highest vantage point
Back on Hong Kong Island,
for views out across the water,
shopping is a must. Beyond the
Rates for Landmark Mandarin Oriental,
and the best time to arrive is
multitude of luxury brands,
from HKD 4,900 (approx. £523) per
just before dusk when a nightly
be sure to visit PMQ, Hong
night, mandarinoriental.com/landmark.
light show is performed by the
Kong’s equivalent of Dover
Heathrow to Hong Kong return from
city’s skyscrapers. The experts
Street Market. Opened to relieve
£421.25, cathaypacific.co.uk
recommend starting 90 minutes
local artists of rising rents, the
before sunset and taking
warehouse-style development
on the Peak Circle Walk in
has jewellery studios, homeware
reverse (heading towards
displays and avant-garde
the north side) for the best
fashion. Home to more than
photography moments.
100 young entrepreneurs who
If you want to see more of
hold workshops as well as
the rural beauty of the area,
ply their trade, it is a great
take a boat out to Lamma
place to source slightly more
Island, which offers both a
refined souvenirs.
pretty stretch of beach (Hung
mandarinoriental.com/hongkong.
While the heavy Western
Shing Yeh) and views out across
influence in Hong Kong helps
Lantau Island from its hilltop
shape its vibrant nightlife
pavilion. Lush, green and
and glamorous eateries, the
family-friendly, it is largely open
hospitality of the locals and
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Winter Lights festival 2017 The Public Art and Community Affairs Teams at Canary Wharf Group came together to host a guided tour of the Winter Lights festival at Canary Wharf for Ravensbourne, an industry-focused university sector college that is dedicated to providing students with specialist skills and further opportunities. The students and incubation companies from Ravensbourne viewed 30 spectacular light and interactive art installations, from some of the most innovative artists and
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designers working with forms of light technology today. The students will also later exhibit work of their own in an upcoming Community Gallery display in Canada Place. Visit canarywharf.com for further information.
Making Sustainability Real Last year, Canary Wharf Group successfully implemented the Making Sustainability Real (MSR) campaign in all of the Canary Wharf Retail Malls in partnership with specialist communications consultancy, Veris. Aiming to promote and encourage the correct separation of waste in back-of-house areas and further improve recycling rates in retail operations, the campaign has so far contributed to a five per cent increase in waste recovery and has received a Five Star Award in the Investors in Zero Waste Awards. For further information or if you have a question please contact: sustainability@canarywharf.com
Canary Wharf Group collaborates with UK Green Building Council Canary Wharf Group has collaborated with the UK Green Building Council to launch its first built environment ‘Innovation Lab’, a radical new approach to innovation in the sector. With fellow lead partners Land Securities and Marks & Spencer, the project will identify and address systemic challenges facing businesses and co-create innovative and highly sustainable solutions. The findings will help as Canary Wharf continues to grow, helping to explore future trends and provide solutions to key environmental and social challenges.
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V I SU A L A RT S ta k e a b r e a k t o e x p l o r e a n d e n j o y c a n a r y w h a r f ’ s t e m p o r a r y e x h i b i t i o n s a n d p e r m a n e n t a r t c o l l e c t i o n a r o u n d t h e e s tat e LILIANE LIJN Poemdrums and Koans
astronomical computer programme,
Lobby, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf
jewellery, which she collectively
Until 11 March
terms Earthart.
FREE, open daily
COMMUNITY GALLERY The Community Gallery in Canada Place is devoted to exhibiting works by local arts projects
Moonmeme, and examples of her
Cones, both static and kinetic, feature in the exhibition in a range
Liliane Lijn is an American-born
of scale and different materials:
artist who has lived and worked in
in ceramic, wood and Perspex,
Britain for most of her career. She
translucent resin and painted wood.
works across a range of art forms,
While developing her conical
including kinetic sculpture, film,
compositions, Lijn also developed a
performance and collage, exploring
series of Poemdrums, having already
language, mythology, light and
introduced language (including
matter. This exhibition concentrates
poetry) in her Poemcons, some of
on Lijn’s Poemdrums and Koans,
which are shown here.
together with an interactive
lilianelijn.com
Providence Row Art Group Until 10 March Founded in 1860, Providence Row is a charity with a centre in east London that tackles the root causes of homelessness to help people get off and stay off the streets. Working with people to build skills and confidence is the key to success. The Ar t Group meets for three hours on a Wednesday morning to make ar t, welcoming all levels and experience. For the members, ar t can be all manner
Exhibition Tour EVENT
of things, from creating peace in the world and benefiting one’s wellbeing, to
Tuesday 7 February from
curing anger. Asking ‘what is ar t?’ is like
6.30pm to 7.15pm
asking ‘what are people?’. Providence
Curator Ann Elliott tours the exhibition
Row is Winner of the Social Justice SME
with Liliane Lijn. Free but please contact
Award 2014 and a finalist at the London
Canary Wharf Public Art Office at
visualart@canarywharf.com to reserve a place.
