Canary Wharf Magazine July 2017

walk on the wild side Flirty fashion, adrenaline-fuelled adventures, and a closer look at boundary-pushing Tesla

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for speed. In this issue, we hope to sate your appetite for hair-raising experiences on four – and two – wheels. Turn to page 72 and witness Matthew Carter tackling Land Rover’s off-road course in the brand’s

See page 38

contents editor’s picks...

18 game-changer

new Discovery, and prepare to be dazzled on page 76 as Jeremy Taylor

Welcoming the already

emulates Hollywood megastar George Clooney with a once-in-a-lifetime

iconic Tesla to the Wharf

trip traversing beautiful Andalusian landscapes on a Harley-Davidson.

Bringing our focus a little closer to home, we celebrate the arrival of

2 2 reinventing

the wheel

takes an in-depth look at the manufacturer’s rise to prominence. A selfconfessed petrolhead, she is pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoys

on cars is both beautiful

and informative

pioneering carmaker Tesla in Canary Wharf on page 18, as Jennifer Mason

her ride in one of the brand’s noiseless cars.

Assouline’s newest book

Malone London, Poppy Delevingne. Bethan Rees speaks to her on page 56

76 cruising like

and gets the lowdown on her new launch for the brand.

clooney

Another woman who lives life in the fast line is ambassador for Jo

Fasten your seatbelt, and enjoy.

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A cross-country

motorcycling trip, inspired

by the hearthrob actor

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REGULARS

features

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Contributors The agenda Food & drink news review:

4 6 vive la france

Sri Nam

Maje’s creative director talks French-girl chic

6 5 keep it old

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school

36 Style him 5 0 Style her 5 4 Beauty news 6 1 GROOMING 6 4 H ealth & 68

It’s been around for ages, but Ayurveda is newly in vogue

72 a new disco beat

fitness news TECH news

The Land Rover

27

Discovery is back

life & Style COLLECTION

50

3 5 MONKEY BUSINESS 3 8 take flight the sartorial goodies

81 into the wild 82 travel news 84 welcome to miami

we’re lusting over

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free spirit j ewellery news a space odyssey flower power

Haute horology

5 6 top of the pops

at Chanel

Up, up and away with

The party city offering something for everyone

Poppy Delevingne on

88 safari, sri

her Jo Malone London

lanka-style

fragrance collaboration

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travel

Forget South Africa: visit

Sri Lanka for the animals

PROPERTY 10 0 five minutes with 10 4 expert views 10 8 insider knowledge 124 investment portfolio

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contributors

Editor

Katy Parker

contributing e ditors Olivia Sharpe Richard Brown

d eput y e ditor

Charlotte Phillips

jeremy taylor

leo bear

Jeremy is a freelance features writer

Freelance journalist Leo has been

specialising in motoring, travel and

writing travel features for some of

celebrity interviews. He is a regular

the UK’s leading titles for more than

contributor to the Financial Times and

ten years, spending a significant

Sunday Times Magazine. For our July

portion of every trip in the spa. In

issue, he does as George Clooney

this issue, she explores Miami, from

does and takes to the Spanish roads

the ever-vibrant South Beach and

with a pal for an epic road trip – on his

new art districts, to boutique hotels

motorbike, of course.

and pretty landscapes.

a ssistant e ditor Joann Khatib

Motoring Editor Matthew Carter

art e ditor

Chantal Lascelles

BRAND CONSIST E NCY & SENIOR DESIGN ER Laddawan Juhong

Junior De sign e r Paris Fielder

Ge n eral Manag e r Fiona Smith

P roduction

Hugo Wheatley Jamie Steele Alice Ford

P rop e rt y D ir e cto R Samantha Ratcliffe

Matthew Carter

jennifer mason

Matthew is a motoring expert and

Jen is a blogger, freelance writer

former editor of Autocar and Classic &

and ex-racing driver, specialising

Sports Car. In this issue, Matthew puts

in motoring and travel journalism.

the updated Land Rover Discovery

As Tesla opens in Canary Wharf,

to the test. Fear not: despite some

she takes a look at the brand

added family-friendly comforts and

that is changing the future of

new gadgets, the Discovery is as

electric cars. Sleek, powerful and

tough, sturdy and off-road ready as

environmentally friendly, Tesla is

it ever was.

leading the way.

Ex e cutiv e D ir e ctor Sophie Roberts

Editor-in- C hi e f Lesley Ellwood

Managing D ir e ctor Eren Ellwood Published by

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robot invasion Street Feast has brought its popular eating and drinking concept to Canary Wharf, just in time for summer. Nip over to Crossrail Place during your lunch break and take your pick from the various stalls offering cuisines from all over the world; with tapas from Little José, Californiainspired lobster rolls from Bob’s Lobster and Taiwanese steamed buns from Yum Bun, this is international dining on your doorstep. Did we mention the cocktails are killer, too? Go on, it’s summer – treat yourself.

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best foot forward Sergio Rossi’s new winter collection launching this month is actually seasonless: start wearing it now. Focusing on clean lines, the pointed toe pump is a tribute to an archive piece originally inspired by the ’90s supermodels.

Stretch nappa leather, an iconic material for Sergio Rossi, returns in the form of booties and over-the-knee boots, embellished with hand-applied silver-plated studs.

From £550, Sergio Rossi, sergiorossi.com

the bolder, the better MAC is known for its vibrant colours and out-there aesthetic, so it makes sense that the brand has teamed up with Korean fashion design duo, Steve J and Yoni P. The collaboration is cheeky and fun, with everything from lipsticks and eyeshadows to blushers and make-up bags, in an array of colours. They’re perfect to keep in your handbag for a midday pick-me-up, and the vivid, graphic packaging captures a real sense of Seoul street style. It’s summer make-up, done right.

From £15.50, MAC, Jubilee Place

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total control If you haven’t heard of connected living, you soon will: it’s here to stay, and it’s set to make domestic life that little bit simpler. Now, you can control your iKettle via the Smarter app. Your Smarter iKettle can automatically boil, so it’s ready for that much-needed cup of tea the second you walk through the door.

It can also boil to exact temperatures – perfect for baby formulas – and can

write on

be connected to Amazon Echo, Nest

Peter Marino has designed a limited-

and other smart home systems.

edition Varius pen for Caran d’Ache,

£99.99, Smarter, smarter.am

available in two versions. The modern design is “inspired by a combination of high-performance motorcycle aesthetics, with my own personal style”, says Marino. One version of the pen uses leather and hand lacing and has a silver and rhodium-plated skull on the cap, reminiscent of Marino’s own numerous rings.

From £1,100, Caran d’Ache, store.carandache.com

WE SPY Coral Andromeda Candle, from £79, Baobab, amara.com

Floral embroidered shopper bag, £39.50, Marks & Spencer, Jubilee Place

Deep Forest Face Mist, £24, Björk & Berries, Space N.K, Cabot Place

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36 Year Old Whisky, £525, Tomatin, tomatin.com

Star keyring, £4.50, Oliver Bonas, Jubilee Place

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th e lat e s t BOO K S when in india Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Chetna Makan’s recipes are inspired by the street food she enjoyed when travelling to the four corners of India – Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai. It’s a refreshingly different take on Indian cuisine.

Chai, Chaat & Chutney: A Street Food Journey Through India, £20, Mitchell Beazley, octopusbooks.co.uk

let there be light Anglepoise and Paul Smith have collaborated, again, on a collection of lamps as part of NYCxDESIGN – New York’s celebration of design – choosing this time to play with size and scale. The new Type 75 Mini desk lamp is available in three colours, and we love the Type 75 Giant floor lamp. “The

light up the world These images of natural beauty are a result of photographer Stefan Forster’s expeditions to the most remote places in the world. He has taken solo kayak trips along Greenland’s west coast, hopped from island to island in Micronesia, and slogged through the swamps of Louisiana and Texas. This book captures everything from rare rainstorms to the Northern Lights.

Chasing Light, £29.95, teNeus, books-teneus.com

Giant [lamp] is pretty extraordinary and in a big space looks sensational, while the Mini is perfect for students,” says Paul Smith. The collaboration has now grown to seven lamps in total.

From £145, Paul Smith, Cabot Place, paulsmith.com

bridge the gap If you’re lucky enough to have outdoor space, then please, for all our sakes, make the most of it, with outdoor entertaining equipment by Emma Bridgewater. The polka dot picnic rug is perfect for an al fresco athome dinner, while the crockery range, including beakers, trays and jugs, features the vibrant Wallflower pattern and is inspired by the narcissi in Emma’s garden. We’re saving up for a large storm lantern – made from heavy glass, they make for a romantic table statement.

From £6, Emma Bridgewater, emmabridgewater.co.uk

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buzzing around ‘Beelicious’ is what author and TV chef Sally Bee calls the holistic philosophy for the way she lives her life, with body, spirit, wellness and nutrition all working in balance. It is a philosophy that saved her life when recovering from three heart attacks in a week, aged 36.

The book features a personal wellness diary, 50 seasonal recipes, goal planning, healthy habit reminders and mindset coaching.

Beelicious – Your Journey to Wellness, £20, A Way With Media, awaywithmedia.com

be like barbie The @BarbieStyle Instagram channel has more than 1.7 million followers and showcases Barbie as a culturally relevant fashion icon and social influencer. Art of @BarbieStyle is a fun book containing hundreds of lifestyle images, following Barbie’s fashionable adventures worldwide.

Art of @BarbieStyle, £38, Assouline, assouline.com

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eat, paint, meet Plateau is hosting a supper club in collaboration with friendship and dating start-up, MayBmore. Use the cool Tilt Brush by Google app to create 3-D artwork, chat to fellow guests and enjoy a delicious three-course meal from Plateau’s head chef, Jeremy Trehout – we hear a chocolate pot with almond milk foam is on the menu. Then soak up the views over the city at this new high-tech dating event.

Plateau, Canada Square; maybmore.com

in grand style Zeo’s sparkling water-based drinks are all natural, tasty, low in calories and available in flavours including cranberry and raspberry, and cloudy lemon. Now, Zeo is the official soft drinks partner for Grandstand, the pop-up bar at Canary Wharf this summer. Go along for the good vibes, good drinks, and good company.

You won’t regret it.

Grandstand, Canada Square Park, until the end of September; drinkzeo.com

summer in mexico Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Cancún this year: the Wahaca summer menu has launched, and it’s just as good. Look out for new treats such as buttermilk chicken tacos and crab tostadas. As for pudding, we can’t wait to try the coconut flan. Light, fresh and zingy – it’s the Wahaca way.

Wahaca, The Park Pavilion

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picnic with paul Paul’s individual picnics are made to order. Enjoy crisps, iced tea, your favourite sandwich or salad and baked treat (ours is a macaron), all al fresco. The free cool bag it comes in contains a disposable chequered paper tablecloth: it’s all very French and entirely civilised.

Paul, Cabot Place

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deep-fried spicy Thai fish cakes. Thanks to the range of dipping sauces we receive with each dish, each bite delivers a new flavour.

For mains, we are led by our waitress who encourages us to opt for three dishes between the two of us. It’s my theory that when trying a new restaurant, choosing a familiar dish is a good indication of quality: it means you can compare and contrast. With that in mind, we pick a crowd-pleaser, the Thai green curry, and fans of the dish will be pleased to know Sri Nam’s was one of the best

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best served spicy sri nam is at the top of our list when it comes to asian f o o d i n c a n a r y w h a r f, J o a n n K h a t i b d i s c o v e r s

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we’ve tried: creamy, rich and flavoursome.

Our prawn Pad Thai comes in a vast portion, which we aren’t unhappy about, and our Neau Phad Prig Thai Orn – beef with fresh Thai herbs and peppercorns – is cooked and seasoned perfectly.

Nothing washes down Thai food better than cocktails, and we need something sweet to take the edge off all the spice. The Coco Cooler is a refreshing concoction of vodka, Malibu,

hen you walk into Sri Nam,

summer berries, mint and sweet coconut,

a charming Asian-inspired

shaken with orange and apple juice. It tastes

restaurant tucked away in

like holiday in a glass, but I still have drink

Cabot Square, the first thing that you’ll see

envy from my friend’s lychee Martini, a recipe

is smiling faces. The warm welcome you’ll

devised specially and ingeniously by the bar

no doubt receive from the friendly host

manager, using a secret ingredient.

will immediately put you at ease, and the

Our sweet tooth awakened but not sated, we

restaurant’s interiors will only add to your

move on to the best part of every restaurant’s

sense of comfort. The sweeping staircase

menu: dessert. While Sri Nam offers some

leads you up to a space that is stylish but

tempting Asian-based pudding dishes, we

not overstated, there is a delicious aroma

go mainstream and opt for a delectable

of spicy food in the air and the decor makes

crème brûlée and mouth-watering chocolate

subtle nods to Asia, through its charming

brownie with vanilla ice cream. Greedy, yes,

wallpaper, lighting and ornaments.

but it’s the perfect end to a night of exquisite

Our waitress is quick to point out that all

comfort food. Safe to say, this hidden gem is

dishes are made fresh and by a native of Asia,

worth discovering.

giving the vibe and food a truly authentic feel.

Sri Nam, Cabot Square

When she leaves us to peruse the menu, we find we’re spoilt for choice, with a range of dishes originating from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and China on offer.

That said, we buckle down and get on with the serious business of starters. We opt for a classic to start: crispy prawn toast, cooked to perfection. Up next is a portion of aromatic duck spring rolls with mixed vegetables, our favourite of the three sharing starters, and last to whet our appetite is the Tord Mun Pla:

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Model S

game-changer The brand leading the way to a sustainable future has arrived at Canary Wharf.

We take a look at the story of Tesla W O R D S / J e n n i f e r M a so n

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T

he great climate change debate has been on the political agenda for years, with world leaders

screaming, into the 21st century.

One man has been at the forefront of educating the world about the

sustainable transport by bringing compelling mass-market electric cars to market”.

Enter Tesla – one of the most

divided over its legitimacy. But the

importance of sustainable technology

subject of global warming has taken

– and proving definitively that what

exciting and forward-thinking brands

on new significance in recent weeks

it offers is not only about saving the

on the global technology scene. What

thanks to President Trump’s about-

planet but pushing the boundaries of

started with the Roadster in 2008 has,

turn, vowing to pull the USA out of the

design. That man is Elon Musk. After

over the past nine years, developed into

Paris Agreement. It is now, more than

selling PayPal, Musk crafted what he

the most incredible high-performance,

ever, that the world’s technological

calls his ‘master plan’ – a manifesto

purely electric vehicles on the market.

greats need to come together to pull

detailing the steps he was determined

And the cars are just the start of it.

the climate change deniers, kicking and

to take to “accelerate the advent of

In the past few years, Tesla has made

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giant leaps in the advancement of battery technology, disproved the misconception of the inconvenience of electric car charging, changed the way we use our energy with the Powerwall,

anticipated Model 3 coming soon), the

and turned the world of solar roof

number of Tesla cars on the UK’s roads

panels on its head with the impressive,

is increasing by the day. I recently had a

exquisitely designed Solar Roof.

chance to drive the latest update to the

But Tesla is most famous for its From top / Model X; Model S exterior; Model S interior

Model S – the P100D with Ludicrous

motors. With two models currently

mode – a superpowered luxury sedan

on the market in the UK, the Model S

that seats up to five adults and two

sedan and Model X SUV (and the much-

children but has rumoured 0-60mph recorded time of just 2.38 seconds. If that figure is correct (Tesla has only officially released a 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds), that’s faster than LaFerrari and a Bugatti Chiron.

Here in the UK, it’s difficult to really put those numbers to the test.

But there’s so much more to a Tesla car than just the impressive 0-60 times. I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure an electric car was really going to be for me. A self-confessed petrolhead, I’ve sat at the side of the road in Dubai just listening to the roar of supercars.

I’ve deliberately followed an Audi R8 V10 down the motorway for miles just to listen to its engine. I’ve raced a Caterham kit car at circuits around the country and loved every minute of

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the noisy experience. So despite the fact that I care about the environment and recognise the need for change, condensing the pure adrenaline rush of driving into a climate-friendly, quiet electric car just wasn’t something I could see myself truly enjoying.

