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18 | Seeing stars Famed bridal and eveningwear designer Jenny Packham on her jewellery collaboration with Goldsmiths 50 | Saving face This winter, nourish your skin at home with the latest innovative face masks

10 | Contributors 12 | Editor’s letter 15 | The agenda

NOVEMBER 2016

BEAUTY & GROOMING

Health & Fitness

48 | Beauty news 55 | Grooming

61 | Health and fitness news

FASHION

33 | Après all day Jaeger’s collection completes your off-theslopes wardrobe

34 | Style her 62 | Drip, drip Have the latest spate of trendy drinking waters gone too far, or should we be investing in them for the sake of our health and looks? 64 | Blue-sky thinking Stressed, confused, under-performing or anxious? It may be time for a life coach 68 | What’s up, Wahaca? We meet Mark Selby, co-founder of Mexican eatery Wahaca

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36 | Style him 38 | Into the wild All the know-how for men looking to stay chic while conquering the great outdoors

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Technology 56 | Tech news

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23 | Fit like a glove 80 | Travel news Chanel’s watch offerings The best chalets for the can be handily strapped start of the ski season on to a Karl Lagerfeld– don’t miss out inspired glove 82 | Sides of Sydney Where to stay, eat and 24 | Jewellery news be seen in the famed Aussie city 26 | Watch news 28 | Ready for takeoff We go up, up, up in the air with Breitling 29 | The real deal The CEO of Oris on retaining independence

86 | Buena vista The views in Provence simply can’t be beat. For a relaxing, easy holiday, it’s a winner

motoring 76 | Along came a Spider The latest revival of a classic from Fiat – we’re impressed

FOOD & DRINK 66 | Food and drink news New vegan-friendly menu additions at Leon, a cocktail collaboration between Penhaligon’s and Plateau, and an impossible-to-resist breakfast offer at Smollensky’s 67 | Making the cut If it’s steak you’re after, head to Manhattan Grill: its meat offerings are sublime 70 | Raise a glass The history behind the traditional longstanding cask process of The Macallan

PROPERTY 98 | Property news The state of the market, a new (and attractive) juicer and a bespoke interiors website 108 | Insider knowledge Spotlight on Nine Elms 128 | Investment portfolio From London to Kent, these properties offer fabulous opportunities 140 | Property focus Whatever the question, Islington Square may be the answer 144 | New opportunities A look at Berkeley Homes’s Royal Arsenal

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acting Editor Katy Parker contributing editors Olivia Sharpe Richard Brown Kari Colmans assistant editor Charlotte Phillips Motoring Editor Matthew Carter editorial Intern William Monroe General Manager Fiona Fenwick Senior Designer Catherine Johnson Production Hugo Wheatley Jamie Steele Danny Lesar Alice Ford Property DirectoR Samantha Ratcliffe Executive Director Sophie Roberts Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Contributors richard brown Richard is editor of The City Magazine and a watch enthusiast. For our November issue, he talks to the CEO of Oris watches about how the brand has retained its independence, and explores the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a motorcycling event sponsored by Zenith Watches.

alexander beer London-born fashion, sport and advertising photographer Alexander shoots for a wide range of publications and brands, including GQ, Esquire, Purdey and Richard James. Our photoshoot this month is one for the boys: our models are at one with nature, but clad in chic, neutral-toned layers.

gabrielle lane Gabrielle has written across lifestyle and business topics for UK and international titles including Psychologies, The Huffington Post, InStyle and Woman’s Day. In this issue she takes some time out in Sydney, making the most of the sunshine, foodie offerings and some seriously luxurious hotels.

matthew carter Motoring expert and former editor of Autocar and Classic & Sports Car, Matthew discovers ‘la dolce vita’ in the revamped Fiat 124 Spider. With all the charm of the 1966 original, it may be teeny-tiny, but it’s fun to drive and, best of all, it’s a very affordable sports car. What are you waiting for?

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On the cover Jaeger has always been fashion-forward, and this image, part of the campaign for its recent Après Ski collection, is no exception. The collection is bold and colourful, perfect for dreary November days, and with 1960s-inspired graphic separates in luxury fabrics, it’s sure to keep you stylish on and off the slopes. Jaeger, Cabot Place

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We’re in a frivolous mood this month. For our November issue, we have made it our quest to celebrate all things bright, beautiful and brilliant. First up is the new fine jewellery collection from the Duchess of Cambridge’s favourite designer, Jenny Packham. The long-established queen of resplendent red carpet gowns speaks to us on page 18 about why she reached to the stars for inspiration for the range, which she launched in collaboration with Goldsmiths. From timeless jewels to timepieces, on page 29 Richard Brown sits down with the CEO of Oris, Ulrich W Herzog, and explores how this independent brand succeeds in holding its own against the industry’s major players. Meanwhile, heavyweights of the fashion industry are brought to the Wharf this month, as we see the launch of Marks & Spencer’s latest clothing collection with the eternally chic Alexa Chung (p. 34). Fashion packs a real punch in the shape of Jaeger, which unveils the brand’s vibrant new Après-Ski collection this month (p. 33). If you needed a reason to hit the slopes this season, this is it. But before you go, it’s time to re-examine your skincare regime. On page 50 we explore the benefits of incorporating face masks into our weekly routine and uncover the latest innovations. When it comes to looking after our skin, everyone knows that one of the simplest ways is through hydration, but what of the new designer waters currently saturating the market – Are there genuine benefits, and what’s wrong with good old tap? Charlotte Phillips investigates on page 62. Finally, we turn to Fiat, which is launching a revival of its 124 Spider model, originally launched in 1966. Matthew Carter takes it for a spin on page 76 and finds that it operates in glittering style. And speaking of spinning, and glitter for that matter, this month marks the opening of the sparkling new Canary Wharf Ice Rink. Get your skates on and revel in the splendour of November.

EDITOR’S PICKS An Angel Kiss, £36, Heidi Klum Intimates, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place

No 5 The Body Oil, £62, Chanel, Boots, Cabot Place

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Ice, ice, baby The Canary Wharf Ice Rink returns this month, now as much a Christmas fixture as stockings and Champagne. Get into the festive spirit early and pop out for a quick lunchtime whirl around the ice. We’ll see you there. From November 4, Canada Square Park

THE AGENDA Words: charlotte phillips

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Tom’s Kitchen is collaborating with the Royal British Legion, selling poppy cupcakes from its deli. The cupcakes will be made from a red velvet sponge topped with a sugar-crafted poppy, and with every cupcake sold, Tom’s Kitchen will donate 50p to the charity that provides lifelong support for the armed forces community, serving veterans and their families. £4, until 13 November, Tom’s Kitchen, Westferry Circus

Reiss’s new scented candles are luxurious and contemporary, presented in monochrome packaging with a silver snuff lid. Choose between a floral, fruity fragrance in a white glass votive, or the earthier, old-school gentleman’s club-esque scent with tobacco, leather and cognac notes, infused in a tinted black wax and encased in a black glass holder. £30, Reiss, Jubilee Place

Colourful designs Iconic British designer Sir Paul Smith and Swiss manufacturer Caran d’Ache have created a boxset of eight new colours of the iconic Caran d’Ache 849 pen, inspired by colours from Smith’s signature stripes, many of which are found in his A/W16 collection. A regular user of the Caran d’Ache 849 pen, with its famous hexagonal body and its ultra-thin case, Sir Paul Smith first teamed with Caran d’Ache to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary and is “really pleased” to be working with them again. All eight colours will be sold together, and Smith’s signature is on one side of each pen. Paul Smith, Cabot Square; carandache.com

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Leica Camera has introduced a new collection of elegant leather accessories, perfect for life on the go. Comprising a notebook cover, three smartphone slipcases, two pen cases and a credit card or business card wallet, each of the accessories has been handcrafted from high-quality, finely textured Nappa leather. Red stitching adds a luxurious, sophisticated feel, and all the items are finished with the iconic Leica logo embossed on the front, and the ‘Handmade in Germany’ seal of quality on the reverse. Best of all, the collection is unisex. From £40, leica-camera.com

Bijou Necklace, £79, Ted Baker, Canada Place

Books THE ICONS

HOLISTICALLY HEALTHY

The Hunger Book celebrates five years and ten issues of Hunger magazine, a publication launched by photographer and publisher Rankin in 2011. A platform for creative and provocative voices in fashion, culture and style, The Hunger Book explores the magazine’s process, including editorials, celebrity portraits, original sketches, exclusive anecdotes and unseen stills. The Hunger Book, curated by Rankin, £65, teNeues

Written by a certified nutrition expert, this book is about living a balanced life, starting with eating nourishing foods. It is a holistic look at the positive effects nutrition can have on body and soul, and the benefits of a plant-based diet, with wholesome recipes for soups, snacks and more. The Mix: A Loving Blend of Plant-Based Recipes by Liora Bels, £25, teNeues

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Tequila Cocktails looks at the history and production of the world’s most quality tequilas. World-renowned mixologist and spirits historian, Brian Van Flanders, offers up both classic and innovative recipes, from six variations on the Margarita to the Tequila Mockingbird, with fresh watermelon juice and mint. Tequila Cocktails by Brian Van Flanders, £32, MAISON ASSOULINE, assouline.com

This tome captures a golden era of glamour and reveals the elegance and decadence of the cosmopolitan café society. It provides an insider’s perspective to the 20th-century elite: the Cabrols socialised with Queen Amelia of Portugal and the Windsors, to name but a few. Featuring collages, watercolours and previously unpublished archival documents, the scrapbooks reveal the privileged and extravagant world of this exclusive club. Beautiful People of the Café Society: Scrapbooks by the Baron de Cabrol, £75, Flammarion

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Cocktail Shaker Pineapple in Gold, £34, Oliver Bonas, Jubilee Place

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Jenny Packham has cemented her status as the go-to designer for royalty – Hollywood and otherwise. Now, she’s setting her sights on fine jewellery and she’s reached to the stars for her inspiration, as KATY PARKER discovers

f you haven’t heard the name Jenny Packham, then chances are you’ve been living in a subterranean bunker for the past five years. The British designer, who has carved out her niche in the creation of beautiful eveningwear and bridal gowns, counts numerous A-listers among her fans, including Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, Adele, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, and perhaps most famously, the Duchess of Cambridge. The Duchess – arguably one of the most influential women in fashion – has chosen to wear Packham’s designs at a number of significant occasions, including the debuts of both Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and more recently upon arriving in Canada with her family on their Royal tour. The designer is predictably tight-lipped about her associations with the royals, but when asked in the past if she works closely with the Duchess on her creations, she has said: “Absolutely. It’s always quite the collaboration.” Packham has also lent her talents to the silver screen, working with celebrated Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field, regularly dressing Kim Cattrall for her role as Samantha. It’s been a steady rise to starry heights for Packham, who graduated from Central Saint Martins with a first class honours degree, before establishing the Jenny Packham brand in 1988 with a readyto-wear evening collection. Perhaps surprisingly – given Packham’s classically elegant, feminine aesthetic that lends itself so well to wedding gowns – it was nearly ten years later before the designer introduced a bridal collection. She now has stores and showrooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Packham tells me that her most recent S/S17 collection, which

she showcased at New York Fashion Week to rave reviews, was inspired by “the style and sensibility of 31 muses – past and present – from Elizabeth Taylor to Jennifer Lawrence and Isabella Rossellini.” The result was a show-stopping array of embellished wide-leg trousers, metallic lace ruffle blouses and Chantilly lace gowns studded with sequins and crystals, complete with exquisite details, such as illusion tulle, cascading sequins and floral embroidery. Now, Packham is entering the world of fine jewellery, as she launches a bridal collection this autumn exclusively with Goldsmiths. I ask her about the creation of the line, and how jewellery design compares to fashion. “I really enjoy the process of creating something truly special and beautiful,” she explains. “For me that is my greatest pleasure and challenge. Designing bridal wear has always given me great personal reward. To create a fine jewellery collection is an extension of my desire to create beautiful, timeless designs.” The collection comprises three suites – each of which has been designed around an engagement ring, with a complementing necklace and earrings. Again, Packham looked to the starry world of celebrity for inspiration: “The Gloria collection is inspired by Gloria Swanson, the epitome of old Hollywood glamour and leading lady of the golden age of cinema. [It is] intricate and contemporary, featuring a brilliant round diamond nestled in a square double halo of pavé set diamonds.” Showing that her fascination with stars extends beyond Hollywood, Packham presents multiple interpretations of the idea throughout the collection, including a collection inspired

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by the aurora borealis. This, she explains, “reflects my interest in both the cosmic and cinematic star. Inspirationally, it gave us unlimited sparkle allowance!” She continues: “The Aurora collection is inspired by the brightest cluster of stars, while the Étolie collection – étoile, meaning ‘star’ in French – is a stunning solitaire diamond collection. Encapsulating our signature style – romantic, feminine and intricate in detail – Étolie is timeless yet contemporary: a collection for the modern romantic.” Talking to Packham about the collection, she seems to have an innate passion for jewellery and I ask her if this has always been the case. “Like most women I have a strong attraction to jewellery – its beauty and symbolism. I am particularly drawn to ancient jewellery; its history and the idea that the jewellery links us to the past. Rings in particular are so personal. Associated with love and hope, they form an integral part of a woman’s history.” And what of her own personal history with jewellery? “My mother loved jewellery, and when I was growing up I’d play dressing up games in her bedroom, delving into her boxes of chains, rings and earrings. She had one bracelet with a locket, which she always told me was priceless. For years I wondered its worth and why she referred to it in this way. On my wedding day I wore it for the first time. I opened the locket to discover layers of miniature photographs of my mother’s family, and I understood its pricelessness.” Packham explains that she has been dreaming of doing such a project for years. So why did she ultimately choose to collaborate with Goldsmiths? “Like Jenny Packham,” she replies,“Goldsmiths is a British brand with integrity and heritage. Both accessible and contemporary, the synergies between the two brands made it the perfect partnership.” I finish by asking Packham what advice she would give to up-and-coming designers and she retorts, “Find a niche and be the best at it!” And if she could dress any celebrity bride, who would it be? “I would love to have designed for Marilyn Monroe,” she replies. It’s an unsurprising answer; the quintessential starlet for a woman whose own star has never been brighter. The Jenny Packham Collection, exclusive to Goldsmiths, Canada Square

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hanel’s creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, finds himself the inspiration behind the French fashion house’s new J12 watch. The black-and-white J12 XS collection emulates the designer’s famously monochrome style, and the limited-edition range of lambskin fingerless gloves (onto which the watch can be strapped) directly references Lagerfeld’s own signature pairs. One of the most impressive pieces is the J12 XS large watch cuff (pictured), which wraps around the wrist and fuses black high-tech ceramic, steel, diamonds and black lacquer. The most notable thing about the J12 XS, however, is its size. The miniature model has been whittled down to 19mm – dainty, but full of attitude. From a selection, chanel.com

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heart of gold The modern-day trend for rose gold engagement rings has been given a timeless appeal thanks to Tiffany & Co.’s latest collection. As part of the celebrations to mark the 130th anniversary of the famous Tiffany Setting (first introduced in 1886 by founder Charles Lewis Tiffany), the jeweller has reimagined this classic ring design – featuring six platinum prongs that elevate the central stone above the band – in contemporary 18-karat rose gold. The ring also comes with a matching rose gold and diamond pavé wedding band. Tiffany & Co., Cabot Place

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true colours In tribute to its historic creativity in colour, Fabergé has replaced the traditional white diamond with emeralds, rubies and sapphires for its latest engagement ring range. Within each ring and wedding band there is an additional, concealed gemstone of matching colour – placed there to symbolise an unbroken bond between the couple. Each piece also incorporates the jewellery house’s traditional goldfluting technique, giving them a distinctive and contemporary finish. From a selection, faberge.com

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all creatures great and small The animal kingdom has once again been brought to life in the world of high jewellery in Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest collection. From elephants and giraffes to parrots and penguins; from monkeys and koalas to ladybirds and butterflies, each creature in this menagerie-inspired line has been immortalised in the form of precious clips (presented as a pair or singularly) adorned with diamonds and gemstones. The eternal faithfulness of penguins (known to mate for life) has been illustrated by the jeweller in a tender composition, featuring diamonds, black onyx and two shades of coral on the base to represent their icy setting, while the mysterious allure of the mythical phoenix has been depicted in golden mother-of-pearl and diamonds. Noah’s Ark collection, from a selection, vancleefarpels.com