Homelessness Awards 2015. It is also Mountain Koans 2009, photography / © heini schneebeli
home to Rise Bakery, a social enterprise that sells delicious cakes online.
providencerow.org.uk
A r t, C ana d a W alk James Burns: London f r o m the R o o f t o p s Since 2006, James Burns has been working with owners and developers of London’s tallest buildings, gaining a unique vantage point from which to build his unrivalled collection of breathtaking panoramas. Capturing the dramatic interplay of London’s skyline with fleeting moments of wonder in the skies above, these are not your typical postcard scenes but rare moments of beauty, intuitively revealed by James’s visionary imagination. londonfromtherooftops.com
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Th e Art and Desi gn Wind ow Ga ller ies sh owc a se up -an dcom in g a rti st s, des igners and cr a ft speople and a re loc at e d in C anada P lace. thi s month:
De s ign , J u b ilee W alk U r š ka H valica : U J ewelle r y Urška Hvalica, a Slovenian jewellery designer and architect currently based in London, works on design projects that reinterpret traditional crafts. Her designs are inspired by the threedimensionality of an architectural space and the material potential of fabrics. U Jewellery is a collection of textile pieces that celebrate traditional crafts. Each piece is handmade using textile and recycled yarns, the interwoven threads creating light and recognisably contemporary pieces. urskahvalica.com
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Night of Adventure
events Night of Adventure, C ana r y W h a r f
d u r i n g f e b r u a r y a n d m a r c h at c a n a r y w h a r f t h e r e i s t h e at r e , e v e n t s a n d a d e s i g n a n d c r a f t s f a i r : d o n ’ t miss out!
The Night of Adventure brings a collection of top explorers and daredevils to share their captivating stories of exploration and
Thursday 23 March
wonder. Be swept away to a world filled with
7pm (doors 6.30pm)
adventure, all without leaving your seats.
East Wintergarden,
The participants include Alastair
43 Bank Street,
Humphreys, adventurer and recipient of
Canary Wharf, E14 5NX
National Geographic’s Adventurer of the
£20
Year award, Ben Smith, who tackled 401
01722 790 111*
marathons in 401 days and writer George Mahood. The line-up also stars Sarah Little,
All proceeds will support the work of Hope
who travelled the USA spending nothing at
and Homes for Children. This event is
all and Nick Froggatt, who swapped his day
kindly supported by Canary Wharf Group.
job to take on the hills of Rwanda by bike.
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M A DE L O N DO N – cana r y w h a r f
Nina Archer, Rig and Furrow series
as purchase works. Taking place over two
A FREE to visit Contemporary
weeks, both shows will present around
Design and Craft Fair
60 makers, with each week hosting a different selection of goods, including
17 – 20 & 22 – 25 March
ceramics, glass, wood, furniture, fashion,
FREE to visit
jewellery, homewares and much more.
Wednesday – Friday, 11am-7pm
Canary Wharf has one of the UK’s largest
(last entry 6.30pm)
collections of public art with more than
Saturday, 12-6pm (last entry 5.30pm)
65 pieces of public artwork across the
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf
Estate. Art Maps detailing the self-guided
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walk will be available at the event and in the lobby of One Canada Square.
@tuttonandyoung, #madecanarywharf MADE LONDON – CANARY WHARF
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is an exciting new and free contemporary
for those visiting MADE LONDON –
design and craft fair at Canary Wharf
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bringing together around 120 of the best craft and design talent from around the
For further information please visit:
country. It offers members of the public
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the chance to meet makers and discuss Images shown as examples only
inspirations and design processes, as well
RSC Live, the tempest ca p t u r e d l i v e at t h e r sc s t r at f o r d u p o n a v o n Monday 6 February 7pm, doors 6pm East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 5NX £10 seetickets.com** 0871 220 0260 On an island a man waits, isolated and robbed of his status. But Prospero is a magician who can control the elements and he will avenge those who wronged him. The lead is played by Simon Russell Beale and the director is
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Gregory Doran. ** Online booking fee applies | Unreserved cabaret-style seating | Full bar from doors open | Only items purchased on the premises may be consumed in the venue.
