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he joy of the festive season is usually mixed with the panic of an endless list of last-minute gifts and the dilemma of what to buy. This issue, Christmas is sewn up with our suggestions of what to buy everyone from loved ones to colleagues and even the most difficult people who seem to have it all. With this in mind Elle Blakeman meets with William Asprey of luxury lifestyle brand William & Son (p.12) to discover the beauty of bespoke gifting, where pieces are transformed into something extra special that are sure to be treasured for years to come. Moving on to New Year’s Day, we have provided a range of fun things to do on the day, from those looking to get out in the fresh air and blow away the excesses of the 2011 finale, to those who simply want to be pampered and indulged (p.22). And for those who’d rather stay in with the wine and board games, you’ll be amazed to see what has happened to Mayfair’s place on the Monopoly board (p.18) – we have apparently been usurped! However, despite this temporary slight, Mayfair maintains its top spot in our hearts, a sentiment shared by none other than the ever-iconic and enchanting, Marilyn Monroe, whose favourite haunts and hide-outs are explored in our main feature ‘If these walls could talk’ (p.16). And now finally on to 2012, an immensely important and exciting year for London, where we will see our fair city on the world’s stage yet again, as we celebrate both the Queen’s Jubilee and the 2012 Olympics. I have every faith that we will do the country proud on both counts. Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year.
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‘We can do it all.’ And that, in an initialled, leather-bound, beautifully gift-wrapped nutshell says it all. ‘If it’s something that we don’t have, we’ll make it; if it’s something that we don’t do, but we know someone who does, we’ll direct our customers to them,’ says William Asprey of luxury lifestyle brand William & Son. It sounds like the philanthropic ploy in Miracle on 34th Street instigated by Father Christmas himself, but by placing the importance of building satisfying, long-lasting relationships with their clients, this quintessentially English brand has perfectly captured the mood of the moment, ensuring that their clients leave with precisely what they are looking for, from the perfectlysized suitcase to fit their vintage car, to the specific-hued backgammon sets that exactly matches their old school colours, or their new Cole & Son wallpaper. As anyone who has stepped down London’s Mount Street, or looked at the pages of a glossy magazine knows, luxury products are not hard to find. Not being a designer, I have little faith that my efforts will be better than Stella McCartney’s for example,or Emma Hill of Mulberry for that matter. So what is the attraction to bespoke pieces? ‘Well, I think they are real luxury,’ says Asprey. ‘The luxury is in coming in and being able to choose exactly what you want, rather than being told that that’s what you should have. Whether it’s something small, like a wallet that you personalise with your initials, or change the style to include a certain number of credit cards, you can change the way that it’s constructed, so you get something that really suits you,’ he says. I think back to
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the last eye-wateringly expensive handbag I brought, one that I am still cursing as the shade is tawny rather than oak, and the straps are just a little too short, meaning I can’t wear it as I choose – things that are virtually undectable to others’ rolling eyes, but for the wearer they make all the difference.I’m coming round. ‘We had a chap who wanted a wallet in yellow leather that could hold ten grand in cash. Our challenge was to make sure that the wallet didn’t bulge when you put the ten thousand pounds in,’ says Asprey, grinning. ‘That was fun.’ It certainly answers the age-old dilemma of what to get for the person who has everything. ‘Exactly. A plain water jug, for example, isn’t very special, but if you put a design of someone’s house or boat on it then suddenly it looks beautiful, and they think, “Wow! You’ve made a real effort.” And it doesn’t have to cost the earth, but it shows thought, which obviously is what counts,’ he says. It also shows a confident knowledge of the person you are buying for – there’s no re-gifting when initials are involved. ‘You need to know it’s right, and you need time to do it,’ agrees Asprey. There’s something reassuring about receiving a gift that was so uniquely and definitely picked out for you. In the days of gift receipts and extended return periods, Christmas can sometimes feel like a financial transaction. These, on the other hand, are truly personal. It also strikes me that a bespoke piece must make a wonderful heirloom, almost the difference between having a faded old photograph, and one with names and dates written on the back. ‘Oh definitely,’ says Asprey.
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‘Whether it’s something you give to one of your children, or something you give to a godchild as a Christening present, if you personalise it, the value as an heirloom is massively increased, as opposed to being another piece of standard, off-the-shelf stuff.’ Exquisite guns lined-up in a shiny glass cabinet promise a lifetime of use and beauty, and will undoubtably be coveted by young family members until the day they are old enough to inherit the piece for themselves. ‘They’re all hand-made,’ he says, ‘all with wooden frames, and engraving.’ Looking at the care and time taken to produce these, it feels like the brand is harking back to a bygone era, a throwback to the days of real craftsmanship. And in a world that is now paying the price of the fast, disposable shopping of earlier years, you have to wonder if it’s becoming more important to leave things for later generations. ‘As you get older, and you have children, you want things that show the different milestones of your life, and your different career paths. You buy things all the time that celebrate different occasions and if you can personalise things, and make them
unique and special, then they tell a story; when you pass it on through the generations there is a story there,’ he says. The importance William & Son places on future generations probably has a lot to do with the fact that the business is very much still family-run. ‘We are the last British luxury goods business,’ he says. Meaning one without mass production and venture capitalists? ‘Yes. We work with companies that are used to small production, and that maintains exclusivity; it maintains quality. And the majority of the work is hand-done, it’s not machined. That you can still find workshops where there are men sitting at benches, making things, is very very important to maintain,’ he says. Once again we’ve come back to that fabulous and unashamedly English sense of craft and quality that makes our fair isle so respected, both here and across the pond. ‘I think being proud of your country and its craftsmanship is important.’ It’s enough to make you feel quite patriotic.
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With the release of the new film My week with Marilyn, the world’s endless fascination with the century’s most infamous sex symbol has once again been reawakened. From where she ate her favoured oysters to the hotel where she embarked upon the affair that would lead to the demise of her marriage, the places Monroe spent her time continue to delight and enthral fans the world over. This is unsurprising given that the places we are surrounded by inevitably have an impact upon us, in fact Monroe’s years as Norma Jean, growing up in a Los Angeles orphan home that looked out over the water tower of RKO studios (now Paramount Studios) are what many believe to be the inspiration for her desire to become a star. During her one and only trip to London in 1956, when she filmed The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier – the same trip that inspired then-runner Colin Clark to write My Week With Marilyn – the screen goddess became enamoured with various pockets of our capital, but always came back to Mayfair. Monroe often found herself mobbed by adoring throngs of fans while she was on English soil, and developed her own secret London places to spend her time, often with other stars of the day. While the film shows Olivier struggling with the demands of Monroe, Clark depicts the intrigue and awe of working with someone so ambitious and desired. Her death in August 1962 was mourned the world over, and was as public and controversial as the life she lived, with conspiracy theories mingled in with the sadness of such a bright light being extinguished. At just 36 years old, Monroe had achieved what most stars spend a lifetime attempting – a world of recognition, one that is still going strong after almost half a century. In death she became truly immortal, dying at the height of her beauty and fame. As Monroe herself once said, ‘I knew I belonged to the public and the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.’ Eve Arnold’s limited-edition prints of Marilyn Monroe are available at Artisan Fine Art (www.artisangalleries.com) ‘My Week with Marilyn’ is out now nationwide.
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood When Monroe and actress Jane Russell put their handprints and autographs in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the moment was described as ‘iconic.’ Having finished filming Gentlemen Prefer Blondes the pair made an imprint on the theatre which would last forever. However hidden away in a nearby fountain and unknown by most, is a small plaque which quotes Monroe; it states, ‘I used to go to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and try to fit my foot in a celebrity impression. It really meant to me that anything is possible… almost.’
Claridges, Mayfair Monroe and Olivier refuelled with lunch at Claridge’s after mornings promoting The Prince and the Showgirl. While a collection of Monroe’s diaries, Fragments, revealed the actress’s strict diet, she always allowed herself a glass of her favourite Dom Pérignon. While Monroe was on English soil, she was also mobbed by adoring throngs on Regent Street after leaving Claridges. There are reports that she actually fainted from the experience.
Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverley Hills Between 1950 and 1952, The Beverly Hills Hotel could be described as Monroe’s second home, as the actress repeatedly chose to stay there whilst filming a variety of films. While filming Let’s Make Love, Marilyn and then-husband Arthur Miller lived in Bungalow 20, adjacent to her co-star Yves Montand and his wife. The two actors then embarked upon an affair which resulted in Monroe and Miller divorcing just a year later.
The Burlington Arcade, Mayfair Just down the road from Laurence Olivier’s Piccadilly offices, this beautiful Georgian arcade heaves with classic labels, including fifteen jewellers. Whilst on a London visit in 1956, Monroe spent a lot of her shopping time within the arcade, perhaps shopping for a girl’s best friend.
Rainbow Bar and Grill, West Hollywood Today, this place is known for its rock star clients, such as Led Zeppelin and Guns and Roses, but back in the 1950’s, it was an idyllic little Italian restaurant called Villa Nova. It was here that Monroe and reclusive US baseball legend Joe DiMaggio first met on a blind date in March 1952. Although their subsequent marriage lasted a mere nine months, people wanting a little taste of history still request the ‘Marilyn’ booth.
Scott’s of Mayfair, Mayfair When in London, Monroe was a frequent diner at Scott’s of Mayfair, alongside other high-profile people, such as Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplain, and was said to be a huge fan of their oysters.
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As Monopoly promotes Kensington Palace Gardens to the prime location on the board, Mike PeaKe investigates why Mayfair has been knocked off the top spot For a decision made by a stranger to London more than 70 years ago, it was a good one. Mayfair, announced the makers of a new game called Monopoly, was to occupy the board’s coveted top spot, right next to ‘Go’ and with relatively eye-watering property prices to match its lofty status. In the ensuing decades, as the fortunes of both Monopoly and Mayfair soared, it turned out to be a match made in heaven. But the happy alliance was rocked to its core this summer when after unveiling a new, electronic banking version that would be on the shelves in time for Christmas – out with hard cash, in with the plastic
– Hasbro, the American owners of the board game, announced that they would be replacing Mayfair with Kensington Palace Gardens. Given the fact that Mayfair’s expensive, if rather frigid, neighbour offers nothing in the way of shopping, fine dining or even a whiff of anything approaching Mayfair’s long-established village feel, it was a move that raised more than a few eyebrows amongst both London-watchers and the game-playing community. Could Mayfair be losing its touch? It transpires, of course, that nothing could be further from the truth – this gimmicky electronic
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newcomer is merely a one-off, re-imagined to reflect property prices in today’s London, and playing to the fact that Kensington Palace Gardens is now Britain’s most expensive street. ‘It’s a limited-edition version of the game which is out only for this year,’ says Peter Burling, Monopoly’s official UK spokesman. ‘It shows how the board might have looked had we gone around London to research it today. Rest assured, the regular version is still available.’ Launched by American Charles Darrow in 1934, the original Monopoly board was based on Atlantic City, near New York. When it was snapped up a year later by Leeds-based game makers Waddingtons, their chairman Victor Watson realised that a few changes were in order. ‘As I understand it,’ says Phil Orbanes, author of three books about Monopoly, ‘Victor and his secretary came down from Leeds and spent several days touring London to select appropriate names for the street spaces, based on ascending perceived value. Mayfair was considered the most elite and won the top spot.’ According to London guide Peter Berthoud, no one could fail to have been impressed by the Mayfair of the day. ‘It had the most exclusive clubs, the finest shopping, the best hotels and was by far the most expensive area in London,’ he says. ‘The Queen had been born in Bruton Street, you had PG Wodehouse dotting about, private gambling clubs and a slightly raffish element around Shepherd Market. Mayfair was the place to be.’ Well quite. Since its launch, more than 20 million Monopoly sets have been sold in the UK, leaving generations of children under no doubt that the number one address in the country is Mayfair. While owners of this year’s limited-edition Monopoly may now grow up thinking that
a fortress-like former Embassy is as good as residential property gets, Mayfair shouldn’t take it too personally, as the entire board has been redrawn for the new edition, Whitechapel having been swapped for Brick Lane and Leicester Square usurped by Primrose Hill. Property agent Michael Fraser, however, finds it all a little baffling, even if it is just a temporary blip. ‘The Monopoly concept is based on other players being able to pay rent to a landlord,’ he says, ‘I doubt whether anyone pays rent in Kensington Palace Gardens.’ ‘Mayfair is home to thousands of financial and corporate businesses, the finest art galleries, the best shopping in the world and of course the most highly prized property anywhere. It absolutely deserves the top spot on the board,’ says Ben Glazier of the Mayfair & St James Association. Now sold in 111 countries and printed in 56 languages with hundreds of millions of sets sold worldwide, Monopoly is the world’s most popular board game – as evidenced by the recent auction of one of the first ever sets, which sold for a record $120,000. Equally rare, but perhaps a little more playable, is the $2m American one-off, complete with jewel-encrusted playing pieces, currently on show at New York’s Museum of American Finance. ‘The traditional Monopoly board has never changed and it will never change,’ says the company’s Peter Burling. ‘We held our last UK championships at The Mayfair Hotel, and I’m sure that Mayfair still has a very strong part to play in the Monopoly story.’ For a board game that retails from as little as £15, Monopoly’s association with London and Mayfair in particular has long lent it an air of gentle sophistication. Whereas Payday is vulgar and Cluedo downright lethal, Monopoly’s simple lessons in wealth management will forever be entwined with life in W1.
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With the capital’s fascination with well-sourced meat, it’s no surprise that Allens, perfectly situated on Mayfair’s stunning Mount Street, are more in demand than ever. This most traditional of butchers shops, who this month won the 2011 Butcher’s Shop of the Year Award for the South of England, holds the honour of being the oldest in London, and the familiar sight of colourful game birds, strings of freshly prepared sausages and well-hung haunches that adorn the shop window have become a huge attraction for this chic street. The butchers first opened its doors in 1830 on Audley Street, but moved to Mount Street in 1880 where the original owner, Edgar Green battled hard with the local authorities to display his game at the front of the shop. Despite falling on hard times in recent years, the shop remains as resilient as ever and the new owners, renowned butchers David House and Justin Preston have bought back the sense of tradition – and theatre to the business. For a time the shop was closed to the general public, as the team focused on catering for the professional chefs kitchens, however today it is once again open to everyone, allowing all the sight of the traditional wooden butcher’s block at its heart evoke images of a time-honoured craft, passed from generation to generation. Allens is now manned 20 hours a day, providing choice cuts to many of London’s finest establishments including the neighbouring Connaught Hotel, Claridge’s, The Dorchester and The Savoy. Allens also recently received perhaps the highest praise of all, as culinary legend Marco Pierre White declared it to be his favourite shop in London – praise from Caesar indeed. ‘One of the most important things for us is that people trust Allens to deliver the very best meat,’ says House. ‘At the moment, phrases like “farm
to fork” or “traceability” are very high in the customers’ minds. Our Church View beef is completely in our control – from birth, right the way through to slaughter,’ he says. ‘Every farm has been vetted and it’s exactly the same with our Gloucester Old Spot pork.’ Allens are also famous for a dizzying array of exotic meat: from Bison rump steak, Oryx haunches and Ostrich and Italian herb sausages. Manager Neil Humphreys is also keen to make the experience of buying quality meat as simple as possible. ‘What we’re really hoping to do is create meal solutions for customers; in that you can look at a great cut of beef, lamb or pork and visualise the whole meal at home’, he says. Empowering a new generation of cooks is something that House is very proud to support, and in addition to spending one-to-one time with their customers, Allens also offer butchery courses, where would-be chefs learn everything from basic knife skills to selecting the right cuts. And they’re proving to be very popular indeed. ‘The response to the courses has been incredible,’ says Humphreys. ‘We’ve currently got a waiting list of 400 people, with people from all over the world.’ I ask the duo what it means to them to be part of the Mayfair community. ‘We’re really trying to bring back that village atmosphere to Mount Street, almost like being the traditional village corner shop,’ says House. I imagine this is particularly reinforced around the Christmas period, given the demand for traditional turkeys. ‘All our turkeys are aged and the orders really start rolling in from around thanksgiving,’ says House. ‘In the run up to Christmas we bring around 6,500 free range birds through the shop and like our pork and beef, we know exactly how and where each one has been reared.’ Expect to see queues coming out the door over the festive season – another sign of many that this Mayfair institution is absolutely here to stay.
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For the hungover… Start the year fresh and blow away any remnants of the night before with a brisk walk through London’s oldest Royal Park, St James’s Park. Surrounded by three palaces – the sight of which will set you in good stead for the Jubilee year – there is plenty of space to relax and recharge, and as we were all assured as children, the fresh air does the power of good. Make sure to pass the new Tiffany fountain – a glamorous addition to the quintessentially English surroundings.
For the wine connoisseur… Replace all of those bottles that mysteriously vanished over the festive season by spending some time in the Berry Bros. & Rudd shop in St James’s. Experts will be on hand to advise you through your drinking year ahead, and you can get your orders in before the rest of the world gets over their 2011 hangover. There is also up to 40 per cent off the generous selection of wine, from artisan Champagnes from lesser known houses, crisp Chablis to match the brisk atmosphere of the season, and warming Bordeaux for when the weather becomes a bit too chilly, all of which are drinking beautifully now. For more information, visit www.bbr.com/london
Editor’s pick ‘The 2007 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, PessacLéognan is a great choice for any bordeaux lover, it’s rich and full of volume making it the perfect bottle for any occasion and a great investment in the sale,’ says Neil Ridley, food & drink editor
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New Year’s Day is no time to begin a detox, so book a table at the ever-sublime Ritz, where you can enjoy John Williams’ fabulous four-course menu in addition to the most relaxing view of London’s annual New Year’s Day Parade, which kicks off at noon. There is also live music from O’Donnell and Bell, providing a stylish setting to your first long lunch of 2012 – may there be many more to come!
When the ‘Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Count of Milan’ exhibit launched last month at the National Gallery, the response was unprecedented. People queued in droves to see the exhibition, which was the first of its kind anywhere in the world, and brought together sensational international loans none of which have ever been seen before in the UK. On New Year’s Day the gallery is open from 10am and will hopefully be slightly quieter than usual as everyone else will be battling a hangover somewhere. Take the chance to go and see this unique collection before it’s too late.
