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033 | A cut above Gieves and Hawkes’s restoration on Savile Row
064 | A beautiful day The ultimate guide for achieving your beauty goals for 2015 072 | Meet the futurists Is it possible to predict the future? 076 | Goal rush How to actually stick to your New Year resolutions this year 092 | Should auld acquaintance be forgot Why Burns night is about so much more than braving haggis
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021 | Set in stone Making your mark with Monica Vinader
069 | Suits you, sir The quickest way to ruin an interview
023 | Jewellery news 024 | Bright young things We meet the next generation of jewellers who are taking the industry by storm 028 | Star struck The sky’s the limit with starry-eyed designs 030 | Watch news
MOTORING 083 | Fast track Bentley plus ice equals two days of rally driving 085 | Expletive deleted Discover the need for speed with Ferrari’s FXX
108 | City Break: Kuala Lumpur A guide to Malaysia’s most diverse city 110 | Business traveller
PROPERTY 114 | Property news
071 | Business digest
086 | Triple tonic The new Audi TT
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089 | Superwoman Taking health food to a whole other level
101 | First resort Miami’s new beach hotel 103 | Travel news
139 | State of the market 152 | New year, new opportunity Properties to invest in 154 | City living Luxury living at 250 City Road
090 | Food and drink news 095 | Popular culture We head to The Parlour
104 | Surf’s up Explore the sunny side of life in Maldives
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Motoring expert and former editor of Autocar and Classic and Sports Car Matthew weighs the virtues of the next generation Audi TT and the new Ferrari.
Collection Editor Annabel Harrison General Manager Fiona Fenwick Senior Designer Lisa Wade
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Shooting for over ten years, Phillip has worked for several publications including Grazia, Metro and The Telegraph; this month turns his lens on winter cashmere.
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Watch and style expert Richard has worked in magazines for over five years and this month takes a look at the new horological pieces on offer for 2015.
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hether you find the inevitable ‘New Year, New You’ suggestion a wonderful and much-needed opportunity for redemption or a tedious exercise in the power of collective delusion, there’s no denying that the start of a new year offers at least the chance of a fresh start wherever you feel the need for one. Eaten too much this year? Used your gym card as an on-the-go butter knife since February? Burned your bridges with half the company after the Christmas party? Well fear not, January is a blank page and at this precise moment, 2015 contains nothing but possibilities. To that end, we bring you an inspirational, results-driven issue, centred around the all the great and wonderful things that this year could hold for you. We have chased down the experts in various fields from nutrition to style, who have shared their top tips for life – from getting in shape and lowering stress, to dressing better and even how to order wine (page 76). We have also scoured all of London for the top beauty experts, treatments and products so that you can spend the next year taking Selfies (page 64). Just think, this time next year you could be fitter, healthier, stronger. You could be promoted or engaged. You could be the author of your destiny! Or you could just ignore all of our advice and simply end up a year older, but that’s your call. My resolution is to be less cynical. It probably won’t work though. Happy New Year everyone!
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swan Lake English National Ballet is performing the final leg of its touring production of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum this month. The iconic tale of Prince Siegfried and the swan queen Odette battling against the wicked sorcerer Rothbart takes to the stage with striking sets, stunning dance and Tchaikovsky’s captivating score. It’s a perfomance that will both mesmerise a first-time ballet goer and a seasoned fan. At the London Coliseum from 7 – 18 January, ballet.org.uk
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Elvis at The O2 Elvis is taking to The O2, not the stage – now that would be something – but in an exhibition chronicling his rise to rock ‘n’ icon status. Showcasing more than 300 artefacts direct from the Presley’s Graceland archives – many of which have never left the property – it is the largest Elvis retrospective ever mounted in Europe. Until 31 August, theo2.co.uk
The Royal Shakespeare’s former artistic director Michael Boyd is bringing the first great opera, Orfeo, to the stage. The greatly anticipated performance is a collaboration between the Roundhouse theatre and the Royal Opera, and shall be performed in a round with a stage dressed by awardwinning theatre designer Tom Piper. Written more than 400 years ago by Claudio Monteverdi, the opera is based on the Greek legend of Orpheus and his decent into Hades to bring back his dead bride. Orfeo, 13 January – 24 January, roundhouse.org.uk
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Nomad’s Land Emilio Pucci has dipped into its famously vibrant colour palette to create the fantastically bright Cities of the World scarves collection. Each silk scarf features a hand-drawn print illustrating a real scene from six famous and well-traveled cities: Florence, Rome, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Everyone of the scarves is available individually in an equally bright, dedicated box. Or, you could treat yourself to the collectors set of all six, so you can flip from China to Italy without the air miles. emiliopucci.com
fitness Hard core Reebok Sports Club is introducing Corebar this January – the first UK club to do so and the only club globally to currently offer Corebar master classes. The tag line is ‘a stronger body from the inside out’, and the focus is developing core muscles using a signature weighted bar through a system of cleanly executed movements. Overall, the all-body work out includes cardio, strength, balance and agility. Classes range from beginner to advanced. Corebar at Reebok Sports Club, Canada Square
americana revival One of British furniture designer Timothy Oulton’s latest collections is themed ‘Beat Generation’, inspired by the Beat culture of 1950s America and its writers, musicians and hard drinkers. The collection of furniture is a blend of modernist, classic and vintage pieces, which eclectically slot together as a collection or work as one off pieces – it’s man-cave gold. timothyoulton.com
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Inspired by a cult twitter account, this collection of agonizing middle class problems – from burnt quinoa to dropping your iPhone to losing your melon baller – is heart-wrenching stuff. Middle Class Problems, £6.99, Benjamin Lee, Waterstones, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place
A gloriously hearty antidote to all the detox and fad diets of January, Dude Food will change your opinion on what can go in a fryer. This recipe book guides you through classic American bar food like pulled pork and ribs. Dude Food, £9.99, Andrew Levins, amazon.com
A look at the later career of architect Frank Gehry and his unwavering ambition to make urban landscapes “less boring”. The buildings profiled include Beekman Tower in New York and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Frank Gehry, £40, Frank Gehry, blackwell.co.uk
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With button-back detailing and a scrolled back and arms, the Windsor showcases archetypal 19th-century design elements. Usually £744 in high-end retailers, Swoon Editions has sourced the Windsor direct from the maker for just £399, saving you 46%. Edition limited to 49.
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Independent Woman Despite having only recently joined the company as head jewellery designer, Lucrezia Buccellati has already made quite an impact, launching a series of rebranding initiatives to make the family-owned, Italian heritage jeweller appeal to a younger generation. Along with a redesigned logo and a line of bejewelled iPad and iPhone covers, Buccellati is in the midst of releasing a series of short films, each featuring one of the brand’s female ‘muses’. The first includes fashion designer Marta Ferri, while the second stars president of Spanish fashion brand Delpozo, Indre Rockefeller. The third muse has not yet been unveiled but we can be sure that she will share with her contemporaries a love of Buccellati, a sense of timeless style and youthful ambition. Along with this, the brand has also just launched a range of more affordable jewellery pieces, starting from £2,000. buccellati.com
Cutting Edge Noudar Jewels and its exclusive new collection recently arrived in Harrods Luxury Jewellery room. Comprising an assortment of ring sets and finger bracelets inspired by Islamic and Arabic cultures, the eclectic range remains signature to the brand. Designer Noor Al Fardan comments:
“The second collection is an edgier and a more daring version of the previous collection; holding onto Noudar’s unique essence, focusing mainly on rings and earrings, taking inspiration from Arabic heritage” - Noor Al Fardan
Rising star Lily Elia has launched a new 10-piece collection for her eponymous brand, Lily Gabriella. The jeweller has looked back to fond childhood memories of holidays in Brazil, creating a range of jewellery pieces which marry the natural and the sculptural, featuring smooth, undulating lines and never-ending circles that conjure up images of rolling clouds and rippling waters. Full finger rings with blue sapphire pavé possess an almost talismanic quality, shielding the wearer like armour. Collection IV, from £8,190 lilygabriella.com
Scale the Heights Swiss jeweller Shawish Genève has landed in London and the contemporary design of this flagship boutique is in keeping with the brand’s visionary aesthetic. Known for creating high jewellery pieces which combine traditional techniques with technology, one of Shawish’s biggest claims to fame is designing the world’s first all-diamond ring, cut from one diamond weighing 150 carats. Visit the boutique to see the enchanted Magic Mushroom and whimsical Teddy Bear collections yourself. shawish.ch
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Bright young things
As we ring in the New Year, Olivia Sharpe speaks to the rising female stars who are changing the face of the luxury jewellery industry
Lily Kamper Q. What are your biggest inspirations? A: My collections evolve from many different things: furniture, natural materials and architecture. The S/S15 collection I launched last Fashion Week was heavily influenced by an architect called Ricardo Bofill. He designs brightly coloured, geometric buildings. I was also heavily influenced by Art Deco cinema lobbies and old black-and-white films. Q. what is the Biggest highlight of your career? A: Vogue coming to interview me in my studio. That was pretty insane. The Vogue Talents Corner was also amazing because I presented my work to Anna Wintour. She was very complimentary. Q. Last naughty purchase? A: I got married this summer and we each bought NIKEiD trainers; I wore white trainers with a black
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tick and he had black ones with a white tick. Both pairs had our initials on them. Q. What jewellery did you wear on the day? A: A friend of mine, Ryan Storer (a jewellery designer I met when we were both in Milan) sent me a couple of ear cuffs which were beautiful. Q. What’s something that’s not commonly known about you? A: I hate coriander. It’s my nemesis. When I go to a restaurant I have to pretend I’m allergic. Q. Favourite piece of jewellery you own? A: I have a really weird ring that my grandma gave me which is completely the opposite of my taste. It’s a garnet ring that’s half rose gold and half yellow gold. It’s very bizarre because I can’t understand why anyone would have repaired it using two different metals but I can’t help but love it. Q. What have you got in the pipeline for this year? A: I’m working on an exciting collaboration with GlobeTrotter which will be unveiled in February. lilykamper.com
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Sabine Ghanem Sabine Ghanem’s career to date sounds too good to be true. After all, here is a woman who fell into the industry almost by chance; after studying at the prestigious Gemological Institute of America, she was unable to find a job so decided to give jewellery design a whirl and after just two years, she has already achieved unprecedented success. Her debut collection Relic, an assortment of medieval-inspired pieces, was snapped up by the likes of Browns in London and Bergdorf Goodman in New York. This was followed shortly after by Harlequin, a 35-piece collection based around the colourful Art Deco movement, which was highly sought-after. Speaking to Sabine, she is nothing if not humble: “I’ve just been very lucky. I designed the first collection without even a thought that it would turn into a job.” It is because of this fateful series of events, perhaps, that she is so relaxed when it comes to her brand. Working from her Belgravia home, Sabine spends hours “overdosing on vintage imagery... my favourite part of my research is looking at old stuff; vintage films, books, even YouTube videos. I’ve just watched a film from 1936 called The Great Zeigfeld and just the costumes could inspire a whole collection.” The designer is in the midst of creating her third collection, due to launch at the end of this month. While reluctant to give too much away, she does confide that, like the past two collections, she has referred back to a previous era; the Renaissance. A self-confessed hermit, Sabine jokes how one day she would like to open a store right at the entrance of her flat, “all in velvet and warm colours, like a beautiful jewellery box”. sabineg.com
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GEORGINA SKAN “So how big is your team?” I ask Georgina Skan as we sit down for coffee. “You’re looking at it,” she smiles, pointing to herself and her sister. “I like to think of it as the blind leading the blind.” In spite of her selfdeprecating appraisal, it is evident from her jewellery pieces that Georgina is anything but blind; in fact, she is clearly visionary. However, despite having been head designer at Garrard and Asprey, she has remained relatively under the radar. After studying at Central Saint Martins, where she acquired a BA in jewellery design, Georgina then went on to work on the shop floor at Theo Fennell but it wasn’t long before he realised where her talents really lay: “After months of bugging Theo he took me on as his PA but then he realised how useless I was at it,” she explains, laughing. “So I ended up working with him for four years as his head designer.” Next came Garrard, where Georgina joined Jade Jagger who was creative director at the time. After Jagger left, she was able to make her own mark on the company, responsible for creating the iconic Wings collection. She was then headhunted by Asprey but after a spell as design director she found herself “itching to do her own work” so decided to wing it alone. Last year, Georgina launched her first eponymous collection; The Cocktail Hour. Comprising 10 pieces, ranging from Art Deco cocktail rings incorporating one-of-a-kind gemstones to a spectacular cuff inspired by French lace, it showcased her unique design talent and creativity. Because of her old-school training, Georgina scorns computers in favour of traditional crafting techniques, thus giving her pieces an authentic and timeless quality. “I think you can very easily develop a cookie-cutter approach when you’re designing collections,” she comments. “I’ve been guilty of this at times but I know now this isn’t the best way to work.” Having worked at some of Bond Street’s top jewellery houses, Georgina has a good relationship with some
“I couldn’t work with a stone dealer unless I know for certain that they’ve gone straight to the source.” of the most respected stone dealers who emphasise the importance of ethical mining; this is a message that she, too, spreads. “I couldn’t work with a stone dealer unless I know for certain that they’ve gone straight to the source.” Given the incredible response she received from The Cocktail Hour, this year sees the designer extend the collection based around themes she explored initially: Lace, Coulisses and Cage. This will include a beautiful lace wing collar with a matching cocktail ring, and a diamond and emerald bracelet based on the original Cage earrings (inspired by the tiny ribcage of a hummingbird). These pieces will be released over the course of the year and the designer will also continue to work on bespoke commissions, this being at the heart of the brand. georginaskan.com
Sketches of the latest pieces; Cage Emerald earrings; Cocktail ring from the Cocktail Hour collection
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Tessa Packard Q. What are you currently working on? A: I’ve just created a collection inspired by English penny sweets. It started off with the idea of going to a gemstone boutique and it reminding me of being a kid in a sweet shop. I like the juxtaposition of something that originally cost a penny and something that looks like a million dollars. Pieces with a lower price point can be collected over time and layered up, while the more high-end pieces include gemstone-encrusted honey drop rings and earrings, and these watermelon tourmaline slices that look like Brighton rock. It’s really fun. Q. I understand you do bespoke commissions. What engagement ring trends are you noticing? A: I think there will always be a market for the single stone setting but I find people come to me because they want something that is classic but also different. I’ve recently finished a commission for a 90 year-old man who wanted a modern brooch for his wife for their diamond wedding anniversary. I love how even at that age they still want to give each other interesting, innovative presents. Q. What’s your most treasured possession? A: My photo albums full of collages and storyboards that I do religiously. I started when I was about 12 and I have so many now I can’t even count but if I had a fire those would be what I’d save.
Q. What do you love most about London? A: It’s ever-changing and never-changing, if that makes sense. There are consistently new shops, new restaurants, new pop-ups. And yet, the Chelsea that I live in now is still the Chelsea that I grew up in; the feeling and the vibe hasn’t changed. Q. Best beauty secret? A: Lime juice mixed with granulated sugar as a face scrub. The acid in the lime eats into your skin so you come out looking glowing. I use it at the beginning of spring to give myself a bit of a revamp. Q. Preferred exercise regime? A: I do one hour of yoga a week for my back but otherwise nothing. I did ten years of intense running but then I gave up because it made me into a bad person [laughing]. Q. Favourite place to escape to? A: The middle of nowhere in Mozambique. My family and I stay in a camp where there’s nothing around so it’s heaven. Q. Worst guilty pleasure? A: Probably lunchtime drinking. You know you shouldn’t really do it when you’re working but it’s just so nice sometimes! Q. New Year’s resolutions? A: To learn how to relax as I’ve become a total workaholic. I think my husband would really appreciate it if I wasn’t on Instagram every single second. And maybe to make myself feel less guilty when I am on Instagram. tessapackard.com
Clockwise, from centre: Fire Wasp earrings; Honeycomb bracelet and ring; Sketches of the latest collection
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1 Acte V green beryl Genesis ring, from a selection, Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com 2 & 3 Nuit de diamonds necklace in white gold with diamonds and black spinel beads, from a selection, and Voie Lactée bracelet, £17,500, both from the Comète collection, Chanel, chanel.com 4 Pompadour 18-karat white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, £4,300, Maison Martin Margiela, net-a-porter.com 5 Silver-plated Swarovski crystal necklace, £1,025, Ben-Amun, net-a-porter.com 6 Lady Stardust Crystal Haze ring set in 18-karat white gold with hematite and white diamonds, from a selection, Stephen Webster, stephenwebster.com 7 Cristal de Lune watch, from a selection, Boucheron, boucheron.com 8 Radiant gold-plated crystal necklace, £315, Lulu Frost, net-a-porter.com 9 Morning star earrings, £7,200, Mikimoto, mikimoto.co.uk 10 Pompadour 18-karat white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, £2,800, Maison Martin Margiela, net-a-porter.com 11 18-karat white gold diamond ear cuff, £780, Anita Ko, net-a-porter.com 12 Rock It! cage pendant, from £2,300, Ornella Iannuzzi, ornella-iannuzzi.com 13 J12 Flying Tourbillon watch, from a selection, Chanel, chanel.com 14 Pagoda earrings, £14,950, Robinson Pelham, robinsonpelham.com 15 Acte V Australian black opal Genesis necklace, from a selection, Louis Vuitton, as before
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timepieces For treasured timepieces, horological heirlooms and modern masterpieces, watch this space... WORDS: richard brown
Raymond Weil remembered Few are the watch houses still in the hands of their founding families. One that remains so is Raymond Weil, which, following the recent passing of company creator Mr Weil, falls under the stewardship of grandson Elie Bernheim. One of Bernheim’s first acts as CEO was to launch the Maestro Raymond Weil Limited Edition, a beautiful, rose-gold-fluted chronograph embossed with his grandfather’s signature on its dial. An automatic-winding mechanical heart, equipped with a 42-hour power reserve, sits inside the COSC-certified timepiece, which has to be one of the brand’s most ambitious pieces yet. A fitting tribute indeed. Maestro Raymond Weil Limited Edition, £14,950, raymond-weil.com
ONE TO WATCH This month Sandy Madhvani, Showroom Manager at David M Robinson in Canary Wharf, selects his watch of the moment:
“The Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier adds a dash of elegance to any wrist. The convex curves of the case, guilloché dial, sword-shaped hands and polished or satin-finish links of the bracelet highlight the brand’s extraordinary attention to detail.” Ladies Ballon Bleu, £5,350, Cartier Available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf
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Polished precision Bremont, the British watch brand that manufactures its mechanical timepieces in Henley-on-Thames, has introduced a polished steel version of its ALT1-C. The classic piece takes design cues from the company’s 2012 Victory, which remains arguably the brand’s best-looking creation to date. Whereas the Victory was limited (and sold out almost immediately), Bremont will make as many of the ALT1-C/PW as it thinks it can sell, which, owing to its good looks and the cult following the brand commands, will more than likely be an awful lot. ALT1-C/PW, £4,495, bremont (bremont.com)
From space to sea When Felix Baumgartner became the first human to freefall at Mach 1.25, he did so with a Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th strapped to his spacesuit. If, as Zenith hopes, record-breaking sailor Yann Guichard wins sailing race La Route du Rhum, he’ll do so sporting an El Primero Stratos Spindrift. If you’re looking for a no-fear, sea-faring sports watch, what better option than a chrono that’s stood the test of one of sailing’s most treacherous contests? El Primero Stratos Spindrift, from £6,000, Zenith Zenith Watches are available from Charles Fish, Cabot Place, Canary Wharf
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Real men wear pink, the saying goes. To those men we recommend dusty, pale shades paired with off-whites and accessories on the toffee spectrum: tan to warm shades of oatmeal. Overall, the look a pink blazer puts forward is one of relaxed elegance, so you can leave the tie at home.
