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Contents April 2015 Features 020 | Seeing double Our exclusive interview with fashion forward twins Dean and Dan Caten about Dsquared2’s Mayfair debut 036 | Any given Sunday Stephen Doig charts the rise of luxury sportswear and redefines the meaning of off-duty style 042 | At home with Robert Emmett Tailor turned businessman Robert Emmett welcomes us into his London home 077 | Escape to the country Holland & Holland and Range Rover come together to produce one seriously stunning SUV 078 | Air, land and sea How to transport your supercar when you can’t drive it, from around the globe to Goodwood
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regulars 012 | Contributors 014 | Editor’s letter 017 | My life in Mayfair: Nathalie Seiler-Hayez, general manager at The Connaught 018 | Couture culture Our latest dispatch on the arts, film and theatre releases 115 | Remembering Mayfair: Wartski, Grafton Street
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025 | Age of elegance Salma Hayek joins Pomellato to launch a stunning new collection as the face of the brand
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026 | Jewellery news 028 | Pearl jam Pearls prove their timeless elegance once more
046 | Style update 048 | High definition Less is most definitely more as classic silhouettes make for a timeless look in this month’s fashion shoot
030 | Reaching for the stars Watchmaker Zenith marks a milestone with its 150th anniversary
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071 | Interiors news
083 | Travel news
056 | Exhibition focus: The Art of Creating at Halcyon Gallery
072 | Designing the past How the glamour of decades past influence opulent modern interior decoration
084 | Aman Tokyo: A sky high sanctuary The newest Aman resort in Tokyo offers the ultimate urban escape
058 | Prize lots
088 | Yoo time A weekend in the country have never looked so good with a visit to The Lakes by Yoo in the Cotswolds
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Our insiders’ guide to Mayfair in association with The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s (from page 109)
090 | Life of Thai We bring you the ultimate guide to the two sides of Thailand, from the city to the sand 094 | City break: Turin Explore the Italian city’s gastronomic heritage and architectural gems 096 | Suite dreams: The Halkin by COMO
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136 | Property news The latest news in prime central London property from PrimeResi.com and Knight Frank
102 | Spa review: White Room Beauty
Food & Drink 104 | Food & drink news
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106 | Dining out: Franco’s
159 | Hot property A stunning apartment on Charles Street originally designed for Gianni Versace arrives on the market
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’ve always loved that April brings an air of change in Mayfair. All of a sudden, blossoms show their smile-including colours, trench coats replace heavy black winter coats and sleepy and quiet Saturdays and Sundays become opportunities to while away time in one of the area’s beautiful squares. While these subtle changes signify the arrival of the eagerly anticipated summer, more dramatic shifts are taking place in Mayfair this month. One, most notably, is occurring on Conduit Street. We meet the fashionable twins Dean and Dan Caten as they open their Dsquared2 London flagship in this prime location, housing their colourful and contemporary collections among some of the nearby sartorial greats such as Vivienne Westwood and the tailors of Savile Row (page 20). On the men’s fashion front, an interesting change has caught also our attention. Men’s style editor at the Daily Telegraph Stephen Doig explores why many classic luxury brands have adapted their collections to cater to a clientele who regard their off-duty look to be just as important as their Savile Row suit (page 36). Meanwhile, tailor-turned-businessman Robert Emmett welcomes us to his London home to talk creativity and craftsmanship, and of course, the wonderful simplicity of a beautifully made shirt (page 42). Also in this issue, art mogul Simon de Pury introduces us to his new Grafton Street gallery (page 54), and we also delve into the vast world of buying art online and how bidding among the excitement of an auction can often be complemented by the tools of our digital age (page 64).
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My life in MAYFAIR N AT H A L I E S E I L E R - H AY E Z GENERAL MANAGER, THE CONNAUGHT
‘M ‘We understand the beauty of what we have in Mayfair’ – Nathalie Seiler-Hayez
clockwise from top: nathalie seiler-hayez; Taplow Gown, £2,395, Roland Mouret, 8 Carlos Place, W1K; twill top, £270, stretch cotton jeans, £230, canvas shoes, £295 and TRAPEZE bag, £550, all Paule Ka, 19 Mount Street, W1K; the connaught
ayfair is something like a paradise. I arrived almost five years ago when I started at The Connaught, which was the best introduction possible. Mayfair has this serenity, a tranquillity. It is a jewel in the very heart of the city, with glorious architecture, extraordinary private homes and stylish stores. There is something very special about the area that you don’t find anywhere else. I used to live on Mount Street and in the mornings you have this community as people walk their dogs and as the butcher opens shop. During the day it is very business focused, although in the middle of that you have the ladies who come to shop, then at night you have all the exclusive restaurants and private clubs where there is this buzz. Whether it’s going to The Connaught or to Scott’s or 34 nearby, it’s amazing. For something special I visit Fera at Claridge’s. The food is extraordinary and the décor is such an experience. Otherwise I am a big fan of Japanese restaurants and the best to me is Umu. It’s top quality, and it is always a wonderful experience. Of course, whenever you want a traditional Italian there is nothing better than Harry’s Bar. Mount Street Gardens is a little heaven in the heart of the city, which I love to visit. When you need to calm down, there is nothing better than to walk through the beautiful green gardens. I dress for work in Paule Ka, I think he’s an incredible designer – contemporary but still with heritage so I feel it corresponds to what The Connaught is about. The ateliers on Carlos Place, from Roland Mouret – of whom I am such a big fan and my ideal buy would have to be an evening dress because he has the best – to Jessica McCormack and Solange Azagury-Partridge, the area has grown up these last five years. It’s almost like a theatrical experience for our guests and they really love it. As far as The Connaught is concerned, a major renovation eight years ago added 30 rooms and the property was transformed. Since we re-opened, 90 per cent of our guests are new guests which really shows how we have evolved. We’ve kept a balance between heritage and modernity and we understand the beauty of what we have in Mayfair and use it to create a culture where people want to be. I feel privileged at The Connaught to be able to welcome guests who are at a point in their life where they want the best of the best in a very discreet luxury. Running a hotel is not like it used to be 30 years ago. We need to connect emotionally with our guests, take care of them and inspire them. For the future, Mayfair will continue to run the show. It’s never going to be a dying village, because it has an extraordinary energy. There is lots going on in Grosvenor Square and I’m very confident that Mayfair will continue to stay ahead of the game without becoming gimmicky. It’s a village community and will continue to evolve – it’s already appealing to a new generation.’ 17
The urban jungle This month Hermès calls on you to embark on a wild journey through an imaginary Paris. Following the re-opening of Hermès’ New Bond Street store, with a spacious additional floor to showcase all manner of métiers, a new exhibition entitled Wanderland presents 11 rooms of creativity at the Saatchi Gallery to explore Hermès’ 2015 theme of flâneur, which is loosely translated as the art of urban wandering in the city. The exhibition is a fantastical celebration of Hermès’ spirit. Hermès: Wanderland, 9 April - 2 May at Saatchi Gallery (saatchigallery.com)
