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It’s a new year, and we’re launching it with a new look. Many of you may be contemplating the same as we move into 2017 and everybody’s least favourite month. Want to shake up your hairstyle? Find inspiration on page 18, where Scarlett Russell speaks to pioneering hairdresser Sam McKnight about working in fashion through the ’90s and partying with Kate Moss. Planning a revamp of your wardrobe and make-up bag? On page 56 we see the new collection for men from COS and on page 38 the latest launch from Karen Millen, while on page 62 I highlight the beauty heroes that you should not be without. Perhaps unsurprisingly, reports say that the most common resolution for 2017 will be to lose weight, but I say let’s invest in our general health and wellbeing instead. Do this with our A-Z on page 72, which gives you the lowdown on everything from acai to zucchini. Matthew Carter falls in love with the McLaren 570GT on page 84 and we invite you to be inspired by far-flung shores on page 89, with a five-page Maldives special. Enjoy.

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contents on the cover... 18 | magic mcknight We sit down with the famed hairdresser as he launches a stunning new tome

52 | Livin’ l a vida lupfer Quirky fashion designer Markus Lupfer on London life, inspiration and relaxing

72 | a-z of hea lth and wellbeing The how, where and what on the latest superfoods and wellness musts, plus where to find them

“ T h e n e w y e a r s ta n d s b e f o r e u s , l i k e a c h a p t e r i n a b o o k , w a i t i n g t o b e w r i tt e n ” M e l o d y B e at t i e 6 | CANARY WHARF

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CO LLEC TION 25 | heart ’s d es i re 26 | j ew ellery ne ws 27 | watc h n ew s 2 8 | da n c ing with s har ks Blancpain’s vice president on the brand’s Ocean Commitment: underwater charitable initiatives

l ife & St y le 37 | t wo b eco m e one January news from Paul Smith

60 40 | from m arra k ec h, with lov e Remember the sun will shine again. Be inspired by bold prints and billowy fabrics

48 | m eet... t erri c han In conversation with the founder of Les Trois Soeurs

62 | b eau t y h ero es

Sometimes the oldies are the goodies. Here, the classics your make-up bag needs

8 4 | t h e b i g m ac McLaren’s 570GT drives well, is super fast and looks great. What’s not to love?

pac k your b ags 89 | parad ise rega ined Maldives travel special

94 | Travel n ew s

PR OP ERTY 104 | Pro p ert y news 1 30 | Ins ider know ledge 1 36 | inves t me nt por tfol i o Live in the heart of London, surrounded by greenery

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contributin g editors Olivia Sharpe Richard Brown Kari Colmans

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richard brown

London-born fashion, sport and advertising photographer Alexander shoots for a wide range of publications and brands, including GQ, Esquire, Purdey and Richard James. This month, he captures our photoshoot in Marrakech, celebrating bright sunlight and brighter colours.

Watch expert Richard is editor of The City Magazine. This month, he speaks to Blancpain’s vice president Alain Delamuraz, as the brand produces a limitededition publication in line with its underwater charity initiatives. Elsewhere, Harry Winston’s London flagship store is reopened.

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Motoring Editor Matthew Carter

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Ge neral Manage r Fiona Fenwick

Sen ior Des igner Catherine Johnson

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Production Hugo Wheatley Jamie Steele Danny Lesar Alice Ford

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Scarlett is a British freelance journalist who specialises in celebrity interviews, film, TV, culture, lifestyle and travel. She has written for The Observer, Glamour and Condé Nast Traveller, among others. This month, Scarlett interviews Sam McKnight to coincide with the launch of his new book.

Motoring expert and former editor of Autocar and Classic & Sports Car, Matthew takes the new McLaren 570GT for a spin. One of the more accessible from McLaren, it reaches 204mph and has been produced in a run of thousands rather than hundreds. Yours for £154,000 – or read along for vicarious pleasure.

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Curling corporate challenge Take part in Canary Wharf’s corporate challenge on ice: a curling championship, part of Ice Rink Canary Wharf, Luminocity and supported by the English Curling Association. Sixteen teams of four will battle it out for the trophy and a £500 bar tab to be used at the on-site rink bar. Curling is one of the few sports where all ages, genders and abilities can play together and against each other, with two teams sending stones down the ice, attempting to get closer to the centre of the target or ‘house’, than their opponents. A team scores one point for each stone, which is closer to the centre of the house than any of the opposition’s stones. You don’t even need to be able to skate. Monday 30 January until Friday 3 February 2017, 12noon until 2pm each day, Grand Final on Friday 3 February, register at icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk/curling

the agenda Scentsational Zara Home’s Perfume Collection, the company’s first personal fragrances range, offers six different unisex scents designed in partnership with renowned perfumers Alberto Morillas and Jérôme Epinette. Options include the citrusy Aqua Bergamota, or Evitorial Twist with top notes of sage and lavender. £29.99, Zara, Cabot Place, zarahome.com

jewels for january the latest addition to the monica vinader linear friendship bracelet range features the same clean and sleek lines, now with the addition of flat discs, which line up on a double-plaited cord, available in a range of colours and metallic tones. the beads come in sterling silver, 18ct yellow or rose gold vermeil, and Each Linear bead is slidable and can be engraved with numbers, letters or symbols for a personal touch. from £105, monica vinader, jubilee place

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spotted top buys Arlésienne Hand Cream, £8, L’Occitane, Jubilee Place

High Mountain French Box, £85, La Fromagerie, lafromagerie.co.uk

Metallic Splatter Cushion, £28, Oliver Bonas, Jubilee Place

super sonic A new fine art collection celebrating the 25th anniversary of video game character Sonic the Hedgehog is now available to view and buy at Castle Fine Art, paying homage to the iconic video game character that has been racing through games, TV and more for a quarter century. The collection is a collaboration between leading art publisher Washington Green and SEGA Europe Limited, and Sonic has been artistically reimagined in various forms by Washington Green artists Craig Davison, Keith Maiden, Paul Kenton and Robert Oxley. Castle Fine Art, Canada Square

Sleek Ball Ring, £12, and Sterling Silver Necklace, £25, COS, Jubilee Place

Candle, £48, Victoria Cator, victoriacator.com

W at c h O u t Pa u l K e n t o n Speed of Sound Robert Oxley

Special Edition Alta Wristband, £119.99, Fitbit, fitbit.com

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l EON FA S T & F R EE , £ 2 5 , CON R AN OCTOPU S

DISCOVER DIOR The first in a seven-part series exploring the designers behind the fashion house Christian Dior, this book contains a selection of the founder’s most important haute couture creations, photographed by Laziz Hamani. Fashion historian Olivier Saillard explores the anecdotes behind more than 80 pieces and provides in-depth analysis concerning Dior’s inspirations and influences. Dior by Christian Dior, text by Olivier Saillard, original photography by Laziz Hamani, £130, available at ASSOULINE boutiques and assouline.com

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Train Tome Stay on track when it comes to a good read with this intriguing photographic guide to the Orient Express, the first luxury train in European history, which first ferried passengers from Paris to Constantinople in 76 hours in 1883. Immerse yourself in the history and culture surrounding the legendary train, which enjoys cult- like status in Western identity. Orient Express: The Legend of Travel by Sixtine Dubly, £55, ASSOULINE, assouline.com

FAST & FREE This cookbook is all about dishes that are speedy to whip up and free of gluten, dairy and refined sugar, without compromising on flavour: the banana bread is divine. It is ideal for those with intolerances, or attempting New Year’s resolutions. Out 12 January, LEON Fast & Free by Jane Baxter and John Vincent, £25, published by Conran Octopus, Waterstones, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

Or i e n t E x p r e ss : T h e L e g e n d o f Tr a v e l , £ 5 5 , A S S OULINE

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The Winter Lights Festival 2017 is set to illuminate Canary Wharf from 16 – 27 January, with experiences featuring innovative forms of light technology. Thoughtful pieces are juxtaposed with interactive installations, and viewers are actively encouraged to touch and engage with several of the works. Installations can be found all over the Wharf, with pieces such as The Water Wall and Angels of Freedom sure to be a hit with the kids. 16 – 27 January

Herbal Healing Nature’s Remedies by Jean Willoughby, a writer and herbal medicine aficionado, is a beginnerfriendly guide to herbal healing qualities. More than 65 different herbs are analysed in detailed profiles that include historical overviews, usages, top tips and illustrations. If you swear by the medicinal power of natural herbs then make this book your bible. Nature’s Remedies by Jean Willoughby, illustrated by Katie Shelly, £10.99, Chronicle Books, abramsandchronicle.co.uk

D i o r b y C h r i s t i a n D i o r , £ 1 3 0 , Ass o u l i n e

N at u r e ’ s R e m e d i e s , £ 1 0 . 9 9 , C h r o n i c l e B o o ks

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Spice of life under the weather? Chai Ki’s soul food Recovery Brunch is on hand to help. “Dishes with revitalising indian herbs and spices help our guests recover after the party season – from turmeric for antioxidants to chilli for an endorphin hit,” says chai ki founder rohit Chugh. we love the Curry Leaf Turmeric Scrambled Eggs with vitamin-packed kadi patta. chai ki, crossrail place

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The Pagination is the latest addition from Drake & Morgan, the group behind Canary Wharf favourite Parlour, and it’s fast becoming our new all-occasion drinking and dining destination. The menu is seasonal and designed to be shared. You can also enjoy cocktails on the large al fresco terrace – there’s a rather impressive wine list. The Pagination, Cabot Square

Tea time after years spent researching herbal techniques and exploring more than 130 tea estates, The Niche Company is launching its first collection of Six Wellness Teas to aid skin, hair, sleep and digestion. Packaged in pretty colourful tubes, the teas make for a popular gift item – or part of a January resolution. £10 per tube, thenicheco.com

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review A Cut Above When it comes to dining out, my food envy is more corporeal than Shakespeare’s figurative description of jealousy in Othello as a ‘green-eyed monster’ that mocks the ‘meat it feeds on.’ Try as I might, I just can’t help casting covetous glances at my companion’s food. At Gaucho Canary Wharf, however, the green-eyed monster, for once, was held at arm’s length. Perhaps the 450g of meat I was feeding on – prime cuts of Argentinian steak, to be more specific – had something to do with that. Let’s start at the beginning. The ambience in Gaucho was excellent, with a gregarious crowd and chilled music (electro swing, according to my betterinformed friend) contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. The bar is a perfect post-desk pit stop, while the dining area is where you can enjoy a full-blown steak feast – and we were here for the latter.

Lights, camera, eat Don’t skate? Don’t worry. You should still pop down to Ice Rink Canary Wharf this month to check out the LUMINOCITY bar in partnership with 7Up Free. Wine, Champagne and seasonal cocktails await – we love the blueberry and gingerbread Mojito. Meanwhile, London’s finest street foods are dishing up the goods. Start with Pulled’s slow-cooked meats: free-range British beef, pork and chicken, before moving over to Waffle On for dessert. Belgian waffles are served with toppings including chocolate sauce, boozy Morello cherries and – our favourite – toffee banana and ice cream. Don’t mind if we do. Until 25 February, luminocitybar.co.uk

Food envy is all but dispelled as WILLIAM MONROE enjoys the delights of Gaucho Canary Wharf’s finest steak

We were treated to warm bread alongside a meat board showcasing the restaurant’s finest cuts while we perused the menu. White wine selected by our attentive waitress worked well with our starters – I chose chorizo sausage with a delicious blend of chickpeas, red onion, lime and coriander, and my friend ordered the Seafood Sampler consisting of crayfish, tuna ceviche and scallop tiraditos (the insidious monster briefly threatened to rear its ugly head at this point). We both gave our starters top marks. Gaucho is famous for its steaks, and, despite some other tantalising offerings on the menu, we weren’t to be denied. My friend went for the ancho rib-eye, while I opted to tackle the Tasting Plate, formed of three of Gaucho’s most popular cuts – chorizo, vacío and entraña fina. Words can’t really do it justice, so I will simply say this: it was the best steak I’ve ever had. The garlic garnish was

delightful and the main course wine pairing of Malbec from Bodega Colomé, the highest vineyard in the world at more than 3,000 metres above sea level, was eminently drinkable. There was just about room for dessert, and a glass of pudding wine with hints of elderflower combined well with my Banana Mess featuring coconut cream, dulce de leche and honeycomb. The atmosphere was lively, the food and wine were excellent and the service was superb – we left feeling well-fed and warmed on a bitterly cold evening. Gaucho Canary Wharf, Westferry Circus

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rincess Diana’s slickedback ’90s hairdo, Tilda Swinton channelling David Bowie for Vogue in 2003 and Cate Blanchett’s soft waves when accepting her Oscar in 2014 – all courtesy of one man. Four months before this issue prints, hair stylist to the stars Sam McKnight has a 25-minute window for an interview with me before his diary fills up with Fashion Weeks, editorial shoots and final approval over his upcoming exhibition at Somerset House. And you thought supermodels had a full schedule. “Oh, it’s always busy,” he laughs. “But I’m an opportunist. I’ve grabbed every opportunity that has come my way and ran with it. I think that’s what has shaped my career.” The career in question is one that has spanned 40 years and includes no less than 190 Vogue covers, Madonna’s Bedtime Stories’ album cover and lifelong working relationships-turnedfriendships with Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Karl Lagerfeld and the late Princess of Wales. He first met Princess Diana on a shoot in 1990. “She said, ‘What would you do if I gave you free rein [with my hair]?’” recalls McKnight. “I said, ‘Cut it short.’ She said, ‘Can you do it now?’” From then on, he took charge of Princess Diana’s hair up until her death in 1997. Gone were the perms and in was a stylish crop that cemented her transformation from girly princess to a powerful leader and certified fashion icon.

