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hile most of us strive for greatness in life – the very pinnacle of success – the truth is we don’t all make it. In this, our October issue, we’re celebrating those who have achieved true

greatness; leaders in their fields, they’ve made an indelible mark on their industry and will provide inspiration for generations to come.

First up, Jamie Oliver. Whether you love him or loathe him, there’s no

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denying the Essex boy-turned-celebrity chef has had an impact on the

We chat with chef Jamie Oliver

way we see home cooking, not to mention his work on public healthcare

about the launch of his new

and revolutionising school meals. Read our interview on page 20.

book and TV series

Turn to page 24 for some captivating photography by two greats: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The men behind some of fashion’s most

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memorable editorials and campaigns, Taschen has chosen to celebrate

that game

the work of the duo with a new dedicated photobook.

On Taschen’s new tome,

Meanwhile, on page 62 we meet Monica Vinader, whose eponymous brand has changed the way we purchase jewellery, by offering quality pieces at affordable prices.

And if you need further inspiration on a dull autumnal day, be sure to check out Canary Wharf’s Autumn Fashion Event, which takes place from 29 September – 1 October. Make October great.

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concoctions: proper sleep could be the secret to good health

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87 into the wild 88 travel news 9 0 i f you go down to the woods

Long live the petrol engine – at least in

The beautiful new high

Lime Wood in the New Forest

hybrid form

jewellery collection

is where every city dweller needs to head for a break

from the legendary Harry Winston

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contributors

Editor Katy Parker-Shorthouse

contributing e ditors Mhairi Graham Richard Brown

d eput y e ditor Charlotte Phillips

helene sandberg

kari colmans

Orignally from Denmark, Helene

Formerly the editor of Vantage

Motoring Editor Matthew Carter

has been a freelance fashion

magazine, Kari is a luxury lifestyle

photographer for ten years. Her list

writer. This month, she delves into the

of clients includes French Sole, Dove

lives of the photography duo known

and Feather and Bone. Helene’s

as Mert & Marcus. They have worked

style of work often has a cinematic

with some of the most famous faces

influence, and this month she brings

from the worlds of art and fashion,

this to life with a dramatic shoot set

and Taschen is now launching a tome

in Cliveden House.

dedicated to the talented pair.

BR A ND CONSIST E NCY & SENIOR DE SIGNER Laddawan Juhong

Ge n er a l M a n ag e r Fiona Smith

P roduction Hugo Wheatley Jamie Steele Alice Ford

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

Ex e cutiv e D ir e ctor Sophie Roberts

matthew carter

richard brown

Motoring expert and former

Watch expert Richard Brown is

Editor-in- C hi e f Lesley Ellwood

editor of Autocar and Classic &

editor of The City Magazine. This

Sports Car, Matthew finds this month

month, he’s looking to the future as

that petrol and diesel engines did

he reports on Dubai’s Expo 2020.

not meet their expected demise. In

Not just the home of luxury hotels,

fact, hybrid petrol/electric engines

Dubai is changing the world with its

appear to be going from strength to

futuristic offerings across aviation

strength, thanks to the likes of

and more. Will flying cars be the

Toyota and Lexus.

new normal?

M an aging D ir e ctor Eren Ellwood

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a literary sensation The new Cliveden Literary Festival takes place on the 14-15 of this month. The boutique history and politics-focused festival has a lineup including Sebastian Faulks, Ian McEwan and Simon Schama. Now a hotel, Cliveden is the perfect backdrop, as the country estate has a history of politics and scandal: it was where the Profumo affair took place. clivedenliteraryfestival.org

feeling nostalgic Cath Kidston’s fourth collection with Disney pays tribute to Peter Pan, the boy who didn’t want to grow up. The range depicts Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys across

with good grace

clothing and accessories.

Canary Wharf’s newest arrival Coach is

Midnight blue and twinkling

collaborating with actress and singer

stars feature prominently

Selena Gomez. The double-handed

across the nine prints in

Selena Grace bag features the star’s

the collection. We have

personal touches, such as a hangtag

our eyes on the luxe-

bearing her signature and a storypatch sewn inside with her powerful message,

looking velvet tote.

From £5,

‘To be you is to be strong.’ It is available

Cath Kidston,

in black cherry, white and red.

Jubilee Place

Coach, Cabot Place

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on the red carpet The London Film Festival returns for its 61st edition this year, from the 4 –15 October. Offering more than 200 film screenings over 12 days at more than a dozen venues across London, the festival opens with the European premiere of Breathe, starring Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield. The festival provides a showcase for emerging talent and

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makes film more accessible. bfi.org.uk/lff

Le Salon En Été candle, €50 (approx. £46), David Mallett, david-mallett.com

the scandi way This autumn, COS continues its collaboration with HAY. Their collection of aesthetically pleasing and carefully curated items for the home are sleek and simple, but with a touch of the unusual.

From hangers to spoons, pieces are made from tactile materials in a largely muted palette, with pops of colour.

From £3, COS, Jubilee Place

Idyia watch, £990, Versace, watchshop.com

Hibiki 21 Years Old, £565, Suntory, thehouseofwhisky.com

light me up New home fragrance and cosmetics company Lavender & Lillie is one to know about. The fragrances are inspired by Lillie’s own memories, from her childhood home in India, to Venice, where she got married. The candles and diffusers are luxury collectable porcelain, having been beautifully designed and illustrated with handcrafted lilies on their lids.

From £9, Lavender & Lillie, lavenderandlillie.com

Midi bag in plum mix leather, £300, Baia, baiabags.co.uk

Vitamin patches, from £19.99, Vitamin Injections London, vitamininjections.co.uk

Initial bangles, £59, Astrid & Miyu, astridandmiyu.com

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beats at boisdale Last month, Jools Holland hosted The Boisdale Music Awards 2017 at Boisdale of Canary Wharf, celebrating top entertainers and rising stars in jazz, blues, soul and country music. Alexander Armstrong took the Best Male Singer award, and the crowd enjoyed Scottish salmon, roast chicken and fine wine.

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Rémy Martin’s Louis XIII Cognac introduces the Time Collection, a series of limited editions, each paying tribute to a milestone in the history of the brand. Origin 1874 commemorates its creation; the original decanter had 13 spikes and was stamped with a royal fleur de lys on its front. This pays homage to that, and is one to display, we think. £4,900, Louis XIII, harrods.com

Donald Robertson is better known as @drawbertson on social media, where he has become the fashion world’s favourite art illustrator.

His quirky works are collected by stars such as Beyoncé and this tome includes an interview with Donald, as well as anecdotes from industry leaders.

Donald, £60, Assouline, assouline.com

calling londoners Learn how London’s top interior designers and architects create beautiful homes, whatever the space.

Explore the most impressive homes in the English capital, from renovated industry lofts and carefully restored row houses to glass oases. This is a musthave for all interior design aficionados.

Living in Style London, £45, teNeues, books-teneues.com

artist’s delight Mark Rothko’s iconic paintings are some of the most profound works of 20th-century Abstract Expressionism.

This collection presents 50 large-scale artworks from the renowned American artist’s colour field period (1949–1970), alongside essays by Rothko’s son, Christopher Rothko, adding a personal note to the striking images.

One for art lovers and novices alike.

Rothko: The Color Field Paintings, £30, Abrams & Chronicle, abramsandchronicle.co.uk

bathing sensation Photographer Ruth Kaplan examines the tradition of public bathing, from nudist hot springs in California in 1991 to more traditional forms of the practice in Eastern Europe and higher-tech spas in Western Europe. It culminates in 2002, visiting Moroccan hammams and Icelandic hot springs.

Bathers, £35, Damiani, damianieditore.com

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macaron madness

a musical feast

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Jazzgir is a new Mediterranean restaurant in Canary Wharf.

The menu is focused on sharing dishes, such as a charcuterie board and platters of grilled squid, and there is live jazz music from 5pm daily. As you tuck into tiramisu, enjoy being serenaded by the likes of the Canary Three, the UK’s top female jazz trio. jazzgir.co.uk

Giselle Richardson macarons are a game changer.

Given their fruit and vegetable components, we like to consider them part of our five a day. And since they’re made using only seasonal ingredients, they’re all limited edition.

Taking inspiration from British food traditions, the flavours are unusual but tasty: try autumnal favourites roasted pumpkin and pear, or vanilla and cinnamon.

This month, there’s a Halloween toffee apple flavour – if we went trick or treating, that’s what we’d ask for. Giselle can also make bespoke macarons.

From £1.50, gisellerichardson.com

for the playground Here to keep your kids healthy on the go is Chewy Moon. The subscription snack boxes are nutritious, varied and appealing to children. Choose from fruit-based or savoury, state any allergies and preferences, and have the box delivered as regularly as you want.

From £4.75 per box, Chewy Moon, chewymoon.com

breaKFAST 2.0 Frill ice cream is healthy, and it’s versatile.

With half the sugar of regular ice cream and ten times the fibre, Frill’s three flavours (chocolate, raspberry and greens) are made with natural ingredients such as dates and cocoa. Top tip: blend some into your morning smoothie. £4.99, Frill, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Square

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t h e g r e at d a n i s h b a k e o f f The pastries are certainly a selling point, but Ole & Steen is more than just a bakery. It’s the perfect all-day pit stop, writes Charlotte Phillips

I

want to be sick of the Scandi trend, really I do. For years now, it’s been shoved down

our throats in all areas, from design and interiors to food and clothes, and the sleek, minimal aesthetic really should

ordering at the

s ta n d o u t s a r e t h e c h o c o l at e brownie, the cinnamon swirl and the carrot bun, an unusual delicacy

counter (there’s a clever ticketed number system), I just can’t resist.

Embarrassingly, I have three treats along with our breakfast. Don’t miss

have peaked in popularity. And yet, stepping into newly opened Danish

lunch or dinner, but its pastries are

bakery Ole & Steen is a reminder of why

where Ole & Steen really excels.

this is the trend that keeps on giving. The

Breakfast could be porridge, or a

the chocolate brownie, the delicious cinnamon swirl and the carrot bun, an unusual delicacy that I just can’t get enough of.

colour palette is soothing and muted,

skagen roll with cheese and butter, but

and the furniture simple and ergonomic,

I start with skyr, the Scandi alternative

with beige marble countertops and dark

to Greek yogurt. Rich in protein

waiting for. Busy but relaxing, serving

wooden high tables and stools.

and fat free, it’s served with berry

tasty nibbles all day long, Ole & Steen is

compote and house granola, making

a place where you can come alone with

makes several types of bread on-site – you

it sweet enough to feel indulgent,

a book and truly relax without feeling

can glimpse into the kitchen through a

while remaining virtuous and filling

conspicuous, bring a few friends, or

glass panel at the back – from sourdough

– not that filling is any match for my

even have a breakfast meeting. If I

to the more unusual chia rye and skagen

unadulterated greed.

had it my way, it would be catering

The casual, friendly Danish bakery

loaf. You could pop in for a goat’s cheese salad or smoked salmon sandwich for

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Finding myself at eye level with the dazzling array of pastries when

This is what the Wharf has been

my every meal.

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the power The king of fuss-free cooking is back, with a mission to get more of us in the kitchen.

Canary Wharf finds out more

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veryone’s heard of Jamie Oliver. We at Canary Wharf are fans of Jamie’s Italian, and the cheeky Essex boy, who first burst onto our screens in 1999 as the self-titled Naked Chef, has been trying

to make Brits healthy long before it was cool. The busy dad-of-five revolutionised school meals, and now he’s launching a new book and TV series, 5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food, offering healthy, quick

and budget-friendly recipes using just five ingredients. We meet the man behind the brand to talk about why simplicity is key, the future of nutrition and picnicking in Cornwall.

What’s the idea behind your new book and TV series?

Five is the magic number – and not just because that’s the number of children I’ve got! With five ingredients, you’ve got the beautiful opportunity to be simple but have a nice surprise too. It’s not time or cost that is the most important thing now, it’s simplicity. The biggest block to people cooking from scratch is a really long list of ingredients.

What sort of recipes are they?

Not every recipe is a complete meal. You’ve got a salad, a side dish, a beautiful slow-cooked centrepiece, a dessert, a plate of biscuits. You might open the book on an incredible slow-cooked lamb shoulder, which could happily be served up for a crowd. Or, you might find a really easy, fresh salad that you can rustle up for a solo lunch. I purposely wanted the recipes to cover a massive range of occasions and serving sizes, but with ease and simplicity being the thread that runs through it all.

Where did you get your inspiration for the recipes?

I looked to the big, bold flavours of India and the Far East for many of the recipes, because using things like curry pastes, miso and other spices guarantees a punch of flavour without taking too many steps to get there. I also looked at classic recipes that use loads of ingredients, and wound them back and stripped them down. Sometimes restraint is the best ingredient – just holding yourself back and keeping a dish clean and simple makes it easy to showcase all of the wonderful flavours.

Did you practise any of the dishes on your family?

Loads, in different forms – my family often get the more experimental side of my cooking, the dishes I’m playing with and tweaking. Having said that, cooking for the family is so different now, as the kids are growing up. I’ve got teenagers who are ready to give anything a go — they loved the dynamic salads, the punchy noodle and rice dishes, anything hot and kicking. Jools is always into the roasts, slow-cooked dishes and really beautiful pastas. The kids are by far my harshest critics.

Quick Asian fishcakes Makes 4 Total: 22 minutes 1 stick of lemongrass 6cm piece of ginger ½ a bunch of fresh coriander (15g) 500g salmon fillets, skin off, pinboned, from sustainable sources 4 teaspoons chilli jam Whack the lemongrass against your work surface and remove the tough outer layer. Peel the ginger, then very finely chop with the inside of the lemongrass and most of the coriander, stalks and all, reserving a few nice leaves in a bowl of cold water. Chop the salmon into 1cm chunks over the mix on your board, then push half the salmon to one side. Chop the rest until superfine, almost like a purée, then mix the chunkier bits back through it and season with sea salt and black pepper. Divide into 4, then shape and squash into 2cm-thick patties.

Place a large non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the patties for 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely golden. Spoon the chilli jam over the fishcakes, add a splash of water to the pan, turn the heat off, and jiggle to coat. Serve sprinkled with the drained coriander.

Do you do most of the cooking at home?

Well, my wife cooks for the kids when I’m not there, but if I’m home I’ll cook. She loves it. And it’s my way of loving – she loves getting looked after and I think she enjoys it. Cooking at home is very different from cooking at work, or cooking on the line, in the kitchen. It doesn’t have to be stress; you put some tunes on, you have a little glass of wine. I love it.

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Will any of these dishes make it onto the menus at Jamie’s Italian?

I’ll definitely be working with my chefs to make sure some of the dishes make it into the restaurants for autumn/winter, so watch this space.

What is your favourite hack from the book?

There’s a chicken recipe that’s just really good chicken rubbed with curry paste, roasted over potatoes and cauliflower, with a sprinkling of fresh coriander — it’s not complicated, but you just know that combo is going to deliver.

What five ingredients would you banish from the kitchen?

I think soda is a good one to get out of the house. Fish paste is disgusting. Spam Chocolate orange shortbread Makes 12 Total time: 30 minutes 150g unsalted butter (at room temperature) 200g plain flour 50g golden caster sugar, plus extra to sprinkle 1 orange 50g dark chocolate (70 per cent) Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Grease a 20cm square baking tin and line with greaseproof paper. In a bowl, mix together the butter, flour, sugar and the finely grated zest of half the orange by rubbing the mixture between your thumbs and fingertips. Squash and pat into dough – don’t knead it – then push into the lined tin in a 1cm-thick layer.

Prick all over with a fork, then bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove, sprinkle over a little extra sugar while it’s still warm, then leave to cool.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, then remove. Cut the shortbread into 12 finger portions, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Drizzle with the chocolate, then finely grate over the remaining orange zest. Cut up the orange, and serve on the side!

can definitely go to hell. MSG. And hydrogenated fats.

How do you spend your weekends?