The Ritz Restaurant’s New Year’s Day Luncheon offers a four course menu (£90 per person / £45 per child). For more information or to make a reservation, ring 020 7300 2512; festivities@theritzlondon.com
‘Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Count of Milan’ is on until 5 February 2012. The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN (020 7747 2885; www.nationalgallery.org.uk) AYFAI
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News From festive films, decadent dinners to the very finest glass of wine, Belgravia has it all this winter
Roof-top winter cinema Known as the place to see and be seen during the summer months, The Berkeley’s Health Club & Spa is transforming its roof-top terrace into a pine-filled forest cinema this year. Hotel guests and Londoners are treated to winter classics on the big screen (Miracle on 34th Street or Bridget Jones’ Diary) while nestling between warm Moncler blankets, fluffy cushions and hot water bottles. Homemade hot chocolate and Berkeley mince pies are on hand to complete the festive atmosphere while heating lamps will keep guests warm when the cold really sets in. Towering high above London, this is London’s only private cinema featuring only four seats – such a treat! The Berkeley’s Winter Cinema is on until 31 January 2012. A special Winter Cinema package for Londoners is available at £55 per person and includes full access to the movie theatre at either the 5pm or 7pm seating. Movie tickets are available for non-hotel guests on weekdays only, weather permitting. (www.the-berkeley.co.uk)
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Make a date to go and see the muchanticipated relaunch of the member’s club that saw Jimi Hendrix play his first UK concert, Tom Jones celebrate his first number one, and a young keyboard player get his big break (he subsequently became known as Elton John). Somewhat dramatically named after the infamously elite New York club in American Psycho, there is a decadent air of wild abandon before you’ve even entered the impossibly grand door. The interiors are as opulent as you would expect from this level of investment (£2.4 million), with gleaming chandeliers, huge open fireplaces and sash windows overlooking the V&A and the streets below. Happily, membership is not required to visit, but you will need to book early.
Working together to create the ultimate collector’s case of vintages, Linley and The Antique Wine Company present an exceptional collection of five first growth wines encased in a beautifully handcrafted wine box. The selection of wine includes Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003 (one of the most prestigious wines of the vintage); Chateau Latour 1982 (‘Flamboyant, concentrated and opulent’); Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1986 (rated 100 points and port-like in style), Chateau Margaux 2000 (the most tannic and concentrated) and Chateau Haut Brion 1989 (‘One of the greatest young Bordeaux wines of the last half-century’). Fifty of the Santos rosewood boxes will be produced, each featuring a commemorative numbered plaque and co-branded Linley / Antique Wine Company, making it the perfect New Year investment.
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News The latest discoveries, exhibits and must-sees in the art world this month
Patrick Lichfield The Chris Beetles gallery’s exhibition of global photographers has proved so popular that the St. James’ gallery has had to take on additional exhibition space to accommodate the extraordinary demand. In its new location, in Mayfair’s Swallow Street, the gallery is unveiling stunning work by the legendary Patrick Lichfield. Despite his royal connections, the late Lichfield developed a reputation for putting people from all walks of life at complete ease and, of course, his status ensured that a door was unlikely to be closed to him. As a result, his archive reveals a disparate
and fascinating range of characters, often in unexpected poses but always capturing the essence of their personalities. His most famous images range across members of the Royal Family, models, East End market stallholders, film stars and pop icons but this exhibition will offer a mixture of previously seen and unseen images taken on the streets as well as in his studio and which span his illustrious, forty-year career. ‘Perceptions, Patrick Lichfield (1939-2005)’ 6 December - 7 January 2012 (www.chrisbeetlesfinephotographs.com)
Monaco Grand Prix Graham Hill, 26th May, 1963
Ten British Post-War Painters Some of the most influential artists of the 20th Century make an appearance in the Haunch of Venison’s upcoming exhibition – Hockney, Auerbach, Andrews, Caulfield, Bacon, Coldstream, Freud, Hamilton, Kossoff and Uglow (whose influence on figurative art continues to impact on young artists today). Their styles differed greatly but their artistic development can be traced back to their relationships either as students or, in the case of Coldstream, Freud and Hamilton, as teachers at the Slade. Some of their major paintings and drawings as well as previously unseen writings explore those connections. Most interestingly the exhibitions look back to how they gained inspiration from the Old Masters too.
Coloured Still Life By Patrick Caulfield
‘Mystery of Appearance: Conversations Between Ten British Post-War Painters’ is on at The Haunch of Venison, 6 Haunch of Venison Yard, London W1K 7 December – 18 February 2012 (www.haunchofvenison.com)
Q&A with Andrew McKenzie, Bonhams specialist, on the newly discovered Velásquez Q: How did the current owner acquire this piece? A: It was amongst paintings by his relative – the little known 19th-century artist, Matthew Shepperson – that he inherited. He had no knowledge of who had painted it until Bonhams’ picture specialists identified it as of far higher calibre than the others in his consignment.
Q: Did it require any restoration? A: We showed it to Dr Peter Cherry of Dublin
Q: How quickly did Bonhams recognise the painting? A: Our general picture specialist recognised it as
University, and a leading authority on Velásquez and his school. After considerable technical research at UCL and an X-Radiograph by the Courtauld Institute, the attribution was confirmed. The condition is very good and we were advised not to clean it as the painting would not be enhanced in any way by removing its dirty varnish.
an early painting and contacted our Old Masters Department where it was identified as being of outstanding quality, and further research indicated Velásquez as the likely artist.
Q: Given the level of global interest, is the painting likely to remain in Britain? A: The identity of the sitter is uncertain, but there
is considerable interest from the foremost collectors and museums here and abroad so it is impossible to say where it will end up. Old Master Paintings Auction 7 December (www.bonhams.com)
Portrait of a Gentleman By Velázquez Courtesy of Bonhams
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Christine Bigmore Art editor Carol Cordrey spends some festive time with the queen of the still-life painting Bigmore’s wonderful still-life oil paintings are the perfect present for any art lover. A visual feast at any time of the year, they are particularly relevant now, representing the festive ‘eat, drink and be merry’ theme so brilliantly. Her compositions resonate with those masterly works from the 17th century’s Golden Age of Dutch painting and those by the 18th century’s great French painter, Chardin. When I was lucky enough to meet the artist herself, and to see her work both completed and in progress for her exhibition at Mayfair’s Frost & Reed, I became totally absorbed in the realism, richness of tones and jewel-like reflections in her compositions. The difference between seeing it in on a screen, and standing directly in front of it was immeasurable. Bigmore’s pictures are relatively small, and are created with such skill and meticulous attention to detail that each one takes a minimum of several weeks to execute. This, of course, means that only a handful is ever produced in any one year and when they do finally reach the exclusive windows of Frost & Reed, they tend to sell within hours. In an age when immediacy is a currency in itself, it is pure joy to see a relatively young, modern master like Bigmore taking time, and creating only the best. Despite this conscientious nature and undeniable skill set, she remains modest about her achievements, remaining immersed and driven towards the ongoing pursuit of excellence. Her success has emerged from gentle nurturing of natural talent, together with her patience and dogged determination to get things right. As a child, Bigmore was encouraged in art by her family and at school before doing an art foundation course, though in fact it only provided two lessons in how to use the oil paints that she now handles with such aplomb. She attended local evening classes and began doing portraits of her children and those of friends and neighbours, plus the occasional landscape. Encouraged by her tutors and the improvement Bigmore herself could see in her work, she then undertook a term’s course at the Mall Galleries then at the Royal College of Art where she
studied books and the techniques, precision and spacial organisation employed by renowned, late, still-life painters such as Pieter and Willem Claesz and Chardin, whose work she scrutinised in the National Gallery. ‘My focus is totally on how it was painted, how the artist has achieved certain effects, the way it’s composed, and so on – it’s fascinating’, she says. The French philosopher and art critic, Diderot, heaped praise on Chardin’s work for the way he portrayed ordinary items in a very realistic and direct way, one that resulted in cerebral art that mesmerised viewers and elevated the status of still-life pictures. The same is true of Bigmore’s work, demonstrated by her ‘Baroque Violin’ with its carefully placed elements producing the illusion of depth, balance and texture. The lighting highlights the convincing wood grain on the edge of the violin, the music sheets suitably worn at the edges and the notes appropriately distorted because of our angle of vision. Note the contrasting but precisely correct reflections on both the opaque bottle and the transparent glass – each a tiny scene within a scene – and the glass stem which reveals refraction at work. Then there’s the red fabric on which every single stitch has been individually painted as if it were being created with a needle – detail that does not go unnoticed. Equally brilliant reflections abound in the disparate, gleaming surfaces of her ‘Stilton Lunch’, a composition so sensuous that one can almost smell the aroma of that ripe Stilton, feel the garlic’s papery outer layer, the firmness of the starched napkin and taste the sweet juices that ooze from biting into the tomatoes. In ‘The Lincolnshire Poacher’ the well-placed rustic items provide contrast, but also combine in a harmonious arrangement of colour, form and texture that includes the hard straw and horses’ blinker, the softly draped cloth, crusty bread, tiny, delicate quails eggs and large stoneware flagon. In a season of spoiling and merriment, Bigmore’s exhibit is an absolute must-see – if only to complete the season of indulgence.
Christine Bigmore is exhibiting online with Frost and Reed (www.frostandreed.com; 020 7839 4645)
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A MASTERPIECE BY TURNER Turner’s painting of Kirkby Lonsdale Churchyard to sell at Bonhams
A beautiful painting of Kirkby Lonsdale Churchyard by Joseph Mallord William Turner RA (1775-1851) is to be offered for auction as part of the 19th-Century Paintings sale. The watercolour of a lyrical English landscape has not been seen at auction since 1884 and is estimated to fetch £200,000-£300,000. Turner has painted the scene of the River Lune from the churchyard of St Mary’s Church in Kirkby Lonsdale, with a group of children playing. Artist John Ruskin (1819-1900) wrote of the area, ‘I do not know in all my own country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine, or a more priceless possession of true “Holy Land”.’ The painting was previously owned by Sir Donald Currie, a shipping magnate and major collector of Turner’s works who at various times owned no less than 57 of his watercolours and 14 of his oils. It was exhibited at the Royal Academy in London as part of the exhibition ‘Turner: The Great Watercolours’ (December 2000 – February 2001). ‘This gentle and romantic painting of the River Lune winding through the landscape is a beautiful example of Turner’s mastery of light and atmosphere,’ says Charles O’Brien, Head of Bonhams 19th Century Paintings Department.’It is a very pretty, quintessentially English scene with an outstanding provenance.’ (www.bonhams.com)
Particulars: Expected Value (item): £200,000 - £300,000 Expected Value (auction): £2,250,000 Estimated Range: £1,000 - £300,000 No. of Lots: 176 Place: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street Date: 25 January, 2pm
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SNOWY SCENE ON SALE Bring winter retro style into your home with a rare vintage skiing poster
Christie’s continues to offer the only dedicated Ski Sale worldwide, with the next sale – the fourteenth consecutive year – taking place on 25 January 2012. The market for vintage posters goes from strength to strength with its ever-growing collector-base, attracted by the colourful, decorative, skillful and largely affordable designs. The upcoming auction will feature 245 posters relating to the most important and most loved ski resorts in the world, from France, Italy, Norway, America and Switzerland. Glamorous resorts featured include Gstaad, St. Moritz, Davos, Tignes, and Val d’Isère. The sale is led by an extensive Private Swiss Collection, which is expected to realise in excess of £150,000. The lots on offer range from highly sought-after old favourites, through to very rare designs, with estimates ranging from £600 up to £20,000. (www.christies.com)
Particulars: Expected Value (item): £6,000-£8,000 Expected Value (auction): £150,000 Estimated Range: £600-£20,000 No. of Lots: 245 Place: Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LD Date: 25 January, 1pm
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Winter In St.Moritz, Engadin, 1907 Lot 139 Anton Christoffel © Christie’s Images Limited 2011
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Stitch In Time Tracing the threads of history through unique embroidered artworks
Particulars: Expected Value (item): $80,000 - $120,000 Expected Value (auction): TBC Estimated Range: TBC No. of Lots: c.175 Place: Sotheby’s New York, York Avenue Galleries
A Rare and Important Sampler by Mary Antrim, 1807 © Sotheby’s
Date: 22 January 2012
Central to ‘Americana’ week, Sotheby’s New York is proud to be offering for auction ‘Important American Schoolgirl Embroideries: The Landmark Collection of Betty Ring’. Mrs Ring’s groundbreaking research and seminal published works brought to prominence the importance of these pieces, and her collection includes some of the best examples of the genre from across the nation. These beautiful snapshots of history are now recognised as a unique form of American artwork, speaking volumes about the hands and the time that created it. As the prosperity of the United States grew from the late 17th to early 19th century, the elite classes began to have both the means and the inclination to educate their daughters to a higher degree of refinement. These embroideries, often a representation of piety and domesticity, reflect the aspirations and vaunted virtues of the day, and are rare decorative documents detailing the progression of female education and American social history. A Rare and Important Sampler by Mary Antrim, dated 1807, belongs to a recently recognised group crafted by the girls of Burlington County, New York, and epitomises the values of a girlish ideal, and is depicted with such patient skill and delicate intricacy to reflect the a deeper contemplative maturity in the design. (www.sothebys.com)
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News Classic timepieces to covet now and enjoy for a lifetime
One to watch Every month, we choose our favourite watch from the newest models, and this month’s watch comes courtesy of Cartier.
of the best… Investment Watches
Adorned with sapphire crystal and set with 11 round diamonds, Cartier’s Ballon Bleu is as much a jewellery piece as it is a watch. The simplistic styling and elegant curves of the piece make it one of the most iconic and favoured of ladies’ timepieces
Ballon Bleu, £5,525, Cartier
For £5,000 Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 with Black Dial, TAG Heuer
Available at Mappin and Webb, 1 Old Bond Street
Haute Horology at Harrods
For £20,000 Daytona 6263, Rolex
Before the end of last year, if you wanted to see the latest offerings from all the major watch brands in one place, you’d have headed to Selfridge’s Wonder Room. Now, there’s another option. Boasting the same 18,000 square feet of retail space as its West London neighbour, Harrods’ Fine Watch Room rivals the Wonder Room on all fronts. London’s latest horological haunt has become Europe’s largest permanent watch space, hosting 13 individual brand boutiques in addition to 35 fine watch brands. Amid the black marble surfaces, sculpted glass and minimalist display cabinets, you’ll find creations from the likes of Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Panerai and Richard Mille, to name but a few. If you’re after an investment this New Year, look out for the five exclusive watches that were created in celebration of the Fine Watch Room’s launch, although we’re not sure that Breguet’s ruby-set bracelet watch and Corum’s elegant rose gold and crocodile design will be in the sale.
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For £80,000 Patrimony Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar, Vacheron Constantin
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t wasn’t vintage nor was it even popular when it was launched into the market in the mid 90s. However, these were both things that made the platinum Patek Philippe Reference 5020 – Lot 138 in Bonhams New York’s pre-Christmas auction last year – rather special. Known as the “TV watch”, because of its cushion-shaped dial and case, the chronograph with perpetual calendar piece had been brought out by Patek in 1994. At the time, buyers didn’t go for its slightly unusual look and the Swiss company shelved production after two years due to a lack of interest. In the years since then, the watch collecting market has blossomed and Patek’s former ugly duckling became a highly sought-after piece. Around just 200 were ever made, less than 20 of these in platinum, and only five had ever cropped up at auction. When the hammer fell in December, the watch went for $338,500 – more than twice what you’d expect to get for a more common Patek with an identical movement inside. Here’s another story involving Patek Philippe. Last summer at a charity watch auction, Only Watch, in which pieces were sold that had been specially made for the occasion, Patek’s entry was a tourbillon minute repeater. Gold or platinum versions of this watch normally fetch about half a million dollars. The Only Watch model, however, was made of plain old stainless steel – on paper, a less valuable watch. But, as a one off, it sold for $1.4 million.
‘Check that Rolex your dad bought in the Sixties, and promised to pass on to you, for any red writing on the dial’ Watches may cost more than houses in the rarefied world of Patek Philippe but similar rules apply as prices drop to more fathomable levels. It isn’t just material worth, perceived beauty, technical brilliance or vintage status that gives a watch its value; quirks, rarity and back stories are the things that separate out the truly investable pieces. This wasn’t always the case. The investment market for wristwatches really only took off in the past 20 years – before this, clocks and pocket watches were the things that more commonly appeared in auction houses and vintage dealerships. Although enthusiasm for watch collecting increased in the 90s, buyers were a lot less discerning than they are now.
Left / Jaeger LeCoultre, Calibre-945
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‘The advent of the internet made the collecting world so much smaller,’ says Paul Maudsley, director of watches and clocks at Bonhams London. ‘You used to get people collecting lots of watches quite indiscriminately but people are a lot more knowledgeable now. They’ll focus on particular brands or movements, search them out online, discuss them in forums and really target what they’re after.’ In other words, watch collecting – and by extension, watch investing – is something that plays to the nerdishly inclined. Miniscule variations in design can add serious value and the rarer the better. To the collector, for instance, a vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller is one thing; a vintage Rolex SeaDweller with the words ‘Sea-Dweller / Submariner 2000’ printed in red letters on the dial in two lines means an early model and is considerably more special – it’s known as the Double Red. A version just with a single red ‘SeaDweller’ marking is a practically mythical thing and few have ever seen one in the flesh. To most people, though, these all look like the same watch. Other things that add value include having an original dial – older watches have often had dials retouched or replaced, something that significantly detracts from its worth – and the watch still being sold with its original box and transactional papers. The less sign of it ever having been – shock, horror – worn, the better. Among such obsessiveness, investment – as opposed to collecting out of passion – is something of a dirty notion. As one specialist collector of Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Zenith watches says: ‘If you’re going to collect watches, collect them because you love them and because you’re going to wear them and enjoy them. If you’re knowledgeable about what you’re buying, then other [financial] considerations do come into play, but [a purchase] should always be because you love the watch.’ Paul Maudsley of Bonhams agrees. ‘I don’t have people phoning me up saying they’ve got £200,000 to invest, what have we got coming up? It really is, principally, about enjoying the watches.’ Nevertheless, watches are a tangible asset in which auction prices have held up despite the economic
woes of recent years and December’s pre-Christmas sales were particularly successful. ‘Now people want to put their money into things that are safer, but also interesting and exciting,’ says collector and dealer Phivos Ethelontis, who set up London auction business Watches of Knightsbridge last year. ‘It’s somewhere to put your money that is enjoyable but can also reap benefits. Once you get hooked, you start to build a collection, and then it becomes obsessive.’ Watches Ethelontis auctions range from interesting vintage pieces worth a few hundred pounds to rare Rolexes worth tens of thousands. The safest investments in the watch world are always going to be with Rolex and, even higher up the scale, Patek – no other brands can match these two behemoths in terms of historic consistency, excellence and prestige – but there’s plenty of activity elsewhere in the market. Other prestigious brands that go for strong prices, such as Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin and A. Lange & Sohne, for instance, require even more selectivity, but there are specialist collectors at all ends of the market. The key to good investment is eventually to specialise in one or two areas – be it in Heuer chronographs, Omega Speedmasters or 1920s dress watches – and become an expert in spotting key pieces. Ethelontis recommends vintage military watches as a good investment area at the affordable end. ‘There’s not many around now because they stopped making mechanical military watches in the 70s, but there’s provenance and stories behind them and prices are likely to go up,’ he says. Where prices won’t go up are in new watches, unless your new watch is a top-end Patek. A £20,000 Hublot or £9,000 Panerai bought brand new at Christmas will only lose its value over coming years, and trying to second guess what will eventually become a collectible a decade down the line is an almost impossible task. Nevertheless, for those with deep pockets, top-end watches from independent workshops, like Greubel Forsey and FP Journe – of which very few are produced a year, for six-figure sums – are already showing good auction returns. Meanwhile, that Rolex your dad bought in the Sixties and has promised to pass on to you – get him to check for any red writing on the dial.