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Farer’s Mechanical Debut While in recent years we’ve witnessed an explosion in homegrown ‘fashion watches’ – think the battery-powered quartz creations of Olivia Burton, W. T. Author, Shore Projects and Sekford – you can still count the British brands producing serious numbers of mechanical watches on one hand – Bremont, Christopher Ward, Schofield and Pinion will get you to four; Farer will now take you up to five. Until recently, Farer was in the business of creating fashion watches. Now, the 2014-founded company has announced its first collection of automatics. As with all of the UK’s native mechanical watch brands, Farer is still reliant on Switzerland for its self-winding movements – the ETAproduced Calibre 2824-2, in this case – but names such as Beagle, Endurance and Hopewell nod toward the brand’s decidedly British underpinnings. The three, 39.5mm timepieces are designed to be unisex. Each comprises a stainless steel case and a sapphire glass caseback, through which a Farer-engraved, oscillating weight is visible. At £875, the pieces head up the top of the ‘bestfor-under-£1K’ watch category. farer.com

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Riding Dapper A sea of monocles, moustaches and vintage motorcycles washed its way through London on the last Sunday of September, as the capital played host to the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The cause? Prostate cancer and suicide prevention. The event? The largest motorcycling charity meet in the world. Founded in Sydney in 2012, the DGT now inspires more than 50,000 riders in over 500 cities to don their finest get-up and jump atop their cherished café racers. London’s riders progressed from Stratford’s Olympic Park to Regent’s Park, via Tower Bridge, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Earlier this year, DGR-title sponsor, Zenith Watches, unveiled its Heritage Pilot Ton-Up at Baselworld. The brand subsequently created five special DGR editions of the watch, featuring the event’s logo at six o’clock, a unique tan leather strap, and an intricately engraved case-back. The Zenith Watches Team was the largest to ride in the DGR this year, collectively raising more than £52,000. gentlemansride.com, zenith-watches.com

In Pursuit of the Perfect Pilot’s Watch Sporty sister brand to the more classic Frédérique Constant, Alpina has cornered the market when it comes to affordable action watches. Its latest innovation, the Startimer Pilot Automatic Chronograph, is a distinctly ergonomic piece, boasting highly legible sub-dials and luminous indexes. Military dial colours come in either black, petrol blue or dark green. A date window is found at 3 o’clock. Fans of early pilots watches will appreciate a large 44mm case, an oversized screw-in crown and chunky leather strap. It’s yours for £2,090. alpina-watches.com

ONE TO WATCH Sandy Madhvani, showroom manager at David M Robinson in Canary Wharf, selects his watch of the moment: Water-resistant to 6 bar, the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Le Petit Prince” has all the qualities typically found in a highperformance timepiece: precision, functionality and reliability. The timepiece features a day and date display and measures 43 mm in diameter Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Le Petit Prince”, £4,190, IWC, available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place

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The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is designed to push the planet’s best pilots to the limit. As the season reaches its conclusion, Holly Fradley discovers what that means, courtesy of official timekeeper Breitling

word of warning. If you suffer from generalised anxiety disorder and someone invites you to experience the fastest motorsport on the planet, from a pilot’s seat, rather than the spectator stands, do not seek solace from the internet. As with undiagnosed medical afflictions, Google’s search results are not the most reassuring. My invitation came by way of Breitling, official timekeeper to the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, an event designed to provide the most advanced aerial challenge in any stunt pilot’s calendar. The word ‘nervous’ didn’t come close. Breitling has been involved with the Championship since 2007, its entrants in the 2016 season taking the shape of France’s François Le Vot and legendary Brit aerobat Nigel Lamb. There’s natural synergy between a low-level, high-speed aeroplane competition and a company that’s cultivated its image around precision. Aviation is Breitling’s thing. Inventors of the first wrist chronograph in 1915; the first chronograph to feature an independent push-piece in 1923; and the first company to subsequently present a two push-piece chronograph in 1934, Breitling spent its early years conceiving devices that proved particularly practical for pilots. The brand cemented its standing

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in the aviation industry with the 1952 launch of the Navitimer. The watch’s complex slide rule allowed pilots to calculate fuel consumption with a glance towards their wrist. Think of it as the world’s first smartwatch. It’s a sunny Sunday morning at Blackbushe Airport, Surrey. This afternoon, the 14 pilots that make up the Red Bull Air Race Masterclass will compete in the Ascot leg of the World Championships. Before that? A taster session in a two-seater stunt plane and speeds of up to 200mph. “You must remember to keep communicating with me throughout the flight,” says Francis Barros, my pilot for the day and three-time winner of Brazil’s National Aerobatic Championship. “I will need to know that you are still conscious.” The cockpit before me has pedals and a joystick. “Avoid touching them at all costs,” says Barros. In front, a Garmin camera is positioned unflatteringly close to my face. We begin with an airport flyover and some turns through a series of 25 metre-high air-filled pylon gates. Next, a couple of barrel rolls, some loops and a stall turn. We’d agreed beforehand that a thumbs up from me meant that Barros could go faster. Surprisingly, I found that both of my thumbs were up. Ten minutes, 5Gs and one

breathtaking ride later, I was back on the ground, the blood beginning to find its usual route around my body. The experience and Ascot race that followed were incredible. The Garmin video of my face under g-force, not so much. Following the cancellation due to high winds of the final race in Las Vegas in October, Germany’s Matthias Dolderer was named the 2016 Red Bull Air Race World Champion. Breitling’s Nigel Lamb and François Le Vot finished fourth and 12th, respectively. Breitling’s Emergency Night Mission, the world’s first watch with an in-built dual-frequency personal locator beacon, is now available with orange or yellow accents, £15,340, Goldsmiths, Canada Place

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Once one of Switzerland’s largest watch companies, Oris navigated its way out of the quartz crisis to reclaim a spot at the top table of watchmaking. Long-serving CEO, Ulrich W Herzog, explains how the independent brand earned itself a seat alongside the industry’s big boys WORDS: RICHARD BROWN

ris’s slogan is ‘Real Watches for Real People’. Everton Football Club is known as ‘The People’s Club’. This provides us with a pithy comparison with which to kick off this piece: Oris is the Everton FC of the watch world. It’s true. Let me explain… As we know, watches, like football, are big business. The most successful brands, like the most successful clubs, are typically those propped up by the most powerful backers. (This isn’t always the case; the two most lusted-after brands, Rolex and Patek Philippe, are both independently owned, but this doesn’t help our argument, so we’ll be discounting these and moving swiftly on.) Cartier, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Panerai and Vacheron Constantin all belong to Richemont. Breguet, Blancpain, Omega and Longines coexist within Swatch Group. Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith form part of LVMH. These brands benefit from collective resource, huge spending power and large economies of scale – important in an industry where your end product is reliant on a snaking chain of suppliers and hundreds of components that typically can only be ordered in the thousands. In this big-money arena, independent Oris punches

above its weight. Like Everton, Oris has secured its position within the Premier League of watchmaking through performance alone. The brand has been churning out solid watches, away from the limelight, for several seasons now. David Moyes managed Everton for 11 years. Ulrich W Herzog has helmed Oris for the past 34. The son of ex-general manager Oscar Herzog, a man who himself notched up 43 years at the company, Ulrich was already serving Oris when, in 1970, it became part of the ASUAG group, latter to transmute into Swatch Group. Unlike the arrival of the Apple Watch, the advent of the quartz wristwatch really did devastate Switzerland’s mechanical watch industry. Seiko’s Astron landed in 1969. At that time, Oris was producing around 1.2 million units a year. In the decade that followed, the company slashed its staff from 900 to just a few dozen. He subsequently abandoned quartz in favour of producing solely mechanical timepieces. It was a punchy move. The industry was being undercut and out sold by vastly more affordable, more accurate battery-powered pieces from Japan. Few had the balls to bet on the industry’s reawakening. Yet Herzog believed that if Japan was responsible for

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derailing Switzerland’s traditional watch industry, ultimately, it would be Japan that helped with its revival. Travelling the country during the mid-’80s, Herzog felt a tangible shift in the way people were appreciating mechanical wristwatches. “The Japanese were the first ones to see the potential of these things,” he explains. Aware of Japan’s influence over global trends, Herzog predicted that this rediscovered appetite for watches made of gears, cogs and springs would spread. It did. “The guy you should be really proud of in this country is Paul Smith,” says Herzog. “He was the first guy to take our watches and sell them in his shops. He had a vision. At that time, no jeweller wanted mechanical watches, they all wanted quartz watches. Paul Smith said ‘no, I want these ones.’” Fast forward three decades, to where we are now, and a timepiece from Oris will almost invariably appear within the annual ‘Best-of-Baselworld’ roundups that appear across the internet in the days that follow the close of the world’s largest watch jamboree. In 2012, the attention-grabber was the Artix GT Chronograph, a watch whose retrograde small seconds display ingeniously mirrored the rev counter of a racing car. A year later, the Aquis Depth Gauge set watch websites alight when it became the first timepiece to indicate depth by allowing water to enter its case via a small hole at 12 o’clock. “It’s really cool,” says Herzog. “It uses Boyle’s law [which states that the pressure of a given mass of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its volume at a constant temperature] to measure depth accurately to 40m.” Still, it was only in 2014 that unassuming Oris really cemented its position alongside horology’s heavyweights. The Calibre 110 that debuted that year was the company’s first in-house movement for 35 years. While the brand was in

the business of manufacturing its own calibres prior to the 1982 buyout – archives suggest Oris made around 275 variants – its modern watches had been reliant on base movements from other manufacturers. “We’d add functions like world timers or regulator alarms to movements from ETA,” says Herzog. The 110 was the first to be designed – if not wholly produced – by Oris itself since the company regained its independence. Spectacularly, for Oris’s 110th anniversary, the Calibre 110 delivered a previously unheard of ten days of power from a single mainspring barrel. (Typically, watches that offer more than a three-day power reserve will have to incorporate a second mainspring.) A patented, non-linear power reserve indicator illustrated how much power was left in greater detail the further the watch ticked towards empty. “That really was a breakthrough for us. We didn’t manufacture the calibre completely – we have the parts made for us, according to our specifications – but as a movement, it was designed completely by Oris.” Remarkably, for an in-house, industry-beating, patent-boasting timepiece, the Calibre 110 was available for just £3,750. In 2015, Oris added a date window to the same base movement to present the equally elegant Calibre 111. This, in turn, mutated into the Calibre 112, when it was upgraded by way of a GMT function earlier this year. Both watches commanded considerable buzz during their respective Baselworld debuts. Both watches were priced, again, astonishingly, for under £4,200. You can see the emerging theme. Herzog believes that the respect Oris now enjoys among watch journalists is the

It would be naïve to dismiss the smartwatch movement as a fad; it would be equally naïve to overplay the threat smartwatches pose to the mechanical watch industry at large

From Left, Divers Sixty-Five Carl Brashear Limited Edition, £1,900; Big Crown ProPilot GIGN Limited Edition, £3,050

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direct consequence of three decades of autonomy. “Independence is a huge advantage,” he explains. “We can innovate the way we want; we can move very quickly. There’s not a big company in the shadows saying ‘you’ve got to make this and move within this price bracket.’ We don’t want to sell watches for £100,000, that’s not our way of doing business.” Independence means that when the market moves, so can Oris. The previous 18 months have seen a range of brands attempt to combat, or capitalise on, the emergence of the smartwatch. Recent figures may suggest that smartwatch sales are on the slide (down 48 per cent from Q4 2015 to Q1 2016, according to Strategy Analytics; down 32 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2016, according to the International Data Corporation) but TAG Heuer, Breitling, Frédérique Constant and Alpina have all invested heavily in the connected sector. As unimaginative as it has become for watch interviewers to provoke their subjects on the point of smartwatches, it seemed pertinent to do so with Herzog. Apple had just unveiled its second crack at

getting us hooked on the miniaturised computers it’s invented for our wrists. At the launch, the company claimed that it has become the world’s second largest watch brand, trailing only Rolex. That’s kinda massive. “For guys like Apple, of course smartwatches make sense,” says Herzog. “But I said from the beginning, I don’t see any future in this for Oris. There’s no long-term value with a smartwatch. Yes, I like to know how many steps I’ve done during the day – but tomorrow that function is outdated. There’s always a newer smartwatch around the corner. You have to throw away this one and buy the next one. If you look at an Oris watch, you have something that after 10 years you’ll still like to look at, you’ll love to see it on your wrist. You don’t have the same emotion with a smartwatch.” The truth, of course, is that no one really knows the extent to which the smartwatch sector will grow. Not the CEOs of watch companies; certainly not those of us who get to interview the CEOs of watch companies. It would be naïve to dismiss the smartwatch movement as a fad; it would be equally naïve to overplay the threat smartwatches pose to the mechanical watch industry at large. Thirty-five years ago, Herzog wagered that traditional timepieces would always win out in the hearts and minds of the style-conscious. So far, history has proven him right. Oris can thank its recent success on a run of solid watches delivered at sensible prices. While the brand stays committed to that formula, its winning streak looks set to continue. Up the Toffees! oris.ch

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now bunnies, get excited – this month, Jaeger launches its first ever Après Ski-inspired collection. Bold, graphic separates are designed to be layered: think monochrome ribbed knitwear, knitted culottes, textured leggings and bright quilted puffa jackets. There’s plenty on offer for men too, with check shirts, luxurious tracksuits, and our favourite, the ever useful reversible yellow and grey gilet. Attention to detail hasn’t been overlooked: there is particular emphasis on the fastenings and linings, and pieces are made in high-quality fabrics such as cashmere, boiled wool and bonded jersey. Jaeger’s creative director, Sheila McKain-Waid, says: “The Après Ski collection was inspired by vintage 1960s Jaeger editorial and advertorial images. One of my favourite shots was taken by Norman Parkinson and shown at the recent 100 Years of Vogue exhibition. I loved the strong colours, bold graphics and subtle wit. Our collection was created with the same spirit of modernity and wit… These pieces are perfect for brightening grey winter skies.” Best of all, the pieces are versatile – they’ll take you from walking to wining. From £89, Jaeger, Cabot Place

Alexa, again Following on from the success of Archive By Alexa for Marks & Spencer, November sees the arrival of the Winter Collection, continuing the partnership between British style icon Alexa Chung and Marks & Spencer. The new range, the last of the Archive By Alexa series, is a modern interpretation of archive pieces, fusing heritage with contemporary style. Using the Marks & Spencer archive in Leeds, Alexa and the M&S design team have curated a 27-piece womenswear collection, of which Chung says, “For this project I wanted to focus on a more luxe eveningwear vibe to lead us into the winter party season.” All of the pieces are named after streets in Leeds, where Marks & Spencer was first established in 1884. Marks & Spencer, Jubilee Place

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Green comes in all sorts of shades and hues: Prada has opted for clashing colour pops, while Natasha Zinko’s is more teal. We’re dying to get our hands on Chloé’s sheer forest green appliqué blouse.

