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Regulars 10 Editor’s letter 12 Five minutes with... Yacht designer Fiona Diamond 14 Couture culture The worlds of fashion, film and art collide 54 Pony tale A winning combination of clean whites and sporting stripes 62 Fine print Statement accessories in time for summer 104 Remembering Mayfair Jack Barclay’s Bentleys on Berkeley Square

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Protect & swerve Jennifer Mason spends a day as an elite chauffeur The long view Marvel over Hokusai’s The Great Wave at the British Museum Made to measure Hannah Lemon finds chic womenswear from a Royal Warrant holder Fairest of them all The humble wall has found a new lease of life. Camilla Apcar reports Investing in wine Premium bottles that are worth the wait City break: Basel Swiss escape with serious design credentials

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My fair lady Jeremy Taylor hobnobs with Emilia Fox Lacroix, darling Creative director Sacha Walckhoff spills the beans to Kari Colmans An audience with... Julian Fellowes The director on his new theatrical triumph

34 Collection

52 Fashion

80 Health & beauty

95 Travel

43 Art

71 Interiors

84 Food & drink

106 Property

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Editor Hannah Lemon Deputy Editor Camilla Apcar Contributing Editor Lauren Romano Jewellery Editor Olivia Sharpe

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“I fell in love with Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows as a child when my maiden aunt read it to me. I loved Mole, although I suspect there’s also a bit of Toad in me – as there probably is in all of us. But I don’t share his passion for fast cars!” Julian Fellowes

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“Any excuse to get dressed up is an absolute treat” Emilia Fox The summer months bring forth exciting collaborations here at The Mayfair Magazine. We were official media partner back in May for Elite London, a showcase of private planes, fancy four-wheel drives and all other luxury gadgets and goodies. Evidently, this has rubbed off in this issue: Matthew Carter pushes a pedal on a Bugatti bike (p.90) and even our interview with Julian Fellowes has us focusing on Toad’s love of cars in the screenwriter’s hit musical The Wind in the Willows (p.26). Next you’ll find us gazing at fine art and antiques at the eighth edition of Masterpiece London (p.50), and sunning ourselves in Mount Street Gardens at the Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s Summer Garden Party. Expect haute couture hats (take some tips from Emilia Fox on page 16 for seasonal styling), games and good food – and of course a copy of your favourite magazine. See you there!

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5 minutes with...

Holidays usually involve a beach and sunshine. I recently visited Pink Sands in the Bahamas. It’s stunning.

We once installed a garden with real grass on the aft deck of a 70-metre motor yacht for the owner’s dog.

I was born in Madrid, then moved to Sweden and Holland, finally settling in the UK when I was 12 years old. My father worked for Shell, so we moved countries every few years – probably where my love of travel originated.

My taste lies with anything elegantly classic with a modern

London is my home now.

twist and interesting textures. I love interpreting a client’s brief and creating something personal for them to enjoy.

I moved here as soon as I could to get a job and be self-sufficient.

My first ‘proper’ job was at Asprey, in the antique silver

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department in the centre of Mayfair.

One of my earliest memories is a trip to Abu Dhabi at the age of five. Nothing but desert, camels, Bedouin tents with exotic fragrances and being allowed to eat with my hands.

I’ve always had a love of maths and a creative mind, so was drawn to anything to do with proportions and patterns.

My work is like packing a suitcase, working out how to fit both the owner’s requirements and discreet but efficient crew operations into one yacht.

My inspiration comes from nature and Gaudì. Anything organic that has a sense of style and a touch of the unexpected.

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September combines good business with good parties.

Founder of yacht design and project management company Seymour Diamond

“My taste lies with anything elegantly classic that has a modern twist”

Our office in Mayfair is a convenient location for our many international clients. My first jobs were in the area, so it feels like a home from home. I like to eat out at Wild Honey, The Square, Bellamy’s, Sexy Fish or Crussh when I’m in a rush.

Mini pork pies are my guilty pleasure, though.

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All aboard Now in its third year, London On-Water returns for a four-day summer festival of yachting and boating. Located at St Katharine Docks, the show will feature an impressive display from the world’s leading brands. Plus you can buy everything from anchors to sports cars at the Mariner’s Village. 8-11 June, londononwater.com

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The Great Architectural Bake-Off is back for the London Festival of Architecture. Witness the city’s finest architecture and design firms competing for the title of ‘baking champion’ by recreating the world’s most emblematic edifices out of butter and flour. 10 June, 12-2.30pm, Fitzroy Square, W1T, londonfestivalofarchitecture.org

Love and politics A son, a mother and her new flame: the perfect recipe for an Oedipal dilemma. In Trevor Nunn’s comedy Love in Idleness, left-wing 17-year-old Michael Brown (Edward Bluemel) returns from Canada after the Second World War to find his mother Olivia (Eve Best) the mistress of the wealthy cabinet minister Sir John Fletcher (Anthony Head). A witty and flirtatious tale of British politics in post-war Britain. From £22, until 1 July, Apollo Theatre, apollotheatrelondon.co.uk

Joel’s dream Dreams Come True is on a charitable mission to enrich the lives of young people with life-limiting conditions by making their dreams a reality. In February, 19-year-old Joel, who was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2015, fulfilled his ambition to help out in a Michelin-starred kitchen with a little help from chefs at The Ritz. Sign up now to get involved and help other children see beyond their illnesses. dreamscometrue.uk.com

5 A taste of history Brian Cox reveals the frailty and fear behind celebrated leader Winston Churchill in a new biopic directed by Jonathan Teplitzky. Focus falls on his wife Clementine (Miranda Richardson) too, and the crucial role she played in inspiring him to greatness. Churchill, in cinemas from 2 June

Blossoms up Open Garden Squares Weekend is offering public access to more than 230 private gardens. With one ticket, explore hidden green spaces through walks and shows. Marlborough House’s 18th-century gravel pathways in St James’s will be our first stop. From £10, 17-18 June, opensquares.org

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My Fair Lady On screen, Emilia Fox is known for her serious portrayal of Dr Nikki Alexander in the BBC drama Silent Witness. Off screen, she is recognised for her British sensibility and English rose looks. Jeremy Taylor meets the actress as she prepares to star as the lead ambassador for the Investec Epsom Derby this summer

here is no mistaking Emilia Fox as she bundles in to the Milestone Hotel in Kensington. The Silent Witness actress is dressed in skinny black jeans and a pink faux fur coat from west London designer Miranda Dunn, with ‘Fox’ emblazoned on the back (her six-year-old daughter Rose has a matching one). Fox has a mobile phone glued to her ear and mouths an apologetic ‘sorry’ as we greet each other. Her blonde hair is tied back and she is burdened with several shopping bags. “Am I late? I’m sorry, it’s been a busy day,” she begins to explain, as we wait

for the lift. Fox apparently lives on her mobile – but don’t send her an email. She confesses that she has more than 19,000 waiting to be answered. “It’s terrible, I know,” she says with a guilty smile. “They go back years and I really should have a clear out. Then something else happens and I never get round to it. I’m sure if it was something important, they would call.” With anyone else, this sort of behaviour might be considered a tad standoffish, but from Emilia Fox, it is impossible to feel aggrieved. Like the rest of her family (a wealthy acting dynasty that began with her parents Edward Fox and Joanna David and

now also includes her brother Freddie and cousin Laurence), she possesses an old-school British charm that is rarely seen in society today. This – along with her poise – is what made Fox the perfect choice as an ambassador for this year’s Investec Derby Festival, Britain’s historic flat-racing event, which celebrates its 238th edition in June. Looking relaxed and happy after a break from filming the last season of Silent Witness, which will air on BBC1 early in 2018, the actress, 42, sits down to discuss the next series, her childhood love of horse riding, and the key to a truly great hat.

“The Derby is quintessentially British – everybody makes an effort” What are your favourite events in the British social calendar? I don’t have time for the social season. Since 2004 I’ve filmed Silent Witness for seven months of every year. Production runs from April to November, so all the lovely festivals take place when I’m learning scripts. A treat might be going to the theatre. I’ve just seen Freddie in Tom Stoppard’s Travesties, and I hope to see my father in his one-man show about Sir John Betjeman. Rose and I will have a holiday in August, but I’ve no idea where.

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Are you looking forward to your next role as an ambassador for the Investec Derby Festival? I’ve never been to the Derby before, so it’s very exciting for me. Any excuse to get dressed up is an absolute treat when you’re a working mum. I also love horses – I rode as a child and Rose is now having lessons. She’s already much better than me.

What are you planning to wear? That’s the lovely thing about the Derby: everybody makes an effort. It’s

quintessentially British and I’ve put a lot of thought into what I’ll wear – a dress by my favourite designer, Luisa Beccaria. She draws her inspiration from nature, which is perfect for a summery look.

And the hat? I wear a lot of hats, but there’s nothing in my collection that would work for Epsom. The theme this year is ‘butterflies and flowers’, so I’m working on something with Rachel Trevor-Morgan.

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Rose is on school holidays, I can nip home to be with her. We live in a cottage-style house with a garden. That’s where I like to relax – it’s my oasis of calm. Being a single mum, there isn’t much time for anything else, although we do like to swim, or walk our two dachshunds, Dolly and Clive, in the park.

Who have you inherited the gardening gene from? I grew up living in both London and Dorset, where my parents have a house close to the Jurassic Coast. My childhood was all about playing on the beach, making scrapbooks and learning about nature. The house down there is idyllic and unspoilt. Both my parents love to be in the garden. Mum is brilliant with pot plants and dad is an expert pruner. They have helped fill my garden with lavender, tulips and lots of roses.

Your character was buried alive in Mexico and almost died in the last episode of Silent Witness. How difficult was that to film?

What are your beauty secrets?

“Any excuse to get dressed up is a treat when you’re a working mum”

I do try to take care of my skin. I spend an hour a day in make-up for Silent Witness, so you learn a thing or two from some brilliant make-up artists. I also colour my hair – Errol Douglas in Knightsbridge has been looking after me for 20 years.

We spent a week on that shoot and it was really tough. The film crew was always there, but because I had no other actors to interact with, I felt very lonely. You start to think about all sorts of things and the days dragged on. All I had for company was a solitary scorpion.

Silent Witness characters have often been killed off in the past – will you survive season 21?

After filming, how do you relax?

We discussed this a lot after the Mexico drama. There will be some fall-out from what happened, but I don’t get to see the scripts, so I have no idea what the future holds.

Rose takes up the rest of my day. I’m lucky because the Silent Witness studio is only five minutes from where I live in west London. If I’m not in a scene and

Emilia Fox is an ambassador for the Investec Derby Festival, 2-3 June, investec.com/derbyfestival

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I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me. Winston Churchill

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Kari Colmans speaks to Sacha Walckhoff, creative director at Christian Lacroix, about kissing his idol, his burgeoning art collection and the house’s latest lifestyle line

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ivacious, vibrant and always va-va-voom: since it was founded as a couture house in 1987, Christian Lacroix has celebrated a ‘more is more’ raison d’être. Today the house continues to flourish under the charismatic leadership of creative director Sacha Walckhoff. Adding a lifestyle string to the Lacroix bow, Walckhoff has teamed up with the likes of Designers Guild, Vista Alegre, Savoir Beds and Kartell to create colourful home décor lines. The S/S17 Maison collection is no exception – it spans porcelain tableware, upholstery fabrics, wallpapers, luxury stationery and accessories, all underpinned by the brand’s signature flamboyant flair.

I have been with Christian Lacroix for almost 25 years now. I worked with Christian for 18 of those, followed by seven years and counting as creative director. I am like a cat; I have had many lives! Christian didn’t give me any sage advice when he left the brand, as he is not a sage spirit at all. That said, I am convinced that bad taste and good taste are two faces of the same coin, which might be a result of all those years spent observing him. My own personal style is quite different from Lacroix. It is more restrained and less colourful, but there is a bit of humour to it, a tongue-in-cheek attitude. My look has a cosmopolitan background and is rooted in French style and elegance. I am good at mixing all those things together without losing who I am.

“I am convinced that bad taste and good taste are two faces of the same coin”

I realised at a young age that I wanted to be a designer. As a child, I was drawing all the time so it seemed quite natural for me to choose an artistic

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path. I saw the film Funny Face on TV at the age of eight or nine and I knew instantly that I wanted my life to look like that movie… It has been even better. Growing up, Grace Jones was my idol. She kissed me on the lips during a show in Berlin and I didn’t wash her lipstick off until the next day. A friend of mine, Jules Kim, founder of jewellery brand Bijules, actually made a gold cannon bit from a print of her lips. I saw her on TV the other night; she is still just as gorgeous, smart and rebellious at 68. The fashion industry has evolved a lot, and not always in the right direction. It’s not as appealing and exclusive as it used to be; the boundaries between luxury and mass production, between great style and poor taste are blurred. There is less respect for creation and everyone is copying everybody else. The industry is becoming a caricature of itself, however, the work of designers such as Simon Jacquemus, Raf Simons and Demna Gvasalia is thrilling and gives me hope for a better future.

“Our 2012 butterfly prints inspired Valentino, Givenchy and even The Kooples”

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Lately, home décor collections are promoting new trends, which are then followed by the fashion designers. For instance, our 2012 butterfly prints inspired Valentino, Givenchy and even The Kooples a few seasons later. I’m so excited about next year’s Maison collection because that’s what I’m working on right now, but I was crazy about S/S17 a few months ago! It was inspired by lavish theatre décor and brought back childhood memories of visiting Paris with my mother. I was living in Switzerland at the time and everything in the city seemed so chic by comparison. I buy a lot of out-of-print books and visit exhibitions and galleries for inspiration. I travel and keep my eyes wide open all the time. I must say that working on fashion and lifestyle lines at the same time is very illuminating. Sometimes a bad idea for a garment might give you a great idea for a lifestyle product and vice versa.

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I also have a lot of Christian Lacroix Maison at home. In my apartment there are mask wall lamps designed by Garouste & Bonetti for the couture salons in the ’80s, as well as rugs, a bespoke sofa I created with Brazilian designer Ricardo Almeida, cushions, curtains, wallpapers, chairs and candlesticks. I’m almost a Lacroix piece myself!

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I’m really into collecting contemporary art. My favourite works at the moment are a resin and crystal headpiece by Canadian artist David Altmejd and a transparent glass decanter by david/nicolas, an amazing design duo from Beirut. I’m also in love with a gorgeous patched banner by New York multimedia artist Brian Kenny and last, but not least, a bronze sculpture by Belgian genius Johan Creten. Ask me next month though, and you’ll get a different answer.

