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All That Glitters
25 Watches + Jewellery
Kari Rosenberg meets the brains behind the most beautiful baubled bags in Britain, Anya Hindmarch MBE
45 Fashion
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63 Health + Beauty
The Cartier Odyssey
64 Interiors
Annabel Harrison unravels the history of French jewellery house Cartier, speaking to Francois Le Troquer, Managing Director, and Arnaud Bamberger, Executive Chairman UK
52 fashion Legends Of The Fall The season’s biggest trends: opulent tulle from Gucci, British heritage from Ralph Lauren and chunky knits by Mark Fast
76 comment Better Together Richard Brown considers the benefits of fashion brand collaborations; using each other’s expertise and market positions
69 Sport 89 Travel 98 Food + Drink 102 The Directory 105 Property
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The brains behind the most beautiful baubled bags in Britain, Anya Hindmarch MBE
90 travel Vienna Waits For You Gabriel O’Rorke visits Austria’s largest city, a cultural nexus where music, chocolate cake and dreams are made
reADY tO WeAr Work this season’s key trends from the office to the after-party
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It was Mark Twain that said: “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” As we usher in a new season, our eyes focused squarely on the brocade-clad catwalks, there’s no doubt that our garments of choice speak a thousand words; not only about the person we are, but about the person we want to be. This being our fashion issue, we thought it only good and proper to bring to you the most wearable trends for AW/12, taking you from the boardroom to the bar; sharp, smart and stylish. From our fashion news pages (from p. 47) to our shoot (p. 52) we show you how to get dressed this month – think head to toe leather, oversized coats, chunky knits and downturn-busting opulence. Dress for success is the message this autumn. Read our in-depth interview with the queen of sparkles, Anya Hindmarch, MBE. Having recently received the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award, the Essex-born designer shares her somewhat bumpy journey to success, as well as her plans for international expansion despite the recession (p. 14). As men’s fashion takes centre stage, we take a look at the tradition of men’s tailoring, a very British heritage indeed: suits you, sir (p. 18). And don’t miss our tête-à-tête with home grown muscle man – the most dapper Englishman in Hollywood – Tom Hardy, ahead of his latest film release (p. 10). He talks “webcam” fatherhood, bad-boy typecasts and making the most of his success: “I may as well make hay while the sun shines”. Indeed. Elsewhere, we consider the share performance of luxury fashion houses over the last 12 months (p. 80) assessing key market players and long-term investment strategies; why high-end brands and high-street chains utilise the benefits of collaborating (p. 76) and how top industry names retain exclusivity when faced with the demands of modern marketing through social media (p. 84). Travel in style to the beautiful Vienna and sample the world’s most famous cake, washed down with hot chocolate, and some, er, strudel. But there’s far more to Vienna than just sweet treats: the schnitzel is not to be missed either (p. 90). And if Austria doesn’t take your fancy, head to the glamorous Deauville, Northern France (p. 94), or flamenco-filled Madrid (p. 96) for your late summer getaway. And of course, following Great Britain’s outstanding Olympic achievements, we can’t wait for the Paralympics, a whole new reason to get patriotic. Once again, good luck Team GB!
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Tom Hardy has quickly become a big name in Hollywood. But is the British actor biting off more than he can chew? James Ford talks to the man who won’t turn down a script
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om Hardy makes a valid point:“I think people who have a certain image of me are quite surprised when they find out where I grew up, where I came from. But it’s not about where you’re from – it’s about where you are now.” Having cultivated an on-screen image that’s the very personification of toughness, many would assume his art was simply imitating life, and that the actor had been ‘well hard’ from the cradle. But the tattooed Dark Knight Rises hunk had a more comfortable start than most. Growing up in the affluent London borough of East Sheen, he was the only child of Cambridge-educated writer Edward Hardy and mum Anne, an artist. It was his upbringing however, that’s made Hardy feel somewhat abashed. “There was forever this feeling of guilt and shame about being ‘privileged’,” he says. “It took me years to be okay with being from East Sheen, growing up around people carriers and cardigans and the deer in Richmond Park. It took me ages to accept that going to a public school was alright.” Not that Hardy, 34, was a model student by any means at Reed’s Public School in Surrey. Expelled for stealing and later arrested for joyriding, young Tom found it profoundly difficult to channel his teen angst. Alcohol and drugs soon became a problem too. But the stage became his saviour. Enrolling at Richmond Drama School seemed to turn it around for the fledgling star. “I mightn’t have taken it as seriously as I should have at the time, but the drama school is where I reined myself in. It was where I learned I could be really good at this.” And good he was. The pillow-lipped bad boy soon landed bit-part roles in war saga Band of Brothers and lavish period
drama Marie Antoinette, as well as far-fetched sci-fi fare in the form of Star Trek: Nemesis. But it was his searing portrayal of notorious criminal Charlie Bronson that truly put him on the map. Overnight, Hollywood wanted a piece of the most stylish yet elegantly secretive muscle man in the industry. Modest hits Warrior and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy brought more attention but Hardy knows he has Christopher Nolan to really thank for propelling him onto the A-list, when he cast him in a scene-stealing role as Eames opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception. “Chris and I understood each other from the beginning; the way he sees creativity is inspiring and brilliant. It was funny because, when The Dark Knight Rises came along, he thought I’d shy away and say no to Bane because I’d have to wear a mask for a few months.” But so impressed was Nolan with Hardy’s Inception performance, he offered Hardy the lead role in this summer’s monster Batman spin-off, despite initially refusing to offer any detail about his character. “He wouldn’t let slip on anything else about the character, except that he was a very bad guy,” he recalls. “That was actually enough to provoke my interest! “He was that concerned that I would have an issue with Bane’s mask. So I said, ‘Let me get this right. You want me to come work with you, go around the world, have a stunt team and all the weapons and toys I could possibly want to play with, and all I have to do is wear a mask? Sign me up!’ “It took time to get used to it in the first couple of days. I didn’t feel that constricted by the mask, but it was there.
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What’s cool is, as soon as you put it on, you become the character. It’s like when Christian [Bale] puts on the bat suit, he becomes this superhero being. You don’t see the actor there anymore.” Classed as Batman’s most formidable opponent, the father of one has relished the chance to play bad once again. “I always enjoy being an evil guy,” he laughs. “You have more fun and, let’s face it, you can explore your dark side, which we all have somewhere down there.” Next up for Hardy, he’s tackling 1920s Virginia prohibition in Lawless alongside Shia LeBeouf. And currently, he’s stationed on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast shooting Mad Max: Fury Road, taking the reins from Mel Gibson in the postapocalyptic saga. Surely there’s a break in the schedule somewhere along the line? “Not really, if I’m honest,” he replies, frankly. “I’m no fool, I appreciate the stage I’m at now in my career and I feel I may as well make hay while the sun shines. I’ve got a family to provide for and I want to secure my son’s future, so if it means working flat out for however long, then I’ll do it. Every actor knows it’s not going to last forever.” His son, Louis Thomas, has just turned four and lives with his mum, Tom’s former girlfriend Rachael Speed. Tom, meanwhile, cohabits with fiancée actress Charlotte Riley, who he met on the set of Wuthering Heights. The strains of Hollywood stardom, however, are starting to take their toll on his personal affairs. “My little boy lives mostly with his mum and I see him when I can,” says Tom. “But I’m very aware that I’m a webcam father, which is not ideal. “I don’t like to go more than three weeks without seeing my loved ones, but it does take some juggling. Charlotte is so busy as well so, as is the case, she goes to one side of the globe while I go to the other. It can be hard but you get by.” Given such a display of emotion, will there be a time when we see Mr Hardy in a weepy drama that does not require the use of his fists? “Well I certainly hope so, but there have been no offers coming my way for that sort of thing, sadly. I want to be able to do everything with my career, but I know how it works and only a rare few have the opportunity to cover the spectrum of stories being told. “It’s a cliché but it’s about the script, not about the genre. Right now, I’m having a great time, and not going out of my way to seek anything particular. I’m just enjoying the ride.”
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f you’re not the proud owner of an Anya Hindmarch clutch bag, chances are you’ve admired one from afar – peering through the shop front window like a kid in a very sparkly, very expensive candy shop. But there’s far more to the celebrated British designer than just baubles, bows and toffee coloured glitter. This years’ winner of the 40th annual Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award, Hindmarch’s empire is growing rapidly: recently valued at £70 million following a deal with a private Qatari investor group, there are more than 50 shops worldwide with an annual turnover well in excess of £20 million. And despite somewhat youthful influences this season – “take yourself back to being a child and the excitement of peering through a toy shop window at Christmas; picture all the enticing boxes, the toys that wind up, move and light up” – you’d be a fool to underestimate the hard-working mother of five, who despite the number of accolades to her name, is still pretty chuffed with her latest achievement. “Not only is it a real compliment to be deemed to share some of the qualities of Madame Veuve Clicquot herself, who was clearly a brave and pioneering woman, but also to be considered amongst my fellow finalists, Newton Investment Management chief Helena Morrissey and co-founder of the River Café Ruthie Rogers, who are both brilliant businesswomen and lovely people.” An unwavering Conservative (she helped organise the Black & White Party for the Tories in 2008) and a child of the Thatcher era – as well as the Iron Lady’s personal handbag-maker – Hindmarch was born in Essex in 1968, the daughter of a self-made business man. “My father is a role model for me. You need someone you can really lean on with the mundane ins and outs of your business. I come from a family of entrepreneurs so Christmas lunch can often be a bit like a board meeting. Margaret Thatcher was a big part of the inspiration to start my business because she encouraged people to get up and go. I have made her handbags in the past which was one of my proudest moments.” Inheriting her father’s entrepreneurial zeal along with her mother’s fine taste in accessories, Hindmarch cherished a hand-me down Gucci bag from the age of 16 and knew from that moment her fate was sealed. “From an early age I knew that I wanted to make handbags” says Hindmarch. “I used to make them out of paper when I was a child.” And thus Hindmarch learnt the power of the handbag, and the pull of luxury goods: “I think customers want to invest in unique, quality items rather than be on a waiting list for the latest ‘it’ bag.” Leaving school at 18, Hindmarch set off for Florence
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to learn more about the luxury goods industry. Exploring the local leather markets, she came across a drawstring leather duffel bag that she predicted would be a hit at home. Still only a teenager, she persuaded Harpers & Queen to feature her first design. “When I was 19 and living in Italy, I noticed that all the stylish Florentine women were wearing a drawstring, leather duffel bag. I loved its shape, style and the ease with which it was worn and it made me realise how powerful accessories can be in forming a perception of a woman. It inspired me. “When I returned to England, I approached Harper’s & Queen about a commission. I designed a bag for a special offer for the magazine; five hundred were sold and the Anya Hindmarch brand was created with the £7,000 profits from it.” From the late 80s to early 90s, a young Hindmarch put in the hard graft from her kitchen table in Fulham. The Italian factory she had sourced for her first designs started bootlegging her creations and selling them to Harvey Nichols and she struggled with the logistic challenges of starting a retail business from scratch. Looking back, she faced the biggest challenges of her career while getting the business off the ground. “When I first started, finding suppliers who were willing to work with my small quantities was a big challenge so that I could sell at the right price – and then getting paid by stockists so that I could in turn pay suppliers. It’s a vicious circle. Cash flow is very hard when you start out in business. Securing retail sites is also difficult – getting landlords to take you seriously
when you don’t have a proven track record can be quite soul destroying. You make mistakes every day, and I still do. You need to turn them to your advantage and learn from them.” Paying heed to her own advice, Hindmarch doesn’t dwell on the lows, and when asked for a career highlight, she is torn between meeting the Queen and receiving her MBE and opening her Bespoke boutique – “I have always wanted to have a shop that customers could visit to find really personal gifts, pieces that have been handmade and embossed with handwritten messages and drawings by craftsmen who are actually in the store.” While half the world is still combating recession, Hindmarch’s stores continue to flourish. How has she overcome the downturn? “Staying true to our values and believing in the brand. I have survived a number of recessions and in fact I launched my Bespoke Collection during the last. I have always been very careful with money and I have a huge responsibility to my team too.” Appointing former Harrods and Balenciaga CEO James McArthur as the label’s own last year was also a critical move, considering how the latter brand had flourished on McArthur’s watch. Though it’s fair to say Hindmarch still has a firm grip on the company reins. “I am genuinely passionate about my role – I love creating beautiful bags as they can really change the way that a woman feels. Plus I get to work with a great team of people that I have chosen. Having recently changed my role within the company and brought in a
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very experienced CEO, we have drawn up a clear five year plan with lots of international expansion.” With A/W12 influences including sweet shops, chocolate wrappers and Christmas, (which is pretty obvious once you catch a glimpse of some of the signature pieces) bags are packaged in boxes like toys, with tinsel and baubles just some of the slightly bonkers motifs of choice. Hindmarch’s favourite pieces this season are the Tiny Tim and Ebenezer bags “for day time”, but for the evening, “it has to be the Marano Dancer with flashing LED lights – it is such a statement piece!” But aside from the sweet wrappers, “art and architecture” actually inspire Hindmarch more than fashion does. “London really inspires me too. I like the irony of the British, the history, the architecture and the fact that it is my home.” “It’s important to keep the balance between tradition and modernisation. I love fashion that wasn’t made as fashion but ends up being fashion because of the way that it is worn – say a beautiful piece of estate jewellery that’s been worn in a nonchalant style as a hair slide.” As for a personal style mantra, Hindmarch knows what she wants, and won’t be dictated to by whimsical trends. And of course, she knows nothing can make a woman feel better than the perfect handbag. “Don’t let your clothes wear you … and a great bag can really change your mood!” Naturally she only wears her own accessories, but loves Marni for ready to wear pieces as well as, “brilliant London designers like Christopher Kane and Jonathon Saunders - as well as a lot of vintage pieces.” While some collections change from season to season, favourites remain year on year, such as the glittering Valorie clutch bag (my own, given to me for a birthday, always brings a smile to my face) giving Hindmarch a durable niche in what can be a fast-paced throw-away luxury market, perpetuated by the latest ‘must haves’ dictated by the press and celebrities. With fans spanning royalty and A-list celebrities to the girl on the street with an eye for investment purchases, Hindmarch takes pride in knowing exactly who her customer is. “The Anya Hindmarch customer is someone who is comfortable in their own style and would rather be with friends on a deserted island than in high heels on a beach any day. I really like to create very personal pieces, so that the focus is more on my customer than me.” With a very busy “but exciting” few years ahead, Hindmarch is realistic, and knows there’s no plain sailing guarantee when it comes to the luxury goods market. “There will always be some winners and losers but I believe prospects are good for brands that are seen as
“I like to create very personal pieces, so that the focus is on my customer” investment pieces and remain true to their vision.” A trustee of the Royal Academy and the Design Museum, a director of the British Fashion Council and a UK trade ambassador, while juggling five children, Hindmarch is one super-savvy businesswoman who has mastered a fantastic business, a strong identifiable brand and the art of designing beautiful handbags. To that woman peering through the window at the sweetie inspired treats this season, deciding which clutch to make her own, there’s far more than just toffee on offer. When you invest in a Hindmarch, you can be safe in the knowledge that underneath all that glitter, your asset has made it all the way from Quality Street.
