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The Winning Formula Kari Rosenberg gets up close and personal with motoring megastars Jenson Button and

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Lewis Hamilton Luxury fashion and hospitality titans merge for a fabulous hotel redesign

ashion god Karl Lagerfeld has collaborated with the renowned Hotel Métropole, Monte-Carlo. Le Voyage d’Ulysse autour de la Méditerranée is Lagerfeld’s modern photographic interpretation of Ulysses’ adventures as chronicled by Homer in his epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey, specifically created for the swimming pool and restaurant areas of the famous hotel. The piece consists of engraved, backlit glass panels depicting Lagerfeld’s raw photographs: shot on black-and-white film, processed by hand as delicate paper prints without retouching, and

digitally scanned in preparation for etching. Lagerfeld channels the charm and adventure of Homer’s tales and recasts them as sleek, 21st century installations that speak on their own terms. Alongside his unparalleled career as a fashion designer and stylist, Lagerfeld began working as a professional photographer in 1987. In October 1993 he received the Lucky Strike Design Award from the Raymond Loewy Foundation and in 2007, the Trustees Award from the International Centre of Photography in New York. n www.metropole.com

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Mastering Time on the Track Richard Brown meets Jack Heuer, TAG Heuer’s Honorary Chairman

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Kari Rosenberg gets up close and personal with motoring megastars Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton to talk track-records, prized possessions and the buzz of racing on British soil

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tale of two men, and one renowned city; the lives of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton couldn’t really be more glamorous. Both are living the dream: sunning it up in Monaco in between racing cars; beautiful girlfriends on their arms; decked out in dapper Hugo Boss suits and top-ofthe-range TAG Heuer watches. They’ve won more trophies than they’ve had birthdays, and they’re hardly offensive to look at. What more could any man want? Their careers have taken some twists and turns, but both were driven from an early age after a little encouragement from their fathers. 27 year-old Hamilton, born in Stevenage, received a go-kart from his father at the age of six. And with nerves of steel, at the tender age of ten, he approached McLaren Executive Chairman Ron Dennis at the Autosport Awards ceremony and told him: "I want to race for you one day ... I want to race for McLaren." Less than three years

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later, his dreams came true when McLaren and MercedesBenz signed him to their Young Driver Support Programme. As well as his dad, Hamilton worshipped Brazilian racer Ayrton Senna: “For me, he was the greatest. He was my hero when I was a kid and I was devastated when he died.” Further down south in Somerset, Hamilton’s soon-tobe team-mate was also getting an early taste for the track; 32-year-old Button began karting at the age of eight, after his father bought him his first set of wheels. In 1989, aged just nine, he came first in the British Super Prix, taking his inspiration from French racing driver Alain Prost, who was “incredibly quick, but so smooth with it that you almost couldn’t tell until you looked at the times he was setting. He made it look easy, he made very few mistakes, and he was very gentle on the car. In an age when F1 cars weren’t as reliable as they are now, that was an important skill.” Contemporaries, competitors, colleagues; it wouldn’t

Image taken from McLaren: The Art of Racing by Darren Heath and Maurice Hamilton, published by Prestel, in large format 26 x 37.5cm 304 pp, 280 col. illus. (ISBN 978-3-7913-5195-7)

be surprising if Button and Hamilton didn’t speak away from the race track. As Ron Dennis famously said “second place simply makes you the first loser”. But both maintain relations are positively amicable: “We get on very well. People make a bigger deal out of the fact that we’re both World Champions and we’re both in the same team, but that’s not so important to me” says Hamilton. “We’re both British and both grew up in the same way – our dads worked hard to help our careers – and we’ve known each other for a long time. We do work very well together, both back at the factory and at the track.” “I watched him come up through the junior single-seater ranks when he was younger” says Button. “My dad also tuned his kart engine – many years ago – so he’s someone who’s always been on my radar. And we actually get on very well.” In keeping with his clean-cut image, Button says the most important thing before a race...is to get an early night. “It

may sound boring” he jokes “but you really have to be at the top of your game during the race, so proper rest is important before it. You have to tune out any distractions. Things have changed a lot since the early days – they used to say that if you saw Mike Hailwood or James Hunt at the circuit first thing in the morning, you couldn’t be sure if it was an early start or a late finish.” He even keeps the celebrations tame after a big win. “I’d love to say we party all night, but the way Grand Prix schedules are these days, most of the time we have planes to catch so we have to keep the celebrations short.” Having won three Grand Prix’s last year, Hamilton is keen to prolong his winning streak. “I want to win more this year. Winning a race is such a buzz – afterwards, of course, you’re always looking to the next race, but bringing home the trophies for winning driver and constructor is a lasting reminder of that feeling when you won.” Button adds: “We arrive at each Grand Prix aiming to

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1 Rococco diamond stud earrings, from £6,500, Boodles, www.boodles.com 2 Multi-coloured necklace with sapphires, diamonds and set in white gold from the Red Carpet collection POA, Chopard, www.chopard.com 3 Camelia Brode 18-carat white gold and diamond earrings, £5,300, Chanel Fine Jewellery, www.chanel.com 4 Bal De L’Opera necklace in white and pink gold with diamonds, red spinels, rubellites, rubies and pink spinels, POA, Dior Joaillerie, www.dior.com 5 Mandala earrings, £6,500, Pasquale Bruni, www.pasquale-bruni.com 6 Wildflowers two-row bracelet, £20,000, De Beers, www.debeers.com 7 Rose Limelight Garden Party necklace, POA, Piaget, www.piaget.com 8 Wildflowers three-flower drop earrings, £9,000, De Beers, as before

9 Vesta Ring, £26,400, Lalique, www.cristallalique.fr 10 Rose Limelight Garden Party ring, POA, Piaget, www.piaget.com 11 Flower necklace with diamonds, pink sapphires and rubies set in white gold, POA, Chopard, as before 12 Poison Ivy earrings set in 18-carat white gold with white diamonds, £4,600, Stephen Webster, www.stephenwebster.com 13 All-platinum all-diamond rose brooch, £7,000, Lucie Campbell, www.luciecampbell.com 14 Bagatelle ring in white gold with diamonds £29,000, by Dior Joaillerie www.dior.com 15 Bagatelle earrings in white gold with diamonds, £14,000, Dior Joaillerie, as before 16 Crystal embellished floral necklace POA, Oscar de la Renta Bridal collection, www.oscardelarenta.com 17 Giant Magnolia ring, £230,264, Fabergé, www.faberge.com

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Why? Father’s Day (17 June) Show your dad you love him by spoiling him rotten this year. Choose a fabulous wallet, pen or gadget from our comprehensive Father’s Day present collection or give the gift of time, and curl up on the couch with a cup of tea for a good old fashioned chin-wag.

Deputy Editor Kari Rosenberg highlights the key people, places and events in June. Celebrate the monarchy with a four-day weekend and raise your glasses to the Diamond Jubilee, sample the best of June’s many music festivals and let your dad know just how much you care on Father’s Day When? 14 June, Row Hard

What? World Oceans Day A leader in marine beauty and sea-based skincare, Thalgo is supporting the ocean and raising awareness by offering a new body wrap treatment in conjunction with urban Retreat Harrods, as well as hosting a beach clean-up in Kent on 8 June.

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Teams of City workers will swap their suits for sweatpants in a rowing-relay contest on the top floor of City Hall. up to 250 participants will complete 2,000 metres on rowing machines to raise money for the Royal Hospital for neurodisability.

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riving the car always gives me tremendous pleasure and satisfaction. When you nail the perfect lap and think, ‘If anyone can push harder than that, good luck to them’, or if the strategy calls for you to drive to a certain pace for a number of laps and you hit the mark every time, you know it’s going well!” – Jenson Button.

includes not only British Button and Hamilton but also industry legends Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard. In honour of this enduring association and our annual motoring issue, Richard Brown interviews Jack Heuer, the company’s honorary chairman, about TAG’s manufacturing and motoring history and what stands out from a career that has spanned six decades (p. 20).

When it comes to racing drivers, whether you’re a die-hard petrol head or more interested in a car’s aesthetics than its performance, the names Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton will most certainly be two of the most familiar. 32-year-old Button began go-karting in Somerset at the age of eight and, just a year later, he came first in the British Super Prix. 27 year-old Lewis, born in Stevenage, started even younger, at six, and at ten, he approached Ron Dennis, now Executive Chairman at McLaren, at the Autosport Awards ceremony to tell him: “I want to race for McLaren one day.” Less than three years later, McLaren and Mercedes-Benz signed him to their Young Driver Support Programme and the rest, as they say, is history. Kari Rosenberg speaks to the motoring superstars to find out about the winning formula that has given rise to their astounding success (p. 10) and their stylish off-track lives.

Excitingly, this month Canary Wharf will once again be filled with cars of all shapes, sizes and styles as Motorexpo 2012 rolls into town. More than 425,000 visitors are predicted to descend on the world’s largest free-to-visit motor show, taking place from 11 to 17 June (p. 32); hundreds of cars, from Bentley to BMW and MINI to Maserati, will be on show in front of the iconic Canary Wharf skyline. Check out the Land Rover experience and get behind the wheel of your favourite car to test out what it would be like to own it with DriveME. If you’d like to think you have a racing streak, Lee Brooks suggests six jaw-dropping, thrill-inducing options for the drive of your life; indulge your inner Button by racing through the narrow, twisting streets of Monaco (p. 70).

A watch brand which has become more synonymous with motorsport than any other is TAG Heuer and its roster of ambassadors

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Image taken from McLaren: The Art of Racing by Darren Heath and Maurice Hamilton, published by Prestel, in large format 26 x 37.5cm 304 pp, 280 col. illus. (ISBN 978-3-7913-5195-7)

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win it – not just me but the whole team. They’re a very competitive bunch of people and when you’re in the car, you feel the momentum. Obviously the ultimate goal is the World Championship, but getting there just by picking up points is less satisfying than getting there by winning races.” Patriotic men, despite their Riviera post-codes, there’s nothing like racing on home soil. “As a British driver you grow up racing in the UK, so I know Silverstone really well” says Hamilton. “I raced here in Formula Renault, I’ve raced here in GP2. I know the circuit, so I think you have a deeper relationship with the tracks in the UK than in other countries. I love Silverstone because racing in front of my home crowd is special. The feeling you get is almost indescribable, knowing they’re all rooting for you. “But I look forward to Monaco as well. It’s a unique challenge and a special place to go racing. There’s absolutely no room for error. When you get ‘in the zone’ you can work wonders – look at the in-car footage from Ayrton Senna’s qualifying lap in the 1980s. It’s incredible. I always aim to get into that space. It’s one of the best tracks in the world. Corners like Copse and Becketts are some of the most exciting, hardcore corners in the world. From the cockpit, those places feel absolutely unbelievable, because the car is developing so much downforce that you feel totally nailed to the track. They are so fast. It’s crazy.” “Racing on home soil makes me feel particularly proud to be British” Button adds. “Thousands of loyal fans turn up in every kind of weather to see us race at Silverstone, and they are the best fans in the world. I’ve seen them cheering me on, lap after lap, year after year – a win would be a great reward for all of them. For me, coming back to Britain for the Grand Prix gives you that extra time and ability to relax: you’re on home turf, everything’s familiar to you and you can just get on with the weekend.”

With the 2012 F1 terrain looking highly unpredictable – each of the first five races this season was won by a different driver – Hamilton says: “What we’ve seen from some of the early races this year is that the field is quite open right now. Nobody has got a huge technical advantage so that has brought a lot of other drivers into play. If you look at the top 12 qualifiers at any Grand Prix, they’re all people who’ve won races, in GP2, Formula 3 and the DTM if not yet in F1.” “Every time the regulations change, even slightly, it creates opportunities” states Button. “It’s a great leveller. Teams that had successfully pursued a certain technical philosophy suddenly find it doesn’t work so well any more. And the teams that have the quickest development capacity get a head start because they understand the impact of the new rules quicker. “So this year the change in the exhaust regulations has really got the engineers going, because they love to find ways to maximise the advantages we can find within the rules. Pirelli has also brought a new family of tyres, and understanding how they work – how to get the best out of them, how their performance changes during a Grand Prix – is the key to winning.” Winning the World Championship and all the glory it entailed has by far been the highlight of Hamilton’s career, following a minor “hump” a couple of years back. “For any driver that is a career high, and the way I won it, with the battle going down to the last lap of the last race, made that final Grand Prix very tense and emotional. To come away with the World Championship after all that was an indescribable feeling.” For Hamilton, overcoming the challenges is just part of the job. “I think maybe in 2009, we had a lot of work to do in the early part of the season. I was the World Champion, I was carrying the number one on my car, but we didn’t have the most competitive car on the grid. In those circumstances you have to dig deep and almost give better than your best. Everybody worked so hard to turn it around. This team never just writes off a year and says, ‘Okay, let’s forget about this season and focus on next year’s car.’” “For any F1 driver, winning the World Championship is the ultimate goal and so for me, that is a personal highlight” says Button. “Maybe the trials you have to go through on the

Above: Jenson and Lewis in the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes garage at the Spanish Grand Prix Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

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Top Right: Lewis Hamilton at the 2012 Chinese Grand Prix Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

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“you’re always looking to the next race, but bringing home the trophies for winning driver and constructor is a lasting reminder of that feeling when you won” way there make it all the more satisfying in the end. That year [2009] was pretty tough because before the season started I didn’t even know if I was going to be driving or not.” Despite the fame and fortune – not to mention the women, clothes, and of course the cars, Hamilton remains humble. “I’m very privileged to have this job because being a racing driver is one of those jobs that defines who you are. I just love driving racing cars.” “Driving the car always gives me tremendous pleasure and satisfaction” says Button. “When you nail the perfect lap and you think, ‘If anyone can push harder than that, good luck to them.’ Or if the strategy calls for you to drive to a certain pace for a number of laps and you hit the mark every time. You know it’s going well!” Since both have been racing since their formative years, it’s easy to forget they’re still so young. What do they plan to do once they hit the finish line for the last time? “I’m too young to think about retiring!” says baby-faced Hamilton. “That said, I’ve found my work with UNICEF fulfilling. I went to Manila after the Malaysian Grand Prix this year to make a film about the street children and it was a life-changing experience. I’d like to do more to make a difference.” Button adds: “It’s not something I’m actively planning right now because I’m still young, but I could use my experience to go into driver management – bring another driver into F1 and look after their career. It would have to be something where you push yourself every day. I enjoy doing triathlons so maybe, if things had been different, I might have ended up as an athlete.” Both ambassadors for Hugo Boss and TAG Heuer, it’s no secret these boys know how to enjoy the finer things in life. But Hamilton’s style mantra is very much “keep it simple”. “Don’t go too crazy with colours. Less is more. The team is partnered with TAG Heuer and Hugo Boss so I’m never

short of something good to wear. You have to look your best all the time when you’re in the public eye, because if you’re spotted wearing something dodgy you can guarantee it’ll end up on the web somewhere!” Button doesn’t have “a particular style” but says he just “dresses for the occasion”, as happy to wear “shorts, a T-shirt and flip-flops” as he is to don “a crisp, white, pressed shirt and a decent suit.” And of course, when it comes to cars they both have their pick of the bunch. “I’m driving a McLaren MP4-12C.” says Hamilton. “There’s a waiting list but I made sure I was near the front! It’s a cool car and I had some involvement in its development. In some ways I feel like it was designed for me – they came to me and Button and took casts of our hands when they designed the steering wheel.” “I’ve got a ‘company’ car” Button jokes. “Last year I went out to the Portimao circuit in Portugal to demonstrate the MP4-12C to journalists. It was a pre-production model but I could tell it was special. The new factory opened last November and I made sure I got one of the first 12Cs off the line.” With so much wealth, it could be easy to lose sight of what ‘value’ really means. But more than all the top gear, both name their most prized possession as the F1 World Championship trophy. Hamilton says: “You just look at it and see your name there along with Senna, Prost, Hunt, Clark, Fangio, Ascari… that’s when you grasp how important it is.” “It’s got great personal significance” says Button, “as well as being a fantastic piece of artwork. Every time I look at it I remember the day I won it.” Having amassed 90 trophies between them, Button and Hamilton are at the top of their game. With careers still spanning miles in front of them, their journey has only just begun. And they’re more than ready for the ride. n Get up close to a McLaren MP4-12C at the Motorexpo event in Canary Wharf, 11 – 17 June.

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Now in its fifth year, London Jewellery Week is going from strength to strength, with exclusive launches, shows and events from some of the biggest names in the industry

he launch of London Jewellery Week will be taking place at one of the capital’s most iconic buildings, Somerset House, from 12 to 13 June, where a selection of 90 leading British and international designers, suppliers and brands will be housed under its impressive roof. Established names including Baccarat, Tatty Devine and Joanna Dahdah will sit alongside newcomers Chavin Jewellery and ethical brand Cornerstone. Treasure 2012, from 14 to 17 June, now firmly established as the best place to purchase contemporary jewellery and ideal for jewellery

collectors, is the show’s flagship event. The Terrace Rooms at Somerset House will exhibit Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms of Dreams; as one of Britain’s leading contemporary designers, Ramshaw is renowned for her stunning jewellery and large scale public art. The exhibition hopes to present jewellery as vehicles for storytelling and imagination, rather than as purely precious objects. Pandora, LJW’s headline sponsor, is holding a central catwalk featuring trend-defining jewellery from exhibitors four times a day. n 11-17 June 2012, www.jewelleryweek.com

We prefer not to be measured by dimensions. Unless it’s a new dimension of accuracy.