Couture culture Hermès presents a fantasy urban jungle through a new exhibition, Kevin Spacey performs at the Old Vic, and we have your grooming essentials covered
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one-man drama, directed by Thea Sharrock. Darrow’s legendary wit and sharp rhetoric allows Spacey to indulge in the retelling of some of his most infamous cases, such as the Scopes ‘Monkey’ trial, over whether evolution could be taught in Tennessee’s state-funded schools, and the ‘Thrill Killers’ trials concerning the murder of a young boy by two students Loeb and Leopald. This is to be Spacey’s last stage project as artistic director for the Old Vic and the extensive monologue provides him with one stirring swansong. He has served the theatre for over a decade, saving it from the murky depths of near destitution, and leaves it as one of London’s most exciting playhouses. This is one epic sign-off for Spacey; he deserves to take a bow. Clarence Darrow at The Old Vic until 11 April (oldvictheatre.com) WORDS: HANNAH LEMON
A sport defined by its fair weather locations and distinctive – albeit a little eccentric – dress codes, golf has migrated from its humble Scottish roots and now counts itself as a popular leisure sport in many of the fashionable and prestigious corners of the globe. Brimming with both modern and vintage photography, including snapshots of Dean Martin and Bing Crosby wagering on a friendly game at the Bel Air Country Club, this reflective and lighthearted coffee table book aptly charts golf’s illustrious pedigree and the stylish players who have both followed and shaped the sport. From glimpses of the world’s most idyllic fairways – the royal and ancient St. Andrews is depicted as the true home of golf within the book – The Stylish Life Golf illustrates jet-set golfing at its finest and is a pleasurable peruse for any golf aficionado, but frankly, we think it’s worth its own place on your coffee table for the fashions on the field alone. The Stylish Life Golf, £29.95 published by teNeues (teneues.com)
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y being natural and sincere, one often can create revolutions without having sought them,’ said the visionary fashion designer Christian Dior. In an intimate and insightful documentary by filmmaker Frédéric Tcheng (Valentino: The Last Emperor) we follow the creative process of the infamous fashion house over half a century after Dior’s revolutionary collections, as designer Raf Simons’ prepares his debut haute couture collection as artistic director. Through trials and tribulations leading to the couture show in Paris, sublime creativity and teamwork take centre stage and the colourful supporting cast of atelier workers appears a warm family, expertly bringing each design to life –
admirers of great fashion will swoon at the intricate designs and voluptuous gowns. Creatively driven, Simons conveys the pressures and expectations of creating the highly anticipated collection and one feels the weighty presence of Christian Dior resonate through the atelier as they hurriedly prepare for the show. Although stoic, Simons’ vulnerability towards the press echoes Dior’s own character with excerpts from Dior’s memoir a fitting narrative device. Marrying together the elegant reverence of Dior’s history and the reimagined aesthetic and passion the modern day team encompasses, Dior and I emphasises the labour of love behind Simons’ first stunning couture collection. Dior and I is in cinemas on 27 March
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SEEING DOUBLE Known for its outrageous catwalk shows, celebrity following and unique designs, Dsquared2 is changing the face of luxury fashion. In an exclusive interview, founders Dean and Dan Caten discuss the launch of their new flagship store in Mayfair w o r d s : e l l e n mi l l a r d 20
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dentical twins Dean and Dan Caten and have been inseparable since birth. Aside from a brief six month period when they were 16, the pair have spent the best part of their 50 years side by side; not only do they share a flat but together they have redefined luxury style with their alternative fashion house, Dsquared2. They have frequently declared their sameness as their strength, being completely in sync with one another that naturally aligns their creative vision. Born in Toronto in 1964 to an English mother and an Italian father, the Caten twins were the youngest of nine. Keen to break away from their suburban upbringing, they left for New York when they were 19, joining a fashion course at Parsons The New School for Design. This was, however, short lived, and they returned home after just one semester. This did little to stop them though, and they were soon working as designers for big names such as Versace and Diesel, the latter of which funded the launch of Dsquared2 in 1995. Since then, the pair have gone from strength to strength, honing their unique style and expanding their brand to create a niche fashion house synonymous with alternative luxury. The twins have dressed the likes of Coco Rocha, Gwen Stefani and Victoria Beckham, and designed whole tour wardrobes for Madonna and Beyoncé. Never ones to shy away from a challenge, the unlikely sports fans have collaborated on a number of sporting events, creating a commemorative trainer for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, and designing an off-field uniform for the Juventus football club of Turin. Famous for their iconic catwalk shows, the Caten brothers are full of surprises – whether
it’s celebrating the launch of their womenswear collection by lowering supermodels out of pink aeroplanes, paying homage to Glastonbury with 5-inch thick mud or asking Christina Aguilera to strip male models, the duo always have something up their sleeve, and you can be sure that their show is one that everyone looks forward to. ‘The making of a set is one of the enjoyable moments of a creative process and we are totally involved in it,’ the pair insist. ‘We always try to give our personal vision of fashion. For us, that means using bright colours, mixing patterns and reinterpreting everything with a funny spirit. Essentially, that’s how we are!’ The brothers opened their first flagship store in the fashion district of Milan back in 2007. The birth place of Dsquared2, and the
‘We live in London; the city and its people are a constant influence for Dsquared2’ starting point of their careers, the Italian city was an obvious choice for their first shop. Since then they’ve opened several across the globe, including France, Hong Kong, Singapore and, as of this year, Savile Row. Their choice of location was no coincidence; the capital is a place close to their hearts, and an ideal location to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their brand. ‘We live in London; the city and its people are a constant influence for Dsquared2,’ said the brothers. ‘Savile Row is synonymous with bespoke
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this page, above, left to right: Ladies black lace dress from the Eveningwear ‘Green and Black’ collection; Mens metallic camouflage evening suit from Dsquared2’s ‘Classic’ collection. below: Leather monk strap shoes
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tailoring for men; on Savile Row, you’re able to gain an insight into the traditions and the practices of an experienced tailor. We could not think of a more suitable area.’ The impressive 4,600 square foot space houses Dsquared2’s classic collection, the women’s and men’s ready-to-wear range and accessories, as well as childrenswear, beauty and sunglasses, surrounded by woodlandthemed interiors in a nod to the twins’ Canadian roots. ‘The store’s interior themes are forest and nature. Motifs that are an integral part of our Canadian heritage will be present, but it differs from other flagship stores because it has a more contemporary atmosphere.’ The detailed thought process behind the store is clear – from the circular cut Okumè wood trunks, the forest trail across the resin floors to the ochre velvet armchairs – their influence is evident in every crevice. ‘Our London flagship is a particularly special store for us,’ they reveal.