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Lady in lace It may be everyone’s worst month, but you can recapture some magic this November with the latest from Heidi Klum Intimates. Her latest collection is enchanting and fairytalelike: think soft floral lace stitched against contrasting silk lining for an unexpected peekaboo effect, with striking picot giving a contemporary edge. Heidi Klum Intimates, John Lewis; click & collect at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place

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this month’s top buys Gold Northern Star necklace, £260, Laura Lee, avenue32.com

Rockstud spike bag £1,675, Valentino Garavani, valentino.com

Marsa coat, £399, Hobbs, Canada Square

Metal earrings, £15, COS, Jubilee Place

Ariana shoes in red, £150, Reiss, Jubilee Place

HELLO HOBBS Hobbs By Invitation is a new limited-edition capsule collection of eveningwear: think full-length gowns and glamorous beaded jumpsuits. Luxury touches include a material that is blended wool on the inside and silk on the outside, and digitally printed hand-painted flowers. The sequined Dafina maxi dress was inspired by an original Hobbs piece created by the brand’s founder Marilyn Ansell. Hobbs, Canada Square

Just Jimmy Bag it now The new MICHAEL Michael Kors Mercer bag is the perfect tote for autumn. The lock charm is designed with a ridged texture, inspired by a piece of vintage 1930s jewellery, and the clean, architectural lines are crafted from pebbled leather. We like it in Moss (pictured) but the Admiral (navy blue) is a stylish wardrobe update. Mercer large leather tote, £310, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Jubilee Place

For the Jimmy Choo CR17 capsule collection, bags and shoes come with separate add-ons: jewelled decorations crafted from Swarovski crystals, floral buttons and vintage-inspired brooches. Use them at your whim – we love the pearl, diamanté and fur pompom brooches clipped on to flats. The inspiration? “I was thinking about that giddy delight you see in children when they choose from a tray of sweets,” says creative director Sandra Choi. jimmychoo.com

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KEEPING IT BRIEF Smythson’s A/W16 campaign has hit the spot when it comes to that quintessential item owned by every self-respecting businessman: the briefcase. Shot in the setting of an English country house, the campaign reflects the seasonal tones of the British countryside, while the collection features hues of heritage green and tan. Choose between the large Burlington briefcase or its smaller counterpart for a slimmer look. Whichever one you opt for, both exude style while incorporating functionality. For a more casual aesthetic, the Burlington backpack in soft deerskin is a great option. From £795, Smythson, smythson.com

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SPORTY STYLE Any collaboration with Christian Louboutin is bound to be a winner. A new exclusive capsule collection, created by Louboutin for the recently launched online sports fashion company Sporty Henri, is certainly something to consider for sporty types who like to keep things sleek and stylish when it comes to sneakers. Colours include white, cobalt blue and black, all with Louboutin’s signature red on the sole. From £475, Christian Louboutin, sportyhenri.com

BUSINESS AS USUAL Thomas Pink has launched a new luxury shirt collection, perfect for busy businessmen: seven distinctive shirt designs, which cater for every rung of the corporate ladder. The results: well-made shirts and a polished look at all times. Those who enjoy a deal will find the Business Bundle to their liking – four business shirts for £200. Thomas Pink, Cabot Place

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MODERN MAN For COS’s A/W16 collection, think modern casuals juxtaposed with reinvented classics, for a seasonal look inspired by the colours and textures used by Berlin-based artist Lev Khesin. A wool high-neck top is fastbecoming our go-to item, especially when paired with cropped trousers. Complete your ensemble with a pair of the brown Oxford shoes. COS, Jubilee Place

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Orlebar Brown’s A/W16 collection is focusing on the outdoors, and weekends away just got that much better for it. Knitted jumpers are a must (any country weekend is incomplete without one), and we also recommend this Nolan lightweight quilted jacket. It’s smart, waterresistant and perfect for guarding against the November chill. Orlebar Brown, Jubilee Place

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Merino roll neck, £85, Jaeger, Cabot Place

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Merino wool roll neck jumper, £325, Dunhill, Cabot Place

The renaissance of the roll neck, or polo neck as it’s often known, rolls on, and this season’s styles are worth paying attention to. The roll neck can be a tough one to pull off (Daniel Craig in Spectre did a pretty good job of it), but it would be remiss to neglect the balance it can bring to a wardrobe. Inspiration on the Wharf can be found at Jaeger and Dunhill.

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Coat, £2,710, Bruno Cucinelli, brunellocucinelli.com Cardigan, £580, William & Son, williamandson.com Cream t-shirt, stylist’s own Tan leather belt, £55, Oliver Brown, oliverbrown.org.uk Trousers, £595, Thom Sweeney, thomsweeney.co.uk Merino socks, £45, Purdey, purdey.com Fedora hat, £349, Penmayne of London, William & Son, as before Boots, £690, Bruno Cucinelli, as before

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November commences the season of hunting, gathering and exploring. Embark on your adventure without compromising on style, in sharp fedoras and tailored cashmere PHOTOGRAPHER: ALEXANDER BEER STYLIST AND ART DIRECTOR: REBECCA CASS

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LEFT: Coat, £695, Chester Barrie Black Label, chesterbarrie.co.uk Jumper, £680, Bruno Cucinelli, as before Hat, £119, Christys’, christys-hats.com Watch, £4,295, Bremont, bremont.com RIGHT: Carcoat, £2,650, Dunhill, Cabot Place Rollneck, £545, Richard James, richardjames.co.uk Backpack, £795, Belstaff, belstaff.co.uk Hat, £225, Purdey, as before

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Overcoat, £720, Paul Smith, Cabot Place Backpack, £1,495, Purdey, as before Cardigan, £325, Daks, daks.com Trousers, £225, BOSS, Cabot Place Boots, £598, Ludwig Reiter, ludwig-reiter.com

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style steals Does your winter wardrobe need an update? Take inspiration from the Canary Wharf Winter Fashion Event in November and treat yourself to a new look

he Canary Wharf Winter Fashion event returns from Friday 25 until Sunday 27 November with up to 30% off at a number of leading fashion and accessories brands. Fashion shows will take place in Canada Place and Jubilee Place, along with pop-up boutiques and entertainment. It’s the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping and to find your festive party outfits!

Luli Metallic V-Back Jumper £110, Reiss, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

Vega Studs, £77, Carat, Cabot Place

Lena Bronze Mirror pumps £199, Pretty Ballerinas, Jubilee Place

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Rich hues and shimmering fabrics are in this season, so plan your outfit from the office to the Christmas party with our top picks from the boutiques in Canary Wharf. The Mini Trunk Clutch, Monochrome Mix £425.00, Aspinal of London, Cabot Place

Fiji Chain Bracelet £195, Monica Vinader, Jubilee Place

Shirt dress with lavallière neckline £230, The Kooples, Canada Place

Louie open-top tote £195, Reiss, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

Regina platform boots £285, Michael Kors, Jubilee Place

Bronte glasses £98, Bailey Nelson, Jubilee Place

Belt with jewel details £145, The Kooples, Canada Place

Libra Metallic Printed Midi Skirt £59.50, Oliver Bonas, Jubilee Place

Bradshaw silver-toned smartwatch £379, Michael Kors, Jubilee Place

Ribbed silk tie £75, the Kooples, Canada Place

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Straight coat with high collar & leather lapels £465, The Kooples, Canada Place

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Step away from the traditional three-piece suit and embrace the world of smart-casual this winter – perfect for a post-work drink or three. Browse the Canary Wharf boutiques for inspiration.

Diamond G Sateen Fitted Shirt £95, Gant, Canada Place

Ray-Ban Clubround £134, David Clulow, Cabot & Jubilee Place

Plain-coloured regular-fit chinos in stretch cotton: ‘Crigan3-D’ £119, Boss, Cabot Place

Abbot bag £295, Orelabar Brown, Jubilee Place Gant, Canada Place

Dexter knitted silk bow tie £50, Reiss, Jubilee Place

winter fashion event Friday 25 – Sunday 27 November

Lowndes Dark Brown Pebbel Grain shoes £410, Crockett & Jones, Cabot Place

Friday 9am – 8pm Saturday 10am – 7pm Sunday 12noon – 6pm Throughout Canary Wharf Shopping Malls

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femme Unleash the full force of femininity this season with the new Autumn/Winter collection from Wolford, available now in Canary Wharf’s Jubilee Place store

the new collection Find a style that effortlessly matches every day and every occasion with Wolford’s signature multifunctionality

rit Seymour’s first autumn/winter collection for Wolford offers everything you could want; sophisticated style alongside luxurious materials for chic, comfortable designs. Divided into three themes; Second Nature, Pure Comfort and Effortless Sophistication, the new collection offers a range of pieces from avant-garde, graphic, figure-hugging cuts to sumptuously soft and cleverly engineered items like The Comfort Cut Tights, designed to adapt perfectly to your shape. Finally, there are timeless gems crafted from velvet, lace and lurex and updated with crystals and rivets for this season of sparkles. Wolford, Jubilee Place; wolford.com

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sugar and spice Victoria Beckham can surely do no wrong. The ex-Spice Girl made a seemingly seamless move into fashion after a phenomenal music career, and in doing so succeeded in silencing all her critics. This year, she moved into make-up. And if you haven’t yet tried the new collection with Estée Lauder, then don’t miss the Lightbox: Daylight Edition, sold exclusively at Selfridges. Featuring eight of the designer’s most celebrated products, including the Modern Mecury Highlighter and the Eye Kajal Duo in Black Saffron, it’s perfect for the upcoming party season. £850, Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder, selfridges.com

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heaven scent Just in time for Christmas, Rituals is unveiling The Ritual of Light: a new collection of candles, bath foam and body creams – plus those divine shower foams – which is sure to transport you to a place of eternal bliss. The new scent for the festive season is Sweet Orange and Cinnamon – evoking notions of nights spent by the fire sipping a warm glass of mulled wine. Sheer perfection. From £8.50, Rituals, Jubilee Place

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Wine and chocolate: they’re our ultimate indulgences here at Canary Wharf, and it seems that Bobbi Brown agrees. The brand has just launched its Wine & Chocolate Collection in celebration of its 25th anniversary: a sumptuous range of eye palettes, sequin eyeshadows, blushes, deep lip colours and nail polishes in brown and red hues. We particularly love the richly pigmented eye palette shades and the luxe lip colour in Your Majesty – a royal shade of merlot. And with the gorgeous packaging, the range looks good enough to eat. From £12.50, Bobbi Brown, Cabot Place

English rose As our skin is exposed to decreasing temperatures, an effective at-home routine becomes more essential – more on this overleaf. When it comes to cleansing, look no further than the new Cleansing Balm and Paddle from blinkbrowbar, which contains white rose extracts, rose essential wax and sweet almond oil to soothe the skin, while the Facial Cleansing Paddle allows for easy application. £42, blinkbrowbar, Canada Place

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Now is as good a time as ever to start taking better care of your skin. First stop? Face masks. Canary Wharf takes a look at the products that can take your skin from dull to dreamy – in just ten minutes WORDS: katy parker

inter is coming. And with it comes days of decreasing temperatures, cranked-up central heating and an onslaught of biting winds. Now, more than ever, your skin needs you, and the best way to lend it a dose of tender loving care is with a luscious, super-hydrating face mask. Traditionally thought of as the domain of the time-rich, the face masks of today are smart, effective and relatively hassle-free – while still feeling indulgent. They’re also impressively innovative. The new mask from Beverly Hills-based skincare brand Lancer is changing the face mask as we know it with its Younger Revealing Mask Intense. Instructions tell me to apply the mask for five to ten minutes while the anti-ageing ingredients are absorbed into the skin – nothing new there – but then comes the interesting part. By hovering the magnetic tool over your face, the product magically lifts the mask – taking with it all that surface grime and dead skin cells causing you blocked pores, premature ageing and a dull complexion – without even touching it, much in the way that a magnet pulls up iron filings. “When you wash a mask off with water, it dilutes the efficacy. This method removes dead skin cells, while leaving a fine film to absorb into your skin,” says Dr Harold Lancer, dermatologist to the stars and a man who counts Victoria Beckham, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian among his clientele. The magnetic attraction between mask and tool also provides microcurrent stimulation, which firms up the skin, revealing a younger complexion and healthy glow.

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If you’d prefer to stick with the more conventional masks on the market, the Black Rose Cream Mask by Sisley is one of the best. Deliciously indulgent, the mask contains active anti-ageing ingredients black rose and padina pavonica, which promotes collagen regeneration. Apply two to three times a week for ten to 15 minutes for instant results that will stay with you into the next day and beyond. Skin is left looking plumper, fuller and more energised, with the telltale signs of long days and nights spent burning the candle at both ends dramatically reduced. The soft rose scent promotes relaxation, so unwind with this one: it’s a bi-weekly treat of the most spoiling kind. One of the hot topics in beauty this year has been pollution, and the harmful effect it can have on the skin. We are all aware of how UV rays from the sun can cause premature ageing and take the necessary steps to prevent this with face creams containing SPF, but not enough of us are protecting ourselves from this other – less visible – enemy. According to the World Health Organisation, more than 80 per cent of people living in urban areas around the world are exposed to air that exceeds acceptable limits for pollution. But the outlook is worse for us Londoners; the city currently looks to be in breach of EU limits on pollution for at least the next five years, while Oxford Street is the most polluted road in the world. Linda Bahr, national head of training and science at SkinCeuticals, comments: “Recent scientific research shows that the skin’s greatest enemy is no longer the sun. Ozone pollution surrounds us around the clock. It’s proven to cause

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Aromatherapy Associates Rose Hydrating Face Mask This is the mask for the time-poor; apply for a ten-minute period or simply slather on before bed as an overnight treatment. Featuring aloe vera, the mask helps to restore the skin’s vital moisture and restore radiance. £40, Space.NK, Cabot Place

Kiehl’s Cilantro & Orange Extract Pollutant Defending Masque Proven to minimise the damaging effects of pollution on skin, this nourishing formula replenishes vital nutrients and armours skin against the daily aggressors of city living. £28, Space.NK, Cabot Place

Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask Rapidly establishing itself as a skincare classic, the mask from Sisley is the perfect choice for a Sunday night pampering session. £95.50, Space.NK, Cabot Place

Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask oxidative stress in the skin by forming free radicals, which in turn leads to visible ageing.” Fortunately, skincare brands have quickly cottoned on to this, with a flurry of pollution-combating products on the market, including the Cilantro and Orange Extract Pollutant Defending Masque from Kiehl’s. Apply for ten minutes in the morning, and it will help to prevent pollution particles sticking to the skin, while at night it works to regenerate the skin by restoring vitamin E. So, if you feel like trying something new this winter, start incorporating a face mask into your weekly regime – not only will your skin reap the benefits, but it also provides you with a reason to kick back and take ten minutes out. And that has to be a good thing.

The Vichy mask has a watery gel texture infused with volcanic rock, which removes dead skin cells through a double peel action by gentle exfoliation to illuminate skin tone. £14, Boots, Canada Place

Lancer Younger Revealing Mask Intense The game-changer, this innovative new mask from Lancer allows you to ward off ageing using a nifty magnetic tool. £210, exclusive to Harrods, harrods.com

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GROOMING Light a candle, spritz a pillow spray – November grooming is all about indulgence words: william monroe

1. SCENT OF SUCCESS It’s hard for men, isn’t it? With many wellness products geared towards women, we’re often neglected. Enter Legna London, which has created candles specifically for men. Our favourite of the brand’s three scented candles is Wisdom: with ingredients including bergamot, leather and tobacco, the fragrance is luxuriously warm and earthy. Candle, £40, Legna London, legna.london

2. CENTENARY CELEBRATION Acqua di Parma has celebrated its 100th anniversary by launching an exclusive edition of the Colonia fragrance. Just 100 bottles are housed in a silver case designed by Italian jewellery brand Damiani. Notes of citrus, lavender, rosemary and sandalwood create a fabulous cologne. Limited edition Colonia, £750, Acqua di Parma, uk.acquadiparma.com

3. lights out Turbulent nights filled with tossing and turning can be consigned to the past thanks to This Works’ Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. A blend of lavender, vetivert and chamomile scents helps relax both body and mind so you can nod off faster. It’s the dream scenario. Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, £16, This Works, Space.NK, Cabot Place

4. soap and shave This smart soap bowl, part of Carthusia’s new Barbershop collection, is handcrafted from Tuscan olive wood and contains 150g of shaving soap. The perfect grooming addition, every man should consider making it part of their shaving smorgasbord. Soap bowl, £100, Carthusia, carterandbond.com

5. look sharp Braun’s high-tech Series 9 electric shaver reads the density of your stubble or beard as you shave, providing more impetus where you need it. Titanium coating also results in a more durable trimmer – expect to get around 50,000 shaves out of it. Series 9 electric shaver, £329.99, Braun, Boots, Canada Place

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home sweet home The Amazon Echo has made its way across the pond from the US. The hands-free speaker connects to Wi-Fi and features personal voice-control assistant Alexa, who can control compatible connected devices including lights, switches and thermostats, and even order a takeaway. Features include beam-forming technology, enhanced noise cancellation and far-field voice recognition – Alexa can hear you across the room. £149.99, Amazon, johnlewis. com; click & collect at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place

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athlete alert The Oakley Radar Pace Smart Glasses, designed in collaboration with Intel, are an athlete’s dream. Advanced voice-recognition technology means the glasses act as a personal trainer during a workout, tracking performance and giving coaching feedback. The glasses have built-in earphones, as well as touch pads on the temples to control volume and music. Water resistance and impact protection are an added bonus, plus they come in handy when the sun deigns to shine. $449 (approx. £365.48), Oakley, oakley.com © Joakim Rissveds

If it seems like Apple is taking over the world, take a look at its latest stab at kickstarting a smartwatch revolution, the Apple Watch Series 2. It provides built-in GPS to track your precise distance, speed and pace during exercise, as well as water resistance to a depth of 50 metres – a good bet then for those who like to take to the pool. The flagship watch, available in 38mm and 48mm sizes, has a screen that is twice as bright as its Series 1 predecessor, and has up to two days of battery life. And, not to be too old-school, but it also tells the time. We’re sold. From £369, Apple, apple.com

take note The Montblanc Augmented Paper notepad is a handy tool. A specially adapted StarWalker pen supplements a digitiser beneath the lined paper pad, which records every stroke, and your handwritten notes or sketches are transferred wirelessly to the Montblanc Hub on your mobile device. Other features include handwriting recognition in 15 languages (useful for the multilingual), eight hours of battery life, and 100 pages of internal storage. £530, Montblanc, Cabot Place

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is coming to town Christmas comes to Canary Wharf from 3 December this year with the Children’s Festive Activities programme, presenting a whole host of fun-filled adventures for all the family to enjoy Santa’s Grotto 03, 04, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22 – 24 December The first weekend of December marks the arrival of Santa’s enchanting Grotto in

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contribution that will be donated to Richard House Children’s Hospice and Tommy’s, the baby charity. Although pre-booking is not required, visitors are advised to arrive early to ensure that everyone waiting gets to see Santa before the Grotto closes at 5pm.