“I always tried to change things with her – go shorter, wavier or slicker,” he comments. “She had started to modernise her clothes and I thought her hair should reflect that. We had slicked it back a few times in private and the first time she wore it out in public I knew it would cause a stir.” Having grown up on a council estate in Ayrshire, Scotland, McKnight swept hair at a local salon before heading to London and Molton Brown in the 1970s, where starlets including Bianca Jagger would have their hair cut. It led to McKnight styling on shoots and entering the fashion world at a pivotal time. “The industry was bubbling by then,” he says. “The ’60s kicked it all off, of course, but then we came out of the three-day week and London started being cool again. By the ’80s, The Face, i-D and London Fashion Week had started and things had become exciting.” He started shooting regularly for Vogue. During a stint living in New York, along with make-up artists Mary Greenwell and Val Garland, and photographers Steven Klein, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel and Herb Ritts, McKnight became implicit in the supermodeldefining decade of the ’90s. “Suddenly, Cindy [Crawford], Linda [Evangelista], Claudia [Schiffer] had more power and money than Hollywood actresses. It was crazy. I walked into a shop with Claudia and a girl actually fainted.” McKnight first met Kate Moss when she was 16 and having

test shots taken by Klein. “We all thought, ‘you’ll never make it’, and then Steven took these Polaroids of her and we were like, ‘wow, OK, she really is different.’ I’ve worked with her ever since. Kate takes it further than anyone else; that’s why she’s so brilliant. She wants to make every shoot the best she’s ever done and she keeps us all on our toes. She has incredibly good taste – and the dirtiest sense of humour.” In 1994, Madonna asked McKnight to style her hair for the cover of her next album, Bedtime Stories. “She was lovely,” he says. “Patrick [Demarchelier] and I spent a day with her in a studio in Miami. She invited me to her birthday party that night, but I had a job for Vogue in New York in the morning so I apologised and explained I couldn’t go. Hello! Who turns down a party invite from Madonna?” Having celebrated his 60th birthday last year (a lavish affair at Tramp in Mayfair with 600 guests, including Stella McCartney, Mario Testino and Moss on the DJ decks), McKnight now celebrates his career with a retrospective at Somerset House, Hair, and an accompanying coffee photobook. It’s been in the works for almost three years. “It’s daunting,” he admits. “And quite emotional going through my entire archive. But it’s great. The exhibition is more than just pictures on a wall. We’re having wigs, clothes, books, other people’s voices.

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It’s exciting. I couldn’t pick a favourite aspect, but seeing everything together will be very special.” With such a phenomenal career under his belt, is there anything he would have done differently? “Maybe I would have learned to keep my mouth shut a bit more when I was a teenager, kept my opinions to myself sometimes – I could be very outspoken.” A self-professed serial partier, he admits to regretting a “few late nights. But then I guess that’s part and parcel of the job!” And considering he worked through the 1990s – a decadent decade fuelled by supermodels, grunge and Brit Pop – does McKnight feel that the glory days of culture, celebrity and fashion have been deflated by social media? “It was certainly much more elitist and guarded back then,”

he says. “There was a mystery and a glamour to that world. Now, Instagram shows everyone working on the inside and it has become a little fake. We didn’t know what people were having for breakfast, put it that way.” But one thing that won’t change is the cultural impact a hairstyle can have. Whether it be Princess Di’s crop, Victoria Beckham’s bob or Gigi Hadid’s beachy waves, looks from catwalks and covers sweep their way to high street salons and Pinterest boards to become global obsessions. “British people have the most interesting relationship with hair,” says McKnight. “We aren’t afraid to not wash our hair for a week, bleach it blonde or make it pink. People look to Brits to be inspired and I love that.” Hair by Sam McKnight is on at Somerset House until 12 March. The book is published by Rizzoli, £35, rizzoliusa.com

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Pomellato’s M’ama Non M’ama collection first launched in 2009 with nine rings in nine colours (representing different emotions). Each delicate, round-shaped piece featuring petit cabochon stones was designed to be stacked, assembled and reassembled in whatever arrangement the wearer saw fit. Now, five new gemstones have been added to the line of rings, earrings and pendants, including amethyst, peridot, London blue topaz, moonstone and garnet, with a pavé of white diamonds. For the first time, the collection introduces bangles in five coloured stone variations. From £1,120 for rings, £1,280 for bangles, pomellato.com

Last month, Graff Diamonds unveiled the world’s largest D Flawless heart-shaped diamond. Weighing 118.78 carats, the Graff Venus (so-dubbed by the jeweller) was cut from a 357-carat rough diamond discovered in 2015 at the Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The process took highly skilled, experienced craftsmen 18 months to develop the perfect heart shape. Graff has cut and polished more than half of the world’s top 20 largest diamonds in the last century, making the British jewellery house well-placed to take on the challenge. graffdiamonds.com

True Colours Jewellery designer Ece Sirin explores the science behind colour in her latest collection of talismanic pieces for her brand Bee Goddess. The kaleidoscopic range of drop earrings, necklaces and stacking rings sees striking graphic shapes set with intense pavé-coloured rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. In ancient cultures, each colour is believed to have a different energy and healing power that affects our bodies, from red – the colour of power, passion and prosperity – to blue, the colour of eternity, truth and spirituality. Soul Colours collection, £375-£6,470, available at Harrods, harrods.com

Below the Surface Gemfields – one of the world’s leading suppliers of gemstones – has sourced rubies from its mine in Mozambique for a new five-piece, contemporary jewellery collection created by Jensen. The minimalist, concave silver designs take inspiration from the jeweller’s iconic Möbius shape, first seen in the 1960s. Twenty per cent of profits will go towards the Niassa Carnivore project1, which works to conserve lions and other large carnivores in the area. From £350, exclusive to amazon.co.uk/georgjensen

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best of the rest Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Sharks’, £9,650, IWC, David M Robinson, Jubilee Place

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UK a beacon of light for ailing Swiss watch industry Last year may have been something of an annus horribilis for the Swiss watch industry at large – exports were down 11 per cent in the first ten months, with some companies down by more than 20 per cent – but 2016 saw Britain’s luxury watch sector soar. The latest available data from retail analysts GfK points towards a strong end of year, with premium watch sales in October up by 53.5 per cent, compared with October 2015. And despite Rolex, LVMH and Richemont Group hiking their prices – a response to the falling pound – sales of watches worth more than £1,000 increased by 25.1 per cent in Datograph Perpetual the 12 months to October 2016. Tourbillon, POA, gfk.com A. Lange & Söhne,

For some, watches simply serve as status signifiers – hence Rolex’s years-long waiting lists. Mostly, though, we purchase watches because of the way they look. We’re primates, after all, and our caveman brains are programmed to feel certain urges towards pretty things – in the case of Zenith’s latest looker, that’s lust. Like so many of last year’s most handsome timepieces – see Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato and Piaget’s Polo S – the Heritage Cronometro TIPO CP-2 is a reinvention of a historic forebear. The original TIPO CP-2 is a design classic from the 1960s. Produced in a 2,500-unit run for the Italian armed forces, the watch was supplied through Rome-based distributor A. Cairelli, whose name appeared on the dial. Today, these ‘A. Cairelli’ timepieces have crossed into iconic status territory and achieve suitably lofty prices at auction. Journalists were given a glimpse of the modern TIPO CP-2 at Baselworld 2016, but it’s only now that the watch is finally available in the UK – though you’d better hope your local dealer got their order in quick, as only 1,000 of these handsome timepieces will be rolling off the production line. The TIPO CP-2 is powered by Zenith’s legendary El Primero movement – famed for being the first chronograph movement capable of measuring time intervals to the nearest tenth of a second. Like its predecessor, the Heritage Cronometro TIPO CP-2 is 43mm in diameter, features two highly legible counters, and comes with a solid, stainless-steel caseback – something that’s sure to please purists, but irk anyone hoping to view the watch’s beating heart inside. £6,200, zenith-watches.com

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hen does a watch become an icon? After shifting a particular number of units? Once it has celebrated a certain birthday? Perhaps as it begins to achieve six-figure sums at auction? Whichever way you cut it, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms has acquired legendary status. The watch may not be what the Royal Oak is to Audemars Piguet, or what the Nautilus is to Patek Philippe – indeed, the Fifty Fathoms still gets outsold by dressier sister collection, the Villeret – but the diver’s watch has, almost by proxy, become Blancpain’s most emblematic timepiece. Commissioned by the French Navy in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms beat both the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster to become the world’s first bona fide, modern-day dive watch. More than six decades later, the timepiece continues to set the tone for almost all underwater tool watches. In 2014, following years of ocean conservation commitments, Blancpain reorganised its underwater initiatives under the Blancpain Ocean Commitment. Since then, the brand has cofinanced ten major scientific expeditions, helping to add three million sq km to the total area of marine habitats protected across the world. In October 2016, at the Royal Institute of Great Britain, Blancpain unveiled the Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Ocean Commitment II. It is the second

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line of limited-edition timepieces created as part of Blancpainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to the underwater world. Funds from the first watch were awarded to the Gombessa Project, a new study that is currently documenting the pack-hunting behaviour of grey reef sharks along the Fakarava atoll, French Polynesia.

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“Electronic products live a n d d i e . T h e f i r s t TV s , t h e f i r s t q u a r t z w at c h e s , you can’t use these products anymore... Our product is a type of art”

B l a n c pa i n O c e a n Commitment B at h y s c a p h e Chronograph Limited E d i t i o n II Diameter 43.6mm Case All-blue ceramic m o v e m e n t B l a n c pa i n Calibre F385 Production run 250 pieces Cost £14,000 (€1,000 of which will go t o s u pp o r t i n g t h e B l a n c pa i n O c e a n Commitment)

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Post-press conference, Blancpain vice president, Alain Delamuraz – a man who has served the brand since 2001 – kindly spoke to Canary Wharf. Five or six years ago, during B a s e lw o r l d , t h e C EO o f T i s s o t came to me and said, ‘I’ve just met a guy who you need to m e e t ’ . I said, ‘No I can’t, I’m too busy’. He said, ‘No, trust me, you must meet this guy, the world of diving is the domain of Blancpain.’ The guy’s name was Laurent Ballesta. He showed me two pictures and immediately I knew I was in trouble – they were beyond beautiful. I knew then I had to talk to Mr Marc Hayek [president and CEO of Blancpain, Breguet and Jaquet Droz], it became my moral mission to show him these two images. When I did, he decided to meet Laurent immediately. They spent hours together looking at hundreds of his pictures. He knew straight away that we must work together. Laurent was honoured to become a Friend of the Brand. Marc Hayek is an experienced diver and also very passionate about what he does so this was natural for them. Laurent’s work was published in Edition Fifty Fathoms that year [2012]. We are a real manufacture; we never buy movements from other w at c h c o m pa n i e s . We sell half of our products to other brands when we exchange movements. In our manufacture you have the raw material arriving and we produce the tools that we need to make the pieces. From A-Z, we do everything in-house.