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Bolstered by the world’s current fixation with the city and its style, London’s menswear scene is booming. In the year that it celebrated its first men’s fashion week, Richard Brown considers the flourishing appetite for traditional men’s tailoring and the return of the dandy to the capital’s streets
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howcasing all things best of British, it was fitting that the country’s fashion industry took centre stage during last month’s Olympic Closing Ceremony. Fitting too, that David Gandy appeared alongside the country’s foremost fashion queens Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Lily Cole. As the world’s only male ‘supermodel’, Gandy has been spearheading the rise of men’s fashion for some time, and in the year that London celebrated its first men’s fashion week, his gold-suited Olympic inclusion was a pertinent nod to the flourishing state of British menswear. Had you happened to be in the vicinity of Covent Garden’s Hospital Club between 15 and 17 June, you would have borne witness to just how far things have come. The private members’ club formed the hub of the inaugural ‘London Collections: Men’ (LC:M), an event bookended by HRH the Prince of Wales’s launch party and a starstudded closing shindig hosted by Burberry’s Christopher Bailey and Eddie Redmayne. Gandy, Elton John, Jessie J and Tinie Tempah were among those gracing the event’s front rows, as the likes of Paul Smith, Richard James and Hardy Amies proved that London is as smart on the streets as it is on television. Indeed, not since the sixties has menswear been so smart. Last year the world watched as a magnificently groomed Prince William married the future Duchess of Cambridge in an Irish Guards Tunic made by London’s Kashket & Partners. It was an example of the reputation for meticulousness on which British tailoring has been built, and the sort of traditional rules of dressing that have been inspiring London’s hipsters for a number of years. While you won’t spot too many dandies sporting full blown military uniforms on the capital’s streets (certain areas of Dalston excluded), dressing up, in the gentlemen’s sense, is undeniably back ‘on trend’. Properness has replaced scruffiness, casualwear is out, brogues, tailored suits and tweed jackets are in. Dylan Jones, Editor of GQ and Chair of the London
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Collections Menswear Committee, helps provide an insight as to why: “We are in the middle of a very long, dark recession, and formal wear always flourishes in times of economic uncertainty. However, there is a greater, deeper and more comprehensive offer in menswear here than ever before. Importantly it’s also available at every entry level, and it’s possible to be well dressed at all price points, formal or casual, young or old.” The notion that to be well turned out, nowadays, needn’t require a trip to Savile Row was underlined by the fact that it was one of the high street’s, rather than high fashion’s, biggest names that helped LC:M get off the ground. Having revolutionised the way men thought about fashion during the last two decades, and as supporters of previous men’s fashion days at London Fashion Week, Topman had believed in a standalone menswear programme for some time. Natural, then, that the company’s premium collection, Topman Design, should help kick-off proceedings on the first day of the first LC:M. Elsewhere, Superdry was another high street brand moving to quench the appetite for formal menswear by collaborating with British tailor Timothy Everest. While the two brands operate at opposing ends of the clothing spectrum, Superdry were able to utilise Everest’s sartorial expertise while
the latter was presumably keen to capitalise on the former’s commercial reach. The collection was launched on the first day of LC:M, just one of the collaborations that highlighted the diversity of London and its menswear designers. It seems across the board, brands are showing an eagerness to capitalise on the current trend for all things formal. As traditional, high-end tailors continue to benefit from the economic rise of the east and its appetite for anything with an association with Savile Row, British high street chains are recognising the lucrative gains of providing tailored fits at cheaper price points. After a 12 year absence from the industry, 2012 saw Jigsaw launch its first collection dedicated to men, featuring a range of bold flannel block-check blazers inspired by the legendary tailor Tommy Nutter, while Marks & Spencer has recently announced it will be teaming up with Richard James to extend its Savile Row-inspired men’s capsule range into a full collection this autumn – giving punters the opportunity to buy what is effectively a Richard James suit from just £299. In times of economic austerity, and in an industry where history and heritage means everything, you’d think the barriers to entry would be myriad and manifest – and they are. And yet, despite the difficulty of securing financial backing and sourcing
fabric, a maker and a marketing budget, a significant number of British start-ups are creating waves within the established pool of home-grown tailoring talent. A quick look at the brands exhibiting at October’s inaugural Best of Britannia retrospective – an event designed to reestablish the days when the stamp Made in Britain stood for something more – proves a case in point. Among the interior designers, cycle specialists and shoemakers in attendance, Dashing Tweeds, Gresham Blake and Blake London will all be showcasing their tailor-inspired collections. While all peddle some sort of fellowship with Savile Row, each is finding success by challenging the menswear market with their unique take on traditional tailoring – whether that be through colour and cut or fabric and flamboyance. Of course, such brands go forth on the back of an industry whose reputation has been built on decades of talent and craft. As Stephen Williams, founder of Canary Wharf’s English Tailoring, explains, Britain’s status as the world’s best suit maker stretches back to the time of Horatio Nelson. “In those days many officers had their uniforms made in Savile Row. Their success and victories made a perfect stage for the world to view England’s fine tailoring. Centuries later, politicians like Winston Churchill and Hollywood filmstars
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like Cary Grant, favourites of Savile Row, made sure that elegantly tailored suits were never out of the limelight.” Counting Hector Powe and Pierre Cardine amongst his previous employers, Williams has been plying his trade for more than 30 years. While other areas of apparel change with the seasons, Williams, whose services command long waiting lists despite the fact that he has never shelled out for advertising, is sure that the bespoke suit will never go out of fashion. “Depending on the amount of wear you will use your suit for, bespoke offers supreme value for money. It will outlast a mass-produced suit by years. Combine this with a superb fit and exceptional comfort, and you can be safe in the knowledge that wherever you travel, whoever you meet, your clothing will be unrivalled.” What, then, of the future of tailoring and British menswear? If the success of LC:M is anything to go by then the appetite for British brands shows no signs of waning. “The momentum was amazing and we were all totally amazed by the reaction,” explains Jones. “We had initially planned the week as a legacy event, to coincide with the Jubilee and the Olympics, but we soon realised that there was such an appetite for it that it would have to become a bonafide seasonal fashion week.” Jones believes that extending what was men’s fashion day at London Fashion Week into the three day London Collections: Men was a move borne out of necessity rather than vanity. “There was a genuine demand for it. We weren’t trying to replicate what happens in Milan or Paris. We wanted to organise an event which celebrated the diversity of London. We have Savile Row, iconic designers, great street style – there is more diversity here in terms of culture and fashion than anywhere else in the world.” While Jones and the British Fashion Council may never have intended to imitate the most famous fashion shows on the continent, what they created proved that British menswear can more than hold its own on the global stage. In addition
to the designers taking part, a host of fashion-conscious celebrities and online and print magazine editors ensured that the dates of future shows will feature firmly on the international fashion calendar. Jones promises that the next LC:M (scheduled for January 2013) will feature more designers from the US, Italy and the Far East. June’s event, however, was almost exclusively about celebrating the
Across the board, brands are showing an eagerness to capitalise on the current trend for all things formal. best of British. Runways were largely ruled by the tailored suit and quirky takes on more traditional formal wear. The ever reliable bastion of British menswear, Hackett, showcased its signature style by playing on English eccentricity and re-engineering preppy classics. The aforementioned Dashing Tweeds and Timothy Everest injected fun by rejecting stuffiness, while the likes of Richard James, Hardy Amies, E. Tautz and Spencer Hart remained truer to the traditions of ‘the Row’. In an age of smartness not seen since the golden age of Hollywood, where tailored precision and English eccentricity rule the agenda, a rich supply of old and new talent ensures that London continues to reign on the global fashion stage. Above from top: Lawrence Dallaglio, Nick Hart and Benedict Cumberbatch at Spencer Hart’s LC:M runway show; Benedict Cumberbatch; Reggie Yates and David Gandy at same Spencer Hart show; HRH the Prince of Wales, Caroline Rush and J.W Anderson at LC:M launch party; Dylan Jones speaking at same event (Photographer: Roo Kendall)
Previous page: Alexa Chung, David Gandy and Savile Row apprentice tailors in the Savile Row shoot to celebrate the launch of London Collections: Men and ‘Fashion is GREAT’ (Photographer: George Garnier)
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Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Miramar. Ref. 3880: An XL uniform doesn’t turn a man into a great pilot. After all, the cream of the crop – as members of the TOP GUN squadron are trained to be – regularly go way beyond the limits of ordinary humans. A watch designed to do the same is the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Miramar. Its high-tech ceramic and titanium case, together with a soft-iron inner case to protect the movement against magnetic fields, is absolutely indestructible. Small wonder, then, that it occasionally goes much further than its wearer’s wrist. Mechanical chronograph movement | Self-winding | 68-hour power reserve when fully wound | Date display | Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds | Flyback function | Small hacking seconds | Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields | Screw-in crown | Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides | Water-resistant 6 bar | Ceramic |
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series, which runs until early November, Charles Fish is hosting a pop-up Zenith store in Jubilee Place on 11 and 12 September and in Canada Place on 13 and 14 September. The store will display its multi-award-winning Christophe Columb watch in addition to a range of historical pieces. Anyone who buys a Zenith watch from Charles Fish during One To Watch will automatically be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a visit to the Zenith Manufacture in Switzerland. For more information on One To Watch visit www.facebook.com/charlesfishjewellery or ask in-store. Charles Fish, Cabot Place, 020 7512 9595
CONTESSA To own a rare Argyle pink diamond is to own a truly magnificent heirloom. Contessa, beautifully handcrafted in Platinum and 18ct Rose Gold, features an exquisite combination of stunning craftsmanship and the rarest of Australian Argyle pink diamonds. Simply, they are the rarest diamonds in the world and are revered for their unique provenance and intrinsic beauty.
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The leaders in the world of fine jewellery will come together in September at Paris’ Grand Palais for the 26th Biennale des Antiquaires antiques show, presided over by Karl Lagerfeld. Boucheron, Cartier, Chanel, Harry Winston, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Chaumet, Dior, and Wallace Chan, the first Asian jewellery house to be invited, will all be at the show. For its newest Palais de la Chance High Jewellery collection, Van Cleef & Arpels has, quite literally, looked to the stars for inspiration. Having always been inspired by a rich source of symbolism, the French maison has reinterpreted the animals and human figures which make up the Zodiac signs and transfigured them into its signature style – incorporating elegance, beauty and femininity. Plume enchantée earrings POA, Chanel www.chanel.com
Biennale des Antiquaires, 14-23 September Above: Van Cleef & Arpels, from a selection, www.vancleefarpels.com
jewellery Jewels, gems, pearls and diamonds; the essential components of any lady’s jewellery collection
Champs-Elysée ring, POA Louis Vuitton www.louisvuitton.co.uk
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In line with its innovative spirit and love for mixed materials, Adler is now designing jewels with carbon fibre and, in so doing, has extended the creative limits of haute joaillerie
Necklace and bracelet in carbon, with white and yellow gold set with diamonds, POA Red Sunset ring in white gold set with one oval-cut ruby and diamonds and rubies, POA Adler, www.adler.ch
Often, a stone will inspire an idea through its shape, colour or a free association it triggers. By combining stones of the highest standards with trend-setting designs and nurturing an individualised relationship with each client, Adler has maintained the tradition of excellence and the innovative spirit that have built its reputation across time and borders. Passion and sensitivity do the rest; an idea emerges, a sketch is etched, a drawing takes shape and finally, a jewel is born. SEPTEMBER 2012 CW 25
This page: Panthère brooch in onyx and diamonds, 1980© Harriet Hubbard Ayer / Cartier Opposite: Panthère clip-brooch in gold, black enamel and emeralds, from the Duchess of Windsor’s Collection, 1948, Cartier Archives © Cartier
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Annabel Harrison steps back in time to unravel the glittering, romance-infused history of French jewellery house Cartier, speaking to François Le Troquer, Managing Director, and Arnaud Bamberger, Executive Chairman UK, about the brand’s 165 year story
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he street is silent. It is night-time and light floods only from wrought-iron street lamps, illuminating the facade of a Parisian shop front, which is inscribed with seven golden letters: Cartier. The shop window displays a bejewelled panther in a miniature atrium, dwarfed by colossal cream pillars. Beams of light filter through the roof aperture, shattering the panther’s coat into a sparkling stream of diamonds and animating the beautiful beast. Accompanied by evocative music, the panther roams through an epic fantasyland, leaping from Paris to Russia via India and China, as French commercial director Bruno Aveillan navigates 165 years of Cartier’s history. To me, these are three and a half minutes of mesmerising escapism and it seems the rest of the world agrees; published on 2 March this year, the film has had 15,648,000 views worldwide, an astounding number. Indeed, the jewellery house may be French in origin but its customers and reputation are international. Francois Le Troquer, Managing Director, has worked on five continents and confirms that Cartier has always been inspired by international expansion and different cultures, as shown in the film: “L’Odyssée de Cartier, where the iconic panther traverses different countries that have inspired the Maison, illustrates this perfectly. At the moment we have fast growth in China, Russia, the Middle East but the UK is still one of the leading markets in the world, because London is very international.” In fact, London began to play its part in Cartier’s history at the start of the 20th century. In 1847, Louis-François Cartier had taken over the jewellery workshop of his apprenticeship master Adolphe Picard at 29 Rue Montorgueil in Paris, and just nine years later, Princess Mathilde, niece of Napoleon I and cousin to
Emperor Napoleon III, had made her first purchase from Cartier. In 1902, Pierre Cartier, Alfred’s second son, opened a branch at 4 New Burlington Street, coinciding with the coronation of King Edward VII; two years later, Cartier received its first royal warrant as official purveyor to King Edward VII of England. A second London boutique opened at 175-176 New Bond Street in 1909. International, and glamorous, royals have also played a significant part in Cartier’s history, forging an enduring relationship that holds fast to this day. For her marriage to Prince Rainier in 1956, Princess Grace received many gifts by Cartier including her engagement ring, set with an emerald-cut diamond of 12 carats. One of many superlatives bestowed upon Cartier’s early products, the smallest wristwatch in the world was given to Princess Elizabeth of England in 1938 and a decade later, the Duke of Windsor ordered a platinum panther brooch, a golden cat with black enamel spots crouching on an emerald cabochon, encouraging Cartier to develop a three-dimensional panther motif for the first time. The elegant Duchess of Windsor made the big cat a highly fashionable emblem, as did Barbara Hutton, the world’s richest heiress in 1957, whose first piece was a fully jointed tiger brooch-clip, followed by drop earrings and a bracelet. Grand, whimsical and fascinating pieces for grand, whimsical and fascinating clients, the panther’s journey is also fascinating (surely why so much time and money must have been spent on the Cartier Odyssey). Jeanne Toussaint joined the company in 1918 and nurtured a passion for what Cartier deems “the aesthetic universe of the panther”, in conjunction with the designer Peter Lemarchand, who had spent many hours sketching at a zoo in Vincennes and thus his powers of observation and his partnership
Film stills courtesy of Cartier Clockwise from top left: Cartier ID Two concept watch, Joël Von Allmen © Cartier 2012; Nathalie Paley, © Cecil Beaton photograph, courtesy of Sotheby’s London; Cartier boutique in London, Cartier Archives © Cartier; Pasha watch, Katel Riou © Cartier; Louis Cartier © Ministère de la Culture, Médiathèque du Patrimoine, Dist. RMN / Atelier de Nadar; Drawing of the sword by Jean Cocteau, Cartier Archives © Cartier; Jean Cocteau’s Academician sword (detail), Cartier Paris, 1955, Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier; Bangle-bracelet with two heads, Cartier Paris, 1991, Cartier Archives © Cartier
with Toussaint, together with the talent of the Cartier gemsetters, resulted in the panther becoming one of the great legends of Cartier creativity. Watches, jewellery and a perfume have all joined the feline product menagerie over the decades and for several of these decades, one Arnaud Bamberger has been at the helm as Executive Chairman UK. “I noticed a company in Paris called Le Must de Cartier run by Alain Dominique Perrin and I loved the way he was communicating in all the press about the company and its products. I wanted to work with this person and I took a chance; that’s how I started.” The panther must surely be considered the epitome of luxurious emblems, then, given Bamberger’s stance on fashion and luxury: “Fashion is more ephemeral and accessible; luxury on the other hand is timeless. Fashion changes with the season, luxury is longstanding and one could even say beyond fashion. Fashion has energy, luxury has weight. Fashion is for everybody; luxury is for the few.” However, despite this exclusivity, Le Troquer adds that “the luxury market has spread into different sectors of society and different sectors of the globe. It now has a much bigger market, much more freely available through exposure to modern media. There is a constant back and forth between exclusivity and being accessible to new customers as well as between tradition and modernity.” A media channel which has continued to influence the public impression of Cartier is film; in the decades prior to the Odyssey film, the iconic red box had repeatedly appeared on the silver screen as the world’s most beautiful and stylish women appeared wearing, and being given, Cartier. Its jewellery appeared on the Broadway stage in Anita Loos’ play Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Miss Marilyn Monroe sang “Cartier!” in the film version. In 1969, Cartier acquired an exceptional pear-shaped diamond of 69.42 carats and sold it to Richard Burton. He gave it to Elizabeth Taylor for her birthday and the famous diamond was thus renamed the Taylor-Burton. Cartier
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also loaned a significant part of its Art Deco style jewellery collection for The Great Gatsby, directed by Jack Clayton and starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow (1974). So who is the Cartier customer, aside from the film stars and global style icons and Hollywood heavyweights? “A typical Cartier client has an appreciation and understanding for the upmost quality and innovation”, Le Troquer explains, “such as our great advances in fine watchmaking over the past few years or our historic involvement in the Biennale des Antiquaires this September, where we are the largest exhibitor and will showcase a stunning high jewellery collection. The Cartier customer pursues the ultimate experience alongside the best quality of jewels, watches and precious objects.” This advance in fine watchmaking is of particular interest to me; as a little girl, I first associated Cartier with the most sparkling of diamonds and precious jewels. Knowledge about its watchmaking followed years later, when I was given my mother’s beautiful Must de Cartier watch and I discovered it was Cartier that created the Santos, the first modern wristwatch in 1904, and the iconic Tank (one of my personal favourites) in 1916. Bamberger agrees with me: “I own a nice collection of Cartier watches but my favourite is the Cartier Tank Normale, pre- 1950s, yellow gold with a leather strap.” Bamberger’s passion for his brand is evident, as he praises the rich history and heritage which confirms Cartier’s status as one of the leading horological innovators; “Right up to this day we
are pushing the boundaries with our Concept watches, with ID One launched in 2009 and ID Two a few weeks ago.” The ID One is the first adjustment-free watch in the industry and the ID Two is aptly described by Christie’s’ blog as “a continuation of the endless quest to harness watch mechanics to measure precise time.” A vacuumed environment was created in a Calibre case made of a material called Ceramyst which is completely clear. The familiar ‘tradition versus innovation’ mantra is stringently adhered to; “Cartier will always be a leader in innovation by maintaining a commitment and continual awareness of technological development and movements in design while not losing sight of its own aesthetic and design heritage.” Bamberger ends by answering my question about having lived and worked in New York, Paris and London. “I find all three cities so distinctive and unique in their own ways. Paris for me speaks romance and a stimulating interaction between heritage and innovation whereas New York is distinctive for its energy and optimism. London is an extremely international capital with many nationalities living there as well as different communities but overall the British are people I love and find extremely sensitive, funny and full of spirit. It was a long time ago one said that you don’t eat well in Britain but this is not true nowadays. In London, it is all about the quality of life.” Quite. Now do excuse me; I’m off to Bond Street, keeping an eye out for the panther.
Cartier loaned part of its Art Deco style jewellery collection for The Great Gatsby
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So theatrical and mean looking are Chicara Nagata’s motorbikes that even a Swiss policeman said he wouldn’t dare pull over a driver of one. The remark was made in Geneva as the Japanese artist wheeled his creations into MB&F’s M.A.D Gallery, dedicated to what the watch company calls Mechanical Art Devices, products created
to make your heart beat that bit faster. After the 7,000 man hours Chicara put into making each of his two-wheeled sculptures, he spent another seven polishing each one inside the gallery. To view these mind-blowing designs, head to Geneva before February; three of Chicara’s motorbikes are on display until then. M.A.D. Gallery, Rue Verdaine, Geneva
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International Offering
Following Breitling- Bentley and HublotFerrari collaborations, Blancpain and Lamborghini are proving that partnerships between watchmakers and the purveyors of automobiles remain as popular as ever. The Swiss horological specialists joined the supercar giant in Japan to co-launch the Lamborghini LP-570 Gallardo Stradale and Blancpain’s L-Evolution R 8886F, dedicated to the world of motorsport.