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Platinum and gold necklace with fancy sapphires (76.10 carats) and diamonds (0.67 carats), POA, and platinum and gold earrings in two fancy sapphires (26.82 carats), two pink sapphires (4.59 carats) and two blue sapphires (2.83 carats) with diamonds (1.24 carats), POA. Bulgari (www.bulgari.com)
Black south sea cultured pearl strand with 18k white gold pave diamond balls, POA. Mikimoto, 179 New Bond Street W1, 020 7399 9860, (www.mikimoto.co.uk); Grey silk and black lace Isabella bra, ÂŁ120, Myla (www.myla.com)
Honeysuckle necklace, £120,000 and matching ring, £45,000, both Boodles, 020 7437 5050 (www.boodles.com)
Yellow diamond radiant solitaire ring (6.25 carat), POA, and yellow diamond radiant bracelet 18k gold, POA, both Harry Winston, 171 New Bond Street W1 020 7907 8800 (www.harrywinston.com)
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Double trouble RLL, the ultra-exclusive and insider branch of Ralph Lauren has opened the first and only European shop, of course, in London’s ever-fabulous Mount Street. The store itself, a split floor creation, was inspired by the ‘dapped heritage and rustic utility’ of turn of the century London, while the range is all vintage or reworked pieces – stunning, unique offerings for the stylish man who regards ‘off the rack’ to be a blasphemous phrase. Double RL is available exclusively at Double RL stores, select Ralph Lauren stores and RalphLauren.com. Double RL 16 Mount St Mayfair London W1K 2RH (020 7953 4120)
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When Christian Louboutin decided to paint the soles of his high heels scarlet red, he turned an incidental feature into something truly iconic. Now Harry’s of London have done the same for men’s shoes, injecting a bold pop of colour into a sleek classic with the new teal sole their bestselling Downing shoe, allowing men to flash a touch of personality, while maintaining a refined sense of style. Downing gloss calf teal shoe £295, Harry’s of London (www.harrysoflondon.com)
Celebrate in style 2011 marks an impressive 75 years of N.Peal’s addition to the Burlington Arcade, so to celebrate the chic knitwear brand has created a beautiful limited-edition range, with each piece costing just £75 – one for every year. Our favourite piece is this cashmere v-neck sweater in slate. Available in navy, slate and rich brown, £75, N.Peal (www.npeal.com)
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Dancing Queen Going for gold Two iconic British brands, Barbour and Temperley London, have joined forces to create a new ‘Gold Label’ brand. This new range takes Barbour favourites, such as the Northumbrian trench and gives them a Temperley twist with its signature animal print lining. Included in the collection are knitwear, leather and quilts, plus new styles including a shirt dress and accessories. The funky new collection will be available in selected Barbour and Temperley store worldwide from this month.
Mulberry’s new Spring/Summer collection follows a strong retro feel, inspired by the quintessential British seaside. A key piece is this fabulous pleat front dress, reminiscent of 1950’s prom style – the fitted bodice gives a pretty, feminine aesthetic, while the full skirt provides lots of movement – ideal for dancing the night away. £495, available in fuchsia and beige, Mulberry (www.mulberry.com)
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Made to Measure One name to keep your eye on is the British couture designer Nicholas Oakwell. After selling his entire graduate collection to Harvey Nichols he went on to train at several luxury brands, including Dior. Now Oakwell has launched his first collection, taking inspiration from the royal ballet’s 2010 production of ‘Sylvia’. Featuring feathered capes, laser-cut cashmere and beaded floor-length gowns – all with incredible lining – the collection is a beautifully crafted tribute to couture fashion. His much-anticipated second collection will debut this January. (www.nicholasoakwellcouture.com)
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Iconic Eggs One of the most iconic and timeless shapes in jewellery history, a Fabergé pendant is a treasure of heirloom status
The Oeuf Ballets Russes Carnaval pendants are sparkly and playful – a modern interpretation of the classic Fabergé egg. Within the collection is one of the most vibrant pendants – Les Favorites de Fabergé. Featuring the striking patterns of intense colour and lines, inspired by Fokine’s famous ballet and Bakst’s vibrant designs for stage sets and costumes that played such an important part in this production. Created in white gold, the pendant is set with rubies, tsavorites, pink and blue sapphires, amethysts and round diamonds, suggestive of the colourful Harlequins central to Carnaval. This mesmerising piece is set in 18-carat white gold and features 315 stones totalling 6.01 carats. Whether it is the gift of a lifetime, an exquisite treat for yourself or a valuable investment, this is certainly one of the greatest treasures to be found in Mayfair this year. All pieces from a selection, Faberge (www.faberge.com)
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Treasure Trove More than simply somewhere to store your treasured possessions, Piaget’s watch trunks are a contemporary altar to the religion of time
When one of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewellery brands teams up with a design house known for pushing the boundaries of style and innovation, you can expect the result to be something spectacular. In the case of the partnership between Switzerland’s ultra-opulent Piaget and France’s luxury trunk-maker Pinel & Pinel, the result didn’t disappoint. Two of the most lavish watch trunks you’re ever likely to see, both the Black Tie trunk and the VIP trunk (pictured) take three months to manufacture and are available in a range of 20 different coloured leathers. Crafted from poplar wood and cowhide with palladium-electroplated brass and mirror-polished finish, each trunk holds 51 watches, comes with a variety of display options and features a central integrated movement that winds automatic timepieces. If you’re worried about where to store the rest of your treasures, fear not; the Black Tie and VIP trunks come equipped with drawers suited for a host of other accessories in need of safe-keeping. VIP trunk, from a selection, Pinel & Pinel (www.pineletpinel.com)
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The Perfect Serve The exquisite taste of luxury whisky is dependent on the perfect serve – Porsche Design meets Johnnie Walker Blue Label to deliver the finest tasting
Two of our favourite luxury brands have collaborated to create the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Collection by Porsche Design Studio, inspired by the perfect serve of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, for entertaining or as a prestigious gift. Exquisitely made to blend function and aesthetics, the collection uniquely presents everything required for the perfect serve. The highlight of the collection is The Private Bar, crafted from brushed titanium with a luxurious leather interior, and features state of the art motion sensors which open through a perfect 180 degrees, revealing three bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, four subtly illuminated crystal glasses and chilled water – essential for the perfect serve to cleanse the palate before tasting and to serve on the side. The Private Bar (from a selection) is available made to order exclusively from Harrods (www.harrods.com)
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Seventies Style Fabulous and sparkly, Jimmy Choo’s Glitter collection provides a striking entrance into the New Year
Taking inspiration from the early Seventies, the winter collection from the iconic brand Jimmy Choo is filled with timeless pieces with exotic skins, lustrous furs, and rich hues of black, dove grey, winter white, midnight, emerald and purple – alongside the glitter collection, perfect for party season. ‘This season I looked to the women who have always inspired me for their chic, empowered sense of dress, who experienced everything that life had to offer during such a glamorous and free spirited time’ says ex-CEO Tamara Mellon. Our favourites include ‘Sugar’ (top), exquisite nude satin peep-toe sandals with scattered hotfix Swarovski crystals which make the perfect evening shoe – and the glittering Reese clutch bag (centre), a travel wallet available in glitter fabric, gold or champagne. And for those looking for a timeless design, ‘Nova’ (bottom right) is a chic platform sandal in striking gold, champagne and black glitter fabric which forms a seasonal must-have for evening glamour. All pieces from a selection, Jimmy Choo (www.jimmychoo.com)
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Navigating Time A modern day must-have for the horology enthusiast
As keen horologists may already know, John Harrison’s marine timepieces (including the world’s first marine chronometer) solved the greatest technical problem of the eighteenth century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas. By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. Colloquially, the clock became known as the ‘Grasshopper’ due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. A renewed version, the modern Comitti movement is handmade from solid brass, and rhodium plated to achieve a contemporary finish. The dials have an enamel finish whilst fine Breguet hands indicate the time. A scale above the clock face indicates the seconds; the base with key drawer has a high gloss black lacquer piano finish; the crystal glass canopy has a rhodium finish frame; and each clock arrives with a copy of Dava Sobel’s book Longitude revealing the story of John Harrison’s life. The Comitti Navigator, Rhodium Plated with black lacquer base £9,985 (www.comitti.com)
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Exquisite Craftsmanship The ultimate perfume enclosed within the iconic bee design
An iconic emblem of Guerlain’s heritage and homage to the Napoleonic symbol awarded to the brand in 1853, the famous, striking bee design has been transformed into a mesmerizing diamond sculpture and a unique jewel-perfume bottle. An astonishing vision and true feat of craftsmanship, the Secret de la Reine exhibits skills from the watchmaker (for its discreet inner mechanism), the jeweller (for the cutting of precious stones and setting of the diamonds) and the perfumer (for the heavenly scent held at its centre). It can be worn as a brooch or pendant, the simple movement of pressing the diamond around the bee’s neck causes the wings to unfurl, revealing a hidden fragrance inside. The Secret de la Reine has been crafted on a precious platinum mount featuring rare onyx stones and over 14 carats of diamonds, boasting the highest standard of purity and radiance. The delicate dot-and-dash chain encodes a message, ‘Love to live, live to love’ – the perfect finish to a sublime creation and a truly coveted treasure. From a selection, Guerlain (www.guerlain.fr)
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Around the World Finishing touches to a gentleman’s study
For the modern-day gentleman who has everything, this Geographical and Topographical Globe from David Linley is the ideal addition to any study. It rotates 360 degrees – perfect for using to map out adventures, and is set within a beauiful walnut frame with fluted column legs. Known for making exquisite bespoke furniture, David Linley is something of a Mayfair institution, offering quintessentially British pieces that stand the test of time. Traditionally, his design looks to the past for inspiration, drawing on centuries of British craftsmanship and style – but also as relevant now as they will be for generations to come. If you are looking for pieces to compliment the globe, there is a whole range of stunning desk accessories, including the beautiful Garrick desk set (in walnut with sycamore detailing), iconic Union Flag Pen Pots (in walnut) and a selection of silver and crystal paperweights, turning the office workspace into something rather elegant. Globe, £2,500 David Linley (www.davidlinley.com)
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There to make sure your shopping trip is as easy and enjoyable as possible, these knowledgeable, uniformed guards will happily guide you, while ensuring that order is kept within the halls of the 192-year-old promenade.
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The Arcade is excited to welcome luxury accessories retailer Lulu Guinness to the Burlington family. The brand’s combination of impish charm, witty design and timeless quality has ensured its incredible worldwide popularity and its creations can often be seen hanging from the arms of many celebrities.
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Jimmy Choo has launched its first UK men’s boutique. Fusing modern British style with luxurious Italian craftsmanship, the AW11 men’s footwear collection has a Mod aesthetic with a hint of a 1960s Mayfair playboy. This masculine collection combines classical detailing in modern styles and beautiful Italian materials crafted with minimal framed, butted and scored seam detailing and luggage stitching.
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Globe-Trotter are known for their craftsmanship and longevity – not to mention their Royal Appointment – but their virtually indestructible suitcases and vanity cases are also a real thing of beauty. All of the cases in the stunning Orient range are lined in champagne-coloured silk, with an urushi lacquered finish. Why not pair this with the cheerful yellow passport cover from Thomas Lyte – perfect for a new year trip.
The purse is a handbag favourite. Available at Pickett and Church’s, you will find a touch of everyday luxury. It is the perfect gift for mum’s and friends, or an ideal self indulgent treat. The only problem is deciding which colour to buy!
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As a nation of tea-lovers, we’re never more in need of a cuppa than now, as the weather turns cold and we search for that moment of comfort that a warm cup of tea brings. Luponde Tea sources organic tea from its own estate in Africa, one of the oldest in the world.
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Forever answering the dilemma of what to get for the person who has everything, a beautifully crafted pen from Penfriend makes a fabulous keepsake for absolutely anyone.
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Boys weekend
Pick up luxury travel backgammon sets at Pickett, a simple, traditional game to play with family and friends, home or away.
A quality leather holdall is the ultimate travel essential. Head to Pickett, Church’s and Vilebrequin to find your perfect travel companion.
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The ultimate investment, a well-chosen watch is a statement accessory that will go with everything and last for a lifetime. The luxury timepieces available at Burlington Arcade are classic, elegant and will never go out of style. Head to Somlo Antiques, David Duggan, Vintage Rolex at the Vintage Watch Company, Heming and Armour Winston for a dazzling selection accompanied by expert advice.
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Add a touch of drama to your winter wardrobe with glittering costume jewellery from Ciro. Bringing glamour to any ensemble, Ciro’s beautiful range of pearls and jewels are the perfect treat for friends, family and most definitely yourself!
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London’s winter weather demands an increase in layers, but there is no reason to choose between style and substance this season. A pair of Sermoneta’s beautiful leather gloves are effortlessly elegant. Luxuriate in a super-soft fur from Ana Konder ensuring that even the frostiest mornings are glamorous.
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For the finest luxury leather shoes, look no further than Church’s, Crocket & Jones, Harrys of London and the newly opened Jimmy Choo. Whether you’re looking for smart City shoes, weekend brogues or black-tie patents, the selection of specialist brands offer the perfect choice. For expert leather care, don’t forget to visit shoe shiner Romi Topi (whose celebrity clientele includes model David Gandy) to keep your shoes in pristine condition.
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This stylish Perfume Atomiser from Thomas Lyte is sleek and compact in design, making it the perfect accessory for your handbag.
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Gold in any form is always a great choice for presents and gold jewellery is the perfect way to remind your loved ones just how much you care. Choose from a vast array of stunning, sparkling pieces from some of London’s finest jewellers – Hancock’s, Susannah Lovis, Matthew Foster, Milleperle, Richard Ogden and Hirsh – gift your loved one with a beautiful item of jewellery that will last for generations.
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Penhaligon’s fine fragrances are made in England using the finest rare ingredients; from hand-squeezed bergamot, to jasmine at twice the price of gold. This seasons top choices include Juniper Sling and Malabah solid fragrance.
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Home to London’s most elegant collection of cufflinks and stud sets, Michael Rose and Susannah Lovis design both traditional and eclectic styles for all ages including contemporary, genuine antique and vintage cufflinks. Don’t miss the clever ‘Bull & Bear’ pair from Cameo Corner – perfect for the risk-managing City Boy.
Exquisite Elegance
Master jewellers Heming have been crafting beautiful pieces for nearly three centuries, and their current collection is both classic and contemporary, with items simple and perfect for everyday elegance, to stunning creations for the most extravagant events. Also experts in vintage and antique jewellery, Johnson Walker offer unique and exquisite items such as these stunning citrine and ruby and diamond set ‘oriental’ earrings.
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News Update your home with the latest interiors products, from fabulous wallpaper to decadent finishing touches
Wall to wall Be one of the first to get hold of Cole & Son’s decadent new Albemarle collection, featuring damask prints inspired by the Romantic Period. We love the Byron version, with its elegant gilded peacocks in emerald, copper and pewter – opulent and ornamental. £95 per roll, available in six colourways from late January, Cole & Son (www.cole-and-son.com)
Contemporary VS Classic - Bedlinen Contemporary If you are looking for something bold, the goddess of print labels, Missoni have a stunning range of attention-grabbing linen which promises to inject a shot of colour into your décor. In their typical Italian style, the lines are bright, fun and sure to add a decadent edge of glamour to any bedroom. This Matthew range is available in several colourways, but for that famous beach-cool, the classic orange/pink version is the only way to go ideal for cheering up winter blues. ‘Matthew’ Pillowcases £102, Duvet cover from £310, Missoni Home available from Amara (www.amara.co.uk)
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This luxurious Grande Candela from Molton Brown is a fabulous way to finish off your Christmas décor this year. It’s three wicks provide a beautiful flicker of light while the smoky and gently spicy scent will create the perfect festive atmosphere in your home.
In the age of austerity, luxury is no longer about the disposable, be it money or purchases, but rather investing in true quality. L&B’s fine bedlinen is elegant without being extravagant, being something that will be used time and time again, and will last for years (the pieces age beautifully if they are well cared for). Founder Leonora Beaubois hails from three generations of the fine linen trade in France, and has perfected the art of turning everyday essentials into beautiful heritage pieces. We love the Ibiza range for its clean, simple lines, and the New York range which it the closest you can get to a Manhattan hotel this side of the pond. For an extra special touch, L&B offer a monogramming service, making it an ideal personalised gift too.
£195, Molton Brown (www.moltonbrown.co.uk)
Prices start at £350. L&B, 6-7 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1 (020 7838 9592; www.lblondon.com)
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Suite Dreams: The Grosvenor The Grosvenor is an iconic Grade II Listed property, which has been a London treasure since it opened in 1862. Situated in the heart of Belgravia, near several of the capital’s famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliment, The Grosvenor is popular with Londoners and visitors alike. The hotel is currently being restored to its 19th-Century splendour as the subject of a £20m refurbishment project undertaken by owners Guoman. Highlights of the work include the uncovering of original white marble pillars and application of £100,000 worth of gold leaf on the columns of the grand lobby, as well as the 346 newly refurbished bedrooms.
The Reunion Bar Originally the VIP lounge for first-class passengers at Victoria station (complete with staircases leading straight to platform one), the Reunion Bar has become a glamorous destination for cocktails, fine wines and great food. The atmosphere is chic and relaxed, aided by artwork inspired by Lawrence Olivier and Vivian Lee who used to visit the lounge when waiting to board the Brighton Belle. Today it is a destination bar with no train ticket required. (www.thistle.com/the-grosvenor)
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On the Throne Fabrics such as silk and velvet add instant opulence, while exaggerated shapes set the tone for a fun and entertaining space.
The New Old With The Grosvenor possessing such heritage, furniture and lighting which blends classic and contemporary styles is the key to creating the right feel.