For me, the weekends are much more about longer meals and Sunday lunches, when I’m off and the kids are off. For me, the weekend starts on Friday night and finishes Sunday night and generally, we do indulge more. So in some ways, the book is more for Monday to Friday, when you’re working and you want energetic food that is not unhealthy.

How has fame and wealth changed your life?

I don’t think it has... I think I’ve stayed true to my values. I’m very aware of the downsides but I think it’s important, whoever you are or whatever you do, that balance is always there. Having more money has changed my life, but only in more obvious sorts of ways; like if I want to go on a holiday and one place is more expensive than the other but it feels right, then we’ll go for that one. I don’t think I live a celebrity life. I’m not private jetting everywhere, or going on big boats. I don’t want to own an island or anything like that. As a family we just got back from Cornwall – we got pleasure through having a picnic, walking to a beach and going fishing.

Where do you see the future of food and nutrition?

I think in the next 20 years the most exciting bit of nutrition, health and diet will be making things unique and individualised. If you go online now, there are generic recipes, but I think probably very soon, from a pin-prick, or scanning your urine or blood, it will be edited to you personally, and I think that is fascinating. I think the concept of modern-day people getting it right most of the time because they have truth and clarity is really exciting.

What gets you up in the morning?

Well, the joy and fun of the food industry, farming, cooking, eating, sharing – it’s generally a beautiful place to be, full of pretty amazing people. On top of that, at this stage of the game where, let’s be honest, our food system is broken, me and all my teams feel like we’re able to influence the conversation globally and hopefully impact real change. Ultimately, we want to make a

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difference, and we want to do that by keeping cooking skills alive, no matter what age you are.

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I N T E RV I E W Photography © Jamie Oliver Enterprises Limited, by David Loftus 2017 (5 Ingredients — Quick & Easy Food)

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Having captured some of the most glamorous female figures from the worlds of fashion, music and film, photography duo Mert and Marcus are the focus of Taschen’s latest limitededition tome, writes Kari Colmans

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Frederikke Sofie, Double Magazine London, 2016 Š Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.

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I

t began as a chance meeting

an introduction by curator and editor

over a lighter in 1994 on a pier in

Charlotte Cotton.

Hastings, when Turkish born Mert

“It’s like a painting,” Alas stated about their work in an interview with

After shooting their first campaign

The New Yorker in September 2004.

Alas and Welsh Marcus Piggott soon

for Louis Vuitton in 2003, other major

“You can paint a scene. The next day,

discovered in one another more than

fashion houses soon came calling, and

you think, I wish I had a dog. So you

just a mutual love of fashion. While

it wasn’t long before Lancôme, Hugo

draw a dog on it. You can achieve what

Alas had been working as a stylist,

Boss and Missoni enlisted them for

you want eventually, even if you didn’t

Piggott had already begun to get a taste

their unique vision, with campaigns

do it that way. You seem freer than

for life behind the lens as an assistant

for Miu Miu, Armani, Fendi, Yves Saint

when ‘what you shot is what you got’.”

photographer, learning

Exploring a wide range

the technicalities while

of methods and influences,

earning some cash taking

the two are most renowned

press photos for bands

for their portrayal of strong,

such as Duran Duran and

confident female subjects:

the Brand New Heavies.

“Powerful women, women with a meaning, a you don’t

Creating a buzz on the party circuit, they’d

have to talk or move too

regularly take photos

much to tell who you are kind

of themselves and their

of woman,” the book quotes.

(often well-known)

Indeed, everyone from Lady

friends, more for fun

Gaga, Madonna, Jennifer

than to earn a living.

Lopez and Linda Evangelista

Piggott taught Alas

to Gisele Bündchen, Björk,

everything he knew, and

Angelina Jolie and Rihanna

soon, through the 1990s

has been subject to the Mert

London club scene, they

and Marcus treatment. “It

became known locally as

represents our way of seeing

a twosome. After a couple

fantasy now, or our way of

of joint commissions,

seeing the dark side, our way

they decided to combine

of seeing glamour, our way

forces professionally,

of seeing youth,” Alas told

and three years later they

CNN Style after shooting Kate

moved into a derelict loft

Moss for the 60th edition of

in east London, converted it into a studio, and had

Kate Moss W Magazine, Ibiza, 2004 © Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

Playboy magazine.

“I don’t know why that should be a fashion

their first collaborative

picture, or an art picture,

photographic work published in Dazed & Confused. Mert

Laurent and Givenchy following soon

or an exhibition picture. We just do

and Marcus had arrived.

after. Known for their hyper-saturated,

pictures,” Alas continued. “Some like

digitally manipulated images, their

to put it in a magazine, some like to

Giovanni Bianco, publishing house

use of colour augmentation gives their

put it on a wall.”

Taschen has released a stunning,

subjects an almost fantastical luminosity

weighty, limited-edition photobook

when set against a starkly contrasting

on the duo this month, exploring their

or unusual background. They make no

Mert Alas and

unique, collaborative vision; one that

secret of their use of Photoshop to alter

Marcus Piggott,

has “defined and redefined standards

colours and enhance contours. “It’s

words by Charlotte

for glamour, fashion and luxury”, writes

very fakey, fakey, fakey, but that’s what

Cotton, £450

its author. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

it’s supposed to be,” Grace Coddington,

for hardcover in

showcases around 300 of the pair’s

creative director at large of American

clamshell box,

most iconic shots, accompanied by

Vogue, once said of the pair.

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Indeed, a picture speaks a thousand words.

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Anything Switzerland can do…

Seiko flexes its mechanical muscles with a standalone store in the shadow of Harrods

The ultra-thin Fugaku Tourbillon Limited Edition, £375,000

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luxury watch meccas Harrods, Harvey

de Genève – a highly coveted category

Nichols and Watches of Switzerland.

in an awards ceremony often referred

“My intention in the coming years is that Grand Seiko will scale new

to as the Oscars of the watch world.

Seiko’s Brompton Road store

heights of watchmaking excellence and

follows an opening in NYC’s Madison

commercial success,” said Mr Hattori,

Avenue and pays homage to

during Baselworld 2017. With half of

the brand’s history by displaying

the Knightsbridge premises devoted

premium models from the Astron,

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to Grand Seiko – the top tier in Seiko’s

Presage and Prestige collections.

While Seiko practically owns

Limited Edition, the first tourbillon

known for its sub-£200 timepieces,

the quartz watch scene, the brand’s

movement – and the smallest in the

this Brompton Road launch is Seiko

battery-powered empire was built on

world by volume – from Seiko sub-

announcing its luxury credentials –

deep-rooted mechanical foundations.

brand Cedar. Limited to just eight

which, in the UK at least, generally go

Seiko made its first mechanical

pieces, the extraordinary timepiece

largely undiscussed.

timepiece in 1913. In 1968, it created

features a caseband comprising 43

Japan’s first ‘hi-beat’ wristwatch – a

blue sapphires and a dial and caseback

idiosyncratic boutique openings –

timepiece that operated at more than

depicting yellow and white gold

during which Jonathan Ross joined

six beats per second. In 1968, the brand

interpretations of Katsushika Hokusai’s

brand CEO Shinji Hattori in smashing

became the first to put a vertical clutch

The Great Wave off Kanagawa. The

open a ceremonial barrel of sake – Seiko

and column wheel system into an

watch is a masterpiece from three

officially opened its doors in one of the

automatic chronograph. Fast forward

Japanese artists, each recognised

world’s most sought-after patches of

to 2014, and Seiko’s Hi-Beat 36000

by the country’s government as

retail real estate. Shrewdly, the Japanese

GMT was named the best watch under

Contemporary Master Craftsmen.

giant has sandwiched itself between

£6,000 at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie

seiko.co.uk

onsider the opening of Seiko’s

league of timepieces – the store will be

new standalone store as a

instrumental in realising that ambition.

statement of intent. Better

After one of the summer’s more

The star attraction, however, is the ultra-thin Fugaku Tourbillon

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

“This year, Rolex launched an 18-ct yellow gold version of its Cosmograph Daytona. The case, waterproof to 100 metres, is a paragon of robustness, proportion and elegance. A key part of the model’s identity is the bezel engraved with a tachymetric scale for measuring average speeds of up to 400 units of distance – miles or kilometres – per hour.”

Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona, £20,200, Rolex, available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place

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collection

Glitter like Gigi For her first foray into jewellery, Gigi Hadid has partnered with Messika on a contemporary collection of diamond bracelets, chokers and ear cuffs, reflective of the brand’s signature rock and roll aesthetic. “Gigi is the embodiment of the brand,” said Valérie Messika. “She is spontaneous, sunny and bright.”

The Messika by Gigi Hadid collection, from £730, messika.com

Snake charmer Chelsea-based Pia Hallstrom is known for her playful 18-carat gold and diamond motifs, fashioned into whimsical lettering and sapphire-studded necklaces that resemble strings of bunting.

Our favourite piece this season is the serpent ring, finished with piercing ruby eyes.

From £585, Pia Hallstrom, piahallstrom.com

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J EWELLERY new s Golden anniversary This month, Pomellato rings in its 50th anniversary with the Ritratto collection. One-ofa-kind designs demonstrate the Italian jeweller’s innovative knack for crafting unconventional semi-precious stones, such as tiger’s eye, red jasper and vibrant verdite.

POA, Pomellato, pomellato.com

Shades of change Usher in the new season with Marco Bicego’s collection of vivid jewels in warm autumnal hues. Exotic gemstones, elegantly strung on an 18-carat gold chain, evoke falling leaves on a crisp October day.

Autumn Paradise, from £1,850, Marco Bicego, marcobicego.com

Jewels of Jaipur Deck your ears with Amrapali’s glittering baubles, encrusted with gemstones, diamonds and pearls. Inspired by Jaipur’s exotic flowers, the vibrant new collection beautifully exemplifies the Indian jeweller’s east-meets-west aesthetic.

From £3,000, Amrapali, exclusive to net-a-porter.com

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se t in stone Harry Winston’s new high jewellery collection pays tribute to its founding father’s legacy as the ‘King of Diamonds’ WO R D S / O l i v i a S h a r p e

“I

f you would not be forgotten as soon as you

grown up working in his father’s jewellery shop. As

are dead, either write something worth

young as 12, he demonstrated his unique talent for

reading or do something worth writing,”

sourcing rare gemstones, discovering a two-carat

said Benjamin Franklin. The question of how we will

emerald in a pawn shop, which he bought for 25 cents

be remembered when we’re gone has preoccupied

and then sold two days later for $800. From then on, it

humans for centuries. Few of us will make it into the

was onwards and upwards for the ambitious jeweller,

history books, but those who do, earn their place for

who started his business in 1920 and by 1932 had fully

having made a significant impact on the world.

established his company with the opening of his first

In jewellery, many have made their mark, but one jeweller’s groundbreaking contributions led

eponymous store in New York.

By the late 1930s, Winston’s reputation as a collector

to him being dubbed the ‘King of Diamonds’ in the

of the world’s rarest stones was undeniable and from

20th century, a moniker that has stuck with him ever

this moment on he was forbidden from having his

since. This was the legendary American jeweller Harry

photograph taken by his insurers due to having become

Winston and in honour of its late founder’s enduring

such a high security risk. Instead, his jewels passed

legacy, the jewellery house recently unveiled a new

through the hands of some of the most illustrious

collection of one-of-a-kind jewels.

figures of the 20th century, including Jackie Kennedy

Each of the 22 pieces within the Legacy collection

Onassis (her engagement ring was Harry Winston)

features a D-colour, internally flawless centre diamond

and Elizabeth Taylor, who was famously gifted the

– a fitting tribute to a man who spent his lifetime

69.42-carat Taylor-Burton diamond by her husband

unearthing some of the world’s most remarkable stones.

Richard Burton. (It is therefore little wonder that his

From the 726-carat Jonker (the first rough diamond

other well-known moniker is ‘Jeweller to the Stars’.)

ever to be cut in America) to the 45.52-carat blue Hope

After Harry Winston’s death in 1978, the company

Diamond, it has been estimated that Winston owned

continued to create exceptional pieces of jewellery,

more than a third of the world’s most coveted diamonds.

but it wasn’t until an auction at Christie’s in 2013 that

Born in 1896, Winston’s place in the jewellery business was cemented from an early age, having

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it made history once again with the acquirement of an exceptional 101.73-carat D colour flawless, pear-shaped

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This page / making the Legacy collection at the Harry Winston workshop on 5th Avenue

diamond – a stone so rare that it was dubbed the Winston Legacy.

Described by Christie’s as ‘the most perfect diamond ever offered for sale at auction’, the stone

taken three years to complete, thus demonstrating an admirable commitment to perfection, quality and tradition in today’s fast-paced luxury goods world.

Presented as a number of high jewellery suites,

reawakened the house’s passion and creativity,

many of the pieces draw reference to signature

underscoring its commitment to perfection and

Harry Winston designs as the designers delved into

quality at the highest level.

the house’s historic archives. The famous Harry

“When we acquired the Winston Legacy

Winston cluster motif – created by the late Ambaji

Diamond in 2013, we instantly knew that we

Shinde (responsible for many of Harry Winston’s

wanted a way to share its beauty with our

iconic designs) in the 1940s, who was inspired by a

audiences around the world, and decided that

holly wreath – has cropped up again and again in

there was no better way than through a collection

Harry Winston collections. It is characterised by its

of jewels that embody its extraordinary traits

clever arrangement of pear- and marquise-shaped

– pieces with all D-colored internally flawless

diamonds and reappears in Legacy in a pair of

diamond centre stones,” comments Nayla Hayek,

exquisite pear-shaped diamond earrings totalling

Harry Winston’s CEO. “I am incredibly proud of

more than six carats.

this collection and I think Mr Winston would be as well. When we set off on this journey more than three years ago, we had a vision for the collection; we wanted to create a series of one-of-a-kind jewels that really reflected the heart of the brand and spoke to Mr Winston’s true legacy.”

As Harry Winston said himself, “Nature produces so few perfect stones” and to find the quantity and quality of diamonds needed to create the Legacy collection is almost inconceivable.

Once sourced, each stone then had to go through a rigorous evaluation process to ensure they all met the house’s exacting standards in terms of colour, clarity and proportions. In total, the Legacy has

collection Legacy Diamond Pear-Shaped Drop Earrings, 16.96 carats, set in platinum

Of course, it is the innate simplicity of each piece that makes it quintessentially Harry Winston. Its late founder strongly believed that the stones should always come first when it came to a jewellery piece’s design, as Hayek explains: “Harry Winston believed that the beauty of a diamond should speak for itself. His signature aesthetic was to place diamonds at the forefront of designs in order to create fluid, more graceful jewels that highlighted the innate brilliance of its diamond centre stones.” This has been captured in the collection’s 11 necklaces, which have been meticulously sculpted in invisible platinum in order to maximise the diamonds’ brilliance.

One of the renowned designers responsible for capturing this fluidity in each piece was the late Maurice Galli, who worked with the house for many years up until his death last year.

Despite there having been much talk about this collection within the luxury jewellery circuit, Harry Winston has remained fairly discreet about its latest high jewellery collection and even forbade all press photography in the run-up to its unveiling. While this may be unheard of in the public world of social media, it seems entirely fitting for a house whose founder allowed his pieces to speak for themselves.

The Legacy collection has been designed for a modern woman who truly appreciates quality, craftsmanship and rarity, but who is also not afraid to be noticed. As Harry Winston put it, “People will stare. So make it worth their while.”

Legacy collection, POA, harrywinston.com

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suited & booted Autumn is all about investing in a coat that will keep you feeling warm and looking stylish as well as boots suitable for all weather. Discover the endless options available in the Canary Wharf malls

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utumn has officially arrived and that means it’s time to look at coats and boots to get

you through this Autumn and Winter.

While coats play a starring role in all of our outfits it’s wise to consider both transistional and warmer options, from trench and macs to shearling and quilted, there is a coat for every occasion. It’s picking that’s the hardest part.