No fewer than four exceptional mechanisms enhance the precision of the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”: the tiny fusée-and-chain transmission, the delicate tourbillon, the ultra-thin Lange balance spring, and – not least – the patented stop-seconds device for the tourbillon which makes it possible to

set the watch with one-second accuracy in the first place. Never before has an A. Lange & Söhne watch been endowed with so many complications that simultaneously enhance its rate accuracy, settability, and readability. And so, this remarkable timepiece truly deserves the honorary attribute “Pour le Mérite”.

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TENNIS TIME The collaboration between Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal is working well. The watchmaker has gained one of the world’s most famous sportsmen as an ambassador, while the tennis player has acquired what would seem to be a lucky charm; since modelling the RM027, Nadal has won eight consecutive ATP Masters titles. The most recent victory, the ATP Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo, saw him defeat world number one Novak Djokovic in just one hour and 18 minutes. Shock resistant, and therefore able to resist Nadal’s powerful approach to the game, the RM 027 is the lightest mechanical watch ever produced. www.richardmille.com

BIG BANG FERRARI We were in Italy last November with Ferrari and Hublot when the pair announced the partnership that made the Swiss watchmaking brand the Italian manufacturer’s exclusive watch partner. Four months later, we joined the duo in Switzerland when they unveiled their first joint collaboration: the Big Bang Ferrari. With an indexed crown reminiscent of a wheel rim, elongated push buttons fixed along a rotating axis

like the pedals in a car and the legendary prancing horse featured in relief at nine o’clock, Ferrari’s influence on the watch is unmistakable. Limited editions of the Big Bang Ferrari were formally unveiled in China at the opening of the Shanghai F1 Grand Prix this spring and we expect the pieces to become collectors’ items within years. www.hublot.com

One to Watch This month Sandy Madhvani, Showroom Manager at David M Robinson in Canary Wharf, selects his watch of the moment

“Differentiated from the brand’s other timepieces by its use of rose gold, Patek Philippe’s vintage-inspired 6000R will act as an elegant addition to any watch collection”

6000R, £20,270, PATEK PHILIPPE AVAILABLE AT DAVID M ROBINSON, JUBILEE PLACE, CANARY WHARF

MASTERPIECES AT MARCUS For the Bond Street luxury watch store, 2012 marks Marcus’ late father’s arrival in England 80 years ago, the opening of the Marcus store ten years ago and Marcus’ own 70th birthday. To celebrate, the store is hosting an exhibition of specially commissioned Unique Masterpieces and a collection of Haute Joaillerie by manufacturers including Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Greubel Forsey, Franck Muller and Piaget. Featuring watches that have been produced just for the exhibition, and a collection of 70 vintage timepieces by Audemars Piguet, the event will be unlike anything else held anywhere in the world. 3 July – 2 October 2012 Marcus, 170 New Bond Street

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One watch brand has become more synonymous with motorsport than any other. Stretching from Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna through Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard to Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, TAG Heuer’s roster of racing ambassadors reads like a Who’s Who of motor-racing fame. To celebrate our motoring issue, Richard Brown speaks to Jack Heuer, TAG Heuer’s Honorary Chairman

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his is something I have never really understood,” Jack Heuer says of the Monaco, one of the two timepieces responsible for catapulting TAG Heuer to the top of the fine watch industry. “We had tried to make something totally different, something unlike we had ever produced before.” TAG’s Heuer’s Honorary Chairman – the great grandson of Edouard Heuer, the man who founded the company – is talking just weeks before his impending retirement at the age of 80, reflecting on a career that has spanned six decades and one that has helped to launch some of TAG Heuer’s most iconic watches – including the Monaco. “The case manufacturer had obtained a patent on a new way to make a square watchcase waterproof, so we were able to play with the design,” Heuer explains. “However, what we came to produce proved to be too avant-garde; when it was first released [in 1969], the Monaco was bought only by architects and designers.” So unpopular was the watch, in fact, that within seven years it had phased itself out of the market. Luckily for TAG, a movie-maker named Steve McQueen was about do for the Monaco what no marketing manager ever could. Preparing for his upcoming cinematic homage to the world’s most famous endurance race, Le Mans, Hollywood’s King of Cool approached Grand Prix champion Jo Siffert for advice. For the sake of authenticity, Siffert told McQueen to wear his own racing suit and Heuer’s Autavia wristwatch. McQueen took the suit, but rather than the Autavia, it was the Monaco that he strapped to his arm. From the cockpit of McQueen’s Porsche 917 Gulf, the status of the Monaco proliferated, quickly becoming the racing circuit’s most glamorous accessory. But while the watch’s popularity burgeoned under McQueen’s endorsement, at the time, the film industry’s highest paid actor was never under contract with the company. “We were not keen to align his image with our brand,” says Heuer.

“He was a fantastic actor but from the late 60s he started to take drugs and drink too much. He was no longer a role model we could work with.” Two decades later, however, and TAG Heuer had come to realise the marketing appeal of a man who had passed into movie history as one of its most celebrated stars. When the Monaco was relaunched in 1998, it was McQueen who stood as the campaign’s obvious poster boy. “They [TAG Heuer] made an agreement with the son of McQueen for the rights to his name,” explains Jack. “Then they got hold of this fantastic picture of Steve wearing the Monaco in the film. By then the world remembered only the good sides of Steve McQueen and when the 5,000 pieces were released, they sold in a relatively short space of time. Today the Monaco remains a fundamental piece in our collection.” Fundamental as it may be, it’s not Jack’s favourite. That comes in the form of TAG’s other most famous creation: the Carrera. Now accounting for a third of TAG Heuer’s overall sales, the original Carrera was launched back in 1963. Taking its name from the Carrera Pan Americana, a legendary fiveday endurance race across Mexico, and designed with the needs of motor-racing enthusiasts in mind, the watch was a clean, uncluttered piece that featured a wide-open, easy-toread dial and a shock-resistant, waterproof case. During the nine year contract TAG Heuer had with Ferrari in the 70s, Jack would present every Ferrari driver with an 18-carat gold edition of the watch. Engraved on the back with the driver’s name and blood group, the 50 that were produced now sit near the top of every serious watch collector’s wish list. For Jack, the watch has come to resonate on far more than an aesthetic level. “I have many experiences related to that watch,” he tells me. “On one occasion, I met Villeneuve’s wife [Gilles Villeneuve had driven for Ferrari from 1978 until his death at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1982], when their son [Jacques] was racing Formula One in Monaco. The son had chartered a big boat and was giving a reception there. Mrs Villeneuve greeted me on the top deck.

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She said ‘Oh, hello Mr Heuer. You know, I still have the watch you gave my husband. I wear it all the time.’ I got very emotional and nearly cried. Some of the best years of my career were somehow related to these watches.” Only fitting, then, that Mr Heuer should exit the company by designing a Carrera, “the way I really wanted to see it.” The result is a slimmer, lighter version of the watch that remains his favourite. “We made it 100 metres waterproof, instead of 300 metres, which meant we could use crystal glass half a millimetre less thick. I asked for a flatter movement and a lot of internal details like that. Then I put my signature and our family crest on the back.” The end product, Jack Heuer’s 80th Birthday Edition Carrera, will be limited to 3,000 pieces. Or, more accurately, 3,000 minus the four that Jack is keeping for himself and his three children. The other 2,996 watches, not unsurprisingly, have already been sold. Born in 1932, Heuer grew up in a family obsessed with motorsport; his grandfather, “a car nut”, owned only the fourth automobile in the state of Bern. Jack himself has distinct memories of watching the Swiss aristocracy testing their cars on the country’s alpine roads. When hill climbing became a popular Swiss motorsport, it was his great-grandfather’s company that provided the devices used to time the races. After the end of the Second World War, Heuer (as the company was then known) became involved with rally racing, before progressing into GT and from GT into Formula One – a sphere that would provide the company with associations to some of sports’ biggest names. Siffert, Regazzoni, Ickx, Lauda, Prost, Senna, Häkkinen, Villeneuve: over the last half century, TAG Heuer has assembled an incomparable roster of racing ambassadors to endorse their timepieces. “We are very choosy about our ambassadors; their characteristics must represent the values of our brand,” says Heuer. “For us, that means honesty, integrity, a sporty attitude and a clean history. We sit down with all of them for talks and each must come to our factory to learn about the brand they are representing.” Those who have taken the tour more recently include Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, ambassadors who have successfully carried the brand into the 21st century by adding their names to the F1 Champions’ hall of fame. If TAG Heuer’s continued commitment to motorsport is one thing that has remained a constant during the last 50 years, what in the watch world has changed? “In the 1960s, Switzerland produced about 25 per cent of the world’s watches,” says Heuer. “By the 1990s we produced about 2.5 per cent. Partly this is due to the low priced quartz watches.

Switzerland has been transformed from a massproducing watch country to a country producing a smaller number of high-end watches for the luxury industry. The country is still in the process of adapting.” There’s been another change that intrigues Mr Heuer; that a watch no longer exists to make sure you’re on time. “Now,” he muses, “it’s more to show you who you are. For 25 years I would get complaints from clients all over the world if my watch was more than a minute a week off. Today, nobody ever questions how accurate the watch is. They are used to turning on the news and changing their watch to the time it says on the screen. It doesn’t seem to bother anybody anymore.” Except for TAG Heuer, that is. To this company, precision timing is the basis on which the brand was built. It still holds the record for accurately timing the closest finish in the whole of motor racing history – when Mattias Ekström beat Heikki Kovalainen in the 2006 Race of Champions by 2/10,000ths of a second – and it’s not an accolade the team plans on giving up. Having astonished the world in January with the Mikrogirder, a chronograph capable of recording 5/10,000ths of a second, Jack Heuer assures us that the company founded by his great grandfather will “continue to challenge the classical way of making a watch,” with or without him at the helm. n For stockists, please call 0800 037 9658 or visit www.tagheuer.com. TAG Heuer watches are available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf

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1 Bentley GMT V8 Chronograph, £6,600, Breitling, www.breitling.com 2 Triple Pipe Stand and Pipes, POA, Porsche Design, www.porsche-design.com 3 Mille Miglia GT XL Chronograph £5,300, Chopard, www.chopard.com 4 Ferrari Style helmet, £299, NewMax, www. store.ferrari.com 5 Formula 1 King Power Ceramic, £17,000, Hublot, available at David M Robinson Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf 6 Carbon fibre cufflinks, £175, McLaren Sports by Links of London, www.mclarenshop.com 7 Omas black roller ball pen, £295, Lamborghini www.lamborghinistore.com 8 Constellation Quest Ferarri, £8,400, Vertu, available at David M Robinson, as before 9 Gunmetal and onyx cufflinks, £145, Lanvin, www.mrporter.com 10 Chronofighter Oversize GMT Steel watch, £7,950, Graham, available at Fraser Hart, One New Change

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With Baselworld finished in March, the jewellery world did not have to wait long before another important event was ticked off its calendar. Jewels for Hope, the sale of Lily Safra’s astounding collection of 70 jewels for charitable institutions, recently took place in Geneva on 14 May. Including fine antique and period jewellery, as well as significant diamonds, rubies and sapphires, in amongst Mrs Safra’s jewels were 18 pieces by JAR – totalling the largest private assortment of the Parisian jeweller’s creations ever to be offered at auction. Our favourite piece in the collection is the ruby and diamond Camellia flower brooch by the renowned Parisian jeweller; made in 2003, it is an astonishing piece of craftsmanship. Ruby and diamond Camellia flower brooch, JAR, £740,000-£926,500

Cutting Edge Rebecca Hawkins, Head of Design at Boodles, explains the premise behind the latest collection, entitled Wonderland, from which we have selected our chosen cutting edge piece:

The latest collection is inspired by nature: by the joys and celebration of flowers but also a reminder of their impermanence. My favourite piece is a lovely, delicate, articulated cluster of flowers cut from blushing shades of pink tourmaline, framed in gold that hangs as a necklace. All the flowers are different and inspired by my love of plants. I believe stones have powers. We know instinctively if a gem makes us feel strong, more confident, comforted or safe. Memories are encased in jewels that have been passed down from those we have known and loved, making them more precious. Turquoise Mountain is a foundation set up by Rory Stewart to preserve and restore traditional craft and architecture in Kabul. I’ve loved every moment I’ve spent there and have learnt so much about the people and their tragic, complex situation. I was very lucky when working with Gucci that Tom Ford was looking for a more organic, handmade feel for the jewellery, more colour and a freer hand. It was a perfect job for me and a great learning experience. In the future? I plan to continue collaborating with communities around the world, open a shop in New York and shortly become a mother.

Wonderland’s creation has been a fabulous opportunity to explore the exquisite patterns and colours from diverse cultures, and combine the elements to create contemporary and unique collectable jewels

LOVE BIRD NECKLACE £100,000, BOODLES, WWW.BOODLES.COM

Flat Flower Double Drop Earrings, £2,600 Silver gold-plated and Kunzite stone bracelet, £300 All by Pippa Small, www.pippasmall.com

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NEWS Sign Up for the Canary Wharf Triathlon Challenge Canary Wharf Group has teamed up with GE and British Triathlon to launch a free exercise challenge for people working or living in and around Canary Wharf. The challenge calls on people who are, or would like to be, regular runners, cyclists or swimmers to log their exercise distances online at www.canarywharftrichallenge.co.uk. This creates a competition leaderboard for individuals and companies. Participants will also receive training tips from experts and go into draws to win weekly prizes. The organisers hope the challenge will encourage people to look at alternative commutes to work during the London 2012 summer, and will inspire a healthier and happier Canary Wharf . As an added incentive the company that has travelled the furthest by 19 August will win a visit to the Official Preparation Camp HQ for Team GB. They will work with the team behind the GB triathletes competing at the London 2012 Olympics to learn how to deliver a high-level performance and develop talent. www.canarywharftrichallenge.co.uk

Canary Wharf Celebrates Shavuot Jewish community groups from around London recently headed to Canary Wharf to celebrate the festival of Shavuot, thanks to a function sponsored by international law firm Clifford Chance LLP and Canary Wharf Group plc. Various schoolchildren performed songs and music at the event, which featured a buffet lunch. Gift packages are to be distributed in the following week to the elderly. Danny Seliger from Canary Wharf Group plc said: “This is a special day out for the community, bringing together young and old. It is another example of the many ways Canary Wharf Group reaches out to the local community, helping those in need and having fun along the way.”

Sprucing Up St Johns Park Canary Wharf Group employees recently came together to spruce up St Johns’ Park on the Isle of Dogs, as part of a charity initiative run by the London City Mission’s Café Forever Project. The volunteering day, jointly coordinated by Melanie Goldstein and Damien Gannon, saw the group brave some inclement weather to repaint most of the Park’s playground equipment. Organiser Melanie Goldstein said: “It was great to see everyone working together to create this wonderful outside space that local kids and parents will get so much enjoyment from. We feel a great sense of achievement in helping to create a brighter space, which passers-by complimented us on.”

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CANARY WHARF MOTOREXPO SEE THE WORLD’S GREATEST CARS AND EXPERIENCE SOME FANTASTIC MOTORING ACTIVITIES, FREE TO VISIT AT THE ANNUAL MOTOREXPO, CANARY WHARF FROM 11 TO 17 JUNE Motorexpo will return to Canary Wharf this year, hosting a display of the world’s greatest cars throughout Canary Wharf’s indoor and outdoor public spaces. Motorexpo organisers are anticipating that more than 425,000 visitors will flock to the 17th free to attend annual event, making it the biggest in their history and the most highly attended motor show anywhere in the UK this year.

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Reading like an automotive Who’s Who, brands from across the motoring spectrum – including Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, KIA, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, MINI and Rolls-Royce Jaguar – will be showcasing their very latest products. In total, more than 250 vehicles will be on display during Motorexpo week, all set within the business and shopping destination that is Canary Wharf.

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Ideal for thrillseekers and motoring junkies alike, the Land Rover Driving Experience has received an entirely new makeover and can be found in Montgomery Square. Visitors have the chance to ride as passengers or get behind the wheel, testing the 4x4s to the max over undulating ramps and angles.

CANARY WHARF RACEROOM

The Canary Wharf RaceRoom returns to Jubilee Place this year; a stateof-the-art virtual simulator zone which puts you in the driving seat of an F1 car to race against nine other people and set the fastest lap. Whoever sets the quickest time across the week will win a once in a lifetime experience; an all-expenses paid luxury trip to join up with the Lotus Renault F1 team at their base in Hungaroring, Budapest and to drive an F1 car around a current championship circuit. Start your engines.

MOTOREXPO DRIVEME

New this year, Motorexpo DriveME is all about getting you behind the wheel of your favourite car to experience what it would be like to own it. Visitors can test vehicles from Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, KIA, Mercedes-Benz and many more. To register your interest for a drive at Motorexpo visit motorexpo.com/ driveME. Full interactive test drives in a real-world public highway environment cannot be found at any other motor show.