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We invented the first diver’s w at c h i n 1 9 5 3 , s o w e w a n t e d t o m a k e a n i m pa c t i n t h at f i e l d ; we wanted to help fund expeditions that would leave our oceans in a better condition for our children. We trust institutions like National Geographic to choose how to use our money to achieve concrete results. We have doubled the size of the oceans being protected. T h e B at h y s c a p h e F ly b a c k C h r o n o g r a p h Oc e a n C o m m i t m e n t II i s t h e f i r s t t i m e t h at s o m e o n e h a s m a n a g e d t o m a k e a w at c h case in blue ceramic. We’re not talking about covering the ceramic with a blue finish; we actually added blue pigment into the ceramic to cause a chemical reaction. The collection is limited to 250 pieces. For each timepiece sold, 1,000 will be donated to scientific expeditions. For the first months of the year, 2015 was quite strong. After that, demand flattened a bit; the second half was not good, as it was affected by the [terrorist] attacks of 13 November. Comparatively, 2016 was the opposite: the beginning of the year was not very strong because of the effect of the attacks. However, the end of the year saw growth. That is compensating for the disappointing start of the year, but not entirely. At the end, 2016 will be below 2015, but still we will be eight times above 2001! Consequently, we can’t complain about the situation. Overall, our growth is strong in C h i n a – by double digits. Hong

Kong is likewise recovering. Thanks to China and Hong Kong, the second half of 2016 will show recovery measured against the first part. B l a n c pa i n e n t e r e d t h e C h i n e s e m a r k e t v e r y e a r ly o n . Too early, as we were among the first to establish ourselves there. Today, that beginning is bearing fruit because Chinese buyers respect that. We have begun with the same type of trajectory in India. For the moment we are taking a risk as the market is struggling to take off. I n g a s t r o n o m y, y o u h a v e t h e traditional style of cooking, and then you have the molecular approach, where you destroy a n d r e c o n s t r u c t. Some of the traditional chefs say ‘This is a catastrophe, we must react.’ I say, ‘You should study what the new chefs are doing; don’t do the same, but watch the way they are cooking the egg.’ It’s the same with the connected watch or the Apple Watch. It’s great, it’s new. It means that watches are moving forward. Electronic products live and die. The first TVs, the first quartz watches, you can’t use these anymore. The art of watchmaking will never die. As long as you have a brain and two hands and a heart you will be able to repair and redo a mechanical watch. Our product is a type of art – more expensive [than other watches], less accurate, but it will always remain an art form.

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two become one On 22 January, Paul Smith will present a combined men’s and women’s catwalk show for the first time, during men’s Paris Fashion Week. The designer says, “As an independent business, we can be agile and address the changes in the evolving market in interesting ways... there are exciting times ahead.” Paul Smith, Cabot Place

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Dress it up Karen Millen’s S/S17 collection launches this month. With femininity always at the heart of the brand, tailoring is key – we love the relaxed black pyjama suit. dresses are a staple, whether lace-trimmed, strappy or embroidered: the python print silk dress takes you from work to play in no time. The colour palette is safari – think warm rust and dandelion tones – while the Atelier collection is inspired by British flora, with hand-painted blooms appearing on dresses and jumpsuits. For work wear, the staple white shirt has been reworked and upgraded in cotton and silk. Accessories complete the look. Karen Millen, Jubilee Place

STYLE her Fabulous in flats New at Jimmy Choo is the Grace flat: not one for puddles, but perfect for day to day and brightening up a gloomy month. Grace is a pretty, anklestrapped ballerina shoe with a grosgrain trim and ankle ties. The rich, jewel-toned colours make our mouths water: we love the acid yellow and poppy. £425, jimmy choo.com

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Front Row is a new online high-end designer rental service. Unlike many designerwear rental companies that focus on cocktail outfits, Front Row also lends luxury ski wear pieces, so you can look chic on the slopes without having to make a big investment in an item you rarely wear. A typical rental period is five days, perfect for a weekend trip to the Alps. Fendi’s fur-trimmed Monster jackets are gorgeous, and we also love Moncler’s après ski pieces – no one need know it’s not yours. frontrow.uk.com

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TREND dare to bare

Demi wire bra, £70, Heidi Klum Intimates, John Lewis; Click & Collect at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place

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Bespoke pendant with chain, £265, Rebus, rebussignetrings.co.uk

Karla Clutch,£245, L.K.Bennett, Jubilee Place

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Bagsy Christian Louboutin’s S/s17 collection introduces the ShoePeaks clutch bag, influenced by the designer’s 2007 collaboration with David Lynch. Named for Lynch’s ’90’s cult TV series ‘Twin Peaks’, the minaudière fuses two iconic ‘So Kate’ shoes into what is both a sculpture and a functional bag. The clutch was originally carved from wood in the same process used by Louboutin for his shoes. £2,495, christianlouboutin.com

grin and bare it it may be grey, but it’s never too cold for fashion, and fashion wants to see some leg. from a sporty take at Lacoste to matchy-matchy at Zac Posen, the look calls for stamina.

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as january draws in and the nights are long, we seek out warmth and happiness. under the moroccan sun, billowy prints, vibrant colours and majestic monuments reign supreme photographer: Alexander Beer Stylist: graham Cruz

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dress, £586, Zimmermann, zimmermannwear.com; bra, £405, La Perla, laperla.com

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“We live in a wonderful world t h at i s f u l l o f b e a u t y, c h a r m a n d adventure. There is no end to the a d v e n t u r e s w e c a n h a v e i f o n ly w e seek them with our eyes open” Jawaharlal Nehru

d r e s s , £ 74 0 , J u s t C a v a l l i , j u s t c a v a l l i . c o m ; ring, £225, Monica Vinader, jubilee place

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les trois soeurs is the u lt i m at e c o n v e n i e n c e : a beautiful bridal boutique stocking a range of designers, in the heart of canary w h a r f. w e m e e t t h e brains behind the brand, terri chan WORDS: charlotte phillips

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O n L e s T r o i s So e u r s i n t h r e e w o r d s . . . “ h u m i l i t y. F a m i ly. B l e s s e d n e s s ” Pa i n t e d p o r c e l a i n h e a d b a n d s b y J e n n i f e r B e h r at L e s T r o i s S o e u r s B r i d a l , p o A

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Les Trois Soeurs bridal provides an efficient, but still luxurious, service for busy brides. Its no-less-busy founder talks food, fashion and fitness.

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on health and fitness... “I walk ten minutes to work. Fortunately, I don’t have to watch what I eat as I don’t gain weight easily. But I am very strict about sleep – I don’t need an alarm clock.” m a n d a r i n o r i e n ta l , b a n g k o k

ON TRAVEL ... “The Far East feels like a home away from home. I love Bali for its beautiful white sandy beaches and the warmth and spiritual energy of its locals.”

ON favourite foods... “Chicken Pho in spicy soup is my favourite dish. I find home-cooked food a luxury – eating out is normal for me. My favourite restaurants are both in Bangkok: the Sala Rim Naam at the Mandarin Oriental and Sirocco at Lebua State Tower.”

ON fashion... “I love fashion. My natural style would be chic and tailored in an

“ m y f a v o u r i t e r e s ta u r a n t s a r e bot h i n b a n g k o k : t h e s a l a r i m n a a m at t h e m a n d a r i n o r i e n ta l a n d s i r o c c o at l e b u a s tat e to w e r ”

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“ i lo v e r e a d i n g s p i r i t u a l boo k s w i t h b i bl i c a l r e f e r e n c e s a n d a m i n fl u e n c e d b y n e w t h o u g h t p h i lo s o p h e r s s u c h a s flo r e n c e s c o v e l s h i n n ” edgy way. Favourite designers are Isabel Marant, Balmain and Bottega Veneta.”

on favourite les trois soeurs pieces... “‘Kate’ and ‘Flora’ by Alon Livne. Alon’s hand-sewn beadwork, embellishment, fabric quality and uniqueness of design offers something special. He is extremely creative and refreshing to bridal fashion.”

On relaxing... “My favourite way to relax is with a glass of Ruinart’s Blanc de Blanc and a great book in a tropical country by the sea. I love the ocean – I always come back to London rejuvenated.” K at e b y A l o n L i v n e at L e s T r o i s S o e u r s B r i d a l , p o a

ON BOOKS ... “I love reading spiritual books with Biblical references and am influenced by new thought philosophers such as Florence Scovel Shinn. One of my favourite books is The Game of Life and How to Play It.”

ON best advice and business mistakes... “Learning from mistakes makes one a stronger person. Be true to yourself and trust your gut. Dare to be different.”

ON top three LUXURY items...

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“A framed picture of my father, my vintage wine collection and my handmade rosary, which my mother-in-law had commissioned for me.” Les Trois Soeurs, Canada Place

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livinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; la vida D e s i g n e r M a r k u s L u p f e r h a s n a i l e d a q u i r k y, o f f - d u t y a e s t h e t i c . I f y o u w e a r s u i t s f r o m 9 - 5 , y o u â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ll w a n t y o u r w e e k e n d w e a r t o b e e n t i r e ly h i s c r e at i o n s . L u p f e r s i t s d o w n w i t h C a n a r y W h a r f t o d i s c u s s i n s p i r at i o n s , f a v o u r i t e f o o d s a n d l e a r n i n g f r o m m i s ta k e s words: charlotte phillips

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f you’re a fan of embellished sweaters, pattern trousers and slightly unusual accessories (heart-shaped sunglasses, anyone?), chances are you’ve heard of designer Markus Lupfer. Since his final university collection was snapped up by London boutique Koh Samui, he’s gone from strength to strength, with a cult collection of fans including Rihanna, Beyoncé and Cara Delevingne hooked on his sequinned, quirky sweatshirts. “I knew I wanted to work in fashion when I was about 16. My dream was to see my designs realised on the catwalk,” Lupfer says. Today, the aesthetic he creates is edgy, fashion-forward and ironic. Essentially, it’s very east London and it’s no surprise to learn he resides there, “in a beautiful Victorian house”, Lupfer says. “In terms of style, less is more and I like mixing traditional with a few modern pieces, but keeping it quite minimal. The look is cool and contemporary, and a relaxing atmosphere is really important to me.” London is a source of creative stimulation as well as home. “I find a lot of inspiration just walking around the streets of London. From street art to what people are wearing, there is always so much to see here.” Who, where and what else influences his ideas? “Many of the people I surround myself with are very inspiring to me. I also enjoy going to exhibitions and watching offbeat films,” Lupfer says. Another non-suprise: Lupfer is busy. “Work usually begins

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around 8.30am, and most days I start with the business side of things,” he explains. “After that I work on developments and designs for the new collection, from choosing colours, developing our fabrics, fittings, and so on. There is never a dull moment in our office as we are all constantly working on creating new and exciting developments and techniques. I usually leave the office around 8pm.” Naturally, then, his top three luxury items are “time, time and time”. But when he’s short on the precious commodity and still needs to switch off, he’s learned how. “My favourite way to relax is going for long walks along the canal in London. I love stopping by for a coffee at Towpath Cafe and relaxing with a good book. I am an avid reader – one of my favourite books is Franz Kafka’s The Trial.” There’s also fitness: “I got into rock climbing recently, which I love. I also swim, go to the gym and cycle to work.” In rare pockets of downtime, Lupfer loves to travel. Fittingly, for a man whose designs are colourful and patterned, he enjoys the brightness and vibrancy of far-flung countries and cultures. “I was in Myanmar over Christmas last year and loved it,” Lupfer says. “The culture, stunning nature, incredible landscape and extremely friendly locals made for the perfect holiday.” Lupfer is refreshingly humble – “I’ve made plenty [of mistakes]” – and surprisingly astute and wise: “from each mistake you

learn and evolve, so in the end they often end up helping you move forward.” One can’t imagine the great Karl Lagerfeld uttering such a sentence. With food and fashion being the perfect marriage, Lupfer is something of an all-rounder: the man knows his way around a kitchen. “I cook for my friends and family. For my last meal I would have everyone over… [for] fresh seafood pasta with loads of white wine.” Not a weight-loss diet, but doesn’t it sound good? And if one’s choice of fantasy dinner party guests is indicative of anything, make of Lupfer’s eclectic assortment what you will: “David Bowie, Ghandi and Albert Einstein.” His design ethos is accessible, a contrast to today’s world of haute couture, which ignores the majority of everyday people. “The pieces are beautifully designed to last. I want the Markus woman to feel confident, individual and stylish. If my clothes can put a smile on someone’s face, it is an added bonus,” Lupfer says. He goes on, “My aim in designing clothes is to make beautiful garments that make the woman wearing them feel good. The A/W16 womenswear collection was designed for the 24-hour woman. She’s quirky, sophisticated and glides through her work day seamlessly into the night.” And he practises what he preaches. “My approach to fashion is very much in this mentality, and I look for clothes that are easy to wear, well-made and I just like wearing every day of my life.” His most beloved item of clothing, he says, is