Once you’ve invested in a coat, turn your attention to another autumn essential; a good pair of boots. There is no shortage of choice in the Canary Wharf malls, from buckles and embellishment, to soft fabrics and flattering high heels.

Zara, Cabot Place

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t h e t r ench refresh & reboot Whether you opt for a classic black or go for a bolder blue or red, the ankle boot has never gone out of style and is perfect for the unpredictable British Autumn weather.

Leather ankle boots, £315, Sandro Paris, Jubilee Place Coat with eyelet belts, £475, Sandro Paris, Jubilee Place

Trench coat, £79.99, Zara, Cabot Place

Imogen trench, £229, Hobbs, Canada Place

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Black leather cowboy boots, £310, The Kooples, Canada Place

Monroe shearling biker jacket, £995, Hobbs, Canada Place

Mella longlined shearling biker coat, £895, Reiss, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place

Neve blue boots, £130, Jones Bootmaker, Canada Place

Shearling jacket, £99.99, Zara, Cabot Place

c h e c k ered Remi Pom-Pom leahter booots, £250, Michael Kors, Jubilee Place

Printed coat, £420, Sandro Paris, Jubilee Place

Delli Check coat, £495, LK Bennett, Jubilee Place Jackie checked collar coat, £235, French Connection, Jubilee Place

Gold embroidered shoe boots, £199, Karen Millen, Jubilee Place

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PRETTY IN PINK The catwalks were showered in pinks of all shades this A/W17. Ted Baker’s Canada Place store is full of options to pull the trend off.

at Ted Baker’s Canada Place store throughout October

Cashmere-blend wrap front coat, £329

Sharlot scallop detail skater dress, £159

Saraa pearl embellished leather cross body bag, £185

Peetch brooch embellished courts, £150

new collection Ted Baker has introduced its brand new A/W17 collection this month; discover the stunning range of apparel, shoes and accessories at its Canada Place store

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vibe. Keep an eye out for the effortlessly stylish leather jackets, lush velvet heels as well as updated versions of Ted’s signature classics.

The menswear this season boasts

ed Baker’s womenswear takes

a sportier edge however, with

a cosmic turn this autumn and

waterproof zips adorning key pieces, a

winter, with a collection full of

choice of several sleek bomber jackets

shiny satins, metallic hues and dazzling

and casual prints covering shirts and

accessories. Think clean, modern

accessories. It’s bursting with dapper

silhouettes, graphic colour blocking,

pieces to fit perfectly within your

intricate lace and pretty prints, with

casual, everyday wardrobe.

tailored pieces giving off a smart casual

Ted Baker, Canada Place; tedbaker.com

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Sharpen up your act this month with the A/W17 collection from BOSS. Imbued with a colour palette of grey and navy, offset by autumnal burgundy and olive green, the range has tailoring at its core, with wider silhouettes based on the brand’s suiting from the ’80s and ’90s joining slimmer cuts.

Inspired by the spirit of adventuring, the range combines fashion and function to create pieces befitting the modern traveller.

BOSS, Cabot Place

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Just because we’ve officially waved goodbye to summer, it doesn’t mean our wardrobes have to be dull. Look to Orlebar Brown for an injection of colour and a sense of nostalgia for balmy summer days. Perfect for a winter holiday or a Sunday spent at the pub, standout items from the collection include the Addley sailing jacket and the Kelsey wool jumper [pictured].

Orlebar Brown, Jubilee Place

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hip to be square The rising star of Italian fashion, Arthur Arbesser, has collaborated with Yoox on a collection of bold pieces featuring a vibrant colour palette and geometric prints.

Comprising hoodies, shirts and even bumbags, the range has everything you need to be a true trendsetter this October.

Arthur Arbesser x Yoox, yoox.com

go fish Another month, another must-have Canary Wharf collaboration. This time it’s Dune London, which has collaborated with Kit Neale on a collection of ten shoes with accompanying accessories inspired by seafood.

Dune London x Kit Neale, Cabot Place

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Jacket, £685, The Kooples, Canada Place

Hatton jacket, £295, Orlebar Brown, Jubilee Place

Cross-body bag, £28, Topman, Canada Place

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Gant’s Canary Wharf store has had a makeover and is now back in business. The new space showcases the brand’s classic range of menswear and womenswear, alongside a dedicated shirt wall for all your workwear needs.

Refreshments are on offer for drop-in customers: it’s the ideal lunchbreak pit stop.

Gant, Canada Square

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get shirty The clever people at Thomas Pink have launched Shirts Matter, a two-part film series introducing the craftspeople from the brand’s UK shirtmaker, Smyth & Gibson, and showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship that goes into making Thomas Pink’s 1984 and Imperial collections.

Thomas Pink, Cabot Place; thomaspink.com/wearepink

While not an obvious choice of colour for this time of year, orange made quite the statement on the A/W17 runways, with the general consensus from designers being the brighter the better. Go for a bold tangerine hue – if you dare.

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etements x Levi; Erdem x H&M; Louis Vuitton x Jeff Koons – collaborations are so hot in fashion right now that editors are having a hard time keeping up.

It seems that in the lucrative world of collaborations, no stone is left unturned; no coupling seems too far-fetched.

Streetwear brand meets Kermit the Frog? Fine. Coach meets Mickey Mouse? Sure. In recent years, we have also seen car manufacturers enter the mix, with Hawes & Curtis’s partnership with Alfa Romeo and the latest collaboration between Barbour and Land Rover.

This season sees the launch of Barbour’s first Land Rover Defender collection. A union of two titanic British brands, the range has been inspired by that modern symbol of country living – Land Rover’s Defender – and has been designed with a driver’s lifestyle in mind, with waxed jackets boasting symmetric leather overlays to provide protection from seatbelts. Traditional country colours of olives and blues feature throughout, alongside a unique Land Rover tartan that incorporates hues from the brand’s paint palette.

Barbour’s design and development manager, Gary Janes, says of the range: “We wanted to create a menswear collection that incorporated the heritage and functionality of both our brands. The collection features a range of jackets, shirts, sweaters, tees and accessories that are designed for both city and urban living; it’s clothing that is effortless to wear, and the influence of the Defender means it’s more rugged in appearance than

“Our brand values are the s a m e : q u a l i t y, d u r a b i l i t y and timeless design”

previous seasons.”

According to Lindsay Weaver, licensing and branded goods director at Jaguar Land Rover, the collaboration was an organic one. “There is a strong synergy between Barbour and

Land Rover – we are both established British brands with years of heritage, renowned for our understated style and synonymous with the countryside. The Barbour Land Rover clothing range is fit for purpose, luxurious and stylish.”

Janes agrees: “Barbour and Land Rover are both established British heritage brands upholding tradition but using the best of modernity and technology. Our brand values are the same: quality, durability and timeless design.”

The campaign for the collection was set in the heart of the glorious English countryside, in the From top / Beanie hat, £44.95; Rossit half-button jumper, £129; Mulbarton quilted jacket, £159; Selside longsleeve shirt, £89.95; Holdall, £169

Simonside Hills in Northumberland. “As well as being in Barbour’s heartland, the location gave us a beautiful, versatile terrain, which worked well as a backdrop for the vehicle and clothing,” Janes tells me. “As both brands are

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synonymous with the British countryside, it was important to us to find a location that was authentic and real. And, of course, we included a dog in some of the shots – there is no more iconic picture than a Defender, driven by someone wearing a Barbour and a dog in the back of the vehicle.”

For Janes, standout pieces from the collection include “the classically designed Brome jacket with its large bellow and handwarmer pockets, and the smart three-pocket Heydon jacket, alongside accessories such as the scarf in the Barbour for Land Rover tartan and a traditional wax sports cap – a winter wardrobe essential!”

The collection is available exclusively in John Lewis, where Helen Spencer, menswear buyer at the department store, believes

“The influence of the Defender means it’s more rugged than previous seasons”

the Mulbarton will be a strong seller, alongside the Hales wax jacket. “The customer is looking for a new wax jacket, and the Hales is a brilliant new style with innovative features such as a Teflon-coated back to ensure there’s no wax transfer, and practical big pockets to hold all you need,” she reports. She tells me the collection will bring “something new and exciting for our loyal Barbour customers – while the pieces have many features that will keep you warm when out for a walk in the countryside, the pieces are stylish and contemporary enough to fit into your dayto-day life”.

A sense of nostalgia surrounds the Land Rover Defender since it ended production in January last year; Barbour’s new collection is looking to fill that void, whether you’re a country bumpkin or a city boy at heart.

Barbour for Land Rover Defender, available exclusively at John Lewis, johnlewis.com; Click & Collect at Waitrose Food,

From top / Navy cap, £34.95; Wool leather gloves, £45.95

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shoes, glorious shoes A brand new season means a brand new look for Dune London, with its Cabot Place store undergoing a complete refurbishment and re-opening just in time for Autumn

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his month, Dune London is

trend: ankle boots

re-opening its Cabot Place store doors again after

briefly shutting and recieving a store

Choose from an array of trendy ankle boots that are not only stylish and comfortable, but come in a range of colours, materials and prints.

refurbishment. Head down to check out the new store and explore the Autumn/ Winter collection, which is brimming with styles that perfectly complement this season’s trends. Expect footwear suitable for any weather for both men and women, and stylish accessories to dress up or down any outfit.

Dune London, Cabot Place;

Passage boot, £185

Olyvea boot, £99

Printed Passage Boot, £160

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daytime chic The most recent addition to Chloé’s Faye collection is the Faye Day. Roomy enough for everyday use, available in two sizes and worn comfortably crossbody or on the shoulder, the addition of pockets and hardware make this bag a beauty. Faye Day comes in a variety of finishes and colours, including tan and blush nude.

Chloé, chloe.com

Elskling key pouch in rose gold, £30, A.Andreassen, aandreassen.com

Trousers, £484, TCN, tcnbarcelona.com Turtle neck top, £55, Voir Lab, voirlab.com

Earrings, £90, Bimba Y Lola, Jubilee Place

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luxe touches Opulent velvets, jacquards, metallics and tapestries keep Hobbs’ A/W17 collection indulgent.

Opt for a high neckline and shearling bag for cosy appeal, and keep the look contemporary with balloon sleeves and clashing colours. Our favourite is scarlet with fuchsia – if you dare.

Hobbs, Canada Place

power shoes Whistles has collaborated with By FAR shoes on a capsule collection of four limited-edition shoes. Each comes in two colourways and they are all named for iconic London streets, in celebration of Whistles’ British heritag​e. We love the Redchurch, a heeled slingback.

Whistles, Jubilee Place

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Etro’s Rainbow bag is all about colour and personalisation. Available in a rectangular or square shape, you can choose from a solid colour – purple, orange, yellow and fuchsia – or a more flamboyant style, such as collages of prints, brocades and jacquards, for a pattern collision. We love the embroidered and printed shoulder straps and multicoloured charms: it’s the fastest way to brighten up a grey day.

Etro, etro.com

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Stop traffic with the new collection from Bimba y Lola, which features nods to all of A/W17’s hottest trends, including heritage checks and oversized knits. A monochromatic colour palette is livened up with injections of varying shades of red. Gain maximum fashion points with the skirt suit – it’s making a comeback.

Bimba y Lola, Jubilee Place

The easiest way to show some skin while keeping it classy is with sheer panelling and details. Subtle and exciting, the best hue for the evening is black, for an air of mystery.

Roe black printed silk dress, £425, L.K.Bennett, Jubilee Place

Abigail burnout-detail dress, £250, Reiss, Cabot Place

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Valentin sheer jersey offshoulder midi dress, £120, French Connection, Jubilee Place

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b l a c k s wa n crank up the drama this october in monochrome m e d l e y s , b r o u g h t t o l i f e w i t h p l ay f u l touches and a hint of sparkle P h oto g r a p h e r / h e l e n e sa n d b e r g F a s h i o n a n d A r t D i r e c t o r / A n at Dy c h t w a l d

Dress, POA, Whole9Yards, whole9yards.com; earrings, ÂŁ395, Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com

This page / Jumpsuit, £1,295, Temperley London, temperleylondon.com; earrings, £85, Kate Spade, katespade.co.uk Opposite page / Dress, £2,100, Vionnet, vionnet.com; shoes, £815, Christian Louboutin, eu.christianlouboutin.com

This page / Dress, POA, Dsquared2, dsquared2.com; shoes, ÂŁ775, Christian Louboutin, as before; choker, POA, Dior, dior.com Opposite page / Dress, ÂŁ1,400, Zimmermann, zimmermannwear.com

CREDITS Hair / Alice Oliver Make-up / Afton Radojicic at Stella Creative Artists Photographer’s assistant / Luke Johnson Model / Ida at M&P models

This page / Top and skirt set, £785, David Koma, davidkoma.com Opposite page / Blouse, £485, and vest, £270, both Monographie, monographieparis.com; trousers, £169, Tiger of Sweden, tigerofsweden.com; brooch, POA, Emanuel Ungaro, ungaro.com; belt, £565, Agnona, agnona.com

Meet…

M ONICA V INADER Her bracelets adorn the wrists of fashionistas everywhere, and we can never resist the pendants and stacking rings. Meet the woman behind the eponymous brand, Monica Vinader

on Monica Vinader in three words...

“Authentic, inclusive, sophisticated.”

on the brand’s origins...

“Growing up, my mother collected a variety of antique objects in gold vermeil, which produces a rich, qualitative finish. While working within the jewellery industry, I spotted a gap in the market between fine and fashion, and decided to incorporate vermeil into our jewellery designs in order to create beautiful high-end pieces that are accessible, too.”

on the latest collection...

“We have just launched some beautiful new silhouettes into our bestselling Riva collection, which remain true to the organic and open diamond designs.

These new pieces feature soft feminine curves and a fluid design, set with ethically sourced pavé diamonds.”

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I N T E RV I E W

on favourite pieces...

favourites with upcoming new

“One of my current favourites is

pieces, always making sure to

the newest addition to our Linear

include everyday diamonds with a

Friendship collection, Linear Bead,

splash of colour from some semi-

which works so well with our fun

precious gemstones.”

emoji engravings.”

on inspiration...

on beauty...

“I have been a fan of Decléor skincare

“My parents were a very strong

ever since my facialist recommended

influence on me growing up. Both

a few products to me. I try to have a

held a strong work ethic and passion

facial every few months to keep my

for what they did, collecting antiques

skin hydrated and clear.”

and running their own business. I am

on health and fitness...

inspired by the landscapes, colours, architecture and sculpture

“I love my yoga and try

unique to different countries

to practise at least once

olive oil salad. I love both cooking at

and cities, including India,

a week. My family and

home for big family feasts and eating

Mexico and Italy.”

I are also keen walkers

out to experience new cuisines.”

and make sure we get to

on best advice...

the beach every weekend with our dogs.”

“Always keep in mind the integrity of what

on reading...

you do. It can

on holidays...

“My family and I love going to Mallorca. There is so much to see and sites are steeped in significant

be easy to lose

“I don’t have one favourite

that when your

book but I always read

company grows.

a lot on holiday. At the

For me, that

moment I have a few on

“My husband’s father, as I never met him,

means staying true

my list, including one on

Hemingway (entertaining and can talk

to the original

the Catholic Queen Isabella

about fishing), and President Obama.”

religious, artistic and design history.”

on dream dinner party guests...

creative process

(a period of history I

and using the

love), Alex

on luxury items...

best materials. Big

Shulman’s

“A good-quality handbag,

jewellery companies

new book, and The Man

like Mansur Gavriel, good

can design by numbers and I never

Who Planted Trees by

shoes – my favourites are

wanted to do that.”

Jean Giono. My husband

my pink glittery Gucci heels

is currently reading it to

– and a facial. I always treat

my daughter.”

myself to a visit from Mzia

on fashion...

“I don’t think you can go wrong with a

on relaxing...

crisp white shirt, a good pair of jeans

Shiman in New York.”