That, precisely, is where Tesla has

instant torque

changed the face

generated by an

of electric cars.

electric motor,

Previously, these

the Model S will

silent, humming

beat anything

vehicles were little city cars – squashed,

– and I mean anything – off the line at

ugly and compact – more of a novelty

the traffic lights. And it’s comfortable,

than a truly practical car for the future.

too – the ride is exceptionally smooth;

The Model S is none of those things.

the regenerative breaking system

Even without the additional power

means, for the most part, you can drive

pack of the P100D, thanks to the

with only one foot, and there’s plenty of leg-room and storage space for even

this system is incredible. the car can steer for y o u o n m o t o r w ay s a n d m a i n ta i n s p e e d r e l at i v e t o t h e c a r i n f r o n t. i t c a n e v e n c h a n g e l a n e s

the longest of journeys. Not to mention, it’s a seriously good-looking car.

It’s impossible to go in-depth into the amazing technology that makes the Model S the safest – and smartest – car in its class. But I simply must touch upon the autopilot function.

Continually improving and evolving, this system is incredible. Already the car can steer for you on motorways, and maintain speed relative to the car in front. It can even change lanes. I can’t wait to see how this technology will make our roads safer in the future.

I discovered very quickly that driving this particular electric car was nothing like I had expected. I urge you, if you get the chance, to take a Tesla for a spin and see for yourself. There’s no way words can really describe the powerful, yet luxuriously comfortable feeling of being behind the wheel.

Don’t stay at your desk this lunchtime. Visit Tesla’s new store in Canary Wharf and see the future

Model X

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of motoring for yourself.

Tesla, Cabot Place

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“T

he car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive,” said Sir William Lyons, also known as Mr. Jaguar, having co-

founded what would become the staunchly British luxury

With the release of the third installment of Assouline’s Impossible Collection of Cars compendium, Kari Colmans takes a look at the biggest driving forces of the 20th century

car manufacturer after the Second World War. And since the production of the first true automobile by Karl Benz on New Year’s Eve in 1885/86, man has come to long for the powerful engineering, seductive lines and infinite kudos of the world’s most sought-after cars.

Whether you’re already a collector or, for now, just a fanatic observer, you can’t help but be drawn into Assouline’s stunning new tome showcasing the 100

Reinventing the Wheel

most exceptional cars of the 20th century – the third in The Impossible Collection of Cars series.

Featuring those owned by the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso and Elvis Presley, it’s not only the most

luxurious and extravagant cars that are on show, but also those models that have stood the test of time through their groundbreaking engineering and design. The great American designer Ralph Lauren says: “Cars have always been a source of design

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Clockwise from bottom left / 1939 Delahaye 165; 1914 Ford Model T-side; 1903 Cadillac Model A Rear Entry-side

inspiration for me. The cars I collect have a message of timeless beauty.”

While none of the cars featured in this fantasy showroom are mundane, many were indeed massproduced and, as such, owned by the masses. But their prevalence doesn’t take away from their remarkability.

The book’s author, the Pulitzer Prize–winning automotive columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Dan Neil, cites the VW Beetle, the Fiat Nuova 500, the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Citroën DS19 as avatars of their time, when you look at their cultural as well as their industrial impact. “They are cars that endow the built world,” he writes. Neil declares the latter the most beautiful car of all time – all 1.5 million of them – and quotes French critic Roland Barthes when he declares such iconic vehicles as the “creation of an era… consumed in image if not in usage by a whole population”.

Through the boom periods of the 20th century – the ’20s, the ’50s, and then the ’80s – a new class of superrich called for a new brand of supercar, a change in demand from the likes of Rolls-Royce Phantoms to architecturally masterful Ferraris. Bentley, Maserati and Bugatti were just a few of the go-to names for a supercharged engine that said just as much about wealth

a new class of super-rich called for a new b r a n d o f s u p e r c a r . . . b e n t l e y, m a s e r at i a n d b u g at t i w e r e j u s t a f e w o f t h e g o - t o n a m e s

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and grandeur as it did about your understanding of fine aerodynamics. Indeed, as Neil affirms, “speed was the 20th century’s muse”. The wave of eponymous automobiles that flourished were on the whole created by men (there are very few female car designers, even today) who had the passion and ego to create something better, faster and more beautiful than their predecessors. Miller, Duesenberg, Doble, Horch and Tucker were as representative of their era’s tastes and optimism as the great artists of the day. “I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams,” remarked Ferdinand Porsche, “so I built it myself”.

Neil references the Bugatti Atlantic as the most valuable

m i l l e r , d u e s e n b e r g , d o b l e , h o r c h a n d t u c k e r w e r e a s r e p r e s e n tat i v e o f t h e i r e r a’ s ta s t e s a s t h e g r e at a r t i s t s o f t h e d ay

car of all time, with one of only two remaining models being purchased in 2010 for more than £30m. The other belongs to Ralph Lauren. While it wasn’t the fastest, most beautiful, or critically innovative vehicle of its time, the consensus of its hierarchy is consensual for a deeper reason. “It represents a mordant love,” writes Neil, “a fated nostalgia for a time when cars were purer, more elemental, more creations of master artisans than of bookkeepers.”

The Impossible Collection of Cars, £650, by Dan Neil, is available at ASSOULINE Boutiques worldwide and through assouline.com

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free spirit Soak up the feel-good vibe of the season with Chaumet’s new jewellery collection, Summer Spirit. Dainty floral earrings and dazzling mini watches bring a touch of glamour to the pool.

From £2,290, chaumet.com

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the legendary omega speedmaster

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cOllection

Necklace, £1,900

Sword in the Stone A new collaboration between Brazilian jeweller Ara Vartanian and Kate Moss marries the pair’s rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic.

Inspired by old English legends, the collection features medieval emblems such as Saint George’s sword, as well as sickle moon symbols and amulets carved into pendants, earrings and rings.

From £700, Harvey Nichols, harveynichols.com

Lily of the valley ‘Luxury is meant to be lived’ is Indian jeweller Nirav Modi’s motto – and why the brand’s new campaign sees its spectacular jewels displayed in full glory. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stars alongside actress Priyanka Chopra,

Ring, £2,800

modelling the Water Lilies necklace and earring set.

From a selection, uk.niravmodi.com Photography / © Patrick Demarchelier

Chopard at Cannes

From top / Earrings; Cuffs, both Chopard Red Carpet Collection 2017

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Chopard once again took centre stage at Cannes, where it has been official jewellery partner for nearly two decades. Celebrating this milestone, along with the 70th anniversary of the film festival, co-president Caroline Scheufele went all out with a 70-strong collection featuring coloured gemstones and pieces set in titanium with an arabesque motif.

POA, chopard.com

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Revolutionary English jeweller Grima, founded in the 1960s by Andrew Grima, presents its groundbreaking jewels at Masterpiece London. Visit the fair on Chelsea Embankment to see this necklace featuring a kaleidoscope of gemstones.

29 June – 5 July, grimajewellery.com Multi-coloured necklace in 18-karat yellow gold with amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, tourmalines and diamonds; Lapis Gherkin ring

by Francesca Grima, 2017

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Associated with some of humankind’s greatest extraterrestrial adventures, the Omega Speedmaster has become one of the world’s most recognisable watches, 60 years after its inception

P

ick apart a watch press release and I’ll wager the Schofield Signalman on my wrist that

Seamaster and Railmaster.

In October 1962, Wally Schirra, one of the first Americans in space, took

the two words repeated most will be

his personal Speedmaster on board

‘tradition’ and ‘innovation’. Coming in

the Mercury-Atlas 8, making it the first

a close third will be the worn-out and

Omega to go stratospheric.

hackneyed ‘icon’.

Two years later, in search of a

Of course, since the end of the

timepiece robust enough to survive

Edward H. White II becomes the first American to perform a spacewalk on 3 June 1965. An Omega Speedmaster can be seen on his left wrist © NASA

moon wearing his. (Armstrong had left his own watch inside the Lunar Module).

Second World War, when wristwatches

the rigours of space, NASA requested

became de rigueur for gentlemen of

chronographs from four watchmaking

celebrated the 60th anniversary of

taste, few timepieces have acquired

heavyweights – Breitling, Rolex,

the Speedmaster with a star-studded

truly legendary status. One watch that

Longines-Wittnauer and Omega.

event at the Tate Modern. Joining

has is the Omega Speedmaster. In July

After testing the watches to

Earlier this year, Omega

Buzz Aldrin on stage was ex-NASA

1969, the sporty chronograph earned

destruction, Omega’s entrant

engineer James Ragan, the man in

its place in the horologic Hall of Fame

was the only timepiece declared

charge of certifying the original

by becoming the first watch to be worn

“flight-qualified for all manned

on the moon. The Speedmaster story,

space missions”, and, in

as well as a presentation

however, begins more than a decade

June 1965, was strapped

of 60 highly significant

before Apollo 11.

to the wrist of astronaut

Speedmasters – surely one

Edward White II during

of the greatest tool watches

Tracing its DNA to racing chronographs made by Omega prior

America’s first spacewalk.

to World War II, the ‘Speedy’, and its

The Speedmaster earned its

novel tachymeter bezel, first landed

‘Moonwatch’ moniker four

in 1957, its name in keeping with a

years later when Buzz Aldrin

convention set out by the Omega

followed Neil Armstrong onto the

Moonwatches as space-ready,

ever produced. omegawatches.com

Moonwatch Professional Chronograph 42mm, £4,080 © Omega Ltd.

one to watch Sandy Madhvani, showroom manager at David M Robinson in Canary Wharf, selects his watch of the moment:

“This robust piece from Panerai houses beneath its dial a special soft iron case forming a Faraday cage that protects and isolates the movement from the flow of magnetic fields. This model guarantees a resistance to magnetic fields equal to more than eight times greater than the value specified by the international standards of the Normes de l’Industrie Horlogère Suisse.

Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio, £8,900, Panerai, available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place

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Flower Power This year, Chanel has followed its first ever in-house movement with a calibre designed specifically for women. We speak to Nicolas Beau, CEO of the house’s watchmaking division, to find out more W O R D S / L a u r a M c Cr e dd i e - D o a k

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Opposite page / Calibre 2 with 726 diamonds, totalling 22.66 carats

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ademoiselle Chanel was never one to do what was expected of her. At a time when the

This page from top / the front and back of Calibre 1; a sketch of the Calibre 2

fashion was for flounce and excess, she flouted

this in favour of masculine lines, minimal decoration and a muted colour palette.

Since her passing, her eponymous house has carried on the tradition of going against current trends and expectations. It certainly did that with aplomb when it launched its Monsieur de Chanel timepiece last year.

The watch itself, with its jumping hour marker at six and enlarged retrograde minute track, would have been newsworthy enough, but when the press discovered it housed Chanel’s first ever in-house movement, the Calibre 1, everyone was talking about it.

At this year’s Baselworld, Chanel unveiled the follow-up. Admittedly, the name, Calibre 2, doesn’t really sound like much to get excited about, but don’t be deceived, for this is another incredible feat of watchmaking – a skeleton movement in the shape of a camellia, one of the house’s most famous symbols.

While the name also suggests that Calibre 2 will be very similar to its parent watch, it is significantly different. “We took a completely different approach here,” states Nicolas Beau, CEO of the Chanel watch division. “Calibre 1 was all about style and complexity, while Calibre 2 was much more about beauty and the idea of making a skeleton.”

While Calibre 1 was designed to highlight the

C a l i b r e 2 i s a n i n c r e d i b l e f e at o f w at c h m a k i n g – a s k e l e t o n movement in the shape of a camellia

components within the timepiece, the intention was completely the opposite the second time round. It was, as Beau states, “all about pure aesthetics”. The intricate, three-level floral pattern of Calibre 2 has been crafted to conceal the watch’s mechanics, with the wheels hidden within bridges that make up the camellia design.

Calibre 2 makes its debut in the Première watch – the case shape of which was originally modelled on the Place Vendôme – which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It is quintessentially Chanel – feminine (the case has been set with diamonds) without being overtly girly, and unlike anything else.

This isn’t the first time the camellia has featured in the Première – it was previously used to hide a flying tourbillon, created for the house by renowned watch manufacturer Renaud & Papi.

“We wanted to create something mechanical, but with the technical element hidden,” explains Beau.

“After a few discussions, Renaud & Papi understood we were not trying to impress with teeth and wheels, but with beauty. Creativity is king here; we do whatever we think is right and the technicians need to adapt.”

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Clockwise from left / Calibre 2 front and back – the manual wind has a 48-hour power reserve; Working on the intricate bridgework in the Calibre 2; 3-D sketches of an uncased Calibre 2

It is this need to future-proof Chanel’s watchmaking arm that has led to setting up an in-house department, which is responsible for Calibres 1 and 2 and now in the midst of working on Calibre 3.

“If it were 1980, I would probably not have invested in movements and continued to work with experts,” says Beau. “However, in this world where we are surrounded by big groups, you can’t really depend on anyone because they could be bought tomorrow. It has been a massive investment, but if you don’t control your production, you open yourself up to issues in the future.”

The man safeguarding Chanel’s future in the watch industry is none other than Romain Gauthier – the legendary watchmaker and protégé of Philippe Dufour – as well as eight other people who work exclusively for the house on movement conception and construction.

“When I started, I thought it would be hard to

T h e m a n s a f e g u a r d i n g C h a n e l’ s future is the legendary w atc h m a k e r R o m a i n G a u t h i e r

convince great watchmakers to work at Chanel,” says Beau. “But I found mavericks who wanted to be part of a story, not a big machine.” It was these mavericks who embraced what Beau describes as a “crazy” challenge simply to prove that it could be done.

It almost sounds ridiculous when Beau refers to the Calibre 2 as “basic” and a starting point from which Chanel can develop other time-only movements. “We could call it the 2.1 or something,” he says, in what is perhaps a nod to the classic quilted 2.55 handbag.

Whatever does come next, whether that be the Calibre 3 or the hinted-at entirely new women’s watch that will apparently be Chanel’s “vision of the next 30 years of feminine watch design”, you can be sure it will be unexpected. As the house’s founder once said: “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.”

Chanel’s Première Camélia Skeleton watch, from a selection, chanel.com

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monkey business Fashion’s king of print, Paul Smith, has looked to the animal kingdom for inspiration for his pre-fall collection, adorning the brand’s menswear and womenswear pieces with a stylish monkey pattern. Appearing on everything from shirts and dresses to backpacks and small leather goods, the motif was designed in house by the Paul Smith team, who were influenced by the drawings of Victorian-era British naturalists.

Paul Smith, Cabot Place

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rock the boat British menswear brand Hackett London has become the Henley Royal Regatta’s first official clothing partner. The Hackett Henley Collection pays homage to the prestigious annual rowing event’s strict dress code and has a typical old-school British feel, offering contemporary flannel jackets with wide stripes, cotton shirts, an assortment of blazers, classic chinos and, of course, boating accessories.

From £35, Hackett London, Cabot Place

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the italian job Luca Faloni is keeping menswear easy and stylish with its high summer offering. The Italian brand known for using the finest materials, maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and fashioning modern and elegant designs has created a collection brimming with wardrobe staples for those spending the summer here, or venturing further afield to warmer climes.

From £115, Luca Faloni, lucafaloni.com

Straw Panama hat, £115, Larose Paris at Harvey Nichols

Falcon wayfarer-style sunglasses, £160, Taylor Morris at Harvey Nichols

Cotton and linen blend shirt, £125, PS by Paul Smith at Harvey Nichols

all over the shop Shop the latest S/S17 collections and the very best of summer attire at Harvey Nichols, just in time for your holiday. The one-stop shop houses all the designers you need in your wardrobe this season, from Fendi and Versace to Gucci and Saint Laurent.

We’ve picked our favourites – now it’s your turn.

