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Contents October 2014 Features

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026 | A room of Emin’s own The Queen of BritArt, Tracey Emin CBE on her new exhibition at White Cube

068 | Art house We welcome Corbin & King’s first hotel – an Art Deco jewel on Brown Hart Gardens: The Beaumont

058 | Super power Enduring fashion photography from Peter Lindbergh

072 | Silver lining In celebration of its 110th anniversary, we trace silversmith Georg Jensen’s inspiring heritage

060 | Defining moments We chart the 100 year history of Leica cameras through some of the most memorable images 062 | Brave new world Kate Racovolis meets Phillips auction house’s CEO Edward Dolman as it makes its Mayfair debut

076 | The Mayfair Awards 2014 Make your vote count in this year’s Mayfair Awards, celebrating the best the area has to offer

016 | Contributors 018 | Editor’s letter 021 | My life in Mayfair: Charles Saumarez Smith, secretary and chief executive, Royal Academy of Arts

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022 | Couture culture Our latest dispatch on latest book, film and theatre releases 113 | Remembering Mayfair: The Fine Art Society, New Bond Street

078 | Continental drift Can the stunning Bentley Continental GT V8 S top its previous incarnations?

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Collection 035 | A little princess Harrods’ Parisian exhibition sees the arrival of a unique timepiece from Backes & Strauss

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024 | Art news 030 | Prize lots 032 | Exhibition focus: ‘The Eleventh Hour’ at Castle Fine Art

038 | That 70s show This month, we’ve gone gold with disco fever. It’s all about chunky cuffs, chains and hoop earrings 039 | On the up Bec Astley Clarke MBE on her stateside success 042 | Watch news

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Contents October 2014 Beauty 103 | Beauty news We bring you the latest in beauty, from Burberry’s new scent to Givenchy’s ultimate red lipstick 106 | Spa review: The Ritz Salon

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108 | Royal in the afternoon An indulgent culinary experience of delicate desserts and scones at the Royal Opera House

046 | Style spy

109 | Food & drink news

048 | Style update

111 | Dining out: Hawksmoor Knightsbridge

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050 | Travelling light Travel in style with sky-high glamour; from elegant jewels to heritage luggage

Property 163 | London calling We meet partner and head of Knight Frank Mayfair & St James’s office, Harvey Cyzer

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Travel 083 | Travel news 084 | Off the radar in Oman Uncover the beauty of Oman; from hilltop villages to echoing canyons

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088 | The art of the desert Explore a vibrant art scene in the middle of the Sonoran Desert 092 | An Irish art affair We find impressive art collections at hotels in Dublin and Laois

096 | City break: Luxembourg Escape to the country’s historic capital to experience its rich culture and fabulous food 099 | Arrive in style Brown’s Hotel and Globe-Trotter collaborate to create a beautifully bespoke package 100 | Suite dreams: Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard

168 | Market insight: Hyde Park Knight Frank Hyde Park’s lettings team reveal the latest trends in the area’s property market 170 | PrimeResi news PrimeResi.com brings us the latest news in property 176 | American Beauty An exciting opportunity arises as Katharine Hepburn’s Connecticut estate arrives on the market

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Art Editor Carol Cordrey Food & Drink Editor Neil Ridley Collection Editor Annabel Harrison Editorial Assistant Bethan Rees Editorial Intern Marianne Dick Brand Consistency Laddawan Juhong Senior Designer Lisa Wade Production Hugo Wheatley Alex Powell Oscar Viney Amy Roberts Editorial Director Kate Harrison Client Relationship Director Kate Oxbrow General Manager Fiona Fenwick

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Mike has written extensively for The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph. This month, he discovers the design inspiration behind Corbin & King’s first hotel, The Beaumont, and why its more of a work of art than just a place to rest your head.

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Rebecca Wallersteiner Avid art writer and critic, Rebecca contributes regularly to The Times, The Lady and The Telegraph. In this issue, she writes about Tracey Emin CBE’s new exhibition The Last Great Adventure is You, which opens at White Cube this month.

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Richard is a motoring journalist and a former associate editor of Auto Express. This month, he takes to the road in his new favourite car: the Bentley Continental GT V8 S, and finds out why this latest model offers a truly spirited driving experience.

Carol is an art critic and editor. She organises the annual London Ice Sculpting Festival and is permanently on the art scene bringing us the latest happenings. This month, she celebrates the Turner Prize and Sebastião Salgado’s renowned photography.

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ust as the sartorial frenzy that comes with September ends, October brings with it a new burst of inspiration, in the form of art. We are spoiled for choice here already, with the historic Royal Academy of Arts, auction houses including Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams and Cork Street, as well as many fine art galleries dotted throughout Mayfair and St James’s. This month, the area is brimming with new life. After seemingly endless scaffolding and construction, much of it has been taken down to reveal places that will no doubt become future icons of the area. I first visited Chris Corbin and Jeremy King’s hotel, The Beaumont in late July, when it was nearing completion, and it was clear this new establishment was going to be special. It has not disappointed, as it sits in pre-war elegance overlooking Brown Hart Gardens. Mike Peake takes a close look at its Art Deco interiors and its position as a cultural statement (page 68). After much anticipation, auction house Phillips also makes its debut on Berkeley Square. I meet the man at its helm; CEO Edward Dolman to find out what we can expect from the company and how it has the potential to change the face of the contemporary art scene in the area (page 62). In celebration of art in all of its forms, as it is one of the few languages of the world that can truly be considered global, Rebecca Wallersteiner writes about Tracey Emin CBE’s latest exhibition at White Cube to discover more about her beautiful and sometimes controversial work (page 26). I can’t think of anywhere better to spectate – or participate – in the vast and fascinating world of art than in Mayfair.

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My life in MAYFAIR Charles Saumarez Smith Secretary and Chief Executive, Royal Academy of Arts

‘I ‘I can remember this sense of Mayfair having a special character to it’ – Charles Saumarez Smith

from top: Charles Saumarez Smith, PHOTO BY BENEDICT JOHNSON; Burlington Arcade; Sketch; A dish from Cecconi’s (image courtesy of soho house); Tie, £85, Richard James; The Keeper’s House at the Royal Academy of Arts ©tim mitchell, arcaid images . For more information about Charles Saumarez Smith, visit charlessaumarezsmith.com

gave up taxis about ten years ago,’ says Charles Saumarez Smith, the secretary and chief executive of the Royal Academy of Arts. ‘I really enjoy walking, I walk a lot. I like the fact that most places I go are within walking distance.’ Burlington Arcade, for example, which is next to the Royal Academy of Arts, Cecconi’s, Sketch and Richard James, are all nearby favourites of Saumarez Smith’s. He is very lucky indeed. The places surrounding his office, perched in the upper echelons of the Royal Academy of Arts, are those he has been around his whole life; Saumarez Smith’s first part-time job was in the summer of 1974, when he worked as a delivery boy for the renowned bookshop, Heywood Hill, which his brother John once ran. ‘I recently walked up Carlos Place and suddenly remembered this house I walked past,’ he says. ‘I had this very vivid recollection of delivering a brown paper parcel containing a book to someone who lived there. It was good way to learn about Mayfair. ‘There was also a place called Le Petit Café in Stafford Street, and as a teenager I would sometimes go for lunch with my brother and all the art dealers would be eating upstairs. Julian Agnew of Agnew’s and Anthony d’Offay would have lunch in this place, and I can remember this sense of Mayfair having a special character to it.’ Saumarez Smith has witnessed Mayfair’s many changes, particularly since commencing his tenure at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2007 (though his work in the realm of art spans more than three decades). ‘The biggest change from my perspective is the upgrading of Mount Street,’ he says. ‘Because it has moved, to an extent, the centre of gravity of Mayfair over a much larger canvas. In a productive way, Mayfair has become a more complex and more interesting environment.’ The area, while steeped in heritage, is teeming with new developments and ideas, with Crossrail being one of the most talked-about and large scale of these. The RA is undergoing a transformation of its own, with the renovation of the Burlington Gardens side of the building, which is being designed by revered architect David Chipperfield. As these changes take their course, a new project called Reimagining Mayfair has also been launched. As part of this, the RA is asking architect-led teams to consider how the area could become London’s next cultural quarter – a hub for the exchange of ideas, and where the community can come together. Mayfair is not just merely a place for Saumarez Smith: ‘I like the complexity of an evolving ecology,’ he says of the area. ‘When I walk past the quarters of The Beaumont, I see a cultural statement. That’s the interesting thing – it could just be a luxury hotel, but with the Antony Gormley it becomes something else, and it maintains that sense of art being a generator of character in the neighbourhood.’ 21

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Sweet couture If life really can be like a box of chocolates, you will be very pleasantly surprised this month, as French designer Olympia Le-Tan and revered haute chocolatier Pierre Marcolini come together to produce one seriously indulgent box of macaroons and chocolates. The box, designed by Olympia Le-Tan in the style of her iconic bags, reflects her true sense of fun, while inside, you can choose from either a selection of Marcolini’s decadent chocolates or macaroons – fashion and chocolate has never been so delicious. Maison Pierre Marcolini x Olympia Le-Tan, from £27, available from Selfridges and marcolini.com

Couture culture This month, the spotlight is on Shakespeare’s Globe with the arrival of The Comedy of Errors, and we bring you elegant tools to inspire creativity

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The Comedy of Errors

ften criticised for being Shakepeare’s most shallow play, The Comedy of Errors is a simple tale of mistaken identity and humorous slapstick. However, the troupe at the Globe, expertly directed by the award-winning director Blanche McIntyre, are no less disarming as they narrate the story of two sets of twins separated during a voyage at sea. One pair, Antipholus and his servant Dromio are rescued

of Antipholus of Ephesus, who is unable to convince her ‘husband’ that they have even met before. However, the stars who steal the show are the Dromios played by Brodie Ross and Jamie Wilkes who, scorned and beaten by their masters for not obeying them, reveal their frustration through a vibrant display of physical

‘The stars who steal the show are the Dromios played by Brodie Ross and Jamie Wilkes’ by a boat and taken to the island Ephesus with their mother, while the other pair Antipholus and his servant Dromio (this is where it gets confusing) are returned back to Syracuse by another boat with their merchant father. We join events years later as the Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse search for their missing brothers and, without realising it, are mistaken for them. This is done with most hilarious affect by Hattie Ladbury, who plays the distraught wife 22

Matthew Needham as antipholus of ephesus (photo: marc brenner)

theatre, huffing and puffing, and sparring with fish. Although this production fails to strike any deep meaning out of the Bard’s text, it offers fun and light relief for all. The Comedy of Errors runs at The Globe until 12 October (shakespearesglobe.com) words: hannah lemon

Sixty years since his passing, Henri Matisse is still one of the most celebrated artists of our time, with his cut-outs taking centre stage following the acclaimed exhibitions at the Tate Modern and New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The new edition of the original prize-winning volume from Taschen celebrates the artist’s final and most memorable chapter of his career. The tome features a detailed chronological account of his life and work in addition to rare photographs of him by Henri CartierBresson among others. Known initially for his colour-drenched paintings of still-life and women, in his late sixties he fell ill which prevented him from painting. He developed a bold technique using painted paper and a pair of scissors, which allowed him to continue his legacy as one of the art giants of the 20th century. His cut-outs were primarily dismissed by critics, but were later recognised as the perfect solution to the age-old conflict between line and colour, and provided an influence for generations to come. Henri Matisse. Cut-outs. Drawing With Scissors by Gilles Néret and Xavier-Gilles Néret, £44.99, Taschen

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However the more time he spends with the intriguing Sophie, the more he begins to question his own beliefs. Despite the deceptive nature of both their occupations, Stanley and Sophie collide when it comes to the moral implications of illusion, leading to numerous engaging spars between Firth and Stone. The whole film is a pleasure to watch, from the glowing sunset scenes to a spectacular moonlit thunderstorm and notably, the roaring Gatsby-esque ball. The film may not go down in history as one of Allen’s greats, but it is a thoroughly pleasing 90 minutes of escapism which entertains the notion that life can be quite magical, if we allow it to be. Magic in the Moonlight is out on 19 September Words: Marianne Dick

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Be moved by Sebastião Salgado’s dramatic monochrome images of natural and man-made landscapes, and celebrate another year of the prestigious Turner Prize w o r d s : C A RO L C ORDR E Y

Where the art is It has been 15 years since the first Affordable Art Fair in Battersea, which has made a fun and affordable experience out of buying art, and unites artists, gallery owners and buyers. Among the many new participants presenting contemporary artists’ work will be the Adam Gallery from Bath, be&art flying in from Miami, Galerie Bhak from Korea, Sculpt Gallery arriving from Bristol and Spence Gallery from Toronto – make it a top priority on your calendar. Affordable Art Fair, 23-26 October (affordableartfair.com)

The master of monochrome Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado has spent his 40-year career using his camera to bring some of the world’s most desolate scenes and dramatic events to the attention of a global audience. His work will leave viewers in awe when it goes on display at the Beetles+Huxley gallery this autumn. Salgado has received widespread critical acclaim for his work, which focuses on mankind’s struggle to survive in the most challenging natural and man-made environments. His skills combine impressive photographic compositions with profoundly emotive subjects, and he is one of the most important photographers of our time. Sebastião Salgado, 8 October – 8 November (beetlesandhuxley.com) 24

Q: What is the aim of the Turner Prize? A: The aim of the prize is not to honour a lifetime’s achievement, but rather to focus on recent developments in British art. Q: Who are the members of the judging panel? A: Tate selects the jury, which this year is chaired by Penelope Curtis, director of Tate Britain. The other members will be: Stefan Kalmár, executive director and curator, Artists Space, New York; Helen Legg, director, Spike Island, Bristol; Sarah McCrory, director, Glasgow International; Dirk Snauwaert, Artistic director, Wiels, Brussels. Q: What are the criteria for the choices of long-listed and short-listed artists? A: The Turner Prize 2014 will be awarded to one of the short-listed nominees for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of the artist’s work in the 12 months proceeding 17 April 2014. Q: Does the Turner Prize set out to span across traditional and contemporary art forms? A: The prize was established to promote discussion of new developments in contemporary British art. The variety of media used by the four short-listed artists this year reflects the diversity of work being made in the UK today, often exhibited globally, from film and video to performance, collaborative working and installation. 30 September – 4 January. Winner announced at awards ceremony broadcast live on Channel 4 on 1 December (tate.org.uk)

Panter and Hall, Chris Bushe, Winter Tide Scarista at the Affordable Art Fair; Postscript II (Berlin) 2013 by Tris Vonna-Michell, who is shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2014; OIL WELLS FIREFIGHTER, GREATER BURHAN, KUWAIT, 1991, and DINKA CATTLE CAMP, SOUTHERN SUDAN, 2006, both ©Sebastiao Salgado/Amazonas/nbpictures

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Rebecca Wallersteiner talks to Tracey Emin CBE, the Queen of BritArt, whose new show The Last Great Adventure is You, opens at White Cube this month

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his work is about rites of passage, of time and age, and the simple realisation that we are always alone,’ says Tracey Emin CBE of her new exhibition at White Cube this month, highlighting how she so often turns a sense of melancholy into some of the most coveted pieces of contemporary art. Agelessly, if unconventionally beautiful at 51, Emin fizzes with high-voltage energy and creative ideas. Although she studied at the Royal College of Art – she uses her own experiences – and frequently her own body – as material for her work. This often references traumatic episodes from her childhood, as well as her chaotic teenage years, which resulted in accidental pregnancies and abortions. Every day brings fresh challenges for Emin,

who has been named the Queen of BritArt, as well as being appointed Professor of Drawing at the Royal Academy. Earlier this year, she collaborated with the Serpentine Gallery to design an exquisite bottle for the ‘Serpentine’ perfume, and on 8 October, The Last Great Adventure is You arrives – an exciting major exhibition of Emin’s new paintings, bronze sculptures, large-scale embroideries and neons. Emin grew up in Margate, renowned more 

‘Growing up in Margate was fantastic – you could swim from May until September’ – Tracey Emin

for its sandy beaches than its culture. She revolutionised this seaside town, which was, until the opening of the Turner Contemporary gallery in 2012, slightly dingy and dilapidated. During a recent visit to Margate, I noticed a huge banner on the seafront proclaiming ‘I love Margate’ in Emin’s elegant handwriting. ‘Growing up in Margate was fantastic – you could swim from May until September and sit on the beach,’ she says. Although she still returns to Margate for inspiration, these days Emin lives between London, New York, Miami and France and socialises with Kate Moss and Hollywood’s A-list. However, she still draws on Margate as inspiration, and greeted Her Majesty the Queen when she visited the Turner Contemporary gallery soon after its opening. At the time Emin admitted that she was far more ‘royalist’ than her fans might think. Last year, HM The Queen honoured her for services to art with a CBE, which was presented to her at Buckingham Palace by Princess Anne. Exactly what HM The Queen and Princess Anne might think of Emin’s infamous unmade bed, which recently

sold at auction for £2.2 million, is anyone’s guess. Emin rose to celebrity after her unmade bed was nominated for the Turner Prize in 1999. Soon afterwards Everyone I have Ever Slept With went on show. Emin’s controversial and opinion-dividing tent was embroidered with the names of everyone she had ever slept with, including platonic friends, family and lovers. Despite her feisty image, in person Emin looks almost vulnerable and her grin is endearingly charming. She has also turned to subjects as docile as the humble feline, as she honoured her beloved cat and constant companion Docket, now 15 years old, by sculpting him in glass. ‘He’s not just a cat – he’s my friend and little soulmate,’ explains Emin. Her love for animals has inspired recent

‘An artist should open doors for new thoughts and new experiences’ – Tracey Emin magical sculptures of birds, at least one of which will be shown at White Cube. Emin is keen that art should be for ‘everybody’ and not just ‘stay in its ivory tower’. She has become famed for her neon slogans such as the one installed in 10 Downing Street in 2011 spelling out ‘More Passion’. Her fans won’t be disappointed with the latest exhibition. A source of inspiration for Emin’s neons is Dreamland, Margate’s local fun-fair, (now closed), which was based on New York’s Coney Island fairground and had a similar raffish, high-voltage atmosphere. Few teenagers who hung out there in the 1970s, spending their pocket money on the rides, could forget the exciting smells of candyfloss, toffee apples and frying doughnuts, and the piercing shrieks of people riding the largest roller-coaster in Europe. The rawness, energy and endearing vulgarity of Margate has

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right: tracey emin portrait © Nick Morrish, British Airways

provided material for many of Emin’s famous artworks and continues to inspire her. She has depicted seafront huts, driftwood and reconstructed Dreamland’s helter skelter with reclaimed timber, placing a charming small bird on the top. Emin recently donated artworks for a fundraising event to regenerate Dreamland and the fairground attraction is due to re-open over Easter 2015. Emin’s captivating new work presented at the White Cube expresses complex ideas with her usual frank honesty and raw emotion. The title of the exhibition, which is transcribed in neon within the gallery suggests the artist is once again turning to her personal experiences for inspiration. ‘An artist should open doors for new thoughts and new experiences. Being an artist isn’t just about making nice things or people patting you on the back. There should be something revelatory about art,’ says Emin. She is renowned for recounting episodes from her personal life in an original form of confessional art with a non-voyeuristic intimacy that resonates deeply with the viewer, bringing to mind the art of early 20th century expressionist artists Egon Schiele and Edvard Munch. Emin’s exhibition will include, among others, Bird (2014), a magical sculpture which perhaps draws inspiration from Emin’s memories of birds on Margate’s seafront, while Grotto (2014) hints at the popular seaside attraction, Margate’s Shell Grotto. Emin’s art has an intimacy that touches the viewer with its honesty. Though her powerful paintings and sculptures at first appear deceptively simple, they are the result of many years of experimentation, application and layering. With Emin’s Midas touch she may never need to make a bed again. The Last Great Adventure is You by Tracey Emin is on at White Cube, Bermondsey from 8 October to 16 November 2014. 144-152 Bermondsey Street, SE1 (020 7930 5373; whitecube.com). A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay by the artist will also accompany the exhibition