(my favourites are my J Brands) and a

“I always end my day with

on home...

fun pair of shoes, like my pink Gucci

a bath to relax before bed.”

“Home is in Norfolk,

loafers. For jewellery, my everyday

pieces include a stack of bracelets

on food...

just a stone’s throw away from the beach. My style

and a long necklace stack with

“My last ever meal

is eclectic, with a mixture of

pendants, one of which is engraved

would be a plate of the

contemporary and antique

with a drawing of our dog that my

best Jabugo ham from

pieces often collected from

daughter did. I love to mix and match

Spain, with a fresh

my travels.”

the collections, often wearing old

tomato and virgin

Monica Vinader, Jubilee Place

From clockwise: Jewellery: Baja bracelet, £225; Linear bead friendship bracelet, £125, both Monica Vinader, Jubilee Place Fashion: 811 Mid-rise skinny jeans, £185, J Brand; Circle leather tote, £895, Mansur Gavriel; Jordaan horsebit-detailed leather-trimmed velvet loafers, £450, Gucci, all Net-a-Porter, net-a-porter. com Books: Inside Vogue: My Diary Of Vogue’s 100th Year, by Alexandra Shulman, from £6.99, available at Waterstones, Jubilee Place Beauty: Prolagène Lift, £73, Decléor, Click & Collect at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Square Travel: Callejón de los Sapos, Mexico

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he a lth & f it ne ss keeping you on the move this month

New for this season, Jimmy and Joriko are ultracool, super-soft sneakers from trendy Scandi brand Acne Studios; even the

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sneaker sensation

campaign imagery

down it

is swoon-worthy.

Inspired by vintage

This reusable water bottle has

This beauty shot

running shoes, both

a Binchotan active charcoal

containing MSM

have exaggerated plastic

stick, enhancing tap water by

and goji berries

details and chunky

reducing chlorine, balancing

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soles. Jimmy is one for

pH levels and mineralising the

blood and reduce

water. No need for a daily Evian.

inflammation. Sold.

From £19.95, Black + Blum,

£1.99, Purearth,

– while for girls, we’d

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recommend the Joriko

the boys – we’d pick off-white with turquoise

in pale pink and red, for perfect weekend wear. Autumn just got exciting.

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Sweet

dream s For good health, we should be sleeping more, and sleeping better, writes Charlotte Phillips

F

orget green concoctions, meditation

sessions and expensive workout classes: the cheaper and easier way to good health could simply be sleep.

Sara Palmer Hussey is the founder of Lumity supplements.

“The less sleep we get, the less the body is able to counterbalance the damage of everyday living… [which] can lead to accelerated ageing, hormonal imbalances and degenerative diseases,” she says – not to mention increased risk of depression, high blood pressure and weight gain.

s a d ly, y o u c a n ’ t ‘ o u t- d i e t ’ o r ‘ o u texercise’ a bad night’s sleep

And, sadly, you can’t ‘out-diet’ or ‘outexercise’ a bad night’s sleep. Lisa Sanfilippo is a ‘yoga for insomnia’ expert. “If we are sleep-deprived, we’re more susceptible to feeling stressed. In a stressed state, blood flow and circulation to the gut diminish, so even the most nutritious foods may not be absorbed by our bodies effectively,” she says. As for exercise: “When we exercise from an unrested state, our bodies think we’re in survival mode and actually may not burn fat in the same way.” Plus, when you sleep badly, you tend to eat more, as the body tries to make up for lost energy.

Yet as crucial as sleep is, modern life isn’t conducive to it. Dr. Jim Brown is a sleep specialist at the Centre for Health and Human Performance. “The circadian rhythm (that controls our natural states of sleep and wakefulness) take cues from the environment, including light, temperature

All food: SIMBA Sleep menu

Z

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and hormone levels, to determine when we should be sleeping.” However, thanks to “hectic schedules, stress, light and noise pollution and stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine”, we are ignoring this.

Food can make a real difference to sleep. High-tech British mattress brand SIMBA Sleep has worked with a nutritionist to create a menu for the perfect night’s sleep. It includes chicken, which contains tryptophan, the building block of the sleep hormone melatonin, and kiwi, which has high serotonin levels that convert to melatonin. You should also be mindful of when you eat, says Canary Wharf’s CPRESS nutritionist Miriam Gubovic. She agrees

“ e at f o o d s h i g h i n t r y p t o p h a n , b u t don’t overload your digestive system right before sleeping” – Miriam Gubovic

you should eat foods high in tryptophan: “chia, flax, cashews and almonds”, but adds, “don’t overload your digestive system with these right before sleeping – they should be consumed in snacks during the day, so the body can stock up.” She continues, “I’d suggest eating your last meal at least three hours before bed time.”

Food aside, to aid sleep Sanfilippo suggests trying “slow, deep, even breathing, and stretching”. You could also consider supplements, such as Lumity – it supports the body and takes into account our different ways of functioning at night – or an aromatherapy balm, like 1001 Remedies: it’s made from Melissa oil, neroli oil and chamomile, which have a calming effect.

And, of course, make sure you’re physically tired.

Rhian Stephenson, CEO of Canary Wharf’s Psycle, is adamant that to sleep well at night, we SIMBA Sleep

need to stay active in the day. Always on the hunt for a quick fix, I ask Stephenson which is most important for overall wellbeing: exercise, diet or sleep. Sadly,

Lumity supplements

it’s not so simple. “These factors are not mutually exclusive. It’s too reductionist to try to make one factor the be-all and endall of health. They need to be considered in a 360-degree view approach to wellness,” she says.

Good Night Sleep Relaxing Balm, £29, 1001 Remedies

So do what you can to get those zzzs – not only is it enjoyable, it’s worth it.

Psycle, Crossrail Place; CPRESS, Crossrail Place; 1001remedies.com; supersleepyoga.com; lumitylife.com; chhp.com; simbasleep.com

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be au t y

HOT OFF THE PRESS Everyone’s favourite Spice Girl-turned-global fashion designer has just unveiled her second capsule make-up collection with Estée Lauder.

Building on the success of the inaugural range, Victoria Beckham has reintroduced ten hero products alongside 18 new additions, including a critically acclaimed mascara and the Aura Gloss in Honey [pictured]. Inspired by the star’s favourite cities, this is not to be missed.

From £22, Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder, victoriabeckham.com

b e au t y N E WS the i ns i d e tr a c k on o c to b er ’ s M O S T D E S I R AB L E l a u n c hes W O R D S / k at y pa r k e r - s h or t h o u s e

pump up the volume When La Prairie makes an announcement, you sit up and take note, and this autumn all eyes are on the brand’s new Skin Caviar Absolute Filler – a sumptuous cream featuring exclusive caviar ingredients, designed to increase skin volume by stimulating collagen formation at several levels.

It’s a winner. £410, La Prairie, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Square

on the move The latest fragrances from Jo Malone London encapsulate everything we love about autumn. Look out for the new English Oak & Redcurrant and English Oak & Hazelnut in the brand’s new home in Cabot Place. £88 for 100ml, Jo Malone London, Cabot Place

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multi-tasker

By Terry’s Compact Expert Dual Powder illuminates, conceals, sculpts and strobes, while also acting as a blusher or bronzer. For best results, blend both shades for an all-over natural-looking glow. £38, By Terry, Space.NK, Cabot Place

velvet crush The opulent new scent from Byredo combines sweet coconut water with patchouli and wild musk notes.

The foundation of cacao absolu adds richness and depth, making this an alluring scent for both men and women. £142 for 100ml, Byredo, Space.NK, Cabot Place

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le t’ s get sm art Ageing is one of life’s certainties – and as the adage goes, it’s better than the alternative.

But Charlotte Phillips wants to know how our skin can age in the best possible way

Clockwise from left / CityLife products, from £36, Oskia Skincare, Space.

NK, Cabot Place; Detox Dust Purifying Powder Mask, £22, BYBI Beauty, cleanbeautyco. com; Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix, £49, Estée Lauder, Boots, Canada Place

W

hen you picture yourself ‘old’, what do you imagine?

Growing grey and wrinkly, or

highlighting your hair and donning a bikini à la Helen Mirren? One thing fewer of us are considering as we get older is invasive cosmetic surgery. Last year, the number of cosmetic procedures conducted fell by 40 per cent, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, after reaching a high in 2015.

Why? For our wellness-obsessed generation, we’re determined not to resort to Botox – the frozen face of the noughties is no longer desirable – but instead, we’re turning to hard-working facials, lotions and potions, so we can age slowly and gracefully, but not backwards.

Luckily, creams today have serious scientific backing, using ingredients that really penetrate. Kjaer Weis’s factory spent years developing a special harvesting method to retain the powerful qualities of

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four of the best for ageing the smart way the Dioscorea Batatas plant. The plant is able to store ‘etheric light’, which, when ingested, is made available to the human body. The human body produces light in some of its organs, and combining this

Vitamin

with the light found in Dioscorea Batatas delivers incredible skin results.

Jessica Holgersson is product innovation manager at Swedish skincare brand

Injections London. “Our Baby Face IV treatment contains high levels of vitamin C, which helps to prevent free radicals damage and is also key in

Björk & Berries.

the formation of collagen.

The products,

The treatment also contains

she says, “use

plant-based collagen extract

a combination

and is an extremely quick way

of raspberry and paracress, which actively work on ageing skin to hydrate

to help plump the skin from the inside out,” she says.

Before injecting your vitamins, make

it, protect it from free radicals with

sure you’re eating them, as certain foods

antioxidants, and prevent fine lines”. We

can make a real difference to how old your

should all be using an anti-ageing cream

skin looks. Avocados contain glutathione,

preventatively from our mid-20s, and, of

which works to remove toxins from your

course, sleep, hydration and a good SPF

body and helps combat wrinkles. Salmon

work wonders, Holgersson says.

is high in omega 3 fatty acids, which keep

Facials, equally, are working harder than ever before. I visit Canary Wharf’s Rejuvenation

contain lots of antioxidants, which work to combat the effects of pollution on the skin and promote cell regeneration. Tomatoes

Medispa for a

contains lycopene, which

renowned Dr

has proven anti-ageing

Russo facial.

benefits for the skin.

rid of dead skin cells, he tells me, and the dermaroller

GENIUS Liquid Collagen™, £95, Algenist, Space.NK, Cabot Place

skin looking plump, while berries

Clinic &

Exfoliation gets

Clean Me Supplements, seven days for £27.50, Gabriela Peacock, gpnutrition.co.uk

Ultimately, the easiest way to age well is to focus on prevention, not cure. And with

Rejuvenating Shampoo, £42, Rossano Ferretti, rossanoferretti.com

a host of smart, age-focused

he uses has an LED

products on the market, we can

light inside, which stimulates

have fun with it, too.

collagen and blood supply, while

Rejuvenation Clinic & Medispa,

ensuring that the serum subsequently

Cabot Place; Kjaer Weis,

applied is completely absorbed. Taking

kjaerweis.com; Björk & Berries,

care of skin regularly, rather than

Space.NK, Cabot Place;

sporadically, is key, Dr Russo tells me.

vitamininjections.co.uk

You could also seek help from antiageing vitamins, and injecting them, rather than taking them orally, could be the answer for those looking for more effective results. Bianca Estelle is the founder of

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Top to bottom: UV Plus Anti-Pollution SPF 50 Day Cream, £32, Clarins, Click & Collect at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Square; Björk & Berries, Space N.K, Cabot Place; The Beautiful Oil, £180, Kjaer Weis, net-a-porter. com; Anti-Aging Primer, £75, Dr Barbara Sturm, Space N.K, Cabot Place

Active Serum, £68, iS Clinical, isclinical.com

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GROOMING

under the sea MR PORTER has launched the grooming brand Haeckels. Produced in a clifftop laboratory in Kent, Haeckels makes the most of its coastal location, harvesting and distilling seaweed, ocean mud and marine minerals in its home and body products.

The botanical-based brand currently has six products on MR PORTER – start with the seaweed and geranium hand balm.

From £18, Haeckels, MRPORTER.com

GROOMIN G a n e w s e a s on c a l l s f or a n e w r e gim e WO R D S / c h a r lot t e p h i l l i p s

stress-free Susanne Kaufmann has six new unisex body oils, formulated to help specific concerns. The Detox Oil contains jojoba oil, avocado oil and rosehip seed oil, which work to help the skin detoxify and give skin tissue new elasticity.

Apply directly onto damp skin.

Each £26, Susanne Kaufmann, susannekaufmann.com

liz saves the day Boys, there’s no need for you to miss out on all the Liz Earle goodness. Her Naturally Active skincare range is made with top-quality botanical ingredients to suit the needs of male skin.

The After-Shaving Moisturiser soothes, and the Cleanse & Polish™ is a best seller for a reason: use it with a muslin cloth to clean away dirt and excess oil that can block pores.

From £13.50, Liz Earle, available at Boots, Canada Place

the centre of the world The seventh edition of Terroni is the latest fragrance by Amsterdam-based perfume house Orto Parisi. A raw, masculine scent, it is inspired by explosive volcanic lava at Vesuvius, bubbling away underground. The distinctive red colour is reminiscent of this, as is the Oriental scent: rich, earthy and deep. Look closely: the lid has a charred effect. £138 for 50ml, Orto Parisi, libertylondon.com

all white on the night Sister & Co. Skin Food’s Raw Coconut & Activated Charcoal Tooth Whitening Polish contains activated charcoal, and its porous surface lifts away surface stains caused by drinking coffee and red wine. The polish also nourishes gums, fights bacteria and delivers minerals, including calcium, magnesium and potassium. £27, Sister & Co., Space.NK, Cabot Place

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HEAR THIS If you haven’t yet treated yourself to a pair of wireless headphones, now’s the time, for this month B&O Play unveils Beoplay 8. The neat, nifty little gadget comes in a premium leather charging case and promises four hours of quality listening each time. £259, Bang & Olufsen, South Colonnade

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HELLO MOTO The new Moto X4 boasts a range of features that will excite dedicated technophiles, including a camera with augmented reality, allowing you to add animations to your selfies, and the ability to connect to your Amazon Alexa. £349, Motorola, available at Carphone Warehouse, Cabot Place

DON’T MISS A BEAT Arguably the purveyor of the most stylish headphones on the market, Beats by Dr. Dre this month launches Beats Studio3 Wireless – a new iteration of the existing model that promises unparalelled noise-cancelling capabilities.

Designed to ensure you hear more of what you want to and less of what you don’t, the headphones are also available in new colours, including the limited-edition Porcelain Rose. £299.95, Beats by Dr. Dre, Click & Collect at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Square

GET THE PICTURE Emoji fans, get excited, for new characters are making their way to your screen very soon. Raise your messaging game with new additions such as the zombie and dinosaur [pictured], plus food options such as the coconut.

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spea king vo l ume s French tech brand Devialet will be arriving to Canary Wharf soon, we speak to Victor D’Allancé, UK and Ireland’s general manager about why the brand belongs here

W

ith a vision based on making the best sound in the world and the goal of changing

the standard of sound, it’s no wonder game-changing audio company Devialet has earned more than 60 global awards and boasts investors from key industry influencers like carmaker Groupe Renault and music icon Jay Z. The brand, which was founded in 2007 and has headquarters in Paris, is opening its doors in Canary Wharf’s Cabot Place and it’s here to shake up the world of music and audio technology. The brand’s UK and Ireland general manager Victor D’Allancé tells us more.

“ W e w a n t t o b r i n g , f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e i n h i s t o r y, t h e t r u e e m o t i o n o f m u s i c t o a w i d e a u d i e n c e .”

How did the initial concept for Devialet come about?

came true when they met Calmel, who

their statement was bold. They believed

The company was founded ten

explained that not only did he share

they could change the way we listen to

years ago, by three French men,

their passion for music, but that he

music. Reconciling two main methods

all from different backgrounds –

had invented something that would

of amplification, analogue and digital,

Pierre-Emmanuel Calmel, from an

revolutionise music. And thus, Devialet

is any audio company’s dream. While

engineering background, Emmanuel

and their joint vision was born.

analogue provides excellent quality, digital is much more powerful and

Nardin, from a design background and Quentin Sannié, an entrepreneur.