One to Watch
This month Sandy Madhvani, Showroom Manager at David M Robinson in Canary Wharf, selects his watch of the moment:
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Honouring Great Britain as the home of Formula 1TM – its management and most of its teams are based here – Hublot has unveiled the F1 King Power Great Britain. Just 250 pieces available, each features a bezel adorned with multiple holes to evoke a high performance brake disc and is executed in a range of high-tech materials inspired by F1TM. F1 King Power Great Britain, £23,000 Hublot. Available at the Hublot Boutique, 31 New Bond Street, and Harrods
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“Since its launch in 1976, the Nautilus, with its striking statement of casual elegance, has developed a cult following. You can see why in this year’s 5726, the first Nautilus model with an Annual Calendar” Nautilus 5726, £28,550, Patek Philippe Available at David M Robinson, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf
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Annabel Harrison speaks to Chairman and Chief Executive of DM London David Coleridge about the jewel in the Watch Gallery’s crown, Rolex One Hyde Park
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f you have spent any time at all in the vicinity of Knightsbridge in the past few years, you cannot fail to have noticed the four buildings that now comprise Nick and Christian Candy’s One Hyde Park development slowly but surely rising heavenwards. Completed last January, and designed by Rogers, Stirk, Harbour and Partners, the gleaming buildings house lavish apartments with luxurious interiors and the latest in mod-cons and must-haves. Bring your gaze to ground level, though, and you’ll notice a glass-fronted, cream emporium with immaculate wooden panelling and touches of a familiar signature dark green. This is not just a Rolex boutique; it’s the largest in Europe (at 3,000 square feet) with, as you’d expect, the largest selection of Rolex watches in Europe. It is owned and operated by The Watch Gallery, housed under the DM London umbrella, which also includes the Selfridges Wonder Room and a Watch Gallery on the Fulham Road in its portfolio. Chairman of The Watch Gallery, David Coleridge, who, if you’re interested, sports a steel Rolex Daytona, commented that “London, and specifically Knightsbridge, has
been at the forefront of luxury shopping for years... Our ambition is to make this the most enjoyable place in the world to buy a Rolex.” Coleridge founded DM London six years ago after 20 years at luxury goods company Richemont and this two-decade period, unsurprisingly, gave him essential experience: “If you are starting your own business or buying a company, it is critical that it is in an industry that is very familiar – you cannot learn an industry and how to run your own company all at the same time. At Richemont you report to a Chief Executive; today it’s just a bank manager!” This familiarity, as well as “the most prominent position on one of the busiest junctions in London”, has surely played a huge part in the boutique achieving year three expectations in year one, a quite astounding statistic. And the interior design style is exactly what you’d expect from Rolex. The colour palette is clean and neutral, apart from the signature green splashes, and no expense has been spared, with materials used including multi-layered Italian aqua glass, Crema Marfil Spanish marble flooring and Rolex Jubilee pattern embossed leather walls. Browsing is, of course, welcome but I’d say that this
boutique comes into its own if you’re a VIP client or existing customer. VIPs can be whisked away from prying eyes into a private suite (in case you might wish to make a substantial purchase) and the onsite expert watchmaker can advise on all technical aspects of the brand; feel free to ask how deep you could dive in your Yacht Master or the manufacturing process behind your Datejust. Take your Rolex in, also, for any normal servicing and repair requirements which can be done on site in a Rolex purposedesigned workshop – a reassuring fact when sometimes it can take weeks or months to retrieve your watch from its MOT or battery replacement. The specialised equipment includes a watchmaker’s bench built by Rolex in Switzerland and Rolex-designed polishing equipment along with machines to test water resistance on the famous Rolex Oyster and Submariner models. Whether you’re a Rolex connoisseur or rather more of a beginner, welcome to Rolex’ world. Rolex by The Watch Gallery, One Hyde Park 100 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LJ, 020 7292 0345 www.thewatchgallery.co.uk/rolex
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Horology When fashion brands cross into the world of luxury accessories, the results can be astonishingly eye-catching 1 Tambour Minute Repeater, €250,000 to order, Louis Vuitton, www.louisvuitton.co.uk 2 RT Real Dice Key Ring, £95, Tateossian, www.tateossian.com 3 Black Rhodium Tarsier Necklace, £300, Violet Darkling, www.violetdarkling.com 4 Stainless Steel Black Ion Plating Ring, €99, Emporio Armani, www.armani.com 5 Ebony and White Gold Skull Bracelet, £690, Luis Morais, www.luismorais.com 6 Matte Black Rhodium Fossa Ring, £350, Violet Darkling, as before 7 Conquistador Grand Prix Centre Seconds, POA, Franck Muller, www.franckmuller.com 8 Intrecciato Woven Briefcase, £1,905, Bottega Veneta, www.bottegaveneta.com 9 Histoire de Tourbillon 2, POA, Harry Winston, www.harrywinston.com 10 RT SE Constellation Oval Cufflinks, £105, Tateossian, as before 11 Enamelled Metal Fly Cufflinks, £75, Paul Smith, www.paulsmith.co.uk
NEWS Canary Wharf Group Appoints Tech City’s Van Der Kleij To Shape Tech Strategy Canary Wharf Group plc has appointed Eric Van Der Kleij, technology entrepreneur and Chief Executive of Tech City Investment Organisation, as a specialist adviser to help shape the Group’s vision for future development. The Group is further diversifying its tenant base and activities, including encouraging companies in growth sectors such as technology, media and telecommunications to locate themselves in Canary Wharf. It aims to help London enhance its position as the digital capital of Europe and complement existing successful digital clusters in the City fringe, West End and South Bank. Sir George Iacobescu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canary Wharf Group, said: “We welcome Eric’s expertise on to the team. Canary Wharf has a role to play in bringing together London’s business sectors. We can help growing technology companies connect with the business opportunities, talent, investment and advice provided by the world’s leading financial services providers already established at Canary Wharf.”
Clifford Chance Ahead In Canary Wharf Triathlon Challenge This summer, the Canary Wharf community ran, cycled or swam more than 110,000 kilometres for the Canary Wharf Triathlon Challenge. The Challenge encouraged people to register the kilometres covered online at www.canarywharftrichallenge.com. This created a leader board of companies and individuals, with weekly prize draws. It encouraged people to become fitter and happier and promoted alternate ways of commuting to work, alleviating congestion. Canary Wharf-based international law firm Clifford Chance covered the most kilometres of any participating company. Because of the impressive effort made for the Challenge, Canary Wharf Group donated £7,500 to the Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activities Centre, a local charity which helps young people get active.
Morgan Stanley Retains Table Tennis Title Canary Wharf recently staged its own Table Tennis Corporate Championships, with Morgan Stanley emerging the winner for the second year running, beating Ogilvy in the final. The tournament was hosted by Canary Wharf Group as part of PING!, London’s Street Ping Pong project. Three tables were installed in Jubilee Place Shopping Mall and outside The Parlour bar in Canada Square Park. UK table tennis star Desmond Douglas and students from nearby Morpeth School were on hand to provide demonstrations and lessons.
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ainer Becker’s ROKA restaurant in Canary Wharf has introduced a luxurious lift to the start of the week. A selection of exquisite lobster and wagyu dishes will be available every Monday to accompany the restaurant’s award wining robatayaki cuisine. At ROKA Canary Wharf the grade nine Wagyu, alongside the native lobster, on Mondays is reduced in price to allow more people the opportunity to enjoy it. "We wanted to let people experience some of the more expensive ingredients on the menu", commented head chef Cristian Bravaccini. "This way people get a taste of dishes they might not normally order." Creator of ROKA, Rainer Becker, was the first chef to bring the robata grill to Europe and his vision for ROKA was to place the grill in the centre of the restaurant, exuding warmth and energy - the heart of the room with guests surrounding it. His menu concept was to offer a selection of dishes made for sharing. The luxury menu on Mondays fits perfectly with that and is created to be mixed with other less expensive dishes. The wagyu steaks: ribeye, sirloin or fillet are served with earthy eryngii mushrooms and wasabi ponzu sauce. Whereas the lobster is presented five ways; as sashimi with ikura yuzu and truffle dressing, as tempura with spicy yuzu mayonnaise, there is also a pan fried version with umeboshi and moromi miso. For the ultimate in luxury comfort food, try the lobster hotpot with miso butter and yuzu tobiko. Top Tip! Why not really indulge? Monday Madness at ROKA offers the exquisite Krug champagne for £18 a glass or £110 a bottle - Mondays only.
Lobster dishes available only on Mondays and are offered at a reduced price of £20. Wagyu beef dishes are £40 on Mondays and £68 at all other times. ROKA The Park Pavilion 40 Canada Square Canary Wharf 020 7636 5288 info@rokarestaurant.com www.rokarestaurant.com
In addition to over 200 shops, cafes, bars and restaurants at weekends and on Bank Holidays you can enjoy 3 hours’ free parking in any of the public car parks when you spend £10 at any shop, café, bar or restaurant in Canary Wharf. For a full list of Cafes, Bars and restaurants check www.canarywharf.com. canarywharf.com
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The Michael Bastian Red H-Bone Blazer, £550 Gant, Canada Place Dirom Plain Button Cuff Shirt, £99 Thomas Pink, Cabot Place
Button Silver T-Bar Cufflinks, £85 Links of London Jubilee Place
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the Runway Revamp your wardrobe at the annual Canary Wharf Autumn / Winter Fashion Weekend. Between Friday 28 and Sunday 30 September, stores throughout Canary Wharf’s malls will offer discounts of up to 20 per cent
Black Delta Global Removable Passcase ID, £125 Tumi, Cabot Place Black Bedford T-Pass Carlton Briefcase, £795 Tumi, Cabot Place
Haque Suede Brogues £145, Reiss, Jubilee Place
Chicane Automatic Function Watch, £595, Links of London Jubilee Place
Breton Fine Gauge Stripe Sweater £130, Jaeger London Menswear Cabot Place
SHOPPING Adrienne Chunky Statement Bracelet, £59 Reiss, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place
Yates Sunglasses by Paul Smith, £235 David Clulow Cabot Place and Jubilee Place
LeaTaupe Clutch Bag £245, Trench Double Breasted Coat, £245 both L.K Bennett Jubilee Place
Red Carbon Cover for iPad 4G, £55, Tumi Cabot Place
Crocus Patent Shoulder Bag, £275, L.K Bennett Jubilee Place NW3 Willow Hat £49, Hobbs Canada Place
Stanley Leather Knee High Riding Boot £350, L.K Bennett Jubilee Place
Baskin Snake Print Patent Clutch, £70 Dune, Cabot Place
Cut Work Leather Skirt, £85, Bird Print Jacket, £65 Oasis, Jubilee Place
Friendship Bracelet £130, Links of London Jubilee Place
The Michael Bastian Grey University Blazer, £350, Gant Canada Place
Autumn/Winter Fashion Weekend discounts: David Clulow Opticians 20%; Dune 20%; Jaeger London Menswear 20%; Jaeger London Womenswear 20%; L.K. Bennett 20% (exclusions apply); Links of London 20%; Thomas Pink 20% (on purchases of £150 or more); Tumi 20% (exclusions apply); Oasis 15%; Gant 10%; Reiss 10%. Further discounts to be announced in the coming weeks. Please visit www.canarywharf.com for updates.
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indian summer delights as the leaves begin to turn, the sun keeps on shining, so enjoy the alfresco activities and modern art displays on offer in canary wharf
CANARY WHARF QUIZ NIGHT Canary Wharf Quiz Night returns to the East Wintergarden with more tough questions that will test you to the limit. The winning team will bag £250 in Canary Wharf Gift Cheques with second and third place receiving £150 and £50 in Gift Cheques respectively. A full bar and mid-quiz snacks will be available from doors opening; so join in the fun and release your competitive spirit. Monday 24 September 6.30pm (doors 6pm) East Wintergarden, Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 £15 per team*, maximum 6 team members *Teams must register in advance via email to: arts&events@canarywharf.com All proceeds go to Doctors of the World - Project:London Only items purchased on the premises may be consumed
THE LUNCH MARKET CANARY WHARF SUMMER SCREENS Make the most of the final days of summer by visiting the Summer Screens at Canary Wharf. Enjoy live international sport, news and entertainment on the screens in Canada Square Park and Wood Wharf, the perfect setting for a picnic or drink in the sunshine. Until Friday 9 September Daily Canada Square Park and Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf FREE
Offering a vast array of delicious food from around the world, The Lunch Market at Wood Wharf invites you to explore new parts of Canary Wharf as well as some global flavours to spice up your lunchtime. Join us for the last Lunch Market of 2012 and choose your own alfresco feast from more than 30 stalls offering authentic cuisine prepared by local producers and some of Canary Wharf’s own restaurateurs. Head to Montgomery Square on Upper Bank Street and follow the signs to some sunshine filled lunch. Tuesday 25 September 11am-3pm Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf
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PIECES TOGETHER: CERAMICS BY CAROL MCNICOLL AND FURNITURE BY SAM SCOTT Internationally acclaimed ceramicist Carol McNicoll and bespoke furniture maker Sam Scott are collaborating on an unusual exhibition, the first of its kind to be held in the Lobby of One Canada Square. McNicoll’s ceramics thrive on social commentary and combine the most unlikely of motifs, juxtaposing traditional patterning and contemporary images. Her ceramics will be shown on Scott’s tables, desks, sideboards and cupboards, which are exquisite pieces in their own right. Monday 24 September – Friday 16 November Lobby, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf Open daily FREE Photographs © Philip Sayer courtesy Marsden Woo Gallery
Window Galleries The Art, Design & Lightbox Window Galleries, located in Canada Place Shopping Mall, showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople. This month the galleries display:
Polly Horwich
Following a career in architecture, Polly moved into making jewellery. Working primarily in silver and steel she uses non-precious, everyday materials freely in her interpretations. Polly also has a strong affinity for grids, which bring order and security in place of chaos and uncertainty. pollyhorwich.com
Dina Varpahovsky
Edward Allington’s sculptures provide a unique and unusual take on classical Greek and Roman themes and motifs. Tinged with irony and a great sense of artifice, Allington’s work is also about the continuum of human endeavour, looking back in order to move forward yet avoiding nostalgia.
Dina’s paintings of domestic interiors attempt to combine the logic of collage with the materiality of the painted surface. Space disintegrates into fragments, samples, fleeting memories, brief glances of walls, windows, furniture and ornaments. While the building blocks of her interiors are recognisable, the sum of the parts reads as an alternative to the visible reality. The scraps Dina picks become her own memories, her own experience.
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Until Friday 14 September Lobby, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf Open daily FREE
Benvegnú Cochrane
LAST CHANCE TO SEE WE ARE TIME: PAST AND FUTURE WORKS BY EDWARD ALLINGTON
TERESA WITZ PRESENTS SPORTING CHAMPIONS Canary Wharf celebrates our summer of sport with a specially commissioned installation of nine life-size portraits including Vanessa Raw, David Weir, Perri Shakes-Drayton and Jeanette Kwakye. teresawitz.co.uk Until Sunday 9 September Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf Open daily FREE
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Claiming inspiration from BBC’s Blue Planet, Barcelona based studio, Benvegnú Cochrane’s jellyfish lamp is born of the sea and every time you turn one on, your room will never be the same. A group of jellyfish invades the room creating a dreamlike and surreal atmosphere, completely changing the perception of time and space. thejellyfishlamp.com
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Kari Rosenberg attends the European semi-finals for the International Woolmark Prize, one of the most coveted accolades in the industry
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uch is the beauty of fine wool, that it launched the careers of both Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld in 1954, when both stepped onto a Paris stage and collected the International Wool Secretariat awards for coming first in the dress and coat divisions respectively. The International Woolmark Prize is the incarnation of a 60 year history of awards, supported by the Australian Wool Company, whereby more than 70 designers
competed across five global regions to create beautiful capsule collections featuring Merino wool and knitted fabrics to be judged by the biggest names in the industry. The European panel for the regional selection included artistic director at Lanvin Alber Elbaz, British designer Giles Deacon and Editor of British Vogue Alexandra Shulman. European finalist, Christian Wijnants (shown above) is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The international winner, who will be selected in February, will have their designs showcased globally in leading retail stores including Harvey Nichols.
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Dress for success Following the face-lift of Canary Wharf’s Austin Reed, the store now offers a contemporary and stylish environment to shop the latest British tailoring collections. Choose from a wide range of ready-to-wear suits, or try Austin Reed’s Q Bespoke service for the ultimate suiting solution, with suits from £599. Austin Reed, Cabot Place, 020 7513 0146
better with age It may have dressed some of the most quintessentially British style icons, including Carl Barat, Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley and Alex James, but it is the Dutch model Andre Van Noord that Aubin & Wills has selected to front its latest collection. Proving that the brand caters for an older clientele than its sister company Jack Wills, the 47-year-old looks stylishly masculine in a range of smart, classic shapes.
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Jaeger’s new dress jacket is crafted from British-woven Prussian twill designed to repel water, so even when dashing from the taxi to the entrance canopy, you’ll arrive stylish and pristine. The brand’s business suits cut a slim but refined suit block, tapering in at the waist to look slim and elegant without restraining the wearer. Jaeger, Cabot Place, 020 3589 2948
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Hollywood Inspired Following the unveiling of its Bogie Bag at the start of the summer, S.T. Dupont has announced it will be launching a Night Symphony version of the bag. Taking on new dimensions, the Night Symphony Bogie comes in deep black oilskin with reinforced corners in tone-ontone leather. Sleek and sophisticated, it will be sure to get you noticed. The bag will cost £1,400 when it is launched in Harrods and Selfridges in November.
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Having gone sporty with the launch of its cyclinginspired T-shirts back in the spring, Paul Smith now gets classic by collaborating with British boot maker John Lobb. The result of the colourful encounter is three special edition pairs of shoes, each handmade and punctuated with the type of flair for detail for which Paul Smith has become known. Both the Westbourne Oxford and Willoughby Derby will complement any Monday to Thursday suit, while the Lucca loafer will smarten up the casual Friday look. www.paulsmith.co.uk
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Burberry Tailored wool coats with bow detail belts, traditional quilted riding jackets and army-inspired bombers ruled the Burberry catwalk, adorned with fur, tweeds, velvets and silk. Undeniably, it’s all about making an entrance this season – and who else creates quintessentially British cover ups quite like Burberry? The London collection also features gorgeous trenches in royal hues with leather trimming, bouclé wool evening coats, sable shearling toggle jackets and warm woollen capes, with some of the men’s selections ideal for working the oversized ‘borrowed from my boyfriend’ trend. While we’re not wishing away the late summer sunshine, a cold snap never looked so good.
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Post Summer blues Amid decadent brocades, lots of leather and elegant furs we spotted a seasonal micro-trend for blue-hued handbags, ideal for the typical Indian summer from September through October when you just don’t know what to wear.
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top form Reiss has pulled out all the stops this season with its beautiful office-to-party pieces. Pair feminine long skirts and elegant shifts with a leather biker jacket and tousled locks. 1 Henrietta t shirt, £55, Cabot Place 2 Adi dress, £189, as above 3 Isabella skirt, £125, as above
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these boots aren’t made for walking The sun may have only just come out to play but what woman can resist the allure of the winter boot? 1 Yves Saint Laurent, £1,260, www.matchesfashion.com 2 Alexander McQueen, £825, www.alexandermcqueen.co.uk 3 Yves Saint Laurent, £810, www.ysl.co.uk 4 Reiss, £245, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place 5 Burberry Prorsum, £595, www.burberry.com 6 Alexander McQueen, £695, www.net-a-porter.com 7 Miu Miu, £550, www.miumiu.com 8 Reiss, £195, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place
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BRITISH HERITAGE Black and cream Glenplaid duchess jacket, £1,950, matching skirt, £750, braided equestrian glove, £380, leather clutch, £3,005 Pamelia court shoe, £595 at Ralph Lauren 020 7535 4600, www.ralphlauren.com
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The Midas Touch Richard Brown visits samedaydoctor+sameday chiropractic’s massage therapist, Pete Mavromatis, to discover the therapeutic benefits of deep-tissue massage
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ord of mouth means a lot in some industries and nowhere more so than in the health sector. After all, when it comes to your well-being, you want to know that you’re being treated by the best. Within the massage industry, they don’t come more highly recommended than Pete Mavromatis. Trained at the London College of Massage and now practicing out of West India Quay’s samedaydoctor+sameday chiropractic, Pete’s experience has seen him build up a roster of clientele that includes circus performers, martial artists, professional dancers, sports men and women and office workers, as well as those referred to him from other practitioners and chiropractic experts. A deep-tissue and therapeutic massage specialist, Pete is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, believing that the benefits of massage go beyond the primary good it does your muscles. For Pete, massage can be used to help treat stress related complaints and alleviate pain. “The body is an amazing piece of machinery,” he tells me. “If you treat the body well and allow it to become almost the perfect instrument, there’s a lot it can do for itself.” Tailoring massages to suit individual requirements, Pete treats the body as a whole, helping calm the nervous system and the mind, boosting circulation and aiding detoxification. “Once you’re detoxified, you’re able to sleep better, which in itself is very important,” he explains. “When you are stressed out or worried about work, the mind races and this can stop you from relaxing both mentally and physically. “What I aim to do is get people to harmonise their mind and body – promoting
well-being. Once the body is rested, the mind can rest too and we see things more clearly. Rest and sleep are a form of nourishment for the body. When you think clearly you can achieve so much more.” Indeed, just stepping through the doors of samedaydoctor+sameday chiropractic is enough to transport you a million miles from the commotion of Canary Wharf. Located in a red-brick, converted warehouse four doors
down from the London Docklands Museum, the practice is quiet and cool, a haven of calm slap-bang-in-the-middle of one of the world’s busiest financial districts – the perfect setting for a de-stressing deep-tissue massage. For me, that meant an hour of having every knot in every muscle of my body kneaded out – a strangely pleasurable experience – a necessary means to what would hopefully be a desired end; in my case, the loosening of shoulder and calf muscles that had been made tight through
overly ambitious gym sessions and a lack of stretching after football matches. As soon as you enter Pete’s massage room you surrender yourself to his expertise; after a short discussion, he will soon be breaking down the tension in muscles you never knew you had. A full body massage lasts for an hour, a half body session half that time, during which Pete constantly checks to make sure you are comfortable with the robustness of the massage being given. As the session draws to a close, the tempo changes and the experience starts to feel a great deal more therapeutic; so relaxing, in fact, that Pete is accustomed to people falling asleep on his massage table. Samedaydoctor+samedaychiropractic has been specialising in chiropractic treatment in Docklands since 2001 – treating conditions as diverse as low back and neck pain, sports injuries, slipped discs, and many other health issues very successfully. The company’s purpose designed clinic, which boasts digital XR facilities on site, is able to provide a unique 50 point spinal muscle function test; allowing the practice to deliver effective analysis for all types of conditions. If, like me, you have always considered massage to be a purely relaxing therapy, or you’ve been inclined to leave muscle injuries to sort themselves out over time, a visit to samedaydoctor+samedaychiropractic will certainly change your thinking. Within two days of my one hour massage, my shoulder muscles were completely achefree and two follow up sessions later, a calf injury that had plagued me for more than six months had all but disappeared. samedaydoctor+samedaychiropractic, Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf. For more information visit www.samedaydoc.co.uk or call 0845 3729 990
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Pack a punch with your beauty routine this season – as Tom Ford proves, powerful colours still reign. Sport luscious red lips and smoky eyes, accentuated by lashings of mascara and dark smudged lines. While more suited to the runway than the office, perhaps, pick one feature to pop and go for it. Achieve a flawless complexion by mixing the best of Bare Minerals’ concealing and luminating products, ideal for covering under eye bags, blemishes and tired skin. Choose Cyber Green from Estée Lauder’s new Cyber Eyes Metallic Range or By Terry’s dark rouge lipstick in Carnal Attraction to nail the look.