PRIZE LOTs #1 Monogram Canvas Cabin Trunk and Monogram Canvas Alzer Suitcase by Louis Vuitton One of the most elegant ways to travel is with Louis Vuitton luggage. Initially made to be a functional stacking case in 1858 for voyages, the monogrammed pieces have become highly sought-after, whether it sits in your drawing room as a decorative statement or joins you on a sojourn to St Tropez. These two pieces from the European Noble and Private Collections sale at Christie’s are very well travelled indeed, and their history gives them a vintage elegance. The Monogram Canvas Cabin Trunk and Monogram Canvas Alzer Suitcase by Louis Vuitton belonged to Baroness Clarice de Rothschild, who had the suitcase personalised with the monogram ‘C de R’. The sale itself is set in two parts and draws together more than 700 lots, from paintings to furniture, tapestries to armour. It comes with a wealth of opportunities for new and established collectors who are looking to decorate any space with beautiful pieces. Dating from medieval times to the 19th century, the broad scope of the collection reflects the cosmopolitan style of Europe’s aristocracy. Expected value £1,500-£2,000, European Noble and Private Collections Including Fine Tapestries Part II sale at Christies, South Kensington, 1 October (christies.com)

#2 Untitled by Jean-Michel Basquiat New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat was the epitome of cool, and earned his reputation as one of the most important artists of the 20th century during his lifetime of 27 years. He initially gained notoriety as a member of the SAMO graffiti group in Manhattan in the late 1970s, but soon his career went from spray can to paintbrush, from the subway to galleries. As part of Frieze Art Fair, Sotheby’s is holding a

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Contemporary Art Evening Auction, with this Basquiat piece being a highlight of the sale. The painting, Untitled (1981), is an important piece for the artist as it pinpoints a milestone in his career. A breakthrough year for Basquiat, in January 1981 he exhibited in a multidisciplinary show at P.S.1 where his work caught the attention of gallerists, dealers and collectors. This piece was also shown at his first solo show and is a prime example of Basquiat’s style, which so often played into the theme of urban iconography with underlying social commentary. Expected value £1,500,000-£2,000,000, Contemporary Art Evening Auction at Sotheby’s, 17 October (sothebys.com)

#3 1904 CGV H1 Side Entrance Phaeton Owning an automobile from the veteran era is a guaranteed head-turner. The pre-1905 manufactured vehicles are masterpieces of design, and are true conversation pieces. Coinciding with the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which is the longest-running motoring event in the world, Bonhams is holding a sale which features a selection of Brighton Run vehicles. Included is this 1904 CGV H1 Side Entrance Phaeton, which was a true symbol of luxury when it was first produced and has taken part in many rallies itself. Created by Charron, Girardot et Voigt, the 1904 model appealed to all members of high society, from kings to marquises on both sides of the Atlantic. The brass plate fixed to the vehicle reads ‘Orly Roederer’, the family name of the Louis Roederer Champagne house. This piece is one to watch for automobile enthusiasts, and for lovers of all things vintage. Expected value £390,000-£440,000, London to Brighton Run Sale, Veteran Motor Cars and Related Automobilia at Bonhams, 31 October (bonhams.com)

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The Eleventh Hour This year is the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. With this poignant occasion in mind, contemporary artist Scarlett Raven explores an enduring, commemorative symbol of the war: the poppy WORDS: BETHAN REES

lowers are a symbol of many things; a single red rose says ‘I’m madly in love with you’, while daisies represent innocence, and daffodils point to the arrival of spring. But the most evocative of the blooms is arguably the poppy. With 2014 marking 100 years since the start of the First World War, the poppy is as significant now as it ever was. With this in mind, rising star of the art world Scarlett Raven is embracing the language of flowers in her exhibition at the Castle Fine Art gallery in Mayfair, focusing on the humble, delicate red form of the poppy. The 27-year-old has made quite a bold impression on the contemporary art scene, accumulating a loyal following of global collectors including film star Orlando Bloom, Take That’s Mark Owen and former Tory treasurer Lord Jonathan Marland. A recent art graduate of Central Saint Martins, Raven is no stranger to Mayfair’s esteemed galleries;

she’s previously displayed in Petley's Fine Art, Hay Hill Gallery and now Castle Fine Art, as part of a group show. ‘It means everything to me to be able to exhibit my work at Castle Fine Art, and I feel honoured to now be part of the Washington Green family. They have a fantastic team and I feel like everybody has a mutual love and respect for art and the power of being moved emotionally. The Mayfair gallery itself is stunning and is in a prime location. It has been a dream of mine for years to have my work on display at the gallery,’ says Raven. Her work often explores landscapes and seascapes, capturing the romance of the nature surrounding us, and the powerful connection it has with human emotion. In the debut showcase of her new collection of work, the 33 unique pieces will look at that most emotionally charged of flowers, the poppy, and the collection pays homage to the fallen heroes of

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World War I. Raven, whose grandfather was a commando officer, and great grandfather a soldier in the First World War, says: ‘The In Flanders Fields poem by John McCrae describes it perfectly, particularly this quote: "The Torch; be yours to hold it high." I believe that it is our responsibility to hold the torch and respect each other and respect life; in particular those who sacrificed theirs for our country.’

‘I believe that it is our responsibility to hold the torch and respect each other and respect life’ The title of the exhibition directly references Armistice Day, which marks the end of the fighting between Germany and the Allies on 11 November 1918. Raven looks at the contrasting emotions which would have been felt on that day, and which are still felt today; an amalgamation of both sorrow and elation. The tension of joy and grief is captured beautifully throughout her paintings of the blood-red poppies. Raven has a unique technique to create her three-dimensional paintings, in which she incorporates everyday materials such as rope, wood and wax into her work. Her beautiful, colourful pieces still have a certain element of fragility to them, despite their heavy, robust structure and this contrast flawlessly echoes the tensions of emotions on Armistice Day. The

exhibition is in collaboration with The Royal British Legion and Raven will be donating a painting to be auctioned to raise funds for the charity's work at the Poppy Ball. Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply enjoy looking at beautiful objects, The Eleventh Hour exhibition is sure to impress. Its universal appeal and historical prominence is hard to fault, and with admirers flocking rapidly, Raven is definitely an artist to keep your eye on. The Eleventh Hour runs from 25 September to 11 October at Castle Fine Art, 24 Bruton Street, W1J (castlegalleries.com)

all images courtesy of Washington Green Fine Art Publishers. All images from Scarlett Raven's The Eleventh Hour Collection

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A Little Princess

s part of Harrods’ own Biennale des Antiquaires – the legendary Parisian exhibition (now in its 27th year) will be recreated in the Fine Jewellery and Watch Rooms this month – London-based Swiss watchmaker Backes & Strauss has created a unique piece for the occasion in partnership with Gemfields. The timepiece honours both Backes & Strauss’ heritage as the ‘Master of Diamonds’ as well as Gemfields’ status as the world’s leading ethical gemstone supplier. Christened the Harrods Princess, the watch has been set with exceptional Zambian emeralds and white diamonds. Other brands taking part in the Biennale celebrations honouring the craftsmanship within the world of fine horology include Vacheron Constantin, Roger Dubuis, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Richard Mille. 29 September – 12 October (backesandstrauss.com; harrods.com)

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Jewellery news Show-stoppers from the annual Biennale des Antiquaires jewellery exhibition and creative shapes from Myriam SOS WORDS: OLIVIA SHARPE

clockwise, from left: Frost pendant & earrings with white diamonds and set in white gold, POA; De Beers pop-up store in selfridges; daylight lotus ring with white diamonds & set in pink gold and white ceramic, £3,875

Wonders never cease De Beers has certainly had a busy time of it of late. As well as having recently opened a pop-up store in Selfridges’ Wonder Room, the jeweller has also revamped its Old Bond Street store and released its latest Aria collection, comprising signature pieces, prestige designs, high jewellery creations and women’s watches. Along with this, De Beers has also updated its Frost and Enchanted Lotus collections to include new pieces, which have just arrived in store in time for Christmas. Whatever’s next? De Beers, 50 Old Bond Street, W1S (debeers.co.uk)

CUTTING EDGE To celebrate Antoni Gaudi’s birthday which took place earlier this year, fine jeweller D’Joya has created 25 pieces, 20 of which are on display and five are bespoke commissions, inspired by the pioneering artist and his most famous works:

‘Antoni Gaudi was a visionary, a tour de force, a creative genius and an inspiration… The collection pays homage to this celebrated Catalan modernist, who transformed buildings in Barcelona into glittering works of art. His decorative approach to ceramics, ironwork and stained glass evolved into a distinctive aesthetic that still enthralls today’ (djoya.com) 36

On the Flip Side One seemingly unproductive afternoon when she was playing with some matchsticks, Cypriot designer Myriam Soseilos was suddenly struck with an idea of creating jewellery pieces which could move and adapt. From this, the Transformers collection was born. Each piece has a geometric design inspired by modern architecture; the aptly-named Rubik’s Cube ring features sides made up of different coloured precious gemstones which can be swivelled around to create a multi-faceted effect. The latest Naked Square collection explores the ‘grammar of shapes’. MyriamSOS, available at Wolf & Badger (wolfandbadger.com) Two Birds, One Stone Arguably the most important event in the jewellery calendar, the Biennale des Antiquaires recently took place in Paris and once again, it did not disappoint. One of the most talked-about pieces on display there was this Bird Cage clock by Chanel, a beautiful interpretation of a miniature jewellery birdcage found in Coco Chanel’s 31 Rue Cambon apartment. Those of you who had the misfortune to miss the event will now be given an opportunity to see some of its finest pieces at Harrods; the department store is hosting its own exclusive rendition this month. Nine of the official Biennale brands – including Cartier, Chanel, Bulgari and Dior – will present a selection of their most show-stopping pieces. (harrods.com)

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On the up As Astley Clarke takes America by storm with the launch of several US stockists, Olivia Sharpe catches up with founder Bec Astley Clarke MBE to find out how it feels to be the next big British luxury export

his summer, both Cameron Diaz and co-star Kate Upton were spotted wearing Astley Clarke jewellery. The fact that celebrities are wearing pieces by the jeweller is not astonishing in itself, with Poppy Delevingne and Alexa Chung having long been fans of the brand. However, in this particular instance, it is hardly a coincidence. In September, the British brand launched into 11 branches of luxury department store Neiman Marcus, from Boston and Dallas to Los Angeles and Atlanta, as well as neimanmarcus.com. This marks the next chapter in Astley Clarke’s US expansion, having earlier this year entered into six Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

Back in London, I meet founder and chairman Bec in the place where it all began, her west London boutique, before the launch. Her excitement about the prospect of being stocked in America is immediately evident as she explains why Astley Clarke is the perfect fit for the US: ‘I think the brand is really resonating over there. I’ve been on three or four visits this year to San Francisco, New York, Dallas and Florida, doing whistle-stop tours. They’re going nuts over the Biography bracelets and have fallen in love with the lockets.’ Looking at Bec, it’s not as though she needs high-profile supporters to promote her brand. With her casual and laidback style – she is 

dressed in a tank top and jeans, with the same locket as Diaz wore placed conspicuously around her neck and her signature Biography bracelets adorning her arm – and welcoming manner, she epitomises her brand. The concept of Astley Clarke was always very simple; to create fine jewellery for professional women. The business launched in 2006 and its founder already had an impressive background in fashion, tech and marketing; with her new multi-brand e-tailer concept, she set out to prove the profitability of selling jewellery online, in the same way that sites such as Net-a-Porter and The Outnet have shown such demand in fashion. And she certainly seems to have done that. Astley Clarke’s sales are projected at 30 per cent growth year-on-year and sales figures are predicted to reach roughly £6.2 million this year. Bec was also made an MBE in the Queen’s 2013 Honours List for her services to the jewellery industry. While this is undoubtedly an incredible achievement, Bec ensures she stays grounded with the help of her three-yearold son, Thor: ‘After I told my son about the award, he said, “Mummy, Peppa Pig gave Rebecca Rabbit an MBE yesterday”. I thought to myself, I’m not nearly as busy as Rebecca Rabbit is so if she gets one, then it must be good’, she says, smiling. Bec is delighted in the interest she has been getting from the likes of Diaz and Upton who, in her mind, represent what Astley Clarke is all about. ‘Cameron Diaz is bang on in terms of our target client. She is an intelligent, professional woman with independent means who is fashion forward but not too fashionobsessed,’ she explains. ‘She has a casual sense of style but can do glam, so you can totally see her on the red carpet in a pair of our Fao blue topaz earrings or on the beach wearing all of the Biography bracelets.’ For Bec, this ‘informal way of wearing precious jewellery’ has proved a winning formula in America, not to mention the fact that they ‘love all things British’.

The jewellery entrepreneur’s previous experience working for online companies such as iVillage. com and tesco.com has undeniably stood her in good stead. She felt that many luxury brands hadn’t realised the internet’s full potential so she decided to redress this by launching Astley Clarke solely as an online retailer. Bec is a firm believer that the 21st century luxury consumer should be able to shop in any way they wish, whether in store or online, and with people’s lives becoming more and more fast-paced, she notes that it is the latter which is increasingly becoming the preferred option. ‘I love the web and am a great believer in it. We have 30,000 social media followers and we use the web to tell our story.’

‘Her grandfather had a profound influence on Bec... the butterfly is an iconic symbol of the brand’ After the award-winning success of the UK and US websites, Bec realised it was time to start selling in brick-and-mortar stores too; Astley Clarke is currently stocked in Harrods, Liberty and Selfridges in the UK, along with its new US retailers. The founder acknowledges how the company started back to front in comparison to most other businesses which begin with high street retailers but this she believes is all part of its unique identity. ‘It’s very much a cool part of our overall strategy. We started off with all the mod cons and now we’re opening old fashioned retailers. I think that’s just the way our clients like to shop; they either like to come into the boutique, pop into Harrods or buy something quickly online. We give them the choice.’ Bec has always been passionate about jewellery. One of her favourite childhood memories is delving into her grandmother’s

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jewellery boxes filled with semi-precious and precious stones. It was then that she discovered her love of coloured gemstones. When the brand opened its design studio in 2009, situated above the boutique, Bec hired Lorna Watson – who taught fine jewellery at Central Saint Martins for 15 years – as creative director. Together, she, Bec and the rest of the design team work tirelessly to make sure each piece is meticulously made. ‘It’s fascinating to watch just what goes into making the pieces, beginning with a hand-drawn image done to scale and then evolving from there.’ Bec’s team occasionally uses modern-day technology such as CAD design but predominantly relies on traditional techniques because Lorna wants to retain ‘a natural quality about the pieces so each speaks for itself and doesn’t look over-treated’. The company recently released a film revealing the processes behind the creation of the popular Fao collection, named after Bec’s grandmother. Indeed, so much of Astley Clarke relates back to the founder’s family heritage, and I’m not just referring to the name. It’s been well documented that Bec’s grandfather, Sir Cyril Astley Clarke’s genetic experiments with butterflies – which led him to discover the preventative treatment for rhesus haemolytic disease of newborn babies and whose extensive butterfly collection is currently housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum – has had a profound influence on Bec who has paid homage to the butterfly by making it an iconic symbol of her brand. She also hopes to pass down her love of jewellery to her two children and has already marked down some of her most treasured pieces to them. ‘I have a little D for my daughter Delilah and a little T for Thor. We used to make children’s Biography bracelets and so Delilah also has the little rainbow one. Even though he’s a boy Thor loves it as well. You

know how little children love things in boxes; they find them so intriguing.’ For A/W14, Astley Clarke has updated its Biography collection to include new colours, precious gemstones and charms. The team builds on each collection season after season and this has proven an excellent merchandising strategy, as clients are able to constantly update their collections. This season the key shade is violet berry, which incidentally happens to be the Pantone Colour of the Year. Bec comments: ‘Lorna and I have this ongoing joke that the industry must be following us!’ As Christmas draws closer, Astley Clarke will be releasing new diamond pieces too which Bec predicts will be extremely popular, pointing out a beautiful starburst eternity ring featuring interlocking stars. Although Astley Clarke’s philosophy has always centred on women buying jewellery for themselves, this doesn’t mean to say that they don’t have a huge male client base. As such they offer the service of personal shoppers at the boutique to help advise men on gifts for girlfriends and wives and can also visit them at their offices during lunch hours if they’re too busy to visit the store. Despite growing up in Islington, Bec has always gravitated towards west London and this is why she not only chose to have her studio based here but also her home. Saying that, with Bec constantly travelling to and from America, I cannot help but wonder whether a move might be on the horizon. While she jokes how she absolutely cannot discuss that as her husband has categorically said they’re not moving, I hope that, for once, the man gets his way. (astleyclarke.com)

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Watch news Treasured timepieces, horological heirlooms and modern masterpieces WORDS: RICHARD BROWN

To Rolex what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz Conceived by Kamal Choraria, the man who devised the system by which vintage Rolexes are classified, Pro Hunter has been modifying the world’s most recognisable watches for more than a decade. The company adds anti-reflective ‘diamond-likecarbon’ coating to brand new Rolexes, changing the colours of date discs, dials and pearls. The Phantom collection is the latest addition to the Pro Hunter portfolio; a super matte black finish is applied to Daytonas, Deepseas and Submariner Dates. Customers can choose to add black carbon casing, bezels and lumes, and from a bracelet and military Nato strap. Pro Hunter only modifies 100 examples of each Rolex model. Manage to secure one and you’ll join a list of owners that includes Bill Clinton, Orlando Bloom and the Crown Prince of Greece. Deepsea: Military Strap £15,950 / Bracelet £17,950; Submariner Date: Military Strap £14,950 / Bracelet £15,950; Daytona: £19,950 (discoverprohunter.com)

ONE TO WATCH Each month we select our timepiece of the moment from the watch world’s most exciting creations:

A robust 41mm steel case with a refined finish, a coloured, anodised aluminium crown tube and wellmade interchangeable bracelets make Tudor’s Heritage Black Bay perhaps the best watch in its price bracket Black Bay Blue or Red on steel, £2,330, Black Bay Blue or Red on leather, £2,120 (tudorwatch.com) 42

World’s Most Famous Watch It’s considered the Holy Grail of watchmaking and remains one of the most complex devices ever crafted by the human hand. Now, nearly nine decades after New York banking supremo Henry Graves commissioned Patek Philippe to create the world’s most complicated timepiece, which was eight years in the making, the Henry Graves Supercomplication is going up for auction. The watch boasts a staggering 24 functions, including a perpetual calendar, a two-faced moon phase, sunset and sunrise indicators and a minute repeater that chimes the tolls of Big Ben. It’s due for auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva this November and estimates are around the £10 million mark. Flying Colours After the Victory and the Codebreaker – the former incorporating original oak from HMS Victory and the latter pine from Bletchley Park – Bremont’s next limited edition was always going to have to be something special to live up to expectations. And we’re pleased to report that the brand hasn’t disappointed us. Launched at an appropriately lofty bash at the Science Museum, the Wright Flyer makes use of fabric from the first ever powered aircraft of the same name. Just as significantly, the watch uses Bremont’s first ever unique movement, part-developed and designed in Britain. How are the English brothers going to top that? Bremont, 29 South Audley Street

‘What gives you the licence to do this?’ T H E CEO O F A M AJ OR SW I S S WATCH BRAND ON HEARI NG A B O U T C A L IB RE SH 2 1, CH RISTO PH ER WARD ’ S FI RST I N- HOU S E M OVEM ENT.

The chronometer-certified C9 Harrison 5 Day Automatic, with 120-hour power reserve, is the first watch to house our own movement. Conceived and designed by our master watchmaker, Johannes Jahnke, and manufactured by some of Switzerland’s finest watchmaking craftsmen, it is destined to be one of the most talked about watches in years. And, yes, you do have the licence to own one. CA LI BR E SH2 1

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Engineering time The relatively young, dynamic company Richard Mille made a bold impression when it launched in 2001. Now, with its new flagship on Mount Street, we find out if its innovative watches can truly stand the test of time

From left to right: RM 029 All Grey, RM 031 High performance, RM 011 Lotus F1 Team Romain Grosjean, all Richard Mille

wning a Richard Mille watch is a lot like owning a racing car. Their sporty aesthetic, as well as forensic attention to detail in their structure inside and out, makes the ultimate statement about your personal style, akin to how the car you drive and suit you wear are signifiers of what makes you, you. You need only look to the company’s founder for proof of this; Richard Mille is the ultimate F1 and racing car aficionado, and with his vision for innovation, has taken the way we view watches, shaken things up and given it an interesting new take. Tired of the way fine watches were purchased, then often stored and barely worn, Mille brought a new contender to the world of fine horology. ‘I was given a watch by my parents when I was very young, and, of course, I had to open it to look inside and see how it worked – and I broke it,’ he says. ‘The rest is history. I am totally in love with the symbiosis between mechanical elements within a design concept. In that way, a watch is exactly the same as a sports car for me; both require beauty and brains in order to be successful.’ This month, Mount Street welcomes the much-anticipated arrival of Richard Mille’s first stand alone boutique in London – a sleek, contemporary space housing its instantly recognisable timepieces. To call the collection a series of watches would only capture part of what Richard Mille as a brand has set out to achieve. The timepieces, while complicated and created using traditional watchmaking techniques, are works of art in their own right, with their classic faces, use of hard-wearing but precious materials and multi-layered, complicated mechanisms, which are so intricate, you may need a loupe to see it all. ‘The simple thing about the watch industry is that very little

has changed in the last 200 years in regards to the way the watch functions,’ says Peter Harrison, Richard Mille’s CEO of Europe, Middle East and Africa. ‘What has changed is the materials and the way we use computers to design movements. It’s part of the fun we have. Can we make it lighter, more accurate, more practical and what areas of life can we bring our watches to that will make a difference to the way one wears and uses a watch.’ These are some of the questions that Richard Mille set out to answer in 2001 when the first prototype – the RM 001 Tourbillon – was released. ‘When we started, very few watches were made in titanium and carbon fibre. We used titanium throughout the watch rather than just the case. Also, the movement is suspended in the case with shock absorbers, to prevent it from being damaged when it is used for sport and other activities,’ says Harrison. It was a radical move, but it worked. These watches are quite simply designed to be worn. They truly deserve to be worn too – rather than sit inside a safe six days a week. ‘A lot of people buy a classic car, put it in the garage, polish it every Sunday and take it out – if it is lucky – to a restaurant and back,’ says Harrison.