I’m in London frequently, especially when working with Tricia Guild at the Designers Guild headquarters. I love to shop at Dover Street Market, followed by Rellik for amazing vintage pieces, Mallett & Son for antiques and Alfies Antique Market for surprises. One of my favourite boutiques is Stephen Sprake’s on Church Street in Marylebone – he stocks the most beautiful furniture. I spend a lot of time people watching when I’m here, too. The street style is much more exciting to look at than in Paris. S/S17 pieces available to buy from Designers Guild and Liberty of London, christian-lacroix.com

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Rufus Hound (Toad in The Wind in the Willows) with Julian Fellowes

aron Fellowes of West Stafford, more popularly known as Julian Fellowes, has every reason to be in a jovial mood when we chat about his new adaptation of The Wind in the Willows. The production is opening in June at the London Palladium after a successful national tour. But Fellowes is quick to point out that the original idea came from Let It Be and Legally Blonde producer Jamie Hendry. “He suggested it was time to take a fresh look at this popular classic,” remarks Fellowes, in his familar jovial RP tones. “I was delighted as I’d also read it to my own son and he loved it too – so I know it has wide generational appeal. Now my son’s an adult, unsurprisingly he’s showing an interest in my profession. I’m warning friends that one day we’ll all be working for him!” Well, Fellowes Junior certainly has a big act to follow. The Baron’s list of accolades reads like a presentation at the BAFTAs. Aside from his acting career that extended from the 1970s to the 2000s (Monarch of the Glen, Heartbeat, Sharpe), he

wrote the screenplays for The Young Victoria starring Emily Blunt, Vanity Fair, The Tourist and Gosford Park, for which he won an Oscar. “I still remember how surreal that Oscar ceremony proved,” Fellowes recalls. “I was so distracted by the glamorous stars surrounding me that I barely heard my name announced. I was propelled onto the stage – and still can’t remember what I said – but of course it was an enormous honour.” Fellowes has also dabbled with a literary career, writing the best-selling high-society fiction titles Snobs and Past Imperfect, as well as launching several television series. You may have heard of one: Downton Abbey. But when asked which boxset he is most proud of, his answer is surprising. “I know you’ll expect me to say Downton, because it was so popular, but I’m proudest of the work I did on the television series Titanic.” However, it’s stage as well as screen that Fellowes has mastered. More awards, this time for scriptwriting, line his mantelpiece for the stage version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock

“Most entertainment is about romantic love, whereas this is a very gentle story about friendship”

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and the international hit musicals Mary Poppins and Half a Sixpence. For the latter two, Fellowes worked in collaboration with Olivier Awardwinning composer and lyricist duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and has called upon their service once again for The Wind in the Willows. Together they have transformed the tale of four anthropomorphised animals, Rat, Toad, Mole and Badger, from Kenneth Grahame’s pastoral Edwardian story into a version alive with glam rock and hip hop. There is also a life-size train, a river barge, a caravan, and a grand estate for the adrenaline-junkie Toad to boot. The trio of theatrical talent hasn’t been at all fearful of updating the classic for a modern audience. “I write the script and make notes where I think music or a song would be appropriate, but we all three have an equal say,” explains Fellowes. “I’m not precious about changing the script if it’s not working, and we all fight for what we think will benefit the production. “We’ve pulled together a marvellous array of extraordinary talent,” he continues, “with comedian and actor Rufus Hound starring as that lovable menace Mr Toad and Shrek The Musical star Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel.” The cast has been updated from the national tour to include famous West End stars for the London Palladium run, including Simon Lipkin who plays Rat, Craig Mather in the role of Mole, Boy Meets Girl’s Denise Welch as Mrs Otter and musical theatre legend Gary Wilmot playing the lovable Badger. Spectacular sets, a 50-strong company and an original score all bring this treasured British classic to life. “Most entertainment is about romantic love,” says Fellowes, “whereas this is a very gentle story about friendship. I also liked the idea of adapting it for a new generation. Our actors will have a great time taking these

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memorable characters from page to the stage. Audiences too will have lots of fun. I only hope those not familiar with the book will get a copy and read it.” So is this it for the seasoned actor, director, writer and all-round workaholic? Of course not. Never one to rest on his laurels, Fellowes is also penning the screenplay for a prequel to Downton Abbey, which he wants to produce for American television. “The Gilded Age is set in New York at the turn of last century, when fortunes were won and lost during the industrial boom,” Fellowes reveals. “I’ve had a wonderful time researching the streets and the buildings of the rich and famous, which have hardly changed. “People keep asking me if it will include their favourite characters. Well, Cora would be a child and Robert Crawley would be in his teens and, while that may be fun, initially I want it to be a new show with new people.” Fellowes may not share Toad’s passion for fast cars, but there’s still no stopping him.

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PROTECT & SWERVE Jennifer Mason discovers what it’s really like to be a security chauffeur for Mayfair’s elite – in the new Maserati Quattroporte MY17

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ear cap, open car door, close car door, drive from A to B, don’t get lost, open car door, close car door. That must be pretty much all there is to being a chauffeur, right? Wrong. Not when you’re one of London’s top protection chauffeurs like Andy Dubberly, at least. Dubberly has a list of high-profile clients as long as an M4 traffic jam – Madonna, Sting and Dame Shirley Bassey among them – and has more than 20 years’ experience ferrying his ‘principals’, as he calls them, around the capital. Before we head out to the car to begin the ‘test’, we discuss what it really means to do his job. “I’m a certified protection chauffeur, which means that my job is about far more than just driving,” he explains. “If the principal hasn’t organised a separate bodyguard, I’m responsible for getting the client in and out of the car safely. That means that, as well as driving to and from the destination, I have to be on the lookout for potential security threats at the same time.” It all sounds very Kevin Costner to me. Dubberly laughs. “It’s not as far removed from The Bodyguard movie as you’d think,” he admits. “You’d be surprised how much time I spend on fan forums before I drive a celebrity client – particularly for a high-profile event. You can glean a lot of information about potential threats from those websites.” Pushing aside my vision of a very sharply dressed man stalking stalkers on fan sites, I accept the keys to the beautiful new Maserati Quattroporte MY17 parked on the curb of the Baglioni Hotel and we head outside to admire its sleek lines and shiny alloys. I have fallen foul at the first hurdle as a protection chauffeur by becoming side-tracked. Must keep my head in the game.

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The first thing I learn – aside from the fact that you should focus on your client rather than the car – is that it is essential to practise closing the car door before you pick up your principal. Finding the right balance

TOP TIPS What a driver should be asking the discerning passenger:

Do you prefer to sit in the front or back of the car?

From comfort to security threats, a protection chauffer’s job is about more than just driving between getting it shut without slamming leaves the door ajar on my first few attempts. Not a good first impression for a new client. Finally behind the wheel, I try very hard to pay attention to Andy’s pre-drive notes while surreptitiously

Are there any exisiting security risks? Does the driver need to look out for anything specific?

Is the trip personal or work-related? If you’re a celebrity, the driver can try to avoid fans

Do you have any health conditions? The driver can research the nearest medical facilities

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taking a peek around the Quattroporte’s luxurious interior. Comfortable seats, easily adjustable driving position, high-tech satellite navigation and audio systems, spacious back seats and a powerful yet refined V6 engine make this the perfect tool for an elite chauffeur. Which I most definitely am not. Thankfully, in the passenger seat Dubberly gives me tips as we glide out into the traffic. It’s far more stressful than I had imagined to keep an eye on your client, potential threats and the route map, as well as undertake all the usual multi-tasking required to drive safely. Concerned with your principal’s comfort, every action has to be gentle (not an easy feat on London’s stop-start streets), but the Maserati’s glass-smooth ride is a big help. After a trip up to the Royal Albert Hall’s stage door, we arrive back at the Baglioni and Dubberly gives his verdict

on my skills. “You’re good at thinking several steps ahead on the road, so your driving style is very smooth, which is perfect for this job, so well done,” he says. I inwardly preen, although I sense a ‘but’ is coming. “But,” he says with a smile, “it’s important for the client to have complete confidence in your driving ability, so I’m not sure you could be an elite chauffeur unless you remember to keep your ‘ten and two’ hand position on the wheel at all times.” Damn. Foiled by something so simple. And there was me thinking I could earn a little extra by ferrying Mayfair executives around the capital. Perhaps they would still give me a Maserati, anyway?

Every action must be gentle – not an easy feat on London’s stop-start streets – but the Maserati’s glass-smooth ride helps

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These should be a small, portable size, a good brand and no glass bottles

An essential addition for ladies who don’t want to ruin their lipstick

Be careful to include neutral papers with no overt political standpoint

Celebrities are almost guaranteed to ask for one to sign autographs

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Entry into the house of Louis Vuitton can now be taken in small steps thanks to its new miniature jewellery collection, Colour Blossom BB. The brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature quatrefoil monogram has been refashioned as necklaces, bracelets and earrings in vibrant malachite, lapis lazuli and turquoise as well as subtle mother-of-pearl. Expect to see plenty sported on the Riviera this summer. From ÂŁ1,210, uk.louisvuitton.com

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Break the Ice Continuing its mission to target millennials, Chopard has launched an accessible jewellery collection: Ice Cube Pure. Its minimalist geometric designs are for the 21st-century woman who wants to define her own style. Versatile rings, earrings and necklaces can be worn on their own or stacked in combinations of yellow, white and rose gold. Each piece is made from ethical Fairmined-certified gold – and with sustainability being the buzzword of the decade, this is very much a statement of modern times. Cool and contemporary, this collection signals a refreshing new direction for the brand. From £560, chopard.com

In her element Eugenie Niarchos has said she would love to see Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi wearing her jewellery. And for her audacious new range, the dragon queen would be an entirely fitting ambassador. Called Elementa, it is inspired by the four elements, each represented by a different stone. From £1,500, venyxworld.com

Pearl jam June babies will no doubt be aware that their month’s birthstone is pearl, and they are quite spoilt for choice. For the past 25 years, South Sea pearl farmer Autore has done wonders to change the perception of pearl jewellery and show it in a fresh new light. At Baselworld it unveiled its latest collection, Stardust, inspired by the cosmos. It captures the solar system with swirling rings, spiralling pendants and orbiting earrings. POA, autorepearls.com.au

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Forget me not Harry Winston caused quite an Instagram frenzy at its most recent press day. The brand embraced spring – despite the rain outside – by transforming its boutique into a garden filled with flowers to celebrate the launch of its new collection, Forget-Me-Not. The jeweller has a long history of drawing on nature for inspiration; this new line reimagines the wildflower in seven delicate pieces featuring round brilliant, pear-shaped and marquise-cut diamonds. From a selection, harrywinston.com

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motion The ever-evolving world of Cartier will be explored at the Design Museum in an eye-opening new exhibition curated by Lord Norman Foster. Laura McCreddie-Doak finds out more from director Deyan Sudjic

from left: Crash watch; Tonneau wristwatch, Cartier Paris, 1915, image credit: Vincent Wulveryck, ©Cartier; archives photograph of the replica of the Question Mark, Cartier New York, 1933, courtesy of Archives Cartier; Catherine Deneuve at the Cannes International Film Festival in 1965, wearing the Baignoire model, courtesy of R.A./Gamma

ike so many historic jewellers that line New Bond Street, people often think they know Cartier. Some merely associate it with its Love bangle, while, for others, it is synonymous with horological creations such as the Santos or the Tank. The lesser known aspects of the French house and Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, will be brought to the fore when the Design Museum opens its new exhibition, Cartier in Motion. The jeweller’s history will be explored through objects, models and graphics, with a timeline that runs from 1875 right through to the present day, charting the influences that helped shape Cartier into what it is today. It has been divided into three themes – focusing on Paris, the avant-garde and the advent

of the wristwatch in turn – but will also consider the company’s post-war evolution, the importance of craftsmanship, advancements in aviation and how this inspired Louis Cartier. “Cartier has an impressive track record of working with museums around the world,” explains Deyan Sudjic, director of the museum, which recently moved to the Commonwealth Institute on High Street Kensington. “The house has a remarkable collection and an intriguing history. But what fascinated me most was the way it continues to make objects that people value at a time when the digital revolution has made so many things we once used to measure our lives redundant.” The exhibition has been designed and curated by Lord Norman Foster, the British architect responsible for the Gherkin. Lord Foster has not only brought together notable Cartier creations

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and set them within the artistic, architectural and design contexts of their times, but has also directed a film comprising historical footage, which will form an important part of the display. “Norman Foster is fascinated by the connections between the pioneers of early flight and engineering – Alberto Santos-Dumont, Gustave Eiffel and Louis Cartier,” says Sudjic. “They knew each other and were looking for new ways of doing things. Norman has recreated a dinner party that SantosDumont staged in his Paris apartment with specially made tables and chairs tall enough to reach the ceiling. He was trying to give his guests an idea of what flight would be like.” It was this association and friendship with Santos-Dumont that led to Cartier’s first wristwatch. Cartier gave SantosDumont a watch that he could wear on his wrist when flying, which allowed him to keep both hands on the plane’s controls. Replacing the traditional pocket watch, its Art Deco design incorporates modern industrial elements. It is without question an integral part of Cartier’s history, so rather than simply illustrate this momentous piece of horological history with a display showing a collection of vintage Santos watches, Lord Foster has gone one better. A full-size replica of the Demoiselle – the aircraft Santos-Dumont flew around the Eiffel Tower – will take centre stage. “Getting it into the building wasn’t easy,” says Sudjic, wryly. Slightly easier to install were the administrative archives, which contain a goldmine of fascinating information, from the original drawings of key creations to the account books and patents. These sources provide a rare insight into how this nowlegendary name did things, and lay bare the intimate relationships Cartier had with incredibly influential people, such as the Rothschild family and the Russian tsars. Cartier in Motion also reveals much about Louis Cartier and his place among an elite circle of pioneers during the 20th century, and how he created everyday accessories to cater to this flamboyant society. Talk of planes and quirky

From 1875 to today, the exhibition will explore craftsmanship, aviation and the advent of the wristwatch

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clockwise from TOP left: paper knife with watch, Cartier Paris, 1930, image credit: Nick Welsh, courtesy of Collection Cartier; pocket watch, Cartier Paris, image credit: Vincent Wulveryck, courtesy of Collection Cartier; Alberto Santos-Dumont aboard his airplane No. 15 in 1907, courtesy of archives cartier, ©Cartier; desk set with clock, Cartier Paris for Cartier New York, image credit: Nick Welsh, courtesy of Cartier Collection Below from left: Tank wristwatch, Cartier Paris 1920, image credit: Vincent Wulveryck, courtesy of Cartier Collection; Tortue two time zones, Cartier 2008, Collection Privée, Cartier Paris, image credit: ©Cartier 2000; Santos de Cartier wristwatch with self-winding movement, image credit: Vincent Wulveryck, courtesy of Cartier Collection

dining chairs might cause watch enthusiasts some concern, but they shouldn’t worry because, even for Sudjic, it all comes back to the timepieces. “The Santos is the key: it was Cartier’s response to the practical needs of his friend. A whole new category of objects was invented. “It was really a kind of flight instrument, so the simplicity and the frank expression of the details came naturally,” he continues. “They reflected Cartier’s own tastes, as well as the modernism in architecture and design that was building up in the early 20th century.” In scope and in scale, this ambitious and unique exhibition, which runs almost the full length of Cartier’s history, feels like a fitting tribute to a maison that was once described by King Edward VII as the “jeweller of kings… and the king of jewellers”. Until 28 July, 224-238 Kensington High Street, W8, designmuseum.org