‘[Mayfair] is the perfect destination with a sophisticated atmosphere and the proper exposure’ ‘[Mayfair] is the perfect destination with a sophisticated atmosphere and the proper exposure for our first store in London, and one that fits perfectly with a more mature Dsquared2 style.’ This maturity is clear in the pair’s most recent collection, a celebration of 20 years since their first, and as such a reflection of how much the brand has evolved since it began. ‘The latest A/W15 collection is the most iconic one to date. The collection goes through our origins and what makes us (as individuals) distinctive. You can find our Canadian wit,
our London mood and a classic Italian cut and fit.’ Not content with mastering the fashion world, the brothers recently opened Ceresio 7, a restaurant in their second home, Milan. In an interview with Forbes earlier this year, the pair hinted that their venture into the food industry wouldn’t be their last: ‘Milan was kind of a test market to see how the restaurant would perform. So expanding is part of the plan. We opened the restaurant because we wanted to, so really, it’s not our main money-maker.’ Regardless, it’s
been a huge success. The pair are undoubtedly ambitious and it’s clear that they’re not ready to throw in the towel just yet. But with a restaurant and a 20-yearold fashion business already under their belt, what will they do next? ‘We are unstoppable and unpredictable! So we can’t say,’ they laugh. ‘We hope to continue working together into the future.’ Coming from a pair as close as these two, it’s hard to imagine their future any other way. Dsquared2, 51 Conduit Street (dsquared2.com)
this page, above, left to right: Ladies green silk organza gown from the Eveningwear ‘Green and Black’ collection; Mens tuxedo from Dsquared2’s ‘Classic’ collection; left: Dean and Dan Caten at their S/S15 Womenswear show
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Pomellato jewel has the character and power to enhance a woman’s personality,’ says Salma Hayek, the new – and may we say glamorous – face of the Milanese jeweller’s latest campaign, photographed by famed fashion photographers Mert and Marcus. ‘It allows her to reinvent herself every time she wears it.’ When Pomellato chose its muse to launch its Milano collection – a series of beautifully crafted rings and necklaces – and new versions of its most classic pieces, the brand was looking for someone who could embody the delicate femininity of its jewellery, but the character and strength that its designs also evoke. So it comes as no surprise that Salma Hayek was chosen as the new face of the brand, for her obvious beauty, but also for her charisma and position as one of the most influential women in the business; as an Academy Award-winning actress, her social activism in the Chime for Change campaign and her dedication to empowering women through various charities around the world. The rings and necklaces of the Milano collection (pictured) are wonderfully delicate, everyday pieces, that play with a variety of textures and colours of gold, white gold and diamonds and coloured stones – the collection is a beautiful way in which to add a touch of effortless glamour to your everyday look. The Milano collection, Pomellato, 35 Brook Street, W1K (pomellato.com) image: Mert & Marcus for Pomellato
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Jewellery news This month contemporary collections are contrasted with heritage heirlooms WORDS: OLIVIA SHARPE
Jewels of the sea Fabergé recently re-hatched its one-of-a-kind egg object in the form of a new Pearl Egg in celebration of the jeweller’s forthcoming centenary. Created in collaboration with the Al-Fardan family, one of the industry’s most well-regarded pearl collectors, the egg’s design has been inspired by the precious gemstones’ formation in the oyster; it features a crafted mother-of-pearl exterior which carefully opens up through the use of a built-in mechanism to reveal its treasure – a unique 12.17-carat grey pearl sourced from the Arabian Gulf. A total of 139 white pearls (hand-selected by company chairman Hussain Ibrahim Al-Fardan from his private collection), adorn the outside, along with 3,305 diamonds and carved rock crystal. The piece is accompanied by a necklace of white pearls, diamonds and mother-of- pearl, finished with a 19.44-carat white pearl drop. Pearl Egg, price on application, Fabergé (faberge.com)
CUTTING EDGE One of the most anticipated auctions taking place at Bonhams New York on 31 March and 1 April will see a selection of late Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall’s jewellery collection, comprising more than 30 pieces, going on sale as part of an extensive 700-lot auction of her estate. Susan Abeles, Bonhams’ head of jewellery in the United States, comments:
‘The pieces offered are timeless, understated and classic in design and represent the sophistication and glamour of a true Hollywood legend. As a result, we’re anticipating great interest in the March auction’ Lot 725, sapphire and 22-karat gold earrings, Darlene de Sedle; Lot 739, Amethyst, turquoise and diamond ring, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 26
Penny for your Thoughts After being given an exclusive preview of Tessa Packard’s latest collection, Fat Free, back in January, we have been desperate to see the results and now our curiosity has been satisfied. The spring range sees a playful new side to the designer who was inspired by the English penny sweet for her fourth line. With mouth-watering pieces including a gummy bear necklace, fried egg earrings, a waffle heart bracelet and an ice-cream ring, it’s almost good enough to eat. However, be warned: each piece, crafted in 18-carat white or yellow gold with precious diamonds and gemstones, will cost you a pretty penny. Fat Free collection, available now (tessapackard.com) Winging it Those of you who regularly frequent Loulou’s members’ club will already be familiar with the charms of the Shepherd Market area but may be unaware of another of its gems: Guy & Max. The unassuming jewellery boutique, founded by two brothers, is a treasure trove of unique fine jewellery made in-house using 3D printing technology alongside traditional techniques. We love the new Phoenix collection, inspired by the concept of movement within a bird’s wing, the innovative structural design (invented by Max), enables the metal wings to move freely as if in flight. Phoenix pendant, £2,000; 8 Shepherd Street, W1J (guyandmax.com)
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As Zenith notches up its 150th anniversary, Robin Swithinbank looks back at the iconic Swiss watchmaker’s highs and lows
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uch is made of a watch company’s ability to make a watch movement ‘in-house’. Verticalisation, to use an industrial and far less romantic term, carries a kudos you won’t find attached to the outsourcing alternative, as if a watch built using a third-party case and movement is somehow inferior to one with a mechanical heart made under the same roof as the case, dial, hands and so on. Forgetting the debate this provokes for now (you can find arguments for both sides), what is less equivocal is that the roots of the theory lie in a decision made by a man named Georges Favre-Jacot some 150 years ago. Favre-Jacot believed making a watch more accurate, more precise and more reliable was only possible if all the skills required were brought onto the same premises, and if the processes involved were industrialised. With Rolex at the apex of brands trumpeting this approach today, that hardly sounds a revolutionary idea – but at the time, no one else in Switzerland was doing it. In 1865, Favre-Jacot founded a watchmaking company in the town of Le Locle in the Swiss Jura, and began turning his vision into a reality. He must have been some fellow – he was only 22 at the time, and within 10 years he was giving work to a third of the town’s working people. By the turn of the century, his company was
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producing 100,000 timepieces a year. At around the same time, Favre-Jacot gave his company a name, choosing an allegorical word that would associate it with the highest point in the firmament – he called it Zenith. To use today’s parlance, Zenith is still a manufacture brand. Bar a brief period last year when it flirted with the idea of outsourcing
below: Academy Hurricane Grand Voyage II, £240,600
‘He was only 22 at the time, and within 10 years he was giving work to a third of the town’s working people’ movements to a specialist manufacturer (the Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 Extra Special is one of a handful of Zenith watches with a Sellita movement), Zenith makes all of its own movements, on the same site in Le Locle where Favre-Jacot set up a century and a half ago. Very recent history has been good to Zenith. During the Noughties – if we must – Zenith was consumed by the bigger-is-better vortex, and rather lost its way. A change of management in 2009 brought an inventory clear-out, since then we’ve been spoiled with watches such as the Captain; all manner of models fuelled by the iconic El Primero calibre; and the pretty-and-smart Star ladies’ watch. Annual production had dropped to around 8,000 movements by the end of the last decade. Now it’s north of 45,000, with demand said to be outsourcing supply. But Zenith hasn’t always had it its own way. After more than a century of success – the company has 2,333 prizes for chronometry, more than any other watch brand – the nadir came in the 1970s. In 1972, Zenith had been