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‘Others go out and race them around Silverstone.’ This is what Harrison says many of his clients have likened these timepieces to – a testament to the comfort, durability, practicality, limited availability and, of course, beauty of a Richard Mille watch. The materials can withstand almost any activity, from sailing to tennis, or as an everyday piece. The perfect watch in Mille’s eyes is, ‘A watch that is technically advanced, beautiful to look at and so comfortable to wear that I forget I am wearing it,’ he says. It comes as no surprise that the likes of Rafael Nadal, Romain Grosjean and Natalie Portman have aligned themselves with the brand – each is an example of a personality who has come to represent the best talent in their field, and explains rather aptly the versatility of the collection. Nadal, for example, wears the RM 27-01, the lightest tourbillon watch for which Richard Mille specially designed a Velcro strap so as to make it as comfortable to wear during the day as it is during a tennis championship. The sport element is a recurring inspirational

theme behind the company’s watches. It is no coincidence that Mille, an avid F1 fan and collector of racing cars, both old and new, and Harrison, who has a penchant for sailing, have created each piece with this versatility in mind. The watches’ clean lines and absence of superfluity are much like that of a racing car. And as for the future? ‘You can see us continue to bring new watches to the market that will always be slightly radical,’ says Harrison, For example, the sapphire case watches which debuted at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in 2012 with the RM 056 model. ‘We’ll always come with something new, whether it’s an innovation that works particularly well in sport or a technical improvement.’ One thing that will never change is that those with a passion for fine watches will never fail to be pleasantly surprised by Richard Mille. 90 Mount Street, Mayfair, W1K (020 7123 4155; richardmille.com)

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Start your engines When the automotive and fashion worlds collide, the results are usually of a grand calibre. Whether it’s BMW i8 and Louis Vuitton luggage or the Bugatti Veyron Hermès edition, the two disciplines go together naturally, and tailoring brand BespokeHQ and Aston Martin’s collaboration is no exception. The 17-piece menswear collection features two and three-piece suits alongside separates. All of which have drawn inspiration from the masculinity of the mid-20th century gentleman, as seen in the 1950s and 1960s style relaxed silhouettes that make new modern classics. BespokeHQ x Aston Martin Collection (bespokehq.com)

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18th century aroma In 1730, perfumery Floris opened on Jermyn Street. Now, in a 21st-century celebration of its history, the iconic brand have added a scent named Jermyn Street to its ‘By Request’ service, where you can nominate your favourite fragrance, and have it created. This scent takes inspiration from St James’s and the heady scent of gin and old copper stills, the London Plane tree, and the upward swirl of cigar smoke. Jermyn Street Eau de Parfum, £160 for 100ml, Floris, 89 Jermyn Street, SW1Y (florislondon.com)

Made in Italy Every gentleman needs that versatile pair of shoes that can transport them seamlessly from business meetings to dinner, a weekend’s drive in the countryside or a walk around the city. Italian brand Tod’s iconic Gommino shoe is the ideal pair for full functionality while maintaining style, and its new launch for A/W14 features a new sole to ensure performance in wet and slippery conditions. The City Gommino combines Italian panache with comfort and comes in a whole spectrum of colours; from chestnut brown to British racing green. The City Gommino, from £270, Tod’s, 2-5 Old Bond Street, W1S (tods.com) 46

Alfred the great When it comes to quintessential British fashion, dunhill is one of the first brands that comes to mind. For decades, it has stood proudly on Davies Street, as a destination for immaculate suits and accessories. This season, the brand looks back to its heritage for inspiration for its ready-to-wear collection. Creative director John Ray used Alfred Dunhill and his ‘Motorities (Everything But The Motor)’ as his muse. From jade green velvet smoking jackets to Merino wool roll-neck jumpers, there’s something for every occasion. Merino Roll-Neck Jumper, £325, dunhill, 2 Davies Street, W1K (dunhill.co.uk)

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Could this be the new ‘it’ bag? Inspired by the pioneer of pop art, Andy Warhol, CH Carolina Herrera has launched the Andy bag for A/W14, which comes in a beautiful spectrum of colours to suit any and every palette. Reflective of Herrera’s eternal elegance, the bag honours the many nights she spent at the legendary hotspot Studio 54 with the quirky artist, and has imprinted the bags with the ‘CH’ monogram. With so many shades to choose from, which one will you pick? The Andy Bag, from £400, CH Carolina Herrera, 120 Mount Street, W1K (carolinaherrera.com)

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Softly, softly Cashmere is no longer reserved for scarves and jumpers, as British brand Goat shows with the opening of its Mayfair store on Conduit Street this autumn. The fashion label has expanded its original collection of signature knits into a full range of ready-to-wear pieces, from outerwear to dresses in sophisticated silhouettes. What better way to celebrate the turning of the season than with a wardrobe full of cashmere? Vogue Dress, £540, Goat, 4 Conduit Street, W1S (goatfashion.com)

Weaving a tale A silk scarf is a timeless piece, and this floral printed version in neutral burgundy and fawn would dress-up any outfit effortlessly. My-Perfect-T draws from the four classical elements: air, water, fire, and earth, to inspire its collections and colour palettes. The British brand also offers a bespoke design service for the scarves entitled ‘The Fifth Element’, so you can truly make it your own. Floral Baroque scarf, £245, My-Perfect-T (my-perfect-t.com)

Queen Victoria The day has finally arrived. For months we’ve watched Victoria Beckham elegantly walking in and out of her flagship store, and now, after muchanticipation, it opens its chic doors on Dover Street. Beckham enlisted the help of esteemed architect Farshid Moussavi to ensure the New York-style stainless steel interiors of her first store looks just as polished as her collections. You will find a new selection of small leather goods and in-store exclusives, her signature collections that have come to represent true creativity, as well as the designer’s own personal style. Pouch, £395, Victoria Beckham, 36 Dover Street, W1S (victoriabeckham.com)

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light Evoke the Golden Age of air travel by dressing for the occasion. Think beautiful luggage, fine jewellery and elegant pieces in the enduringly glamorous shade of ivory p h o t o g r a p h y: D o m i n i c N i c h o l l s s t y l i s t: Sa r a h Na s h

Silk shirt, £435, Trager Delaney (020 7590 6200). 18ct White gold with grey and white diamond earrings, £10,720, Robinson Pelham (020 7828 3492). White gold and diamond rings, part of a set, £2,109, The Diamond Store (thediamondstore.co.uk) 51

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ABOVE Dress, from a selection, DSquared2 (dsquared2.com). Nude leather and PVC shoes, £470, Gianvito Rossi (020 7499 9133). Gold hoop earrings, £1,500, with rion pyrite tassels, £1,400, both by Annoushka (020 7629 8233)

OPPOSITE Coat, £1,080, J. JS Lee (020 7518 0680). Ivory silk top, £125, Thomas Pink (020 7498 3882). Trousers, £266, Diane Von Furstenberg (020 7499 0886). White gold necklace with grey and white diamonds, £11,400, Robinson Pelham (020 7828 3492). 1781 bag in ostrich, £9,000, Asprey (020 7493 6767)

Dress with metal chain detail, £1,650, Victoria Beckham (victoriabeckham.com). Goatskin sandals, £510 and leather suitcase, £4,660, both Hermes (020 7499 8856). 14ct Rose-gold and diamond ring, £1,499, Le Vian at Ernest Jones (0845 602 1112). Rose-gold with black onyx and lavender quartz, £160, Katie Rowland, (katie-rowland.com). Tan leather holdall, £895, Tumi (uk.tumi.com). Cream and tan leather bag, £375, Bric’s (selfridges.com). Ivory and tan leather suitcases, large £1,290; medium £995; small £880; vanity case £500, all Globe-Trotter (020 7529 5950) 54

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above Jumpsuit, £443, M Missoni (020 8749 5398). Gold plated ring with semi-precious stone, £99, By Malene Birger (bymalenebirger.com). Gold bracelet, £186, Robinson Pelham (020 7828 3492). Shoes, £475, Gianvito Rossi (020 7499 9133). Bag, £5,860, Hermès (020 7499 8856)

OPPOSITE Pilots carry: Camel holdall, £295, Bric’s (selfridges.com). Monogram keepall bag, £1,090, Louis Vuitton (020 7399 4050) Model wears: Dress, £1,650, Victoria Beckham (victoriabeckham.com). Shoes, £375, Jimmy Choo (020 7823 1051). Gold and diamond bangle, £835, The Diamond Store (thediamondstore.co.uk). Gold and diamond hoop earrings, £5,950, Robinson Pelham (020 7828 3492)

CREDITS Photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assistant: Sam Thirgood Make-up: Charlie Duffy at Carol Hayes Management using Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Fluid and S 14 Hair: Charley McEwen at Carol Hayes Management using Liz Earle and Bumble and bumble. Model: Laela at Next Model Management Shot on location at Denham Airbase using a Jetfly aircraft (jetfly.com)

Super power Go back to the 1980s and the rise of supermodels with Peter Lindbergh’s exhibition at Gagosian Gallery in Paris, which showcases his black and white masterpieces words: MARIANNE DICK

ou could say Peter Lindbergh invented the supermodel in 1988, when he declined the invitation to shoot a cover for American Vogue, branding the women of the 1980s as ‘over-chic, perfect and rich’. Challenged to shoot the type of women he wanted to see in the magazine, Lindbergh took a group of up-and-coming models and some white shirts and let them loose on Santa Monica beach. In doing so, he started what would shortly become the minimalist movement of the 1990s, and the era of the supermodel. Things weren’t that simple however, and upon Lindbergh’s return, the creative director of Condé Nast tossed the proofs into a drawer. It wasn’t until later that year when Anna Wintour took over as editor of American Vogue that she found the prints, and instinctively knew the importance of Lindbergh’s vision for the future of fashion. This month, Lindbergh will be exhibiting a selection of his photos from the last three decades, at Gagosian Gallery in Paris. His mostly black and white, low-key images were a catalyst for the rise of the supermodel, the ascension of those stand-out faces from simply blank canvases to strong, unique icons. Lindbergh’s focus was

always entirely on the woman wearing the clothes, and the artistic relationships he built with the likes of Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell are shown in the striking honesty and intimacy of his portraits. The novelty and wonder surrounding the supermodel phenomenon has now passed, and

‘His mostly black and white, low-key images were a catalyst for the rise of the supermodel’ this exhibition holds an element of nostalgia as we move into an era where social media prevails, allowing us to access more information than ever about celebrities. But creative geniuses such as Lindbergh give us hope for the future of fashion. As the man himself says, ‘Creativity is really a rebirth, a true tone we feel for ourselves and for our world. Then our work becomes a real part of who we are. Maybe all this is a question of how deep we are willing to go…’ The Peter Lindbergh exhibition runs at the Paris Project Space until 22 November (gagosian.com)

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Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen, Karen Mulder, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Tatjana Patitz, Vogue US, Brooklyn, New York, USA, 1991 ÂŠ Peter Lindbergh, Courtesy Gagosian Gallery

Defining

moments Leica’s cameras have shot some of the most memorable and important events in the past 100 years. We look back at how Leica’s have beautifully captured these moments in time

n an age where mobile phones can often act as a substitute for a camera, it’s important to remember the true art of an image captured through a lens. As the saying goes, ‘a picture is worth a thousand words,’ and pioneering photography brand Leica has written tomes of history throughout the last 100 years. Since 1914, Leica cameras have been at the forefront of photography, capturing unforgettable moments and charting the history of the world. It all started with the construction of the first 35mm camera by Oskar Barnack, a German optical engineer, and this revolutionary

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creation opened up a whole new world of perspective for photographers. Some of the most epoch-defining images have been taken on a Leica camera, capturing instants of pure elation, or in some cases, unadulterated horror. One of the most legendary images taken on a Leica comes from Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1945, on the day Japan surrendered in the Second World War. He caught on film an amorous kiss between an American sailor and a nurse which evoked the jubilation of the nation. To celebrate its centennial anniversary, Leica is launching several limited edition cameras including the Leica M Edition 100, Leica S Edition 100 and the Leica D-Lux 6 Edition 100. In addition, artisanal leather craftsmen Bill Amberg Studio has collaborated with the brand to produce the ultimate photographer’s accessory; a lightweight, highdensity protective camera bag, so that you may create your own, everlasting memories in style. Leica, 34 Bruton Place, W1J (020 7629 1351; leica-storemayfair.com) Clockwise from top left: Hollywood Beach by Constantine Manos, 2006; England by Gianni Berengo Gardin, 1977; untitled, japan by Bruce Gilden, 1998; V-J Day by Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1945; Flood in Wetzlar by Oskar Barnack, 1920; Sidewalk by Jeff Mermelstein, 1995; New York City by Elliott Erwitt, 1974; Le Peintre de la Tour Eiffel by Marc Riboud, 1953; Etroits, La Gonave by Alex Webb, 1986; Regular Guest at the Café Hawelka, Vienna by Franz Hubmann, 1956–57

BRAVE NEW

WORLD As Phillips auction house makes its debut on Berkeley Square, we meet the company’s new chairman and chief executive Edward Dolman to find out how its shaking up the contemporary art scene w o r ds : K A T E R A C O V O L I S

OPPOSITE: Submerged Phone Box, by banksy, 2006 (Estimate £300,000 - £500,000); ABOVE: 5-Fluorotryptamine, 2007, by Damien Hirst, household gloss on canvas 170.2 x 292.3 cm (67 x 115 1/8 in.) Estimate £550,000-£650,000

dward Dolman wants to turn back time. ‘We want to feel slightly younger, slightly more dynamic,’ says Dolman, auction house Phillips’ new chairman and chief executive, who is not referring to eternal youth. He is, instead, referring to the new face of one of Mayfair’s most potentially landscape-changing openings in the art market; the arrival of the historic auction house on Berkeley Square. The concept of youth is an interesting one,

as Phillips – which could be considered part of the old-guard of auction houses, along with Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams – was first established in London in 1796 selling 18thcentury, Old Master paintings, Impressionist and modern pictures, and has since had many guises. Until Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy’s Bernard Arnault purchased the company in 1999, Phillips was family owned and run (although its name changed according to the various family members involved at the 

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BELOW, LEFT: Untitled (de Kooning), 2007, by RICHARD PRINCE acrylic, ink jet on canvas, 73 1/4 x 52 1/8 in. (186.1 x 132.4 cm.) Estimate £250,000 - 350,000

time). Arnault merged the company with private art dealers Simon de Pury and Daniella Luxembourg, headquartered in New York. The duo took over the company in 2002, and Phillips was soon after moved to the Meatpacking District in 2003 by de Pury at the onset of the area’s gentrification – a testament to the auction house’s ongoing agility to be at the centre of the art world. 2008 saw Russian luxury goods company, Mercury Group, purchase the majority share. This was then called Phillips de Pury & Company, followed by a new flagship gallery on Park Avenue, and just last year saw de Pury’s departure, as the Mercury Group took full ownership. Like many of Mayfair’s businesses, Phillips’

to be a big bonus for Phillips being more accessible to collectors, and the art is going to look great in that space.’ It is a rather special one, with a vast basement-level area, that Dolman describes as a Tardis-like experience when visitors descend a discreet staircase to the lower level. The decision to be in Mayfair was a calculated and strategic one. The area has become a destination for collectors from around the world, not only for classic and modern art, but, over the past 15 years, as a global hub for the burgeoning contemporary art market. ‘We have transformed from being a multi-category, old-fashioned business into a highly focused, dynamic, creative auction house, targeting the

‘[Art] is an increasingly global language, and you could say tha

below, centre: F (Jet Grill), 2013, by DAVID OSTROWSKI, oil, lacquer, paper on canvas, unframed 240 x 179.5 cm (94 1/2 x 70 5/8 in.) framed 241.5 x 181 cm (95 1/8 x 71 1/4 in.) Estimate £50,000 - £70,000

story is an international one. Its strong presence at the heart of New York’s art scene remains, but its move to Mayfair marks a new era for the company in the heart of London’s art market (although it certainly wasn’t out of place in Victoria, surrounded by the head offices of luxury brands such as Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford and Burberry). ‘It’s an enormous statement of intent from our side,’ says Dolman. At 31,000 square-feet, spread over three floors, with a ceiling that is nearly seven meters tall in its main showroom, Phillips’ presence at 30 Berkeley Square is certainly a formidable one. Lock Kresler, senior director of Bond Street-based gallery Dominique Lévy recently told the International New York Times, ‘It’s going

luxury contemporary lifestyle segment of the market,’ says Dolman. ‘Mayfair has found itself now at the heart of all this; the area is full of contemporary art galleries now.’ Dolman – who is just three months into his new role at the helm of Phillips – is no stranger to art. He has worked in the industry for some three decades – was formerly CEO of Christie’s International and at the end of his tenure was also chairman, before moving to become executive director and acting chief executive of the Qatar Museums Authority for the past three years. Dolman’s very first foray into the art world, was in fact, at Phillips in around 1983, where he spent a short stint assisting with a country house

BELOW: Die by the Sword, 2013, by DAN COLEN, flowers on bleached Belgian linen, 149 x 322.2 cm (58 5/8 x 126 7/8 in.) Estimate £200,000 £300,000

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sale. Returning to the Phillips of today, however, he says felt reassuringly familiar. ‘When returned I was suddenly back in a world I had been in for 30 years,’ he says. His global experience, however, fits seamlessly into Phillips’ new era. ‘[Art] is an increasingly global language, and you could say that there are various accents, there are different dialects but there is a blending of everything in contemporary art,’ he says. ‘You only have to look back historically to someone like Picasso who was using African influences in the early part of the 20th century to create new art.’ Even contemporary Chinese artists are influenced by Western artists, and vice versa, and Middle Eastern art is blending traditional Arabic motifs

market has allowed many artists to create,’ says Dolman. ‘This means there’s much more high quality art coming to the market than there ever has been before.’ Between selling exhibitions, lectures and events, Phillips is set to bring an exciting atmosphere to Berkeley Square. The inaugural event on 15 October is Phillips’ Contemporary Art Evening Sale – which will feature works including Banksy’s Submerged Phone Box, as well as a piece by Damien Hirst and Rudolf Stingel – aptly sets the tone for the auction house’s Mayfair debut. And with such a clear vision and strategy, as well as plans to expand into a more all-encompassing luxury lifestyle brand by selling contemporary jewellery, watches,

ay that there are various accents, there are different dialects’ with more contemporary ones. ‘I love this coming together of the global exchange of ideas and influences, but the end result is becoming one massive global language, and finding completely unrelated schools of art now is increasingly difficult. The communication and exchange of ideas has been enabled by the internet and the globalisation of everything.’ Contemporary art, in particular, is having a moment. Some have called it a bubble, others a lucrative business for those who collect it. But most notably, it challenges the boundaries of what is traditionally considered art. ‘The contemporary art market at the moment is particularly interesting because the renaissance of patronage and money flowing in to the

editions, prints and photographs, Phillips is already making a bold impression. ‘The fundamental reason for buying art has always got to be an interest in what it represents, that it means something to you and that you find it beautiful in some way,’ he says. ‘At the same time, the market place is quite fun, and if you get the right artist at the right time you can potentially make a great deal of money, so I’m not going to say that’s a bad thing at all. It’s one of the things that makes buying at auction so interesting, because you can do both; buy beautiful things you like and possibly also end up with a winner.’ Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, W1J (phillips.com)