“a Saint Laurent jacket”. As for what’s coming – Lupfer doesn’t rest on his laurels. I ask what collaboration or partnership he would most like to see. “A sportswear brand would be cool – maybe Adidas for the German connection.” We say – watch this space. Lupfer leaves us with words of wisdom, sharing the best advice he’s ever been given: “Trust yourself and always follow your instincts.” It’s certainly working for him. markuslupfer.com

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each day, every day Mr Porter and Cos have made things easy when it comes to menswear essentials with their exclusive 35-piece collection, the Art of the Every day. The complete wardrobe of casual wear, in a palette focusing on dusty pink, grey, brown and navy, includes soft knitwear, a classic white shirt and a padded bomber jacket. It’s easy on the eye, and convenient. happy shopping. Mr Porter & Cos, available online at mrporter.com and cosstores.com. cos, jubilee place

STYLE him travel in style Reiss’s ongoing collaboration with SteamLine Luggage is good news for those who like to keep things stylish when it comes to their suitcases. The new Editor Carry On case is in linen and black leather and features silent-glide wheels and a detachable washbag. Adding a touch of luxury to the lessthan-glamorous process that is travel today, you’ll be thrilled to see your case come off the luggage belt. £310, Reiss & SteamLine Luggage, Reiss, Jubilee Place

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essential eveningwear Thom Sweeney’s eveningwear range includes a white or midnight blue tuxedo with a satin peak lapel collar. These lightweight jackets are a must-have when it comes to staying at the sharp end of the eveningwear style stakes, all year round. £1,495, Thom Sweeney, thomsweeney.co.uk

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TREND Hygge it up

Peele Cotton Jumper, £195, Orlebar Brown, Jubilee Place

boot camp These Crockett & Jones Radnor 4 Boots in Russian grain have been made by an old English tannery, believed to have been situated on its current site since the Roman era, and are a copy of the hardwearing leather made in Russia before the revolution in 1918. As well as being a history lesson in themselves they’re extremely durable and we’re a big fan of the look. £650, Crockett & Jones, Cabot Place

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hello to hygge Hygge, the Danish word that is synonymous with cultivating a sense of warmth and cosiness, is now very much a fashion trend, so wrap up warm and revel in staying snug this winter.

burberry a/w16 P RIN G LE O F S C OTLAND A/W16 Ribbed Scarf, £55, Jaeger, Cabot Place

fresco fresh Frescobol Carioca’s Activewear collection features hooded tops, sweaters and casual trousers available in blue or light grey. It’s not just stylish beachwear however, these items can be worn in all seasons for a casual or sporty look. Frescobol Carioca, frescobolcarioca.com

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getaway gear G e t e x c i t e d a b o u t y o u r w i n t e r h o l i d ay, s h o p t h e season’s most stylish ski wear and the essential equipment you need in the Canary Wharf shopping malls this January

hit the slopes in style You can’t beat starting the New Year with a winter escape on the slopes. With the crisp, fresh snow and wind in your hair, you’ll need the stylish attire to match. The Canary Wharf shopping malls have a range of shops you can visit if you’re after the latest gear and want to indulge in specialist equipment. Head to Snow+Rock, Crossrail Place, to get your boots expertly fitted, visit Sweaty Betty, Jubilee Place or Cabot Place, or Superdry, in Canada Place and shop the ski collections and stop by Canada Place’s Currys PC World, for all your tech needs. Mountain top seamless ski top, £60, Sweaty Betty, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

GoPro Hero4 Black Edition, £289, Currys PC World, Canada Place

Salomon women’s quest access 70W ski boot, £200, Snow + Rock, Crossrail Place

Uphill ski parka, £330, Sweaty Betty, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

Super S.D logo beanie, £19.99, Superdry, Canada Place Snow goggles, £44.99, Superdry, Canada Place

Mountain top seamless ski leggings, £60, Sweaty Betty, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

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turn back time The latest in skincare innovation, La Prairie Line Interception Power Duo promises reduced wrinkles in just 14 days. Simply apply the day and night creams once daily and wait to see the results for yourselves. £244, La Prairie, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place

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lip service make a statement with the new lip colour from burberry. in the words of the brand’s make-up artist consultant, wendy rowe, “Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet is a fantastic matte lip colour because you can build it up to create a bold matte finish, but it still feels incredibly comfortable and lightweight on the lips.” £26, burberry.com

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Just because it’s January, it doesn’t mean we have to abandon the glitz and glamour. The Gritty and Glow eye and skin palettes from Estée Lauder comprise six shades of creamy, silky soft powders formulated with tiny pearl particles that can be blended for optimum effect. Prepare for highimpact eyes and a radiant complexion that no one is going to forget in a hurry. £42, Estée Lauder, Boots, Canada Place

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velvet crush New year, new scent? Tom Ford thinks so. This month, the king of sultry, irresistible fragrances introduces Velvet Orchid Lumière, a revamped edition of the seductive Velvet Orchid. The perfume opens with a blend of Italian bergamot, mandarin, honey and rum, and has heady floral notes at its heart. Apply the accompanying body cream for maximum impact. £76, Tom Ford, Space.NK, Cabot Place

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on the edge It’s 2017, and contouring is still hot. beauty giant clarins launches its first contouring palette this month, featuring a highlighting shade, a contouring shade and a blusher designed to create flattering angles and enhance features with minimal effort. £36, Clarins, boots, canada place

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the mascara For years now I have been on the hunt for a mascara that offers length, volume and – more importantly – staying power. Only too often have I caught myself in the mirror in the mid-afternoon resembling something close to the Joker, with smudgy black debris settling unattractively under my eyes. Recently, I found the answer to my prayers: the Smokey Eye Mascara from Bobbi Brown. The kohlpigmented formula delivers high drama and builds up volume lash by lash, thus avoiding clumping. As the name suggests, it’s also perfect for creating a flawless smokey eye. £23, Bobbi Brown, Cabot Place

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the bronzer January is as good a time as any to invest in a new bronzer. My pallid cheeks are screaming out for some colour and it’s MAC to the rescue with its Mineralized Skinfinish. The velvety soft powder not only adds a natural shade of bronze but the pearlised pigments highlight cheek bones and add radiance. This year it’s all about getting the glow. £24, MAC, Jubilee Place

the concealer A favourite among make-up artists, the Radiant Creamy Concealer from NARS is enriched with hydrating skincare benefits and light-diffusing technology, and is proven to create a softer, smoother complexion while reducing the signs of fine lines and long nights. £22.50, NARS, Space.NK, Cabot Place

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beauty heroes T h e N e w Y e a r ty p i c a l ly m e a n s n e w d i e t s a n d n e w r e g i m e s , b u t s o m e t i m e s t h e r e ’ s n o t h i n g w r o n g w i t h s tay i n g t r u e t o t h e c l a s s i c s . K AT Y PA R K E R r o u n d s u p t h e b e a u ty i c o n s t h at you should be adding to your make-up bag right now

for brows Ever since Cara Delevingne burst onto the scene back in 2011 with her natural bushy eyebrows, brows have been big news. Perfect yours with the Brow Definer from the masters of quality eyebrow care – blinkbrowbar. Easy to use and precise, the retractable nib creates a naturally defined brow look that is waterproof and smudge-proof. It’s brow brilliance. £15, blinkbrowbar, Canada Place

the primer Now considered a beauty essential, primer is often the secret to smooth, flawlesslooking skin. And the best of the bunch is the Foundation Primer from Laura Mercier. Designed to be worn under skin make-up, it paves the way for foundation, creating an even surface and ensuring it stays put for longer, while also protecting against daily environmental aggressors and nourishing the skin with vitamins A, C and E. £29, Laura Mercier, Space.NK, Cabot Place

the FOUNDATION For so many of us, finding the right foundation can be like the quest for the Holy Grail. But look no further: the award-winning Original SPF 15 Foundation from Bare Minerals delivers complexion perfection. While it looks like a powder, it goes on like a cream and delivers a flawless finish without any unattractive clumping or caking. With a foundation this good, who needs Instagram filters? £26.50, Bare Minerals, Jubilee Place

the Lipstick The eyeshadow By Terry – the make-up brand founded by Terry de Gunzburg, former creative director at YSL Beauté – is your go-to brand for eclectic eyeshadow palettes. The powders have a creamy, buttery texture allowing for easy application and long-lasting impact. The Gem Experience palette is my favourite – a dazzling showcase of cool, frosty hues that are designed to be blended for the ultimate statement look. £44, By Terry, Space.NK, Cabot Place

When it comes to a classic red lip, reach for one brand and one brand only: Chanel. The Rouge Allure Velvet is as soft and sensual as the name suggests, but the vibrant colour packs a serious punch. Its matte yet luminous finish lasts and lasts and with a palette of intense, daring shades to choose from, there’s no excuse not to have knockout lips this January. £26, Chanel, Boots, Canada Place

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mandle time With a scent designed to mimic the interior of a vintage Mercedes, the ’85 Diesel candle by hip brand D. S. & Durga is certainly fuelling our engine. Top notes of suede, saffron leather and vinyl are complemented by heart notes of white violet and hiba, and base notes of diesel smoke and earth dirt. how manly. ’85 Diesel candle, £58, D.S. & Durga, Liberty, libertylondon.com

monroe of london Male grooming and skincare brand Monroe of London has recently launched, and its dual-purpose products are designed to take the stress out of any grooming routine. Expect a fresh signature fragrance from products such as the Cleanse & Shave solution and the Hair & Body wash. The travel kit is handy for those on-the-go. Monroe of London, monroeoflondon.co.uk

shoemaker scent As the name might suggest, Maître Chausseur (Master Shoemaker), one of just three exclusive fragrances from new brand Extrait D’Atelier, is a leather-based eau de parfum that is designed to evoke tools and animal hides. It incorporates notes of coffee, vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood alongside ginger and coriander. This Oriental and aromatic fragrance is worth splashing out for, and splashing on. Maître Chausseur Eau de Parfum, £139, Extrait D’Atelier, harveynichols.com

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clay time This mid-weight, medium-control hair clay by OUAI Haircare works well with short styles and its fragrance includes notes of violet, gardenia and white musk. Beeswax and kaolin clay provide a lasting hold. It’s also good for adding texture to longer hair and dealing with unruly ends that just won’t play ball. Matte pomade, £16, OUAI Haircare, Space N.K, Cabot Place

skincare survival The winter months can be hard on your skin, which is why ESPA’s Skincare Survival Kit is an essential when it comes to keeping it smooth and hydrated. The kit includes facewash, shower gel and a nourishing shaving cream that also doubles as a cleansing mask. It’s a win-win. Skincare Survival Kit, £40, ESPA, espaskincare.com

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The Limited Edition Oral-B Genius 9000 might be available in rose gold, but it’s got brains as well as beauty. It is smartphone-compatible, featuring technology that ensures all areas get a good clean. It also comes with a travel case that charges your brush as well as your smartphone – handy. £99.99, Boots, Jubilee Place

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Loewe’s new Bild 7, the German company’s first OLED TV, pairs OLED panel technology with sophisticated picture processing. It comes in 55in or 65in screen sizes and features a highquality 120W retractable soundbar, while integrated media-sharing facilities mean that the TV can also be used as a home entertainment device. The Bild 7 can also be rotated via remote to face different points in your living room. From £4,490, selfridges.com

pocket rocket The Aiptek MobileCinema i70 pocket projector is small enough to fit in your palm and has built-in speakers. Sync from your phone to the projector via iOS, Airplay or Miracast, or connect to your PC, Mac or Sky box using Wi-Fi or an HDMI cable. £236, amazon.co.uk

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cart food to canary wharf Every shake shack restaurant’s design is distinct in its own way and the canary Wharf branch will have several unique features of its own.

ritically acclaimed and internationally appreciated Shake Shack has made its way to Canary Wharf just in time for the brand new year. What started in 2004 as a modern day ‘roadside’ burger stand in New York City’s Madison Square Park transformed into a place that is continously raved about and that people travel far to try. The brand has had global success with branches in the likes of Istanbul, Dubai, Tokyo, Moscow and, of course, London. Shack Shake is renowned for its 100 per cent Angus beef burgers and flat-top Vienna beef dogs, spun-fresh frozen

custard and crinkle cut fries. And the Canary Wharf branch, in The Park Pavilion, will have all the favourites for you to experience. The signature ShackBurger®, SmokeShack® and Shack-cago Dog® will feature on the menu, with beef prized for its delicate texture and great taste, as well as the coveted ShackBurger. Randy Garutti, Shake Shack CEO said: “Since we opened our first London Shack in Covent Garden three years ago, we’ve been amazed at the response, and we’re looking forward to bringing Shake Shack closer to more London neighbourhoods with Canary Wharf.”

craft beer &Wine The menu boasts both a craft beer and wine list. You can kick back with a selection of hand-picked local brews in addition to Shake Shack exclusives: ShackMeister™ Ale, ShackMeister™ Lager, Shack Red™ and Shack White™.