SUPERCARS, SUPERCLASSICS AND THE ITALIAN ZONE

Set to be the jewel in the crown of this year’s Motorexpo, The Italian Zone in the West Wintergarden and Supercars & Superclassics in Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden are being delivered by H&H Classic Auctions. What better way to savour the Italian delicacies that Obikà Mozzarella Bar has to offer than gazing at the works of fine Italian masters Ferrari and Maserati? For those living life in the fast lane, a trip to the East Wintergarden is a must, where cars including Pagani Zondas, Koenigseggs and Bugatti Veyrons will all be available to buy. The East Wintergarden will also hold the Lamborghini Reventon, one of only 20 ever made - available to purchase if you have a spare seven figure sum at your disposal. For more information on the 2012 Canary Wharf London Motorexpo visit motorexpo.com

In addition to over 70 cafes, bars and restaurants and a fantastic range of shops and boutiques, at weekends and on Bank Holidays you can enjoy 3 hours’ free parking in any of the public car parks when you spend £10 at any shop, café, bar or restaurant in Canary Wharf. canarywharf.com

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SHOPPING Bourdon Double Document Case, £825, Alfred Dunhill, Cabot Place

Limited Edition BeoSound 8 speaker dock, £799, Bang & Olufsen, South Colonnade

Aluminium Cover for iPhone 4G, £55, Tumi, Cabot Place

Dr Dre Mixr High Performance DJ Headphones, £219.99, HMV, Canada Place

Sentryman Diamond Pattern Rollerball, £425, Alfred Dunhill, Cabot Place

Full Leather Belt, £60, Hackett, Cabot Place

Paloma’s Zellige Cufflinks, £245, Tiffany & Co., Cabot Place

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY AT CANARY WHARF Boasting a range of shops, alongside fabulous restaurants and must-see attractions such as the annual Motorexpo show, Canary Wharf is not only the perfect place to buy your Father’s Day gifts, but a great place to spend the Father’s Day weekend

Brit Stand-Up iPad Cover, £285, Aspinal of London, Cabot Place Breton Stripe Socks, £12, Gant, Canada Place

Tie Bar, £180, Montblanc, Canada Place

Navy Cricket Jumper, £160, Hackett, Cabot Place

Breton Stripe Socks, £12, Gant, Canada Place

Boss Bottled Sport Eau De Toilette, from £29-£49, Hugo Boss, Cabot Place

Sovereign Slipper, £110, Church’s English Shoes, Cabot Place

For a full list of Bars and Restaurants to celebrate Father’s Day at Canary Wharf, please visit www.canarywharf.com

Molton Brown Grooming Kit, from £90-£195, Molton Brown, Jubilee Place

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SHOPPING ‘Forest’, Bjorg sterling silver rabbit head necklace, £125

‘Sweet Dreams’, Jana Reinhardt gold vermeil tiny owl stud earrings, £80

‘Maiya’, Missoma gold vermeil aqua chalcedony single drop earrings, £110

‘Mini Globe’, Rachel Galley 18ct yellow gold vermeil stud earrings, £69 ‘Mini Allegro’, Rachel Galley sterling silver necklace, £175

‘Forest’, Bjorg sterling silver and 18ct gold vermeil three stacking rings, £131

SUMMER GEMS ‘Mini Allegro’, Rachel Galley sterling silver necklace, £99

Mark Jewellery Week this June and visit the beautiful Charles Fish store, situated in Cabot Place, Canary Wharf. Carefully edited, with a true understanding of style and creativity, the Charles Fish Summer 2012 Collection pulls together a selection of the most exclusive, desirable and contemporary jewellery designs; everything you need to create the perfect accessories wardrobe

‘Enkai Sun’, Rachel Galley yellow gold vermeil narrow cuff bangle, £615

A selection from the Charles Fish Sophia diamond ring collection, prices from £2,450 ‘Superstud’, Stephen Webster studded sterling silver bangle cuff, £650

READER OFFER ‘Claw’, Missoma gold vermeil aqua chalcedony ring £225

‘Mini Allegro’, Rachel Galley 18ct yellow gold vermeil triple link bracelet, £125

London’s Jewellery Week, running from 11-17 June, is a week-long series of glittering events across the capital. To help you celebrate in style, Charles Fish is offering readers of Canary Wharf Magazine a chance to own a beautiful Alexis Dove Blossom Flower pendant, made exclusively for Charles Fish. Any customer spending over £200 in store will receive a beautiful polished silver and amethyst pendant as a gift from Charles Fish, worth £85. Simply visit the store with a copy of this magazine any time from 11-17 June to claim your free gift. * Terms and conditions apply. See in store or www.charlesfish.co.uk for further details.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS CELEBRATE SUMMER IN CANARY WHARF THIS YEAR WITH SOME FABULOUS ALFRESCO ENTERTAINMENT AND THE RETURN OF THE CANARY WHARF MOTOREXPO

GE CANARY WHARF TRIATHLON The GE Canary Wharf Triathlon, part of the British Triathlon Super Series 2012, returns to the heart of Canary Wharf in this Super Sprint Eliminator. Top tri-athletes will test their endurance with a 400m swim in Middle Dock, a 10km cycle and then a final 2km run, all around the North and South Colonnades. See Brendan Sexton and Erin Densham returning to defend their 2011 Canary Wharf titles and, from one of Canary Wharf’s many bars and restaurants, enjoy an exhilarating evening of world class triathlon action. For an exclusive chance to take part, British Triathlon is opening up one race, as a relay, with three participants each taking on one leg of the race. If you’re interested in entering a team, please email arts&events@canarywharf.com Thursday 28 June From 6pm Throughout Canary Wharf FREE Visit canarywharftriathlon.com for more information.

CANSTRUCTION® AT CANARY WHARF Making its London debut, the international Canstruction® competition comes to Canary Wharf with a unique design concept. Teams of professional designers, architects and engineers will battle it out to construct magnificent giant sculptures throughout Canary Wharf in just 12 hours, using cans of food, and their imagination, which will be displayed for two weeks. After this unique exhibition each can of food will be collected by food charity FareShare and redistributed to local communities, providing more than 55,000 meals. Canstruction® is organised under the auspices of the Society for Design Administration®. Monday 25 June – Saturday 7 July Daily Lobby, One Canada Square & Throughout Shopping Malls, Canary Wharf FREE

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DANCING CITY Now in its 11th year at Canary Wharf, Dancing City returns with leading UK and international dance companies and artists for an afternoon of inspirational and invigorating dance. This year’s journey takes you through the parks, piazzas and waterfronts of Canary Wharf’s outdoor spaces where you will find runaway trolleys, a seaside picnic, eccentric beds, a fairytale forest and large scale choreography from Jeanefer Jean-Charles and East London Dance with Tomorrow’s Men. Saturday 30 June 1-5pm Throughout Canary Wharf FREE Visit festival.org for more information

GOLDEN STREET PIANOS Play Me, I’m Yours street pianos return to Canary Wharf this summer giving everyone the chance to come along and play. Fifty pianos decorated in gold to celebrate the City of London Festival’s 50th anniversary have been placed throughout London, three of them at Canary Wharf. Look out for pop-up dance duets from the Sydney Dance Company or feel free to spend time tinkling the ivories as and when the mood takes you. To get you started, take advantage of the free lessons from 1-4pm on Sunday 24 June. Sunday 24 June – Friday 13 July Daily Reuters Plaza, Jubilee Park and Wren Landing FREE Visit colf.org for more information

CANARY WHARF SUMMER SCREEN Throughout the summer, Canary Wharf will bring some of the most exciting sporting events to the big screens in Canada Square Park. From fast-paced F1 Grand Prix to the British Open Golf Championship, Wimbledon tennis and Royal Ascot, the Summer Screens provide a perfect setting for a picnic in the sunshine or an alfresco drink at one of the Park Pavilion bars or restaurants. From Thursday 21 June Daily Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf FREE

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ARTS&EVENTS THE LUNCH MARKET The second of this year’s Lunch Markets gives you the chance to choose your own alfresco feast from more than 20 stalls offering authentic cuisine from around the world, all prepared by local producers and some of Canary Wharf’s own restaurateurs. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore global flavours and spice up your lunchtime! Tuesday 26 June 11am-3pm Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf

DANCING CITY PREVIEWS: Red Shoes by Upswing

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Upswing presents a glorious acrobatic re-telling of Hans Christian Anderson’s twisted tale, The Red Shoes. The performance of this unusual version of the favourite fairytale is a world premiere and explores themes of loss, journey, transformation, using dance, Chinese poles and other circus techniques to create a new playful outdoor dance work.

Christine’s ‘hidden secret collection’ was inspired by a kaleidoscope toy. Her unique pieces, carefully considered from every perspective, are made of 18-carat goldplated sterling silver, and precious stones. Some pieces have a mobile element, which adds dynamics and versatility.

Thursday 28 & Friday 29 June Thursday 1pm & 5pm and Friday 1pm & 6.30pm Cabot Square, Canary Wharf FREE

The Ar t, Design & Lightbox Window Galleries, located in Canada Place Shopping Mall, showcase up-and-coming ar tists, designers and craftspeople. This month, the galleries display:

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COMMUNITY GALLERY Situated within the link from Canada Place to the Jubilee line, Canary Wharf Community Affairs and Visual Arts jointly programme a Community Window Gallery devoted to exhibiting work by local arts projects in the neighbouring areas.

MAGGIE ROSE

Maggie Rose borrows from folklore, ancient languages, mythical narratives, symbols and dreams. She plays with contrasting materials and metaphor to create playful yet powerful narratives. Maggie exhibited in Canary Wharf’s Sculpture in the Workplace Programme in 2010. maggierose.co.uk

ARTEAST: SPORTING SUPER HEROES Arteast, a leading arts group for local people with disabilities from the Bromley by Bow Centre, is working on a Sporting Super Hero installation to hail the summer Games. With figures leaping over buildings, the artists will be positively celebrating themselves as super-human in their ability to overcome life’s daily challenges. The Window is sponsored by Rothschild. arteast-works.com Until 29 June

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LIAM O’CONNOR

Liam O’Connor explores the city as a cinematic experience, assembling an archive of drawings, photographs and films that attempt to piece together the city’s fragments into an ever evolving whole. liamoconnor.co.uk

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SPENCER HART It’s proving to be a busy year for Spencer Hart, winner of Best Luxury Menswear brand at the Luxury Briefing Awards. Having already launched his first pop up shop in the City’s One New Change, after showing at Singapore’s Men’s Fashion Week, the designer has announced that he will be introducing a VIP service at its Brook

Street store. The Vault will offer bespoke tailoring, a range of vintage watches, and a selection of bespoke sunglasses and velvet slippers. Find yourself a recipient of a key to the former bank vault and you’ll join an exclusive club, one that includes P Diddy and Alex Turner. WWW.SPENCERHART.COM

DUNHILL IN THE DOCKS “Everything for the car but the motor” was the slogan Alfred Dunhill used in 1893 to launch Dunhill’s Motorities. Responding to an increase in automobile ownership, the 21-year-old had launched a collection of accessories that included car horns, lamps, leather overcoats, goggles, picnic sets and timepieces.

Nearly 120 years later, having expanded from London to the Far East via New York and Paris, Dunhill exists as one of the success stories of luxury British goods companies, operating more than 180 stores across the world. Provider of various James Bond accessories, the brand brings its timeless style further east by opening a store in Canary Wharf. Complete your work wardrobe with Dunhill’s classic striped ties and carbon fibre cufflinks, luxurious leather goods and fabulous fragrances. DUNHILL, CABOT PLACE CANARY WHARF

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Menswear no longer plays second fiddle to the female half of the fashion industry. If proof were needed, check out the schedule of the 2012 London Collections: Men. Among events hosted by Burberry, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton and Tom Ford, E.Tautz, Hardy Amies and Richard James will be showcasing their ready-to-wear collections, while Hackett, Dunhill, Paul Smith and Pringle of Scotland will all be putting on presentations. Kick-starting the menswear calendar, the three day event will run from 15 to 17 June and will comprise more than 50 shows, installations and talks. London Collections: Men will be taking place at venues across London with The Hospital Club acting as the central hub of the event.

He spent five years as the personal tailor and stylist for Hackett and Alfred Dunhill before setting up his own label last year. Now, John Lancaster unveils his S/S12 made to measure collection, featuring 60’s inspired lightweight blazers, slim-fit suits and deft tapered Italian trouser cuts. Counting among its clients Tom Hardy, Alex James and Jay Kay, JLSA has found favour amongst those looking to mix eccentric gentleman’s flair with 21st century style. And in terms of tips for this season? “Summer 2012 is all about London,” says John. “As such, I am recommending deft plain navy or light grey perfectly tailored slim-fit suits with an essential poplin tailored white shirt.”

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news GET AHEAD Get a-head of the field at Ascot this year by making an appointment with haute couture hat designer Gabriela Ligenza. Her beautiful creations have graced the heads of royals, movie stars and the fashion savvy for 25 years. Bring your race day outfit and pair it with the perfect one off hat to compliment your choice. As for rules regarding shapes and sizes, trust Gabriela to know the drill inside out. WWW.GABRIELALIGENZA.COM

QUOTE OF THE MONTH MOST WANTED: MIU MIU MONOCHROME Give a nod to the motoring season and don the monochrome hues of the chequered flag. Miu Miu’s S/S12 collection displayed a superb selection of girly and glamorous black and white, folklore inspired pieces from this elegant printed cotton coat with velvet ribbon ties, a lightening

MUsT-haVe ITeM: wIlBUR anD GUssIe BaG This crocodile printed oversized envelope clutch is decorated with a fabulously British brass horse head buckle, ideal for the summer’s multiple polo events. For comfort as well as aesthetics, the strap is detachable; wear it over the shoulder or nestled under your arm. Just the right size, it can hold everything from your blusher and lipstick to a 13 inch computer and A4 legal documents, perfect for work or play. Includes an extra inner pocket for credit cards, cash and all those miniature essentials. RUBY, £385, WWW WILBURANDGUSSIE.COM

flash-emblazoned crepe dress with a detachable crystal sprayed neckline and a faux pearl Peter Pan collared shift. Transcend the seasons with two shades that never go out of style or add a statement bag for a splash of colour.

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The Worth Global Style Network Fashion Awards 2012 shortlist will be announced on 18 June. Attended by the world’s leading retailers, most talented designers and fashion industry greats, last year’s award winners included net-a-porter.com for best retailer, mywardrobe.com for outstanding customer experience and Matches for its exceptional brand mix. The glamorous red carpet event will be held on 18 October in New York.

For a contemporary take on a wedding-day gown or the perfect ensemble for a black tie reception, this exquisite silk and organza dress will always tick the timeless classic box, accesorised with simple pearl drop earrings. The beautiful off white colour and meticulously detailed crochet, coupled with the flattering figure hugging shape, defines the new era in aesthetics at Alexander McQueen, led by Sarah Burton since the tragic death of the brand’s namesake. And we know nobody understands organza better – just ask Kate Middleton. WWW.ALEXANDERMCQUEEN.CO.UK

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SHARP Sharp suits and sharper attitudes are needed this season, as men’s tailoring gets serious. Invest in beautifully crafted separates, elegant leather accessories and strong glasses for a seriously seductive look Photographer:

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Wool mohair suit, £2,309, French cuff shirt, £353, silk-blend tie, £150, silk pocket square, £96, glasses, £264, leather briefcase, from £2,500, all Tom Ford, www.tomford.com

Suit, £1,250, silk tie, £85, watch, £3,600 all Dunhill, Cabot Place Shirt, £89, Thomas Pink, Cabot Place Silver cufflinks, £280 Bulgari, www.bulgari.com Sunglasses, £235 Tom Ford, www.tomford.com

Shirt, £89, silk bowtie, £59 both Thomas Pink, Cabot Place Silver cufflinks, £280, watch, £3,720 both Bulgari, www.bulgari.com Glasses, £196 Jil Sander, www.jilsander.com

Suit, £1,070, leather briefcase, £1,030 both Canali, www.mrporter.com Shirt, £89, tie £59 both Thomas Pink, Cabot Place Opposite: Jacket, £600, trousers, £200 shirt, £125, trenchcoat, £650 all Aquascutum, Cabot Place Sunglasses, £409 Tom Ford, www.tomford.com

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news Take beauty inspiration from Oscar De La Renta’s S/S12 show and sport the rosiest hue of the season; pink. Fun, fresh and girlie; apply sparingly to the lips and cheekbones for a subtle colour lift. 1. PIVOINE DÉLICATE EAU DE TOILETTE AND GLOSS DUO (2X5.5ML), £16 2. PIVOINE DÉLICATE EAU DE TOILETTE (75ML), £35

MARC JACOBS MAKES A SPLASH Transport your senses to a tropical island with some fresh seasonal scents from Marc Jacobs. Experience the feeling of warm summer Rain (something Brits won’t be hard pressed to imagine, though city showers don’t quite have the same effect) with the floral aromas of this popular fragrance. And be sure to try the brand’s

3. PIVOINE DÉLICATE SHIMMERING

two new coastal concoctions; a juicy and sunny Kumquat, bursting with zesty fruitiness and the subtle sensuality of Hibiscus, reminiscent of exotic blooms. The Splash Tropical Collection comes in compact 100ml cubes, following the S/S12 favourite pastel shades of blue, orange and pink.

BODY POWDER, £22 ALL L’OCCITANE, JUBILEE PLACE

THE SPLASH TROPICAL COLLECTION (100ML), £29

TREATMENT OF THE MONTH: FOUR SEASONS SPA Treat your feet and prettify your fingers with an indulgent manicure and pedicure at the Four Seasons spa. As well as top-notch file and cuticle care, followed by a deep exfoliation with microdermabrasion crystals, expect a stimulating pressure point head, shoulder and neck massage, as well as some firm but expert feet kneading while you wait for your polish to dry. Sit back, relax and take in the river views from the beautifully tranquil treatment room, and dream of showing off your manicured toes on a beautiful beach somewhere. The excellent city centre spa also offers a range of massages and facials to leave you feeling stress and blemish free. Their skilled and attentive therapists really are second to none.