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perfect scents Situated at the water’s edge, Dove Spa, located inside Virgin Active’s Canary Riverside club, offers a welcome sensual and tranquil break from the fast-paced surroundings. Arriving hot and bothered from the muggy English clime, we couldn’t wait for our half an hour aromatherapy massage to begin. Invigorating jasmine scented oils were slowly worked into our back, neck and shoulders, teasing out each over-loaded handbag and desk-bound induced knot. As we slipped into a semi-conscious state, not wanting to drop off to sleep for fear of missing one moment of pleasure, the expert masseuse ensured we’d be leaving fully satisfied, if not a little on the oily side. Aromatherapy Massage, from £43, 0844 800 2142, www.dovespa.co.uk The Canary Riverside Club,
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Rajdeep Sandhu discovers a Mad Men inspired design revolution at BoConcept
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hink Donald Draper: a malt whisky in one hand as he crosses his legs casually on his olive green couch, oozing cool and sophistication. Taking a step back in time for inspiration this season, BoConcept, pioneers in the field of interior design, are setting trends left right and centre: sofas are comfortable yet elegant, colours are deep and mature and the German Bauhaus style pieces, with their graphic lines and signal colours, are casual, optimistic and playful, using a mix of prints and patterns. BoConcept has been creating urban Danish designs since 1952: through three generations, the company has flourished, and this year will be celebrating its 60th birthday. To celebrate its anniversary, the new 2013 collection is looking back to the 50s and 60s with the American Mad Men TV series as the perfect reference. In this new collection BoConcept translates the trends of the time, while taking inspiration from the past for 2013: The Ogi chair, designed by Anders Nørgaard, combines beauty with function and was inspired by the shape of an oyster.
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Marble is also making a comeback as one of the hottest materials in interior decoration. BoConcept has created its own piece in the form of a beautiful coffee table; made from Portuguese marble, the grey, white and beige tones giving each table a unique look. Nørgaard’s belief in simplicity and functionality are key considerations when creating new pieces. But the collection isn’t all minimalist design. The Bergen sofa is voluptuous with a casual laid back look; letting you sink in and relax. Its detailed stitching, luxurious leather and adjustable cushions can be customised for each room. Whether you are in to the classic look or you’re feeling adventurous with bright colours and humorous sculptures – you will be sure to get inspired. BoConcept’s 60 years of success lies in its long-standing commitment to delivering high quality design and craftsmanship, combined with functionality and simplicity, to its urban-minded customers. While the company, founded by Jens Ærthøj Jensen and Tage Mølholm, remains true to its heritage and tradition, it continues to develop and produce innovative designs and
inspiring ideas to suit the needs of those with a busy modern lifestyle. With more than 250 brand stores and 90 studios in over 50 countries, BoConcept offers every essential for the home – from the living room, to the bedroom and dining room. As an extra celebratory treat this summer, after more than a decade on Tottenham Court Road, the 600m² flagship show room received a complete facelift. As part of London Design Festival, they will host a weekend party of special launch promotions, refreshments and much more. Held between 22-23 September, the soirée will also be Mad Man themed, boasting a DJ, Danish delicacies and bubbly. Two exciting promotional offers will be available from 1 September to 28 October. BoConcept will offer a 20 per cent discount on the new Fargo sofa in felt, created by award-winning designer Anders Nørgaard. Customers who purchase in store during that period will receive 10 per cent of the order value back, to be spent in the same store throughout November and December. 158 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7NH www.boconcept.co.uk
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ver since teaming up with H&M in 2004, it seems Karl Lagerfeld has caught something of a collaboration bug. In the ensuing years the German fashion designer has directed an advertising campaign for Magnum ice creams, designed new bottles for Diet Coke, created a crystal art collection for Orrefors crystal, and, in 2010, produced this watch and jewellery safe for Munich-based safe-makers DĂśttling. A puristic installation at first glance, the safe only reveals its capabilities when it identifies its owner and has been activated by him or
her. Then two handcrafted interior cabinets containing watch winders and jewellery drawers emerge from its body, which weighs 800 kilos and is sheathed in high-gloss, chrome-plated aluminium. Developed on paper in Paris and crafted from the most precious materials in Germany, Narcissus’ (as the safe has been named) reflective surfaces were designed to pay tribute to the personality and aesthetics of its counterpart when closed. Limited to just 30 pieces, the safe remains one of the most modern and expensive ever created. www.doettling.com
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Paralympic Pursuit Last month, the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, Jessica Ennis and Ben Ainslie all delivered in their search for Olympic gold, and now it’s the chance of our Paralympic hopefuls to do the same. 100 metre sprinter Sophia Warner, swimming’s Ellie Simmonds and archery’s Danielle Brown will be among those looking to cement their place in the history books by bagging a medal
at what’s sure to be the most successful Paralympic Games of all time. Every single one of the two and a half million tickets up for sale is expected to be grabbed as Britain continues to revel in Olympic and Paralympic glory. For anyone without a ticket, watch the action on big screens at BT London Live 2012 at Trafalgar Square. www.london2012.com/paralympics
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She left London 2012 with one gold medal and one silver, and this month Olympic cycle superstar Victoria Pendleton will be swapping the velodrome for Canary Wharf’s Jubilee Place. Appearing in the shopping mall on 13 September, Queen Vic will be signing copies of her new book from 12.30pm. Five days later, on 18 September, someone else praised for their performance during the Olympics, Clare Balding, will be hosting her own booking signing in the same place, at the same time.
Black cab gets green They are as iconic as the route master and red telephone box, but the London black cab may be set for an imminent face lift. Nissan has unveiled the NV200 London Taxi, a bold vision for how we are going to be getting around the capital in years to come. Already chosen as New York City’s exclusive ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’, the Nissan NV200 offers significantly reduced CO2 outputs compared to current taxi models and will see cabbies spend around 50 per cent less on fuel. The future’s bright, the future’s green (and black).
Collectable Collaboration Lovers of fine whisky and designer brogues rejoice. The worlds of fashion and drink have collided to give us the Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Made for Gentlemen by Tim Little. The shoemaker has teamed up with the famous whisky merchants to design a collectable tin box and whisky bottle, part of a new, annual series of collaborations with modern craftsmen who share a passion for style, discernment, heritage and creativity. Made for Gentlemen will be available from this month for around £25.39. www.chivas.com
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… the future’s Tangerine. Or so Ford would have us believe. Matthew Carter investigates the changing world of car colour fads
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Echoing Henry Ford: “If you don’t want to pay extra you can have your MiTo in any colour, so long as it’s black.”
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t is said that colours reflect a national mood. When we’re happy, we choose bright lively colours; when we’re on the back foot, we go for more sombre, serious shades. If that’s true then these are good times… at least that’s what the car makers would have us believe. While sports cars like the awesome Lamborghini Aventador have always been able to get away with bold shades, the opportunity to make a colour statement is now available on more everyday machinery. Recent full page adverts in the national press for the Fiat 500 concentrate not on the little car’s power and handling, nor on its economy or low emissions. No, the adverts concentrate instead on the car’s new colour palette in which Chillout Purple, Countrypolitan Yellow and Idol Pink vie for the buyer’s attention. Over at Ford, meanwhile, the brand new Focus ST – the hottest Focus yet and a hoot to drive – has been launched in an eye catching shade of orange called Tangerine Scream. Leaving aside the suspicion that whoever came up with the name probably enjoyed a mis-spent youth listening to German electronic band Tangerine Dream while smoking funny cigarettes, the fact is that we’re buying bright ‘in-yer-face’ colours. Indeed, this is not the first time in recent history that orange has been chosen for a hot Focus. Tangerine Scream was created following the success of a shade called Electric Orange (another nod to a Krautrock band from the past) used on the previous generation ST. Purple, orange, yellow… it’s as if the 1970s had never gone away. When launching a new car, manufacturers choose a stand out ‘grabber’ colour for all the communication material – posters, adverts, brochures and so on – knowing that while it will attract attention, few buyers will be brave enough to buy a car in that particular shade. At least that used to be case. According to Serife Celebi, a colour and material design supervisor at Ford of Europe, things changed when the current Ford Fiesta was
launched in 2008. Two grabber colours were chosen – a sophisticated dark red called Hot Magenta and a vivid green called Squeeze (in case you hadn’t worked it out by now, car paint shades are obliged to have silly names). Normally the colours would have been noticed, perhaps even admired, but then given the cold shoulder as buyers opted for safer silvers, blues, blacks and reds. But this time they caught the imagination of the buyers. “Our target audience for the new Fiesta included a young, trendsetting girl about town,” says Celebi, “and she ‘got’ the colours straight away.” So even Fiat 500
though the expensive pigments involved in making the Fiestas pearlescent and metallic shades helped to bump the price of the car up by £700 or so, they sold – and still are – selling well. At least they are in the UK. Celebi admits colours are still influenced by national traits. In Germany they choose more sober colours while whites and other lighter shades are preferred in hot climes. When it comes to bolder colours, though, she says: “Car buyers seem more adventurous in the UK.” Currently finalising exterior colours for Ford models due in 2014/2015, Celebi and her colleagues find inspiration from a number of sources including fashion shows, furniture and product fairs, music videos, new technology, sports clothing and even perfume bottles. It usually takes around three years for a new colour to make it from the drawing board to reality, though unusual colours are sometimes previewed sooner on a concept car to gauge public reaction. At the same time, colour futurists
are looking at the technical side of the business, investigating new paint effects such as ‘flop’, where the paint seems to change colour as the light hits it from different angles or the matt effect popular with the high performance brigade. The trick then is to adapt trends to suit cars. “Fashion colours for clothes can change far more rapidly than for cars so we need to come up with shades that have greater longevity,” she says, adding that special effects have an even shorter shelf life as trendsetters adopt new ideas early, but quickly move on when something else comes along. All of which explains why the vast majority of the cars on our roads are in ‘safe’ colours. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders – the body that represents the industry – at the end of 2010 (the most recent figures available) there were more than 31 million cars on our roads with an average age of 7.25 years. And 35 per cent of those cars were dull but painted in a dependable silver or grey. Bold colours, metallic and clearcoat finishes not only help a car stand out from the crowd but also make money. Tangerine Scream needs a complex four-coat process which adds to the cost of producing the car, so Ford demands an extra £745 for the colour. And don’t think that you’ll always get away with paying nothing for a solid colour. The Alfa Romeo MiTo has a 12 strong colour palette with plenty of solid finishes, but only that’s free. The rest are called ‘special paints’ for which Alfa wants £425 a go… and they include Alfa Red, which is a bit like charging extra for the bottle when you buy a decent wine. And the ‘free’ solid? Echoing Henry Ford’s proclamation, if you don’t want to pay extra you can have your MiTo in any colour, so long as it’s black. So what colours will we driving in 2014? While keeping actual shades she’s working on close to her chest, Ford’s Celebi gives a hint when she says: “My personal preference is for bright, clean colours that project a positive influence.” So the recession is almost over, then.
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he term Concours d’Elégance refers to an automobile competition that judges the designs and styles of elegant, sumptuous classic cars. Originating in Paris in the early 1920s, the competition is typified by beautiful locations, refined elegance and only the rarest and most valuable of vehicles. Still only in its sixth year, the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance at Salon Privé is already regarded by many as one of the top three classic car events in the world alongside Pebble Beach and Villa d’Este. Taking judging cues from the original French Concours d’Elégance, a comprehensive points system operates at Salon Privé to correctly score vehicles not only on their elegance and style, but also their originality, authenticity and heritage. Participating judges are selected for their specific knowledge of key marques, as well as for their enthusiasm and experience in adjudicating over priceless collections of rare, classic motor vehicles. Five time Le Mans Winner, Derek Bell MBE, returning once again as chief judge said: “With such an exquisite line up of exclusives and debuts, it is an honour to have been asked to be Chief Judge again. I am particularly excited about the very special ROFGO Gulf collection and the line-up of unique shooting brakes. The only place on earth you will see such a gathering of automotive rarities is Salon Privé at Syon Park in September – and I for one wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Once again, the Concours d’Elégance is sponsored by Chubb Insurance, a leading insurer of higher-value homes, art, antiques, jewellery and cars. While not a household name, like other select brands at Salon Privé, the company pursues excellence over volume, a brand ambition epitomised by the fact they have been voted by brokers as ‘Personal Insurer of the Year’, seven times in the last ten years; an unparalleled accolade, which has seen Chubb as the recommended insurer for the Aston Martin Owners Club and Ferrari Owners Club. “This is Chubb’s fourth year as the Concours sponsor,
classes Class A Ferrari F40 – celebrating 25 years of an icon Class B Pre-war rarities Class C Closed sports cars from the Swinging Sixties Class D Vee-Twins through the ages Class E Open sports cars from the Swinging Sixties Class F Collection of shooting brakes Class G Bugatti – the vintage competition series Class H Important competition machines Class I The design class featuring Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera Class J Mercedes-Benz Gullwing – the legend at 60
and we’re delighted to support such a fabulous event. It’s a thrill to see that so many of our clients’ cars have entered the show,” said Simon Mobey, European personal insurance manager. “In 2012, we will be showcasing a range of cars that illustrate our expertise in insuring the oldest classic to the rarest supercar. On the Concours Lawn we’re hosting an iconic car from the 1950s; the D-Type Jaguar, kindly loaned by a private collector and client of Chubb, which was the first sports car to lap any circuit in Britain at an average speed of over 100mph. It was the car that put Jim Clark, the Lewis Hamilton of his time, firmly on the track to international racing stardom.” Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance Judging Day
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Burberry celebrates ten years on London Stock Exchange, writes Kari Rosenberg
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aving warmed the shoulders of discerning Brits since 1856 – the go to brand for the classic trench – Burberry is synonymous with timeless class and style, attracting thousands of consumers to our shores each year to snap up its latest offerings. This summer, London Stock Exchange celebrated the ten year listing anniversary of Burberry Group plc. Burberry first listed on London Stock Exchange in July 2002 with a market capitalisation of £1.2 billion and an issue price of 230p.
Its share price closed on 19 July this year at 1,232p – a 436 per cent increase since listing, giving the company a market capitalisation of £5.4 billion. Since listing, Burberry’s annual revenues have grown by 272 per cent and in 2009 the company was admitted to the prestigious FTSE 100 index, alongside some of the world’s largest and most successful companies. Angela Ahrendts, Burberry Chief Executive Officer, marked the occasion by opening London trading in a Market Open Ceremony together with Burberry Chairman Sir John Peace and members of the Burberry senior executive team.