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shake it up dense, rich and creamy ice cream spun fresh daily makes shake shack’s signature shakes and concentrates; frozen custard blended at high speed with mix-ins.

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Don’t blend in PACK’D Smoothies frozen kits contain the fruits, vegetables and superfoods – think kale and baobab – to create a perfect speedy smoothie: just add your choice of liquid and blend. Each of the three kits have been designed with nutritionists for a targeted health hit: Energy, Defence or Detox. PACK’D Smoothies, £3.50 per 2x140g pack, Tesco, Cabot Place

Spring in your step January means paying penance for December’s sins. here to help is Spring Green London, a daily food delivery service. Choose from different raw and cooked Superfood Programmes, such as pure plant-based or plant-based with protein and non-cow’s dairy. a day’s food includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, infused botanical beauty water, a daily detox juice and a super snack. All the food is wheat-free and is very low in sugar. Get ready to glow. springgreenlondon.com

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acai The acai berry, found in the Amazon, is rich in antioxidants and is known to help heart and cellular health, improve skin, boost immunity (it’s high in Vitamin C and ellagic acid) and slow ageing, thanks to its high concentration of plant phytochemicals. Get your fix with CPRESS’ delicious acai bowl – the perfect breakfast. CPRESS, Crossrail Place

At Psycle’s Energy Kitchen, you can opt to sprinkle bee pollen on your morning smoothie, and you’d be mad not to – it gives an instant energy boost, as well as being rich in minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. It helps with allergies, and also reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system. Psycle, Crossrail Place

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Originally found in Mexico, chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse: easy to digest, filling and energy-giving, chia seeds help build stronger bones and muscles, and have been linked to helping to regulate diabetes.

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DETOX Being surrounded by pollutants, chemicals and pesticides is part of life. Fortunately, our bodies are built to detox naturally but there’s no reason why we can’t help them out, and a detox will help optimise how you function. Try the detox water from CPRESS – it tastes refreshing and contains alkalising ingredients, bringing the pH of the body back to normal after acidity has been formed over night, after a heavy meal or processed snack indulgence. CPRESS, Crossrail Place

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Natural fats: coconut oil, salmon, avocado and dairy are all beneficial for human brain function. They’re filling, a great source of energy, and taste good too.

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Ginger is one of the most powerful spices on the planet. It has an army of rejuvenating compounds and calms even the most upset or sensitive stomach. Try the ginger shot at CPRESS – careful, it’s got a kick. CPRESS, Crossrail Place

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Originally used by Native Americans to treat aching muscles, A hot stone massage involves a therapist placing smooth, heated stones on your body. The heat is relaxing and helps warm up tight muscles – After a tough workout, there’s nothing better. We get ours at Third Space spa. Third Space, Canada Square

Inca Berries Inca berries, also known as cape gooseberries, ground cherries or husk cherries, are packed full of protein, fibre, and vitamins A and C. They’ve got a sour finish but the health benefits are most definitely worth it. They’re also good in their dried form. Holland & Barrett, Canada Square

Japanese Green Tea Believe it or not, Japanese green tea contains five times as much vitamin c as a lemon. It’s also full of antiageing antioxidants and is good for your teeth and breath – what’s not to like? Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place

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A health food hero, kale is low in calorie, high in fibre and contains zero fat. It’s also packed with magnesium, iron, folate, vitamin C and – wait for it – vitamin A, which benefits skin and sight, while helping to prevent certain cancers.

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Mackerel This oily fish is rich in vitamins and minerals and is full of omega 3 and omega 6, and fatty acids (of the good kind) that help maintain hormone balance and keep your skin hydrated. It’s also said to guard against cancer, dementia and heart disease, so it’s basically a must.

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Osteopathy Correct alignment and posture is important, and becomes more important as you age. To make sure joints and muscles are limber, head to Freedom Clinics for a free 15-minute consultation and treatment as necessary. It all starts with movement. Freedom Clinics, North Colonnade

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pumpkin Those with American friends or relatives know all about pumpkin pie, but pumpkin can be enjoyed roasted, in a salad or even baked. The flesh is rich in fibre and vitamin k, while its seeds are full of protein, magnesium and potassium.

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quinoa Quinoa is one of the most flexible foods around. A great alternative to carbohydrates, it has a high protein content and provides lots of calcium, magnesium and manganese, as well as several B vitamins, vitamin E and dietary fibre. Often found in salads, don’t rule it out at any time of day – quinoa muesli is delicious.

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Raw foods are a great way to take in easily digestible nutrients and certain essential food enzymes that are destroyed when the food is cooked. It adds plant-based foods to your diet, and can help the body fight chronic diseases. The raw Cacao Protein Bar, by Pollen and Grace and available at Psycle, is full of protein and natural energy, not to mention chocolatey goodness. Psycle, Crossrail Place

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Turkey is a lean protein: great for muscle repair and rich in the amino acid tryptophan, which may improve sleep. Eat turkey with carbohydrates to make the tryptophan more available to the brain – you’ll sleep like a baby.

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According to Japanese medicinal folklore, umeboshi plums are said to have remarkable medicinal qualities, and can also be used as a hangover remedy. Pop a couple of these down after a big night and you’ll be feeling fine in no time.

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Vinegar helps with indigestion, arthritis and age-related ailments such as cancer and heart disease. It’s also purported to lower blood pressure and contains virtually no calories. Apple cider vinegar is supposed to be particularly beneficial.

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There’s nothing new here: exercise has been proven to stave off depression and help with weight loss. Pick an exercise you like, so it feels like less of a chore and more like ‘me’ time. From spinning and weight lifting to boxing and swimming, Canary Wharf has plenty of fun and beneficial options.

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An excellent sugar substitute and the safest zero-calorie sweetener around, xylitol has none of the risk factors associated with artificial sweeteners. It also helps to re-mineralise teeth and is a favourite of dentists.

yoga We all know about yoga: it helps you focus, breathe, stretch, enhances posture and gives that toned, lean look. Try Hatha and Vinyasa sessions at Third Space. third space, canada square

Zucchini

otherwise known as courgette, zucchini is low in calories and high in vitamin c and potassium. It’s also a good source of folate, which is essential during pregnancy.

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best seller “Our green juice category has been a big hit, I think people love the idea that they can get a juice which gives them such a big veggie hit quickly. People also respond really well to our functional food that has a tangible benefit.” Shane Kavanagh, CEO, Crussh

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The idea of being ‘healthier, tastier, easier’. It is really simple, but it’s also hugely ambitious. I love that we can make a small difference to the health of our customers, and that the food and drinks we sell can improve their lives in some small way.

This month is the biggest launch of new products we have ever had at Crussh. We are launching 35 new products in total, from new cold-pressed juices and Kombucha drinks to organic raw protein shakes and a whole new range of ‘Super Salad Boxes’.

why do you think crussh works so well in canary wharf? Crussh has been a part of Canary Wharf for over 18 years, and we have really grown up here. A lot of the clientele are health conscious, aware of their wellbeing and they are looking for innovation and new products all the time. Crussh has really led the way and continued to change over the time we have been here.

what are the plans for crussh in 2017? What do customers have to look forward to? We have a really big year planned. We have refitted our One Canada Square store. It’s all been redesigned to make life easier for our customers to use and understand and we are really pleased with the results. There is plenty to look forward to.

food to go Crussh launched an online ordering system via its website last September in order to cut down on queuing times. You are able to order your lunch from your desk or home, pop down and pick it up, in either the Jubilee Place or One Canada Square stores, without dealing with the lunchtime rush. Kavanagh said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The online ordering section has been so good that it prompted us to redevelop and relaunch the whole website. A new app is also coming out early this year to make ordering with us much easier.â&#x20AC;?

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Crussh began life as a juice and smoothie bar, and its commitment to freshly made raw juice underpins everything it does. It also leads the way when it comes to new products like smart coffee and nut milks.

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e-books Get a head start on your fitness by heading to Protein Haus’ website online and downloading the e-books absolutely free. Whether you’re looking to keep clean and get lean, in need of fast results with an action plan or weight loss plans for when you workout at lunch or in the evening.

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e all know that Christmas often means plenty of guilty pleasures, treats and sweets to celebrate. But January is here and it’s time to work off those Yorkshire puddings and get yourself on a health kick. First stop? Protein Haus. The brand new year brings with it a brand new menu for the Canada Place store, boasting shakes in all forms. While there are shakes made for those with an unavoidable sweet tooth, there are also options for pre and post workouts covered too. In addition, Protein Haus have also introduced a vegan range, which you can find in its Reuter’s Plaza vegan cafe.

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it is absurdly fast – top speed 204mph – but while it will always be relatively exclusive, McLaren will be making them in thousands rather than hundreds. And alongside the P1, it’s a positive bargain at ‘only’ £154,000. It is also a car that will be showered with praise simply because it is unbelievably good. No, make that bloody brilliant. McLaren reckons it will have built close to 3,000 cars in 2016, the vast majority of which are its entry-level ‘Sports Series’ range, comprising the 540C, 570S and this, the 570GT, the newest addition to the range. All three are powered by a mid-mounted McLaren-designed twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8, developing 570PS – hence the nomenclature (and, yes, the 540 produces 540PS). According to the company, the cars are the most usable and attainable models ever to wear a McLaren badge. The company has even established a PCP

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scheme, which means you can have a 540C for less than £950 a month once you’ve put down a £35,000 deposit. But that doesn’t mean they’ve been dumbed down: they remain stunning to look at and jawdropping to drive. The 570GT is one of those cars that is so damn quick it forces you to recalibrate your brain every time you floor the throttle. Yet it is so easy to drive, so docile in traffic and so practical, it’s as easy to live with as a Ford Fiesta. Well, almost. Best of all, the Sports Series looks almost identical to the more expensive and more sophisticated 670S from the Super Series and even to the P1 from McLaren’s Ultimate Series, so that your average schoolboy with his nose pressed to the side window will assume that’s what it is. Does wonders for your self-confidence. The 570S and 570GT are broadly similar yet, in many ways, poles apart. They are powered by the same engine, have the same seven-speed automatic gearbox and have the same performance potential. They have the same carbon-fibre chassis – the body is fashioned from aluminium – and the same suspension layout. Crucially, though, the settings are significantly different. The S is a sharper, more focused and slightly more manic drive whereas the GT has softer springs, more forgiving steering and carries extra weight because of its more lavish equipment list. The ride is smoother due to more comfort-focused tyres, the

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cabin quieter thanks to greater sound deadening and the whole ambience more refined, more relaxed. It’s even easier to get into and out of: the McLaren signature dihedral doors open with a more upward arc. As its name suggests, this is a genuine Grand Tourer, a proper old-school GT car. It also has the considerable benefit of a more practical approach. The biggest visual difference between the two can be found at the rear of the car, where the standard panoramic glass roof of the GT blends into a side-opening rear glass hatch, which gives access to a load area behind the two seats. This, McLaren claims, offers 220 litres of space to augment the 150 litres of stowage space up front. Depending on whether the car is left-hand or right-hand drive, the hatch opens on the kerbside. OK, so you’re not going to fit many flat-packed wardrobes in there, but it does give sufficient space for some squashy weekend bags. Thanks to all that glass the cabin is wonderfully airy, while the driving position is damn near perfect (marred only by the awkward seat adjustment controls). The cockpit is also impressive, with intuitive touchscreen displays and logical controls for the ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’ settings for engine and chassis. The workmanship in there, a blend of premium leather and high-tech carbon, is exemplary too. But despite all this refinement, there’s no disputing that this McLaren is a seriously fast, fine-

handling sports car. Despite the more comfort-friendly Pirelli tyres, specially created for the car, grip remains remarkably strong. And while the steering ratio has been reduced to make the 570GT slightly less twitchy when tracking along a motorway, for example, it remains beautifully responsive. As for that engine, well, it’s a match for anything the opposition can produce. It revs freely and cleanly, and has a suitably exciting sound track to match the performance. They might be selling this is as a refined GT, but as the figures show it’s a real performance car, too. In the time it takes a reasonably rapid performance saloon to reach 60mph – 6.6 seconds – the McLaren will already have hit the ton. Not only is it quick, the 570GT suffers no turbo lag as the power just builds and builds. At £154,000 the GT is a good £10k more than the 570S but does have a more extensive equipment package with the panoramic roof, an eight-speaker ‘Audio Plus’ sound system and, of course, that rear hatch all as standard. However, that price tag puts it slightly ahead of some pretty impressive opposition, including the Audi R8, Porsche 911 Turbo S and even the Bentley Continental GT. Nor does it have the advantage of fourwheel-drive… but in terms of sheer kerb appeal, the 570GT is in another class altogether. Rarer, more exotic, and as mentioned earlier, absolutely bloody brilliant.