What is Devialet’s vision?

together they make a dream team.

Calmel was in his room building

The vision from the very beginning has

Calmel did just that. He invented

amplifiers from the age of 14, while

been simple. We want to bring, for the

Analogue Digital Hybrid (ADH®),

Nardin and Sannié – who are cousins

first time in history, the true emotion

an innovative, patented technology

– grew up with the dream of owning

of music to a wide audience. When the

that provided the founders with an

a music-based company. Their vision

three founders started their venture,

exceptional asset.

canarywharf.com

@yourcanarywharf

@canarywharflondon

How did Devialet manage to establish

best of Devialet

its name globally?

We secured investments from

The three models that will be available in store; the Phantom, the Silver Phantom and the Gold Phantom, which was released last summer. All the accessories will be avilable in store too.

respected names like French mogul Bernard Arnault, and announced our partnership with Sky just this summer.

We have a team of 90 audio engineers in Paris, making it the biggest taskforce in Europe for music engineering.

And last year, we hit our milestone of raising 100 million euros. Our Canary Wharf branch is the latest in our global

Devialet Gold Phantom,£2,190; Cocoon (a high-tech carry case for the Phantom), £249

expansion within the UK. We have massive ambition in this country, but we don’t want to be everywhere. We want to be in the best places and Canary Wharf is one of those places for us.

What can Canary Wharf customers expect?

Customers should expect

Dialog (a wireless intelligent hub, which lets you synchronise all your Phantom systems), £249

an experience. For us, it’s more than just a store.

You can come in, sit down, have a coffee and experience sound like

Gecko (a wall mount for the Phantom), £169

you never have before.

Treepod (Phantom’s high fusion stand), £249

If you want to take it away on the day, you can.

If you want it delivered, we can do that. If you want it to be sent to Dubai, ready for when you go home in a few days, we can do that too. We try and facilitate everything for our customers. They can also

Remote (which drives volume from a distance with precision and motion sensitivity), £129

expect something radically different because the product is revolutionary in every way.

The quality of sound is absolutely stunning and the design is modern and stylish. We can’t wait for our customers to experience it for themselves.

Devialet, Cabot Place; devialet.com

Tree (Phantom’s smart stand), £339

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As the countdown to the opening of Tottenham Hotspur’s formidable stadium begins, interest in On Four – the level that will become home to the venue’s most sought-after experiences – is reaching fever pitch. We get to the heart of what makes The H Club, the jewel in the crown of On Four, the most coveted private membership in sport

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n the early 1970s, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club allowed a writer exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a sport that had, until then, been largely shielded from

the media.

Hunter Davies accompanied the team for an entire season: he interviewed players at their homes, witnessed dressing room discussions and was often mistaken for a substitute player at away games. Despite the huge changes that have taken place in the industry since The Glory Game was first published, a new edition of his account was printed in 2011 – reaffirming society’s constant fascination with what goes into building a successful football club.

Nearly 50 years later, Tottenham Hotspur is still the trailblazer of English football. It is due to open a pioneering members’ club, The H Club, at the new stadium in 2018, which looks set to mark the beginning of an entirely original and elite kind of Premier League experience.

The majority of the 90 founding member places have already been filled, and the rest are available via application or referral only. The reason for this careful curation is that members will be embraced completely into the club – they will be as close as one can get without being considered for substitution at half-time.

The benefits start way before the referee’s first whistle. The kitchen, overseen by Michel Roux Jr. and a host of

Dinner alongside club legends and ambassadors will not be unusual

other renowned London chefs, offers a choice of five dining experiences that you can mix and match

When the time comes to soak up the hair-raising

throughout the season. On occasion, a three-course meal

atmosphere of 61,559 football fans, members of The H Club

with a sommelier on hand will be in order – and other times, a

can easily access their halfway line seats – the best in the

burger and a beer at the bar. Dinner alongside club legends and

house – via this exclusive area overlooking the stadium.

ambassadors will not be unusual, and at least once a season there will be a chef’s table experience with the Roux family.

Outside the crucial 90 minutes, members will be present at man of the match ceremonies and first team player visits, and have opportunities to visit the club’s state-of-the-art training centre and attend board member events each season.

“Why has the book continued to sell so well?” Davies ponders in The Glory Game’s updated introduction, written in 2001. “I suppose the simple reason is that inside a club, inside a dressing room, basic things are much the same, despite the externals having changed so drastically. The fears, the tensions, the dramas… that sort of stuff goes on, and will go on, forever.”

Tottenham Hotspur has yet again closed the gap between the players and the spectators, and as other clubs catch up, we have no doubt that Spurs will be working on the next big thing.

The key to being a part of the future of football is to get your foot in the door of The H Club sooner rather than later.

To apply for one of the remaining memberships in The H Club, please email onfour@tottenhamhotspur.com

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headline The petrol engine is not dead‌ at least not when it’s coupled to an electric motor, as pioneered by Lexus, says Matthew Carter

MOTORING

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Why? That Uber Toyota Prius you

D

Rightly or wrongly, diesels are in the

took home last night? That has a hybrid

London Mayor’s firing line, even though

petrol/electric power train just like

the latest generation of diesel cars are

the ones Volvo is proposing for the

cleaner than any black cab, HGV or

cars in its future. Thing is, Toyota and

most of the buses filling the capital’s

on’t believe everything you

its luxury arm Lexus have been doing

streets. There’s talk of banning diesel

read in the newspapers. A

it for years. And they’re pretty good

cars from the congestion zone or, at the

couple or so months back, the

at it: Volvo (and the rest of the motor

very least, increasing the entry charge

industry) are simply playing catch up.

to prohibitive levels. And if you can find

nationals were announcing the end of the internal combustion engine. By

The Lexus NX is a classic example

somewhere to park it, that will cost an

2019, they claimed, petrol and diesel

of the Lexus mindset. It’s a mid-range

engines would be dead. The cause

SUV and thus a rival for cars like the

of this remarkable bit of crystal ball

Audi Q5 and the new Range Rover

through the centre with impunity – little

gazing was down to an announcement

Velar. But the key factor here is that

wonder that Volvo and others are (finally)

from Volvo. The headline of a brief

most of those rivals sold will be diesel-

following the same path. Things have

press release was stark and to the

powered, while the hybrid Lexus is not.

moved on since the early days, however.

arm and a leg, too.

The Lexus, meanwhile, can sail

Early Lexus hybrids were

point: Volvo cars to go all electric.

Trouble was, none of Fleet Street’s finest bothered to read beyond the headline. What the announcement said was that from 2019, every Volvo car would have an electric motor. And, yes, while some new Volvos would be pure electric vehicles, most would simply be

the hybrid power unit is a h i g h ly s o p h i s t i c at e d d r i v e t r a i n centred around a 2.5-litre petrol engine

pretty simple affairs, with an electric motor augmenting the petrol engine to deliver battery power for short distances and at comparatively low speeds.

Now, the hybrid power unit in the NX is a highly sophisticated

using electric motors to supplement

drivetrain centred around a

existing petrol and diesel engines.

2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol

OK, so the headline was a tad

engine and two electric motors:

misleading, but it did generate

one supplements the petrol

countless column inches for the

engine and the other powers

Swedish/Chinese company, and

the rear wheels to give the NX

certainly upset Toyota in the process.

four-wheel drive.

The petrol engine develops 153hp, the front electric motor has 141hp, while the rear motor chimes in with a further 66hp. Total power, however, is capped at 194hp; the power units have different jobs to do and they do not develop their maximum power at the same time. Setting off from a standstill is still performed by the electric motor, and the petrol motor still cuts in when more power is demanded, but the NX can bowl along on electric power only when cruising at higher but steady speeds.

The E-four-wheel drive system, meanwhile, only cuts in when sensors detect the front wheels losing their grip

Car: Lexus NX300h F Sport

Price: £38,395

ENGINE: Hybrid: front-mounted, 2,494cc, 4-cyl petrol, plus electric motor

POWER: 194hp

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and progress via the CVT gearbox

more luxury-oriented versions in the

is exceptionally smooth. Emissions

range, the ride is never more than firm

are low (though at 121 g/km not low

around town, and impressively flat and

enough to benefit from free access to

stable at speed. And while it might have

the congestion zone) and urban mpg

four-wheel drive, do not consider this

figures are strong.

an off-roader. There’s no way to engage four-wheel drive permanently, nor

Then there are the looks. In a sea of lookalikes, the NX really does

is the ground clearance sufficient for

– power is cut from the front electric

stand out. The eye-catching exterior

serious off-road use.

motor and redistributed to the rear

mixes concept car looks with everyday

electric motor.

Not that this would seem to bother

practicality. Meanwhile inside, the F

owners. Lexus models regularly

If it sounds complicated, that’s

Sport features carbon fibre-look trim

top owner satisfaction surveys, and

because it is. It also adds weight to the

and aluminium pedals and footrest to

while NX might not be as quick or

detriment of performance: the NX is

complement the full leather seating.

dynamically spirited as a BMW X3, say,

no sports car as the official 0-62mph

Standard equipment is generous with

that class-leading hybrid drivetrain

time is a tardy 9.2 secs – considerably

heated sports seats, reversing camera,

gives it a totally different appeal.

slower than the diesel offerings from

wireless smartphone charging and

And who’s going to have the last

Porsche, BMW, Audi and Range Rover.

a central media screen, though sat

laugh when diesels are priced out of

Nor is its open road fuel consumption

nav is a £995 option: something of an

central London? Little wonder Volvo,

much to write home about.

omission in a car that starts at £38,395.

Jaguar et al are finally following Toyota

But there’s no denying its positives.

The drivetrain is unbelievably quiet

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Although the F Sport designation means the chassis is stiffer than the

Performance: 112mph max, 0-62mph in 9. 2 secs

and Lexus down the hybrid route. lexus.co.uk

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“Our team of personal shoppers

P r i vat e s k y Start your journey the right way with Heathrow VIP, a world-class VIP experience complete with private lounges, fine dining and a host of other services to make every experience memorable

can accompany the customer to the terminal if they wish to discover the latest collections and exclusive ranges from their favourite brands. Our team of 24 personal shoppers are available at any time and speak a wide range of languages.”

However, guests can also choose to have a completely private airport experience with Heathrow VIP, never setting

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foot in the main terminal. Their car will drop them off at

of Plymouth. Heathrow may help millions on their way each

ten items of hand luggage are allowed per person), VIP

month, but it also has a specialised team dedicated to making

customers can enjoy a range of dining choices in the

n July, more than 7.5 million passengers travelled through

the VIP private entrance, where they’ll be escorted by a

Heathrow airport. On average 243,000 passengers passed

Heathrow VIP butler to their own sumptuous private lounge.

through the airport every day, equivalent to the population

While check-in and luggage is taken care of (up to

lounge, with a monthly

air travel a memorable and luxurious experience for a very special few.

Heathrow VIP begins its bespoke service for business

Passengers will be picked up outside their house by a chauffeur-driven BMW 7 series

Michelin-star chef Jason Atherton. Another benefit of the lounge experience is that VIPs are allowed two guests to join them.

and first class passengers even

seasonal menu devised by

“This autumn, we will also have a number of

before a chauffeur-

complimentary wellness products within the lounge,

driven BMW 7 series

exclusively available to our customers, including remedies

arrives outside their

and little touches to ensure they eat and live well during their

house to pick them

journey with us,” adds Malhotra.

up. One of the unique

When it comes to take off, VIPs can choose whether to

services is the team

board the plane first or last after their private security check

that is on hand to

– we imagine it’ll usually be the latter once their meal has

source any last-

been enjoyed and the sofas sunk into. A car will be on hand

minute requests

to escort guests to the stairs of the aircraft, before the rest of

or gifts for the

their adventure begins.

journey ahead.

“A dedicated member of the team will discuss in advance the customer’s needs and prepare their private lounge in

Heathrow VIP has transformed air travel into a relaxing and discreet experience for the select few who are looking for an extra touch of privacy and luxury, and the team hopes to

advance, so any products are ready for them before they

welcome you soon to enjoy this memorable experience.

arrive,” says head of Heathrow VIP Priya Malhotra.

heathrowvip.com

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Oasis gives you a moment to stop and take a breath.

Feel the freedom and relaxation in your body and mind.

Let your senses be inspired in a private paradise.

It is all waiting for you. The art of wellbeing.

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autumn in the new forest

into the wild Quench your thirst for adventure at Wild Coast Tented Lodge Sri Lanka. The toptier beachfront suites feature outdoor bathrooms and private plunge pools, making this the perfect couple’s retreat, while animal enthusiasts will love the neighbouring Yala National Park, which is home to elephants and leopards.

From $924 (approx. £699), resplendentceylon.com

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a mexican escape Hotel Esencia in Tulum is opening 11 new luxury suites this month; six directly on the sand. The light, airy suites have windows on three sides, an in-room double bathtub for two, and custom artworks by local Mexican artisans. The hotel’s expansion also includes the launch of a new destination restaurant from acclaimed international chef Dimitris Katrivesis, set under a charming beachfront palapa, along with a new reading library and hammock garden. Dreamy.

From $615 (approx. £475) per night plus tax, hotelesencia.com

TRAVEL N E WS ta k i n g y o u f r o m c ar i b b ean c l i m es t o s u f f o l k f ar m s WO R D S / c h a r lot t e p h i l l i p s

the perfect retreat Retreat East’s debenture-based model is ideal for those desperate for a country home, without the upkeep. Helping you escape the city on weekends with no ownership hassle, Retreat East, set on a Suffolk farm, is effectively a private members’ club, with bedrooms in converted barns, a sauna, steamroom and spa, and walks, bike rides and golf on your doorstep. There’s no need to stock the fridge on arrival; it’s all done for you.

One-off costs from £10,000 with an £882 annual maintenance fee, suffolk.farm

travel essential Autumnal journeys call for one of our favourite colourways, navy and tan.

Postman’s Park medium ziptop backpack, £189, radley, radley.co.uk

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passage to india danai beach resort, sithonia Take a day trip sailing in a catamaran with your dog, have its drinking water served from a crystal bowl and indulge in a dog-friendly turn-down service, featuring special treats and a rose. Your pet can sleep alongside you or under the stars. It’s a real treat, either way. danairesort.com © Francesco Secchi

Taj Fort Aguada, Resort & Spa in Goa unveils 17 new villas this autumn. Like historic Goan mansions, villas feature high-vaulted ceilings, tracery and traditional blue and white ceramic work.

We love the statement bedroom walls.

From 10,000 INR (approx. £118), tajhotels.com

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kameha grand zÜrich, zÜrich Doggie options here include food choices and your pooch’s water served from a Champagne bottle. You can even take your dog to space with you: the Space Suite features a direct feed to NASA, a zero-gravity bed and a steam bath with artistic views across the cosmos.

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dine and discover This hotel in Sorrento is one for honeymooners and families alike. Offering some of the best food on the Amalfi Coast, there are also five UNESCO World Heritage sites close by, including Pompeii and Herculaneum, with beautiful old houses featuring coloured marble cladding.

From €460 per night (approx. £424) based on two people sharing a classic garden view room on a B&B basis (excluding VAT), exvitt.it

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royal mile hotel, edinburgh Your pet’s every need will be catered for here. A dog bowl, bed and snacks are provided, so leave all your kit at home. The stylish hotel is well located between Princes Street Gardens and The Meadows, perfect for running around in. quorvuscollection.com

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Antigua’s Curtain Bluff reopens this month after a $13.5 million refurbishment. The hotel’s four signature Hulford Collection suites now have private infinityedge plunge pools and there is a new beach concierge service, for watersports and the like.