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PROPERTY NEWS SALES NICK MOORE Associate at Knight Frank Islington, comments on the trends in the residential sales market Now that the new year has started, it gives us the opportunity to look back at 2016. The second half of the year was
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marked by a steady improvement in sales volumes as vendors adjusted their expectations and asking prices in light of the changing market. Looking at the year as a whole, there was a notable spike in activity in March ahead of the stamp duty hike followed by
O l i v e r K n i g h t, a s s o c i at e at Knight Frank’s Residential Research
a drop-off in sales volumes in the subsequent months, as uncertainty surrounding the EU referendum intensified. Only time will tell whether strengthening sales volume at the end of 2016 is an indicator as to how the first half of 2017 will pan out. The political uncertainty that came to the fore last year is unlikely to subside in the short term.This is due to the government’s announcement that it plans to trigger Article 50 in the spring, as well as Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President and elections in a number of key European countries later in the year. As sales data shows, buyers start to act when they perceive value and this played out last year as average prices across central London fell by 6.3 per cent. However, as we expected, Islington and the City fringe markets weathered the storm reasonably well, with zero to -0.7 per cent growth in the year to December. On the ground in Islington, the market has certainly got off to a flying start. In December, the Bank of England’s rate setting committee voted to keep the base rate unchanged at
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As the dust settles on the 2016 lettings market, landlords may feel apprehensive of what lies ahead. Nobody can deny that 2016 was an unpredictable year; from Brexit to the US election result. However, I believe that landlords should be optimistic for the start of 2017. Brexit has certainly had an impact on the lettings market and it is unlikely that this is a period where we are likely to experience rent increases in the short term. Stock levels across the market have increased and applicants simply
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Economic uncertainty over Brexit means that buyers are likely to remain cautious in the short term, which is a positive outcome for landlords. In addition to this, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) commented that the majority of letting agents in the
on the rails In the winter months,
industry remain confident that the market is performing well and that 64 per cent said that they are not expecting a drop in the number of applicants who are looking to
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HELPING YOU MOVE IN 2017 If you are considering selling or letting a property this year, now is the time to speak to an expert. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices accross 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. Call us today on 020 3641 6112 to arrange your free market appraisal. Guide price: £700,000
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Seacon Tower, Westferry Road E14 A two bedroom flat in Seacon Tower with stunning River Thames views. Master bedroom with en suite, bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, 2 balconies, concierge and parking space. EPC: D. Approximately 75.68 sq m (815 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112
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Port East Apartments, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A stylish one bedroom apartment situated in a Grade I listed warehouse conversion. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, balcony and parking space. EPC: D. Approximately 76 sq m (820 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112
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Baltimore Wharf, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A bright two bedroom apartment overlooking Millwall Inner Dock. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, balcony, concierge and parking space. EPC: C. Approximately 85.4 sq m (920 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112
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2 Bedrooms
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Approx. 1,093 sq ft (101 sq m) South Quay DLR - 0.2 mile EPC: TBC
Guide price £1,050,000 Leasehold For more information, call Michael Whittaker 020 3813 5941 or email Docklands.Sales@eu.jll.com
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by 2025, are all adding to its appeal. Set to become London’s photography / Stratford Central, image courtesy of JLL © dowling jones
fourth major business district, the area is attracting commercial and residential users alike, with impressive public realm facilities, architecture and transport links. We have seen a rise in activity, with a range of people looking to purchase in Stratford. The majority have been owneroccupiers working in the City or Canary Wharf who are drawn to the area for its fantastic transport links, relative affordability, and ongoing redevelopment. The transport links are set to improve further with the delivery of the Elizabeth Line, which is due to open in 2018. Since 2008, more than 2,500 new homes have been built in Stratford, bringing more than 5,000 new people into the area. There is a diverse mix of residents, from 20-something singletons to families, giving it a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. As such, there is a good mix of stock, from studio to three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses with phenomenal views across the Olympic Park and the City. We have a number of one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments and penthouses available for sale across a range of schemes. These include Stratford Central, a striking 31-storey tower that offers 24-hour concierge, private residents’ gym, as well as a private outside space to most apartments; Glasshouse Gardens, which consists of two contemporary residential buildings set in new landscaped gardens, and Stratosphere, a spectacular 36-storey tower offering residents a private gym, Wi-Fi lounge and rooftop
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terrace with far-reaching views. ondon may be witnessing a slowdown in the property
We’re also marketing some fantastic townhouses in East Thames’
market, but there are pockets of activity, and at JLL,
Prospect East development, the first phase of a major scheme in
we have seen increased applicant registrations across
Leyton Road, E15. These schemes offer residents luxurious new
our City, Canary Wharf and Stratford offices. Our Stratford
homes with an array of facilities, and the quality of homes being
office has now been open for a year, and we’ve seen that the
delivered here will only continue as developers compete to meet
continually changing landscape is attracting an array of buyers.
buyers’ growing demands.