Very Velvet Biofeld Black Chair, £860 The French Bedroom Company (www. frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk)
Jet Black Nine Arm Chandelier, £745, Heal’s (www.heals.co.uk)
Drink Up Every cocktail bar needs chic glasses and crystalware. This tumbler set from Moser features six quirky and brilliantly eye-catching designs. Bar Tumbler Set of Six, £779, Moser (www.gift-library.net)
Two’s Company The Reunion Bar is home to these striking circular ottomans which offer increased functionality and a stylish design. Sofa 60-312, £7,404, Christopher Guy (www.christopherguy.com)
Cool Cushions The cushions in the Reunion Bar add another layer to the interiors scheme. The combination of gold with dark tones is sumptuous. Round Cushion with Yarn Applique, £49, BoConcept (www.boconcept.co.uk)
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BOttom Beneath the waves of the Pacific, the inky blackness of the Mariana Trench awaits a 21st-Century explorer with nerves of steel. But will it be Sir Richard Branson, James Cameron, or someone else who gets there first? By Mike Peale Actually, we’ve been to the deepest place on earth once before and it wasn’t all that exciting. Falling slowly over the course of five long hours, Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard and US Navy lieutenant Don Walsh landed at the bottom of the Mariana Trench with a dull thud in January 1960, sending up a shower of white mud in the process. Twenty minutes later it was time to jettison the tonnes of iron pellets holding them down and float back up. They saw nothing, although Piccard thinks he might have spotted a fish.
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As a voyage of discovery, the lumbering Trieste’s mission was something of a damp squib – but as a display of scientific achievement it was in the same league as putting a man on the moon. In the fifty plus years that have followed, no one has ever been back. The deepest part of the Mariana Trench – somewhat dramatically named ‘Challenger Deep’ – is so far beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean that you could hide Mount Everest down there, and still have more than six thousand feet to spare.
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Diving that far down – almost seven miles – requires a submersible able to withstand pressures that would flatten a whale, and frankly no one has seen the need. The rush to spend upwards of $15m to build a potentially deadly craft that can peer into the murky depths has been non-existent – until now. Talk of man’s return to Challenger Deep has been echoing around the dinner tables of the world’s adventuring elite for a decade or more, but it took director James Cameron to turn the hot air into something more tangible. In 2003, Cameron scribbled down some designs for a new deep-sea craft – and a forgotton mission was reborn. Already smitten after visiting the wreck of the Titanic during the making of his watery blockbuster, Cameron was fascinated by the other-worldliness of the oceans depths, so much so that he has spent much of his subsequent years beneath the seas, as well as quietly working on plans for a return to the deepest place on earth. Today, his unnamed submersible – which will be equipped with powerful lights, multiple 3-D cameras and which he plans to pilot himself – is thought to be almost ready for testing. It would give Cameron footage he could not get anywhere else on earth, but whether or not the director will be the first to make it back to the bottom depends largely on the success of another key player in the race: Sir Richard Branson. In many ways, Branson is picking up where his old globe-trotting companion – the late Steve Fossett – left off. Branson’s Virgin Oceanic craft was first commissioned by the American adventurer and designed with the express intention of taking Fossett to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. After his tragic death in 2007, an entrepreneur named Chris Welsh bought Fossett’s 125-ft catamaran and also soon found himself the owner of the unfinished submersible that it had been intended to carry. Now teamed up with Branson and designer Graham Hawkes, Welsh is in the final testing phases for the one-man sub and is probably a whisker ahead of Cameron. Made of carbon fibre and titanium, Virgin Oceanic’s aeroplanelike design will allow it to glide effortlessly across the sea bed – something that Piccard and Walsh back in 1960 could only dream of.
‘The last great challenge for humans is to reach and explore the depths of our planet’s oceans,’ says Branson, who plans to take BBC cameras to five separate deepwater trenches with his craft. ‘More men have been to the moon than have been down further than 20,000 feet.’ He’s right, but he’s neglecting to point out that it is government money that has traditionally paid for space exploration. To re-conquer the bottom of the ocean remains the domain of the wealthy individual, something the third player in the race for Challenger Deep knows only too well. With plans for a very capable-looking three-man craft called the Triton 36000, Bruce Jones, CEO of Florida-based Triton Subs, just needs someone to stump up the $15m he needs to build it. Designed with ocean tourism in mind, the Triton 36000 looks like a giant, glass-fronted sugar cube, and Jones’ track record suggests he really could pull it off. Already successfully making a range of personal submersibles for use at less demanding depths, the company fittingly describe their craft – which start just shy of $2m – as ‘the Bentleys of the submarine world’. The chance to reclaim the bottom of the Mariana Trench is well and truly there for the taking, although the fourth contender – California-based Deep Ocean Exploration and Research – are keen to play down the idea of any competition between the key parties at all. ‘If there is a race,’ they say, ‘it is the race to be the third man.’ It’s a rather gloomy outlook, and overlooks the fact that whoever gets there first gets the headlines. And – just as if they were to touch down on the moon again for the first time in forty years – every bit of the glory.
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TULLETT PREBON LONDON BOAT SHOW The 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show taking place at ExCeL London from 6 to 15 January is set to be another spectacular event for the UK to kick-start the year
Pick out your dream boat from what is available at this year’s stunning showcase. Visitors can enjoy the luxury and glamour throughout the ten day show; walk among a wide variety of over 1,000 sail and power boats from Sunseeker’s £17.5 million, 40 metre motor yacht and Oyster Marine’s sleek 59ft Oyster 575 to the show’s largest boat inside, the elegant Princess 32M. While you are browsing the show, nestled in amongst the glitzy yachts in the South Hall is a brand new accompaniment to the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show; the Luxury Lifestyle and Supercar Showcase. The debuting expo is set in a stunning open-plan gallery showcasing some of the most premium,
luxury brands on the market such as the Mayfair Gallery, Wayne Pollock Travel offering bespoke holidays, Clive Christian and Range Rover. This will give visitors the chance to marvel at a range of high-end products from supercars, home products, leisure and health to jewellery, watches, eyewear and finance – perfectly complementing the prestigious South Hall area of the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show. If it is relaxation you are looking for why not take time out in the Sunseeker Champagne bar and take advantage of the Piper-Heidsieck champagne being served while overlooking the stunning yachts and motor boats?
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There is plenty of shopping to be done at the show with marine-inspired fashion clothing, books and a multitude of the latest gadgets. Alternatively, sit back and watch Michelin-starred Chef Adam Gray who will be giving live, daily demonstrations in the Clarks Knowledge Box. The show is free for kids and is the perfect way to get into the spirit of celebrating London’s undisputed status as the ‘city of sport in 2012’. With a whole host of activities on offer to spectate or take part in, the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show has more than enough to keep the most ardent boating and watersports enthusiast entertained. The 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show is being held at ExCeL London which is just 20 minutes from London Waterloo and has over 2,500 car parking spaces on site. For the last four days of the show, you will also be able to enjoy the London Bike Show, Outdoors Show and the Active Travel Show at ExCeL London with your Tullett Prebon London Boat Show ticket. Standard Entry Tickets to the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show cost £20 per day on the door or £16 if booked in advance. For an exclusive £20 Champagne Ticket, which entitles you to entry and a glass of Piper-Heidsieck champagne, visit www.londonboatshow.com, or call the ticket hotline on 0871 230 7140 and quote code RW20. Offer valid Monday 9 January to Friday 13 January. Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
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Indulge and immerse yourself in a stunning new exhibition for the New Year, The Luxury Lifestyle and Supercar Showcase proudly sponsored by St James’s Place Wealth Management
There are few exhibitions which are as much of a mecca for those with an appreciation for the finer things in life, as the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show. Among a glittering annual exhibition of over 1,000 sailing and motor yachts are some of the most aspirational models currently available. Therefore it is fitting that this year the glamorous showcase has partnered eminent brands from the worlds of motoring, travel, jewellery, finance, leisure and interiors to offer visitors a gateway to every aspect of luxury living. The Luxury Lifestyle and Supercar Showcase, proudly sponsored by St James’s Place Wealth Management, is intended to reflect the wider passions of the discerning audience and has been carefully organised by Exclusively Events. To this end, visitors can enjoy a fantastic live shopping experience as well as refreshments within the vibrant surroundings of the gallery. The supercar area is the star of the show and Rolls-Royce is one brand who will occupy a prestigious
site in the event space courtesy of P & A Wood, serving as a striking reminder of fine British design. In a similar vein, Range Rover and Aston Martin will also hold centre stage, although it has to be said that the rare addition of the spectacular Lightning GT supercar and the Bugatti Veyron might be enough to enthral the petrol heads in attendance! MTECH Racing, the UK’s leading Ferrari GT Team will also be showing one of their Ferrari 458 GT3’s from the British and European championships. The New Year scheduling for the showcase also makes it the ideal event for those looking to make home improvements in the form of very special new home products and features. The first might come by way of a beautiful installation from the London Swimming Pool Company, an industry leader renowned for the creativity seen in their residential projects. Alternatively, Clive Christian will be displaying their exquisite furniture designs which have earned the company royal appointment.
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William Beard Flooring Ltd will also be taking the opportunity to present their precious metal finish and designer ranges. Both beautiful groups of products will be shown alongside the popular existing range. Another stunning display comes in the form of renowned interior designer Steven Thorne who is collaborating with Home Cinema Gallery for the first time to bring visitors the ultimate cinema experience.
For those with an interest in high quality jewels, Elite Gems are bringing the expertise which has seen its Mayfair outpost become the ultimate destination for hand cut diamonds. Proving that the show supports enduring sophistication over impulse purchases, Elite can offer comprehensive guidance on long-term investments on a discreet basis. A visit to the show might also prove the incentive one needs to adhere to New Year’s resolutions. The Alter-G is a high-tech piece of exercise equipment, widely considered to be the most advanced in the world today. It incorporates technology utilised by NASA in the training of its astronauts to bring about cardiovascular fitness without increased risk of injury. However, one could be forgiven for finding alternative sporting options at the stand occupied by Prestige Ticketing. The team are the foremost organisers of exciting corporate packages for the Olympics and can guarantee the same exclusivity and attention-to-detail which pervades the whole of the show.
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After these two hair-raising experiences, you are left on your own to tackle even greater beasts. The Formula Fords, the equivalent of mini F1s, are popular amongst drivers, given their hands-on, manageable feel. Quite forgiving around corners, you can get some serious back out action on hairpins as you become more familiar with the track. F3s, however, are a different species altogether. Possessing more pace and poke, these giants feel comparatively larger and more powerful than the Fords; if you don’t behave on corners, brace yourself for some wet-your-pants moments. As anticipation of the F1 experience continues to build, there are two more cars to handle before the big cat. Out on the ‘Bowl’ – the largest circuit – it was time to meet Mr. Macho, otherwise known as the Porshe 911 Turbo. One of the fastest road cars available, expect a German sledgehammer on wheels, capable of reaching speeds that can rocket you into the future and set the track on fire. After several satisfying laps, we swapped to a hot red Ferrari. Taking the bull by the horns, you proceed to chase the Porshe around the track, and there’s nothing more satisfying than pursuing a Porshe in an Italian Stallion. Driving the Ferrari back into the paddock, it dawns on you that the moment to tame the Minotaur has finally arrived. In the background, a ferocious growl echoes all around – a mythological beast chained in a cage, being poked with sticks. Throughout the day, we were warned that every move had to be calculated and perfectly executed with an F1; this monster had to be
treated with more respect than The Godfather. The moment you step into the driving seat, you are Schumacher, smothered by an F1 team flicking switches, buttons and nifty gadgets. This baby takes off like a fighter plane, and before you know it, the first corner is immediately in your lap. Power delivery is brutal, giving the feeling of driving on snow and positively gliding around the track at speeds you never thought imaginable. Once the hairpin is out the way, you won’t be able to resist the urge to floor it down the opening straight, watching the rev metre hit double figures in milliseconds. Whizzing around, your eyes are pushed right to the back of your head, and if you’re not careful, you can find yourself pirouetting past the pit lane in a spin of 130mph. You’ll come out pumping with adrenalin and the sheer ecstasy of having skilfully managed such an awesome car, possibly playing ‘Eye of the Tiger’ in your head as well. The Rockingham experience will teach you more about racing than any other day out. Professional tuition from the experts will fine-tune your everyday driving, but ultimately coaches you to the standard required to control the most coveted car in the world. Lewis Hamilton, eat your heart out.
‘Every move had to be calculated and perfectly executed with an F1; this monster demands more respect than The Godfather’
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Craig Morrison is the author of two books, 18 Greatest Scottish Golf Holes and 18 Greatest Irish Golf Holes. Limited editions cost £195 each. Forbes Magazine called them ‘instant collectibles’ and The Golf Channel declared them ‘soul-stirring and beautiful’. Both volumes can be purchased from www.18greatestgolf.com
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Play a round, then unwind in the fabulous hotel. Craig Morrison brings you the top three golfing destinations in the UK
Gleneagles, Scotland
The Grove, England
Lough Erne Resort, Ireland
The Gleneagles Hotel is stunning. The suites, the spa, the sports facilities: are as first-rate as one would expect for this level of course. There is also a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, led by Andrew Fairlie, which represents the finest dining in all of Scotland, and whether lunching in the bar or having snacks in The Dormy Clubhouse overlooking the final green on The King’s Course, you can be sure whatever passes your lips will be divine. This brings us to the golf. The King’s Course is grand and scenic boasting some of Perthshire’s finest views. It is complemented by The Queen’s Course which is appropriately pretty and picturesque. The PGA Centenary is bigger and bolder, a challenge for all golfers, including the world’s best, which will happen when the 2014 Ryder Cup matches are played out on it.
The Grove, in Hertfordshire, is stylish indeed. It’s all-singing, valet-parking, club-cleaning, shoe-polishing, US-standard service, which is conveniently close to London. While it is a luxury conference hotel, it is also slightly sexy and contemporary with it, marking it out from its competitors. While the business facilities are significant, the guest rooms are also gorgeous. There is also a very stylish spa, gym and pool to spend your time after a long day on the course. The hotel and clubhouse are built from a converted elegant mansion - one of the cooler places one can change into golf shoes. And the golf course, created by Kyle Philips, the man who made two of Scotland’s greatest new links, Dundonald and Kingsbarns, is thoughtful and thrilling, for elite players and, from forward tees, for corporate hackers or romantic weekenders.
Just outside Enniskillen, this is Northern Ireland’s first five-star resort. Do not balk at the idea of a new resort with golf and real estate attached - it’s a perfect place, more charming than its scale suggests. The 120 rooms and 25 luxury lodges are very special and most afford fabulous views of the landscape. The course stretches across 600 acres of land known as Ely Island, a rugged terrain dotted with wonderful woodland belts. County Fermanagh is a beautiful place, all waterways and green hills. The course is tough but perfectly presented, thrillingly routed through trees, over hills and hard by the water’s edge, always emphasizing the location’s natural charms. For the golfer it is intimidating and inspiring. Fairways narrow beyond average driving distance but overall the course is not long. It is best played as much by mental agility as physical effort.
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News The places to see in this month and the must-have pieces and advice to get you there
Short haul Vs Long haul
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Experts are claiming that this is the year to see the Northern Lights as the 11-year cycle is reaching its peak in 2011-2012 (meaning a greater chance of seeing the lights, and a more impressive display when you do), so take this as the push to go and cross this incredible natural spectacle off your ‘one day’ list. The Ice Hotel in Northern Sweden is a frequent haunt of choice for the more adventurous of A-listers wanting to experience the unique, 100% ice hotel. The hotel is on the shores of the free-flowing River Torne, and rebuilt every year out of water from it, which freezes into a piercing blue-toned ice, lending the whole place a magical air. If the lights take their time in appearing – Aurora Borealis is a notoriously fickle mistress – there is plenty to do in the picturesque little village of Jukkasjärvi, from snowmobiling, husky sledging, cross-country skiing, moose and reindeer safaris, ice driving and ice sculpting, as well as just relaxing and enjoying the feeling of total escape that only comes with being in the wilderness.
If you want ski without the inevitable ‘will there be enough snow’ panic, then head to Niseko Village in Northern Japan, where there is always an abundance of snowfall and quality powder. This season is particularly special as they are celebrating the 100th year since skiers first launched themselves down the impeccable slopes. The ski-in ski-out Green Leaf Niseko village is the place to stay, now celebrating a full year since its elaborate, artistic refurbishment, in which it has won a spate of awards, including ‘Best Hotel Interior’ in the International Hotel Awards 2011. For those who would rather not ski, there are a wealth of activities to choose from which still take advantage of the mountains, including Snowmobile adventure, cross-country ski, reindeer sledging, and guided snowshoe tours. For the mad thrill seekers among the ski community, guests of the village can also enjoy some night-time skiing, with slopes being open until 8pm – just watch out for those doing so after a boozy lunch half-way up the mountain.
From around £130 a person a night. To book, visit www.mantiscollection.com
Seven nights cost £1,789 a person B&B including flights and transfers with Ski Independence (www.ski-i.com)
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The best advice we’ve ever heard…
‘I like to stay local when I travel. I like to go where the locals go. I tend to stay away from the tourist traps,’ says Marco Pierre White.
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Elle Blakeman explores the luxury ski chalet of Le Chardon, where Scottish warmth meets French elegance in the snow-capped mountains of Val d’Isère
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Harris candle appears. One very welcome detail is the permanent chauffeur service, on hand to cater to your every transport need, from driving you to the bottom of the slopes – should you choose not to ski down – to collecting you from the town after a tough night of après ski. If you can drag yourself from Le Chardon for a night, Dick’s Tea Bar has just had a total refurbishment, and is now the only place to be seen. We took over the VIP section and despite a magnum of vodka managed to surprise ourselves with how long it is possible to dance after an entire day of exercise – the mountain air does wonders. However if you would rather stay in, the staff at Le Chardon have created an ice bar, which they surround with lanterns and candles, and weave in and out with canapés. Once again, we are back to our fabulous friends’ house.
‘The views from the top are the reason successful lawyers and bankers leave their jobs to become ski instructors’ Titanic, if you want another glass of champagne it arrived in seconds in a fresh, hand-painted glass filled right to the top. I barely had chance to lay my empty glass on the table before someone was offering me more. The many wonderful touches and details combine to a seamless effect – the open bar, the under floor heating, slippers which are helpfully left out, lip balms and little tubes of sun creams arranged neatly in the boot room for you to take onto the slopes... There is always a member of staff nearby but not hovering, and every time I leave my room something nice happens: my bed is turned down; tea is left on a beautiful tray just in case, a new Miller
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While Le Chardon is exquisite, skiing itself in Val d’Isère is nothing short of heaven. The slopes are always relatively quiet and full of snow, and the views from the top, over Mont Blanc and towards Tignes are the reason successful lawyers and bankers leave their jobs to become ski instructors. One of our party chose not to ski and when we returned she was in a state of utter contentment rather than boredom, telling us about her lovely day spent reading in front of the fire, and enjoying the hot tub and swim spa. Essentially, this is what is so wonderful about Le Chardon, you can do whatever you want to. Paris can keep its lights and Cannes its stars, I’ll take Val d’Isère any day.
