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Contents December 2015 Fashion 042 | Follow suit Discover Hugo Boss’s new Made To Measure service 043 | Style spy 044 | Bags of style Jérôme Dreyfuss brings his chic accessorius to Mayfair 049 | Style update

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022 | Have you met miss Joan? The elegant Dame Joan Collins shares her beauty secrets

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031 | True romance Five of the most respected jewellery experts collaborate on a new book exploring the history of Graff Diamonds

026 | Art de vivre On Martell’s 300-year anniversary, Roland Mouret reflects on the French art of living and its global resonance 051 | Christmas at The Connaught The Connaught’s magnificent tree has been designed by Damien Hirst 060 | Motoring into fashion Richard Yarrow explores the innovative ways in which motoring brands are moving in to the world of fashion 10

016 | Editor’s letter 019 | My life in Mayfair: Nicky Clarke, celebrity hairdresser 020 | Couture culture Our latest dispatch of the arts, film and theatre releases 099 | Remembering Mayfair: Fortnum & Mason

064 | From Hong Kong with love La Perla’s elegant expansion in Asia

032 | Night at the opera A new collection from Italian jewellery house Buccellati has been inspired by the family’s love of opera 035 | Jewellery news 036 | All they make is treasure Richard Browns speaks to the co-creator of celebrated Swiss watchmakers, Greubel Forsey

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052 | The ultimate Christmas gift guide Covetable accessories that will make for the perfect Christmas gifts

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073 | Travel news 074 | Piste perfect We marvel at the snow-capped peaks of St Anton 078 | City break: Reykjavik, Iceland 080 | Suite dreams: The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Beauty 087 | Beauty queens The story behind the making of groundbreaking Parisian beauty brand Carita

114 | Hot property 37 Curzon Street 091 | Macallan maketh the man 116 | Market insight A look at the new Harvey Cyzer, partner Macallan Rare Cask and head of Knight Frank Mayfair, reports 092 | Go fish on the local property Berkeley Square’s market Sexy Fish has arrived

088 | Spa review: Gazelli House

094 | Dining out: I Robert

082 | Beauty news Join us in celebrating the winners of this year’s prestigious Mayfair Awards, in the arenas of fine dining, fashion, art and culture (after page 50)

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Food & Drink Property 090 | Food & drink news

128 | Property news We bring you the latest news in prime central London 130 | The only way is up Reflection on this year’s property trends by Pastor Real Estate’s David Lee 138 | Great expectations We look at two Mayfair properties from development firm Rigby & Rigby 146 | From Bourdon to Bond The former studio of photographer Terence Donovan is available for purchase

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Carol Cordrey 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. In this edition, she reports on a new acquisition of art at the National Portrait Gallery.

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Former associate editor of Auto Express, Richard is an accomplished motoring journalist. Just in time for some Christmas shopping, he explores the world of luxury goods that bear the name of some of the world’s most prestigious motoring brands.

Celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke celebrates 25 years at his Mayfair salon next year. Having worked in the area for over 40 years, he has a true passion for Mayfair and its residents. This month he reflects on what makes Mayfair so special to him.

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he December edition always marks an exciting moment for us here at The Mayfair Magazine, as we celebrate the winners of the annual Mayfair Awards. These awards are part of a year-long project – an in-depth look at how the area is changing, and what is being preserved. Mayfair’s future hangs on this delicate balance: how new arrivals can sit alongside some of London’s most historic institutions, while the area continues to keep its unique character and charm. The Mayfair Awards represent so many different facets of the area – from fine dining to art, fashion and local culture. We saw the auction house Phillips take home the title of Best New Business to Mayfair, having relocated from Victoria to Mayfair just over a year ago, the tranquil Mount Street Gardens win Favourite Public Space, and William & Son welldeservedly claim the award for Best Specialist Goods Store, for its move from Mount Street to Bruton Street, with a new flagship store. I hope you enjoy reading our dedicated supplement on this year’s winners as much as we enjoyed putting it together (after page 50). Over the past three-and-a-half years it has been truly inspiring to see how Mayfair has changed. I’ve found exciting stories at every turn, with new discoveries to be made, or old friends to revisit. And after what has been a tremendous year for us at the magazine, it is time for me to briefly return to my home in Australia, before rejoining you in 2016. Until then, I wish you a merry Christmas, and leave the magazine in the very capable hands of the team. I can only imagine what new stories 2016 will bring, for what will no doubt be another marvellous year in Mayfair.

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My life in MAYFAIR Nicky clarke celebrity hairdresser

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“Mayfair has been transformed for the better” – Nicky Clarke

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here’s a certain quiet confidence around Mayfair. It has a cachet, which is deeply rooted in tradition but is constantly evolving. It’s very different from the likes of Knightsbridge, which tend to, in my opinion, be brasher and flashier; you’ve only got to look at the shops and the people around here to see that. I opened my salon here in 1991. My career started in Mayfair in 1974, at a place called Leonards in Upper Grosvenor Street, where I started at the bottom sweeping floors and polishing brass. And after short stints for the likes of John Frieda it was important for me to come back to the area and have my first salon based on Carlos Place. Mount Street, at that time, was a very different place, however. It was more renowned for its antiques and art, and there were 11 properties vacant on the street: I wasn’t looking for a place that necessarily had people walking past, and as a result it became very much a destination salon. Like Mount Street, South Audley Street, Davies Street and Carlos Place have all changed drastically in the past five to ten years; they have become hubs for fashion and dining. Mayfair has been transformed for the better, there’s no doubt about that. If I had 24 hours to spend in Mayfair I would probably eat three meals in all of the best restaurants: Scott’s, 34 and George. I know that doesn’t sound as though I travel very far! I also love The Wolseley. Then I would go and buy another suit from my friend William Hunt in Savile Row. Really, I’m a man of simple tastes, but I would definitely be tempted to pop into the Bentley or Rolls-Royce showrooms. I’m still inspired by so many people in my industry, people like Sam McKnight, Guido Palau, Eugene Souleiman, all of whom have been around for a long time and really love their craft. When I’m looking for inspiration in Mayfair I tend to visit Mount Street Gardens and I find a lot of inspiration in my surroundings generally because I love the places that are around me. Looking forward, I’m excited for my brand to diversify further; we are now creating candles alongside electricals and a new range of hair products – and we’re involved in education and teaching too. And what about Mayfair? Well, it will be interesting to see what happens to the American Embassy building when it moves to Nine Elms. And I think we’ll see the three main streets – Mount Street, Carlos Place and South Audley Street – intensify in terms of their appeal and what they have to offer to people in London and across the world.” 19

The Great Escape by nicole etienne, 2015, Oil paint, 23 carat gold leaf and mixed media on glitter canvas, 149.9 x 100.3cm, image courtesy of MEAD CARNEY FINE ART

agenda Dover Street gallery Mead Carney is exhibiting the work of California artist Nicole Etienne this month in a series entitled The Great Escape. Etienne is known for her dynamic style of painting: dramatic brushstrokes contrast with intricate patterns, and her use of light and shadow is particularly exquisite. Her work often depicts colourful and surreal scenes with recurring subjects. Inspired by classical literature and mythology, Etienne intends to incite an emotional response in the viewer, and art lovers will find it difficult not to be moved by her dream-like visions. The Great Escape will run from 9 November – 22 December at Mead Carney Fine Art, 45 Dover Street, W1S (meadcarney.com)

Couture culture Berluti celebrates 120 years of footwear with a new tome, and we bring you a standing-ovation-worthy film and play to brighten up the winter evenings

Hadley Fraser (Polixenes) and Kenneth Branagh (Leontes) in The Winter’s Tale. image by JOHAN PERSSON

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enneth Branagh’s opening play at The Garrick, The Winter’s Tale, introduces an impressive cast, including himself as the tormented Leontes alongside the unrivalled Dame Judi Dench as noblewoman Paulina. The tragicomedy begins with a story of jealousy and suspected betrayal in the Sicilian court. Leontes is driven wild by the notion that his pregnant wife, Queen Hermione, played by Miranda Raison, has

been unfaithful to him. After a tumultuous first half, the second act is set in the bohemian countryside and is, in contrast, a romantic and happy affair which sees Leontes’ exiled daughter Perdita marry. Dame Judi’s reputation always precedes her, however her presence on stage opposite the enigmatic Branagh has already gained the production a must-see status. The Winter’s Tale runs until 18 January (branaghtheatre.com)

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Berluti has been making beautiful bespoke footwear for 120 years, and to celebrate this milestone it has produced an innovative and artistic tome, which looks back on 26 of its most influential customers and the shoes that were designed or inspired by these personalities. The collection of art, music, cinema and sport icons includes Bryan Ferry, Andy Warhol and Yves Saint Laurent. Their associated footwear is photographed exquisitely by Erwan Frotin and lies alongside a personalised illustration by art directors Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag of M/M Paris. The accompanying text is written by Glenn O’Brien, whose vast experience – including working with Andy Warhol – provides an exclusive angle on these 26 lives. The creative contributors behind the publication are a perfect reflection of the Berluti brand, which prides itself on maintaining timeless style while having the courage to push sartorial boundaries – a truly collectable addition to your bookshelf. Berluti: At Their Feet published by Rizzoli, £64 or £280 for the limited edition (berluti.com)

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t has taken 63 years for Patricia Highsmith’s controversial novel, The Price of Salt, to be adapted to film, but the story feels as powerful today as it did in the 1950s. Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett star as protagonists, Therese and Carol, in this dramatic post-war romance between a department store employee and an older married woman. Blanchett portrays the independent Carol with deliberated intensity, while Mara, who won the award for best actress at the Cannes Film Festival, captures Therese’s emotional journey in a heart-breaking way. The characters’ emotional obstacles are a result of their unconventional

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relationship within the era – a prerevolution time when gender inequality was prevalent and relationships such as Carol and Therese’s were considered abnormal. Remove the layers of context, however, and at the core of the film you’ll find a beautiful and enthralling love story. It may have taken over 60 years for this film to be made, but it was worth the wait. Carol is out in cinemas on 27 November (studiocanal.co.uk)

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miss Joan? As she launches new products to her Timeless Beauty collection, Dame Joan Collins tells Gabrielle Lane about her personal stock of caviar, educating Cara Delevingne and not leaving the house without lipstick

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t is Urban Retreat founder and beauty entrepreneur George Hammer who puts an encounter with Dame Joan Collins into words for me. “In our business you meet a lot of people and get involved with cosmetics and brands, but meeting Joan was the first time I ever met the real deal.” Hammer and I speak at Claridge’s where Collins is launching the next phase of their collective project, Joan Collins Timeless Beauty, a make-up range of rich colours, heavy duty textures and powerful scents. The room is full of her friends – clad in sunglasses and black suits – and a smattering of journalists who are quickly ushered in to admire the products lined up on tables around the edge of the suite, and quickly ushered out again. A few brave souls break ranks and ask for a selfie with the lady herself, defying the rules that only the in-house photographer can take snaps. Everyone else looks on curiously. Joan Collins has a strong presence, an oldschool movie star glamour, created only in part by her convincing portrayal of a notorious alphafemale in 1980s television hit Dynasty. When we sit down, she tells me she is wearing a couture dress of her own design fastened with a huge plate of gold jewellery, vintage Chanel earrings and a Buccellati bracelet. Paired with long black satin gloves, kitten heels and a Chanel clutch it’s a striking look for 3pm in the afternoon and one that is positively marketable for Hammer and brand managing director Mitchell Field, who in 2014 first offered the British actress

the chance to turn her passion for beauty into a collection of lipsticks, foundations and perfume. Today, I am genuinely surprised to realise that the host is 82. She looks 15 years younger as she glides around the room, and insists “I am a perfectionist; I like everything to be perfect.” The Joan Collins look takes time and money of course: a member of her entourage spends 45 minutes giving me the defined eyes and berry-coloured lip she favours. But, she knows that. “My approach to beauty is discipline, use absolutely every product you have for giving the best advantage – you’re not going to get good skin unless you use the right products,” Collins explains. “Always wear foundation, because it protects your skin and the elements are so destructive today.” Typical of her demands of the make-up collection (Hammer jokes that Collins is more particular than the international brands he works with) the foundation in the Timeless Beauty range is called First Base and is made with hyaluronic acid to retain moisture and give the impression of plumper skin, an anti-ageing complex and UV filters. In a show of approval, Collins also wears a fuchsia lip colour from her own Divine Lips line – the shade is named Alexis after her Dynasty character. “This is one of my favourites, but when I’m feeling more dramatic I like Helene [red] a lot and Piper [a pale raspberry pink tone] when I’m just running around. I never used to like

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“I like being at home in the most luxurious surroundings. That means great lighting, candles, pillows – and yes, caviar”

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lipstick as a teenager, then as I got older I liked it, and now I wouldn’t go out without it; I think it makes you feel very confident.” Candidly, she admits she didn’t have very high self-esteem in the past. “Like all young girls, I didn’t think I was particularly good looking and I didn’t have parents who told me I was pretty. My father was not one for compliments so I was not secure in myself at all. The first time someone told me I was ‘pretty’ was when I was five and the hairdresser told me I had beautiful eyes.” Today, she shares both beauty and career advice with her god-daughter Cara Delevingne, who is one of the most photographed models of the moment. “I gave Cara advice a long time ago, when she was 16 or 17,” begins Collins. “We celebrated her birthday every year at a beach restaurant called Voile Rouge [in the French Riviera], and she was always in the sun; I would say ‘Cara, keep your face out of it’. And then she mentioned that she wanted to become an actress and I repeated the famous line from Jack Nicholson – ‘just what the world needs, another actress!’ I said ‘the chance of making it is one in ten thousand, you’ve really got to work at it, you’ve really got to study’. She did, she’s a very clever girl and she’s also a very talented musician and a great actress.” Given that Delevingne’s image has been promoted in an era of social media, I ask if Collins thinks endless online photo streams are stripping the intrigue and mystery from beauty. “No, I think it’s fun,” she says. “I went out with my son Sacha and his girlfriend last night and we were taking selfies of ourselves; I think it’s amazing what you can do. I’ve just been working with Liz Hurley, who takes selfies all the time.” Perhaps alluding to mobile phone filters that enhance images, she continues conspiratorially: “She has some kind of beauty thing on her phone... but I think it’s wonderful. Women can try different looks on, different hairstyles, different lipstick colours and check it out themselves. It’s magical. But don’t ever look at [the camera] if you don’t have make-up on,” she laughs.

It is when we are talking about how else Collins pampers herself that her husband Percy appears. Smartly dressed, he is protective of Joan throughout the afternoon, steering her neatly through the throng of well-wishers that line the corridors as she navigates from the lounge for interviews and the welcome area. “Her luxuries? Caviar!” He quips. “That’s my little treat that I have once in a while,” Collins smiles. “I also like pillows and candles, although I don’t need aromatic candles as I have a fragrance diffuser.” As part of a Body & Soul sub-collection Collins has also overseen the creation of a home scent that mirrors the citrus, musk and woody base of her eau de parfum, named I Am Woman. It’s heady and reminds me of the powdery scent of vintage make-up. “I like being at home in the most luxurious surroundings,” Collins continues. “That means great lighting, candles, pillows – and yes, caviar.” She tells me she’ll be spending Christmas in Los Angeles. “I think afterwards I’m going away somewhere with Percy, my sister’s three children, their husbands and her six grandchildren.” She also mentions spending time with her sister, the novelist Jackie, who sadly passed away just one week after this interview. There has been speculation that Joan discovered Jackie was suffering from cancer just days earlier. Having met Joan, the sad news only served to remind me how much of a professional she is. A woman who can still dominate a room at 82, work a crowd with more charisma that anyone five decades younger – someone who embodies the expression ‘the show must go on’. Having stayed for cocktails, I see Collins an hour after the launch, walking through the hotel. “Are you still here?” she smiles. Still dressed head-to-toe in black, with a lipstick she was insistent was “berry not pink,” and her trademark full curls, she looks enviably glamorous. Although Timeless Beauty managing director Field says: “Joan is very soft really. She’s a great lady – and nothing like the soap opera character,” I’m not so sure that Collins is any less starry than you and I imagine. But she is indeed the real deal – the perfect beauty ambassador. (joancollinsbeauty.com)

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Art de vivre As heritage French cognac brand Martell commemorates its 300-year anniversary with a new project celebrating 300 of the most talented individuals in fashion, art, gastronomy and culture, we meet one Mayfair-based talent, Roland Mouret W o r d s : k a t e ra c o v o l i s

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’m French in my mind, English in my heart,” says fashion designer Roland Mouret. “I think this dual culture really is the best possible cocktail: I love life and good living like the French, and the countryside like the English.” The French way of life – or art de vivre – has an inimitable allure. From the romance of the capital in the north, to the bright Provençal landscapes and sparkling sea along the Côte d’Azur, its appeal sweeps the country. In London, there are myriad ways in which, like a cup of tea and croissant, the French and British culture go hand in hand. And naturally in Mayfair, this relationship has never felt more present. Mouret’s fashion maison, for example, sits elegantly on Carlos Place, across the road, the restaurant of renowned French chef Hélène Darroze occupies The Connaught, and over recent years Mount Street has seen the arrival of numerous Parisian brands, including Goyard, Christian Louboutin, Céline and Dior.