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Mr Parmigiani Parmigiani Fleurier is developing a timepiece that could point towards the future of watchmaking. Richard Brown talks pushing the boundaries with company founder, Michael Parmigiani

he 1990s was a decade of eponymous rock star watchmakers. Franck Muller kicked things off when he established the original off-the-wall marque in 1991, industry enfant terrible Roger Dubuis joined the party in 1995, and Richard Mille stepped in four years later. In-between, another self-styled, albeit less shouty, watchmaker announced his arrival – Michael Parmigiani launched Parmigiani Fleurier in May 1996. Along with the others, it would help usher in the age of the avant-garde indie, when, a decade later, brands like De Bethune (2002), Hautlence (2004), Greubel Forsey (2004), Maîtres du Temps (2005) and MB&F (2005) all came to market. Since then, watch houses, large and small, have made fevered attempts to make as much of a timepiece as possible ‘in house’. The more of a watch you can manufacture without the assistance of third-party suppliers, the notion goes, the more accomplished a watchmaker you are. Thanks to Parmigiani’s proximity to one Monsieur Pierre Landolt, president of the Sandoz Family Foundation, an organisation established in 1964 to promote Swiss entrepreneurship and innovation, he has achieved autonomy quicker than most. Starting out as an independent clock restorer, Parmigiani was, by the 1980s, the principle restorer of the Sandoz collection – an assortment of Fabergé eggs, pocket watches and animal automata amassed by Swiss artist, musician and philanthropist, Maurice-Yves Sandoz, in the early 20th century. In 1996, with the Sandoz Foundation as patron, Parmigiani gained the means to create his own company. Over the next six years, largely by acquiring a series of component manufacturers, the brand established a centre capable of producing almost every aspect of a mechanical timepiece by itself – from dials, cases and movements, to screws, pinions and spindles. It’s no surprise, then, to hear that Parmigiani considers sovereignty to be fundamental to serious watchmaking. “If you buy a movement that already exists, you cannot have any influence on the form, the components, the characteristics. When you verticalise, you can do everything your own way; if you want to create a component that’s shaped like a disc, you can. You can create things in a much shorter time frame, too.”

FROM TOP: Tonda 1950 White Meteorite, £14,900; Tonda Métrographe, £9,600; Tonda 1950 Galaxy, £18,900

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The Parmigiani Bugatti Type 370 features a lateral time display, making it easy to read while holding a steering wheel

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The Kalpa Hebdomadaire, Parmigiani Fleurier’s debut wristwatch, arrived in 1999. Two years later, the brand announced a partnership with one of the world’s most revered supercar manufacturers. “Bugatti was looking for a new watchmaking partner,” says Parmigiani. “The company it was looking for had to have a verticalised production process, the founder had to be alive, and by looking around, it became obvious we were the right choice.” The Parmigiani Bugatti Type 370 features a lateral time display, making it easy to read while holding a steering wheel. Inside, a regulating organ, gear train, power reserve and two barrels are set across five different oval-shaped mainplates. Housed in a tubular rose-gold case, the watch looks like a mini engine block. So far, the partnership has yielded a further five futuristic models, each a little more conservative than the last.

The future of watchmaking? At the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2016, Parmigiani announced a model that forced the watch world to take note. The most talked-about timepiece may still have been at the concept stage, but if the ‘Sefine’ could make good on the promises Parmigiani was making, it would become one of the most significant footnotes in modern horological history. Like most timepieces, the Sefine was powered by a mainspring, gear train and balance wheel. Unlike most timepieces, which typically oscillate at a frequency of either 18,000 or 28,000 vibrations per hour, and measure their power reserves in hours, the Sefine would beat at 115,200, and would, said Parmigiani, run independently for a previously unheard-of 70 days. The bold claims were the result of a new type of escapement, a mechanism that has remained unchanged, for the most part, since its invention in 1754. Whereas the balance wheel in most watches swings through an arc of somewhere between 260 to 320 degrees, the arc of the Sefine’s balance wheel is just 16 degrees. Add an escape wheel with extremely small teeth, a lever consisting of extra long and flexible silicon pallets, and other low-friction materials (once the preserve of aerospace technology), and you get a watch that beats at an incredibly high frequency while using far less energy. Since its announcement, we’ve heard relatively little about the Sefine’s progress. So where are we now? “We’re still working on it,” says Parmigiani. “We have completed the fundamental research, the physics, and now we are in the application phase. We’ve mastered the technology, the materials, and are looking at applying this technology to a timepiece. We’re able to deliver it in a large format, and now the idea is to make it smaller.” Watch this space. parmigiani.com

FROM TOP: Tonda Métrographe, £9,600; Bugatti Aerolithe Performance, £18,300; both Tonda Chronor Anniversaire, £100,000

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a confirmation email within one hour of receiving your watch and get you a quote within three working days.

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Full Service Meet the man taking the sting out of watch repairs WORDS: RICHARD BROWN

nce you’re out of warranty, sending your treasured timepiece in for a service can leave your wallet several hundred pounds lighter – and your wrist bare for the best part of three months. Step in Oliver Pollock, founder of Luxury Watch Repairs in Hatton Garden.

How did you get into the watch game? After university, I started trading new and pre-owned Rolexes. I built up a large client base, first private and then trade. I started supplying a lot of stores that were selling pre-owned watches around Europe.

What inspired the idea for Luxury Watch Repairs? It was very organic. I was doing more and more favours for friends and then started servicing for the stores we were supplying watches to. We built a workshop in Hatton Garden in 2015, did some basic advertising and suddenly we were receiving between 20 and 30 watches a day.

We aim for between two and three weeks. We allow around ten days for the actual servicing, subject to inspection.

Could you get my watch back to me within just one week? Potentially – if it’s a small job and not a full service. With something like a Daytona, we’d allow for four days testing and a day and a half to service. Then we’d test it again. If it comes off test and it’s gaining ten seconds a day, we wouldn’t want to give it back. A full refurbishment and polish can be completed within one to two days.

Can you handle complications?

Watch on film Luxury Watch Repairs will take pictures of the movement inside your watch as part of its service. The company can also position a camera over a watchmaker’s workspace and create a time-lapse video of your timepiece being repaired (£50)

What is your USP? Our level of customer service and standard of watchmakers. If you send a watch for repair, you want to know when it’s going to come back, you want updates, you want to know how much it’s going to cost. Our customers order a pre-paid envelope online and receive it through their letter box the next day. It’s fully tracked and insured to £25,000. We’ll send you

Yes. Our watchmakers have all worked for the brands we work with – Rolex, Omega and Breitling, mostly. We are a level three-approved service centre for Swatch Group – the highest you can get. Our senior watchmaker was at Rolex for 14 years. They know the movements, they know the cases. They can handle complications, they can handle chronographs. We had a £90,000 Patek Philippe perpetual calendar come in recently.

What watch do you wear? A 12-year-old rose-gold Rolex Cellini. I sent a note out to every trader I knew saying, “If you see this watch, buy it – I’ll have it off of you.” It took me a year to find it through a trader in Germany. I also have a Submariner with a tritium dial. It’s one of the last watches they made in tritium, so it’s gone a lovely purple colour. Full Rolex, Cartier, Breitling and Omega servicing from £260, luxurywatchrepairs.com

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The wild side

An eye-catching shortlist of 163 paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs for Wildlife Artist of the Year will go on display at Mall Galleries at the end of June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and will be for sale, too. Half the profits will go to the artist; half to conservation projects across Africa and Asia. Exotic, not to mention philanthropic. David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Week of Wildlife Art, 28 June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 July, The Mall, SW1, mallgalleries.org.uk

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Six contemporary American artists reflecting on American art: while it sounds heavy, Shifting Landscapes at Sophia Contemporary is a visual feast that demands a return visit. Abstraction, culture and diversity all play their part (from Islamic mosques to Gothic churches), as do sculpture and hand-cut paper screens. Until 23 June, 11 Grosvenor Street, W1K, sophiacontemporary.com

Hermann Mejia, Pond, 2016, courtesy of the artist and sophia contemporary gallery

Thaddaeus Ropac The gallerist opened doors on Dover Street last month What inspired you to open here? London has a critical mass of cultural and artistic activity that you won’t find elsewhere. After our galleries in Salzburg and Paris, London was a natural Ely House, 37 Dover step. Luckily, we found Street, COURTESY of GALERIE THADDAEUS a historic building in the ROPAC LONDON · PARIS · SALZBURG heart of Mayfair: the 18th-century mansion Ely House, built by Sir Robert Taylor.

Presidential appeal A Sri Lankan seascape by painter Senaka Senanayake hangs in the White House – a gift from the country’s government to Lyndon Johnson. Next, the artist will return to nature at the Grosvenor Gallery with an eye-watering ode to Sri Lanka’s endangered rainforests. 15-30 June, 35 Bury Street, SW1Y, grosvenorgallery.com Senaka Senanayake, hummingbirds, 2017

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Find narrative vessels at Sam Fogg from the quattrocento – a time when bright white earthenware began to be decorated with expressive designs. Maiolica before Raphael, until 16 June, 15d Clifford Street, W1S, samfogg.com

What attracted you to this building? I’m not a fan of clean white spaces, I’m rather attracted to working in buildings with history. Ely House possesses a very British style and atmosphere, and it was a wonderful challenge to turn its five floors into a contemporary art gallery. What do you have planned? In line with our commitment to young art, our opening programme is an exhibition of new performance and sculpture by British artist Oliver Beer. 37 Dover Street, W1S, ropac.net

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A fine silvermounted tortoiseshell and ivoryveneered cabinet, 16th-17th century “We were delighted that this cabinet sold for such a significant price. It was an early piece with strong provenance, and was presented in good, unrestored condition. As a very fine example of its type, it unsurprisingly attracted competitive bidding from a number of private buyers, indicating that the market remains strong for early colonial Indian works of art.” – Oliver White, head of Islamic and Indian art at Bonhams London

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Beethoven, Andy Warhol, 1987 These Ludwig van Beethoven screenprints signified a move away from the mass-media imagery that usually preoccupied Warhol’s work. His bold and stylish interpretation of a 19th-century painting rebranded the composer as a rock’n’roll icon. It will be the first time this complete set of four has come to auction. Estimate £120,000-£150,000, Evening & Day Editions, 7 June, phillips.com

“This beautiful pair of Qianlong vases caused great excitement, attracting the attention of collectors internationally, both when touring to Christie’s New York and Hong Kong, and while on display in our King Street saleroom. Our international specialist, Jeremy Morgan, knew they were very special when he saw them for the first time. These exquisite works of art are the only pair of their type to have come to auction.” – Pedram Rasti, director and head of Chinese Works of Art at Christie’s London

UPCOMING Sold, from left: A fine silver-mounted tortoiseshell and ivory-veneered cabinet for the Portuguese market, late 16th/early 17th century, 32.3 x 22.6 x 21 cm. Islamic and Indian Art at Bonhams New Bond street, 25 April, bonhams.com, image courtesy of Bonhams A magnificent pair of famille rose ‘butterfly’ double-gourd vases, 1736-1795, 23 cm high. Fine Chinese ceramics and works of art, Christie’s King street, 9 May, christies.com, image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd 2017 Upcoming, from left: Andy Warhol, Beethoven, complete set of four screenprints in colours, on Lenox Museum Board, the full sheets, 102 x 102 cm each, image courtesy of Phillips Lucio Fontana, Concetto Spaziale, dated 24/12/66 and inscribed ore 18, aniline, glitter and pencil on canvas, 15 x 10 cm, image courtesy of Sotheby’s

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A pair of famille rose ‘butterfly’ double gourd vases, 1736-1795

Concetto Spaziale, Lucio Fontana, 1966 Sotheby’s presents a first-of-its-kind sale where size definitely matters. To qualify, lots must have a maximum height of 29.6cm and length of 40.4cm. “These works are often intensely personal, intimate and powerful,” says Thomas Bompard, head of Impressionist and modern art evening sales. Estimate £250,000-£350,000, Actual Size, 21 June, sothebys.com 45

The long view A new exhibition of Katsushika Hokusai’s work at the British Museum – including The Great Wave – illustrates just how skilled the Japanese artist was, says Jack Watkins

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hen I am 110, each dot, each line will possess a life of its own,” Katsushika Hokusai said. In the event, he reached the age of 90, but that was never going to be enough. In his dying moments, he pleaded for ten more years of life and then, after pausing for one last breath, to be granted “with even five more years” to perfect his art. Hokusai’s fervent belief that his skills could only continue to improve with age is touching. It’s also a remarkable fact that artists seem more adept at continuing to find new paths to explore. The British Museum’s new exhibition is dedicated to the last decades of the man many consider to be Japan’s finest artist. It looks at Hokusai’s career from the late 1820s, when he was already past 60, and features his most famous print, The Great Wave. The artist’s productivity through his final three decades came despite suffering from intermittent bouts of palsy. But then, Hokusai never did have it easy. Born into a poor family in Edo (now Tokyo), he was adopted by a maker of metal mirrors. With

Dragon rising above Mt Fuji Hanging scroll, 1849

Hokusai saw enough Western art to give his work a modern look while still appearing rooted in Japanese tradition

Under the wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave), from Thirty-six views of Mt Fuji, 1831, Acquisition supported by the Art Fund, ©The Trustees of the British Museum

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typical stubbornness and determination, by his teens Hokusai had spurned a relatively secure future in that business for the shakier one of artist and printmaker. He endured many lean years, and was frequently forced to take other forms of employment to earn a crust. Constantly on the move (he changed residence 93 times during his lifetime), Hokusai would arrive in a new town, roll out a large sheet of paper and rush across it with a broom and bucket filled with ink. He would end this remarkable display with a new picture, held up before the marvelling audience that had gathered to watch him. On one occasion, he arrived with a chicken whose feet he proceeded to dip in red ink before letting it run all over a sheet he had covered in blue paint. The result, he triumphantly announced, was Maple Leaves on a River. Hokusai knew from quite early on that building a reputation for eccentricity was unlikely to harm his popularity. The finest works of his late period were dramatic landscapes, tender prints of animals, birds and

Waves Attributed to Hokusai, ceiling panel for a festival cart, 1845

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flowers, as well as depictions of ghosts and dragons. Japan was cut off from outside spheres of influence for centuries, deprived of modernising influences, but by the turn of the 19th century, it began to emerge from isolation. Hokusai saw enough Western art to deploy vanishing points of perspective, which gave his work a more modern look while still appearing rooted in Japanese traditions. The most famous to penetrate the European consciousness is The Great Wave. In it a towering wave curves, tsunami-like, over a boatload of rowers, threatening to engulf them – it is a striking image of both the beauty and the destructive power of the sea. In the background is Mount Fuji. This 3,776m mountain and dormant volcano had been worshipped by the Japanese since Shinto times and was regarded as sacred. While its snow-capped peak became something of an obsession for Hokusai, it also represented a commercial opportunity. Just as the Victorian railway spurred a new curiosity in the English middle classes for local travel, producing a market for picturesque paintings and photographs, more relaxed conditions in Japan opened up possibilities of nationwide trips. It was pictorial guidebooks that gave Hokusai the chance to take his art to new levels in his advanced years. Sadly, it didn’t bring him great financial rewards, although he had never sought wealth as much as recognition. He never lived to see the benefits of it, but Hokusai’s name became revered in the West. The discovery of a volume of his sketchbooks in the 1850s led to the craze for Japonism. His fluidity and minimalist approach, saying so much with just a few strokes, made him a source of avant-garde inspiration.