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DURABLE STYLE For a classic meets industrial chic look, this wicker Rossini armchair in taupe grey has durability in both strength and style. Dress it up with blue and white candy-stripe cushions to add a splash of colour or putty-hued tie-on pads for extra comfort.

Scattered around the dining room table or tied in with a neutral toned living room, this chair will work both inside and outside; move it to the patio on a sunny day and enjoy some alfresco dining.

These individual hand-drawn dogs are printed onto 100 per cent bleached linen cushions stuffed with super-soft duck feathers. Perfect for brightening up any couch or bed with a sense of canine fun, these furry faces will be sure to raise a smile. £40 EACH WWW.ROSEANDGRACE.CO.UK

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PENTHOUSE CHIC No brand understands the art of refined style quite like Ralph Lauren. These leather Delevan Trunks, hand finished with polished nickel rivets and black leather edges, are fabulously multifunctional; dress up any living area from a TV room to a bedroom, and store away your valuables at the same time.

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Eichholtz Deauville Brass Lamp £432, Occa Home, www.occa-home.co.uk

Upward Blooms Artful Dinner Plate £88, Anthropologie, www.anthropologie.eu

Diana Console £17,300, Discover & Deliver www.discover-deliver.com

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‘Rainstorm’ Free-Blown Glass Ovoid £295, Adam Aaronson, www.gift-library.net

Gustav Klimt Mannequin 37 £1,500, Black Orchid Interiors www.blackorchidinteriors.co.uk Fornasetti Paper Bin £1,275, Sweetpea & Willow www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

Darian Tea Set £440, Ralph Lauren Home www.ralphlaurenhome.com

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rom January through to April this year, a car relatively unseen on UK roads beat models from BMW, Mercedes and Audi to become the second-highest seller of luxury fourdoor cars in Holland; an impressive achievement for an electric car less than six months’ old. Launched in December 2011, the Fisker Karma Sedan outsold BMW’s 7-series, Mercedes’ S-class and the Audi A8 to become the first ultra-low emission hybrid to outsell its combustion engine competitors, earning its manufacturers £62 million revenue in the process.

When in 2007 automotive engineers Henrik Fisker and Bernhard Koehler created the world’s first premium hybrid electric vehicle, it took Fisker just 48 months to take the original Karma from concept to showroom. Their finished product changed the perception of what an electric car could be: high in style and performance, a luxury sedan that could reach 0-60mph in just 6.2 seconds. Awarded a first prize at this year’s International Design Awards, Automobile Magazine’s 2012 ‘Design of the Year’ and Top Gear’s 2011 ‘Luxury Car of the Year’, the Fisker Karma has redefined what we can expect from electric-hybrid cars. n

In the Driving Seat After the launch of Audi’s S6 and S7 in Munich at the end of April, Richard Brown spoke to Martin Sander, Director of Audi UK, about cars of the future and becoming the world’s leading premium car brand

fter a highly successful tenure as President and CEO of Audi Canada, where he oversaw rapid growth in sales and an extensive expansion of the country’s dealership network, Martin Sander became Director of Audi UK in January 2012. A mechanical engineering graduate, Sander has spent the last 16 years at the company, having previously worked as director of sales for Northern Europe. I spoke to Martin at last month’s annual Audi Polo Challenge – a charity event hosted at Ascot’s Coworth Park in association with HRH Prince Harry and HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. What key features distinguish Audi from other manufacturers? The design of our products; the exterior and interior, the technological features. It comes from a continual desire to develop the best possible technology and bring that technology to our customers. Vorsprung durch Technik (Progress through Technology) is our brand core and our whole history. We’ve always been based around engineering, challenging the status quo and finding better technical solutions for our customers. How important is the UK market in comparison with Audi's markets in emerging countries? At the moment the UK is number three in the world for

us in terms of sales numbers. Of course there are many markets like India and South America that are growing rapidly. I think over the next decade there’s going to be huge business potential for us. But as the UK is number three in the world, it’s an important market, and I think it will stay as such for the forseeable future.

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How important is environmental sustainability to Audi and what is the company doing to try to reduce its carbon footprint? It is absolutely paramount because consumers expect products they are using to be as environmentally friendly as possible. This is why, very early on, we started putting a lot of emphasis on bringing our CO2 emissions down and re-invented the TDI (Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine, which has become state of the art. Next year, with our new Audi A3, we’re going to have both a diesel engine and a gasoline engine that produces less than 100 g/km of CO2. Which are the biggest changes you’ve witnessed in the automotive industry over the last decade? In terms of technology, definitely the reduction of fuel consumption, of CO2 emissions, and the safety features now available in cars. Fuel consumption I think is maybe the most important and the most dramatic change we have seen in car technology over the last few years. A couple of years ago it would have been impossible to talk about 150-200 horse power and cars that produced less than 100 g/km of CO2. How far are we from an 100 per cent electric Audi? We are very close to an all-electric Audi. We have a complete product in the pipeline which we are going to launch next year. However, I think we are still far, far away from electric vehicles replacing internal combustion engines. There is still a lot of development potential to improve the efficiency of diesel and gasoline engines. We are focussing on both, developing better electric vehicles, because in the long run, I think this will be where zero emission is most required, especially for densely populated areas like London. Tell us about Audi’s commitment to polo. We are a very successful company and, as a result, a very profitable one. We therefore have an obligation to give back to those around us. We are part of society, we are part of this country, and because we are in such a positive spot, are profitable and have a sustainable business, we have the possibility to make a contribution to the community by giving back. What's the biggest risk you have taken in business? Maybe when I came to Canada in the beginning of 2009. When other companies were trying to reduce their expenditure and save money, I was of the conviction that we as a brand

had the possibility to grow in a difficult environment. I saw that Canada was more stable and invested more money than other companies. We bought more cars from Germany than other companies and as a result we started a really fantastic growth of the brand, which is still expanding. We more than doubled sales in three years. There was a real risk involved and it could have gone wrong. What can we expect to see from Audi in the next few years? Many fascinating and beautiful new cars that will put smiles on a lot of people’s faces. In general, our vision and our goal is to be the premium brand in the world. So I think you are going to see quite a dramatic development in terms of volume, colours, the way we are re-building our inner network and the value of our dealerships in improving customer satisfaction. What's the best looking car currently in production? My personal favourite is the A5; it’s very refined. If I had to drive a car that wasn’t an Audi, it would be a Ferrari 308. If you could compete in an Olympic event, what would it be? The marathon, because running is the only type of sport I can really do. n www.audi.co.uk

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CANNONBALL RUN Inspired by die-hard adventurer Erwin G “Cannonball” Baker, a cross-country record breaker, and founded by Gary Redman, the Cannonball Run was a must in the calendar of any true motoring enthusiast. Disappearing during the 80s and 90s, the rally was brought back to life in 2002 when Cannonball Run Europe threw down the challenge of a European revival. The machines may have become more modern and the rules slightly refined but the spirit of the event has not been diluted with the passing of time. If you’ve got the wheels and the £6,250 entry fee, you’re invited to a six day party that stretches from London to Barcelona to Milan. WWW.CANNONBALLRUNEUROPE.CO.UK

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AUDI LAUNCHES S MODELS Canary Wharf magazine was invited to Munich last month to witness the launch of Audi’s new S models. The S6, S6 Avant and S7 Sportback each boast a 4.0 litre V8 engine that generates 420 horsepower yet consumes only 9.7 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. Performance-wise, the S6 will get you from zero to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds, while the S6 Avant and the S7 Sportback will take

just one-tenth of a second longer to do so. Inside, Audi’s customary understated elegance pervades via black leather, aluminium trim and grey dials. The S models are now available for order with deliveries expected in July. Prices start from £58,000 for the S6, £60,000 for the S6 Avant and £64,000 for the S7 Sportback. DOCKLANDS AUDI, 64 MARSH WALL, E14 9SL

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The only way is up Matthew Carter tries two of the very latest small city cars and decides the up! is streets ahead of the Panda

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id they grimace at Volkswagen’s UK headquarters when they learned that their German masters had decided to call the company’s new city car ‘up!’? Remarkably, no they didn’t, despite the insistence of a lower case ‘u’ and the exclamation mark. Nor did they worry about the potential for feeble jokes at their baby’s new expense (any minor traffic shunt would be a cock-up!, etc). Why no grimace? Having successfully dealt with the fallout surrounding Sharan (Essex mums’ favourite MPV?) they probably reckon they can handle anything. Indeed, they’ve embraced the name and instead of calling the different trim levels S, SE and so on, the entry level model is the Take up!, then comes the Move up!, with the High up! on top. Fortunately for VW, the up (forgive me, I can’t be doing with all the exclamations marks) is little short of brilliant, the best small car the company has made for decades. It’s full of cheeky charm and is completely classless. Thanks to its tiny 1.0 litre three-cylinder engine, it’ll save money at the pumps and at road tax renewal time, though only one model in the range – the BlueMotion – has CO2 emissions below 100g/km to give it free access to the congestion charge zone. Anyone looking for a car full of gadgets and gimmicks will be disappointed by the up, mind you. The interior is simple to the point of austerity, but does that really matter? This is a car built for the city so all you need is power steering and a radio or CD player. The Take Up has both for just £7,995. Similarly its 60hp three-cylinder engine (complete with endearing off-beat sound track) isn’t going to win any races, but in the city, who cares? Its nimble handling, agility and sheer joie de vivre more than make up for its relative lack of performance. Besides, if you do want more performance, there’s also a 75hp version of the same engine. Pick of the bunch? Probably the 60hp Move Up, which starts at £8,970 and which adds air conditioning, electric front windows and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) to the mix. If you want to go the whole way, though, there are two special versions – the up white and the up black (guess what body colours they come in), which cost £11,180 a piece.These have the 75hp engine, alloy wheels, heated front seats, dark tinted rear window, a leather steering wheel and various bits of chrome trim as well as the splendid ‘Maps and More’ portable sat nav and information device. Just slot it into the dashboard and as well as displaying maps and route guidance it incorporates a media player, comprehensive trip computer and Bluetooth telephone function. It’s a £275 option on the Move Up. The arrival of the VW up is bad news for Fiat, which has totally revamped its baby car. It’s still called Panda and looks much the same as its predecessor, but make no mistake: this is a completely new car. Like the VW, the Panda is a classless car, though the familiarity of the shape, perhaps, makes it slightly less appealing than the VW. That said, it is a bigger car, with four doors from the outset (a four door version of the VW is on its way). It is also more stylish inside, though equipment levels aren’t quite as generous as the up’s. The mid-grade Panda is called Easy (Pop’s the bottom grade, with Lounge at the top) and includes air conditioning and electric front windows, but ESP is an extra cost option. On the road it doesn’t feel as nimble or as much fun as the

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VW, though it is more at home on the motorway as there’s more power available. There are three engine options: two petrol versions and a diesel. For a car mired in the city most of its life, there’s little to gain in choosing the diesel, so the options here are the two-cylinder TwinAir and the rather more sedentary four-cylinder ‘Fire’ engine. The TwinAir is a remarkable engine. It might displace just 875cc but with the benefit of a turbocharger produces a healthy 85hp. According to Fiat it’ll give 67mpg and sub 100g/km emissions but if you use the performance you’ll not see mpg anywhere near as good as that… though the twin cylinder ‘thrum’ from under the bonnet is addictive. The older Fire engine is bigger (1.2-litres), slower, thirstier and produces an out-of-date 120g/100km of CO2, meaning bigger road tax bills and no congestion charge exemption. It is cheaper than the TwinAir, though. At the end of the day, though, the choice here is not a hard one to make when it comes to engines, as the VW comprehensively comes up trumps. If you’re looking for a city car, the only way is up! n

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FIGHTING BULL Ignore the Porsche logo in the background, says Matthew Carter. This is not the next generation Cayenne, but something far more dramatic: it’s a Lamborghini

his is how the Italian sports car manufacturer sees its next move: a four door superfast SUV that could eat Range Rovers for breakfast. Lambo showed the Urus as a concept at the recent Beijing Motor Show but it won’t be a production reality until 2016. At this stage, firm details are scarce, but you can expect prodigious amounts of power (say 600hp) from an Audisourced engine, either a V8 or V10, and 4x4 chassis. Why Audi? Lamborghini – like recent addition Ducati – is owned by the VW/Audi Group and that means it can pick and choose the technology it needs to create Urus from the VW parts bin. Why is the company contemplating an SUV? Simply because that’s where the money is. According to Lambo, nearly all their owners also have a 4x4 tucked away in the garage, so why not give them one with the fighting bull badge on its nose? It’s the same thinking that led Porsche to create the Cayenne and also why Bentley showed the mammoth EXP 9F at Geneva. And besides, Lambo used to make a 4x4: the extraordinary V12-powered LM002 of the mid-1980s Lamborghini is hoping to sell around 3,000 Urus SUVs annually and more than double its yearly sales at a stroke. Not that the company is going to abandon sports cars: the Gallardos and Aventador (or whatever the next generation are called) will still exist. Indeed, before the company decided to move into the SUV market, it did look at a small

sports car (not enough profit) and even considered a fourdoor saloon (not enough potential sales). And the name? Many Lamborghinis down the ages, including the Muira, Islero and Urraco, have had connections with bulls and bull fighting. Urus continues the theme – it’s a breed of large, wild, cattle that inhabited Europe until extinction in the 17th century. n

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Sometimes it’s all about the journey, not the destination. Lee Brooks picks out the world’s most beautiful, jaw-dropping and exhilarating roads from bonnie Scotland to Australia

Monte Carlo, Monaco Do you marvel at the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher as they throw their Formula 1 machines around Monte Carlo’s tight and twisty streets during the Monaco Grand Prix and wish you could do the same? Well, maybe you can. Every year for four days in May, the streets of the Principality are closed so that Hamilton and co can show you how it’s done. But once the chequered flag falls, the barriers come down and the road is all yours. Begin on the main straight and head into the right-hander St Devote. Put the power down as you climb the steep hill before sweeping into Casino Square and down the hill to Mirabeau. The famous Fairmont hairpin sweeps into view – which really is as tight as it looks on TV – before blasting through the tunnel, negotiating the swimming pool complex and rounding Rascasse before crossing the line.

Granted, pootling about in your Ford Fiesta isn’t quite the same, but trust me when I say it’s enough to imagine what it would feel like to hit 250 kilometres per hour just inches away from a wall, barrier or the sea.

Stelvio Pass, Italy Home to the most famous car in the world – a Ferrari – it’s only natural that Italy should boast a selection of spectacular roads on which to put the supercar through its paces. Deep in the Eastern Alps is Stelvio Pass. The extraordinary piece of sweeping tarmac features an incredible 60 hairpin bend as it winds its way up a monstrous 2,757 metre climb with only a barrier to keep you from tumbling all the way back to the bottom. The route is so spectacular, it has become one of the busiest of the high passes in the Alps, which means you need to head out nice and early in the morning to steer clear of

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swarming crowds. At the very least, avoid the thrill-seeker rush in July and August. Approach from the north side and you’ll find a challenging, steeper climb, but come from the south and you’ll have wider, faster turns. Whatever direction you choose, the views from the top are most certainly worth the ascent.

Millau Viaduct, France While the French are very proud of the Millau Viaduct which lays claim to being the tallest bridge in the world, they may be less inclined to tell you that it is the brainchild of our very own British architect Sir Norman Foster. It was built to ease the flow of traffic through the Valley of Tarn in central-south France that linked Paris to Perpignan and cost approximately 400 million euros to complete. The result was a 2,460 metre long bridge/road that stands an impressive 341 meters tall, making it higher than the nation’s iconic Eiffel Tower. If it’s cloudy, you’re so high up it’ll feel like you’re flying – or in heaven – as you cruise along the sweeping turns with imposing steel pylons lining the strip like an armed guard. Once the clouds clear, you’re hit by breath-taking views across the lush French countryside while at night, the viaduct is illuminated with colourful lights to create a radiant ribbon piercing through the valley.

Great Ocean Road, Australia Best described as a museum without walls, the Great Ocean Road is an epic coastal drive, which stretches between Torquay (not the English seaside town) to Warrnambool in south-eastern Victoria. The stretch was built by soldiers returning from World War One and winds its way along the coast for a mighty 400 kilometres, passing rugged cliffs, enticing small sandy coves and quaint little fishing villages. The highlight is arguably the Twelve Apostles rock formation, a collection of 12 colossal stones that jut out of the sea. At sunset, they appear dark and foreboding, but as the sun rises the colour of the rocks transform into a brilliant sandy yellow. You’ve got everything from gorgeous views to sweeping racing corners and copious amounts of fresh air, even if it’s a tad salty. What more could you want?

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Stewart, the Nordschleife is the ultimate driving challenge. Unfortunately, it lost the right to host a race after Austrian Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda had a serious accident in the 1976 German Grand Prix, but it is still open to the public for a small fee of around £20. For that, you get 20 kilometres of uninterrupted road – with no speed restrictions – that features everything you could ever want in a great racing track. There are beautiful wide corners, tight hairpins and long straights where you can really get the power down. There is very little run-off, mind, as much of the track is lined with Armco barriers or ditches, so it’s advisable to ease off the pace and just enjoy the course and the views, unless you want to be calling out the RAC...