Each culture brings with it its own charm, and a new project by the now 300-year-old French cognac maison Martell celebrates not only the duality of the French and English way of life, but the French art de vivre around the world. Mouret, a French-born designer who set up his fashion brand in London, considers how different cultures make up the identity of his collections. “What’s French in my work is sensuality,” he says. “I have my shows in Paris because I love the competition. I started in London for reasons of creativity, then in New York for a business education, but I think that my company really operates like an English company.” The campaign, which Mouret is a part of, is called the Martell France 300 Project, in collaboration with L’Officiel. It reads like a who’s who of the world’s most established and emerging creative and passionate individuals, and champions 300 of those who also

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embody and represent the French art de vivre – a lifestyle that is much like the ritual of experiencing Martell’s cognac, in all its elegance. Founded in 1715, Martell’s heritage is long-entwined with that of France, and took inspiration for this project from this period, when Louis XIV gathered a crowd of influential guests – the nation’s most revered artists and cultural icons – at Versaille. And much has changed in the past 300 years. Now, as a brand with a truly global reach, Martell is far more than a mere producer of cognac. This project links the brand to fashion, art and gastronomy all over the world, and those who demonstrate excellence in their industry. It’s fitting, then, that Martell chose its new Tricentenaire Ambassador, Diane Kruger – an award-winning actress and former model – as the face of the project. “This list is a culmination of a search across the world for the most exciting French talent, who embody the essence of French art de vivre,” says Kruger. “I hope that by exploring this list and learning about these amazing talents, we can learn more about what French art de vivre means today, and perhaps live it a little ourselves. Having spent much of my time living in France and working with so many great talents, it is so wonderful to work on a project that gives people some welldeserved recognition and shows how they are having an impact on French culture on an international scale.”

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The Martell France 300 spans the facets of French culture that defines it, including art, fashion and food. And, unsurprisingly, many of the professionals in each area have been based in Mayfair for their craft, including chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, who was head chef at Four Seasons Park Lane, and Matthias Lataille, a mixologist who learned his trade at The Connaught.

“Martell’s heritage is long-entwined with that of France” Mouret moved to London in pursuit of becoming “a more inspired man and designer”, recognising the power of knowing more than one city well and the impact it has on his creative process. Suggesting what would be the ultimate places in Mayfair to experience the art de vivre, he says: “It means mixing! Like the restaurants Momo and Sketch, which were opened by a French team. They’ve brought French influences with other inspirations, while keeping an English spirit. It’s measured, smart, precise, enviable. These are places that are open to the world and I think that’s what you need.” Now that’s what we’d call having the best of both worlds. (martell.com)

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ive of the most respected jewellery experts – namely, Maria Doulton, Nina Hald, Vivienne Becker, Joanna Hardy and Suzy Menkes – have collaborated on a book exploring the history of one of the most exclusive British jewellery houses; Graff Diamonds. Founded by Laurence Graff OBE in 1960, the heavyweight jeweller is by no means one of the oldest in the business but it has still managed to knock out much of its competition due to its impressive number of precious gems of

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unprecedented size and brilliance that have been released over the past six decades. These include the 118-carat Delaire Sunrise, the Graff Constellation (the largest D Flawless round diamond in the world) and the Lesotho Promise, to name but a few. All of these have been pictured alongside words by the founder himself within the tome. Graff, by Maria Doulton, Nina Hald, Vivienne Becker, Joanna Hardy and Suzy Menkes, £65, Rizzoli New York (rizzoliusa.com)

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Opera Having descended from the eponymous founder of Italian jewellery house Buccellati, Andrea and his daughter Lucrezia took their design cues from the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of opera to create their new collection, finds Olivia Sharpe

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lthough running the risk of sounding like a philistine, I have never liked opera, having never experienced that Pretty Woman epiphany moment. However, when it comes to Buccellati’s new Opera jewellery collection, this is a whole different matter. Composed of more than 100 one-of-a-kind pieces, the recurring operatic theme is evident in the range’s central pattern, which is inspired by the great opera houses in Milan, where Buccellati has historic ties (its first boutique opened here in 1919). The score of floral motifs running through the collection also relates to the house’s logo, which makes reference to the dome of the church San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane in Rome. Buccellati has consistently been influenced by the artistic styles from the Renaissance, Venetian Gothic and neo-medieval periods, and this was something Andrea, the company’s president and creative director, wanted to continue. “Opera is a very classic

“Founded by Mario Buccellati, the company has remained in the family since the beginning” Buccellati design. I think as a company we are still very keen to keep our traditions alive.” I meet him and his daughter Lucrezia, Buccellati’s chief designer, in the historic Spencer House on one of their flying visits to London (Andrea is based in Milan, while Lucrezia lives in New York), a location that ideally sets the scene for this grand collection. As an ode to its heritage, the duo has worked hard to maintain Buccellati’s signature style within Opera, incorporating different types of gold, along with its trademark hand-engraving techniques. This has been presented in the beautiful gold bracelets that have been meticulously etched to resemble satin, as well as in the rings featuring handmade lace patterns (created by sawing pentagon-shaped holes into the metal with a fine blade). Dating as far back as the Renaissance period, Andrea notes that Buccellati is one of the few

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jewellers left that is familiar with these 400-year-old techniques. “Engraving is a special art that was used hundreds of years ago, whereby you make a design directly onto the gold, which gives it a different contrast of colour and makes it look like silk. Over the years, many jewellers have forgotten this art. We have 100 workshops (and 250 artisans), most of which are based in Milan, but also Venice and Florence, and they have all grown in the same way: two generations, the father and the son, working together.” This familial culture has always been inherent to Buccellati; founded by Mario Buccellati, the company has remained in the family since the beginning. As young as 12, third-generation Andrea knew that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. At 16, he began learning the trade of selecting precious gemstones and manufacturing jewellery, also juggling school. By the age of 18, he was working full time: “I decided that I didn’t want to go to university because I knew the best education would be at my father’s side.” Despite Buccellati having sold a sizeable chunk of its stake to private equity firm Clessidra in 2013 (66 per cent, to be precise), Mario continues to be at the forefront of the company, along with his daughter Lucrezia (the founder’s great-granddaughter), who was recently appointed the brand’s first female designer. Over the past two years, the company has seen rapid changes, including the launch of an engagement ring collection, a redesign of its logo and website, and the appointment of two new ambassadors, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand globally. For Lucrezia, therefore, Opera has particular resonance, representing “a complete 360˚ of what Buccellati has gone through and achieved in the last two to three years.”

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As well as maintaining its heritage, Lucrezia and Andrea were also keen to move forward and highlight the evolution of Buccellati through Opera, creating a collection that was, according to Andrea, still “timeless but also more accessible, simple and wearable”. This is very much where 26-year-old Lucrezia came in. Unlike her forefathers, she did not immediately know whether she wanted to be involved in the family business, although she inherited their creative flair. “I was always very artistic,” she comments. “There was a period when I wanted to be an architect, then I went through a phase where I was more involved with fashion, jewellery and accessories. I was travelling a lot, but then I was given the opportunity to work part-time in New York with Buccellati and I knew I was making the right decision.” For Lucrezia, it is essential that Buccellati’s collections “capture a new generation of women”. In spite of being just 19 when she started out, Lucrezia did not let this perturb

her, believing that she could bring something new to the table. Unlike her father, whom she notes is more focused on the overall “beauty of jewellery as a piece of art”, she has an innate understanding of how women like to wear accessories today. Despite being a generation apart, Andrea believes that he and his daughter complement each other, creating the perfect balancing act

“It is essential that Buccellati’s collections ‘capture a new generation of women’” between the old and the new. “She is more contemporary and focused on modern concepts. She’s very active in explaining how she wants to wear the piece so when she makes designs, I help her to create and find the right balance.” With Andrea and Lucrezia now at the helm, is there no stopping this Milanese jeweller? Not until the fat lady sings. Opera collection, available at 33 Albemarle Street, W1S (020 7629 5616; buccellati.com)

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Cut to Ribbons Mikimoto has released its ad campaign for 2015-16 (shot by David Bellemere in New York), which stars not only model Esther Heesch but also the equally beautiful Ribbon necklace. Highlighting why the brand has become renowned for being the world’s foremost purveyor of the finest cultured pearls, the piece features lustrous white South Sea cultured pearls that have been seamlessly embedded within a stream of 18-carat white gold and diamonds. It comes accompanied by a pair of matching earrings but with only one of four of the sets being made for the European market, I suggest you do not hesitate in snapping them up. Ribbon necklace, POA Mikimoto, 179 New Bond Street, W1S (mikimoto.co.uk)

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Cutting edge The turning on of the Christmas lights on Bond Street is one of the most anticipated events in the capital’s festive calendar. Mayfair jeweller Hirsh London has chosen to highlight this occasion by designing a Peacock necklace inspired by the dazzling lights. Jason Hirsh comments:

Bright Star Italian jewellery brand Damiani’s latest collection pays tribute to one of its country’s most legendary muses; actress Sophia Loren. Capturing her unique beauty and grace, pieces include the Acqua diamond necklace with matching earrings, featuring a soft and feminine circular design. The standout piece from the collection is undoubtedly the stunning Masterpiece necklace in white gold; with 1,350 diamonds (totalling 81 carats), this one-of-akind creation is an apt tribute to one of Italy’s brightest stars. Sophia Loren collection, POA, (damiani.com) Green Sleeves Continuing their joint mission to champion sustainable luxury, Chopard and Livia Firth (who is the creative director of Eco-Age) have once again collaborated, on this occasion launching a diffusion range created solely from 18-carat Fairmined gold. Named after the Palme d’Or award given at Cannes Film Festival, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, Palme Verte is made up of four pieces, starting from an affordable £1,550 (ring) up to £7,000 (bracelet) – thereby dispelling the myth that ethical jewellery can only be expensive. (chopard.co.uk)

Peacock necklace, £50,000, available at Hirsh London, 13 Grafton Street, W1S (hirshlondon.com)

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Treasure Within a decade of launch, Greubel Forsey was producing what many believed to be the world’s best watches. It was a reputation that became fact in 2011. Richard Brown discusses the remarkable achievement with self-effacing company co-creator, Stephen Forsey

hen a watch wins the coveted Aiguille d’Or award at the annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – meaning that the most important judging panel in watchmaking has deemed it to be the best overall creation of the previous year – it enters the history books as one of the greatest watches of its time. When that watch comes courtesy of a company that, back then, had yet to celebrate its sixth birthday, the achievement is something quite spectacular indeed. In 2010, the prize for the finest watch from all categories – a name added to a list that already included Vacheron Constantin’s Tour de l’Île and Patek Philippe’s 5102 Ciel Lune – was Greubel Forsey with its Double Tourbillon 30° Edition Historique. The watch was made to both conclude and commemorate the line of timepieces with which English ex-watch-restorer Stephen Forsey and French calibre-creator Robert Greubel launched their eponymous company in 2004. The following year, the duo submitted the Double Tourbillon 30° Technique – a precursor to the Edition Historique – to the International Chronometry Competition, the most rigorous independent testing board on the planet. After 45 days of subjecting the Technique to shocks, extreme temperatures and shifting magnetic fields, the judges deemed it to be the most precise mechanical time-telling device ever created. It

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“The judges deemed the Double Tourbillon 30° Technique to be the most precise mechanical time-telling device ever created”

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remains so to this day. For a seven-year-old brand, operating out of a tiny workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds, to go up against the industry’s most illustrious heavyweights and triumph, was, to use Forsey’s words, “like building a car in your garage, taking it to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and winning.” A decade after the company’s inception and Greubel Forsey exists as one of the most esteemed names in haute horology. The 100 or so watches it produces each year are sold through 35 of the world’s most prestigious watch shops. Prices start at £370,000 and exceed £1 million. How, you might ask, are such sums possible? In the arena of precision timekeeping, it’s all to do with the way Greubel Forsey treats its weapon of choice: namely, the hallowed tourbillon. Bequeathed to the world in 1801 by Abraham Louis Breguet – to watchmaking what Picasso was to painting – a tourbillon is a movement that aims to improve the timekeeping capability of a watch by negating the disruptive effects of gravity. It does so by placing the regulating organs of a timepiece – the balance, hairspring and escapement – in a

continually rotating cage – meaning that the forces of gravity imposed on a watch are effected at a nearer continual rate, rather than changing as the position of a watch changes. So difficult was a tourbillion to create, that for 200 years, fewer than 1,000 were ever produced. By the 1990s, million-dollar investment in micro-engineering techniques meant that most major watch marques were able to offer at least one tourbillon somewhere in their collections. But, as Forsey explains, “these wrist-watch tourbillons were still traditional, miniaturised versions of pocketwatch tourbillions. From a performance point of view, the movement wasn’t really adding much from what it did 200 years ago.” Stephen and Robert wanted to reinstate the status of the tourbillon. Having met during their time at high-performance calibre creators Renaud and Papi – now known as Audemars Piguet Renaud and Papi – they combined in 2001 to form CompliTime, a purveyor of complicated movements for some of Switzerland’s most prestigious brands. They established Greubel Forsey three years

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later with the aim of improving the most revered movement in watches under their own name. “We wanted to look at the subject from a fresh angle,” Stephen explains. “To see if there was a way of bringing back the tourbillon to the summit of watch-making.” The duo’s first invention inclined one tourbillon mechanism inside another, something that had never been done before. Slanted at a 30° angle, the first tourbillon rotated every 60 seconds inside the other, which rotated every four minutes. The effect was to average out the disruptive forces of gravity to an extent previously unseen. The Double Tourbillon 30° wowed the industry, with the Edition Historique winning the Aiguille d’Or, and the Technique version being named the most precise mechanical watch ever created. But Stephen and Robert didn’t stop there. Their second invention was the Quadruple Tourbillon – a world first for incorporating four tourbillons within one watch – while its third was the Tourbillon 24 Seconds, the first timepiece to rotate its tourbillon at the speedy rate of once every 24 seconds, another successful attempt at negating the effects of gravity. “We set out to produce the most flawless tourbillons there had ever been,” Stephen says. “And we achieved that.” Since 2006, Richemont Group – parent company to Panerai, IWC, Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre, amongst others – has owned a minority stake in Greubel Forsey. Yet the brand has refused to relinquish control of the business it has built. “We have a story that we want to tell and as a creator you need freedom in order to do something different. If you have to explain your ideas to someone, it can neutralise the originality of that idea.” For Stephen, who takes inspiration from 17th-century grandfather clocks and the genius of late British horological legend George Daniels, Greubel Forsey will always be about original creation. “We create things that will last for decades, for generations, for hundreds of years. This is our mission.” It is, perhaps, the commitment with which Greubel Forsey takes to this mission – a completely uncompromised and artisan approach to the

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marriage of modern technology and centuries-old mechanics – that has won it the most admirers. As well as its success at perfecting function – it makes the world’s best tourbillons, fact – the level of attention with which the brand approaches form is similarly almost peerless. Bridges are frosted with specially made compounds, casebands feature micro-engraved inscriptions and plates are painstakingly bevelled and polished by hand. Just one of the company’s Quadruple Tourbillons – of which only five or six are produced annually – requires nearly a year’s worth of man hours to make. “We spent our first years focused on the tourbillon because there was so much to do,” says Stephen. “It was such an undeveloped and unexplored story. But there are other things to explore.” So, what of the future? Stephen won’t be drawn into specifics. “Our motivation,” he insists, “will always be original creation. Our motivation is adventure.” Greubel Forsey watches are stocked exclusively in the UK at Marcus, 170 New Bond Street, W1S (marcuswatches.com)

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Hublot doubles production space Hublot’s rumbustious Jean-Claude Biver – chairman, cheese maker and the most famous man in watchmaking – was on characteristic form at the recent opening of the company’s second manufacturing facility. Innovation, he roared, must be everywhere at Hublot HQ: “The cook must be innovative, the receptionist must be innovative, the driver must be innovative.” Biver has certainly been that, transforming Hublot in the space of a decade from a company teetering towards obscurity into the global money maker it is today. “Ten years ago we didn’t exist,” the industry veteran told us. “Ten years ago we were in an apartment.” His company now operates 73 stores around the world. Model Bar Refaeli, Fiat group heir Lapo Elkann and Pelé attended the inauguration of Hublot’s new manufacture, which doubles the surface area of the company’s production facilities in Nyon. The extension represents a huge return on investment for the brand that has become the undisputed king of celebrity endorsement. (hublot.com)

Michel Pont, Lapo Elkann, Pelé & Jean-Claude Biver celebrate the opening of Hublot’s second manufacture

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Panerai’s First Ladies Watch? Panerai might just have released its first ladies watch. While the company falls short of branding it as such, the size of the Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio – at 42mm, it’s part of the smallest collection offered by the brand – and its lime-green strap suggest that this watch is destined for female wrists. where it will look positively spectacular. Perhaps Panerai is responding to the popularity of its pieces among fashion circles. Best looking women’s watch of 2015? Gotta be. Even if it’s not. Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio, £5,700 (panerai.com)