BELOW, CENTRE: Rudolf Stingel, Untitled, 2010, oil on linen, 211 x 170.3 cm (83 1/8 x 67 in.) Estimate £350,000 £450,000. BELOW, RIGHT: Untitled (Flat), 2013, by ALEX ISRAEL, acrylic on stucco on plywood panel, 196.5 x 137.3 x 7 cm (77 3/8 x 54 x 2 3/4 in.) Estimate £200,000 – £300,000. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF PHILLIPS

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Planning & Development Ground-level developments and societal structural changes in the area

Planning applications in the local area DATE RECEIVED: 1 August PROPOSAL: Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.5m x 1.58m and internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.4m ADDRESS: South Molton Street DATE RECEIVED: 4 August PROPOSAL: Installation of external lighting to façade ADDRESS: New Bond Street DATE RECEIVED: 7 August PROPOSAL: Re-rendering the West End WWII blast wall facing Horse Guards Road ADDRESS: Horse Guards Road DATE RECEIVED: 12 August PROPOSAL: Alterations to shop front ADDRESS: New Bond Street

OPULENT OFFICE SPACE Avanta Serviced Office Group will lease 33,000 sq ft of office space from The Crown Estate for a project at 48 Warwick Street. The new business centre will provide more than 500 desks across five floors. The group already has offices based in Mayfair, Covent Garden and Euston, and the development planners believe that customers will benefit from both the new office space and Regent Street’s ongoing retail regeneration project that will introduce new shops and restaurants to the area. Avanta is keen to highlight the excellent position of this office block. With Soho a stone’s throw away and Mayfair only across the road, organising a business lunch or coffee meeting will be a simple task for the companies that take up residence here. The facilities within the renovated building will include break rooms where office tenants can relax, eat lunch or hold informal meetings, and a kitchen on every floor to ensure that the staff are well-provided for. (avanta.co.uk), (thecrownestate.co.uk)

Planned road works and closures in and around October STREET

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‘We chose Mayfair as our base as it’s synonymous with luxury and, after all, Champagne is a high-quality product’

become a lot more commercial, and many former houses have been converted into offices for company headquarters, embassies and hedge fund companies, and there is often competition for office space. Paul comments: ‘We chose Mayfair as our base as it’s synonymous with luxury and, after all, Champagne is a high-quality product.’ Although the prestige of the area is well-known, many local residents comment on its village-like feel, and I wonder whether it’s also applicable to businesses; whether people know who’s who in the area. ‘Without a doubt,’ Paul states matter-of-factly. ‘The saying that the world is getting smaller is definitely true, and there are a lot of Mayfairbased companies that have an international footprint. Take the hotel trade, for example; Lanson Champagne is served in Wolfgang Puck, which is expanding all over the world.’ As one of the oldest houses – Lanson Champagne dates back more than two-and-a-half centuries – and with a Royal warrant in tow, which it has retained since 1860, I ask Paul how its offerings make it different

from the others on the market. He comments: ‘It’s all about the processes. We use a non-malolactic fermentation to produce a naturally crisp and fresh taste, and we insist on at least three years’ cellar ageing where it takes on extra flavours,’ he states. ‘We have consistently made our Champagne this way to ensure that it has a distinctive taste profile: fresh, crisp and elegant.’ To celebrate its 250th anniversary, Lanson Champagne recently released a new released a new cuvée for the market, called Extra Age. This, along with another new wine called Lanson Père et Fils, was launched last month at the LAPADA Art and Antiques Fair in Berkeley Square. It is occasions such as these that Paul is most passionate about, and as well as being the official Champagne supplier of Wimbledon, the house has impressive partnerships with the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters and Le Mans Series and some of the world’s greatest yachts, L’Hydroptère and Leopard. After focusing on the past, I ask Paul what the future holds. ‘It’s about making Champagne fun; I like the idea of creating more Champagne-themed events that are

outside the norm and challenging preconceptions that it should only be sipped on special occasions,’ he says. ‘As well as continuing our relationships with existing sponsors and partners, I’m currently working with our hotel partners, including 45 Park Lane, to create new Champagne cocktails; some of the mixologists’ creations have been eyeopening, and it’s great to offer their customers and ours something that’s a little bit different.’ As our conversation draws to a close, I ask Paul what his favourite Champagne is. ‘That’s a difficult question to answer, I like so many!’ he exclaims. ‘I think it has to be the Lanson White Label, which was launched about 18 months ago. It’s a slightly sweeter style and tastes wonderful with fruit, such as a twist of lemon rind or a slice of strawberry. ‘As a general rule of thumb, if you enjoy fresh and zesty Champagne, you’ll like Lanson, whereas if you prefer a heavier, biscuit taste, you may favour other brands. For us, it’s not about competing with other houses – the best idea is to do a taste profile of a range of Champagnes to test your favourite.’ Now, that’s a task I’m more than willing to undertake, but maybe next time over Champagne afternoon tea instead… 18 Bolton Street, W1J (lansonchampagne.com)

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Local Focus The Journal shines a spotlight on Lanson Champagne

A Cuvée Above The Rest Francesca Lee talks Mayfair, local history and celebrating Lanson Champagne’s 250th anniversary

here’s nothing quite like strolling along Piccadilly first thing in the morning to wake up. As I head down the bustling street, I make my way to the five-star The Athenaeum hotel, where Paul E. Beavis, managing director of Lanson Champagne, awaits me. ‘This is my home-from-home when I’m not in the Mayfair office,’ he tells me enthusiastically in the lobby. As we take a seat in the extravagant lounge area, I wonder what to order – after all, being

in the company of one of the industry’s finest connoisseurs, it would only be appropriate to order a glass of the Champagne house’s finest – however, I decide on tea; a much more acceptable choice for the hour. ‘I spend most of my time in Mayfair – the company has had a base here for more than 15 years,’ Paul informs me. The office, which is on Bolton Street and only a stone’s throw away from Green Park and Park Lane, is mainly made up of substantial Victorian townhouses which

count Sir Winston Churchill among its former residents, who lived at number 12 with his wife Clementine in their first marital home from 1905 to 1909. ‘The street has a lot of interesting history, as do the buildings. The office, for example, has quite an unusual layout as it was originally built as a home, so it has many different floors and rooms and the ceilings are wonderfully high,’ Paul describes. Indeed, over the last 100 years, Mayfair has 

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The Calendar Outstanding events for Mayfair residents keen to get out and about

15 October MARVELLOUS MARKET

16 October AN ORCHESTRAL OCTOBER

23 October FRANCO-ITALIAN MASTERPIECES

Mayfair is renowned for feeling like a small village in one of the world’s largest cities, so what better way to celebrate that than to have a market every month? October will see the Mayfair Market set up shop in Brown Hart Gardens with an autumnal array of produce. Even if nothing takes your fancy, a meander through the market is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, and there’s a chance to have a coffee and a slice of cake in The Garden Café. The event is organised by Grosvenor in partnership with Shepherds Markets, and previous fêtes have proved to be a huge success due to the selection of food and drink available. Free admission, 11am-4pm, Brown Hart Gardens, Duke Street, W1K (shepherdsmarkets.com), (grosvenorlondon.com)

Throughout this month, St James’s Church Piccadilly is hosting various evenings of classical music performed by talented groups. Orchestra of the City is playing on 16 October, and the pieces will be conducted by Chris Hopkins who will lead the group in Elgar’s Enigma Variations, among other classical favourites. The orchestra, which was formed in 2003, is an amateur assembly made up of teachers, nurses, bankers solicitors, scientists and other professionals who all enjoy the excitement of performing in front of enthusiastic audiences. £12 advance booking, £15 on the door, concessions available, 7.30pm, 197 Piccadilly W1J, 020 7734 4511 (sjp.org.uk), (orchestraofthecity.com)

French music in the 17th and early 18th centuries began to be influenced by the Italian style which was typically more playful and emotional, and this signalled the first sign of a major shift in the French public’s musical taste. The well-renowned Handel House Museum is hosting an evening entitled France Meets Italy, which will include work by French musicians Jacques Duphly, Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Forqueray and Christophe Moyreau, as well as Italian composers Domenico Scarlatti, Francesco Geminiani and Arcangelo Corelli. The music will be performed on a harpsichord by Medea Bindewald. £9, students £5, 6.30pm-7.30pm, 25 Brook Street W1K, 020 7399 1953 (handelhouse.org)

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MARVELLOUS MARKET

AN ORCHESTRAL OCTOBER

A Communist Story

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A MEATY MASTERCLASS Allens of Mayfair has been around for 120 years, so it’s no surprise that these butchers know a thing or two about meat. Why not learn how to cut a piece of lamb or flay a flank of beef from the best in the business one afternoon? Gathering around the shop’s wooden block you’ll see how different techniques and skills are put to use on your favourite cut of meat. The piece you choose can be taken home at the end of the session, so you can enjoy your sirloin, with a sense of satisfaction and admire your handiwork. £150 per person, limited to six people per class, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm, 117 Mount Street W1K, 020 7499 5831 (allensofmayfair.co.uk)

MILLIONS MORE FOR MAYFAIR Grosvenor plans to invest millions of pounds in the area of north Mayfair in order to position the district as the most materially significant region in London. Knightsbridge and Belgravia currently boast the most expensive prices per sq ft of residential buildings, priced at £2,490 and £2,370 respectively, but Grosvenor’s £785mil Mayfair development project aims to change that. Retailers that do not currently have an established presence in the UK will be invited to set up shop in and around the Grosvenor Square area of Mayfair in the hope that, in time, the area will be regenerated and as established as the rest of Mayfair as a go-to destination. (grosvenor.com)

RUNNING LIKE A ROYAL The Residents’ Journal can think of no better setting for an autumnal half marathon than London’s Royal Parks. Starting at Hyde Park at 9am on 12 October, competitors will run 13.1 miles through four of London’s green spaces and past some of its most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Sixteen thousand pairs of feet will pound the pathways through Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens. (royalparkshalf.com) ART SQUARED Berkeley Square will become home to the Pavilion of Art and Design (PAD) for a short time this month. PAD specialises in 20th-century art, design and decorative media, and its exhibitors will showcase photographs, ceramics and paintings among other mediums. The themes will be varied this year, including tribal art inspired by Africa, Oceania and the Americas, as well as work influenced by Brazilian design. With a restaurant and bar set up in the midst of all these cultural offerings, there’s no excuse not to miss this year’s fair. £20, (£15 students), 15-19 October, WednesdaySaturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm, Berkeley Square W1J (pad-fairs.com)

ABOVE: Punu Mask, Mukuyi, Gabon, Carved wood, pigments, Early 20th century, Height: 13 inches (Photo : © Galerie Flak); LEFT: image courtesy of The Royal Parks Foundation

The Notebook Local news from around the area

CATWALKING THROUGH LONDON London Fashion Week has long made September synonymous with couture. This year, The May Fair was the official hotel of the event. In honour of the world-famous occasion, the hotel designed a special package for its guests who stayed between 11-17 September. With the offer of a free breakfast, Club Carlson reward points and complimentary high-speed WiFi, many fashion fans made The May Fair their crash pad. (themayfairhotel.co.uk)

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THE ART OF DINING The Balcon, the restaurant and bar at the Sofitel London St James’s, located close to Trafalgar Square, has announced the creation of specially crafted culinary dishes and cocktails this autumn. The menu and drinks have been created with French-Swiss artist Patrick Laroche’s world-renowned Vegetables exhibition in mind, which will be taking place at the hotel until 31 October. 6 Waterloo Place, SW1Y 4AN 020 7747 2200 (sofitelstjames.com)

A SOLAR-POWERED FUTURE The Royal Institution, famed as a hotbed of intelligent curiosity, knowledgeable lecturers and boundary-pushing research, is hosting a talk by chemist Lesley Yellowlees about how chemists can contribute to solar-energy science. She will spend the talk discussing and describing some of the innovative ways in which she and her research team have been adding to the progress of futuristic energy sources. £17, £11 for associates, 31 October, 7.50pm-9.15pm, 21 Albemarle Street, W1S, 020 7409 2992 (rigb.org)

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From the Editor Dear Resident, ‘I only drink Champagne on two occasions. When I am in love and when I am not,’ Coco Chanel famously once said. Renowned as a drink for celebrations, this month I speak to the managing director of Lanson Champagne who is challenging that very notion. As well as going against the grain, he talks to me about the house’s 250th anniversary, his favourite Champagne and the influence of the Mayfair office not only in London, but on worldwide business. Read all about it on our Local Focus page. Meanwhile, there are plenty of redevelopments happening in Mayfair this month. The Notebook details everything from Grosvenor’s plans to invest millions more in the area, while our Planning and Development page has lots of information about a new business centre. Elsewhere, there is a number of events happening this October, including a new Mayfair Market which will set up shop in Brown Hart Gardens plus some musical masterpiece evenings. I hope you enjoy the issue! Francesca Lee, Editor Mayfair Residents’ Journal

The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s Committee Members Chairman Anthony Lorenz (Events & Traffic)

Secretary Richard Cutt (Crossrail & Finance)

Planning Applications Ronald Cottee (Planning)

Membership Pol Ferguson-Thompson (Membership & Website)

Traffic Lois Peltz

Police Mary-Louise Burrows

Licensing Derek Stratton

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Shadow play Monochrome is an enduring trend which returns to both catwalks and design tables every year. It’s a trans-seasonal style which can either brighten up a room for summer, or provide a cosy backdrop on dark, chilly nights. Ralph Lauren’s timeless design philosophy translates through to its Home range, and A/W14 offers a soft black, charcoal and white palette. The Downtown Modern collection features ebonized oak and cypress wood with details of Southwestern Navajo-inspired prints. Ralph Lauren Home, 1 New Bond Street, W1S (ralphlauren.co.uk)

Piero Fornasetti was a pioneer of Milanese design, whose wit and humour turned everyday objects into works of art. After his passing in the 1980s, his son Barnaba took over, and the Fornasetti legacy lives on. The new collections, which are available from October, feature the signature Otto scent, which fills the nose with notes of thyme, lavender and orris, in various ceramic forms such as the new Cammei Bianco candle and scent sphere. From a selection, Fornasetti (fornasetti.com)

Crystal clear It’s not often that the two worlds of fashion and wine meet; but when they do it produces something special. Crystal maker Lalique alongside wine critic James Suckling and fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo have collaborated to produce an elegant limited-production leather briefcase, filled with glassware and two bottles of wine. It’s the ultimate briefcase for the discerning wine drinker. Special Black Edition, £5,900, Lalique 100 Points by James Suckling and Salvatore Ferragamo (lalique.com)

Wall to wall When a storm is brewing, there is usually an outpour of sighs and a general dampening of mood. However, with Cole & Sons beautifully rendered cloudy sky-effect wallpaper, its whimsical presence might make you appreciate the adverse weather a little more. With theatrical thunderous swirls in a black and white colourway, the wallpaper has a relaxing effect in any room, from the study to the kitchen. Embrace the storm. Nuvolette Wallpaper, £240 for a set of two rolls, Cole & Son (amara.com) 67

art Jeremy King and Chris Corbin raise the bar with their first hotel, The Beaumont, which includes an ‘inhabitable sculpture’ room by Antony Gormley w o r d s : m i k e p e ak e

ver since the day Beau Brummell first stepped out into Savile Row in his very best dandy finery, Mayfair has been a barometer of what’s in – and what’s not – in London. From Bond Street openings to Michelin-starred chefs setting up the hippest restaurants in town, it’s all going on here – so much so that it’s often difficult to register much of a flicker on Mayfair’s rather capricious Richter scale. A perfect storm of events, however, is currently making the needle shake like a Victorian steam engine: Chris Corbin and Jeremy King – the men who once turned The Ivy into London’s most celebrity-packed restaurant and whose subsequent ascendancy seems to know no bounds – have opened their first hotel in Mayfair’s Brown Hart Gardens. In fact, the needle is off the scale. To say that Corbin and King know a thing or two about creating spaces that resonate with a discerning crowd would be something of an understatement. In the past decade, the pair have carved their name in the London history books with such successful ventures as The Wolseley, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Sherwood Street and Colbert on Sloane Square. Their new Mayfair hotel, The Beaumont, not only adds an all-new London restaurant (The Colony Grill Room) to their collection, but an American bar, a stylish hammam and spa, 50 bedrooms, 23 suites and an inhabitable sculpture created by Angel of the North artist Antony Gormley. Named 

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ROOM, and resembling a giant, cubist, crouching human figure, it overlooks the ever-calm Brown Hart Gardens and is effortlessly in sync with the hotel’s beautifully-restored Art Deco façade. Since 2011, Corbin and King, property group Grosvenor, ReardonSmith architects and acclaimed hospitality design specialists Richmond International have been busy transforming what was originally a 1920s parking garage into one of London’s most characterful boutique hotels. Fiona Thompson, Richmond’s principal, picks up the story… ‘When we started, all that was retained was the façade of the building. There was excavation into the basement, so we began with a big hole, basically.’ The concept for the space was settled upon very early on – Corbin and King wanted to create a place that was redolent of the 1930s, a warm and personal hotel which evoked the spirit of adventure that followed the end of the First World War. For Thompson and her Richmond colleagues, it was a dream brief. ‘The world came out of the First World War full of optimism,’ she says. ‘It was a very flamboyant time, with music and the arts and

‘It was a very flamboyant time, with music and the arts and architecture all changing and influencing each other’ architecture all changing and influencing each other. So we looked at pre-WW2 Mayfair, of course, but also lots of Art Deco buildings from the same period, both European and American, because there was a huge influence from Paris and New York. We looked at Eltham Palace here in the UK, and also big ships like the Mauretania, because the 1930s was the era when people really started to travel. And everything just came together.’ The finished hotel looks set to become another success story for Corbin and King, and seems totally in tune with the nostalgiatinged ‘storylines’ that permeate many of their ventures. Importantly, the hotel has been designed so that it doesn’t feel ‘brand new’, an affect that was achieved, says Fiona, by the generous display of antiques and antique light fittings that were introduced to stop it all feeling too ‘perfect’. ‘There’s a feeling that it could be a 1930s hotel that’s been brought back to life,’ she says. In one of Mayfair’s quieter, more residential

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areas – though still just a stone’s throw from Selfridges – The Beaumont is blessed with a rare sense of calm. It feels – quite intentionally – rather masculine, like a members’ club, and indeed parts of the hotel are reserved for the sole use of guests. The beating heart of The Beaumont is the American bar (think warm, bespoke furniture in deep, dark browns), which faces visitors as they enter, and the new restaurant beyond it. Arranged across two levels, The Colony Grill is surrounded by speciallycommissioned murals and features red leather banquettes, 1930s bentwood and studded chairs. It is where Ernest Hemingway would have taken up residence; a home-from-home, perhaps, to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jay Gatsby. All of the hotel’s rooms subtly continue the 1930s feel – the top-floor Presidential Suite is

where Franklin D. Roosevelt would have felt at home – but ROOM is the one that is destined to grab all the headlines. ‘This has been the first opportunity I’ve had of integrating the function of sculpture as a public expression and the function of a hotel,’ says its creator, Antony Gormley. Marvelling at the ‘architectural dialogue’ that now exists around Brown Hart Gardens, he points out the turn-of-the-century electrical substation, a mock Venetian gothic church and Edwardian apartment buildings that surround both ROOM and The Beaumont. ‘That’s what makes London so extraordinary,’ he says. ‘I hope that I’ve provided another phrase in the conversation.’ The Beaumont, Brown Hart Gardens, W1K (020 7499 1001; thebeaumont.com)

Silver lining Georg Jensen’s designs are globally recognisable; their clean lines and smooth silver finish makes for perfectly minimal yet elegant pieces that look exquisite in any home. In celebration of the brand’s 110th anniversary, we take a look at what makes it so influential WORDS: BETHAN REES

he story of Georg Jensen ‘is in many ways, the story of the 20th century’, design entrepreneur Murray Moss recalls in his new tome dedicated to the Danish brand. The book is launched by Rizzoli in celebration of the company’s 110th anniversary. In a world where so many products are created every second, there’s something special about a piece that has been hand-crafted with great consideration and Georg Jensen represents exactly this timelessness in the form of silver. Known for its weighty silverwear, the company is as a firm favourite of its loyal, global following now, as it was in the early 1900s. Its free-flowing forms and fluid lines are a reflection of the Danish philosophy of minimalism and simplicity, which echoes the Danish way of life; modest and unassuming with the beautiful elements of the fresh air and the Nordic light. Gregory Pepin, managing director of Georg Jensen Heritage, explains that the design theory is based on the country’s climate and environment. ‘In Denmark, our furniture and interiors are important because we spend so much time inside,’ he says. ‘A lot has to do with buying items that do not limit the amount of light you’re going to get from the outside.’ To fully understand why Georg Jensen has become such an enduring brand, you have to look to its beginnings, which start in Copenhagen. Georg Jensen, the man who founded the eponymous brand, started his educational career as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Initially working with ceramics, he turned his hand to gold, and then began to work with silver in 1904 when he