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Trousers, £90, Dockers, dockers.com
Shoe, £695, Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com
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Jet Moc shoe, £298, Harrys of London, harrysoflondon.com
Slim trousers, £79, Jigsaw, jigsaw-online.com
To look smart you don’t have to dress dark. Layering lights is the new way forward WORDS: AIMEE LATIMER
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Linen shirt, £145, Emmett London, Jubilee Place
Leather belt, £69.95, Scotch & Soda, scotch-soda.com
Cavendish shoe, £375, Crockett & Jones, Cabot Place
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Blazer, £795, Paul Smith, thecorner.com
Trousers, £90, Dockers, dockers.com
Smart Wear Dressing in lighter shades doesn’t mean cutting out all dark colour: a dark belt, bag or shoes will break up the pale. Plus, smart loafers and a simple leather belt will add an urban, professional quality if you’re worried about looking more Riviera-ready than office appropiate.
Well suited Once you pull on a light jacket over a pair of white chinos, the potential to slip into Miami Vice territory rises dangerously high. Off-white blazers with a pattern such as tweed, paired with a shirt or jumper that has small details to pick out the main colour of the blazer, will layer well and keep you on the right side of this century.
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robe trader If you’re a fortunate man you’ll know the name La Perla because its beautiful lingerie has made its way into your wife’s wardrobe. Now, for the first time, the brand has launched a menswear collection to cater for a man’s ‘third wardrobe’ – loungewear. Look forward to oversized trouser bottoms, dressing gowns and tracksuits in comfort-ensuring silk, cotton and cashmere. It’s the stuff dreams of lazy Sunday mornings are made of, and threads you’ll be a lot less likely to scare the postman wearing than in those tired boxes with the problematic gape. La Perla at selfridges.com
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The imbetweener S/S 15’s clothes are now being introduced into stores – that stands for Spring / Summer 2015 for those not paying attention in the back. If the icy rain cascading down outside isn’t shouting ‘board shorts’ to you, this season-straddling COS hooded jacket is lighter than the average winter coat, but robust enough for wind and cold. It’s also a Spring-friendly shade of off-white that will go with both dark winter jeans and light chinos once the BBQs begin. Hooded Jacket, £135, COS, Jubilee Place
The clever thing In this busy, blustery world of ours there’s little stopping your tie flapping around like a nervous sixth former’s, dipping in your coffee every time you sit down. If this plagues you, try the ‘why didn’t I think of that’ invention by The Tie Thing: a thin slip of fabric that buttons onto the shirt through any tie’s keeper loop, discretely keeping it flat to your chest. Cheap and clever. £10, The Tie Thing, sharpanddapper.com
Lift off The popularity of cool, non ‘gym-looking’ trainers looks here to stay in the new year to the hoorays of casual dressers. Alexander McQueen debuted its new trainers in the line’s menswear runway show last year, but as of January they’ll be on the market. Distinctive by their slightly exaggerated proportions, the trainer’s rounded, heavy sole has the perk of adding a bit of height to the wearer. From £385, Alexander McQueen, alexandermcqueen.com
simple pleasures Painfully cool brand Dsquared2 had the modern gent-on-the-go in mind when designing its latest men’s Twin Zip collection. Like Russian Dolls, the series progresses in size down from luggage trolleys to duffle bags to shoppers. Colour wise, the bags are available in black and navy, and braver shades of pink and blue if you’re feeeling colourful. Our favourite is the burnt orange duffle bag, that’s the perfect size for a weekend away. Taking its name from the twin zipped front pocket, the collection is stylish in its simplicity. dsquared2.com
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homme aplomb The fail-safe: Chanel’s blend of the four big fragrance categories – fresh, woody, spicy, sensual – is clean, balanced and classic. And yes, although advertising has lied to you that a dab of eau de toilette is all that’s stopping the fairer sex from being barely able to stay dressed in your presence, I haven’t met a woman yet who’s not a fan. Allure Homme Eau de Toilette Spray 100ml, £58.05, Chanel, Boots, Canada Place
The right cologne is all that’s between you smelling like you spend your days apple picking or seducing en masse. Choose wisely words: AIMEE LATIMER
fresh appeal old-timer This one’s been around since 1964, which is a testament to its enduring appeal. A good evening scent, its opening citrus notes precede a spicy and woody base for a blend that’s warm as opposed to stuffy. Pair it with a good suit, a glass of fine whisky and a gentleman’s club. Aramis Classic Eau de Toilette Spray 110ml, £57.50, Aramis, Boots, Canada Place
Woody scents don’t have to be heavy: Guerlain’s Homme draws on vibrant mojito accord and florals for a punchy freshness. It’s a nice, uplifting choice for spring or to lighten up the tail end of winter. Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum Intense 80ml, £45.90, Guerlain, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place
butch & some panache average jo Most of Jo Malone’s colognes are unisex which, rather than making them feel feminine, means they’re light and subtle – ideal if you’re in the market for something discreet. Oud & Bergamot has a smoky depth under the crispness of the bergamot: elegant and composed, yet still masculine. Oud & Bergamot Cologne 100ml, £100, Jo Malone, Jubilee Place
Le Labo is an established enough brand to be stocked by Mr Porter, but not known enough that you’ll catch it on many other guys. This scent is full-on growling man: a whopping 42 ‘manly’ smells have been blended together – pepper, labdanum, cedar etc. If this makes you think ‘Lynx’, the patron scent of virgins, don’t: Vetiver is rich and intriguing. Vetiver 46 Body Oil 120ml, £41, Le Labo, mrporter.com
Hell for leather Designer Tom Ford is a lover of all things provocative and this fragrance, Tuscan Leather, is suitably distinctive and just a touch debauched. The dose of leather is primal, while jasmine refines it. It’s to be worn by a man who attends all the great parties and knows all of London’s best-kept secrets. Tuscan Leather Eau de Parfum, 50ml, £142, Tom Ford, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place
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When Liam Neeson was offered the role of Bryan Mills in Taken, he thought it would be a fairly under-the-radar project. Cut to six years later and the franchise has made over $602 million to date, as well turning the actor into Ireland’s answer to Bond. We meet the man himself to discuss the third and final instalment
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hen it comes to high-intensity action films, we’re a nation obsessed. Ditto franchises – give us sequels, prequels, thirds! There’s the inimitable Hunger Games, the Bourne saga, and, of
course, Taken, the blockbuster trilogy which follows Liam Neeson as retired CIA field operative Bryan Mills as he attempts to rescue his ‘taken’ daughter. “Every actor knows that there will be some periods where you’re the flavour of the month and then you disappear,” says Neeson when we meet to discuss the third instalment of the action film Taken. “Some people come back, others don’t. I didn’t expect to be so busy and it’s been good for me.” At 62 years old, Neeson has enjoyed a career across filmic cannons, with notable roles as Oskar Schindler in Spielberg’s Schindler’s List and in Star Wars as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Since the turn of the millennium, Neeson has positioned himself firmly within the alpha male movie genre with a heroic work ethic. According to
Neeson, his willingness to work is “a real characteristic of people in the North [of Ireland], my parents drilled it into my sisters and myself: Get a job, no matter what your profession is going to be. Get a job, provide for yourself and provide for your family”. The now-cult classic Taken in 2008 proved Neeson’s real career renaissance, with the Northern Ireland-born actor playing protagonist
“I don’t know whether people wonder whether this guy is getting too old to be delivering all that punishment”
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Bryan Mills, a man with a strong sense of duty and mission; “I’m drawn to men of that nature,” he says. “There’s so many ways to get lost in the world if you don’t have some sense of purpose and direction. In his case, he’s been trying to defend his daughter from danger and now he’s having to defend himself. But he intends to put a finish to it and you better believe he’s serious about that!” he laughs. Now, with Taken 3, the odds are once again stacked against Mills. “I guess this guy just has a way of attracting trouble,” Neeson smiles, his Irish brogue still as charming as ever. “My guy sees all the forces turning against him but he’s always ready to fight back. I’m attracted to characters who are loners. There’s something mysterious, manly, and stoic about them,” he adds. The franchise has sparked it’s fair share of parodies for its choice lines (the “I don’t know who you are, I don’t know what you want,” Family Guy skit comes to mind) but the film certainly brought in the crowds, going on to earn more than $250 million at the global box office. Neeson doesn’t mind admitting that Taken’s success caught him off guard. “I thought it was a well-made European thriller which might have some limited success in the U.S. – nothing more. But then it took off and suddenly I started receiving a lot
of action scripts and they’re still coming. It’s also led to a lot of other work for me so I’m immensely grateful.” Since its success, Neeson has worked prolifically in similarly high-octane roles, with films including The A-Team, Clash of the Titans, Unknown, Battleship and The Dark Knight Rises. “I’m getting the chance to do a lot of interesting films and playing different kinds of characters – not just getting to do damage to people all the time!” he laughs. And while it involves hours in gym, that’s not a problem for Neeson. He’s focusing on staying in shape (“I always have done”) but admits that when shooting high-impact films, he has to “up the ante a little bit”. Looking back to Neeson’s teen years, however, perhaps he was always in training to play the alpha male. At just nine years old, Neeson began boxing at youth club; before long he was Ulster’s amateur senior boxing champion, until particularly nasty punch to the jaw saw him consider other options. The question is whether boxing is an unforgettable skill, like riding a bicycle? “When you’ve trained as a fighter for six years, as I did when I was young, you learn how to throw a punch. Your boxing instincts never leave you and now I like the feeling of knowing that you’ve brought your physical level back to a fairly high level. There’s a level of pride and confidence knowing that you still have a few skills…” He may have memorised the moves, but beyond 60, it must get harder to roll with the punches. “Sometimes my knees feel stiff or sore but otherwise it’s OK,” he says. Neeson has spent the past ten films working regularly with a trainer who specialises in fight sequences. Saying, “It’s not just learning the choreography for the fight sequences, it’s getting in the gym, running, and getting very fit. He’s helped me get into better shape now than I was in thirty years ago,” rest assured the actor can “definitely” look after himself in a fight. “I feel stronger and I also have more energy during the day because I’ve been maintaining a high level of fitness. Especially at my age, where I’m working 16-hour days often and a lot of fight sequences or running and the like are involved.” That said, his “bravest” effort so far has taken place away from the camera. “I climbed a tiny little mountain in Utah and I actually do have a fear of
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heights. My son and I climbed this little peak, it was called Molly’s Nipple,” he laughs. “It was only about 3,000 feet or something. I was really s**t scared, especially getting near the summit and it wasn’t pickaxe time but it was pretty steep. There were a couple of moments where everybody says, ‘Don’t look down!’ But you have to look down, you just have to, but it was scary. God.” For Neeson, being in demand at his age – and not just for ‘dad’ roles – has given him a renewed purpose as an actor. “It’s a great life,” he observes. “Although I haven’t done any theatre in six years and it’s starting to weigh on me. It gets harder for you the longer you’ve been away from the stage and I’m still looking for a great new play to get me back into that world.” “Work gives your life structure when you lose your way. That explains why I’ve deliberately worked a lot in
recent times. Plus there’s the fact that I’ve always had the feeling my run of good luck won’t last forever.” While Neeson craves a return to his theatrical roots, a fourth Taken isn’t entirely out of the question. “It’s a rollicking good story and I’ve had great fun doing them,” says the actor. “Making these films has helped me get back into very good shape and it’s given me a lot of attention that I’m obviously grateful for.” The only problem that remains is rather superficial: “I don’t know whether people will look at me and wonder whether this guy is getting too old to be getting banged around and delivering all that punishment. Maybe he needs to retire and lead a quieter life!” Not just yet Liam. Taken 3 is in cinemas from 8 January 2015
“Everybody says ‘Don’t look down!’ But you have to look down, you just have to”
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a bed of roses The charms of an English country house, with its floral Art Nouveau décor and secret garden filled with wild blooms, were the detailed inspiration for Derek Rose’s S/S 15 women’s collection. The nightwear features contrasting petal patterns across jacquard, woven cottons and smooth silks with piping detail and a blue and pink bouquet of shades include pastels and brighter pops of rich berry and teal. Perfect to mix and match, jersey tees, vests and trousers make up a comfortable but flattering loungewear range. derek-rose.com
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save for a rainy day Burberry is gearing up for the spring/summer season with its pre-collection, easing out of the dark winter and into the New Year with soft, muted tones. A playful touch of British weatherrelated optimism in the form of a rain or shine motto is applied to an alpaca blend sweater, while the mermaid-like sequined pencil skirt looks like it could handle a shower or two. uk.burberry.com
cashmere queen Hailing from South Kensington, designer Madeleine Thompson has a cult following for her luxuriant cashmere knitwear and is now stocked by the likes of Selfridges and Net-a-Porter. In the softest pastel shades and warm oatmeal, dressing gowns and full pyjama sets (complete with matching ballet-style slippers) are perfect for glamorous January lounging. If you still can’t get enough, daytime off-duty looks include easy-going wardrobe staples such as cashmere jumper dresses, and the brand’s first ever piece, a beanie hat. madeleine-thompson.com
new lease of life To celebrate its 65th anniversary, Wolford is launching reinterpreted versions of two of its classic pieces. The new Image String Body and Image Tights will be available from January as part of a wider Spring/Summer collection. The body’s sleek black front is contrasted by a fully transparent back, and this light-anddark play also applies to the tights, with one opaque and one sheer leg. Wolford, Jubilee Place
silver lining The DKNY cruise collection has a deceptively neutral colour palette featuring blush pink, navy, black and grey, but its fantasy and feathers theme reveals that texture takes centre stage. We love the silver lamé pleated midi skirt and black feather-trimmed LBD for the holiday party season, while a technical mesh crop top and midi skirt give a sharp, clean silhouette, as seen in the Cara Delevingne-led campaign. dkny.com
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Dress, £700, Osman, matchesfashion.com
Leather coat, £1,395, Reiss, Jubilee Place and Cabot place
Satin top, £125, Karen Millen, Jubilee Place Gucci A/W 14
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Interesting Bring springtime through the cold and get in touch with your soft side words: Marian Nachmia Who says January is for dark colours? If anything, it’s the time when we need cheering up the most. Brighten up your days with fashion’s latest crush – pastels. Pretty, feminine, romantic, these soft shades will wrap you up and keep you happy until the sun starts to shine again. Think Monet shades, with delicate hues of pale lilac, frosty pink, baby blue and mint green – you basically want to look like a watercolour. Remember: nothing beats the winter blues like bubblegum pinks.
Faux fur scarf, £75, Whistles, Jubilee Place
Miu Miu A/W 14 Siren cocktail ring, £200, Monica Vinader, Jubilee Place
Leather box bag, £1,565, Mark Cross, matchesfashion.com
Cropped top, £30, Whistles, Jubilee Place
Sandals, £595, Paul Andrew, avenue32.com
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Clutch, £225, L.K.Bennett, Jubilee Place
Buckle bangle, £99, Michael Kors, Jubilee Place
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Softly softly Embrace the cold with this season’s mix of contemporary knits – cosy, elegant and oh-so-comfy. Photographer: Phillip Waterman STYLIST: Jess Stebbings
Dress, £540, Jumper, £345, both Just Cavalli, harrods.com. Box bag, £850, Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com. Baja ring, £120, bar ring, £90, diamond bar ring short, £180, diamond bar ring long, £200, all Monica Vinader, monicavinader.com
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THIS PAGE Roll-neck jumper, £430, Raquel Allegra, selfridges.com. Baja ring, as before OPPOSITE Jumper, £350, Pringle, pringlescotland.com. Skirt, £199, Hobbs hobbs.co.uk. Ring, £125, CARAT*, caratlondon.com
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THIS PAGE Coat, £1,150, Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com. Roll-neck jumper, £99, Hobbs, hobbs.co.uk OPPOSITE Dress, £645, Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com. Shoes, £380, Hugo Boss, hugoboss.com. Bar ring, as before
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THIS PAGE Jumper, £175, BLK DNM, Jumper, £435, Laain, net-a-porter.com. Trousers, £148, J.Crew, jcrew.com OPPOSITE Dress, £1,440, Calvin Klein, calvinklein.com. Boots, £995, Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com. Diamond bar ring short, diamond bar ring long, both as before
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eye opener Tilda Swinton is not known for being shy and retiring and her captivating beauty has long since fascinated audiences and directors alike. This month, NARS have signed the actress as their new face, putting Swinton centre stage in the new S/S15 campaign, shot by François Nars himself. The collection itself is suitably dramatic – think smokey eye palletes and super intensive velvet shadow sticks. Out from 1 Jan, Nars, Space N.K.