Below: H&M collaborates with Viktor and Rolf Opposite: Karl Lagerfeld and Lanvin for H&M
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Together Keen to capitalise on the expertise and market position of fellow industry brands, an increasing number of fashion houses are choosing to collaborate. Richard Brown considers the benefits
November 2004: Swedish retail giant H&M collaborates with fabled fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld on a collection of 30 pieces; cue feverish media interest and animated crowds outside selected H&M stores. Had either party harboured hesitations on how the line would be received, they needn’t have worried. In some shops, ‘Lagerfeld for H&M’ sold out within minutes; by day two the entire collection had disappeared, appearing on eBay at inflated prices almost immediately. While that might have been the first serious meeting between ‘high fashion’ and the High Street, the phenomenal success of the partnership ensured it wouldn’t be the last. Indeed, since then, faced with uncertain economic conditions and increasingly competitive markets, a heterogeneous host of fashion houses have taken advantage of cost-effective co-branding exercises. Whether it is to utilise external expertise to develop an innovative product, to garner credibility in a new market, or simply born from a desire to create something beautiful, luxury brands are choosing to leave the safety of their own pond and dip a tentative toe in waters unknown. Festival footwear got a whole lot chicer in 2009 when Jimmy Choo collaborated with Wellington boot-maker Hunter to produce possibly the most glam wellies of all time. An example of where two brands successfully bring something different to the collaborative table – in this case, Hunter’s reputation for quality craftsmanship and Jimmy Choo’s dedication to aspirational aesthetics – the leopard-print-lined boots commanded their own waiting list despite carrying a price tag of £250. This year alone, we’ve seen John Smedley launch a two-piece capsule collection with sportswear brand
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“In the long history of humankind... those who have learned to collaborate and improvise have effectively prevailed” - charles darwin
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Umbro, Belgian designer Raf Simons conceive a range of jackets, jumpers and polo shirts with Fred Perry, and Paul Smith get creative with John Lobb. While these cases are examples of where fashion labels have collaborated within their own industry, there are plenty more where fashion designers have thrown themselves into projects way outside of their comfort zone. In June, fashion met photography when Hermès produced 100 limited issue cameras with Leica, while in October the catwalk will meet the car-park as Victoria Beckham’s Range Rover Evoque Special Edition hits the road. The benefit of having a connection with one of the world’s most well-known fashionistas was something not lost on Land Rover’s director of design Gerry McGovern. “We’re making that transition from being the manufacturer of 4x4 vehicles to the purveyor of luxury products,” McGovern explains. “The importance of getting into the mind-set of a luxury consumer is very important. Victoria is a luxury consumer; she’s established herself in the cutthroat world of fashion and she’s got a following of a particular age profile… Of course, there’s also the PR element; she is a name.” With the standard Evoque receiving more than 100 international awards and selling over 60,000 units in its first six months, Range Rover aren’t likely to have too much trouble shifting the 200 cars to which Victoria has lent her creative input. In the tech industry too, fashion’s leading protagonists are proving that synergy can exist in even the most unlikely of places. Where Vertu first trod, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Armani have all been quick to follow, collaborating with mobile phone manufacturers to produce a host of aspirational handsets – aspirational,
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that is, if you’re the sort of person that aspires to own a phone whose ringtones were composed by Dario Marianelli and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra (and sales figures would suggest that there are enough of you out there). While BlackBerry and Porsche Design’s P’9981 smartphone may have fallen short of that particular boast when it was launched at the start of this year, it was an undeniable example of two companies coming together to sing from the same hymn sheet. “The collaboration stems from a shared belief that form equals function,” explains Todd Wood, SVP for Industrial Design at Research In Motion (the developers of BlackBerry). “The Porsche Design P’9981 is a truly modern luxury smartphone, where the timeless style of Porsche Design meets the unmatched mobile experience provided by BlackBerry.” With sharp, unyielding looks and a handset comprising a forged stainless steel frame and hand-wrapped leather back, the P’9981 is a phone for those who clearly care equally about form and function, successfully incorporating into one product the shared philosophy of the two brands involved. Above all, though, it is arguably collaborations between high street chains and high-fashion designers that prove the most fruitful. For luxury clothing labels, such collaborations present an opportunity to raise brand awareness among younger generations, reach new markets and experiment with new, and sometimes, risqué collections; for high street retailers, the partnerships can dramatically increase foot fall, boost sales and generate huge amounts of media attention. In fact, so much of a bargain was the reported $1 million (£640, 539) H&M had paid Lagerfeld for his 2004 collection that the Swedish retailer wasted no time
in negotiating ensuing contracts with names that included Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli, Matthew Williamson, Marni, Versace and Lanvin, to name but a few. In most part, each collaboration has generated eager anticipation and, once launched, has been met with a fanfare of critical acclaim. And while the exact profit margins of such collaborations are not available, the benefits tend to lie in media exposure rather than hard-line profit. Pre-dating the explosion of social media by a couple of years, ‘Lagerfeld for H&M’ narrowly missed out on the extensive internet buzz of subsequent collaborations. Market research companies estimate the online editorial coverage of partnerships launched post 2006 to run into the millions. Three months ago H&M announced that its next collaboration would be with Parisian conceptual label Maison Martin Margiela. While no design details have been released, the launch date of 15 November 2012 will already be in the diaries of budget-conscious fashion fans. Though it might be said that for the luxury designer involved, fashion collaborations run the risk of alienating their principal consumer base, it’s hard to find an example of a co-branding exercise that hasn’t been a categorical success. H&M may be the king of collaborations but just as keen to grab a slice of the partnership pie have been Topshop and Macy’s, between them launching collections with Christopher Kane, Jason Wu, Mary Katranzou, David Koma, Alexander McQueen and Missoni. Punters have queued through the night to get their hands on clothes by designers they normally could never afford, almost all collections have sold out and injected large sums of cash into the high street retailer taking part. It’s interesting to note, however, that if we were to collate the fashion brands present in the collective portfolios of LVMH, PPR and Richemont, only two (Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen) out of 22, have partaken in collaborations with the high street. The vast majority, including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, Chanel, Fendi and Burberry – those fashion brands represented within Brandz’ 2011 Top 10 Luxury Brands league table – have declined to lower the price and exclusivity of their collections. To them, sales in cheaper markets do little to safeguard longevity and prestige. To quote Charles Darwin: “In the long history of humankind… those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” Whether they’re familiar with the naturalist’s teachings or not, more and more brands are choosing to utilise the expertise and market position of others, partnering to create products they hope will captivate niche customers and new markets. And in the eye of many a fashion-conscious consumer, two brands do indeed appear to be better than one.
Clockwise from top left: Matthew Williamson for H&M, Jimmy Choo collaborates with H&M, Leica’s M9-P ‘Edition Hermès’ camera, Victoria Beckham with the Range Rover Evoque, Topshop dresses by Mary Katrantzou
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Market analyst Brenda Kelly considers the share performance of luxury fashion brands over the last 12 months The Bulgari Hotel, Knightsbridge
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ince the fallout of the financial crisis, the overall state of the global economy has dented consumer confidence and negatively impacted the majority of the retail sector. When people cut back on spending in all areas but for the staples, one would have expected this type of stock to be in decline. However, there have been many factors benefiting this niche sector. One such factor is the growth in emerging markets. These have been crucial for these high-end consumer goods companies, with the rise of the nouveau riche in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) economies showing a particular fondness for Western luxury brands. The exposure to these areas, rather than the recession-hit Western nations, helped to drive profitability during a difficult period in the economic cycle. China, for instance now accounts for approximately 40 per cent of the global luxury goods market.
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However, while 2011 saw the luxury and premium brand sector powering ahead thanks to the growing affluence in these countries, this surge may be faltering. The eurozone is teetering on the edge of collapse, America’s economy is floundering amidst sticky unemployment data and there are now real fears that the Chinese economy is on course for a hard landing. This brings bad news for any cyclical stocks. US retail sales showed a decline for the past three successive months so it’s somewhat surprising that confidence among US consumers unexpectedly rose for the first time in five months in July. The US Conference Board’s index report showed a gain in the share of consumers who anticipate better labour and economic conditions in six months but it may be a little premature to imagine that the US is out of the woods or in a position to take up any slack created by a Chinese economic slowdown.
The key players Some of the most interesting luxury goods companies include the following: Coach Inc recently reported sales of £740 million for its fourth fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2012, compared with £650 million reported in the same period of the year prior, an increase of 12 per cent. Net profit was up 28 per cent on the same period a year earlier, at £1.3 billion, while revenue rose 26 per cent to £10.1 billion, slightly surpassing the consensus forecast from analysts. Just how much of this was down to an increase in prices on the company product line is uncertain. Principally, as a dollar denominated firm, Coach is considering expansion into Western European countries such as Spain, Portugal and Britain. Once a major market, Europe now has no less than three countries in a bailout programme and Spain is a real contender for the ‘bailout club’. One has to wonder if the growth potential there is a long way off. The share price reflects this, down 30 per cent over the past six months from a high of almost £51 per share. The uptrend is in trouble and looks set for further declines with a slide back to £29 per share imminent unless it manages to retake the £32 per share level. LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), whose assets include Bulgari and Christian Dior as well as top champagne and spirits brands, has reported that all brands had gained market share. What’s more, it was confident of sustaining its growth throughout the year. The strategy to pursue further market share gains in the historical markets as well as in high potential emerging markets is a lynchpin for the share price. Reaching an all-time high of £107 per share this year, the share price has fallen by almost three per cent in the past six months. Nonetheless, the uptrend is intact, price support at £90 is key to maintain upside while the £98 level needs to witness a breach in order to retarget the 2012 highs. Hugo Boss Group is planning to open 70 new stores over the course of 2012. The company seems to be on track to meet its 10 per cent growth target in the full year with all regions contributing to this, reporting double digit increases during the second quarter of 2012.
Sales in the second quarter of 2012 grew by 14 per cent to £378.9 million with Europe growing by 17 per cent thanks to growth across all regions. Hugo Boss own store sales grew by four per cent on a like-for-like basis as total sales grew 16 per cent. In the first half group sales rose by 12 per cent to £852 million with Europe apparently growing in line with the wider operation. Burberry has more than 500 stores across 50 countries and the distinct advantage, for the British investor, is that there is no currency risk attached to this stock. Known for staging decent comebacks, the company seems to have an edge by embracing the power of social media to promote their Autumn/Winter collection. The latest slowdown in the share price, down 12 per cent in the past six months, can in many respects be laid at the feet of China. In spite of this, Burberry says growth opportunity in China remains high, even though first quarter growth in retail revenue from the country dropped to 13 per cent versus growth of about 20 per cent in the second half of last year. In May, Tiffany & Co. cut its fiscal year sales and profit forecast after reporting lower-than-expected first quarter earnings. This was driven by several factors, including concerns about Wall Street layoffs and cooling demand from Asia. Reaching a high of just over $84 this year, the stock price has pulled back by around 13 per cent over the past six months, and lost a shocking 31 per cent year on year. Support at £30 per share has held for now, and we may see a pullback towards the £38 mark which has been elusive since early May.
The price of a brand is not unlike fashion. It comes and it goes, sometimes inexplicably
The round up With any investment strategy, putting all of one’s eggs in a single basket can be dangerous. The price of a brand is not unlike fashion. It comes and it goes, sometimes inexplicably. While some luxury brands have seen gains driven by popularity amongst emerging markets, these companies are still susceptible to volatility like any other. Whether you invest in wine, oil companies or luxury brands, doing your research in your investment is paramount. Brenda Kelly is a market analyst at CMC Markets www.cmcmarkets.co.uk
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Heritage
Aspinal of London founder and Chairman Iain Burton talks to Kari Rosenberg about surviving the recession, career highs and lows, and his favourite handbags this season
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A by-word for British heritage, quality and luxury leather goods, Aspinal of London’s elegant accessories are favoured by the Royals of Europe, as well as business men and women across the capital. Founder Iain Burton set up the company a decade ago, after ten years in the music industry working alongside Simon Cowell, followed by a stint in audio technology. Alongside Head of Design, his wife Mariya Dykalo, Iain’s dream is to create a brand legacy, one to be revered a hundred years from now. What’s your favourite piece this season? Oversized totes are one of the key shapes in handbag design and our new Marylebone Tote is absolutely stunning. Personally, I have lots of favourite pieces – for women, I’d feel almost unfaithful if I didn’t mention the Manhattan Clutch, the Brook Street Bag and the Barbarella. What was the initial BUSINESS idea? I founded Aspinal when working with museums on the premise that I needed a team of English leather craftsmen to make beautiful products for working and selling through museums and cultural institutions. That was ten years ago, and now we have become an internationally recognised brand, with a strong, dedicated team and a growing loyal customer base. I have always wanted to build a business or a brand that has the potential to grow and prosper over the next one hundred years. To one day leave a legacy and a successful worldwide brand would be a proud achievement. When you established the company, did you anticipate it would do so well? I am an entrepreneur. I have a background in the music business, having worked with Simon Cowell for ten years. I then built another business over ten years which became the largest provider of audio technology and audio information for visitors to museums, art galleries and historic palaces. I believed there was an opportunity in the luxury arena for an affordable but aspirational
leather goods brand, so of course, I believed there was a very good chance we could be successful.
every decision has a risk attached. Some are bigger than others; and hopefully you get it right 95 per cent of the time.
Who are your business role models? Michael Bloomberg. Of course, I am an admirer of Richard Branson, who is the greatest contemporary British entrepreneur and an amazing role model. Another role model who I am also confounded by and in awe of is my very good friend Keith McNally. Keith owns and operated a group of the best and hugely successful restaurants in New York including Balthazar and Pastis, and is just opening a Balthazar in Covent Garden with Richard Caring. How he manages to take four months off every summer, and chill out, is beyond me.
What’s been the biggest challenge? Every entrepreneur will probably say that if they had known how hard it would have been to make their idea successful they would never have started the journey. In any business, it is all about people, and in the last ten years we have been gradually building a loyal and dedicated team.
How has the luxury goods industry changed since you started aspinal? It’s almost difficult to remember ten years ago, but in our area of luxury leather stationary and office and business accessories, I believe Aspinal were ahead of the curve designing and creating wonderful ranges of colour in what had traditionally been a pretty boring, two colours per season offering. It is important that if you buy an Aspinal product today you will be pleased and proud to use it five years from now. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in business? People sometimes ask me for advice, especially young entrepreneurs, and I always tell them the same: unless you are absolutely passionate and dedicated about a specific subject, do business studies, or law, or both. You have to know the language of business or you’re going to make a lot more mistakes than you otherwise would. Believe me, I have made many, but you have to pick yourself up and keep going What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken? Every business usually starts on a shoestring with no funding, the old proverb ‘where there’s a will…’ works. Every step and
What’s been the highlight? Fortunately I’ve had a successful career in a number of fields, but the key highlight, for want of a better word, is still yet to come. I have no doubt that in another five to ten years, the team at Aspinal will look back with pride at what we have achieved. how have you handled the downturn? Trying to establish a brand in the luxury sector is not easy, especially when you are also trying to achieve fast growth. Like other retailers, we have faced tough decisions which have thrown into question our priorities for driving brand heritage and prestige. Last year we tended to promote sales with discount messaging, but this year we are changing that behaviour. Aspinal products speak for themselves and we will continue to ensure that we offer the very best in quality and design. How would you describe your relationship with Canary Wharf? Our products have always sold well in Canary Wharf as people here have an instinctive feel for quality and luxury. Looking good and feeling good in your business life is important and all of our portfolios and briefcases are designed and made with practicality in mind, to make a luxury companion for all meetings. We are proud that all our products are seen both in the boardroom and on the tube. We feel we have built a strong and loyal customer base throughout the Canary Wharf. Aspinal of London, Cabot Place
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Rules of
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The boom in social media has left luxury brands with a question on their lips, says Rajdeep Sandhu. To engage or not to engage?
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ocial networking is ingrained in every aspect of our lives, and has changed the way we view interaction, both online and offline, forever. You only have to look at Facebook’s effect on Wall Street after being valued the largest tech IPO in history at more than $100 billion: on its first day of trading it was worth more than McDonalds, Disney and Visa, (although its value has since decreased). Facebook has the attention of more than 900 million users while Twitter has 140 million, an attractive audience that many businesses have taken advantage of through targeted marketing campaigns. Yet some luxury brands have resisted the change. The majority of luxury brands have a website and Facebook page including Bulgari, De Beers and even Hermès. But on the whole, high-end brands haven’t been quick off the mark to explore the platform, with Prada, for example, only joining Facebook this year. The L2 Facebook IQ Index ranks 100 prestige and luxury brands and assesses how Facebook savvy they are. It found that while communities and fan bases had grown, luxury brands were struggling to “embrace the social and social media” aspects. A third of brands didn’t let fans post on their pages and more than 20 per cent did not engage in any two way conversations. Since the first Facebook IQ Index in June 2011, there was a 50 per cent fall in engagement rates. According to the Index, Bulgari was one of the biggest winners, rising from its ‘challenged’ status to ‘gifted’, which was attributed to stronger integration and community growth, having joined Facebook in 2009, followed by Twitter, and using both platforms to promote charity work
Above: Tiffany setting engagement ring in platinum. Right: Mont Blanc Starwalker Red Gold pen
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and share pictures of celebrities sporting its products. It has also ventured into the world of smart phones, launching its own Bulgari B.Zero1 app. Within the last two years there has been considerable action in the field led by brands such as Burberry, an early adopter of social media. Tiffany & Co. has also coped well with the transition, keeping to its core values while promoting customer engagement through its website www.whatmakeslovetrue.com. Placing itself as an expert on romance it provides tools and advice for couples, including carefully selected hideaways to visit in New York. Building on its audience’s personal stories, couples can submit their own moments of true love to be turned into a Tiffany’s postcard. The brand has also released an iPhone app to enhance the shopping experience with its Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder. One of the biggest problems for luxury brands when engaging in social media is retaining exclusivity and complete control of the brand. Montblanc, however, doesn’t feel this poses a risk to its status and sees social media as integral to its online strategy. “The web user has taken a new role, away from the passive, one-dimensional one towards a more interactive, multidimensional communication” Montblanc said. “As part of this new communication need, it is crucial for an international company to use social media in a professional and creative way. Social media is not taking over traditional marketing, it complements it. We are still using print media and other channels. But we do think there will be a shift online as trends change.” Montblanc joined Facebook in 2009 and has two Twitter accounts, an international and a US channel. In its latest promotion for the Starwalker Red Gold pen, people could upload and customise pictures using a Facebook application and were entered into a competition. “Appearances on social media platforms help to involve and engage customers and target groups, create customer loyalty and therefore strengthen the brand. Montblanc aims to engage with fans of the brand and our products, listen to them and to inspire them with interesting content, events and all kinds of other brand relevant topics,” they said. Getting on the horse isn’t the only problem – it’s staying on that counts. New social networking sites pop up every day but can die just as quickly, so moving with social media can pose a big challenge. Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest, which are built around image sharing, are just a few relative newbies that have stuck around long enough to be taken seriously. The Instagram iPhone app
was launched in October 2010 and it now has more than 50 million users with more than 1 billion photos shared. Luxury fashion houses Burberry, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Jaeger LeCoultre, Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors all have a presence on the app. Franck Jehanne, co-founder of the Kalory Agency which creates photography and marketing content for luxury, fashion and beauty brands, says Instagram should be approached with caution. “Pictures taken by final customers can damage the image of brands, but you can’t really control what a consumer will post on a social media site. People take pictures and you can see the marks and scratches on products. [They] are not always being shown at their best, but it is impossible to prevent this happening.” Damage can be done by brands that neglect consistent quality benchmarks when using social media. “Brands shouldn’t neglect their imagery when it comes to social media and they should use professional photography. Some brands will use homemade pictures to match the Facebook feel of consumer created content and this can be really damaging. “A picture of a new window display will be seen more times on the internet than by a passer-by. It shouldn’t be taken on an iPhone and shared without controlling the quality of the photography and the reflections. The problem is the ease with which anyone can snap a picture without qualified photography, lighting and retouching technical skills.” Research by Unity Marketing into affluent consumers and their use of social media and the internet found that 80 per cent use some form of social media. The percentage of individuals who shopped online increased from 68 per cent in 2010 to 92 per cent in 2011. The myth that high-net-worth individuals don’t use social media is fading, and as more users take to these sites to voice their opinions, so too can brands use the technology to steer the conversation and set the agenda in their favour. Social media users are savvy creatures who need creativity to be captivated, but they still want the same experience they would get by stepping into a store. It’s a challenge to rise to and brands that can translate exclusivity from the shop floor to an online platform will be the ultimate winners.
A third of brands didn’t let fans post on their pages and more than 20 per cent did not engage in any two way conversations
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The ‘Alm’ we hiked to today was an insider tip from our host. The view from here of sun-kissed mountain peaks reaching for the sky is simply spellbinding. We feel totally free, nearly giddy with joy. We might even spend the night up here. Just like the dairy maid. For information about holidays in Austria, visit www.austria.info/treasures or call 0845 101 1818
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created the Warhol Package where guests can stay in the fantastic penthouse suite. While the palatial bedroom is adorned with original Andy Warhol dollar sign silk screens, it is also home to a magnificent Karl Lagerfeld sofa, originally created for the designer’s Paris home. Should guests muster the will or energy to leave their decadent chambers, they can relish a relaxing art inspired tipple, mixed to celebrate Warhol; take a sip on ‘The Andy’ and enjoy Berlucchi Brut Imperiale, Midori and fresh melon and lemon juice. www.romecavalieri.com
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Expect the Unexpected A stint in Ibiza is a rite of passage for any adult wanting a heady mix of sunshine, eating, drinking and dancing. And if you intend to retire at dawn, stay at the uber-luxe Ushuaïa. A menagerie of giant animals almost outnumbers guests; a golden crocodile languishes by the pool, pink warthogs and neon komodo dragons relax on the grass, ants crawl in arcs across white walls, striped purple cats tower 12 feet above the ground and a frog statue with a crown holds court
in the centre of the pool. Prepare for every moment of your holiday to be sound tracked by a DJ of the moment – Swedish House Mafia on Wednesdays, Luciano on Thursdays, David Guetta or Pete Tong (also at Pacha on Fridays). The Pooldisco residency, running until 22 September every Saturday, brings an East London style of DJs, hosts and performers to Ushuaia, four years since the Shoreditch House Pooldisco event launched. www.ushuaiaibizabeach.com
Closer to Home Holiday Inn London, Commercial Road opens its doors in the heart of London’s East End this month, which is great news for both local and travelling business guests. With 133 contemporary, air conditioned bedrooms over six floors, enjoy the City in both style and comfort. Every day, its Traders Restaurant offers a buffet at breakfast and an à la carte menu for lunch and dinner while Traders Lounge Bar provides a great place to meet and greet. For a limited period only, guests that book using the code LONUK-002 will receive 20 per cent off any food and beverage order at the hotel. www.hilondoncommercialroadhotel.co.uk
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turkish jewel This beautifully restored Ottoman mansion overlooks the shores of the Bosphorus, the body of water which separates Europe and Asia. The A’Jia Hotel, Istanbul, is reminiscent of a New England estate, comprising 16 rooms in an 1870s pavilion setting; each uniquely decorated using white marble and modern finishing, contrasting with the centuries-old architecture.