The A82, Scotland A great driving road, it boasts a combination of fast and open corners where you can feel the rush; tight and twisty sections to test out the brakes; excellent visibility for safety reasons – and of course, some impressive scenery. While the A82 doesn’t hold a glamorous name like some of its rivals, it has all the essentials in abundance. From Lowland Scotland to the western Highlands, the best section by far is the 140 kilometre stretch between Loch Lomond and Loch Ness, encompassing dazzling views of Ben Nevis – the highest mountain in the UK – and the famous Loch itself; so watch out for Nessy. Granted, it was named the most dangerous road in Britain in 2002, but if you stick to the speed limits and don’t get all Jenson Button behind the wheel, you’ll have no trouble. n

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fter studying industrial design at the Lanchester Polytechnic (now Coventry University), Gerry McGovern attended the Royal College of Art to read automotive design. From there, he journeyed state-side, working for Chrysler in Detroit. Stints at Peugeot, BMW and Austin Rover followed before he arrived at Land Rover in 2004 as Director of Design. Since then, McGovern has overseen the evolution of the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery 4 and Range Rover Evoque. McGovern is also a member of the Land Rover Board of Management. The Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckham is a four-seat coupé collaboration between Range Rover and the British fashion designer. Who was the Evoque designed for? We were aiming at a younger audience, one that was perhaps more urban centric and of a more female orientation. Not that the car is specifically designed for females; it’s actually quite masculine. We wanted to design a vehicle that took Range Rover values and gave them a more compact form; smaller, more sustainable, more maneuverable in the city. It’s probably true to say the Evoque is the most designed vehicle we’ve ever done at this company.

Design shoulD noT necessArily siT in isolATion; you neeD To Think from A business perspecTive As well Did you anticipate the Evoque would do so well? We were quietly confident. What’s interesting about this success is that it has almost been the catalyst for change in our business, a realisation that Land Rover is a brand that has the ability to stretch and mean more things to more people. It’s proved that design is an incredibly powerful differentiator in the market place. Why did you invite Victoria Beckham to become involved in the project? The good thing was that she was an owner of a Range Rover so she came with a customer perspective. This vehicle is a luxury product and as a brand we’re making that transition from being the manufacturer of 4x4 vehicles to the purveyor of luxury products. The importance of getting into the mindset of a luxury consumer is very important. Victoria buys and owns a lot of luxury goods which makes her a target consumer. She’s established herself in the cutthroat world of fashion and she’s got a following of a particular age profile – females that represent some of our customer base for this particular vehicle. Of course, there’s also the PR element; she is a name and we felt that she was a good association. What did her role in the project involve? The VB version of the vehicle wasn’t about changing the design of the car. It was about giving it a different personality, different colours, different materials, different finishes. She joined our team in what we call our colour and materials area of the business, giving her views about the finishes she’d use, the types of high quality leathers that she thought would work, the stitching and those sorts of things. If you take singular elements of a car that is as unique

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as the Evoque and try to redesign it, you will fail. From an architectural design standpoint, you don’t have to mess with it. You can change its personality through the use of materials and finishes. How important was it to make the car as environmentally friendly as possible? Very. We’re a brand like any other automotive company we’re very mindful of a changing world where sustainability is top of the agenda. What we’d say is there is no one solution to the issue of sustainability, it’s a combination of things, and for us it’s about selecting the technologies that allow us to maintain the essence of what we’re about. The issue is very much at the forefront of our work within the process of designing a whole new generation of vehicles. How far away are we from an all-electric 4x4? It’s about getting the right technology. The fundamental flaw with electrification is range. A lot of our vehicles are used for long distance usage, going off-road, and so range is very important. In terms of urban use, there are [electric] vehicles out there that can do it. There isn’t really an SUV that is doing it in totality; there are SUVs that are doing combinations, electrification, hybrid, etcetera. How far away are we from it? I don’t know. When there’s a problem, a solution will always come in the end. What is your most prized possession? I collect modern art. I’m a big collector of original silk screens, particularly from British painters like Patrick Heron, Paul Corfield, and Joseph Albert. I’ve also got quite a lot of vintage Italian glass. I say vintage; it’s generally from the 50s and 60s, which I think is a great design period in modernism. That exuberant post-war desire to get to the moon was reflected in a lot of American design in particular. Who have been your role models throughout your career? There’s one guy who died a couple of years ago who was not particularly well-known, a gentleman called Roy Axe. He was an automotive design leader. When I was fairly new to the business he guided me in the right direction, instilling in me a sense that design should not necessarily sit in isolation; you need to think from a business perspective as well. What would you describe as your career highlight? I’m always thinking of the next thing rather than looking back but I suppose the fact that I was put on the board of the company. Traditionally, in the automotive design world, designers don’t sit at that level because it is felt that they’re not that interested in the business as a whole. That was significant and I think that it’s playing a dividend. Design does need to sit at the top table; it’s a contributing factor to bottom line profit. Unless you have people that are either designers or design literate at the top of the business – it’s not going to happen. n The Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckham is limited to a maximum of 200 vehicles to be sold worldwide and will go on sale first in China with deliveries due from October 2012. For more information visit www.landrover.com

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GettinG there fast From L plates to P plates in under a week, Emilia Wentworth discovers learning to drive at speed

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ut surely you can drive?” was a question demanded of me by an indignant friend after I had failed to fully comprehend why adding a certain gadget to his already souped-up car, would make the handling so fantastic. But I couldn’t drive. I’d been ducking out of conversations about cars and driving ever since the age of 17, when everyone started filling the sixth form car park with Corsas and Clios. However, I’m not alone. Nearly one third of all those eligible to drive in the UK do not hold a license. For one thing, it’s not easy to learn to drive. With one of the world’s most rigorous testing systems, the current DVLA theory and practical tests seem designed to keep you on your provisional license for an eternity. On another note, it’s not quick either. Once sixth form becomes university, and university becomes work, there is precious little time in most Londoners’ schedules for the hour or two each week spent journeying a painfully long learning curve that chips away at your bank balance and any excitement you ever had for getting behind the wheel. And so it was for me. The idea of getting into the driver’s seat filled me with a queasy apprehension, a milder version of the sheer terror that had made my mother vow never to take me practising again, since I clipped that parked car (I still swear that it moved) and scared that cyclist (she should have heard me coming!). A veteran of two failed tests, with a combined total of three majors and 19 minors, I thought maybe driving just wasn’t for me. But with a week of holiday booked and the grey, damp English ‘summer’ I thought I might as well try one more time. The idea of an intensive driving course appealed to me;

ripping the plaster off and just getting it over with, as they say. The dynamic of the Guaranteed Pass Course that I opted for with London-based Car Captain made more sense to me as well; whereas most instructors benefit from you remaining a poor driver for longer, in that you must pay for more lessons, the Guaranteed Pass Course involves paying a lump sum that will, come hell or high water, result in a pass certificate. And the faster you do it, the better for everyone. It took me five days. Structured around my timetable and driving needs, Car Captain is London-wide and found an area convenient for me to learn in. I was assessed and then taught by a very knowledgeable, mercifully patient and surprising jolly instructor, Chris, who guided me through all the skills I would need to pass my test, and then to drive safely for a lifetime; a tall task for a few days. Learning in three or four hour slots on consecutive days I built quickly on the lessons recently learned and often saw progress within the same session. Five days after starting I was already taking my test and felt cautiously confident in my ability. After successfully locating the dipstick and not stalling even once, I managed to walk away with a pass certificate consisting of only two minors. Now I have no need to shy away from motoring discussions. With a brand new pink license, and the open road before me, the only question is where to drive to next? n Car Captain 0800 8600 186 www.carcaptain.com admin@carcaptain.com

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No Added Sugar Annabel Harrison speaks to Karren Brady; Vice Chairman of the recently promoted West Ham United F.C., Lord Sugar’s right hand woman on BBC1’s The Apprentice, non-executive director of Arcadia, magazine and newspaper columnist and, by all accounts, a formidably successful businesswoman

er autobiography’s back cover begins with the words “It’s amazing what you can get with ambition, grit and a great pair of heels” and ends with an endorsement from none other than Lord Sugar himself: “She is a champion for women. Her story explains to others how to find that balance between family and being a top businesswoman at work.” How did your previous roles in advertising and broadcasting prepare you for directorship of Birmingham FC at such a young age? Before Birmingham I was working for David Sullivan at Sport newspapers for three years. My title was Sales and Marketing Director but what I soon realised is that in a small company [like that] no one has just one job. I had a hand in everything; the financial side, the marketing side, the sales side and I even made the tea. When I arrived at Birmingham I had already experienced so many different aspects of running a business, especially in a commercial sense, so I felt ready to take control of it all myself. I approached [the position] with excitement: I was the one who had persuaded David Sullivan that we should buy the club and I was young and hungry for a challenge. I knew when I took the job there that I would face some outdated beliefs about women in football and I was determined to show those people that they were wrong. I wanted to put down a marker and lead the company with integrity and professionalism.

You have been quoted as saying: “I like the challenge of change” and “I really believe in life-long learning”. Is this why you juggle such a range of roles in different industries? I feel each different role challenges me in a different way. They all have their own demands and rewards but I would say filming The Apprentice takes a lot out of you as it is a huge commitment in terms of time, energy, stamina and concentration. Alan is not present during the tasks, so Nick and I are his eyes and ears and we have to be able to tell him exactly who made a decision that led to any particular outcome. It involves a lot of note taking so a lot of the time I’m not even looking at what’s going on, just scribbling down my notes as quickly as I can. Would you have applied for The Apprentice if it had been around when you were 21? That’s a tricky one. Although I love the show and believe it offers a great shop window for some of Britain’s brightest young business talent, I think that at 21 I was already doing well enough that I might not have needed to. I was in a good job that I was enjoying so may not have wanted to risk that by entering the show.

I knew when I took the job there that I would face some outdated beliefs about women in football and I was determined to show those people that they were wrong

What have been the biggest changes in the football world over the last ten years? I think the financial side of the football continues to push the game to new heights. The combination of increased TV revenue and the quantity of foreign money pouring into British clubs from overseas is quite staggering. If you look at how Chelsea and, more recently, Manchester City have evolved then it is almost unbelievable. Can you update me on the status of West Ham’s Olympic Stadium bid? We can’t say too much due to confidentiality clauses but I can reiterate that if we are lucky enough to be awarded it, we will make sure it is a world-class stadium fit for football and athletics and a brilliant new home for our fans.

What’s the biggest risk you have ever taken in business? Probably when I was just starting out. When I first tried to secure David Sullivan as one my clients for advertising on LBC he said he wasn’t interested and radio didn’t work. I gave him a sales pitch but he still wasn’t convinced so I told him that he could have the space for free if sales didn’t go up. Of course I didn’t have the authority to offer a deal like that but I thought to myself, ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’ I could have been fired but luckily sales did go up and soon David was spending £2 million a year on advertising. I was managing it all and earning more commission than all the other sales staff put together. How has social media affected your businesses and what changes have you had to make? Social media is such a fast-changing industry that you need to constantly be analysing what you’re doing on it. We took over the club in 2010 and at that stage it had not really explored this area and it was something I focussed on straightaway with the team I put in place. Since we started, our social media presence has gone from strength to

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women should not be separated in business awards. Right now it is brilliant that the all-too-few women that are at the top in business are getting the recognition that they rightly deserve. Who have been your role models throughout your career? When I was young my Grandma Nina was amazing. She really believed in me and gave me belief in myself. She would always be pushing me forward telling me to get ahead of everyone. Also, women like Hilary Clinton, who rode out of the shadow of her husband to become world class in her chosen field, Adele, the singer, who always makes me feel proud to be British and Annie Lennox for her constant campaigning for women’s issues and the articulation of feminism. What advice would you give a young person looking to get into the world of business? Try to think about the type of person you want to be, because a career lasts a lifetime. I think if you’re fortunate enough to have a career you love, you get more out of life.

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What do you like most about London? It will always hold a special place in my heart as I got married to Paul [Peschisolido] at The Dorchester Hotel and it was very romantic. I love East London as well and I think you can learn a lot about the culture of the area from the football team that plays in it. West Ham United sums up everything that is good about the East End, which of course is where the Olympics will be held this summer.

strength. At the last count our Facebook page has 262,000 ‘Likes’ and we have just passed the 55,000 follower mark on Twitter. They are a great way to engage with our supporters in a slightly less formal setting. If you were to run the country, what would be your top priorities from the outset? I have said before that in the future I would like to help the government in some way. I believe that the key to running the country is based on the same tenets as running a business: process, planning and strategy. You’ve won numerous awards for being influential, inspirational and a woman ‘who has changed the world’. What has been the highlight of your career so far, if not one of the awards? Does it bother you that for some of them you are singled out as the best in the female domain, not overall? The awards are a welcome recognition of the hard work I put in and I really do appreciate them, but I also take great pride in seeing the day-to-day progress in the companies that I run; as a result of the hard work that I put in, [Birmingham City] made a trading profit for the first time in its modern history. That was hugely important for me because I had to make my mark as a young woman in football. It showed I could deliver and for me was as good as any award. Of course I believe that men and

You have said you’re inspired most by those who rise up against the odds. How important is philanthropy and involvement in charities to you? Very important. Despite my hectic schedule I still ensure I make time to support not-for-profit organisations. As someone who has a high profile position, it is important that we make time to use our profile to help causes that are close to our hearts. I was privileged to help head up a campaign to raise £1 million to build a teenage ward in Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The result was a place that helped change the lives of many young people who have been affected by cancer so I was very proud of all of our efforts. I also do work for various charities, including the Stroke Association, Wellbeing of Women, WellChild and Teenage Cancer Trust. In terms of personal finance, what do you think is the most important rule to live by? Be cautious. You work hard for your money so don’t gamble it on something if you’re not sure about it. When I buy something, I’m always aware of how hard I had to work to earn it. Calculate the worst thing that can happen and be comfortable with it. If your life savings are at stake and you could lose everything, to me that would be a risk too far. If you could, which Olympics sport would you chose to compete in and win? 100 metres. n

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Diamonds Forever Dr. David Kuo explains why investing in diamonds could be a lucrative venture, if you know what you are doing A gem-collector friend claims he can tell if a diamond is a fake from twenty paces. Naturally, he’s been in the gemstone business for years, which clearly helps. Personally, I can’t tell the difference between diamonds and bits of broken glass. Consequently, I don’t buy gemstones as an investment, though lots of people do through funds or shares in actual diamond mining companies.

It seems that retail jewellers can mark up a stone by as much as 200 per cent on the wholesale price. Therefore, gemstone specialists advise collectors to buy their stones directly from wholesalers too. Other useful sources include market stalls, auctions and pawnbrokers, though you will need your wits about you at these places.

They also claim that gemstones can be a good alternative investment, and they may well be right. For instance, I recently read that the outlook for diamonds seems bullish and that they’re the next big investment. Demand in the U.S., the world’s biggest consumer of polished diamonds, has been strong so far this year as the world’s biggest economy shows signs of recovery. Forecasts for demand in India and China are also very positive according to the head of the World Diamond Council (WDC).

Even if you manage to find a bargain, seasoned gemstone collectors reckon that you may need to hold the stones for as long as ten years to get a decent return. Additionally, selling your gems may not be that easy because the market for gemstones is illiquid. So just because you want to sell your stones does not mean that there are going to be available buyers.

Just to get a feel for how lucrative gemstone investing can be, a Texan rancher Warren Hancock bought an unusual red diamond from his jeweller for $13,500 in 1956. The diamond was sold in 1987, reportedly to The Sultan of Brunei, for $880,000. That equates to a compound return of 15 per cent per annum for the gem, which is known as the Hancock Red. Interestingly, Hancock paid retail price for his diamonds, which is something that gemstone experts strongly advise against. According to those in the know, it is possible to make money from gems, but it is rare to do so if you pay retail prices for them.

Perhaps the best place to sell your stones is directly to private jewellers who are able to work your gems into wearable items. However, bear in mind that jewellers can buy directly from wholesalers, so why should they buy from you? Alternatively, you can sell you gems through specialist auction houses. These include Sotheby’s, Bonhams and Christie’s, which was responsible for auctioning the Hancock Red. Before you get dazzled by the allure of gems, it is worth bearing in mind that fake stones are in abundance, so it pays to be extra cautious. Additionally, if you are not an expert in valuing precious stones, then you almost certainly need the help of someone who is knowledgeable and will help you with your assessment. n

Dr. David Kuo is a director of the investing website The Motley Fool, www.fool.co.uk

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If on 26 April you’d looked into the heavens above the City, you may have seen a helicopter hovering above the skyline. This helicopter didn’t contain a commuter rushing to get from one meeting to another; nor a news crew reporting on the financial climate below. This helicopter, rather, contained Forex master trader – also known as The Flying Trader – Greg Secker, who was operating the markets while flying a helicopter to make money for charity.

in front of you and you know that the markets below you are genuinely being affected by what you’re doing at that very moment.

“Flying has always been one of my biggest passions in life, alongside my job and my philanthropic work”, says the serial entrepreneur, “so it seemed only logical to try to combine all three and use these passions to help other people. It resulted in something incredible.”