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right: ARCHIVE BRACELET IN STERLING SILVER; below: DEWDROP EARRINGS WITH BLACK AGATE

opened his own silversmithy in a small studio in Bredgade, Copenhagen. Pepin says Jensen ‘wanted to design something that created a demand’ and started to make carefully crafted silver pieces, from jewellery to cutlery. In this early period, he designed some of his most famous works, including the Blossom teapot and the Continental/Antik flatware pattern. Georg Jensen now has 100 retailers in 12 countries including the luxury flagship store on Mayfair’s New Bond Street which opened in 1930. The sheer number of stores illustrates how Scandinavian design is loved and collected internationally. Jensen died in 1935, aged 69, but his legacy is still as prominent today as it was then. Georg Jensen was one of the first design companies to reach out to external designers and this tradition continues today; the brand works with designers such as Ilse Crawford and Jean Nouvel. Moss, the author of Reflections, attributes much of the company’s success to its collaborations, each person bringing their own personality to their work. Johan Rohde was the first artist to join Jensen in a long-term collaboration, and during his time at the silversmiths from 1906 to 1935, he created the Acorn flatware, which is one of the most popular patterns still in production today. Other artists continually worked with the company, including Harald Nielsen, a lead 

BOOK COVER, © GEORG JENSEN REFLECTIONS, 2014

‘Georg Jensen was one of the first design companies to reach out to external designers and this tradition continues today’

(and above) GEORG JENSEN SILVERSMITHY, COPENHAGEN;

above: SMITHY CUFFS IN STERLING SILVER; below: ARCHIVE COLLECTION PIECES IN STERLING SILVER

designer of the Art Deco period and Henning Koppel, a frontrunner of the Scandinavian modern design movement, who produced pieces that are still made today. This includes the Pregnant Duck water pitcher; a curvepostured, heavy-bottomed, rounded silver jug. Much of Jensen’s success can also be credited

to Carl Dyhr, an art dealer, who suggested to Jensen they open a store in Berlin to carry Georg Jensen Silver. Pepin says: ‘He was the reason Georg Jensen became a global company. He had a great expression; he said, “What motivates a collector is the salesperson’s ability to create the same enthusiasm they have for the product.”’ With all the collaborations, it was important that the designers followed Jensen’s philosophy. Although there was no written manual, there is a common-ground among all of the products which fits into the Danish way of thinking. Pepin explains the guidelines; the design isn’t ‘flashy’, and its purpose is ‘to attribute to other things in your household’. He elaborates on the similarities between Georg Jensen designs across generations: ‘If you look at the first piece which might come across as being very ornate, the Blossom teapot, and you sit it next to Henning Koppel’s Swan pitcher which is extremely modern, one might say that those are two different designs, but there’s actually a synergy between the two. They’re both organic designs.’ In the age of mass production, what makes

below: CANDELABRUM BY GEORG JENSEN, DESIGNED IN 1919; PITCHER BY SIGVARD BERNADOTTE C.1930S;

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Georg Jensen so special is each piece’s individuality. Even though certain templates are put in place to ensure the ‘duplication’ of the pieces, no two items will ever be the same, and this is what gives Georg Jensen designs their charm. Moss compares the process to following a recipe: ‘No matter how precise the instructions, similar the ingredients, no matter how diligent I am in following the recipe, my beef stew cannot clone another man’s beef stew.’ When asked about the future of design and the revolution of 3D printing, Pepin remains positive that Georg Jensen won’t be endangered by such advances of technology. ‘You’ll never get the story,’ he adds, as no two of the brand’s pieces are ever identical, even if they’re made by the same craftsman and that gives it a narrative unattainable by machine. Jensen once said, ‘Do not follow fashion but be guided by the present if you want to stay young in the struggle,’ and this beautifully reflects why Georg Jensen is such an enduring

brand. Its forward-thinking attitude to design has endlessly assisted its success in becoming one of the world’s most internationally recognisable design brands 110 years on. Georg Jensen, 15 New Bond Street, W1S (020 7499 6541; georgjensen.com) Reflections by Murray Moss, £55, is published by Rizzoli on 1 November BLOSSOM TEAPOT, © GEORG JENSEN REFLECTIONS, 2014; right: GRAPE BOWL BY GEORG JENSEN, DESIGNED IN 1918

‘Do not follow fashion but be guided by the present if you want to stay young in the struggle’ – Georg Jensen

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WATER PITCHER, © GEORG JENSEN REFLECTIONS, 2014

here is nowhere in the world quite like Mayfair. From the leafy landscape of The Mount Street Gardens, to world-renowned art galleries and Michelin-starred restaurants, Mayfair truly has it all. But above all, it is both the local and global businesses that choose to be present here, residents who live here and the people who work in the area that create a unique sense of community. It is with great pleasure to welcome you to The Mayfair Awards 2014. This year’s awards will continue to highlight the best in class, from fine dining to the best local spot for an after-work drink. With a specially curated list of nominees by our panel of judges who know Mayfair inside and out, we invite you to contribute your vote to decide which of the nominees should win the title as best in their field. Go online and vote for your favourite places, and you will be entered into a draw to win a luxury holiday courtesy of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™. We would also like to give special thanks to our headline sponsor, Pastor Real Estate, our reception sponsor, Grosvenor and our venue sponsor, The Ritz London. We wish you luck! – Kate Racovolis, The Mayfair Magazine

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f someone asks what you do for a living and you reply ‘motoring journalist’, all other conversation tends to dry up. How long the hiatus lasts depends on how much of a car enthusiast they are. It’s true, we do sometimes lead a charmed life. There are the charter flights to glamorous launch destinations, five-star hotels to stay in and, in general, better weather than the UK. But, like every job, there is the more mundane stuff – weighty articles about sales trends, worthy but dull industry profiles and getting properly lost in France because of a dodgy sat-nav smartphone app. All of these have happened to me in the last fortnight. But what about the cars, I hear you ask. Same story really. There are the ones you want to drive and the ones you have to drive. For every Ferrari there are ten Fords. Then, just occasionally, something comes along that surprises you. It might be a new £10,000 city

car that raises the bar for customers in that segment, or a £100,000 sports coupé that’s bristling with exciting new technology – witness the BMW i8 in last month’s magazine. Expectations are not always met, occasionally they are exceeded. Case in point: my new favourite car, the Bentley Continental GT V8 S. Money no object, it’s as good as it gets. First launched in 2003 to near-universal acclaim, the Continental GT has turned Bentley from a niche luxury brand into a global performance car player. The all-new second generation model debuted in 2011, sharpening the design and improving on almost every other aspect. From the drawing board, part of the programme was the arrival of a second engine option, a 4.0-litre V8 engine to sit below the 6.0-litre W12. At ‘only’ 500bhp – rather than 553bhp from the W12 – it’s no shrinking violet, and has proved extremely popular with

Can the Bentley Continental GT V8 S top its previous incarnations? Richard Yarrow takes a test drive to find out

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customers who want improved fuel economy and a car that’s notably lighter at the front end. Perhaps inevitably, Bentley couldn’t leave it alone… so now we get the V8 S, available as a coupé or convertible. The most obvious change is the extra 21bhp, so now it’s 521bhp, but no one driving it on a public road will notice. What’s far more evident is the work that’s gone on under the skin to improve the all-wheel drive powertrain. The sports suspension has been lowered so the V8 S rides 10mm lower to the ground, while the suspension and damping have been revised and stiffened. The steering has also been recalibrated to match the chassis adjustments. Overall, Bentley’s desire was to offer a more engaging and responsive behind-the-wheel experience. I think they’ve succeeded and then some. On the road, the V8 S is an astonishing machine and offers a truly spirited ride. You can simply select D on the eight-speed automatic

transmission’s knurled-finish gear selector and do nothing else, but you’re missing out on half the fun. Switch it to S mode for a sharper throttle response, gears held for longer and faster shifts between them. The V8 S coupé will sprint to 60mph in just 4.3 seconds and power on to a top speed of 192mph. The convertible

‘The V8 S coupé will sprint to 60mph in just 4.3 seconds and power on to a top speed of 192mph’ isn’t much slower. Obviously I only have Bentley’s word for these figures. What hasn’t changed is the clever variable displacement technology. It means the twin-turbo unit has the power to automatically shut 

down four of the eight cylinders when cruising. This reduces fuel consumption without any loss of refinement. When more power is required, the engine seamlessly switches back to the full eight cylinders. What’s more, the exhaust note remains characterful in both situations. The result is official Combined Cycle fuel economy of 26.8mpg and CO2 emissions of

‘The V8 S also benefits from a distinctive styling upgrade to mark it out from other Continental GTs’ 246g/km, or 25.9mpg and 254g/km on the convertible. Bentley reckons you can get more than 500 miles from a full tank of petrol. The V8 S also benefits from a distinctive styling upgrade to mark it out from other Continental GTs. The new front splitter, side sills and gloss black rear diffuser are certainly striking, but also boost aerodynamic performance by reducing front-end lift and providing greater stability at higher speeds. My test car, a coupé, also came with gloss black door mirror caps to complement the look. Add in the black grille with single chrome divider bar at the front, plus the ‘figure of eight’ exhaust at the back, and you’ve got a stunning-looking machine.

As always with Bentleys, it’s the last word in elegant and sophisticated luxury. The cabin is completed in soft-touch leather – mine had the optional contrasting stitching – wood veneers, polished metals and deep-pile carpeting, all hand-crafted in Bentley’s factory in Crewe. Externally, 20-inch ‘open-spoke’ alloy wheels are unique to the V8 S, revealing distinctive, red-painted brake calipers behind. My car was actually riding on optional 21s, which look stunning and don’t compromise the ride at all. Subtle ‘V8 S’ badges are applied to each front wing and door sill, and as with other members of the Continental V8 family, the famous Bentley wings badges feature a red centre. Needless to say, all this doesn’t come cheap. The V8 S is £139,000 and mine had another £40,000 of options. They included carbon ceramic brakes, Naim audio system, adaptive cruise control, sports exhaust and a vehicle tracking system. My guess is you’re probably thinking ‘lucky bugger, he gets to drive a £180k Bentley’. Yes, I am and I do – it’s parked outside – but that doesn’t tell the whole story. I’m writing this, because I have a deadline, in a grotty motorway service station coffee shop. It’s 8pm on a Sunday night and traffic on the road outside is stationary. I’ve just paid nearly £12 for something pretending to be dinner and I’ve still got 100 miles left to drive. My wife and kids are at home, I’m not. Welcome to the world of the motoring journalist. Not as glamorous as you might think. (bentleymotors.com)

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Indulge in a Michelin-starred feast at a French château, or journey to the art-filled trove of Ellerman House in Cape Town w o r d s : b eth a n r ee s

TRAVEL TIPS DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT A deck of cards are a must-have for travel entertainment, and these Asprey playing cards are truly elegant. Cards, £75, Asprey (asprey.com) There’s an app for that… TIE BREAK Play an arcade-style game or learn how to tie the perfect knot, with this app by Hermès to add some fun to your journey. Free, iTunes App Store

Long haul

Ellerman House, Cape Town

There is so much more to Cape Town than gorgeous wines and Table Mountain. It’s home to over 100 art galleries, and its thriving creative scene carries through to one of its finest hotels; Ellerman House. Situated in Bantry Bay, the hotel is a stunning urban retreat, and on top of the dramatic mountain scenery and views over the Atlantic Ocean, it also showcases a huge collection of art. From sculpture to contemporary art, historical paintings to portraits; the pieces are exhibited throughout the hotel, and has its own Contemporary Gallery. (ellerman.co.za)

Short haul

Château Cordeillan-Bages, Pauillac Good food and good wine go hand-inhand, and this château on the outskirts of Bordeaux combines the two immaculately. The 28-bedroom mansion is home to a two Michelin-star restaurant and sits in the heart of the Medoc vineyards. Headed up by chef Jean-Luc Rocha, from 16 October to 30 November, the hotel is inviting guests to celebrate the region’s signature dishes showcasing the best of the season. Autumn Night package, £230 per night for two people with the second night 50 per cent off, Château Cordeillan-Bages (cordeillanbages.com)

‘No one realises how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow’ – Lin Yutang 83

Off the radar

in Oman

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Sun-drenched destinations in the Middle East are becoming more popular among visitors who are searching for the perfect remote escape. We visit Oman and discover why it should be next on your itinerary wo r d s : l eo b e a r

’m weaving my way along a narrow winding street in an ancient, crumbling hilltop village. The air is heavy with the scent of frankincense and rosewater, and my head and heart are pounding in the 40-degree heat. As I plunge into the cool darkness of an alleyway, a young girl in a bright fuchsia hijab emerges and cuts a dash up some cobbled steps. Behind her, a loud squalling starts. Two men hurry past, one of them holding a chicken by its feet, the other a pocketknife – blade at the ready. Most visitors to Oman won’t experience scenes like this. They head straight to the bright lights of Muscat or to Wahiba Sands to hack up sand dunes. Neither of these are on my agenda though. I’m venturing into the heart of the country, where the mountains meet the sky, to search for an Oman of yesterday. The Al Hajar mountain range runs for 500km and is the highest on the eastern Arabian Peninsula. It’s here, perched on a ledge overlooking a vast dramatic gorge, that a breathtaking new hotel is blazing a trail for eco-luxury in the Middle East. Alila Jabal Akhdar is the brainchild of the Singapore-based hotel group Alila Hotels and Resorts, which specialises in slick Asian five-star hotels. This one, funded by Omran, a division of the Oman government, is Alila’s first foray into the Middle East. To reach the resort, one has to mission two and a half hours south east of Muscat to a height of 2,000m. Driving conditions are treacherous; it’s steep, winding and not uncommon for goats to stray into the road. But the journey is worth it. Surrounding the hotel is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Spectacular canyons, gorges and rock formations make it a paradise for adventurers, nature-lovers and anyone seeking escape from the mind-scrambling desert heat – temperatures

are 10-15 degrees cooler in the mountains. The Sultan of Oman has several ‘gardens’ set up here, that supply his table with year-round fresh fruit and vegetables, and I’m told people drive all the way from Dubai for the local pomegranates, walnuts and olives. But, until now, there have been few European visitors. In fact, until 2005, there wasn’t even a road. But the arrival of this progressive new resort is set to change all that. My visit, a week before opening, meets with a warm Omani welcome. Qahwa (sweet coffee), is laid on, while staff stand to attention in handsome cream-coloured dishdashas. For thousands of years, frankincense has played a

‘Towering pillars of dark North African wood provide support for the main buildings, while interiors feature plenty of rattan’ significant role in these parts. The sight of the resin smouldering on charcoal with its pale grey perfume curling into the air, as you enter the lobby, immediately lends a sense of place. Traditional Omani techniques have also been employed in the construction of the resort. The architecture, inspired by ancient forts, combined with an unlimited supply of local pink and purple-veined ophiolite rock, is arresting. Towering pillars of dark North African wood provide support for the main buildings, while interiors feature plenty of rattan (on the ceilings) and colourful woven furnishings, along with antique copper pans, rosewater tureens and Persian lanterns – all picked up locally. Two large villas come with their own lap pools, while the rest of the hotel’s 

clockwise from top: alila Jabal Akhdar oman. alila (as before). The Chedi Muscat. the chedi (as before)

78 rooms have generous terraces, viewing platforms for that vast echoing canyon. Spectacular it is. But it’s also incredibly isolated. After two years on site, general manager Jork Bosselaar has just about come to terms with the remoteness. ‘When I first got here, I looked down and saw a goat nibbling at my toes and thought to myself “What on earth am I doing here?”’ he quips. But nowadays he has an almost prophet-like zeal about the place. One afternoon, I return to the hotel to find him and Guy Heywood, COO of the Alila Hotels and Resorts group, giddy as schoolboys. Just back from a hike, they are elated to have found an old weather station looking out over magnificent views just an hour from the gates of the property. This, they can add to a long list of hikes in the area which vary in length from 60 minutes to nine hours. Simple tracks will take you down into the wadi (valley), up to once-inhabited hillside caves or cross-country to remote herders’ villages. I start with an early morning stroll around the hotel’s backyard. The property is vast; its perimeter marked out by a simple wooden cattle fence. As the sun starts to rise, clouds gather, casting dramatic shadows across the canyon. But these, and a capricious crimson hummingbird, are the only things to distract from the stillness. In 1688, Engelbert Kaempfer, a German doctor, wrote: ‘The people hereabouts are brown, slim, long in the face and thin in the cheek. Men are of average stature and dress in long loose coats of linen with wide sleeves and a belt around the waist.’ Salim, my guide, fits this description well. Having lived in the Al Hajar mountains all his life, he is an authority on everything from deadly plant species to Lady Diana’s favourite lookout points (she visited with Dodi in 1986). To explore this hostile territory requires a gung-ho attitude. There are no handrails or man-made steps to help you along your way. Salim has goat-like nimbleness, of course, but I make slow progress in my ankle-twisting anxiety, enlisting the help of anything I can

grab hold of – gnarled Juniper branches mostly. About one fourth of the total flora of Oman is found in these parts. It’s mainly small spiny trees and large shrubs but I spot buckthorn and sapodilla as well as a few dragon trees, endemic to dry areas of south west Arabia. As soon as we start to follow the narrow concrete channels of an ancient water system, the going gets easier. Harnessing gravity to transport water from sources at the base of the mountains over far-reaching distances, these ‘falaj’ networks are a remarkable feat of engineering. For more than 2,000 years they have been critical for sustaining life in Oman, supplying mosques, bathing areas and plantations. And today they are still in use.