Sport Star A month after Zenith became the first Swiss watch manufacturer to be stocked online within digital style bible mrporter.com, the company’s El Primero Sport watches arrive in UK stores. Unveiled at Baselworld earlier in the year, the timepieces will tickle the fancy of anyone with a taste for heavily-detailed, boldly-dimensioned ‘action’ watches – the Sport is 45mm in diameter and almost 1.5cm thick. It is water-resistant to 200 metres too and houses the fabled automatic El Primero movement – the world’s most precise series-produced chronograph calibre. El Primero Sport 45mm, from £7,400, (zenith-watches.com) s l u x u ry l o n d o n . c o. u k s

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hat makes a gentleman look immaculate? A tailor-made suit, of course. There’s nothing more sophisticated than a suit that fits exactly as it’s supposed to, and the BOSS Made to Measure service by Hugo Boss recognises that no two men are the same. Made to Measure allows every element, from the suit lining and stripe style, right down to pocket square design, to be selected by the wearer in an immersive, elaborate process. It starts with choosing a fabric from 250 options, including Glen plaid and pinstripe, before focusing on shape and form. Once designed, BOSS suits are constructed from 180 individual pieces at the Hugo Boss headquarters in Metzingen, Germany. Blending modern tailoring methods with traditional craftsmanship offers a bespoke touch: the wearer’s signature, replicated using laser technology, is stitched into the interior of the jacket and inner waistband. Finally, embroidered initials can be added to cuffs, shirt fronts and accessories. Made to Measure service, suits from £1,050, available at BOSS Bond Street and Sloane Square stores (hugoboss.com)

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Perfect blend Premium fabric and vegetable-tanned leather finally meet for Troubadour’s newest collection of bags. Having worked exclusively with leather in the past, this new offering marks a change of direction for the brand. The fabric forms the brand’s lightest bag yet, and comes in a range of styles, while the leather ensures the collection will age beautifully. Fabric + Leather Collection, Troubadour (troubadourgoods.com)

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Eyewear exclusive Montblanc is bringing back the monocle, but if you’re not sure you can pull it off, this limited edition set also includes a pair of exquisitely crafted sunglasses. With vintage tortoiseshell acetate frames and brown tinted lenses, only 100 have been made, with edition numbers engraved on the temple. Montblanc limited edition sunglasses with monocle, from £376, Montblanc, 119 New Bond Street, W1S (montblanc.com)

Feet first A smart and sophisticated evening shoe is a must-have wardrobe staple and Tom Ford’s new Gianni loafers fit the bill very nicely indeed. Finely crafted in Italy from calf and kid leather, these loafers are a simple, traditional style with a leather sole, small heel and a flawless shine. The ideal finishing touch for all those upcoming Christmas parties. Gianni evening lace up loafers, £840, Tom Ford (tomford.com) s l u x u ry l o n d o n . c o. u k s

Military precision Taking inspiration from the iconic Army Greatcoat, British designer Simon Carter has designed a collection of military style accessories. Favoured for its warmth and durability, the Greatcoat is still a standard feature for armed forces across the world, and now it’s becoming a certified fashion statement. With a rich, serge wool from Abraham Moon and Sons, this high quality fabric is woven in Yorkshire and creates a selection of 21st century accessories including the Holkham Tablet Bag, Rye Satchel and Credit Card Holder. British Army Greatcoat accessories, Simon Carter Mayfair, 34 Shepherd Market, W1J (simoncarter.net)

Bags of style As contemporary accessories designer Jérôme Dreyfuss arrives in Mayfair’s evolving Berkeley Square, we discover the man behind the brand that’s both heart-warmingly fun and effortlessly cool W o r ds : M a r i a n n e D i c k

t was love at first sight. At least it was for one of Mayfair’s fashion newcomers, Jérôme Dreyfuss and his eponymous Parisian handbag and accessories brand, when it came to making its London debut. You’d be forgiven for thinking this romantic moment refers to his wife, style queen Isabel Marant, whose London boutique is situated just a few doors down on Bruton Street – but like many visitors to London, Dreyfuss fell in love with Mayfair, choosing the corner of Berkeley Square and Bruton Street for his London boutique. He discovered much of the city through the window of a black cab, which is how he came across the Zenith bank on the corner of

Bruton Street: the building that recently became the home of the boutique. “I passed by that bank and I said, ‘Oh my, I wish I could have my store there’, but it was a bank so it was impossible… but, generally, when I want something I know how to get it, and I got it,” Dreyfuss chuckles, although I sense that – despite his notorious sense of humour – on this occasion he isn’t joking. Dreyfuss happens to have snapped up one of the few prime retail locations on the square: “I love Berkeley Square. I thought it was a really beautiful location to have a store, and then it was after that I discovered it was 100m away from my wife’s store.”

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“You can really feel the energy of London here. I love the mix between the old buildings and the new ones” It may seem like a romantic coincidence that Dreyfuss chose a position within walking distance of Marant’s only British standalone store, however he remarks: “We have lived together for almost 20 years now, it’s normal that we like the same places and the same things.” The decision to make Mayfair Dreyfuss’s London base is not the first time the couple have drawn parallels in their profession: their collections are often regarded as complementary, with their laidback, design-focused appeal. In the early years of his career, Dreyfuss was an assistant at John Galliano before he went on to launch his debut collection, Couture à Porter, which earned him numerous awards and crowned him the new ‘enfant terrible of French fashion’ at the age of 23. A year after that he was designing costumes for Michael Jackson. Now, he has achieved cult status with his chic yet understated handbags and is practically the antithesis to the flamboyant environment that cultivated him. It was a notable evening with Marant and their friends, where the topic of conversation turned to the lack of beautiful yet practical bags available to women, which compelled Dreyfuss to design his first handbag – an incident he recalls as “a joke”.

Now, 12 years on, he has also entered the arena of men’s accessories and has a total of eight boutiques across the world. The main draw that really sets his designs apart is the charming and thoughtful details, such as detachable pockets and miniature torches, which come in rather handy when fumbling around in one’s dark purse for your wallet or lipstick. Dreyfuss likens his approach to design to that of an architect’s: catering to the various needs of his clients and their ever-evolving modern commodities. “I love my job. I love being in my factory, doing things, sewing the leathers, cutting them, that’s my job,” he insists. This attitude extends to every aspect of the brand: the new Berkeley Square store was designed meticulously by Dreyfuss and Franklin Azzi and is inspired by nature and Brutalism, featuring concrete and wood with finishing touches that will change with the seasons. The utilitarian values of the house of Jérôme Dreyfuss seem a world away from his ‘enfant terrible’ label and the haute couture of Galliano, but Dreyfuss is still very much a rebel of the industry with his anti ‘It’ bag attitude: “People are playing a rule, but they are not themselves.” With

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this in mind, his decision to settle on Berkeley Square may appear incompatible with the glittering windows of Gucci, Hermès, Chanel et al just a short walk away, however the brand has rightly earned its sartorial credentials among fashion’s heavyweights. “I think Mayfair is kind of unreal; everything is so beautiful, the buildings are amazing. I think you can really feel the energy of London here. I love the mix between the old buildings and the new ones, and also the mix of so many nationalities,” says Dreyfuss. There are also businesses sitting among the glossy new façades that have been there for centuries. Maggs Brothers, the rare book dealers, moved into the Georgian townhouse at 50 Berkeley Square in 1938 and has remained there until only very recently. “In the recent past it’s been a rather quiet place, until the success of the restaurants in Berkeley Street spread into the square. It’s a sign of the times that the discreet nature of Annabel’s has been replaced with the shiny appeal of Sexy Fish,” reflects Ed Maggs of Maggs Brothers. “And,

of course, there’s London’s astonishing revival as an international city – growing up here it always felt rather drab. Like a backwater. Not today!” There’s something very refreshing about Jérôme Dreyfuss, the man and the maison: from the amiable male names he gives his bags, to the eccentric website that explains each item’s personality, like a lonely hearts advert. “I’m always saying we are not saving the world, we are just making clothes, we are just trying to give pleasure to the people,” he explains. When I ask him what first drew him to fashion design, Dreyfuss recalls the philosophy of French singersongwriter Serge Gainsbourg: “When Serge Gainsbourg was talking about his music, he was always saying that he played music to seduce women. You need to have a point to reach, and for me, that’s a good point!” He may not be saving the world with his designs, but he does intend to seduce it – and the object of his affection right now is Mayfair. Jérôme Dreyfuss, 20/22 Berkeley Square, W1J (020 7629 8800; jerome-dreyfuss.com)

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Let it snow Nothing quite exudes effortless elegance like an outfit by Chloé, so we’re thrilled that the fashion house has created a snow capsule collection available exclusively at Net-a-Porter. The range is perfect for keeping cosy while looking incredibly cool on and off the slopes, as demonstrated by Chloé girl and fashion darling Veronika Heilbrunner. Inspired by the glamour of the French Alps and giving a nod to the 1970s, the après-ski collection is small but perfectly formed and features cashmere knits in two colour block designs, shearling lined parkas and the sophisticated Georgia waist bag. Chloé Snow capsule collection, available exclusively at Net-a-Porter (net-a-porter.com)

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Showstopper Christian Louboutin looks to the showgirls of the Paris cabarets he frequented as a young man as muses for his latest handbag collection, giving us what is sure to become a classic – the Paloma. Its nude handles slip into the body of the bag like a pair of long legs behind a stage curtain, the studs shine like theatre lights and the iconic rouge reflects the sensuality and confidence of the woman who wears it. He says: “You don’t have to be a showgirl to wear it – but you do have to be, and enjoy being, a woman.” Bag, from a selection, Christian Louboutin, 17 Mount Street, W1K (christianlouboutin.com)

Natural woman Bamford is known to take its inspiration for its clothing, accessories, body and skincare products from the natural world around us. And its new Mayfair home reflects precisely this. Providing a little oasis of calm and respite from the busy streets surrounding it, the store combines the elegance of Carole Bamford’s brand – all cashmere knitwear and beautiful objects for the home – with a distinctly relaxing atmosphere, thanks to the brightly lit space, dotted with chic references to the countryside. Jacket, £3,295, Bamford, 62 South Audley Street, W1K (0207 499 7994; bamford.co.uk) s l u x u ry l o n d o n . c o. u k s

Over the moon It’s the winter trend that has the potential to divide the fashion crowd: the eponymous 1970s Moon Boot is back and this time it’s not only a boot, it’s a Jimmy Choo. Tecnica’s limited edition collaboration with Jimmy Choo comes in eight variations, including lavish shearling and fur designs, and an ankle version named Buzz. The capsule collection takes inspiration from all things cosmological – featuring opulent crystals, star-shaped studs and a silver reflex fabric that glows when light is reflected onto it. Moon Boots, £475, Jimmy Choo, 27 New Bond Street, W1S (020 7493 5858; jimmychoo.com)

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s we enter the advent, decorations are appearing in abundance in Mayfair. You may initially dismiss The Connaught’s festive display as just another – albeit very large – traditional tree however, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to walk past without being captivated by the unusual objects that adorn it. This is the first year that the hotel is exhibiting an outdoor tree, and it has set the bar high by enlisting Damien Hirst to design it. More than 300 ornaments hang from the branches including giant medicine bottles, snowmen made out of tablets, gilded medical instruments and garlands of pink sausages: so wonderfully imaginative and recognisably Hirst. “The Christmas tree is a celebration of togetherness, a joyful symbol of hope and love. For the decorations, I wanted to reference some of the amazing things that give us hope in the world today,” explains the artist. This collaboration between The Connaught and its long-time friend Hirst is bound to become a time capsule of our generation. The Connaught, Carlos Place, W1K (020 7499 7070; the-connaught.co.uk)

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all navy blue, metallics, emerald green, red and gold accessories that are on our wish list this Christmas, as we bring you the ultimate gifts

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eather-bound notebook, L £135, Mulberry (mulberry. com). Silver mirror metallic notebook, £125, Mulberry, as before. Rollerball pen, £1,015, Montblanc (montblanc.com). Perudo set, £495, William & Son (williamandson.com). World Time Ref. 5130P in platinum with navy alligator strap, £40,050, Patek Philippe (patek.com). Cufflinks, £770, Deakin & Francis (deakinandfrancis. co.uk). Bracelet, £75, Monica Vinader (monicavinader.com). Silk tie, £59, BOSS (hugoboss.com). Silk bow tie, £65, Turnbull & Asser (turnbullandasser.co.uk). Acorn cufflinks, £1,900, Tiffany & Co. (tiffanyandco. com). Olive cufflinks, £3,000, Tiffany & Co., as before. Stag bottle stopper, £850, Asprey (asprey.com). Aldo Bakker pitcher, £240, Georg Jensen (georgjensen.com). Stag ice bucket, £10,000, Asprey, as before. Slippers, £425, Jimmy Choo (jimmychoo.com). Document case, £990, dunhill (dunhill.com)

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Crystal perfume decanter, £470, Caron (fortnumandmason.com). Lipstick in Rouge Louboutin, £60, Christian Louboutin (selfridges.com). Diary, £50, Aspinal of London (aspinaloflondon.com). Nail varnish, £15, Burberry (burberry. com). Champagne truffle assortment, £24, Charbonnel et Walker (charbonnel.co.uk). Headphones, POA, Dolce & Gabbana (dolcegabbana.com). Red nail varnish, £20.50, Dior (dior.com). Mini brush set, £129, Balmain Hair (balmainhair. com). Heels, £425, Christian Louboutin (christianlouboutin. com). Leopard print bag, £1,290, Victoria Beckham (victoriabeckham.com). Fragrance, £90, Burberry, as before. Raspberry Champagne truffles, £13.50, Charbonnel et Walker, as before. Candle, £70, Cire Trudon (ciretrudon.com). Champagne, £295, Armand de Brignac (harrods.com). Gold bag, £375, Mulberry (mulberry.com)

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Sunglasses, £232, Prada, David Clulow (davidclulow.com). Earrings, £11,300, Pomellato (pomellato.com). Silk slip, £247, La Perla (laperla.com). Fringe scarf, £425, Harrods Exclusives by Burberry (harrods.com). Nail varnish, £15, NARS (narscosmetics.co.uk). Copper Sparkle loose powder, £16, MAC (maccosmetics.co.uk). Amber Heritage Crème, £200, Crème de la Mer (cremedelamer.co.uk). Mineralise Skinfinish, £24, MAC, as before. Apple Watch Sport 42mm, £339, Apple (apple.com). Cologne, £89, Jo Malone London (jomalone.com). Candle, £125, Fornasetti (selfridges.com). Heels, £525, Jimmy Choo (jimmychoo.com). Bangle, £150, Michael, Michael Kors (michaelkors.com). Clutch bag, £195, Michael Kors, as before. Bracelet, £220, Monica Vinader (monicavinader.com). Champagne, £145, Dom Pérignon (harrods.com). Clé de Cartier watch, £25,200, Cartier (cartier.com). Bag, £1,430, Bulgari (bulgari.com)

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Silk scarf, £280, Hermès (hermes.com). Avenger II Seawolf watch, £2,760, Breitling (breitling.com). Firming Complex, £109, and Eye Complex, £103, both La Prairie (laprairie.co.uk). Leather credit card holder, £110, Paul Smith (paulsmith.co.uk). Camera, £1,950, Leica (leica-storemayfair. co.uk). Crystal tumblers, £114 each, William & Son (williamandson.com). Red case, £2,400, Asprey (asprey.com). Sunglasses, £188, Ray-Ban, David Clulow (davidclulow.com). Fragrance, £87, Acqua di Parma (acquadiparma.com). Headphones, £329.95, Beats by Dre (beatsbydre.com). Notebook, £65, William & Son, as before. Scarf, £125, Aspinal of London (aspinaloflondon. com). Silk bandana, £130, Hermès, as before

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Motoring into fashion

We discover the innovative new ways car brands are merging the worlds of motoring with fashion, collaborating on covetable luxury goods including watches and jewellery, luggage and beauty products W O R D S : R i c h a rd Y a rrow

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t all started with Alfred Dunhill, the men’s luxury brand perhaps best known today for its sponsorship of golf tournaments. At the end of the 19th century, a young Mr Dunhill inherited the family saddlery business on Euston Road and decided to expand into new markets. Tapping into the fast-growing enthusiasm for motor cars among the rich, he launched a line of accessories called Dunhill’s Motorities. With the slogan ‘Everything But The Motor’, it included driving essentials such as car horns and lamps, but also leather overcoats, goggles and even a picnic set. Success led to the opening of two dedicated Motorities stores in Mayfair. Fast forward 120 years, and today every luxury and performance car company has partnerships with lifestyle brands. These ‘collections’ often feature luggage, jewellery, homewares, furniture, clothing of all types, perfume and countless trinkets to offer owners… well, what exactly? Why do these partnerships exist and what are the benefits for those involved? Perhaps the most wellknown association is around cars and

watches. It started with Aston Martin; back in the 1930s, what is now Jaeger LeCoultre collaborated with the firm to provide instruments for its Le Mans race cars. Others quickly followed suit, and joint ventures between the likes of Ferrari and Girard Peregaux, Maserati and Bulgari, Lamborgini and Blancpain were revealed. Some of these relationships still exist today.