BEAUTY NEWS Words: jamie dave
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VB NAILS IT FACE THE DAY This new palette from Bobbi Brown is a lifesaver for those who favour on-the-go make-up. Available in 15 shades, it contains concealer, foundation and pressed powder – all you need to face the day. Best of all, the brand are offering a complimentary Secret to Perfect Skin Makeup Lesson with every purchase – so you’ll know exactly what colour to pick and how to use it. Face Touch Up Palette, £29, Bobbi Brown, Canada Place
Nails rejoice for it doesn’t get more glam than this: Victoria Beckham and Nails Inc have collaborated. The much-talkedabout collection consists of two new limited-edition nail lacquers – a super-striking red and a delicate pink shade – the colours of which are hidden by a chic frosted bottle. With its suitably minimalist packaging and stretch-to-fit technology, these polishes give a flawless, Fashion-Week-worthy finish. VVB x Inc, £25, Victoria Victoria Beckham
New year is the perfect time to throw out your old mismatching make-up brushes and invest in some chic new ones. We love this rose gold collection from cult-brand Zoeva. Designed with high-quality natural hair and synthetic taklon bristles (which make it easier to run your cream and powder based products), these handcrafted brushes will transform your morning routine. Rose Gold Brushes, from £6.50 , Zoeva, zoeva-shop.de
Beauty Flash Inspired by Laura Mercier’s fondness of roses, the new Infusion de Rose collection is destined to be a staple in your routine. The collection includes the Nourishing Oil and the Nourishing Crème enriched with Rosehip seed oil that softens, smooth’s and balances the skin. The restorative oil leaves behind radiant and rejuvenating skin while the lightweight, quick absorbing crème gives that extra hydration boost. From £43.50, Laura Mercier, Space.N.K, Cabot Place
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Beauty HOTLIST It’s time to strip away all the extras and get back to the bare essentials words: elle blakeman
SOFTLY, SOFTLY THE PROMISE: Suitable for ages 0-100, this range contains quality organic ingredients that are eco-certified with no nasties. THE VERDICT: If it’s good enough for a newborn you can guarantee it won’t do you any harm – a lovely range that the whole family can use. Hair & Body wash, £11.99, Sophie La Girafe, sophielagirafecosmetics.com
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THE PROMISE: Characterised through overlapping layers of petals, this floral composition blends spicy Moroccan rose and honeyed Turkish rose. THE VERDICT: A heady, exotic scent, Milieu Rosa is not for the faint of heart. Perfect for romantic evenings and future balmy nights. Milieu Rosa, £140, Odin, Liberty, liberty.co.uk
THE PROMISE: A confident interplay of serene woods, transparent petals and warm amber notes. THE VERDICT: The original Aromatics is a classic so this launch has some serious boots to fill. Happily it does just that and the selection of pure ingredients creates a sophisticated fragrance that is both modern and interesting. Aromatics in White, £50, Clinique, Boots, Canada Place
SMILE NOW THE PROMISE: BOCA adds a low-abrasion silica that gently scrubs your teeth – fighting stains without damaging your enamel. THE VERDICT: Blimey, even your toothpaste can have a luxury makeover. With two versions, specifically designed for day and night, this toothpaste is the height of a sophisticated bathroom shelf. British Mint & Rose Day and Overnight Formulation, £29, BOCA, BOCA.co.uk
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BACK TO NATURE THE PROMISE: Packed with skinrepairing antioxidants and active botanicals, this moisturiser is your first stop for healthy, nourished skin and fighting signs of ageing and fatigue. THE VERDICT: Suitable for both day and night, this new launch from Liz Earle smells divine and brings winter skin back from the brink. Superskin Moisturiser with Natural Neroli, £39, Liz Earle (lizearle.com)
Mirror, mirror THE PROMISE: The ‘tru-lux’ light system closely simulates natural sunlight and contains the full colour spectrum to show every detail. THE VERDICT: OK, it can be pretty scary to face this level of close-up, but better that than living in denial. Especially useful for doing precise beauty tasks like eyebrows and eyeliner. Sensor Mirror, £149.99, SimpleHuman, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place
A beautiful day The beauty industry has never been more results-driven, and with a host of truly remarkable new products and treatments around, now is the perfect time to go after your beauty goals. Here’s to a stunning 2015‌ words: Elle Blakeman photographer: Alberto tandoi
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You want… …Perfect skin
The holy grail of beauty – plump, flawless skin – is worth more than all the Chanel bags and fine jewellery in the world. Sadly, there’s no golden arrow for this one – it takes time, products and serious dedication – but stick with it.
Call the expert Firstly you need a jolly good cleanse; the Eve Lom Signature Facial at Spa NK Westbourne Grove (£120 for 90 minutes, evelom.com) will have you next to godliness in no time. Using massage and lymphatic drainage, Eve’s tried and tested techniques will rid your skin of any puffiness-causing toxins, before slathering on a paraffin wax mask and some serious manual extraction (deep breath – it’s worth it). If you have problem skin, give Dr Terry Long a call – an expert in treating adult acne, her legendary medical facials and bespoke skin products can get you back to clear, unblemished skin in less than three months (drterry.com). To maintain great skin you should aim to have a facial at least once a month – a great maintenance version is the newly launched Luxury Bespoke Facial Signature Facial at Michaeljohn (£160, michaeljohn.co.uk) The treatment is a feat of engineering designed to keep you looking tip-top – over 90 minutes you will be treated to skin analysis, LED light therapy (to accelerate the body’s natural repair systems), a contouring face massage and as many high-tech serums that your skin can take. You will leave looking like a million dollars, but best of all it will keep getting better.
DO IT YOURSELF Start with a good cleansing regime – go for products that resurface the skin such as Elemis’ Tri-Enzyme Facial Wash (£29, Waitrose, Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place) which will wash away the city pollution and dead skin cells that can lead to skin looking dull and lifeless. Every few days add a facial brush like Clinique’s Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush (£79, Boots, Canada Place) to your routine – this will give a really deep-down cleanse, and ensure that all of your expensive beauty products are actually getting to your skin. Next you need to introduce yourself to antioxidants, which go a long way to keeping skin healthy for longer. Every beauty editor worth her salt has a bottle of SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel in her bathroom cupboard – this tiny little bottle is full of Vitamin C, Phloretin and Ferulic Acid a powerful antioxidant trio which effectively undoes the damage of sun and city pollution.
To keep skin moisturised you need a good serum such as Medik8’s Hydr8 B5 for day (£30, medik8.com) and the new night version (£36 night), followed by an all-rounder cream – Sisley’s All Day All Year (£236, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place) or Clarins Multi-Active Day and Night creams (from £42, Boots, Canada Place) – . For the perfect foundation, it’s all about multitasking – finding something that actively benefits your skin, rather than simply covers it up. Oxygenetix (£48, phiclinic.com) is a fantastic skincare-meets foundation that is so gentle that it was often used for post-surgery A-listers. For a glam night option, By Terry’s Terrybly Densiliss foundation (£78, Space N.K., Cabot Place) is amazing – it will give you a flawless finish and is full of high-performance anti-ageing ingredients.
…A great smile Ever notice that the first thing Simon Cowell does to X Factor winners is sort their teeth out – they’ve barely put the microphone down before he has them in an orthodontist’s chair. But if your memory of dental work is strip lights and painful, wiry braces then think again…
Call the Expert Getting your teeth whitened can be life-changing – it’s such an easy change to make and will go a long way to making you look like the best version of yourself. At-home kits are easiest, but it’s better to have a dentist’s-strength peroxide to whiten fully, which is why SmilePod in Canada Sqaure is a great option – they will fit you with dentist trays so you have the perfect mould and send you off with a two-week supply of whitening products which will leave you with pearly gleaming teeth that will make you look years younger (smilepod.co.uk). If you need some serious work then head to Elleven Dental in Marylebone, which offers some of the best cosmetic dentistry in the country. From discreet lingual braces (which go behind the teeth) to Invisalign, Dr Patel and his team can give you the smile you’ve always wanted in a matter of months (ellevendental.com).
DO IT YOURSELF Obviously get a good toothbrush, the Oral B Pro 2500 is the best on the market at its price point (£35, Boots, Canada Place), however, if you really want to go all-out you could always invest in its Bluetooth Smartseries version (£299.99, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place) which will actually work with an app to record your daily brushing and send the results to your dentist. Assuming your dentist cares that is. For toothpaste, the new name-to-know is BOCA
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(£29, boca.co.uk), which has removed a lot of the industrial chemicals and parabens found in other brands.
…To look younger Ok yes we know – age gracefully, enjoy life and so on; but if you’re the type to really enjoy life then trust me, ageing is nothing like graceful. Get battling...
Call the expert One name: Dr. Raj Acquilla. This man can work actual miracles – with careful and discreet use of Botox he can keep the wrinkles at bay – while his fillers (the only man trusted by half of London’s elite) will give you the cheekbones you’ve always wanted (Phi Clinic, 102 Harley Street). For everyday upkeep, take your face along to the Face Gym in Selfridges (£30 for 35 minutes), where the 50 or so muscles in your face are toned and conditioned like the ones in your body. Regular visits will work to combat sagging or puffy skin and dull complexions, teaching your muscles to do the work themselves. Zap away telltale scarring and pigmentation marks with a treatment from London’s laser queen Debbie Thomas, whose new Leading Dual Yellow Laser Therapy will eradicate everything from acne scars to rosacea and telltale sun spots (debbiethomas.com). Happily – and much more easily – a good set of eyelash extensions also go a long way to helping you wake up feeling young and fabulous. Daxita at Atherton
Cox does an excellent set of ‘Russian Lashes’ – which are individually tailored to your eyes to give you stunning, sweeping lashes that just look like they might just be your own. The best thing is that they last for up to two months, meaning you won’t have to worry again until March (from £250, athertoncox.co.uk).
DO IT YOURSELF Nothing ages the skin like scars and pigmentation so repeat after me: SPF, SPF, SPF. The best are Ole Henriksen Protect the Truth SPF50 (£31, feelunique.com) and La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF50 (£16.50, Boots, Canada Place) and will stop any future pigmentation marks or ageing sun damage setting in. A good mascara is a must – under-the-radar brand Dreamweave & Co’s new Lash Construct Magnet Mascara is a brilliant alternative to false lashes, promising to thicken and nourish your lashes from the root in just 15 days. If all else fails, blind them with scent: a study found that wearing a citrus scent can make people think you look ten years younger – try Grapefruit Cologne from Jo Malone (from £40, Jo Malone, Jubilee Place).
…Perfect hair A good haircut can take years off you, not to mention improve your work prospects by 86 per cent (OK, I made that up – but it must be around that). Ever since Kate Middleton’s tresses were given a global platform, we have all been desperate for swishy, attention-commanding princess hair. So here’s what to do…
Call the expert You need a serious cut and colour: non-negotiable. For this, head straight to Michaeljohn Salon (michaeljohn.co.uk) and ask for Niamh – this Irish beauty will know exactly what you need even if you don’t (you can also celeb spot while there!). Alternatively you can click onto cool new website haircvt.com and select the look and haircut you want and the site will give you your perfect hairdresser in London. For keeping your hair looking its best, pop into Blow in Jubilee Place for a gloss shot and hair massage (£15, Blow ltd., Jubilee Place) which will give you a boost in between hairdresser visits, and a blow dry (£25) that will last for days.
DO IT YOURSELF Treated stressed tresses to Julien Farel Vitamin Restore Shampoo and Conditioner (£16 each, Selfridges) – they Model: Leoni @ Storm
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“Ever since Kate Middleton’s tresses were given a global platform, we have all been desperate for princess hair”
will revive even the limpest hair back to life. Once a week, use a good hair mask like Oribe Sigature Moisture Mask (£54, Space.NK., Cabot Place) or Espa Pink Hair & Scalp Mud (£32, espaskincare.com) – both of which will leave you with super-soft, super-smooth hair. For a strengthening treat, add a drop of oil such as Alterna’s Bamboo Kendi Oil (£19.75, lookfanatastic. com) to hair before drying it – it will banish frizz and add shine while undoing the damage of any heat styling you may be about to inflict.
… ....To sleep better
We all know the mental benefits of a good night’s sleep, but sleep is absolutely vital in helping you look your best. A good eight hours is proven to help both your body and your skin function at their best, helping you look and feel better – it’s not called beauty sleep for nothing. As facialist Sarah Chapman says: “Whilst you sleep your skin has the time to repair and renew; this time is vital so that skin has a healthy and normal functioning routine to keep it looking and feeling its best.”
Call the expert Meditation can work wonders for those who struggle to
stop their minds from spinning – try the London Meditation Centre (londonmeditationcentre.com) or the Headspace app (headspace.com) – which now has more than a million users worldwide – for a lesson in mindfulness. If it’s more physical aches and pains that are keeping you awake, pop in to see Pete at SameDayDoctor + SameDayChiropractor (samedaydoctor.co.uk), whose brand of destressing massage will have you asleep on the massage table in minutes.
DO IT YOURSELF Try Cherry Night powder (£24.95, victoria’shealth.com) in the evening. It contains extracts of cherries, which are rich in melatonin (the ‘sleep’ hormone) and will help get your body into ‘sleep mode’. To help you relax, turn off all iPads, phones and computers as the light from the screen disturbs melatonin production and can stop you drifting off properly, and have a hot shower or bath with Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil (£40, Space.NK., Cabot Place) which contains the perfect mix of vetivert, camomile and sandlewood that is as potent as it is delicious. Finally spritz your pillow with a touch of This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (£22, Space.NK., Cabot Place) – which is clinically proven to help you drift off – you’ll be lucky if you manage to turn the lights off.
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Touch of genius Want to improve your performance in the boardroom or the gym? Then head to samedaydoctor+samedaychiropractic to see Pete Mavromatis for a deep-tissue massage that will change your life
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’m not new to massage. I’ve been touched everywhere: airport lounges, day spas – even underwater in the Maldives in a particularly surreal ‘Watsu’ treatment which was supposed to be transcendent: I’m English; it was just awkward. But when I started a serious workout regime – a four-times-a-week death sentence with a personal trainer who seems to want to turn me into a rugby player – a massage became less a nice thing to do, and more “please God fix me so I can walk up stairs again”. And so, after talking (moaning) to my MD, he sent me off to ‘his’ guy – Pete Mavromatis, a deep-tissue expert working at samedaydoctor+sameday chiropractic just over the water in West India Quay in a beautifully quaint brick warehouse conversion that feels a million miles away from the corporate shine of Canary Wharf. An expert in his field and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, Mavromatis treats some of the most high-profile people in London, all with the million-and-one different complaints that go hand-inhand with a type-A driven life. His varied clientele, includes bankers, sportsmen, martial arts, professional dancers and even circus performers (Mavromatis is the official massage therapist for the Aircraft Circus Performance Company based at the Hangar Arts Trust in Charlton, London.) – i.e. people who put their body through a lot more than the odd hour on a TRX – means he’s more than capable of seeing to my gym-battered body. “Pete’s treatments are essential to the wellbeing of the circus performer – a combination of knot removal and relaxation” says Lucy Francis, director and performer . “I treat the body holistically,” he tells me. “It’s an amazing piece of machinery and if you treat the body well, and allow it to become the perfect instrument, there’s a lot it can do for itself.” Part of treating the body as a whole means Mavromatis isn’t thrown by my self-diagnosed aches and pains. “People forget that the body works together – so if one part isn’t working, it will affect the rest of you. “What I aim to do is get people to harmonise their mind and body promoting
wellbeing. Once the body is rested, the mind can rest too and we see things more clearly.” I soon discover the difference between deep-tissue massage and all the treatments I’ve had in the past – in short, everything. This is no place for incense and light, sweeping strokes, it’s serious body work, with Mavromatis using heroic levels of strength to rid my body of anything that might be stopping it from operating at 100 per cent. “You will sleep so much better tonight,” he says while kneading a particularly stubborn knot in my shoulder. “Once you’re detoxified, you’re able to sleep better, which in itself is very important. When you are stressed out or worried about work, the mind races and this can stop you from relaxing both mentally and physically. “Rest and sleep are a form of nourishment for the body. When you think clearly you can achieve so much more.” Indeed, several of his clients come in before a big meeting or presentation at work, in order to get rid of any tension that might get in the way. “People perform so much better when they are relaxed. You’re also just in such a better mood – most of my clients are different people by the time they leave.” I make a mental note to find out when my MD’s next appointment is so I can schedule a pay review or break some bad news. At the start, Mavromatis tells me I may end up falling asleep. I am sceptical because I have several knots that need industrial pressure to remove, however, 45 minutes in and it’s all I can do to keep my eyes open. After just a one-hour treatment, I feel calmer and lighter than I have in months and my aches, while still there, have eased up a lot. Two follow-up sessions later and I feel fantastic – not quite a great instrument, maybe a slightly beaten-up Fender – my team seem less terrified and my trainer tells me that my work in the gym has improved hugely. Who knew the key to a better body lies outside the gym? samedaydoctor+samedaychiropractic, Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf, London E14 4AF. For more information, visit samedaydoc.co.uk or call 0845 3729 990
“Several of his clients come in before a big meeting or presentation at work”
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new you January is the month to make a commitment to fitness and stick to it. Whether you’re starting a new class or upping your training, in Canary Wharf you’ll find the latest in stylist fitness wear, equipment and wearable tech – as well as two high end sports clubs – to ensure you get the most out of your workout Men’s Jacket, £34.99, Pakajak at Evans Cycles, South Colonnade
Running Long Sleeve Top, £52, Asics, Jubilee Place
Incase Sports Armband iPhone 5, £29.95, iSmash, Canada Place
Tracking Wrist Band UP3, £149.99, Jawbone at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place
Earset 3I, £120, Bang & Olufsen, South Colonnade
FT7 Heart Rate Monitor, £73, Polar at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place
Half Zip Windbreaker, £90, Sweaty Betty, Jubilee Place and Cabot Place
Aqua Beat 2.0 Underwater MP3 Player, 2GB £80, Speedo at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place
Life in the fast lane Hit the floor running with the best new trainers to keep you moving
Ride 7, £104.99, Saucony at Runners Need, Churchill Place
Z Flow, £65, Reebok, Reebok Sports Shop, Canada Place
Winter Running Gloves, £25, Asics, Jubilee Place
Haena Top, £145, Orlebar Brown, Jubilee Place
Gel-Kayano 2, £145, Asics, Jubilee Place
Cumulus GTX, £120, Asics at Sweaty Betty, Jubilee Place and Cabot Place
Adrenaline GTS 15, £109.99, Brooks at Runners Need, Churchill Place
All Terrain Super, £84.28, Reebok, Reebok Sports Shop, Canada Place
Hydrate Water Bottle, £15, Sweaty Betty, Jubilee Place and Cabot Place
Tessellate Luxe Leggings, £50, Sweaty Betty, Jubilee Place and Cabot Place
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Crossfit Nano 4.0, £85, Reebok, Reebok Sports Shop, Canada Place
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Shape up You don’t have to attend a gym to get fit in Canary Wharf, with fun and free classes by Sweaty Betty and Asics held weekly
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ith two stores in Canary Wharf, Sweaty Betty offers a varied collection of fun fitness classes, which will give you the perfect excuse to treat yourself to some new fitness wear. The classes are free for Sweaty Betty members, and to become a member all you need to do is sign up in store. To book a class, simply call up the individual store the day before your class and ensure you have your membership card number to hand. Sweaty Betty’s Jubilee Place store hosts three classes: yoga, circuits and ballet fit Monday to Wednesday respectively. Over in Cabot
Place, get your pulse racing with boxing, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and pilates Monday to Wednesdays too. Every skill level is welcome and the fitting rooms and lockers on site means you can easily change out of you office clothes after work. And for runners, Asics hosts a fantastic Running Clinic each Thursday at 6.30pm. Free to join, just meet inside the Jubilee Place store to take part. The professional, friendly coaches lead the classes, offering supportive advice for runners of all abilities. It’s a great way to meet new people and stay motivated during the cold winter months. So, what’s stopping you?