Since the 2012 Olympic Games, Stratford has become one
With continued interest in the Stratford market, and a
of the key regeneration zones in London, offering desirable,
number of announcements expected about new residential
affordable homes with direct transport links into London and
developments and commercial tenants, there is cause to be
internationally via Stratford International.
optimistic about its property market. Indeed, our research
Once seen as the ugly duckling of London, the area has
shows that Stratford is outperforming its east-end neighbours,
now blossomed – the picturesque Queen Elizabeth Park, the
with forecasts predicting cumulative growth of 30 per cent
buzz of Westfield’s shopping centre and the creation of The
between 2016-2020, and equally impressive growth levels
International Quarter, which will bring with it 25,000 new jobs
forecasted in the lettings market.
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WATERFRONT III CENTRAL LONDON CHIC ON THE RIVERSIDE ROYAL ARSENAL WOOLWICH
CANARY WHARF 8 MINUTES*
LIVERPOOL STREET 14 MINUTES*
BOND STREET 22 MINUTES*
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Royal Arsenal Riverside is an outstanding riverside location, with an ever expanding range of residents’ amenities. It is ideally situated for the forthcoming on-site Crossrail station and London City Airport, which is just 7 minutes away.
Call 020 3553 7093 to register your interest
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Manhattan, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments Prices from £432,500
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Arora Tower, Greenwich SE10 £750 per week*
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Located on the 12th floor of this prestigious development in Greenwich, this stunning three bedroom apartment which has never been lived in before is available to rent immediately.
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Unrivalled views of the river and Canary Wharf 24 hour concierge services Residents’ swimming pool Gymnasium and spa facilities EPC rating B
020 7205 4674 cbreresidential.com *Potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £270 including VAT and referencing fee of £50.40 including VAT per person will apply when renting a property. Please visit cbreresidential.com/uk/en-GB/rent/tenant-fees for more information about other fees that may apply. Prices correct at time of going to print.
SALES
Berkeley Tower, Canary Wharf E14 Guide price ÂŁ895,000*
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020 7205 4673 cbreresidential.com *Prices correct at the time of going to print.
A wonderful two bedroom, two bathroom apartment for sale in the Canary Riverside development complex offering impressive views of the City and Canary Wharf skyline.
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Gated development 24 hour security and concierge services Two private balconies No onward chain EPC rating D
Agatha Close, Wapping E1W
Falconet Court, Wapping E1W
Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built top floor 2 double bedroom, 2 ea2 are pleased to offer for this rare opportunity to market this 1980’s built 3 storey bathroom apartment within this popular development within the heart of Wapping.The 3 bedroom freehold terraced house within this quiet cul-de-sac location.The property Wellington Terrace, Wapping E1W £695,000 apartment comprises of an open plan lounge and fully fitted and integrated kitchen. South benefits from front and rear gardens, family bathroom and ground floor cloakroom. 2 double bedroom, 2 storey house set within this gated CCTV development. The property has been fully modernised to include and West facing balcony. Master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite shower Lounge. Fully fitted kitchen diner.The property is conveniently located close to multiple double glazing, ceilings, wood floors, , alarm, heating systemroom. operated remote control, smart or parking space with storage. Family via bathroom. Ample storage. Securephone underground transport linksreplacement to include Shadwell stations providing DLR access central to Canary Wharf and internet. Fully fitted kitchen. Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Garden. Securestation, Underground parking space. Close to Wapping local bus routes and the local amenities in Wapping Lane. Tower Lounge. Hill.
Potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and local amenities. £749,000 £725,000
Discovery Walk, Wapping E1W
Torrington Place, West Wapping E1W
£1,550,000
£595,000
ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 2 double bedroom modern built duplex ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 3 storey, 4 bedroom detached house apartment situated within the sought after canal side development of West Wapping. within this popular ornamental canal side secure gated development.The property Tudor House, Tower Bridge, Reception, kitchen, bathroom and allocated parking.The historic ‘St Katharine’s’ docks is comprised of a spacious lounge with dining SE1 area, fully fitted kitchen, ground floor £1,595,000 is nearby. Close to Tower Hillbedroom stations andwith localen-suite amenities to include Waitrose and 3 bedrooms withBedrooms, an en-suite shower room and additional familyReception bathroom. Room, 6thcloakroom, floor luxury 2 Double 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan large balcony. Master Fitness First. incorporating a furtherIntegrated bedroom andKitchen, shower room. Secure andMaster walk suite in wardrobe. Modern Balcony, 24underground Hour Porter by Harrods Estates, Residents Gymnasium, Swimming parking to Wapping DLR, local Facilities, bus routesWalking and amenities. Pool, Liftsspace. to allClose floors. Close tostation, LocaltheShopping Distance to London Bridge.