‘Spectacular it is. But it’s also incredibly isolated’ Following another section of the falaj system, through a hilltop rose plantation this time, Salim shows me the location of a new Anantara hotel under construction high on a plateau. Cranes are busy at work, and judging by the scenery, the hotel will be nothing short of spectacular. It overlooks terraces of rose bushes as far as the eye can see, which, in spring, turn the valley a splendid shade of pink. Later, we stop at a lookout point overlooking Saiq, the town where Salim was born. Here, he dispenses with his usual banter and stares solemnly into the distance. When I ask him about his family, he simply states: ‘I lost my mother when I took my first breath, on the first day of my life.’ For a culture fix, Nizwa, the old capital of Oman is about a 90 minute drive from Alila Jabal Akhdar. A conservative yet bustling market town, it is home to a souk brimming with antique khanjars (curved daggers), finely sculpted horn walking sticks and nuggets of amber frankincense, bagged-up ready to take home. Visit on a Friday and you’ll witness cattle traders proudly parading their livestock in the

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shade of the main square. Nizwa Fort, at the heart of the city, is the only real landmark of note. Recently updated, it’s hard to tell it dates all the way back to the ninth-century, but its circular rooftop lends itself to breathtaking 360-degree views of the city. A carpet of bright-green date palms – the source of 40 different varieties of dates – extends from the outskirts of the sand-coloured city all the way to the base of the mountains. Brought into focus like this, Nizwa is the epitome of a lush and fertile desert oasis. Standing there, shading my eyes from the raging midday sun, I longed for the cooler climes of the mountains. But Muscat’s shout was louder. Or the call of The Chedi, more accurately. A sleek beach retreat, the Chedi in Muscat provides the perfect antidote to the otherworldly thrills of an Omani mountain adventure. Just minutes from the city’s mosques, shopping malls and opera house, it’s a temple of modernist luxury comprising 23 acres of mazelike landscaping, beaches and pools. Mausoleum-like guestrooms carved from smooth black marble offer respite from the heat, with breezy wooden shutters and billowing soft bedlinen. The clientele is just as glamorous: bronzed baby-mamas, German tycoons and Parisians in block prints and broad-rimmed sunhats. The hotel’s saltwater pool, the longest in the Middle East, is 103 metres of pure undistilled heaven, while its vast spa is one of Muscat’s must-visits. At night, the communal areas really come alive. Chandeliers are dimmed, flames leap from firepits and local scenesters flood in to sip cocktails and swap gossip. There’s no doubt about it, The Chedi is the place to be. And, best of all, if you request a villa near to the spa, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of those majestic Al Hajar peaks every time you leave your room. Cox & Kings (020 7873 5000; coxandkings.co.uk) offer four-night stays at the Alila Jabal Akhdar from £1,285 per person including flights, private transfers and breakfast (alilahotels.com/jabalakhdar)

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Cat Hughes finds an art collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hub in the middle of the Sonoran desert, the home of the Wild West and Hollywood Westerns

t’s late spring and the cooler temperatures are welcome after a day of intense heat here in Arizona. I’m in Downtown Scottsdale, about to begin the weekly ArtWalk; an event that has taken place every Thursday for over 40 years – Scottsdale’s 125 local galleries open late and the public are invited to come in, take a look and buy what they fancy. Thinking the galleries will showcase only local and First Nations artists, I wandered down thinking, ‘I’ll take a look for an hour, and then head to cowboy bar, Rusty Spur Saloon, down the road’. After all, I am in the Wild West. Old Town Scottsdale has numerous galleries, all within walking distance, and behind the frontier-style facades I was about to be surprised. The first gallery I walked into, The American Fine Art Editions, I saw Picassos, Dalis and Warhols – these are not reproductions, but the real thing. I ended up spending over two hours walking around a handful of galleries. This small city in the middle of the Sonoran Desert is far more than a small artists’ colony, popular with Snowbirds (the people from Northern USA and Canada who come to escape freezing winter temperatures) – it is a centre of art and art collecting. While most of what is on offer is a mix of traditional Southwestern style and First Nation art, it’s not hard to see why artists, art collectors and Hollywood alike have been inspired by this Western town. The magnificent sunsets, clear starry skies, conquistadors, mysterious Indian tribes and the unique desert scenery lends itself well as a muse. The city of Scottsdale lies just north of Phoenix, Arizona’s main city. Phoenix is an unlikely place. It

rises out of the red desert – a testament to human engineering and our ability to adapt. A young and modern metropolis, it is just under 150 years old. However, Phoenix wouldn’t be here at all if it was not for a mysterious and ancient tribe called the Hohokam, who built 135 miles of irrigation canals, making the parched land arable over 700 years ago. In the 1400s, the Hohokam disappeared – no one truly knows why. The most popular theory is drought – but even their name has a mystery to it. Hohokam means ‘the vanished ones’ in the local Native American tongue. Now, in the 21st century, Scottsdale stands as an affluent city, and is a surprising centre for art, fashion and food. There are a handful of

‘Scottsdale stands as an affluent city, and is a surprising centre for art, fashion and food’ world-class five-star resorts and any art lover worth their salt will want to stay in The Phoenician. This Luxury Collection Resort has played host to the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, Michael J Fox, Margaret Thatcher, and Jay Leno. It comes complete with golf courses, an excellent spa, nine pools, hiking trails, award-winning restaurants, and a $25 million art collection. You can even take an audio self-tour of The Phoenician’s collection that takes in Old World and Southwestern art. There are two major art festivals that attract top international artists, art dealers and art collectors to both Scottsdale and The Phoenician hotel. Taking place during Arizona’s

Previous spread: The sunsets of the Sonoran Desert have inspired ancient tribes, explorers and artist for centuries; below: A piece by Ferruccio Ferrazzi part of the $25 million collection at The Phoenician hotel

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high season, the Scottsdale Arts Festival is held in March and the Celebration of Fine Art is a ten week festival that begins in January. The latter has been named as the one of the premier art festivals in the west by Art and Architecture. During the Celebration of Fine Art, culture vultures can meet over 100 artists and watch them working across the full spectrum of mediums, such as oil, watercolours, furniture and jewellery. The festival is famous for its relaxing and casual atmosphere which makes it popular with first-time art collectors. The Scottsdale Art Festival is an affordable art festival focusing on American and Canadian artists, and the event brings together the cream of North American artists and art dealers. Over 200 curated artists come to Scottsdale to exhibit their works. How has this most ‘Western town in the West’ become such an art hub, you might ask. It began with the Scott brothers who, in the 1880s, bought 640 acres and planted orange groves. Many of the community’s original settlers, recruited by the Scotts from the East and Midwest, were educated and had an appreciation for cultural activities. In the 1900s, the town began to support a thriving artists’ and writers’ colony, and from then on art flourished like a cactus flower in this desert city.

Now Scottsdale ranks among the country’s top art markets. In terms of business generated by direct art sales and purchases, the city sits up there with the likes of New York and San Francisco. Another reason Scottsdale is firmly on the art map is because of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He came during the Great Depression in 1937. Land was cheap and he bought 600 desert acres. On these 600 acres, he walked until he found the right spot to build one of his most famous designs. When he did find the perfect spot, he declared: ‘Oh, we have to build here, this is pure abstraction wherever you look.’ Out of the arid land he built Taliesin West – his winter home and the campus for his school, Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Wright honoured his Welsh roots with the naming of the building, after a famous Welsh medieval poet who goes by the same name. Both Scottsdale and Phoenix benefited from Wright’s vision. Many buildings in the region were designed by him and his influence can be seen in many modern buildings. For over a century Scottsdale has been a centre of art, culture, cuisine and fashion; an island of artistic freedom and culture among a stunning, desert landscape. (thephoenician.com)(experiencescottsdale.com)

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Art Affair Rebecca Wallersteiner enjoys Irish hospitality, luxury living and culture in two very different hotels – The Merrion in Dublin and Co. Laois’s Ballyfin

‘Yesterday, I saw a most delightful place indeed, much beyond any place I have seen in Ireland – Ballyfin.’ – Lady Kildare, 1759

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ne could easily imagine Oscar Wilde sipping a glass of Champagne at The Merrion hotel in Dublin. He was born just a block from this stunning Georgian property, built in 1771 and re-launched as a hotel in 1997, after years of imaginative renovation. A stone’s throw from ‘the golden mile’ of boutiques and restaurants dotted around St Stephens Green, The Merrion offers discreet sophisticated Edwardian elegance – but with all the mod-cons you could wish for. Following a short drive from the airport, we arrive just in time for afternoon tea. As I warm my hands in front of a crackling turf fire, admiring the Georgian Rococo ceiling, a waitress appears bearing a glass of Champagne. She then leads us to a table in the cosy drawing room, for an ‘Art Tea’ – The Merrion’s witty confectionary homage to its art collection. Surveying plates of scones, sandwiches, dainty cakes and clotted cream, I remember Wilde’s quip, ‘I can resist anything except temptation.’ After tea an art tour is on the agenda and an expert from the National Gallery of Ireland arrives to give us a lively tour of The Merrion’s priceless paintings. Mostly Irish and focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, the collection includes works by Jack Butler Yeats, Roderic O’Conor, Sir John Lavery, William Scott and Patrick Hennessy. I particularly like the romantic Irish seascapes by Wilde’s contemporary, Roderic O’Conor, (1860-1940) – especially his Red Rocks and Sea painted in 1898 – capturing the ocean’s life and energy with strong, vibrant colours. A friend of Gauguin, he married a girl 34 years his junior. A modernist masterpiece, Hour of Sleep (1951), by Jack B. Yeats, Ireland’s most renowned painter, hangs in the Front Hall. Fans of the writer James Joyce can see his bronze likeness, by Rowan Gillespie, in the hotel’s garden. We visit the discreet Lord Antrim Suite where President Obama and his wife stayed two years ago until being forced to leave by the ash cloud. The decadence-loving Wilde would have relished my elegant bedroom, big enough to 

from left: superior king room in the garden wing; The staircase at Ballyfin

comfortably hold a cocktail party, wellproportioned and painted with typical Irish Georgian colours. Asprey toiletries in the gleaming, spacious bathroom are a pleasant touch. Come evening, I dine at the informal, Cellar Restaurant, next to the vaulted, vibrant Cellar Bar. The dining room is full of chic couples and delicious aromas waft enticingly from the kitchen. Soon, plates bearing the finest locally-sourced seasonal produce begin to appear – cooked by chef Ed Cooney. I feast on monkfish and prawns, which taste as fresh as if they had just been landed – with each course washed down by a carefully chosen wine. The Merrion is also home to Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Ireland’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant. Other hotel facilities include a marbled 18-metre pool, steam room and

‘As you enter Ballyfin’s marbled entrance hall, its elegance leaves you breathless’ sumptuous treatment rooms – suitable for a president – or even Bond villain. Next morning we drive to Ballyfin, in County Laois, set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, in the heart of Ireland and the short journey takes only 80 minutes – passing farmland and racecourses. As the limousine sweeps up the long drive to the house, we see that the staff have lined up on the front terrace to welcome us – pure Downton. Built for entertaining in the 18th century by the Coote family, beauty-seeking Anglo-Irish landed gentry, Ballyfin is poised on a lawn just above a lake, with grey-stone, mullioned windows looking out onto bulrushes, yellow gorse, woods of silver beech and a boat-house crouched by the water’s edge. As you enter Ballyfin’s marbled entrance hall, its elegance leaves you breathless. The floor boasts a priceless 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic, straight out of I, Claudius – but thankfully

left: exterior and the front hall at The Merrion Dublin

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without the snake. Above hangs a pair of majestic, 10,000 year-old antlers, found in a bog, from a type of elk that is now extinct. Delicious wafts of burning turf welcome the visitor. Though grand, Ballyfin has an exceptionally friendly feel, successfully combining traditional country-house living with state-of-the-art luxury. Designed by renowned Irish Regency specialist architects Sir Richard and William Morrison, the demesne’s stone walls enclose 600-acres of parkland, ancient woods, a lake and a delightful garden. After eight years of painstaking restoration, Ballyfin reopened in 2011, as a five-star country-house hotel – with each of its 15 bedrooms individually decorated and furnished with Irish art and antiques. I gasp when entering my extraordinarily beautiful room – (the Lady Caroline Coote Room), formerly belonging to the mistress of the house. It has a breath-taking view of the lake, silvery beech woods and softly green and yellow meadows. Sinking into my glorious four poster bed, surrounded by opulent Empire furnishings and Irish antiques, it seems a shame to be alone in such a romantic place. On the stuccoed ceiling above, the decoration features turtle-doves – a playful symbol of love. Portraits of the affable-looking Coote family hang throughout the house – Mary Ann Jeffreys, the beautiful wife of the seventh Earl of Westmeath, gazes flirtatiously from her portrait – she became notorious after her transgressions in a carriage with Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw led to a sensational divorce case. In 1796 her outraged husband was awarded £10,000 against Cavendish-Bradshaw who, undeterred, married Marianne later that year. Breakfasting in the Italianate State Dining Room, I idly sip coffee and listen to the gentle sound of running water from the cascade in the grounds overlooked by a statue of Neptune, the river god. If you can bear to leave your room, activities offered include spa treatments, falconry, archery, clay-pigeon shooting, birdwatching, croquet, exploring follies and grottos, a fully-equipped fitness centre and dressing up

in period costume. Irish art expert William Laffan is at hand to provide personalised art tours at your convenience. I take a brisk walk around the estate, grottos and enchanting lake, relishing the solitary tranquillity of the magical, mossy woods. Later, I swim peacefully in the large indoor pool. Ballyfin is somewhere I would love to return – if only to recapture that feeling of living like Lady Mary, at Downton.

above, from left: Art Tea at The Merrion Dublin, Madonna and Child, Mainie Jellet; Path Moorea, Pauline Bewick; below: Aerial view of Ballyfin

THE ESSENTIALS the package Inspiring Irish Art weekends from €2,727 per couple (€1,364 per person) based on two people sharing, subject to availability. Price includes return airport transfers and transfer between The Merrion and Ballyfin and two night’s accommodation on an all-inclusive basis. Available on request, subject to availability. sleep & stay For further information and to book: The Merrion: 00 353 (1) 603 0600 (merrionhotel.com; info@merrionhotel.com). Ballyfin: 00 353 (0) 5787 55866 (ballyfin.com; info@ballyfin.com). fly away Aer Lingus flies regularly between London and Dublin. Tourism Ireland (ireland.com)

hat Luxembourg’s history is characterised by invasion comes as no surprise: the Grand Duchy is ideal for a weekend break; an hour’s flight from London, great Champagne, and more Michelin stars per square metre than any other country. Historic Luxembourg City is arranged around a plunging river valley, entwined with its medieval sandstone fortifications (the word Luxembourg derives from the Frankish for ‘little fortress’). The feel is similar to that of Bath – both cities are UNESCO World Heritage listed, clad in old stone and mansard roofs – except that the Georgian spa city is cosy and local, while Luxembourg’s capital is a modern cosmopolitan city and has twice been anointed EU Capital of Culture. Luxembourg City might also be one of the world’s ultimate jogging and walking metropolises – a city of levels and depths rather than sprawl. Start on the top tier, browsing the boutique-lined Grand Rue, the capital’s main shopping contour, or find the Saturday market at the Place Guillaume II, where you can stock up on German cured meats or roll away a wheel of ripe Comté. Just outside of the busy city you will find tranquil footpaths overshadowed by horse chestnuts. These landscaped green spaces make up a third of the cityscape, and offer wonderful views of the elegant viaducts and broad-leafed forest. Make your way to the Bock, the promontory that forms the fulcrum Luxembourg City proves that size doesn’t matter – the of the city’s fortifications, and explore the vast Grand Duchy’s capital is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city network of underground passageways known with world class shopping, culture and night life as the casemates. Finally, descend into the pastel-coloured the chocolate W o r d s : C h r i s A ll s o p company riverside quarter known as the Grund. Sitting by the peaceful aqua-green Alzette, reward HOTEL LE PLACE D’ARMES yourself with a glass of crémant (Champagne by another name) produced in the rolling vine-braided hills of Luxembourg’s Moselle wine region. Best of all, when you’ve finished your third crémant and want to return to your hotel, just ride the elevators back up to HOTEL LE PLACE where you started – no hike required and D’ARMES most convenient for an invasion. (visitluxembourg.com)

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Houses along Alzette river in the Pfaffenthal area

Where to stay Luxury, boutique style and convenience converge in the five-star Le Place d’Armes. Boasting everything you’d expect of a hotel bearing the Relais & Châteaux brand, Le Place d’Armes, housed in a former printing-house plum in the city centre, offers stylish rooms combining character detailing enhanced by a modern sensibility. (hotel-leplacedarmes.com)

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Eating & drinking

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Enjoy imaginative, locally sourced fare at trendy bar, lounge and restaurant, Original, before a drink at the city’s oldest café, Ennert de Steiler. For a taste of authentic Luxembourg, check out the Café des Artistes art bar where you’re in for a sing-a-long amid towers of candle wax. Or, head over to the Rue des Bains for turntables and glamour at the city’s most exclusive club, White House.

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Attend a concert at the Philharmonie Luxembourg concert hall in the city’s modern Kirchberg district. Designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc (who was awarded the Pritzker Prize for his diamond-themed concept), the hall is a minimalist wonderland – exploring its mesmerising corridors might make you late for the show. (philharmonie.lu)

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#5 Prescott shoe, £495, Jimmy Choo (jimmychoo.com)

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hen a collaboration comes about between two heritagesteeped British brands, the results are bound to be beautiful. Globe-Trotter and Brown’s Hotel have come together to create the Bespoke Traveller Package – an experience which includes a night in one of Brown’s chic suites, a bottle of Ruinart Champagne and a bespoke 21-inch suitcase, which awaits your arrival. Guests may order their tailor-made case from Globe-Trotter ahead of their trip, which can be personalised – from the colour of the lining to monogramming your initials. We couldn’t think of a more elegant way to travel. Brown’s Bespoke Traveller Package, from £2,000. Available from 15 December to 5 January 2015. Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle Street, W1S (020 7493 6020; roccofortehotels.com)

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… at Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard Words: annabel harrison

hat is it about being high up that thrills so many adults? Adrenaline junkies can get their fix sky-diving over Hawaii, bungee-jumping into Victoria Falls or (a less physically demanding option) taking a helicopter from Monaco to Nice or over the snowy peaks of Verbier. Staying in a high-up hotel is a relatively rare experience and as a visitor to a city it’s a great way of getting to grips with its layout and iconic landmarks. Dubai boasts the king of these, the staggeringly tall Burj Khalifa. London’s equivalent may not be nearly as close to scraping the sky (critics would have had a field day if permission had been given for a Shard three times its size) but it still packs quite a punch, at 309.6 metres (1,016 feet). The moment my friend and I are left in our room is when childlike excitement kicks in, and I find myself glued to the expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows. To the right (and it’s a sheer drop; those with a phobia of heights, steer clear) there is a chopstick junction of railway tracks with

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toy-like trains chugging soundlessly in and out of London Bridge station. The sense of peace and quiet is calming; something you’d never experience 41 floors down, among thousands of commuters and a hubbub of noise. My favourite thing about the view is seeing how the disparate architectural styles of London from across the centuries sit shoulder to shoulder, each impressive in its own way. The City’s cluster of glass giants looms directly ahead, the masculine, bold Walkie-Talkie and Gherkin squaring up to each other, as if fighting for my attention (I wish the TV could sink into its unit; it’s in the way). In the distance One Canada Square blinks, its tallest-building-inLondon badge taken by the Shard, but holding its own as the beacon of the thriving east. St Paul’s Cathedral is on the left, majestic in its old age and not cowed by the contemporary behemoths springing up around it. Cranes speckle the skyline, evidence of a city that won’t sit still; use the binoculars provided to scout out London’s less obvious treasures.

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I have been able to see the Shard itself from my bedroom window for the past five years as it stretched upwards, its 11,000 individual glazed panels refracting the sun in the evening light. Designed by Renzo Piano, the tower is ‘generous at the bottom and narrow at the top, disappearing in the air like a 16th-century pinnacle or the mast top of a very tall ship’. This glass and steel spire, levels 75-95, was made in a factory in Yorkshire, taken to pieces

‘I could happily stay up here in the Shangri-La for significantly longer than a night’ and reassembled on site. The highest level visitors can access, though, is 72, home to the viewing gallery at 244 metres, with views 35 miles in any one direction. If you do bother to gaze inwards rather than out, though, the 202 rooms and suites, if my Iconic City View Room is anything to go by, are lovely. The design isn’t loud or radical; Asian influences come across subtly and press releases mention a ‘soothing colour scheme and mood lighting… guest rooms are infused with cosy tranquillity’; I do feel quite tranquil. The weather is urban-grey but it creates a moody atmosphere which makes me happy to be cosy inside. The bed is enormous and heavenly soft, the air-con isn’t as fierce as I’d feared and the blinds are remarkable; despite the quantity of windows in the room, they render it so dark when we sleep that we blink for a good few minutes when we let the light in again. Although you’ll be tempted to stay in your room, you’ll need to eat. For treats and tea, stop by LÁNG, the hotel’s artisan deli on the ground floor. GŎNG on level 52, where we sample cocktails traditional (Bellini) and bespoke (Bermondsey bubbles), is hailed as the highest bar in Europe and its design was inspired by dou-gong, a structural element of interlocking wooden brackets that was used a great deal in

traditional Chinese architecture. TĪNG on level 35 is where most of your dining action will take place, with the views you’ve come to expect as standard (what a shock when we descend to ground level again). I like the Chinoiserie theme; traditional screens, oyster grey and gold hues, colourful accents, dark wood floors and lantern-inspired lighting. The average spend at supper is £55 per head for three courses (excluding wine) and we feast on the offering, which isn’t Chinese as you might expect. My tuna is the best I’ve had in a long time, here and abroad, and my steak is chunky and beautifully cooked. My friend’s scallops and halibut are also highly praised. Take recommendations from the excellent sommelier Sophie, who serves us some delightful wines, at which point I decide I could happily stay up here in the Shangri-La for significantly longer than a night. For those who are wondering, the hotel brand’s name comes from a fictional place described in Lost Horizon (1933) by British author James Hilton. It’s a mystical, harmonious valley, enclosed in the western end of the Kunlun Mountains, and Shangri-La has become synonymous with any earthly paradise, a permanently happy land, isolated from the outside world. I love our bustling, buzzing, beautiful city but taking a break from it, in it, above it, does indeed make me very happy. Room rates start from £450 per room per night. The hotel offers an exclusive Room With a View package from £530 per night, based on two adults sharing with breakfast and tickets to The View from The Shard (reservations.slln@shangri-la.com; 020 7234 8088; shangri-la.com/london)