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© Baros Maldives Mention the Maldives to most people and it conjures up images of postcard-worthy beaches, turquoise waters and starry-eyed honeymooners. But there is much more to this fascinating country than paradise shores and five-star resorts. Comprising 1,190 coral islands, the Maldives is home to a spectacular array of marine life and boasts one of the world’s highest literacy rates – a staggering 99 per cent. Locals have strong beliefs in supernatural forces and in 2013 a coconut was detained by police after being found ‘acting suspiciously’ during the presidential elections. In spite of this, it is difficult to talk about the Maldives without slipping into a hyperbolic description of its looks; it is a place of such striking natural beauty that it really does take your breath away. There are serious issues at play too, with scientists predicting that the entire country will be under water by the end of the century thanks to rising sea levels. A swathe of new environmentally friendly resorts is at the forefront of trying to prevent this, the ones mentioned over the page included. But what sets these places apart? Read on to find out.

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pa r a d i s e r e g a i n e d Our first stop is Baros, which sits just a hop, skip and a jump away from Malé airport. You can trust me when I say that there’s nothing like a 25-minute cruise in a speedboat across crystal-clear azure waters to clear out the cobwebs after a ten-hour flight; island after island of pictureperfect palm tree-lined shores, separated by the most beautiful blue waters you will find anywhere on Earth. Baros is one of the founding fathers of luxury tourism here, being one of the country’s first five-star resorts to open back in 1973, and we quickly learn from conversations with our fellow guests that it has a devoted clientele who return year on year. And once we catch a glimpse of our overwater villa, we can see why: it’s a slice of heaven on stilts. Inside, there is a focus on the use of natural materials that blend with the surrounding environment including natural stones and coconut thatch, meaning that the wonder of the outdoors never seems far away, which is completely spoiling after days of going from bed to Tube to desk with scarce doses of fresh air. Both bath and bed afford views of your decking and the ocean, and the thrill of waking up to that view never gets old. Plus, with

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our own private pool and direct access to the sea, the temptation is there to never leave the room. But you must, for treasures await. Mostly in the form of the hotel’s spectacular house reef, which is abundant with marine life including turtles, blacktip reef sharks, vibrant purple and turquoise parrotfish, and mighty titan triggerfish. Make the most of this and book in a snorkelling trip with the resident marine biologist, who knows the reef like the back of her hand and will be able to highlight all the best spots. Perhaps because it is such an old-timer, Baros cultivates a personal, family atmosphere, with staff who will know your name and room number by heart. It isn’t family friendly, however, and won’t accommodate children younger than eight. This means that the adults get all the fun, with an endless stream of ridiculously romantic experiences on offer: one particular highlight was a three-course breakfast on the Piano Deck, perched out in the middle of the Indian Ocean. And for dinner, do not miss The Lighthouse restaurant, which offers fine dining – and the best tuna steak I’ve ever had. Rates start from $675 (approx. £464) per night in a Deluxe Villa on a B&B basis, baros.com

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Next up is Milaidhoo – Baros’ flashier, more extravagant sibling. A venture by the same owner, the hotel is being pitched as ‘more luxurious’ than its counterpart; a contrast that is apparent right down to the toiletries on offer in the rooms – Milaidhoo showcases glitzy Italian brand Acqua di Parma, while Baros offers the more rustic L’Occitane. The suites are vast and exquisitely designed. Again the focus is on bringing the outdoors in – the general manager proudly informs us that both the water and beach suites open 180 degrees of the way round – and the contemporary design has been richly inspired by the Sultan, with vibrant shades of turquoise and fuchsia found throughout. The private pool is larger than that found in the water villas at Baros, and finishing design touches are more in evidence, such as the propeller-shaped alarm clock and the swinging seat that prevails over our deck. There are thoughtful additions: a bottle of Champagne greeted us upon arrival and villa hosts are contactable via a mobile phone, meaning you can order lunch from the comfort of your sunbed. The overwater spa, again, is the height of luxury; our

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couple’s suite opened up onto decking with a standalone bathtub and unobstructed ocean views, making it the most heavenly place imaginable to relax after a 90-minute spa treatment. When you start to feel restless and hungry for activity, opt for a private yoga lesson in the pavilion, or visit the marine centre for snorkelling or diving. The experience here offers something different, with a chance for guests to plant

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their own coral tray using small fragments of coral, so you can play your part in helping to sustain and rebuild the reef. The trays are labelled and guests are given bi-yearly updates on its progress. Dining offerings are unique too; the signature restaurant – due to open this month – is set in a building resembling one of the Sultan’s boats and will be the only restaurant in a five-star hotel dedicated to serving Maldivian cuisine. Exclusive and intimate, the

restaurant will have an open kitchen and just eight tables. And you are not restricted to dining just in the restaurants. We enjoy a memorable evening feasting on a meat and seafood BBQ on the private beach of a villa; a meal that concluded with the best dessert of the trip – a beautifully made screw pine panna cotta. Rates start from $1,625 (approx. £1,308) per night in a Water Pool Villa on a half-board basis, based on two sharing, milaidhoo.com

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Last stop: Six Senses Laamu, which promotes a sense of barefoot luxury in its purest form – upon stepping onto the boat we are invited to take off our shoes and confine them to a canvas bag for the duration of our stay. This ethos continues throughout, with a relaxed and informal atmosphere; what we call a ‘luxe backpacker’ vibe. The hotel has the largest overwater complex of anywhere in the Maldives and as such you will find yourself gazing into those azure waters over breakfast, lunch and dinner. The latter can be enjoyed at one of the hotel’s three restaurants – Japanese eatery Zen, Longitude and The Leaf restaurant, which offers a change of scene. Situated in the vegetable garden, the restaurant showcases the finest fresh produce grown on the island plus fish and seafood from the local seas. We were lucky enough to be staying in a beach villa, with our own pool and our own patch of private beach – rooms here pack serious wow factor. The décor evokes a sense of barefoot adventure in the style of Robinson Crusoe – with sinks crafted from leather suitcases and a stunning al fresco bathroom, meaning that you are indoors to sleep and to sleep only. There is much to explore and do at Six Senses Laamu, from the swimming pool and poolside Sip Sip bar – which

has a chilled, Ibiza beach club feel – the wine cellar where you can enjoy wine tastings with cheese and chocolate, and the outdoor cinema, which does screenings every other night, complete with drinks and popcorn. All of this sits alongside the usual snorkelling and diving. Six Senses is family friendly, with a kids’ club and special kids’ movie nights. On top of this, there is an ice cream parlour open daily with more than 40 different types of icecream. Needless to say, this is definitely not just for children. And if your holiday is designed more around purging than gorging, try the wellness screening, where a doctor will measure everything from your metabolic rate to your body’s pH levels, and devise a programme to follow during the course of your stay. There is a real environmental and sustainability focus here, with the notable absence of

plastic in the rooms – all water is in glass bottles – and restricted use of golf buggies. Instead, each guest is given the use of a bicycle during their stay, which has a plaque on it bearing their initials – a really nice personal touch. These sorts of details are where the Six Senses really excels; prior to our arrival we were invited to specify the scent we would like sprayed on our pillows nightly, and our GEM (villa host) was on hand to help with anything from booking spa treatments to waking us up at 3am in order to catch turtles hatching. It’s these once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make the Maldives so special, and with any luck, and a little more awareness, it will still be here for generations to enjoy in decades’ time. Rates start from $800 (approx. £643) per night in a Lagoon Water Villa, sixsenses.com

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Fairytale fortress ‘Alila’ means surprise in Sanskrit, and this fortress-turned-hotel in the Jaipur district of India is truly awe-inspiring. due to open in early 2017, the former royal palace of the Shahpura line boasts stately suites, al fresco dining, banquet lawns and a luxury pool and spa. From $400 (approx. £320) per night, alilahotels.com

island haven Kokomo Island, Fiji’s newest private island resort, is now accepting reservations for its March opening. It’s located on the edge of the Kadavu Island group, and lush rainforest and white sand beaches are encompassed by the Great Astrolabe reef. Opt for a luxury hilltop residence or a beachfront villa with a private pool and walled garden. Facilities and amenities include a tennis court, spa, restaurants and an array of water-based activities. From $1,995 (approx. £1,604) per night, kokomoislandfiji.com

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Gran Hotel Miramar in Málaga is set to open in April. After a restoration project costing upwards of €64m, this grand seafront building designed by the celebrated Spanish architect Fernando Guerrero Strachan will have commanding views, a rooftop bar and an extensive spa. From €250 (approx. £220) per night, granhotelmiramarmalaga.com

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KULM HOTEL ST MORITZ This five-star hotel in St Moritz is one of Switzerland’s best wellness retreats. The spa underwent a multi-million pound refurbishment in 2012, and facilities including an indoor pool, steam bath and large private spa suite for two – guests receive nibbles and Champagne – complement some majestic panoramic views. kulm.com

como shambhala estate COMO Shambhala Estate Bali is a luxury health resort located in the jungle near Ubud. It boasts stunning private villas, spring water infinity pools, a yoga pavilion and nine treatment rooms where you can benefit from more than 20 holistic treatments. The food is healthy without compromising on taste, and you’ll even have your own personal assistant at your beck and call. The ultimate stress buster. comohotels.com © como hotels

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WINNERS OF THE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2016 ANNOUNCED Following the success of the first Wildlife Photography Competition, Canary Wharf employees, tenants and visitors were invited to once again photograph the diversity of flora and fauna on the Estate. The award for the Streets and Gardens category and

overall Best Photo was awarded to Adrian Cuevas for Little Canadian Goose. Each of the four category winners received a £100 Canary Wharf Gift Card, with Adrian also winning an extra £100 Canary Wharf Gift Card as overall winner for 2016.

CANARY WHARF GROUP SUPPORTS CHRISTMAS BAG APPEAL CANARY WHARF GROUP SPONSORS SHADWELL BASIN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE Canary Wharf Group sponsored the Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre and its Kala Patthar Challenge, to provide support to Monjo Primary School, situated in the Himalayan village of Monjo. Helping to develop playground and PE facilities, the Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre volunteers were able to use donations from Canary Wharf Group to buy specialist clothing to help the school children keep warm in the mountainous conditions.

Volunteers based at Canary Wharf from AFME, Canary Wharf Group, Credit Suisse, FCA, Fitch Ratings, Hermes, McGraw Hill, Northern Trust and Société Générale once again brought their festive cheer to vulnerable elders living in east London through the East End Community Foundation (EECF) Christmas Bag Appeal. Volunteers packed and delivered bags full of everyday food items and a few extra luxuries to help local residents enjoy the Christmas holidays. EECF delivered over 1,000 bags before Christmas to local elderly people across Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. For information on other initiatives delivered by the EECF please visit eastendcf.org

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American-born artist Liliane Lijn has lived and worked in Britain for most of her career. Working across a range of media – kinetic sculpture, film, performance, collage – she investigates language, mythology, light and matter. The cone or ‘koan’ has been her focus since the 1960s, explored in differing scales and materials. Her work is in collections worldwide and has been shown internationally, with numerous public commissions. In 2005 Lijn was ACE NASA, Leonardo Network artist in residence at the Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California. This exhibition focuses on her sculpture, both static and kinetic, including work using the medium of light, specially chosen to coincide with Winter Lights at Canary Wharf.