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from left: Academy: Georges Favre-Jacot, £56,400; El Primero Chronomaster Power Reserve Tribute to Charles Vermot, £7,000; Zenith workshop, early 1900s
sold to the Chicago-based Zenith Radio Corporation, a US electronics giant, which determined the Swiss company would make nothing but quartz watches (as was the prevailing trend at the time), and in 1975 ordered a depleted, demoralised workforce – 850 of 1,000 Zenith staff had been laid off – to bin all tools and parts associated with mechanicals. That would have meant consigning Zenith’s greatest gift to watchmaking – the El Primero – to the history books. Originally introduced in 1969, El Primero was supposed to be the world’s first automatic chronograph calibre. It was conceived in 1962 and due for delivery in
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the brand’s centenary year, but Zenith’s ambitions led to numerous delays. It wanted its flagship calibre to beat at 10 times a second, or 36,000 vibrations per second, making it the most accurate chronograph in the world. That aspiration also made it the most complex chronograph in the world, and development was constantly held up, so that when it finally launched it was no longer ‘el primero’, pipped at the post by the Calibre 11 automatic chronograph, a joint venture by Heuer, Breitling and the now defunct Buhren. Calibre 11 did not have the El Primero’s racing heart, but despite its superiority, only six years later Zenith’s masterpiece appeared destined for the scrapheap, jettisoned by its American namesake. Into the picture, though, came a group of Zenith employees, led by a man named Charles Vermot. Between them, they hid tools, parts and ébauches (unfinished movements), mothballing them in the hope that one day they might be needed again. They were. By the late 1970s, Zenith was in trouble. The model adopted by its American owners hadn’t foreseen the advance of the Japanese electronic giants, and they put Zenith up for sale. It was bought in 1978 by a Swiss
left: A ZENITH WATCHMAKER right: a glimpse of some of the 2,333 chronometry prizes and awards won by zenith since 1865
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consortium and limped on for a few years, before luck played its hand. In the early 1980s, fellow Swiss watch brand Ebel approached Zenith with a request to revive the El Primero in its own collection. Vermot got wind of this, and revealed his covert operation of almost a decade previously. In 1984, as the green shoots of recovery were beginning to appear in the traditional watch industry, El Primero was brought back into production. It’s been in production ever since, is still the world’s most accurate seriesproduced chronograph, and is now a collectors’ favourite. Last year, Zenith launched a limited edition Charles Vermot version of the El Primero Chronomaster in tribute to the man who saved its most prized possession. These days, El Primero accounts for the lion’s share of Zenith’s annual output, but it splits a little of the limelight with sister calibre Elite, an ultra-thin automatic launched in 1994. In the early 1990s, it was becoming clear that quartz watches that ticked and beeped were disposable and rather inelegant compared to the delicate micro-engineering and natural longevity of a mechanical watch,
and Zenith’s addition to the canon of credible calibres was deliberately timed. Today, it enjoys a reputation as one of the calibres that helped revive the Swiss watch industry, an accolade it shares with El Primero. In 1999, Zenith was bought by LVMH and in the years since it has thrived. Sister brands TAG Heuer, Bulgari and Dior all use Zenith movements, as did Rolex through the 1990s in its iconic Daytona chronograph. Quality signifiers all. For its 150th anniversary year, Zenith has launched a number of spectacular pieces. One of the headliners is the Zenith Academy: Georges Favre-Jacot, a watch limited to 150 pieces with a fusée and chain mechanism, designed to deliver the watch’s 50-hour power reserve evenly, or at ‘constant force’. Another is the Academy: Christophe Colomb Hurricane Grand Voyage II, which features a ‘selfregulating gravity control module’ and a mesmerising hand-engraved and hand-painted case back. Columbus may have long-since sailed his last voyage, but Zenith’s adventure continues.
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The art of engraving Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art collection now includes two new timepieces equipped with beautiful, hand-engraved movements. The plates and bridges of the calibre 2260/1, which sits inside the Mecaniques Gravées 14-Day Tourbillon, feature motifs line-engraved to a depth of 2/10ths of a millimetre – a fine example of art for art’s sake. Mecaniques Gravées 14-Day Tourbillon, £272,050 (vacheron-constantin.com)
Defying gravity Introduced more than 200 years ago, as a mechanism designed to eliminate the effect of gravity on the regulating organ of a watch, the tourbillon remains one of the most complex components in watchmaking. Taking its complexity to new limits is GirardPerregaux, which has developed a tourbillon with a regulating organ that rotates on three axes instead of the traditional one. It takes almost 160 hours for watchmakers to assemble the 317 components of the movement, which collectively weigh just 1.24g. Find it inside the recently launched white gold version of GP’s Tri-Axial Tourbillon. White Gold Tri-Axial Tourbillon, POA, Girard-Perregaux (girard-perregaux.com)
ONE TO WATCH In each edition, we select our timepiece of the moment from the watch world’s most exciting creations
Comprising a Luminor 1950 case and classic Panerai bracelet, the Tuttonero is made entirely of matte black ceramic: a watch to get you noticed wherever you go
The Collectors’ Chronograph Until a century ago, all pocket chronographs had only one pushpiece, housed in the crown, which successively handled their start, stop and zero-reset functions. In 1915, Breitling became the first brand to offer a wrist chronograph, and, in doing so, became the first company to create a pushpiece independent of the crown that controlled the three chronograph operations. It chose to place the push piece at two o’clock, where it remains on nearly every chronograph to this day. To celebrate, Breitling is introducing a limited series; the Transocean Chronograph 1915 will provide its 1,915 owners a handsome tribute to watchmaking history. Transocean Chronograph 1915, £6,790 (breitling.com)
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Anygiven
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Let us introduce your new summer uniform as men’s style editor at the Daily Telegraph, Stephen Doig dons his most dapper off-duty look as he delves into the world of tracksuits and sneakers
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he rarefied environs of Savile Row aren’t the most obvious setting for a tracksuit. Nor the craft workrooms of Bologna the sort of place one might find a sports jacket, or the catwalks of Paris where a basketball top might appear. But then, a new mood is infusing menswear style like never before, with a host of brands – even the
most historic and august – embracing a dynamic new mood that breaks down the barriers between formal attire and sports dash and vim. It’s at Savile Row house Kilgour that freelance creative director Carlo Brandelli has been diligently picking apart the codes of the British institution to reinvent them anew since returning last year to the label he previously
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worked at from 2003 – 2012. And alongside his knife-edge sharp tailoring and new proportions on shapes and detail, Brandelli introduces a concept that would have the old guard of Savile Row reaching for their smelling salts; a ‘track suit’. This, however, is no slouching affair; rendered in fine merino wool and taking the codes of tailoring – a lapel, side-buttoning trousers, for example – it’s a marriage of suiting and soft-fit ease. And, according to Brandelli, it is a way for Kilgour to outfit their impeccablydressed, entirely considered man from his work life to his weekend off-duty attire. It’s a sensibility that more and more designers are lasering in on, with the traditional rules of what constitutes the two realms of ‘formal’ and ‘off duty’ swiftly being eroded. During London Collections: Men this year, Paul Smith unveiled a visionary presentation where Olympic
‘The traditional rules of what constitutes the two realms of ‘formal’ and “off duty” are swiftly being eroded’ medallist Max Whitlock took to the pommel horse and debuted his gymnastic pizzazz in a new suit, designed in a high twist wool yarn to give incredible recovery (creasing begone) to demonstrate the dynamic, sporty life one can lead in such a piece. And while the modern man might want to give Whitlock’s backflips and handstands a miss, ‘A Suit To Travel In’ marks a new gateway for, for example, the cyclist commuter who needs to look sharp the second he steps off his bike.