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flower of Scotland An historical city filled with modern adventure, Elle Blakeman discovers two sides to Edinburgh Travelling first class on the East Coast train up to Edinburgh feels like stepping back into another decade; one where ladies wore gloves and men smoked pipes. Thoughts of commutes and crowds fade along with the view of Kings Cross, as you sink into a large chair and sip a gin and tonic. No checking bags, no passport control – as a destination for a weekend away Edinburgh is already scoring points. With its cobbled streets and castles, festivals drawing the crème of the literary and thespian worlds, and such an all-out, crowd-drawing bash at New Year it even has its own word (Hogmanay) – Edinburgh really does have it all. At this time of year the city is lit up with festive promise; visit the German markets where a warming glass of buttered honey mead or mulled wine is less traditional than it is compulsory, or take the chance to skate in the winter wonderland. Moving away from this kitsch but fun Christmas activity, you can take a bracing walk up to the castle here you will see the Scottish views as they are meant to be seen – in the wind with hair flying around your face. The castle is beautiful, though demands at least a few hours to do it justice. At the foot of the castle lays Scotland’s most exclusive address, the Royal Mile, a stunning historic street containing several ‘closes’ (narrow underground passages), which are hidden among the many, many cashmere shops enticing you with warm, brightly coloured clothing. You will also find an excellent ratio of atmospheric bars and restaurants offering hearty local fare – order haggis, it is heavenly, particularly in winter where it is the culinary equivalent of a pashmina. London to Edinburgh by rail with East Coast Trains: return fares start from £33 Standard Class or £95 First Class (www.eastcoast.co.uk; 08457 225225).
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WHERE TO STAY The Glasshouse has achieved the twin accolades of being called the ‘Sexiest hotel in Edinburgh’ and the ‘Best hotel to get naked in’, while I can only imagine how these awards were judged, this hotel is absolutely one of the best places to enjoy yourself, with or without your clothes on. Boosting floor-to-ceiling windows, super-deep baths for a long, luxurious soak and the only roof garden in Edinburgh – a two-acre masterpiece which is deliciously scented courtesy of the surrounding lavender, juniper and heather and offers unparalleled views over the city right to the coast – this five-star, boutique hotel is a veritable feast for every sense (www.theetoncollection.co.uk). EATING AND DRINKING There are a number of great places to dine in this city, one of the best is Stac Polly on St Mary’s Street, where you will get fabulous Scottish food with a modern twist – haggis bonbons with plum sauce anyone? (www.stacpolly.com). For a good drinking spot, avoid the tourist bars on Princes Street, and head straight to Tonic, a chic and intimate bar on the George’s Street, where the cocktails are expert and the atmosphere is grown-up (www.bar-tonic.co.uk). MAYFAIR RECOMMENDS If you’re in the mood for a wee dram visit Cadenheads on the Royal Mile, where you can taste highly crafted offerings, all straight from the cask (edinburgh.wmcadenhead.com). You should also make time to see some of the spectacular art that Edinburgh has to offer, from the Dean Gallery to the National Gallery of Modern Art (www.nationalgalleries).
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Catwalk to counter This month’s trend: Long Hair Long and flowing at Chloe or rapunzel-style braids at Alexander McQueen, the Autumn/Winter catwalks were awash with waist-length tresses, all adding that instant edge of glamour to the collections. In real life however, winter weather makes getting and keeping long hair even more of a challenge than usual; enter Neil Ward, the owner of London’s only long-hair clinic. Based in Maddox Street in the heart of Mayfair, Ward uses his extensive scientific knowledge to precisely advise you on everything from the best conditioners to how to brush your hair – and most importantly how to style your hair without resorting to straighteners or tongs – while his opulent treatments are specifically designed to give your hair the boost it needs to stay long and strong. The Long Hair Clinic at Patrick Ludde Salon & Spa, 22 Maddox Street, London, W1S 1PW. Treatments start at £11, for more information, visit www.longhairinlondon.com © NataliaYeromina / Shutterstock.com
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Treatment of the month: Winter Warmer treatment at the Elemis Day Spa
Available from Harrods, £27, Darphin (www.darphin.com)
Stepping into Lancashire Court is like finding a secret trap door in New Bond Street. The decadent Elemis day spa within it is then like stepping through another, where you are met with such a sense of calm it’s impossible to believe that one of the busiest shopping districts in the world lays just metres away. During ‘normal’ times this is fabulous, during Christmas, positively medicinal, and the charmingly named ‘Winter Warmer’ package is just what the doctor ordered. You will be exfoliated with salt scrub and vigorous body brushing until your skin feels brand new, before a deliciously long hot stone massage and an individually tailored facial which will leave you with perfect, glowing skin all over. Finally, you’ll receive a mini Essie manicure which will have neglected, winter hands looking better in no time. You’ll leave looking and feeling like you can take on the world again – bliss.
Occassionally use face products on your body. Admittedly this is a truly decadent tip, but the party season virtually demands glamorous impracticality, and using certain face products on problem areas can make a huge difference. If you can’t bring yourself to use up your own products, book in for the new ‘Diamonds on your Soles’ pedicure at The Spa at Brown’s Hotel, where your feet will be buffed to a state of near perfection using Nubo’s fabulous Peel & Reveal treatment – a girl’s best friend indeed.
Elemis Winter Warmer treatment, £135, 1hour 45 minutes (www.elemis.com) Available until 31 January 2012.
Until 31 March 2012, £95, 90 minutes, Brown’s (020 7518 4009). Peel & Reveal, £65, Nubo (www.nubobeauty.com)
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Deep Three Mayfair writers test out three very different detoxes for the new year
My Detox Diet It goes without saying that every detox on the market will claim superior results, but unlike many detoxes My Detox Diet combines a nutritional detox programme with a number of treatment sessions in an infrared dome – thus ensuring a higher quality of results in a shorter time. Surprisingly for a detox (and I have tried numerous programmes) there is a lot of lovely food and not as many horrible pills – it already sounds better doesn’t it? Easy to stick to, and genuinely tasty, the first day was a mix of raw veggies, soup and juices with a couple of health shots. Over the next few days I enjoyed a range of delicious soups and juices – and by the final day I was almost back to real food again so it didn’t feel like a marathon of denial, or cruel exercise in starvation. Additionally, all my food was delivered in one go for the whole week, so it was super-convenient as I didn't have to cook, or fit deliveries into my daily schedule. The Iyashi infrared domes were a real experience. With several A-list followers, they are billed as a revolution in the detox industry, and I was therefore looking forward to trying it out, especially in the cold weather. What I didn’t realise, was that they can adapt the temperature to you, depending on how hard you want to you push yourself for the best results. I’d recommend starting off slowly (as it can get really very hot), and increase after your first session. During each session I lay on a bed with my body cocooned in a black dome – slightly reminiscent of a sunbed – which heated gradually, emitting vibrations of
Clean infrared rays. I lay for 15 minutes on my tummy and then a further 15 minutes on my back, which for me was the slightly more uncomfortable part. Thankfully, I was able to request some air conditioning for the second half of the session (my top tip) and having a cool face really helped make the last section bearable. Unfortunately, I was advised not to shower for four hours afterwards, so that the heat remained in my body. As you can imagine, I was really glowing by this point (apparently during a single session you sweat as much as you would after a half marathon), but it’s worth following instructions as the heat definitely seemed to enhance the detox and flush out perspiration and toxins. In simple terms, the domes offer losses of up to 600 kilocalories in every half-hour session (with the potential to lose more). Additionally, the heat is said to deeply cleanse the skin, reduce cellulite and help the anti-aging effects, breaking down fats including cholesterol and toxins. I lost 2 kilos over just five days, and I was really delighted with such a positive result, especially as it didn’t interfere with my energy levels or working life at all. It was easily managed which I think is quite rare with detoxes – certainly in my experience. Other benefits can include weight loss, loss of water retention, improved metabolism, clearer skin and improved sleep all in a matter of days – what’s not to love? For more information, visit www.mydetoxdiet.com
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Marc Anthony’s VIP
Given the multi-billion pound, multi-school of thought weight loss industry, it’s easy to forget that it really is a fairly simple equation to getting in shape: burn off more than you eat. Done. So your two choices are either to eat healthily, or increase your calorie output, but somewhere along the line one or both of these will fail in nearly all diets, resulting in a recidivism rate that would terrify even the most hardened of judges. The genius behind this VIP plan – and it truly is VIP – is that it simply removes the margin for error. Your food is balanced, healthy and delivered to your door each morning before you wake. It’s surprisingly nice and it’s filling, removing that hideous deprived feeling that most of us succumb to on a diet (a week of raw carrot juice anyone?), sending us running to the Mandarin Oriental before the week is out. However, it’s the four-times a week personal training sessions that are the real difference between achieving great results and having to do another diet in a few months’ time. My trainer was exactly what I needed, keeping me motivated, but more importantly ensuring that I was doing everything right. Even after the first hour I felt a difference from time I’d spent on my own in the gym, which was punctuated with water breaks, iPod playing, and general (ineffective, I’ve since learned) stretching. Having an expert watch as you do your workout makes the world of difference, especially when it comes to doing reps, as those final sets are the ones that count, and they are the ones that you will naturally try to cheat on, consciously or not (the body will always try to find a way to make what you are doing easier for you, even without your knowledge – an athletically unhelpful caveman response from a time before four-hour lunches were invented). The programme also means that an hour workout actually lasts for an hour, making the most effective use of your time, while the gym itself bares more resemblance to a high-end spa, with delicious candles and beautiful stone flooring lulling you into a false sense of calm. The chauffeur service again removes excuses and error as you are taken to your appointments in style, and without hassle, and I personally found it a great chance to catch up on calls and emails. The programme is recommended for six weeks, and after just a week I noticed a real difference in my fitness levels and shape. Signing up for the full programme will be the best present you have ever given yourself, and you can put an end to fad diets, gym trials and calorie counting for good. To book the six-week VIP Body System Package, ring 020 7221 8625 or visit markanthonysuk.com. Prices start at £5,000 for a six-week course.
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‘The Iyashi dome offers losses of up to 600 kilocalories in every half-hour session’
I really enjoy food. I enjoy the flavours and the textures, and decidedly large portions. I find it hard to muster much enthusiasm for salad. It was for all of these reasons, I was therefore a little dubious when I embarked on a week of The Pure Package detox. The programme delivers food right to your door, and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as two snacks each day. The convenience is wonderful, removing the chores of shopping, preparing, cooking and even clearing up, as each meal comes with recyclable cutlery and serving trays. Although I sometimes enjoy some of the tasks above, I rarely have the imagination or knowledge to create the varied menu that The Pure Package provides. In addition to removing the chores from eating well, The Pure Package removes the choice. This was great for me as when given a choice, I tend to make the wrong one. After being given the opportunity to state dietary restrictions, allergies and dislikes, I received a bespoke menu that would feed me and fuel me throughout the week. Eating the food chosen by experts made me realise a few things about my eating habits. Firstly, I discovered, I don’t eat because I’m hungry. I eat to mark time, or to treat myself, or even to change my mood. Also, I tend to eat beige food. Beige in colour and beige in flavour, lots of refined carbs drenched in butter. The Pure Package added these missing ingredients of colour, variety and restraint into my daily intake. Beginning a day with melon and blackberry muesli with natural yoghurt gave me a fresh start, and instead of reaching for my mid-morning biscuits I crunched on crudités with pea guacamole, which kept me zinging until an early lunch of Cajun-spiced chicken with a lime and black-eyed bean salsa. I used my second snack as a dessert and relished the ginger, orange and dark chocolate mousse. For dinner I enjoyed hot seabass served with braised celery, Kalamata olives and red pepper sauce, and the portions were healthily sized too. This package does more than just feed a person, ingredients are picked for their ability to enliven the immune system, lower cholesterol and even combat premature aging. This week made me re-evaluate the way I viewed food, rather than simply refuelling myself in order to get to the next meal, I now began to view my diet as the foundation upon which my general health and wellbeing was built. I feel that even just a week on The Pure Package has recalibrated my system and my tastebuds, so that I am no longer hankering for the quick buzz of sugars, salt and fat (which I do still enjoy, but in moderation) and will take more of a deeper appreciation of into 2012. The Fabulous Figure programme starts from £26.95 per day (www.purepackage.com).
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All is calm When does modern stress become too much to handle?
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hristmas is a stressful period for most of us. You may be organising a large family get together, dealing with those pre-holiday deadlines, or manically rushing about buying lastminute gifts. You only need to think about Oxford Street in December and your blood pressure can soar. But if stress is something that affects your day-to-day life over a prolonged period of time, it can become detrimental to your long-term health.
What exactly is stress?
In small bouts, stress is healthy – it is a normal physical reaction that provides us with motivation and helps our bodies and minds to perform well under pressure. When we are in a taxing situation our bodies release stress hormones such as adrenaline, which sharpen our focus and concentration, making our reactions faster and increasing strength and stamina. In some demanding situations, such as exams or presentations, this is a positive response, but pushing our bodies and minds to these limits on a daily basis is exhausting. Modern living alone can be a catalyst for long-term stress; with many people feeling over-worked, tired and permanently under pressure. Poor diets, excessive drinking and a lack of regular exercise
only exacerbate these emotions, and it seems ‘stressed out’ has become a commonplace expression for today’s professional, and for some people, even a way of life. When you continually find yourself pushed to these extremes, stress begins to affect your health. How to recognise symptoms
Symptoms of enduring stress vary in each person, but physically it can manifest in headaches, stomach upsets, muscle tension, and dizziness. This can leave you feeling irritable, hamper your concentration and generally lower your mood. In the long run this can lead to depression, high blood pressure and even cause stroke and heart disease. Coping with stress
Constantly feeling fatigued, angry and anxious are indicators that you are not handling pressure well. There are several coping strategies you can employ to combat stress and prevent those long-term affects. Your GP can help you develop the best tactics by helping you establish your triggers and recommending ways to dispel those negative responses. Getting to know when you’re not coping well with stress is the key to controlling it.
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symptoms of stress Dr Lisa Anderson looks at the long-term physical effects of stress on the body. Stress is dealt with through a mechanism called General Adaptation Syndrome or GAS. This consists of three phases:
1. Alarm – during this stage adrenaline is produced to bring about the fight-or-flight response.
2. Resistance – if the stress persists then the body has to develop some means of coping, and if this does not return to normal then the body’s natural resources become depleted, leading to the final stage of exhaustion.
3. Exhaustion – in this stage all of the body’s resources are weakened and the body is unable to maintain normal function. If this stage is prolonged, then the immune system becomes exhausted and bodily functions are affected, resulting in damage to various organ systems.
the specialist Dr Lisa Anderson MRCGP is a Long-term effects of stress on General Practitioner at The the cardiovascular system can Welllington Hospital. result in an increased heart Her special interests include women’s rate, damaged blood vessels, health, paediatrics, chronic disease high blood pressure and raised management (asthma, COPD, cholesterol levels, all of which diabetes, hypertension, and can lead to an increased risk of coronary heart disease) and mental health. cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks. In the gut, long-term stress causes a slowing in digestion, acidity and possible development of stomach ulcers, and chronic constipation. However, the greatest long-term effects of stress are seen with the immune system. The high level of adrenaline produced during stress suppresses the production of the cells that fight infection and also cancer cells. Not only does long term stress worsen existing infections, but it makes the individual more susceptible to new ones.
For further information and updates, please visit The Wellington Hospital www.thewellingtonhospital.com or contact the Enquiry Helpline on 020 7483 5148.
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Super-chic street food With London’s lunchtime rush getting ever more frantic in the run up to Christmas, award-winning chef Jun Tanaka and partner Mark Jankel have decided to branch into their own innovative version of street food. The Hatch, based in Battersea, offers a daily changing menu of simple, British bistro-style dishes, using 100% British produce, meticulously sourced directly from farms and producers from around the country, bringing restaurant-style fast food to on-the-go Londoners – stylish and speedy. (www.streetkitchen.co.uk)
An intrepid Christmas For those who fancy the odd spot of pioneering this Christmas, Selfridges have released a seriously limited-edition hamper – just five are being made – in association with culinary surrealists, Bompas & Parr. The hamper contains everything the festive adventurer could ever need for outdoor entertaining, including cucumber and quinine gelé, cranberry with star anise and myrrh and a magnum of Piper Heidsieck 1998 vintage champagne. Also included are adventurer’s tools, such as an ice pick for cocktails and an emergency flare – and one lucky hamper owner will even be invited to join the Bompass & Parr crew on an Arctic adventure – how utterly cool. Luxury hamper, £699, Selfridges (www.selfridges.com)
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The ultimate Christmas whisky For those of you who enjoy a festive fireside dram, Ballantine’s have launched a limited-edition Christmas Reserve, which highlights a number of wonderful seasonal aromas and flavours. With notes of cinnamon, orange, dried fruits and dark chocolate it makes the ideal pairing to Christmas pudding or as an addition in a warming hot toddy. Ballantine’s whiskey, £27.50 (www.thewhiskyexchange.com)
As London gets ready for the freezing depths of winter, Aqua Kyoto on Argyll Street have announced the launch of their Sake & Sushi Ice Bar, which promises to be the coolest alfresco dining experience in the capital. The outdoor terrace offers an array of dazzling hand-carved ice sculptures and warm sake cocktails, plus hot bowls of delicious Japanese dishes, with cosy cashmere blankets and outdoor heaters for those feeling the cold. The Ice Bar will run until 12 February 2012 (www.aqua-london.com)
The world’s most exclusive chocolate?
A striking gift for loved ones with a seriously sweet tooth, Harrods have teamed up exclusively with The Chocolate to make the world’s most exclusive chocolate truffle (the recipe uses Toscano Black, filled with champagne, flaked with edible 24-carat gold), all enclosed within a bespoke boutique box encrusted with more than 450 Swarovski Crystals. A non-alcoholic version is also available for those who would prefer not to mix their vices. From £50, available at Harrods (www.the-chocolate.com)
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a cut above Neil Ridley visits CUT, The Dorchester Collection’s hotly-anticipated new steak restaurant
When it was reported that Austrian-American super-chef Wolfgang Puck was to open his latest culinary venture in London, steak enthusiasts from across the country began to collectively salivate. CUT, the new fine-dining restaurant located at The Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane hotel is indeed a mouth-watering proposition. Housed in a capacious ground-level hall with a distinctly Art Deco-feel by designer Thierry W Despont, Puck and his executive chef David McIntyre have created what purports to be the ultimate in steak experiences, following on from a string of successful eponymous bar and grill style restaurants across America. Although the menu undoubtedly has a meatheavy focus, there is a real balance to the dishes on offer – testament to the premise that every great restaurant needs some light and some shade. Starters such as the heirloom apple salad, bought a refreshing star turn to the proceedings, with a simple but hugely flavoursome mix of crisp apple, red endive, dates, Marcona almonds and salty Montgomery cheddar. But setting oneself up with something that looks and tastes decidedly healthy is probably a tad foolish when it comes to the main attraction. The steaks, ranging from a 28-day aged Devonshire filet mignon to a top-of-the-range Black Angus New York steak, are artistry in themselves. The cuts are
grilled over hard wood and charcoal to obtain a melt-in-the-mouth centre, and finished under a 650-degree broiler to intensify their gentle smoky flavour. The whole package, when coupled with some superb hand-cut chips, divinely light tempura onion rings and the house steak sauce, is pretty faultless. As an added bonus, the instantly likeable and highly experienced sommelier, Vanessa Cinti, made some perfect wine pairings from a list, which proudly echoes Puck’s Austrian-Californian influence, including a big, bold Stag’s Leap Cellars 2007 Artemis from the Napa Valley. The dessert selection does wonders for that long forgotten resolution of using your gym membership. Puck’s signature sweet is a complex and luxuriously silky Banana Cream Pie, which is liberally drizzled in ‘Ten year’ chocolate sauce; named so because apparently it took the pastry chef ten years to perfect. With desserts this good, one can only imagine how much fun the previous nine years must have been. In essence, CUT has taken the gutsy, often overly masculine domain of the steak restaurant and turned it into a culinary dream for those in search of a more refined side to gourmet meat. The sharp end of London’s steak restaurants just got sharper.