From £50, Harvey Nichols, harveynichols.com Sand-striped canvas tote, £180, Fendi at Harvey Nichols

Bengal printed swim shorts, £320, Gucci at Harvey Nichols

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Short-sleeved red palm skulls shirt, £98, The Kooples, Canada Place

Large printed shirt, £25.99, Zara, Cabot Place

suit yourself

California pocket T-shirt, £26.99, Superdry, Canada Place

Those of you who have to stay suited and booted throughout the summer, don’t fret about sweltering

got your back. Its dapper suits are made of lightweight materials and are designed to help you tackle the heat.

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in the boardroom: BOSS has

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From £430, BOSS, Cabot Place

off the cuff Award-winning British brand Alice Made This has introduced a new accessories range, Coastlines Volume One. Comprising f end i s/s17

refined cufflinks and bracelets inspired by British coastlines and geotechnical engineering, the collection features barrelled, machined and polished brass and copper, as well as precious metals plated in rose gold and silver finishes.

From £110, Alice Made This, alicemadethis.com

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large pri nt

Swap small prints for large this season.

Go big and make an impact: wear your prints boldly on trousers, blazers, shirts and all accessories. Supersized is the new trendy.

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ta k e f l i g h t be inspired by nature’s most exotic gifts P h oto g r a p h e r / M a z e n A b u s r o u r at T h i n g s b y P e o p l e S t y l i s t / N ata l i e R e a d

Dress, ÂŁ800, Barrus, barrus.com.tr

This page / Scarf, £165, Celia Gould, celiagould.co.uk; shirt, £250, House of Holland, houseofholland.co.uk; skirt, £1,620, Mary Katrantzou, marykatrantzou.com Opposite page / Scarf, £165, Celia Gould, as before; dress, £2,900, Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com; choker, £90, Pebble London, pebblelondon.com

“ A s a woman I h ave no cou nt ry.

A s a woman I want no cou nt ry.

A s a woman my cou nt ry i s the whole world” - v i r g i n i a wo o l f

Jacket, POA, Dsquared2, dsquared2.com; skirt, POA, Ashley Isham, ashleyisham.co.uk; ring, £145, Pebble London, as before; boots, POA, Valentino, valentino.com

This page / Jumpsuit, £1,300, Tim Ryan, timryan-knitwear.com; belt, £455, Agnona, agnona.com; shoes, £605, Roberto Cavalli, robertocavalli.com; bangles, £75 each, and earrings, £145, all Pebble London, as before Opposite page / Dress, POA, Ashley Isham, as before; bangles, £70 each, Dinosaur Designs, dinosaurdesigns.com; silk scarves, £165 each, Celia Gould, as before; sandals, £1,275, Aquazzura, aquazzura.com

CREDITS Fashion assistant / Remy Farrell Hair and make-up / Sharon Drugan at Things by People Model / Angelina Jesson at Premier Model Management The fashion team flew to Dubai with Qantas. The A380 flies twice daily from Heathrow to Dubai, with economy return fares available from ÂŁ318, qantas.com They stayed at the luxurious Oberoi hotel in Business Bay. Rooms at The Oberoi, Dubai start from AED 650 (approx. ÂŁ142), oberoihotels.com

director, to thank. A love of fashion runs in her blood: her father worked in textiles and her sister is the founder of fashion brand Sandro, often uttered in the same breath as Maje.

“I founded Maje in 1998, at a time when minimalism was trendy. Lots of plain black, navy, grey and white, and clean lines, were almost everywhere. I wanted to be different, to show that you can play with fashion, mix and match different colours, wear prints and still be beautiful and stylish,” Milgrom says.

This is key: Maje is classy, but its colour palette isn’t primarily neutral, like, say, COS. “My first collection did not have any black pieces, it was all about colour, pattern, prints: it was very ‘positive’.

In the end, I wanted all types of women to be able to find something that made them feel beautiful, feminine and strong while still fashionable, without spending too much,” Milgrom affirms.

Maje’s current S/S17 collection includes a denim capsule range, making work and weekend dressing that much easier with functional, stylish separates. Milgrom’s top pick? “The kimono jacket, a perfect transitional piece that you can wear with a warm sweater in the winter or with a tee in the summer.

vi ve la france Brits love French fashion; to channel Brigitte Bardot, we head to Maje. charlotte phillips meets its creative director, Judith Milgrom, who s t r e n g t h e n s o u r l o v e a ff a i r w i t h a l l t h i n g s g a l l i c

I would also pick the print jumpsuit to wear with flat sandals this summer, a great

look in which to enjoy a cocktail after relaxing all day at the beach.” We can but dream, but we want it all anyway.

Milgrom defines Maje as “feminine and modern, urban yet bohemian”. It’s a clever, wideranging definition; almost all-encompassing when

E

you consider that each of us aspires to look and

goodness, then, for Maje. Sitting pretty at the high

how, craftsmanship

end of the high street, it’s where we go for that

and creativity. It

perfect little black dress, that fabulous faux fur

has to face strong

very one of my friends wants to nail the

dress like one of those elements, which is why

‘French-girl chic’ look: red lipstick, flat

French fashion is so revered worldwide.

shoes, statement accessories. Thank

“French fashion is still praised for its know-

coat and bright matching separates, perfect for transitional weather.

For allowing us to feel as though we’re sipping a cappuccino on the Left Bank despite being on the Jubilee Line in the drizzle, we have Judith Milgrom, Maje’s French-Moroccan creative

Suede M Walk bag, £369

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competition worldwide from other countries in Europe, the US and also Asia. But maybe what is unique about French fashion is that it makes people all around the world dream about a certain idea of chicness and style,” Milgrom remarks, hitting the nail on the head.

Like all fashion brands, Maje is adapting to the digital world. “We’re all questioning the rules that were established a long time ago by the fashion system – look at the See Now/Buy Now phenomenon,” Milgrom says. “Some brands are only available online, with no retail presence

“ f r e n c h fa s h i o n m a k e s p e o p l e all around the world dream a b o u t a c e r ta i n i d e a o f chicness and style”

fashion business, and changes happen quicker and quicker.”

To stay ahead, Maje isn’t resting on its laurels, and this includes working with other brands,

of September.” She will say, however, that we can also expect “an eyewear collection, celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2018 and exploring new markets such as Japan”.

Milgrom is certainly looking outwards for ideas. When it comes to design, she is inspired

– today, there are many more ways and possibilities to run a

have to be patient, it will be in stores by the end

Above / Embroidered dress with narrow straps, £199, and sleeveless jumpsuit, £260

by travelling. Where does she like to go? “I feel good when I can feel the sun, but since I bought a country house in Normandy, I like to disconnect at the weekend there, surrounded by nature.”

Other sources of inspiration include: “Going

but Milgrom is tight-lipped. “There’s a winter

to an exhibition or watching a movie, but what

collaboration with an American brand, but you’ll

inspires me the most is sitting in a cafe and watching women move, walk, and looking at how they are dressed.” People-watching, it seems, may be a hobby for us, but it is an art for Milgrom.

Much as her inspiration comes from all over, her favourite designers are equally varied. “I’m a fan of Azzedine Alaïa; he’s a body sculptor. I like Miuccia Prada’s approach to fashion, and I love vintage Yves Saint Laurent.” As for art, “I like artists such as Franz West, who inspired me very much for the S/S17 collection, in his way of mixing colours. I like the purity of Charlotte Perriand, Antoine Serra and many others.”

To wrap up, I ask Milgrom which silhouettes she thinks Maje does best. “I think of our cocktail dresses with an underlined waist,” she responds.

It’s good news for my wardrobe, bad news for my bank balance, because I’ve had my eye on exactly that, in a gorgeous blush pink, for six weeks now.

And, really, who am I to defy Judith Milgrom?

Maje, Jubilee Place

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simply stylish

STYL E H E R shop the latest collections, colours and crazes W O R D S / j o a n n k h at i b

It’s all about understated when it comes to COS’ summery offerings. True to the brand’s aesthetic, the chic bikinis and pretty swimsuits are clean, simple and are available in classic colours. With crossover straps, tasteful fabric twists and the perfect amount of playful ruffles, you can’t go wrong.

From £17, COS, Jubilee Place

here and now The wait is officially over: fashion icon Alexa Chung’s inaugural collection has launched

bag it

and it’s everything we’ve been waiting for. Inspired

The Marni Pannier bag is the

by the likes of David

epitome of sleek design and

Hockney, Jane Birkin and

timeless style. The handbag’s

David Bowie, the clothing

main body is fashioned from

line, fittingly named

calfskin and is available in this season’s hottest hue,

ALEXACHUNG, embraces classic silhouettes, intricate

powder pink, as well as

design details, and that

other colours. The soft,

oh-so-Alexa playful touch

unstructured body contrasts with the rigid brass, resin and wooden handle. £1,400, Marni, marni.com

that Chung is so loved (and copied) for.

From £85, ALEXACHUNG, selfridges.com

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TREND:

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Earrings, £12.99, Zara, Cabot Place

Moto jacket with whipstitch eyelet, £2,600, Coach, Cabot Place

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feminine fashion With event season in full swing, you’ll be glad to hear that L.K.Bennett’s The Season collection is full of flirty dresses, bold shoes and pretty accessories fit for any occasion – whether it’s a day at the races, Wimbledon-watching or a summer garden party. We’re obsessed with the bright blue court shoes.

From £78, L.K.Bennett, Jubilee Place

Sun Dappled Decadence one piece, £115, Heidi Klum Intimates, figleaves.com

Editor’s Tote, £850, Aspinal of London, Cabot Place

Ruffled Laria sandal, £45, Dune London, Cabot Place

This summer, it’s all about emphasising your waist and creating an hourglass silhouette. This can be achieved for any body type: a belt will always draw the eye waistwards. Opt for flattering fit-and-flare styles or high-waisted trousers.

Sleeveless lace dress, £80, Cath Kidston, Jubilee Place

Belt cottonblend trousers, £49.99, Mango, Canada Place

Maida dress with Obi belt, £189, Hobbs, Canada Place

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in the nude

Nudes collection, the Christervia and

Christian Louboutin’s Nudes collection

Cherrysandal. The former is an ankle-

first launched in 2013, aiming to ensure

wrap ballet-inspired heel [pictured above],

that every woman could find her perfect

while the latter has a PVC back and block

leg-lengthening nude by choosing

heel with floating ankle strap.

from five different shades. Now, the

From £595, Christian Louboutin,

brand has added two new styles to the

eu.christianlouboutin.com

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SHOP THE TREND Get a look perfect for a country music festival from the shops in Canary Wharf. Match a denim dress or jeans and jacket with stylish accessories.

Felt hat, £180, The Kooples, Canada Place

Riley rimless sunglasses, £12, Accessorize, Canada Pace Suede tassle bag, £159, Maje, Jubilee Place

Bethany dungaree dress, £54.99, Superdry, Canada Place

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Woven skirt, £165, Bimba Y Lola, Jubilee Place

den i m

Lepio double earrings, £12, Oliver Bonas, Jubilee Place

Shop the latest in denim this summer and head down to Canada Square Park on 22 and 23 July for the very best of country music

N

Nadia frill denim jumpsuit, £159, Whistles, Jubilee Place

ashville is coming to Canary Wharf this July, in the form of an unmissable

two-day country music festival in Canada Square Park. The event

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‘Nashville Meets London’, which is taking place on 22 and 23 July, will feature both American and British

satile denim ver j ac :a k

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n t he s ta est i ple v n i

Alexandra jacket, £89, Hobbs, Canada Place

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t Top with pearl buttons, £25.99, Zara, Cabot Place

High rise straight leg, £75, French Connection, Jubilee Place

Bonnie Roundy bag, £260, Sandro Paris, Jubilee Place

talent, emerging and established, in performances that will no doubt get you on your feet.

Studded belt, £129, Maje, Jubilee Place

Turn up to the event in style and radiate your inner cowgirl by embracing the trend that never gets old: denim. The Canary Wharf shops

Ella Ballerinas, £219, Pretty Ballerinas, Jubilee Place

are full of trendy denim pieces in all shapes and sizes, along with the essential accessories to transform you from city girl to country girl in no time.

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501® shorts, £60, patches £4 each, Levi’s, Available at the Levi’s® Tailor Shop, Canada Place

Quiz boots, £99, Dune London, Cabot Place

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CRUISE CONTROL “The concept is that there is no concept! It’s about sensuality and the spirit of things,” says Lucia Pica, Chanel’s global creative make-up designer, of her first Cruise Collection. The range has everything you need for carefree days in the sun, including Les Beiges Healthy Glow Luminous Colour bronzing powder.

From £20, Chanel, Boots, Canada Place

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HIGH BROW Blinkbrowbar’s range of offerings is extensive and includes lash extensions, manicures and waxing, but it’s the brow treatments that really steal the show. We popped in on a lunch break for a tint and shape and were blown away by the results – it’s eyebrow brilliance.

Blinkbrowbar, North Colonnade

rise & shine REN’s Atlantic Kelp and Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil is the perfect summer morning pick-me-up. Who said baths were just for evenings? £26, REN, Space.NK, Cabot Place

rosy radiance Rich in antioxidants, the Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream will make your complexion glow. £128, Sisley, Space N.K, Cabot Place

UNDER COVER Hide the signs of too many Aperol Spritz-fuelled nights with Bobbi Brown’s new Instant Full Cover Concealer. The concentrated formula uses unique technology to deliver a lightweight finish that fully disguises darkness and brightens up the area under the eyes, giving the impression of a full night’s sleep. £23, Bobbi Brown, Cabot Place

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To p of t he P ops What happens when a world-famous perfume brand and a model team up? canary wharf finds out Wo r d s / B E T H A N R E E S

M ode l .

‘It girl’.

Pe r f u m e collaborator.

Global am bassador.

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hese are four ways Poppy

the sparkling Orange Blossom and

Delevingne can be described.

rich Tuberose Angelica. They work for

The latter two link to iconic

both day and night and are designed

British fragrance house Jo Malone

to be worn together, layered, in

London, known as much for its

perfect floral harmony. We meet the

gorgeous packaging as its deliciously

woman behind it all.

scented goodies. In 2015, Delevingne was named the first ever Jo Malone

What is your first memory

London Girl, which essentially means

of fragrance?

she became a brand ambassador,

It’s all about my mother. She always

representing the fragrance house

smelled so floral when I was a child –

all over the world, and she has also

of lilies, jasmine and violets – and her

recently announced the launch of her

dressing table was lined with shiny,

own scents. The limited-edition duo

sparkling bottles. I’ve been fascinated

perfumes, aptly named Poptastic, are

ever since.

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When and how did you first discover

night. Scent, for me, always

Jo Malone London?

takes pole position.

I’m using SkinCeuticals – I love their apothecary bottles – and a Crème

I started wearing Red Roses when I was 22. I smelled it on a friend, loved how

What’s your favourite

gentle and sweet it was, and begged her

smell?

to tell me what it was. It was at the same

Can I pick a few? Roses.

time that I met my now husband, James.

Popcorn. Cigars. My husband.

de la Mer face cleanser.

In the morning I always wash my face with a SkinCeuticals cleanser, followed by Sisley’s All Day All

The first thing that drew me to him was his scent. When I asked him what

You got married last year.

it was, he said, “Amber & Lavender

How did you include

by Jo Malone London,” and I saw that

scent?

Lom and go to sleep with

as a sign. He still wears it now and

Before I got married,

Crème de La Mer. It feels

whenever I travel without him, I take a

a friend told me that I

small bottle with me.

needed a wedding scent, so

Year moisturiser. Then at night I cleanse with Eve

like falling asleep with cotton wool wrapped around your face.

that whenever I smelled it, it would remind me of the best day of my life. Jo Malone London helped me

Do you take any scents away

find the perfect one, Orange Blossom.

with you when you travel?

We scented the Kensington Orangery

Yes, I take the Amber & Lavender

with Orange Blossom candles and

Cologne; a spritz of that and I feel like

diffusers, and I wore the cologne. The

I’m right back home where I belong.

bottle sits happily on my bedside table; I won’t let it out of my sight.

What is your all-time favourite item of clothing?