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It perhaps is an indicator of the demands of today’s styleliterate gentleman that the biggest shift in menswear has been this infusion of sporting aesthetic. Fashion anthropologists might chart it back to the rise of the cult trainer, taken out of the factories of the likes of Nike and Converse and reimagined by, perhaps most notably, Lanvin: made in suede with a contrasting toe-cap and trim, these simple, neat shoes became a cult item, with a rainbow array of colours now on offer. It’s a sign that – even at the oldest Paris house in the world, and one who has carved a niche for creating thoughtful, impeccably made men’s clothes – sporting style runs like a backbone through Lucas Ossendrijver’s collections, from blousons rendered in liquid silk to zip-up bomber jackets with perforated panels and a new range of high tops. Of course, this verve towards a cut-and-thrust, dynamic sensibility that draws on the tenets of sporting uniform has always existed throughout 20th century menswear style. Whether it’s been polo shirts by Lacoste or Ralph Lauren, bomber jackets adapted into
luxury fabrics or the uniforms of golf, football or rugby gradually filtering through the catwalks, the effect has trickled through gradually; but what remains evident is that our love affair with the sporting life in sartorial terrain is at an all-time high. It’s perhaps indicative that our men’s style icons today are not the pin-sharp dandies of
‘The likes of Dior Homme’s striking, multi-coloured trainers are ideal for running’ old; the Cary Grants and Dean Martins who typified sharp dressing have gradually been replaced by a band of sporting stars who front campaigns with the looks, not to mention the professional know how, of male models. Look to David Beckham posturing in H&M, or previously as the face of Armani underwear, or to Rugby Union star Ugo Monye acting as the face of Molton Brown, or Rafael Nadal languidly posing just so for Tommy Hilfiger.
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‘If a sportsman’s going to make waves on the international scene in today’s fashion hungry world, an alliance with a designer or brand is integral’
Forget the Bobby Charltons and George Bests of old: if a sportsman’s going to make waves on the international scene in today’s fashion hungry world, an alliance with a designer or brand is integral. And while that might seem to
have very little to do directly with cashmere tracksuit trousers at Berluti and basketball tops on the catwalk at Astrid Andersen, the blurring of lines has certainly contributed. While sporting professionals might scoff at the hard and fast functionality of fashion pieces that rift on sports style, the likes of Dior Homme’s striking, multicoloured trainers are ideal for running, despite their high fashion appearance. And as A/W15 catwalks attest, the call of the pitch, appeal of the tennis court and passion for the track will make their presence felt in our winter wardrobes too. Whether that’s in Hardy Amies climbing-ropepattern-inspired jackets or suiting, with designer Mehmet Ali looking to climbing expeditions up Mount Snowdon as a starting point and suggesting rugged climbing jackets worn with tailored suiting, or at Acne, where Jonny Johansson looks to football scarves and tops for the season in a series of striped pieces, it’s clear that sports style is no passing phrase; limber up, gentleman, because your wardrobe is set for a vigorous reinvention.
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Summer wind Trailing your fingers through long, wild grass can evoke memories of windswept English summers on the coast. For S/S15 Gieves & Hawkes is serving up their own tailored version of seaside nostalgia, with elegant soft linen suits in masculine understated hues. Pale blue shades and ivorytoned blazers offer a subtle nod to the house’s history, with soft nautical stripes completing the off-duty look. With attire so nonchalantly sophisticated, one could slip into an Oscar Wilde play without notice. Gieves & Hawkes, 1 Savile Row, W1S (020 7432 6403; gievesandhawkes.com)
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A close shave Light, spacious and meditative, Ushvani is heralded as one of London’s most authentic Malaysian day spas. It has just introduced a new male grooming collection and you can now transport yourself to a far-away retreat with each morning shave. The nourishing products are all fragranced with Ushvani’s signature blend of ginger, nutmeg and bergamot – our favourite of the range has got to be the cleansing papaya and bamboo facial scrub, which includes shea and cocoa butters to condition and protect the skin to lift you up for your morning cleanse. (ushvani.com)
South by southwest ‘The road is life’, said famed American writer Jack Kerouac. Far from the battered suitcases and beat literature of Route 66, the modern gentleman’s travelling attire will surely include a Traveller’s Hopsack Blazer from Orvis. With zipped security pockets and astonishingly wrinkle-proof fabric, the Hopsack blazer should be in every discerning traveller’s suitcase. The only thing left is to do is get on the road. Traveller’s Hopsack Blazer, £265, Orvis (orvis.co.uk)
A spring in your step As a self-respecting gentleman of style, you don’t need us to tell you of Crockett & Jones’ latest fine leather shoe collection, but humour us, as it is the most dapper yet. With a combination of deep blue calf leather and stone cotton canvas – the Ebury monk shoe will soften darker suits for spring and we especially love the nautical look. Classier than the average lace-up. Ebury navy calf and stone canvas shoes, £405, Crockett & Jones, 69 Jermyn Street, SW1Y (020 7976 2684; crockettandjones.com) 41
At home with…
Robert Emmett, founder and owner of Emmett London Tailor turned businessman Robert Emmett talks about his success as he welcomes us into his London home W O R D S : A I M E E L AT I M E R
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ou’ve got to assume that the staff at Emmett London’s King’s Road store don’t mess around while on the clock. Admittedly, their boss Robert Emmett speaks very highly of them, but the fact that he, the founder and owner, owns a duplex overlooking the high-end menswear store must discourage them from playing on their iPhones. ‘I’ve got a little office over the shop too. I walk there but when I visit the other three stores, I take the Vespa,’ he explains as our team sets up a photo shoot at his London home, while he offers cups of tea and kindly avoids raising an eyebrow when we thwack his white wall with the corner of the camera tripod. Robert Emmett is one of those innately stylish types – he looks impeccable without appearing to have put in too much effort. His home is much the same – welcoming, smart and unfussy. The handsome wood floors and white walls are sketched with the
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personality of his family, from the colourful artwork on display and a rogue cricket ball rolling on the floor, to stacks of books and his children’s height marks scratched straight into the door frame at ever higher intervals (‘they’re all taller than me now!’ Emmett laments, being hardly short himself). Enviably, there’s a private ivy-wrapped terrace outside with views of the neighbourhood and a folded up ping-pong table in the corner (kids’ orders) covered and lying in wait for summer, alongside a barbeque. It’s the few bundles of cotton twine propped on the windowsill that gives the property away as the home to a designer-turned-businessman. Emmett’s eponymous clothing brand Emmett London stands out in a marketplace of polarised men’s fashion. Nowadays you might associate luxury menswear with traditional suitmakers or modern designers who at London Collections: Men tried to make men’s crop tops ‘a thing’, but for a long time, Emmett developed a loyal following and industry respect based on the simple proposition of limitededition shirts that were defined by their quality. With four stores in total, Emmett London has since expanded into accessories and made-tomeasure suits, but the aim remains the same: make pieces wearable but keep them exclusive.