“Hokusai is not just one artist among others… He is an island, a continent, a whole world in himself,” said French painter and sculptor Edgar Degas. His influence was felt beyond painting. Even the 19th-century composer Claude Debussy claimed that his symphonic suite La Mer was influenced by The Great Wave, and insisted a reproduction of the print be used on the composition’s cover sleeve. Hokusai may have failed in his personal quest for immortality, but age could not wither his art. Hokusai: Beyond the Great Wave, until 13 August, Great Russell Street, WC1B, britishmuseum.org

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T I M E L E S S N E S S This Summer, Rose and King Galleries in collaboration with Aria Art Gallery and Giorgio Baratti gallery, invite you to discover Timelessness: an event showcasing over five centuries of art, where Renaissance masters will stand alongside new, contemporary artists. The event will be hosted at No.43 of the illustrious Brook Street, a boutique serviced office run by Halkin Management Co. Rosa Migliardi and Theo Kingshott are the curators and founders of Rose and King Galleries responsible for the stunning artworks seen within the 18th century town house. ‘The doors of history are open. They take you on a voyage through a creative experience and beauty that transcends the ages.’ A serviced office might seem an unusual venue for such artistic endeavours, but then this building is unique . No. 43 is just two doors down from Claridge’s and shares all of the famous hotel’s elegance, standing amongst Mayfair’s most luxurious serviced offices, a term in this postcode, which is not used lightly. The year-old company, founded by veteran entrepreneur Michael Kingshott CVO, has swiftly become an established name within a highly competitive market, ‘We have gallery events here every month. I saw a unique opportunity with R.S.V.P. rsvp@rosekinggalleries.com 43 Brook Street, W1K 4HJ Mayfair - LONDON

Rosa, who had huge network of talented individuals who needed to get their work seen. We have the art constantly rotating between our four business centres, introducing them to an untapped market of art lovers and collectors. We only take the most interesting and beautiful buildings, which struck me also as being the perfect event spaces. No. 43 Brook Street being very much the main event’ It is easy to see why. No. 43 is a remarkable restoration; a classic blend of period features with a refined modern touch. It boasts it’s own courtyard garden, hotel-style concierge and tastefully appointed lounge areas through-out. It is hard to imagine that beyond the sofas, portraits and wood panelling there are close to 200 people tapping away at their desks. ‘Places of work can be much more than that’ shares Michael ‘nights like this not only support the arts but they give our buildings a sense of community. The tenants and the visitors to the gallery have an opportunity to experience something special. We want people to succeed, we want their businesses to succeed and I believe in creating spaces which expand your horizons and give you that opportunity.’ Timelessness will open on the 29th of June at 43 Brook Street, W1K 4HJ, until the 29th of September 2017. In collobarotion with:

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Masterpiece London The eighth edition of the cross-disciplinary fine art and antiques fair will land on Chelsea Embankment in June. Camilla Apcar cherry-picks the trends to look out for

ast year, 40,000 visitors flocked to learn about and acquire works of art at Masterpiece London. Although every piece on show is for sale, the fair is also a chance to meet gallerists and discover ancient and contemporary art – and everything in between. “Masterpiece is unique in how it arranges exhibitors who bring six millennia of art from all over the world,” says chairman Philip Hewat-

Jaboor. “It offers an unrivalled opportunity to be exposed to this extraordinary range under one roof.” This year’s edition will reflect the taste for modern British and Italian art that has heightened over the past few years. Osborne Samuel, Robin Katz Fine Art and Piano Nobile will exhibit Henry Moore, Howard Hodgkin and Bridget Riley. “Modern British art was undervalued for so long,” says gallerist Lyndsey Ingram, who specialises in this field as

Fair finds Afternoon s w i m m i n g , D av i d H o c k n e y, 1 9 7 9 , Courtesy of Ly n d s e y I n g r a m

Sarcophagus fragment depicting a Nereid, Marble, e a r ly 3 r d c e n t u r y, courtesy of Ariadne Galleries

David Hockney, Big Celia Print #2, 1982, courtesy of lyndsay ingram

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Lucio Fontana, Concetto Spaziale – Natura, 1967, courtesy of Repetto Gallery

well as prints. “As some other areas of the market have become so expensive in the past few years, people are starting to look for good opportunities elsewhere. Modern British work is fresh and exciting. It’s as relevant as American artists working at the same time, whose work can be very costly.” Part of the era’s appeal is colour, says Hewat-Jaboor. “People want striking works, whether that’s a Patrick Heron painting or a Roman head. I think there’s a need for visual immediacy among collectors today.” Ursula Casamonti is director of Tornabuoni Art London, which specialises in post-war Italian art. “Pop artists such as Tano Festa and Franco Angeli are performing very well at auction,” she says. “This shows growing interest in artists other than Lucio Fontana and Alighiero Boetti. While the latter remain at the upper end of the market due to the historic importance of their work and influence on younger artists, Festa and Angeli provide a new attraction for collectors.” More Italian masters will

be presented at Masterpiece by Mazzoleni, M & L Fine Art, Cortesi Gallery and Repetto Gallery. Works on paper are also a focus at this year’s fair, especially by titans such as Pablo Picasso, David Hockney and Andy Warhol (including at Offer Waterman and Sims Reed). Patrick Caulfield, Still Life: Maroochydore, 1980-1981, Courtesy of Offer Waterman

“You can buy superb works on paper by leading artists at a fraction of the cost of their canvasses,” says Ingram. “They’re often more intimate and spontaneous. They provide a different perspective on the artist’s work, which some prefer to the formal quality of painting.” 29 June – 5 July, South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3, masterpiecefair.com

In association with Masterpiece London

photography: Andy Barnham Photography

Philip Hewat-Jaboor, chairman My highlights this year include Masterpiece Presents, an immediate and perhaps unexpected introduction featuring a large-scale work by Chilean artist Iván Navarro, which Paul Kasmin Gallery has specially commissioned. Some people suspect we are more anchored in classical or traditional fields, but in fact we have always been strong in contemporary design, furniture and jewellery. It’s important to keep abreast of trends without leaving behind the areas we’ve always covered. Without question, beauty and the old connoisseurial taste are coming back into fashion, such as 18th-century furniture, where people are coming to understand the context of these works of art. I’m always very wary of investment, as I strongly believe you have to buy what you like – you get the best return on pleasure and mental stimulation.

S har d s an d V o x e l S è vres V ase , Mic h a e l Eden, 2017, and S è vres S oft- P aste P or c e l ain V ase , c.1765, Courtesy of Adrian Sassoon T he B ri d g w ater H ouse P orphyry Do l phin T ab l es , a pa i r , C h a r l e s H e at h c o t e Tat h a m , between 1803-1806, Courtesy of R o n a l d P h i l l ip s

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EYES OF THE UNIVERSE EARRINGS, Wallace Chan, 2017, Courtesy of Wallace Chan

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Race ahead

Dressing to the nines for Royal Ascot is said to have started when Mayfair socialite and Regency dandy Beau Brummell proclaimed that all men should wear “waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons” and polish their shoes with champagne. This year, Fenwick will host a millinery styling suite, offering expert advice on how to look Brummell-worthy fabulous while you have a flutter. Royal Ascot, 20-24 June, ascot.co.uk; fenwick.co.uk

Hat, £1,800, Noel Stewart, noelstewart.com; Dress, £4,340, Valentino, valentino.com; Shoes, £495 and Bag, £1,195, Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com

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woman can, If she will

- Augusta van buren

In 1916, at a time when women still weren’t allowed to vote in the United States, sisters Augusta and Adeline Van Buren embarked on a 5,500-mile motorcycle journey from New York to California: the first of its kind undertaken solely by women. Since women’s rights are still very much a topic of conversation a century later, Belstaff has taken inspiration from the Van Burens’ feat for its latest collection, which contrasts military and moto-style jackets with romantic ruched dresses. This year also marks Belstaff’s first venture into eyewear. The new sunglasses range – created with the help of luxury optical brand Imatta – includes classic aviator and contemporary round-lens styles, with detachable features such as metal mesh arm details and leather nose bridges. From £85, belstaff.co.uk images courtesy of belstaff

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The power list Massimo Dutti has raised the bar for daywear this season with its smart, summery collection that ticks all the trend boxes. Pastels? Check. Stripes? Check. Flared sleeves? Check. This cotton shift dress is a go-to garment for when temperatures soar. massimodutti.com

Dress, £79.95; Top, £54.95

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TALE Divert attention from the field to the sidelines this season, in a winning combination of clean whites and sporting stripes Photographer P h i l l i p W at e r m a n Styling Angela Radcliffe and C a r o l i n e S c i a m m a at Terri Manduca

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THIS PAGE vest, £1,300, trousers, £550, bag, £2,300, all Dior, dior.com; top, £290, Theory, available from Harrods, harrods.com; shoes, £445, Malone Souliers, malonesouliers.com; single ring, £465, double ring, £890, both NOA Fine Jewellery, as before; earrings, £1,270, Stone Paris, as before OPPOSITE PAGE Jumpsuit, £380, belt, £250, and shoes, £420, all Vanessa Seward, vanessaseward.com; scarf, £175, Begg & Co, beggandcompany.com; bag, £880, Céline, celine.com; single ring, £465, double ring, £890, both NOA Fine Jewellery, as before

THIS PAGE Jacket, £2,130, camisole, £735, both Lanvin, lanvin.com; trousers, £1,245, Skiim, skiim-london.com; bag, £1,505, Tyler Ellis, tylerellis.com; visor, £69, Somi Han, somihan.london; shoes, £720, Fendi, fendi.com OPPOSITE PAGE Shirt, $278, Equipment, equipmentfr.com; vest, £230, Vanessa Seward, as before; scarf, £175, Begg & Co, as before; single ring, £465, double ring, £890, both NOA Fine Jewellery, as before; earrings, £1,270, Stone Paris, as before

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MEASURE Turnbull & Asser, the Royal Warrant shirt maker that has clothed the likes of Sir Winston Churchill and Pablo Picasso, has introduced womenswear to its wardrobe. Hannah Lemon tries out the bespoke service in five easy steps

select a store with three boutiques a n d a h a n g - o u t at harrods, you’ll need to pick an outpost

The Davies Street shop is our first port of call – although Jermyn Street has the same offering if you’re based in neighbouring St James’s. The neat, unnassuming shopfront is packed with

measure up Now begins the fitting process.

colourful shirts and pocket squares, and while this may be targeted at men, staff are set on making fashionsavvy ladies feel equally at home. James Cook, the experienced store manager, can regale extraordinary tales of his two decades with the brand, while James Webb, assistant manager, and senior salespeople Ike Victor and Edward Powers make up the rest of the talented team.

s t a n d s t r a i g h t, s h o u l d e r s b a c k , b u t d o n ’ t b r e at h e i n . . .

Being measured and weighed are two things that women tend to avoid when revamping a wardrobe. But for a fabulous fit you’ll need to suck it up – but don’t suck it in or your shirt will fail to fit. Turnbull & Asser are ever the professionals, and a quick whip around of a measuring tape – height, waist, shoulders, bust, arms – and it’s over. The stats are scribbled onto a piece of paper and sent off to the factory in Quedgeley, Gloucester.

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also choose from hard collars, soft collars or the T&A signature collar. And fabrics? There are reams and reams of them. Plain, tartan, stripes or spots: you name it, they have it. Darts can be added for a nippedin waist, cuffs shortened or your initials sewn in a tasteful monogram.

get personal make the most of c u s t o m i s at i o n f o r a s h i r t t h a t r e a l ly i s one-of-a-kind

When Turnbull & Asser say bespoke, they really do mean bespoke. So when you get measured, take time to tell them what you like. Buttons can be moved according to the position of your bust (to avoid any gaping), or neck (should you wear necklaces of a certain length). You can

try it out for size good things – and shirts – Come to those who wait

Within two to three weeks you’ll be ready to don your first tailor-made Turnbull & Asser shirt. The team will summon you to the store for your first fitting. Now is your chance to voice any concerns, as this model will be replicated for a full set of six. Although the style will be the same, you can flick through the fabric book once more for different colour and pattern options.

the big reveal yes, the moment has arrived. you’re now in the same league as HR h p r i n c e p h i l i p

Approximately four and a half weeks later, your blouses are ready. Standing in front of the mirror you’ll follow the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Mary Quant, Twiggy and Joan

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Collins to be one among a select few women who have had items tailored at one of Mayfair’s finest shirt makers. One thing is for certain: you’ll never walk into a room worrying who wore it best.