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JUBILEE PLACE: Yoga Club every Monday at 7.15pm – 8.15pm • Circuits Club every Tuesday at 7.15pm – 7.45pm • Ballet Fit Club every Wednesday at 7.15pm – 8.15pm CABOT PLACE: Boxing club every Monday at 7.15pm - 8.15pm • HIIT club every Tuesday at 7.15pm - 8.15pm • Pilates club every Wednesday at 7.15pm - 8.15pm
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Join the club Fit your workout around your schedule with two first-class sports clubs – Reebok Sports Club and Virgin Active, Canary Riverside – open in the heart of Canary Wharf Europe’s largest Health Club, Reebok Sports Club occupies three floors in Canada Place, boasting state-of-theart facilities including a spa, climbing wall and the largest free weights area in London, alongside 210 free classes
per week. The stylish Virgin Active, Canary Riverside gym boasts a steam room, sauna and a pool with riverfacing views. D reebokclub.co.uk / virginactive.co.uk
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Suits you, Sir If it doesn’t go without saying that your next interview is not the time to debut that new orange bomber jacket of yours, a survey of 3,000 hiring managers by CareerBuilder (careerbuilder.co.uk) chose the colour as the worst shade to wear to a job interview, identifying it with someone unprofessional. Unsurprisingly, conservative blue and black topped the best options, being associated with being a team player and leadership respectively. Although, it’s worth taking note that those surveyed said that what’s most important is dressing for the environment of the job, as otherwise you’ll immediately come across as a poor fit. In other words, no one’s getting hired to man a beach-side cabana in a suit and tie, and nobody’s being recruited to manage a hedge fund in flip-flops and beaded jewellery. Image: Miami Vice / moviestillsdb.com
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Business Digest Stats, facts and an eye on the movers and shakers shaping the worlds of business and finance Words: aimee latimer
$17bn $ COMPUTER SAYS NO Less than a third of Londoners are happy with how businesses answer the phone, a study of 1,000 consumers by PH Media Group has found. Phone manner is to blame, suggesting callers do detect any eye rolling or Facebook scrolling going on on the other end. Mark Williamson, sales and marketing director at PH Media Group, blames “a tendency among companies to focus their attention and budgets on visual marketing and internet presence” while actually “the telephone remains a crucial aspect of branding, marketing and customer service.” Of course you could call up to complain, but who wants to deal with that passive agressive nightmare? phmg.com
Procrasti-googling Google has replaced Facebook as the biggest online time waster at work, a survey by salary.com has found. It's a sign of us procrastinating more than ever before: in 2013, 20 per cent of respondents admitted to wasting time at work, but in 2014 this leapt to 89 per cent. So, are people getting a lot more distracted or a lot more honest? There’s probably a Buzzfeed quiz you can take to find out…
The amount personto-person (P2P) payments by phone are expected to amount to in America alone by the end of 2019, as predicted by Forrester.
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“After a certain point, money is meaningless. It ceases to be the goal. The game is what counts” – Aristotle Onassis, shipping magnate
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With the future of the global economy looking unsteady to say the least, Winning the Long Game outlines a roadmap to establishing yourself with sustainable value in business, and pep talks you towards becoming a strategic leader. It does so with a mixture of pragmatic
how-to tips and anecdotes – Pope Francis in comparison to Oprah Winfrey, for example. The two authors boast a practical background in business and are seasoned writers meaning this book is entertaining as well as insightful. It’s definitely worth reading – no matter what point you’re at on the ladder – if you want to keep moving upwards. Available 8 January 2015. Winning the Long Game: How Strategic Leaders Shape the Future by Steven Krupp and Paul J. H. Schoemaker, £18.99, Waterstones, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place
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ith fashion often changing dramatically from one season to the next, predicting trends four or five years down the line is a guessing game that only the foolhardy would have a go at. In other fields, however, spotting how the future might play out is a little more achievable because of the way that one bit of technology leads to another. By connecting the dots between what we know today and where we think they will lead us tomorrow, a small bunch of men and women known as ‘futurists’ make their living. Two of Britain’s most respected are Ray Hammond, arguably Europe’s most widely published futurist who was honoured with a UN gold medal for services to futurology by Mikhail Gorbachev, and Dr Ian Pearson, founder of the company Futurizon, author of multiple books, and a man who boasts an 85 per cent success rate when looking 10 to 15 years ahead. Here, they take us on a whirlwind journey into the future…
TECHNOLOGY “A problem we have is that we don’t yet have the language of the future,” says Hammond, who knew something like the iPhone was coming a good six or seven years before it first arrived. “In much the same way ‘the horseless carriage’
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didn’t do a very good job of describing what the car would become, the term ‘mobile phone’ is very misleading.” Within a decade or so, Hammond thinks that mobile phones as we know them will disappear entirely, as their capabilities morph into wearable pieces of technology that we have with us at all times. “Think of assorted little items around the body: on our wrists, in our ears, on our belts and microphones on our collars. They become a body network, and will look after everything from our health to our finances and all of our communications.” Going forward a little – around 25 years – retinalprojection contact lenses will be at the heart of this portable kit. It will be several giant leaps ahead of where Google Glass is today, and, says Pearson, “will show how the mobile phone was just a passing technology.” All the processing power you’ll need, he says, will fit into an earring stud, and we will be able to look out and see data overlaid on whatever we’re looking at. “It’s what we call augmented reality today,” he says, “and when you see a restaurant in the real world you’ll be able to see its menu, its daily specials, and reviews from your friends.” The contact lenses would also serve as TV and cinema screens, adds Hammond, making ‘home entertainment’ as we know it utterly redundant. “Your entertainment goes wherever you are,” he says.
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Fashion Stella McCartney might be looking two or three seasons ahead, but our futurists can go one better: they think they know what we’ll be wearing decades from now, and the answer is ‘whatever you want people to think you’re wearing.’ Pearson explains: “As augmented reality really comes into play, you’ll soon be able to start making your appearance more and more virtual.” Eventually, he says, we’ll each have a ‘digital aura’, so that passers-by wearing retinal-projection contact lenses will not so much see you but the avatar you’ve created for yourself. “It’s a digital bubble, showing your Facebook profile, what you’re into, whether you’re single and looking for a date on Friday – whatever you like,” Pearson says. “The World Wide Web came from merging communications together; what augmented reality does is merge the whole virtual world with the physical world.”
Transport “There are a few worries about self-driving cars,” says Hammond, “because if someone is killed, who’s liable? Even so, it’s definitely going to happen and in 25 years, on most major roads in the UK, the cars will be self-driving.” Pearson concurs: “All the big manufacturers are working on this – you can expect the first on the roads in
10 years. They could be powered by inductive pick-ups from under the road surface, a bit like Scalextric. Once we start to see this technology – in cities, initially – it will take off very rapidly.” Which is more than can be said for advances in aeronautics: neither futurist sees any dramatic developments there in the next few decades, although growing affluence in China, India and other emerging countries will, says Pearson, lead to record tourist numbers at the world’s most popular hotspots. “Eventually, they’ll simply have to put limits on visitor numbers,” he says, “and a big travel trend will be that virtual visits will be the way many people only ever get to see certain parts of the world.” With the planet bursting at the seams, some think that interstellar travel will ease the burden – although Hammond worries that humans just aren’t cut out for space travel. Not that it will matter: by the end of this century, he says, human evolution as we know it will be coming to an end as our intelligence is transferred to machines. This ‘successor species’, as Hammond puts it, will be free of biological limitations and well suited to travel to the realms of beyond. “This is merely the beginning of humanity as we know it,” he smiles. “These machines will be our descendants.” rayhammond.com, futurizon.com
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news Canary Wharf Group gives the gift of food for Christmas On 4 December, volunteers from Canary Wharf Group took to the Sundial Centre at Bethnal Green to spread a little Christmas joy. As part of the Annual Christmas Food Bags Appeal – a project put together by the East End Community Foundation – essential cupboard items, such as tinned soup and vegetables, were given out to users of the community centre, as well a selection of Christmas gifts. Each year, this appeal aims to distribute 800 of these bags to vulnerable residents in nursing homes and day care centres across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham. A sum of £3,400 has been raised so far for this cause, thanks to donations and the support of multiple companies, including Credit Suisse, Société Générale, Waitrose, Northern Trust and British Airways.
Twelve Days of Christmas Fun Run at Canary Wharf If you visited Canary Wharf on 12 December, you may have witnessed a rather unusual scene. French hens, gold rings and the occasional super man ran 1.2 miles, beginning and finishing at Ice Rink Canary Wharf. The charity fun run took place with a festive ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ theme, for which participants were invited to dress up as characters from the well-known carol, or as a favourite superhero. Each runner raised more than £200, which went towards two charities: Kids’ City and Muddy Boots. Kids’ City holds activities outside of school for children aged between three and 11, while providing employment and training opportunities for adults located in high-unemployment areas. The run ended in well-earned mince pies and mulled wine at Q on Ice bar and restaurant and a prize was awarded for the best costume – the winner was dressed as a partridge in a pear tree.
Canary Wharf Code Club join Lord Mayor’s Show For the past 14 years, Canary Wharf Group has taken part in the Lord Mayor’s Show – which is the world’s largest unrehearsed procession – that runs through the streets of the City of London. Each year, the show heralds the arrival of the new Lord Mayor, who for 2015 will be Alderman Alan Yarrow. On display is a curious blend of the City’s history and modern life, combining traditional livery companies, community groups and businesses. This year, Canary Wharf Group showcased Code Club, a network of after-school coding clubs where the classes are led by volunteer technology professionals from Canary Wharf and the wider area.
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From cutting out stress to ditching the dodgy ties, we’ve gone back to the basics and asked the experts how to actually keep the New Year’s resolutions we all make and break every year WORDS: AIMEE LATIMER & ELLE BLAKEMAN
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ome people – let’s put them in column A – seem to succeed in all fields of life. They have good relationships, great careers, read novels, don’t eat sugar, call their mothers and enjoy exercising. The others, huddled presumably less attractively in column B, drink too much, save too little, inhale carbs, buy bad presents and apply make-up on the Tube. The desire to transition from B to A is the backbone of new years’ resolution – the annual mass-assumption that next year could be your year if only you made a few small changes. Unfortunately, as ambition is met with reality, many of those resolutions lie broken by the time you’ve finished the leftover Christmas turkey. So we asked five experts working in the fields of fitness through to finance, how to make positive changes this New Year for a smarter, simpler, better 2015.
how to… Get your head in the game Landmark is often referred to as the ‘go to’ for anyone looking to make a real change in their lives, be it homeor work-related. Over the course of an intensive threeday and one evening seminar in Euston, the international training and development company offers a lesson in selfreflection that will help you to analyse what you really want in life – and more importantly how to get it. David Cunningham, a communication expert and seminar leader for Landmark explains that the course works, in part, by helping participants to stop having past experiences affect their future decisions in ways that aren’t productive. “Things happen as we’re growing up, we have experiences with money, we have experiences with success, we have experiences with failure, and then we make decisions based on those experiences – decisions like ‘I’m good at this’; ‘I’m not good at that’; like ‘This is possible’ or ‘That’s not possible’ – and it’s the decisions we make that colour and sometimes limit our choices when we are out to invent a career, or take a career step for ourselves, or take on something else important to us. “First you need to be willing to think big for yourself, to be willing to say: ‘Here’s exactly what I want’. ‘Here’s exactly the kind of job I would want’,” says Cunningham. “And then distinguish or notice every reason you’ve got why you don’t think that can happen. Then you’ve got a choice: you can either have what you want in life or you can have the reasons why you can’t have it.” While it sounds simple, the reality is somewhat more challenging and the course is anything but easy. However, a bit of tough love is sometimes exactly what it takes – over two million people have taken the Landmark
Forum, and the success stories continue to stack up, from CEOs to celebrities. Paul Grant, who works for a large professional services firm in Canary Wharf says the Landmark Forum left him with ‘increased effectiveness without effort’. “As I was becoming more senior at work, I was increasingly feeling more exposed,” says Grant. “I felt like someone was going to ‘find out’ that I didn’t really belong in that meeting or to be the one driving that big project because, in spite of the evidence, that was what I thought. I was working long hours and mostly thinking about work when I wasn’t there. It was exhausting. “After the Landmark Forum, my peace of mind and confidence increased dramatically. My ability to connect with people, to be straight with people, to trust myself and to speak my piece shifted completely.” “In the Landmark Forum, I saw that all human beings make these types of decisions,” agrees Barrister Michael Druce, who did the course in 2007. “Moments we experience failure, we make them mean something about us. “I now form business relationships with clients that ensures repeat work and am operating at an elevated level of effectiveness in my life.” “That’s what happens,” says Cunningham. “Once you distinguish between what actually happened versus the story or interpretation you made up about what happened, you begin to see how much of your life has been a reaction to your interpretation that you then related to as if it were the truth. When people sort that out, there’s tremendous freedom, and suddenly a whole world of new possibilities becomes available to them.” Here are Landmark’s tips for living a more productive life: 1) Give up being right – even if you are certain that you are – and consider your viewpoint as just one possible view. 2) Be authentic – letting people in on who you really are and what you’re dealing with can feel risky, but when you’re straight with people and willing to be vulnerable and risk not looking good, that’s the kind of conversation that has people really engage and connect. 3) Be unreasonable – practice giving up the focus on all the reasons something can’t happen. When you develop the habit of looking beyond those reasons for how you can accomplish something, you and those around you get bigger. 4) Change the way you look at problems – consider that to be alive is to have problems, you might as well make sure that your problems are big enough to be worth your time. 5) Be present – living in the moment is easier said than done. But when you can recognise the running commentary that is the thoughts and opinions that constantly pop up unbidden, and then turn down the volume on that, you are able to actually be with people, yourself, and life.
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a waste of energy that’s better spent on solving the issue. So, the next time you feel overwhelmed, take five minutes to calm down and ask yourself whether the situation really is as bad as it feels, and then knock back a shot of Siberian ginseng. Over time, hopefully you’ll be able be able to differentiate what’s genuinely serious, and what’s a hiccup you’ll have forgotten about by next week.
how to… Dress smarter
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A man’s working wardrobe is like Tetris, it’s just a game of trying to line up the pieces that fit, without creating any awkward layers. Fortunately Roberto Revilla – Bobby to friends – of Roberto Revilla London knows the cheats for dressing for your body type to ensure you’re set for a sleeker, smarter 2015.
“We always want to have your viewers’ eyes sweeping up your body. The more they have to do this the more their brains register that you are taller than you actually are” how to… Stress less Benjamin Franklin once said: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Had he had Gmail, we can only imagine ‘stress’ would have also made it onto the list. Unfortunately, day-to-day stress is unavoidable, however, you can change how you handle it. There are too things you can focus on when dealing with stress in the short term – your diet and your attitude. When it comes to the former, skipping breakfast and poor food choices can lead to energy dips, irritability and craving coffee though a drip, all of which magnify any struggles throughout the day. Wellness specialist Akcelina Cvijetic recommends when grabbing breakfast on the go in Canary Wharf to pick up a green tea and protein pot (boiled eggs and spinach) from Pret A Manger and a ‘bulletproof coffee’ from Crussh to keep you switched on until lunch. You can also give your energy levels a boost through supplements, Akcelina recommends: amino acids, Vitamin B complex, Siberian ginseng, iron and antioxidant complex. Secondly, there’s your attitude. When you’re feeling overloaded, take deep breaths and repeat after Akcelina: “I know this is stressing me out, but do I want to focus on my reaction or on the results I want to create here?” In other words, when stress hits you, don’t let the first wave of emotions drown you: “When we’re in this place we can’t trust our thinking because our brain has been hijacked by our emotions and our imagination is running wild with projections of reality not reality itself,” she says, because torturing yourself on what might happen is
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As a London-based tailor, Bobby goes straight to his client to fit bespoke suits, riding through the capital on a motorbike he’s had specially modified to carry all his samples and equipment – which I think we can all agree is pretty cool.
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He appreciates that professional men who – assuming they spend the majority of their time at work, and that time is typically spent in a suit – need to know their shirts and ties: “Most men default to white and blue shirts because it’s easy and there is nothing wrong with that. But, by a rule if you tan easily (which usually means you’re dark-haired and olive-to dark-skinned) ice-coloured shirts will always look amazing on you: think white, pink, blue, lavender. And, if you’re the opposite and burn faster than a vampire (usually meaning you have blonde or red hair) then pastel shades are best. Think off-white, cream, blue, salmon pinks.”