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Hotel Unique’s exterior has been likened to a ‘half penny on stilts’, created by Brazilian designer Ruy Ohtake. The impressive lobby boasts a 60 foot vertical bar known as The Wall with a full selection of tipples, while colour coded dream rooms provide romantically decorated interiors, massages and extra surprises for couples. In all of the rooms, guests are greeted by complimentary Havaianas and Bulgari amenities. Get up to the rooftop where the Skye restaurant and bar are located, with the São Paulo skyline shimmering in the distance and the Ibirapuera Park down below. The restaurant is run by Chef Emmanuel Bassoleil who serves a mix of cuisines from Brazilian to Japanese. www.hotelunique.com
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Gabriel O’Rorke visits Austria’s largest city, a cultural nexus where music, chocolate cake and dreams are made
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With thoughts of arriving in Vienna in time for a breakfast of strudel and hot chocolate, we opted for a 6am flight out of London. Such decisions always seem like a good idea in the planning, and the reality is seldom pain free; but our yawns soon faded as we arrived in a city bathed in morning sunshine and checked in to the Sacher Hotel. The Austrian capital is brimming with iconic buildings; from the opera house, to the museums, the parliament and palaces. Then there’s the Sacher Hotel, which is a Viennese institute in its own right. Dating back to 1876, it sits alongside the opera house and is an old-time meeting place for politicians, actors and high society. Today its guest book includes the Queen, JFK and Grace Kelly. The initial reason for this hotel’s fame, however, comes down to a chocolate cake. In 1832, Prince Klemens von Metternich asked his kitchen staff to come up with a new pudding. The head chef happened to be busy, so the task fell upon a young apprentice, Franz Sacher. Sacher invented a chocolate torte made in 34 steps, with a layer of apricot jam in the middle and chocolate icing on the outside. Not only did it go down well with the Austrian nobility, but today the cake lives on, and 360,000 Sacher Tortes
are sold around the world each year. So, if anyone is wondering what came first – the hotel or the chocolate cake – the answer is firmly the latter. It was not until 1976 that Franz’s son Eduard opened the Sacher hotel. The hotel became most famous, however, when Eduard died and his wife Anna took the helm. “Everyone came here for her,” says manager Ursula Wagner, “she wore trousers, smoked a cigar, had a bellowing voice and owned between 70 and 100 dogs. This was a time when women did not generally run things, but people loved her.” Today a large portrait of Anna hangs on the wall between the blue bar and the signature restaurant. Whether or not you’re staying at the hotel, a visit to Vienna isn’t complete without a slice of the “world’s most famous cake”. Deciding to make the most of the full day ahead of us, we headed out into the sunny streets. One hundred years ago Vienna was the world’s fifth largest city; it was a cultural melting point with nobility, intellectuals and a hotchpotch of artists, musicians, writers, architects, poets and actors who congregated in the city’s famous coffee houses. Among the roll call of famous names were the psychologist Sigmund Freud, the architect Josef Hoffman
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“To the sounds of Schubert, Mozart and Chopin, we watched the horses move with incredible ballerina-like fluidity” and the painter Gustav Klimt. And this year Klimt is in the spotlight as it’s the 150-year anniversary of his birth (he lived from 1862-1918). After all, Vienna’s most famous artist is quoted as saying: “If anyone wants to know something about me, they should look at my pictures carefully and try to recognise from them what I am and what I want.” Credited for revolutionising the Viennese art scene at the turn of the twentieth century, there are currently ten galleries displaying 800 Klimt artworks – more than has ever been in one city before. His most iconic piece, The Kiss, is on display at The Belvedere Palace. Placed in the middle of a room mounted on a red stand, the painting’s gold leaf omits a luminescent glow. I was surprised to find that it is square rather than rectangular (like I had previously seen it on a postcard), and the influence of Japanese art is notable. Heading back into the centre, our next stop on the Klimt trail was the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where one of his early works takes the form of a mural on the wall above the main staircase. A new walkway has been constructed so visitors can get a closer look. This time there is a clear Egyptian influence. Having built up an appetite, we decide it’s about time for some schnitzel. One of the city’s best offerings on this front is the somewhat unpronounceable Plachuttas Gasthaus bei der Oper. Enormous plates of schnitzel were brought our way with impressive speed, accompanied with the traditional side plate of potato salad. The next morning, full of Sacher’s Sunday brunch, we made the short walk to the Spanish Riding School to see the morning exercise. Visiting the world’s oldest riding school and watching the famous Lipizzaner stallions is something I have wanted to do since I was a child, and we were lucky to coincide with the first performance of the year. To the sounds of Schubert, Mozart and Chopin, we watched the horses move with incredible ballerina-like fluidity. First came the young stallions, full of beans and excited to be performing; next it was the old-timers, experienced horses and riders, showing off their pirouettes and pas de deux; but my favourite were the “above the ground movements” which included rearing up and kicking
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out, moves that date back 400 years to the days of cavalry battles. Hopping on the tram again, we pass the parliament buildings and get off at the city’s ice skating rink. Back at the hotel, we head to the spa for a bit of R&R. Continuing with the chocolate theme, the Sacher has a signature Time to Chocolate range, I booked a chocolate massage to soothe my bruised muscles (and ego). Surrounded by the sweet smell of cocoa, I sank into a state of semi-consciousness, savouring every minute of the body scrub and massage. For our final night we dined at the opulent Anna Sacher restaurant where the walls are covered in green velvet, portraits by Anton Faistauer hang splendidly, and Lobmeyr crystal chandeliers trickle down from the ceiling. Throughout the 148-room hotel there are more than 1,000 original paintings, making it one of Austria’s biggest private collections. Having ordered squid ink and scallop soup followed by two types of beef with mushrooms, the waiter brought over bread and kindly intervened when we started eating cubes of butter like canapés. To be fair, they was presented on a piece of slate and consisted of six cubes of different flavoured butter. Still, apparently butter is recommended taken with bread.
more information British Midland International (bmi) offers up to five flights a day between London Heathrow and Vienna. Economy fares start at £99 return, including taxes and charges, www.flybmi.com The CAT (City Airport Train) is €16 return, a Vienna Card is €18.50 The Spanish Riding School morning exercise is €14pp and €26 with a tour of the stables. Scheduled performances range from €25 to €130 and must be booked in advance, www.srs.at/en For more information visit www.vienna.info
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Deauville Beverley Byrne lives the Hollywood high-life in glamorous Northern France
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or the young couple embracing on Deauville’s expansive beach, nothing else exists. Wrapped in each other’s arms, they remain oblivious to the children playing on the cream coloured sand, the labrador chasing a ball between multicoloured parasols and kite surfers skimming across the glittering sea against a Wedgewood blue sky. And, loved up as they are, they certainly don’t notice me surveying this cinematic scene over a fine dish of Normandy moules in a beachfront restaurant. It’s hardly surprising I’m reminded of Claude Lalouche’s award-winning 1966 film Un Homme et Une Femme. Deauville beach was his inspiration, it was filmed on location here and its success further confirmed Deauville’s reputation as France’s answer to Hollywood. With no fewer than 50 films having been made in Deauville, this fashionable town is regarded as Northern France’s most glamorous star. It not only hosts the prestigious American Film Festival – and an Asian Film Festival – but its cinematic legacy can also be detected throughout the fabric of the town. From the architecture – half timbered Disneyesque confections featuring turrets and towers – to the Star café, decorated floor to ceiling with photographs of Deauville’s famous visitors and the colourful beach front cabins named after stars (can I have the Rita Hayworth please?), on the famous boardwalk known as the Promenade des Planches, it’s film buff heaven. I’m even staying in a hotel once owned by Claude Lelouch. Les Manoirs De Tourgéville is part of a trio of properties decorating each of France’s three coastlines and owned by the family-run Groupe Floirat. Rooms in the main Manor house are named after film artistes, and any self-respecting star would, no doubt, be overjoyed to stay in my elegantly furnished duplex overlooking emerald fields and featuring a bed so comfortable that lying upon it felt like falling asleep on a cloud. Crackling log fires in the public areas create a warm atmosphere encouraging strangers to fall into conversation. Before dinner, I meet Bartok, a coiffured terrier who insists I’m introduced to his chic Parisian parents waxing lyrical about the hotel’s restaurant, ‘1899’. After a sumptuous meal featuring the talented chef’s signature dish, Dieppoise Sea Bass, I’m only too grateful for the indoor swimming pool, wellness centre, sauna, gym and tennis courts plus complimentary bicycles and hearty walks through the glorious countryside to combat the increased waistline. But for me, the fact that the hotel has retained Claude Lelouche’s own cinema, complete with his old projector, is a good enough reason to stay here. Yet, whilst cinema casts a celluloid gloss over this elegant town, there are a host of alternative annual events to enjoy including the Cultural Season, a festival of theatre, dance, jazz and song held between October and May, the Livres & Musiques literary festival and the Planche(s) Contact photographic exhibition.
If your tastes turn to something racier, there’s always the Casino – said to have been the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale – and the race courses. The Duc de Morny, who established the resort of Deauville as a playground for elite Parisians in 1860, prioritised the construction of the first racecourse (there are two) over that of the church. Today, horseracing remains central to the resort’s tradition which lives on in a series of internationally acclaimed equestrian events. Naturally, Deauville is also a yachting mecca with two marinas, Port Morny, the main harbour built in 1866 and the privately owned Port Deauville. In neighbouring Trouville-sur-Mer, a picturesque fishing port linked to Deauville by bridge, daily life is inextricably connected to the sea. Dubbed Queen of the Beaches during its heyday in the mid 19th century, an extensive harbourside fish market features the best of Normandy’s aquatic larder. Fish and seafood feature in a host of festivals from the Sea and Mackerel Festival at Trouville in July to a Shrimp Festival held during October in the nearby port of Honfleur. With such colourful scenes on Deauville’s doorstep, it’s no wonder the town and the spectacular countryside have inspired artists, authors, photographers and film directors from Dufy to Van Dongen, Flaubert to Colette, Lartigue to Cartier-Bresson and even Yves SaintLaurent and Coco Chanel who opened her first boutique here in 1913. Deauville is a destination which excites extreme passions. Groupe Floirat hotels also include La Réserve, located on a cliff top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in the chic resort of St Jean de Luz in the Basque region of France, and Byblos in ritzy St Tropez. Famous for its Alain Ducasse Spoon restaurant, the Byblos Spa and that infamous symbol of Tropezien nightlife, the Caves du Roy club, Byblos is the original jewel in the Groupe Floirat crown. For the ultimate in French luxury, live the Hollywood highlife in Deauville this summer.
more information For further information about Groupe Floirat visit www.groupe-floirat.com A Manor Room at Les Manoirs de Tourgéville, Deauville (+33 2 31 14 48 68, www.lesmanoirstourgeville.com) costs from £119* per room per night Standard rooms at La Réserve, St Jean de Luz (+33 5 59 51 32 00, www.hotel-lareserve.com) cost from £74* per room per night Byblos, St Tropez (+33 4 94 56 68 00, www.byblos.com) offers classic rooms from £332* per room per night *All above prices are on a room only basis based on two adults sharing. Byblos closes from 28 October and reopens mid April. La Réserve closes from 12 November and reopens 1 March. Les Manoirs de Tourgéville is open all year.
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Madrid Rajdeep Sandhu explores Madrid on two wheels, visiting art galleries, flamenco shows and dining on local specialities Where to stay…Hospes Madrid Located in the district of Salamanca, this boutique hotel is a beautiful townhouse dating from the 19th century. With its restored classic features, the stylish décor is lavished with original dark wood throughout, the meeting and communal areas decked out with dark leather chesterfields and plush velvet benches. A room facing the spectacular Puerta de Alcala is a must, boasting a breath-taking backdrop of the Retiro Park, just a few minutes’ stroll away. Complete your stay by visiting the Senzone restaurant and the Bodyna spa: the white marble and high ceilings create a tranquil sanctuary from the lively city outside. www.hospes.com
Where to eat…Casa Lucio Frequented by the King of Spain and celebrities alike, this small eatery can be found in Old Madrid. The family-owned restaurant serves traditional Castilian food including mouth-watering thick steaks, suckling pig and varieties of roasted lamb. Away from the hanging jamons lining the bar, it is best known for one of its simpler dishes, ‘Heuvos Estrellado’, a hearty meal of eggs and potatoes, which although sounds simple, is possibly one of the best combinations on earth. www.casalucio.es
What to do…Golden Triangle of Art
From top to bottom: Museo del Prado, flamenco dancer, Hospes Madrid exterior, Salvador Dali museum, Hospes Madrid
British Airways flies from London City Airport to Madrid twice daily. All flights include a generous free baggage allowance, complimentary onboard drinks and snacks and your choice of seating. To book now, visit www.ba.com
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An extensive art scene means culture vultures will be spoilt for choice. Start off with the ‘big three’ which form the Golden Triangle of Art. The Museo del Prado exhibits European art from the 12th century while the Museo Reina Sofía has 20th century contemporary Spanish artists including pieces from Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. End with the private collection at Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, filling in the historical gaps between the first two.
Don’t miss…Flamenco In such a rich city as Madrid, it’s hard to fit everything in, but flamenco and shopping are not to be missed – wander down Calle Serrano and Calle Goya for luxury retail therapy. Madrid is also home to some of the most impressive flamenco shows, with Casa Patas one of the best. Choose from a selection of 50 Spanish wines while you wait for the show (which usually commences around late evening) and feast on traditional tapas. The best way to see the vibrancy of Madrid is on two wheels, so take advantage of Hospes Hotel’s bike rental. www.casapatas.com
Aberdeen from London City Airport. Up to 3 times a day. With flights to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, we connect Scotland’s 3 main business hubs with one of London’s. Book at ba.com/ londoncity
With a check-in time of just 15 minutes*, taking the high road to Scotland really will get you there sooner. To Fly. To Serve.
*15 minute check-in for hand baggage only, 20 minute check-in for baggage in the hold. Aberdeen flights start 24th September 2012. Service operated by BA CityFlyer.
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celebrate spain at iberica The flavours of A Coruña in Galicia, north-west Spain will take centre stage this autumn as part of Spain NOW! 2012 brought to you by Iberica Canary Wharf. Between 15-19 October, some of the most renowned Spanish chefs including David Muñoz, Diego Bello, José Pizarro and Iberica Canary Wharf’s own two Michelin star Nacho Manzano will take part in live cooking demonstrations and masterclasses where you can get some first hand experience of the exciting creativity that is driving Spanish cooking today. All this will be complemented by a full programme of food and wine tastings and exclusive previews of Galician produce, all free to visit, available at Iberica Canary Wharf. Iberica Canary Wharf, Cabot Square. Book at www.ibericalondon.co.uk, limited tickets available
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macaroon madness Salted butter caramel, white chocolate and orange marmalade, lime and fresh ginger butter cream or coffee cream with a hazelnut crunch – whatever your preferred flavour of bite-sized macaroon, learn to make them, as we did, at top cooking school L’atelier des Chefs. Super pastry chef Satti, who has trained all over the world, will answer your questions, while keeping you entertained with tales of his travels. For expert one to one tuition or a great activity to be enjoyed with friends and family (including a box full of goodies to take home), this cooking school really takes the biscuit. 10 Foster Lane, EC2V 6HR, 020 7796 0110
CAORUNN GIN Once Scotland’s best kept secret, this premium spirit is causing a stir in London amongst gin aficionados. Having partnered with the likes of Liberty London, Spencer House, The V&A and Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, even the handcrafted bottle gives a nod to elegance with its design taking inspiration from the Scottish Art Nouveau movement.
PERRIER JOUET Perrier-Jouët has launched a limited edition Belle Epoque Champagne, marking the first redesign of the bottle since 1902. Available for a limited time only from Harvey Nichols, priced at around £230, it’s been created by renowned floral Japanese artist Makoto Azuma. This Belle Epoque Florale Edition is inspired by his country’s art and culture.
BOWMORE WHISKY Bowmore, Islay’s first Single Malt distillery, has released a rare limited edition whisky, the Bowmore 1964. One sip reveals lusciously ripe peaches, juicy blood oranges and sharp pink grapefruit. Next comes deep wood-like notes, with coconut creams and a hint of sweetness. Priced at £8,000, and with only 72 bottles in existence globally, this is the ultimate collectible for the whisky connoisseur and enthusiast. Cheers.
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Best foot forward: Ice Rink Canary Wharf Canada Square Park will be transformed this November into an enchanted wintertime playground with a twist. Bigger and better than previous years, it promises to be an ice skater’s paradise, with an 800 square metre ice rink featuring London’s first ever skate path. Glide around the rink while enjoying the best in seasonal entertainment or savour from the sidelines with a glass of champagne or warming mulled wine on the viewing terrace. The unique skate path enables skaters to leave the main rink and pirouette their way under sparkling trees around the perimeter of Canada Square Park. Having excelled on the ice, retire to the luxurious rink side bar and lounge to celebrate in style. Skating packages at the rink can be tailored for business
and corporate parties with options from three course meals, lunch or canapés. If the skating wasn’t entertainment enough, added extras include comedians, cocktail making, and cheese and wine tasting. Companies are free to choose their own bespoke themes – opt for a mad hatters party, masquerade ball or even Hollywood glamour. Top it all off with a DJ and dance floor to complete a Christmas party everyone will be talking about for years. Ice Rink Canary Wharf launches on 3 November.