‘The cuts are grilled over hard wood and charcoal to obtain a melt-in-the-mouth centre’
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A view from the gallery Elle Blakeman explores Riveria chic at Gallery restaurant
Gallery RESTAURANT is a place obsessed with detail. A new venture for the Westbury Hotel, the exclusive private members bar and restaurant has the warm, breezy air of Riveria chic, without the associated formality which would have been easy to slip into given the ultra-exclusive location on Mayfair’s Conduit Street. The French-meets-Italian-luxe décor is finished with exquisite pieces sourced from eras and places that conspire to create an easy but glamorous finish, from the antique mirrors with bronze detailing from Paris, to the mosaic floor and marble from Breccia, and the hand-crafted wrought iron from Veneto. However the star turn has to be the Bronze D’art Français chandeliers from Lyon, which are the same ones to adorn the Louvre, Versailles and many a grand châteaux in France, and such an impressive talking point that they are sure to become a defining characteristic for the place (‘Let’s go to the place with the chandeliers…’). And if the restaurant is obsessed with detail, then head chef Brian Fantoni, formerly of Claridges and The Savoy, is a man obsessed with ingredients. The menu offers simple but significant combinations, including pork and pistachio terrine with Italian lardo and mustard fruits; ravioli of langoustines with fennel and tomato confit; slow-cooked brisket of veal with
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baby artichokes; almond-infused panna cotta; and baked lemon tart with caramelised raspberries. There is a white chocolate and pink peppercorn Bavarois with a wild strawberry salsa that will cause you to completely abandon interest in your dinner companions and their conversation. I’m certain that Fantoni is unapologetic about this. Gallery’s extensive wine list combines classic and contemporary triumphs, and like the food, consists of luxurious Nothern French and Southern Italian influences which cleverly knit together with the surroundings, bringing the whole experience to a satisfying conclusion. Gallery restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, in the evenings for dancing and beverages in the new member’s area on the lower ground floor, and is open to non-members at lunch times, thereby making Mayfair even more of a destination spot for fine-diners than ever before. In addition to the new Artisan restaurant fronted by noted chef Alyn Williams, it seems that the Westbury has well and truly launched a claim on food-obsessed residents of Mayfair. Gallery Restaurant, 41 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2YF (020 8382 5083; www.gallerymayfair.com). For membership enquires please contact Chris Steiger, Membership Manager (chris.steiger@gallerymayfair.com)
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Enlightenment Mayfair is home to some of the finest indoor cigar lounges in the world, says Neil Ridley and with a season of festivities upon us, what better way than to celebrate with the aroma of an exquisite Cuban cigar in the air
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the most widely regarded range of vintage Cognacs, the oldest of which dates back to the 18th Century. ‘Pairing cigars and spirits is a little bit special,’ says Ruo. ‘Blending flavours together is a real art. If you do the right matching, there is nothing else which can compare.’ To highlight this, he has created the ultimate Champagne and cigar tasting to celebrate the New Year and on 31 December, guests can enjoy a glass of Krug 1998 vintage, which Ruo has paired with the highly sought after Cohiba Behike 54. True decadence. Similarly, Hotels such as the Sheraton Park Tower in Knightsbridge and restaurateurs Boisdale of Belgravia, are fully aware of how to cater for the cigar connoisseur looking for the very best, both creating elegant and comfortable bespoke outdoor cigar terraces. Boisdale, who own three fine dining venues across London offer regular cigar, food and wine matching events, as well as unique cocktails, designed to bring out the subtle balance of Cuban cigars. ‘You can approach a cocktail from either contrasting flavours or go for something directly paired with your cigar,’ says Hannah Lanfear, Bar Manager of Boisdale. ‘I work very closely with our cigar sommelier and if a guest wanted a specific cocktail with their cigar, I would come up with something bespoke for them, based on their personal preferences and the style and weight of the cigar,’ she says. The personal touch is also something that has been key to the continued success of cigar merchants, Fox of St James, one of the oldest tobacconists in London, established in 1787. As well as counting royalty and Oscar Wilde
‘Blending cigars and spirits together is a real art. If you do the right matching, there is nothing else which can compare’ Aromatic, rich, full-bodied or spicy? However descriptive one cares to be, the idea of enjoying the refinement of a handmade Cuban cigar is something that requires time, care and attention. Selecting the right size, the pairing with a wine or spirit and even the cutting and lighting process has become an almost sacred ritual to cigar devotees. However, post the 2007 smoking ban, London’s smokers have been left out in the cold. Fortunately, a number of Mayfair’s best hotels and retail establishments offer chic alternatives to unceremoniously smoking a highly prized vintage stick on the street corner – with rather ingenious indoor/outdoor lounges, which are fast becoming serious attractions for aficionados the world over. Arguably the most stylish and, as a result, hugely popular cigar lounges in Mayfair is located at The Lanesborough Hotel, where the garden room is presided over by one of the world’s leading cigar experts, Giuseppe Ruo. Ruo – a walking encyclopaedia of cigar and spirits knowledge – makes numerous trips to Cuba each year, sourcing rare, exclusive and vintage cigars for his guests, and feels that the experience of enjoying a great cigar is one not to be rushed. ‘Most people want to enjoy a cigar later in the evening, perhaps after dinner,’ says Ruo, ‘and to get the most enjoyment, especially from a limited-edition cigar, you need to take your time.’ Not only does the garden room have a selection of rare, difficult to obtain cigars, such as the Partagas 165 Anniversary series (previously only available in Cuba), it also has one of
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amongst their illustrious list of customers, the shop has a basement room, or to be more precise, a ‘Museum of Cigars’, which contains a chair favoured by Sir Winston Churchill who also used to frequent the shop regularly. Fox’s have managed to find an inspired way around the limitations of smoking indoors, by selling single cigars from their extensive range for ‘sampling purposes’, meaning you can happily sit in the cosy confines of the shop’s upstairs lounge and, like Churchill used to, light up a fine Romeo y Julieta. Halil Osman, one of Fox’s cigar experts explains the reason behind this. ‘The average box of cigars will cost you around £250, so clearly our customers need to have the ability to sample one before being expected to part with a great deal of money.’ A lot of people now visit us socially, as well as to hold meetings in our museum, which is a great environment to smoke,’ says Osman. And with that it is time to sit back and begin that delicious ritual in luxurious comfort – how warming. The Lanesborough Garden Room (www.lanesborough.com), opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 4pm -11pm (Sundays 10.30pm). Sheraton Park Tower (www.sheratonparktower.com). Boisdale of Belgravia (www.boisdale.co.uk), opening hours: 12pm -1am (weekdays & Saturdays). Fox & Co (www.jjfox.co.uk), opening hours: 9.30am – 5.45pm (Saturdays 5pm).
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As well as being a premium retail destination, Canary Wharf also offers the very best in cuisine from around the world, including French fine dining, Japanese fusion and sumptuous Scottish fare this festive season
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Connoisseurs in whiskey, oysters, cigars and champagne as well as an enviable reputation for the best beef, lamb, game and seafood in London, Boisdale of Canary Wharf is the home of the finest things in life. And all this to be enjoyed to the smooth strains of quality live jazz. The restaurant houses ‘the greatest whisky bar on the planet’ alongside a wine and cigar shop, cigar terrace and oyster bar. The traditional Boisdale look is evident, with deep reds and greens, rich mahogany panelling and a dash of Macdonald tartan, and the menu’s ingredients are predominantly sourced directly from Scotland, with all this Caledonian flavour beautifully offset by breathtaking views. New Year’s Eve will be brought in by Reuben Richards & Soul Train, whose irresistible mix of soul and blues classics will be the perfect accompaniment to a night of revelry and merriment.
The word ‘Roka’ signfies a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends (Ro) that has warmth and an all-embracing energy (Ka). This chic Japanese fusion restaurant combines both of these elements, with sumptuous food, delicious cocktails and an atmosphere abuzz with sociability and zest. For New Year’s Eve, Roka provides more than a culinary taste of Japan, as Tokyo culture is transported to Canary Wharf for one night only. Just as in Japan, traditional and popular culture will be combined, featuring Samurai stilt walkers against the backdrop of Roka’s own Hanami festival with the bar wrapped in blossom to create an etheral party atmosphere. Later, the DJ and percussionist will take over to lead the celebrations into the night.
Boisdale of Canary Wharf Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, E14 4QT 020 7715 5818 www.boisdale.co.uk
Roka The Park Pavilion, 40 Canada Square, E14 5FW 020 7636 5228 www.rokarestaurant.com
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DINNER ON A PLATEAU
Five new course year eve menu ’s from £65
A well-known favourite, Plateau at Canary Wharf sits in a prime fourth floor location at the top of Canada Place, opposite the iconic One Canada Square. The uber-stylish, minimalistic, futuristic restaurant offers incredible views of the surrounding cityscape, through its huge glass windows. The main restaurant, the informal Bar & Grill, private dining rooms and the outdoor terraces, all serve modern French food at its best. For New Year’s Eve Head Chef, Allan Pickett has created an exquisite five course menu in the main restaurant. The five course menu comes with a complimentary glass of Champagne and costs £65 per person. Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill 16-19 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, E14 5EQ 020 7715 7100 www.plateau-restaurant.co.uk
SPANISH FLAVOUR
Iberica Canary Wharf Led by two Michelin starred executive chef, Nacho Manzano from Asturias in Spain, Iberica Canary Wharf is an outpost of Spanish culture in London and serves authentic gastronomic tapas, the perfect accompaniment to a night of fun, chatter and wine with friends. Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, E14 5NY 020 7636 8650 www.ibericalondon.co.uk
MARVELLOUS MOZARELLA Obikà Mozzarella Bar Unique mozzarella bar Obikà is Canary Wharf’s newest addition to the foodie front-line. The handmade mozzarellas from the Paestum and the Agro Pontino areas are processed using milk from the water buffalo owned by dairy farmers who use their hands for the “mozzatura” (or ‘lopping off’) process. Look out for the tasting menus where diners can sample different cheeses with breads and delicatessen meats. West Wintergarden, Canary Wharf, E14 5NY www.obika.it
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It’s time to get your skates on this Christmas, as the popular Canary Wharf Ice Rink has returned to Canada Square Park for its seventh year. Nestled in the park beneath the world famous One Canada Square, amongst twinkling fairy lights the rink is as enchanting and full of festive fun as ever.
The London Ice Sculpting Festival is set to return to Canary Wharf for the fourth year. Visitors to the Wharf are invited to come and cheer on, and vote as the international teams battle it out in an adrenaline-fuelled race to bring their striking and mesmerising designs to life before they melt away.This year’s festival explores the theme of Winter Sports. Visitors can also test their own sculpting skills on a small block of ice by signing up for a free, supervised Masterclasses in Canada Square Park and Jubilee Place, if you prefer a softer medium, the Snow Pit is perfect for shaping snowmen…and snowballs.There will also be a charming Frost Fayre with winter stalls selling freshly prepared winter snacks and drinks.
CANARY WHARF ICE RINK Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf www.canarywharficerink.com Until Sunday 19 Feb 2012
London Ice Sculpting Festival Friday 13 & Saturday 14 January 2012 Throughout Canary Wharf www.londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk
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INTERVIEW
Remembering M a y f a ir The Curzon cinema It was a little easier to park back then; these shots taken of the Curzon Mayfair back in 1966 recall the days when the cinema-loving, man-about-town could roll up, apply the handbrake and stroll straight into the foyer. And what a night he had in store for him: in contrast to the rather more mainstream – some might say gaudy – cinematic experience on offer in the neighbouring West End, the Curzon Mayfair has always offered a slightly more cerebral night at the flicks. Since its doors first opened in 1934, the Curzon Mayfair has been one of London’s most cherished art-house cinemas. Family-owned for more than 70 years, it remains a Mecca to blockbuster-shunning, film aficionados and those drawn to world cinema in particular. ‘Right from the start it was never exclusively a Mayfair crowd,’ says Roger Wingate, chairman of Curzon Artificial Eye, which owns the cinema. ‘We attracted people from all over London because it was the only cinema showing the films that it did.’ Wingate’s father bought the Curzon in 1940, and many of Wingate’s earliest memories are based around the Curzon Street picture house and the films it showed. In the immediate post-war period – back when the building was still single storey because of the highly-flammable film stock in use at the time – Wingate’s mother, who was fluent in French and knew some Italian, could frequently be found ‘working on an ancient machine at home doing the subtitles.’ Given the cinema’s prime position, once film stock had become less volatile, it made commercial sense to knock it down and rebuild it as it is
today. The new Curzon opened in April 1966 with the Louis Malle comedy adventure Viva Maria, starring Brigitte Bardot, and now boasted a larger, 530seat auditorium. With it came two Royal Boxes and, throughout the 1970s, a British love-affair with adultery-themed French films especially. In 1972, the Curzon also began what would become a long-lasting friendship with Merchant Ivory, the decade ending with a 36-week run of The Europeans, the first of the company’s major literary adaptations. But it wasn’t all glitz and glamour: though very much in the heart of Mayfair, the Curzon was also at the edge of the area’s once notorious Red Light district circling Shepherd Market. ‘There would be girls constantly wandering around outside the cinema,’ he recalls. ‘I remember hiring a commissionaire to try and keep the girls away from the entrance, but one day the police contacted me to tell me what a nuisance he was – he had been warning the girls when the police were around!’ Remodelling enabled the creation of a second screen in 2002, while electronic ticketing and the introduction of digital satellite technology – allowing for live performances direct from the New York Met, for example – have kept the Curzon Mayfair at the top of its game. In fact, today anyone with a soft spot for the Curzon can now be there – in spirit – any time they please. The experience might not come with the scent of freshly-made popcorn or the infectious hum of the Mayfair streets outside, but ‘Curzon On Demand’, a smorgasbord of world cinema available via its website, is the next best thing to being there.