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How did it all begin? Well, with a hobby. ‘Growing up I spent four years in Rome and four in Paris. This opened my eyes to different ways of dressing, and this exposure to European style helped form a passion [for tailoring] from a very young age. So I took a shirt apart, made a pattern, bought some material and started to make my own shirts in different designs. What was a youthful hobby became a profession years later,’ Emmett explains. ‘I trained as a bespoke tailor in Geneva for many years, and then undertook professional training in pattern-cutting in Paris, before working for a fashion designer in Zurich, which
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gave me immeasurable experience in design and production.’ ‘When I came to London and opened my first shop on the King’s Road in 1992, I didn’t know a soul [but I settled]. Eight years later the second shop followed near Liverpool Street Station as a lot of my clients were based in the City.’ Indeed, City types know how to wear a shirt well, and Emmett set his sights on targeting the well-dressed professionals of Jermyn Street followed by Canary Wharf next. ‘There are two streets in the world dedicated men’s clothing – one of which is Jermyn Street,’ he says. ‘I knew that to get the exposure our shirts deserved, Jermyn Street was the place Emmett London needed to be. There’s also something to be said for being at the centre of men’s fashion culture. Knowing you’re part of the ongoing story and believing you’re contributing to the evolution of menswear is something that fills me with great pride.’ While the business had been growing steadily, he decided to speed up the expansion process with a small investment. That said, the plan has
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always been to grow slowly with minimal borrowing, to help ‘stay in control’ of the company. Finding the right locations is only half the battle of building a brand, and Emmett has always been refreshingly honest about the challenges of the production process. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph in 2011 he admitted: ‘In an ideal world, it would be great to manufacture shirts up the road, but [often] the quality isn’t there anymore.’ Today he tells me: ‘Depending on whether they are formal or casual, the shirts are made in Italy, Morocco, Turkey, Poland and Switzerland.’ He remains hands-on with all aspects of the business. ‘This is a small business, one that I started building by talking and spending time with our faithful clients and for this reason I am always moving between the four boutiques, as well as Selfridges. Chatting with clients is always a joy,’ he says with genuine sincerity. ‘I think one of the mistakes a small company, or for that matter any company can make, is in the care of customers – there will always be issues, but there are always ways to remedy them; it is not only what you sell to your customer that is important, but also the way that a piece is sold.’ So what does the founder of a menswear brand wear to work? ‘I would call the collection I design every season smart/casual, so, when I’m working I either wear a suit and tie or khaki trousers. In winter it’s more likely that I’ll wear one of our warm brushed cotton shirts with a sports jacket. I go for classic elegance. ‘In fact, one of the best buys I’ve ever made is a sports jacket. It was made by a little tailor in Italy who worked with his daughter. This jacket is like a super lightweight glove with no front or inside lining and is made in 160s ply wool – deliciously soft and perfectly crease resistant; it’s simply a joy to wear. It was probably this purchase many years ago that inspired me to create a range of clothing using similarly great Italian tailors. I don’t shout about this aspect of our business but it is avery popular part of what we do.’
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Emmett admits that ‘when a business is your own you never really stop thinking about it, but at least you may think slightly less when you are travelling or, say, in the kitchen of your house’. To escape, he travels to Italy: ‘One company I work with is outside Rome and as an Italian culture enthusiast, it’s simply one of the greatest places in the world to travel to. The food, the wine, the people, the fabulous architecture and the light in spring, summer and autumn makes it one of my favourite destinations. At home I have a large family – that’s to say four children – and as such the kitchen is generally the hive of activity, the busiest room and my favourite.’ He insists living so close to one of his stores is a total accident (‘My wife found this place – we already had the store’) but he adds: ‘We’ve considered moving, but my children aren’t keen on moving out of central London.’ Could you blame them? Clearly undeterred by the day-to-day chatter surrounding Emmett London, his eldest son Sam has recently started working for the family business. ‘I’ve never pushed the children to join the business and with Sam I think it would be great for him to go and get some experience somewhere else or do some further study and then come back.’ Trinkets rearranged, books rifled through and sofas shifted, the team leave Emmett’s home three hours after the shoot began, remarking that he comes across a man who’s built his fortune on the gentlemanly values of refinement, modesty and style. Coincidentally, his business motto is ‘be friendly, be kind, be tolerant’. Well, you wouldn’t get Gordan Gekko travelling to work on a Vespa. (emmettlondon.com)
‘One company I work with is outside Rome and as an Italian culture enthusiast, it’s one of the greatest places in the world to travel to’
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Style update WORDS: amy welch
Favoured most glamorously by both Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, the provincial gingham check was made for crisp spring days taking in the beauty of the Côte d’Azur. For the most playful and preppy of prints Diane Von Furstenberg has characteristically created an effortlessly feminine Voyage collection for the modern globetrotting woman. The large check and colour block totes are by far our new favourite carry-on item as DVF shows us that gingham is, frankly, a requisite for fetching holiday attire. Diane Von Furstenberg (dvf.com)
Dream team Few designer collaborations were sure to produce more cries of sartorial cheer than that of FENDI and Thierry Lasry, which have come together to produce a capsule collection of sunglasses. FENDI, using its global and historic style credentials, alongside Thierry Lasry – which has a cult following for its beautiful, handmade eyewear – have created the pieces inspired by 1980s and 1990s FENDI designs. The graphic sunglasses are cast in striking geometric shapes. Two unique patterns of Cubism and Kinetic styles are a clear Thierry Lasry signature touch – bold yet feminine, you won’t want to take them off. Sunglasses, £419, FENDI and Thierry Lasry. FENDI 141 New Bond Street, W1S (020 7927 4151 fendi.com)
Parisian chic The beauty of Parisian luggage maison Moynat lies in the details you don’t see; a testament to the seamlessness of its craft in creating exceptional pieces that last forever. For spring the brand has unveiled a series of clever new pieces, including a mini Réjane bag – an evening interpretation of its most iconic design and a box-shaped evening bag with a delicate little wrist strap, named Mini Vanity. Carry this playful piece and you’ll be the subject of many compliments indeed. Mini Vanity, £2,200 Moynat, 112 Mount Street, W1K (020 7495 3885; moynat.com) 46
Cool summer April is awash with colour thanks to Orlebar Brown’s collaboration with Emilio Pucci for S/S15 beachwear. The 20-piece collection for men and women showcases a modern take on Riviera resort style, as Pucci has delved into its legendary archives to bring its bold, geometric patterns to life once more. At the top of our wish list for summer are the performance jersey surf tops, which will ensure this year’s season debut is just as glamorous on the beach as in the waves. Here lies your holiday wardrobe, in all its technicolour glory. Top, £195, Orlebar Brown, 24 Sackville Street, W1S (020 7734 5892; orlebarbrown.co.uk)
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this page The tuxedo dress, £14,500, Veni Vici Couture (venivici.net). Stiletto, £385, Stuart Weitzman (stuartweitzman.com) opposite Jemima dress, £625, Issa (issalondon.com). Earrings, £260 (dior.com)
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This page: Cocktail dress with pearl embellishment, £2,045, Jenny Peckham (jennypackham.com). Large hoops, £50, Assya (assyalondon.com) opposite Silk evening dress, £910, CH Carolina Herrera, (carolinaherrera.com). Amaya ring, £11,299, Joubi (joubi.co.uk)