“Perhaps the most wellknown association is around cars and watches” Peter Matthews, founder and managing director of branding agency Nucleus, said collaboration of this kind was about mutual benefit. “It allows automotive brands to extend their relationship into personal products – increase customer engagement, extend and share customer data and add some extra margin – and gives watch brands way to create preference with affluent target consumers.” Today, Aston Martin has Art of Living, a portfolio of luxury lifestyle goods and services.

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ABOVE: Maserati capsule collection S/S16

They include fabric maker Emilia Burano, silversmith Grant MacDonald and Quintessence Yachts. “We have found strategic partners that share our values, and the common objective is to create high-class products with modern style and elegance, created by skilled artisans,” said Katia Bassi, managing director of AM Brands. Matthews says that these relationships work best when the two brands stand as equals, offering something more than either could achieve on their own. In short, they also need shared values or some form of commonality. As a case study, he cites how Bentley joined forces with watch company Breitling at the launch of the Continental GT coupé in 2002. Previously, Breitling had been associated with aviation, having supplied chronographs to plane manufacturers and the RAF. Over time it won favour with pilots and developed its ‘winged-B’ logo. Bentley, with its own winged-B, was therefore the perfect brand partner and the union has proved successful. ABOVE: BUGATTI. opposite page: bentley

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“If this basic premise of shared values isn’t achieved, today’s savvy luxury consumer will see straight through any link and, possibly, think less of both brands,” explained Matthews. Beyond Breitling, Bentley works with a number of other partners, including glassmaker Lalique and mobile phone company Vertu. The car brand admits it’s continually exploring new ways of bringing products to its customers, focusing on items that complement their lifestyle and reflect the luxury and performance elements of its vehicles. “We are not just a car brand, we are a luxury lifestyle brand,” said Julia Marozzi, head of lifestyle communications. “Our luxury goods take our cars out of the garage and into people’s lives, so they can enjoy the sensory experience and sublime quality of a Bentley wherever they are.” In September it launched 300 new products called The Bentley Collection. The rationale is that luggage and the like will appeal to the sort of people who might become car owners in time. Some items draw inspiration from the design language of the cars, featuring details such as chrome knurling and diamond quilting. While you might cringe at this, it’s worth remembering that luxury brands have global appeal, and these may sell well in the Middle East and Far East, where buying behavours are different. Some brands believe they have the power to take their collaborations to extremes. Ferrari’s range from footwear firm Puma and toy giant Lego to a Ferrari World theme park. According to Luca Fuso, Ferrari’s chief brand officer, it’s to “satisfy demand from a global audience of fans, all of whom enjoy owning a small slice of the Ferrari dream.” Maserati is another famous Italian brand, celebrating its centenary in 2014 by announcing a partnership with fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna. Bosses described the joint venture as “a union of two icons that together embody style, elegance and finesse”. So far the pair have co-operated on four projects, including a special edition of the Quattroporte, sports saloon limited to 100 examples. There’s also been a

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“Our luxury goods take our cars out of the garage and into people’s lives” concept car, Zegna trim level on the Quattroporte and Ghibli, and a special collection of clothing, shoes, leather goods and sunglasses, sold in selected Zegna stores since October. Talking of retail outlets, car brand Bugatti has a central London showroom, but the Brompton Road store doesn’t sell vehicles, just the branded lifestyle merchandise. “Luxurious and exclusive super sports cars will remain our core business, but we intend to transfer the brand’s huge appeal into areas of life beyond the automotive sector,” said company president Wolfgang Dürheimer, speaking on the day it opened in November 2014. Sites in Tokyo and Porto Cervo, Sardinia, have opened since, and there are plans for many more in global style capitals. David Matthews of Nucleus said ultimately car makers wanted to join forces with lifestyle brands to develop relationships with existing customers and widen their pipeline of potential ones. He added: “It extends customer databases and cross-marketing, and provides something else for the salesman to talk about in the showroom.”

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ong Kong’s Russell Street is the latest sartorial destination to be illuminated by the golden glow of La Perla’s palatial façade and is the 12th opening for the pioneering lingerie brand in just five months. The Italian-inspired boutique spans four storeys and is decorated to perfection with sumptuous leathers, Grigio Carnico marble, opalescent carpets and, of course, flashes of velvet that are so evocative of the company’s history. The top floor has been transformed into a decadent boudoir, where private

clients can access exclusive made-to-measure and atelier services. The brand’s latest venture to Hong Kong’s prestigious shopping street is a testament to its revolutionary influence within, and beyond, the world of lingerie. La Perla continue to merge the worlds of lingerie, nightwear and high fashion, while maintaining its distinguishing standards of sophistication, femininity and poise. La Perla, 22-24 Russell Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (laperla.com)

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Clockwise from top left: The Academicians’ Room, newly designed by Martin Brudnizki at the Royal Academy of Arts, image by James McDonald; Lucian Freud by Lucian Freud, oil on canvas, 1963, image courtesy of the Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images; Drawings from the Archive of Lucian Freud allocated to the National Portrait Gallery, London, as part of the Arts Council England’s Acceptance in Lieu Scheme by Lucian Freud, image courtesy of The Lucian Freud Archive; Lapageria rosea I by emma tennant, Image courtesy of Ben Wood; Four Fungi by emma tennant, Image courtesy of Ben Wood

Q&A with… the National Portrait Gallery about its newly acquired Lucian Freud Archive

Art news

London’s artistic institutions make waves this month, as the National Portrait Gallery acquires the Lucian Freud Archive words: carol cordrey

Grand designs The Royal Academy of Art’s private members room, The Academicians’ Room, has had an eclectic revamp from the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio – the visionaries behind the lived-in decadence of The Ivy and Scott’s. The vibrant new interior features 1950s and 1960s furniture including velvet Paolo Buffa chairs, as well as bespoke mohair sofas in red and green. In a nod to the building’s heritage, traditional details such as the Palladian features have been kept, while new works from the Royal Academicians will be displayed on rotation. Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J (royalacademy.org.uk)

Flower power The acclaim associated with Emma Tennant as an artist and botanist has been well earned over a 60-year career of producing accurate paintings of all things botanical, from flowers to fungi. Yet more distinction is attached to her through her aristocratic background: she is the eldest daughter of the 11th Duke of Devonshire. Consequently, one of our finest stately homes — Chatsworth in Derbyshire — is a place she can truly call home and this exhibition at The Fine Art Society includes subjects that have been painted from the greenhouses of that majestic house. Tennant today resides on a farm in Scotland, where her love of history propels her to thoroughly research the discovery of plants from around the globe. The results are botanical beauties that have fascinating provenances, all painted with the delicacy and reverence they truly deserve. Plants with Provenance by Emma Tennant, 2 – 10 December (faslondon.com)

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Q: What are the contents of the archive and will your 2016 exhibition include items never seen in public before? A: It contains 47 sketchbooks, additional drawings, 162 childhood drawings and a collection of letters from Lucian Freud. None of the items have been seen or exhibited prior to the gallery’s planned display in early summer 2016. Q: Will some of the sketches reveal elements of the artist’s modus operandi? A: Several drawings show the beginnings of portraits, such as Lord Goodman’s, often starting with the nose and eyes before developing outwards. These will be instrumental in tracing the evolution of Freud’s portraits from the initial stage of conception. This archive will be a vital source for anyone interested in the life and work of the artist, or in portraiture in general. Q: How will the archive enhance our appreciation of Freud himself? A: The sketchbooks span the career of one of the most important and influential artists of his generation from the mid1940s up until his death. There are numerous studies that relate to major works by Freud now in significant collections, such as the sketchbook drawings of Caroline Blackwood, which relate to Freud’s early masterpiece Hotel Bedroom, 1954. Lucian Freud Archive, early summer 2016 (npg.org.uk)

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or Tim Jefferies, owner of Hamiltons, hanging the Irving Penn: Flowers exhibition is proving to be a challenge: but it is one he is thoroughly enjoying. Not one to do things by halves, the gallery – which according to Jefferies would normally only hang 15 to 20 images of this size – will make history by being the first to display all 42 prints in the entire series. This is the third time that Hamiltons, exclusive representatives of Irving Penn in the UK, have displayed a full collection of his photographs. When Penn began working for Vogue, he didn’t start out as a photographer. It was only after the art director at the time, Alexander Liberman, suggested he shoot one of his cover ideas the way he imagined it, that Penn’s astounding career began. For Jefferies and many others, his legendary success lies in his “unflinching gaze” and ability to photograph a tremendous range of subjects, from fashion to food, with unwavering skill and consistency. “Penn removed everything that was not essential so that when you engage with a Penn photograph there’s nothing to distract you, apart from what it is you are looking at, and that was a pretty unique and revolutionary approach at that time,” explains Jefferies. “He was able to photograph anything and make it extraordinary.”

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The flowers series seems a natural and logical progression from the two most recent Penn exhibitions displayed at Hamiltons, Cigarettes (2012) and Cranium Architecture (2013), as it addresses the notions of mortality and decay, which he was said to often be preoccupied by. “Some of [the flowers] are, of course, pristine and fresh, as if they’d just been picked, but many of them show evidence of shrivelling, of dying, of their beauty receding, and I think anybody who has spent their life photographing beauty, as Penn did for a great many years, would be very interested in what’s beyond that. What’s beyond perfection, what’s beyond beauty, where does it go? Unfortunately, none of it lasts,” says Jefferies. Penn himself confessed that he had “no special knowledge of horticulture”, and that he enjoyed photographing the flowers even more because of this, as it allowed him to react to the colours and the forms. When accentuated against the sterile background, there is something extremely mesmerising and almost supernatural about the flowers. It becomes difficult to tear away from the “unflinching gaze” that Penn’s images force the viewer to hold. Irving Penn: Flowers, 19 November 2015 – 16 January 2016, Hamiltons Gallery, 13 Carlos Place, W1K (020 7499 9493; hamiltonsgallery.com)

#1 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon There’s a good reason why most people will look at this car and immediately think of James Bond, as the DB5 has been one of the character’s favourite vehicles throughout the film franchise. The first owner of this dusty blue model was Rob Walker, heir of Johnnie Walker whisky and founder of a privately owned Formula 1 team. Estimated value £400,000-£450,000, The Bond Street Sale at Bonhams London, 6 December (bonhams.com)

#2 Untitled 2004 by Rudolf Stingel Italian-born conceptual artist Rudolf Stingel is well-known for his large-scale installations intended to challenge the viewer’s understanding of art and his use of unlikely materials. This month, Untitled 2004 goes on sale at Phillips; in this particular piece, Stingel has employed oil, varnish and polystyrene on canvas to create an intriguing marble effect. Estimated value £60,000-£80,000, New Now at Phillips London, 9 December (phillips.com)

#3 Margaret Thatcher’s Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace by Chaumet This December sees Christie’s hold one of the most anticipated sales of the year: the auction of Mrs Thatcher’s personal belongings. Many iconic items will be up for sale, including this Chaumet diamond and emerald necklace. Estimated value £120,000-£180,000, Mrs Thatcher: Property from the Collection of The Right Honourable The Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, OM, FRS, 15 December (christies.com)

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#4 A Life-size Marble Figure of Apollo by Jan Baptist Xavery, The Hague, 1726 This marble figure of Apollo is a piece of 18th-century history from Dutch sculptor Jan Baptist Xavery. Standing proudly in drawings of the pleasure gardens of Zijdebalen by Jan de Beyer, the figure is also mentioned in a court poem by Arnold Hoogvliet. Estimated value £250,000-£400,000, European Sculpture and Works of Art at Christie’s London, 8 December (christies.com)

#5 The Lock by John Constable You can sense John Constable’s fiery passion for his native Suffolk landscape in every brush stroke of this River Stour masterpiece, which is so characteristic of the English Romantic period. The Lock is the fifth painting in a series of six that were influenced by the Stour Valley. Constable was said to have loved this particular “six footer” so much that he kept it in his studio until his death. Estimated value £8m-£12m, Old Master & British Paintings at Sotheby’s London, 9 December (sothebys.com)

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#6 An Imperial Presentation Faberge jewelled gold, enamel and hardstone box This imperial snuff box bearing the cypher of Emperor Nicholas II was presented to the Imperial Cabinet by Fabergé between 1899 and 1903. Fabergé were the only jewellers who were allowed to work with this particular stone, making this box a real treasure. Estimated value £120,000-£180,000, Russian Works of Art, Faberge and Icons at Sotheby’s London, 1 December (sothebys.com)

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The great outdoors Winter may be on its way, but that’s not to say you have to banish your summer furniture to the shed. Coco Wolf has launched its own range of British-made bespoke luxury outdoor furniture that is well and truly made to live outside. Elegant and durable, this collection uses the latest technology and hard-wearing materials to withstand the great British weather with quick-dry cushions and high-quality fabrics. And while this range is made to last, it certainly doesn’t compromise on style or luxury. Coco Wolf (0207 262 8614; cocowolf.co.uk)

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A sterling job Mount Street has recently welcomed Danish design house Georg Jensen. Renowned for its artistic boldness, the London flagship boutique was designed by interior architect David Thulstrup to create a gallery-like space to show off the entire collection. The opening of the Mayfair store runs alongside the launch of a new collection that sees the Australian designer Marc Newson collaborate with the 111-year-old design house. The result is a stunning sterling silver tea set, each piece of which requires three months of hand hammering. The teapot, coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl are embellished with responsibly sourced mammoth handles, while the tray is wound in natural rattan – a tea party treat. Georg Jensen, 89 Mount Street, W1K (020 7409 1896; georgjensen.com)

Wall to wall Wallpaper doesn’t come more attention-grabbing than this offering by Damien Hirst. Showcasing his favourite motif once again, the wallpaper displays a kaleidoscopic view of butterflies. The style takes inspiration from the obsessive trend for collecting natural history in the Victorian era and creates an almost psychedelic pattern. It’s sure to take centre stage in any room. Damien Hirst Butterfly wallpaper, £700 per roll, Other Criteria (othercriteria.com) 70

FINISHING TOUCH An appreciation for contemporary classic interiors and beautiful fragrances hasn’t failed Lilou et Loïc yet, and its new ideas are no different. With bath foams, hand washes and candles in a whole host of aromas, the company describes itself as ‘a British brand with Scandinavian sensibility’ and has created some soothing scents for the festive season. Its Spiced Pomander fragrance is a warm blend of cinnamon and clove – ideal for creating cosy Christmas interiors. (lilouetloic.com)

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Travel news

Make like James Bond this month and head to the snowy peaks of Sölden in Austria, where you will find the sumptuous Das Central hotel. The setting of 007’s latest hit Spectre, Sölden is the perfect choice for skiers, with its 145km of slopes and guaranteed snow coverage from October through to May. The hotel itself is a quaint chalet-style design and is just a short ski away from the impressive Ice Q eatery, where Daniel Craig was spotted filming. (central-soelden.com)

We take travel inspiration from James Bond this month with a skiing trip to remember and jet halfway around the world to uncover riverside bliss in New Zealand W O R D S : K A T Y P A R K E R & m ar i anne d i c k

TRAVEL TIPS Don’t leave home without…

The bespoke luggage and accessories specialist Globe-Trotter is having a love affair across the Channel. The brand has coupled up with Sisley Paris to create a vanity case, sold exclusively at Selfridges. The ivory Etoile case includes three of Sisley’s iconic products, including the Black Rose precious face oil, which is ideal for toning and soothing. Sisley x Globe-Trotter Vanity Case, £985, Selfridges (Selfridges.com)

There’s an app for that… Trip Journal

Cherish your holiday moments forever with the Trip Journal app, which allows you to create a virtual scrapbook of your travels through your mobile phone. Enable your GPS, and the app creates maps of your various explorations and adventures, which can be geo-tagged with pictures, videos and notes. With the ability to share real-time updates of your travels, you can be the source of envy among all your friends back home. Free, iTunes App Store

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Huka Lodge, New Zealand Embark on the trip of a lifetime and head south of the equator to New Zealand, where the incredible Huka Lodge is waiting for you. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, close to the mighty Huka Falls, the hotel has attracted the likes of Hollywood stars and royal families to its beautiful riverside lodges, the most impressive of which is undoubtedly The Owner’s Cottage. Here, guests can enjoy the benefits of a butler service and a personal chef, in addition to a private infinity swimming pool overlooking the river, and a heated spa pool. Those frosty London streets will seem worlds away. (hukalodge.co.nz)

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Piste perfect St Anton is fast-becoming the new go-to winter destination for Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glamorous elite, thanks to its winning mix of world-class ski schools, cinematic good looks and some of the best off-piste skiing in the world W O R D S : L eo b ear

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here did you learn to ski… Uzbekistan?” quips Christopher, my handsome ski guide, after watching me wiggle my way down a short run – skis on for the first time in 12 months. Not exactly the feedback I was hoping for, but as I squint into the sun and readjust my mirrored goggles, I remind myself that this is St Anton after all – or St Man-ton – and these mountains