A minimum set of six shirts from £255, 4 Davies Street, W1K, turnbullandasser.co.uk

Fine print Toughen up your summer look with our pick of statement accessories. Mix and match bold embellishments and on-trend tassels with prints that pop Photographer Turi LĂ¸vik Kirknes Stylist Victoria Wright

S h ir t, £1,030, Tr ouse r s, £815, S h oes, £565, Bag, £1,510, all P ra da, pr ad a.com ; Ring s, £2,200 an d £2,500, both Sh aun Leane, s h au nle ane.c o m

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Blue-Sky Thinking

Guc c i Man Top picks from the 43-piece Mr Porter x Gucci capsule collection

sun gl asse s, £ 2 7 5

Sil k S car f, £ 2 8 0

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Hot shot

Ocean spray Tom Ford’s Amalfi-inspired Sole di Positano brings summer to the city, while the new lighter body spray is the ideal travel companion. £155 for 50ml; £44 for 150ml, tomford.com

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Turin-born Luca Faloni employs the finest Italian artisans to create his exceptionally cut essentials. Soft, slim-fitting hoodies are knitted with Cariaggi cashmere; light shirts and towels are made using Grandi & Rubinelli linen. Despite being a young brand, it is already making waves in menswear: at the beginning of the year, it featured in the line-up for Permanent Style Presents, the Savile Row pop-up shop, alongside Drake’s and Begg & Co. From £115, lucafaloni.com

As the French Open gets underway and London gears up for Wimbledon in July, Lacoste has launched two special tennis collections. The Roland-Garros range features striking, graphic prints and bold primary shades, while a collaboration with Paris-based accessories designer Yazbukey transforms tennis balls and the Lacoste crocodile motif into Pop Art emojis. Ace! Roland Garros polo shirt, £100, 233 Regent Street, W1B, lacoste.com

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Michele De Lucchi - Giancarlo Fassina: Tolomeo

Sweetness and light In his new, delectably glossy Lollipop collection for contemporary Bohemian glass brand Lasvit, Prague-based product designer Boris Klimek used the technique of glass slumping – where molten glass is heated in a kiln and shaped in or over a mould – to create his uneven, Dalì-esque shapes. These table, standalone and pendant pieces are an easy way to brighten up the home for summer, reminding us how much better the world looks through tinted glasses. From £1,840, lasvit.com

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glow business It has been a staple desktop companion since its invention by George Carwardine in 1935, however the Anglepoise Original 1227 has had a sophisticated makeover this year. The bone china shades on the Original Mini 1227 Ceramic collection emit a cosy glow, and the new chandelier-style mini pendant cluster features grey fabric cables that can be adjusted to create your desired effect. From £270, anglepoise.com

To p Ta b l e Keep clutter at b ay w i t h . . . Mille Jeux lacquered wood boxes by Hermès Small, £448 ; m e diu m , £640, 155 Ne w Bo nd St reet, W1S, h ermes.co m

Mice ladder oxblood, £4,140; mouse candlestick oxblood, £875, loewe.com

Jonathan Anderson’s flair for fusing craftsmanship with contemporary style is demonstrated once again in his new homeware collection for Loewe. Exhibited at Salone del Mobile in April, Loewe: This is Home was the brand’s third contribution to the event: its favoured material, leather, was moulded into lampshades perforated with stars and stacked to build colourful side tables (below, £1,105). The collection, now available by special order, also includes the Mouseman collection: a set of oak pieces made by the company of fifthgeneration British furniture craftsman Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, renowned for carving a mouse into every product. Anderson has exaggerated this traditional quirk and featured a mischief of mice on ladders, a room divider and a bowl. loewe.com

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M a k e a s tat e m e n t with... Erosion collection by Ini Archibong for lapicida from £3,300, 533 KINGS RO AD, SW10, lap icida.com

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The ultimate blank canvas in interior design, the humble wall has found a new lease of life at Salone del Mobile and beyond â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from wireless speaker systems to leather panelling and intricate mosaics. Camilla Apcar reports on when a wall is not just a wall

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alls – even if just four – are a fundamental of any dwelling. Our prehistoric forebears kicked off the idea of decorating the interior sides with paintings of hands, bison and horses; it was only a matter of millennia before walls acquired additional roles, from shelving to hanging hooks. And so the evolution has continued. At Milan’s Salone del Mobile in April, a flurry of new designs honed in on the humble wall, lending secondary and even tertiary functions such as sound systems or sculptural lighting – as well as a contemporary edge. The trend reflects an enthusiasm for ever-greater creative freedom in the home, says Marie Kristine Schmidt, head of brand and design at Bang & Olufsen, the Danish electronics brand. “There are not so many rules and restrictions anymore. People want the things they surround themselves with

above: bang & olufsen beosound shape. far right, from top: gaku by nendo for flos; wirering by formafantasma for flos

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“The idea behind it came from a frustration around the fact that good sound requires great acoustics, but in many rooms they are very poor,” says Schmidt. Rather than having just one fixed sweet spot for sound, the damper tiles aim to improve the acoustics of an entire room by absorbing sound waves – including when the speakers are switched off. The design was inspired by the way light is reflected on mountaintops and the effect on sound there. The tiles come in an earthy palette of blue, purple, green or burnt orange, or Kvadrat wool fabric coverings.

to reflect who they are, whether it’s how you look, what you carry or what you put on your walls.” Bang & Olufsen’s latest wireless speaker offers just that. The BeoSound Shape is a wall-mounted system that plays through hexagonal tiles: speakers, amplifiers and acoustic dampers, from six to however many you wish to configure in your own pattern (from around €4,000 for a standard setup).

Flos, the lighting specialist, raised the functionality stakes once again in Milan. Gaku, a wall-mounted open box – a shelf in itself – houses a lamp in three different configurations: hung from the top; detachable, with its own charging dock; or as a magnetised spotlight that can swivel in any direction. Next, stripping lighting down to the most linear form imaginable, WireRing is simply made from a belt of pink, grey or white electric cable that straps an LED circle to the wall, turning it into a sleek sculptural spectacle. Philippe Starck, however, put forward a more traditional, Snow Whiteinspired creation for Flos. La Plus Belle is an oval mirror surrounded by chrome, gold or copper – plus an LED trim. Although minimalist, this trio of utilitarian designs capitalise on the idea behind making a home appear more welcoming by ridding it of harsh

ABOVE and below: la plus belle by philippe starck for flos. above right: sherazade by piero lissoni for glas italia. opposite: sicis Palme panel, £5,800 per sq m

bare expanses of wall (especially bright white ones). They create a focal point without involving outsized furniture, elaborate upholstery or distracting chandeliers; an antidote to overwrought interior schemes. Meanwhile, bed expert Flou launched a wall unit that transforms from a two-seat sofa into a double bed. “I’ve designed multifunctional furniture for more than 20 years. The aim is not only to let the pieces transform themselves, but also transform the space that they are in,” says designer Giulio Manzoni, “because space is the real treasure.” This obvious capacity for walls – or lack thereof – to alter the amount of space in a given room was echoed by a new sliding version of Sherazade, a door designed by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia. Its six millimetres of tempered, almost gauzy glass is sealed within a dark aluminium frame. “The trend is now to leave more spaces open and interconnected,” says export area manager Flavio Parlato. “Sliding doors filter and transform the space, influencing the light and noise, like theatre wings on the stage of our living environment.”

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“People want the things they surround themselves with to reflect who they are”

n the realms of interior design, walls offer the largest blank canvas. While the vogue for wallpaper throughout the home has long since diminished (trompe l’oeil aside), appetite for artistic expression has found new ways to flourish. In May, carpet specialist Sahrai opened its doors on Brook Street, bringing nearly 200 years of expertise from Tehran, Istanbul and Milan to Mayfair. Strolling past, you will spy mannequins artfully draped in Swarovski-studded carpets, and stepping inside the new showroom reveals a number of weaves that can be hung vertically in their own right. “As has been the case for hundreds of years with tapestries, today rugs can be hung on walls as a secret weapon in the mission to create full and astonishing rooms,” says owner Ramine Sahrai. “They are not unlike artistic masterpieces, and can make a

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wonderful centerpiece that adds personality and colour to a room.” The family-run company deals in both rare, centuries-old carpets as well as new wool and silk patterns designed in-house (from £4,800). There are few more striking ways to welcome guests than a three-by-two-metre leopard in silk and wool relief (£12,000). A creative alternative to framed artworks is decorative tiling, in all manner of materials. “I think a feature wall still has its importance,” says Nadia Dalle Mese, founder of Studioart, the Italian leather interiors firm. This year

Studioart has celebrated its tenth anniversary by reinterpreting its best seller, Leatherwall: a tiled covering that uses geometric combinations of squares, triangles, trapeziums, rhombuses and rectangles to create plush contemporary patterns (from €530 per sq m). “Its versatility allows you to apply it in bedrooms, living rooms, hallways – we even have some collections that are waterproof,” says Dalle Mese. “You can use a feature wall with special patterns, shapes or colour combinations to

add to an ordinary room, or if a full wall would be too much, you could use Leatherwall as an artwork.” The pieces are designed and sewn to fit by a team of ten, and the leather is supplied by Studioart’s own tannery in Vicenza, the Italian leather-making region. The anniversary collection includes three new styles to suit minimalist, modern and Romantic tastes alike, with padded three-dimensionality and stitching for additional texture. Elsewhere on the tiling front, there is little rest for the Campana Brothers. They have followed their

candy cane lighting for Lasvit and hairy house in São Paulo – one of the duo’s first architectural projects, covered in palm fibre inspired by traditional Brazilian housing – with something a little more approachable for Bisazza, the glass mosaic firm. “Our range of Cementiles encompasses ancient techniques with a modern twist,” says Donna Podger, Bisazza’s London showroom manager. The tiles are made from a mixture of fine cement, marble dust and natural pigments, then left out to dry for a week after being removed from their mould. “A monochrome splash in a bathroom, a floral-inspired design for the kitchen, a geometric design to bring a hallway to life... the scope of use is vast,” Podger continues.

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Appetite for artistic expression has found new ways to flourish

clockwise from centre: studioart Kaleido Pearl white; studioart Vector bi-color; studioart losange; sahrai leopard carpet

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“The designers we work with like to push boundaries on making the best impression with walls.” Indeed, Paola Navone, Jaime Hayon and Tom Dixon have all lent a little of their own signature style to the Cementiles range in the past. This year, the Campana Brothers’ take was inspired by the spirals found in a slice of agate rock. In shades of a single colour – green, yellow, red or blue – repeated rings come together en masse to form a full-blown 1970s retro vision (from £154 per sq m). On a more intricate scale, Sicis on Dover Street takes tiling to new heights with Italian-made mosaics. These minute squares are one of the oldest forms of interior decoration, particularly popular with the ancient Romans, Greeks and Byzantines. Sicis refashions Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Gustav Klimt’s work in materials as varied as marble or 24-carat gold, semi-precious stones and mother of pearl; conjures cityscapes and lifesize images of Marilyn Monroe; and best of all, creates mesmerising abstract designs that sweep through entire rooms. When it comes to walls, the next few thousand years look set to be as full of creativity as the last.

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From a new fragrance applicator to an on-the-go bronzing tool

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Ever inspired by its native Italy, Dolce & Gabbana has christened its brand new colourand-care lip product Miss Sicily. Traditional names from the region have been given to each of the 16 shades, including Anna (a natural nude hue), hot pink Rosalia and Filomena, a watermelon-tinged coral. Each shade has been subtly scented with vanilla and the new formula’s moisturing base keeps lips hydrated to better fuse with the intensely pigmented, buildable colours. Emollient oils add a protective layer, so you can top up on colour all day long. £25 each, harrods.com

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a floral love affair Atelier Bloem is a new venture by Andrew Goetz, of Malin+Goetz fame, inspired by Amsterdam’s floating flower market. We’ve been wearing Iris and Half Moon. £160 each, libertylondon.com

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elementary, my dear It might be all around us, but Perricone MD has captured hydrogen’s hydrating benefits for skin in its latest range. H2 Elemental Energy Collection, from £48, perriconemd.co.uk

zen o’clock The new Life Elixirs collection from Elemis is a series of five aromatic blends. Allow ylang ylang, bitter orange and sage to add some clarity and calm to your day in the form of candles, perfume oils and bath and shower elixirs. From £22, elemis.com

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M o i s t u r i s i n g G e l Cr e a m a cooling solution perfect for warmer c l i m at e s , £ 1 1 5 , cremedelamer.co.uk

D a i ly M i c r o f o l i a n t a rice-baseD powder t h a t S M OOTHS AND B RIGHTENS , £ 4 1 . 7 5 , dermalogica.coM body balm enhanced with caffeine to wake up your skin, £19.95, f r a n k b o d y. c o m

Nutritive Lip Balm w i t h N at u r a l p l a n t e x t r a c t s t o p r o t e c t, r e pa i r a n d h y d r at e , £ 4 7 , s i s l e y- p a r i s . c o m

Nourishing OmegaRich Cleansing Oil r e m o v e S m a k e - u p AND n o u r i s h ES , £ 2 9 . 5 0 , elemis.com Black Rose Cr e a m M a s k A c o c k ta i l o f anti-agEing ingredients to restore e l a s t i c i t y, £ 9 9 , s i s l e y- p a r i s . c o m

R e v i ta l i z i n g H y d r at i n g S e r u m the legendary ‘Miracle Broth’ as an oil, £145, cremedelamer.co.uk

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Nutri-Active Nourishing & R e g e n e r at i n g N i g h t Cr e a m a bedtime boost for a softer complexion, £78, oskiaskincare.com

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Arch of triumph Kate Harrison seeks the help of beauty guru Tracie Giles for a long-lasting eyebrow fix

hile I have long appreciated the benefits of the groomed fuller brow, my own are sparse after years of over-plucking. Endless tinting sessions help to a degree, but, on hearing about the new Ombre Brow treatment by bespoke semi-permanent make-up expert Tracie Giles, I was determined to overcome my poor facial hair history in pursuit of the perfect arch. Renowned in the industry as the go-to guru for all eyebrow concerns, Giles is an expert at creating sculptured and natural shapes. Ombre Brows – where the tail is darker than the head – are shaded with mineral pigment to create a soft powdered effect; the colour of your choice can be blended with your natural tone or applied throughout the brow. Never before have I undergone such scrutiny to find a follicle-boosting solution that complements my face. We discussed in detail which look would naturally suit me – the colour, the length, the width, the arch. The shape of the eyebrow depends on its natural growth and all therapists under Giles are taught to achieve an appearance that enhances a client’s features, rather than replicates trends. I relaxed in a chair akin to a dentist’s as my therapist prepared my brows into neat lines. She then used a regular eyebrow pencil for shape and colour, followed by the bespoke hand-blended mineral pigment created to complement my natural hair and skin tones. Finally, a topical anaesthetic was applied to numb my skin and a fine needle used to tattoo individual hairs.

While the process was more tingly than painful, the procedure wasn’t comfortable – but it was all over in 40 minutes, which was a small sacrifice for the facelift effects I would soon have. I was told the colour would fade by 80 per cent over the next five days and to smear a healing balm over the hairs as often as possible. The therapist then handed me a mirror. Nervously, I gazed at my new semipermanent creations. My eyebrows were much darker than expected, as I had been warned, but shaped perfectly. A week later, the skin had healed and the hazel brown tone I had been wishing for came slowly through. Although I was offered a return touch-up and change of shape in the three months that followed, I found myself still happily marvelling at the result – my wispy over-plucked excuses a distant memory.