What drew you to working

A Rolling Stones T-shirt. My father

with Jo Malone London?

bought it for my mother on one of their

When the opportunity to work with the

first dates at a Stones concert.

brand came up, I leapt at it. It’s been

It never leaves my drawer.

a part of my life for a long time and I have always loved it. It’s British like I

What is your favourite

am, and there is something infinitely

fashion decade?

special and quirky about it. I mean,

The ’70s. Over and over again.

Do you match your scent to your dress?

really, who doesn’t want to smell like

I usually apply my scent before I get

Blackberry & Bay?

What would your chosen superpower be?

dressed, ideally straight out of the bath. I start with a bath oil, then body

What is your daily beauty routine?

Telepathy. I’m beyond nosy.

crème and finally cologne. Depending

I used to be very low maintenance, but

Orange Blossom cologne, £64 for 50ml,

on which scent I choose, that will

since turning 30 (last year) I take it

Tuberose Angelica cologne, £74 for 50ml,

determine what I wear that day or

a bit more seriously. At the moment

Jo Malone London, Jubilee Place

Heaven scents Our top picks to keep you smelling beautiful

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1. I risss, £560 for 100ml, Xerjoff, harrods.com 2. L ’Ombre dans l’Eau, £45 for 30ml, Diptyque, Space N.K, Cabot Place 3. V elvet Cypress, £165 for 50ml, Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com 4. C oastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, £39 for 50ml, Molton Brown, Jubilee Place

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opening times Book your appointment: Mon - Wed: 8am - 8pm Thurs - Friday: 8am - 9pm Sat: 10am - 7pm Sun: 11am - 5pm

hat’s better than getting your nails done? Doing so with a drink by your side and a

friend close by for a chat, of course.

London Grace, an award-winning salon concept that combines a nail bar, independent coffee shop and cocktail bar is coming to Canary Wharf this month and we couldn’t be more excited.

“When considering our fourth London Grace location, Canary Wharf was an obvious choice. Our social beauty concept appeals to the time-sensitive shopper, who values much needed ‘me time’ in the midst of their busy lifestyle,” says founder Kirsten Hazell. “London Grace is fast becoming the go-to nail care destination in the city and we believe the discerning Canary Wharf shopper will appreciate our unique offering, whether they’re looking for a pre-work manicure and latte, or bringing a group of friends together for a catch up over nails and cocktails.”

“Our social beauty concept appeals to the time-sensitive shopper, who values much needed ‘me time’ in t h e m i d s t o f t h e i r b u s y l i f e s t y l e .”

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There is no better combination than pampering and socialising; at London Grace, which just opened in Canary Wharf’s Canada Place, you can do both

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Nail treatments All of the treatments are performed dry to ensure the highest hygiene standards are met and that the brand remains environmentally friendly.

Slap Dash polish Stark Naked shape - nail buff - shine Hunky Dory shape - nail buff - polish Top Notch shape - cuticles - moisturise - nail buff - polish

s ta r t y o u r d ay with a coffee

Take it off soak - remove - cuticle oil “My aim was to establish a branded lifestyle experience with beautiful store environments, high quality products and refined treatments, but at affordable prices. I wanted to transform nail care from feeling like a chore into a fun, social experience,” says Kirsten.

what to expect The service at London Grace is second to none. The warm, welcoming and social vibe will immediately put you at ease and let any stress fall away.

You just need to pick your drink and colour and let the talented team do the rest. You can also rest assured in the fact that the own-brand polish is high-quality and the formula is free from any harmful chemicals often used. The colours are even thoughtfully named after someone who helped launch the business.

or opt for some c o c k ta i l s o r b u b b l e s It’s all about being sociable at London Grace, with the option of booking a treatment table with friends. While you’re there get yourself a coffee, which is free with appointments before 10am or unwind with a glass of wine, some premium fizz or go all out and get yourself a cocktail. What’s more, happy hour takes place between 5pm and 6pm where you can two cocktails for the price of one.

Ready to Rumble Take part in Canary Wharf’s charity boxing match to help re-empower young people – and develop some skills and he found the charity’s work so meaningful, he has since become a trustee for Factory East.

“The mental discipline in boxing is phenomenal. Everyone at the Factory East Gym was fantastic, so I always looked forward to going. No-one is there to put you down, just make you feel good about what you are doing,” Kermode says.

He goes on, “The money raised can make a real and lasting impact on both the charities, and you do take away an enormous sense of personal achievement.”

There will be an information and

I

f you’re looking to shape up, meet

re-empower and

like-minded individuals and

improve the lives

experience the adrenaline of being

of those who may be

in a boxing ring, all while doing some

socially excluded.

There is an exciting

good – this is for you.

recruitment day this month in Canary Wharf.

It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the trainers, sign up to learn a skill and help worthy

The Friends of the Princess of

opportunity for both men and women

causes. Kermode’s advice? “Don’t be

Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR), based

to take part in this event. The Friends

overwhelmed. Just do the training

in Tower Hamlets, host various events

of the PWRR is looking for 24-30

and enjoy the build-up in ability and

throughout the year in support of the

individuals to partake, and will help

confidence.” What are you waiting for?

regimental charity. They raise funds to

train them in twice-weekly sessions

Email marina@pwrr.org.uk for full details

ensure that past and current members

over 14 weeks, before pitching each

or to register. The boxing match takes place

of the Regiment receive support through

person against someone of equal ability

on 7 December at the East Wintergarden.

difficult times.

on fight night. You don’t need any prior

Minimum sponsorship levels apply. Full

experience and there is no age limit.

T&Cs are available at pwrr.org.uk

This December, The Friends of the PWRR will be holding a boxing event at

Training sessions will cover technique,

Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden, in

sparring practice and general fitness,

partnership with Canary Wharf Group

and will take place at Factory East,

and Factory East Boxing Gym. Factory

home to some of the best coaches in

East Boxing was set up to combat

the UK.

unemployment and gang crime, using the ethos of boxing to re-educate,

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@yourcanarywharf

Canary Wharf Group’s Neil Kermode fought in the last event,

@canarywharflondon

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? WHAT: The fight of your life WHERE: East Wintergarden WHEN: 7 December WHY: To support The Friends of the PWRR and Factory East Boxing Gym

GROOMING © Ted Baker

metallica New in at Ted Baker is a collection of three fragrances: Silver (Ag), Gold (Au) and Copper (Cu). Silver’s smoky leather and eucalyptus notes keep it classic, while Gold is more dramatic, with notes of vanilla and bergamot.

And then there’s the enigmatic Copper: a blend of grapefruit, warm pepper and cedarwood. Which are you? £34, Ted Baker, Canada Place

G R OOMI N G

make haste If you’re looking to streamline your morning routine and be out of the door in ten minutes, the six-piece Grooming Solutions range from Kiehl’s will help. The line offers everything from preparatory steps – shampoo and soap – to finishing touches, such as hair clay and wax.

Each item £19.50, Kiehl’s, Jubilee Place

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just like jo Jo Malone London has launched a new Exfoliating Shower Gel in three of its classic scents: Lime, Basil & Mandarin; Pomegranate Noir; and Geranium & Walnut. It cleanses and polishes skin in one step, balancing exfoliating ingredients such as soft jojoba beads with a luxurious pampering scent, leaving skin soft and ready for postshower moisturiser. £30, Jo Malone London, Jubilee Place

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full package

The new Mr Porter Summer Grooming Kit has finally arrived. Containing everything you need for the warmer months, the box includes 11 different brands, such as Lab Series, Sisley and Marvis, and products range from toothpaste and shower gel to eye cream and a facial scrub. What more could you want? £75, Mr Porter, mrporter.com

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CELEBRATE SUMMER IN

THE PEARSON ROOM SUMMER GARDEN JUNE TO AUGUST

To keep up to date visit: thepearsonroom.co.uk or to book an event email: lola@thepearsonroom.co.uk 2nd Floor, 16-19 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5ER | 020 7970 092 | info@thepearsonroom.co.uk

prim and proper Ted’s Grooming Room, in Canary Wharf’s Churchill Place, can take care of all your grooming needs with a menu full of treatments to take care of your hair

t e d ’ s t r e at m e n t s Whether you’re after a sharp and stylish haircut or a traditional close shave and beard trim, you won’t be short of options at Ted’s Grooming Room. You can even opt for the Full Ted Service and combine your choice of haircut with a clean shave or beard design.

reader offer Ted’s Grooming Room are offering 25 per cent off all treatments in the month of July by simply quoting: ‘Canary Wharf magazine’

A

t the beginning of the year, Ted’s Grooming Room opened in Canary Wharf’s Churchill Place. It’s dapper décor and pays homage to the ancient maritime roots of the area. One thing you can most certainly

rely on at Ted’s Grooming Room is impeccable service. Canary Wharf’s store will offer plenty of Ted’s classic treatments to ensure you look dapper and wellgroomed no matter what the occasion.

Ted’s Grooming Room, Churchill Place; tedsgroomingroom.com

canarywharf.com

@yourcanarywharf

@canarywharflondon

swim to save Yoox, Australian label We Are Handsome and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have collaborated on a sixpiece swimwear capsule collection, Yoox Loves The Reef.

Proceeds go towards preserving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, which has itself inspired the swimwear’s vibrant print.

From £87, Yoox, yoox.com

health & f i tn e ss t h i s s u m m e r , t r e a t y o u r b o d y t h e w ay i t d e s e r v e s WO R D S / c h a r lot t e p h i l l i p s

don’t resist The newest class at Canary Wharf’s Third Space is The Method, devised by female trainers.

We gave it a go, and found it was full-body sculpting and toning, using resistance bands and your own body weight. Each exercise is performed at three different tempo variations, to work muscles to maximum capacity, with a serious abs session at the end. We’re still aching – in a good way.

Third Space, Canada Square

bubbly as can be Aqua Carpatica’s water is naturally sparkling, nitrate-free, and low in sodium.

Volcanic activity has enriched the water with electrolytes and minerals – it contains potassium and calcium.

From £0.65 for 500ml, Aqua Carpatica, aquacarpatica.com

drink your salad Each Roots Collective vegetable blend contains a quarter kilo of vegetables. As thick as a shake, they can also be enjoyed hot, like soup, or frozen into an ice pop.

Each £2.95, Roots Collective, rootscollective.co.uk

breathe deeply In hay fever months, just breathing can feel like a struggle.

Enter Livsdal’s efficient and beautiful air purifiers. The seven-filter technology improves air quality and reduces health risks; the sleek, customisable Scandinavian design is a bonus.

From £8,300, Livsdal, livsdal.com

h e a lt h & F i t n e s s

snacking, make lunch your main meal and dinner as light as possible, and offer your full presence to each meal,” says Shrankhla Holecek, founder of UMA Oils.

She elaborates, “Don’t eat or drink by a force of habit, but by acknowledging the body’s natural triggers of hunger or thirst. Ayurveda recommends taking water with food and suggests that your stomach be filled a third each with food, water and air at meals.”

An Ayurvedic diet is very specific to each dosha, which is good news

Keep it old s c ho ol M o s t c u r r e n t t r e n d s h a v e a c t u a l ly b e e n around for years, like the popula r ayurvedic diet, as charlotte phillips discovers

for those who slog it out running marathons or avoid eating carbs: you may not need to.

“Kapha people should focus on cooking with lots of spices and eating large amounts of vegetables and high-fibre foods such as legumes and pulses. Pitta people should avoid hot spices, alcohol, coffee and acidic foods, instead focusing on eating cooling foods with high water content. Vata individuals should eat lots of warming foods and fibrous grains,” Holmes tells me.

Given its holistic nature, Ayurvedic

C

hia seeds have been cultivated since the 16th century,

living extends to exercise as well. Yoga

acai berries were used by tribes in the Amazon jungle,

complements an Ayurvedic lifestyle: they are both ancient

and Ayurveda is the ancient medical system of India.

Indian practices and teach being present in every moment.

Ayurvedic principles suggest people have a dosha, or

Both yoga and Ayurvedic teachings connect a healthy body

body type. There are three types of doshas – vata, pitta,

with a healthy mind, and both appreciate the principles of

kapha. Once you know which you are (there are simple tests

earth, air, fire, water and space.

you can take), there are set parameters as to how you can

So, too, with beauty regimes: Mauli products are inspired

live a life of spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing, and

by Ayurveda and handcrafted using organic Indian herbs.

food plays a key part. Incompatible foods create toxins,

The brand has three dosha-specific teas and body oils, each

which can cause imbalances in a dosha, leaving one feeling

designed to support a particular dosha, while Blinkbrowbar’s

tired and stressed, but eating a

Cleansing Balm and Paddle contains

certain way can help someone feel

rose water, which generations of

more balanced and positive.

Indian women have used for its antiinflammatory properties.

An Ayurvedic diet naturally

We’re hedonists, not masochists

encourages weight loss, but without focusing on restriction.

here at Canary Wharf. A refreshingly

“It emphasises the importance

gentle, holistic approach characterises

of what, how and when to eat,”

Ayurveda. And with that in mind, we’re

says Canary Wharf’s Third Space

off to discover our dosha.

nutritionist, Liam Holmes.

Third Space, Canada Square; Blinkbrowbar, North Colonnade;

Principles include, “Eat three satisfying meals daily, avoid

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umaoils.com; maulirituals.com

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on the

s i lv e r scrEen The summer screens have returned just in time to get your tennis fix, watch Wimbledon and get involved in the atmosphere in Cabot Square and Canada Square Park

T

he British summer is all about

Greedy Goat. Visit the delicious eateries

kicking back, relaxing in the sun,

close by, such as Ibérica La Terraza,

eating good food and watching a

Carluccio’s and Waitrose Food, Fashion

good bit of Wimbledon tennis. And nothing brings the crowd together quite like the

items or pre-order a hamper from

healthy competition of a sports game. So

Tom’s Kitchen.

why not bring those two worlds together

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@yourcanarywharf

Whether you leave the matches with

and watch the tennis from Cabot Square

a win or a loss under your belt, end

or Canada Square Park this year?

your night in the best way by heading to

With big summer screens now set up,

w at c h i t l i v e in canary wharf

& Home, and pick up essential picnic

one of the many bars and restaurants

you can sit on the grass in the sun and

in Canary Wharf and getting yourself a

watch the exciting matches unfold.

drink or two and an evening meal. Shake

What’s better you can even pop to The

Shack has exclusively brewed ale and

Grandstand Bar in Canada Square Park

lager or go to Parlour for some cocktails.

for some drinks during the match, or get

ROKA has exceptional Japanese cuisine

yourself a limited-edition goat’s milk ice

or head to Plateau if you fancy authentic

cream at Ace Cream, in partnership with

French food.

@canarywharflondon

july summer screenings Friday 7 - Sunday 9 July Austrian F1 Grand Prix Friday 14 - Sunday 23 July World ParaAthletics Championships

Belt, £75, Hackett London, Cabot Place

for him

Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 July British F1 Grand Prix

Dapper shorts and polo shirts are what you should be wearing this summer. Smart trainers, a good watch and some signature sunglasses will complete the look.

Monday 17 - Sunday 23 July Tour de France

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Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 July Highlights of the 146th British Open Golf Championship

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Adie leather strap watch, £125, Ted Baker, Canada Place

Birch plain classic fit polo, £65, Thomas Pink, Cabot Place Summer shorts, £80, GANT, Canada Place Ja-Jo Ray Ban sunglasses, £134, David Clulow, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

Contrasting leather backpack, £229, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place

Soft leather plimsolls, £29.99, Zara, Cabot Place

watch wimbledon live from 3 - 16 july

Fedana, £30, Dune London, Cabot Place

Will Andy Murray scoop up first prize again this year? Will Angelique Kerber get her chance at gold?

are asking in the lead up to the Wimbledon Championships.

And with the BBC celebrating 90 years of broadcasting the renowned British sports game, you can guarantee that this year’s coverage

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Dress for the occasion in stylish but comfortable apparel. Add some glamour with key accessories from around the Canary Wharf shops.

will keep you at the edge of your seats, or blankets in this case. Be there to cheer on your favourite and watch all the action happen with the best seats in the house in Cabot Square and Canada Square Park.