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weren’t made for wimps. The latest instalment of the Bond series, Spectre, was filmed here and, somehow, picturing Daniel Craig slaloming through pine trees, pistol in hand, spurs me on. I vow to impress my smug guide by the close of the day; girls can be secret agents, too, you know. Chris is taking me on a whirlwind tour of the Arlberg region, one of the largest ski areas in Austria, with 270km of pistes circling St Anton,

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Lech, Zug, St Christoph and Oberlech – together nicknamed the Weiss Ring (or white ring). Keen to keep up, I soon lose track of which mountain we’re on and which lift we’ve taken, but who cares? I’m having the time of my life and I’ve got a point to prove. Several hundred feet below us, my other half is mastering the sweet art of the snowplough with one of my taskmaster’s colleagues. We get regular updates via text: “He’s doing well.” “He’s got good balance.” “We’re still at lunch.” Both instructors hail from the Ski School Arlberg, a world-famous establishment that has been coaxing adrenalin junkies to everhigher altitudes since 1921. It turns out I’m ready to graduate from blue slopes to red by 11am. Not bad going. Phenomenal ski schools, cinematic good looks and some of the best off-piste skiing in the world – no wonder St Anton is luring an ever more glamorous European elite. Duncan Robertson from the chalet operator Bramble Ski has certainly noticed a shift over the past few years: “St Anton is becoming more and more appealing to the discerning seasonaire. It’s attracting people who want to experience super-luxe services as well as the amazing powder of the Alberg region.” So much so, that the company has recently launched a ski instructor concierge service to look after its guests both on and off the piste. Ahead of guests’ arrival, they’ll do the usual things like sort out ski passes, arrange ski equipment and stoke a roaring fire, but as well as having someone on hand with insider knowledge of

the top restaurants and bars in St Anton, they also get a fully qualified ski instructor. In nearby Lech, Haute Montagne, another snazzy chalet company, has introduced a week-long James Bond experience involving Aston Martins, paragliding, heli-skiing, and a lair of a chalet that sleeps 10 and comes with a professional chef. The cool macho vibe doesn’t stop there. In town, you can forget Hermès or Louis Vuitton, St Anton’s Dorfstrasse is lined with speciality shops selling schnapps, saucisson and ski goggles. Far from the fur-clad fashion parades of Gstaad and St Moritz, here you’ll find simple guest lodges, friendly cafés and appetitesatisfying steakhouses more akin to something in Utah or Canada. But luxury isn’t far away. Hotel Tannenhof on the outskirts of town has been quietly and single-handedly redefining Tyrolean hospitality. Back in 2011, dynamic Austrian duo Judith Volker and Axel Bach snapped up an unremarkable 23-bedroom hotel and transformed it into a sumptuous seven-suite retreat. Each room comes with an oak-panelled living room, contemporary fireplace and mini-bar the size of a wardrobe crammed full of homemade treats. Suite seven on the top floor is the largest. “It has enough storage for 14 days,” explains Judith, “so it’s ideal for guests coming in by private jet who have a lot of luggage.” While Judith looks after incoming VIPs and runs the day-to-day affairs, her partner Axel spins the real magic – overseeing everything in the kitchen. With a menu that changes daily,

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meals are a proper adventure here, whether it be boiled eggs with chives at breakfast, delivered in a glass cup sculpted like a sea urchin, or dehydrated crows crest with sorrel tuber and parsley jus at dinner. Every dish is as nutritional as it is imaginative, with ingredients sourced from producers in nearby Landeck and Imst, and wine from a collection curated by Paula Bosch, Germany’s best sommelier, served in Zalto glasses hand-blown in Austria, naturally. Best of all, with a maximum of 16 guests at any one time, the hotel has a lovely intimate feel and service is nothing short of spectacular. Guests are assigned their own private driver for the duration of their stay to get them to and from the slopes – or, in my husband’s case, to cart him back from lunch in time for a large slice of apfelstrudel. There’s also a delightfully serene spa, where you can indulge in a silver quartz massage, or warm your bones in a rustic cabin-style sauna surrounded by snow. When out on the piste, Hospiz Alm provides an ideal setting for lunch. Renowned for its Tyrolean wooden frontage and delectable steaks cooked on an open fire, there’s no better place to down skis. Staff in lederhosen and bowties charge around taking orders from what can be up to 300 people at any one sitting, spread across a vast sun-drenched deck, but those in-the-know will book a table upstairs, where window boxes double as Champagne buckets and you have a clean view of incoming totty swooping down the slope. Hidden underneath the restaurant is a former World War II bunker overflowing with

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the essentials Rooms start at £1,200 a night at Hotel Tannenhof (hoteltannenhof.net). Leo flew with SWISS to Innsbruck. For more about St Anton visit: stantonamarlberg. com

magnums of €80,000 Grand Cru – some reserved up to a year in advance by parties who return every year. No need to worry about a clumsy (ski boot) clamber down the stairs to sniff out said vintage labels, a nifty slide whisks you there in seconds… Genius. Another must-visit is Museum, a charming restaurant-cum-exhibition set in a snowy glade just off the Galzig piste. Built in 1912 and surrounded by fir trees, it is a vision of oldworld Austria, and behind its heavy doors lies a decadent menu of classic cuisine. Afterwards, patrons take a glass of port upstairs with them to pore over old ski maps, 1920s paraphernalia and portraits of the great downhill racers of yesteryear. It’s all terribly civilised and one can learn a lot from this small museum, but to get a real feel for this terrific little town, you need to join the locals for a moonlit spin down St Anton’s epic toboggan run. Schnapps is essential to steady the nerves – even the most courageous of 007 types have crumbled on its twisty-turny icy lanes. My husband and I decided to give it a try on our last night and were unceremoniously flung off our toboggans at nearly every corner. Pride bruised again. Plenty of laughs, though. Thankfully, the toboggan run comes to a halt about 20 feet from the back doors of Hotel Tannenhof, where you can bet your Moncler jacket there’ll be someone waiting with a hot chocolate and a cashmere blanket. Take that, James Bond.

mall but mighty, Reykjavik is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, surrounded by some of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Of course, the primary reason that most visit Iceland is to witness one of the most spectacular sights on planet Earth: the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Elusive and unpredictable, this stunning show of colourful, dancing light occurs from September through to midApril, when the nights are at their darkest and longest, and no visit to Reykjavik would be complete without making the short journey outside of the city to marvel at this natural phenomenon. If you’re very lucky, you might be able to see them from the city, where the best spot is the seaside at Seltjarnarnes, but generally the further you are from the city lights the more likely you are to catch a fantastic show, and there are a number of beautiful country hotels that can accommodate you during your quick sojourn out of the town. If, however, you would prefer to stay within the confines of the city, there is plenty for you to discover. Reykjavik is culturally rich, and the Culture House is a physical representation of Iceland’s artistic and literary prowess, housing art that dates back 2,000 years alongside contemporary works. Be sure to take a walk up to the top of the Hallgrímskirkja church, where you will be met by 360-degree panoramas of the city, and when you fancy a rest there can be no better place than the bubbling azure waters of Blue Lagoon thermal spa. Perhaps surprisingly, Reykjavik is famed for its nightlife and is a very popular choice for New Year’s Eve. The city has no official fireworks display on the night but there is no need, as come midnight the entire population of Reykjavik unleashes rockets and Catherine wheels into the sky. It’s a light show of a very different but equally dazzling kind.

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The world’s northernmost capital city and a UNESCO capital of literature, Reykjavik holds countless natural marvels and cultural attractions, making it the ideal place for a winter escape W O R D S : K AT Y PA R K E R Hotel borg

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Where to stay Attracting an illustrious clientele, Hotel Borg is housed in a historic building, which dates back to 1930. Nestled in the heart of the city, the hotel is just a short walk away from the Icelandic parliament and Reykjavik’s cathedral, making it ideal for sightseeing. The Art Deco style suites and the cosy spa are perfect for those occasions when you want to escape the winter chill. (keahotels.is)

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Where to eat If you’re looking for local food with a twist, look no further than Torfan, which fuses Nordic cuisine with French culinary traditions. The restaurant’s building dates back to 1838 and it is the ideal place to spend an evening wining and dining on expertly cooked fish and seafood dishes. Do not miss the beautifully prepared langoustines with garlic butter, or the indulgent crème brûlée with raspberry ice cream. (torfan.is)

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Be sure to pay a visit to the city’s most impressive new addition, the Harpa concert hall. A relatively new arrival to Reykjavik’s cultural scene, the building opened in 2011 and was designed by Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with DanishIcelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. This December, you have the chance to see live jazz and Christmas concerts from the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. (en.harpa.is)

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Suite dreams The Gainsborough Bath Spa Words: Chris Allsop

h, the Bath traffic on a weekend. That said, pulling up at the Gainsborough Bath Spa and transferring the traffic trauma onto the fresh-faced valets is a real pleasure. Entering the stately foyer of the renovated 19th century hospital, my wife and I are immediately swept up in the hotel’s personable five-star service. Open since September, the Gainsborough has been creating a buzz as the UK’s first hotel with its own private thermal waters. Even the borehole, from which the mineral-rich water seethes forth, is exclusive to the property. Our spacious suite echoes the overall aesthetic of restrained luxury; the unfussy modern styling, respectful of the classical Grade II-listed edifice. The odd touch, like the pastoral print headboard, offsets the grandeur while the typically soaring Georgian ceilings are

emphasised by Wagnerian floor-to-ceiling curtains. Sunlight floods the room. Champagne floods my glass. My wife squeals: underfloor heating in the bathroom. Downstairs to the cosy bar for a pre-dinner cocktail (and tropical mocktail for my expectant wife). A Sacred English Negroni is served in the grail. If this is what eternal life tastes like, I can handle the tedium. Appetites whetted, we move through to the restaurant overseen by Austrian chef Johann Lafer. The word ‘fusion’ causes the Michelin-star chef’s moustache to frizz, so his locally sourced, Asian-influenced cuisine is designated ‘Dining Without Borders’ instead. My wife is warned off of the raw mackerel. The Cornish king crab with tomato ginger mousse and coconut cucumber cream is my second masterful

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cocktail of the night, while the stand-out flavour is the searing seasonal clarity of the pear sorbet in my milk chocolate mousse dessert. Back in the room, lavender sprigs and Shakespeare’s Sonnet LXI adorn our pillows. England crashes out of its own Rugby World Cup. Perhaps the Champagne was premature, but since it’s open... Come morning, come a hangover of sporting despair. To the spa. Our experience begins with the Aroma Bar where Michelle, our modern apothecary, whips up a custom bag of salty relaxation for my wife while I procure a zesty pouch for focus and euphoria. I am advised to enjoy the scent of these during our bathhouse circuit. My wife is advised on temperatures and treatments suitable for expectant mothers.

“If this is what eternal life tastes like, I can handle the tedium” The two-level basement spa is a sunken isle of temperate calm while, somewhere out of sight, Bath’s Sunday crowds jostle. The design hits a high: Roman to the hilt, without a toga in sight. A lion’s head spits lavender ice chips, and shots of hot chocolate and chilli are a warming delight. The hotel has three private spa suites with a glorious third thermal tap installed on your private bath, but I think I’d miss this spa. After my superb 90-minute Swedish Massage, I regain equanimity towards sport. The Renew with Rose facial transforms my wife into a burnished rosehip. We step out into the autumn sunshine for some shopping, a spring in our step. Eternal life might be a stretch, but The Gainsborough certainly adds a year or two. The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Beau Street, Bath BA1 1QY (01225 358888; thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk)

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Gold dust Nothing says luxury quite like the colour gold, which exploded on this season’s A/W15 runways, from Temperley London and Rodarte’s metallic eyes to Prada’s golden lips. Another make-up artist who looked to this trend for inspiration was Peter Philips, who has created a special Christmas collection that celebrates this noble precious metal for the house of Dior. To create his five-colour eye palette, Eternal Gold, the creative director teamed a pale golden white alongside purple taupe, soft grey-green, light beige and finally, a shimmering black to frame eyes. For the ultimate red carpet entrance, pair this dramatic look with fuschia lips. Dior Christmas Look 2015 State of Gold 5 Couleurs in Eternal Gold 576, £43 (dior.com)

Beauty news The scent of Christmas is sweet with a new candle from Ormonde Jayne and fragrances from Penhaligon’s while a new collection from Laura Mercier promises to transform your skin WORDS: Marianne Dick

Carols by candlelight The scent of Christmas one that evokes a sense of warmth and festivity. Ormonde Jayne has, as always, produced the perfect fragrance for the festive season named Nocturne, which will fill any room with elegant aromas of cardamom, cedar wood and mandarin. Nocturne ccented candle with lid, £68, Ormonde Jayne, 12 The Royal Arcade, W1S (ormondejayne.com)

Stroke of luck We could all wish for naturally flawless, radiant skin this Christmas, but it’s probably more sensible to hope for Laura Mercier’s Stroke of Genius make-up brush collection. This handy collection contains a total of six silky soft brushes to help sculpt, highlight, contour and define your features, and includes our favourite, the secret camouflage brush, which helps to cover even the tiniest or hard to reach imperfections. Stroke of Genius Brush Collection, £65, Laura Mercier, available from Fenwick (fenwick.co.uk) 82

The beauty within The perfume aficionados at Penhaligon’s have created some beautifully nostalgic gift boxes this Christmas, including the sophisticated and feminine Empressa. The products are presented in a keepsake chest with an intricate decoration inspired by the ballet, The Nutcracker. The real pleasure, however, comes when you open the lid to reveal a golden ballerina that dances to a twinkling tune. It is an exquisite idea that is bound to evoke memories of a traditional Christmas and delight the lucky recipient. Empressa gift set, £125, Penhaligon’s, 20A Brook Street, W1K (penhaligons.com)

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Forecast the future of your health Good health and wellbeing is vital for success in both business and in life. Is it time you considered a health screen?

PRIVATE GP SERVICES AT THE WELLINGTON HOSPITAL Our private GP service provides: Blood tests • Immunisations • Travel vaccinations • General health checks including ECGs, urine tests, weight control, cholesterol and blood pressure checks • Wound care • Well women services, including family planning, cervical smears and breast checks

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There has been a noticeable shift in the health and wellbeing advice coming from organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Cancer Research UK. Looking after your health increases the chance of avoiding problems later in life. Having a health check is one way to start. A basic wellbeing screening can give an overview of health issues including cholesterol, blood pressure and general state of mind. After all, if you don’t know your body’s current state, how are you going to make positive changes?

Why consider health screening? Screening is also a way of finding out if a well person has a higher risk of health problems in the future. It enables earlier treatment and information, helping you make informed decisions about your wellbeing. Some reasons for undertaking screening include: 1 Peace of mind 2 Manage your lifestyle (lose weight, relieve stress etc). 3 Regular minor ailments or regularly feel tired 4 Family history of a condition 5 Family member recently diagnosed with a health problem

Types of tests Considering your reasons can narrow down the type of test that suits you: • Wellbeing Screening – suitable for reasons 1, 2 and 3 • Area specific screening i.e. Breast, Bowel or Cervical Screening – suitable for reasons 1, 3, 4 and 5 • Genetic Testing – suitable for reasons 4 and 5. Counsellors are often favoured over health professionals; they can help determine if you need screening and offer support. • Fitness assessments - suitable for reasons 1 and 2, useful for those training for competitions as they can be tailored for specific sports

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Some questions to think about: • Do you exercise regularly, how often and what intensity? • Do you drink alcohol regularly? • Is your diet varied and balanced? • Do you smoke and how often? • How intense is your job? Do you regularly work more than 40 hours a week?

Where can I go for screening? The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises the NHS on which screening programmes to offer. NHS England currently offers: • Cervical Screening for women aged 26-64. Offered every three years from ages 26-49, every five years between the ages of 50-64 • Breast Screening for women aged 50-70. Women over 70 can self-refer • Bowel Cancer Screening for men and women aged 55-74, as a home testing kit or a bowel scope • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening offered to men at 65 Additional health checks are available from private GPs or independent screening centres. If you don’t match NHS screening ages or have specific concerns, tests can be undertaken after a consultation with a health professional. Different packages are available, from basic blood and cholesterol, to more specific testing including audiology and prostate cancer. It is worth talking to your GP first to avoid unnecessary tests.

Corporate screening Many companies now offer employees access to occupational health teams and wellness screening. Every job holds different pressures affecting physical and mental health. Screening offers support while helping you to stay at the top of your game.

Things to consider When considering screening, remember your body is unique, from food tolerance to activity levels. Be honest about your lifestyle and why you want a health check. The information you provide helps tailor tests to your needs.