“Tracie Giles is renowned in the industry as the go-to guru for all eyebrow concerns”

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Dickie’s Bar A laid-back Irish-American cocktail bar is joining Corrigan’s Mayfair. Gregory Buda, the mixologist from Dead Rabbit, will serve drinks with ingredients sourced from Richard Corrigan’s Irish farm. 28 Upper Grosvenor Street, W1K, corrigansmayfair.co.uk

This MONTH, The Dorchester will host an exclusive afternoon tea masterclass taught by the hotel’s chef Henry Brosi. Start with a champagne breakfast, before preparing scones, and red velvet and lemon drizzle cakes under Brosi’s close supervision. Then enjoy a credit box if required five-course lunch, followed by a wine and food pairing exercise. Armed with the recipe for a perfect cup of tea and a selection of little gifts, you will not leave empty-handed. £250, 3 June, 53 Park Lane, W1K, dorchestercollection.com

Hard at work Many a business deal has been agreed over a meal, which is why Cubitt House has launched a working lunch menu across its venues. Corporate clients can be entertained with a glass of Nino Franco ‘Rustico’ Prosecco Brut and a menu that includes potted Chalk Stream trout, Norfolk Horn lamb croquettes and Castlemead chicken. Working lunch, two courses for £20 or three for £30 with prosecco, cubitthouse.co.uk

Duck & Waffle Local The destination dining specialist is taking high-end gastronomy to the streets with a casual chef-curated restaurant in St James’s Market. The original duck and waffle dish is still a winner. 52 Haymarket, SW1Y, duckandwafflelocal.com

Mouton Cadet’s limited-edition red, white and rosé have been chosen as the official wines for the America’s Cup, a romantic meeting of land and sea, served exclusively at the Hyatt Regency until 16 july, 30 Portman Square, W1H, regency.hyatt.com

ISA B EL Custom-made staff uniforms by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz; low-carb, high-protein small plates; and a DJ booth for late nights: the sister to Notting Hill’s Casa Cruz oozes glamour. 26 Albemarle Street, W1S, isabelw1.london

Magpie The co-founders of Michelin-starred Pidgin in Hackney are opening a venue that offers tableside trolleys laden with upscale dim sum and East Asian food cooked with a British interpretation. 10 Heddon Street, W1B, magpie-london.com

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n March, The Salt Yard Group director and accomplished chef, Ben Tish, announced that he was handing in his notice. It was a blow to co-founders Simon Mullins and Sanja Morris, who had worked with the culinary talent for more than 11 years, from the first eponymous restaurant that opened in Fitzrovia in 2005, to the expansion of its Italian-Spanish tapas portfolio, which now includes Opera Tavern in Covent Garden, and Dehesa and Ember Yard in Soho. However, before Tish made the announcement, he had donned his whites and washed his hands for the last time to oversee the launch of sister restaurant Veneta in October. Under the same umbrella theme as the other restaurants, the St James’s venue offers Venetian small plates, with a raw bar for seasonal seafood. When I arrived on a Thursday night, the restaurant was playing host to only a few couples, but that was to be expected for a restaurant still in its infancy. It surely won’t take long for passers-by to look past the floor-toceiling windows through to the statement bar at the back and book a table on the mezzanine level for an intimate date night. Because that’s what I did. Despite the rain outside, my companion and I felt in a summery

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mood and ordered a seasonal bellini and G&T, nibbling on some olives and warm slabs of salty focaccia to whet our appetites. As we perused the menu, the waitress told us to opt for three dishes each and refills if it wasn’t enough. It turned out to be too much, but we appreciated being able to sample more than necessary anyway. Plates came out intermittently to our table, large and small alike. The wild garlic and prosecco risotto arrived in small neat balls, perfect for sharing, while the long meaty octopus tentacle had us scrabbling over who got the biggest part (guilty as charged). The latter was enhanced by wood-roasted peperonata – a dutiful nod to the smoky flavours so favoured by Tish across the group. Another example of this was the generous hunk of charcoal-grilled pork rib-eye, which came with shavings of courgettes and a smudge of bean purée. It tipped our stomachs

The octopus was enhanced by woodroasted peperonata – a dutiful nod to the smokey flavours favoured by Ben Tish to bursting point, but – somehow – we dutifully soldiered on. We were also just in time for Veneta’s collaboration with the National Gallery, which runs until 25 June. The Michelangelo & Sebastiano art-inspired menu includes a spring vegetable and herb pie with wispy wafers of pastry that looks as pretty as a picture and a hearty pan of crab macaroni (my favourite of all the dishes). Having complained that we might not muster another mouthful, the dessert list caught our fancy and I opted for a selection of ice creams, including a saffron option (not quite to my taste), while my companion sampled the old favourite, tiramasu, which did not disappoint. Tish may have departed The Salt Yard Group to go solo, but he has certainly left the remaining restaurants in good stead. Veneta is here to prove it. 3 Norris Street, SW1Y, saltyardgroup.co.uk/veneta

“Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild have consistently shown strong returns for investors”

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Investing in wine:

premium bottles that are worth the wait Wondering how to invest a few thousand pounds? James Lawrence discovers why we should be storing, not sipping, some of the world’s finest vintages

ho initially coined the idea of buying wine for profit as well as pleasure? Well, the Brits were some of the first off the starting line, purchasing excess cases of Bordeaux classics like Château Latour to sell at a later date. This provided welcome funds for purchasing later labels and was the pursuit of wine aficionados, rather than a full-blown investment market. That was until the late 1990s, when demand – particularly from Asia – rocketed for the world’s finest wines. Today, London represents a completely globalised market and the capital’s elite are consuming fine wine brands without even bothering to examine the price tag in any detail. Just ask Yevgeny Chichvarkin, the Russian mobile phone tycoon who opened Hedonism Wines on Davies Street in 2012 to cater to this lucrative

market. A bottle of 1982 Lafite can be yours for just under £5,000. Indeed, according to experts, top Bordeaux wines remain highly sought after, both for collectors and speculators. “The majority of fine wine purchased by value and volume are wines from Bordeaux,” says Chris Campbell, CEO of Rothschild’s Waddesdon Wine. “I would recommend a newcomer to the sector to purely look at this area, and further recommend they focus on wines from the Left Bank appellations in the Médoc. “Illustrious names such as Léoville Las Cases, Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Latour have consistently shown strong returns for investors over the past

20 years,” he adds. “The second wines of top châteaux have been in huge demand recently. Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild has shown strong increases from release pricing, as has Carruades de Lafite.” Campbell has certainly sold plenty of the fine and rare in his time, including vintage Krug, Mouton Rothschild 1945 and the rarest of them all – Lafite 1961. The latter is hardly ever seen, and only a few bottles have appeared at auction over the past decade. Meanwhile, Alistair Viner, a respected buyer at Hedonism Wines, presides over such remarkable bottles as Screaming Eagle 1992, 1811 Château d’Yquem and special edition large-format bottles, including a 15-litre bottle of Cristal. However, Simon Staples, fine wine sales director at Berry

BERRY BROS. BOUQUETS Famously holding the title of Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd has traded from the same shop on St James’s Street since 1698. More than 4,000 wines are selected by seven in-house Masters of Wine to be sold from two acres of cellar space. It’s no wonder the shop is a favourite of HM The Queen. ChÂteau Latour, 2000

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ChÂteau d’Yquem, Sauternes, 2000

Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido

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Bros. & Rudd also advises would-be speculators to buy multiple cases of the same wine. When it comes to re-selling your assets, it will make the portfolio more attractive as the wines can be offered to a far larger customer base. “Generally, if you buy the best vintages and wines you won’t go wrong. 2009 or 2010 and 2015 are all amazing vintages for Bordeaux, and for Burgundy look out for 2002, 2006, 2008 or 2012 vintages,” says Staples. Yet the wine trade concedes that France doesn’t have a monopoly on fine wine investment. “Buyers should not ignore the likes of California at the very premium end, where there are a great deal of critically-acclaimed wines made in very small quantities,” notes Viner. In the end though, the secret is to simply purchase wines that are globally revered. In Italy that includes Ornellaia and Sassicaia, while California’s Screaming Eagle attracts obscene prices on the secondary market (as much as $500,000). Of course, purchasing cases of Château Lafite is only the beginning. Wine speculation is not a vehicle for rapid returns, nor is the return of your investment guaranteed. Moreover, the

key question of storage arises, as wine can be easily spoiled in the wrong hands. But in this regard the wine trade is in complete agreement. “Use bonded warehouses,” they chorus. “Commercial bonded storage, fully insured and temperaturecontrolled is essential,” says James Hocking of the Vineyard Cellars. “Having wine stored under bond means no duty and VAT, so the wine can be sold all over the world with relative ease.” According to Campbell, the two most reputable UK bonded warehouses are Octavian and London City Bond. “A bond rotation sticker on a case of wine from London City Bond or Octavian is akin to a stamped service book on an expensive car,” agrees Hocking. The question of when to resell your wine, however, is far more difficult to answer. A one-size-fits-all strategy will never work, particularly as the value assigned to certain wines varies enormously according to the vintage in question. “As with any item, its price fluctuation will vary considerably on supply and demand, and may well appreciate quickly if it receives a spectacular review, or is in a vintage

where a lot less wine is produced,” observes Viner. He continues: “If you take something like Château Lafite for example, the price went up year-onyear at a rate of knots before suddenly falling rapidly once there was a change in demand. While many buyers will still make money from their original purchase price, it will be a lot less than they could have realised if they had sold at the peak of the market.” Viner strongly advises buyers to seek the guidance of Liv-Ex, a wine trading platform that monitors the prices of fine wines on the secondary market. “The 2010 Bordeaux vintage was released at the top of the market and has fallen considerably,” says Liv-Ex director Justin Gibbs. “It currently offers value relative to its release. It is important to remember that, as with all investments, timing is everything. With wine, the demand-supply equation is the basic principle: prices go up in value as the wine gets older.” Always exercise caution when investing. Wine fraud is a growing phenomenon, so only buy from established merchants like Berry Bros. & Rudd to ensure you get the expertise required. That way you can rest assured you’re protecting your portfolio as well as your bank balance.

ROTHSCHILD reds In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild invested in a little piece of Bordeaux to transform it into Château Mouton Rothschild. Now represented by Waddesdon Wine, the Rothschild family wineries also include Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Clarke and Château Malmaison – each with its own unique price tag. Carruades de Lafite, 2004

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Château LAFITE Rothschild, 2000

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If you have the means, you can buy a Bugatti pushbike that is almost exclusive as the latest Chiron car. Just not as fast. Matthew Carter reports

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o, you’re ready to splash out €2.4 million on your brand new Bugatti Chiron. You’ve visited the UK’s only Bugatti showroom, on Berkeley Square, and been flown over to the atelier in Molsheim, in Alsace, where the cars are built by hand. You’ve chosen your colours, your optional extras, your trim materials and you’ve had a test drive – though you didn’t quite manage to get it to its top speed, which is limited to 260 mph (yes, really). But now you have a nine-month wait before conception turns into delivery. How can you fill that hole in your garage? Well, it won’t be with another car, that’s for sure. According to the urbane Wolfgang Dürheimer, the CEO of both Bugatti and Bentley, the average Bugatti owner – and it’s not often you can use the word ‘average’ in connection with a Bugatti owner – has 83 other cars, three jets and a yacht. And to that you can add houses, art collections, jewellery and goodness knows what else. Pity the poor old Bentley owner who can only stretch to having eight cars in their collection. What you might not have in your collection, though, is a Bugatti bicycle. But thanks to a collaboration between the marque and PG, a German bicycle manufacturer, you can now put that right.

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Comfort comes courtesy of handlebars equipped with shock absorbers and, being a Bugatti, personalisation is the name of the game. An owner can specify special colours for the frame, coloured carbons and different leather types for the saddle. But don’t expect to use this bicycle to nip to the pub. According to its maker, this is a ‘piece of sports equipment that is not intended for use on public roads’. The PG Bugatti bike was, in true new car fashion, launched at the recent Geneva Motor Show. It was designed – and named – by Bugatti, but engineered and built by PG, which stands, rather charmingly, for Pimp Garage. As you might expect, the bike is at the cutting edge of two-wheel design. It is made, almost entirely, of highstrength carbon fibre with a smattering of titanium and aluminium used for mechanical parts. As a result, it weighs less than five kilograms and is said to be the lightest urban bike ever made. All the carbon components, which together account for 95 per cent of the bike, are handcrafted using techniques found in the motorsport and aeronautic industries. The aim is to provide a light-weight design with rigidity. This High Tensile Fibre Performance material is used for the frame, fork, wheel rims, seat, crank and brake (note, just the one brake). The cross-sections of the frame are oversized for additional strength and then ‘optimised for the aerodynamic demands of high speeds’. High speed is clearly a relative term, bearing in mind Chiron’s maximum velocity. The frame is also unusual in that it has just one seat stay and one chain stay – on opposite sides – while there’s a toothed-belt drive rather than an oily chain to turn the back wheel. It’s a single-speed affair, no fancy 24-gear set here.

Just think, 177 people will be given access to the PG Bugatti bike without having to own a Chiron first

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And what does this all cost? Well, if you have just ordered a Chiron to squeeze into your packed garage, the price tag of around £39,000 – rising to £69,000 if you want to go for the full custom treatment – won’t be too troubling. That said, you might be worried about how common it’s going to be. Bugatti is going to make a mere 500 examples of the 1,500 hp Chiron (and 200 of those were ordered within days of the car being launched), but PG plans to make 677 examples of the one person-power Bugatti bike. Just think, 177 people will be given access to the machine without having to own a Chiron first.

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on your bike If you’re looking to build an entire fleet of bicycles with an automotive connection, there are plenty of alternatives

A s t o n M ar t i n F asce n ari o 3 Made by famed racing bike specialist Storck, just 77 examples of this Astonbranded special edition will be produced. It weighs 5.9 kg but at least has a full complement of gears, and comes in at just under £16,000.

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P o rsc h e B ike R S Top of the Porsche bike range, the £6,200 RS features extensive use of carbon components and has a whopping 22 gears ‘for maximum acceleration’ off-road or in an urban setting. Against both the Bugatti and Aston machines, the black and orange RS is positively porky at 9 kg.

BMW CRUISE e-BIKE Feeling lazy? Then forget all this pedal-pushing stuff and go for a BMW e-Bike at £2,500. As the name implies, the ten-speed machine has the bonus of a 250 W electric motor to help with those irksome hills… or indeed along the flat if exercise isn’t on your agenda.

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Travel in exotic style with British designer and illustrator Jessica Russell Flint’s colourful silk eye mask s and wash bags From £32, jessicarussellflint.co.uk

the wild life Volcanoes National Park is a Rwandan oasis for mountain gorillas – and humans too. Wilderness Safaris launches Bisate Lodge in June, with spectacular views of the extinct volcanoes and plenty of trekking opportunities to boot. From £615, wilderness-safaris.com

This season, Discerning Collection credit box if required will launch two yachts and a lavish catamaran to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Islands. A skipper and chef will explore the shores and enchanting Greek villages, with six to ten guests each. Take advantage of the speedboat, water skis, ringo, paddle board and fishing equipment on board each vessel, relax with an oil massage or simply enjoy the warm Mediterranean breeze from the comfort of catamaran nets. Available for charter until October, from £1,460 for seven nights, discerningcollection.com

under the tuscan sun Castello di Casole is a hotel that was 1,000 years in the making, renovated from a tenth-century castle that hosted everything from political exiles to Hollywood celebrities. It is now announcing a partnership with Harley Davidson, allowing motorcycle enthusiasts to admire the magnificent Chianti scenery while touring astride a Sportster or sleek Street Glide. From €850, castellodicasole.com

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villa uma nina, bali W o r d s : L I LY D E V A N

ali’s vibrant landscape comes courtesy of its lush foliage and jewel-bright waters, and I find myself looking for new excuses to return to this corner of the world time and again. On my last visit, I discovered the next best thing to leaving the delights of London altogether – a home from home on the southern peninsula. Nestled on a quiet hilltop, Uma Nina commands views of the sea and the southern fishing village of Jimbaran, and the volcanic peak of Gunung Agung in the distance, all best viewed from its second-storey balcony. The villa is independently owned by British designer Lynn Gatch and her husband, Eric, who fell in love with Bali, and soon bought land as a passion project on which to build and design their own piece of paradise. A thoroughly Balinese welcome begins as soon as guests arrive, when they are greeted by a traditional fountain and a heavy wood door flanked by two stone statues.