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Face Painting & Children’s Festive Activities 03, 04, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22 – 24 December As well as the arrival of Santa’s whimsical Grotto, free Children’s Festive Activities will take place on weekends throughout the malls. Children are invited to

Gingerbread Treasure Trail 03, 04, 10, 11, 17, 18, 22 – 24 December Explore Canary Wharf and find the Gingerbread family to claim your treasure in Jubilee Place.

participate in a variety of festive art and craft workshops every weekend, with options to design and decorate your own Countdown to Christmas Clock, Festive Stocking, Christmas Bauble or Gingerbread man. Children can also have their faces painted with a selection of festive designs using top-quality make up and cosmetic-grade glitters. The activities will be open from 11am – 5pm.

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Fitness advocate and trendsetter Gigi Hadid has been announced as the newest face of Reebok’s #PerfectNever movement, which calls on women worldwide to celebrate the beauty of imperfection, using fitness as a means to escape negativity. “Working out isn’t only physical for me. It’s mental,” says Hadid. “It helps me escape the noise in my head.” She is the perfect motivator for women to embrace grit and determination. reebok.co.uk

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Food for thought

Techie fit Fiternity is a brand new app, tapping into London’s health and wellness craze. With Psycle hosting pop-up events, yoga classes organising spiritual gatherings, and a whole host of healthy eateries offering classes and get-togethers, all this information is now collated into one handy app. Fiternity shows what is upcoming and when, and offers a rewards system: visit studios to get points, redeemable against class discounts and food. There’s also a social element as users can connect with friends and share fitness experiences. Available to download free from iTunes and Google Play, fiternity.co

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Natural Fitness Food is the latest healthy eatery in the Wharf, attached to Third Space gym. Grab a preworkout chia pot, a post-gym protein shake, or don’t go to the gym at all and pop in for one of Natural Fitness Food’s fresh, made-daily salads, wraps and hot dishes. The aim, says founder Henry Dunmore, is “healthy, grab-and-go food. The menu changes daily and there’s an emphasis on varied food sources and whole, natural ingredients”. It launches new products monthly – we’ve become addicted to the recent dessert offering, the avocado and cacao mousse. Natural Fitness Food, Third Space, Canada Square

Probiotic h20 Plenish has launched Water+, the UK’s first organic and dairy-free probiotic drink using bacillus coagulans, a tough strain of bacteria that can improve gut health, mood and skin. There are three flavours within the range, containing from five to 23 calories per bottle. Each contains organic pressed juice, water and one billion probiotics proven to aid digestion. All are free from gluten, preservatives, additives and refined sugars. Our favourite is the pineapple ginger, for a refreshing hit. £2.29 for 330ml, Waitrose, plenishcleanse.com

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Drip, Designer water is the latest health trend to explode, with options like maple water, birch water and alkaline water now available and promising myriad health benefits. But are they really better for us than good old tap? WORDS: charlotte phillips

hat does every off-duty supermodel have in common, other than legs up to my chest and swishy hair? They’re clutching the latest iteration of water, of course. Whether it’s cactus, aloe, coconut or maple, gone are the days when tap water was the answer to thirst. We’ve known for a while that drinking water – in any form – is good for health and physical appearance. “Drinking pure, clean water is great for the body,” says Miriam Gubovic, nutritionist at Canary Wharf’s CPRESS. “Our body is made of 60 per cent water, so not drinking enough dehydrates, whereas keeping hydrated helps the body flush out toxins. Urine and sweat are two big detox paths, which need water,” she says. Now, though, with staying hydrated seen as a silver bullet to good looks and good health, companies are capitalising on this and making our water options more numerous, more confusing, and certainly more expensive. It started with the celebrity favourite, coconut water. Between 2008-2013, the number of new coconut water products entering the market more than quintupled (up 540 per cent), led by North America and closely followed by Europe, according to Mintel. Coconut water is hydrating

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and full of potassium, while being low in fat and cholesterol. “Coconut water is on a different level,” says Gubovic. “Its pH level is similar to our blood’s pH, and drinking it after exercise really helps replenish the electrolytes we’ve lost.” However, one problem with the packaging of these healthy waters is that we assume they’re

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unequivocally ‘good’, with no downside or need for quantity control. In reality, watermelon water may be rich in the amino acid citrulline and useful for refuelling heart rate and muscle cramp after a workout, but it’s fairly high in calories. Similarly, a container of coconut water has around 60 calories – it shouldn’t be drunk in limitless quantities, which isn’t made obvious to consumers. Likewise, cactus water is full of antioxidants, but is often packaged with lots of added sugars. That said, not all trendy waters are created equal. While aloe water is largely marketing hype – the aloe can’t be ingested in the same way as when used directly on skin, and is largely ineffective – tree waters such as maple, bamboo and birch do seem to have genuine merit. Tree waters are produced from the sap of trees which are ‘tapped’, often in Eastern Europe, a practice that has occurred for centuries. They’re tapped during the spring, when the roots soak water up from the ground and into the trunk, and the nutrient-rich water is then tapped out, packaged, and sold by brands such as Sibberi, which was founded by Clara Vaisse.

“Tree waters are packed with electrolytes, which means they are naturally hydrating. Electrolytes are responsible for directing water (and nutrients) to the areas of the body where it’s needed most,” says Vaisse. “Conversely to coconut water, tree waters are all very low in sugars – birch water has four times less sugar than coconut water.” Plus, she says, “Bamboo water is the highest natural source of silica, which supports the body with collagen production.” Birch water is anti-inflammatory, while maple water is high in antioxidants and manganese, which supports thyroid and bone health. As for the merits of tap water – it depends where you are, says Gubovic. “In Singapore, for example, tap water is very pure and clean, whereas in places like Manila, it’s not,” she says. “In London, they add fluoride to tap water, which is good for teeth, but it’s actually a poison.” But these fancy bottled waters don’t come cheap: a single serving of birch water is around £2. This will change, says Vaisse. “Tree water is a premium product but will become affordable to everyone as demand grows. Brands will be able to save on the cost of transport and the cost of bottling, passing on the savings directly to customers.” She goes on, “[It started with] people looking for a way to hydrate that is natural and lower in sugars than juices or smoothies. Tree water is just the beginning of a structural shift that is driven by younger consumers. People who are concerned about the sugar content of drinks will pick them more and more.” And, I ask Vaisse, what’s next? “I have heard of lime tree [water]!” So, the verdict? There’s nothing wrong with most of the new designer waters, and they offer variety and certain nutrients. As long as you steer clear of added sugars and watch your portion intake, drink and enjoy – it’s largely beneficial, and, says Gubovic, anything encouraging people to drink more water, in any form, is positive. However, beware the marketing hype: they are by no means an essential addition in ensuring health. When in doubt or on a budget, tap water will do just fine. CPRESS, Crossrail Place; mintel.com; Sibberi waters available at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place, sibberi.com

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Blue-sky thinking

Stressed and overworked? It’s a familiar story for so many of us. But help is at hand, in the shape of Phil Hathaway, who guides his clients to the principles behind mental clarity and wellbeing. He speaks to EVE MARTIN

t’s no secret that we are suffering from stress more than ever before. The majority of us are overworked, while simultaneously juggling relationships, households, social lives, children… the list goes on. This has brought about the popularity of calm-inducing activities such as yoga – and, more recently, mindfulness. Phil Hathaway, a life coach based in Tower Bridge, is adopting a different approach, which points to the principles behind all human experience, beneath all psychology. Formerly in the armed forces, before working as a computer programmer and then owning his own gym, Phil worked in hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming for ten years prior to discovering transformative life coaching in 2012. It was at that moment that his own life changed. He studied under Michael Neill – life coach extraordinaire and the best-selling author of five books – at his life coaching academy in Los Angeles, and two years later was given the great honour of being asked to join the faculty as a life coaching teacher. Phil cites this as “one of the proudest moments of his life”. So let’s go back to the beginning: what exactly is life coaching? “Traditionally,” Phil explains, “life coaching will involve a session where someone will sit down with you and will want to know what your goals are and how you’re going to get there. They will try to put strategies in place and in doing so will make people feel as though they need to change and move away from their core selves. On the flipside, I’m coming in from the angle that every person who sits in front of me is OK; they don’t need to change. I think people are perfect but for their thinking, their

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wellbeing is innate – but they don’t know it.” He continues, “People think the world creates their stress; things like the boss being in a bad mood or impending deadlines. The truth is there is no connection whatsoever between the outside world and what you’re feeling. We like to guide our life by feelings, but what we need to understand is, that feelings are created by thinking. As people see this connection, something happens and people start to let go; they see the truth of what’s really going on, a space opens up and they have freedom. They become more creative, innovative, more loving, less judgemental and ultimately true to themselves.” Phil meets his clients on a one-to-one basis, and tells me that he utilises many means of communication for his meetings; some prefer conference calling, while others prefer the telephone, and for some it is simply a case of a walk in the park. The sessions are relaxed and conversational, encouraging intimacy and familiarity between him and the client, with none of the intimidating questioning or formulaic structure typical of other types of therapy. Phil is looking to use his tried-and-tested approach to help businesses and workers, working with them to alleviate feelings of stress or anxiety. He says: “Having met with many people within business over the years, it’s apparent that the majority, although obviously doing their best to help companies to perform well, often don’t understand the true nature of the principles that govern how the human mind functions. It’s all innocent, but without this understanding, management, and staff themselves, can inadvertently make matters worse not better. Rather than face up to the fact that staff are struggling with anxiety and stress, businesses often turn a blind eye; it’s easier to allow an employee to ‘move on’ and take their experience and knowledge with them than it is to deal with the matter at hand. Alas, unfortunately, there’s a stigma to anxiety and stress – especially at higher management levels where, culturally, it can appear as a weakness.” Phil is surprised at the number of companies that ignore the importance of state of mind: “It’s the missing variable that allows the workforce, from top to bottom, to work cohesively and efficiently. Clarity of mind is the oil that lubricates the machine but unfortunately this is not always understood.”

He relays a conversation he once had with an IT director of a large organisation who admitted to creating a climate of stress and anxiety within his team in order to motivate and keep the team ‘on the edge’. “I don’t need to explain that people don’t function that way,” he laments. “Creativity, innovation, resilience and motivation – the cornerstones of any business – come from clarity of mind. Clarity of mind creates an open space for creativity – the opposite blinkers possibility, diminishes potential and generally limits life.” Examples of Phil’s successes include a “general manager of a large, luxury business, who came to me after being signed off with stress. It took one afternoon for him to see at a deep level that he had been running a negative pattern of habitual thinking all his life. This thinking had played itself out at work and at home. We didn’t attempt to change his thinking – that would be hard work and self-defeating. “Instead, we went with the flow of this understanding, we explored together the nature of his thinking, we explored where his experience of life was coming from and very quickly he got to see for himself, at a deep level, his own wellbeing. It was a huge ‘ah ha’ moment for him. It wasn’t long before he was thriving – both in his personal and business life.” And it isn’t just stress that Phil can help with; he cites one case where a woman who presented with a number of ‘serious’ issues dramatically reduced the number of cigarettes she smoked from 40 to four per day, although they didn’t discuss smoking whatsoever – Phil doesn’t work as a ‘stop smoking’ consultant. It’s yet another fascinating example of how his approach has changed people’s lives in a seemingly simplistic, effortless way. Phil continues: “I love the phrase ‘all boats rise with the tide’ and with this understanding the potential to raise your game – across the board – increases dramatically.” Phil also loves to give presentations and workshops to businesses to help people gain a deeper understanding of this within a corporate environment. So what are you waiting for? Give life coaching a try, and set your mind free. It’s as easy as a walk in the park. philhathaway.com

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Drink your perfume Plateau restaurant and Penhaligon’s perfume house are collaborating on a series of cocktails inspired by Penhaligon’s Portraits collection, which pays homage to the British aristocracy of the Victorian period. The Tragedy of Lord George is a woody, masculine fragrance and the accompanying cocktail, comprised of rum, chilli truffle tea and Lapponia lingonberry liqueur, reflects this. The seductive Coveted Duchess Rose perfume is more delicate, with notes of mandarin, rose and musky wood, perfectly hinted at in the Duchess Rose cocktail made with Ketel One vodka, pisco, rose syrup and bitters. Four new cocktails priced at £12 until 30 November, Plateau, Canada Square; Penhaligon’s, Cabot Square

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Altruistic and delicious

Aduna – which means ‘life’ in Wolof, the language of Senegal – is a social initiative using African produce grown by small-scale suppliers. The energy bars and powders are raw and chock-full of superfoods: we’ve been sprinkling baobab onto our cereal and smoothies for some much-needed vitamin C. Best of all, women in Ghana working with Aduna benefit from small cash flows and independence. Aduna products, from £1.89, Holland & Barrett, Cabot Place

Leon partnerships Leon has collaborated with chef and TV presenter Gizzi Erskine on the Leon X Gizzi chicken satay salad, of which Erskine says she is “really proud”. Leon CEO John Vincent adds, “Gizzi cares about food as much as us, and has always believed as we do that food can both taste good and do you good. Together we’re going to create the next chapter in the future of fast food.” There are also five other new Leon dishes, including three vegan ones – the coconut yoghurt bircher makes for a delicious breakfast. Leon, Jubilee Place

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Double up Conveniently located and with fabulous people-watching views, Smollensky’s is the perfect place for a coffee catch-up or breakfast meeting. This autumn, get two breakfasts for the price of one, every weekday between 7.30am and 11.30am. We like the buttermilk pancakes with cured crispy bacon and maple syrup, and if you’re in the mood for something savoury, try the poached eggs with avocado on sourdough. As for the health-conscious, the spinach, avocado and ginger smoothie packs a real punch. 2 for 1 breakfasts until 3 December, Smollensky’s, Reuters Plaza

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Making the Cut

For times when nothing but steak and red wine will do, Manhattan Grill doesn’t disappoint, as GABRIELLE LANE discovers

ne thing Canary Wharf is not short on is restaurants that celebrate steak. There are the glitzy riverfront steak venues (Gaucho); the quirky, one-dish-donewell type steak venues (Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte) and the making-a-nightof-it entertainment venues (Boisdale of Canary Wharf), to name but three. And no, we haven’t forgotten the Josper grill at Plateau. This month we were invited to Manhattan Grill, on the ground floor of London Marriott Hotel West India Quay, a place that is also renowned for its wine. Ponder over the list of options just a second too long and you’ll be whisked to the in-house wine-tasting bar to try Riojas and Malbecs until you have chosen a grape worthy of your main course. Expect a curveball. The food here has always been good. Principally, there are two types of steak: wet-aged Creekstone USDA Black