You may need to make lifestyle changes for health screening to improve your wellbeing. Before going for screening, think about your routine. Consider keeping a diary, noting how you feel and what you eat and drink.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange an appointment at The Wellington Hospital, please contact the Enquiry Helpline on 020 7483 5004 or visit thewellingtonhospital.com 85

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Lights, camera, action Never underestimate the power of the video. Video Marcoms meticulously crafts films for luxury brands and provides event videography at VIP functions. We meet the agency’s founder, Tim Dixon, to discuss why this medium is so important in our digital age

f a picture is worth a thousand words, then surely a video could be worth a thousand more. Video Marcoms works with an elite portfolio of global brands, including many in Mayfair, such as Gieves & Hawkes and Hussein Chalayan. The company’s founder, Tim Dixon, has more than 15-years’ experience in BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-winning productions. Dixon was also an executive producer of the British Fashion Council’s official coverage of the British Fashion Awards, has filmed at exclusive locations such as Buckingham Palace, and directed fashion luminaries Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss, but it is the projects that his own agency has produced of which Dixon is most proud. Reflecting on the past year, he says: “From following Sienna Miller at the Cannes Film Festival, to filming Hussein Chalayan’s S/S16 collection on the runway at Paris Fashion Week, – 2015 has been both challenging

and a thoroughly enjoyable adventure. “Video Marcoms is a boutique, agile agency – delivering bespoke, cost-effective solutions for today’s multiplatform, digital world. With Cisco boldly predicting that video will account for 80 per cent of all consumer internet traffic by 2019, it is more important than ever for brands to embrace premium video as a marketing medium. “The rise of digital marketing is transforming the manner in which luxury brands engage with consumers. Some of our most exciting collaborations to date have been with Swarovski. Nadja Swarovski’s patronage of young talent in the creative industries is remarkable – and Swarovski’s support of Video Marcoms as a young, dynamic agency has been incredible. “Swarovski ingeniously employs video as a powerful marketing tool as well as a means to document and curate a comprehensive archive of the brand’s history and heritage. This is just one example that is telling of the creative opportunities for brands presented by technological advancements and the constantly evolving digital age.” (videomarcoms.com; tim.dixon@videomarcoms.com)

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Beauty Queens A ground-breaking beauty brand of the 1950s, Carita continues to lead the way in skincare innovation and the creation of high-quality products that really deliver on their promises W O R D S : K AT Y PA R K E R

t all started with two women. Two sisters, who were united by a drive to succeed at a time when the world of business was dominated by men. They had a passion for hairstyling, and for making men and women feel good about themselves, which evolved into the creation of a beauty empire known today as Carita. It was in Paris in the 1950s that the Carita sisters began expanding their business beyond hairdressing to include beauty treatments and skincare products. By 1960, they had opened a beauty school on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, just a couple of doors down from their existing hair salon and launched their first product, Fluide de Beaute – the first multitasking nourishing oil for face, beauty and hair. The brand’s background is a story of firsts: the sisters were the first female hairdressers to run their own salon in Paris, and the first hairdressers to use highlights. The brand was also the first to develop light lotion formulas as opposed to traditional thick creams. Another first for Carita was the more recent creation of Cinetic Lift Expert: a pioneering treatment that combines three technologies – ultrasound, micro currents and LED – to deliver an alternative solution to cosmetic surgery. Even in this day and age, Botox and similarly invasive techniques aren’t for everybody. The treatment involves the use of metallic gloves to sculpt, lift and refine the face, transforming the complexion.

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Carita’s beauty school in Paris has been the training ground of legends, including Francois Nars and Laura Mercier. Mercier says of her time at the school: “After learning painting at art school, I learned a great deal about skin and developed my love of makeup at Carita.” She goes on to say: “While the school has disappeared, the prestigious address remains. I hope the institute and products will continue to live for a very long time, keeping the soul of Carita alive.” Cinetic Lift Expert treatment is available at Azure Beauty, 58 South Molton Street, W1K (azurebeautylondon.com) Carita (carita.co.uk)

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ucking from the wet and windy streets of London into the warm, welcoming confines of Gazelli House in South Kensington was like plunging into a hot bath after a long week at work. The new centre for health and wellbeing from skincare brand Gazelli is designed to look like someone’s home and, as a result, a sense of serenity overwhelms you the instant you enter the space. There is no formallooking reception desk, just sumptuous armchairs and wooden tables adorned with products, flowers and oriental tea pots. The aim of Gazelli House is not only to provide first-class treatments so that members feel great on the outside, but to go deeper and provide guests with the tools they need to achieve a general sense of wellbeing and fulfilment on the inside. Whether this is a session with a hypnotherapist, an acupuncturist, a life coach, or even a dream therapist, Gazelli House can arrange consultations and a programme tailored to your needs. Everything at Gazelli House is bespoke, so that every guest will come away with a unique experience that was customised to suit their particular requirements. My Prescriptive Facial, carried out by a charming Gazelli Expert, began with a discussion about my skin and my lifestyle,

focusing on problem areas and areas where I wanted to see change. For me, my issues have always centred around having ‘combination’ skin and a complexion that has the tendency to appear blotchy and red. After a divine and incredibly relaxing 45 minutes in the therapist’s chair, I felt transformed. Using a series of oxygen treatments and hydrating masks, my expert had brought my skin to life, leaving it looking healthy and glowing, and ready to counteract any ill-effects the English winter weather could throw at me. Membership at Gazelli House is free of charge, the logic behind this being that happiness should be accessible to all. And isn’t that the truth. Gazelli House, 174 Walton Street, SW3 (gazellihouse.com)

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Feast your eyes Taking you back to the golden age of glamour this month is the newly opened 45 Jermyn Street, in the former space of The Fountain at Fortnum & Mason. Designed by the renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, the restaurant combines classical detailing with a rich colour palette to create a chic space, perfect for a festive celebration. The menu showcases contemporary cuisine and there is a dedicated caviar trolley serving Iranian Beluga, Golden Oscietra and Siberian Sturgeon caviars. For added indulgence, the eatery also boasts two soda fountains serving bespoke ice cream cocktails. 45 Jermyn Street, 45 Jermyn Street SW1 (020 7205 4545; 45jermynst.com)

Food & drink news Spoil yourself and those around you this festive season with limited edition chocolates, Champagne-filled hampers and one-off dining experiences W O R D S : K a t y P a rk e r

Sweet like chocolate The festive range from Charbonnel et Walker presents the perfect excuse to indulge this Christmas, and its playful packaging adorned with carousels and helter-skelters makes it impossible to resist. We love this Christmas Carousel Boite Blanche, which is filled with the chocolatier’s dark and milk chocolates. Christmas Carousel Boite Blanche, £55, Charbonnel et Walker, One The Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street W1S (charbonnel.co.uk)

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Eat, drink and be merry Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without an obligatory festive hamper, and this holiday season we’ve got our sights set on the offerings from The Mount Street Deli. Create your own bespoke bundle from your favourite deli products, or opt for The Mount Street Deli Christmas Hamper, which contains everything you need for the perfect gourmet Christmas. Some of the items are sourced from the deli’s sister restaurants, so expect to find the likes of Scott’s truffles and mince pies from The Ivy nestled alongside a bottle of Gyéjacquot Brut House Champagne and Presat Sea Salt Caramel Stockings. The Mount Street Deli Christmas Hamper, £150, The Mount Street Deli, 100 Mount Street, W1K (themountstreetdeli.co.uk)

With a Michelin star and a Mayfair Award tucked firmly under his belt, chef Simon Rogan is launching Aulis, a hi-tech space adjacent to the main kitchen at Fera at Claridge’s, which will serve as a development space for budding chefs and an intimate private dining room for customers. Choose to book individual spots at the six-seat kitchen counter, or reserve the entire space for a festive feast that no one will be forgetting in a hurry. Fera at Claridge’s, 49 Brook Street, W1K (020 7107 8888; feraatclaridges.co.uk) 90

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The Man: The Macallan Rare Cask

One of the world’s most select single malt whiskies has released a new expression: The Macallan Rare Cask. With Scottish heritage and a refined distilling process, this latest The Macallan is crafted from 16 different casks W O R D S : c h a r l ott e p h i l l i p s

he Macallan has launched its latest expression in the UK – The Macallan Rare Cask. The whisky has been matured in handmade Spanish and American oak casks that have their own aroma. The result is a woody whisky, with sweet notes of apple, lemon, and orange balanced by fragrant spices, root ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. With a rich mahogany red hue, The Macallan Rare Cask demonstrates the heritage brand’s commitment to wood casks and natural colour. Rare Cask has been crafted from whiskies selected from 16 individually different casks profiles – the most ever used in a single The Macallan whisky and many of the casks will not be used again. Bob Dalgarno is the Master Whisky Maker responsible for creating Rare Cask. “Each of the cask styles result in different character,” he

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says, “so each imparts their own distinct influence on the final whisky.” To date, the most widely available expressions of The Macallan in the UK come from The 1824 Series which includes The Macallan Gold, The Macallan Amber, The Macallan Sienna and The Macallan Ruby. The Macallan was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher. It was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed. The Macallan estate is set on 390 acres of land bordering the River Spey and on which sheep and cattle graze. The Macallan is widely considered one of the best whiskies in the world, and has appeared in James Bond films including Skyfall. The Macallan Rare Cask is available from select whisky retailers, £200, The Macallan Gold, £35 (themacallan.com) 91

Sexy Fish bar by Mark Brumell

Go Fish As the much-anticipated Sexy Fish opens on Berkeley Square, we visit to see what all the fuss is about, and discover the fine Asian cuisine in an artful setting that is breathing new life into the renowned square W O R D S : K AT Y PA R K E R

left to right: Tataki yellowfin tuna, pickled cucumber, blue nasturtium, ginger & shallot dressing by David Griffen; Thai Pirinha at Sexy Fish by Sim Canetty-Clarke; Selection of Petits Fours Pebbles by Sim Canetty-Clarke

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left to right: Matcha & Ginger Marble Cake (with Gingerbread Ice Cream, Caramel) by Sim Canetty-Clarke; It Wasabi Tricky at Sexy Fish by Sim Canetty-Clarke; Warm Vanilla Rice Pudding (with Banana, Macadamias, House Cronut) by Sim Canetty-Clarke

“It’s clear that without the dining tables, this space could be an art gallery on its own”

ypassing the doorman and entering through the opulent entrance of Berkeley Square’s newest addition, I am greeted by a Damien Hirst-designed mermaid statue and a spectacular display of suspended fish. Something tells me this is no ordinary restaurant opening. And it comes as no surprise when you learn that the questionably named Sexy Fish is the latest project from Caprice Holdings, which is credited with the ownership of some of Mayfair’s most celebrated restaurants, 34 Mayfair and Scott’s. Unashamedly ostentatious and elaborately lavish, the interiors may not be to everyone’s taste, but they certainly provide talking points. Alongside the works by Damien Hirst is a 13ft mirrored crocodile designed by Frank Gehry, the architect who designed the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Gehry’s mesmerising fish sculptures also hang above the bar, and it’s clear that without the dining tables, this space could be an art gallery on its own. This impressive design makes a fitting setting for chef Ben Orpwood’s exquisite food. Previously of Zuma, British-born Orpwood has devised a menu that will tantalise the taste buds of the city’s most

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discerning fans of Asian cooking. My guest and I opted for a superb selection of starters to accompany our tropical Mata Hari cocktails, including the restaurant’s signature Sexy Fish roll, crispy soft shell crab, and salt and pepper Cornish squid. The rolls were light, while the crab and squid were more on the indulgent side, but all the plates were packed with delicious Asian flavours. Appetites suitably whetted, we moved on to the mains. My miso-glazed Chilean sea bass was delectable and cooked to perfection and undoubtedly a star dish here; I finished the last mouthful with a sense of sadness but was cheered considerably by the prospect of dessert. The matcha and ginger marble cake with gingerbread ice cream did not disappoint, and proved a satisfying end to the meal. With a publicity campaign fronted by Rita Ora, and a launch party attended by the likes of Kate Moss and Lindsay Lohan, Sexy Fish is already luring the city’s ‘it’ crowd. And if my recent visit was anything to go by, it’s going to blow the competition out of the water. Sexy Fish, Berkeley Square, W1J (020 3764 2000; sexyfish.com)

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DINING OUT I Robert, Curzon Street

W O R D S : E m i ly A da m s

“It has that authentic Mediterranean feel of sharing a family dinner”

estled in the heart of Mayfair is a cosy hideaway offering rustic French and Italian cuisine. I Robert exhibits an eclectic mix of styles: some Art Deco mirror features here, Frenchstyle tiled walls there and Michael Bublé’s entire jazz back catalogue playing in the background. The decor is varied but comforting, with old wooden furniture and fireplaces in every room. It offers the warmth and familiarity of your grandmother’s front room, but without the questionable food and lace doilies, and somehow it works. We opt for I Robert’s signature sharing platter to start, a light mix of cured Italian meats and rich cheeses, alongside fresh bread and olives. It has that authentic Mediterranean feel of sharing a family dinner on a veranda in the Italian mid-summer sun. It’s an informal affair of tearing and sharing, using your hands and digging straight in – not necessarily what you’d expect in Mayfair, but it makes for a refreshing change. Once we had devoured that, we’re treated to a plate of octopus with romesco sauce and wonder if we’ll manage any more food. Next is a sumptuous meal of spicy roast baby chicken, while my guest opts for the beef stroganoff. Between us there sits a small pot of the creamiest mashed potato and some simple green beans. A lovely classic meal with just the right amount of Mediterranean influence and some wonderful seasoning. Dessert is another indulgent course – a rich cheesecake and lemon tart, which we both struggle to finish, but which proves to make a fine finish to a delightful meal. After dinner, we are shown upstairs to the private dining rooms, where the opulent decoration and paintings on the walls help to evoke the sense of a stately home. It’s not your typical Mayfair eatery, but it’s refreshingly informal and unapologetically so. Leaving it behind, I feel like I’ve found a hidden gem among the Mayfair diamonds. I Robert, 54 Curzon Street, W1J (020 7495 3960; irobert.london) s l u x u ry l o n d o n . c o. u k s

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In Association with The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s Committee Members (enquiries@rsmsj.com) Chairman Lois Peltz (Policy & Traffic)

Secretary Richard Cutt (Crossrail & Finance)

Planning Applications Ronald Cottee (Planning)

Membership Howard Evans (Events & Membership)

Traffic Lois Peltz

Police Marie-Louise Burrows

Licensing Derek Stratton

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The Notebook Our latest dispatch of local news from around Mayfair

Timeless elegance Regent Street is more dazzling than ever after an elegant evening saw ballet star Darcey Bussell switch on the Christmas lights. The ceremony was sponsored by Jo Malone London, whose flagship store is a recent addition to the street. Classic FM provided the entertainment, which included a bespoke piece of music composed for the evening. Written by Pierre Mussche in collaboration with lighting designers Koert Vermeulen and Julie Boniche, the piece was performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, during which the lights above Regent Street twinkled in time. (regentstreetonline.com)

sing-along When it comes to selecting live entertainment – whether it’s a wedding, a corporate event or something in between – the choices can be overwhelming. Incognito Artists are a group of professional stage stars who provide world-class entertainment with a bespoke twist. They are masters of disguise: their signature routine sees them blend into the background of an event dressed as catering staff, before thrilling guests with an outstanding performance. The company started modestly, but as their popularity has grown – with shows in front of royalty and A-list stars in their repertoire – their acts have become even more creative. Incognito Artists (020 7291 5350; incognitoartists.com)

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images courtesy of the new craftsmen

Mixing business with leisure Mayfair is now a hub of international business and has seen the opening of several new major establishments recently. One of the most innovative has to be 12 Hay Hill, a state-of-the-art work space with all the benefits of a private members’ club, complete with meeting rooms, board rooms and fully equipped offices, as well as an exercise area and an impressive menu from Michelin-star chef Shaun Rankin. 12 Hay Hill, W1J (0207 952 6000; 12hayhill.com)

The Christmas Craftsmen This winter, The New Craftsmen’s interior has been transformed into a fairytale forest, inspired by the woodland myths of Sara Maitland. The series was written specially for the store, with references to traditional craftsmanship woven throughout. The narratives serve as a backdrop to the shop’s seasonal gifts: Sara’s words have been brought to life in stylised scenes made up of the beautiful items that are available to buy. Part of the allure of The New Craftsmen is the fascinating background to each product and its designer, and now the fairytales add a magical depth to the collection this Christmas. The New Craftsmen, 34 North Row, W1K (020 7148 3190; thenewcraftsmen.com)

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Heart of the matter Children’s clothing brand, Cashmirino, has produced its own version of the Christmas sweater in order to raise money for the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity. Half of each sale will go towards buying an echocardiograph machine, which is vital in the fight against heart disease. Christmas Sweater for Cashmirino Kids, £65-£79, Cashmirino, 31 Burlington Arcade, W1J (020 7495 0708; cashmirino.com)

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Planning & Development Ground-level developments and societal structural changes this month