Gatch set out to create a “luxurious paradise” here, “a beautiful balance of traditional Balinese fabrics and art, and the comfort of the western world”. She trained at the Chelsea School of Art and founded her bespoke interior design studio in 1999. The designer works on single rooms or entire properties as well as hotel projects around

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the world, each with the same attention to detail as in this villa: wooden and woven furniture occupy every room; framed palm leaves hang on the walls; and one particularly striking statue of an Indonesian guard on horseback sits in the front window, watching over both house and garden through the living room’s floor-to-ceiling glass door. The property could host a wedding party as easily as a gathering for family and friends. There are five bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath or shower room; and a sixth room that can also be used as a massage or spa space. The master bedroom has its own private garden, a four-poster bed and natural stone bathtub. Just alongside the main house is a guest house, where the ground floor acts as a huge media room and upstairs is a double bedroom and spa room. While the kitchen is fully equipped (for preparing both local and western cuisine at your fancy), those looking to take relaxation to the next level will look to the house chef, whose specially prepared menus and meals might include traditional nasi goreng (fried rice) or locally caught fish. This sort of convenience is at the heart of life here. There are 24-hour security guards, staff to take care of housekeeping and gardening, and Uma Nina can also arrange a fast-track visa service and chauffeur from the airport (only a 30-minute drive). The beach is a ten-minute stroll away. The flashes of turquoise, magenta and fiery orange that brighten the neutral decor are inspired by the local floral and fauna. Uma Nina’s own 3,200 sq m of landscaped grounds boast a tropical garden, towering palms and a 14 by six metre freshwater pool – illuminated by evening and surrounded by a sundeck made from locally salvaged ironwood and wicker loungers. A little further along, there’s a pavilion with a thatched alang alang roof – just right for dining

al fresco from the six-burner barbecue, enjoying a round of croquet, outdoor table tennis or contemplating the petanque pitch. Although a visit to this paradise might be for a mere few days or a couple of weeks, Uma Nina captures all that is special about Bali – its hospitality, natural charm and relaxed comforts. Soon enough, like me, you will be making plans to return. From $790 per day, Jalan Goa Tegeh, Banjar Kampial Jimbaran, Jimbaran, Bali 80361, Indonesia, villaumanina.com

From a quiet hilltop, Uma Nina commands views of the sea and a fishing village on the peninsula

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asel, where the Rhine turns westwards, is as close to a port as a Swiss city can get. The smart south bank, known as Grossbasel, is home to most of the city’s attractions, including the old town – a chocolate-box affair filled with quaint corners and conspicuous historic landmarks. Walking tours take you back through the ages as far as the 15th century, taking in the city hall, Basel cathedral and the Barfüsserkirche. There is also a host of contemporary buildings by well-known architects. Richard Meier and Herzog & de Meuron have turned their hands here, and the Vitra Campus museum has designs by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid and Tadao Ando on display. Indeed, Basel is a beacon for the rest of the art world, which gathers each June for Art Basel, the international fair with an ever-increasing pull. More than 60,000 artists, curators and enthusiasts attend this mega-event, which attracts an eclectic mix of serious collectors seeking the latest trends and bohemians who come to see and be seen. Whatever the time of year, visitors should always include a trip to the superb Kunstmuseum, made even more inviting last year with an extension to house special fine art exhibitions (The Hidden Cézanne will open in June, followed in autumn by a look at Marc Chagall’s ‘breakthrough years’ from 1911 to 1919). The museum holds the most important – and largest – public collection of art in Switzerland, and also contains the greatest collection of works by the Holbein family. Im Fluss is Basel’s open-air concert that runs from the end of July to the middle of August, where new talent and popular bands perform from the planks of a gently rocking raft on the Rhine. It is much loved by locals – and yet another reason why one must be all eyes and ears on a visit to this city.

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As the art world prepares to descend, Sarah Siese visits the Swiss destination with serious design credentials

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Kulturfloss im Fluss ©Basel Tourismus

Les Trois Rois lies at the heart of Basel, at the exact spot where, in the Middle Ages, ships docked to transport the most sought-after of products, salt, into the salt tower and down the Rhine. One of the oldest city hotels in Europe (founded in 1681 as an inn for gentlemen), it was rebuilt in 1844, grand enough to host Charles Dickens, Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso. With much coveted riverfront views, the 100 bright spacious suites are individually decorated in an Art Deco style. Downstairs, the Michelin-starred Cheval Blanc serves superb French haute cuisine enriched by Asian and Mediterranean influences. From £329, lestroisrois.com

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Book lunch at the Kunsthalle restaurant for an informal meal, surrounded by locals enjoying a get-together under the chestnut trees. Its foie gras and beef tartar are legendary, along with the venison medallions served in delicious gravy and mountains of starchy vegetables (there’s simply no time for dieting here). For dinner head into the centre of the old town to one of the guild restaurants, a highlight of Basel’s culinary scene where centuries-old history meets contemporary culinary artistry. restaurant-kunsthalle.ch

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Mayfair recommends This section of the Rhine sees plenty of large boats that navigate down from the North Sea. Passengers have summoned the ferryman by ringing the bell at the landing stage for more than 150 years. Board one of four ferries that follow the river’s gentle bends through the city, and relax as you cross the Rhine. basel.com

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River Wild Journeying inland by boat from Lima to the Peruvian Amazon, Olivia Sharpe discovers the rich and varied South American landscape, with its urban and natural jungles

or many, visiting Peru sits high on their bucket list. With its ancient sites, diverse topography and thriving capital, it has much to recommend it. With direct British Airways flights having launched last May from London Gatwick, journeying here is more accessible than ever, as I realise on a seven-day tour of this remarkable South American country. After a few days in Lima, I board a plane to Iquitos, where I will embark on a cruise of the Amazon, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Travel company Aqua Expeditions was the first to launch a luxe river cruise on the Peruvian Amazon in 2007 and it now offers three-, four- and seven-night tours. Next year, it will partner with Jean-Michel Cousteau –

son of oceanic explorer Jacques Cousteau – on a new series. The conservationist will take guests on tours of the Amazon and Mekong (starting this year), imparting his expert knowledge of natural environments and conservation. Iquitos is the largest city in the world that is only accessible by river or air. Yet this has done nothing to prevent it being flooded with Europeans, who were drawn here for its booming rubber industry in the late 19th century. Their continuing influence can be seen in the city’s architecture, from Art Nouveau buildings to the Iron House, rumoured to have been designed by Gustave Eiffel. As we board skiffs to take us to our vessel, Aria, it begins to rain. Visitors should expect to be drenched daily in

Our guides are brimming with such a wealth of knowledge that they would put even David Attenborough to shame

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this region that sees at least 80 inches of downfall annually, but nothing could quite prepare me for this kind of weather, which is almost biblical in its relentlessness. Of course, this is nothing to the people of Iquitos, who are used to their homes being flooded each year. In true defiance of nature, one local family begins to blast opera into the air, heightening the drama of this natural phenomenon.

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Each of Ariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 suites are nearly identical in size and appearance, featuring king-size beds, sitting areas and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. I love the sense of floating on water every morning when I open my curtains on the lower deck of the three-tier liner. Upstairs on the top deck is the lounge area, bar and a small library, along with a gym and massage room. Outside on the observation deck, a

large white awning covers a cluster of sun beds and an outdoor jacuzzi. The decor is simple but stylish, with comfy sofas, coffee tables and polished wooden floors. Ariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant is its pride and joy. Executive chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino produces five-star Amazoninfluenced cuisine, giving guests a taste of authentic delicacies, such as giant river snails and traditional Peruvian ceviche.

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The daily itinerary includes morning and afternoon excursions for three hours down the river on motorised skiffs in small groups. The guides really set the trip apart from other tours. Having all grown up here, they are brimming with such a wealth of knowledge that they would put even David Attenborough to shame, and all have an inexhaustible passion for their homeland. Much like us, they cannot contain their excitement when they spot local wildlife, as though they too are seeing it for the first time. On two occasions, our guide Julio pulls a baby anaconda out of the river, while another wrestles a caiman into our boat. They appear to know the name of every bird in the sky which, given that there are more than 205 species here (along with 2.5 million insect and 40,000 plant species), is quite something. The guides don’t get to have all the fun, though – we spend a morning fishing for piranhas in Moringa Lake, followed by canoeing and swimming at Lake Clavero. Magically, the waters turn from murky brown to moss and as the jungle envelops us, I imagine myself in James Cameron’s Avatar. We journey into the heart of the rainforest to discover the creatures that live within. Mosquitos seem immune to insect repellant, and our guide warns us not to touch

any of the trees, which are riddled with stinging ants and giant tarantulas. However, we are welcomed by three-toed sloths, beautiful rare birds and mischievous squirrel monkeys. Each day presents something new and unforgettable, such as one evening when we sip sundowners in our skiffs, reflecting on all the wonders we have seen as the sun sets – an awe-inspiring sight in itself. I start and end my trip in Lima, where I stay at the five-star Swissôtel, in the financial district of San Isidro. Peru’s vibrant capital recalls its past as well as looking to its promising future. Just ten minutes by car from our hotel is Huaca Pucllana. The ancient ruins, which once served as an administrative and ceremonial site, date back 1,800 years to preColumbian South America. Lima was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Traces of the city’s 300-year Spanish rule can be found in Plaza Mayor, where the Government Palace and cathedral stand strong. Lima has become famous in the past decade for its diverse culinary credentials. Widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the world and one of the first in Peru to receive a Michelin star in 2013, Central is a must-visit. Its inventive menu, devised by head chef Virgilio

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Martínez Véliz, celebrates the native gastronomy and geographical diversity. Another restaurant I must mention is Maido, which serves a Nikkei menu that fuses Japanese and Peruvian culinary techniques. Peru’s capital also has a burgeoning fashion and art scene. The Miraflores district is home to Love Park which, with its mosaic walls and contemporary artwork – including the El Beso sculpture depicting sculptor Víctor Delfín and his wife kissing – has been compared to Gaudí’s colourful Parc Güell more than 6,000 miles away in Barcelona. Here, you are just a short walk from Larcomar, one of the few

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malls in the world to have ocean views, but if you’re after a more authentic shopping experience, then head to El Mercado, a market where you can pick up a few Peruvian souvenirs. Finally, Mate, the not-for-profit centre founded by Mario Testino, showcases the Peruvian photographer’s works as well as that of lesser-known contemporary local artists. Staring at his collection of photographs dedicated to the festive dress of the Cusco people and the region’s topography, you can see how creatives such as Testino, who have emerged from Peru, will forever draw inspiration from this spectacular country.

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Remembering MAYFAIR

Jack Barclay (1900-1968) Words: Sandra Vedeld

ohn Donald ‘Jack’ Barclay began his career trading Rolls-Royce and Vauxhall cars at the Barclay & Wyse partnership, which was set up in 1922 in Great Portland Street. As any astute businessman would, in order to promote the company, he began racing professionally. Barclay scored no less than eight world records in the International Three Litre Class, a type of chassis manufactured by Bentley. After he beat Woolf Barnato, the millionaire racer, in 1924, he was welcomed into the ‘Bentley Boys’ club – a notorious group of moneyed sportsmen who took the marque to great heights during the 1920s. Although he did not inherit any wealth himself, Barclay became something of a celebrity after he survived a 100mph spin in a race at Brooklands, and still managed to take first place. However, his career as a sportsman came to a halt in 1926 after his mother bailed him out of a substantial casino debt on the condition that he ceased competing. He subsequently chose to focus on business, and launched a firm under his own name. In 1927, Barclay opened the doors of the establishment that would eventually grow into the world’s largest Rolls-Royce and Bentley dealership.

Barclay’s charisma made him one of the finest salesmen in the automotive trade

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Due to its success, the business moved from Hanover Square to Berkeley Square in 1953. Selling some of the world’s most exclusive vehicles, Barclay expanded his influence and became known as one of the finest salesmen in the trade, thanks to his charisma and a large network of contacts. He developed his work ethic with what he called “service after sale”, maintaining an elite clientele through long-term, friendly relationships with customers. At the turn of the century, Jack Barclay was bought by Britain’s motor dealer H.R. Owen, and is this year celebrating its 90th anniversary. Proud to still be operating under the founder’s philosophy, it boasts an impressive 60 per cent increase in year-on-year sales, an expansion towards the commerce of Bugattis, as well as new venues throughout the United Kingdom. Yet the dealership remains emblematic for its Bentleys. According to general manager Mark Brown, “customers come from far and wide to buy their Bentley here, just to have that famous name on their number plate”. It seems you just can’t put a price on tradition. Jack Barclay Bentley, 18 Berkeley Square, W1J, jackbarclay.co.uk

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emand-side indicators have been positive in recent months. The number of new prospective buyers registering to purchase in the first quarter of the year have hit levels last seen in the first quarter of 2014. At the same time, the number of viewings between January and March 2017 was 28 per cent higher than the same period last year. The sharp increase is partially explained by the growth in new applicants, but also the ability of buyers to view properties multiple times before making an offer. The evidence continues to point to improving demand, as buyers and sellers adapt to higher rates of stamp duty. It is a fair assumption that this renewed interest will be reflected in sales volumes during the next quarter, despite the general election. While it seems likely sales will improve, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem plausible that the same will be true for prices, at least in the short term. Buyers remain very price sensitive, although there is anecdotal evidence of isolated yet growing instances of competitive bidding on properties. Our central case forecast is for price growth to be flat during 2017. The decision to call a general election creates a degree of uncertainty in the prime central London property market. However, there are grounds to believe there is unlikely to be a material impact on sales demand in the run-up to the vote.