ea2 Estate | 35a Wapping StreetStreet | Wapping | London E1W 1NR ea2 Estate AgencyAgency Heritage Court | 8-10High Sampson | Wapping | London E1W 1NA t: 020 7702 3456 t: 020 7702 3456 | f: 020 7702 9168 www.ea2group.com | enquiries@ea2group.com www.ea2.co.uk | property@ea2group.com
Hermitage Waterside, West Wapping E1W
Capital Wharf, West Wapping E1W
Rental Price: £630 Per Week
Rental Price: £540 Per Week
Merchant Court, Wapping E1W
St Anthoney’s Close, St Katharine’s Dock E1W
ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 850 sq ft 1 bedroom apartment within ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this modern built top floor 2 bedroom, 2 this popular riverside development.The apartment benefits from a spacious entrance, bathroom apartment within this popular West Wapping development. The Rodingbenefits Mews, Wapping E1W £1,300 lounge, bedroom, separate fully fitted kitchen, 3 piece bathroom suite andper balconyweek with apartment from a separate fully fitted kitchen, reception and balcony ea2 are pleased to be able to show you this 6 bedroom 4 bathroom house for rental with a garden. This property is a views of the River Thames,Tower Bridge and the Shard. Secure underground parking. 24 with basin views. Secure underground parking space. Close to Tower Hill very unique hasAvailable. views over the canal. Would suit 6 professional people. Close to Tower HillGymnasium. and Wapping Hour Conieirge/security. Residents Close to St Katharine’s Dock,Tower Hill Stations and Stproperty Katharinesand Dock. station and the City of London.This apartment is 850 sq feet. Overground and close to Waitrose.
ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this well presented, completely refurbished ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this luxury two bedroom flat to rent in beautiful Wapping. The property is set within Merchant Court Development. Fitted kitchen, 1980’s built 4th and 5th floor duplex apartment within this popular West Wapping development.The apartment comprises of 2 double bedrooms,£500 3 piece bathroom spacious loungeTower, with access to a terrace with direct river views Porter and Cascades Docklands E14 per week suite, additional separateComprising cloakroom, lounge, kitchen diner and private balcony. Secure parking. Very close to Wapping Station. 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom 11th floor apartment within this secure modern development. a reception parking space. Close to bathroom, St Katharine’sadditional Dock,Tower Hill station and the City of London. room with water/ City views, fitted kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe & en suite
shower room. Balcony. Swimming pool, Gymnasium & Tennis court. Concierge. Rental Price: £550 Per Week Rental Price: £550 Per Week
ea2 Agency Estate Agency | 35a Wapping StreetStreet | Wapping | London E1W E1W 1NR 1NA ea2 Estate Heritage Court | 8-10High Sampson | Wapping | London 020 7702 3456 t: 020 7702t: 3456 | f: 020 7702 9168 www.ea2group.com | enquiries@ea2group.com www.ea2.co.uk | property@ea2group.com
Mayfair Showroom 66 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JL 28 offices in Central London and over 60 across London
Surrey Row, SE1 ÂŁ1,750,000
A three bedroom penthouse apartment with two large south-facing roof terraces, set within a former Art-Deco Print Factory. There is an additional self-contained studio apartment, share of freehold and residents gym on site, energy rating c. Dexters London Bridge 020 7483 6395
Camden Road, N7 ÂŁ3,500,000
This former tram shed has been converted into a truly unique freehold house. The property has a spectacular open plan kitchen/living and dining room with direct access to a south facing roof terrace. With five double bedrooms three of which have ensuite bathrooms, two family bathrooms and a garage, energy rating c. Dexters Tufnell Park 020 7267 5500
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Coleridge Square, SW10
Hoola Building, E16
Set within Chelsea’s premier gated development is this spacious four double bedroom house with three reception rooms and two private terraces, energy rating d.
A three bedroom penthouse apartment in the brand new Hoola building. This breathtaking property has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a wrap around balcony and far reaching views, energy rating c.
Dexters Chelsea 020 7590 9500
Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1190
Adams Row, W1K
Commercial Road, E14
A four bedroom Mayfair house finished in a contemporary style, with two reception rooms, cinema, private terrace and a two car stacker garage, energy rating g.
A three bedroom penthouse apartment ideally located for Limehouse Marina and Canary Wharf. This apartment includes a large private terrace and two en suite bathrooms, energy rating d.
Dexters Mayfair 020 7590 9595
Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1190
£2,000 per week
£8,000 per week
£995 per week
£795 per week
Tenants fees apply: £180 per tenancy towards administration, £60 reference fee per tenant and £144 towards the end of tenancy check out report (all inc VAT).
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Langan House, 14 Keymer Place, E14 • 24 hour concierge service • Fully integrated kitchen appliances
• Close to local amenities • Walking distance to Canary Wharf
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• Residents’ only gym, pool, cinema and a 48th floor cocktail bar
• Under floor heating • Large balcony
For more information call our Canary Wharf branch on: 020 3668 1030
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Guildford Grove SE10 Stunning semi-detached Victorian house situated within the Ashburnham Triangle Conservation Area.