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My Burberry Few coats are as timeless at Burberry’s trench. This month, the iconic piece serves as inspiration for Burberry’s latest beauty launch; a new scent named My Burberry. The fragrance – like all things Burberry – reflects a quintessentially British identity, this time, with a scent that is akin to a London garden after the rain. With top notes including sweet pea and bergamot, a heart of geranium, golden quince and freesia, and base notes of rain-tipped damask and centifolia roses, and patchouli, it is perfect for all seasons, as is the coat that also inspired the design of the bottle. You can even personalise the bottle with your initials – how elegant. My Burberry, £90 for 90ml and £65 for 50ml (burberry.com)

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Treatment of the month If beauty is only skin deep, then the pioneering makeup and skincare brand SUQQU proves it goes much deeper. The beauty brand combines science with a holistic Japanese approach. With Fenwick’s dedicated treatment room now open, guests can experience a Gankin Massage followed by a skincare application and makeover, all using SUQQU’s innovative products. The intense three-minute massage is designed to increase blood flow and circulation, targeting the facial bone structure and lymph nodes. This increases the metabolic rate of skin to create a sharper definition – the ultimate boost to your circulation. Gankin Massage, £40, Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street, W1A (fenwick.co.uk)

Lady in red A good red lipstick can be hard to find, but this classic product is always sure to make a bold impression. Givenchy’s Le Rouge Luxury Edition reminds us of exactly that, and comes in a handcrafted, black crocodile leather sheath. With six available in the UK, it’s a true collector’s item. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on one of these lipsticks, you’ll want to wear it every day of the year. Le Rouge Luxury Edition, £214.50, Givenchy, available from Harrods (harrods.com)

It’s the endless dilemma for the modern woman; you wake up at 6am, have a busy schedule and a party to attend in the evening, but how is your makeup going to endure the day? Yves Saint Laurent has the answer in the form of its new Fusion Ink Foundation, which is causing quite the stir among beauty insiders this month. The product aims to give flawless, durable coverage, which lasts up to 24 hours without that thick, cake-like texture that nobody is fond of. It’s resistant to heat and humidity so is ideal for warmer weather or clammy commutes, and it gives a smooth matte finish so there is no need for endless top-ups of powder. This product will have you converted to a loyal fan in an instant. Fusion Ink Foundation, £30.50, Yves Saint Laurent (yslbeauty.com)

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Every woman Breast awareness is a requirement all year round, not just for October. Here, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Mr Muhamed Al Dubaisi discusses the symptoms, treatment and the importance of early diagnosis

reast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with over 55,000 cases diagnosed annually. Although typically a disease associated with women’s health, there are also approximately 400 cases of male cancer diagnosed each year. Breast awareness is vital for women of any age as, although survival rates for breast cancer are improving, the number of people being diagnosed is increasing. However, due to better education on the signs and symptoms and a stronger emphasis on attending breast screenings, more and more cases are being detected at an earlier stage, improving survival rates.

signs and symptoms of potential breast cancer: • Any breast lumps or thickening • Clear or bloody liquid discharge from the nipple • Nipple retraction (pulled in) or indentation • Change in size and shape of breasts • Puckering or dimpling in the skin • Skin changes including, redness, dry skin or eczema • Constant breast pain in one or both breasts It is important to remember that the majority of women experiencing these symptoms are likely to have non-cancerous (benign) changes. However, it is always advisable to report any abnormality to your doctor without delay as reassurance can only be given after appropriate medical assessment.

Check your breasts Being breast aware simply means knowing what your breasts look and feel like normally, whilst being vigilant about any unusual changes. Your breasts will change constantly Breast cancer risk factors throughout your life, from puberty, Age is, by far, the biggest risk factor with through adolescence, during approximately 80 per cent of cases Mr. Muhamed AL- Dubaisi MBCHB, FRCS, DGS, childbearing years and menopause. diagnosed in women over the age of 50. states that “a breast cancer diagnosis is a shock to In order for you to pick up any As a result, the NHS Breast Cancer most women and many feel utterly helpless. When abnormal symptoms, ensure you check Screening Programme was set up inviting women are faced with a breast cancer diagnosis they your breasts regularly. The best time is women, from the age of 47 years, for free want expert care .Our Breast Unit at the Platinum Medical Center combines a multidisciplinary five to seven days after your period or, breast screening, every three years. approach to breast care and our patients are for women who have gone through the In addition to age, other known risk fully involved in decisions affecting their menopause, try to stick to the same date factors include: a family history of breast care and treatment. in a calendar month. cancer, previous diagnosis of breast cancer, Being breast aware is an important part of weight gain following menopause, unhealthy caring for your body, as you can learn what is lifestyle (such as high alcohol intake) and normal for you and feel confident about noticing any continual use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). unusual changes. You can check your breasts whilst in the bath or shower, or even when you get dressed. You should check all What can you do? parts of your breast from your armpits, around the nipples and If you are concerned about any symptoms or are worried about up to your collarbone. your own risk factor, you should discuss this with your GP or breast specialist. There are many options for women at What should I look out for? increased risk such as adopting a healthier lifestyle making An early diagnosis of breast cancer is associated with a higher changes such as drinking less alcohol, maintaining a healthy survival rate. Therefore, it is vital to be able to recognise the weight and being regularly physically active.

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The Breast Care Unit The Wellington Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breast Care Unit is exclusively focused on the management of breast disease. We provide convenient appointments, during which patients receive personal, friendly and confidential care. All patients who are referred for, or present with, a breast abnormality can be seen at our Triple Assessment Clinic by a consultant breast surgeon and have breast imaging performed and reported on by a specialist breast radiologist.

If there is an abnormality seen on the imaging, an image guided biopsy is performed during the same visit. However, it important to remember that 90 per cent of patients who attend the Triple Assessment Clinic do not have cancer and can be reassured and discharged following their initial assessment. For those women who receive a cancer diagnosis, they are supported by our Breast Care Nurse Specialist.

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Spa review The Ritz Salon W O R D S : b e t ha n r e e s

n Asian culture, the jade stone is known for its healing properties, and, as my therapist explains to me at the newly refurbished Ritz Salon, the stones are believed to have a fantastic ‘energy’ for both the mind and body. Whether you’re a sceptic or believer in this ancient principle, I can assure you that you’ll leave the hotel feeling much better than when you arrived. As we enter autumn, we say farewell to luminous skin, as the summer warmth takes a sojourn until next year; but at this much adored

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hotel, one’s glow can be restored. The Ritz Signature Jade Stones treatment combines a medium-pressure massage with a facial to rebalance and reconnect the mind and body, which can so often fall out of sync while working and living in the capital. The famous hotel, which is as much of a London landmark as it is an elegant place to rest your head, recently revamped its salon which includes a double treatment room, single treatment room, spaces for manicures and pedicures, and a hair salon. Located on the seventh floor, it makes for a beautiful, albeit unusual, setting for a massage. The light floods into the reception and my therapist greets me with a bright and uplifting welcome; compared to the usual basement entrance and whispered voices, it’s a pleasant contrast. As I glance over the massage table my gaze is taken by the beautiful bowl of petals perfectly positioned beneath me, an instantly relaxing touch. The jade stones are gently heated and the therapist glides them across my tense back. Although I’m used to a more firm massage, she releases the tension and melts away all the knots without me even realising; the combination of the gentle facial and body massage leaves my skin with the radiance it craved. The salon has collaborated with the Comfort Zone brand which produces beautiful face, body and room products, and everything from the linen spray to the oil is imbued with its ‘Tranquillity’ aroma featuring rosewood, vanilla and palmarosa – an incredibly soothing scent that lulled me into a deep state of rest. As an ‘energy’ sceptic entering the hotel, I leave a firm believer; I feel totally reconnected and rebalanced after the 90-minute treatment. As I glide along Piccadilly amongst the bustle of tourists and rush-hour commuters, I couldn’t feel more relaxed. The Ritz Signature Jade Stones, £145, The Ritz Salon at The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, W1J (theritzlondon.com)

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here are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea,’ wrote Henry James in The Portrait of a Lady. Until now, guests of the Royal Opera House needed to hold a performance ticket to experience this pastime in the spectacular glass-vaulted conservatory setting of Paul Hamlyn Hall. Happily, you may now indulge in pastry chef Claire Clark MBE’s delicate desserts, which include melt-in-yourmouth banoffee macarons, pistachio éclairs with praline grains, and of course, fluffy, freshly baked scones, to name but a few of the treats that await you. Tea at the Royal Opera House, £37.50, or with a glass of Ruinart Champagne, £47.50. Paul Hamlyn Hall, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, WC2E (020 7240 1200; roh.org.uk)

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The mayfair Magazine | Food & Drink

La dolce vita If a trip around Italy sampling the local delights sounds like heaven, then head to Harrods any time in the next five months. From now until January 2015, the world-famous store is hosting five of Italy’s best restaurants with 13-Michelin stars between them, with a different dining destination headlining every month. If you’re quick enough to catch the last few days of Carlo Cracco’s Ristorante in September, indulge in langoustines, truffles and foie gras, or welcome brothers Enrico and Roberto Cerea in October. Stelle di Stelle at Harrods (harrods.com)

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This month, take your taste buds on a tour of Italy, celebrate the reopening of iconic Quaglino’s and try the world’s rarest coffee words : b e t ha n r e e s

Couture coffee Often referred to as ‘black gold’, Bespoke Beverages presents Kopi Luwak to the UK as the world’s most expensive and exclusive coffee. Made from the seeds of coffee berries after they’ve been digested by the Asian palm civet, the coffee has a velvet-like finish and the unique process reduces the acidity. Every order is hand delivered to wherever you are in the world. A truly luxurious take on caffeine. KL Ruby, £6,200 per kg and KL Diamond, £31,000 per kg, Bespoke Beverages (bespokebeverages.com)

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William Shakespeare’s influence is undisputable and even the culinary world is inspired by the playwright. Organic, artisan chocolate brand Sweet Theatre is to release its new bars which pay homage to the leading ladies. Launching exclusively at Harvey Nichols in October, the delicious treats use the finest chocolate and a range of flavours such as milk chocolate with salt, and rich chocolate with orange. Sweet Theatre Chocolate Bars, £3.50, Harvey Nichols (harveynichols.com)

As the St James’s institution Quaglino’s reopens this month get ready to party like it’s 1929. Flamboyant since its inception in the late 1920s, the dining destination is known for its Art Deco glamour and late-night live music. Following a full scale, multi-million-pound revamp, the restaurant opens its doors with a new executive chef, Mickael Weiss, who is bringing contemporary European dishes fused with exotic flavours to the table. Expect to see shellfish bisque with chorizo, pink praline pavlova and classic Champagne cocktails. Quaglino’s, 16 Bury Street, SW1Y (quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk) 109

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DINING OUT Hawksmoor Knightsbridge W O R D S : G A B R I E L L E L A NE

imilar to the assumption that sees your great aunt make your ‘favourite dinner’ every time you visit for 20 years (the clementine jelly of your childhood), I have become something of a steak review writer. I have eaten steak very well on several occasions and I have graduated to the invitation lists of professional steak eaters (who do exist and carry notepads and diagrams of cows). My new – yet accidental role – secures me a table at Hawksmoor Knightsbridge on a Friday evening, during its busy opening period. My guest – himself a lawyer – refers to my job as ‘fun’. It is awkward for him; the waiting staff are so friendly and efficient (a quality which I don’t tell him is typical of all of Hawksmoor’s London outposts), that I think he fears I’ll be better at ordering steak than he is. Obviously, I am very happy to share my tips.

Firstly, Hawksmoor Knightsbridge is an ideal setting for romance – or time off. Set in a basement in Yeoman’s Row, the atmosphere is light and the venue smart, with an adjoining cocktail bar. The interior is dressed with leather armchairs, Art Deco-style uplighters, wood panelling and chalk board displays, which makes it both cosy and modern: in a city that is growing tired of no-reservations policies and stools, a little bit of sophistication is welcomed. Secondly, we started our supper with Champagne, but the wine list is impressive and includes favourites from private collections sourced in California and France. So, to the food. Generous portion sizes, drizzled sauces and sides such as creamed spinach and macaroni cheese with lobster add to the sense of indulgence. The eight main cuts of steak (I had the fillet, my guest the rib-eye) are from grass-fed British cattle and cooked over a charcoal grill for flavour. They are succulent and easily devoured and slicked with peppercorn, or Stilton hollandaise sauce. There are enough little twists here to make dinner very special. One hears a lot about the seafood at Hawksmoor. Steamed lobster is served with whipped butter, the wild seabass raw with chilli and ginger, and although our only experience was to try the smoked salmon to start, it was light and fresh, served with cream cheese and rye bread. The last word, however, must go to another Hawksmoor Knightsbridge USP: a giant Ferrero Rocher to share in aid of Action Against Hunger (a 50p donation is made to the charity each time this is ordered). It is, as you can imagine, a clever twist on the favourite, a globe of swirling hazelnut and chocolate. It is possibly the only dessert we could have found room for. 3 Yeoman’s Row, SW3 (thehawksmoor.com)

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he Fine Art Society is the oldest commercial art gallery in the country. It was founded by a group of likeminded men in 1876, with managing director, Marcus Bourne Huish, a collector and editor of Art Journal, and chairman, Sir Arthur Longman, of the Longman publishing family. They moved to No. 148 New Bond Street in March 1876 and where, after almost 140 years, they are still situated today. The Fine Art Society began as a printseller and publisher, investing in the rights to popular artworks, inspired by the success of The Roll Call by Lady Butler, which depicted a scene from the Crimean War. This was followed by engravings of works by practically all of the most famous artists of the day. However, alongside the print selling, the Fine Art Society set itself apart by its programme of exhibitions, with one of the earliest featuring John Ruskin’s collection of J.M.W. Turner’s watercolours in 1878. In 1880 James McNeill Whistler exhibited his etchings of Venice, followed in 1881 by his Venice pastels. At the same time as the Whistler pastels, an additional exhibition was erected with the works of John Everett Millais. This attracted almost 43,000 visitors and one review stated, ‘To have at the same time one room set apart for Whistler, and another for Millais, is an event in the chronicle of art exhibitions not likely to be soon forgotten.’ In 1881, No. 148 New Bond Street was transformed from a simple Georgian house to ‘make it rather less of a shop front’, by architect E.W. Godwin. He transformed it with a deep entrance with pillars on the ground floor and

the wide first floor window, along with the name shield above the entrance created by sculptor E.R. Mullins. Later exhibitions included renowned artists William Holman Hunt, John Singer Sargent, Lord Frederick Leighton, Edward Burne-Jones, and Lawrence Alma Tadema. Along with celebrated illustrators, including Edward Linley Sambourne, George du Maurier, and Hablot Knight Browne, or ‘Phiz’, the illustrator for Charles Dickens. Since the very first exhibition, the Fine Art Society continues to promote contemporary artists – long may it continue. Melanie Backe-Hansen, House Historian (house-historian.co.uk)

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Spacious family apartment An immaculately presented family apartment offering over 1,700 sq ft of living and entertaining space. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen, large reception room, 2 patio areas, 2 external storage vaults. EPC rating C. Approximately 158 sq m ﴾1,702 sq ft﴿ Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £2,150 per week

Chiltern Street, Marylebone W1

Three bedroom apartment in prestigious location An exceptional lateral apartment finished to exacting standards, located on the second floor ﴾with lift﴿ of one of Marylebone's most sought after red brick mansion blocks. Comprising master bedroom suite, 2 further bedroom suites, open plan reception room, dining area and contemporary bespoke kitchen, utility/laundry room, 24 hr porterage, secure video entry and CCTV, residents' on site gym. EPC rating D. Approximately 142.6 sq m ﴾1,535 sq ft﴿

Marylebone Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings lettings@knightfrank.com 020 KnightFrank.co.uk/marylebone 3641 5853 marylebone@knightfrank.com ﴾MRQ191775﴿ 020 3435 6440

Share of freehold Guide price: £3,200,000

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KnightFrank.co.uk Soho Square, Queens Soho W1D

Court, Bayswater W2

A boutique development of Impressive apartment five luxury apartments

A newly refurbished purpose built apartment

Number fivethroughout. brand new finishedten to anow highoffers standard luxury 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, residences set behind reception/dining the room, fully integrated kitchen, original 350 year old façade. solid oak flooring, underfloor heating, integrated music Comprising lateral system, lift,four porter. EPC apartments rating D. Approximately 141 sq duplex m ﴾1,520 sq ft﴿ and a three bedroom penthouse. All apartments overlook Available furnished the square and benefit from the latest modern Guide technology. price: £1,250 per week Approximately 98 ‐ 202.5 sq m ﴾1,055 ft﴿ Hyde‐ 2,180 sq Park Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings lettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7941

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An exceptional three Spacious family apartment bedroom apartment with terrace An immaculately presented

family apartment offering over 1,700 sq ft of

A bright living and andentertaining spacious penthouse space. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen, apartment with a roof terrace and large reception room, 2 patio areas, 2 external balcony, to an impeccable storagefinished vaults. EPC rating C. Approximately 158 sq mglass ﴾1,702 sq ft﴿ standard with bespoke panelling. Master bedroom with en suite Available furnished or unfurnished bathroom, second bedroom with en Guide price:room, £2,150 third per week suite shower bedroom, shower room, kitchen/reception room, Marylebone Lettings balcony, terrace, lift. EPC rating C. KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings Approximately 145 sq m ﴾1,566 sq ft﴿ lettings@knightfrank.com

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Green Street, Mayfair W1K Split level three bedroom apartment

A recently refurbished apartment situated on the raised ground and lower ground floors of an impresive period building. Comprising 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining area, kitchen, guest cloakroom, terrace. EPC rating E. Approximately 191 sq m ﴾2,056 sq ft﴿ Available furnished

Guide price: £2,500 per week ﴾MAQ142196﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7799

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North Audley Street, Mayfair W1K Situated on the third floor with direct lift access, this beautifully presented apartment comprises 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining area, kitchen, study. EPC rating C. Approximately 214 sq m ﴾2,306 sq ft﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7799

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Mayfair Chambers, W1 Mayfair Chambers presents a rare opportunity to purchase a luxurious residence designed and finished to the highest standard. Close to Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Chambers is situated in the genteel Mayfair Conservation Area, at the very heart of the London borough of Westminster. EPC: C

£3,995,000 Leasehold • • • • • •

Hamptons Mayfair Office Sales. 020 7717 5465 | Lettings. 020 7717 5467

Two bedrooms Two bathrooms New build Porter High quality finish Approx. 1,388 Sq Ft

Green Street, W1 This split level three bedroom three bathroom apartment boasts excellent reception space with a large eat in kitchen and a huge South facing reception room with balcony. Upstairs are three well proportioned bedrooms and three bathrooms. The standard of finish is excellent as is the location. Early viewings are highly recommended. EPC: E

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Hamptons Mayfair Office Lettings. 020 7717 5467 | Sales. 020 7717 5465

Three bedrooms Three bathrooms South facing reception room Split level Excellent finish Great location

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Lewisham Street A rare opportunity to buy a freehold house just behind St. James’s Park and only moments from Parliament Square. The property lies on a pedestrian street in one of London’s most iconic and historic areas. The house is presented in immaculate condition throughout with three bedrooms, two bathrooms (One En Suite), a guest W.C and separate kitchen and dining area with a further study. A roof terrace extending to over 200 square feet completes this exceptional property. EPC: D

Hamptons Pimlico & Westminister Office Sales. 0203 281 7214 | Lettings. 020 7717 5345

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200 square foot roof terrace Excellent condition throughout Just behind St. James’s Park Three bedrooms Two bathrooms (one en suite) Guest W.C

Hyde Park Street, W2 Recently refurbished to exacting standards is this rarely available first floor apartment (with lift) with a bright southerly terrace. Found within this grand stucco fronted building the accommodation boasts a drawing room with direct access onto the private terrace, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom and two bedroom suites. EPC: D

£3,200,000 Share of Freehold • • • • • •

Hamptons Hyde Park & Bayswater Office Sales. 020 7717 5473 | Lettings. 020 7717 5343

Stucco fronted blue plaque building Drawing room Kitchen/breakfast room Two bedrooms with en-suites Guest cloakroom South east facing terrace

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Hyde Park Square, W2 A fantastic mid-terrace five bedroom four bathroom home on a popular garden square, located moments from Hyde Park and the local amenities of Connaught Village. EPC: D

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Hamptons Paddington Office Lettings. 0207 723 0592 | Sales. 020 7717 5473

Five bedrooms Four bathrooms Patio and balcony Access to garden square Off street parking

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Waverton Street, W1 Guide £22 million

Hyde Park Gardens, W2 Guide £10 million

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Chesterfield Gardens, W1 Guide £1.795 million

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Maddox Street, W1 Guide £575 per week

Bourdon Street, W1 Guide £2.95 million

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North Audley Street, W1 Guide £695 per week

Woods Mews, W1 Guide £800 per week

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Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone W1 A newly renovated, two bedroom apartment of 993 sq ft (92sq m) now benefits from the latest cutting-edge design and bespoke interiors, the highest quality of workmanship throughout and a lighting system to enhance any mood. The property includes a large reception/dining area perfect for entertaining, a modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The apartment is located moments away from Marble Arch with its wide choice of shops and restaurants, and there is a 24-hour concierge service to help with day-to-day needs. EPC rating C.