From 7.30am until 12.30pm, Greg skillfully traded the markets using a series of techniques to communicate with the floor below, aided by his co-pilot and a technician. From texting, to brief film clips streamed direct to the trading floor, Greg sent his messages down as often as possible, explaining his transactions, why he was making them, and giving advice to his fellow students below. In addition to his trading floor of Knowledge To Action traders – people that Greg has taught through his specialist school – his exchanges were also streamed online so that Knowledge To Action associates across the world could tune in and follow his moves.

A multi-millionaire by his 20s, Greg has created and run one of Europe’s top trader coaching companies. Using the market strategies discovered on his travels around international trading floors, Greg decided to retire as vice-president of firm Mellon Financial Corporation (then a major Fortune 500 investment bank in the United States) at the age of just 27 to set up a trading floor from his home. In just three short months after officially retiring, Knowledge to Action was born in 2010 and thus the charitable wing Knowledge To Action Foundation. Alongside his partner Katherine Scott, the Foundation’s main aim was to help improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children around the world. Since then, The Flying Trader has been a main event in the Foundation’s fundraising efforts. “It’s such an incredible feeling, trading the markets from inside the helicopter,” Greg explains. “Hovering at 1,000 feet above the City, you can see the whole of London stretching out

“I’m always passionate about trading, and love making money, but when I know that what I’m doing is helping some incredible charities, it’s an unbelievable buzz. When it all goes well, like it did this year, it makes all the hard work and planning worthwhile.”

ETX Capital, the official sponsor of the event, agreed to donate all brokerage profits to the Knowledge To Action Foundation. £27,000 was raised, the proceeds from which will go to the Ubuntu Education Fund; providing more than 40,000 orphaned and HIV positive children in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with lifesaving health services and educational resources, and Barnardo’s ‘Hub’ project; a constructive workshop in East London which provides training and education for the City’s most needy young people. Money will also go to Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite and Pride ‘n Purpose charities to enable communities to build crèches in Sabi Sands, South Africa. n

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Golf Course sits immediately alongside the stunning resort, with the Royal Golf Course just a stone’s throw away. Known in Arabic as Al Medina al-Hamra, the ‘Red City’, due to its rosy-hued walls and structures, the bustling city of Marrakech was the inspiration for the hotel’s design. The resort’s walls echo the city’s old buildings and the surrounding Berber villages. WWW.AMANRESORTS.COM

ON BOARD For a British seaside break on the beautiful Cornish coastline, the Tresanton Hotel is perfect for those looking to test their sea legs. An intimate hideaway, it has only 31 rooms, all with magnificent ocean views and individually furnished with antiques and local art. Take a ride on Pinuccia, the hotel’s splendid 48-foot classic yacht, originally built to represent Italy in the Coppa D'Italia of 1939. With her slender line and tall wooden mast, she is one of the most striking boats in St Mawes harbour. From April to the end of September, the skipper will take visitors sailing around Falmouth Bay and the surrounding area, including the estuary of

the Helford and the Fal rivers. Be sure to visit the hotel eatery for a menu of fresh fish, crustaceans and organic vegetables that changes daily.

The Fairmont Hotel in Singapore holds prime real-estate position, situated at the meeting point of the city's business, shopping and cultural districts. The hotel offers 769 extravagant guest rooms and suites and a collection of 16 restaurants. As well as the Willow Stream Spa, there are other city hotel perks such as a swimming pool, tennis court and fitness centre; plenty to help unwind after back to back meetings. The Executive Club, a"hotel within a hotel", offers exclusive privileges for the most discerning leisure and business travellers. WWW.FAIRMONT.COM

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HOME AWAY from home Barbados is as rich in sea, sun and rum as good old fashioned charm, finds Louise Rose

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hen you think of Barbados, it’s hard to imagine anything but a picturesque post-card scenario; a fantasy holiday paradise of tranquil white coastlines, turquoise seas lapping at your toes as you sip a rum-heavy pina colada, eyes closed to the faint sounds of calypso rhythms somewhere in the distance. And while of course the beautiful Bajan coast ticks almost every box on the seaside holiday checklist, what’s most striking about the Caribbean island is just how very English it is. So much so, neighbouring countries often refer to it as ‘Little England’ with British customs such as Sunday roasts and afternoon tea as much a cultural phenomenon as Rhianna. The combination of both the familiar and exotic render Barbados quite unique. As we approached the stunning Tamarind hotel, a beautiful resort nestled on the platinum west coast, we felt ourselves giving in to the chilled out island vibe before we’d even donned our flip flops and had our first sip of Mount Gay. Featuring 104 newly renovated and contemporary guest rooms on a long 750 foot stretch of serene beach, the hotel is ideal for couples, families, reunions and retreats. We spent our days dipping in and out of the three on-site pools, indulging in glorious massages and treatments at the intimate spa and trying our hand at the variety of motorised water sports, with varying degrees of luck and expertise. Candlelit dinners for two made our romantic getaway even more perfect, not to mention our butler-served champagne breakfast, enjoyed in the comfort of our plush, king size bed. The exotic location, combined with exceptional service and attentive staff, ensured that all we had to focus on was not getting too sunburnt, or overindulging on coconut based cocktails before a socially acceptable hour. The highlight of the trip was a private sunset catamaran cruise followed by a snooze in a hammock under the stars. And while the hotel is well catered for adults travelling alone or on honeymoon breaks, it is also family friendly, with complimentary water sports, chaperoned movie nights and the ultra-cool Club Tamarind, which is equipped with a Wii, foosball and other games. With a wealth of delicious restaurants to choose from – including the famous, Zagat-rated Daphne’s – we were hard pressed to pick a spot to dine; the Rilaks Deck offering a South Beach Miami-inspired outdoor lounge serving light snacks and cocktails to the sounds of the Caribbean, the open-air Sugar Cane Room with its full buffet including Bajan delights such as pumpkin and corn fritters, flying fish and fried plantains and 246 Bar & Restaurant, where the spectacular ocean views from the idyllic shore front take your breath away, before you’ve even sampled what the fresh fruit and vegetable bar has to offer.

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For fine dining and gourmet Italian fare, Daphne’s is one of the best eateries in Barbados – made famous by its London counterpart and sister restaurant, Le Caprice – and is located just next door to Tamarind. Boasting a Mediterranean-deco design, the gold drapes sway romantically in the warm breeze, overlooking the ocean vistas. And the food is just as good as the ambience; don’t miss the lobster spaghetti with cherry tomatoes or the ice berries with hot white chocolate sauce – a house speciality for a reason. Barbados hosts a multitude of fine dining restaurants, including the famous Cliff, where you can expect to see A-list faces from wall to wall. Sample the delicious moo shu pancakes with Chinese roast pork, spring onions, cucumber and hoisin sauce, or the spicy tuna tartar with Asian vinaigrette, wasabi yogurt sauce, chilli oil and tobiko. The Lone Star restaurant, situated in the boutique hotel of the same name and owned by English actor Christian Robert, is certainly worth a visit, too. For traditional English tea served in bone china tea-cups with tiered trays of scones and fairy cakes, as well as a fabulously traditional Sunday roast, the Sandy Lane hotel does British luxury at its most extravagant. Away from the lavishness of the west coast and the built up south coast, the terrain is somewhat different; rolling hills of limestone and opulent lush greenery. Immense plantation households display the wealth of past settlers and the slave trade they perpetuated, with many museums documenting the fairly recent history. The capital city of Bridgetown offers lively music and street parties, duty-free shopping at cruise ship terminals and eclectic boutiques on Broad Street. If you’re up for some sporting fun, try yachting, fishing or watching a spot of cricket in the sunshine with a beer. A beachside paradise with all the trimmings, there’s no better way to escape the so-called British summer, especially when balmy climes are near to guaranteed year-round. As rich in sea, sun and rum as good old fashioned charm, Barbados offers a far flung adventure with just the right number of home comforts. n For more information visit www.tamarindbarbados.com

more INFormATIoN In autumn 2012, The House, one of Barbados’ premier west coast hotels, will unveil its new look following an extensive refurbishment. The adult-only, 34 room hotel will be transformed into an exclusive retreat, combining contemporary design with a comfortable, welcoming feel.

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MARSEILLE France’s second-biggest city sprawls over 16 neighbourhoods, each with something fascinating to offer, finds Margaret Kemp Where to stay:... Mama Shelter This über hip and quirky hotel has a fantastic buzzy city vibe, located on a tranquil street, close to the chic St. Julien district.Comprising 127 rooms, they are each decked out with 27-inch iMacs, Kiehl’s beauty products and free WiFi, as well as a microwave oven, mini-bar, free movies, comfy beds, gorgeous white sheets and fluffy towels. The hotel is designed by Philippe Starck, its rooms cosy yet airy, adding to the boutique style and ‘Mama loves you’ concept: a modern kibbutz (collective) atmosphere where friends can gather around a table to enjoy a meal together. Super chef Alain Senderens creates mouth-watering menus reflecting local bounty: the breakfast buffet is one not to be missed.

Where to eat... Michelin dining Lionel Levy’s Michelin-starred Une Table Au Sud (www.unetableausud.com) overlooks the Old Port, offering a fabulous view of Marseille. Keep one eye on the delicious cèpes and lobster hamburger, while taking in the giant nets, big squids and port life hubbub below. Expect unusual concoctions such as Milkshake de Bouillabaisse, a foamy fish cappuccino served in a glass with John Dory. Be sure to visit Le Petit Nice, where Chef Gérald Passédat has been running the show since 1985, having taken over from his father and succeeding in earning a third Michelin star.

What to see.. MuCEM The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is strategically located between the historic Old Port and the new Ville de Joliette urban district. MuCEM links Fort Saint Jean’s historic towers and gardens to a new building designed by Rudy Ricciotti which takes in 26,000 square metres of exhibition space dedicated to Euro-Mediterranean civilisations: history, current ties and today’s vibrant cultures, though building work is still being carried out. While waiting for MuCEM to open in full, visit the atmospheric old Panier Quarter on the north side of the Old Port. The Centre de la Vielle Charité, a former almshouse, now hosts a library, cultural centre and the Museums of Mediterranean Archaeology, African, Oceanic and Native American art.

Don’’t miss:... Market towns At 34 Cours Julien sits Savonnerie de la Licorne, a local soap factory which still makes the original olive-oil based commodity. Walk from the Old Port to Notre Dame de la Grand Basilica and discover great shopping streets behind the Vieux Port and around Rue Paradis and Rue Saint Ferréol. Take the hop-on-hop-off bus from Quai du Port to see the city. Buy arts and crafts at the late night market along Cours d’Estienne d’Orves and take home cookies from the famous bakery, Four des Navettes – the secret recipe dates from 1781. Head to the Marché aux Puces and peruse the many stalls – live chickens are killed to order while typical Marseille style sweaters are among the colourful sights on show. n

From top to bottom: Old Sea Port; Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica; Colourful soap bars; Bouillabaisse; Mama Shelter; Le Petit Nice restaurant

British Airways flies to a range of destinations across France, including; Marseille from Gatwick, Paris from Heathrow and Nice from London City. New destinations for summer 2012 include Angers (Loire Valley) and Quimper (Brittany) from London City. All flights include a generous free baggage allowance, complimentary onboard drinks and snacks and your choice of seating. To book now visit www.ba.com

Decongestion charge from ÂŁ79. British Airways now fly from London City to Venice. And with convenient flight times, you can take a break whenever it suits. Feel your stress float away at the very thought. Book at ba.com/ londoncity

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COCKTAILS WITH A TWIST The traditional ice cream bike has been given a grown-up twist this year. Global cocktail connoisseur and brand owner Alex Kammerling has created the first luxury cocktail bar on a bike – the Kamm & Sons BarCycle – and will be showcasing it at festivals across the UK all summer. Alex has fashioned two delicious summer punches; Sunshine Mary, made with yellow tomato juice, and the Adam and Eve, made with lychee and grapefruit, which he will be serving by the glass or by the pitcher from the BarCycle. He’ll also be sharing his insider tips on how to create some cracking cocktails for your summer barbeques at home. For the most part, the BarCycle will live outside The Parlour in Canary Wharf (from the beginning of June until the end of September) but will be wheeling between festivals around the country all season. THE PARLOUR, 40 CANADA SQUARE PARK

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The Spice Of Life A North Yorkshire farmer and artisan food producer is challenging Dads nationwide to demonstrate the strength of their palates with the launch of a Chilli Lovers Hamper containing a range of natural oils and a bestselling Jamonnaise. WWW.YORKSHIREHEALTHOIL.CO.UK

LOCAL LUNCH MARKET The second of this year’s Lunch Markets gives local foodies the chance to choose their own alfresco feast. Lunch-time diners can select from more than 20 stalls offering authentic cuisine from around the world, all prepared by local producers and some of Canary Wharf’s own restaurateurs; the perfect opportunity to explore global flavours and spice up your lunch hour. Don’t miss out on Iberica’s authentic Spanish paella and gorgeous hand-carved jamon, delicious cupcakes and treats from The Parlour, juicy burgers from Byron, and Wahaca’s ever popular Street Kitchen with burritos made to order. From mouth-watering succulent steaks to spicy chorizo, tasty Sicilian Arancini and exotic fare from Peru, Brazil and Argentina,

Maison Ruinart, the oldest Champagne house (established in 1729), has launched the latest vintage of its prestige Cuvée Dom Ruinart. The 2002 Champagne is made from 100 per cent Chardonnay grapes, revealing a vibrant, clear yellow colour and a citrus freshness on the palate.

Excellence Bottled Remy Martin XO Excellence, the French house’s Extra Old fine champagne cognac, and Thomas Lyte, the English luxury brand renowned for its leather goods and silver, have collaborated to create a limited edition gift set. AVAILABLE FROM THE THOMAS LYTE BOUTIQUE IN BURLINGTON ARCADE

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A RELIABLE SOURCE Kari Rosenberg samples steak frites at Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte and wonders what is really in that oh-so-secret sauce

t was Roald Dahl who said “the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely place[s]”. While perhaps it’s likely his assertion had more to do with Vermicious Knids, Oompa-Loompas and tree-dwelling Minpins than mystery steak slathering sauces; the man had a point. For over fifty years, Parisian restaurant Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte has offered a unique dining experience where carnivores can enjoy just one meal – a green walnutscattered salad dressed with a sweet, sharp, creamy, mustardy vinaigrette (not such a mystery) followed by steak frites, served smothered in the restaurant’s strictly guarded and unanimously admired secret recipe sauce. Since opening in Marylebone, followed by a City location, the one-dish wonder eatery almost always boasts queues around the door; it would appear hungry diners can’t get enough steak and chips. Or perhaps – with steak connoisseurs popping up left right and centre all over London – it’s the allure of that enigmatic emulsion (the cryptic ingredients of which has food critics in a flounder) that keeps them coming back for more. So when I heard the eponymously simple Parisian bistro was set to open up shop in Canary Wharf, I just had to go and see what all the fuss was about – curious to grasp how a restaurant that serves one thing has flourished across the Channel, and to work out for myself exactly what this super-gravy may contain (Is that tarragon? Do I detect sage? Definitely heavy on the peppercorns). The history of the restaurant goes some way to explaining its concept; in 1959 a man named Paul Gineste de Saurs purchased an Italian restaurant called Le Relais de Venise in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, near Porte Maillot, with the intention of developing a market for the wines produced by his family’s Château de Saurs winery near Toulouse in south west France. Not having a restaurant background, he decided to keep the operation simple: retaining the Venetian décor, he added the ‘L’Entrecôte’ sign outside and offered customers a no-choice menu of French bistro favourites: a salad starter followed by steak frites. And thus the fabulous idea was born. So with no menu to speak of, I simply told the waitress how I would like my steak cooked (medium-rare). But, it would seem, the only options are blue, rare, medium – ask for anything in between and you’ll be told “no” (cue French accent), albeit with a warm smile, eyelash flutter and a sultry twang. The salad starter arrived almost immediately along with the house red, a full bodied earthy selection picked from a concise house wine list. The steak was brought in two stages; with one half held back to keep warm in order to enjoy it at its best, accompanied with more freshly prepared chips (another fantastic idea, which should be employed nationwide, effective immediately). And the meat? Just perfect.

Succulently cooked to absolute perfection; so soft I could easily have cut it with my spoon; so juicy and tender that I immediately wanted my second helping having barely made a dent in my first (yet). The fries were thin-cut and super salty served piping hot and coated, too, with the renowned peppery reduction, “containing various herbs, spices and condiments” according to the tight-lipped marketing team. With its simple yet brilliant offering, prompt service and informal atmosphere, L’Entrecôte is an ideal place to enjoy a quick meal with friends. A simple yet colourful, vaguely Venetian décor boosts the relaxed ‘here to eat’ atmosphere, while the strict no reservations policy seeks to take the fuss and formality out of one of life’s most simple pleasures (providing you won’t mind queuing). Wearing black and white uniforms with pretty bows, the attentive and exclusively female staff add to the continental atmosphere. And if you have any room after demolishing your starter and main course – accompanied by fresh cut French bread, ideal for mopping any tangy sauce remnants – there are a range of regional cheeses to be had, as well as desserts such as crème brûlée and a variety of ice creams. Despite offering just a single main dish (there is a vegetarian option available) and a succinct selection of wines, this restaurant has flourished in every location it’s ever set food. And I’ve no doubt the Canary Wharf branch will fare any differently. At £21, the price is fair, and less than you can expect to spend at other top London steak houses. So what makes L’Entrecôte truly stand out from the crowd? Apart from the quality of the perfectly cooked meat, it can only be one thing. In the wise words of Gallic gastronomy goddess, Julia Child: “Sauces are the splendour and the glory of French cooking”. n Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte, 18-20 Mackenzie Walk, www.relaisdevenise.com, (0)203 475 3331

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The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant is the ultimate private dining experience. With menus starting from ÂŁ40 per person and more than 450 wines to choose from, entertaining never looked or tasted so good. For reservations call 020 7858 7250 or visit theribroom.co.uk Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9PY

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Commercial Wharf, Limehouse E14 A huge five bedroom bank conversion

Within a converted bank in a rapidly redeveloping area, an apartment of grand proportions spread over four floors, with far reaching views across London. 5 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 1 bathroom, 2 reception rooms, 3 roof terraces. Approximately 301 sq m (3,242 sq ft).