Above / 1966 re-opening night Viva Maria Right / Curzon 1966
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Where can I... ? Some of the interesting requests made to Mayfair’s most experienced concierges
FIX IT QUICK
Dry cleaner / Clothing repair
Watch Club
Mayfair Prestige
Sivellav
4-5 Royal Arcade, W1S 4SD 020 7495 4882
0845 862 2142 info@mayfair-prestige.com
020 7407 2115 support@ems-events.co.uk
LAND, SEA AND AIR
VIP Car Hire
Soho AV
The Circle, Queen Elizabeth Street SE1 2JE 0870 200 4949 contact@vipservices.co.uk www.vipservices.co.uk
020 7494 4449 hire@sohoav.com
Buckingham Dry Cleaners 83 Duke Street, W1K 5PF 020 7499 1253
City Centre 31 Avery Row, W1K 4BD 020 7629 5558 info@citycentredrycleaners.co.uk
Buy a car
Jack Barclay 18 Berkeley Square, W1J 6AE 020 7629 7444
Jeeves of Belgravia
Porsche
54 South Audley Street, W1K 2QQ 020 7491 8885
Berkeley Square, W1K 3NA 020 7514 0900
Washington Dry Cleaners
Rolls Royce
18 Half Moon Street, W1J 7BF 020 7499 3711
15 Berkeley Square, W1J 6EG 020 7491 7941
IT / Tech support
Charter a helicopter
Luxury yacht charter / sale Exclusive Lifestyle 72 Bond Street, W1S 1RR 0845 338 0377 info@exclusivelifestyle.co.uk
Cheyne 13 Cleveland Row, SW1A 1DH 020 7968 7450
Avolus Ltd 38 Lombard Road, SW11 3RP 020 7978 6506 dsonaldson@avolus.com
36 Davies Street, W1K 4NF 020 7355 0980
First City Air LTD
Rent a Rolls Royce
Wavex 0845 644 8060 support@wavex.co.uk www.wavex.co.uk
Shoes re-heeled James Taylor and Son 4 Paddington Street, W1U 5QE 020 7935 4149 post@taylormadeshoes.co.uk
Mayfair Cobblers
Lister House Chelsea Bridge Rd, SW1W 8RH 020 7259 9313 www.firstcityair.co.uk
Emtjets 23 Berkeley Square, W1J 6HE 08453 888 248 chartereurope@emtjets.com
Exclusive Aircraft 3rd Floor 14 Hannover Street W1S 1YH 020 7183 7988 info@exclusiveair.co.uk
4 White Horse Street, W1J 7LG
Sole Man
Sunseeker
Hanwells
Mti Commodities UK Ltd 80 Park Lane, W1K 7TR 020 7529 5330
Novum Securities Ltd 47 Park Lane, W1K 1PR 020 7399 9400
Old Park Lane Capital
86-91 Uxbridge Road W7 3ST 020 7436 2070
49 Berkeley Square, W1J 5AZ 020 7493 8188
Phantom Hire
South China Securities Ltd
0800 542 1337
12 Stanhope Gate, W1K 1AW 020 7491 9225
Thames cruise City Cruses 020 77400 400
London River Cruises 020 7839 8008
London Battersea Heliport
Killik & Co 46 Grosvenor Street, W1K 3HN 020 7337 0443
Princess Yachts
Pensar
Mike Will Fix It
Artemis 57 St James Street, SW1A 1LD 020 7399 6000
64 Grosvenor Street, W1K 3JH 020 7499 5050 london@princess.co.uk
0845 402 6797 www.pensar.co.uk
020 7737 2514 / 0776 264 7547 www.mikewillfixit.com
Buy / Sell shares
TAIB Securities Ltd 11 Carlos Place, W1K 3AX 020 7533 1600 taibsecurities@taib.com
International Courier
Bridges Wharf, Battersea, SW11 3BE 0844 884 8660
River Thames Cruises
DHL
020 7237 3108/9111
0844 248 0844
Electric cars
Spirit of Chartwell
FedEx
020 7372 2077
0845 607 0809
54 Stratton Street, W1J 8LP 020 7493 3505
The Electric Car Corporation
Thames Cruises
London Executive International
Watch repair
1st Floor, 5 Aldford Street, W1K 2AF 020 7495 5270 sales@eccplc.com
020 7928 9009 info@thamescruises.com
020 7450 0060 enquiry@londonexec.com
1 White Horse Street, W1J 7LB 020 7355 2553
Timpson
Royal Arcade Watches
Thames Dinner Cruises
Excel
0845 299 4127
020 7536 7170
4 Royal Arcade, W1S 4SD 020 7495 4882
Luxury car rental
Russell Talerman 34-36 Maddox Street, W1S 1PD 020 7491 0625
48-56 Ebury, Bridge Rd, SW1W 8QF 020 7730 8888 info@belgraviagarage.com
Audio Visual hire
0844 888 4111
Marcus Watches
Mayfair Corporation
AV2hire.comn
Go-Betweens Couriers Ltd
170 Bond Street, W15 4RB 020 7290 6500
020 8255 0522 chauffeur@mayfaircorp.co.uk
020 3130 0401 info@hire-av.co.uk
020 7278 1000 info@gobetweenscouriers.com
Belgravia Garage
LAST MINUTE BUSINESS
Local courier City Sprint
CONCIERGE
Mail Boxes etc 020 7491 0022 info@mbemayfair.co.uk
MTS Mayfair Translation
Doctor
Florist
Lees Place Medical Centre
Paul Thomas Flowers
Prestige Taxi
14 Soho Street, W1D 3DN 0795 740 5061 info@mayfairtranslation.co.uk
11 Lees Place, W1N 6LN 020 7036 6060
4 Shepherd Street, W1J 7JD 020 7499 6889 shop@paulthomasflowers.co.uk
Crown Security Chauffeurs
Russian Business Translator
The London General Practice
0845 901 1471 info@crown-chauffeurs.co.uk
0770 411 4323
5 Devonshire Place, W1G 6HL 020 7935 1000
Executive Cars UK
LIFE SAVER
0800 048 3359
London Prestige Chauffeur Service 020 7624 2632 www.prestigechauffeurs.org
Signature Cars 020 7127 4838
The Executive Car Service 020 7635 2571
TST Car Service 94 Mount Street, W1K 2SZ 020 7409 3033 admin@tstcars.co.uk
UK Chauffeurs Ltd 020 3326 0513 bookings@ukcl.net
Private Dining Room Corrigans 28 Upper Grosvenor Street W1K 7EH 020 7499 9943
Baby sitter
Rockabye Babysitters 9 Wimpole St, W1G 9SG 020 7624 0060
Find a Babysitter.com
Optician
Dentist
Arthur Morrice
Lund Osler Dental Health Care
11 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NQ 020 7584 4661 sw3@arthur-morrice.com
56 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7JN 020 7838 8969
Dog walkers
Crescent Dental Clinic 57 Crawford Street, W1H 4JL 020 7723 2255 info@crescentdental.com
47 Davies Street, W1K 4LY 020 7495 3030 info@wildthingsflowers.co.uk
William Clark Flowers 26 Seymour Place, W1H 7NN 020 7402 3444 shop@williamclarkflowers.com
Last minute gifts Halcyon Days 14 Brook Street, W1S 1BD 0844 880 8210 enquiries@halcyondays.co.uk
Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL 020 7730 1234
Central London Dog Walking Service
Jeff de Bruges
18 Warwick Square, SW1V 2AB 0785 604 5975
13 South Molton Street, W1K 5QW 020 7409 0213
Doug Jarvis
Chelsea Dogs
Linley Accessories
38 Poland Street, W1F 7LY 020 7437 6383
7 Chelsea Square, SW3 6LF 0778 632 5053 info@chelseadogs.co.uk
46 Albemarle Street, W1S 4JN 020 7290 1410
Happy Paws
34 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QA 020 7499 6337
Aqua Dental Spa 25 Manchester Square, W1U 3PY 020 7935 5332
Sartoria
N Meyer & Associates 11 South Molton Street, W1K 5QL 020 7499 1225
Hibiscus
Urgent Care Centre 42-52 Nottingham Place, W1U 5NY 020 7908 2144
020 7580 6403
20 Savile Row, W1S 3PR 020 7534 7000 www.sartoria-restaurant .co.uk
29 Maddox Street, W1S 2PA 020 7629 2999
The Mayfair Medical Centre 3 - 5 Weighhouse Street, W1K 5LS 020 7493 1647
Wild Things of Mayfair
Pall Mall Dental 15 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5LU 020 7766 7250 info@pallmalldental.co.uk
Sartoria
Peter Kertesz
20 Savile Row, W1S 3PR 020 7534 7000
29A Brook Street, W1K 4HE 020 7629 3262
Tempo
Swiss Smile
54 Curzon Street, W1J 8PG 020 7629 2742
10 Brook Street, W1S 1BG 020 7290 1180 brookstreet@swiss-smile.com
41 Cumberland Street, SW1V 4LU 0781 846 3286
K9 to 5 Club
Penfriend London
Personal chef
46 Broadwalk Court, W8 4EF 0771 006 4871 info@k9to5club.co.uk
Galor Personal Chef
Mayfair Mutts
The Personal Chef
Upper Brook Street, W1 020 7409 7739 07957 460 610 mayfairmutts@hotmail.co.uk
020 7871 1080
Pawsh Dogs Dog Walking
020 7371 4076 contact@galor.co.uk
Personal shopper Gabrielle Teare 0798 531 9300 info@gabrielleteare.com
54 Harwood Road, SW6 4PY 0750 344 8489
High Heals
30 Bruton Place, W1J 6NL 020 7409 1728
The Mayfair Dental Practice
Pedigree Pups
Sophie Deedes 0759 504 3802
0780 433 7486 sam@pedigree-pups.com
Mark Lord London
Translator
71 Park Street, W1K 7HN 020 7499 2168
Pets in the City
0786 658 1230 mark@marklordlondon.co.uk
Central Translations
Teeth @ W1
21 Woodstock Street, W1C 2AP 020 7493 5511
7 South Molton Street, W1K 5QG 020 7499 7015
The Guinea Grill
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75 St Helens Gardens, W10 6LL 020 8962 0700 0795 730 3858 info@petsincity.com
Threads Styling Consultancy 020 7749 0784 info@threadsstyling.co.uk
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Stationery printer City Images 8 Avery Row, W1K 4AL 020 7495 0421 post@cityimages.co.uk
Mail Boxes etc
020 7823 1888 info@mangotree.org.uk
Randall & Aubin 16 Brewer Street, W1F 0SQ 020 7287 4447
Mount Street Printers
The Wolseley
4 Mount Street, W1K 3LW 020 7409 0303 info@mountstreetprinters.com
160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB 020 7499 6996
Casinos
Late night ice-cream Baskin-Robbins
Aspinalls
Edgware Road, W2 2HZ 020 7262 3918
28 Curzon Street, W1J 7TJ 020 7499 4599
Freggo Ice Cream Bar
24 Hertford Street, W1J 7SA 020 7495 5000
27-29 Swallow Street W1B 4QB 020 7287 9506 scoop@freggo.co.uk
Crockfords Club
Gelupo
30 Curzon Street, W1J 7TN 020 7493 7771
7 Archer Street, W1D 7AU 020 7287 5555
Colony Club
The Dorchester Spa Park Lane, W1K 1QA 020 7319 7109 spa@thedorchester.com
RECHARGE AND RECUPERATE
Women’s hair
Noura 16 Curzon Street, W1J 5HP 020 7495 1050 noura@noura.co.uk
8 Shepherd Market, WIJ 7JY 020 7491 0022 info@mbemayfair.co.uk
PARTY TIME
Henry Bonas events@henrybonas.com 020 3214 2099
Dog grooming Mayfair Mutts
Upper Brook Street, W1 020 7409 7739 0795 746 0610 mayfairmutts@hotmail.co.uk
Pets in the City
Nicky Clarke 130 Mount Street, Mayfair, W1K 3NY www.nickyclarke.com
Janet Ginnings Hair and Beauty Salon 45 Curzon Street, W1J 7UQ 020 7499 1904
Joe’s Beauty Salon
75 St Helens Gardens, W10 6LL 020 8962 0700 / 0795 730 3858 info@petsincity.com
73 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QR 020 7629 3456
Massages
Michael John Hair and Beauty
Mayfair Spa - The Mayfair Hotel Stratton Street, W1J 8LT 020 7915 2826 mayfairspa@radisson.com
Michael John Boutique 25 Albemarle Street W1S 4HU 020 7629 6969 online@michaeljohn.co.uk
25 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HU 020 7629 6969
Sassoon Salon 60 South Molton Street, W1K 5SW 020 7491 8848
Top One Hair and Beauty Specialist’s 53 Berkeley Street, W1J 8EX 020 7629 6465
London Club International
Midnite Cookies
Spa Illuminata
10 Brick Street, W1J 7HQ 020 7518 0000
15 Exeter Street, WC2E 7DT 020 7836 5131
63 South Audley Street, W1K 2QS 020 7499 7777
SAMPLE THE FINEST
The Palm Beach Casino
The Icecreamists
The Dorchester Spa
Aspinal of London
30 Berkeley Street, W1J 8EH 020 7493 6585
Selfridges, W1A 1AB 020 8616 8694 office@theicecreamits.com
Park Lane, W1K 1QA 020 7319 7109 spa@thedorchester.com
0845 053 6900 enquires@aspinaloflondon.com
Members clubs
Men’s hair
44 Baker Street, W1U 7RT 020 7388 2404 info@chess.co.uk
Parks Tower Casino 101 Knightsbridge SW1X 7RQ 020 7235 6161
The Ritz Club 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BS 020 7499 1818
Fancy dress Pantaloons 020 7630 8330 www.pantaloons.co.uk
So High Soho Ltd 96 Berwick Street, W1F 0QQ 020 7287 1295 online@sohighsoho.co.uk
Late night food Automat 33 Dover Street, W1S 4NF 020 7499 3033 info@automat-london.com
Benares 12a Berkeley Square House, W1J 6BS 020 7629 8886
Hakkasan 17 Bruton Street, W1J 6QB 020 7907 1888 mail@hakkasan.com
Mango Tree 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ
Arts Club
Atherton Cox
40 Dover Street, W1S 4NP 020 7499 8581
18 New Cavendish Street, W1G 8UR 020 7487 4048
AURA
Sassoon Salon for Men
48-49 St James Street SW1A 1JT 020 7499 9999
56 Brook Street, W1K 5NE 020 7399 6935
Maddox Club 3-5 Mill Street, W1S 2AU 020 7629 8877
Mortons Club 28 Berkeley Square, W1J 6EN 020 7499 0363
Savile Club 69 Brook Street, W1K 4ER 020 7629 5462 admin@savileclub.co.uk
The Lansdowne Club 9 Fitzmaurice Place, W1J 5JD 020 7629 7200 secretary@lansdowneclub.com
Party planner Concorde Media
The Barber at Alfred Dunhill 2 Davies Street, W1K 3DJ 0845 458 0779
Spa & beauty Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa 29 Davies Street, W1K 4LW 0870 787 6626
Michael John Boutique 25 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HU 020 7629 6969 online@michaeljohn.co.uk
Nails Inc 41 South Molton Street, W1k 5RP 020 7499 8333
Mayfair Tanning & Waxing LTD,
020 7297 3344
19 Denman Street, W1D 7HP 020 7494 3344
G&D Events
The Athenaeum
020 7682 2682 www.g-and-devents.com
116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJ 020 7499 3464
Backgammon board
London Chess Shop
William & Son 10 Mount Street, W1K 2TY 020 7493 8385 info@williamandson.com
Caviar Caviar House & Prunier 161 Piccadilly, W1J 9EA 0871 961 9577
Harrods 87 - 135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL 020 7730 1234
Cheese Harrods 87 - 135 Brompton Road SW1X 7XL 020 7730 1234
La Fromagerie 2-6 Moxon Street, W1U 4EW 020 7935 0341 moxon@lafromagerir.co.uk
Chocolates Charbonnel et Walker The Royal Arcade 28 Old Bond Street, W1S 4BT 020 7491 0939
CONCIERGE
Jeff de Bruges
Nicolas
Burlington Jewellers
Pasha Clinic
13 South Molton Street, W1K 5QW 020 7409 0213
11 Curzon Street, W1J 5H5 020 7629 1564
37 Maddox Street, W1S 2PP 020 7409 7354 info@pashaclinic.co.uk
Rococo Chocolates
Vintage watches
10 - 11 Burlington Arcade W1J 0PG 020 7493 0777
45 Marylebone High Street, W1U 5HG 020 7935 7780
Cigars
David Duggan 63 Burlington Arcade, WIJ 0QS 020 7491 1675
Guy & Max
Perfect Feet Spa
8 Shepherd Street, W1J 7EJ 020 7499 5898 studio@guyandmax.com
7 - 9 Queensway, W2 4QJ 020 7243 6723 info@perfectfeetspa.com
Sautter of Mount Street
Rolex Boutique
Hancocks & Co,
Selfridges & Co
106 Mount Street, W1K 2TW 020 7499 4866 info@sauttercigars.com
61 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB 020 7581 7073
Burlington Arcade, W1J OHH 020 7493 8904 info@hancocks-london.com
400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB 0800 123 400
Fine wine
24 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0EA 020 7499 2032
Lea & Sandeman 170 Fulham Road, SW10 9PR 020 7244 0522
Jeroboams 20 Davies Street, W1K 3DT 020 7499 1015
Suze in Mayfair
The Vintage Watch Co.
Watchclub 4 - 5 The Royal Arcade, W1S 4SD 020 7495 4882 info@watchclub.com
WEIRD AND THE WONDERFUL
J.Condrup
Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QX 020 7491 9155
Michael Marks
Rent a double decker bus
58 Davies Street, W1K 5LP 020 7491 0332
Richard Ogden
Bespoke perfumes Clive Christian
Tiffany & Co.
Humidors
Harrods, Knightsbridge 020 7730 1234
25 Old Bond Street, W1S 4QB 020 7409 2790
Linley
Floris
46 Albemarle Street, W1S 4JN 020 7290 1410
Peter Jones, Sloane Square, SW1W 8EL 020 7730 3434
Exotic pyjamas
Sautter of Mount Street
Jo Malone
106 Mount Street, W1K 2TW 020 7499 4866 info@sauttercigars.com
23 Brook Street, W1K 4HA 0870 192 5181
Luxury hamper Fortnum & Mason 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER 020 7734 8040 corporate@fortnumandmason.co.uk
Harvey Nichols 109 - 125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ 020 7235 5000 contactknightsbridge@harveynichols.com
John Lewis 300 Oxford Street, W1A 1EX 08456 049 049
Luxury liquor
Miller Harris 21 Bruton Street, W1J 6QD 020 7629 7750 info@millerharris.com
Ormonde Jayne 12 The Royal Arcade, W1S 4SL 020 7499 1100 sales@ormondejayne.com
Hackett 137 - 138 Sloane Street SW1X 9AY 020 7730 3331
Harrods
London Bus Export Company 01291 689741 lonbusco@globalnet.co.uk
London Heritage Travel 01353 863273
This Bus.com 0845 4652 394
Security cameras IP Tec 351 Horn Lane, W3 0BX 020 8993 3377 sales@iptecworld.com
87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL 020 7730 1234
I-tesco
Louis Vuitton
72 Bond Street, W1S 1RR info@i-tesco.co.uk
190 - 192 Sloane Street, SW1X 9QX 020 7201 4190
Shotgun repairs
Myla
Anderson Wheeler
Bug detectors
4 Burlington Gardens, W15 3ER 020 7491 8548 info@myla.com
13 Shepherd Market, W1J 7PQ 020 7499 9315
London Detective, W1
Prada
0800 970 7925 enquiry@ksm-investigations.co.uk
16-18 Old Bond Street, W1S 4PS 020 7647 5000
23 Burton Street, W1J 6HH 020 7499 4411 gunroomuk@hollandandholland.com
Ralph Lauren
James Purdey & Sons Ltd
1 New Bond Street, W1A 3RL 020 7535 4600
57 - 58 South Audley Street W1K 2ED 020 7499 1801 enquiries@purdey.com
Sweepers De-Bugging Service
Gerry’s Wines & Spirits
302 - 308 Regent Street, W1B 3HH 0870 765 4307
74 Old Compton Street, W1D 4UW 020 7734 2053
Diamonds valued
Harrods
Armour Winston
87 - 135 Brompton Road SW1X 7XL 020 7730 1234
43 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QQ 020 7493 8937
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Ladurée
45 - 46 New Bond Street, W1S 2SF 020 7477 2455 jc@jcondrup.com
28 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0NX 020 7493 9136
41 North Audley Street, W1K 6ZP 020 7491 3237 info@suzeinmayfair.com
London’s best hot chocolate
Fish pedicure
Holland and Holland
Aqua Sheko
William & Son
14 Holland Street, W8 4LT 020 3489 8336 reservations@aquasheko.co.uk
10 Mount Street, W1K 2TY 020 7493 8385 info@williamandson.com
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PROPERTY
Featured
Estate Agents Horne & Harvey Est. 1803
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Horne & Harvey
23a St James’s Street London SW1A 1HA 020 3318 7167 www.horneandharvey.co.uk
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7 New Quebec Street London W1H 7RH 020 7724 4777 www.jamestaylorproperty.com
Knight Frank
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Harrods Estates
Mayfair Office 61 Park Lane London W1K 1QF 020 7409 9001
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Messila Residential
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A superb opportunity to acquire and modernise what is currently a three bedroom flat in the middle of Mount Street in the heart of Mayfair. 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bathrooms, 3rd floor. Approximately 97.4 sq m (1,048 sq ft) Leasehold: 115 years approximately
A charming fourth floor, two bedroom apartment moments from St James’s Square. This handsome building has a lift and benefits from a South-East facing reception room. 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom, lift. Approximately 66.9 sq m (720 sq ft) Leasehold: 68 years approximately
£1,750,000
£1,250,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair 020 8166 7482 mayfair@knightfrank.com
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Park Street, Mayfair, W1
Mount Street, Mayfair, W1
A bright and contemporary one bedroom flat in this purpose built block with 24 hour uniformed porterage. The flat is offered with vacant possession and would make an ideal pied a terre or rental investment. Bedroom, reception room, bathroom, lift, porter/concierge.Approximately 72.4 sq m (780 sq ft) Leasehold: 107 years approximately
A bright south facing apartment on the top floor of a period building. Located on one of Mayfair’s finest streets this property is close to all local shops and restaurants. 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bathrooms, lift. Approximately 130.9 sq m (1,409 sq ft) Leasehold: 114 years approximately
£1,300,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair 020 8166 7482 mayfair@knightfrank.com
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£3,500,000
Knight Frank Mount Street, W1K Exquisite interiors, premier location Located in a desirable period building on one of Mayfair’s most sought after streets, the elegant living accommodation comprises 3 en suite bedrooms, spacious reception room with bay window views over Mount Street, dining room, fully fitted kitchen and guest cloakroom. Offered furnished.