Price £1,200,000 Freehold Four bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Three receptions
EER E
West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911
Mell Street SE10 A unique selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments finished to a high specification.
Prices from £415,000 - £695,000 L/H 1-3 bedrooms
Two bathrooms
One reception
EER C
East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414
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Coleraine Road SE3
Cambridge Drive SE12
An elegant, characterful and gable fronted Victorian property currently arranged as two apartments.
Stunning house in a sought after location close to Colfes School and Lee train station.
Price £1,495,000 Freehold
Price £850,000 Freehold
Five bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Three bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Two receptions
EER E
One reception
EER E
Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311
Lee Office 020 8852 8633
Coleraine Road SE3 Substantial Victorian family home in the heart of the Westcombe Park Conservation Area.
Price £1,550,000 Freehold Five bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Two receptions
EER F
Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101
Blackheath Village Blackheath Standard Greenwich (West) Greenwich (East) Lee
020 8318 1311 020 8858 6101 020 8858 9911 020 3846 1414 020 8852 8633
Randall Place SE10
Straightsmouth SE10
Belmont Grove SE13
Extremely well presented Victorian terraced house situated a short distance from Greenwich station.
Immaculate Victorian cottage, offering great living space and located close to Greenwich Village.
A delightful apartment, benefiting from communal gardens and allocated parking.
£2,100 PCM
£2,000 PCM
£1,500 PCM
2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER E
2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER D
2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER D
West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911
West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911
Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311
Shooters Hill Road SE3
Barge Walk SE10
Peartree Way SE10
A fantastic maisonette within this Grade II Listed Captain’s house, which enjoys views over The Heath.
Located on the popular Millennium Village development with fantastic river views.
Two bedroom apartment in one of the newest blocks on the popular Millennium Village development.
£4,800 PCM
£1,500 PCM
£1,800 PCM
5 bedrooms • 2 receptions • 2 bathrooms • EER E
2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 2 bathrooms • EER C
2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 2 bathrooms • EER B
Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311
East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414
East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414
Greenhill Terrace SE18
Lasseter Place SE3
Burnt Ash Hill SE12
Delightful maisonette, boasting beautiful communal gardens and allocated parking.
Spacious townhouse, located a short walk from both Maze Hill and Westcombe Park train stations.
Furnished one double bedroom Victorian conversion apartment close to Lee train station.
£995 PCM
£1,750 PCM
£1,050 PCM
1 bedroom • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER C
2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 2 bathrooms • EER C
1 bedroom • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER C
Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101
Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101
Lee Office 020 8852 8633
Our standard tenant fees are £120 agreement fee and £90 per person reference fee. Other fees may apply, visit johnpayne.com/tenantfees for more information.
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Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544
Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988
Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373
Chislehurst BR7
Meopham DA13
A five bedroom, four bathroom detached house located on one of the finest private roads in Bromley.
Elegant five bedroom detached residence with outdoor pool, situated just 0.5 miles from Meopham station.
£2,650,000 F/H
Guide Price £950,000 F/H
Five bedrooms
Four bathrooms
Five bedrooms
Three bathrooms
Four receptions
EER D
Six receptions
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Contact Chislehurst 020 8295 4900
Contact Orpington 01689 661 400
Beckenham BR3 Exceptional brand new five double bedroom detached family home located in Langley Park Conservation Area.
OIEO £1,000,000 F/H Five bedrooms
Three bathrooms
Two receptions
EER B
Contact Beckenham 020 8663 4433
The Acorn Group, incorporating:
langfordrussell.co.uk
Move to London’s newest hotspot £3bn Regeneration in Elephant & Castle.
£150m Invested in transport improvements.
50+ Over 50 new shops and restaurants.
5,000 5,000 new jobs to be created.
Help to Buy now available* Help to Buy
Just a 5% deposit required *Subject to terms and conditions
Now available to view, nine brand new two bedroom apartments. Positioned in a Zone 1 location and within one of London’s most exciting regeneration projects, Elephant & Castle.