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Leasehold: 102 years approximately Guide price: £800,000

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West India Quay, Canary Wharf E14 A luxurious two bedroom duplex apartment

A totally unique apartment within this prestigious landmark building incorporating an upstairs reception area of more than 32ft. Master bedroom with en suite, second bedroom, family bathroom, 2 reception rooms, 24hr concierge, private parking space. Approximately 201.9 sq m (2174 sq ft).

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Leasehold: 102 years approximately Guide price: £1,850,000

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Riverside Court, Isle of Dogs E14

A well proportioned two bedroom apartment situated on the second floor of this popular development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room with access to a private balcony and porterage. Approximately 78.2 sq m (842 sq ft).

A two bedroom apartment nestled on the banks of the River Thames thus enjoying fantastic views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room with balcony, seperate kitchen and concierge. Approximately 75.6 sq m (814 sq ft).

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Ocean Wharf, Canary Wharf E14

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New Providence Wharf, Isle of Dogs E14

A large one bedroom apartment situated in this desirable Canary Wharf development with stunning far reaching river views. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, reception room with balcony and concierge. Approximately 59.5 sq m (640 sq ft).

A luxury apartment with private balcony and oblique river views. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, reception room, contemporary kitchen, full leisure facilities including swimming pool and 24 hour concierge. Approximately 46 sq m (497 sq ft).

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Guide Price: £370,000

Guide Price: £300,000

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Kings House, Limehouse E14

A two bedroom apartment brought to the market in excellent order having been owner occupied from new. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, private parking space and porterage. Approximately 78.8 sq m (849 sq ft).

A well presented two double bedroom apartment with large private terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room with balcony, terrace and private parking space. Approximately 88.7 sq m (954 sq ft).

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Guide Price: £480,000

Guide Price: £500,000

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Concordia Wharf, Isle of Dogs E14

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Brightlingsea Place, Limehouse E14

A magnificently refurbished apartment offering wonderful river views and superb living space. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room with balcony, concierge and private parking space. Approximately 108 sq m (1162 sq ft).

A stunning townhouse arranged over four floors with an entrance via the gated communal gardens. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, patio, balcony and private parking. Approximately 171.7 sq m (1849 sq ft).

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Guide Price: £1,250,000

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NEO Bankside, Southbank SE1 A striking new development

NEO Bankside offers world-class luxury accommodation in an excellent location adjacent to the Tate Modern and a short walk from the City. Properties are available to rent through Knight Frank. Studios-3 bedrooms, 1-3 bathrooms, 24 hour concierge service, wine cellar, business centre and future plans for a resident’s gym. To Let Prices ranging from £450-£3,250 per week

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Merganser Court, St Katharine Docks

Gun Place, Wapping E1W

A duplex apartment in the sought after City Quay development. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, entrance hall, 2 terraces, 3 balconies, spectacular views, underground parking and 24 hour concierge.

Refurbished Studio apartment in this lovely warehouse conversion. Fully fitted kitchen, studio room with pull down double bed, bathroom, wooden floors, under floor heating, private balcony, porter and parking.

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Hermitage Court, Wapping E1W

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St Thomas Wharf, Wapping E1W

A lovely apartment in this popular portered development on Wapping High Street. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan kitchen, wooden floors throughout, balcony, porterage and parking.

A beautifully presented apartment in this popular development on Wapping High Street. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room opening onto a private balcony, semi open-plan kitchen and lovely river views.

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HOME & GLORY There’s no better city to be living in right now. This is London at its very best, showing why it is one of the world’s great cities. So if you’d like to make it your permanent address, we’ve got the finest selection of London properties on offer. To view our latest homes, visit savills.co.uk

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ANCHORAGE POINT, e14

LANGBOURNE PLACE, e14

Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø balcony/jacuzzi ø parking ø 24hr concierge ø 217 sq m (2,340 sq ft)

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø 2 shower rooms ø utility ø terrace ø balcony ø parking ø 170 sq m (1,825 sq ft)

Guide £1.7 million Share of Freehold

Guide £925,000 Share of Freehold

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MERCHANT COURT, e1w

CHIMNEY COURT, e1w

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø study ø private balcony ø concierge ø secure parking ø 136 sq m (1,459 sq ft)

Reception room ø mezzanine level ø 1 bathroom ø double height ceilings ø porterage ø parking ø conversion ø 71 sq m (765 sq ft)

Offers in excess of £999,999 Share of Freehold

Guide £465,000 Share of Freehold

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IONIAN BUILDING, e14

CAPITAL WHARF, e1w

3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø river views ø double car parking space ø 1,400 sq ft terrace ø communal garden ø 24hr porterage

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø reception area ø terrace with river views ø 24hr porterage ø allocated parkin g

£900 per week Furnished

£695 per week Furnished

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ST. THOMAS WHARF, e1w

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2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø balcony with river views ø recently refurbished

2 bedrooms ø 1 bathroom ø reception room ø balcony ø allocated parking

£625 per week Furnished

£550 per week Furnished

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LANDMARK WEST, e14

NO1 WEST INDIA QUAY, e14

3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø allocated parking ø balcony with river/City views ø onsite leisure facilities ø 24hr porterage

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø reception room ø views of the City/ Olympic Village ø allocated parking ø 24hr porterage ø located above the Marriott

£1,300 per week Furnished

£795 per week Flexible furnishings

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NEW PROVIDENCE, e14

ONTARIO TOWER, e14

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø reception room ø river views ø balcony ø valet parking ø 24hr porterage ø gym facilities

Studio suite ø 1 bathroom ø open plan kitchen area ø 24hr porterage ø onsite leisure facilities

£525 per week Furnished

£305 per week Furnished

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HOT PROPERTY: Space and Style

A substantial four bedroom townhouse in one of Docklandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most prestigious addresses is now available. This beautifully finished family home is directly located on the banks of the River Thames and provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Homes in such a sought after location are seldom available on the open market and this property is particularly attractive and spacious, with

accommodation including four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private patio and river facing balcony. Throughout, neutral decor, spotlights and large windows ensure the property is bright and welcoming. Rooms benefit from high ceilings, an integrated audio system and a wealth of storage space, while there is also secure car parking on-site. The property is offered with no onward chain. n

BLYTHS WHARF, E14 ÂŁ1.85M FREEHOLD Lourdes Estate Agents www.lourdes-estates.com

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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE A Trend-setting Address A NEW DEVELOPMENT IS EPITOMISING WHY LONDON IS THE MOST FASHIONABLE CITY IN WHICH TO RESIDE, SAYS LANA JORDAN

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et just minutes from the new, entrepreneurial â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tech Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; centred on Old Street Roundabout in N1,as well as right on the edge of the City, is a flagship residential development in Shoreditch. Branded Ixia, the project is the latest central London development from award-winning national house builder Crest Nicholson. The development combines contemporary design with clever technology, both externally and internally, to deliver a scheme that is both striking and stylish. Comprising one and two bedroom apartments with balconies and two and three bedroom penthouses with terraces, the open-plan properties have been designed specifically for buyers seeking a home that offers timeless, high

end specification in a hip London location. The eye-catching exterior will create a new landmark for Old Street, with its stunning exterior bronze-coloured shutters which clad the facade, allowing residents to make their own adjustments for privacy, light and shade. Internally, the apartments combine this level of style with functionality and energy efficiency. Kitchens have Siemens appliances, including wine chillers in the penthouse apartments, and boast stone work surfaces and high gloss designer kitchen units. Bathrooms have Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware, distinctive white Hansgrohe taps and all baths are double ended, giving an extra air of luxury. Penthouse apartments also have Lutron lighting in the lounge and wiring for surround sound

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in the lounge and the master bedroom, while all apartments benefit from underfloor heating and comfort cooling. Crest Nicholson has a long history of developing in and around the capital and prides itself on only committing to locations where the company feels it can create something special. Ixia represents the first phase over three hundred units which will occupy central London. “We carefully tailor every aspect of our developments to their individual location. Therefore the property mix we’re creating at Ixia is sophisticated and design-led, in line with the aspirations of Ixia’s target market as well as the style-driven ethos of Shoreditch and Hoxton, both of which are on the doorstep of the development,” explains managing director Trevor Selwyn. To complement the contemporary architecture and interiors of the development, Crest Nicholson has taken a fresh look at the way information is provided to prospective purchasers. The marketing suite has been specially created for Ixia, and purchasers will be able to use the latest technology, including iPads, to browse the available properties and information about the surrounding area. Ixia residents will benefit from excellent public transport links offering easy access to the City, the West End and beyond, while the development has a plethora of restaurants, bars, independent shops and other entertainment right on its doorstep. Ixia will launch for sale on 14 June at the Hoxton Hotel and is expected to draw huge interest from a wide spectrum of potential buyers. n

ATTENTION TO DETAIL • Throughout: comfort cooling and underfloor heating • Kitchens: stone worktops, integrated Siemens appliances, including wine chillers in penthouse apartments. • Bathrooms: Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware, Hansgrohe taps, double-ended baths for added luxury and contemporary tiling. • Flooring: porcelain tiled floors to all areas bar bedrooms which are carpeted • Outdoor space: every apartment has a private balcony or terrace. • Technology: TV/FM/Sky+ are installed as standard to the living room and master bedroom, with BT points to the living room and all bedrooms. Penthouse apartments feature Lutron lighting in lounges and wiring for surround sound in lounges and master bedrooms. Price on Application Hurford Salvi Carr 020 7250 1012

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PROPERTY SHOWCASE A Piece of the High Life

NEO Bankside is a striking new development designed by international, award-winning architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners which provides world-class luxury accommodation with contemporary interiors and spectacular winter gardens. Located on the South Bank, NEO Bankside offers the rare opportunity to rent a property within one of London’s most vibrant cultural quarters, just moments from the Tate Modern and a short walk from the City of London. The development enables residents to live in an exciting community complete with a variety of amenities including shops and restaurants, a private gym, a wine cellar and a 24 hour concierge service. Studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments are available and a selection of extremely spacious premium homes are arranged on the development’s upper floors with inimitable views of the capital. n

NEO BANKSIDE, SE1 FROM £450 PER WEEK Knight Frank Wapping www.knightfrank.co.uk/wapping

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DEVELOPMENT FOCUS High-specification Living

he views from the top of 21 storey One Commercial Street will take your breath away. The world famous London skyline cannot fail to amaze, inspire and remind its residents why they choose to live, work and study here. Over the balcony, at street level, a new London business and residential district is taking shape, the City boundary is moving eastwards and this latest luxury development from Redrow London is at its centre. The distinctive, sculpture-like tower sits between the financial Square Mile and the culturally diverse City Fringe. The 137 outstanding suites — studio, one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments and penthouses are situated above Aldgate East Underground station and within walking distance of key City institutions and places of work including Lloyds, the Stock Exchange, the Bank of England and St Mary Axe (‘The Gherkin’). But the city fringe is about more than just business, it’s also a world class shopping destination within easy reach of Brick Lane,

the designer boutiques of the Royal Exchange and One New Change and the historically renowned Spitalfields market. All aspects of the suites have been designed with chic contemporary elegance throughout and high specification interiors such as custom designed fitted kitchens with Siemens appliances and luxurious bathrooms. n

COMMERCIAL STREET, E1 FROM £335,000 LEASEHOLD Chesterton Humberts www.onecommercialstreet.com

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A HELPING HAND

PROPERTY CONSULTANT SIMON BARNES EXPLAINS HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS

here is little doubt that the current residential market is challenging, with conditions differing significantly according to postcode, which is why the expertise of the buying agent has never been more relevant. Navigating the intricacies of the buying process is something which requires skill and knowledge and a good buying agent should save you both time and money, as long as your requirements and budget are realistic. It is the role of the buying agent to do all the leg work and to source your ideal property with as little fuss and disruption to your everyday life as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and of course â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to secure the property at the best possible price. It is he who must identify the appropriate selling agents to deal with and be aware of key properties, preferably before they come to the open market. This is where the service becomes so invaluable, because acting in the best interest of the buyer crucially requires your buying agent to put you at the front of the queue. This is particularly relevant in

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a buoyant market when competition for sought after properties can be fierce. Typically, a respected buying agent will be instructed to act on behalf of only a handful of clients at any one time and can therefore give each and every one a high level of personal service. The more established estate agents will always be keen to work with buying agents who have been retained by their clients and in so doing have demonstrated a serious commitment to buying a property as this also ensures that they can act in the best interests of the vendor. Therefore being represented in this way will ensure a definite advantage hence the need for your buying agent to cultivate strong relationships with key agents and vice versa. If you are serious about buying and want to find the home which is exactly right for you, then my advice would always be to ensure you are well represented by an established and well informed buying agent. n

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STATE OF THE MARKET WHEN THE GAME IS UP ALASDAIR CARPENTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LOURDES ESTATE AGENTS, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET If you are a landlord and have a property that is due to become available during or slightly after the end of the Olympic Games my advice is to start getting prepared immediately. Once the Games finish and all the short term tenants leave town there is likely to be a glut of rental property available in the surrounding areas. This will invariably mean longer void periods and a downturn in achievable rents as supply outstrips demand. Therefore get your property marketed as early as possible to give yourself the best possible chance of securing a tenant prior to the end of the Games when the stock levels of available properties increases dramatically. In fact, get it advertised today. Not only will there be more properties available after the Olympics finishes but it will also be very

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difficult to secure tenants during the Olympic period. Many of the roads around Docklands will have restricted access, or for that matter be closed completely. Public transport will likely be congested and this will make it very difficult for prospective tenants to view available rental properties. Prior preparation and planning will be key in securing a tenant in the coming weeks and months. The lettings market is generally buoyant and providing landlords get organised early there is no reason why the Games should have any real adverse impact on securing a suitable tenant. n Lourdes Estate Agents 020 7518 9250 www.lourdes-estates.com

WITH JAMES BEARRYMAN, DIRECTOR AT FRANKLYN JAMES What are the benefits of renting a property before you buy one? Despite property prices falling across the rest of the country, prices in London are forever rising which makes it easy to see the logic of buying. However, before taking the plunge and buying a property in London, it is worth considering renting instead as there are many advantages. Renting allows you the freedom to relocate quickly and easily after a short notice period. Furthermore, as you’re not tied down by property ownership, there’s no lengthy process of finding a buyer for your home and getting caught in a property chain. An added bonus of renting in London is that there is no expense or hassle of upkeep, such as decorating, maintenance and repairs, as these are the landlord’s responsibility. Renting also enables you to go through the process of working out your criteria and what

your budget will allow you: do you want to lose a bedroom for a view? Gain a bedroom and move less centrally? When renting you can trial these choices and learn about your compromises through trial and error with less risks. Clearly, the biggest advantage of all when renting a property in London is that you do not have to find the significant sum of money, or mortgage, required to buy outright. With a large proportion of London properties running into seven figures, even a mortgage deposit can require a substantial sum in today’s market. When renting, you may not get anything back for your money, as you would if you were making mortgage repayments, but equally, you do not need to lock up your savings in your home. n Franklyn James Estate Agents, Docklands 020 7005 6080 www.franklynjames.co.uk

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camden cLose, chisLehurst, kent Br7 An exciting five bedroom “Love” House in an enviable location on one of Chislehurst’s most desirable roads with large garden, four reception rooms and a quadruple garage with rooms above. The property features an amazing underground entertainment complex with heated swimming pool (complete with flume!), cinema and bar.

£1,800,000

Liskeard Gardens, BLackheath se3 An exquisite brand new five bedroom/three bathroom home which offers stylish and sophisticated accommodation arranged over four floors. A combined kitchen, breakfast and garden room opens via bi folding doors onto the gardens. There is a dining room and drawing room with butler’s pantry and “dumb waiter” plus garage and cellar.

£2,050,000

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Unique at Langford Russell Chislehurst Office 13 High Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5AB Tel 020 8378 1222 Email enquiries@uniquepropertiesuk.com

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Belgrave Court, E14 A luxury two bedroom apartment on the 5th floor of Belgrave Court in Canary Riverside, the only residential development on the Canary Wharf Estate. It is presented in excellent condition and offers good views of the River Thames. The development benefits from security, concierge, proximity to a Virgin Active Health Spa and the best restaurants that Canary Wharf has to offer. Includes one secure parking space.

ÂŁ700,000 Leasehold

Horizon Building, E14 A spectacular three bedroom penthouse with Panoramic views boasting large terraces and extremely spacious living accommodation being in excess of 2200sqft. This ultra-contemporary residence features the latest technological installations, sumptuous finishes and State of the Art Multi-Media system. Two secure parking spaces are included with the property.