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The London Original Print Fair returns – expect exceptional art from Hughie O’Donoghue and meet art maven Simon de Pury W ords : C arol C ordrey
A place of one’s own Royal Academicians are put on that highest of artistic pedestals not just because they are masters of their art form but because they innovate within their chosen genres. Hughie O’Donoghue is a brilliant example of this, demonstrated by his latest exhibition of paintings at Marlborough Fine Art. His subject matter is traditionally referred to as landscape but he approaches it in a distinctive way with an intriguing style that is a fusion of figurative and abstract modes of representation. O’Donoghue prefers to use the word ‘place’ instead of landscape for these compositions because each one is a combination of his memories of a variety of things he saw and felt in places he visited. Hughie O’Donoghue: Permanent Green, 22 April – 9 June (marlboroughfineart.com)
Marking a milestone It’s set to be celebrations all round this month for the 30th year of The London Original Print Fair. It is the largest event of its kind in Europe with 50 distinguished exhibitors presenting works that span from Old Master prints to those by acclaimed artists working today. Buyers will be excited to see works by Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Tracey Emin, and to top it off, the Royal Collection is loaning 30 print highlights by Raphael, Castiglione and members of our Royal family to name but a few. The London Original Print Fair, 23 – 26 April, Royal Academy of Arts (londonprintfair.com) 54
Q: After a successful career as an auctioneer, what prompted you to develop this Mayfair gallery? A: Having spent most of my professional life being attached to wonderful but fairly large ‘machines’, which was the case with Sotheby’s and with Phillips de Pury, my wife and I decided to operate de Pury de Pury with a very light infrastructure. We resisted the temptation to open our own space, though we were offered the opportunity to curate shows in New York, London and other venues such as the Azerbaijan pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale. When curator Kasia Kulczyk offered us the chance to curate exhibitions in the beautiful and well located 3 Grafton Street, we could not turn it down. Q: Will you be selling or just exhibiting work by the famous, previously overlooked or emerging artists? A: The exhibition programme will be very eclectic showing art by both established and emerging artists from around the world. We pursue a cultural agenda as opposed to a purely commercial one, even though some of the works we exhibit may be available for sale. Q: Drawing on your vast experience, will you be presenting work that you expect to be very collectable tomorrow? A: During our 12 years at Phillips de Pury we introduced artists, photographers and designers whose works had never been sold at auction before. The majority of these have subsequently done extremely well on the secondary market. It is the track record of having introduced future blue chip artists of which I am proudest. We continue to be on the lookout for tomorrow’s greatest talents. De Pury de Pury, 3 Grafton Street, W1S (depurydepury.com)
Clockwise from top: Path of the River, 2015, by Hughie O’Donoghue (image Courtesy of the artist and Marlborough Fine Art); Simon de Pury; Sun Visor by Jim Lambie (Courtesy Glasgow Print Studio); Greek Vase with Yellow Plums and Carolina Parrot, 2014, by Jane Hammond (Courtesy Sims Reed); Birds on a Tree by Craigie Aitchison (Courtesy Advanced Graphics)
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The creative process is a powerful way of expressing ideas and shaping our world. As Halcyon Gallery unveils an eclectic mix of contemporary works, we discover the story behind some of its pieces WORDS: AMY WELCH RIGHT: SOFT ENVOYS, 2012 BY JAGANNATH PANDA. IMAGE COURTESY OF HALCYON GALLERY. FOUR LOVES BY LORENZO QUINN. IMAGE COURTESY OF HALCYON GALLERY.
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material world in order to create and communicate his or her work. Mayfair’s own Halcyon Gallery has been bridging this creative gap for many years. The gallery’s current exhibition, The Art of Creating, brings together a varied collection of works that show artists’ individual visions of the world. Upon entering the gallery’s eclectic space,
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Mauro Perucchetti’s sculpture Jelly Baby Family provides a conspicuous and novel centrepiece to the exhibition. In a creative process focussed on consumerism and multiculturalism, Perucchetti’s translucent sculpture appears to glow from within, drawing on Pop Art aesthetics to make his artistic point. A highlight of the exhibition is Jagannath Panda’s intricately layered work. One of India’s most prominent artists, he showcases an eloquent commentary on the traditional and modern India. Within the painting and collage Soft Envoys, Panda depicts a reconciling link between the mythical nature of his native India and a technological era of intense urbanisation. In an otherworldly place where animals have human characteristics and are flanked by social issues from India’s pre-independence and modern state, Panda’s own creative process highlights a deep and thoughtful concern for Indian culture past and present. From the meticulous and structured process of creation to the instant and emotive brings us to a piece by Bob Dylan, the folk music legend who has lent his creative hand to writing, directing, painting and visual art in recent years. There is an undeniable expressive mood to Dylan’s Train Tracks mixed media on paper. ‘I just draw what’s interesting to me, and then I paint it,’ Dylan has said of his works. Albeit a more simplistic form of the creative process, the colour of the central train tracks disappearing into a hazy purple mountainside presents no less powerful a feeling than any of the artistic
works sat within the Halcyon Gallery. Perhaps most accessible of all the exhibition, Train Tracks conjures an image of the artist’s home state of Minnesota, still and quiet between trains at dusk. In keeping with the exhibition’s ethos of communicating various creative processes, it is evident that Dylan paints mostly from real life. ‘I’m pretty much interested in people, histories, myth, and portraits; people of all stripes.’ A far cry from the modern art exhibitions where, heaven forbid, you utter the faux pas ‘what is it meant to show?’ The Art of Creating wholly encourages such insightful questions. After all, what power would the creative process have if no one bothered to interpret it? The Art of Creating runs until 18 April at Halcyon Gallery, 144 – 146 New Bond Street, W1S (020 7100 7144; halcyongallery.com)
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#1 Unique large conference table circa 1960 by Gio Ponti
#2 A Secessionist gold, opal and diamond necklace, circa 1910
An accomplished architect and furniture and industrial designer, Gio Ponti was one of the most influential figures of 20th century design. Ponti’s pieces still evoke a sleek minimalism decades after they were created. This finely engineered table is a fine example of his vision, as are the accompanying pair of armchairs, circa 1954, which further illustrate the wonderful simplicity of Ponti’s work. Expected value £60,000 - £80,000, Design Evening Sale at Phillips London, 28 April (phillips.com)
Both feminine and short lived, the Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th century produced some of the world’s most sought after collectables. The period’s recognisable aesthetic was inspired by nature and Japanese art as a new age of artistic endeavour emerged within sculpture, art and jewellery. With oval cabochon opals and rose-cut diamonds this gold necklace is a beautiful example of the classic Art Nouveau style. Estimated value £1,500 - £2,000, Jewellery at Bonhams, 15 April (bonhams.com)
#3 Rind by M.C. Escher ‘I could fill an entire second life with working on my prints,’ said M.C. Escher, most famed for his iconic transformative prints. He continually experimented with architecture, perspective and impossible spaces through his works, illustrating a great sense of depth catching the viewer’s eye. In this print, the central figure appears a hollow and fragmented sculpture, and the wood engraving effect is sure to make for a conversation piece. Estimated value £10,000 - £16,000, Prints and Multiples at Bonhams San Francisco, 21 April (bonhams.com)
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#4 An Egyptian silver royal diadem, circa 1580-1550 B.C.