Restoring St. Mark’s

Planning applications in the local area DATE RECEIVED: 2 October PROPOSAL: Construction of a two-storey basement beneath the existing house ADDRESS: 1 Wood’s Mews DATE RECEIVED: 8 October PROPOSAL: Construction of single-storey rear extension to form winter garden at first floor level and creation of terrace on second floor ADDRESS: 25 Savile Row DATE RECEIVED: 13 October PROPOSAL: Use of part basement, ground and first floors as a car showroom with retail elements ADDRESS: 449 Oxford Street DATE RECEIVED: 13 October PROPOSAL: Use of the ground floor as a retail premises and installation of a new shop front ADDRESS: 8 Dover Street

Grosvenor has proposed the restoration and development of the Grade I-listed former church, St. Mark’s, image: grosvenor on North Audley Street into a retail and hospitality space spanning 14,500 sq ft. The building would also include a local meeting and event area in the basement and would be open to the public seven days a week. Grosvenor has enlisted conservation specialists Donald Insall Associates to draft a plan for the restoration of the deconsecrated church, which will cost an estimated £5m. The plans include the preservation or restoration of heritage features and in contrast the installation of a modern glass staircase to provide access to the first floor gallery. St. Mark’s, opened in 1828, was built in a Greek revival style and designed by John Peter Gandy-Deering but ceased to function as a church in 1974. Since 2009 it has been used for private events and referred to as One Mayfair. The restoration of St. Mark’s is bound to continue to spark interest in the area, as part of Grosvenor’s long-term plan to develop north Mayfair. The development is due to start next summer, with a view to opening late 2017. (grosvenor.com)

Planned roadworks and closures in December STREET

PLANNED WORK

DATES

WORKS OWNER

St. Alban’s Street

Repaving footway, pedestrianising sections and laying granite setts on the carriageway

16 November – 18 December

City Of Westminster 020 7641 2000

New Bond Street

Build chamber in footway to connect a client. Lay duct in footway and carriageway

24-26 November

Virgin Media (formerly Telewest Communications) 0845 454 1111

Jermyn Street

Disconnection in footway in carriageway

25 November – 1 December

Thames Water 0845 9200 800

Park Street

Cable replacement

3-12 December

UK Power Networks (formerly EDF Energy Networks) 0800 028 4587

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If you have a view that you would like to share with the Residents’ Journal team, we would be delighted to hear from you. 020 7987 4320; mayfair@residentsjournal.co.uk

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Remembering

MAYFAIR f o r t n u m & m a s o n , p i c c a d i l ly

or more than 300 years, Fortnum & Mason has been standing on Piccadilly. Each year, it transforms itself into a Christmas attraction with ornate window displays evoking magical worlds from the lands beyond. It has also been the go-to destination to purchase unique Christmas puddings made from centuries-old recipes. It is this rich history that is a source of inspiration for Dr Tanner, the store’s archivist, especially when it is time to tackle her Christmas cracker joke-writing task. “Why do anarchists drink green tea? Because proper tea is a theft!” one cracker’s joke says. Crackers have been part of Fortnum & Mason’s retail history since the beginning of the 20th century. So famous had its crackers become that Fortnum & Mason even dedicated a whole department to them located on the Duke Street and Jermyn Street corner, and at the time described the space as “a veritable house of crackers. Dazzling mountains of them. Crackers you cannot help rooting among because you continually find something new!” By the 1920s, Fortnum & Mason’s crackers came in all shapes and sizes. For example, the Golden Hind that exploded when each guest tugged an anchor and a giant pumpkin that scattered toys everywhere. And these were just the table crackers. Others included standing ones of a life-size Father Christmas and Native American

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Indians, and upon exploding a myriad of smaller crackers would shower the room. Traditional pulling crackers came in the shape of turkeys, pastries and bottles of Champagne. When crackers started to resemble wedding cakes, it became apparent they were not confined to Christmas. In 1933 Fortnum & Mason had released a series ideal for bachelor parties. The interwar period was undeniably challenging – socially, politically and economically – but as far as entertainment was concerned it was definitely an innovative era. Fortnum & Mason’s famous crackers were very much fitting to a time when entertainment was a source of escapism from the prevailing somber conditions. It all came to an abrupt halt with the outbreak of the Second World War. It is during this time that a bomb destroyed the factory that made them. Sadly, the managers never patented the designs, making it hard for the store to reproduce them during peacetime. Determined to bring them back to life, the product department instigated a collaboration with the RCA to find new talent who can recreate the magnificence of the famous Fortnum & Mason festive crackers. I guess we’ll have to watch this space! Words: Penelope Sacorafou

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Mayfair estate agents Knightsbridge 168 Brompton Road SW3 1HW 020 7717 5463 (lettings) Beauchamp Estates 24 Curzon Street, W1J 7TF 020 7499 7722 (beauchamp.co.uk)

Mayfair 32 Grosvenor Square W1K 2HJ 020 7717 5465 (sales) 020 7717 5467 (lettings)

Paddington & Bayswater carter jonas

4C Praed Street W2 1JX 020 7717 5473 (sales) 020 7717 5343 (lettings)

127 Mount Street W1K 3NT 020 7493 0676

Pimlico & Westminster

London, Mayfair & St James’s

London, Hyde Park & Bayswater 44 Connaught Street W2 2AA 020 7402 1552 (Sales) 020 7371 3377 (Lettings)

50 Belgrave Road SW1V 1RQ 020 7834 4771 (sales) (hamptons-int.com)

JACKSON STOPS & STAFF 17c Curzon Street W1J 5HU 020 7664 6644 (jackson-stops.co.uk)

Savills

Mayfair & St James’s John taylor 48 Berkeley Square W1J 5AX 020 3284 1888 (john-taylor.com)

London, Marylebone & Regents Park 37 New Cavendish Street W1G 9TL 020 7486 8866 (carterjonas.co.uk)

Mayfair

47 South Audley Street W1K 2QA 020 7629 4513 (sales) 020 7288 8301 (lettings)

Hanover

West End 49 Welbeck Street W1G 9XN 020 3540 5990

102 St John’s Wood Terrace NW8 6PL 020 7722 2223 (hanover-residential.co.uk)

Westminster & Pimlico 10 Gillingham Street SW1V 1HJ 020 3411 8386 (sales) (chestertons.com)

36 North Audley Street W1K 6ZJ 020 7578 5100 (sales & lettings)

Marylebone & Fitzrovia 22 Devonshire Street W1G 6PF 020 3527 0400

Sloane Street

St John’s Wood ChestertonS

Rokstone 5 Dorset Street W1U 6QJ 020 7580 2030 (rokstone.com)

Knight Frank

Mayfair

139 Sloane Street SW1X 9AY 020 7730 0822 (savills.co.uk)

120a Mount Street W1K 3NN 020 7499 1012 (sales & lettings) (knightfrank.co.uk)

Hyde Park 1 Craven Terrace W2 3QD 020 7871 5060 (sales) 020 7871 5070 (lettings)

Strutt & Parker

Marylebone

Knightsbridge

55 Baker Street W1U 8EW 020 3435 6440 (sales)

London Head Office 13 Hill Street W1J 5LQ 020 7629 7282

66 Sloane Street SW1X 9SH 020 7235 9959 (struttandparker.com)

Harrods Estates

Knightsbridge

82 Brompton Road SW3 1ER 020 7225 6506

Mayfair Hamptons International

Chelsea

134 Fulham Road, SW10 9PY 020 7717 5433 (lettings)

61 Park Lane W1K 1QF 020 7409 9001 (harrodsestates.com)

Pastor Real Estate Ltd 48 Curzon Street W1J 7UL 020 3195 9595 (pastor-realestate.com)

Wetherell 102 Mount Street W1K 2TH 020 7493 6935 (wetherell.co.uk)

For estate agent listings please contact Sophie Roberts at: s.roberts@runwildgroup.co.uk

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Piccadilly, Mayfair W1J Two bedroom lateral apartment overlooking Green Park A bright and spacious two bedroom apartment in a prestigious Grade II listed building, benefiting from uninterrupted views over the leafy spaces of Green Park, lift access and day porter. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception/dining room, kitchen, lift access, porter. EPC: D. Approximately 81 sq m (875 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 897 years remaining

Guide price: £2,395,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484

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37 Curzon Penthouse MM Dec

Curzon Street, Mayfair W1J A unique duplex penthouse with extraordinary panoramic views An outstanding penthouse of 3,469 sq ft with wrap around terracing, breathtaking panoramic views over London and two secure underground parking spaces. 3 bedroom suites, bedroom 4/gym, open plan kitchen/reception room, family room, study, terrace, 24 hour porter, lift, 2 parking spaces. EPC: G. Approximately 322 sq m (3,469 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 987 years remaining

Guide price: £15,500,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/WER090099

KnightFrank.co.uk/mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 Wetherell.co.uk sales@wetherell.co.uk 020 7493 6935

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17/11/2015 12:18:44

Mount Street, Mayfair W1K A smart three bedroom apartment with lift access A well proportioned three bedroom lateral apartment situated on the second floor of a handsome period building, benefiting from two entrances and lift access. Master bedroom suite, 2 additional bedrooms, shower room, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, lift access. EPC: C. Approximately 214 sq m (2,303 sq ft). A new long lease of 125 years, direct from Grosvenor, will be granted

Guide price: £7,150,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 Wetherell.co.uk sales@wetherell.co.uk 020 7493 6935

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Duke Street, Mayfair W1K A recently refurbished two bedroom apartment with private patio A smart, recently refurbished two bedroom apartment moments from prestigious Grosvenor Square, featuring two private patios. Master bedroom suite, bedroom 2 with en suite shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, guest WC, 2 patios, 3 additional storage units. EPC: D. Approximately 103 sq m (1,111 sq ft). A new long lease of 125 years, direct from Grosvenor, will be granted

Guide price: £1,750,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484

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KnightFrank.co.uk/WER150145

81 Duke st

17/11/2015 12:20:47

Betterton Street, Covent Garden WC2 An immaculately refurbished four bedroom town house An outstanding four bedroom town house, thoughtfully converted into an exceptional six floor home featuring the highest level of craftsmanship, design and functionality. 4 bedroom suites, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, 2 guest WCs, gym, cinema room, patio, terrace, lift. EPC: F. Approximately 429 sq m (4,618 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £6,500,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/WER140195

Betterton st MM Dec

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17/11/2015 12:25:49

CHRISTMAS IS A TIME FOR PLANNING Over the festive break, hundreds of people will be contemplating their next move. Contact us today for a free market appraisal to make sure your property is waiting for them in the New Year. KnightFrank.co.uk/mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 Guide price: £1,275,000

Oxendon Street, St James's SW1 A fantastic two bedroom lateral apartment situated in the heart of the West End. Master bedroom, bedroom 2/study, shower room, reception room/kitchen, 30 ft balcony, lift, caretaker. EPC: D. Approximately 62 sq m (671 sq ft). mayfair@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7484

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Guide price: £1,950,000

Whitehall Court, St James's SW1 A contemporary two bedroom apartment situated in an imposing Victorian building, featuring two balconies, lift access and 24 hour concierge. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, open plan kitchen/reception room, 2 balconies, lift, concierge. EPC: E. Approximately 82 sq m (880 sq ft). mayfair@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7484

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Connaught Square, Hyde Park W2 Elegant double fronted property in one of London's finest garden squares A charming period home with an abundance of charm and character in close proximity to Hyde Park and the shopping amenities of both Connaught Village and internationally renowned Bond Street. Master bedroom suite with dressing room and 2 en suite bathrooms, 5 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms, kitchen, kitchen/ breakfast room, reception room, dining room, first floor drawing room, 2 studies, attic, vaults and stores, lift, terrace, plant room. Approximately 449 sq m (4,829 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 92 years remaining

Guide price: £7,400,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 6140 Savills.co.uk/mayfair clloyd@savills.com 020 7578 5100

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38 Connaught Square- Sales

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Cleveland Square, Bayswater W2 A spectacular three/four bedroom apartment A well-presented, interior designed, grade II listed apartment, with own private entrance on one of London's garden squares. Features include large open plan spaces for entertaining, tall sash windows to the front of the property and views onto the inner courtyard. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), dual aspect reception room, kitchen, cloakroom, day porter, access to private communal gardens. Approximately 206 sq m (2,225 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 94 years remaining

Guide price: £3,675,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 6140

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KnightFrank.co.uk/HPE150124

12 Cleveland Square- Sales

17/11/2015 13:29:00

Green Street, Mayfair W1K A superbly presented duplex apartment Located on one of Mayfair's premier streets this apartment has been beautifully re-designed throughout and has direct access to beautiful private communal gardens. Master bedroom suite, 1 further bedroom suite, dressing room, shower room, reception room with french windows leading out to the communal gardens, TV room, kitchen and dining area, guest cloakroom. EPC: D. Approximately 224 sq m (2,413 sq ft). Available furnished

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

Guide price: £3,500 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/MAQ229455 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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18/11/2015 17:40:42

WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE? To find out how we can help you or to arrange your complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5853 KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings hydeparklettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7941

Guide price: £5,350 per week

Montagu Square, Marylebone W1

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A recently refurbished five bedroom house combining original period features with a modern contemporary design. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, separate utility room, staff accommodation, cinema, lift and access to communal gardens. EPC: D. Approximately 395 sq m (4255 sq ft).

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5853

Guide price: £1,950 per week

Connaught Street, Hyde Park W2 A beautiful newly refurbished four bedroom town house located in the heart of Connaught Village. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, study, roof terrace and patio garden. EPC: D. Approximately 215 sq m (2,314 sq ft). hydeparklettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7941

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37 Curzon Street, W1J

he Curzon in Mayfair is one of the best-loved art-house cinemas in London. With its original 1960s façade and grand interior – including a pair of royal boxes – the Grade II-listed building is at the centre of a colourful cultural history. The original cinema opened in 1934 – a modest building with a plush interior boasting blue carpets and velvet chairs. In 1964, due to a rising demand for property in the area, the Curzon was demolished and rebuilt with several floors of office space above. The two-floor penthouse apartment of the

building is now on the market and its elegant features, including hints of sapphire lighting, pay homage to the history of the Curzon. When you enter the deluxe property, you are greeted with a curved feature staircase that takes you to the upstairs reception area, dining room and stylish monochrome kitchen. The upper level is the ultimate spot for entertaining and is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. The real pièce de résistance of the property, however, is the 1,316 sq ft of terracing, which wraps entirely around the top floor, allowing for a panoramic vista of the London skyline.

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Simon Burgoyne of Knight Frank says: “Situated on one of the highest geographic points in Mayfair, its views to the east, south and west are unparalleled.” The view is breathtaking, and without a doubt one of the best in the area: landmarks such as Big Ben and The Shard lie unobstructed for the resident to behold. The lower floor of the apartment offers an opulent private retreat for the owners and their guests, with three en-suite bedrooms, a study, a gym and a family area. The master bedroom also extends to provide a generous

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dressing room and a private terrace. The property comes equipped with amenities fit for a film star, including 24-hour porterage and two parking spaces. Located near the area’s renowned Michelinstar restaurants and the finest shops, this property is a perfect investment for those who are drawn to Mayfair’s exciting hub of style and culture. For further enquiries, contact Knight Frank Mayfair, 120a Mount Street, W1K (020 7647 6612; knightfrank.co.uk) or Wetherell Mayfair, 102 Mount Street, W1K (020 7529 5566; wetherell.co.uk)

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Partner and head of Knight Frank Mayfair, Harvey Cyzer, looks back on the key factors that have characterised the year that was in London’s prime central property market

rime central London property has faced a number of headwinds in 2015. Despite the fact that a year has passed since the Chancellor raised stamp duty for properties worth more than £1.1m, the consequences have only come into sharper focus in recent weeks. Activity in the market has stabilised at around 100,000 transactions a month, although it is interesting to note that the cut in stamp duty for homes worth less than £1.1m and the definitive General Election result failed to produce an increase in activity. The 2015 spring selling season was overshadowed by the General Election and, after a lull in the summer, the autumn market was the first reliable test of sentiment since the stamp duty increase. Autumn is typically a more active time of year, but the final months of 2015 have been marked by a stand-off between buyers and sellers. Despite the apprehension around global economic events such as the China slowdown and the fact that some markets have experienced strong price growth in recent years, the stand-off primarily comes down to the arithmetic of higher stamp duty rates. Buyers calculate it will take them longer to

recover the extra stamp duty expense in house price inflation and expect a lower asking price, something vendors are not always willing to concede. The number of exchanges in the three months to September 2015 was 18 per cent lower than the same period last year. Meanwhile, the number of new prospective buyers was -30 per cent down on the same period in 2014. As a result of this higher price sensitivity, Knight Frank has revised down its 2016 forecast for prime central London price growth to two per cent from 4.5 per cent. But there are signs that some vendors have realised demand has cooked the stamp duty increase and where asking prices have come down the market is operating in a normal manner and tapping into underlying demand that remains resilient. These market factors, combined with the mayoral election next May, will continue to weigh on demand during 2016. However, the strength of the UK’s economic recovery, continued supply constraints and the diminishing likelihood of a near-term rate rise means price growth will remain positive next year.