Prices from £539,995 Book an appointment to view:
020 7089 6566 acornnewhomes.co.uk
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London SE17 2LN
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NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW
WELCOME TO GREATNESS MILL A stunning collection of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 3 & 4 bedroom houses offering superb family accommodation. Located close to the market town of Sevenoaks, the development is within walking distance of Bat & Ball mainline station, providing an easy commute into Central London. There are also several popular schools nearby, making this an ideal location for young professionals and families. Apartment prices from £269,995 House prices from £499,995
To book an appointment to view: 020 8315 6996 acornnewhomes.co.uk
Help to Buy
Help to Buy available* Just a 5% deposit required *Subject to terms and conditions
Help to Buy Example: 1 bedroom apartment: £269,995 Government loan: £53,999 Deposit amount required: £13,499.75 Mortgage amount: £202,496.25 3 bedroom house: £499,995 Government loan: £99,999 Deposit amount required: £24,999.75 Mortgage amount: £374,996.25 Sat Nav Ref: TN14 5BX
Be First LAUNCHING FEBRUARY 18TH
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OF OVER 1500 APARTMENTS. PHASE 1 APARTMENTS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE OFF PLAN. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FROM £420,000 | 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FROM £585,000 REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR LAUNCH INVITATION WEB: WWW.BLACKWALLREACH.CO.UK TEL: 020 3151 7058
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1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FROM £560,000 SUPERIOR SETTING, SURPRISINGLY CENTRAL Brand new larger than average homes surrounded by landscaped grounds, only a short walk away from Canada Water station in Zone 2 – now connected 24-hours a day. Start your 2017 by taking advantage of our stamp duty paid* offer at the newest residential district on the edge of the Canada Water masterplan.
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best of both worlds living near to the heart of london doesn’t mean compromising on a garden or outdoor s pa c e . h e r e , o u r p i c k o f t h e p r o p e r t i e s t h at o f f e r e v e r y t h i n g y o u c o u l d e v e r w a n t photography / © f10 studios ltd 2016, all rights reserved
London Square Spitalfields, E1 By day, Spitalfields is abuzz with City workers and by night (and weekends) it transforms into a sophisticated destination with Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch High
private terrace, balcony or winter garden, timber flooring,
Street and Brick Lane on its doorstep.
and kitchens with SieMatic units and contemporary
London Square Spitalfields on Commercial Street is a collection of 49 contemporary one-, two- and threebedroom apartments designed by the award-winning
features such as a wine cooler. There is also a daily concierge service available for residents. Not only is this area ideal for those with a love for
Platform 5 Architects. The development has been
gastronomy – The Culpeper, Duck & Waffle and Sushi
sensitive to the area’s history: the three blocks of private
Samba are a stone’s throw away – it’s also great for
apartments are set around the Grade-II listed Toynbee
commuters. The City is easily accessible by foot, while
Hall and the newly landscaped Mallon Gardens, which
you can reach the West End via tube in less than 20
provide a peaceful green space.
minutes, and London City Airport in 27 minutes for
With stylish brick façades and the Gherkin and the
international travel.
sleek glass towers of the City providing a dramatic backdrop, each property has an open-plan living layout,
Prices start at £695,000 for a one-bedroom apartment
london square, e1 0333 666 0110 londonsquare.co.uk
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With Crossrail set to provide even greater access to the City, Stratford and London’s West End, Woolwich has become the place for prospective buyers who want to get away from city life without getting away from it all. The Academy in Woolwich, once the home of soldiers and statesmen, has been restored by Durkan into luxurious apartments. Offering excellent rental yields, the two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom apartments and photography / © Tibor Silva
houses benefit from expansive courtyards and playing fields, alongside Woolwich Common. The history and grandeur of the building provides a rare, stately environment for London’s residents, but with the O2 Arena less than a 20-minute drive away and Canary Wharf on the horizon, the urban allure of London is never too far away. From £485,000. Current purchase opportunities are a mixture of completed and off-plan
Bolingbroke Park, en4 For a limited time only, L&Q is offering Stamp Duty Paid on selected three- and four-bedroom houses at Bolingbroke Park in Cockfosters, helping buyers to get on the property ladder or upsize. Arranged in attractive crescents, the red-brick family homes offer good-value space for families wanting to remain in London. The terraced houses are spread over three floors and include private gardens with a terrace. Bolingbroke Park is set within 12 acres of green landscape, including ponds. There is a woodland Trim Trail – a running and exercise course – and an outdoor gym, while 413-acre Trent Country Park is nearby. Just five minutes’ walk from Cockfosters station on the Piccadilly Line, commuters can reach central London in 30 minutes from Bolingbroke Park. Prices start at £650,000 for a three-bedroom house
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Enjoy a lifestyle that’s ahead of the curve Show Apartment launching Saturday 25th February - 10am - 6pm The Corniche, is an exclusive riverside address with panoramic views over the most iconic stretch of the River Thames. With a 19th floor Skyline Club lounge and terrace above a beautifully landscaped piazza, The Corniche, with completions from Spring 2018, features a wealth of luxury amenities including an infinity pool, spa, gym and a 24-hour concierge. Highly specified three bedroom apartments, within the exclusive Skyline Collection, are now available on the 16th floor and above.