Next comes ties, Bobby advises: “White shirts suit pretty much any tie. With blue shirts, it’s blues, yellows and reds. For pink, try burgundy, navy and some lavenders. And for off-white or cream shirts, burgundy and navy are best. Plus, ties with small details that pick out the main colour of your shirts always work really well.” If you’ve overdone it this Christmas, or during the 11 months prior, also know that you can dress yourself slimmer: “A two-button jacket will create a slimmer line than a double-breasted or three-button. If you are broad and big do not wear skinny lapels – they’ll just make you look wider. Stick to jacket lapel widths that are just short of halfway to the shoulder end and make sure your
“LDN Muscle appeals to the time-poor. It provides tailored fitness guides which are downloadable online, giving you a personal trainer in your pocket” LDN London
trousers are a trim cut to avoid looking ‘top-heavy’. For shirts, make sure the collar spread is no wider than your ears, else you will look, well… wider.” If your width’s not your concern but your height is, there are tricks for looking taller too: “We always want to have your viewers’ eyes sweeping up your body. The more they have to do this the more their brains register that you are taller than you actually are, so stay away from big chunky accessories like large-faced watches, thick belts and flowery pocket handkerchiefs. “Keeping clothing colours within a fairly consistent colour theme will also help create an illusion of height. As will weighting darker colours toward the bottom of the body.” And if your underwear has holes, please just throw them out – that’s a given.
how to… Get fit (with no free time) Getting fit is always up there at the top of people’s to-do list, but in practice trying to maintain the motivation to fit post-work gym trips and pre-dawn juicing into an already packed schedule isn’t easy. Despite this, there are people like Tom Exton who make you feel bad about yourself by pairing working a full-time job at one of Canary Wharf’s top banks with running an online fitness company, LDN Muscle (ldnmuscle.com), which he set up with his brother and two others. LDN Muscle appeals to the time-poor. It provides tailored fitness guides which are downloadable online, giving you a personal trainer in your pocket whether you’re in the gym or just at home. As Exton explains, if you’re short on time, efficient workouts are key: “Don’t
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take extra-long rest periods, make sure tempo/form is on point and try to pre-plan what you’re doing before you go in to avoid wasting time. Plus it’s important to never underestimate the importance of nutrition – you’ve heard it before, but if you’re limited on training time because of work commitments then diet is make or break.” It is advice Exton follows – his typical workout routine is focused on time-saving: “I keep rest time short, concentrate on tempo and intensity, while utilising drop sets and supersets often, to really burn out the intended muscle group in minimal time.” The success of Tom’s fitness business means he has the added incentive to get the squats in because he has to “occasionally be scantily clad for photos”. Should you not have the same predicament, having a goal will help keep your motivation alive. Whether it’s dropping a dress size or increasing the distance you can run, a goal that feels in reach will give you a reason to not give up on the gym until you’re in the habit of going.
how to… Order wine You’ve scored a date, you booked the restaurant, but then the wine list comes and it might as well be in French – in fact, it probably is. Tomasz Kuszneruk, sommelier at Canary Wharf’s Plateau gives some sage advice for the nervous wine-orderer and it all comes down to “don’t be shy to say: ‘I know nothing about wine’”. You might feel that restaurants expect you to be wine-literate, but for the same reasons that you don’t tell surgeons where to cut or matadors when to get out the way, if you’re not, it’s time to trust the experts. “If there’s a sommelier in the restaurant or you’re in a wine shop, don’t pretend you know about wine – you won’t impress people. Just say, ‘I know nothing, but I would like this or that’, and the person will guide you,” says Tomasz. “And also don’t be shy to put your foot down on how
Tomasz Kuszneruk at Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill, Canada Place
fish, can you still share a bottle of wine? “You can have red wine with fish but be careful that that wine is very low in tannin. When the protein from the fish and the tannin from the wine combine in your mouth it creates a chemical reaction which creates a metallic taste. A red wine low in tannin, for example, is the Gamay or Bordelaise or Burgundy. But again, you don’t have to know it, speak to the sommelier as they know this kind of thing, that’s why they’re there.” And, on the subject of wine faux pas, if you bring a screw top to a dinner party, will it look ‘cheaper’ than a bottle with a cork? The answer’s no; corks allow oxygen to slowly seep into a bottle, creating a slowburning chemical reaction which evolves the taste of the wine over time. A screw top, however, prevents any oxygen from entering and so is actually the packaging of choice by wine makers who think the wine is at its ideal
“If there’s a sommelier in the restaurant or you’re in a wine shop, don’t pretend you know about wine – you won’t impress people. Just say, ‘I know nothing, but I would like this or that’” much you want to spend. It’s OK to go into a wine shop and say: ‘I have £10 to spend on a bottle, what’s best?’ At the end of the day, it’s only the super-rich or the people putting it on the company card who buy the priciest bottles. For everyone else in the restaurant or shop who’s spending his own money, they don’t buy the expensive wine and we all understand because we all do the same.” So, the wallet’s safe, but if you’ve been dreaming of the steak all day but your partner goes and orders the
composition at the time of bottling, and so who don’t want its taste to change over time. If you’re interested in trying some new wines in a casual setting, each month Tomasz hosts a wine club at Plateau, where a wine maker is invited to speak and guests try five wines matched with canapés for £25. Also, there’s the added bonus is that if you stay for dinner afterwards you receive a 50 per cent discount on your meal. Call 020 7715 7100 for details.
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Expletive deleted Track-only Ferrari hybrid packs a 1,000hp punch
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eet the new Ferrari, the FXX K – and be assured that the space between the second X and the K is important. Without it, it would be an expletive. On the other hand when you look at the specification, an expletive is what you will utter, guaranteed. Would you believe it has more than 1,000hp on tap? The FXX K is the latest in a line of Ferrari ‘research and development’ cars that are exclusively reserved for track use and are only available to a few handpicked (and extremely wealthy) ‘owners’. Officially they are referred to as Client Test Drivers. It’s based on the LaFerrari and is powered by a modified version of that car’s 6.2-litre V12 engine. One of those modifications involves removing the engine’s
silencers… this one’s going to be noisy. To that Ferrari has added an F1-style Kers (hence the K in its name) electric motor, or more formally, a kinetic energy recovery system that takes total power to 1,050hp. It also boasts a whole host of aerodynamic add-ons, splitters, fins, wings diffusers and by-pass ducts for a ‘50% improvement in downforce in the low drag configuration and a 30% improvement in the more aggressive downforce configuration’ says Ferrari. It will stick to the road, in other words. Fewer than 40 will be built at a cost of €2.5 million each. And those owners don’t really get to own the car. Instead they will be invited to drive them in a monitored test programme over the next two years. Whichever way you look at it, the Ferrari FXX K is completely mental.
“The FXX K is the latest in a line of Ferrari ‘research and development’ cars that are exclusively reserved for track use”
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Triple Tonic We love the Audi TT in the UK, says Matthew Carter. And the third generation version is the sharpest yet
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ow here’s a thing. You might think most Audi TTs are sold in the USA, or perhaps in Germany. You’d be wrong: it seems that the biggest global market for Audi’s coupé with concept car looks is right here in the UK. We loved it from the moment it first appeared, back in 1995. That was when the star of the company stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show was a rakish 2+2 concept. It was called TT, after the British Tourist Trophy series of car and bike races. It had been created in California and really stood out in a sea of conventional-looking saloons and hatchbacks… Audi design, at that time, was as
adventurous as Prince Charles’ wardrobe. Stunning to look at but invariably impractical and usually impossible to build, concept cars rarely have a life outside the motor show circuit. But the TT was different. Just three years later, in 1998, the first generation TT made its bow, largely unchanged, as a full production model. And it was pretty dreadful. Oh, it was great to look at but those early versions had questionable handling characteristics and even once that had been sorted, it was a stodgy drive. It was based on the same underpinnings as the VW Bora, the Golf-with-aboot aimed at the family man with 2.5 kids, after all. Things improved with the second generation TT, which arrived in 2006. The concept car looks were sharpened and it was undoubtedly better to drive, especially in high performing RS guise. But it still lacked a certain something… not that that dented sales Now comes the third generation version. Sales will undoubtedly continue to skyrocket, but is the TT finally the driver’s car it ought to be? It certainly ticks all the right boxes when it comes to looks. In typical VW Group fashion – think how similar, yet how different, all seven iterations of the Golf are – the Mk3 TT can clearly trace its lineage back to that original concept car. The profile is dominated by the same dramatically
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sloping roofline as the original (yes, headroom in the rear is still lacking) and the wheel arches are still boldly flared. But there is a dramatic new front with razor-sharp lines for the lights, single-frame grille and air intakes while the four interlocking rings of the Audi badge have been moved from the grille to the leading edge of the bonnet. Revolutionary, that. It’s a similar story at the rear where the lines are less fussy and more businesslike. Here, the standout feature is a
up a manual shifter in a sports car but, to my mind at least, the Stronic ’box is a perfect match for the TT. It can be left in auto mode for city trickling, but out on the open road responds instantly to the throttle and, of course, gives the driver the opportunity to play at being Lewis Hamilton with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Being an S line model, the test car was also lowered and was ‘blessed’ with sports suspension, a body kit and larger
“The biggest changes come inside, where the interior clearly points the way ahead for future Audis” narrow strip of LEDs that forms the third brake light and runs the entire width of the boot between the rear lamps. The biggest changes come inside, where the interior clearly points the way ahead for future Audis. It’s a case of less is more, with the plethora of buttons and dials loved by some manufacturers notable by their absence. Take the heater controls as an example. Instead of pictograms and buttons dominating the centre stack, all the controls are integrated into the centre of three turbine-like air vents in the middle of the instrument panel. Looks good and works well. And then there’s the dashboard display itself. Dials are clearly so yesterday as the entire screen in front of the driver has been filled by what Audi calls a Virtual Cockpit Display. It takes a little while to master, but you can tailor the information display to suit your needs or mood, swapping the conventional speedo and rev counter dials for smaller ones as the centre of the display becomes the sat nav screen… or the radio… or the phone/audio interface. As with all new toys it’s all-enveloping at first and, to be frank, more than a little distracting. But after a while the novelty wears off and it starts to make sense. In two or three years; time, all dashboards will be like this. Although the new TT is slightly longer than the outgoing model, it remains a 2+2. Rear legroom and headroom remain at a premium, but the seats do fold to increase luggage space from a generous 300 litres to more than 700 litres. As sports cars go, this is one of the more practical ones. And as sports cars go, this is one of the quicker ones, too. As usual there’s a wide selection of engine and drivetrain options, with more to come. The test car was towards the top of the current range, with a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine driving all four wheels via a semiautomatic Stronic gearbox. The quattro chassis promises masses of grip and the turbo engine punches out a 0-60 mph time of a shade over five seconds. Not everyone likes the idea of giving
wheels. Remarkably, however, the ride was nowhere near as harsh as the phase ‘lowered sports suspension’ would have you believe. Audi’s engineers are learning… In the driving rain of the test, the sure-footed quattro chassis helped keep all four wheels on the road and made for rapid progress. But although this is the best TT yet, it’s still not as involving as it could be. Nor is it especially cheap. The base car comes in at £34,545 to which were added around £10k’s worth of ‘extras’, most of which are essential if the car is to be enjoyed fully. At £45k, the Audi is moving in exalted company and that’s when it starts to become a less convincing proposition. Put it this way, 45 grand will also get you a more powerful, more exhilarating and less common Porsche Cayman. That’s an option that’s difficult to ignore.
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Car: Audi TT Coupé 2.0 TFSI S line Stronic Price: £35,545 Engine: Front-mounted; 1,984cc, turbocharged four cylinder petrol Power: 230 hp Performance: 155mph max, 0-62mph in 5.3 secs Drive: Four-wheel drive, six-speed dual clutch transmission
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bbq & raw bar cocktails, wines & beers Launches Saturday 1st November Ice Rink Canary Wharf, Canada Square Park Open daily www.q-grill.co.uk #QonIce
FOOD & DRINK superwoman Lee Holmes is a holistic nutritionist and food writer, who after an autoimmune disease diagnosis, learned first hand that eating well is the best health insurance policy you can get. Her latest tome is inspired by the supercharged diet and wholefoods which aided her recovery, and is filled with inventive ways to make vegetables appealing – we’re curious to try the beetroot bourguignon, cauliflower cheesecake and spinach ice-cream. Supercharged Food: Eat Clean, Green & Vegetarian by Lee Holmes, Murdoch Books, £14.99, Waterstones, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place, available February
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recipes for success This month sees the culmination of Ibérica’s tapas recipe competition. Five finalists chosen from members of the public who entered, will present their dishes to a panel at Ibérica Canary Wharf on 19 January, in order to raise awareness and funds for Action Against Hunger. Tickets are on sale for guests to attend and judge for themselves; the tasting evening also includes classic Ibérica fare, a drinks reception and raffle. The winning dish will then go on the menu for two months, with £1 from each sold going to the charity. Ibérica Canary Wharf, Cabot Square; tickets via ibericarestaurants.com
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The artisan workshops of Fattoria La Vialla in the Tuscan countryside are run by the Lo Franco family. They produce a rich variety of classic fare from wine and extra virgin olive oil (thanks to 24,000 trees) to pecorino cheese, pasta and sauces. Environmentally friendly technology is key, and La Vialla has gained recognition for its sustainable methods – a more unusual crop it harvests is sunlight, thanks to a field of solar panels. For a foodie break, guests can also stay in the farm’s hilltop houses and join in with production. lavialla.it
seeing stars If you’re struggling to come up with any New Year’s resolutions, how about eating well, and by eating well, we mean you’ll need the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2015. Fourteen new stars have been awarded to establishments ranging from the country pub to the innovative counterrestaurant and London’s culinary diversity is evident with inclusions from Chinese at HKK to Indian at Gymkhana. £15.99, Waterstones, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place
not guilty If you’re really keen to kick-start a healthy regime this January, it doesn’t have to mean treats are off the menu. New health-food enthusiast Sweet Virtues offers healthy truffles (yes, really) in three flavours, none of which would sound out of place in a detox plan. Each of the Maqui, Chia Seeds & Lime and Baobab & Vanilla flavours has more than five nutrient-packed superfoods in every fair-trade chocolate-covered bite, from carotene-rich Peruvian fruit to ginseng and pure, vitamin-rich coconut nectar. £14.75, planetorganic.com
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food for thought The rationale behind the latest offering from diet delivery service Pure Package, is that if you can’t change your genes, you can at least learn how they help your body work. Its DNA program – in partnership with DNAFit Life Sciences – uses a test to recognise any food sensitivities, and analyses the way your body metabolises different substances. It then builds a profile to indicate what kind of diet and exercise would be most beneficial. The test can be a stand-alone option, or you can combine it with a 10-, 30- or 90- day food programme. From £245, purepackage.com
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be forgot? With a Toast to the Lassies and Cullen Skink, Burns Night might seem one of the more obscure celebrations in the Scottish calendar, but as the poet behind it is said to generate around £200m annually for the Scottish economy, it’s also one of the most lucrative Words: Melissa Emerson
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hile the Scottish devolution issue may have divided opinion up and down the UK last year, the results showed that many of us are keen to stay united – and thank God for that, as our Northern neighbours really know how to party. Alongside the hugely popular Hogmanay and St Andrew’s Day celebrations is Burns Night – the celebration of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns, which takes place on 25 January each year, the date of his birth in 1759. Originally just his close friends hosting an annual in memoriam celebration (Burns died young, at the age of just 37), the tradition grew as his work became increasingly well-known posthumously, and a few centuries later it’s now an unmissable date in the Scottish calendar. As J. S. Blackie, the 19th-century scholar and educationalist, once said: “When Scotland forgets Burns, then history will forget Scotland”. There doesn’t however seem to be any danger of that; many famous people have been inspired by his work throughout history. John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men also takes its title from Burns’ poem To a Mouse, and J.D Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye was inspired by Comin’ Thro’ the Rye. Burns came from obscurity, born to work on his family farm in Ayr, but thanks to a local teacher employed by his father, he developed a writing talent as he grew up, becoming most famous for works such as A Man’s a Man for A’ that and Auld Lang Syne, now sung (albeit drunkenly and with no-one knowing all the words) worldwide to ring in the New Year. He is also responsible for that touching ode, Address to a Haggis. The unusual trajectory from poor labourer to poetic celebrity, means
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that of all non-religious figures, only Queen Victoria and Christopher Columbus have more statues in their name than Burns has worldwide and it’s no wonder that the Scots want to keep up the tradition of celebrating the bard – Burns is said to generate around £200m annually for the Scottish economy. The Burns Night celebration in his honour typically includes recitations of these poems and songs and most importantly the feast or Burns supper. The crowning glory of any table’s fare on this celebration will be the love-it-or-hate-it Haggis, which is generally served with mashed ‘neeps and tatties’ (that’s turnip or swede and potato to you and me). It’s definitely not to everyone’s taste and certain legal restrictions on some of its grisly contents mean it’s even currently banned from being imported into the USA. The dish is traditionally piped in at the supper, and honoured with Burns’ famous lines from Address to a Haggis, namely the ‘great chieftain o’ the pudding-race’. Other traditional Scottish dishes likely to be eaten are cock-a-leekie soup (chicken stock and leek, sometimes thickened with rice or barley), Cullen skink (a thick soup made of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions) and ‘Tipsy Laird’, similar to a sherry trifle but with whisky and raspberries. Along with boisterous ceilidh dancing, a speech to the ladies (also known as ‘the Toast to the Lassies’) is often undertaken. These words of wisdom can range from the flattering to the offensive – analysing woman as an element of the periodic table with properties such as “effective cleaning agent” and “may explode spontaneously without prior warning” may however not go down so well, and erring on the side of caution is generally advised since the toast invites a retort, the reply from the lassies. Whisky is generally the drink of choice, and for some, Burns Night is always a good excuse to open an aged bottle or two. The Whisky Society in London is hosting its Burns(ish) night on January 28 where the focus is all on the whisky tasting, still with a half-time supper thrown in for good measure. Many other clubs and even restaurants in London host Burns celebrations, some of which we’ve highlighted on the right, so dig out a kilt and enjoy another excuse to celebrate this January. If anything, it’s a legitimate excuse to watch Braveheart again, and who wouldn’t be up for that?
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Highland Sling Hailed as Scotland’s unofficial embassy in London, Boisdale of Canary Wharf is hosting Frank And Dean’s Burns Night Hootenanny with live music from The Rat Pack, the promise of a legendary speaker and classic fare from smoked salmon to haggis and cranachan. 25 January, tickets from £52, Boisdale of Canary Wharf, Cabot Place
Burn Baby Burns St John’s at Hackney promises an inferno of a celebration, involving a three-course dinner, whisky bar, poets’ corner for aspiring literary geniuses and foot-stomping ceilidh courtesy of The Ceilidh Liberation Front. 23, 24, 25 January, tickets from £32.50, thenestcollective.co.uk
Marco Grill It’s all about observing traditions in the proper manner at Marco Grill, with professional Burns Night speaker John Canmore and a piper to honour the haggis. Although the dress code is smart-casual, kilts are highly encouraged. 23 January, £55, marcogrill.com
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ecuring a table in the bar section of The Parlour around 6.30pm on a Thursday, or any week day for that matter, is the thing of Canary Wharf legend – like spotting the Thames seal or getting a free coffee at Pret A Manger just because. From 6pm, or 5pm if you’re knocking off early, The Parlour becomes one of the liveliest places on the whole estate. As the offices pile out, the bar becomes packed with a mix of suits winding down after work and people reviving up for the evening. The interior is part of the appeal – warm, inviting and just on the right side of kitsch with cushions stacked on the stairs for perching, candles scattered precariously close to the sloping alcohol and even a bowl of sweets in the ladies toilets. (Unable to enter the men’s I can only guess what’s in there). If you’re in the market for something a little more substantial than a cocktail (which here will arrive dressed to the nines, with just some of the drinks we spotted including espresso martinis balancing chocolate fingers on the rim and drinks served in empty golden syrup tins), be sure to come for a drink and stay for the food. To avoid the crush of the bar, diners can sit in a designated restaurant section, which funnels in the buzzing atmosphere of the place, without the noise. Here, you’d be mistaken for thinking The Parlour’s popularity as a waterhole means it serves pub food.