Angus and dry-aged Scottish Aberdeen Angus. Within these two varieties, you can choose a fillet or a rib-eye cut, as well as a New York-style strip steak and a Scottish T-bone. If you want to bypass the crib sheet, the Creekstone Angus tends to be more tender and juicy, while the Scottish Aberdeen Angus is slightly richer and meatier in taste. We went for one of each – the waiting staff is thankfully very knowledgeable. When they arrived, both steaks were cooked perfectly. Both were delicious

You’ll be whisked to the in-house winetasting bar to try Riojas and Malbecs until you have chosen a grape worthy of your main course

without any sauces, but we decided to try the peppercorn, which was smoky and well made. When it comes to other sides, the creamed spinach is a must, although disregard any ideas that it might be healthy – this is buttery and moreish. While the main event at Manhattan Grill is obviously the meat, we predict good things from the seared Scottish salmon and sea bass fillets, because the seafood appetisers were particularly memorable. The scallops with bacon and lemon thyme jus were soft and full of flavour, while the king prawns with chilli and garlic butter were simple but undoubtedly fresh to start. Skipping fish? The pork cheek with celeriac and red cabbage deserves a mention: the combination of flavours strikes the right balance and the meat is tender and silken. Soft and sweet, it’s a real show piece. The only problem with writing a review of Manhattan Grill is that the mains are so generous and enjoyable, we didn’t make it to dessert. Resigned to skipping treats that include Eton Mess and a chocolate cake, out emerged a cocktail waiter with two citrusy, Prosecco-laced concoctions in time to toast a great restaurant. Never trust a food reviewer who makes it to pudding. Hertsmere Road, West India Quay, 020 7517 2808, manhattangrill.co.uk

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wahaca? Despite our lack of geographical proximity, you’re never too far from a Mexican market, thanks to the street foodstyle offerings at Wahaca. Canary Wharf meets the man behind the successful restaurant chain

st week, we paid a visit to Wahaca – all in the name of research, of course. Despite it being a grey Tuesday night, it was vibrant and filled with loud post-work revellers downing Margaritas and demolishing grilled fish tacos and messy pulled pork quesadillas. This trendy eatery, it would seem, is excelling at serving up street foodstyle Mexican meals to a modish, discerning crowd for a decent price. For that, we have Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby to thank. The duo bring impressive accolades to the table: Miers is a past winner of MasterChef, has opened a cocktail bar in Mexico City and has written cookbooks, while Selby’s business-focused career has included Merrill Lynch, Easy Car and the Capricorn Group. Introduced through mutual friends, the two met in 2006 at a pub in White City, shook hands, and hopped on a plane to Mexico three weeks later. The rest is history. The first Wahaca opened in 2007, and now there are more than 20 locations and further expansion plans. “Our message has been the same for ten years: Mexican food can be delicious and exciting,” Selby says. At the time, they were ahead of the curve in thinking so. “It’s only now that there are quite a few new Mexican restaurants opening up in London, and top chefs are getting into it.” The secret to the Wahaca formula is that there is no formula. “I’d never been the manager of a

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restaurant, and Thomasina had never been the manager of a kitchen,” says Selby. “We got a really young team of managers in. No one really knew what we were doing, but we had loads of energy and excitement, and that’s what still lives on in Wahaca.” The company has grown to 1,200 people, and Selby says his current biggest challenge is staying in touch with everyone. “Eight years ago I knew every single person’s name, now I don’t at all. But I want to.”

However, he’s no less hands-on. “I do the designs of all the restaurants. We start with a totally blank canvas and we look at where we are, whether we’re in an old pub or more of a media or grungy world, and the design and artwork and colours and layout reflect that.” That said, “One thing we do have in almost every site is work by street artists from around the world. It’s a nod to Mexico, where street art is very political.” Just as each site looks different, so too does the feel of each restaurant. In Canary Wharf, for example – “probably our most complicated business” – to cater for the hard-working demographic, Wahaca has a strong focus on takeaway, working with Seamless delivery service in the evenings. There’s a Wahaca food truck in Canada Square Park, and the roof terrace is particularly unique, says Selby. What does Selby do when not indulging in his favourite Wahaca dishes? (That’ll be the chilli quesadillas and pork tacos, by the way.) “Well, I spend time with my three children – if you can call that relaxing,” he says. “And I kite-surf, run, play tennis...” He’s busy, but not about to rest on his laurels. Next up is Wahaca’s Day of the Dead festival, featuring bands, street food, face painting, and more. “We don’t make money on it,” says Selby. “It’s just a little nod to Mexico, the brand and the business. Our overall game is to spread the word about Mexican food and culture.” And this Christmas – Mexmas, if you will – instead of being given chilli seeds to take away from your meal, as is the Wahaca way, you’ll be given seeds to grow your very own Christmas tree. There’s also a new winter menu launching now, and it’s the big tenyear anniversary in 2017. From a restaurant chain doing so phenomenally well in a competitive industry, we expect excellent things from Selby and Miers. Wahaca, it seems, is winning all the way. Wahaca, Park Pavilion, Canada Square

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The Macallan Rare Cask

A single malt produced through meticulous dedication to wood, The Macallan Rare Cask is aged exclusively in sherry oak casks. This unique expression sees soft notes of opulent vanilla and raisin pique the nose, giving way to a sweet ensemble of apple, lemon and orange. ÂŁ200, available at Harrods

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Raise a glass Discover the history behind The Macallan and the time-honoured cask process still used today

ever has a drink caused such a sensation as the Martini did in 1964, when Sean Connery’s James Bond first uttered the phrase “shaken, not stirred”. But avid fans of Ian Fleming’s novels will know that the character often favoured a whisky over a cocktail, a fact that film buffs finally cottoned on to in Skyfall, when Daniel Craig cracked open a 50-year-old bottle of The Macallan’s finest. While Bond may have been slow on the uptake, the rest of the world has been enjoying the distillery’s liquid gold for a little while longer – 192 years, in fact. Founded in 1824 in Scotland by farmer Alexander Reid, who leased eight acres of land from the Earl of Seafield, The Macallan’s distillery was one of the first in Scotland to be legally licensed and is still located on the same grounds today as it was when it was first established. Nearly two centuries later and the brand is still committed to the original founder’s dedication to high-quality spirits, and many of its older single malts have become highly coveted collectors’ items – in 2014, The Macallan M Imperiale 6-litre Lalique decanter sold at auction in Hong Kong for $628,000. Today the barley used to create each batch is still grown on the grounds surrounding The Macallan Estate, and the spring water used is drawn from its very own springs that are located on site. The warehousing process, on the other hand, is decidedly more international: while still located in the Scottish distillery, the wooden casks used for maturation are made out of wood from forests located in both America and Spain. “We use two types of oak: Quercus Alba, an American white oak, and Quercus Robur, a European oak,” The Macallan’s Master of Wood, Stuart MacPherson, tells me. “These two varieties give us different styles, characteristics and colours, which complement a number of our products.” The American oak is sourced from forests in Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri, whereas the European oak mainly comes from the north of Spain. The production for each cask is a lengthy process and

can take up to six years to mature. “After cutting the logs in the north of Spain, we leave the wood to dry naturally for a period of time to reduce the moisture before transporting it to the south, where we leave it for a further two years to dry,” MacPherson explains. “You then have the cask construction and seasoning process – we season with dried sherry – and that takes an average of 18 months. Then we deliver the casks to the distillery in Scotland.” At this moment in time, more than 250,000 casks are maturing at the distillery. The quality and type of oak used is fundamental to the creation process, with 80 per cent of each whisky’s characteristics and 100 per cent of its colour coming from the wood itself. “The Quercus Alba cask will give you a much lighter colour and more vanilla and citrus flavours, while the Quercus Robur will create a much darker shade and a flavour of dried spices, chocolate and citrus,” MacPherson says. “The combination of these two types of casks and what it creates gives us more opportunities.” While MacPherson jokes that he wasn’t around in 1824, he affirms that the maturing process is likely to be very much the same as it was 192 years ago. “Like most industries today, machinery has taken over some of the more arduous tasks, but fundamentally a cask that has been made now would have been the same in the 17th century.” Almost two centuries down and still counting, what does the future hold for The Macallan? “I think The Macallan as a brand has grown significantly in the last 15 to 20 years. It’s probably one of the largest single malts in the Scotch industry now,” MacPherson says proudly. “I like to think that with the popularity of the brand and the new emerging markets that there are worldwide, the brand will hopefully go from strength to strength and that consumers from all over the world will have the opportunity to sample our whisky. Things are looking very positive for the growth of The Macallan for the future.” Cheers to the next 192 years. themacallan.com

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canary wharf presents Discover the events you can’t miss this November to help get you in the party season, at Cabot Place’s Boisdale the essential nina simone starring liz fletcher and her band Wednesday, Novemeber 2 and Thursday, Novemer 3 2016 at 21:15 Liz has the perfect voice to pay homage to the unique music of Nina Simone, from Feeling Good through to My Baby Just Cares For Me. Dinner & Show £35, Cocktail & Show £15

JAZZ DIVAS & QUEENS OF THE BLUES STARRING VIMALA Tuesday, November 8, Wednesday 9 November and Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 21:15 The timeless songs of Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald and many more are performed by this mesmerising artist. Dinner & Show £35, Cocktail & Show £15

One Night in Las Vegas ft. Suspiciously Elvis Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 21:45 An awesome band, a troupe of dancers and a brilliant performance from the UK’s premier Elvis impersonator. Dinner & Show £45, Cocktail & Show £15

The Best of the Blues with Eric Ranzoni Monday, November 14, 2016 at 20:00 Eric and Jools Holland’s great bass player Dave Swift perform a mellow mix of blues classics by the likes of B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and Ray Charles. Dinner & Show £30, Cocktail & Show £15

Soul Night: The Genius of Ray Charles with Jeremy Sassoon Friday, November 25, 2016 at 21:45

Jeremy Sassoon performs iconic hits including Hit the Road Jack, Hallelujah, I Georgia on My Mind and many more... Dinner & Show £40, Cocktail & Show £15

QUEENS OF THE BLUES: THE SENSATIONAL KAI HOFFMAN Tuesday, November 29 and Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 21:15 The fabulous Kai pays tribute to these two larger than life ladies featuring their greatest hits. Dinner & Show £35, Cocktail & Show £15

shellfish at boisdale Shellfish at Boisdale Enjoy shellfish on the 2nd floor restaurant and 1st floor Bar, Grill & Terrace. Fruits de Mer £17.50 per person, Scottish langoustines £3.75 each. Oysters from £1.50 each , Whole 1lb lobster £20

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himself trapped in a web woven by Fiat’s latest sports car

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t’s just as well that Fiat has a heritage, because without the ultra-successful reimagination of the 500 city car, the company would probably be history by now. The current chic 500 brought the 1957 original up to date. To some it was a caricature of the car that put Italy on wheels, but clearly it’s worked… you see them everywhere, a classless confection that’s equally at home parked outside the opera as it is outside McDonald’s. Its sales have not only helped to save Fiat from almost certain bankruptcy, but the brand has now spawned another revival in the shape of the 124 Spider, a retro-look two-seat roadster that borrows the clothes and style of the 1966 original to wrap

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thoroughly modern underpinnings. But it is not all it seems – this Spider is not quite as Italian as you might think. A few years ago, the Fiat Group and Mazda agreed to a joint venture that would see the Japanese company build a roadster for the Italians using its ultra-successful MX-5 as a base. This would be much quicker (and cheaper) than developing its own new rear-wheel drive chassis, and much more effective from a driving point of view than adapting an existing front-wheel drive platform. And it was originally slated to be a modern take on the Alfa Spider, as featured in the film, The Graduate. But then someone decided that an Alfa could/should only ever be built in Italy, so the rebodied Mazda became a Fiat. But this is far from a simple badge-engineered version of the all-conquering Mazda. It might share the same rear-wheel drive chassis and be built along the same lines as the MX-5. It might even be (unofficially) known in America – where the MX-5 is called Miata – as the Fiata. But there are significant differences between the two. The most obvious change is in the way it looks, for there are no body panels shared between Fiat and Mazda. The key elements of the new 124 Spider are the front grille, which mimics the shape of the original; the bonnet, which features the twin power bulges found on later versions of the first generation; and the squared-off rear wings that also ape the distinctive ‘swallowtail’ shape of the 1960s version. These changes mean the Fiat looks, and indeed is, a tad longer than the Mazda, with a slightly larger boot, while the result is a clever homage to the original. To these eyes at least, the 124 appears timeless, whereas the MX-5 is a little more anonymous and, ironically, is going to date quicker than the, er, pre-dated Fiat. There are more changes to be found under the bonnet. The Mazda offers a choice between a pair of naturally aspirated engines, a 1.5 and a 2.0-litre, but the 124 is powered by the Fiat-designed turbocharged 1.4 MultiAir unit. The Mazda offers 130hp and 160hp, which is split by the Fiat’s useful 140hp. This doesn’t give supercar-quick performance, though the 134mph top speed is probably more than enough for most people, but does return reasonable fuel economy: don’t push too hard on

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a trip and you ought to see around 40mpg. More significantly, this engine has totally different characteristics in use. The Mazda gives instant responses but the engine gets a little fussy as you near the red line – which you’ll need to do if you want to extract all the available performance. Thanks to its turbo, the Fiat offers more mid-range punch, and while it is not as out-and-out quick as the 2.0-litre MX-5, it’s more measured, more comfortable and more user friendly. If you do want more performance from your Spider, however, you’ll need to wait a few more months until the arrival of the Abarth version, which promises 170hp from the same 1.4-litre engine. There are chassis changes, too. Although the basic suspension systems are the same, the Fiat’s chassis has been tuned to provide different characteristics: it’s not as sharp at the limit as the Mazda but rides better, enjoys more benign handling and overall is more forgiving. Essentially, it’s more of a grown up than the tearaway MX-5. One area that hasn’t changed greatly is the interior which, a few trim colours aside, is virtually identical to the Mazda. Not that that’s a bad thing, as the MX-5 dashboard is a model of how it should be done. Fiat has also borrowed the Mazda infotainment system in its entirety, a decision that, again, makes economic and practical sense. What Fiat hasn’t been able to do, however, is magic any more space in the cabin. It is, shall we say, compact… intimate even. There’s only just enough legroom for a six-foot plus passenger, though the driving position is just about perfect, especially the positioning of the stubby gear lever for snick-snick gear shifts. The snugness of the cockpit means there is precious little oddment space – and the pair of cup holders really look like an afterthought – but it does mean that the manual soft-top can be raised and lowered from the driver’s seat: unlock a central catch and then flip it backwards to lower, or reach behind your head to raise it. Takes seconds to do and there’s none of the extra weight or complexity of an electric system. The hood itself is a multi-layer canvas affair with a proper heated glass window and a reinforced central section for strength and added

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refinement. Hood up, the car is commendably quiet, while with the roof lowered a pleasant hairruffling breeze enters the cabin rather than a wind tunnel force eight. Perhaps the best news is that the Spider is not going to break the bank. There is just one mechanical specification – turbo 1.4-litre engine, six-speed manual transmission – and three equipment levels. The Classica starts at £19,545, though you’ll need to add £500 if you want the sat nav that comes as standard in the £22,295 Lusso. Range topper is the Lusso Plus (£23,295), which adds adaptive LED headlamps, automatic lights and wipers, and a nine speaker Bose sound system – complete with speakers in both headrests – to the seven-inch infotainment system, rear parking camera, 17-inch alloy wheels and heated leather seats of the Lusso. For that you get an engaging drive in an affordable and practical two-seater that you really could live with all-year round. It has all the benefits of the donor Mazda, but with a distinct Italian twist. So if revisiting and updating its past is the way to a successful future, I’m certain Fiat is now looking at other models in its back catalogue that could handle a 21st-century remix. In which case, Fiat might be revisiting the glorious Fiat 130 Coupé, a classically elegant twodoor coupé that was born under the supervision of Italian styling house Pininfarina. If Fiat were to update that sympathetically, I’d buy one for sure.