Signature Sterling Silver bracelet, £150, Links of London, Jubilee Place Holly sandal, £129, Hobbs, Canada Place

Championship tennis dress, £125, Sweaty Betty, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

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STRIKE GOLD We live in what is regarded as a ‘golden age of television’ and so it seems only fitting that you would watch today’s most talked about TV on a stylish gold-lined box. Combining Art Deco and Bauhaus influences, Loewe’s Bild 9 television is a feat in modern design but it has brains as well as beauty, with the ability to support both 4K ultra HD and high dynamic range video.

From £6,990, Loewe, loewe.tv/uk

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pure & simple With summer still in full swing, there is no time like the present to head down to Jubilee Place’s The White Company and shop the latest in home ware

home for summer The finishing touches to add to your home

Gin and Elderflower candle, £26

Acrylic champagne flute, £12

Glass latern, £40

Pembridge stripe napkins (set of 4), £25

Mango wood salad bowl, £45; Salad servers, £25

W

hen it comes to home ware, The White Company always comes

high on the list of places to shop at Canary Wharf. Its simple yet chic offering has the ability to work in any environment and its selection of

Filigree lantern, £12

products can make your home look Bourton quilt, £180

like its straight out of a photoshoot.

This season, discover its beautiful bedding selection; its lightweight linens and quilts ensure a cool night Coriander and Citronella candle, £35

Pembridge stripe scatter cushion, £35

sleep. And while you’re at it, shop its dining collection, perfect for some stunning al fresco dining.

The White Company, Jubilee Place; thewhitecompany.com

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@yourcanarywharf

@canarywharflondon

A N E W D I S C O B E AT It might look to have gone soft, but the new Land Rover Discovery is tougher than ever, reckons Matthew Carter

MOTORING

I

am sitting in a new Land Rover Discovery at the Land Rover Experience centre at Eastnor

Castle, not too far from the Welsh border. It’s where Land Rover does a good deal of its off-road testing and where paying punters can come along to see just what a modern Land Rover will do. We are here for the launch of the latest Discovery, the Mk 5. There’ll be a good slug of on-road driving, plus ample opportunity to put the Disco up to its bonnet in muddy water later.

But first there’s an identification issue. The car park area is crammed with Land Rovers and Range Rovers of all descriptions, but my colleague and I, with years, nay decades, of experience between us, are confused.

“So that’s another new Discovery over there?”

“No, that’s a Discovery Sport, er, I think. Or is it an Evoque? Actually, no, I’m sure it’s a Range Rover Sport…”

As demand for SUVs has exploded in recent years, so Land Rover has vastly increased its product offering.

But the rush of new models has clearly exhausted the design team’s creativity as they are all clones of one another.

From the front and in profile, the new Discovery looks identical to the Disco Sport and head on, like any of the three Range Rovers on the market.

The only spark of styling individuality comes at the rear. Every generation of Disco has had an offset rear plate, and the new one is no different. In the early days, it was because the spare wheel was hung on

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the back door and the plate had to be

benefit from a little more power and

shifted to the side. Here, it just looks

torque (an extra 18PS and 100Nm), but

contrived, especially as there’s now a

unless you regularly tow a horse box,

conventional one-piece top-hinged

boat or, perish the thought, a caravan,

tailgate rather than the split tailgate of

why would you want to?

Coupled to a super-smooth eight–

previous generations.

But perhaps the most controversial

speed automatic transmission, the SD4

aspect of the new Discovery’s styling

is quiet, refined, performs more than

is that it’s gone soft. Earlier iterations

adequately and is much better at the

of the car were big, square and tough.

pumps. A (thirsty) 3.0-litre V6 petrol is

This was obviously a serious off-roader

also available.

built to tackle extreme conditions: does

It’s comfortable, beautifully finished, and practical.

the Disco 5 still cut the mustard?

Folding the rear seats in its

On-road, the answer is a most affirmative ‘yes’. Today’s Disco is a

predecessor demanded a

family car with ample space for the

degree in origami. In the new

kids and their clobber and needs to

one, you just push a button and

perform like a large estate rather than

the seats collapse.

t o d ay ’ s d i s c o i s a fa m i ly c a r with ample space for the kids and their clobber and needs to p e r f o r m l i k e a l a r g e e s tat e

It is also well equipped. The

an off-roader. The new Discovery has an all-aluminium monocoque body. It’s

range comprises S, SE, HSE and HSE

lighter (by 480kgs) and roomier than

Luxury models. The test HSE provided

before, with seats for seven adults,

a ten-speaker sound system, LED

and has far better on-road manners.

headlights, heated seats, a panoramic

It’s still a big, tall SUV and can’t be

roof and a raft of electronic safety aids,

thrown around like a sports car, but

including emergency brake assist and

body control is vastly improved and

traffic sign recognition as standard. It

ride comfort is excellent thanks to

also includes JLR’s advanced InControl

the standard fitment of electronically

Touch Pro navigation system with a

controlled air suspension.

ten-inch touch screen.

In the recent past, all Discos had six-cylinder engines, but thanks to its weight-loss programme, the new one can also cope with a four-cylinder diesel, a 2.0-litre version of the Jaguar Land Rover twin-turbo Ingenium unit, which produces 240PS and a hefty 500Nm of torque. It works well.

You could stick with a diesel ‘six’ and

Car: L and Rover Disc overy 2.0 SD4 HSE

Price: £56,995

EN GINE : Front-mounted, 1,999cc , 4-cyl t win-turbo diese l

POWER: 240PS

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filled trench for wading, a massive

accordingly. You can override the

from the likes of Volvo, Mercedes, Audi

concrete wall of death to show the

system and programme your own

and BMW, the Discovery more than

angles you can get up to without the

settings, but that’s like getting a dog

holds its own out on the road.

car toppling over, and even a set of

and barking yourself.

So, against the rash of large SUVs

But surely that means its off-road

concrete steps for the car to walk

Walking the car up the steps and

prowess will have been compromised?

up. Impressively, the Disco waltzed

then balancing it on two opposite

Well, no. Despite the softer looks,

through it all without breaking into

wheels as it negotiates the top of the

the new body architecture and

a sweat.

wall of death remains mind-blowing,

the emphasis on a better on-road

It has greater ground clearance

no matter how many times you’ve done

experience, the Discovery remains

than before – achieved automatically

it before. Try it yourself: a half-day

awesome off-road.

by raising the air suspension – and a

experience is £225 well spent.

greater wading depth of 900mm, up

Land Rover calls the Discovery ‘the

includes miles of tricky tracks, slippery

200mm. It also has the latest version

most complete all-round SUV package

inclines and treacherous descents,

of Land Rover’s All-Terrain Progress

available anywhere today’. Can’t argue

as well as some man-made obstacles

Control, an electronic box of tricks that

with that… I just wish it looked a bit

designed to show off just how capable

reads the surface and automatically

more distinctive.

the cars are. There’s a deep, water-

programmes the chassis and drivetrain

landrover.co.uk

The Land Rover Experience

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Cruising Like Clooney George Clooney’s annual motorcycle tour may have a Spanish flavour this year. Jeremy Taylor saddles up in Andalusia…

H

ollywood superstar George Clooney is acting royalty. With a string of blockbuster films to his name, fame and

recognition follow the celebrity everywhere – which is why, once a year, he dons a leather jacket to escape the melee on a motorbike.

Clooney, 56, still has a wild side, teaming up with close friends for his epic summer adventure on two wheels. Despite marrying barrister Amal Alamuddin in 2014, the screen heartthrob never misses the annual trip.

Riding with him is long-time friend, Rande Gerber. The pair run a tequila business called Casamigos and share neighbouring holiday homes in Mexico. In the past they have taken their Harley-Davidsons across America, toured the Dolomites and explored Corsica.

Gerber, who is married to former supermodel Cindy Crawford and runs a bar and restaurant empire, explained: “Sometimes we ride for 15 hours a day. We never know where we are going – we just get up and go on the highway.

“Our aim is to look for the road less travelled.

George is pretty old school, so we just pack a map and don’t switch on the satellite navigation.

There’s always somewhere to stay when we get tired.”

Clooney and Amal may have given birth to twins last month, but Gerber says that won’t prevent his friend getting on a bike again. “It’s cast in stone. We’ve discussed him being a dad and nothing stops the ride!”

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Top of the ‘must-visit’ list this summer is Spain. Gerber and Clooney have been poring over maps and talking to friends about the best routes.

“We thought we should check out Andalusia because of the mountain roads and passes. George likes to sit in a bar and ask the locals about the best places to go.”

To help the celebrity duo find their way, I’ve packed off to Spain with my friend Ian Smith – happily playing George Clooney to my Rande Gerber.

He’s in IT and I’m not a Hollywood A-lister, but we do know how to ride a motorbike.

Clooney and his mates have enough money to fly their motorbikes anywhere on the planet – but what

there are no major towns h e r e , j u s t b r e at h ta k i n g scenery and the occasional horse and cart

about the rest of us? Fortunately, Harley-Davidson has come up with the answer. The company’s Authorized Tours allow riders to hire bikes at more than 200 of their stores around the world.

Bikers can choose from the

Each has two leather panniers but there’s room on the empty pillion

company’s latest range of machines,

seat to strap on a further bag. Once

some equipped with Bluetooth audio

I’ve established Cindy Crawford isn’t

for the long road ahead. The most

coming, I load up my gear and we head

expensive models even have satellite

off into the Spanish rush hour traffic.

navigation, far easier to read on a motorbike than George’s map.

The process is similar to hiring

To communicate en route, ‘Mr Clooney’ and I are talking via an intercom system fitted in our helmets.

an upmarket car, with prices starting

It saves time stopping to talk and means

from around £140 per day. Riders

we can listen to a little Spanish flamenco

need the appropriate motorcycle

as the road unwinds ahead of us.

licence, while health insurance might

The A7000 to

be advisable, considering the state of

Colmenar is biker

some Spanish roads.

heaven; a series of

Our journey starts at the Harley-

sweeping corners

Davidson store in central Málaga,

that cuts across

where assistant Jose Maria is adding

the centre of the

the finishing touches to our rental

Málaga Mountains

machines. We’ve opted for a Heritage

National Park,

Softail Classic and a Road King –

punctuated

retro models designed for touring.

by countless

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viewpoints and jaw-dropping vistas of the stunningly blue Mediterranean to the south.

The smell of gorse and wild poppies filters through my nose as we cruise north-east under a scorching afternoon sun.

There are no major towns here, just breathtaking

enormous

are magnificent, but this is definitely a

scenery and the

outdoor

place to be seen in your best pair

occasional horse

bathtub that

of espadrilles.

and cart to slow

in different

our progress.

circumstances

Our first stop is at La Bobadilla, tucked away in more than 1,000 acres

would wow any leading lady.

Superstars are few and far between

of olive groves, near Loja. The sense

in this remote corner of Spain but head

of arrival when you finally pull up on

70 miles south to the coast and you

the cobbled square outside is palpable

never know who you will see. Pulling

– only the grumbling of our engines

up at the newly refurbished Amare

disturbs the peace.

Marbella on a Harley-Davidson is

La Bobadilla is the kind of retreat where a publicity-shy superstar can really get away from it all: palm trees,

always going to turn heads, even if you aren’t Clooney.

With our bikes safely stored in

spa treatments and roomy suites with

the underground car park, my B-list

private terraces on which to unwind

friend and I avoid the TOWIE hordes

and consider the next film script.

on the promenade below and relax on

The next day, we rise early to avoid

the hotel’s rooftop terrace. The views

Andalusia boasts the roads and the scenery to attract any biker on tour.

And if your best mate is George Clooney, chances are nobody will recognise him in that helmet anyway.

Jeremy Taylor travelled to Spain with Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours, harley-davidson.com. He stayed at Royal Hideaway La Bobadilla, a Leading Hotels of the World property, from £135 a night, barcelolabobadilla.com; Hotel Fuente de la Higuera, an Alastair Sawday property, from £150 a night, hotellafuente.com; and Amare Marbella Beach Hotel, from £200 a night, amarehotels.com

the heat and set off due west, towards La Roda de Andalucía. The roads here are faster as we cross the southern plains, passing no-nonsense towns and the occasional vineyard.

We’re heading for the Andalusian bullfighting capital of Ronda. Sitting above a deep river ravine and surrounded by lush river valleys, it’s one of the most remarkable cities in the whole of Spain. The narrow cobbled streets aren’t well-suited to a heavyweight Harley, however, so we park up just outside of town.

Hotel La Fuente is small but tastefully furnished and located on a quiet hillside. The walls are loaded with artwork and there’s a palm tree that throws welcome shade over the swimming pool. Our room boasts an

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into the wild If you’re yet to discover the stunning natural landscapes of Africa, now could be the time, as the One&Only hotel group adds One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda to its Nature Resorts collection. Situated within a working tea plantation on the edge of the Nyungwe National Park, guests can take exploratory treks through the forest to uncover chimpanzees and blackand-white colobus monkeys, plus a rare chance to see a mountain gorilla – of which only 780 remain in existence today.

From $670 (approx. £513), oneandonlyresorts.com

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deep blue sea Nihiwatu has joined forces with Augusto Vegas, expert freediver and founder of Survival Apnea, to offer freediving courses to guests. Participants will be taught the theory behind the adrenaline-fuelled sport and the art of yogic breathing, before exploring the Indonesian waters, where guests are likely to see southeast Asian reef fauna, including surgeon fish, turtles and eels.

Ampersand Travel offers seven nights from £3,310 per person, all-inclusive, ampersandtravel.com; nihiwatu.com

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colombia calling As 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, bespoke tour operator Amakuna is launching a journey through Colombia. Enjoy jungle hikes in Tayrona National Park and a private recital of García Márquez’s Bogotá © shutterstock.com

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favourite genre of music, vallenato, by a local band in Cartagena.

Ten nights from $4,150 (approx. £3,218) excluding international

nothing like nobu The new Nobu Hotel in Ibiza sits on Talamanca Bay. Of its four restaurants, highlights include Peyotito, offering contemporary Mexican cuisine and, of course, the Ibiza-inspired Japanese food at Nobu. The hotel also houses the island’s first Six Senses spa.

From €490 (approx. £425) per night, nobuhotelibizabay.com

flights, amakuna.com

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top three

journeys by rail

belmond andean explorer, peru

sisley style

This three-day rail crossing includes the historical Inca sites of Cusco and Lake Titicaca. The cuisine on offer is a refined take on Andean classics, and the spa car has Germaine de Capuccini products. wedgeandwildlife.com

de Gordes now houses a new 2,000 sq m

After extensive building works, La Bastide Sisley spa. Architect Christophe Tollemer was inspired by churches in its design, seen in the use of burgundy stone, arched ceilings and a walnut wooden door. The spa will include four massage rooms with a private terrace.

Double room from €210 (approx. £183) per night based on two people sharing, bastide-de-gordes.com

wildlife galore golden pass railway, switzerland This six-night Swiss holiday takes in the lakeside charms of Lucerne and Montreux. Highlights include the Kapellbrücke, the city’s wooden bridge crossing the Reuss river, and the Golden Pass Line through the Bernese Oberland. planetrail.co.uk

Metropolitan Touring’s luxury island-hopping safari in the Galapagos enables visitors to see the more remote islands.

Explore Las Tintoreras Islet to glimpse penguins and whitetip reef sharks basking in shallow water, and kayak to neighbouring isles to spot the Galapagos’ famed monolithic tortoises.

Rainbow Tours offers 12 nights in Ecuador and the Galapagos from £6,725 per person, based on two adults sharing, rainbowtours.co.uk

silk road, tibet Connecting west and east; Europe and Asia, this new and exciting 23-day trip is the holiday of a lifetime. Intrepid passengers board the Golden Eagle train in Moscow, before travelling along the Silk Road to the Tibetan city of Lhasa.