However, yes, you’ll find the likes of burgers on the menu, but we’re not talking McAnything, oh no, here they’re lamb burgers with feta and tzatziki, or Wagyu beef burgers, topped with blue cheese. The Parlour’s menu fits on an A4 page, but the variety is impressive: if you’re trying to please a big group you can’t fault a place who serves both whole Scottish lobster and bangers and mash – and both well. We personally narrow it down to the 10 oz rib-eye, which – like all The Parlour’s steaks – has been hung for 21 days, the quality immediately obvious on the first bite. We get a side of crunchy, salt-splattered sweet potato fries, which arrive in a plant pot – there’s a theme here and traditional crockery isn’t it. We also try the super food salad, because it’s January so we have to at least pretend to be detoxing. The salad comes with its calories listed – for those intent on losing the Christmas wobble – and a fresh mix of broccoli, feta, mint and sesame with the option to add chicken, lobster or salmon. Fresh to the point of crunchiness, each bite is moreish and packed full of smug-inducing healthiness. If you’ve somehow had your fill of The Parlour’s signature cocktails, wine wise the menu spans from a more than drinkable house white, to the rather special Sancerre Lucien Crochet and Obra Prima Reserva Malbec. When it came to dessert we couldn’t chose between a gooey brownie or the flaming Baked Alaska, so had no choice had to indulge in the mini pudding shots: a brilliant platter of fantastic chocolate brownie, a wagon wheel of meringue, sorbet and shortbread, and berry-rich crumble. Oh, and we also had our eye on that espresso martini… The Parlour, The Park Pavilion, Canada Square, London E14, 0845 468 0100; theparlourbar.co.uk
“Fresh to the point of crunchiness, each bite is moreish and packed full of smug-inducing healthiness”
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VISUAL ARTS Bálint Bolygó: Tracing Time 5 - 23 January 2015
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Take a break to explore and enjoy Canary Wharf’s temporary exhibitions and permanent art collection around the estate
Hungarian-born Bálint Bolygó is a pioneering innovator in the developing arena of art and technology, who explores mechanical and natural processes to make kinetic sculptures and installations that harness the physics of nature, science and engineering. Imaginatively experimenting with his chosen constituents, he transforms physical materials and their properties into artistic experiences that seek to reveal how our world Trace II, 2013. Photo: Balint Bolygo works. His unique artistic approach combines the digital language of the information age with manifestations of an older mechanical age in a ‘retro’ manner to remind us of natural properties that shape our physical lives in this virtual age. His fascinating automated devices are transformed into magical animate organisms whose revelations unfold over a period of time in front of the eyes of the observer. In this exhibition a number of his drawing machines can be watched in action as well as completed drawings and sculptural structures created during past exhibitions. Balint is also participating in the Winter Lights Festival @ Canary Wharf, for which he has created Light Wave, a laser light installation that animates the surface of the water and dock edge in Chancellor Passage off Middle Dock. balintbolygo.com
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WINDOW GALLERIES The Art and Design Window Galleries showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople and are located in Canada Place. Showing this month are:
Aliyah Owen Mosaics
Using modern ceramic materials fused with recycled and reclaimed fragments washed up by the River Thames, Aliyah creates fascinating mosaic sculptures and wall panels. Full of different textures and colours, her work tells a myriad of different stories about London and the Thames’ natural and cultural history. aliyahgator.com
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Arnhem Wharf Primary School – Hear Us Roar! From 8 January – 11 March
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Inspired by their own research and a visit to the Natural History Museum, Year 3 pupils at Arnhem Wharf Primary School created miniature dinosaur sculptures in clay as well as designing large-scale willow dinosaurs for their school garden. The willow sculptures were made with Jane Rogers, a community artist based at Bow Arts. The display also includes a selection of the children’s well-observed and imaginative drawings. arnhemwharfprimaryschool.com
Design, Jubilee Walk
I Liang Lui Liang is interested in the relationship between the product and the user. To her, an object is not only a functional item but also a humble helper at your side, which has its own background, story and character. She believes the designer’s responsibility is to make the object more alive so that its user can build an emotional connection to it. Her Familia tableware collection seeks to do just that. iliangliu.com
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EVENTS Experience the Winter Lights Festival at Canary Wharf
Hackspace Cubed by Leeds Hackspace
Lightweight by Impossible
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL @ CANARY WHARF
5 – 30 JANUARY 2015
THROUGHOUT CANARY WHARF FREE
11 artists from 9 countries present an array of spectacular illuminations throughout Canary Wharf lighting up the dark winter months with radiant installations and artworks. The festival includes sculptures, lasers, projections and digital art, many of which invite interaction by the public.
INFINITY POOLS MIDDLE DOCK A series of illuminated pools appear on the surface of the water. Look closer and each seems to be an endless vortex of light plunging down into the depths. By Stephen Newby / 5 – 30 January / fullblownmetals.com
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heated, add a new experience to taking the weight off your feet. Connect to WiFi-102 and use an app to change the colour and brightness of the Lightbench. By Lbo Lichtbankobjekte / 5 – 30 January / lichtbank.com
LIGHT WAVE MIDDLE DOCK At night lasers play across the water’s surface deflected off mirror strips that clad the dock edge and reflect the play of water during the day. By Bálint Bolygó / 5 – 30 January / balintbolygo.com
[M]ONDES JUBILEE PARK & WESTFERRY CIRCUS GARDENS Three pyramidal light sculptures play with the relationship between light, space and time. By Atsara / 5 – 16 January / atsara.fr
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Two benches, one illuminated and the other
Ethereal wire sculptures glow as night falls.
By Cédric le Borgne / 5 – 30 January / cedricleborgne.com
LILY PADS JUBILEE PARK Change the colour of these floating lily pads in the park’s water feature by connecting to lilypad.wifi. By Ela Brunel Hawes / 5 – 30 January / elabrunelhawes.squarespace.com
BINARY WOODWORK MONTGOMERY SQUARE LED spotlights transform a line of trees into a binary clock, marking out the time of day in seconds, minutes and hours through light. By Raoul Simpson / 5 – 30 January / raoulsimpsondesign.com
CONTROL NO CONTROL MONTGOMERY SQUARE This interactive LED sculpture invites the audience to use their hands and body to animate its sound and graphics. By Daniel Iregui / 5 - 16 January / iregular.io
Water Light Graffiti by Antonin Fourneau
Codex by impossible
Ice Angel by Cinimod
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See your face light up in live animations drifting around a 4m high large globe! By Impossible / impossible.org.uk
Hidden amongst the Canary Wharf landscape are three eerie, illuminated dresses that float in the dark, their woven 3D optical fibre changing colour as you walk by. By Tae Gon Kim / taegonkim.com
This playful installation lights up as you cross the bridge, activating bursts of pink fog and creating a magical experience. By Tine Bech / 5 – 16 January / tinebech.com
ICE ANGEL JUBILEE PLACE MALL Inspired by the way children (and adults) create angels in the snow, Cinimod adds a digital twist by giving you the chance to be an ice angel as virtual snow is dispersed when you move your arms. By Cinimod / 5 – 16 January / cinimodstudio.com
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FRIDAY 9 – SUNDAY 11 JANUARY,
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An interactive family-friendly weekend exploring all things ‘light’. With shining displays, painting, storytelling, and more. Visit canarywharf.com for further information.
CODEX Interact with this animated talking book that hosts more than 1,000 stories and even suggests story lines. By Impossible / impossible.org.uk
HACKSPACE CUBED This large scale multi-patterning illuminated cube reacts to touch screen tablets so get up close and personal and create your own colourful patterns. By Leeds Hackspace / leedshackspace.org.uk
LOPLITE Use a flashlight, stick or a laser as a paintbrush in this interactive drawing installation and marvel at your own light creations. By Digitalarti / digitalarti.com
WATER LIGHT GRAFFITI Touch this interactive wall made up of a grid of thousands of LED bulbs with water and be amazed by what appears. Use a paintbrush, water spray, your fingers or anything damp to sketch a message or draw something unique. By Antonin Fourneau / atocorp.free.fr
GLOW PERFORMERS On Saturday and Sunday marvel at the high tech circus entertainment performed in the dark! Watch as the dramatic and exciting glow performers light up the evening with their fabulous shapes and stunts, for a spectacle that will enthrall the whole family. By Warble Entertainment
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first resort Art Basel Miami also saw the launch of The Miami Beach Edition hotel last month. Its slick, white accommodation is New Year retreat-perfect and ranges from suites and bungalows to a one-of-a-kind penthouse. Built in its own three-and-a-half-acre private enclave on the beach, you don’t have to go far to bathe in the Florida sun, or even leave the resort at all thanks to tempting dining options – try the Matador Room’s Latin cuisine with pool-deck views, or the Spanish market-inspired food bazaar with open-air café. editionhotels.com
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ivory tower Aman’s first city property just opened at the top of Tokyo’s Otemachi Tower with panoramas over the Imperial Palace Gardens. Fusing classic Japanese materials such as camphor wood, washi paper and stone with technology touches gives a clean, modern serenity. Try the restaurant’s signature sake and be inspired to explore Tokyo’s culinary scene, in the knowledge it has more Michelin stars than any other city, or enjoy two floors of wellness facilities, including Japenese hot baths and yoga studios. amanresorts.com
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Malliouhana has re-opened after a three-year closure, so if you’ve never been to the celebrated resort on Anguilla in the Caribbean, now’s the best time. Set on 20 acres of white sand beachfront, opening up the sea views was a prirority of the redesign – light, airy spaces and ocean-view rooms now flow seamlessly to the outdoor cliff-top restaurant. Former New York Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Bearman is in charge of cuisine, taking advantage of a wealth of locally sourced seafood and herbs. malliouhana.aubergeresorts.com
Creator of fine and rare wines Bernard Magrez, and French gastronomy legend and global ambassador Joël Robuchon have teamed up in Bordeaux, for the creation of a unique boutique hotel experience. Both the rooms and restaurants demonstrate luxurious French artisanal decor. With only six suites in the classical 19th century townhouse, but two (Michelin-star hopeful) restaurants, the focus is clearly in favour of the food, with no less than 259 accompanying wine options. lagrandemaison-bordeaux.com
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hite sand, palm-fringed beaches and bathwater-warm turquoise sea: with all of these as standard, you wouldn’t think that Maldivian resorts had to try very hard at all. But perhaps because these are a given, the most starry of five stars, the most luxe of luxury islands, have entered into an opulence arms race, offering underwater spas, even-further-underwater nightclubs, superstar DJs, Michelin-star chefs, golf courses and mega yachts. So the fact that Six Senses Laamu has been brave enough to rely on location rather than glamorous gimmicks, feels like a breath of fresh sea air. It is, admittedly, harder to get to than many tourist islands, which can be accessed via just a quick boat trip. After an 11-hour flight to Malé spent among champagnesipping honeymooners, we are whisked onto a domestic flight far, far south, to Kadhdhoo, briefly baffled to be
surrounded by the sort of mahogany-tanned men more often seen catching gnarly waves on Bondi. But disembarking at the tiny airport, tripping over the huge pile of surfboards in arrivals, it became clear why they’re here. The most popular destination in the island nation for surfers, this is the jump-off point for the live-aboard boats that dot the ocean. As they pile onto their floating hotels, we board the 15-minute boat to the pristine Olhuveli Island, sipping homemade lemonade and handing our shoes over to the smiling captain. We wouldn’t, he explained, need them for the next week (I make him promise to give them back though – they’re Marni, thank you very much – while I make a mental note to book a pedicure). The only hotel in the Laamu Atoll, the Six Senses, which opened in 2009, doesn’t suffer from the ills that can plague those closer to Malé: no litter floating on glassy sea towards the sugar-fine sand, no constant buzz
SURF’S UP Forget the underwater spas and Michelin-star chefs, Six Senses Laamu relies on its natural beauty to glorious effect WORDS: COLLETTE LYONS
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of speedboats or seaplanes ferrying other five-star guests to their island hideaways. It is so quiet, in fact, that the only noise we can hear from our bolthole for the week – an exquisite Ocean Water Villa – is the crash of waves breaking beyond the coral reef. Decorated in what can only be described as Robinson Crusoe chic, our vast suite, which stands on stilts at the end of a curving jetty, has a huge terrace and plunge pool, outdoor bathroom (don’t worry, the loo is indoors, but the room has a glass bottom to keep you occupied – as, in fact, does the bath outside). There is also a comfy crow’s nest above, which, in original designs, was going to have a gimmick I do approve of: a water slide to launch you down to the surf below (I can only imagine health and safety had them canned – killjoys). Still, if you tire of the plunge pool or lounging around in the sun there is still direct access from each villa to the sea, via the rather more dignified if slightly less speedy method of
a short flight of wooden steps. Tempting as it is to spend all our time in this driftwood and turquoise, cushion-strewn oasis (OK, so we might have done that for the first 24 hours – but in our defence, the room service burgers are very good indeed), the island offers too many temptations to stay put. It’s larger than your average resort, so things are best accessed by bike. These are provided free by the resort (they even adjust the comfortably padded seats for you!) and helpfully have each guest’s initials etched onto a driftwood plaque on the back. Smooth, shaded paths loop the island, the only traffic golf-buggies and other cycling guests. First stop: the all-day ice cream café offering scoops in 50 inventive flavours (the burned milk becomes a favourite), then the jungle cinema, showing evening movies on an outdoor screen. Then we head to the Six Senses spa, with its wickerwalled outdoor treatment rooms. It is full of Zenned-out
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surf widows – the manager later tells us boarding-mad newly-wed men put in charge of booking the honeymoon will often ‘forget’ to mention their plan to catch a few waves – wives retaliate by running up epic spa bills. Braver surfing WAGs are encouraged to give the waves
During nesting season one of the island’s beaches is a favoured spot for turtles to lay their eggs, and the resort has taken steps to protect and encourage them. The island’s resident naturalist will always be happy to explain more about the life cycle of these fascinating and beautiful
“The watersports instructor, one of the most experienced in the region, takes daily group lessons for beginners, which start on the sand” a go themselves – the atoll is unique in having both beginner and advanced breaks – which, having tried it, is much harder than it looks. And I think it looks really hard. So does my husband – he decides he will watch me, Mojito in hand, from the beach. The watersports instructor, one of the most experienced in the region, takes daily group lessons for beginners, which start on the sand. You might think this sounds like the easy part. You’d be wrong. Perhaps I’m more mal-coordinated than most (admittedly, I do still have problems with my left and right…), but getting from lying face down to an elegant sort-of-squatting position without face-planting in the sand proved somewhat tricky. Trying to do the same thing on an actual wave? I think it’s safe to say I’m not a natural talent at this sort of thing. But it is a completely joyful experience, no small thanks the team’s good humour and patient encouragement, and for a more experienced surfer there are a good selection of different surfing points around the island, some of them among the most celebrated in the Maldives. And my husband heartily recommends the Mojitos. For nature lovers too the island has much to offer.
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creatures – and at certain times of year will accompany you to meet them for yourself (a troop of them made their debut from their sandy nest during the manager’s weekly get-to-know-you drinks – cue gasps of delighted guests). Offshore, there are rays to be swum with and the reef to be explored, either by snorkel or by scuba. When the time finally came for us to board the boat back to the mainland it is safe to say we were thoroughly relaxed, absurdly spoiled, radiantly sunkissed, and already planning our next visit. Now, where are my shoes…?
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Carrier offers seven nights in a Lagoon Water Villa at Six Senses Laamu, Maldives from £2,755 per person, based on two adults on a half-board basis. Price includes return flights from London Heathrow with Qatar Airlines and transfers. (0161 492 1358, carrier.co.uk)
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With its impressive skyline, local markets and traditional Asian customs, Malaysia’s capital city is a melting pot of culture and adventure WORDS: clare vooght
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ome to Malays, Chinese and Indian migrants and, until 1957, British colonialists, Kuala Lumpur has a rich mix of architectural influences to its name. The contemporary National Mosque of Malaysia, with its vibrant blue and turquoise roof that’s made to look like a half-open umbrella, sits close to St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral, which wouldn’t look out of place in an English village. Both competing to show off as much colour as possible: Chinatown’s narrow alleys and chock-full streets are a blunt contrast to Little India, which is best visited after dark for its night markets with stalls peddling vivid fabrics and delicious flavours. You’ll also spot plenty of Moorish-style colonial buildings, such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, completed in 1910, intended to fuse British Neoclassical Renaissance architecture with Islamic design. And then there are the dazzling modern skyscrapers, with new ones stacking up on the horizon all the time. It’s worth braving the vertigoinducing high-speed lift up the 452m-tall Petronas Twin Towers; if you’re lucky you’ll see tropical mist mingling with the mountains at the edge of the city sprawl. But Kuala Lumpur locals, who affectionately shorten the city’s name to KL, are proud of its retail offerings. Shopping is one of Malaysians’ favourite pastimes and KL does malls particularly well. On the lower floors of the Petronas Twin Towers, the Suria KLCC mall provides a home for Miu Miu, Chanel, Burberry and Salvatore Ferragamo, as well as plenty of other big-name international and Asian brands. Find more designer and boutique shopping, as well as a choice of beauty and grooming options, in the Starhill Gallery in Bukit Bintang. If you tire of cutting-edge fashion, stop off at the National Textile Museum for some beautiful, historical Malaysian clothing. The collection, inside the Moorish Sultan Abdul Samad Building, showcases traditional weaving, batik and embroidery techniques, and
intricately designed jewellery worn by Malaysians, including members of the Malay Royal Court, since before the 15th century. KL is very much a concrete paradise, so it’s easy to forget that it’s built in the midst of thick jungle, but the city’s Butterfly Park can transport you back. Wander down the narrow paths that cut through lush vegetation to find exotic plants and more than 120 different butterfly species. The sound of waterfalls and the sight of pulsing wings in every colour is almost enough to make you forget there’s a heaving city right outside.
Where to stay Brimming with 1930s character, the glamorous Hotel Majestic was, in colonial times, the location of big social events and government receptions. Today’s fully restored hotel still offers a full butler service, colonial cuisine and a renowned afternoon tea, which is best taken in the orchid room. The Majestic Spa is also worth a visit for its English Afternoon Tea experience, which uses afternoon tea-inspired products, with a garden berries massage, a blackberries-and-cream scrub and an English rose facial. There’s an in-house cinema that screens black and white films only, and the decadence extends to a Truefitt & Hill barber shop. As KL isn’t particularly walkable, the chauffeur service also comes in very handy. majestickl.com
Eating & drinking Said to have the best view in KL, the SkyBar at the Traders Hotel is the prime spot for a sunset cocktail. Sip the signature Kiwitini (fresh kiwi, Belvedere Vodka and Taittinger Brut), and watch the Petronas Twin Towers light up as night falls. shangri-la.com/kualalumpur/traders/dining
Canary Wharf Recommends Kuala Selangor, a coastal village 40 minutes’ drive from KL, is home to one of the biggest firefly colonies in the world. Take a night-time boat trip to see them glowing in mangrove trees on the banks of the river.