ÂŁ1,650,000 Leasehold

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

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Charthouse, E14

£280pw

• Bright and spacious studio • Popular riverside development • Porter and leisure facilities • Mudchute DLR

River Walk Apartments, E9

• Four bed, three bath house • Three balconies • Lovely garden and garage • Close to East India DLR

£320pw

• One bed 10th floor apartment • Courtyard and Canary Wharf views • 24 hour porter • South Quay DLR. Available 10th June.

£345pw

• Two beds, 7th floor • Brand new development • Stunning views, 24hr Concierge • Great Hackney location

Jamestown Way, E14

Indescon Court, E14

Dundee Wharf, E14

Belgrave Court, E14 • Two bedroooms two bathrooms • 5th floor apartment • Allocated parking • Prestigious development

£320pw

• Two bed duplex apartment • Fully furnished • Short walk to South Quay DLR • Parking permit available

£380pw

• Spacious one bedroom • West facing river views • Fashionable location • 24hr porter and gym

£560pw

Manchester Road, E14

Arran Way, E14

£550pw

• Three beds, two bathrooms • Large balcony • Water & Canary Wharf views • Allocated parking & garage

£695pw

Millennium Harbour, E14

£1,100pw

• Stunning 4 bed 3 bath 5th floor apartment • Spectacular Thames views from most rooms • 24hr concierge, gym, sauna & steam room • Easy walk to DLR and Canary Wharf

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Ionian Building, Narrow Street, E14

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Limehouse DLRTwo double bedrooms Walk in Wardrobe Parking 24 hour concierge

Craig Tower, Bow E3 • • • •

Modern development 10th floor Allocated Parking Two double bedrooms

Elsa Cottages, Limehouse, E14 • • • •

Freehold house Four double bedrooms Garden Limehouse DLR

£299,999

£375,000

St Saviours court, Westferry, E14

The Watergardens, Narrow street,E14

Dundee Wharf, Limehouse E14

£359,999

£399,999

£500,000

Dundee Wharf, Limehouse E14

Phoenix Wharf, Narrow street, E14

Blyths Wharf, Narrow Street, E14

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Two double bedrooms Immaculately presented Conversion Parking

Two double bedrooms Stunning direct river views Two balconies Secure parking

£600,000

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£379,999

Two double bedrooms Desirable location Two Balconies South facing

Direct river views Private balcony Secure parking Two double bedrooms

£965,000

020 7538 9250

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Two double bedrooms Water view Secure parking 24 hour concierge

Freehold house Direct River view Four double bedrooms Access to private pier

£1,850,000

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Kelly Court, Westferry, E14

Dovecote House, Canada Water, SE16

£325 per week

£350 per week

£400 per week

Lamb Court, Narrow Street, E14

Diprose Court, Bow, E3

Berglen Court, Limehouse, E14

£425 per week

£450 per week

£475 per week

New Providence Wharf, E14

Ability Place, South Quay, E14

Basin Approach, Limehouse, E14

£500 per week

£525 per week

£995 per week

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One bedroom Recently refurbished Fully furnished Close to Canary Wharf

Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Allocated parking Private terrace

Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms River views Residents leisure facilities

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020 7538 9250

Two double bedrooms Fully furnished Allocated parking Close to Canary Wharf

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Three double bedrooms Two bathrooms Furnished or unfurnished Close to Canary Wharf

Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Water views Allocated parking

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Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Allocated parking Close to Jubilee Line

Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Marina views Allocated parking

Three/Four bedrooms Three balconies Integral garage Furnished or unfurnished

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Sales

Millennium Harbour E14

Wheatsheaf Close E14

• Two-bedroom apartment • Third floor • Separate kitchen • West-facing river views • En-suite shower • Secure covered parking

• Two-bedroom apartment • Separate kitchen • Re-modernised throughout

£374,995

£319,995

Elektron Tower E14

New Providence Wharf E14 • One-bedroom apartment • Stunning west-facing views • 24-hour concierge

• First floor • Dock views • En-suite shower

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• Two-bedroom apartment • Balcony • En-suite shower room

• Fifth floor • West-facing • Secure parking

£349,995

£319,995

New Providence Wharf E14

Cyclops Wharf E14

• 15th-floor Penthouse • Sun terrace • Two bedroom suites

• Two-bedroom apartment • Chain free • Separate Kitchen • Secure covered parking • 24-hour porter • Leisure facilities

£2,500,000

• 1976 square foot • Valet parking • Panoramic views

£259,995

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St David’s Square, E14

Edison Building, E14 • Two double bedrooms • Views onto the river • Separate fitted kitchen

• Two bathrooms • Fully-furnished • Secured parking

• Two double bedrooms • Fully-furnished • Modern kitchen

• Two bathrooms • Wood flooring • Secured parking

£395 Per Week

£425 Per Week

Felstead Gardens, E14

New Providence Wharf, E14

• Two double bedrooms • Fully-furnished • Stunning river and garden views • Balcony • Separate custom-fitted kitchen • Parking

• Luxury two-bedroom apartment • Furnished • Spacious reception area • Valet parking • Large wraparound balcony • River views

£335 Per Week

£650 Per Week

Pierpoint Building, E14

• Two double bedrooms • Recently renovated • Two newly-fitted bathrooms • Offered furnished • SW-facing river & City views • Secured parking

• Two-bedroom apartment • Two newly-fitted bathrooms • Large circular balcony

£495 Per Week

£525 Per Week

• City views • Secured parking • Separate kitchen

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Unicorn Building, Wapping, E1W

£299,999

Sales

Lanterns Court, Canary Wharf, E14 £325,000

Ocean Wharf, Isle of Dogs, E14

Conveniently located within a short walking distance from Canary Wharf is this wonderfully presented fourth floor, one double bedroom apartment, within a much sought after development with 24hr concierge service, gym facilities and secure underground parking space.

An attractive one double bedroom apartment on the fifth floor of this highly sought after development, offering allocated gated parking, a residents only gym, concierge service and is a short walk from Canary Wharf.

Aurora Building, Canary Wharf, E14 £410,000

Berglen Court, Limehouse, E14

New Providence Wharf, E14

This two bedroom/two bathroom apartment is situated on the 12th floor of the impressive Aurora Building development close to Blackwall Way and benefits from a large balcony with river views, secure underground parking and 24 hour concierge facilities.

Two double bedroom third floor apartment in the highly sought after Berglen Court development with direct views from both bedrooms and lounge onto landscaped gardens and Limehouse Marina. The property also comes with allocated underground gated parking.

Free Trade Wharf, Wapping, E1W

The Listed Building, Wapping, E1W £650,000 Pinnacle I, Limehouse, E14

Positioned in a sought after development is this one double bedroom apartment on the fifth floor boasting a south facing balcony with views of the River Thames, a concierge service, secure allocated parking and is ideal for investment purposes.

£579,999

Available chain free, is this incredibly spacious and immaculately presented, three double bedroom apartment benefitting from a large reception, a private balcony, secure parking, a concierge service, as well as on site gym & swimming pool.

Canary Wharf 020 7005 6080

£449,995

A sympathetically-converted two double bedroom duplex apartment, situated within a Grade II listed former warehouse alongside the River Thames, boasting 1500sq.ft of living space, garage parking, a concierge service and on-site gym & swimming pool.

Bow 020 8983 2930

£355,000

£459,950

With views of the River Thames towards the Millennium/02 Dome, this wonderfully presented apartment on the 11th floor, with private balcony, valet parking, access to swimming pool & gym facilities and is available with no onward chain.

£739,999

Offering great potential for investment or owner occupation is this extremely desirable three bedroom apartment with amazing views across the Limehouse Marina. The property boasts a spacious reception, a large balcony and two car parking spaces.

Limehouse 020 7791 1777

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Ocean Wharf, Isle of Dogs, E14

Lettings

£365 pw

The Landmark East, Canary Wharf, E14 £390 pw

Cobalt Point, Canary Wharf, E14

A bright and airy one bedroom apartment with views of the River Thames. The property boasts a private balcony looking over the river, fully fitted kitchen, a large bedroom, secure gated parking and a concierge.

Just a short walk from Canary Wharf is this contemporary one bedroom apartment which enjoys views from the 17th floor. Benefitting from a 24 hour concierge service and fully equipped gym and is moments from Canary station.

New two double bedroom apartment located within this luxury development. The property comprises of a large open plan kitchen/ reception with balcony, two large bedrooms, luxury bathroom, concierge and located minutes from Canary Wharf.

Pan Peninsula, Canary Wharf, E14

Marina Heights, Limehouse, E14

New Providence Wharf, E14

£440 pw

£420 pw

£465 pw

A luxury one bedroom apartment situated on the 28th floor, boasting amazing views across the River Thames from its private balcony, a spacious reception, a fully integrated high specification kitchen and luxury bathroom.

A well-presented two double bedroom, two bathroom marina side apartment. The property is offered furnished and benefits from 24 hour concierge, impressive marina views, underground parking and is minutes from Limehouse DLR.

A stunning two bedroom apartment situated on the 15th floor of the ever popular New Providence Wharf. Decorated to a very high standard and benefits from, stunning views, 24 hour concierge, on-site gym and spa.

Albert Mews, Limehouse, E14

Pan Peninsula, Canary Wharf, E14

41 Millharbour, Canary Wharf, E14

£585 pw

A very rare four bedroom house situated on Narrow street which has contemporary and neutral décor throughout , modern fitted kitchen, three bathrooms, good sized rear garden, off street parking and a short walk from both Limehouse and Westferry DLR Stations.

Canary Wharf 020 7005 6080

£675 pw

Situated on the 11th floor is this amazing apartment comprising of two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, an ultra-modern kitchen, a large open plan reception, floor to ceiling windows, a private balcony and a 24 hour concierge.

Bow 020 8983 2930

£1,600 pw

A spectacular property set over two floors, boasting over 2000sq/ft of living space and comprises of a spacious reception, a fully integrated kitchen, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private roof terrace and underground parking.

Limehouse 020 7791 1777

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Stepney City Clark Street,Whitechapel E1 3HS

Gowers Walk, Aldgate E1 8BG

Superb 4 bedroom, 3rd floor duplex apartment Located within a character school conversion, porter and lift. Reception room with balcony, open-plan kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Secure parking space.

2 Double bedrooms, 4th floor apartment with balcony. This property offers an open plan fitted kitchen, reception & bathroom. Laminated wood flooring. Situated close to Aldgate East station and close to Tower Hill.

Price: £449,995

Price: £460,000

Cape Yard,Wapping E1W

Leamore Court Meath Crescent E2

A stunning two bedroom apartment which is a stone’s throw from Tower Hill Station. This apartment is situated within the popular Quay 430 development. Comprises two double bedrooms, two bathrooms.

Superb 2 bedroom, 8th floor apartment within this modern gated development. The property offers open-plan reception room/kitchen with good space for the dining area. Balcony.

Price: £429,995

Price: £339,900

Jackman House Watts Street,Wapping E1W 2PU

Western Gateway, Docklands E16 1AJ

2 Double bedroom apartment. Fitted kitchen. Bathroom. Separate wc. Laminated wood flooring. Good condition throughout. Close to Wapping station. Within easy access to the City & Docklands.

Modern 1 double bedroom apartment on the 6th floor with angle water views. Fitted kitchen. Reception. Bathroom. Balcony. Close to the Royal Victoria Docklands Light Railway.

Price: £324,995

Price: £329,995

Backchurch Lane, Aldgate E1

Free Trade Wharf,Wapping E1W

A rare opportunity to acquire this 2 double bedroom duplex apartment which benefits from a superb terrace overlooking communal gardens. Fitted kitchen/ breakfast room. Reception with patio doors.

This 2 double bedroom, 5th floor, 2 bathroom apartment offers a terrace with superb River Thames views, This 24-hour porterage development benefits from a residents gym and swimming pool. 2 Secure parking.

Rental Price: £479,995

Price: £495,000

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New Providence Wharf, Canary Wharf, E14

£1,150,000

Located within a luxury riverside development this sensational three bedroomed apartment boasts a modern and generous interior and features a substantial, south-facing balcony with spectacular views across the River, Canary Wharf and the O2 arena. The fixtures and fittings are all of the highest quality. The property comprises generous reception room which is open plan to the dining area and a stunning fitted kitchen. There is a master bedroom with en suite shower room, second bedroom with en suite bathroom, separate bathroom, underground parking, lift, concierge, indoor swimming pool and gym.

• 3 Bedroom premier apartment • 3 Bathrooms • 14th Floor, stunning views • Wrap-around riverside balcony • 24 Hour concierge • Secure underground parking • Leisure facilities on-site

Henry Wiltshire Estate Agents: 1 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH

www.henrywiltshire.co.uk 020 7001 9160

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Baltimore Wharf, Canary Wharf, E14

£325 p/w

• Studio • 1 bathroom • Modern development • Furnished • 24 Hour concierge, Gym & swimming pool • Allocated parking • Available now

Grainstore, Western Gateway, E16 • Modern and spacious 3 bedroom apartment • 2 Bathrooms • Recently refurbished • Converted Victorian warehouse • Minutes away from the Olympic Village • Close to Stratford and Westfield shopping centre • Available now

Bridge House, Canary Wharf, E14

£550 p/w

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Newly refurbished and unique Grade II listed house • Quiet residential street • Communal garden • Raised ground floor • Fully furnished • Allocated parking space, Available now

£700 p/w

New Providence Wharf, Canary Wharf, E14

£1,250 p/w

• 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom • Premier apartment • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Large wrap around balcony • Gym & swimming pool • 24 Hour concierge • Short or long term let, All bills inclusive, Available now

SPRING OFFER FOR LANDLORDS: 50% off management fee for all new fully managed properties. 8% for a limited time only. Call 07908 807 857 or email enquiries@henrywiltshire.co.uk for more information

River Habitat RiverHabitat.co.uk

Eaton HousE, 38 WEstfERRy CiRCus, E14 SPACIOUS FIFTH FLOOR APARTMENT WITH FABULOUS VIEWS OF THE RIVER

EgERton CREsCEnt, soutH KEnsington, sW3 EXQUISITE HOUSE CIRCA 4,000 SQ FEET

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1,692 Square Foot Apartment of three double bedrooms Each bedroom has an en-suite and there is an extra cloakroom Stunning views up of river due west Small Juliette balcony of approx 14 Sq Ft Portered Development with a secure underground parking space

Arranged over five floors with four double bedrooms Glass conservatory and rear foliaged garden Luxurious drawing room spanning the length of the home Located in a Prime Chelsea and Kensington Location

£900 P/W

£6,500 P/W

sundERland Point, 1 Hull PlaCE, E16 FOURTH FLOOR APARTMENT IN THIS SUPERB RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT

KEEPiER WHaRf, 12 naRRoW stREEt, E14 RARE AND MAGNIFICENT 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT ON THE GROUND FLOOR

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2 beds, 1 bath and balcony with splendid river views Open plan lounge and access to balcony from Lounge Excellent transportation links and close to City Airport Dock Allocated underground parking space

£305 P/W

Located in the heart of Limehouse with splendid direct river views Two bathrooms, a separate W.C and a utility room. Secured development with concierge and gated parking 5 Minutes walk to Limehouse DLR and excellent bus links.

£1,150,000

• info@RiverHabitat.co.uk • T: 020 7791 9830 • F: 020 7791 9831 • The Suite LG. 655 Commercial Road, Limehouse, London E14 7LW

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• 4th floor Two bedroom/two bathroom • Well presented • Balcony with south aspect • Peaceful and secluded • Moments from tube

• Studio Apartment • Fully Furnished • 2nd Floor • Balcony • Brand New Concierge Service • Multiple Transport Links

• Studio Apartment • Fully Furnished • 2nd Floor • Concierge Service • Close to Local Amenities • Walking Distance to Canary Wharf

• Very large 620 sq ft one bedroom/one bathroom apartment • Furnished • Superior specification • Full height windows • Located in heart of South Quay

£250.00 per week

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£365,000

£369,950

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• One Bedroom Apartment • Fully Furnished • 2nd Floor • Balcony • Nr. Stratford's Olympic Park • Nr. Langdon Park DLR

• One Bedroom Apartment • Fully Furnished • 25th Floor • Balcony • 24hr Concierge Service • Walking distance to Canary Wharf

£325.00 per week

£390.00 per week

£434,999

£519,950

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Drake House, St George Wharf, SW8

• Brand New Two Bedroom Apartment • Available Now • Two Bathroom • Fully Furnished • Balcony • Nr. Stratford's Olympic Park

£430.00 per week

• Three Bedroom Apartment • Fully Furnished • Balcony • Allocated Parking • 24hr Concierge Service • Nr. South Quay DLR

£650.00 per week

• Stunning one bedroom/one bathroom apartment • Exceptional specification • 24hr concierge • Residents health spa and sky bar • Seconds from DLR and Tube

• 15th floor Two bedroom/two bathroom • All rooms river facing and balcony • Beautifully presented • 24 hr concierge and leisure facilities • Moments from Blackwall DLR

• 9th floor two bedroom apartment • Prestigious riverside development • Superior specification • Large wrap around terrace • City/Canary Wharf views • 24hr concierge

• Outstanding two bedroom riverside apartment • Extensive terrace with unparalleled views • Beautifully presented • 24hr concierge • Exceptional transport links

£625,000

£1,399,000

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