The landscape is magical and the train is practically a fabulous hotel on wheels. goldeneagleluxurytrains.com

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travel essential Take Acqua di Parma’s new Blu Mediterraneo La Collezione travel set away with you this summer: the collection of three fragrances comes in a beautiful Majolica-adorned box and, of course, they all smell delicious. £99, acqua di parma, uk.acquadiparma.com

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it’s home to the iconic south beach, but also much, much m o r e , w i t h ART A P LENT Y AN D A S P ATE O F G LAMOROUS HOTEL O P ENIN G S . THERE ’ S E V EN SOME NATURE TO BE F OUN D , TOO WO R D S / L e o B e a r

I

’m cruising along Indian Creek with $60m homes to my left and South Beach’s cheerful Art

Deco silhouettes to my right. It’s early morning and we’re the only boat powering along the waterway.

Anthony, my captain, is steering the boat barefoot, waving to friends as we glide along. A former yacht racer and DJ, he started Beach Boat Rentals after he wrote off a million-dollar yacht – something to do with a hurricane. A good choice for showing me around, then. Squinting into the sun and shouting over blaring ’80s music, Anthony’s passion for these parts is infectious. He points out Star Island, Monument Island and then Fisher Island – home of the most expensive zip code in the USA – and just as I’m whipping my head back around to check out another Italianate mansion owned by a ridiculously rich pop star, downtown Miami’s iconic skyline rises into view and takes my breath away.

Once a land of tattoos, backwards caps and skateboards, and a long-time playground for 24-hour party people, Miami is now, thanks to Art Basel, also a meeting place for the art world’s most stylish big spenders. Its sudden glamorous rise has led to new design hotels cropping up faster than you can toast a Pop-Tart.

Mid-Beach is the boom-boom area.

COMO Metropolitan © Martin Morrell

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There’s the new eco-behemoth 1 Hotel, with its living walls and outpost of

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stay here would be to miss a beat.

Casa Faena, Hotel Faena’s sultry little sister located just across the road, is the real prize. Occupying an original 1920s building with a laid-back ‘mi casa, su casa’ vibe, it’s chic, petite and does a cracking breakfast of baked eggs and Argentine chorizo. Book a room here and you’ll have access to all the action of the Faena mothership (three restaurants, a private theatre showing racy shows, a late-night Chateau Marmont-style bar and a spa), yet none of the associated peacocking.

You can dip in or dip out. Dress up or

h o t e l fa e n a , w i t h i t s d a m i e n h i r s t g o l d - p l at e d m a m m o t h a n d c o c k ta i l s s e r v e d i n u n i c o r n s , i s t h e most exciting place to be seen SoulCycle on the ground

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dress down. Take the music, madness

floor. There’s Nick Jones’

and mischief, or leave it all behind

fash-magnet Soho Beach

for blue corn tacos and DirtWolf craft

House, tucked away in

beers back at the Casa.

a palm-shrouded kink

Not convinced by Mid-Beach?

in Collins Avenue, and

The COMO Metropolitan hotel, which

then there’s the wildly

opened in 2014, has original floors,

decadent Hotel Faena,

a saltwater pool and a bijou spa, and

responsible for spawning

remains the prettiest place to stay on

an art district all of its own within the

South Beach. Smaller and cosier than

neighbouring blocks. The hotel, with its

the rest of the strip’s razzle-dazzle

Damien Hirst gold-plated mammoth

offerings, its peppermint-striped

and cocktails served in unicorns, is

rooms are cool and calm, and come

by far the most exciting place to be

with excellent views. It’s from my room

seen. Having recently hosted a Malawi

overlooking Indian Creek, in fact, that

fundraising gala for Madonna, its

I first set eyes upon Anthony’s gaggle

starriness knows no bounds, and I

of boats tied to a small dock. You

quickly discover that Zac Efron is a

see, once you’re done sipping from

guest at the hotel after bumping into

coconuts on South Beach, strolling

him by the pool (in town to promote his

around Wynwood’s arty warehouses

new film, Baywatch, apparently). But to

and suffering yet another hangover

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courtesy of LIV nightclub, one starts to yearn for green and pleasant lands.

Thus it was that I commandeered Anthony to whisk me to Key Biscayne, a teeny eco-friendly slick of sand just off the east coast.

Once a meeting place for runaway slaves and Black Seminoles seeking safe passage to the Bahamas, today Key Biscayne’s sugary beaches, seagrass-studded dunes and smalltown warmth is the perfect antidote to Miami’s vices. No click-clacking of Louboutins on terrazzo here, just the gentle scuff of sandy flip-flops and the scamper of iguana feet. We drop anchor at Rickenbacker Marina and I jump straight onto a mountain bike.

With a network of newly laid bike trails, it’s easy to cycle in and out of nature reserves, around Key Biscayne’s dinky © Casa Faena

central village, or over to a pristine Caribbean-style beach fringed with tall palms and sea grape trees.

Due to the island’s low altitude and exposure to the barrelling Atlantic, it’s

venue for moonlit games of ‘truth or

one of the first places to be evacuated

dare’ for several generations.

in a hurricane. Indeed, when Hurricane

At lunchtime, Boater’s Grill, a

Andrew hit in 1992, almost all the

rustic Cuban restaurant built over the

trees along the eastern cape around

water, is where locals go for tostones

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

(fried plantain), black beans and whole

were uprooted. Since then, the area

fried yellowtail snapper. After dark,

has been completely rehabilitated,

The Rusty Pelican on Virginia Key is

planted with native species, and is

hard to beat with its vast deck, views

thriving as a result. Crocodiles lurk in

of downtown Miami glittering in the

the mangroves, and Florida manatees

distance, and the best honey-drizzled

are often seen grazing in the seagrass

cornbread this side of the equator.

offshore. Birds and butterflies fill the

For overnighting, there’s a Ritz-

sky, and you can barely take ten steps

Carlton (the only five-star hotel on the

without an iguana crossing your path.

island) or Silver Sands, a collection of

Kites (not to be mistaken for Peregrine

retro-styled cottages right next door.

falcons) circle high in the air dangling

Alternatively, it’s a 30-minute taxi ride

live bait, while fishermen snooze on

across Rickenbacker Causeway back to

deck, and peeping out from a dense

Miami’s balmy boulevards.

clutch of palm trees sits the world’s

I choose the latter, because after

prettiest lighthouse. Climb to the

all the fresh air and feel-good vibes,

top and you can see all the way out

I reckon I’m ready to hit the bars,

to Stiltsville, a cluster of abandoned

restaurants and good vibes of South

wooden homes built on stilts, which

Beach once more. And I wouldn’t want

have been providing teenagers with a

to keep Zac Efron waiting...

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COMO suite © Martin Morrell

Leo Bear flew to Miami with British Airways and was a guest of the COMO Metropolitan and Casa Faena. Boat charters from South Beach to Key Biscayne are available from $150 (approx. £117) with Miami Beach Boat Rental, boatmiamibeach.com

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The country may be known for its temples, but Sri Lanka’s beautiful and diverse wildlife is an equally compelling reason to visit WO R D S / A b i g a i l B u t c h e r

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y heart is in my mouth: every sense is heightened, my ears straining to pick up the merest sound in the jungle that

would indicate that my longed-for sighting is about to take place.

Suddenly, I hear a twig snap, as if someone is creeping through the dry shrubs beside us. I turn swiftly to the right and am astonished to see six or so elephants running past our parked jeep – silently, elegantly and absolutely camouflaged by the shade of the trees. They cross the wide, sandy path just a few metres in front, the large female at the rear of the herd turns to face us, scrapes the ground with her front foot, flaps her ears, trumpets and sucks sand from the track, blowing it over her back in a show of dominance before turning after her herd and disappearing into the scrub, vanishing like a mouse. It’s just another

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much, much more. One particular highlight was a rare water monitor, basking in the sun while keeping watch on a bridge over a river.

But if you want to go really wild, travel north to Gal Oya National Park, 259 sq km of secluded wildlife paradise in southeastern Sri Lanka.

Gal Oya National Park

Comprising lake and forest, Gal Oya remains virtually untouched, thanks to its remote location and every minute of

approximately £252 in 2009 to 419,311Rs,

the seven-hour drive from Colombo is

rich in flora and fauna that visitors are

approximately £2,109 in 2015) and it is

worth it.

flocking to its many national parks in

suffering as a result. The 100,000 sq km

I’m in Sri Lanka with Tears for

ever increasing numbers. Sri Lanka

park is split into five ‘blocks’ – with the

Tigers Travel, a British company that

has one of the highest proportions of

most popular, Block One, overrun with

focuses on environmentally responsible

endemic species in the world, with

jeeps and tourists, to the point that

tourism and organises safari

large numbers of birds, reptiles and

visiting is disappointingly

experiences that offer

insects, but its rich natural treasure is

akin to a grotesque trip

more than a simple

under growing threat – that of human

round a British safari park.

‘holiday’. One of their

day here in Sri Lanka, a country so

intervention and tourism.

My long-awaited elephant sighting

mainstays here is Gal

Venture off the beaten path, though, and you’ll

takes place in Yala, the closest park

strike gold. While I still didn’t

to Colombo, which boasts the highest

manage to spy the infamous

concentration of leopards per square

Sri Lankan leopard in person,

mile in the world and is the most

I did see the territorial

visited in Sri Lanka. Income generated

scratches of one on a tree trunk, spied

from local and foreign tourism here

buffalos wallowing in shallow pools,

has increased exponentially since the

endless spotted deer darting around

end of the civil war (from 50,000Rs,

the scrub, a multitude of eagles and

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Oya Lodge, which exists to give back as much to the local environment and community as it might be seen to take.

Owners Tim Edwards and Sanjay Choegal grew up at Tiger Tops in Nepal, and opened the now nine-bungalow Gal Oya Lodge in August 2014. It’s

comprising lake and f o r e s t, g a l o ya r e m a i n s v i r t u a l ly u n t o u c h e d , t h a n k s t o i t s r e m o t e l o c at i o n

simple but luxurious, with each of the lodges (comprising bedroom, living area and outdoor bathroom) made from locally sourced, natural materials, often incorporating trees within the structure to minimise impact on the environment. There’s no air conditioning and water is heated with solar power. Safaris are on foot, by boat and jeep, and one of the experiences available is a bush walk with the village

How to see the wildlife of Sri Lanka

chief of the local Vedda people.

Tim Edwards explains his company’s ethos. “We grew up being wildlife and conservation enthusiasts,

Tears for Tigers Travel offers a ten-day trip to Sri Lanka, including two nights at Uga Residence in Colombo, three nights at Gal Oya Lodge, two nights in Uda Uwalawe with Elemotion, and two nights at Kulu Safaris in Wilpattu, from £2,014 per person. Includes transfers, guiding and some meals. experience-wildlife.com

so when we decided to move to Sri Lanka we knew we wanted to create something different, a lodge that focused on unique guest experiences that were conservation-oriented.

“We try to achieve this by having a

that are as common in Sri Lanka as pigeons in the UK. We reach a lake used

good team of naturalists who not only

for fishing by villagers that’s teaming

try to spot animals but explain the flora

with storks, eagles and egrets, edged

and fauna of the surrounding jungle,

by trees decorated with little baya

as well as the indigenous tribes, so that

weaverbird nests and all the while

the guests really engage and learn while

crushing wild mint underfoot – which

out on safari. We are also aware of our

Damien explains is used by locals as a

responsibility to the local community,

natural mosquito repellant.

and make a lot of effort in engaging

We return home after this and

with them and trying to teach them the

every safari experience to a delicious,

importance of conservation.”

local meal served in the open-air

I spend three days with Gal Oya

main lodge surrounded by jungle and

Lodge’s head naturalist Damien

cooled by fans. Travelling alone, I

(who softly pads around in bare feet),

spend mealtimes poring over the many

exploring the 20 acres of private forest

reference books on Sri Lanka’s flora

that surround the lodge on foot. Safari,

and fauna laid on the hand-carved

for the uninitiated, is best done at

wooden tables for visitors’ use.

dawn, so one morning just after sunrise

I wished I could stay forever, but

we take a quiet, slow walk past local

hope one day to be back – Gal Oya

farms, watching little bush quails and

Lodge is timeless, and one place that I

barred button quails scurry around

know may not be changing too quickly.

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Canary Wharf Group supports local Fun Day Last month, 11 employees from Canary Wharf Group joined volunteers from local church groups, to lend a hand at an annual Fun Day on the Isle of Dogs, in support of Café Forever. The non-for-profit organisation aims to bring the community together through a programme of events, as well as connecting members of the public to long-term work throughout the year at the Park Cafe Outreach Project. This year’s event was a huge success and attracted over 400 attendees.

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N EWS Canary Wharf Group supports Bike Week 2017 To celebrate Bike Week 2017, Canary Wharf Group partnered with Nip Nip, a bicycle servicing

Submissions for Late Bloom Arts Festival now open

For the third year running, The Space will be offering a series of free live shows as part of the Bloom Arts

business, to collect old bicycles

Festival, at the performance space in

which were refurbished and

the award-winning Crossrail Place

donated to homeless people

Roof Garden. From 10 – 13 August,

seeking employment. As part

artists and local performers can

of their support, Nip Nip also

showcase their work and connect with

provided those on the Estate with

fellow-minded entertainers.

advice in cycle safety, free bicycle

If you or your group would like to

servicing and brake-checks.

participate in the festival, or for more information, please visit space.org.uk

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Wolfgang Weileder: Laban Transferred Until 7 July 2017 Lobby, One Canada Square FREE, open daily

construction and deconstruction. As

photographs are displayed on a huge

the structure moved slowly across

scale, together with a new two-screen

Montgomery Square, the process was

projection that juxtaposes the time-

recorded using bespoke photographic

lapse video of the Laban façade under

Laban Transferred is an exhibition of

cameras and photographic plates

construction with a specially created

photography and film by Wolfgang

that were exposed for the duration

dance piece by students from the

Weileder based on Transfer Laban, his

of the installation. A series of public

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music

2016 architectural installation at Canary

dance performances were presented

and Dance and members of Charles

Wharf, presented to coincide with the

on site, developed in collaboration

Linehan Company.

London Festival of Architecture last year.

with choreographer Charles Linehan

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Over two weeks in June, the 40m long

and students from the Trinity Laban

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façade of the Laban Building in Deptford

Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

(Herzog & de Meuron, 1997) was

To coincide with London Festival of

fleetingly revealed section by section

Architecture 2017, Wolfgang Weileder’s

through a process of simultaneous

long-exposure black and white

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w in d o w gallerie s the art and design window galleries Showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople and are located in canada place

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Friends of Island History Trust : The Real Millwall Dagur Jonsson

Millwall is more than just a football club. For

Art, Canada Walk

more than 100 years, it was a major centre for engineering and manufacturing, as well as being

Dagur Jonsson is an Iceland-based fine art photographer and professional tour operator. “For me, photography is

the location of one of London’s principal docks.

The Friends of Island History Trust is a local

a medium through which I want to express feelings and

group that collects and provides access to images

emotions. Subjects such as landscapes with dramatic clouds

and information about the history of the Isle of Dogs.

or captivating sunlight, moody winter scenes, and the

Their display highlights the importance of Millwall

beautiful northern lights are of special and personal interest

to Britain’s industrial and trading economy long

and I photograph these scenes most often.” Dagur Jonsson is

before it became a centre for financial services.

represented by Gabriel Fine Arts.

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outdoor dance on a

Sunday 9 July 3pm – 3.40pm Jubilee Park DANCE: Teddy Bears’ Picnic from Let’s All Dance

journey across the

Combining classical

of classical music

parks and piazzas of

ballet, physical theatre,

with young musicians

Canary Wharf.

gorgeous visuals and

aged 12 – 15 years from

crystal-clear storytelling,

Orchestra Sur La

Sunday 2 July 1-1.30pm, 3-3.30pm Jubilee Park THEATRE: The Big Dippers from Rhubarb Theatre

this fresh, innovative

Mer from Southern

dance company pitches

California, conducted by

another production

Maestro Sudock.

See Rhubarb’s bathing

Suitable for all

Saturday 1 July 1 – 5pm throughout Canary Wharf DANCE: Dancing City Enjoy bite size al fresco

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perfectly to engage and enthrall the whole family.

buddies take the

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plunge, sort their

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swimwear, practice some strokes and of course, try to avoid the sharks!