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20 more reasons to travel To commemorate its 20th anniversary – and a total of 150 million customers served along the way – Eurostar has unveiled a new state-of-the-art e320 train. A fleet of 17 of the new trains are scheduled for commercial use in late 2015, and with the growth come new routes, including a year-round service to Provence in May 2015, and a passage to Amsterdam at the end of 2016. eurostar.com
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luxe leather As the name suggests, Canali’s new luxury leather On The Road collection is tailored for the frequent flyer. The collection comprises of a luggage trolley, a weekender and an everyday bag available in two sizes. Available in a gender neutral palette of black, cognac and dark brown, each bag is crafted from soft, premium calfskin leather and carries the Canali logo subtly embossed throughout with leather detailing on the locks, zipper pulls and name tags – because with luggage this nice you’ll not want any mix-ups on the coveyor belt. canali.com
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Power nap Between jet lag and trying to update Excel spreadsheets while being elbowed on the plane, sleep can be scarce for the business traveller. This app provides more than 600 soothing nature sounds on a timer, to lull you to sleep or just help to de-stress. sleepsoundshq.com
Holiday read To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Relais & Châteaux has published a book of all of its fine hoteliers and restaurants from around the world, Titled Taste of the World, the book is an exploration of continents and countries, shining a spotlight on their people, culture and cuisine. Rich with illustrations and unusual ways to explore new areas – chartering a hot air balloon across the valley of Göreme in Cappadocia, for example – the book is a guide to experiencing new foreign adventures with a touch of luxury. It’s certainly one for the coffee table, and for losing yourself in when planning your next escape. relaischateaux.com
China’s flight boom China’s growth in overseas travel is set to transform the travel industry. In 2014, tourist flights from the mainland exceeded 100 million, according to figures by the China National Tourism Administration. The number of travellers has increased hugely since 1998, when there were only 8,430,000 outbound tourists, and simplified visa procedures are part of the reason. Furthermore, business flights were predicted to have grown by 25 per cent by the end of 2014, with Jeff Lowe, general manager of avian consultancy group Asian Sky Group (ASG), explaining to Flightglobal that China intends to increase its 193 civil airports to 244 in 2020. cnta.gov.cn / asianskygroup.com
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Perfume travel set, £185, Clive Christian, selfridges.com
Leather laptop bag, £550, Aquascutum, Cabot Place
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PROPERTY
THE VERREUM VIRTUE
SALES partner and department head at Knight Frank Canary Wharf, comments on the trends in the residential sales market ANDREW GROOCOCK,
By the time you read this we should have successfully manoeuvred through the quietest selling month of the year, and the dreaded December slow down will be a distant memory of overeating and drinking! What it does mean is that while there may have been a shortage of new properties coming onto the market and fewer sales being agreed, the market now has a lot of pent-up interest from buyers reinvigorated to get their purchase completed early in the New Year.
“Historically, while Christmas is a slow time for activity in the sales market, it is also a time for a huge amount of behind-the-scenes thinking” Historically, while Christmas is a slow time for activity in the sales market, it is also a time for a huge amount of behind-the-scenes thinking and reflecting to happen with both buyers and sellers. What this means is that a high number of properties should be coming to the open market for sale and in conjunction with this, levels of applicants should increase dramatically and as a result, a good market for both buyers and sellers is created. There is no doubt that the final quarter of 2014 became a much harder place for agents to operate in, with prices stalling for the first time in a number of months and sales becoming harder to agree. For this reason it is hugely important to make sure that you choose to work with experienced agents who have an in-depth knowledge of our property and the surrounding area, and as a result are in the best position to recommend your property to buyers. We are always ready to offer free appraisals at Knight Frank and look forward to meeting many of you during 2015 and giving you our best advice to help you both buy and sell properties.
Knight Frank CANARY WHARF 020 7512 9966 knightfrank.co.uk/canarywharf
Founded in 2009 by Pavel Weiser, Verreum was established to promote Czech Glassmakers’ craftsmanship both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Over the past five years, this successful project has given new life to the traditional techniques of silvered glassmakings, while adapting the design to reflect 21st century trends. Much of Verreum’s success is owed to the team of internationally acclaimed designers that have collaborated with the brand, including the likes of Rony Plesl, Arik Levy, Karim Rashid and Sebastian Bergne. verreum.com
DID YOU KNOW? London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), London Fire Brigade (LFB) and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have identified enough public land for at least 100,000 new homes in London. (Savills)
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NEWS LETTINGS CHRISTOPHER PAXTON, lettings manager at
Knight Frank Canary Wharf, comments on the trends in the residential lettings market
HOBNOBBING If a kitchen is the heart of a home, it figures to tailor it to fit you and your family. La Cornue – family-owned since 1908 – is a leading name in luxury cookers. Its bespoke Chateau Grand Palais model is individually made to order in the Saint-Ouen l’Amumone workshop, just outside of Paris. Because each one is made to commission, you can chose from a range of materials from copper to enamel to cast iron, and personalised hob set-ups including solid brass burners, simmering plates and electric. And also, because after all that consideration you’d want the large 180 cm cooker to integrate with your kitchen, matching furniture from stand-alone islands to units are available to order too. Chateau Grand Palais, £26,150, La Cornue, lacornue.com
DUBAI ON SHOW Thousands of perspective buyers in the UK will descend on Olympia, as they look to take advantage of the unique investment and business opportunities that are growing in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. According to NatWest’s IPB Quality of Life, a global study of British expatriates’ opinion and attitudes to living abroad, ranked Dubai as the third most preferred destination in the world. As one of the first of its kind, The Dubai Property Show will run across three days, opening its doors on 27 February. Consultants in property investment, development and construction and financing will gather under one roof to offer expert advice on the Dubai property market. Register at thedubaipropertyshow.com
As the Christmas lights dim and the roast turkey seems like a distant memory, we make plans to start our new year’s resolutions. We remember from years past what an exciting time it is within the lettings market for the final quarter of the financial year, and how quickly the rental market bounces back after the festive break. The final four months of 2014 saw ups and downs in the market with a very strong September and October, but strangely a slower pace in November than what we are used to. Serious applicants remained active in December with tenancies still being agreed as the last Christmas presents were wrapped. Stock levels continued to be low, but applicant levels were bursting from the seams giving our landlords a great opportunity to test the market and push prices a little higher. Recently, we have seen investors settling down now that the sales market has slowed and their portfolios are coming back to the lettings market due to the fantastic yields that are being achieved throughout E14, especially in the core and prime markets. In fact, we have seen an increase in new investors being attracted by some of the highest yields in London.
“It is still important that landlords instruct the right agent” Although the rental market in 2015 looks promising, it is still important that landlords instruct the right agent that can give the right advice and secure a corporate tenant at the correct rental quickly. We have all seen great apartments sitting idle and looking pretty on property portals with no activity as the price set was too high. Landlords must be realistic with their pricing and must look at the facts; rents for the last three months increased 1.4 per cent, not 14 per cent. Knight Frank remains the agent of choice for corporate tenants and investor landlords in the Docklands area. If we can be of any assistance in 2015, please do feel free to contact us.
Knight Frank CANARY WHARF 020 7512 9966 knightfrank.co.uk/canarywharf
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advantage If selling or letting a property is one of your plans for 2015, now is the time to speak to an expert. Whilst others are waiting on the outcome of the forthcoming election, we are anticipating a busy start to the year. So, at a time when staying one step ahead has never been more important, will you be one of the first movers in 2015? For your complimentary market appraisal, call us today at Knight Frank Canary Wharf: Sales +44 20 3641 6112 - Lettings +44 20 3641 9294
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Berkeley Tower, Nr Canary Wharf E14 Two bedroom apartment
Two bedroom apartment situated on the 19th floor of this iconic development close to Canary Wharf. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, 2 balconies, concierge, private parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 112 sq m ﴾1,206 sq ft﴿ Leasehold
KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf cwharf@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6112
Guide Price: £950,000 ﴾CNW140264﴿
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KnightFrank.co.uk China Court, Wapping E1W
Newly refurbished one bedroom flat A smart and recently refurbished flat in the Quay 430 development in Wapping. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, reception/ dining room, kitchen and parking space. EPC rating C. Approximately 52 sq m ﴾553 sq ft﴿ Guide price: £395 per week
Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 ﴾WAQ188866﴿
NEO Bankside, Southbank SE1 A contemporary one bedroom flat
A modern tenth floor flat in luxury NEO Bankside development. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, reception/dining room, gym access and lift. EPC rating C. Approximately 52 sq m ﴾555 sq ft﴿ Guide Price: £625 per week
Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 ﴾RIQ165303﴿
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
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Stylish new development Brand new first floor apartment on Blackfriars Road. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ﴾1 en suite﴿, open plan kitchen, reception room, balcony, comfort cooling, under floor heating and built in surround sound. EPC rating C. Approximately 88 sq m ﴾878 sq ft﴿ Guide price: £750 per week
Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 ﴾WAQ208573﴿
The Heron, City EC2Y Premier two bedroom apartment
A stunning apartment in the heart of the City of London with panoramic views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dressing room, kitchen, reception room, terrace, 24 hour concierge, gym, residents' club lounge, conference rooms and screening room. EPC rating C. Approximately 183 sq m ﴾1,962 sq ft﴿ Guide Price: £2,950 per week
Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wappinglettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5369 ﴾WAQ189903﴿
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
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Arnhem Wharf, Westferry Road E14 Two bedroom apartment
A superb two bedroom penthouse situated in Arnhem Wharf benefiting from stunning River Thames and City views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest WC, reception room, kitchen, 2 balconies, concierge, private parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 134.4 sq m ﴾1,447 sq ft﴿ Share of Freehold Guide Price: £895,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf cwharf@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6112
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Berkeley Tower, Nr Canary Wharf E14 Two bedroom apartment
Two bedroom apartment situated on the 19th floor of this iconic development close to Canary Wharf. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, 2 balconies, concierge, private parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 112 sq m ﴾1,206 sq ft﴿ Leasehold
KnightFrank.co.uk/canarywharf cwharf@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6112
Guide Price: £950,000 ﴾CNW140264﴿
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for sale
for sale
LoWtHer roAd, SW13
MArGArettA terrAce, SW3
4 bedrooms u garden u garden studio u EPC=C
4 bedrooms u terrace garden u Grade II listed
Guide £2.695 million
Guide £3.55 million
Barnes – 020 8939 6900
Sloane Street – 020 7730 0822
for sale
31 offices in London, 80 offices in the UK and 600 offices globally.
AcriS Street, SW18 2 bedrooms u roof terrace u EPC=D Guide £595,000 Wandsworth – 020 8877 1222
for sale
for sale
GAiNSboroUGH StUdioS, N1
GreAt WeSt QUArter, TW8
2 bedrooms u views of Shoreditch Park u EPC=C
3 bedrooms u underground parking u gym u EPC=C
Guide £649,950
Guide £1,999,999
Islington – 020 7226 1313
Chiswick – 020 8987 5550
to let
to let
redcLiffe SQUAre, SW10
HArLey Street, W1
2 bedrooms u wooden flooring u EPC=D
2 bedrooms u 2 bathrooms u EPC=C
Guide £795 per week + admin fees apply*
Guide £725 per week + admin fees apply*
Chelsea – 020 7578 9010
Marylebone – 020 3527 0407
Wherever you are, whatever your dream home, talk to Savills.
thinking of renting? there are some important things you need to know. *Admin fees to include drawing up the tenancy agreement and reference charge for one tenant - £276 inc VAT one-off fee. £36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependant on the property size and whether furnished/ unfurnished. For more details visit www.savills.co.uk/fees
to let
to let
JAcANA coUrt, E1W
NortHUMberLANd PLAce, W2
Bedroom u balcony u concierge u EPC=C
4 bedrooms u 2 bathrooms u patio u EPC=D
Guide £650 per week + admin fees apply*
Guide £2,250 per week + admin fees apply*
Wapping – 020 7456 6800
Notting Hill – 020 7727 5751
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PAN PENINSULA EAST, e14
COBALT POINT, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø concierge ø residents gym ø valet parking ø 68 sq m (730 sq ft) ø EPC=B
Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 3 balconies ø 24 hour concierge ø residents gym ø 140 sq m (1,509 sq ft) ø EPC=B
Guide £679,995 Leasehold
Guide £950,000 Leasehold
Savills Canary Wharf twadhwani@savills.com 020 7531 2511
Savills Canary Wharf rpolya@savills.com 020 7531 2502
WEST INDIA QUAY, e14
ONTARIO TOWER, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø guest w.c. ø 24 hour concierge ø parking space ø 141 sq m (1,526 sq ft) ø EPC=B
Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø 2 parking spaces ø 233 sq m (2,507 sq ft) ø EPC=B
Guide £1.2 million Leasehold
Guide £2.15 million Leasehold
Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2595
Savills Canary Wharf twadhwani@savills.com 020 7531 2511
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WATERMAN WAY, e1w
TOWER BRIDGE WHARF, e1w
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø ground floor w.c. ø garden ø gated driveway ø 84 sq m (909 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø wrap around balcony ø concierge ø underground parking ø 112 sq m (1,211 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £795,000 Freehold
Guide £1.85 million Share of Freehold
Savills Wapping twadhwani@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Wapping twadhwani@savills.com 020 7456 6800
EXECUTION DOCK, e1w
TOWER WALK, e1w
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø direct lift access ø vaulted ceilings ø underground parking ø 251 sq m (2,704 sq ft) ø EPC=D
2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø study ø 6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 3 terraces ø garage ø 375 sq m (4,036 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Guide £3.65 million Leasehold
Guide £4.6 million Leasehold
Savills Wapping mmacfarlane@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Wapping twadhwani@savills.com 020 7456 6800
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New Providence Wharf, E14 £1,475,000 Leasehold This exquisite 3 bedroom apartment enjoys panoramic views of the river Thames with the private terrace beautifully positioned practically above the water which adds to the overall charm. The windows across the river fronting property are floor to ceiling which adds to the experience. EPC: C
Wards Wharf Approach £1,450,000 Leasehold Considered to be one of the area’s most prestigious developments, this open plan 3,003 sq.ft duplex penthouse apartment boasts some of the most impressive views available across London, enhanced by the numerous floor to ceiling windows located throughout this exceptional residence. No onward chain. EPC: C
Hamptons Canary Wharf Office Sales. 020 7346 5801 | Lettings. 020 7346 5802
Anchorage Point E14 £475 per week (charges apply)* A lovely two bedroom two bathroom riverside apartment in a superb location. EPC: D
The Panoramic E14 £425 per week (charges apply)* An immaculate two bedroom apartment with large balcony and simply stunning views. EPC: B
Discovery Dock West E14 £460 per week (charges apply)* A stand out one bedroom apartment located in this exclusive development on the edge of Canary Wharf Estate. EPC: B
West India Quay E14 £1,500 per week (charges apply)* A simply stunning 3 bedroom duplex apartment within this Grade 1 Listed warehouse conversion. EPC: E
*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges
Landmark East, CANARY WHARF E14 • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Gym • Allocated parking
• 24 Hour concierge • Heron Quays DLR • 829 sq ft (77.01 sq m) • EPC - B
“A fabulous south east facing apartment on the 16th floor of a popular and well located residence.”
Guide price £730,000 11 Westferry Circus Canary Wharf E14 4HE
Leasehold For more information please call on 020 3355 0953 or email tony.usher@eu.jll.com
coming 26 January 2015
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Pan Peninsula, CANARY WHARF E14 • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Gym, spa and pool • Allocated parking
“C ontemporary urban living with enviable 37th floor views over north west London.”
• 24 Hour concierge • South Quay DLR • 721 sq ft (66.98 sq m) • EPC - B
Guide price £690,000 11 Westferry Circus Canary Wharf E14 4HE
LEASEHOLD For more information please call on 020 3355 0953 or email tony.usher@eu.jll.com
coming 26 January 2015
JLL.co.uk/residential
LANCELOT PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7 • 2 Double bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Reception room • Fully fitted kitchen
• 24 Hour concierge • Allocated parking • Approx. 1,722 sq ft (160 sq m) • EPC rating: current (C) potential (B)
“ A stunning apartment on the sixth floor of this exclusive development in the heart of Knightsbridge”
PRICE £2,250 PER WEEK FURNISHED For more information, call James Grant 020 7306 1630 or email jgrant@waellis.com
W.A.Ellis 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP
WAELLIS.COM
W.A.Ellis will make an initial one-off tenancy agreement charge of £240 per tenancy plus £60 referencing charge per tenant. A minimum of six weeks’ rent will be required as deposit for all properties. For further details of our services and charges please visit waellis.com.
CADOGAN SQUARE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW1 • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Reception room • Kitchen • Terrace
• Communal gardens • Lift • Approx. 1,721 sq ft (160 sq m) • EPC rating: current (D) potential (C)
“ A spectacular fourth and fifth floor penthouse on the southern side of the square.”
GUIDE PRICE £5,950,000 LEASEHOLD WITH 98 YEARS REMAINING For more information, call James Burridge 020 7306 1610 or email jburridge@waellis.com
W.A.Ellis 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP
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Vanguard Building, Docklands, E14 One bedroom apartment
Situated in one of Docklands most popular residential developments, this 539 sq ft apartment comprises of a good sized open plan living area, separate kitchen with integrated appliances, a good sized double bedroom and a family bathroom.
This private development is hugely desirable due to its close proximity to Canary Wharf, which offers many amenities and excellent transport links into the City. The development also has amenities including a gymnasium, spa and 24 hour concierge. The apartment also comes with a secure allocated parking space.
ÂŁ375,000 +44 (0)20 7519 5900
residential.canarywharf@cbre.com
www.cbre.co.uk/residential
Lettings
Telegraph Place, Docklands, E14 Three bedroom house
This superb three bedroom bright and spacious house has now come to market in Telegraph Place, E14.
The property also boasts a good sized well maintained private garden.
The house offers a large lounge, separate fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, one single bedroom, a family bathroom and separate WC.
The property comes with off street parking and is available early February, fully furnished
ÂŁ500 per week +44 (0)20 7519 5900
residential.canarywharf@cbre.com
www.cbre.co.uk/residential
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New Atlas Wharf, Docklands, E14 Two bedroom apartment
This superb 2 bedroom apartment with stunning views of the river Thames has now come to market in this desirable residential development. The apartment offers a large reception area, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms (the master with a balcony and en suite shower room) and one further family bathroom.
The property is located just a short walk away from Canary Wharf and Crossharbour DLR station, Millwall Docks and Mudchute Park. Other features include 24 hour concierge and a wellequipped gym with spectacular river views.
ÂŁ460 per week +44 (0)20 7519 5900
residential.canarywharf@cbre.com
www.cbre.co.uk/residential
Lettings
The Heron, City of London, EC2 Luxury studio apartment
This twenty sixth floor 408 square foot Galley Suite with west facing views is now available in this highly anticipated development. The apartment is furnished to an extremely high standard, with black porcelain floor tiles and bespoke custom fitted cabinets finished in a dark gloss lacquer. The kitchen offers fully integrated appliances and the luxurious bathroom is finished to an extremely high standard.
+44 (0)20 7519 5900
Moreover, this apartment features a video-entry security system, surround sound and air conditioning. The Heron also offers residents with a tranquil landscaped roof garden and membership to The Heron’s exclusive private club. This includes a private residents’ restaurant and bar, state of the art gymnasium, a private screening room and conference facilities.
residential.canarywharf@cbre.com
£550 per week www.cbre.co.uk/residential
Franklyn James
E14 Ionian Building, Limehouse
£390 PW
E14 Phoenix Wharf, Limehouse
£425 PW
A spacious 800 sq ft one bedroom aparment set within the popular Mosaic development. The property has a large open plan reception / dining room / kitchen, with access to an L shaped balcony from both the reception and bedroom. Further features include 24hr concierge and parking.