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Nestled in the heart of St Paul’s, Madison Restaurant boasts spectacular views of the City. This year, Madison is offering Christmas canapés including mini mince pies, pigs in blankets and the all favourite Christmas turnovers. If you’d prefer an indulgent three course meal, Madison has two set menus on offer from 1 December. For a twist on the traditional, try the crème brûlée Christmas pudding. For a top of the range feast, choose monkfish wellington and dry aged Bucceleuch Estate fillet. www.madisonlondon.net
Party booking are being taken at: events@icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk, www.skatecanarywharf.com, 020 7536 8400 Tickets at www.ticketmaster.co.uk, 0844 847 1556
If you are spending Christmas in the UK but long for the glamour of Caesars Palace, let Boisdale of Canary Wharf bring Vegas to you. Pete Long’s nine-piece Big Band and the ultimate Rat Pack singers Iain Mackenzie and Steve Pert will be joined by Geoff Haves to bring you the very best of classic Vegas from Frank, Dean and Sammy to Louis Prima, Tom Jones, and Elvis. Boisdale of Canary Wharf has also made the shortlist at this year’s London Lifestyle Awards, having been nominated for The London Live Music Venue of the Year and The London Bar of the Year. Boisdale of Canary Wharf, Cabot Place
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Kari Rosenberg enjoys an interiors awakening, as well as some fabulous food, at Tompkins
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aving already taken a sneak peak at the Tompkins menu, I had a fair idea of what to expect when it came to the food on offer here – though what I wasn’t prepared for was the outrageously fun, industrial chic meets New York loft décor, which, having acquired a recent passion for interiors, induced some serious magpie-eyed head swivels as I whispered to my companion “that would look perfect in our living room.” Sky high ceilings hold fantastic chandeliers, while super-sized paintings, shelves and Anglepoise lamps give the place a very cool, urban edge. Still devising a plan on how I could sneak a particularly beautiful battered tub chair out the door without getting caught, our charming waiter arrived with the menus. Torn between the Buffalo mozzarella salad, the cold cuts and the oriental duck salad, my dining partner and I, over our perfectly spiced Bloody Marys, negotiated a sharing deal to ensure we could sample both dishes. I would opt for the mixed meats while he would go for the latter, on the mutually beneficial proviso that each would get a suitable tasting of the other. My charcuterie board featured all the usual suspects: salami di Napoli, coppa di Parma and prosciutto di Parma, accompanied by pickled shallots, carrots and cauliflower and some crunchy, crouton style crackers. The meat was peppery and tasty, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of black pepper. But as the duck salad arrived, in all its plum-sauce-drizzled glory, my other half went back on his word. With a serious case of food envy, I watched him consume every tasty mouthful – the meat was soft and shredded, coated in toasted sesame and ginger with crisp bean sprouts, nestled on a bed of thin noodles. Luckily I got one forkful, as he watched
the duck to bean sprout ratio beadily: but that’s all I was going to get – this duck salad wasn’t for sharing, regardless of the calibre of my coppa di Parma. For mains I went for the chicken escalope Milanese smothered in panko crumbs, rocket, lemon and aioli. Glistening golden straight from the pan, it was succulent, hot and pretty damn huge – and despite post duck-gate resentment, I conceded it too big to finish, while my other half, somehow or another, still had room after his beef short ribs. And while the chicken escalope was fantastic, yet again his choice was the winning dish – coated in a thick, sweet, rich molasses and Woodford reserve sauce, the meat, soft and tender, just fell away from the bone. The accompanying spicy potato wedges were perfect for mopping up each and every last smear of sauce. Feeling suitably full, we headed upstairs to the 48th floor of Pan Peninsula to the famous Attic bar, which Tompkins diners can access for free. A luxurious cocktail and champagne bar, it was designed by National Interior Designer of the Year winner Matt Rawlinson; the floor to ceiling windows offering stunning panoramic views over Canary Wharf, the River Thames, and beyond, which isn’t surprising considering the bar sits on top of the UK’s tallest residential building. The surrounding blackcovered walls and soft furnishings have a fifties-inspired style with shades of coffee, fawn and cinnamon, while suited bankers and city dwellers sip on cocktails looking suave. I enjoyed a glass of Malbec while my other half continued with the Bloody Marys, soaking up the atmosphere and listening closely to see if we could hear the cheers from the nearby Olympic Village. 4 Pan Peninsula Square, E14 9HN 020 8305 3080 www.tompkins.uk.com
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SOUTH AMERICAN
IDOL
Take a tour through Argentina as Gaucho’s head chef, Fernando Trocca, brings the best speciality cuts to come out of his homeland. Elle Blakeman finds out what makes Gaucho the only place to eat steak
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s intangible things go, provenance is an interesting one. It can double the value of a car, it can reassure an art investor that his piece is worth the hefty price tag and it can prove that your signed firstedition does need a new glass-fronted bookcase. In food, provenance provides this same reassurance – history and value. It demonstrates that the chef knows precisely what he is serving you, where it came from, how it came to arrive in his kitchen and therefore – most importantly – exactly what to do with it. Gaucho, the chic, low-lit restaurant that has single-handedly brought about a beef renaissance in London, prides itself on this basic philosophy of provenance. Having hand-picked 43 of the best farms Argentina has to offer, Gaucho ensures that each follow a strict protocol, with free range, grass-fed cows (fed on 17 types of grass, if you will believe), used in order to ensure the best quality meal this side of South America. Argentina is of course known for its meat – it’s famous for it – and this is at the heart of Zeev Godik’s successful group that has gone from a single steak restaurant in Amsterdam in 1976 to becoming a byword for an excellent steak, now boasting 16 restaurants in the group. And if steak is one of the best things to come out of Argentina, then Fernando Trocca, Gaucho’s executive chef for five years, is not far behind. Emerging onto the international food scene in 2002 as Chef Patron of Sucre, a restaurant that paved the way for modernised Argentine dishes, this has been much copied and rarely matched in calibre. Trocca’s vision for the food at Gaucho is all about incorporating authentic Argentine and Latin American dishes into the menu, so you
will find delicious, delicate ceviches (his salmon ceviche, served with red Jalapeno’s, onions and palm hearts is a must-try), tiritados and causitas in among the meat that the chain is famous for. But, inevitably, it does all come back to the steak, which after a 35-day long process of ‘Wet Aging’ (where the meat matures in its own juices) is available in a variety of speciality cuts and grilled exactly as you want it. If you’re getting lost around the cuadril (rump), chorizo (sirloin), ancho (rib eye) and limo (fillet), which would be understandable, you can order a Gaucho sampler, where you will be presented with a selection of each; 1.2 kilograms of pure, cooked-to-perfection steak that is guaranteed to satisfy even the most demanding of carnivores. For those looking to explore the Argentinian vibe without sacrificing their steak, Trocca has recently added some additional cuts: Argentine favourites entrana fina (marbled skirt), media luna vacio (flank steak) and oicana (which is the top of the cuadril). To accompany your meal, you will find an extensive and exquisite wine list selected by Argentinian wine expert Phil Crozier; I challenge anyone to order just a single glass of the Gran Altura Malbec, a rich, savoury red that goes perfectly with the light and spicy starters as well as the more meaty mains. For white lovers, the Selection G White Blend is divine and very easy to drink. Finish with the Dulce de Leche cheesecake and a glass of port-style Zuccardi Malbec, and then call a cab, go home, and sleep the sleep of the sated. Gaucho Canary, 29 Westferry Circus, Canary Riverside, E14 8RR 020 7987 9494 www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk
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THE Directory Whether you want to dine or to drink, to purchase gorgeous gifts and stylish outfits, to keep fit or to be pampered, Canary Wharf is home to a wealth of services and amenities
Collection
Tiffany & Co.
ASPINAL OF LONDON Cabot Place 020 7719 0727 Carat* Cabot Place 020 7516 0347 Charles Fish Cabot Place 020 7512 9595 David M Robinson Jubilee Place 020 7538 2332 Goldsmiths Canada Place 020 7512 9779 Links of London Jubilee Place 020 7519 1767 Montblanc Canada Place 020 7719 1919 Pandora Cabot Place 020 7987 9801 Tiffany & Co. Cabot Place 020 7409 2790
health & beauty
Dove Spa @ Virgin Active
David Clulow Opticians Cabot Place 020 7345 9181 Jubilee Place 020 7519 6284 Dove Spa @ Virgin Active Westferry Circus 020 7519 6657 The Gentry Hair & Spa Canada Place 020 7519 6660 Sean Hanna Jubilee Place 020 7513 2660 SK:N Canada Place 020 7516 0106 The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Westferry Circus 020 7510 1999 the Spa, reebok sports club Canada Square 0844 558 1329 Toni & Guy One Canada Square 0844 445 7722 UrbanBeach Tanning & Beauty Jubilee Place 020 3200 2000 Vision Express Optical Lab Canada Place 020 7513 2408
Reebok Sports Club
freedom back clinics Canada Place 020 3197 9100 The Gentry Barber Shop Cabot Place 020 7345 9920 JD Sports Canada Place 020 7715 9644 Nicholson and Griffin Gents Hairdresser Jubilee Place 020 7512 9890 Reebok Sport’s Shop Canada Square 020 7970 0900 The Rejuvenation Clinic&Medispa Cabot Place 020 7519 6950 Runner’s Need Churchill Place 020 7512 9107 smilepod walk in hygiene Canada Place 020 7513 1132 Sweaty Betty Cabot Place 020 7513 0666 Waitrose Food, FASHION & Home Canada Square 020 7719 0300
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Boisdale of Canary Wharf
Roka
Boisdale of Canary Wharf Cabot Place 020 7715 5818 boisdale.co.uk EAT IN
Iberica Canary Wharf Cabot Square 020 7636 8650 ibericalondon.co.uk EAT IN
Byron Cabot Place 020 7715 9360 byronhamburgers.com EAT IN, TAKE-AWAY
Jamie’s Italian Churchill Place 020 3002 5252 jamieoliver.com/italian EAT IN
Canteen The Park Pavillion 020 7513 0406 canteen.co.uk EAT IN, TAKE-AWAY
Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte 18-20 Mackenzie Walk 020 3475 3331 relaisdevenise.com EAT IN
Davy’s Wine Bar Fisherman’s Walk 020 7363 6633 davy.co.uk EAT IN
Manhattan grill London Marriott West India Quay Hotel 020 7517 2808 manhattangrill.co.uk EAT IN
First Edition Cabot Square 020 7513 0300 firsteditionrestaurant.co.uk EAT IN
ObikÀ Mozzarella Bar West Wintergarden 020 7719 1532 www.obika.co.uk EAT IN, TAKE-AWAY
Gaucho Canary Canary Riverside 020 7987 9494 gauchorestaurants.co.uk EAT IN
The Parlour The Park Pavilion 0845 468 0100 theparlourbar.co.uk EAT IN
Gourmet Burger Kitchen Jubilee Place 020 7719 6408 gbk.co.uk EAT IN, TAKE-AWAY
Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill Canada Place 020 7715 7100 plateaurestaurant.co.uk EAT IN
Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill
Quadrato Restaurant Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Westferry Circus 020 7510 1858 fourseasons.com/canarywharf EAT IN Reebok bar & restaurant Canada Place 020 7970 0920 reeboksportsclublondon.com EAT IN, TAKE-AWAY Rocket Restaurant & Bar Churchill Place 020 3200 2022 rocketrestaurants.co.uk EAT IN Roka The Park Pavilion 020 7636 5228 rokarestaurant.com EAT IN Smollensky’s Reuters Plaza 020 7719 0101 smollensky’s.co.uk EAT IN Wahaca The Park Pavilion 020 7516 9145 wahaca.com EAT IN, TAKE-AWAY wildwood Jubilee Place 020 7719 1213 wildwoodrestaurants.co.uk EAT IN
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LONDON Homes&
PROPERTY Showcasing the finest homes in your area
C o v e r i n g CANARY WHARF, D OC K L AN D S , WA P P ING & T h e C i t y
Back to normality post-olympics market update
Pick of the best Canton Dining Table, ÂŁ1,200, Lombok www.lombok.co.uk
Gorgeous new homes
Mews Street, St Katharine Docks E1W
New Crane Wharf, Wapping E1W
A charming house on the edge of St Katharine Docks. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, recpetion room, conservatory overlooking the secluded walled garden, kitchen, wooden floors, secure garage, weekly cleaner and lovely dock views. Unfurnished
A delightful apartment renovated to a very high standard in this popular converted warehouse. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, generous reception room and entrance hall, fantastic river views, underground parking, 24 hour porterage and a lift.
Guide price: £795 per week
Guide Price: £495 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
020 7480 6848 wappinglettings@knightfrank.com
Teal Court, St Katharine Docks E1W
Furnished
020 7480 6848 wappinglettings@knightfrank.com
St Andrew Street, Holborn EC4A
A smart apartment in this popular development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room opening onto a private terrace, fully fitted kitchen, wooden floors, good storage, undergorund parking 24 hour porterage and Dock views.
A unique cottage to rent in the grounds of St Andrews. 1 bedroom with built in storage, bathroom, kitchen and reception room. The property was interior designed and would suit someone who wanted easy access to the City.
Furnished
Furnished
Guide Price: £775 per week
Guide Price: £485 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
020 7480 6848 wappinglettings@knightfrank.com
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Capstan Court, Wapping E1W
Mace Close, Wapping E1W
A well presented apartment to rent in the heart of Wapping. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, generous reception room with wooden floors, open plan kitchen, private terrace, porterage, lift access and an undergorund car parking space. Furnished
A spacious house with views over the canal. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, second and third bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, reception room, large kitchen dining room with access onto a private patio garden and a garage.
Guide price: £390 per week
Guide Price: £650 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
020 7480 6848 wappinglettings@knightfrank.com
Brewhouse Lane, Wapping E1W
Unfurnished
020 7480 6848 wappinglettings@knightfrank.com
Free Trade Wharf, Wapping E1W
A spacious and unusual house set in a central location in Wapping. 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, reception room and fitted kitchen. The property, set on 3 levels, also benefits from loft storage and parking.
A riverside apartment to rent in this popular development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), open plan kitchen reception room, 24 hour porterage, parking, private balcony with south facing river views and leisure facilities.
Furnished
Furnished
Guide Price: £465 per week
Guide Price: £450 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings
020 7480 6848 wappinglettings@knightfrank.com
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020 7480 6848 wappinglettings@knightfrank.com
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Forge Square, Isle of Dogs E14
West India Quay, Canary Wharf E14
A very good size Studio apartment presented in immaculate condition located within The Forge Square. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, balcony, concierge. Approximately 31.4 sq m (338 sq ft)
Situated on the 29th floor is this wonderfully spacious one bedroom apartment offering far reaching views. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, concierge, private parking. Approximately 55.3 sq m (595 sq ft)
Leasehold
Leasehold
Guide Price: £237,500
Guide Price: £425,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse E14
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
Seacon Tower, Limehouse E14
Beautifully presented two bedroom riverside apartment situated on the sixth floor. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, terrace, balcony, concierge, private parking, river views. Approximately 96.2 sq m (1036 sq ft).
A stunning penthouse which offers some of the best views that are available in Canary Wharf. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, 2 terraces, balcony, concierge, private parking, river views. Approximately 136.3 sq m (1,467 sq ft)
Share of Freehold Guide Price: £765,000
Leasehold Guide Price: £1,295,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
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Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse E14
Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse E14
A stunning three double bedroom apartment with balcony offering far reaching Thames views. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, balcony, concierge, river views. Approximately 152.7 sq m (1,644 sq ft)
A well proportioned two double bedroom apartment in one of Limehouse's most popular developments. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, balcony, river views, concierge, private parking. Approximately 102.2 sq m (1,100 sq ft)
Leasehold
Leasehold
Guide Price: £1,300,000
Guide Price: £610,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
Seacon Tower, Isle of Dogs E14
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
Dundee Wharf, Limehouse E14
A well positioned apartment on the 16th floor of a popular portered block in Canary Wharf. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, 2 balconies, concierge, private parking, river views. Approximately 61.8 sq m (666 sq ft)
An extremely well presented three double bedroom apartment with fabulous river views and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, terrace, river views, concierge. Approximately 124.8 sq m (1344 sq ft)
Leasehold
Leasehold
Guide Price: £475,000
Guide Price: £1,200,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary-Wharf
020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
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020 7512 9966 cwharf@knightfrank.com
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BERKELEY TOWER, e14
PORT EAST, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø concierge ø balcony ø 2 parking spaces ø 156 sq m (1,680 sq ft)
Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø protected parking ø porterage ø 195 sq m (2,097 sq ft)
Guide £1.35 million Leasehold
Guide £1.25 million Leasehold
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Savills Canary Wharf bpage@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf bpage@savills.com 020 7531 2500
RIVERVIEW COURT, e14
PAN PENINUSLA, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø terrace ø Jacuzzi ø parking ø concierge ø gym ø 133 sq m (1,432 sq ft)
Reception ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø balcony ø parking ø gym ø swimming pool ø concierge ø 75 sq m (802 sq ft)
Guide £995,000 Leasehold
Guide £690,000 Leasehold
Savills Canary Wharf bpage@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf bpage@savills.com 020 7531 2500
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SHEARWATER COURT, e1w
BOMBAY WHARF, se16
2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 7 terraces ø 3 balconies ø concierge ø 2 parking spaces ø 368 sq m (3,960 sq ft)
Reception room ø semi-open plan kitchen ø 4 double bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø protected parking ø porterage ø 190 sq m (2,046 sq ft)
Price On Application Share of Freehold
Guide £1.299 million Freehold
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Savills Docklands zjames@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands juprowse@savills.com 020 7456 6800
CHIMNEY COURT, e1w
BRIDEWELL PLACE, e1w
Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø 2 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø concierge ø protected parking ø 131 sq m (1,409 sq ft)
Reception room ø semi-open plan kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø 2 private terraces ø undercover parking ø 75 sq m (810 sq ft)
Guide £775,000 Share of Freehold
Guide £475,000 Leasehold
Savills Docklands juprowse@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands zjames@savills.com 020 7456 6800
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NEW PROVIDENCE, e14
HANOVER HOUSE, e14
3 bedrooms ø reception room ø 3 en suite bathrooms ø terrace with sauna cabin ø balcony with panoramic views ø 2 x valet parking ø 24hr porterage ø penthouse
3 bedrooms ø reception room ø 3 bathrooms ø terrace with river views ø allocated parking ø on-site leisure facilities
£2,500 per week Furnished
£1,250 per week Furnished
3 4
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
BERKELEY TOWER, e14
MILLENNIUM DRIVE, e14
2 bedrooms ø reception room ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø balcony ø allocated parking ø 24hr security ø 5* development
1 bedroom ø reception room ø bathroom ø balcony with river views ø allocated parking ø porterage
£735 per week Furnished
£350 per week Furnished
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
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NEO BANKSIDE, se1
PELICAN WHARF, e1w
2 bedrooms ø reception room ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø juliet balcony ø views of the London Eye ø 24hr porterage ø new development
2 bedrooms ø reception room ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø balcony with river views ø allocated parking
£775 per week Furnished
£750 per week Unfurnished
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Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
CITY QUAY, e1w
HALCYON WHARF, e1w
1 bedroom ø reception room ø bathroom ø terrace with marina views ø allocated parking ø 24hr security ø prestigious development
2 bedrooms ø reception room ø 2 bathrooms ø porterage ø allocated parking ø partial river views
£595 per week Furnished
£550 per week Furnished
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Indescon Court, London, E14 - £280,000 Leasehold
Baltimore Wharf, London, E14 - £300,000 Leasehold
• 12th floor studio • West London views • Corner balcony • Close to Jubilee/DLR
• Brand new studio • Luxury development • 7th floor Juliette balcony • Concierge, Gym & Spa
St Davids Square, London, E14 - £438,000 Leasehold
Pan Peninsula, London, E14 - £650,000 Leasehold
• Two bed apartment • Large balcony • River Views • Secure Parking
• Two beds, two baths • 29th floor views • Allocated parking • Concierge and gym
11 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HE
020 7715 9700 joneslanglasalle.co.uk
Matchmakers Wharf, E9
£260pw
• One bedroom • 5th floor river views • Hackney Location • Concierge & gym
Frances Wharf, E14
• Two bed apartment • 8th floor river views • Allocated parking • Concierge & gym
£280pw
• One bed 5th floor • Canal side development • Communal roof terrace • Concierge & bike storage
£350pw
• Two beds two baths • Canal side apartment • Courtyard views • Close to DLR/Canary Wharf
Vanguard Building, E14
Aqua Vista, E3
Aqua Vista, E3
Ability Place, E14 • Brand new luxury apartment • Two bedrooms, two bathrooms • Concierge & leisure facilities • South Quay DLR and CanaryWharf
£295pw
• Studio suite • Balcony • Popular development • Close to Canary Wharf
£370pw
Landmark East, E14
£380pw
• One bedroom • 29th floor river views • 24hr concierge • Heron Quay DLR
• One bed 3rd floor • Canal side development • Communal roof terrace • Concierge & bike storage
£475pw
Indescon Court, E14
£500pw
Pelican Wharf, E1W
£750pw
• Two bedrooms • 4th floor sub penthouse • River Views • Allocated parking
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HOT PROPERTY: Glamorous Riverside Living
A stunning three bedroom duplex penthouse apartment has become available in Grosvenor Waterside. The property is amongst the most bright and spacious of its kind with floor-to-ceiling windows to the living area providing beautiful views of the Docks, and an expansive roof terrace stretching across the upper 7th floor. The living space is large and open-plan but a
separate kitchen also benefits from an additional dining area, while the third bedroom could easily be used as a study when needed. Storage space throughout the property is excellent, while styling is neutral yet contemporary, making it both a practical and attractive home for the busy professional. Grosvenor Waterside is an extremely sought-
after development situated north of the River and near to the open spaces of Battersea Park. High quality amenities include a gym and spa while 24-hour security and a concierge service provide peace of mind. The property comes with two parking spaces and the fashionable Kings Road is within walking distance, together with the transport links of Sloane Square. n
Grosvenor Waterside, sw1w ÂŁ3.95M LEASEHOLD Knight Frank Riverside www.knightfrank.co.uk
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ithin a small building containing just four flats and fronting onto the Limekiln Dock is a wonderful example of a warehouse conversion: it has been sensitively modernised and retains much of the building’s original character with exposed brickwork, cast iron columns and wooden beams. The flat extends to approximately 2,111 sqft and is designed to the highest of standards with an integrated Bose sound system, automated lighting throughout, solid oak floors and bespoke walnut storage cupboards, as well as a huge basement storage are. The expansive reception room is 23ft x 61.5ft at its widest point and is perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. The open plan layout provides an abundance of space for a fabulous L-shaped Poggenphol kitchen with Gaggenau and Miele appliances, dining for a dozen and a sizeable area overlooking the dock for sitting back and enjoying the sound of the waves. The master bedroom suite also looks out on to the dock and has plentiful bespoke oak wardrobes and a high specification granite and marble bath and shower room with Phillippe Starck Duravit fittings. There is also a second bedroom with an en suite shower room at the front of the property. A third double bedroom quietly tucked away from the living space of the flat would also lend itself as a study or library area. A further guest cloakroom/shower room is available for guests. Situated in popular Narrow Street, public transport is via the DLR, river bus and underground at Canary Wharf and the property also has its own mooring rights. Alongside local shops and restaurants there is a further huge selection at Canary Wharf. n
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Narrow Street, E14 ÂŁ1.55M SHARE OF FREEHOLD Knight Frank Canary Wharf and Knight Frank Wapping www.knightfrank.co.uk
020 7512 9966 or 020 7480 6848
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expert comment SALES:
LETTINGS:
Looking ahead
Islington in focus
OLIVER SMITH, JUNIOR NEGOTIATOR AT KNIGHT
NICOLA williams, LETTINGS VALUER AT KNIGHT
FRANK IN WAPPING, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF THE
FRANK IN ISLINGTON, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF
RESIDENTIAL SALES MARKET
THE RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS MARKET
London, having been enlivened by the rush of the Olympics, has never seemed so vibrant. In contrast, the tranquillity of Wapping encouragingly continues to lure those wanting a good investment in a quieter area. With summer holidays ending and the 2012 Olympics subsiding, thoughts return to reality with a steady increase in both applications and properties coming on to the market. The international buyer is still the most prevalent. With Canary Wharf and the City being close by and great transport links to both, the employment opportunities offered draw those from around the world. With mortgages becoming more readily available, those renting are also yearning to find an investment with good capital growth prospects. In Wapping, where you can get far more for your money than in the west, in a more convenient location, applicants continue to succumb to the allure of the waterside properties and stylish warehouse conversions. Whilst Prime Central London prices have risen by 0.5 per cent in July, overpricing still creeps into the market causing some properties to stagnate on the market. However, whilst the ominous cloud of a double dip recession looms all the more gloomy, the London market still remains a safe haven for those who wish to invest in bricks and mortar rather than institutions. Admittedly sales and applicant interest have been quiet in August. However, as the distractions of the summer reduce, this should make way for more instructions in September. In Wapping there has been a lack of availability over the Olympic period but we are confident that the clever vendors will accompany us to into the rampant September market.