Ages 5+

Join us for an afternoon

Sunday 23 July 3-3.40pm Jubilee Park THEATRE: Three Little Pigs & Goldilocks and the Three Bears, from Theatre of Widdershins

Sunday 30 July 3-5pm Canada Square Park THEATRE: The Wind in the Willows by Boxtree Productions When the Weasels take over Toad Hall, it’s up to Mole and Ratty, Badger and Toad to retake control. With inventive

Family Summer Festival at Canary Wharf

staging, enjoy this classic tale in Boxtree Production’s unique and energetic way!

A summer celebration of free outdoor* music, dance, song and theatre performances for all the family to enjoy together at Canary Wharf

Saturday 8 July 1pm (workshop) 2pm (performance) Crossrail Roof Garden THEATRE: The Tortoise and the Hare from Patch of Blue Theatre, part of Bloom

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to explore. But who can

Hare is Patch of Blue’s

possibly live there?

newest piece of family

Suitable for ages 4+

wide world? And when fiercely independent Goldilocks runs away to the deep, dark woods, she comes across a house which she just has

work. It will be an interactive ‘Sports Day’ style event. We are running a workshop alongside the tour, at the roof garden.

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*Audience space is unreserved and limited.

Due to the popularity of the Canary Wharf events audience space becomes full within a short amount of time.

You may find the park closed on arrival due to the park reaching its audience capacity.

Our advice is to turn up early and be generous to others by not taking up unnecessary space. In adverse weather the performance may be cancelled.

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Nashville Meets London Saturday 22 July and Sunday 23 July Canada Square Park FREE

Summer Screens at Canary Wharf

Action for Kids Beach Volleyball

sponsored by American Airlines

Monday 10 – Friday 28 July Montgomery Square Pay to play / Free to watch

Until Thursday 24 August Daily from 11am Canada Square Park and Cabot Square FREE With the big Summer Screens in both Canada Square Park and Cabot Square, there is more

Nashville Meets London presents celebrated American artists and UK talent, in a fabulous two-day festival of contemporary country music.

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Sunday’s headliner, Lucie Silvas, is a British artist with an amazing voice, who became a backing singer for the legendary Judie Tzuke when she was just 18. She is now writing her own material and has her own label,

opportunity to enjoy all of the summer sporting events and

Montgomery Square becomes a

Furthest Point.

activities at

sporting arena for three weeks

This amazing line-up is an unmissable

Canary Wharf.

as two beach volleyball courts

taste of Tennessee in the heart

pop up, complete with 200

of London.

tonnes of sand.

Hang out at the 640 East Bar or

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Monday 3 – Sunday 16 July

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GRA H A M L AWES D i r e c t o r o f J L L’ s G r e e n w i c h o f f i c e

Born in the area, lives in the area,

time, we’ve moved the same people

What do you like about the SE3 and

works in the area. Graham Lawes is

three or four times.

SE10 areas?

a familiar face around SE3 or SE10

Being local definitely gives me

The mixture of property from

(Blackheath and Greenwich), having

the edge as an agent, because people

£300,000 ex-local authority flats to

been there his entire life. Lawes tells us

around here are similar to me. Also, the

£3million Georgian houses overlooking

which pubs to go to, how to negotiate

fact that I still live here speaks volumes

Blackheath. We don’t pigeonhole

a complicated market and about his

about the area itself. A lot of my pitch

ourselves into one type of property, we

formidable team

is formed on the back of people

go across the spectrum. I find it very

understanding I know this area very

safe, everyone is respectful and polite.

What are your main responsibilities as

well. I can give them the reassurance. I

There’s a real mix of people here

a director?

do go to the local butchers and the local

too. From students to investors, to

I handle the day-to-day running of

florist, I get it.

people who have been here forever.

It’s a micro-community and it’s a very

operations, structuring my team’s days so they know what they are going to be

How does the clientele differ between

difficult area to leave. My only criticism

up to, who they’re calling back, what

the areas of Blackheath and Greenwich?

is that the pubs close a bit too early…

appointments they’ve got and

You get the best of both worlds with

so on.

Blackheath and Greenwich. Blackheath

How do you and your team handle the

is more an older established market,

tumultuous market?

You were born and bred in Blackheath.

not quite as transient as Greenwich,

This is a tricky market and one where

How has this helped you as an agent?

where there’s a three-to five-year

good agents will thrive. You have to

I love it around here. I made a very

turnaround. Blackheath is more 15-25

display great leadership to motivate

conscious decision years ago to work

years, if at all.

your staff if they haven’t been in a market like this. Vendors will need

locally, probably born out of laziness

We’ve got the best position in

to start with and I’m not a big fan of

Greenwich, pole position. Next to

speaking to a lot more – they’re

commuting. JLL is a big organisation

Cutty Sark DLR… we are most people’s

probably not getting traffic and footfall

but it still has its local roots. All of my

first port of call, everyone knows

that they would get in a different

team live locally, we’ve been here a long

where we are.

market. At the minute, anyone who is

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looking is serious about moving and we

know everything. In this industry,

In Blackheath, it’s got to be the Princess

like that, but there are fewer of them.

you never know who’s going to come

of Wales. It’s an obvious choice when

through those doors. Old heads on

the weather’s nice. I seem to gravitate

Any forecasts for the year?

young shoulders in my team, all

to the pubs on Royal Hill in Greenwich.

My prediction is that we will have a

been here more than ten years, very

The Cutty Sark pub is where I had my

very good September and that will ease

competent with any challenges.

first pint of beer – I won’t tell you

us in to a very strong end of the year.

We’re really good at putting a deal

what age I was. I loved it then, and I

The economic climate is a disrupter.

together, and massaging it through to

love it now.

Once the Brexit negotiations have

completion. Our success rate for sales

started and Theresa May has her house

completion is extremely high, definitely

Which three people, dead or alive, would

in order, people might start moving.

higher than the industry average.

you invite to your dream dinner party?

Stephen Fry and Graham Norton –

It’s not all bad news. We’re doing a roaring trade on those people that

What’s the best part of your job?

after a few drinks that guy would tell

need to move, for schools for example.

I love the challenge of meeting new

you anything. I would love to have a

You can’t play this market and hope for

people with new challenges. I’m not

drink with Oliver Reed.

huge capital gains, but your money is

a fan of shrinking violets, I want

better in bricks than it is in the bank.

someone to give me a bit of a hard time.

Best advice you’ve been given?

That goes from a vendor, to my wife, to

“Marry that woman” (about my wife).

Describe the office dynamic...

a mortgage broker, to a banker.

JLL Greenwich,

Some very formidable characters, all very independent, all very

Favourite pub in Blackheath and

22 College Approach, SE10,

knowledgeable. However, we don’t

Greenwich?

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P R O PE RT Y

EXPER T VI E WS The Knight Frank Canary Wharf office gives us its perspective on the current market and the year ahead

C H R I S TO P H ER PA XT O N

KI RA N SA NDHU

ASSOCIATE and head of lettings AT KNIGHT FRANK CANARY WHARf

sales team associate AT KNIGHT FRANK CANARY WHARF

I

at the thought of writing a column about the

Canary Wharf and the surrounding areas have seen

depressing and harsh market conditions. However,

a steady stream of demand over the past six months

I am pleased to say that in my eyes the winds have

in light of the EU referendum and election from both

changed. Yes, the market is tough but it’s working and

owner-occupiers and investors alike.

t has been a while since I have taken the opportunity to write this column and this has mainly been down to the fact that I was exhausted

there are deals to be had.

We remain in a tenant’s market, but only just. Rent

A

s we continue into the summer market with the General Election behind us, east London as a whole remains an area in high demand.

The appeal of the area has many aspects, namely a diverse and multicultural population that

decreases have slowed down over the past couple

incorporates an excellent mix of financial and office

of months and as we enter the summer months,

workers attracted to the vast array of shopping

applicant numbers will increase and we will finally be

amenities, bars, restaurants and arts events. Part of

on level terms.

the appeal of Canary Wharf is the choice of property

With no further new-build completions in the

styles, from large family houses to warehouse

area until later in 2017 and the uncertainty in the sales

conversions and riverside apartments, and the area

market due to the election being a thing of the past,

offers incredible value with the most sought-after

stock levels will begin to drop and it will be time to

properties being centrally located or having fantastic

calm the market with pricing back to a steady level.

River Thames views.

Even with Article 50 being triggered, the corporate

There are also some fantastic new apartments

applicant levels remain strong and we have seen an

that are currently being built to satisfy the demand

increase in overseas banks now considering Canary

with price ranges to suit all buyers. These apartments

Wharf again as the pricing is so much more reasonable

offer the highest specifications and a plethora of in-

than in previous years.

house amenities, thus offering a complete package.

Marketing and pricing brackets are still key for

We expect the demand to continue, with the

landlords to get the right tenant, quickly. We still face

new Crossrail station in Canary Wharf having an

the battle of dummy stock on the portals, so launching

added appeal to the already impressive transport

at the right price is vital and the timing has to be

links in the area. At the same time, sellers need to be

perfect. Landlords still need to consider higher-end

realistic with pricing as the concern from domestic

agents who don’t rely just on portals and who use their

buyers is in relation to the purchasing costs, with the

brand and reputation to find applicants.

changes made to the Stamp Duty Land Tax having an

The summer and sunnier times are just around

increasing effect on affordability.

the corner and the uncertainty in the market is behind

London remains a global powerhouse and

us. For landlords and tenants, it is imperative that you

it is imperative to have the right agent with a

use the right agent who will guide you through these

global marketing capacity to attract the

changing markets and lead you on the right path.

international buyers.

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i n si d e r k n o w led g e The aftermath of the General E lecti on rai ses q uest i ons regard in g the future hous i n g mar ket p ol i c y d i a n a a l a m , h e a d o f r e s i d e n t i a l d e v e lo p m e n t s a l e s , j l l

T

he General Election last

if clear political leadership does not

Paper on building more homes across

month has given the country

emerge quickly.

the range of tenures, will be upheld.

pause to consider the type of

It is likely that we will see some

Supporting new methods of delivery

government it needs in the Brexit

ministerial shake-ups in the coming

such as Build to Rent and off-site

negotiations. The right leadership

days and weeks. For the most part, big

construction are also emerging and

is, of course, crucial for the United

changes would be unfortunate with

exciting sectors that will expand the

Kingdom from a political standpoint,

respect to senior housing market posts,

pace of housing delivery.

but will also directly impact the

notably the loss of housing minister

JLL believes the housing crisis deserves greater ambition and bold

t h e h o u s i n g c r i s i s d e s e r v e s g r e at e r a m b i t i o n and bold action from the new government

action from the new government.

This requires cross-party support to de-politicise solutions and to provide longer-term backing for new projects.

We call on government not

economic trajectory this country takes

Gavin Barwell. It will be crucial that

to lose sight of the key domestic

for many years to come.

the new champions of housing market

policy challenges. It is vital that

policy in government can reaffirm

the British government can forge

has some political continuity, but a

commitments to the current policy

a deeper commitment to housing

coalition government provides the

direction, rather than create further

supply solutions, recognising the

economy with less stability. The short-

disruption or uncertainty.

common purpose of a wide range of

Under Theresa May, the country

term impacts are uncertain and this could drag on housing market activity

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Bridewell Place, Wapping E1W

Wellington Terrace, Wapping E1W

Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this rare opportunity to acquire this modern built Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built first floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 3 double bedroom, 3 storey house with an amazing view and located within a apartment within this secure mews style development in the heart of Wapping.The Wellington Terrace, Wapping E1W £695,000 secure gated development.The property benefits from modern fitted and integrated apartment benefits from a spacious open plan lounge and kitchen with duel aspect 2 double bedroom, 2 storey house set within this gated CCTV development.

The property has been fully modernised to include kitchen. Spacious reception leading onto garden. Modern family bathroom. Newly windows. Master bedroom with en-suite shower room, second bedroom and family glazing, replacement ceilings, woodparking floors,space. , alarm, central heating system operated via remote smart phoneand or dressing area. Secure finished master bedroom suitecontrol, with en-suite bathroom 4double piece bathroom suite. Covered secure allocated Residents courtyard. internet.

Lounge.

Fully fitted kitchen.

Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes.

Garden. parking Securespace.

Underground parking space. underground Close to Wapping station, local bus routes and Waitrose.

Onsite caretaker.

Close to Wapping station, local bus routes and amenities.

Potential to extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and- £850,000 local amenities. £660,000 Guide Price - £875,000

Park Vista Tower, Wapping E1W

Waterman Way, Wapping E1W

£750,000

£700,000

ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 double bedroom, 2 storey house Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this beautifully maintained and decorated modern within the heart of Wapping.The house benefits from a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen built 3rd floor 2 bedroom apartment within this prestigious luxury development Tudor House, Tower Bridge, SE1from having an open plan lounge diner, 3 piece bathroom suite and own private garden. Garage.The property has been within the heart of Wapping.

The apartment benefits £1,595,000 finishedlarge to a high standard and located just moments away from local amenities and and fitted and integrated parking space.

24 Hour 6thfully floor luxury 2 DoublekitchenSecure Bedrooms,underground 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan Reception Room, balcony.

Master bedroom with en-suite ornamentalEstates, canal that runs through Wapping. Close to Wapping station and local concierge. of resident’s Modern library, cinema room, gymnasium spa. Close to localPorter the and walkUse in wardrobe.

Integrated Kitchen, and Balcony, 24 Hour

by Harrods Residents Gymnasium, Swimming routes. Bridge. amenities, Wapping Overground and local bus routes.

Pool, Lifts to all floors.

Closestation to Local Shopping Facilities, Walking Distance tobus London

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East Smithfield, Tower Hill E1

Gun Wharf, Wapping E1W

Overground and close to Waitrose.

Rental Price: £310.00 per week

Rental Price: £375.00 Per week

China Court, West Wapping E1W

Jackman House, Wapping E1W

ea2 estate agency are pleased to offer this spacious double bedroom apartment in ea2 are pleased to offer to rent this 1st floor 1980’s built 1 bedroom sought after historic Gun Wharf riverside development.The well laid-out property apartment. Open plan lounge and kitchen. 3 piece bathroom suite. Laminate Roding Mews, Wapping E1W £1,300 comprises of a reception room, open plan fitted kitchen, large bedroomper with week walk wood flooring.

Double glazing. Close to Tower Hill, Aldgate stations and ea2 are pleased to be able to show you this 6 bedroom 4 bathroom house for rental with a garden.

This property is a in wardrobe area, and a modern bathroom.The apartment benefits from plenty of local bus routes. Within close proximity to St Katharine’s Dock and very unique property and has views over the canal. Would suit 6 professional people.

Close to Tower and Wapping storage space, balcony, day timeHill concierge, secure parking and communal roof terrace.

Liverpool Street.

ea2 are pleased to offer to rent this rare spacious 2 double bedroom flat within ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this 2 double bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms (both en this 1930’s built ‘mansion block’ style development. The apartment is one of only 2 suite) apartment within this sought after West Wapping development.This duplex situated on the top floor with views over Wapping. The apartment from apartment is setTower, over the 3rd and 4th floors and benefits from a separate Kitchen, Cascades Docklands E14 £500benefits per week spacious entrance hall, lounge, fully fitted kitchen and 3 piece bathroom suite. additional secure parking space.

Porter.

Close to Stwithin Katharine’s Dock modern 2 doubleCloakroom bedroom,and 2 bathroom 11th floor apartment this secure development.

Comprising a reception Wood and&slate Double glazing.

Close to local amenities including local bus and Tower Hillwater/ station.City views, fitted kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe room with en floors. suite bathroom, additional routes and Wapping station.

shower room. Balcony. Swimming pool, Gymnasium & Tennis court. Concierge.

Rental Price: £420.00 Per week Rental Price: £490.00 Per Week

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Mayfair Showroom 66 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JL 28 offices in Central London and over 60 across London

Coleridge Gardens, SW10 £9,000,000

A truly exceptional six bedroom penthouse apartment located in a prestigious Chelsea development.

This property has undergone extensive refurbishment and offers fantastic living/entertaining space with the additional benefit of four terraces, six bathrooms and underground parking for three cars, energy rating c.