VEHICLE SPECS Car: Fiat 124 Spider Lusso Plus Price: £23,295 Engine: Front-mounted, 1,368cc, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol Power: 140hp Performance: 134mph max, 0-62mph in 7.5 secs Drive: Rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission

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ON THE ROAD Ideal for those who like to get off the beaten tourist trail, Colombian operator Amakuna has launched a chauffeured road trip experience touring the country’s unexplored southern areas of Huila and Cauca. Highlights include the city of Popayán, which is famous for its white chalk facades, the UNESCO site San Agustín, home to the largest collection of religious monuments in South America, and the Tatacoa Desert. After exploring the labyrinth of wind-carved valleys that the desert has to offer, the luxury Bethel Bio Hotel is an oasis that is sure to quench any visitor’s thirst. From £2,950 per person for seven nights, amakuna.com

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Mr & Mrs Smith has teamed up with British nightwear designer Olivia von Halle to create an exclusive Get a Room! gift card. The exotic floral-print card, available in any amount upwards of £50, can be used at any of the boutique hotels in Mr & Mrs Smith’s global collection. From £50, mrandmrsmsith.com

SIXTY STYLE SIXTY hotel Nautilus has added a city-view penthouse and two exclusive oceanfront suites to the getaway haven in South Beach, Miami. Visitors can escape the plummeting mercury in the UK and book the nauticalthemed penthouse, which enjoys its own private sun deck. The two one-bedroom SIXTY oceanfront suites are similarly special: in terms of a room with an ocean view they’re pretty much unparalleled. Guests also have access to the Driftwood Room with its Mediterranean cuisine, and the heated saltwater pool, which features an underwater sound system and a bar area with cabanas and cocktails. Sounds too good to be true? It isn’t. Penthouse and SIXTY suites from $807 (approx. £661) per night, sixtyhotels.com © Mel Yates

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five of the best... SKI CHALETS LUXURY LODGE The Lodge, Richard Branson’s winter retreat in Verbier, is about as good as it gets when it comes to a luxury chalet. With nine bedrooms sleeping up to 18, it’s big enough for a large group of family or friends, while perks include a pool, two Jacuzzis (indoor and outdoor) and a team of staff, including world-class chefs and a spa therapist. It’s safe to say you’re in good hands. From CHF84,643 (approx. £70,292) for seven nights, virginlimitededition.com

ARL YOU COULD ASK FOR The five-star arlberg1800 resort in St Christoph, Austria, features exclusive wine cellars to tour, awardwinning restaurants and an exciting accommodation addition that launched in October: the brand new arlberg1800 suites. Choose from one of 17 spacious self-catering chalet suites, featuring open fires, Sonos sound systems and direct access to the nearby Arlberg Hospiz Hotel. From £2,000 per person for seven nights, arlberghospiz.at

MAX OUT IN MORZINE This chic chalet in Morzine oozes luxury. Chalet Jejalp features its very own wine tower – sure to be the focal point of an evening in – with four floors that each represent a different vino. A cinema room, a stocked bar with a pool table and a spa area featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a sunken Jacuzzi and a sauna make up the rest of the chalet’s lavish amenities. From £19,170, consensiochalets.co.uk

CHALET CHIC Chalet Eagle’s Nest, which underwent an extensive €750,000 renovation last year, is set in a private estate in the ever-popular Val d’Isère resort. It’s just 300 metres from the nearest piste, meaning you can roll out of bed and be on the slopes within minutes. Come home to roost at dusk to be greeted by a bar with panoramic views, a cantilevered deck with a hot tub and an indoor swimming pool. From £1,790 per person for seven nights, scottdunn.com

SEVENTH HEAVEN Zermatt in Switzerland isn’t far from a skier’s utopia, but make Chalet Aconcagua your holiday home and you really will have discovered paradise. Part of Haute Montagne’s exclusive new 7 Heavens development, the chalet fuses ultra-modern design with traditional alpine features. It sleeps up to 12 guests and boasts a cinema room, spa area and fully staffed private kitchen. From CHF4,910 per night (approx. £4,068) excluding food and alcohol, minimum stay of seven nights, hautemontagne.com

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The capital of New South Wales is renowned for its glamour and landmarks, but there is both character and adventure on offer too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; starting with a choice of where to stay WORDS: GABRIELLE LANE

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f you’ve ever become ill once you’ve slowed down, you’re not alone. It’s called a ‘healing crisis’ apparently and happens when your body starts to dispel all of the toxins from your cells. Given a three-month sabbatical from work, I landed in Sydney during its autumn heatwave in April, shortly before being struck down by a bout of shivering cold. The downside? Obvious. I was virtually bed-bound for a week. The upside? Here you have a frank and omniscient view of the city’s best hotels, from the eyes of a patient – and of course, recommendations for what to do once you’re feeling better. I kicked off my stay at Park Hyatt Sydney, which happens to have the best view of the Harbour and Opera House in the whole of the city, being built directly on the curve of the waterfront, opposite the latter. The unobstructed view from the terrace shows the sun bouncing off the water, bathing everything in gold and blue. You can even pick out the postcard-worthy landmarks without leaving your king-size bed. The view is even more spectacular by night, when the coloured lights of the skyscrapers and fireworks from the evening shows, combined with the hum of the occasional boat, make the city feel alive. It will likely cost you twice the price of the other big hotels, but a stay here is absolutely worth it. It was here that Elton John holidayed – complete with a baby grand piano that was airlifted into his lounge. The hotel’s showpiece is a rooftop pool, with white parasols set in a beautiful sun-trap, flanked on one side by the arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Suites are smart, cosy and neutrally decorated –

expect big fluffy duvets, deep bathtubs and heated toilet seats. But what really helps when you’re unwell is the Park Hyatt’s butler service; my butler brought me some very welcome chocolate treats, homemade by the chef. Next, in keeping with the expression ‘feed a cold, starve a fever’, the Dining Room is a glasswalled lounge, well-suited to business breakfasts, as well as smart dinners. Choose the tasty bay scallops with celeriac, hazelnuts and apple buerre blanc, lightly seared and memorable, followed by the culinary equivalent of a hug: slow-cooked pork cheeks with mandarin, Jerusalem artichokes and red cabbage. That rich, saltiness that characterises the dish was present, with layers of flavour that were so good they competed with the gradual deadening of my flu-stricken tastebuds. When the low of your stay is not being able to drink the complimentary Champagne, you know you’ve had a great time. Thankfully, I’d recovered in time to check in to QT Sydney, and the boutique hotel has an entirely different character. A fun and a proud member of the Design Hotels franchise (designhotels.com), rooms at the QT are dramatic – I’m not sure I’ve ever seen quite so many black sheepskin rugs, or got dressed in moody darkness, but shocks of fuchsia, ’80s dance music in the lifts and lots of theatre props make this an entertaining destination for those dreaming of theatreland. It also happens to have an award-winning spa of its own within its walls. If sitting in an egg-style chair on top of a black, shaggy rug is your idea of relaxation (each to their own), you will love it. Park Hyatt Sydney

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What you must do at QT is go for dinner. Gowings Bar & Grill is something of a rarity – a draw for the young and glamorous, but mature enough to serve wine in glasses rather than jam jars. Based on a European brasserie, an on-site rotisserie and wood-fire oven means plates groan with flavour. There’s a dedicated fish menu incorporating everything from tuna to a seafood pie of scallops and red snapper, and grill suggestions that include hearty portions of Australian sirloin served with golden chips and boats full of sauces. Service is friendly and the cocktail bar upstairs attracts a well-heeled crowd. The other hotel that you’ll hear a lot about in Sydney is The Old Clare. Set in a converted brewery administration building, its exposed brickwork, modernist furniture and the brilliance of its food (avocado fans – Kensington Street Social’s breakfast menu is for you), make it a lively hotspot that draws everyone to The Clare Bar for

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drinks on a Friday evening. Choose a suite to make the most of staying here. The Abercrombie Room has a free-standing bathtub, while the Chippendale Loft has floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and the Showroom Suite a super king-size bed, antique furniture and bar. Although, don’t leave before trying out The Old Clare’s own rooftop pool. Recovered and having chosen a place to stay, the Bridge Climb (bridgeclimb.com) seems an obligatory rite of passage for both tourists and residents alike. Groups are harnessed to the inner walkways of the 134-metre steel landmark and tackle a relatively shallow ascent to its highest point to admire the views of the Harbour, Opera House and beyond. Alternatively, a more sophisticated way to see the cityscape is to drive or take a taxi to the heathcovered clifftops of North Head, from which the city centre looms across the blue water like an island, framed by jutting green land masses. It’s a lesser-known spot, and a quiet one – you’ll never be able to capture the beauty of it in a photo. Sydney is a great base for a trip to the Royal National Park to the south. Unmarked hiking trails take in forests, rookeries, lakes and beaches, as well as native flora and the odd pelican. The more challenging routes include the Curra Moors loop track, which transcends waterfalls and heath over the course of five hours, as well as allowing seasonal whale-watching as the track progresses south along the coast. It was one of the best experiences I had.

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Within the city, Centennial Park offers its own dose of greenery – and history. The place of the inauguration of Australian Federation (and commemorated by a dedicated pavilion), the 189-hectare site had already been transformed into Victorian-inspired parkland, complete with ponds, gardens and wide avenues for carriages. Today you can walk, cycle and horse ride in the space, as well as take a drive through the rolling greenery, which is sometimes all you need to do in the sun. If it’s Sydney’s beach culture you’re seeking, the well-heeled skip Bondi in favour of time out at Balmoral. At first glance a picturesque but sleepy bay, it is a place where the wealthy moor small boats, own holiday homes, and eat fantastic fish and chips in the open air. Finally, because you should have a little black book in every city, seek out a great restaurant with good wine. Those in the know recommend Chiswick – a conservatory-style restaurant and bar in the upmarket suburb of Woollahra. You need only spot the black Mercedes in the car park to know you’re in good company. A place where men wear white linen suits, popular orders are locally reared lamb shoulder with pine nuts and steak tartare with quail’s egg and quinoa, all in a gardenlike environment set back from the road. Sydney is a city for dining out, for walking and for sailing. And a fabulous one at that. Park Hyatt Sydney, from AUD$950 (approx. £652), sydney.park.hyatt.com; Rooms at QT Sydney, from AUS$240 (approx. £143) and rooms at The Old Clare, from AUS$279 (approx. £167), designhotels.com; Bridge climb from AUS$158 (approx. £94), bridgeclimb.com

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Return flights from London Heathrow to Sydney with Cathay Pacific are priced at £601.25 for economy, £1,830.95 for premium economy and £2,737.15 for business class. cathaypacific.com

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verybody knows that Provence is beautiful, right? Well, I didn’t. Or certainly not exactly how beautiful until I made a trip to Gordes, a fortified village perched in the heart of the Luberon area of the region. The village enjoys a privileged position on the southern edge of Plateau de Vaucluse, so wherever you are, you can appreciate sweeping views of the idyllic, unspoiled Provençal countryside and the mountain chain of Les Alpilles beyond. Undulating pasture, lush green forests, olive groves and, if you’re lucky, pockets of vibrant purple denoting the presence of lavender fields. Built around a 12th-century castle, the village is a vision of white and grey stone and cobblestone streets, with its houses rising up in a spiral around the rock, and the church and castle standing formidably at its peak. Cruising up the road leading to Gordes in our rental car, with the morning sun casting a romantic glow over the village’s beige stone, I am utterly entranced. As far as introductions to Provence go, they surely don’t get much better than this. Just one cursory glance over Gordes and its surrounding areas and you can see why the glitterati of Paris choose to spend their summers here, and why the area has housed its fair share of famous painters, including Marc Chagall, André Lhote, Jean Deyrolle and Pol Mara. It is a setting that could inspire the most amateur of artists. Our residence for the night, La Bastide de Gordes, is set on the hillside, and thoroughly capitalises on its prime location by ensuring that those picturesque panoramas are on display as much as possible. From our bedroom, the gardens, the swimming pool – which runs along the length of Bastide’s 12th-century ramparts – and the hotel’s vast terrace, vistas are in abundance. And believe me, they wow you every time. The hotel reopened in the summer of last year after a €15m renovation, but that doesn’t mean it has lost any of its old-world charm, with the design evoking that of an 18th-century Provençal castle. Our room is opulent but classic, with a real sense of history behind it; you feel as though – if they were to talk – the walls could tell a thousand stories. Regrettably, given the season, a swim in the outdoor pool isn’t an option, so upon arrival

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we head straight to the spa, which is branded by Parisian label Sisley. Featuring a small pool and a Roman-style steam room and sauna, it is the perfect place to stretch our legs and unwind after the long drive. From the spa, we have a quick change, and then head downstairs for pre-dinner drinks. The upside to us not visiting in the summer is that – while we are unable to sunbathe and bask in the pleasures of the outdoor pool – we are able to sit and sip apéritifs by the fire. The jewel in the hotel’s culinary crown is the restaurant by Pierre Gagnaire – whose eponymous eatery in Paris has been awarded three Michelin stars – but we are dining in La Citadelle for this evening. Dine outside on the terrace if you want to enjoy your meal with views of the valley, or inside, where the stone vaulted ceiling and authentic decor cultivates an intimate, buzzy atmosphere. The menu is a showcase of Mediterranean and Provençal flavours, and we start with the lobster with bulgur wheat, apple and cauliflower – a strange combination perhaps, but one that really works. Our main dish of John Dory fillet with artichokes à la barigoule, glazed fennel and eggplant caviar is fabulously fresh and wellbalanced, and for dessert we opt for a French classic – tarte tatin with salted butter toffee icecream and Chantilly cream. It is a triumph. Feeling thoroughly well fed and watered, we amble upstairs, and after a glorious night’s sleep in our sumptuous bed – and one last look out the window – we reluctantly leave La Bastide de Gordes. I may be a bit late to the party, but Provence, you have stolen my heart – and I’m counting down the days until I can come back. Rooms start at €195 per night, bastide-de-gordes.com

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Canary Wharf Contractors fundraise for Richard House children’s Hospice

Camille Waxer, managing director – retail & chief administrative officer of Canary Wharf Group, recently presented Canary Wharf Contractors, the winning team of the Treadmill Challenge, with the Jada Miller-Lewis Memorial Shield. The fundraising initiative was arranged by Canary

Wharf Group and Northern Trust in memory of Jada for Richard House Hospice and raised £10,000 to provide support for children who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and their families.

Budding artist from Stepney Jewish Community Centre displays artwork at Canary Wharf Canary Wharf Group recently welcomed seniors and staff from the Stepney Jewish Community Centre to view the wonderful array of artwork painted by fellow member, 89-year-old Tony Fisher, which is currently on display in the Community Gallery.

Canary Wharf Group supports I Can U Can (ICUC) initiative Canary Wharf Group recently supported the I Can U Can Initiative, which provides young adults with life-changing opportunities, by hosting the Cultivating Leaders Roundtable Event at their offices at One Canada Square. With attendees from Tower Hamlets and Hackney, in addition to key speakers from Barclays, Halifax Bank and Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, the aspiring leaders were able to meet, connect and attain valuable knowledge from successful professionals in business.

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VISUAL ARTS Take a break to explore and enjoy Canary Wharf’s temporary exhibitions and permanent art collection around the estate

Orbits and Ellipses: Sculpture by Nigel Hall RA

Lobby, One Canada Square and external locations: Westferry Circus and Cabot Square UNTIL 18 November 2016 / FREE, open daily Nigel Hall RA, Kiss, 2000 in Cabot Square

Foreground: Sharing 1986 Background: Southern Shade 1 2012, Lobby

Foreground: Left: North East 2000, Right: Soglio VI 1996 Background: Gravity/Levity 2015, Lobby

Window Galleries The Art and Design Window Galleries showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople and are located in Canada Place.

Art, Canada Walk 30 October – 2 December

Andr’e Dane Parchment As a boy growing up in the Caribbean, Andr’e taught himself to swim, exploring the turquoise waters and catching fish and lobster. Unafraid to dream of being an artist, he soon started his mobile Art and Graphic business working from anywhere and everywhere, from his father’s veranda to trees offering shade. Barbed wire fences became his roadside gallery, selling to tourists and locals passing by. danes-art.com

COMMUNITY WINDOW GALLERY The Community Window Gallery in Canada Place is devoted to exhibiting work by local arts projects.