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Established 1897

Bryanston Court, Marylebone W1 A large and bright four bedroom apartment (approximately 2,340sq ft / 217.4sq m) requiring modernisation throughout. Located on the sixth floor of this portered mansion block in Marylebone, the apartment comprises spacious entrance hall, two reception rooms, voluminous kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is ideal for developers and those looking to create an apartment to their own specification. Bryanston Court is well located for the fantastic amenities that Marylebone has to offer, a multitude of transport links as well as Hyde Park. EPC rating D.

Price: ÂŁ3,650,000 Leasehold: Approximately 56 years remaining

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Established 1897

Park House Apartments, Mayfair W1K A luxuriously designed, lateral two bedroom apartment on the fifth floor of this landmark development overlooking Oxford Street. The accommodation of approximately 1,919sq ft comprises an openplan reception / dining room / kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, second double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a guest cloakroom. The apartment has been meticulously designed in a contemporary style, featuring the latest in smart-home technology, comfort cooling and fully integrated smart-home technology and AV systems. Residents in the building benefit from a 24-hour concierge and security services and underground parking. Available now, furnished. EPC Rating D. Price: £3,000 per week plus property fees* (£180 admin & £294 checkout) References £42 per person *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants 020 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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Benson House, Kensington W14 375 Kensington High Street is one of London’s most sought after new addresses and boasts the highest levels of design and luxury. Benson House is part of the ongoing success story of 375 Kensington High Street, which offers some of the finest new apartments and penthouses in London. St Edward has selected one of London’s most prestigious locations for this most exclusive collection of apartments and penthouses. Kensington High Street could not be more convenient, with a superb selection of shops, boutiques, cafés, supermarkets, banks and other outlets within just a short stroll. Facilities include: • 24-hour Harrods Estates Concierge service • Residents’ private spa, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and treatment rooms • Residents’ business lounge • Secure private underground parking available • Traditional courtyard gardens • Private terraces and balconies to most apartments Leasehold: Approximately 999 years remaining Guide prices: 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses from £1,075,000 020 7409 9289 christian.demeillac@harrodsestates.com

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Merry Craysmas to all our clients and colleagues and very best wishes for 2016

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Holland Park Mews Holland Park W11 This was designed for a bachelor and his bikes, but now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nappies for him and this architectural gem for you. Redesigned perfection of this Grade 11 listed house in the village-like environment of a charming cobbled mews complete with stone entrance arch.

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Reception and kitchen/dining area Double bedroom Bedroom/study Family bathroom Cloakroom/utility room Garage 1330 sq ft/123.56 sq m Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea EPC rating band E Sole Agent Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ2,595 million

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We helped many people’s wishes come true this year… Reasons why people moved this year: 48% Moved to a bigger home 17% Moved to a new area 11% Invested or redeveloped a property 10% Moved to a smaller home

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PrimeResi brings you the latest news in prime property and development in London

Mayfair’s masterplan Clivedale wins Mayfair’s “last major office-to-resi conversion”

eveloper Clivedale has won planning permission to convert JLL’s former offices on Hanover Square into 41 luxury apartments and a hotel. Planners have approved Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’ designs for 22 Hanover Square, which involve replacing the existing 11,321 sq m 1920s building with an 18,580 sq m nine-storey (plus three basement levels) structure housing 41 residential units and a 51-room five-star hotel, complete with spa and restaurant. Clivedale – the UK arm of Indiabulls that recently teamed up with hotelier Dorchester Collection to offer premium high-end services at its Stanhope Gate

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development, Mayfair Park Residences – bought the 22 Hanover Square site in 2014 for £155m from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership. The developer has claimed that, following recent changes to Westminster’s planning policy, it “will be the last major office-toresidential conversion allowed in the borough”. A new plaza outside the scheme’s entrance is being planned, along with public realm improvements, including an upgrade to Brook Street as part of a wider masterplan for the square. Clivedale says it is “in discussions with a number of world-class hotel operators” and will start construction on site in April 2017

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Are we in a bubble? Research shows that London could be the most over-valued city in the world

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roperty prices in London and other global financial centres “are now, in many cases, fundamentally unjustified,” says UBS. “The risk of a real estate bubble in these cities has risen sharply.” The “majority of world cities are significantly over-valued” warns the banking giant. Deutsche Bank also recently remarked upon the top end of the market in London, arguing that a political – rather than economic – backlash could trigger price drops, and the UK Housing Observatory (a project run by the Economics Department at Lancaster University Management School) is predicting an imminent housing market crash in London as property prices “are very close to entering an exuberant phase”, the likes of which were last seen in 2007. UBS singles out London and Hong Kong as being world cities most on the brink of a major downward property price correction, which could be triggered by “a change in macroeconomic momentum, a shift in investor sentiment or a major supply”; pretty much anything, then. London house prices, in real terms, are six per cent above their previous 2007 peak despite nationwide prices having declined by 18 per cent. The decoupling of the London real estate market from the rest of the UK is even more drastic considering that, in the same period, real average earnings fell by seven per cent both in London and UK-wide. Price bubbles do occur regularly in property markets, but their existence cannot be proven conclusively unless they burst. London’s housing market has a “bubble risk” score of 1.88, as price-to-income and price-to-rent ratios have reached all-time highs.

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The only way is up Pastor Real Estate’s new head of sales, David Lee, reflects on Mayfair’s enduring appeal and the potential for growth in prime central London

his year has been an “indifferent” one for the prime central London sales market, according to Pastor Real Estate’s newly appointed head of sales, David Lee. Alongside the uncertainty surrounding the General Election, he attributes this to “the stamp duty reforms, which had an impact at the top end of the market, meaning that we saw sales over £10m drop by almost nine per cent in the year from December 2014.” “Mayfair,” Lee reflects, “though consistently posting similar results to its prime neighbours, is very much its own beast, averaging just short of £2,500 per sq ft this year, despite a stop-start market.” Lee has a personal fondness for the area, citing it as the “true centre of London”. Expanding on this, he says: “Throughout history the area has been the prime address of the capital, boasting a number of five-star hotels, Michelinstar restaurants and art galleries, which, coupled with the premium retail offering, makes it a truly global destination.” Lee’s advice to potential investors in Mayfair would be to look at what he considers to be the two key regeneration areas: north Mayfair around Bond Street and Shepherd

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Market, which he believes will be “an area to watch” in upcoming years. However, the lack of space in central London is leading developers to look for alternative solutions when it comes to sourcing prime development land, like London’s car parks, according to Pastor Real Estate’s latest report. Lee comments: “The report was fascinating – it revealed that public car parks across Marylebone and Mayfair currently conceal over £1.3bn of potential residential land.” Pastor Real Estate has offices in Monaco and London, and Lee compares the two markets: “Both command some of the highest property prices in the world and attract a strong proportion of wealthy overseas buyers. However, the most noticeable difference between Monaco and London is that on a pound per square foot basis, Monaco generates a price premium over London.” Looking ahead, Lee believes that the only way is up. “The constant regeneration and advances in construction techniques will see London become bigger and better; developments such as Clarges Mayfair are set to achieve new records for the area next year. Developers are building bigger homes with more advanced amenities, which, coupled with the current economic stability of the country, makes for a stronger property market.” Pastor Real Estate, 48 Curzon Street, W1J (pastor-realestate.com)

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FOR SALE LUXURIOUS THREE BEDROOM MAISONETTE WITH GARDEN

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This unique maisonette set within a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, measuring 1672 sq ft (157.50 sq m) boasts many original features and benefits from a delightful 27 ft garden and a charming paved patio accessed from the master bedroom.

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High quality contemporary features abound, with herringbone dark oak flooring, bespoke hand built Malmo kitchen, Tom Dixon lighting and Metro tiles. The apartment comprises grand reception room, fully fitted kitchen and conservatory, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in dressing room, two further double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Share of Freehold.

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TO LET HERTFORD STREET, MARYLEBONE W1

ÂŁ1,365 per week furnished

Exceptional apartment with private entrance located close to the prestigious local shops and amenities of Mayfair, a short walk from Green Park tube station. The property has high ceilings, feature fireplace and full length windows. Reception/dining room, double bedroom, luxury en-suite bathroom, utility cupboard; fitted kitchen and guest cloakroom. Rent inclusive of all utility bills, twice weekly cleaning and satellite TV, excluding telephone. Available for long or short let (min 90 days) from 19th December 2015.

FURTHER DETAILS: Spencer Taffurelli T +44 (0)20 3195 9595 E lettings@pastor-realestate.com

TO LET PORTMAN SQUARE, MARYLEBONE W1

ÂŁ795 per week

Well presented apartment quietly situated within this prestigious Marylebone block on a tranquil private garden square, moments from Oxford Street. The spacious property comprises: entrance hall with storage cupboards, reception room with full length windows leading to balcony, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, luxury tiled bathroom, wood flooring throughout, 24 hour concierge and access to garden square. Available December 2015.

FURTHER DETAILS: Mollie Crowley T +44 (0)20 3195 9595 E lettings@pastor-realestate.com

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SOHO SQUARE Westminster W1 An original and historic development situated in the heart of central London, 10 Soho Square has recently be lovingly redeveloped. 2 reception rooms • 2 double bedrooms, both en suite • Guest WC • Kitchen • Lift EPC rating D

Guide price £3,950,000 Mayfair & St James’s

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GROSVENOR SQUARE Westminster W1 A beautifully presented lateral apartment, ideally located on prestigious Grosvenor Square. Extending to approximately 3,400 sq ft, this spacious apartment offers extensive accommodation with stylish finishes. Reception room • 4 bedrooms, all en suite • Guest WC • Kitchen • Lift • Porter Leasehold approximately 54 years EPC rating D

Guide price £7,250,000 Mayfair & St James’s

020 7493 0676 james.gubbins@carterjonas.co.uk

THE WATER GARDENS Westminster W2

A bright and well-presented apartment situated in a popular portered building on the Hyde Park Estate. The flat has been renovated to a very high standard and boasts stunning views from the 16th floor overlooking Hyde Park. Reception rooms • 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Porter • EPC rating E

Guide price £1,560,000

Hyde Park & Bayswater

020 7402 1552 oliver.johnson@carterjonas.co.uk

Belgravia ————— A beautifully refurbished four double bedroom Belgravia townhouse offering a 33 ft garden and internal passenger lift.

Cliveden Place SW1 £7,650,000 - Freehold

There is a wealth of living accommodation with four double bedrooms, a double reception room on the first floor, study, cinema room, utility room and kitchen/ breakfast room. The house has been carefully designed to create fantastic space for a family as well as ample storage. The house benefits from a passenger lift and a wonderful garden to the rear with secluded terrace. Cliveden Place is a popular street that runs between Eaton Square and Sloane Square and is located on the Kensington & Chelsea border with the City of Westminster. The closest transport links can be found at Sloane Square, a very short distance away.

020 7486 9665 | www.hanover-residential.com

Great expectations As luxury property development firm Rigby & Rigby makes its debut on to the Mayfair scene, we take a look inside two exquisite properties on Grosvenor Square and Charles Street that are available for purchase

he quiet Charles Street in Mayfair may seem vastly different to leafy Grosvenor Square – aside from the fact that both are some of the area’s most prestigious addresses – but this month, there is a rather interesting link between the two. It comes in the form of two newly refurbished properties in both locations by luxury development company Rigby & Rigby. As the firm’s debut into Mayfair, it has made quite an impression with these exceptional projects. At number 12 Charles Street, a lateral two-bedroom penthouse apartment is spread

over approximately 1,800 square feet, and is available for purchase for £7.75m. Spacious and perfectly lit with an excellent source of natural light the marble-floor entry gives the property a contemporary and bright ambience from the moment you step inside, before moving on to a perfectly formed herringbone floor in the kitchen and living room. The kitchen is a sight to behold, with its Calacatta marble countertops and Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, and its immaculate, handmade fitted joinery. The interiors are opulent, yet somewhat

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understated, and it offers a privacy that can be difficult to find in prime central London, with the added benefit of having a concierge at the door 24 hours a day. Director of Rigby & Rigby Iain Johnson says: “The success of Rigby & Rigby is built on our reputation for creating homes that are not only distinctive, stylish and contemporary, but which also meet the individual needs and lifestyle of each client. Almost more importantly, they are utterly functional. We chose materials and fabrics that not only look great but are practical and homely, comfortable and superbly built so that clients can celebrate these key pieces for years to come.” At Grosvenor Square, on the corner of South Audley Street, is the second stunning property, available for purchase at £11.5m: 2,066 sq ft of pure glamour, with three bedrooms, two of which have accompanying dressing rooms. As with the Charles Street property, and all of Rigby & Rigby’s projects, every detail has been paid great attention. The jewel in the crown of this property is a specially commissioned ceiling sculpture – a 600-piece ivory ceramic and gold leaf work of art. Here you will also find the same high calibre of materials, which in this property include ebonised timber paneling, dark herringbone wood flooring and Italian onyx. Part of the beauty of a Rigby & Rigby property, and these two beautiful examples in particular, is that it develops a project around the needs of the occupier: “If a client likes to cook, but also needs to entertain, we install front and back-of-house kitchens to provide them with the catering flexibility they need,” says Johnson. “Do they travel with staff or their family? How important is outside space to their relaxation? What are their work schedules and commitments? These small details transform a property from simply a thing of beauty to a place that our clients can truly enjoy.” For further enquiries contact Knight Frank, 120a Mount Street, W1K (020 7499 1012; knightfrank. co.uk), or Wetherell, 102 Mount Street, W1K (020 7529 5566; wetherell.co.uk) (rigbyandrigby.com)

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One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, SW1X A spectacular parkside Candy & Candy designed 3 bedroom apartment with study, offering views right across Hyde Park to The Serpentine. The drawing room opens onto a full length terrace which feels like part of the park itself. Formal and informal entertaining areas also include the dining room/games room, sitting room/media room (85 inch plasma) and a private courtyard for outdoor dining. All three bedrooms are ensuited and open onto the courtyard. This apartment includes an underground car park, a large storage room, 24 hour concierge provides parking and valet service and room service from the adjacent Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The building is renowned for its security and private facilities including a squash court, cinema, dining hall, sitting room/library, games room, swimming pool and a private Spa. Long leasehold of approx. 990 years. EPC Rating C. John Taylor UK 48 Berkeley Square, Price On Application London W1J 5AX LEASEhold Tel: 020 3284 1888 Email: london@john-taylor.com AIX-EN-PROVENCE • BERLIN • BROOKLYN • CANNES • COURCHEVEL • DOHA • GENEVA • GSTAAD • LAKE COMO • LONDON • MADRID • MALTA • MANHATTAN • MAURITIUS • MEGEVE MERIBEL • MIAMI • MILAN • MONACO • MOSCOW • PALM BEACH • PARIS • ST JEAN-CAP-FERRAT • ST PAUL DEVENCE • ST TROPEZ • THE HAMPTONS • VALBONNE

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It’s always good to listen to people who’ve actually been to a destination. So we’re proud of what you’ll read on Trip Advisor about Saint Peter’s Bay, Barbados. This select collection of properties is beautifully designed, equipped – and just a few shimmering steps from the fabulous beach and ocean. Around you, the best of everything: pampering, watersports, fitness, gastronomy and all the fun a family can handle. Join us. Come for a holiday and, who knows, even acquire your own piece of heaven.

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From Bourdon to Bond Terence Donovan’s 1960s studio on Bourdon Street is transformed into a lavish abode, taking inspiration from the glittering worlds of fashion, music and film

ucked away down a quiet mews near Berkeley Square lies the former studio of 1960s photographer and filmmaker Terence Donovan. It was here on Bourdon Street, behind the Grade II-listed red brick exterior, that Donovan photographed some of the most influential faces of the era. With this revolutionary history in mind, interior experts Candy & Candy has transformed the studio into a decadent, five-bedroom property, influenced by the James Bond film franchise. The building conceals a 5,788 sq ft sprawling and lavish lair inside: steps lead you into a doubleheight reception space, split into two levels by a mezzanine and lit by a seven-tonne steel chandelier. On the lower level, beneath the dining table, a glass floor allows you to observe swimmers using the fully equipped basement leisure complex. Adjoining the dramatic dining area is a raised lounge, with a ‘Champagne wall’, where you can

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store, and chill, up to 400 bottles of Champagne. The master bedroom is a luxurious space with two feature walls: one is lined with leather and the other contains an integrated plasma screen. The bedroom and bathroom are divided by a sleek glass wall that allows the smooth, onyx palette to flow stylishly throughout. Adjoining the master bedroom is also a walk-in wardrobe and a private day room that overlooks the ‘green wall’ area outside, making it the ideal spot for a serene retreat. This exceptional property also includes a guest cloakroom, staff apartment, utility room and garage, and boasts integrated IT systems, centrally controlled lighting, air conditioning, music and multimedia systems. This is the calibre of property that would even make James Bond jealous. 28-30 Bourdon Street is for sale for £18,000,000 (freehold). For further enquiries contact Wetherell, 102 Mount Street, W1K (020 7529 5566; wetherell.co.uk)

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The Directors and Staff of Wetherell wish all of our clients, past and present

A Merry Christmas and

A Prosperous New Year

102 Mount Street, London W1K 2TH T: 020 7493 6935 E: mail@wetherell.co.uk

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