Dexters Chelsea 020 7590 9510

Huntingdon Street, N1 £2,850,000

This six bedroom early Victorian home is located in Barnsbury and boasts nearly 3,000 sq.ft of internal living space spread over five floors. There are three reception rooms with an open plan kitchen, two bathrooms and a paved garden, energy rating d.

Dexters Islington 020 7483 6373

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Gloucester Square, W2 £2,250 per week

A stunning three bedroom split level apartment in this stucco fronted conversion. The property has a large double reception room with feature fireplace, separate kitchen with breakfast bar and three bathrooms.

There is a private patio area and access to a resident’s garden square, energy rating d.

Dexters Paddington 020 7298 1560

Three Colts Lane, E2

From £460pw to £840 pw A selection of one and two bedroom apartments in an exclusive development. With communal areas such as large roof terraces with BBQ facilities, meeting room, TV and games rooms and lounge areas. The block also benefits from a 24 hour concierge and lifts to all floors.

Dexters Shoreditch 020 7483 6372

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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).

Burgos Grove SE10 Immaculate split level period conversion, close to Greenwich Station and benefiting from a long lease.

Guide Price ÂŁ425,000 Leasehold One bedroom

One bathroom

One reception

EER C

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

Granville Park SE13 This elegant semi-detached Victorian house is, quite simply, a stunning, spacious family home.

Price ÂŁ2,450,000 Freehold Six bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Three receptions

EER E

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

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Glenluce Road SE10

Calvert Road SE10

Stunning Edwardian semi-detached home located on one of the most popular roads in Westcombe Park.

Beautifully presented Victorian home in a highly sought after residential road.

Price £1,575,000 Freehold

Guide Price £725,000 Freehold

Five bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Two bedrooms

One bathroom

One reception

EER F

One reception

EER D

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Chiltonian Mews SE13 Stunning property situated in the desirable ‘Old Biscuit Factory’ development.

Price £725,000 Freehold Three bedrooms

Three bathrooms

One reception

EER B

Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Blackheath Village Blackheath Standard Greenwich (West) Greenwich (East) Lee

020 8318 1311 020 8858 6101 020 8858 9911 020 3846 1414 020 8852 8633

Parkside Road SE3

Ulundi Road SE3

Chevening Road SE10

Spacious and beautifully presented, top floor, two double bedroom apartment, with ample natural light.

A spacious property in a popular quiet road close to Greenwich Park and offering fantastic views.

Fabulous and completely refurbished period home ideally located for excellent transport links.

£1,600 PCM

£3,100 PCM

£2,750 PCM

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER D

4 bedrooms • 3 receptions • 3 bathrooms • EER D

4 bedrooms • 3 receptions • 2 bathrooms • EER C

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Walnut Tree Road SE10

Belmont Grove SE13

Dartmouth Grove SE10

Newly refurbished period cottage situated on this picturesque street close to Maze Hill Station.

A very unique Coach House with off-street gated parking and a well maintained garden with pond.

Spacious top floor apartment in an attractive mansion block located on the edge of the heath.

£1,750 PCM

£2,750 PCM

£1,200 PCM

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER E

3 bedrooms • 1 reception • 2 bathrooms • EER C

1 bedroom • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER E

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

Catherine Grove SE10

Old Woolwich Road SE10

Leyland Road SE12

A wonderful spacious characterful penthouse apartment with stunning views across London.

A modern town house ideally situated close to Greenwich Royal Park and DLR Station.

Unfurnished family home in a quiet residential road close to Colfes School, Lee Station and local parks.

£2,000 PCM

£2,175 PCM

£2,000 PCM

3 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER C

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER B

3 bedrooms • 2 receptions • 2 bathrooms • EER E

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Our standard tenant fees are £120 agreement fee and £90 per person reference fee.

Other fees may apply, visit johnpayne.com/tenantfees for more information.

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Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Downe BR6

Bromley BR1

Rarely available opportunity to purchase a truly remarkable seven bedroom grand structure.

Stunning five bedroom, two reception detached family home offering 2,470 sqft of living accommodation.

£1,830,000 F/H

Price £1,100,000 F/H

Seven bedrooms

Four bathrooms

Five bedrooms

Four bathrooms

Three receptions

EER F

Two receptions

EER C

Contact Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Contact Bromley 020 8315 5544

Orpington BR6 Five bedroom house occupying a generous plot in the sought after ‘Knoll Area’.

£1,250,000 F/H Five bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Three receptions

EER D

Contact Orpington 01689 661 400

The Acorn Group, incorporating:

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SHOW HOME NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW

C O N T E M P O R A RY ZO N E 2 L I V I N G I S H E R E A stunning collection of brand new 4/5 bedroom houses located in vibrant New Cross, SE14. These ultra-modern homes offer spacious and versatile accommodation set over three floors. Thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of modern living, each property offers light and generously proportioned rooms finished to an exacting standard.

Ideally located for local schools and transport links (Zone 2) providing regular services into Central London.

Prices from ÂŁ875,000

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Boutique Parkside Living

Wake up to Parkside King’s Cross.

A collection of new apartments designed with flair, set amongst manicured parks and gardens. Just a few minutes walk to the most well connected train stations in London. Prices from ÂŁ1,425,000*.

*Price correct at the time of going to press

Marketing suite now open Register to learn more: 020 7205 4246 fenmanhouse.co.uk

The hidden gem unveiled Join us for our garden party 5.30pm - 7.30pm, 22nd June 2017, please RSVP. A rare collection of beautifully crafted 3 bedroom Mews Houses in the heart of the capital, overlooking serene private gardens.

Mews Houses available from ÂŁ2,149,995 Final few 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments from ÂŁ699,995

SE1 THE MEWS HOUSES www.valentineplaceSE1.com Show Home and exterior photography. Pricing correct on 13.06.17.

1-19 Valentine Place, London, SE1 8QH valentineplacese1@crestnicholson.com

0203 437 0448

invest me n t portfo lio E n j oy l u x u r i o u s Z o n e O n e l i v i n g w i t h C r e s t N i c h o l s o n Live in style in SE1: the amenities, design and access across London can’t be beaten maximise light and space throughout, with large, open-plan living rooms incorporated into the design. All homes have access to at least one private terrace or balcony, providing some much sought-after outdoor space within a prime city-centre location.

Exclusive courtyard living If you’re looking for a quieter pace of life, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the boutique Valentine Place development in Southwark is the ideal place to call home.

This popular development comprises 42 one-, two- and threebedroom apartments, penthouses and duplexes, and five mews houses nestled around a secluded central courtyard

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garden. Each home has been expertly

rest Nicholson has two state-

Station, providing fantastic connections

finished to the highest standard,

of-the-art developments in

to the financial district of The City.

boasting interiors with contemporary,

the heart of London’s coveted

For those working in professional and

understated elegance throughout, as

SE1 – Brandon House, Borough, and

financial services, Liverpool Street is

well as state-of-the-art kitchen and

Valentine Place, Southwark. Both

just 12 minutes away, and Canary

bathroom appliances.

high-specification developments offer

Wharf can be reached in 15 minutes,

residents luxury living combined with

making Brandon House an ideal

ease of access across the city.

commuting location.

A city commuter’s dream, with dedicated concierge

dedicated concierge team, for added

Brandon House is a luxury collection

The team provides a friendly service,

of one-, two- and three-bedroom

designed to accommodate the needs

apartments, two-bedroom duplexes

of a busy working life, and will be on

and two- and three-bedroom

hand to assist with bookings, delivery

townhouses. Recently named

services and housekeeping. This state-

‘Development of the Year’ at the

of-the-art development also offers

Property Wire Awards, the first phase

44,000 sq ft of commercial floor space.

of residences in this new landmark

Brandon House also enjoys its own security and complete peace of mind.

Each home at Brandon House has

development are ready to move into

been carefully designed to reflect the

now, with prices starting from £684,995.

needs of modern city living, providing

Residents at Brandon House will

residents with a chic central London

benefit from being situated directly

base to call home. Properties at

opposite Borough Underground

Brandon House have been created to

At Valentine Place, residents will

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also enjoy fantastic transport links, with Waterloo Station and Southwark Underground station just a five-minute walk away. Despite its proximity to the bustling South Bank and major transport hubs, Valentine Place is a surprisingly quiet sanctuary from the city, where residents can relax in the peaceful communal courtyard garden.

Immersed in the rich history of the surrounding area, the building was previously a flour mill and bakery, and

theatre and within easy reach of both

home to several of London’s iconic

Crest Nicholson has worked hard to

the National Theatre and The Globe.

landmarks, such as the London Eye,

ensure that the original façade of the

Foodies will rejoice at Brandon House

Royal Festival Hall and Tate Modern

building reflects its heritage.

as it enjoys the world-famous Borough

art gallery.

SE1 - A prime central London location

Market moments from its doorstep.

The vibrant and eclectic setting of

To find out more about Brandon House,

Bermondsey Street is also just a short

visit brandonhouseSE1.com, or call Crest

Both luxury developments are

walk away from both developments,

Nicholson’s Sales and Marketing Team on

positioned in London’s coveted SE1

offering an exciting mix of Michelin-

020 3437 1107

neighbourhood, where the legal,

star restaurants, independent cafes and

financial and media industries meet.

boutique shops to explore at weekends.

Valentine Place is an ideal location

If that’s not enough, residents of

To find out more about Valentine Place, visit valentineplaceSE1.com, or call

for culture vultures and art lovers alike –

both developments will also be within

Crest Nicholson’s Sales and Marketing

situated just moments from The Old Vic

walking distance of the South Bank,

Team on 020 3437 1294

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Fabulous brand new apartments With an easy commute to London!

We now have a brand new release of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments at our sought after Kings Park development, offering superb luxury homes surrounded by beautiful parkland.

Prices from £305,000 AND they are even more affordable thanks to London Help to Buy* • High specification throughout • Luxury fitted kitchen with integrated appliances • Flooring included throughout • All apartments feature private outdoor space • Just minutes away from Harold Wood station • Crossrail coming in 2019** • Harold Wood to Liverpool Street journey time 33 minutes†

How a 1 bedroom apartment at Kings Park could be yours: You

5% Deposit

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Marketing Suite open daily 10am - 5pm 1a St Clements Avenue, Harold Wood, Essex RM3 0BE

01708 348578 | www.kings-park.co.uk *London Help to Buy subject to terms and conditions, 40% loan is interest-free for first 5 years, please ask a Sales Consultant for more details. **Crossrail details are prospective and taken from crossrail.co.uk. †Journey time from nationalrail.co.uk. Please note: all apartments are leasehold – service charges and ground rents apply. Please ask a Sales Consultant for more details. Prices and information correct at time of going to print. May 2017.

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Enjoy a lifestyle that’s ahead of the curve Show Apartment now launched The Corniche, is an exclusive riverside address with panoramic views over the most iconic stretch of the River Thames.

With a 19th floor Skyline Club lounge and terrace above a beautifully landscaped piazza, The Corniche, with completions from Winter 2017, features a wealth of luxury amenities including an infinity pool, spa, cinema, gym and a 24-hour concierge. Luxurious three bedroom apartments and penthouses, within the exclusive Skyline Collection, are now available on the 16th floor and above.

Prices from ÂŁ3,600,000 To register your interest please call +44 (0)20 3883 5246 or email corniche.london@stjames.co.uk To discover more visit www.cornichelondon.co.uk or visit the marketing suite at 21 Albert Embankment Sales & Marketing Suite open daily 10am to 6pm.

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G REEN W I CH MILLENNI U M VILLAGE , SE10

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reenwich Millennium Village,

light floods the interior. The spacious

a joint venture between

open-plan kitchen flows into both the

Countryside and Taylor

living and dining area, with large glass

Wimpey, supported by the Mayor

doors opening onto the first of four

of London, is an active, welcoming

balconies, providing great views and

community situated one stop from

offering the prime place to entertain

of green open space with landscaped

Canary Wharf and just a few minutes

guests outdoors.

courtyards and a new eco play area, a

To complement the forward-

welcome addition as part of the village

exciting and innovative residential

thinking design, the überhauses are

for children to explore safely. All of this,

neighbourhoods in Europe, GMV

built to a high specification. Kitchens

and yet the world-famous O2 Arena

offers everything a community needs

are contemporary, featuring stone grey

and all its leisure and entertainment

to grow: thoughtfully designed

gloss units, sleek handleless doors and

attractions are just a short walk away.

modern homes, excellent transport

white stone tops. Providing generous

links, a health centre, shops, leisure

facilities to cater for a multitude of

somewhere else, GMV is just two

facilities, green open spaces and the

guests, all properties feature a range

minutes from Canary Wharf via the

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated Millennium

of high-quality integrated appliances.

Jubilee Line, or 19 minutes from Bank

Primary School.

Bathrooms radiate luxury, with white

station in the heart of the city via the

suites, chrome accessories and

Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Thames

walnut finishes.

Clippers provide frequent services

from central London. One of the most

Offering the very best in modern living, the new collection of three-

Despite feeling altogether

On the peninsula, 50 acres of

from North Greenwich Pier, while the

over London and each has access to

land has been developed as parkland,

Emirates Air Line cable car connects

multiple outdoor spaces in the form

including the on-site four-acre ecology

quickly and easily to the Royal Docks on

of terraces or balconies. More than

park, with feature ponds, where

the opposite side of the Thames.

just penthouse suites, the split-level

residents can relax and watch the

The three-bedroom überhaus homes are

überhauses are specifically designed to

fascinating variety of wildlife that lives

available from £774,995. The Marketing

maximise space throughout each room

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investme n t po r tfo lio Birch House will be situated next to a beautifully landscaped central piazza with a wealth of retail and leisure facilities including Sainsbury’s and a Young’s pub. The landscaping extends throughout the development for residents to enjoy – from Cator Park to the ponds and wetlands in Sutcliffe Park.

The new homes will be in close proximity to the newly rebuilt train station, making Kidbrooke Village the ideal location for buyers looking for a tranquil space still near the city.

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London Bridge is accessible in only 16 minutes, Canary Wharf in 22 minutes and Victoria in 29 minutes.

Christophe Egret and David West,

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f you are looking to experience

founding partners of Studio Egret West,

village life but still want to get

said: “The architectural inspiration

into central London in just over 15

came from the landscape of the new

minutes, then Berkeley Homes’ Birch

Cator Park. We saw tree-lined paths

House at Kidbrooke Village in the Royal

converging towards the location of

Borough of Greenwich could be for you.

Birch House and thought it would be

Designed by award winning

a great idea to extend the park up the

architects Studio Egret West, Birch

building. The material palette takes

House will be the focal point of the

inspiration from the colours in Gustav

village. Each apartment has a unique

Klimt’s painting Birch Forest.

open plan design. Kitchens provide the

“Klimt was the master of balancing

backdrop for integrated appliances and

colour and texture to construct depth,

natural lighting arrangements, while

and the use of shades of white, tints

master bedrooms with mirrored sliding

of green, and rich golden red tones

wardrobes and timber veneer features

are reflected in the use of bronze and

offer sumptuous spaces.

green rainscreen panels and a blend of

One of Birch House’s most exciting

silver-white bricks, which we hope will

features is the Sky Lounge, open

create a close relationship with

exclusively to its residents. Offering a

the landscape.”

perfect escape from busy city life, this tranquil space is the perfect place to

Prices start at £562,500 for a two-

meet with friends and neighbours or

bedroom apartment. Three-bedroom

use for an early-morning yoga session.

apartments start at £660,000.

Residents will also have access to luxury facilities including a new gym,

Kidbrooke Village’s Sales and Marketing

24-hour concierge service and the

Suite is open from 10am to 6pm (8pm

Kidbrooke Village Zipcar share club,

on Thursdays) and is located at Wallace

removing the cost of car ownership.

Court, 40 Tizzard Grove, Greenwich, SE3

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LIVE IN THE CENTRE, RUN IN THE PARK Birch House – 2 and 3 bedroom apartments 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*.

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 images of Birch House and the interior at Kidbrooke Village are indicative only. * Timing is approximate only. Source: www.tfl.co.uk. Information correct at time of sending to press.

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