This gorgeous one bedroom apartment has a spacious living room, high specification kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, luxury bathroom and secure parking. It boasts 850 sq ft of living space and direct river views from the south facing terrace.
E14 Forge Square, Isle of Dogs
E14 Orion Point, Isle of Dogs
£450 PW
A contemporary two double bedroom apartment. The property benefits from two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large reception room with floor to ceiling windows, a fully equipped kitchen and a modern bathroom suite. This property also includes private off street parking.
£695 PW
A fantastic two bedroom duplex penthouse apartment offering a large private balcony with stunning river views. Further features include two modern bathrooms, a large fitted kitchen, floor to ceiling windows and as well as two parking spaces and gym access.
www.franklynjames.co.uk enquiries@franklynjames.co.uk
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E14 Sextant Avenue, Isle of Dogs
ÂŁ589,950
A unique three double bedroom, two bathroom apartment with the most exceptional view of the river Thames and Canary Wharf. This property comes with allocated parking, floor to ceiling windows, a spiral staircase and a duel access reception room.
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E14 Victoria Wharf, Limehouse
ÂŁ815,000
A stunning two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment set on the top floor of an extremely desirable Limehouse development. This property has a large open-plan reception, comes with allocated parking and boasts a large private terrace with river Thames views.
Canary Wharf 020 7005 6080
Bow 020 8983 2930
Limehouse 020 7791 1777
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STATE OF THE MARKET Change in rental values
Stamp Duty takes affect
LEE ALTER,
lettings manager at Franklyn James Estate Agents, comments on the state of the residential property market
ALASDAIR CARPENTER,
2014 saw rental values increase slightly month on month compared to 2013. The speed of these increases might have been slower than some expected, but this was certainly still a positive sign for homeowners and investors alike. We have just experienced a surprisingly busy Christmas period which saw a marked increase in tenants looking to secure a home in the New Year. This in turn has made for an excellent start to 2015 for landlords, who have been able to secure good quality tenants whilst achieving increased rental yields for their investments. Usually stock levels decrease during the festive season, however, fortunately for those currently flat-hunting, the quantity of available stock has gradually been increasing – although, the demand for these properties is also ever growing. Jason Taylor on stamp duty: “On 3 December 2014, it was announced that there would be immediate changes to the rules and regulations regarding stamp duty. The changes essentially mean that homebuyers no longer pay a flat rate of tax on the whole purchase price of a property, but rather a tiered rate on parts of the overall purchase price which fall above each threshold. For example, a homebuyer purchasing a property for £275,000 now pays £4,500 less tax than under the previous regulations. “It has been reported that the new rules could see a five per cent increase on property values at the lower end of the market over the next year, whilst at the other end of the spectrum buyers will have to pay 12 per cent on properties over £1,500,000 which might see the higher end of the market slow down next year.”
As you may be aware, back in December the government introduced a new system for stamp duty levy on UK property purchases. The changes are the biggest reform of stamp duty since Gordon Brown introduced the higher rate bands in 1997. The new progressive, income tax-style system will see the vast majority of homebuyers better off. The new scheme will replace the previous ‘slab style’ system that created house price jumps around the different tax thresholds; these should in theory now be eliminated and we should have a more transparent and consistent housing market. Whilst most purchasers will be better off, those buying north of £1 million will be worse off and those buying at the very top of the housing market spectrum will be considerably worse off. So 2015 could be very much a case of a two-speed market with the lower and middle tiers continuing to thrive and the top end of the market taking a backward step. In my opinion, this is a much better and fairer system of taxation and could be a potential vote winner in this year’s general election. It will be interesting to see where this leaves the issue of a mansion tax if Labour win the election. Would Ed Miliband introduce this on top of the new stamp duty regime? A reduction in tax for around 98 per cent of house purchasers can only be seen as a positive move and will likely to act as a stimulus to the UK housing market in 2015. Toward the tail end of 2014 the market had begun to slow, albeit marginally. Now both sellers and buyers seem reinvigorated and with lending rates at an all-time low I predict transaction volumes are likely to increase.
Franklyn James Estate Agents
Lourdes Estate Agents
Docklands, Limehouse & Bow 020 7005 6080 franklynjames.co.uk
Docklands Office 020 7538 9250 City Office 020 7377 5788 lourdes-estates.com
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Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse, E14
Atlantic Wharf, London, E14
A very well proportioned one double bedroom apartment situated in this sought after Limehouse development. The apartment features a fully fitted kitchen, gas central heating, doors from the lounge leading onto a large private terrace providing river views and allocated parking. Dunbar Wharf also benefits from an on-site day porter and gymnasium
A spacious two bedroom apartment situated in the popular Virginia Quay development. Featuring a generous main reception with private balcony offering direct views of the River Thames. Further benefits include a separate modern fully integrated kitchen, neutral decor throughout, on site concierge and is well located for East India DLR Station.
EPC = C
£345 per week
EPC = C
£410 per week
Chinnocks Wharf, Limehouse, E14
Narrow Street, Limehouse, E14
Presenting this immaculate three bedroom apartment situated within this stunning Limehouse riverside development. Featuring a generous reception with access to a private balcony offering amazing panoramic river views, high specification kitchen complete with marble work tops, secure parking and within walking distance to Canary Wharf.
This stunning three bedroom warehouse conversion offers an amazing 3380 sq ft of accommodation. The property is arranged over three floors, featuring a bright and spacious main reception, high specification kitchen, two bathrooms and a spacious garage. The property is well located for Westferry DLR Station and Canary Wharf.
EPC = C
EPC = F
£790 per week
Docklands office: 96 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, London, E14 8AP docklands@lourdes-estates.com I 020 7538 9250
£1,500 per week
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Dunbar Wharf, E14
Elektron Tower, E14
Lourdes are pleased to present this charming two bedroom two bathroom apartment situated within the extremely desirable Dunbar Wharf development located in Narrow Street, Limehouse, E14. This apartment benefits from secure underground parking space and is share of freehold.
This two bedroom apartment is located in one of Dockland’s most modern & stylish developments. This property has a good size reception room with open plan fitted kitchen, large private balcony, two double bedrooms & two contemporary bathrooms. Within easy reach to East India DLR and just a short walk from Canary Wharf.
EPC = C
Guide price £699,995 - £724,995
EPC = B
£488,000
Dingle Gardens, E14
Wickes House, E14
An attractive two bedroom freehold house, situated no further than a ten minute walk to Canary Wharf. Comprising of a spacious lounge with access to a private garden, a newly fitted kitchen, stairs leading to first floor & benefitting from a master double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a second double bedroom with ample wardrobe space & a three piece bathroom suite.
Lourdes are delighted to offer this unique two bedroom apartment. Situated within a period Georgian building this property oozes charm & character. Benefiting from original features such as open fireplace, high ceilings and original cornicing adding to the desirability. Further benefits include a private garage and no further than a ten minute walk to Canary Wharf.
EPC = C
£425,000
EPC = D
£449,995
City office: 20 White Church Lane, Aldgate, London, E1 7QR city@lourdes-estates.com I 020 7377 5788
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Regents DRive, Keston BR2
Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988
Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373
£1,795,000 F/H
Beautifully presented six bedroom, four bathroom, four reception room Georgian style home situated in a sought after location within Keston Village. Offering approximately 3,800 sq ft of living space (including the garage and outbuildings), this home has been extended and transformed by the current owners to a very high standard, fusing classical with contemporary. There are frequent train services into London Bridge from Hayes (approx 29 mins) and Orpington (approx 15 mins). Energy Efficiency Rating D.
Please contact our Locksbottom office for more information: Tel: 01689 882 988 Email: locksbottom@langfordrussell.co.uk
BecKenHam BR3
£725,000 F/H
oRpington BR6
£725,000 F/H
Fantastic three double bedroom town house located in the prestigious Langley Waterside private development. Comprising reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs WC and separate dining area. On the first floor is another reception room and master bedroom with en-suite. To the top floor are a further two bedrooms, one with en-suite, and a family bathroom. Energy Efficiency Rating C.
A unique detached home positioned on an elevated plot close to Chelsfield Station, local shops in Green Street Green and within just a short walk of Warren Road School. Comprising large entrance hall, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, separate bath and shower rooms, and large garden. An amazing house, ready for a growing family. Energy Efficiency Rating D.
Please contact our Beckenham office for more information: Tel: 020 8663 4433 Email: beckenham@langfordrussell.co.uk
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Churchfields, Greenwich SE10 Price £1,900 per calendar month
Weyman Road, Blackheath SE3 Price £1,695 per calendar month
A well presented two double bedroom-mid terrace house which has been tastefully modernised throughout. The property benefits from wood flooring, open plan reception/dining room, modern fitted kitchen and downstairs bathroom with shower over bath. Close to Greenwich station and all local amenities.
Beautifully presented 1930’s three bedroom semi-detached home with open plan lounge/diner, kitchen with appliances, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom which is currently being used as a study, and a modern three piece bathroom. Within a short walk of the Blackheath Standard amenities.
Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: D
Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: E
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Rucorn Road, Lee SE12 Price £1,600 per calendar month
Wallace Apartments, Blackheath SE3 Price £1,800 per calendar month
Spacious four bedroom house ideally located in Lee. The property boasts two fantastic sized double bedrooms, two generous singles and a family bathroom. Downstairs airy reception room, WC and large immaculate kitchen/diner.
This is a stunning and deceptively spacious, two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the third floor. Apartments within the Blackheath Quarter of this highly impressive Berkeley Homes development benefit from the highest quality specification and facilities within the Kidbrooke Village development.
Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: C Contact Lee Office on 020 8852 8633
Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2 EPC: B Contact Blackheath Village Office on 020 8318 1311
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North Park, Eltham SE9 Guide Price £1,200,000 Freehold A spacious five bedroom, two reception room detached family home located on one of Eltham’s most prestigious roads. This beautifully presented property is situated on an imposing plot, backing directly onto Royal Blackheath Golf Course, and is close to Eltham High Street.
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Howerd Way, Shooters Hill SE18 Guide Price £485,000 Freehold Beautifully decorated, immaculately presented property comprising well appointed kitchen, 22ft lounge/diner, downstairs WC, three double bedrooms (master with en-suite), family bathroom, integral garage, spacious balcony and a lovely rear garden backing on to parkland.
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Lockchase, Blackheath Village SE3 Guide Price £1,595,000 Freehold A spacious detached, five bedroom, three reception, late 1950’s house located in a highly desirable crescent just a short walk from Blackheath Village and mainline station. The house is light and spacious with landscaped front and rear gardens, and benefits from a garage and driveway parking.
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Five bedrooms Three reception rooms Two bathrooms Detached family house Close to Blackheath Village EPC rating: E
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Bennett Park, Blackheath Village SE3 Guide Price £725,000 Share of Freehold A split level apartment situated in this period building at the end of a cul-de-sac in the heart of Blackheath Village. Formerly an art club, the building has a wealth of character and history. Includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and mezzanine dining area, and separate garage.
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Prusoms Island, Wapping E1W ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 1st floor 2 double bedroom characterful warehouse conversion. The apartment is accessed via a characterful central atrium and comprises
of lounge, 2 double bedrooms,Wapping recently fitted bathroom, from a secure Wellington Terrace, E1W fully fitted and integrated kitchen with granite work surfaces. The apartment has wood floors and benefits£695,000 underground parking2space. Porterage. closethis to Wapping station and local bus routes. 2 double bedroom, storey house Located set within gated CCTV development. The property has been fully modernised to include double glazing, replacement ceilings, wood floors, , alarm, central heating system operated via remote control, smart phone or internet. Lounge. Fully fitted kitchen. Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Garden. Secure Underground parking space. Potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and local amenities.
£780,000
Stainsby Road, Docklands E14 ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this spacious first floor, 2 double bedroom modern built apartment. The apartment benefits from a fully integrated kitchen to include double oven, 5 ring hob, washing machine, Dishwasher and coffee making machine. Lounge with double doors leading to circa. 360 sq ft, (34 sq m) covered terrace with views over Tudor House,Tower Bridge, SE1 £1,595,000 Bartlet park. 4 Piece bathroom suite with Wc, Wash hand basin, bath and separate shower cubicle. The apartment is located close to West Ferry DLR and local bus routes 6thproviding floor luxury 2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Reception Room, large balcony. Master bedroom with en-suite easy access to Canary Wharf and the City.
and walk in wardrobe. Modern Integrated Kitchen, Balcony, 24 Hour Porter by Harrods Estates, Residents Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Lifts to all floors. Close to Local Shopping Facilities, Walking Distance to London Bridge.
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£460,000
Hermitage Waterside, West Wapping E1W ea2 are pleased to offer to let this top floor 1 bedroom modern built apartment within this West Wapping location. The apartment benefits from separate fully fitted kitchen,
Lounge withMews, balcony and views of Hermitage Basin. Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Allocated parking space. Close to St Katharine’s Dock and Tower Hill Stations. Roding Wapping E1W £1,300 per week
ea2 are pleased to be able to show you this 6 bedroom 4 bathroom house for rental with a garden. This property is a very unique property and has views over the canal. Would suit 6 professional people. Close to Tower Hill and Wapping Overground and close to Waitrose.
£425 per week
Quayside House, Docklands E14 Ea2 are pleased to offer to let this 2nd floor apartment offering 3 double bedrooms, en-suite to the master bedroom with guest bathroom. Large open plan lounge/fitted kitchen, with marble top island and built in expresso machine. The property benefits from floor to ceiling dual aspect windows. Balcony to lounge with views of Canary Wharf, Cascades Tower, Docklands E14 £500 per week River and harbour. Residents have use of the communal BBQ garden, tennis courts, gym, swimming pool, sauna and conference room. The property benefits from 24 hour 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom 11th floor apartment within this secure modern development. Comprising a reception concierge, allocated underground parking space and visitor parking. The apartment is close to Canary Wharf, South Quay DLR and local bus routes.
room with water/ City views, fitted kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe & en suite bathroom, additional £1,250.00 per week shower room. Balcony. Swimming pool, Gymnasium & Tennis court. Concierge.
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO New year, new opportunity Throughout history, property has proven to be a lucrative and steady form of investment. Unlike the increasingly erratic nature of the stock market and commodities, this tangible asset can offer security for
investors, protecting them against currency fluctuations. This year we have our sights set on three new developments with more than a bit to boast.
NORTH WEST VILLAGE
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his month marks the launch of North West Village, a development that will give investors the opportunity to become a part of the growing and dynamic regeneration of Wembley Park. Emerald Gardens is the current phase of the new development that takes a five-star hotel approach to communal and individual apartment specifications. Designed by Grid Architects, this stunning new build features interiors by The Manser Practice and boasts an acre of private gardens creating a tranquil but well-connected city oasis. In fact, Wembley Park’s outstanding transport links put you in London’s West
Wembley Park, HA9 0207 0163 793 northwestvillage.co.uk
End in just 20 minutes and Canary Wharf in only 32 minutes. Offering an excellent selection of studio, one-, two- and threebedroom apartments, North West Village is ideal for investors looking to enter London’s thriving property market. Furthermore, Wembley Park’s industry-leading Residential Team provides complete lettings and management service, guaranteeing high occupancy rates and excellent rental levels.
Prices from £310,000 (For the next phase, Mulberry House)
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GOODMAN’S FIELDS
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erkeley Homes is bringing a taste of Tuscany to its luxury mixed-use development, Goodman’s Fields. Located in a vibrant area of the City, this stunning new build is inspired by the towers of San Gimignano in Tuscany, Italy. Spanning across seven acres, this conveniently located Zone 1 site will offer more than two acres of parks and open spaces, not to mention 920 studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, with balconies and winter gardens overlooking a new urban oasis. A piazza and three new urban squares
will take centre stage at Goodman’s Fields, providing its residents with access to high-end shops, restaurants, bars, cafés and a new hotel. This is all in addition to five-star resident-only facilities, which include a luxury health club, a heated indoor swimming pool and spa, private screening room, state-of-the-art gymnasium, beautifully landscaped boulevard, business lounge and 24 hour concierge.
Prices from £687,500
Goodman’s Fields, Aldgate, E1 020 3773 5735 goodmansfields.co.uk
SKYLINE AT WOODBERRY DOWN
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oodberry Down has announced the launch of Skyline – a luxurious collection of 135 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Arranged over 30 floors, the Skyline tower forms the last part of the second phase of the Woodberry Down development by Berkeley Homes. Well situated in London’s N4, the apartments offer breathtaking landscapes of the banks of the New River and West and East Reservoirs. Designed by the award-winning architect Rolfe Judd, Skyline will be the new iconic focal point situated at the heart of the 64-acre site. The residents will enjoy the 24-hour concierge, pool, gym and spa
facilities. The well-established Manser Practice has designed the interiors with large kitchen windows, living areas and chic vertical panes in the bedrooms. Woodberry Down is located just a few minutes from Finsbury Park, Islington and Stoke Newington, providing the occupants an array of cultural and shopping options. It also has access to excellent transport channels via Manor House station to the rest of London. As one of the hottest properties in the city, this is a chance not-to-be-missed.
Prices from £447,500
Finsbury Park, N4 2SB 020 8985 9918 woodberry-down.co.uk
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erkeley Homes is launching what is set to be the most talkedabout London residential opportunity in 2015, in the heart of a landmark regeneration area and within walking distance of some of London’s key employment areas including Tech City and the Square Mile, as well as the fashionable neighbourhoods of Islington and Shoreditch. Designed by Foster + Partners, 250 City Road will include almost two acres of landscaped gardens and courtyards, all of which are fully WiFi enabled, and will deliver 930 studios, one-, two- and three-
bedroom apartments including penthouses arranged across eight buildings, which vary in size and height. A central plaza will be created with new cafes, restaurants, shops, offices and studio space ideal for start-up companies. The scheme will also feature a 190-bed four-star hotel. Residents will have access to a rooftop gym and terrace, indoor pool and spa, a residents’ lounge and a 24-hour concierge. The first phase is launching in January.
Prices from £595,000
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Register your interest for the forthcoming launch Located just five minutes’ walk from Old Street, 250 City Road is a landmark development designed by world renowned Architects Foster + Partners. These spectacular apartments and penthouses offer stunning City views as well as a host of residents’ facilities including a rooftop gym and terrace, luxurious 20-metre swimming pool and spa; concierge facilities and residents’ lounge. Two acres of landscaping at the heart of the scheme plays host to cafes, restaurants, retail outlets, creative workspaces and a 4* hotel. Public areas are fully Wifi enabled. The development is located between Old Street and Angel, with the City and Shoreditch on your doorstep. Studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses available Call: 020 3468 5790 or email: 250cityroad@berkeleygroup.co.uk In the last ten years, the Berkeley Group has created 436 acres of public space
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