Prices from ÂŁ3,350,000 To register for the launch please call +44 (0) 20 3733 3520 or email corniche.london@stjames.co.uk To discover more visit www.cornichelondon.co.uk or visit the marketing suite on Albert Embankment Sales & Marketing Suite open daily 10am to 6pm. Prices and details correct at time of going to press. Computer generated image is indicative only.
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A MARYLEBONE GALLERY SO PRIVATE, ONLY A FEW WILL EVER SEE IT
A new gallery now open in fashionable Marylebone is unmissable; but to visit this venue at The Chilterns, on Chiltern Street, you’ll need to buy a property there – and just three apartments remain, each designed by Rabih Hage. As a resident, you’ll have exclusive access to the gallery, displaying large-scale works by iconic photographer David Bailey, and there’s a five-star concierge, private spa, gymnasium and cinema. Minutes from Mayfair and the Regent’s Park, Chiltern Street has fabulous boutiques and restaurants, including the celebrated A-list Chiltern Firehouse - all on your gallery’s doorstep.
thechilternsw1.com For more information about The Chilterns or to arrange a private appointment, please contact Oksana d’Offay on +44 (0)20 3770 6278 or email oksana@thechilternsw1.com
g o o d m a n’s f i e l d s photography / Neroli House, Goodman's Fields, Exterior
photography / Neroli House, Goodman's Fields, Exterior
f o r c i t y l i v i n g w i t h g r e e n s pa c e s a n d l u x u r y amenities, all within easy reach of london’s financial hubs, look no further than neroli h o u s e at g o o d m a n ' s f i e l d s
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ituated in the heart of Aldgate with more than two acres of landscaping and public art, Goodman’s Fields is the perfect location to embrace city life.
Everything you could possibly need is on your doorstep.
Six magnificent bronze horse sculptures created by awardwinning sculptor Hamish Mackie dominate the entrance of the bustling piazza, while the development offers exceptional retail facilities including an Urban Fitness gym, Sainsbury’s, Curzon cinema, Pilpel Falafel Bar, Pastry Parlour, a Geronimo Inns gastropub – the Leman Street Tavern – and a Pizza Union, as well as a 250-bedroom four-star hotel. For residents, five-star hotel-quality facilities include an opulent health club with a heated indoor swimming pool and spa, a state-of the-art gym, a dedicated spin studio, a private screening room, a business lounge and 24-hour concierge. The private facilities are complemented by more than two acres of public space designed by acclaimed landscape architects Murdoch Wickham. The rooftop wildlife gardens create a natural habitat for a variety of species, while the Four Seasons Garden and one-acre Chaucer Gardens, animated with water features and an abundance of greenery, emanate calm and serenity and are perfect for escapism, away from the fast pace of the capital.
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photography / Neroli House, Goodman's Fields, Winter Garden
residents will soon have access to the eagerly anticipated Crossrail Station at Whitechapel and Liverpool Street, set to complete in 2018. Journey times to Canary Wharf will be reduced to six minutes, Bond Street to seven minutes and Heathrow Airport to 35 minutes. Neroli House, the penultimate phase of homes at Goodman’s Fields is now available. Occupying a 22-storey tower, Neroli House is situated at the south-east corner of the scheme, providing panoramic, unparalleled views across London’s iconic cityscape and on towards Canary Wharf. Characterised by intelligent floorplans, floor-to-ceiling windows and either a balcony, winter garden or terrace, each of the 123 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses offers stylish, contemporary urban living. Interiors by Scott Brownrigg include engineered oak flooring and underfloor heating. High specification kitchens are fitted with HD back lighting behind the cabinets, integrated Siemens appliances and wine coolers, while bedrooms have spacious dressing areas, wall-to-wall carpeting and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. With the amenities,
Transport links and proximity to the city are excellent. The world’s leading financial district, the Square Mile, home to more than 450,000 City professionals and more than 240 international banks, is within walking distance, offering a simple commute to London’s most revered employment hubs. Aldgate East and Aldgate Underground stations are under two and five minutes’ walk away, while St Pancras International can be reached in 14 minutes and Liverpool Street Station in less than five. The Docklands Light Railway at nearby Tower Gateway provides easy access to Canary Wharf in 15 minutes and City Airport in 24 minutes, and
transport links and beautifully designed apartments, Neroli House sets a new benchmark for luxury living in London. Prices at Neroli House at Goodman’s Fields start at £700,000 for a studio apartment. First completions are scheduled for Q1 2020. 020 3217 1000, goodmansfields.co.uk
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Neroli House NOW LAUNCHED Situated in the City’s award winning urban quarter, Goodmans Fields, Neroli House is a perfect location to embrace city living and culture. Set in a bustling piazza to be filled with retail, cafÊs and a cinema, the 21-storey tower boast exceptional views alongside a luxurious pool, spa & gym.
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