£3,500 per week
Mayfair Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7499 1012
(156100)
Park Street, W1K Garden views An elegantly finished apartment set behind a period façade. Living accommodation comprises 3 double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, reception room with hardwood walnut flooring and full height doors, dining room, high specification fitted kitchen, utility room, guest cloakroom, air conditioning and lift. Available unfurnished. £2,500 per week
Mayfair Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7499 1012
(117854)
Knight Frank Dunraven Street, W1K Light and lateral apartment with roof terrace Handsomely designed, the high specification living space comprises 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room with hardwood walnut flooring, fitted kitchen, utility room, air conditioning, private roof terrace and access to Green Street Gardens. Approx. 1765 sq. ft. Available unfurnished.
ÂŁ2,400 per week
Mayfair Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7499 1012
(104593)
Kean Street, WC2B West End sophistication An outstanding apartment in a newly developed building adjacent to Drury Lane. Finished to the highest standard, the stylish accommodation comprises 1 bedroom, Jack and Jill bathroom, open plan kitchen/ reception room, underfloor heating and south east facing balcony. Available furnished.
ÂŁ800 per week
Mayfair Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7499 1012
(150300)
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Mansfield Street, Marylebone W1
An elegant three bedroom fourth floor lateral apartment Offering wonderful period features, this property is drenched in natural light and is located in one of the finest period buildings in the West End of London. Master bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms, further bathroom, reception room, dining room, modern kitchen, utility room, lift, 24 hour porter, Approximately 169 sq m (1,820 sq ft) Leasehold: 49 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ3,150,000
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Hamptons Mayfair Sales. 0207 758 8440
mayfair@hamptons-int.com
Hill Street, W1 A superb upper triplex apartment arranged over the third, fourth and fifth floors of a substantial redbrick period building in the heart of Mayfair. The property has direct lift access to the third floor and is presented in excellent condition throughout. The third floor features a wonderful reception room with a south facing balcony . Hamptons Mayfair 0207 758 8440 mayfair@hamptons-int.com
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ÂŁ4,450,000 Leasehold Reception room Kitchen Three bedrooms En suite bathroom Two separate bathrooms Study
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Hamptons Mayfair 32 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London W1K 2HJ Sales. 020 7758 8440 - mayfair@hamptons-int.com Lettings. 020 7758 8489 - mayfairlettings@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk
the world. Now, we’re even better placed to meet your property needs. Our geographic reach is only matched by our commitment to delivering a service far beyond our customers’ expectations. Combining over 140 years’ property expertise with our innovative and forwardlooking approach, we uphold the finest traditions of exemplary service.
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Hamptons Mayfair Lettings. 0207 758 8489
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Fitzroy Square, W1T An impressive classical house designed by Robert Adam overlooking one of London’s most attractive Georgian garden squares. Features large living and entertaining space.
Hamptons Mayfair 020 7758 8489 mayfairlettings@hamptons-int.com
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£7,000 per week Furnished/Unfurnished Five reception rooms Six bedroom Separate kitchen Home cinema Roof terrace Lift
Hamptons Chelsea Lettings. 020 7370 0774
chelsealettings@hamptons-int.com
Chelsea Square, SW3
ÂŁ6,000 per week Unfurnished
A rare opportunity to rent a fantastic family house on this prestigious square in Chelsea. This contemporary property has been finished to a very high standard offering six bedrooms, two receptions, a lift and access to the garden square.
Hamptons Chelsea 020 7370 0774 chelsealettings@hamptons-int.com
Six bedrooms Five bathrooms Three receptions Private patio Access to communal gardens Lift
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Holland Park Avenue, W11 A truly stunning family house which has been meticulously re-modernised throughout. The property comprises 5 bedrooms in the original house with a separate 1000sq ft 2 bedroom apartment, a built in cinema room and a 25ft swimming pool.
Hamptons Kensington 020 7937 9372 kensingtonlettings@hamptons-int.com
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ÂŁ10,000 per week Unfurnished Double reception Five bedrooms Swimming pool Cinema room Garden Separate two bedroom apartment
Hamptons Knightsbridge Lettings. 020 7584 2014
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One Hyde Park, SW1X
£25,000 per week Furnished
A unique opportunity to rent a superb park facing four bedroom apartment in one of the world’s very best residences. The enormous lateral space is the culmination of cutting edge design and a focus on delivering the very best in luxurious living.
Hamptons Knightsbridge 020 7584 2014 knightsbridgelettings@hamptons-int.com
Four double bedrooms Four bathrooms Separate dining room Balcony Concierge Gym/Pool/Sauna
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uPPer BrooK Street w1k
£4,425,000 leasehold
A south facing, 1st floor family apartment overlooking Grosvenor Square. Featuring a double reception/dining room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms with en-suites, utility room & lift.
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Dover Street w1s
HertforD Street w1j
£1,795,000 leasehold
A spacious 1,152sq ft, 3rd floor Mayfair apartment situated close to Berkeley Square, comprising 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 2 bedrooms with en-suites, guest cloakroom, lift & porter.
£1,950,000 leasehold
A stunning double aspect penthouse set within a fine Art Deco building with views across London. Comprising a reception room, kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lift & porter.
Mayfair Sales
020 7629 4513
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PiccaDilly w1j
SoutH auDley Street w1k
£2,000,000 leasehold
A spacious lateral apartment, occupying 1,571sq ft. Comprising a double reception/dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms with en-suites, guest bathroom, lift access & underground parking.
£4,250,000 share of the freehold
A 1st floor family apartment situated within a highly regarded Mayfair block with views of Hyde Park. Double reception room, eat-in kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cloakroom, lift & porter.
Mayfair Sales
020 7629 4513
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ParK Street w1k
£2,500 per week
A spacious lateral 4 bedroom apartment in a portered block, with views of Hyde Park. Accommodation comprises a large & bright reception room, large fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom, 2 double bedrooms, a further single bedroom / study & 3 modern bathrooms.
Mayfair Lettings
020 7235 3530
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£2, 750 per week
A period family home of approx. 3,600 sq ft in the heart of St James & close to St James’ Park. Comprising 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms.
£1,450 per week
A contemporary 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of St James. Finished to the highest of standards & benefitting from wood floors & a comfort cooler.
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020 7235 3530
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cHeSterfielD GarDeNS w1j
£795 per week
A 2 bedroom apartment located on the 6th floor (lift) of this popular portered block close to Hyde Park. Comprising a large double reception room & modern fully fitted kitchen.
GroSveNor Square w1k
£1,795 per week
An immaculate 2 bedroom apartment located on the north side of this premier garden Square, the accommodation occupies approx. 1,092 sq ft & benefits from wood floors & high ceilings.
Mayfair Lettings
020 7235 3530
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Knightsbridge T: 0844 417 9879
Orchard Court, Marylebone, W1
O.I.E.O. ÂŁ4,500,000
Superb four bedroom, fourth floor, lateral apartment situated in a 24 hour portered, art deco building, on this prestigious garden square moments from Selfridges and Oxford Street. The apartment is immaculate throughout and designed to a high specification, comprising spacious entrance hall, large double reception, luxury master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, three further double bedrooms, ensuite bathroom, family bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, and guest cloakroom. Quietly situated with plenty of large windows offering good natural light.
Elstree T: 0208 387 1546
Knightsbridge T: 0844 417 9879
Knightsbridge T: 0844 417 9879
Lancelot Place, Knightsbridge, SW7
ÂŁ5,500,000 Sole Agents
An elegant lateral apartment situated in this fabulous, prestigious modern building, boasting 24 hour concierge, swimming pool, gym and spa complex. The apartment benefits from air conditioning throughout, modern fixtures and fittings and keyless entry. Comprising spacious entrance hall, a large L-shaped reception room leading to a semi – open plan kitchen, master bedroom suite and second large double bedroom with separate bathroom. Offering excellent entertaining space, pleasant views and a secure underground car park space.
www.brianlack.co.uk St Johns Wood T: 020 7586 5929
Belgrade T: 381 11301 1161
Knightsbridge T: 0844 417 9879
Trevor Place, Knightsbridge, SW7
ÂŁ2,950 per week Unfurnished
A spectacular, recently refurbished Georgian Townhouse situated between Harrods and Hyde Park in the heart of Knightsbridge. Boasting five bedrooms (three with ensuites and two with dressing rooms), four luxurious marble bathrooms, and two reception rooms connected by a double height ceiling leading to the kitchen/breakfast room and patio garden. Extending in excess of 2,500 sqft, the house benefits from a contemporary layout, west facing aspect and ideal location for all local amenities.
Elstree T: 0208 387 1546
Knightsbridge T: 0844 417 9879
Knightsbridge T: 0844 417 9879
Richmond Court, Belgravia SW1X
ÂŁ895 per week Fully Furnished
A large, west facing, one bedroom apartment situated in this prestigious, secure newly renovated building with 24 hour porterage on Sloane Street. The apartment is in impeccable condition having also been meticulously refurbished to a high specification and further benefiting from new furniture throughout. Boasting copious fitted storage, good natural light, large windows and feature fireplace. Located seconds from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, as well as the underground station and the wealth of shops on Sloane Street. Rent inclusive of heating and hot water.
www.brianlack.co.uk St Johns Wood T: 020 7586 5929
Belgrade T: 381 11301 1161
Chesterfield Hill Situated in the heart of Mayfair, Chesterfield Hill runs from Charles Street to Farm Street. This grand yet comfortable period townhouse comprises some 4,722 sq.ft. and has one of the most attractive facades amongst a diversity of architectural styles, building having commenced in the 1740’s. This elegant property also benefits from a passenger lift, a separate staff staircase between the ground and first floors, a conservatory, and balcony.
Sole Agents Penelope Court, Penny@beauchamp.co.uk 24 Curzon Street, London W1J 7TF
Mayfair, W1 ACCOMMODATION: Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, study, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, dressing room, guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. SEPARATE STAFF QUARTERS: Sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and en suite bathroom.
ÂŁ9,950,000 Freehold www.beauchamp.co.uk
Whitehall Court SW1 A unique three bedroom with two bathroom apartment on the seventh and eighth floor of this prestigious and elegant building. The apartment boasts a spacious roof terrace with stunning views over Buckingham Palace and St James’s.
Leasehold
£1,850,000
Whitehall Court SW1 A magnificent sixth floor apartment in this impressive Victorian mansion block. This property boasts high ceilings and French windows leading onto stone balconies with stunning views over the River Thames.
Leasehold
020 7839 6006
23a St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1HA
£4,900,000
Horne & Harvey Est. 1803
Whitehall Court SW1 A charming and spacious one bedroom apartment with high ceilings, wooden floors, lots of natural light, and stunning period features. Situated on the first floor of this magnificent Victorian mansion block, with 24 hour porterage and street parking.
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Bray House SW1
A charming one bedroom mews in the heart of Mayfair. This property has been newly refurbished but has retained many period features. Boasting wooden floors throughout and lots of natural light.
An excellent one bedroom apartment situated on the first floor of this portered building in the heart of St James’s. Duke of York Street is close to Piccadilly and all the theatres, restaurants, clubs and shops of the West End.
Furnished
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£725 per week
£980,000
£475 per week
www.horneandharvey.co.uk
CAMBRIDGE GATE REGENT’S PARK NW1
A remarkable opportunity to purchase one of the finest homes in Regent’s Park (419sq m/4,510sq ft), which has been extensively remodelled and refurbished to the highest possible specification. Benefiting from every conceivable modern amenity including comfort cooling throughout, under floor heating, Lutron lighting and a Crestron Home Control System, the apartment is ready for immediate occupation. Accommodation & Amenities Principal Bedroom Suite with ‘His’ & ‘Her’ En-Suite Shower & Bathrooms, Bedroom 2 with Dressing Area, En-Suite Bathroom & Steam Room, Bedroom 3 with Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom, Bedroom 4 with En-Suite Bathroom, Entrance Hall, Fully Fitted Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Grand Reception Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Room, Study, Guest Cloakroom, Laundry, Plant Room, Courtyard, Integral Garage.
CROWN ESTATE LEASE 132 YEARS PRICE ON APPLICATION Sole Agent
St Edmund’s Terrace, St John’s Wood, NW8 A beautiful newly refurbished, six bedroom family home (3,640 sq ft, 338 sq m) conveniently located to both Primrose Hill and Regents Park. This fantastic house spans over five floors and has the benefit of an interior lift, six double bedrooms, five luxury bathrooms, large reception room and a modern eat in kitchen. This fabulous property further benefits from a roof terrace with views of Regent’s Park, a front and rear terrace and off street parking.
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£5,750,000
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Mayfair rentals are highly in demand as we begin a very exciting year for London
Mayfair draws buyers from all over the world
KERRY KNOX, Lettings manager for Fine & Country comments on the increased power of the rental market in a tough economy
RICHARD CUTT, Proprietary Partner and Office Head for Mayfair at Knight Frank comments on Mayfair’s continuing appeal to the global community
You would be forgiven for wondering what to expect from the Mayfair rentals market in 2012. After all, 2011 saw prices in London increase rapidly by 5.8 per cent. This was fundamentally fuelled by demand for Prime London properties outstripping supply, however there were other factors in this trend. In the wake of the disappointing economic message communicated by the Chancellor this autumn, rentals are seen as a safer option rather than purchasing a property. And whilst there has been growing political unrest in many regions of the world, at Fine & Country we are seeing enormous amounts of overseas wealth coming into the country especially from the Middle East and Asia. January is traditionally a quiet time for rentals in Mayfair and St. James’s, however we have noticed that activity levels are high and this creates a positive outlook for the start of 2012. We currently have many professional applicants looking for mid-range properties that comprise two bedrooms, two bathrooms and neutral décor for up to £2,000 per week. This is a change from autumn when we were inundated with overseas students looking for one beds up to £750 per week. The biggest challenge at the moment is finding new instructions, which is a problem that seems to be mirrored by agents throughout central London. I believe one of the main reasons for this is because many tenants are opting to renew their tenancies. 2012 is the golden year of the Olympics and the eyes of the world will be on London, generating much interest and excitement. However, although many landlords throughout London will be cashing in on high rental prices, our Mayfair landlords will miss out as Westminster Council has strict rules against lets of less than 90 days. The rental market is coming under increasing scrutiny to ensure consumers are not mistreated. As ARLA Licensed members we have a range of consumer protection measures in place, reassuring the public that we protect their rights either as a landlord or tenant, especially for those who are unaware, unprotected and inexperienced in a market that isn’t currently regulated.
Mayfair sits in the very heart of central London and forms a key part of the Super Prime region where desirability and values reach their peak. It has always been viewed as a particularly sophisticated and elegant part of the capital but it also has a distinctive village atmosphere. We are fortunate to have the very best hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues coupled with the leading retail offerings of any city in the world. Owning a home in one of London’s world-renowned districts is the aspiration of people from all over the world. Demand is particularly strong from Russia and the CIS countries, Europe, India, the Middle East and more recently from the Asia Pacific region. The breadth of this demand helps cushion the market from economic turmoil both locally and in other regions. Since the recession, demand has been focused on ‘best in class’ properties and searching for value. This has led to the re-emergence of the traditional value hierarchy and buyers have started to gravitate towards modernised properties that mitigate risk and uncertainty. The continued lack of supply and weak pound has caused prices to recover rapidly and, for the very best, they have now reached levels which eclipse the peak of 2008 (modernised lateral apartments can now achieve in excess of £3,000 psqft). Price growth is led from the top; in particular by new developments which have been very difficult to fund over the last three years. There are now a number of new developments about to take place in Mayfair which will compete with the very best schemes anywhere in the world, which will inevitably lead to continued capital appreciation. We have experienced a very busy autumn market and have a positive outlook for continued growth. The impact of the European and global financial crises seems to have brought more buyers to London as people seek defensive investments. Mayfair residential property is now seen as a gold standard investment. Going forward we believe that the mix of cultural diversity, architecture and history will continue to draw buyers from around the world and drive our market forward.
Fine & Country Mayfair (020 7079 1523; www.fineandcountry.com)
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Property experts expand in Mayfair Hamptons International is launching a flagship branch in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair
With a 140-year heritage and a network of more than 85 offices, Hamptons International has much experience of operating in the Prime Central London property market. As a trusted expert within this niche market, Hamptons International is delighted to announce the official opening of a new Mayfair branch below the company’s headquarters at 32 Grosvenor Square. The Mayfair branch, which opens on 3 January will offer both Sales and Lettings services. The Sales division will be led by Adam Bishop as Sales Director. Adam has more than 20 years of experience in the Central London property market and 10 years with Hamptons International. He will be supported by Nicholas Austen, who has five years experience in estate agency and Tanya Mentzis who has eight years experience in the Prime Central London property market. The Lettings team will be led by Chantelle Willey, who is joining from Hamptons International’s Chelsea office. Chantelle will be supported by Clare Stott as Team Coordinator. Representing a new stage in Hamptons International’s expansion plans, the branch further strengthens the agency’s footprint in central London. The Mayfair branch will work closely with Hamptons’ Chelsea, Knightsbridge,
Kensington and Sloane Square branches to ensure a full Prime Central London offering. ‘The London property market continues to outperform other regions across the UK, with steady demand for Prime Central London stock in areas such as Mayfair and Belgravia,’ says Marc Goldberg, Head of Sales at Hamptons International. ‘We are predicting further growth for this market, with a four per cent increase in sales values and a three per cent rental growth in the next 12 months.’ Alongside the Mayfair branch, Hamptons International is also developing its Sloane Square operation, with new sales staff and a full branch refurbishment. Nat Wilde will lead the branch’s Sales division and will be supported by an Assistant Manager and two Negotiators. ‘The opening and expansion of both the Mayfair and Sloane Square branches respectively marks an important step in Hamptons International’s expansion plans, enabling us to further strengthen our presence in this key market,’ says Goldberg. ‘In line with this expansion, we are also recruiting for roles within both offices. If you are interested in joining an industry leader at a pivotal time, please visit www.hamptons.co.uk for more information.
For more information and the services that the Mayfair and Sloane Square branches will provide, please call: Mayfair (Sales: 020 7758 8440; Lettings: 020 7758 8450), or Sloane Square (Sales: 020 7591 7333; Lettings: 020 7824 8242), or visit www.hamptons.co.uk
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Harrods Estates specialises in prime residential properties to buy or to rent in central London. Established in 1897, Harrods Estates has become one of the UK’s leading luxury residential estate agents. As part of the Harrods group, clients have unprecedented access to virtually anything they require, from specialised interior design to private jets. Our dedicated team also provides a multilingual service, as well as having access to speakers of a further 30 languages. With offices in Knightsbridge and Mayfair, Harrods Estates is perfectly located to manage a portfolio of some of London’s most prestigious luxury properties.
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