From $820 (approx. £635) plus tax per night, allinclusive, curtainbluff.com

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i f yo u g o d o w n to the woods

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hile I am undoubtedly a summer girl through and through, I won’t deny that autumn possesses unique virtues of its

own. And nowhere are these virtues more pronounced than in the depths of the New Forest; the canopies of trees drenched in rich russet and golden hues evoke a certain kind of magic, and I challenge anyone – even the most dedicated urbanite – not to be captivated by its charms. It feels vast, enchanting, liberating; the perfect form of escapism and the ultimate antidote to city living. This is the place to turn off your phone, avoid social media and enjoy life’s simple pleasures:

In need of a break? With fine food, a quality spa and a stunning setting, Lime Wood offers the perfect respite, as Katy Parker-Shorthouse discovers

good food, fresh air, beautiful surroundings and blissful relaxation. And where can you stay that offers all of these? The unparalleled Lime Wood.

Just an hour and a half’s drive from London, Lime Wood has absolutely nailed the concept of laid-back luxury. As my husband and I enter the impeccably designed fire-lit reception, I instantly feel all of my worries fade away, and I find myself wondering why I don’t leave the city more often.

This sense of pervading calm continues as we are shown to our lodgings for the night: a Forest Hideaway Suite in the hotel’s lush grounds set over two floors and comprising a downstairs lounge with small dining area and an upstairs bedroom complete with ensuite and roll-top bath. Superb views of the forest are available from our small terrace, and everything has been done with comfort in mind, with thoughtful touches that make a hotel like this so special. Bamford products line the bathrooms and we have our own

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fireplace, which is lit by the staff in time for us to get ready for dinner.

While Lime Wood is widely known for its spa, mealtimes here are no afterthought; this is a hotel that doesn’t do things by half measures.

Pre-dinner drinks are enjoyed in a Martin Brudnizki-designed bar before we are shown to the restaurant, which is presided over by Angela Hartnett in collaboration with Lime Wood’s Luke Holder. The interior designer behind Mayfair’s Annabel’s and Sexy Fish has combined delicate chandeliers, aged leather sofas and an impressive dark-stained oak bar topped with green marble to create a space that feels both sumptuous and relaxed, with a timeless elegance that complements the old Regency building.

The menu is Italian-influenced, with a focus

To make the most of your time there, book in for a Bamford Body Signature Treatment

on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The

– combining an oil foot bath, exfoliation with

cooking represents the best of what Hartnett

Bamford’s Body Polish and body massage – then

does so well in her London restaurants: unfussy,

while away the hours alternating between the

flavoursome food, with a noted appreciation for

outdoor Jacuzzi and the indoor Hydro Pool, which

fine ingredients. The veal chop in particular, with

overlooks the forest and creates a brilliant effect of

broad beans and sous tomatoes, was exquisite.

bringing the outside in.

The restaurant also hosts regular cookery classes

Besides its picturesque location, the best thing

in addition to pop-ups with guest chefs; look out

about Lime Wood is that it has no weak spots;

this month for the fantastic Tom Kerridge on 13

the whole experience feels five-star from start

October, followed by a cooking class on the 14th,

to finish. Lose yourself in the New Forest this

and next month will see Rick Stein take the reins.

autumn, you won’t regret it.

The morning after an evening of

From £330 per night, limewoodhotel.co.uk

unadulterated indulgence, you have two options: make the most of the idyllic autumnal setting and take a walk through the surrounding woodlands,

All images © Amy Murrell

or hit the spa. We decide to do both. The forest is a walker’s dream and the hotel sends you on your way with a neat map featuring a range of walks of varying length. Exercise complete, we visit Lime Wood’s reputable Herb House spa.

Comprising a sauna, mud house, a swimming pool and a rooftop herb garden, this is more than just your average hotel spa, and is easily one of the finest I’ve been to in the UK.

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The Future is Now Dubai’s rulers have promised to astonish the world at Expo 2020, but with robocops already on the streets, autonomous taxis set for the skies and supersonic tube travel now a reality, this city in the sand is already the stuff of science fiction W O R D S / R i c h a rd B row n

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azza led the celebrations. Straddling the spire of the world’s tallest building, the baseball-capped Crown

Prince leant out over the 828 metres between him and death, waved the flag of the UAE with one hand, and, with the other, snapped the most stomach-churning selfie ever taken. Footage of the stunt, captured by helicopter, will make your palms sweat.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Fazza to his Emirati fans – is not your average heir to the throne. Now 34, the world champion endurance jockey is also an accomplished poet and semi-professional skydiver. The video of his flag-waving feat emerged in 2013, shortly after officials in Paris had announced that Dubai would be hosting the 2020 World Expo. No city wanted to stage the greatest show on Earth more than it.

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The Palm Jumeirah

The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour © Santiago Calatrava

As news of the successful bid broke – across huge screens erected in Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping complex – fireworks burst off the sides of the Burj Khalifa. A carnival began on Jumeirah Beach. The following day was declared a national holiday. Since then, a lot has happened in the world’s most modernised city.

No place is racing towards the future with the velocity of Dubai. Driven by a desire to be the ‘smartest’ municipality on Earth, Fazza’s father, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s ruler and both vice president and prime minister of the wider UAE, has green-lighted a series of projects that are turning this emirate into the vision of a sci-fi writer. Technology has caught up with imagination. Nothing is impossible. If you

Control station for Hyperloop One

dream it, Dubai will make it happen.

How World Expo 2020 will look

In May, the city’s first robot policeman reported for duty. Robocop – the bot’s Spanish inventors seemingly unable to better the name of the 1987 Hollywood cyborg –

stands 5ft 6in tall and weighs more than 15 stone. Artificial intelligence technology from Google and IBM mean the © Volocopter

humanoid can recognise faces of known criminals and detect a person’s emotions. A touchscreen on the robot’s chest allows the public to report crime and pay parking fines. By 2030, says the Dubai police, robots could account for 25 per cent of its force.

“Technological advancements are enabling robots to talk, see, feel and react to objects and humans,” says Brigadier Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi, general director of Dubai Police’s Smart Services Department. “The age of the robots is no longer coming – it has arrived.”

While Robocops patrol the streets, overhead the world’s first unmanned aerial taxis are about to take to the skies.

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In October 2016, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum laid the foundation stone for the Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour. Designed by Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava Valls, famed for his futuristic City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia, as well as for New York’s new World Trade Centre transportation hub, the German firm Volocopter, which launched the first electric

tower is set to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world’s tallest

helicopter in 2011, is developing a fleet of air taxis capable

man-made structure.

of ferrying passengers between Dubai’s 900-plus high-rise

“The tower sets another challenge in the history of

buildings at 60mph. Dubai’s ruler is leading the project

human architecture,” tweeted Sheikh Mohammed, “a race

personally. Tests start in Q4 2017.

the UAE deserves to lead.” The building will be completed

Then there’s Hyperloop One. While various sites in the United States, Australia, Russia and central Europe

before the World Expo, says the Dubai ruler.

In the two decades since the sail-shaped, ‘seven-star’

are locked in a race to realise Elon Musk’s fifth mode of

Burj Al Arab changed the way the world thinks of Dubai,

transport – after boats, trains, cars and planes, the Tesla and

the city has tamed the desert and reclaimed huge masses of

SpaceX supremo has written a white paper on supersonic

land from the sea. It has advanced architecture, promoted

vacuum tubes capable of transporting pods at 760mph – it

robotics, and redefined our very relationship with space and

is Dubai that looks closest to making the prospective people

time. Fantasy has become a reality; the future given form.

carriers a reality.

What next for this city of dreams?

While no single company owns the technology behind Hyperloop – after his 2013 paper, Musk encouraged “all members of the community to contribute to the Hyperloop

Rendering of Dubai Hyperloop One

design process” – the billionaire’s own Hyperloop One firm became the first to successfully use the science to transport a pod earlier this year. The company has announced that Dubai will be the site for the first Hyperloop proper.

“This is the beginning of a future that will completely transform our mental map,” says the project’s chosen architect, BIG founder Bjarke Ingels. “Not just our city but also our region and eventually the entire world, as our habitual understandings of proximity and distance, of time and space, are warped by this virgin form of travel.”

If the hypothesis proves correct, the transportation system – which propels pods suspended by magnetic levitation through giant pipes – promises to cover the 99 miles between Dubai and Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes.

The drive currently takes 90.

Rendering of Dubai Hyperloop One

Developers say Hyperloop One could progress to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and then on to Singapore, Istanbul, Cairo, Madrid and London.

“From a technological point of view, we could have a Hyperloop One system built in the United Arab Emirates in the next five years,” says Hyperloop One chief executive Rob Lloyd.

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review #1

B u r j Al A r ab J um e i r ah The hotel that kickstarted it all W o r d s / K at e H a r r i s o n

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s much a symbol as a hotel, the distinctive, sail-shaped Burj Al Arab sits on reclaimed

© Gerry O’Leary

land almost 300 metres out from Jumeirah

Beach. Its silhouette is now an icon for new Dubai.

© Mazhit Ismailov

Before this hotel, Dubai was an underdeveloped emirate, known for its reserves of oil and not a lot else. The world’s perceptions were shattered by the high-tech construction of the Burj Al Arab in December 1999.

Now owned by the Jumeirah Group, the hotel remains the pinnacle of luxury. The rooms and lobby are traditionally Arabic in design, with almost everything relying on a colour palette of gold, dark blue and purple. Check-in takes place in your duplex suite next to the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

Bathrooms are all marble, with gold taps and towel rails, and toiletries by Hermès. The Jacuzzi baths are enormous, and rivalled only by the walk-in shower and dressing area between bathroom and bedroom.

The bedroom has a huge bed (you can see a pattern emerging), with blue velvet and gold etched cushions

did you know?

The Burj Al Arab was constructed to resemble the sail of a Dhow, a lateenrigged ship with one or two masts, used chiefly in the Arabian Gulf

and pillows, a chaise longue and mirrored ceiling.

and spa services, a stocked mini-bar, private bathroom and shower, and private veranda looking out to sea.

At the base of the hotel you’ll find Nathan

The recently completed 10,000 sq m pool terrace

Outlaw’s Al Mahara, the chef’s first restaurant

boasts two pools, sand that’s been treated so it doesn’t

outside of the UK. Outlaw, whose Cornish

stick to your feet, and Scape Restaurant & Bar,

venue was recently crowned the UK’s best

serving Mediterranean, Asian and Latin American

restaurant by the Good Food Guide, has been

fusion food. For a day of real indulgence, book one

given carte blanche with Al Mahara. Designed

of the Royal Cabanas: luxurious retreats around the

as an underwater palace, the restaurant has a

edge of the terrace that offer a dedicated butler, food

giant clam for a reception desk, an octopusshaped chandelier above the bar, and a shell-decorated tunnel that leads you to your table – itself surrounded by a floor-to-ceiling aquarium full of stingrays, sharks and a menagerie of exotic fish. The signature lobster risotto is mind-blowing.

Burj Al Arab is sometimes erroneously said to be the world’s only seven-star hotel. That rating doesn’t exist, but if it did, few hotels would have such a strong claim to that title.

Double rooms from AED 4,490 (approx. £1,007) in low season and AED 12,000 (approx. £2,688) © Gerry O’Leary

in high season, subject to service charge and municipality fees, jumeirah.com

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review #2

A r m a n i Hote l Du ba i Designer lodgings in the tallest landmark of them all

Indian musicians and taken to a table with amazing views of Dubai’s dancing fountain, which works to the beat of live music every 20 minutes.

The menu is a modern take on time-honoured Indian cooking, with a collection of regional

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dishes and tasting menus prepared tableside.

Another perk of the hotel is private access

he hotel occupying 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin

to Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping

Rashid Boulevard has, perhaps, the world’s

centre. Every luxury fashion house is here,

most exclusive address. The building that

along with a 22-screen cinema, a souk, more

sits on that plot of land happens to be Burj Khalifa,

than 120 restaurants and cafés, an aquarium

the tallest structure on Earth. Fittingly, for such

and an underwater zoo. The entire experience

an inimitable address, the hotel was the first to be

is an assault on the senses, but the peace and elegance of Armani Dubai will soon have you

designed by Giorgio Armani.

Armani Hotel Dubai occupies 11 floors of the

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dressed men greet you at reception, where every piece of furniture, painting and ornament has been deliberately placed for optimum style and design.

The Armani ethos is obvious: simplicity and elegance pervade the hotel. Bedrooms contain king-sized beds, the white sheets contrasting subtly with the rich brown tones of the heavy set curtains and dark wooden floor. Rooms are designed to keep the mind clear. The bathroom is similarly understated; the

serene again.

Classic Rooms from AED 1,600 (approx £334)

tower and has its own private entrance. Impeccably As well as occupying the concourse level through to level eight, Armani Hotel Dubai also incorporates levels 38 and 39 of the Burj Khalifa

in low season and AED 5,200 (approx £1,098) in high season, subject to service charge and municipality fees, armanihoteldubai.com

dressing area and toilet screened off from the bath and shower.

The spa takes this clarity of design to another level, where massage therapists ensure that treatments are tailored to your specific needs. Walk from the spa to the pool area just outside to finish your rejuvenation and fully appreciate the scale of the Burj Khalifa.

Armani Dubai has seven restaurants. If you visit just one, make sure it’s Amal. As you walk in, you’re welcomed by traditional

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Celebrating the Friends of Island History Trust Canary Wharf Group was delighted

was invited for a reception in their

to host a reception in its boardroom

honour to celebrate.

FOIHT is a local group that collects

at One Canada Square for volunteers from the Friends of Island History

and provides access to images and

Trust (FOIHT), to celebrate their hard

information about the history of the

work and the official unveiling of the

Isle of Dogs. The display highlighted

exhibition recently displayed in the

the importance of Millwall to Britain’s

Community Gallery in Canada Mall,

industrial and trading economy,

The Real Millwall. After gathering

long before it became a centre for

to open the exhibition, the group

financial services.

Canary Wharf Group Teaches Graduates Corporate Social Responsibility Canary Wharf Group recently welcomed 12 local graduates from the East London Business Alliance (ELBA) programme, to provide insight into Canary Wharf Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility programmes. The graduates, known as the ‘Eagles’, gained further understanding of CSR and how it fits with Canary Wharf Group’s strategy, which will help with their own six-month placements in a variety of companies in Canary Wharf and the City. The meeting was summarised in feedback from one attendee: “it was interesting to see how much Canary Wharf Group engages with the local community directly.”

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Henry Moore, Draped Seated Woman, 1957-58. Courtesy London Borough of Tower Hamlets and YSP. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation. Photo © Jonty Wilde

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V IS UA L AR T S

C O M M U N I TY G ALLERY Showcasing local arts projects Until 17 October Canada Place

Henry Moore’s Draped Seated Woman Returns to East London Henry Moore’s Draped Seated Woman – affectionately nicknamed ‘Old Flo’ by residents of the Stifford Estate in Stepney where she resided from 1962 to 1997 – returns to the East End on 22 October, after 20 years on loan to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The bronze sculpture was created in 1957/58 by Moore, arguably Britain’s most important modern sculptor, as an edition of six, plus an Artist’s Proof. This cast was originally acquired by London County Council as part of the LCC’s Patronage of the Arts Scheme to site works of art in housing estates and other public spaces, for the enjoyment of the local population. The sculpture was located on the LCC’s newly built Stifford Estate in 1962, remaining there until 1997, soon after which the estate was demolished. Since then the sculpture stayed

Ravensbourne

in Yorkshire, overlooking the landscape and enjoyed by the Sculpture Park’s many visitors.

Located on London’s rapidly expanding

Following Mayor John Biggs’s pledge to bring Old

Greenwich Peninsular, Ravensbourne is

Flo back to the borough, Tower Hamlets Council, judged

a university specialising in digital media

to be the rightful owners of the sculpture, ran an open

and industry-focused design, producing

bidding process and Canary Wharf Group was successful

highly employable and enterprising,

in providing a new home for this monumental work of art

talented graduates who access focused

for the next five years. The location for the sculpture is

digital media and design courses from pre-

Cabot Square, overlooking Middle Dock and accessible to

degree, undergraduate and postgraduate to

all who pass by.

professional short course level.