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Exhibition Tour EVENT Tuesday 7 February from 6.30 to 7.15pm curator Ann Elliott tours the exhibition with Liliane Lijn. The tour is free but please contact Canary Wharf Public Art Office at visualart@canarywharf.com to reserve a place.

community window gallery The Community Gallery in Canada Place is devoted to exhibiting work by local arts projects.

A r t, C a n a d a W a l k N e i l S h i r r e ff : L i g h t M o v e m e n t s A series of photograms in box-frames are lit by colour-changing LED lights – as the lights change, so does our perception of the form and colour of the photogram, which appears in a perpetual state of transition. neilshirreff.com

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The Art and Design Window Galleries showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople and are located in Canada Place. In January the displays form part of the Winter Lights at Canary Wharf.

Design, Jubilee Walk F r a n z i sk a V o g t : T e c h n o g e ms Using ancient goldsmithing techniques and customised engraving tools, Franziska has applied traditional guilloche methods to marble stone. The resulting geometric patterns have then been highlighted using LED technology so that the jewellery responds to movement and light.

Providence Row Art Group 6 January – 10 March Founded in 1860, Providence Row is a charity with a centre in east London that tackles the root causes of homelessness to help people get off and stay off the streets. Working with people to build skills and confidence is the key to success. The Art Group meets for three hours on a Wednesday morning to make art, welcoming all levels and experience. For the members, art can be all manner of things, from creating peace in the world and benefiting one’s wellbeing, to curing anger. Asking ‘what is art?’ is like asking ‘what are people?’. Providence Row is Winner of the Social Justice SME Award 2014 and a finalist at the London Homelessness Awards 2015. It is also home to Rise Bakery, a social enterprise that sells delicious cakes online. providencerow.org.uk

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L i g h t i n s ta ll at i o n s a n d i n t e r a c t i v e a r t 1 6 – 2 7 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 7 | 4 p m – 9 PM | F r e e Become an Angel, Dance in the Light For the third year running, the Winter Lights Festival brings spectacular experiences to Canary Wharf. As a collection, the pieces showcase the work of some of the most inventive and exciting international artists working with light art today. Many have never been exhibited in the UK before, such as Angels of Freedom, which contains a deep underlying message, discouraging discrimination through interaction. OVO immerses visitors in unique and beautiful light structures while On Your Wavelength is a mind-powered laser and sound installation using participants’ brain activity to choreograph beautiful light patterns. The Garden of Floating Words conjures a peaceful note in Jubilee Park, giving the impression that a cluster of glowing neon words are floating in the foliage. Liter of Light draws attention to world issues, highlighting the need to give light to undeveloped countries, in a piece co-created by local school children. All illuminations can be discovered in an array of different locations throughout Canary Wharf – we hope you enjoy your visit. A brochure is available with details of all the installations, with a map showing locations. canarywharf.com

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and r ew gro ococ k head of s ale s at Kn ight Frank C a nary Wharf, commen ts on t he trends in t he residen tial s ales marke t It is with pleasure that we can turn our backs on what has proven to be an extremely difficult 2016. The sales market has suffered a tumultuous year with the EU referendum, the election of Donald Trump and the ongoing punishing stamp duty measures, which have been levied against buyers. What all of these actions have meant is that the sales market has stuttered throughout 2016, and just when it appeared to look as if we had turned a corner, the next economic or political agenda would come along and interfere. However, as with all volatile markets there have been opportunities. A weaker pound has meant that overseas buyers have returned to the market and are able to absorb the additional stamp duty payments with their currency transfers. With the market rather flatlining for the second half of the year, in conjunction with all-time low interest rates, it has allowed first-time buyers to return to the market and actually take their time when viewing properties rather than feeling rushed into decisions. Agents are once again having to perform an invaluable role rather than simply opening doors. While 2017 will undoubtedly have its hurdles to overcome, it is a time when experience really does matter. Choosing an agent based solely on fee becomes a very dangerous exercise; when trading conditions become tough, experience comes to the fore. Choose an agent who has worked through ups and downs previously, who has the experience to ensure a sale moves quickly from offer acceptance to exchange rather than putting the file in the bottom drawer once a sale has been agreed. Find an agent who can ensure that your property receives maximum exposure locally and internationally, and that you have the very best chance of selling. Most of all, choose an agent who has the perseverance to make sure every property is kept fresh and engaged with, even though selling times are slightly longer. Next year promises to be a good one.

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The key to safeguarding the s u c c e s s f u l a l l o c at i o n o f t h e p l e d g e d £2.3bn housing infrastructure fund [ i n t h e A u t u m n Stat e m e n t ] i s t o e n s u r e i t i s s p e n t i n s u s ta i n a b l e l o c at i o n s , w h e r e t h e r e i s a r e a l need for improved connectivity and demand for housing Justin Gaze, joint head of Residential D e v e l o p m e n t at K n i g h t Fr a n k

ON THE TILES A clever use of tiles can bring a room to life. The Interni range of ceramic tiles by Domus – a company created 53 years ago – was recently used on a dining room wall in a penthouse in Blackfriars by interior design company Field Day Studio. The small square tiles were arranged in a grid format, inspired by the shapes and structure of the Barbican Estate. The clean, matte white design is offset with bronze metallic accents that allow the light to bounce off, which really makes the wall stand out. Interni range tiles by Domus, from £37.84 per sq metre, 020 7819 2300, domusgroup.com; scheme by Field Day Studio, 07817 888128, fielddaystudio.com

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New interiors brand Happy & Co doesn’t just create sustainable furniture, cushions, tableware, bed linen and other accessories – it also has a charitable arm of its company to which it gives ten per cent of its profits. The Happy & Co Farm launched in 2014 and workers grow fresh fruit and vegetables. The interiors brand is inspired by different cultures, particularly those found in Australia and Asia, and its pieces are an easy way to inject vibrancy. happyandco.com

you are gold This limited-edition Tolomeo micro lamp in gold by Artemide, an Italian light manufacturer established in 1960, is a great way of adding warmth. One of the brand’s signature products, it was first produced in the late ’80s. It is crafted from polished aluminium. Tolomeo micro in gold, £140, Artemide, conranshop.co.uk

eskimo kiss It may be blustery outside, but not inside this Garden Igloo – The multipurpose dome can be used in all seasons. For example, it could be used as an outdoor dining area, a canopy for a Jacuzzi or somewhere to build a cosy nest to retreat to. Garden igloo dome, £699, Cuckooland, cuckooland.com

LETTIN GS C hri stophe r Pa x to n h e a d o f l ett i n g s at K ni g h t Fr a n k C an a ry Wh a r f, c o m m e nts o n t h e t r e n d s i n t h e r e s i d e n ti a l l etti n g s m a r k et I must admit, I had never looked forward to having some time off over Christmas more, after dealing with the hardest, but most exciting, markets in my 12-year career. The stuttering of the sales market meant many vendors sat back with the ‘wait and see’ attitude. Also, with the release of four large new-build developments, we have seen stock levels increase dramatically to a level I have never experienced before, pushing us very much into a tenant's market. Rental values have had no choice but to decrease, which in my eyes was bound to happen at some point, as we have experienced fantastic growth over the past few years. Rates had to become more realistic, which I think they now are. I am finding that the owners of the new development properties are being hit the hardest, compared to second generation’s stock, as they experience tough market conditions and a sensitive time of year. My advice to these landlords is that with the competition that’s out there, you need to consider an 18-month plan. Also, don’t overprice your property. Listen to comparable information and present your property to the highest standard. With this, you’ll find a tenant instead of holding out for a potentially unrealistic price, and during the next 18 months, the development will settle and pricing will increase. The main aim is to ensure you have rent being paid and little void period. Not forgetting the tenants, my advice is that you need to look at realistically priced stock with realistic agents. It’s not all doom and gloom out there, deals are being done and in a higher volume than previous years, it’s just that we have to manage expectations and needs. Look to rent your property through an experienced agent with great local experience, as well as an international draw, to ensure you get the very best results.

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HELPING YOU MOVE IN 2016 If you are considering selling or letting a property this year, now is the time to speak to an expert. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. Call us today on 020 3641 6112 to arrange your free market appraisal. Guide price: £635,000

Port East Apartments, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A stylish one bedroom apartment situated in a Grade I listed warehouse conversion. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, balcony, parking. EPC: C. Approximately 76 sq m (820 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse E14 A bright two bedroom apartment offering excellent river views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC: C. Approximately 78.4 sq m (844 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Limehouse Wharf, Limehouse E14 A beautifully presented lateral warehouse conversion for sale in Limehouse. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen. EPC: C. Approximately 191.7 sq m (2,064 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Baltimore Wharf, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A bright two bedroom apartment overlooking Millwall Inner Dock. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, balcony, concierge, parking. EPC: C. Approximately 85.4 sq m (920 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Horizons Tower, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A stylish one bedroom apartment situated on the eighteenth floor of Horizons Tower. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen, balcony, concierge. EPC: B. cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Guide price: £1,750 per week

Eaton House, Nr Canary Wharf E14 An immaculate three bedroom apartment to let in the prestigious portered development of Canary Riverside. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, 2 terraces, concierge. EPC: E. cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Landmark West, Canary Wharf E14 Guide price £1,675,000 | Leasehold

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Here is a selection of properties we have sold or let in 2016 Want to ﬁnd out how much your property is worth or how much rent you can achieve? Contact us on +44 (0)20 7715 9700 Royal Victoria Gardens, Canary Wharf E14 Guide price £415,666 | Leasehold

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Great Jubilee Wharf, Wapping, E1W Guide price £440 per week

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Columbia West Apartments, Canary Wharf, E14 Guide price £520 per week

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Landmark West, Canary Wharf, E14 Guide price £1,100 per week

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Baltimore Wharf, Canary Wharf, E14 Guide price £580 per week

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New year is a time for new beginnings. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, let or rent in 2017, we can help you ďŹ nd your new home. Contact us to discuss your property needs.

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Sales | Lettings | New Homes

Backchurch Lane, Aldgate E1

Torrington Place, West Wapping E1W

Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 2 double bedroom modern built duplex Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 double bedroom apartment apartment situated within the sought after canal side development of West Wapping. within a secure development located within close proximity of the City of London Wellington Terrace, Wapping E1W £695,000 Reception, kitchen, bathroom and allocated parking.The historic ‘St Katharine’s’ docks and Docklands. Private garden. Secure parking space.The development benefits from 2 double bedroom, 2 storey house set within this gated CCTV development. The property has been fully modernised to include is nearby. Close to Tower Hill stations and local amenities to include Waitrose and residents gardens with seating and a residents tennis court. Located close to Aldgate double glazing, replacement , alarm, central heating systemFitness operated First. via remote control, smart phone or east underground station, DLR,ceilings, local buswood routes floors, and the City of London.