Islington, ‘The Notting Hill of the East’ as it has been described, attracts thousands of potential tenants each month with its proximity to the City and the West End, beautiful residential roads, boroughs with young and established families and the many shops, restaurants and bars which cater for every taste. Islington has long out grown the blue square it was given on the Monopoly board with the average flat renting at approximately £600 a week and terraced houses renting at over £1000 per week. Following a very successful year in 2011 for the Islington lettings market, investment landlord’s from all over the world attempted to cash in on high yield returns. However, with a number of new developments being completed in the first quarter of the year, the large amount of new stock unbalanced the Islington market, where we usually experience a lack of properties. Together with an increase in the number of tenancy renewals, this caused property prices to fall temporarily. With many people relocating to this vibrant area, the lettings market then balanced out with the momentum increasing the closer we came to the summer months. The opening of Knight Frank in Islington has been long awaited and the strong relationships that have been built with large banks, law firms and other blue chip companies means that corporate tenants and relocations exceed 85 per cent of our tenancies. These typically have a high level of renewal and in the last quarter of 2011, 80 per cent of our corporate clients did so. The new Islington Office is situated on the busy Upper Street, in the heart of the area and means we are well-placed to advise those looking for a lively and convenient base.
Knight Frank Wapping 020 7480 6848 www.knightfrank.co.uk/wapping
Knight Frank Islington 020 3657 7362 www.knightfrank.co.uk
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State of the market Lenders introduce restrictions ALASDAIR CARPENTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LOURDES ESTATE AGENTS, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
Potential purchasers requiring large mortgages are being penalised on the high street with several banks and building societies restricting the most competitive deals to those borrowing less than £500, 000. Many of the UK’s leading mortgage lenders including HSBC and Santander have restricted their best fixed rate mortgage products, with rates less than three per cent to loans under £500,000 and £550,000 respectively. High street lenders are effectively penalising those wishing to borrow large amounts on a mortgage. The penalties come in a number of guises such as higher rates, increased arrangement fees and restrictions in the loan to value level. This clearly demonstrates a diminished thirst for large residential mortgages and a focus on the mass market.
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with JAMES BEARRYMAN, DIRECTOR AT FRANKLYN JAMES What can be expected for the property market, post-Olympics? Lettings prices ‘pre-Olympics’ for longer terms rents were always on the rise, so landlords have really been benefitting in the buzzing East London market. Tenants looking for a short term Olympics rental in East London were also looking to secure places as quickly as possible with amazing budgets and this led to some extortionate short term rental prices. Due to the pull of such high income short term rents, not enough landlords were looking to let for a longer term and the uncertainty in the market didn’t help either. Within this Olympic period we completed a number of record rental returns in some of the key developments in the area. With these properties (and many others) now falling vacant, stock levels are increasing with demand staying around the same level and prices are naturally starting to fall slightly. So what would I recommend to landlords now? Market your property competitively and market it for the price you are looking to achieve (or close to
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In theory this should have a negative impact on the prime residential market. In practice however, the majority of individuals looking to borrow sums in excess of £500, 000 are likely to seek the services of a bespoke lender such as a private bank. For wealthy individuals the private banking sector still has the appetite for large mortgage lending at relatively competitive rates. These bespoke lenders are likely to actively target this market. Therefore, although mainstream mortgage providers are shying away from large loans, funding for those who seeking expensive property is still available. n
it) to keep it competitive against other properties. Dress your property better than others, make sure it is being marketed by the best agent with the best advertising, the best images and the best descriptions to really help set your property aside from the rest. In relation to the sales market, this has been far more straightforward. In simple terms, things could not be better! Over the past couple of months we have received record levels of potential purchasers registering, with a lot of overseas investment also being apparent. As a result of this, sales have been very strong, particularly in Limehouse and Canary Wharf. We have achieved some of the highest recorded comparable sales prices in this market and quite conversely to the lettings market, more stock is all that’s needed. n Franklyn James Estate Agents, Docklands 020 7005 6080 www.franklynjames.co.uk
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Aegon House, Crossharbour, E14 • • • •
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Vickery’s Wharf, Limehouse, E14
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£249,999
£279,950
Michigan Building, Canary Wharf, E14
Wingfield Court, Canary Wharf, E14
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£299,999
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Lyndhurst Lodge, Isle Of Dogs, E14
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£295,000
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Molines Wharf, Narrow Street, E14
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£375,000
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Berglen Court, Limehouse, E14
Limehouse Wharf, Narrow Street, E14
Blyths Wharf, Narrow Street, E14
£500,000
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Alamaro Lodge, Greenwich, SE10
£265 per week
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£400 per week
Vanguard Building, Westferry Road, E14
St David’s Sq, Westferry Road, E14
Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Fully furnished River views
£475 per week
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£550 per week
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£350 per week
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Lime Kiln Wharf, Limehouse, E14 One bedroom Private balcony Secure parking Fully furnished
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£450 per week
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Situated in a quiet residential development is this two double bedroom ground floor apartment boasting; a spacious reception, a separate kitchen, a modern bathroom and an allocated parking space.
Berglen Court, Limehouse, E14
£299,999
Beside the Limehouse Basin is this generously sized fourth floor apartment with one double bedroom, spacious reception, underground car parking space, 24 hour concierge facilities and is moments from Limehouse DLR.
St George’s Square, Limehouse, E14 £315,000 An extremely large split level one double bedroom apartment in the charming St Georges Square development benefitting from a particularly large south facing lounge its own garage and offers plenty of storage space.
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Conveniently located within a short walking distance from Canary Wharf is this wonderfully presented fourth floor, one double bedroom apartment with a 24hr concierge and underground parking.
Offering fantastic views of Canary Wharf and the River Thames is this two double bedroom apartments on the fifth floor boasting; a private balcony, a separate integrated kitchen, secure parking and is a short walk from Limehouse DLR.
£349,999
Lockview Court, Limehouse, E14
£465,000
Offered chain is this stunning two bedroom/ two bathroom third floor apartment which offers an amazing wrap around balcony with views of London’s skyline, the River & the Marina. Secure underground parking is also included.
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Positioned on the second floor is this two double bedroom apartment alongside the River Thames. Incorporating far reaching views across the river Thames, a large corner aspect balcony, concierge service and secure gated parking.
Canary Wharf 020 7005 6080
East India Dock Road, Limehouse, E14 £599,995 Pinnacle II, Limehouse, E14 Arranged over four floors is this substantial six bedroom house offering two spacious reception rooms, a sizeable kitchen, two bathrooms and W/C, an impressive 50’ garden with paved area, brick shed and a brick barbeque.
Bow 020 8983 2930
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£730,000
An extremely desirable three bedroom apartment with amazing views across the Limehouse Marina. The property boasts a spacious reception, a large balcony, stunning views and two car parking spaces and close to Limehouse DLR.
Limehouse 020 7791 1777
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£585 pw
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A stunning two bedroom apartment in situated on the 15th floor of the ever popular New Providence Wharf. Decorated to a very high standard and benefitting from stunning views, 24hr concierge, gym and spa.
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A spacious, bright and airy one bedroom flat with amazing direct views of the River Thames. The property boasts a large reception with a balcony, fully fitted kitchen, secure parking and a concierge service.
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A fantastic two bedroom/two bathroom duplex penthouse apartment boasting over 1650sqft of living space, a large terrace overlooking the River Thames, on- site leisure facilities and secure parking.
Limehouse 020 7791 1777
enquiries@franklynjames.co.uk
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Free Trade Wharf,Wapping E1W
Capstan Court,Wapping Wall,Wapping E1W
Price: £479,995
Price: £584,995
Lime Close,Wapping E1W 2QP
Manchester Road, Docklands E14 3DP
Price: £399,995
Price: £248,500
This 2 double bedroom, 5th floor, 2 bathroom apartment Terrace with superb River Thames views, This 24-hour porterage development benefits from a communal gym, swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, pool and gardens. 2 secure parking spaces. Situated close to Limehouse Station.
2 bedroom house situated within this popular West Wapping canal side development. Fitted kitchen. Reception. First floor bathroom. Garden. Allocated parking. Within easy access to the City & Docklands. Close to Wapping & Tower Hill stations
2 Double bedroom 2nd floor warehouse converted apartment within this sought after development. Fitted kitchen. Reception with double doors leading to a balcony. 2 Bathrooms. Laminated wood flooring. Situated close to Wapping station. Parking.
3 Bedroom ground and first floor maisonette. Reception. Fitted kitchen. First floor bathroom. Own garden. Close to Island Gardens Docklands Light Railway. Easy access to Canary Wharf.
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Anchorage Point Cuba Street, Docklands E14 8NF
Spacious 2 double bedroom apartment within this sought after Riverside development. Within a short walk into Canary Wharf which offers great shopping facilities. South Quay/ Canary Wharf Docklands Light Railway are nearby. Porterage. Residents use of gym and pool. Spacious reception leading to private balcony. Ideal for the Canary Wharf commuter.
China Court Asher Way,Wapping E1W 2JF 2 double bedroom ground and first floor duplex apartment situated within the sought after gated development of Quay 430. Fitted kitchen. Reception. 2 Bathrooms. Own rear garden. Allocated parking. Close to the City/ Tower Hill stations and St Katharine’s Dock.
Rental Price: £430 PW
Rental Price: £450 PW
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Spirit Quay,Wapping E1W 2UT
Spacious 2 Double bedroom, 3 storey house. Bathroom plus additional ‘Wet’ room. Situated close to Wapping station and within easy access to the City & Canary Wharf. Fitted kitchen/ diner. Reception. Garden. Allocated parking space. Close to Wapping station and local bus routes.
3 double bedroom, 3 storey house within canal side development. Lounge. Fitted kitchen diner. 2 bathrooms. Views of ornamental canal. Garden. Allocated parking space. Close to Tower Hill stations and St Katharine’s dock.
Rental Price: £550 PW
Rental Price: £600 PW
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Pan Peninsula, Canary Wharf, E14 Range of two bedroom, two bathroom apartments set in Canary Wharf’s most desirable developments. Finished to high specification including floor to ceiling windows. Pan Peninsula additionally offers a range of on-site facilities including 24 hour concierge, private cinema, brasserie, penthouse level cocktail lounge, swimming pool and gym.
Prices from £685,000 SALES | LETTINGS | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | VALUATIONS
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£330 p/w
• Two bed, one bath apartment • Recently completed development • Circa 658 sq ft • Open plan living space • Third floor with balcony
New Providence Wharf, London, E14
£349 p/w
• One bed, one bath apartment • 650 sq ft on 7th floor • Fully equipped kitchen • Overlooking River Thames • Close to Canary Wharf
Zenith, Commercial Road, E14
£425 p/w
• Two bedroom apartment • Located on fourth floor • Beautiful views from balcony • A few minutes walk to Limehouse DLR • Available Now
St Georges Square, Limehouse, E14
£266 p/w
Zenith, Commercial Road
• One bedroom house over two floors • Spacious reception with dining area • Bathroom and separate WC • Close to Narrow Street amenities • Walking distance of Limehouse Station
£335 p/w • One bed, one bath apartment • Circa 499 sq ft • Fully integrated kitchen • Open plan living with private terrace • Close to Limehouse Station
Drift Court, Basin Approach, E14
Danescombe, London, SE12
£355 p/w
• Furnished luxury apartment • Two bedroom and one bath • Direct river views • Close to local amenities • Short walk from Gallions Reach DLR
£355 p/w •Three bed riverside duplex apartment •Three roof terraces overlooking the Thames •Secure off street parking •A short walk to Canary Wharf •Available from August 2012
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Humber Road, Greenwich, SE3
£450 p/w • Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment • Circa 850 sq ft and recently refurbished • Split over two levels • Rear garden and secure parking • Easy access to Canary Wharf
• Large one bedroom garden flat • Open plan living space • Good sized rear garden • Walking distance to Greenwich Park • Close to Westcombe Park Station
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nce in a blue moon there will be a country house buyer who wants to get away from the City and never go back. For the vast majority, however, the first action will be to set an acceptable commuting distance from London. Getting the protractor out and drawing a couple of concentric circles around London will give you a rough idea of which areas are within reach. But the map appears a little different when you look closer at journey times, train timetables and, of course, available properties and prices. Take Andover and Bath, for example. The former is typically regarded as an acceptable commute, the latter as being more of a weekend destination. The 06.26 from Andover, which pulls into Waterloo 73 minutes later, is fairly packed with classic country property owners heading into the City for a day’s trading. Property in and around Bath carries a premium, for sure. But the level of research that Middleton typically undertakes reveals that Bath Spa railway station is in the throes of a huge refurbishment, with more parking, improved access and some wonderful eateries opening up on the new concourse. With a journey time of 90 minutes to Paddington, Bath is a little further, but it also has a much broader range of property types than its Hampshire rival. Another example: the Middleton map puts York in the same band as Bristol for commuting, despite the fact that, as the crow flies, it’s 210 miles compared to 120. These days, though, for the country commuter the speed at 138
which the train flies through the countryside may be of secondary importance to the rate at which data travels through the ether. Once you’re on the train, settled in your seat and using your time productively, you may even find that the First Class compartment represents an extension of your office — comfortable, quiet, nicely connected, and with the added bonus of no possibility of being drawn into a meeting you’d been assured you wouldn’t need to attend. An old friend of ours commutes 2.5 hours each way from Tiverton to London every day. He’d have had to find another £1.5m to purchase a comparable property in Hampshire. That cash buys a lot of laptop, a nice breakfast and plenty of cappuccinos to help the journey by. In fact, his work-while-you-travel patterns are so finelytuned he says he’s tempted to get on the train sometimes, even if he doesn’t need to be in London. The urge to get out of town hits everyone at some point. Next time you feel it, make sure you look at the map with a different perspective. It’s downloadable from our website. Of course, the map will change shape again in the next few years. Infrastructure projects such as Crossrail and HighSpeed2 have the potential to transform journey times and bring new areas of the country into the commuter belt. n Tom Hudson Middleton Advisors act on behalf of private clients looking to purchase country houses and estates in the UK 01235 436 271 www.middletonadvisors.com
Royal Arsenal Riverside is a 76 acre mixed use regeneration scheme on the banks of the River Thames in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, just a short distance from Overground and DLR stations. On-site benefits include 24 hour concierge, residents’ gym, Young’s pub and dining, Tesco Express, a proposed forthcoming Crossrail station, health and wellbeing studio and Zipcar car share club.
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments from £252,500. For more information call 020 8331 7130. Sales and Marketing Suite and Show Apartments open daily 10am to 6pm (until 8pm on Thursdays).
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