A programme of celebrations, education and

Ravensbourne also hosts up to 30

outreach will be rolled out while Old Flo is at Canary

incubation companies that are able to

Wharf. Anyone who would like to receive updates on

connect with academia, industry experts

these activities is invited to contact Canary Wharf at

and business professionals under one

oldflo@canarywharf.com.

roof to develop their business ideas. This

A display celebrating the return of Old Flo to Tower

collaborative incubation ecosystem builds

Hamlets and telling the story of how Henry Moore’s

a greater confidence in start-ups to break

sculpture came to reside on the Stifford Estate is shown

through as leaders in the creative industry.

in the Community Gallery in Canada Place from 20

ravensbourne.ac.uk

October to 2 January.

CANARY WHARF

VI SUA L A R TS

Photo © Lesley Johnson

An exhibition in celebration of 100 years:

Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917) Until 10 November

like approach to his work, and desired

Lobby, One Canada Square

academic recognition, although was

FREE, open daily

never accepted into Paris’s foremost school of art.

Coinciding with the centenary of

The exhibition is curated for Canary

Auguste Rodin’s death in November 1917, the exhibition underlines this

Wharf Group by Iain Michael Brunt,

important artist’s enduring sculptural

and includes works in bronze from a

legacy, with significant works ranging

rare lifetime cast of the artist’s famed Maquette for the Burghers of Calais, photo © learningwithexperts.com

Eternal Spring (conceived in 1884), as

Nose (conceived in 1863/4) to later more

father of modern sculpture, he did not

Thinker (conceived in 1880) and The Kiss

loosely modelled figures. Although

set out to rebel against the past. He was

(conceived in 1886), and a number of

Rodin is generally considered to be the

schooled traditionally, took a craftsman-

drawings rarely seen in public.

from what he considered his earliest major work, Mask of a Man with a Broken

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well as renowned pieces such as The

window galleries the art and design window galleries Showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople and are located in canada place

Until 3 November

Anne Krinsky / Tropical Thames Part of Totally Thames 2017 Until 15 October CROSSRAIL PLACE ROOF GARDEN Crossrail Place Upper Level FREE, open daily Anne Krinsky’s Tropical Thames is an installation of large-scale digital prints on aluminium panels, created specially for Crossrail Place Roof Garden. Krinsky’s imagery is inspired by architectural structures

Paul Burrell

links in these two areas by finding soulfulness and communication

Art, Canada Walk

in composition. He is inspired by

Paul Burrell is an art photographer

artists such as Bill Jacklin, Nina

who is inspired by the play of

Murdoch and Oona Hassim, who

light in both urban and natural

display an amazing understanding

situations. He has taught both

of light in urban situations.

music and photography and sees

pburrell.uk

found on the Thames in south east London – docks, piers and river walls – that were shaped by centuries of shipping and trade.

Tropical Thames also responds to the roof garden’s dramatic roof structure, designed by Foster + Partners, and to the planting, which includes tropical species that first arrived in Britain through the Thames docks. annekrinsky.com; totallythames.org

Michele Oberdieck 1 October – 3 November Design, Jubilee Walk Having recently completed an MA in Glass at the Royal College of Art, Michele Oberdieck found a new passion in blown glass, focusing on colour merging and surface texture. Mirroring the soft lines created when molten colour bleeds into the other, her moody, soft ethereal colour bleeds are reminiscent of dip-dyed fabrics. This enhances both the qualities of the glass medium and the movement of colour, inciting moods and memories. micheleoberdieck-glass.com

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A

dam Rosan hasn’t always

a great deal of activity, particularly by

What advice would you give about

worked in property – he

buyers looking to move into their new

presenting a property?

used to be a dab hand at golf.

homes by Christmas.

I always say to my vendors, stand outside, would you buy this house from

However, his father showed him the ropes in the property development

What advice would you give to a renter

the outside alone? Be critical, first

world and he hasn’t looked back since.

or buyer in the current market?

impressions are everything. Your goal

He talks to us about his favourite pubs

Think hard about your criteria. Too

should be to draw buyers in; if the bins

in the SE1 area, his dog and his advice

often, I meet clients who have made

are overflowing and the path is cracked

for buyers in the current market.

the effort to start viewing properties

or dirty then the expectation is that the

but are unsure about what they

inside is the same. Giving your exterior

Moving into the autumn and winter

want. The market has become ever

a facelift won’t necessarily increase the

market, are you expecting to get busier?

more competitive and it’s therefore

value of your home but it will increase

Yes, in a nutshell, now the summer

paramount to be confident about the

the chance of your home being sold. It

holiday period has come to an end and

area you are looking in. Once you have

does not cost the earth.

schools are back we have, as predicted,

ironed out all the variables then your

seen a surge in activity from buyers.

decision-making process will become

Tell me something interesting about

This typically means that there will be

much quicker.

your office.

P R O PE RT Y

Our principal office has been located

I then ventured out by starting at an

in Shad Thames since 1986 and, as a

agency, as we all do, in lettings, and then

result, is the most experienced estate

worked my way up to sales, and I am

agent in this vibrant market. We have,

now heading up the firm’s development

over those years, been integral to the

activities. The type of work we do

redevelopment of south London and

is so varied and integral to the local

are proud of the fact that many of the

communities that I never work on the

wharfs and developments have been

same type of project – so the cliché is

sold by us at some point. We have a

true, every day is different.

unique knowledge of who owns what, and that’s why developers and sellers

Where is your favourite bar or pub near

until I realised that clients just wanted

alike seek out our expertise. However,

Shad Thames?

to know who I was.

due to the nature of our clients’

For me there are many, and if I had

needs, we service the entire south

time, I would visit every bar and pub

Where’s your favourite place in

east corridor and have an in-depth

possible as they are great networking

the world?

knowledge and understanding of the

spots. My favourite at the moment

Morfa Nefyn near Snowdonia in North

distinct, individual local areas.

is the Woolpack on Bermondsey

Wales. It was the first place my wife

Street. It’s close to my office but it’s

and I went after first getting together.

Do the residential and commercial

an industry who’s who of property

We stayed at one of my dad’s friend’s

departments work together?

professionals and creatives. Failing

houses that was slug-infested; no

The communication between the

that, if you fancy losing to me at table

heating in the bleak mid-winter and

two departments is a constant open

tennis, then pop into The Doodle Bar

the shower was in a spider-patrolled

dialogue. In an open-plan environment,

on Druid Street.

outhouse. Not the most glamorous first holiday but it gave me a chance to show

you know what everyone is doing and we often work on mixed-use schemes

What are your top three luxury items?

together, discussing issues and

My wife, my daughter and Volcan my

challenges and sharing ideas.

West Highland Terrier.

off my rock pooling skills.

You’re hosting a dinner party. Who are your three guests?

How have the areas you deal

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve

Jamie Oliver, so he can cook it, Andy

with changed?

been given?

Zaltzman, so he can satirise the entire

Places that were once dominated by

Fake it until you make it. I have always

evening, and Maximilien Robespierre,

industrial activities are now residential

liked this idiom, not because I need

because I have a fascination with

neighbourhoods, with manufacturing

to fake it to be successful but actually

French revolutionary history.

jobs being replaced by those in the

because it taught me to be myself. I

service industries. South London

always tried to be someone I wasn’t

Kalmars, 2 Shad Thames, SE1, 020 7403 0600, kalmars.com

has attracted many businesses in the creative and technology sectors and the area has become a hotbed for start-ups and entrepreneurs, many of which have identified the area as somewhere that offers good work/life opportunities.

Is working in property something you have always wanted to do?

Before I started working in the industry I was, and still am in my dreams, a fairly decent golfer. After many years of failing to win the Open, my dad, who was a part-time developer himself, got me hooked on the intricacies of property.

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Port East Apartments, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A two bedroom apartment situated on the top floor within a Grade I listed warehouse conversion. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, concierge, private parking and balcony. EPC: D. Approximately 167 sq m (1,800 sq ft). cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6112

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Available furnished or unfurnished cwharf@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 9294

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Phoenix Wharf, Limehouse E14 A spacious two bedroom apartment with views over Canary Wharf. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and private balcony. EPC: B. Approximately 125.75 sq m (1,354 sq ft).

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P R O PE RT Y

EXPERT V IEWS The Knight Frank Canary Wharf office provides insight into the current market and the months ahead

An d r ew G r o oc o c k

Chri st o phe r Pa xt on

regional partner and head of sales at Knight Frank Canary Wharf

associate and head of lettings at Knight Frank Canary Wharf

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three per cent stamp duty on second home purchases,

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coupled with changes to taxes on earnings from

the highest deal numbers seen since 2015, proving

property. Next up was Brexit, which shocked the

that there are deals to be done. This has, of course,

market and is looking as though it is going to run and

now changed the market conditions as stock levels

run. Then, an extraordinary general election, which,

cannot be replenished as quickly as seen in the

regardless of your political persuasion, has only served

past 18 months due to no new developments being

to fuel the uncertainty in the property market.

released over the summer. The gap between the

et’s not beat around the bush: the sales market has been a tough place to operate in the past 18 or so months. First it was the additional

However, when all is said and done, people

hat an amazing summer! Most definitely not on the weather front, but the market has been flourishing.

Over the past three months we have experienced

tenant’s and landlord’s market finally seems to be

still need to move house. It’s the classic adage of

closing and hopefully it will become more of a level

births, deaths and marriages. We have certainly seen

playing field in the coming months.

that while our volumes are down in terms of total

Corporate relocation enquiries have increased

transactions, it is not nearly as bad as you are led to

from this time last year, which to me is a clear sign

believe by many sectors of the press.

that the worry over Brexit is potentially a thing

There are buyers in Canary Wharf at the moment,

of the past and it’s time for them to move on and

and plenty of them are looking to buy their first home,

stop holding off on their original plans. As London

upsize, downsize or simply relocate. These buyers

gains strength again and remains the number one

are more cautious and need to be guided through

financial hub, I can see the corporate enquiries

the market by an experienced agent who can show

and relocations only becoming stronger and again

them the full selection of properties on offer. It is why

strengthening the current pricing of stock.

pricing is more important today than probably at any

With the highs there must of course be a low, and

stage before. Ambitious pricing, yes, but unrealistic

at present the low for me is dummy stock. Despite

pricing is simply going to lead to a property sitting on

the portal’s best efforts, a number of agencies are

the market unsold.

repeatedly putting fake stock online. For a landlord

Always look to make the most of your ‘three ps’ and

with a real flat, at a real price, wanting to find a real

your property will sell. Make the most of its position,

tenant, it is extremely frustrating as they see their

by arranging furniture to maximise a potential view.

properties on the portals slip further and further

Ensure that you present the property in its best

down the list, replaced by a property listed several

possible light, make sure all the lights are working, put

times with just a kitchen photo. This to me is the

some flowers in the reception – little touches make a

main reason why a landlord must instruct an agent

big difference. Finally, take advice on the price. We, as

who isn’t reliant only on the portals and has the

your agents, want to maximise your selling price in the

global network and branding to attract applicants

best possible time.

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Underground parking Approx. 541 sq ft (51 sq m) Canary Wharf Ferry - 0.1 mile EPC: C

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Meranti House, London E1 £795 per week* This sixth floor apartment is set within the luxurious Goodman’s Fields development located in the heart of Aldgate.

Two bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Swimming Pool

EPC rating B

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Callis Yard, Woolwich SE18 Guide price ÂŁ350,000* Located on the first floor of the forthcoming Callis Yard development is this stunning open-plan apartment with west facing views over landscaped gardens.

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Presidents Drive, Wapping E1W

Seville House, West Wapping E1W

ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 double bedroom, first ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this recently refurbished modern built 3 floor apartment located in West Wapping close to St Katharine’s Dock and double bedroom, 3 storey house within this secure gated development within Wellington Terrace, Wapping £695,000 the City of London. The apartment benefits from a spacious lounge and the heart of Wapping.

The house benefits fromE1W an open plan lounge and fully 2fitted double bedroom, 2 storey house set within this gated CCTV development.

The property has been fully modernised to include separate fully fitted and integrated kitchen, 3 piece bathroom suite and and integrated kitchen. Bi-fold doors leading to decked garden. 4 Piece double glazing, replacement ceilings,room wood alarm, central operated via remote control, smartparking phonespace. or Security entrywood floor. ‘Juilet’ Style Balcony.

Secure family bathroom and en-suite shower to floors, master ,bedroom.

Underheating floor system phone system. heating. Wood floors.

Recessed Led lighting.

Frontbedrooms garden internet.

Lounge.

Fully fitted kitchen.

Double with fitted wardrobes.

Garden.

Secure Underground parking space.

Potential extend into the loft subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station and £560,000 local amenities.

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Lowder House, Wapping E1W

Spice Court, West Wapping E1W

a2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 1 double bedroom 1st floor apartment Ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this purpose built top floor 2 double bedroom apartment. within this popular West Wapping secure development.The property benefits from The apartment has been extensively refurbished and modernised throughout by the current having been modernised to include a Rational fully fitted kitchen and ‘Duravit’ bathroom owners.TheHouse, property comprises of a Bridge, light and airy lounge Tudor Tower SE1leading onto a fully fitted and £1,595,000 suite. Other include a spacious loungewith with aen-suite floor to ceiling window with views integrated 3 Piece shower Bedrooms, room. Balcony. Double glazing.Wood floors.

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Close to Local Shopping Facilities, Walking Distance toRental London Price: Bridge. £550,000 Rental £450,000

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Riviera Court, West Wapping E1W

Sovereign Court E1W

ea2 are pleased to offer to let this rare to market Tower Bridge and River view ea2 are delighted to offer this 1 bedroom, 3rd floor warehouse conversion. one bedroom 4th floor apartment within this sought after secure development.

Lounge. Fitted Kitchen. Character features to include exposed brickwork Roding Mews, Wapping E1W £1,300 The apartment benefits from having a Separate fully fitted kitchen. per Loungeweek with and cast iron beams. Porterage.

Quiet peaceful development. Secure ea2 are pleased to be able to show you this 6 bedroom 4 bathroom house for rental with a garden.

This property is a balcony with views of River Thames and towards Tower Bridge. Laminate wood Underground parking space. Close to Tower Hill Stations and St Katharine’s very unique property and has views over the canal. Would suit 6 professional people.

Close Tower Hill and Wapping floors.

Fourth floor.toThe apartment includes a secure underground parking space.

Dock. available now.

ea2 are pleased to offer to rent a selection of brand new apartments in Sovereign Court. ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this 2nd floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom modern Boasting a large selection of brand new fully refurbished and high quality apartments to built apartment. The apartment benefits from a reception with balcony over rent in an exciting and vibrant development in Wapping E1W.With 24-hour concierge looking the River and Wapping Memorial Park.

Additional balcony to the master Cascades Tower, Docklands E14 £500 per week and setdevelopment. around a beautifulComprising communal courtyard garden square, this development consists bedroom. fully2fitted kitchen11th with floor graniteapartment work surfaces.

Close Tower modern 2 doubleSeparate bedroom, bathroom within thistosecure a reception of 124 high-quality studio,bathroom, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments.

Hill stations St Katharine’s Dock. room with and water/ City views, fitted kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe & en suite additional

shower room.

Balcony. pool, Gymnasium & Tennis court. Concierge.

Rental Price: £275.00 - £450.00 Per Week Rental Price: £600 Swimming Per Week

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Millbank, SW1P ÂŁ5,800,000

This three bedroom apartment is on the twelfth floor of the new luxury Riverwalk development on the north bank of the River Thames in Westminster. The property has a large open plan reception room, bespoke kitchen with fitted appliances, three bathrooms and a panoramic balcony with fantastic views, energy rating b.