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. £550,000 £595,000

Prospect Place, Wapping E1W

Agatha Close, Wapping E1W

£1,275,000

£750,000

Freehold House! Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 3 storey, 3 bedroom terraced Ea2 are pleased to offer for this rare opportunity to market this 1980’s built 3 townhouse within this secure gated development. Patio garden. Garage.The development Tudor Tower Bridge, SE1 close to Wapping station, local bus storey 3 bedroom freehold terraced house within this quiet cul-de-sac location.The benefitsHouse, from residents communal gardens. Located £1,595,000 property is conveniently located close to with multiple transport links to include Shadwell amenities. This property has full planning permission to extend the loft Room, 6throutes floorand luxury 2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Open Planinto Reception large balcony. Master bedroom en-suite stations providing access toGymnasium, Canary Wharf Swimming and Tower Hill.Wapping Overground 2 bedrooms and 2Integrated bathrooms. Planning the by Harrods andcreating walk ina further wardrobe. Modern Kitchen,reference Balcony,PA/16/02274into 24 Hour Porter Estates,DLR Residents line andBridge. local bus services providing easy access to the City of London. loftLifts creating a further 2 bathrooms. reference PA/16/02274 Pool, to all floors.2 bedrooms Close to and Local ShoppingPlanning Facilities, Walking Distance to London

Capital Wharf, West Wapping E1W

Merchant Court, Wapping E1W

Rental Price: £540 Per Week

Rental Price: £550 Per Week

Wapping High Street, Wapping E1W

The Foundry, Shoreditch EC2A

ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this luxury two bedroom flat to rent in beautiful ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 850 sq ft 1 bedroom apartment within Wapping.The property is set within Merchant Court Development. Fitted kitchen, this popular riverside development.The apartment benefits from a spacious entrance, Roding Mews, Wapping E1W £1,300 per week spacious lounge with access to a terrace with direct river views Porter and parking. lounge, bedroom, separate fully fitted kitchen, 3 piece bathroom suite and balcony with 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 close to Wapping Station. views of the River Thames,Tower Bridge and the Shard. Secure underground parking. 24 very Conieirge/security. unique property and hasGymnasium. views over thetocanal. Would suitTower 6 professional people. Close to Tower Hill and Wapping Hour Residents Close St Katharine’ s Dock, Hill station and the City London. apartment is 850 sq feet Overground andofclose toThis Waitrose.

ea2 are pleased to offer this 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Shoreditch, ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this 4 bedroom, 4 storey modern built detached house. close to local amenities and five minute walk to Liverpool Street Station. This Comprising of spacious fully fitted kitchen diner with door leading to garden. Study. fantastic two double bedroom apartment comprises good £500 sized reception with Ground floor cloakroom. Utility room. Lounge. Master Cascades Tower, Docklands E14 bedroom with en-suite shower per week open plan fully fitted kitchen, wooden flooring, en suite, guest bathroom. room. Familybedroom, bathroom.Allocated parking11th space.floor Located in central Wapping 2 double 2 bathroom apartment within providing this secure modern development. Comprising a reception easy access WappingCity Station, bus routes local amenities. room withtowater/ views, fittedand kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe & en suite bathroom, additional

shower room. Balcony. Swimming pool, Gymnasium & Tennis court. Concierge. Rental Price: £650 Per Week Rental Price: £720 Per Week

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Tredegar Square, E3 £2,900,000

Arranged over five floors this Grade II Listed Georgian family home is located in Tredegar Square and has four double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a 100’ landscaped garden. Tredegar Square is around the corner from the Central Line with Victoria Park and Roman Road a half mile away. Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1199

Baltimore Wharf, E14 £1,100,000

A two double bedroom penthouse apartment within the highly sought after Baltimore Wharf development, offering over 1,400 sq.ft of prime Canary Wharf living. Baltimore Wharf is a short walk from Crossharbour DLR and offers easy access to the local amenities of the area and into Canary Wharf, energy rating c. Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1199

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Royal Victoria, E16

Crews Street, E14

A three bedroom penthouse apartment in the brand new Hoola building. This breathtaking property has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, wrap around balcony and amazing views, energy rating c.

A stunning penthouse apartment in the ever popular Orion Point. This property has two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and floor to ceiling windows throughout, energy rating g.

Dexters Canary Wharf 0207 517 1190

Westferry Road, E14

Commercial Road, E14

A stunning three double bedroom, three bathroom duplex penthouse apartment located in the popular Millennium Harbour close to Westferry Circus, energy rating d.

A three bedroom, three bathroom penthouse apartment with views of Limehouse Marina and Canary Wharf. This apartment is set over 1,700 sq.ft and includes a large private terrace, energy rating d.

Dexters Canary Wharf 0207 517 1190

£995 per week

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£885 per week

Tenants fees apply: £180 per tenancy towards administration, £60 reference fee per tenant and £144 towards the end of tenancy check out report (all inc VAT).

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544

Keston BR2

£1,695,000 F/H

Superb, remodelled and refurbished five bedroom bespoke home, offering approximately 4,000 sq ft of versatile family living space. The property is located close to the pretty village of Keston and its amenities. Hayes, Bromley South and Orpington stations are close by offering fast links to London.

Contact Locksbottom 01689 882 988

West Wickham BR4

£999,995 F/H

Stunning five bedroom detached family home, ideally situated for renowned local schools and West Wickham mainline station (0.8 miles). • •

Five Double Bedrooms Large Kitchen/Family Room

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Fabulous South Facing Garden Energy Efficiency Rating E

Contact West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

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Five Bedrooms 32ft Kitchen/Breakfast Room Luxurious Master Suite Energy Efficiency Rating E

Bromley BR1

£1,250,000 F/H

Located in the heart of Bromley’s highly desirable Palace Estate on its own private cul-de-sac, is this charming five double bedroom detached family home. • •

Five Bedrooms Chain Free

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Three Large Reception Rooms Energy Efficiency Rating C

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Royal Arsenal Riverside is an outstanding riverside location, with an ever expanding range of residents’ amenities. It is ideally situated for the forthcoming on-site Crossrail station and London City Airport, which is just 7 minutes away.

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ince the decision to leave the EU at the end of June, the Canary Wharf and City sales and lettings markets have demonstrated robust demand and a good supply of properties coming to market, which has ensured continued stability in the face of ongoing political and economic uncertainty, reports JLL. “The perhaps unexpectedly serene post-Brexit result waters led to a steady stream of applicant registrations and agreed sales, which stayed strong even as we approached the end of last year,” says Diana Alam, head of new development sales at JLL. “While property values aren’t increasing significantly at the moment, they are remaining stable, and this combined with the high level of homes on the market really makes the area an attractive proposition both for buyers looking for a wide choice at a fair price, as well as those keen to secure a good long-term investment. “The majority of our local applicants are owner-occupiers who live or work in Canary Wharf and the surrounding areas, with local and overseas investors making up around 20 per cent of our sales agreed over the past three months,” Alam adds. “The final weeks of the year are traditionally quite strong, with prospective buyers and sellers trying to conclude transactions ahead of the festive slowdown. That is the time

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of year when agents and solicitors need to work cohesively to ensure that completion dates are met.” “In the rental market, the high levels of activity experienced during the summer continued throughout October and into November, but the flow of applicants has subsided somewhat since the start of November,” comments Neil Short, head of city residential at JLL. “With applicant registrations slowing, we have seen examples of landlords undercutting one another in order to get their properties let quickly. This underlines the importance of landlords being competitive on pricing and presentation of their properties in order to secure new tenants moving in the right side of Christmas and to minimise void periods. “From JLL’s City office, we are currently dealing with completions at Fuse Building and Zest House, Vibe, in Dalston. The development offers tenants an exciting opportunity to rent within the newest development in an area being dubbed the ‘new Shoreditch’. Vibe boasts a number of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, together with a 24-hour concierge service and on-site gym,” Short concludes. 2016 was an unexpected year for the residential market, but as we head into 2017 we expect more opportunities to arise as the market adjusts to the current climate with purchasers and developers alike taking advantage of this.

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greenwich millennium village Greenwich Millennium Village is redefining stylish living with a luxury collection of three-bedroom überhauses at Millennium Terrace. Überhauses are a fusion of a house and an apartment, resulting in a truly unique design. These split-level duplex homes occupy the entire top floors and maximise space throughout each room, ensuring that every drop of natural light floods the interior. Offering the very best in modern living, the überhauses have access to at least three outdoor spaces in the form of terraces or balconies, with many

offering views over London. Providing city living with a village ambience, Greenwich Millennium Village is a joint venture development by Countryside and Taylor Wimpey, supported by the mayor of London. An exciting and innovative neighbourhood, this development enjoys a fantastic riverside location and excellent transport connections; Bond Street can be reached in under 30 minutes. Three-bedroom überhauses from £774,995

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B OLING B RO K E PAR K The Night Tube has now come to the Piccadilly line, opening up a wealth of opportunities for buyers looking to enjoy the capital’s culture and entertainment districts. The Piccadilly line is on the doorstep of your new apartment at Bolingbroke Park, just five minutes’ walk from Cockfosters Tube station. With central London just half an hour away, Bolingbroke Park is the perfect choice for the busy commuter, while the nearby vast open green spaces – including 413-acre Trent Park – offer the perfect rural setting with countryside charm. Starting at £370,000 and delivering excellent rental yields, the contemporary apartments are nestled amid acres of woodland and offer spacious private balconies or terraces with views over the landscaped grounds and scenic ponds, providing a rural feel that is always popular with Londoners. The nearby thriving centre with a village feel features a range of independent shops, boutiques, cafés and restaurants, offering plenty to do on the weekend.

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Comprised of seven stepped blocks finished with a composition of brick, GRC and timber cladding, the design of L&Q’s Quebec Quarter in Canada Water is a nod to the woodland and nearby award-winning Stave Hill Ecological Park. Close to Canary Wharf and a 15-minute commute to London’s West End, the new development will offer a total of 151 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, alongside 69 Shared Ownership homes, set within landscaped grounds. The properties come with contemporary kitchens, and bathrooms include luxury sanitaryware by Roca. The lightfilled apartments, the majority of which are dual aspect, come with floor-to-ceiling windows and a number of apartments offer extensive outdoor decked terraces. The SE16 postcode has more than 2,000 homes in the pipeline. British Land has a masterplan for the town centre, alongside a £34m investment in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. From £560,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, £650,000 for a two-bedroom apartment and £785,000 for a three-bedroom apartment

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The Crescent, Kidbrooke Village the crescent offers townhouse living with a garden, and right in the heart of london. with luxury a m e n i t i e s o n s i t e a n d e a s y t r a n s p o r t l i n k s a c r o s s t h e c i t y, w h at a r e y o u w a i t i n g f o r ? F o r i n d i c at i v e p u r p o s e s o n ly

omebuyers looking to live in one of London’s most sought after developments can still do so with Berkeley Homes’ latest launch in Kidbrooke Village, SE3. The Crescent – a collection of 21 new three-bedroom townhouses – is part of the popular Meridian Gate neighbourhood. The spacious townhouses are ideally positioned beside the beautifully designed Cator Park, and the ponds and wetlands of Sutcliffe Park, which are part of the development’s 136 acres of landscaped parkland and open space. Homes range in size up to 1,366sq ft, with open-plan living areas giving them a clean, contemporary feel. Engineered timber floors run through the living areas, hallways and kitchens to create a strong sense of continuity, while the bedrooms have plush carpets for a cosy atmosphere. The luxury kitchens are individually designed to suit each home and feature a full range of stainless steel and integrated appliances. The Crescent townhouses enjoy their own private gardens, including a front garden that leads onto a tree-lined avenue, wide pedestrian areas and cycle paths, which connect to the wider London Cycle Network.

Residents have access to a first-class private gym alongside a 24-hour concierge service and access to the Kidbrooke Village Zipcar car share club. The homes are a short walk from the heart of the Village Centre. Focused around a beautifully landscaped central piazza, the Village Centre will be home to a wealth of retail and leisure facilities, including shops, restaurants and community spaces. For those looking to explore the wider local area, specially created green routes run through and from Kidbrooke Village, while Blackheath is just a short walk away. The Crescent is ideally situated, only moments away from the forthcoming rebuilt train station, allowing residents easy routes into the city. London Bridge is accessible in only 16 minutes, Canary Wharf in 22 minutes and Victoria in 28 minutes. It is well served by local bus routes, which offer quick and easy access to Greenwich, southeast London and the O2. Available three-bedroom townhouses with spacious private gardens at The Crescent start from £770,000

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A VILLAGE WITH A PARK The perfect setting for your early morning run

A village lifestyle. A quick commute. A landscape full of greenery. A tasty cup of coffee in the morning. An easy ride into the city for an evening in the West End. Only 16 minutes to London Bridge.* It’s all part of a new life on The Crescent – a collection of 21 spacious new townhouses situated in the Meridian Gate neighbourhood of Kidbrooke Village. 3 bedroom townhouses from £770,000 Call a member of the sales team on 020 3411 7692 to arrange a viewing. Sales & Marketing Suite open daily 10am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm). Wallace Court, 40 Tizzard Grove, London SE3 9FD. Computer Generated Image of The Crescent exterior is indicative only. Photography of previous Meridian Gate Showhome is indicative and for illustration purposes only. Photography depicts Cator Park at Kidbrooke Village. * Timing is approximate only. Source: www.tfl.co.uk. Prices and information correct at time of sending to press.

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Decadence Defined

Crafted to showcase complexity and depth, Rare Cask is drawn from the broadest spectrum of casks, 16 different types, ever identified by the Master Whisky Maker. Far less than 1% of those casks maturing at the distillery have been identified as fitting to bestow the Rare Cask name. With rarity at its core, this is a whisky crafted from casks so rare they will never again be used in any Macallan whisky. Combining Spanish and American sherry seasoned oak casks, a high proportion of them first fill, gives rise to an exquisite whisky with a splendidly rich hue, and an unmistakable woody whisky. This is a single malt which captures a true decadence; its creation goes beyond any other Macallan whisky and its rarity is absolute. It is a single malt of such diversity and intricacy it challenges the very conventions of whisky creation.

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