ÂŁ2,200,000 Leasehold approximately 124 years remaining +44 (0)20 7409 9047 robert.cox@harrodsestates.com

KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700 HARRODSESTATES.COM

Bryanston Square, London W1 A charming and spacious two bedroom garden apartment in this elegant Georgian portered building offering a good size reception room with interconnecting dining room, both with French windows and direct access onto the west facing communal gardens, fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom, separate shower and further guest cloakroom. Plus resident access to Bryanston Square private gardens. EPC rating C.

ÂŁ3,250,000 Leasehold approximately 991 years remaining plus Share of Freehold +44 (0)20 7409 9205 michael.davis@harrodsestates.com

Park Lane Place, Mayfair W1 A wonderful three bedroom duplex apartment, benefiting from two private terraces both of which boast views over one of London’s finest land marks, Hyde Park. The accommodation of approximately 2,000 sq.ft. comprises a spacious reception room, fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room, three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, guest cloakroom and storage room. Other benefits include a 24 hour porter, one secure underground parking space and air conditioning. Direct access into the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane allows the opportunity of arranging room service and access into the hotels gym and swimming pool for a separate fee. Available on a furnished basis for long term lets from the end of October. EPC rating C. £3,990 per week Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £246 Checkout. References: £42 per person* http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants 02074099158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

The Lancasters, Hyde Park W2 This magnificent building exudes luxury and sophistication from the grand portico entrance to the ultra-modern apartments, with secure valet parking, swimming pool, gym and spa. Arranged over three floors, this stunning apartment comprises a reception room with double height ceilings and wooden flooring, a vast modern Gagganau kitchen, four double bedrooms, four bathrooms and patio. The property is located within walking distance of all the amenities of Notting Hill Gate and Hyde Park itself. Available on a unfurnished basis for long term lets. EPC rating F.

£5,000 per week Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £252 Checkout. References: £42 per person* http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants 02074099158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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All the flats have been finished to a high specification with a contemporar y ‘loft-style’ design and two of the apar tments benefit from terraces. Features include oak flooring, open contemporar y kitchens with Miele appliances and comfor t cooling. The bedrooms have built in wardrobes and stylish en suite bathroom/shower rooms. EPCs=C-D

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Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge SW1

A meticulously modernised Penthouse apartment, situated on the top floor of a 24 hour portered building in one of the most prestigious garden squares in London.

3,831 sq ft (355.91 sq m) Entrance Hall l Reception room l Dining room l Media room l Kitchen/breakfast room l Master bedroom suite l Three further bedroom suites l Study/bedroom 5 l Guest cloakroom l 24 hour porterage l Air conditioning l Access to communal gardens (by separate arrangement)

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 james.forbes@struttandparker.com JSA Savills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 020 7581 5234

ÂŁ14,950,000 Leasehold

Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge SW7

A superb newly refurbished third floor lateral apartment, finished to exacting standards across two fine period buildings. Offering a large double reception room and three bedroom suites, the six windows to the front give wide open views of Hyde Park.

ÂŁ5,950,000 Share of Freehold

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 james.forbes@struttandparker.com

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Lyall Mews, Belgravia SW1

An exemplary newly modernised four storey mews house in one of Belgraviaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest and quietest cobbled mews.

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 charlie.willis@struttandparker.com JSA W A Ellis 020 7306 1600

ÂŁ10,750,000 Freehold

South Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1

A sensational freehold stucco fronted period 6 bedroom family house with a terrace and a garage, on one of the best streets in Belgravia.

5,109 sq ft (474.63 sq m) Entrance hall l Reception room l Dining room l Drawing room l Family room l Kitchen l Breakfast room l Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite l Five further bedrooms l Gym l Utility room l Roof terrace l Garage l Off street parking

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 charlie.willis@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ16,000,000 Freehold

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Berkeley House, W1 A one bedroom fourth floor (with lift) apartment located in a portered building situated close to Berkeley Square and Green Park underground. Reception room, separate kitchen, bedroom with dressing room and bathroom. EPC Rating D

Asking Price: ÂŁ1,675,000 Leasehold

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Conduit Street, W1 Just Launched... A boutique development of just five luxury apartments; four 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments and a 3 bedroom duplex penthouse. Each apartment has been specified and finished to exemplary standards, creating some of the Capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exclusive residences. Joint Selling Agents

Asking Price: ÂŁ1,850,000 Leasehold

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South Street, W1K A lateral apartment located in a period building situated between Green Park and Bond Street. Comprising entrance hall, two separate reception rooms with views facing onto Mount Street Gardens, separate kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in shower room, further double bedroom and family bathroom. EPC Rating E

ÂŁ2,450 per week fees apply

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Peninsula Heights, SE1 A first floor (with lift) apartment in a portered riverside development with direct river views along the River Thames. Entrance hall, open plan kitchen/reception/dining room, two double bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms and further guest WC. Further benefiting from secure underground parking. EPC Rating C

ÂŁ1,795 per week fees apply

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Norfolk Crescent, Hyde Park W2 A wonderful family home ideally located moments from Hyde Park and Paddington. This impressive five bedroom house is arranged over four floors and features a large roof terrace and is offered with an extended lease. Conveniently located for the transport links and local amenities in the popular Hyde Park Estate. Moments from Paddington Station (Heathrow Express) and nearby underground stations including Marble Arch and Lancaster Gate (Central line) and Edgware Road (District, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines). For motorists the A40 is also easily accessible.

ÂŁ3,595,000 Leasehold

The Knightsbridge Apartments, Knightsbridge SW7 A beautifully presented three bedroom apartment (3053 sq ft / 284 sq m) situated on the sixth floor of this highly prestigious modern development. The apartment is both light and spacious and benefits from an exceptional double reception room, large kitchen/ breakfast room, three double bedroom suites, two balconies and three underground parking spaces. The Knightsbridge is ideally located a short distance from Hyde Park and within walking distance of Harrods and remains one of London’s premier buildings benefiting from 24 hour concierge and security, gymnasium, swimming pool, hot tubs, sauna, spa facilities, landscaped communal garden, and secure underground parking.

£15,950,000 Leasehold

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Culross Street, Mayfair, W1K A beautiful contemporary Townhouse situated in a gated section of Culross Street, in the heart of Mayfair. This family home was rebuilt behind its original façade to provide a completely up to date interior, comprising 4 bedrooms (2 en suite bathrooms), family bathroom, 4 reception rooms, lift, balcony, cinema room and gym. Further benefits include heating and cooling with individual temperature controls and underfloor heating. A fabulous roof terrace and a conservatory also with the heated floor and balcony, provide great out door areas for entertaining. In addition the property offers secure resident’s parking for two cars. EPC Rating F. John Taylor UK 48 Berkeley Square, London W1J 5AX Tel: 020 3284 1888 Email: london@john-taylor.com

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London calling We meet Harvey Cyzer, arguably Mayfairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most well connected man, and partner and head of Knight Frank Mayfair & St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office to talk about the latest trends in the property market and his life in the area

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mong the iconic, terracotta façades of Mount Street is a rather eye-catching place. It is Knight Frank, led by Harvey Cyzer, partner and head of the company’s Mayfair & St James’s office. A glance at the properties, beautifully framed on the walls illustrates just how many prestigious properties have been sold through his office. It is clear from the moment you meet Cyzer, the dynamic leader of this office, that he has a true passion and commitment to his work. ‘I come from a business background and my father (a property tycoon) worked incredibly hard throughout his life. From a young age I knew what it meant to work hard and take on responsibility,’ he says. ‘I have instilled this and

a sense of belief in my team, which runs through them in every task they do. ‘I wanted to work for Knight Frank because it is a truly global brand,’ says Cyzer. ‘But what differentiates Knight Frank is the longevity and calibre of the people who work here. It is not uncommon for partners to spend their entire working lives within the company. You really feel a sense of importance and history, and recognise that there have been many extremely dedicated people who have gone before you. When I took over this office I was so impressed by the immense legacy, and decided I would ensure its continued success. I have spent many years assembling my team, which is now the strongest and most ambitious group of people

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that I have ever worked with; all with one common goal to succeed.’ Last year, Knight Frank broke the record, among others, for the highest price per sq-ft ever achieved in the area for a property on Mount Street, highlighting its leading market position. Cyzer is notoriously discrete when it comes to speaking openly about his work, but Knight Frank’s global connections and reach are no secret. ‘We provide our clients with an exemplary level of service and encourage them to call us at any time of day or night. The client comes first, second and third, and they come to us because they know they will reap the benefits of good advice based on years of experience. ‘We have an unparalleled wealth of resources in our firm,’ he says. ‘With over 330 offices and over 12,000 professionals worldwide; we are a truly global business, with Mayfair at the epicentre. Our buyers come through our 26 London offices as well as our Country offices located throughout the UK. We also have Russian, South Asian and Chinese desks at our head office at 55 Baker Street, funnelling buyers in from overseas.’ After a successful summer of sales, Cyzer is looking ahead to what the coming months will bring for Mayfair and St James’s. ‘Autumn has started well and there is an appetite for purchasers which will continue.’ And, as St James’s continues its renaissance, Cyzer recognises its growing appeal. ‘Piccadilly is no longer the Rubicon, and Mayfair buyers are spilling out into St James’s. However, Russian purchasers, for example, enjoy the history and architecture of the area. The many historical members’ clubs, restaurants, art galleries and gentlemen’s retailers are drawing in more buyers, and with the public realm works the Crown Estate is undertaking, the popularity of St James’s’ is set to increase. Mayfair is a truly global address and our clients come from far and wide to enjoy everything it has to offer.’ Cyzer’s own connections too, come from decades of knowledge and experience in the area. He has come to know a great volume of

international business men, wealth managers and high-profile personalities to name but few. ‘Relationships are built on trust, respect and confidentiality. I think people feel comfortable with this office because we are incredibly discreet; clients’ privacy is respected.’ Cyzer, who, while is always incredibly busy in his top job, is very approachable, greeting each person who walks through the door of his office with a warm smile. He also has a penchant for the finer things in life and is always dressed immaculately. ‘I actually don’t spend a great deal of time selecting my suits and shirts, because I can immediately recognise what works. Dressing well shows you care about the impression you create with other people; but for the record I do wear tracksuits at the weekend!’ But for Cyzer, the dynamic leader of this office, Mayfair is about more than property – it’s about a lifestyle. So where are Cyzer’s favourite places to go in the area? ‘I have been a member of George for years and think it is a superb establishment,’ Cyzer says. ‘I enjoy Bellamy’s very much and think it is the best restaurant of its kind,’ he says. ‘There are some wonderful tailors here, such as Rubinacci and one of my favourite shops is Brunello Cucinelli in Burlington Gardens.’ Cyzer and his team are at the ready to assist their clients in making the most informed decisions when it comes to buying and selling their property. Knight Frank Mayfair & St James’s, 120a Mount Street, W1K (020 7499 1012; knightfrank.co.uk)

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South Audley Street, Mayfair W1K Steeped in history and based at the southern end of South Audley Street, Mayfair, is a grand freehold, stone fronted townhouse which has been meticulously refurbished to exacting standards whilst incorporating the latest technology with classic period features. South Audley Street is considered one of London`s prime streets in the heart of elegant Mayfair and moments from Hyde Park. Mayfair now houses London`s most exclusive shops, hotels, restaurants making it one of London’s most exclusive and elegant districts. This alluring wide freehold townhouse has been renovated in a style which highlights it’s period features.

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hyde park Meet the lettings team at Knight Frank’s Hyde Park and discover how this vibrant, village-like area is ripe with opportunity to rent

above: from left to right, james robotham, laura gadsden and john humphris. below, left to right: properties available to rent on connaught square, £2,500 per week; craven hill, £550 per week and the lancasters, £1,800 per week

here are few parts of prime central London today that can claim to be in the midst of gentrification. But the area that immediately surrounds Knight Frank’s Hyde Park office, including Hyde Park, Bayswater and Paddington, is one that is attracting an eclectic mix of tenants in increasingly large volumes, as head of lettings John Humphris and senior negotiators James Robotham and Laura Gadsden report. Although Knight Frank have always covered this part of part of prime central London, since being based at Craven Terrace for the last year, it has seen a 53 per cent increase in new instructions. ‘This area has so much untapped potential,’ says John. ‘It wasn’t on people’s maps until recently, and Crossrail has thrown a huge spotlight on the area.’ Surrounded by Marylebone, Mayfair and, of course, Hyde Park, this area benefits from some of London’s best amenities, including restaurants, shops and ease of transport to the financial hubs, with the connection of the Central Line being key to its accessibility. It has been the subject of much attention over the past few years, however, because of high-profile developments such as The Lancasters and the Hempel Hotel, which is currently being developed into a series of luxury residential apartments. ‘There are a lot of investors who are looking to try and buy hotels in this area, and convert them into lateral space,’ says John. This, of course, has an immediate impact

on the lettings market, ‘I think it shows a real belief in the area,’ Laura adds. ‘From an investment point of view, this has a trickle-down effect to us in the lettings market, in that people are investing in property here. They are willing to spend money to bring in the good tenants because they see the long-term possibilities.’ And it’s people from all over the world that are recognising the area’s potential, including tenants (the majority of whom are between the ages of 20 and 40) from Europe, Asia and the US. It is a melting pot of cultures, giving the area its own, rather unique identity. Its village-like feel is also a driving factor in attracting discerning tenants, with local delis, cheesemongers and restaurants all adding to the convenience of life on the north side of Hyde Park. But with an increasingly fast-moving lettings market during the busy season, particularly during the autumn months, tenants who are looking to move here should bring with them a decisive attitude. ‘I looked at nine properties with an applicant and within three days, seven of those were under offer,’ James says. ‘Some people have such a specific idea of what they want, that it blinds them from what is out there. But, equally, there are people who really don’t understand the value you can get. A lot of clients are surprised and very pleased at what they can find in this area.’ Knight Frank Hyde Park, 1 Craven Terrace, W2 (020 7871 5060; knightfrank.co.uk)

‘People from all over the world recognise the area’s potential’

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The value of Britain’s most expensive streets are rising at nearly twice the national average, meaning that the number of property millionaires – those with homes worth more than £1m – is nearly 50 per cent higher than it was last year. Property prices in the UK’s ten most expensive streets increased by 12.9 per cent in the last year, while the national average rose by 6.6 per cent. Property portal Zoopla’s annual Property Rich-List shows that there are now 484,081 £1m+ homeowners in Britain – up 49 per cent on last year. There are also 10,613 streets in Britain with an average property value of £1m+, up 29 per cent on 2013. London is home to 3,744 of these millionaires’ rows. And 12 of these claim average house prices over £10m. Kensington Palace Gardens tops the table, with an average price of £42,730,760.

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Middle Eastern buyers account for half of Mayfair’s super-prime (£10m+) deals and around ten per cent of all acquisitions in the area, says estate agent Wetherell. Around £150m of the £472m total value of residential properties sold in Mayfair during 2013 went to buyers from the Middle East – not including state/government or strategic sovereign wealth purchases of trophy buildings or development sites. These ‘state’ assets would add another £4.4bn to the tally, according to JLL, as Middle East government/fund entities now control nine of central London’s largest development sites (slated to deliver 28,000 new homes across the capital). Mayfair-based Wetherell says that the area is now the first choice for UHNW Middle Eastern buyers in London, trumping the likes of Knightsbridge, Kensington, Belgravia and Regent’s Park as the location of choice for embassies and diplomatic buildings, and the main residences of their ruling families.

Homeward bound Nearly 800,000 sqft of West End offices were converted into homes in 2013, says Colliers International, with another £1.82m sqft of conversion projects now in the homewardbound pipeline. More than £6m sq-ft of offices have been ‘lost’ to residential conversion since 2001, says the agency, with another 1.5m sqft set to go the same way from 2012’s consents. 196 office (B1)-to-residential (C3) planning applications were made in 2013, with 186 of those getting consent. During the year, 69 were implemented. All in, the number of consented and implemented projects rose by 82 per cent between 2012 and 2013.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: IMAGE COURTESY OF Colwyn Foulkes & Partners; 19 Buckingham St (courtesy of Angle Property and MSMR Architects); Middle Eastern buyers account for 50 per cent of Mayfair’s super-prime deals (image courtesy of Wetherell)

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Offering a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning architecturally designed apartment, the property offers 4,600 sq ft (428 sq m) of luxury living space including a spectacular reception room with full length glass windows, separate dining and drawing room areas and a galleried library, four double bedrooms, a wood panelled study together with two terraces and balconies. Additional amenities include 24 hour concierge service and two parking spaces. • Leasehold: Approximately 986 years remaining

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Interior designed 900 sq ft (83 sq m) apartment with a balcony on the 5th floor of this luxury development ideally located for the shops, restaurants and transport facilities of the West End and a few minute’s walk from Marylebone High Street. Entrance hall, reception room with wood flooring, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, air conditioning.

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TO LET MAYFAIR, LONDON W1

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Stunning, traditionally furnished apartment with wonderful high ceilings and period features on the 1st floor of this attractive red brick building in an exclusive Mayfair location close to Mount Street. Entrance hall, light and airy double aspect reception room with feature fireplace, modern fully fitted eat-in kitchen, two double bedrooms and two tiled bathrooms (one en-suite).

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ÂŁ850 per week Includes all utilities, except Council Tax

Set within an award winning development overlooking Hyde Park east of Notting Hill and west of Oxford Street making it a very convenient location. This interior designed apartment benefits from high ceilings throughout with benefits including large storage vaults, 24 hour concierge service, gym, swimming pool, steam room. Spacious living area, double bedroom area, luxury fitted kitchen and marble bathroom with separate shower.

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Set in the heart of Mayfair between Grosvenor Square and Park Lane this elegantly decorated, beautifully furnished flat has been fitted to the highest standards with high specification appliances. Dining room, two large double bedrooms (one en-suite), single bedroom, family bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, guest cloakroom.

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From the private jetty to grand fireplaces, Katharine Hepburn’s Connecticut estate is enduringly glamorous and the perfect haven to escape the city at any time of the year

amed for her bold and spirited personality as much as her glamorous, iconic style, Katharine Hepburn started her life in the US state of Connecticut, and now a rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history has arrived on the market. The star of the 1940s film Bringing Up Baby, Hepburn spent much of her life in the limelight, but when she had the time to relax, she would often retreat to her family estate in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, not too far from her birthplace.

‘The Hepburn family constructed the colonial-style residence in 1939’ The Hepburn family constructed the colonialstyle residence in 1939, and it played the role of summer retreat for the next 65 years. With its picture-perfect private beach and an exclusive dock on Long Island Sound with boating access, you could be in the Hamptons in less than an hour; this property is the epitome of classic American design. The waterfront property is set across three floors, with six bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom, and a variety of other amenities and rooms including a den, a potting room, a pantry, and a living room and dining room that look over the Sound. The East Coast haven underwent a renovation in 2005 to bring the 1930s building into the 21st-century. New York builder Frank Sciame, who handled the restoration of the Guggenheim Museum, oversaw the revamp, which included raising the structure, to ensure protection from the water during extreme weather, fitting modern amenities and seamlessly extending the house’s original structure to create more light-filled rooms. This all transformed while protecting the historical integrity of the property such as restoring the original pine panelled fireplaces. 

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‘The location on the Sound is ideal for landing seaplanes directly in front of the house’ All images courtesy William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty

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Hepburn designated more than three adjacent acres to remain open surrounding the abode to create the perfect private family home, and to ensure that the stunning view over the water was left unobstructed. The location on the Sound is ideal for landing seaplanes directly in front of the house as Hepburn learnt in the 1930s and 1940s when legendary film director, producer and aviator Howard Hughes did precisely this. The tranquil residence truly is a home from home, with all the modern technology you could need for your scorching summer, or cosy winter hideaway. It represents a truly elegant old-world American glamour with a touch of modernity; much like the leading lady herself. $14,800,000. For further enquiries, contact William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty (williampitt.com)

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