Dexters Westminster 020 7590 9570

Nassau Street, W1W ÂŁ3,200,000

This architecturally designed three bedroom apartment is in the heart of Fitzrovia. The property offers flexible living space with a large open plan reception/dining room, separate kitchen and two bathrooms.

The development includes amenities ranging from 24 hour concierge, a gym and cinema, energy rating b.

Dexters Fitzrovia 020 7067 2401

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New Providence Wharf, E14 £1,100 per week

This two bedroom penthouse apartment has been recently refurbished throughout. The property has a large open plan kitchen/reception room, two bathrooms and a terrace with a hot tub and views across the City and River Thames. There is a 24 hour concierge and parking, energy rating e.

Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1190

Knightsbridge, SW7 £4,950 per week

This luxury three bedroom apartment is on the eighth floor of this prestigious Knightsbridge development.

The wide terrace offers far reaching views over Knightsbridge and benefits from outstanding 24 hour concierge, security services and a residents swimming pool, energy rating c.

Dexters South Kensington 020 7244 7711

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

Oakhaven SE3 Oakhaven Villas, Villas, SE3 Delightful period home home with with planning planning permission permission Delightful period granted to the the side sidefor foraatwo twostorey storeydwelling. dwelling. granted to

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Oakcroft Road, SE13 Kingswood Place, SE13 A beautifully renovated presented period doublehouse fronted A stunningly in adetached sought after location closeintothis Blackheath Village.crescent.

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Price £1,395,000 PRICE £1,750,000Freehold F/H FourBedrooms bedrooms Five

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Manor Lane, SE13 Effingham Road, SE12

Huntley Close, SE10 Azof Street, SE10

Located in one of HitherVictorian Green'send-of-terrace most sought after Stunning four bedroom family home.

Situated withinopposite Lee Manor conservation area. locations positioned Manor House Gardens.

One of sixVictorian apartments on located this small, gated road Spacious house on unique a no-through with a south facing garden. development built to a high specification.

Guide Price £950,000 Price £950,000 F/H Freehold

Price £780,000 Price £685,000 Freehold L/H

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£1,650 £2,700PCM PCM

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Westerdale Road, Road, SE10 SE10 Westerdale

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Swallow Swallow Court, Court, SE12 SE12

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£1,075 £1,075PCM PCM

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Blackheath Blackheath Standard Standard020 0208858 88586101 6101

Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Bromley BR1

Orpington BR6

Brand new, six bedroom detached luxury home in the heart of Sundridge Park measuring 6,013 sqft.

Unique six bedroom Edwardian home which has undergone a complete refurbishment.

£2,000,000 F/H

£1,250,000 F/H

Six bedrooms

Five bathrooms

Six bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Three receptions

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Contact Orpington 01689 661 400

Locksbottom BR6 Unique, contemporary five bedroom family home located within the prestigious Farnborough Park Estate.

£2,350,000 F/H Five bedrooms

Five bathrooms

Three receptions

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Contact Locksbottom 01689 882 988

The Acorn Group, incorporating:

langfordrussell.co.uk

Penthouse apartment now released to the market!

Situated on the top floor, this generously proportioned penthouse boasts over 1,100 square foot of internal floor space. Comprising two double bedrooms, the master with en-suite, multiple terraces and a spacious open-plan living room with bi-folding doors out onto the charming views.

The Willows is set within a gated development in the serenity of Warlingham Village. Proudly situated alongside the extensive greenbelt countryside, Warlingham offers great connections into Central London.

Book to view now 020 8315 6996 acornnewhomes.co.uk

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hot pr o per t y ST LAW R E N C E BAY, SO UTHM INST E R , C M0 of the estuary and the surrounding countryside has been absolutely lovely.”

The house offers panoramic vistas across to the twinkling Blackwater Estuary, where you can watch the Thames Barges sail by from almost every room in the house.

The Old Rectory is the ideal purchase for an established or growing family, with well-proportioned reception rooms and a self-contained annexe, with its own kitchen, sitting room, a bathroom and two bedrooms.

Ideal for teenagers, an au pair or the overflow of family members at Christmas, it also has its own courtyard and parking space. The property as a whole comes in at 4,842 sq ft, so it’s

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large enough for every family member

an open lawn with mature trees, and

walk along the Estuary, with a wood-

a restored orchard of plum, apple,

burning stove and soft grey and purple

almond and cherry trees with a bounty

hues. There’s a more formal sitting

of blossom – imagine being able to

room also, with high ceilings, a central

make a crumble on a drizzly day from

fireplace and large sash windows that

your own garden produce. Is there

flood the room with light.

to have their own space and privacy.

ruising down the shingle

The family room is a place to relax

driveway of The Old Rectory

on the weekend after a long bracing

in St Lawrence Bay, there is

The sumptuous interiors continue

anything more British?

throughout the house, with the master

An exciting opportunity has arisen with an outstanding example

suite decorated in duck egg blue – a

of Georgian architecture coming

particularly calming shade for a

to market. The recently renovated

bedroom. It also has an ensuite with

seven-bedroom property is located

his and hers sinks and a large walk-in

in the beautiful village of St Lawrence

shower and tub.

As cosy as the house is for the

Bay in south-east Essex, and it’s the

colder climes, it also serves well for the

perfect place to escape from the hustle of London life with sandy beaches, a

Liverpool Street in just over an hour.

brief British summer, with south-facing

sailing club, a watersports club and

The locale is the owner’s favourite

terraces, and an ornamental lake with a

two pubs within walking distance.

aspect of the property, saying: “The

jetty and lake house within its 2.8 acres.

However, it’s not too far removed – it’s

unique location is one of the things

less than 10 minutes to a mainline

we will miss most about this house.

opportunity to own a slice of tranquillity,

station with a direct train to London

Living in style with such beautiful views

just an hour outside of London.

With no chain, this is a rare

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ABERFELDY VILL AGE, E14 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

From £314,950 ●

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Canary Wharf 4 mins* Bank 12 mins** Gym

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24-Hour Concierge Media Lounge Landscaped Park

Get in touch to experience the next chapter of Aberfeldy Village.

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To view the newly released suites, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, contact our sales team on 020 3944 0754 Prices start from ÂŁ750,000 embassygardens.com

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Introducing Forbury, a brand new collection of just ten, four bedroom villas and fourteen, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. These stunning new homes offer classic, regency style architecture and a luxurious specification. Forbury is superbly located within ½ a mile of Blackheath Village and the train station, providing excellent links into London Bridge in just 13 minutes*.

Prices from ÂŁ530,000 To register your interest please call 020 8108 1349 or visit www.forbury-blackheath.co.uk

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investme n t po r tfo lio All of the homes in this collection benefit from high-quality interiors.

The kitchens are contemporary, with individually designed grey units, stone worktops and a range of integrated appliances, exuding modern city living. Bathrooms are fitted with modern white sanitary ware, chrome accessories and warm walnut detailing throughout.

A central village square is home to a range of shops and other amenities.

On-site facilities include an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Primary School and just a short walk away is the world-famous O2 arena, which has all the leisure and entertainment facilities one could ever want.

Residents at Greenwich Millennium Village are also able to enjoy a large amount of green space, with 50 acres of parkland spread across the Peninsula.

The four-acre on-site ecology park features an inner and outer pond, where residents can enjoy spending time

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relaxing and watching the diverse variety of wildlife that lives in this urban oasis.

Commuters will be thrilled, as Greenwich Millennium Village is just

n exciting new phase of three-

also boasts a spacious master bedroom

one stop away from Canary Wharf and

and four-bedroom homes is

complete with a luxurious ensuite

nine minutes from Westfield Shopping

launching soon at the hugely

bathroom, dressing area with fitted

Centre via the Jubilee Line from North

popular Greenwich Millennium Village,

wardrobes, and a large terrace – an

Greenwich underground station, which

a joint venture between Countryside

ideal space to relax and unwind.

also benefits from night tube services.

and Taylor Wimpey, supported by the

For a more leisurely commute, the

Mayor of London.

Thames Clippers ferry service departs

The four-bedroom townhouses are

from North Greenwich Pier, while

elegantly designed over three floors,

the cable car line provides frequent

with a garden and private terrace

connections to the Royal Docks. For

accessed from the master bedroom.

travel further afield, London City

Living areas are spacious, and large

Airport is a ten-minute journey via

windows ensure that the entire home

public transport.

is filled with natural light.

From £799,995 for a courtyard house and

The three-bedroom courtyard

£899,995 for a townhouse. A new phase

houses have a courtyard patio area

of one- to three-bedroom apartments are

and a first-floor terrace. The first floor

also soon to be released.

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TOWN & COURTYARD HOUSE COLLECTION gmv.london | 020 8305 2712

A superb collection of just 23 Town and Courtyard Houses, in a great location, together with a new release of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments.

• A mixture of 4 bedroom Townhouses & 3 bedroom Courtyard Houses • Incredibly high specification as standard • Outdoor space including terraces and either a garden or courtyard • The Village has everything you need – excellent transport links, an Ofsted outstanding school, health centre, shops, leisure facilities and open green spaces – ideal for family life • Less than a mile from the O2 and North Greenwich tube station

Greenwich Millennium Village, The Village Square, West Parkside, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BD

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investme n t po r tfo lio Quebec Quarter is situated equidistant from Canada Water and Surrey Quays stations. Jubilee Line services from Canada Water offer easy access to the City and the West End, reaching Canary Wharf in two minutes, Waterloo in six minutes and Bond Street in 12, with the night tube running on Fridays and Saturdays.

The area is set to become even better connected following the completion of the proposed Brunel Bridge in 2020 – a foot and cycle bridge connecting Canada Water with Canary Wharf, which has now gained support from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

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uebec Quarter, located in the

halls, with luxurious carpets in soothing

heart of Canada Water, is made

soapstone in the bedrooms. The light-

up of 151 properties. Homes

filled apartments, the majority of which

are available with one, two or three

are dual aspect, come with floor-to-

bedrooms, perfect for couples, singles

ceiling windows, and each has an

or families of all sizes.

outside terrace or balcony. Upper level

All the apartments have

properties have spectacular views of

contemporary kitchens, complete with

the surrounding woodland and nearby

smooth lacquered units and a plethora

Canary Wharf.

of integrated top-of-the-range AEG

Offering an abundance of

Vibrant Canada Water offers a number of popular independent

appliances. Pristine bathrooms have

opportunities for outdoor living, 65 per

shops, restaurant and cafes, as well

smart white sanitaryware by Roca,

cent of Quebec Quarter is dedicated

as the iconic bronze aluminium-

and porcelain floor and wall tiles.

to outdoor activities and features,

clad Canada Water Library. A short

Underfoot, floor finishes include

including communal grassy spaces,

walk from Quebec Quarter is the

quality engineered flooring in Oak

play areas and a path leading directly

Surrey Quays Shopping Centre,

Animoso in living areas and entrance

into the adjacent, locally renowned

part of British Land’s Canada Water

parkland, Russia Dock Woodland.

Masterplan, which will be undergoing

For residents who want to take

a £34 million redevelopment over the

advantage of the development’s

next five years.

positioning on a Southwark Cycle

Prices for the current release of new

Quietway Route, Quebec Quarter

homes in Quebec Quarter start

offers impressive cycle storage in

from £525,000 for a one-bedroom

many of its apartments, and additional

apartment, £600,000 for a two-bedroom

cycle storage is also available in the

apartment and £760,000 for a three-

underground car park.

bedroom apartment.

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Shower rooms and ensuites have exposed chrome fittings for a contemporary look. Outdoor space is in abundance, with individual balconies with glass balustrades overlooking the surrounding parks and the beautifully landscaped private residents’ podium, which offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the greenery that characterises Kidbrooke Village.

The apartments boast a 24-hour concierge and a residents-only gym, while car share clubs and bicycle storage make travelling locally and further afield easier than ever – Kidbrooke Village is just 16 minutes from London Bridge, and is also close to Blackheath.

The building has been designed to seamlessly unify the natural elements with the built environment.

Thoughtfully designed open areas lead to tree-lined avenues that surround Centrum Court, while landscaped walkways meandering from the Village Centre provide an excellent means to explore the surrounding wetlands of

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ood news for prospective

Apartments at Centrum Court

buyers: one-, two- and

are of the highest possible standard.

three-bedroom apartments

Kitchen layouts are individually

at Centrum Court, at the heart of

designed and finished with composite

Berkeley Homes’ Kidbrooke Village,

stone worktops for an exceptionally

are now available. The contemporary

modern and chic look; engineered

apartments are central to village

timber-effect floors cover the

life and the vibrant community at

kitchen, living area and hallway,

Kidbrooke Village, which is situated

while bedrooms are carpeted,

in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

allowing for a luxurious feel.

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A Sainsbury’s supermarket, coffee shop, pharmacy, dentist and doctors surgeries are all located within the existing Village Centre, with a crèche, Young’s pub and further retail and leisure spaces soon to join the emerging permanent Village Centre.

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Centrum Court’s central piazza provides a focal point for residents, and Sutcliffe Park. The openness of Cator

adds to the cosmopolitan and vibrant

Park and Sutcliffe Park provides the

village lifestyle.

ideal setting for relaxation, exercise or

Prices at Centrum Court start from

simply enjoying the fresh air.

£410,000. Kidbrooke Village’s sales and

Kidbrooke Village has a host of

marketing suite is open from 10am to

on-site facilities and community

6pm daily and until 8pm on Thursdays,

spaces, some of which will form part

and is located at Wallace Court, 40

of Centrum Court’s ground floors.

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he central London residential development market has proved remarkably robust during the

course of 2017 and has even staged a mini recovery.

Sales market The number of sales in the first half of 2017 was 17 per cent greater than the second half of 2016, boding well for the remainder of the year and into 2018 Activity in core markets has remained firm, accounting for 49 per cent of all central London sales Pricing has stabilised during 2017, with no further price falls recorded since the discounting in 2016 Demand for central London apartments has remained solid during the course of the year as the number of unit launches continues to slow,

Planning applications have slowed

market participants will be happy to

down 18 per cent in the year to Q2 2017

over the past two years, but a rebound

accept a relatively subdued but robust

compared with a year earlier

in Q2 has led to an uptick in the

marketplace, with the potential for

annual total. However, planning data

sustained growth as we enter 2018.�

highlights a growing divide between

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Development market A tale of two halves as new unit

core and outer core markets, raising

starts, units under construction

serious questions about the level of

and new completions are at record

core development activity in the

levels while the planning pipeline is

years ahead.

shrinking, especially in core markets New unit starts rebound to 3,280 in

Diana Alam, head of residential sales

Q2 2017, on a par with levels witnessed

at JLL, concludes: “The outlook for

in 2013, 2014 and 2015, an encouraging

the central London development

sign that developers are happy to

market is more positive than we

maintain this higher volume of delivery

might have expected given the

There are more than 36,000 units

economic and political headwinds.

under construction, almost four times

This bodes well for the next few years

the number in 2011 following the

as these uncertainties begin to fade.

boost in starts, coupled with fewer

It is encouraging that developers are

completions in Q2

continuing to build, albeit with caution.

The number of completions

Pressures in the land market will weigh

exceeded 3,000 units per quarter and

on activity in core central locations.

10,000 units per year during the first

“We expect the next two to three

half of 2017, which is the highest level of

years to be unremarkable in terms of

completions in the past six years

sales activity. Set against expectations, Source: JLL

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DESIGNED TO BE DIFFERENT CENTRUM COURT: 1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE

At the heart of The Village Centre and bordering the stunning Cator Park, Centrum Court offers exciting new choices in contemporary connected living. The buildings enclose a beautifully landscaped podium garden, your private peaceful oasis. At the same time, the amenities of the Village Centre, including the gym, 24 hour concierge, convenient shops and station, are all around you. The Capital is only minutes away with trains to London Bridge in just 16 mins*

Prices from ÂŁ410,000 Contact us to register your interest call 020 3411 7692

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Price and information correct at time of sending to press. *Journey times are approximate only and do not include walking distances. Source: www.tfl.gov.uk

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