Arnhem Wharf Primary School 10 November – 3 January

Year 3 pupils at Arnhem Wharf Primary School have been using their artistic skills to learn about stained glass. Working with Jane Rogers, a community artist based at Bow Arts, they took part in a series of workshops to create window panels in glass and coloured sheets. Their designs were inspired by their research in school and by visits to local churches.

Dark Pool 1989, Westferry Circus

culptures by Nigel Hall RA since 1986 are showing both in the Lobby of One Canada Square and in outdoor locations at Canary Wharf until 18 November. The exhibition focuses on Hall’s use of elliptical and orbital configurations, which have featured in his work since his early years as a sculptor. Nigel Hall was elected a Royal Academician in 2003. He is regarded as one of Britain’s leading sculptors, with work shown widely in the UK and internationally. His work is found in numerous private and public collections worldwide. He is represented in Britain by Annely Juda Fine Art. annelyjudafineart.co.uk

Design, Jubilee Walk 30 October – 2 December

Chalk Designs Based in south-east London, all Chalk Designs’ jewellery and silversmithing is skilfully handcrafted by awardwinning jeweller Charlotte Yeo. Her instinctive hands-on approach delivers an organic style that lends itself perfectly to the natural subjects of her inspiration. She also takes on bespoke work, creating pieces visualised by her customers with expert guidance. chalkdesigns.co.uk

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Dedicated to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity & RAF Benevolent Fund

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CANARY WHARF REmembrance art Trail

Tuesday 1 November until Sunday 13 November / DAILY THROUGHOUT Canary Wharf / FREE

A ground-breaking public art remembrance trail in association with the Royal British Legion located at Canary Wharf. Created by philanthropic artist Mark Humphrey, the installations promise to be interactive, engaging and inspiring. The exhibition will offer a collaboration with various charities and military units and the British Armed Forces. Seven distinctive works of art, each representing and referencing those who gave their lives, and the spirit and determination displayed during wartime. Visit canarywharf.com to download the Art Trail Map

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Experts give us the lowdown on the London property market

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SALES NICK MOORE, associate at Knight Frank Islington, comments on the trends in the residential sales market

lmost four months after the referendum, there are signs that demand in central London is starting to strengthen once again as the implications of our decision to leave the EU become clearer and buyers have started to realise that life goes on. It seems that for many, stamp duty is by far the most limiting factor in the market, especially in the £2m-plus bracket. However, the uncertainty surrounding Brexit has, in many cases, been a catalyst for overdue price reductions. These, combined with a favourable currency movement for buyers denominated in overseas currencies, has created added momentum in the market in recent months. Demand in lower price brackets remains stronger, and across the whole market, the total number of properties under offer was up by almost 40 per cent in the three months to August against the same period in 2015. This increased activity has yet to translate into higher transaction volumes, which remain down by almost a fifth compared to 2015 and is a sign that buyers remain cautious – the average number of days that a property remained on the market was 14 per cent higher between January and August this year than in 2015. In terms of price growth, in general it fell by just over two per cent across central London in the year to September. However, this decline wasn’t felt in every part of London and, again, Islington and the City fringe continued to buck the trend, registering a 3.6 per cent rise in the same period. Looking forward, we would hope that the strengthening we have seen in the market in recent months will continue through the autumn. Ahead of the autumn statement in November, there are already calls for Philip Hammond to cut the rate of stamp duty, and most would agree that if action is taken it would provide an injection of confidence and stability into the market, adding further strength to the market.

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PROPERTY “Investor activity has bounced back following the stamp duty changes, though some agents report that many investors are looking to knock sellers down on their asking prices to make up for the additional stamp duty they now need to pay. New rental supply has held up despite concerns that the stamp duty changes would lead to less fresh stock.” - Sam Mitchell, head of lettings at Rightmove

GREY MATTER Everybody knows by now that grey is in – and this even extends to cookers. Everhot has created a new Dove Grey Range Cooker, which is the perfect shade to go in almost any kitchen. Everhot’s hand-built cookers are energy efficient, using less than half the energy of comparable range cookers, and the cooker gently warms a kitchen, creating a comfortable gathering space in a house. Everhot gives buyers the option of having an induction hob alongside the traditional hot plate, as well as a grill, so there are endless culinary opportunities, from charred vegetables to a slowroasted leg of lamb. With a wide choice of sizes and models, there’s an Everhot to suit everyone and every kitchen. From £7,100, everhot.co.uk

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LETTINGS NICOLA WILLIAMS, head of lettings at Knight Frank Islington, comments on the trends in the residential lettings market

A EASY AS 123 Decorating your home doesn’t have to be hard work. You don’t have to trawl through hundreds of shops to find your perfect piece of furniture anymore – you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your sofa. Furnish.co.uk takes the stress out of interiors shopping by bringing a great selection of homeware right to your fingertips. Every product on the site is handpicked by the Furnish team, and there is a strong focus on quality, rather than quantity. A big advocate of independent designers, you might see something intriguing you wouldn’t find on the high street, to make your home look and feel extra special. We love these two focal pieces: the hand-carved solid teak bookcase is both functional and elegant, and can also work as a room divider, while the trolley with glass shelves adds an instant Mad Men feel to any room. Fill a decanter with scotch, place on the trolley and you’re ready to go. furnish.co.uk

THE PERFECT BLEND Transport your kitchen back to the 1950s with these recently launched Smeg appliances. The Slow Juicer gets the best out of your fruit and vegetables, providing the highest nutrition content and least amount of waste, and comes in the classic Smeg shades of cream, black and pastel blue. The blender is another great companion for a healthy lifestyle, if you’re looking to make smoothies and soups – however, it can also be used to mix cocktails if you are so inclined. Sold in black, silver, red, cream and pastel green, it’s a great way to add a little hint of colour to the room. smeguk.com

ugust and September were record months for both Knight Frank London and the Islington office. This has surpassed the cautious optimism after the EU referendum and the effects it would have on these usually busy months. The main area of demand we have seen has been below £1,000 per week; the usual City relocations have reduced their budgets from above £1,000 per week for 3-4 bedroom houses. The prime market, which has struggled for some time, has not been helped by this movement in tenants’ budgets, and with a healthy supply of these houses the position remains strongly in favour

“In the current climate, landlords need to be realistic when it comes to pricing” of the tenant. In my opinion, London still remains the capital of the world, and with the weaker sterling, corporate relocation continues to increase. Knight Frank saw growth with corporate relocation enquiries over the summer months post-Brexit, although at reduced rents. Although yields continue to remain low, the majority of our landlord investors are aware in this current market that the overall return of their investment is the most important factor. Net yields have fallen to around two per cent, and with tax changes, some property investors could see low profit margins, but compared with other investments and saving accounts it is still certainly the best option. In the current climate, landlords need to be realistic when it comes to pricing and consider reducing the price to be the most competitive and reflect the best value. Making this decision will quickly minimise the length of marketing time and void period, and will reduce the risk of ‘chasing the market’ as we move into the quieter months of the year.

Knight Frank Islington 020 3582 3530 knightfrank.co.uk

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Seacon Tower, Nr Canary Wharf E14 Two bedroom penthouse apartment available for sale A stunning two bedroom penthouse apartment, benefitting from some of the best views of the Thames and City of London that Canary Wharf has to offer. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, balcony, 2 terraces, concierge, leisure facilites, parking. EPC: D. Approximately 136.3 sq m (1467 sq ft). Leasehold

Seacon Tower, Nr Canary Wharf E14

Two bedroom penthouse apartment available for sale A stunning two bedroom penthouse apartment, benefitting from some of the best views of the Thames and City of London that Canary Wharf has to offer. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, balcony, 2 terraces, concierge, leisure facilites, parking. EPC: D. Approximately 136.3 sq m (1467 sq ft). Leasehold Guide price: £1,575,000

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HELPING YOU MOVE IN 2016 If you are considering selling or letting a property this year, now is the time to speak to an expert. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. Call us today on 020 3641 6112 to arrange your free market appraisal. Guide price: £1,650,000

Limehouse Wharf, Limehouse E14 A beautifully presented three bedroom lateral warehouse conversion, offering expansive living space coupled with period character and contemporary design. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen. EPC: C. Approximately 191.7 sq m (2,064 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

Guide price: £2,500,000

Keepier Wharf, Limehouse E14 A truly exceptional lateral south-facing apartment, positioned on the corner of this prestigious riverside development in Limehouse. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC: B. Approximately 248 sq m (2,670 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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West India Quay, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A spacious duplex apartment occupying the seventeenth and eighteenth floors of the coveted West India Quay development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC: C. cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

Guide price: £1,250 per week

Pan Peninsula Square, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A grand three bedroom apartment situated on the forty fourth floor of Pan Peninsula, offering spectacular panoramic views across London. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, 4 terraces, concierge, leisure facilities, parking. EPC: C. cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Gym Approx. 527 sq ft (49 sq m) Heron Quays DLR - 0.4 mile EPC: B

Guide price £550,000 Leasehold For more information, call Michael Whittaker 020 3813 5941 or email Docklands.Sales@eu.jll.com

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Price £620 per week Furnished For more information, call Charlotte Malone 020 3811 2225 or email Docklands.Lettings@eu.jll.com

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INSIDER KNOWLEDGE: SPOTLIGHT ON Nine Elms

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Regeneration development at Nine Elms has attracted some negative attention in recent months based on a range of factors. Detractors object to many elements of the new residential development taking place on site, such as its scale, high prices, international ownership as well as elements of the design itself. But we believe this is unfair, so let’s have look at what is going on at central London’s largest regeneration project.

Understanding the Vision

The scale of the transformation taking place at Nine Elms is impressive to say the least. By 2025, across the whole development area, Londoners will see a new high-density town transform what was the last large-scale industrial estate in Zone 1. In real estate terms, this will include: • 20,000 + new homes • 3.2m sq ft of new office space, including new US and Dutch embassies • 2.3m sq ft of new retail space • 1,600 new hotel rooms • 30-acre linear park • Over three kms of riverside returned to public access and use • Schools, nurseries and community spaces • Two new underground stations • Footbridge

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The development of Battersea Power Station – Europe’s largest and once most polluting brick building purchased by Malaysian developer SP Setia and Sime Darby in 2012 – is at the centre of this regeneration project and, when complete, will deliver 4,000 new homes. Supported by increased transport improvements with the extension of the Northern Line, accessibility across Nine Elms will improve dramatically, harnessing the placemaking opportunity for the benefit of all future residents, workers and visitors. Looking at market performance, sales volumes across the area have broadly doubled year on year, with a modest tapering in 2015 in line with slower market activity for all prime markets. Setting aside the particularly strong rate of sales in Q1 2013, including the record-breaking sales volumes of

Battersea Power Station Phase One (Circus West), this rate of growth is correlated with the growing number of residential schemes now progressing into sales and marketing phases across Nine Elms. From the launch of St James’s Riverlight scheme in early 2011, the number of residential developments that are actively being promoted has continued to climb; residential units in ten different schemes were for sale as of end H2 2015. Across Nine Elms, only the Riverlight scheme and Embassy Gardens Phase One have been completed, although Circus West at Battersea Power Station may complete in late 2016. This also means the area is beginning to welcome its first new residents; for example, Embassy Gardens Phase One is now over 90 per cent occupied. It is worth noting the delivery schedule across the regeneration area is expected to take up to two decades, which implies a sales rate of roughly 1,000 homes per annum. With current rates already ahead of this level, the risks of oversupply appear to be well-managed over the course of delivery in the area.

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A unique opportunity to rent this spectacular four bedroom, three bathroom townhouse in the very desirable location of Royal Docks, offering the very best of London city living.

Very rare to come onto the market Open plan living with wooden flooring throughout Highly specified with contemporary interiors Private secluded garden and terrace EPC rating B

020 7205 4674 cbreresidential.com *Potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £270 including VAT and referencing fee of £50.40 including VAT per person will apply when renting a property. Please visit cbreresidential.com/uk/en-GB/rent/tenant-fees for more information about other fees that may apply. Prices correct at time of going to print.

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A well presented two bedroom riverside apartment on the seventh floor offering impressive views of the River Thames, City and Canary Wharf skyline.

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ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built ground and first floor duplex ea2 is pleased to offer for sale this modern built 3 storey,4 bedroom detached house within this apartment within this popular ornamental canal side development within West popular ornamental canal side secure gated development.The property is comprised of a spacious Wellington Terrace, Wapping E1W £695,000 Wapping.The apartment comprises of a lounge with duel aspect windows, separate lounge with dining area,fully fitted kitchen and ground floor cloakroom.To the first floor are 3 further 2 double bedroom, 2 storey house set within this gated CCTV development. The property has been fully modernised to include fully fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom suite. Use of exterior bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to one and an additional family bathroom.To the second double ceilings, , alarm, central heating systempatio operated via remote smart phone or Dock,Tower Hill station and area.Allocated parkingcontrol, space. Close to St Katharine’s floor isglazing, the masterreplacement suite incorporating a further wood bedroomfloors, and shower room.Secure underground internet. Lounge. Fully fitted Double wardrobes. Garden. Secure Underground parking space. local bus routes. parking space. L-shaped garden Closekitchen. toWapping station,thebedrooms DLR,local buswith routesfitted and amenities.

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ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 bedroom apartment within this ea2 are pleased to offer for this rare opportunity to market this ‘Victorian’ purpose built 1st ornamental canal side development.The apartment benefits from lounge, fitted kitchen floor 1 bedroom apartment.The apartment benefits from a fully fitted kitchen, bedroom with Tudor House, Tower Bridge, SE1High ceilings. Double glazing. Residents and 3 piece bathroom suite. Laminate wood floor.The apartment £1,595,000 has recently been built in wardrobes, shower room and spacious lounge. re-decorated and new flooring laid thoughwith out the apartment.Allocated parking space. terrace. The apartment close to multiple transport to includeRoom, 6throof floor luxury 2 Doubleis conveniently Bedrooms,located 2 Bathrooms, Open Plan links Reception large balcony. Master bedroom en-suite Residents communal garden area.Gymnasium, Share of Freehold. Close to Wapping station. station providing DLR services to Canary Wharf and the C2C24 to Fenchurch Street by Harrods andLimehouse walk in wardrobe. Modern Integrated Kitchen, Balcony, Hour Porter Estates, Residents Swimming andLifts local to busall services providing the City of London andWalking Canary Wharf. Pool, floors. Closeeasy to access LocaltoShopping Facilities, Distance to London Bridge.

Cinnabar Wharf, West Wapping E1W

Newlands Quay, Wapping E1W

Rental Price: £650 Per Week

Rental Price: £480 Per Week

Venue Street, Poplar E14

Waterman Way, Wapping E1W

ea2 are pleased to offer to let this modern built 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment ea2 are pleased to offer to let this modern built 6th floor sub penthouse apartment within this secure dockside development. the apartment benefits from recently rewithin this sought after popular Riverside development in West Wapping.The Rodingcomprises Mews,ofWapping E1W £1,300 perviews week fitted bathroom, lounge with separate kitchen and balcony with south facing over apartment 2 double bedrooms, open plan lounge and kitchen, 3 piece ea2 are pleased to be able to show you this 6 bedroom 4 bathroom house for rental with a garden. This property is a Shadwell Basin. Parking space option. Close to Wapping and Shadwell stations. Close to bathroom suite and balcony with views of the River Thames,Tower Bridge and the very unique property hassliding views overdoors the canal. Would 6 professional people. Close to Tower Hill and Wapping local bus routes. Shard. South facing floor toand ceiling double to lounge leadingsuit to balcony. Secure underground 24 Hour Conceirge. Close to St Katharine’s Dock. Overground and parking close tospace. Waitrose.

ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this recently re-decorated modern built 1 bedroom apartment within this ea2 are pleased to offer for let this 5 bedroom, 4 storey house located close to Langdon quite ornamental canal side development.The apartment benefits from wood floors,separate modern fully Park DLR station.The property has been refurbished throughout and includes 3 fitted kitchen,shower room,communal front garden and views of the ornamental canal from the reception bathrooms, lounge, separate fitted kitchen and garden. Cascades Tower, Docklands E14Double glazing. Laminate wood £500 per week and bedroom. The apartment has been tastefully re-decorated by the landlords and located within a quiet culfloors. Closebedroom, to Bartlet park and Langdon11th Park DLR 2 double 2 bathroom floorstation. apartment within this secure modern development. Comprising a reception de-sac whilst still easy reach of local amenities andWaitrose super market.Parking space option,entry room with water/ City views, fitted kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe & within en suite bathroom, additional phone system,The apartment is located close toWapping station,Tower Hill station and local bus routes.

shower room. Balcony. pool, Gymnasium & Tennis court. Concierge. Rental Price: £330 Per Week Rental Price: £980 Swimming Per Week

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Tredegar Square, E3 £2,900,000

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

Westferry Road, E14 £2,500,000

A fourth floor apartment located in Millennium Harbour. The property has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and incredible views across the River Thames and The City. Millennium Harbour is within walking distance to Canary Wharf where you have shops and restaurants, energy rating b. Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1199

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Lower Thames Street, EC3R

Hoxton Street, N1

This beautiful three bedroom penthouse apartment is located in Tower Hill and has breathtaking views overlooking the River Thames. With a private wrap around terrace, ideal for entertaining, energy rating c.

Set within a red brick building is this unique two/three bedroom apartment. Arranged over two floors, the property benefits from a private decked balcony and is situated in the heart of Hoxton, energy rating e.

Dexters City 020 7392 9111

Dexters Shoreditch 020 7483 6372

New Crane Place, E1W

Royal Victoria, E16

This three bedroom, two bathroom apartment has amazing river views and is set within the New Crane Place development, which has 24 hour concierge and underground parking for residents, energy rating c.

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

Dexters City 020 7392 9111

Dexters Canary Wharf 0207 517 1190

£2,950 per week

£1,295 per week

£1,800 per week

£1,100 per week

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

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30th Floor 40 Bank Street Canary Wharf E14 5NR 0203 282 3733 www.properlocal.co.uk

- Riverside development - River-facing terrace - One bedroom - 536 sq ft

- 1st floor - Premium specification - 24 hour concierge - Secure parking

Situated in South Quay E14, this stylish appartment comprises a reception room open-plan to a smart fully integrated kitchen, one double bedroom and a striking marble bathroom. The balcony enjoys views over Canary Wharf. There’s a 24 hour concierge, parking and a comprehensive Health & Fitness centre with gym, treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.

Ability Place £435,000

Close to Canary Wharf, Ability Place is always on the shortlist for owner occupiers and tenants alike. Investors can expect an anticipated gross rental yield of 4.7%.

1 EPC B

- Two bedrooms - 7th floor

- Two balconies - Extensive leisure facilities

A two bedroom furnished apartment in Charrington Tower - part of an impressive riverside community, just to the east of Canary Wharf. Situated on the 7th floor and arranged over 810 sq ft, accommodation comprises reception room open-plan to kitchen, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and one en-suite, and a master bathroom with walk-in shower.

Charrington Tower £525 per week*

Its two balconies offer views of the surrounding area and a glimpse of the Thames and 02.

1 EPC B

- Riverside development - River-facing terrace - One bedroom - 3rd floor

- 1st floor - Premium specification - Warehouse conversion - Secure parking

A one bedroom warehouse conversion with secure parking, at Grade II Listed Gun Wharves.

Wapping High Street £575,000

Situated on the third floor and arranged over 703 sq ft, the pleasingly spacious accommodation comprises of a hallway with plenty of integral storage that leads to large reception room open-plan on the L-shape to the kitchen. The bedroom has a wall of built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with multisensory shower. There is a further bathroom with shower over bath.

1 EPC C

- Two bedrooms - 9th floor, 968 sq ft

- Modern warehouse feel - 24/7 concierge

A two bedroom dual-aspect apartment at London City Island. Situated on the 9th floor and arranged over a very generous 958 sq ft of internal living space, accommodation comprises a large reception room with floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan to a particularly stylish kitchen, master bedroom suite with bathroom, built-in wardrobes and dressing area, a further double bedroom and a master bathroom.

London City Island £450 per week*

A balcony runs from the reception, and offers a peak of Canary Wharf’s skyline and the River Lea, via landscaped gardens.

1 EPC B

*Fees Apply. Proper Local charges £50 per tenant for referencing. We do not charge an administration fee, however a check in fee may apply. Please visit our website or call for further details

Taunton Road SE12 A stunning Victorian house situated within the heart of Lee Manor conservation area.

OIEO £695,000 Freehold Two bedrooms

One bathroom

Two receptions

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Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Blackheath Village SE3 Stunning and spacious Victorian former bakehouse, in a paved courtyard setting.

Price £1,399,000 Freehold Four bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Two receptions

EER D

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

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Park Vista SE10

Calvert Road SE10

Beautifully presented four storey Grade II listed Georgian house with direct views onto Greenwich Park.

A beautiful Victorian cottage retaining many period features and a stunning secluded rear garden.

Guide Price £1,595,000 Freehold

Price £749,500 Freehold

Three bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Three bedrooms

One bathroom

Two receptions

EER D

One reception

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West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

Greenwich East Office 020 3846 1414

Sherington Road SE7 Stunning terrace family home, located close to outstanding primary schools and transport links.

Price £735,000 Freehold Three bedrooms

One bathroom

One reception

EER D

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

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Victory Place SE18

Fernbrook Road SE13

Apartment set within an exclusive development, surrounded by pleasant communal grounds.

Stunning penthouse apartment, offering incredible views over the River Thames and London City.

A Victorian conversion flat close to Hither Green station, Manor House Gardens and local amenities.

£1,650 PCM

£2,700 PCM

£1,400 PCM

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER E

3 bedrooms • 1 reception • 2 bathrooms • EER B

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER D

Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101

Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Kidbrooke Park Road SE3

Blackheath Park SE3

Chevening Road SE10

This immaculate period apartment is within easy reach of Kidbrooke Station and Blackheath Village.

A spacious conversion flat in this Grade II listed house, set within the private Cator Estate.

An attractive Victorian home retaining many period features, situated on a popular road.

£1,650 PCM

£1,900 PCM

£2,100 PCM

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER D

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER E

3 bedrooms • 1 reception • 2 bathrooms • EER

Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Kemsing Road SE10

King William Walk SE10

Lyme Farm SE12

A stunning end of terrace house, located on one of the most desirable roads in Greenwich.

Newly refurbished conversion flat, located in Greenwich Village close to Cutty Sark DLR station.

A spacious garden maisonette with a newly fitted kitchen and a large lounge, offered unfurnished.

£2,650 PCM

£2,500 PCM

£1,200 PCM

5 bedrooms • 2 receptions • 2 bathrooms • EER C

3 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER D

2 bedrooms • 1 reception • 1 bathroom • EER C

East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

Lee Office 020 8852 8633

Our standard tenant fees are £120 agreement fee and £90 per person reference fee. Other fees may apply, visit johnpayne.com/tenantfees for more information.

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Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544

Chislehurst BR7

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

£2,650,000 F/H

A loving family home situated in an exclusive location within walking distance to the high street and Chislehurst Ponds. ‘Cherries’ offers the perfect opportunity for any prospective purchaser to modernise, reconfigure or potentially extend to provide a magnificent residence.

Contact Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Bromley BR2

£1,250,000 F/H

A five double bedroom Victorian home in Shortlands with off-street parking for at least five cars, located within 0.25 miles of the village shops and train station. • •

Five Double Bedrooms Three Bathrooms

Contact Bromley 020 8315 5544

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West Wickham BR4

£999,995 F/H

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

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Fabulous South Facing Garden Energy Efficiency Rating E

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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

Flights of fancy This month, consider investing in opportunities – from Kent to London – merging excellent views and rural tranquil spaces. Whether investing or moving, there’s something for everyone

yaldham manor estate, acorn new homes Yaldham Manor Estate is a unique collection of newbuild individually designed four- and five-bedroom luxury homes within a private gated development. Set in an idyllic countryside location on the original grounds of the prestigious Yaldham Manor, these opulent homes offer space and versatility with a high standard of finishes. The development lies in the historic village of Wrotham, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The estate sits within the grounds of Yaldham Manor, the former home of

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. It’s situated in rural Kent, yet within seven miles of the typically English market town of Sevenoaks, where you can find a comprehensive high street that offers an extensive range of independent shops and easy links into Central London. Prices from £999,995, contact Acorn New Homes, 020 8315 6996, acornnewhomes.co.uk

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Cambium, Southfields Cambium, by award-winning global developer Lendlease, is a sustainable new development in Southfields, introducing a collection of 55 townhouses and 55 apartments. Comprising an eclectic variety of three-, four- and fivebedroom townhouses, each with their own garden and private off-road parking space or garage, Cambium also includes a wide selection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The development is centred around a newly created urban meadow featuring a 200-year-old oak tree, believed to have been planted by celebrated landscape architect, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The development features energy-efficient LED lighting and air source heat pumps. Meanwhile, in addition to the highly sought urban village amenities of Southfields, and the nearby Putney High Street and Wimbledon Village, Cambium is only a short walk from Southfields Underground station. From here, residents can reach Earl’s Court in 12 minutes, Sloane Square in 19 minutes and Victoria in 23 minutes.

L&Q has launched the second phase of one-, two- and threebedroom apartments at Quebec Quarter, a collection of 151 private sale homes in the heart of Canada Water, one of the capital’s largest regeneration zones. Designed by Alan Camp Architects, Quebec Quarter offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor living, with 65 per cent of the total site area dedicated to outdoor activities, including extensive communal grounds and play areas. Upperlevel properties incorporate extensive terraces with panoramic views across the surrounding cityscape. Inside, properties come with contemporary kitchens, complete with integrated top-of-the-range AEG appliances, pristine bathrooms with smart white sanitaryware by Roca, and a mixture of Oak Animoso flooring and luxurious carpets throughout. Jubilee Line services from Canada Water offer fast commuting times to stations in the City and the West End, including Canary Wharf in two minutes, Waterloo in six minutes and Bond Street in 12 minutes. The area is set to become even better connected following the completion of the proposed Brunel Bridge in 2020, which has now gained support from the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. A short walk from Quebec Quarter is the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, part of British Land’s Canada Water Masterplan, which will be undergoing a £34m redevelopment over the next five years. Prices for the first release of new homes at Quebec Quarter start from £560,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, £650,000 for a two-bedroom apartment, and £775,000 for a threebedroom apartment

The new apartments at Cambium are available from £429,950 and townhouses from £1.14m. For further details, or to book an appointment, contact 020 3817 7000 or visit cambium.london

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Surrounded by an exhilarating natural waterside environment and just 15 minutes* from the City, Woodberry Down is the perfect place to appreciate an unrivalled living experience in London. A thriving community and an abundance of amenities set alongside 42 acres of open water are complimented by luxurious apartment finishes and 5 star facilities.

3 bedroom apartments and penthouses are available now Prices from ÂŁ945,000 Call 020 3504 7037 to book an appointment or email woodberry.down@berkeleygroup.co.uk Sales & Marketing Suite open daily 10.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6.00pm. Riverside Apartments, Woodberry Grove, London N4 2SB Prices and details correct at time of going to press and subject to availability. Computer generated images of Showhome are indicative only. Photography depicts lifestyle at Woodberry Down and is indicative only. *www.tfl.gov.uk

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A new release of spacious homes at Quebec Quarter, including 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, overlooking award-winning woodland and surrounded by landscaped grounds – only a short walk away from Canada Water Station in zone 2.

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Located just off of Bermondsey Street and only 500 metres* from The Shard, this boutique collection of apartments and penthouses offers residents an enviable location in the heart of the city.

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slington Square provides warehouse-style newly built apartments in the transformed former North London Mail Centre, designed by award-winning architect Piers Gough of CZWG Architects around a central pedestrianised boulevard, known as Esther Anne Place. Once complete, Islington Square will form a ÂŁ400m 4.5-acre destination for London, providing 263 new homes, 108 serviced apartments and 170,000 sq ft of retail and leisure facilities. Large warehouse apartments including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, threebedroom maisonettes and penthouses will range from 462 sq ft to 2,900 sq ft, making the most of the Edwardian buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original features, which include high ceilings, tall windows and ornate external detailing. Designer fitted kitchens will have contemporary style wall and base units, stone worktops and integrated appliances, while bathrooms will have contemporary suites, bespoke vanity units and heated towel rails. Some apartments will have direct access to outdoor space and all will have access to communal gardens, one of which enjoys views overlooking Canary Wharf through to the City.

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On the ground floor of the buildings there will be shops and restaurants, as well as The Lounge Odeon cinema and a Third Space health club. The new 46,922 sq ft Third Space health club will include a gymnasium, training space, two swimming pools and fitness studios, along with a spa. The Lounge Odeon cinema will have six boutique screening rooms each with no more than 40 reclining leather seas, with food and drinks brought to guests in their seats during screenings at the touch of a button. Islington Square is just a ten-minute walk from Angel Station (Northern Line) and Highbury and Islington Station (London Overground and Victoria Line). Excellent transport links enable residents to be in the City in approximately ten minutes and the West End in 20 minutes. For those wanting to travel further afield, Islington Square is not far from King’s Cross International Station, providing easy access to continental European destinations and London’s airports. From £715,000. For more information, please contact: Savills, 020 7409 8756, savills.co.uk Knight Frank, 020 7861 5499, knightfrank.co.uk or Beauchamp Estates, 020 7499 7722, beauchamp.co.uk

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CWM05NOV *CALA will obtain 2 independent valuations based on achieving a sale in a 4-6 week period, part exchange considered subject to CALA’s purchasing criteria, terms and conditions. Up to 100% part exchange and other incentives available on selected plots, subject to terms and conditions and not in conjunction with each other or any other offer. Visit cala.co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions and purchasing criteria. †YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. CALA Management Ltd. Registered office: Adam House, 5 Mid New Cultins, Edinburgh EH11 4DU. Security over your home is required. Help to Buy cannot be used in conjunction with part exchange. Availability of other incentives/offers subject to lenders criteria and CALA’s discretion. Your mortgage lender’s deposit requirements may vary, but you should usually expect to contribute a deposit of at least 5% of the purchase price. Available on selected properties, and subject to the Government’s specific terms, conditions and qualifying criteria. CHECK THAT THIS MORTGAGE WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS IF YOU WANT TO MOVE OR SELL YOUR HOME OR YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO INHERIT IT. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT SEEK INDEPENDENT ADVICE. 5.2% APR typical. Telephone calls within the British Isles will be charged at local rate. Telephone calls may divert to a mobile service in which case call charges may vary. Some images have been enhanced in post production. Prices are correct at time of going to print.

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uyers seeking a beautiful home with a riverside view will soon have a range of new properties to choose from, at Berkeley Homes’ Royal Arsenal Riverside development in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Waterfront III has now launched, the first in Royal Arsenal Riverside’s Waterfront series of homes to have balcony and terrace views of both the River Thames and the new Waterside Park. The 266 Manhattan Suites, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses are housed in an elegant 20-storey building by award-winning architects Allies and Morrison. Homes are spacious and light-filled, ranging in size up to 1,973 sq ft. Contemporary interiors by CID Interieur blend natural limestone and textured wood finishes with a muted colour palette and reflective surfaces, reminiscent of luxury yachts on the water. Residents at the new Waterfront III also gain exclusive access to a new spa facility, The Waterside Club. Combining

a 20-metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room, treatment room and gym, it is one of the largest facilities of its kind on a residential development in London. Additional benefits include a cinema room and 24-hour concierge service. Waterfront III residents will be served by excellent transport connections, including the on-site Elizabeth line (Crossrail) station. JLL has found that on average, residential prices around Crossrail stations will see seven per cent greater uplift between 2016-2020 compared with non-Crossrail stations, with Woolwich one of the areas set to benefit most from the new east-west route. There are also DLR and National Rail links in Woolwich, and residents can reach Canary Wharf in just eight minutes, Bond Street in 22 minutes and Heathrow in less than an hour. Waterfront III will also be accessible via boat, with the Thames Clipper collecting passengers from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and travelling to Greenwich, Canary Wharf and London Bridge, all in less than 30 minutes. From £427,500 for a Manhattan Suite

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CANARY CANARY WHARF WHARF * * 8 MINUTES 8 MINUTES

LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL STREET STREET * * 1414 MINUTES MINUTES

BOND BOND STREET STREET * * 2222 MINUTES MINUTES

HEATHROW HEATHROW * * 5050 MINUTES MINUTES

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