Property is no different to other markets in disliking uncertainty, but it is worth putting the seven-week campaign in context. An analysis of sales transactions in London since 1995 shows that general elections have a far smaller impact on activity than seasonal buying patterns or tax changes. Evidence that this election will have a smaller impact than previous ones was also demonstrated by the reaction of currency markets. The rise of sterling underlined how opinion polls show there is less doubt about the result than there was in May 2015. Additionally, the prime central London sales market is in recovery mode as it adapts to tax changes that include higher rates of stamp duty. Despite the current unpredictable nature of global political and economic events, the pricing adjustment to higher transaction costs is prosaic by comparison. Another effect of the election being called has been the shelving of proposals to change nondomicile regulations, including the extension of inheritance tax to include UK residential property held offshore, due to time constraints ahead of the election. The key question is whether the proposals are likely to be resurrected after the election and whether this signals a rethink.

Evidence that this election will have a smaller impact than previous ones was shown by the reaction of the currency markets

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For your eyes only Buyer snaps up Bond-inspired Mayfair mews

53ft-wide mews project with a glamorous backstory has been sold on a guide price of £16.75m. Featuring Bond-inspired interiors by Candy & Candy, the 5,788 sq ft five-bed on Bourdon Street hit the market with Wetherell in late 2015. In a former life, the Grade II-listed Queen Anne-style Victorian red-brick was the studio of fashion photographer Terence Donovan. Built in the 1890s by Jonathan Andrews (the Mayfair contractor who images courtesy of wetherell

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also built nearby Mount Street), 28-30 Bourdon Street was first owned by the Metropolitan Horse Shoeing Company. London’s farrier market had cooled by 1910, when the building was converted into studio space. It became Donovan’s base from 1978 to 1996, and as the photographer developed a niche as one of the first celebrity snappers (Princess Diana was one of his favourite subjects), played host to many of London’s most stylish faces. Twiggy, Cindy Crawford, Grace Coddington and Richard Attenborough were among those snapped in the street outside. In 2003, the studios, by then derelict and in need of renovation, were put up for sale and acquired by new owners, who commissioned Candy & Candy to create a brand new residence behind the retained façade. Candy’s design team used Swinging London and Ken Adam’s various sets for the James Bond films as the inspiration for the remodelled interiors, with a pretty spectacular end result. A seven-tonne black steel chandelier hangs from 18 ft ceilings in a dramatic open-plan reception space. There is a 15-metre slate-walled swimming pool (not suitable for sharks), a glass ‘champagne wall’, where 400 bottles can be chilled and illuminated, and an open-plan Rolls-Royce quality kitchen/ breakfast room. Of course there’s also a screening room, with Carrara marble floors plus an electronic glass wall that slides open to reveal an outside terrace and double-height green wall.

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made to mansion Stately Westminster project hits the market at £36m The reinvention of a significant – and highly striking – freehold in Old Westminster has been launched by Mayfair-based ultra-prime residential developer Saigol DDC. Purpose built as offices in the early 1900s, the Grade II-listed building on Cowley Street has emerged after an epic redevelopment programme as Mansion House, an ultra-prime home sprawling across 11,075sq ft. Originally designed by Horace Field, with cues taken from Sir Christopher Wren, the Baroquestyle building dominates the historic street – considered one of the best preserved Georgian thoroughfares in London – with a massive 52 ft frontage that affords a rare seven-window wingspan. Saigol DDC clearly saw the potential for something special, and has installed a full spa and leisure complex with pool, walk-in wine room, games room, cinema room, double kitchen, bar, staff quarters, Italian garden, ornate gilt cupola and a roof terrace with views of Big Ben. The panelled drawing room is something to behold, while the interiors involve lashings of book-matched marble and bespoke joinery, all delivered by artisans who have plied their trades at both Windsor Castle and the Palace of Westminster. The property has been listed with Savills at £36m.

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A lesson in fine craftsmanship Super-prime lateral development on Albemarle Street goes for £14.95m

nother significant sale has been tucked away at Glebe’s high-profile boutique scheme in Mayfair. The 3,599sq ft second floor unit at The Mellier – the redevelopment of a former Buick showroom on Albermarle Street – has been sold on a guide price of £14.95m, following similarly sized sales on both the first and third floors. Designed by Eric Parry Architects, the four laterals and grand duplex penthouse made quite a splash when they were unveiled in 2015. The Beaux Arts building has a frontage of more than 80 ft and the apartments were hailed as some of the largest single-floor in central London, with the highest ceiling heights – ranging from 2.7 to 3.5 metres – of any new Mayfair development in the past 30 years. The 17,000 sq ft six-storey affair was originally built in 1905 as a grand Edwardian mansion for furniture magnate Charles Mellier. He used the massive rooms and frontage onto Albemarle Street as both a home and a showroom for his furniture company, Mellier & Co. Just a few years after it was built, however, much of the building became a car showroom. Lancia moved in in 1908, and then, from 1920, it became the headquarters of Buick and Cadillac dealer Lendrum & Hartman. The building became known as Buick House, with swish motors showcased on the ground floor; doors, seats and interior samples displayed on the first floor; and offices on the upper floors. After the Second World War, the building became a Volvo showroom and was then converted into offices. Glebe bought The Mellier building in 2011, winning planning consent for conversion to five lateral residences. Eric Parry Architects designed the entrance foyer, interior layouts and remodelled the rear façade. Savills and Knight Frank have been in charge of sales.

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Dual Aspect Reception Room | Bespoke Kitchen | Large Master Suite | Large Roof Terrace | Excellent Investment Opportunity A 3 bedroom maisonette with a bright south facing roof terrace. Located in the heart of Shepherd Market, this attractive property is set over 3 floors and has been finished in a contemporary style to an excellent specification. Virtual Freehold.

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Mixed-Use Building | Retail Unit & 3 New Apartments | Virtual Freehold | Excellent Investment Opportunity A newly developed mixed-use building with retail unit and 3 brand new 1 bedroom apartments on the upper floors. Nestled in the heart of Shepherd Market the apartments have been developed to an exacting standard. Virtual Freehold.

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Spacious recently refurbished two bedroom, two bathroom flat in a prestigious secure portered Mayfair block near Park Lane.

Beautifully presented two bedroom property with the benefit of full length windows, high ceilings, balcony and period features.

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2 Bedrooms I Period Building I High Ceilings I Passenger Lift I Excellent Location I Mayfair village Charming traditional two double bedroom apartment with delightful period features offering stylish comfort in an unsurpassed location close to Mount Street. Tall windows flood the reception room with natural light and both double bedrooms are spacious with fitted robes.

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2 Double Bedrooms I Direct Lift Access I Private Roof Terrace I Access to Communal Gardens I Luxury Development Exceptional two bedroom duplex apartment with direct lift access between Park Lane and Grosvenor Square with the benefit of a large private roof terrace together with access to Mayfair’s Secret Gardens. 2 En-Suite Bathrooms, Fitted Kitchen, Guest Cloakroom.

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Grosvenor Square, Mayfair The Grosvenor Square Apartments are located in desirable Mayfair, between the wonderful, green, open spaces of Hyde Park and the vibrant, cosmopolitan bustle of the West End. Luxury retailers are a five minute walk away as are many of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest dining experiences.

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Duke Street, Mayfair W1 A luxury third floor apartment set within this stunning Grade II listed residence on chic Duke Street in Mayfair. The property has two double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, extra study and an expansive living space. Set behind an elegant 17th century facade, the Duke Street Apartments offer a luxury apartment service in the heart of Mayfair. EPC rating C. Approximately 1,800 sq ft (167 sq m).

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Situated in one of the most sought after locations in Belgravia, this fully refurbished 2 bedroom apartment, with exceptional layout, is flooded with light on the 2nd floor. Amazing terrace, long lease, resident caretaker, lift. Minutes from some of the best shopping and restaurants. EPC Rating E.

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Berkeley Street, W1J £2,395,000

A recently refurbished two bedroom apartment on the fifth floor of a period building, just off Berkeley Square. The property has a large double reception room with high ceilings and a separate kitchen. Further benefits include access to a lift and a porter, energy rating c. Dexters Mayfair 020 7590 9590

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Woodstock Mews, W1G £1,850 per week

A wonderful two bedroom mews house located just off Westmoreland Street. Arranged over three floors, the property has a spacious reception room and a separate kitchen/dining room. There are two en suite bathrooms, a separate W/C and the added benefit of a private garage, energy rating d. Dexters Marylebone 020 7224 5545

Balfour Place, W1K £1,500 per week

A beautifully refurbished two bedroom apartment on the first floor of this red-brick building. Conveniently located between Mount Street and Hyde Park, the property has a large reception room with a separate kitchen, two bathrooms and access to a lift, energy rating d. Dexters Mayfair 020 7590 9595

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CHESHAM PLACE, SW1 An immaculately presented penthouse featuring approximately 5,626 ft2 (523 m2) of bright and spacious living space, with floor to ceiling windows on all sides of the property, complete with bespoke furniture and a beautifully crafted finish throughout. The apartment comprises four large double en-suite bedrooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, a grand study, family sitting room, media room, formal dining area, formal sitting room, guest WC, and a utility room. This apartment is the ultimate London penthouse with a wrap around terrace boasting views across London’s skyline. The penthouse benefits from a share of freehold and is the perfect opportunity to acquire a property in a prestigious boutique scheme just moments from Knightsbridge and Hyde Park.

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PRIME CENTRAL LONDON’S LARGEST PRIVATE LANDLORD

Knowing full well Peter Wetherell has been at the heart of the Mayfair property market for more than 35 years. He speaks to Camilla Apcar about its past, present and future

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eter Wetherell always knew that he wanted to run his own business by the time he was 30. When he founded his estate agency in 1982, he was regarded as a bit of an upstart. One of his first clients eventually told him: “I’m sorry I didn’t come to you earlier. I talked to other agents and they said you were a bit of a spiv.” Far from it. Wetherell had already been selling for Sturgis on Park Lane, then Aylesford for nearly ten years in Mayfair. Later, he lived, was married and christened his children here. Over his 35 years in business, he has come to know it inside out.

The first deal Wetherell made was a two-bedroom flat in Belgravia for £85,000, where the buyer’s widow still lives; the first he made in Mayfair was selling two top-floor flats in Grosvenor Square to the father of property developers Robert and Vincent Tchenguiz. His career has seen deal after impressive deal. Another that stands out was for the late Countess Raine Spencer, when she was living on a fourth floor in Grosvenor Square and nursing then husband John – Diana’s father – back from

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the stroke he had just before his daughter’s wedding. There was a lift but it often broke down. Enter Wetherell, who had an identical first-floor flat available in the same building for £330,000. “Raine’s was worth a lot more, but she said if we could get her a good price, she’d move down,” he recalls. “I walked across the corridor, and said to the owner, ‘if you combine your flat with hers, it’ll be worth a lot more’. We did all the deals in one – it was fun.” Whenever a deal is completed, a brass bell is rung in the Mount Street office, and the team enjoy champagne to celebrate. Five employees have worked there for more than a decade. Wetherell has also acted for the Grosvenor Estate for 25 years. He has seen plenty of change: from waves of nationalities passing through (although Americans haven’t been seen for a long while, he notes, “they’re still spending in their own country”), to shifts in the age of residents. “The cliché about Mayfair is that it’s all old fuddy duddies,” he says. “But more than 40 per cent of the age group is between 24 and 44. People are making money earlier.” There are big plans yet to come. “We’re bringing 410 new residential units to the market, increasing the population by 25 per cent. People think it’s a tough time for selling, but it’s the right time for Mayfair – residential is the last piece of the jigsaw. “The retail is the best in the world; the cultural standing is top; we have 26 Michelin-starred restaurants and you can probably eat pasta better here than in Rome.” “It has taken me 35 years to be this excited about the next ten years,” he enthuses. “Mayfair is a world brand. It’s the most exciting time for the area in a century.” 102 Mount Street, W1K, 020 7493 6935, wetherell.co.uk

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peter wetherell’s mayfair 1960s When the west owned the oil, the Greeks shipped it. All the big Greek shipping families had a home in Mayfair.

1970s There was inflation of more than 50 per cent between 1973 and 1975. Oil prices doubled twice – I saw the original British population leaving for Knightsbridge. The rest is history. The Middle East came, followed by Indians from the African continent. There was a massive transference of wealth.

1980s The commercialisation of Mayfair. Developers were dealing with the big landowners, and the residents were getting ignored. In those days you could say Mayfair’s residents were revolting – they wanted to have some control, but it was all office-focused.

1990s After the First World War, we were in a recession and most of Mayfair was a demolition site. The grand houses on Park Lane and Piccadilly had been pulled down. After the Second World War, the houses left were still empty. But the golden moment came with the expiration of the temporary office permissions in

the 1990s. Commerce from the City had taken over the houses after World War Two. If it hadn’t been for that, the rest of Mayfair would have been demolished. Ironically, you could say what is still here today was saved by commercialisation.

2000s I sold more than 100 office buildings back to residential use on behalf of Grosvenor and others. The old adage was that there was no demand for big houses in Mayfair. I said to Grosvenor, “it’s not that there’s no demand, it’s that there’s no supply”. That’s what we have now – a proven market.

Since then... Residential prices have risen to such a level that people think they’re worth more than as offices. Buildings used as offices since the 1930s have been pulled down. We now have the ability to offer what the world wants: big residential developments with all the back of house facilities.

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Charles Street - £7,500,000

North Audley Street - £3,495,000

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DARLING DUPLEXES

Davies Street - £500,000

Queen Street - £6,950,000

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IN MAYFAIR Upstairs / downstairs, there is no need to sacrifice the spacious feeling of multi-level living for the convenience of an apartment. Wetherell have the finest selection of Duplex and Triplex Apartments in Mayfair this June.

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

Berkeley Street - ÂŁ3,450,000

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O NEW U R T EP N ORT O W WETHERELL’S NEW MARKET REPORT

The price is BY Peter Wetherell

Founder and Chief Executive of Wetherell

WITH 70% OF MAYFAIR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SUFFERING FROM INCORRECT INITIAL PRICING, THIS PRACTICE HAS RESULTED IN OVER £1.1 BILLION WORTH OF HOMES BEING MIS-PRICED OVER THE LAST DECADE.

This has resulted in slower sales, price reductions and reduced vendor and purchaser confidence, and could all have been avoided. Using LonRes sales data and local market intelligence, Wetherell have reviewed in detail the 1,047 residential sales that took place in Mayfair between 2007 and 2016.

Featured Properties with Price Reductions

MOUNT STREET - Two Bedroom Lateral £6,750,000

UPPER GROSVENOR STREET - White Stucco Fronted £6,000,000

PARK STREET - Two Bedroom Lateral £2,150,000

PARK STREET - Overlooking Hyde Park £3,950,000

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right? WITH OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE LOCAL MARKET AND NEARLY 55% MARKET SHARE BY VALUE, WETHERELL ARE THE LEADING SPECIALIST ESTATE AGENT BRINGING RESIDENTIAL LIFE BACK TO MAYFAIR AS LONDONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NUMBER ONE AREA.

For your copy visit our office at 102 Mount Street, Mayfair W1, email us at mail@wetherell.co.uk or call 020 7493 6935 and we will forward a complimentary copy to you.

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