#5 Traffic, New York, Vogue, 1957 by Norman Parkinson
#6 James Purdey & Sons 12-bore thumb lever hammer gun, no. 8420
Within ancient Egyptian society, owning silver was restricted to the highest echelons, and was considered far more precious than gold. Fronted by two separately made uraei (indicating the property of an Egyptian queen) this second intermediate period, 17th dynasty diadem is an exceptional link to ancient history as one of only two surviving Egyptian silver diadems in the world. Estimated value £100,000 - £150,000, Antiquities at Christie’s, 15 April (christies.com)
One of the greatest fashion photographers of all time, Norman Parkinson always said he was a craftsman rather than an artist. Although he was the official royal photographer following Cecil Beaton’s death in 1975, an inherent humour lay at the centre of his works. This chromogenic print aptly portrays Parkinson’s eye for colour and composition, and is a classic piece in its own right. Estimated value £2,000 - £3,000, Made in Britain at Sotheby’s London, 25 March (sothebys.com)
For hunting aficionados, Sotheby’s is auctioning some magnificent shooting pieces, built originally for the finest shots of the Victorian age. This 12-bore hammer gun – built in 1871 for Prince George 2nd, Duke of Cambridge – by James Purdey & Sons bears a silver oval engraved with the Royal cipher and comes in an authentic mahogany case. What better lot to celebrate this very British pastime? Estimated value £5,000 - £6,000, Gavin Gardiner’s sale at Sotheby’s London, 15 April (gavingardiner.com)
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don’t think photography has anything remotely to do with the brain,’ said Horst P. Horst, one of the great fashion photographers of the 20th century. ‘It has to do with eye appeal.’ Horst, like his contemporary Cecil Beaton, often and eloquently summarised the distinct theatricality his beloved artistic genre represented; all juxtaposing backgrounds and waspish waists poised into precise lines. He believed fashion photography depicts a perfectly constructed moment in time. This month, South Molton Street gallery LUMAS London celebrates images of this ever popular genre, with its Masterpieces of Fashion Photography exhibition. From the very moment the American photographer Edward Steichen photographed
‘Fashion photography has remained inextricably linked to i models dressed in Paul Poiret gowns, displayed in a shadowed environment of draped lace and chandeliers in 1911, the opulent ambitions of everyday life imprinted itself in our collective conscience and the genre of fashion photography was born. Through the years, fashion photography has remained inextricably linked to its surrounding cultures and artistic movements – who could forget the avant-garde sensibility of 1930s Surrealist inspired stills of Man Ray? Many a renowned glossy magazine, institutions of fashion that they are, owe much of their creative reputation – some would even say identity – to the icons of fashion photography whose work defined early publications. From Horst to Beaton, Schneider to LaChapelle, we glimpse a tangible link to these masters’ eras of elegance through each sculpted photograph they produce. Today the ideals of fashion photography have altered as society has modified since Steichen’s first pictures were published in Art et Décoration over a century ago. Simply, the conception of beauty
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has evolved. Lines may be sleeker, colours may be brighter, yet season on season, the images of a first generation of fashion photographers, masters of the art, remain a staple of elegance year upon year. Beguiling and enigmatic, the photographs of this genre encapsulate both the lines of couture pieces and the gentle curves of the female form. As the viewer, we can become entranced, beyond the fashion, with each glance pulling us towards artistic meaning. Showcasing a spectrum of fashion photography previously unreleased to the public at its Mayfair gallery, the fine art photography brand LUMAS has carved out a niche within the fine art market by developing a truly unique interior design concept across each gallery. Known as ‘The Collector’s Home’, LUMAS displays photography within a domestic
left, from top: The Grand Piano © Edward Steichen; What`s new © Horst P. Horst, both VOGUE Archive Collection, lumas.co.uk
ed to its surrounding cultures and artistic movements’ setting that is designed to look and feel like a private residence. Photography exhibitions encompass a whole new meaning when shown so freely to the viewer, and we can feel an affinity with works produced decades ago. Within LUMAS London’s latest exhibition, past masters including Horst, Blumenfeld and Stern sit gallantly next to new additions such as Arthur Elgort, whose name will surely conjure his famed photographs of a young and freshfaced Kate Moss, and will be some of many modern works supplementing the LUMAS Vogue Collection. Before arriving in London, the collection has toured throughout Europe, gracing the cities which no doubt inspired the garments within the photographs. As for what the future may hold for fashion photography, only a new generation of artists can say, but the lasting effects of these iconic images will continue to inspire and resonate. Masterpieces of Fashion Photography is on from 25 – 29 March, LUMAS London, 57 South Molton Street, W1K (lumas.co.uk)
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In an increasingly digitalised world, fine art and antiques are not exempt from the fast-paced life we’ve come to expect. We venture into the world wide web to discover how auction houses have made the transition
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ccording to The European Fine Art Foundation’s 2015 Art Market Report released last March, online sales of art and antiques rose to around $3.3bn last year. The sum equates to around six per cent of total global sales, and means that roughly one in every 17 pieces sold now finds its buyer online. If you’re not blown away by that figure, here’s a little context: 2013’s total was $2.5bn, which indicates that the market has grown by more than 30 per cent in just 12 months. While no one is suggesting the rise of online sales is guaranteed to continue at such an incredible rate, if it did, we could expect to see the total rocket to almost $20bn annually by 2020. Times are changing – and for anyone still complaining that the art world is entrenched in outdated values, right now would probably be the moment to quietly stand down. It’s true that many buyers may never stop wanting to see precious items in the flesh before buying, but a new breed are just as happy to accept that certain reputable websites are giving them exactly what they want and they will bid or buy accordingly. In Mayfair, the epicentre of the UK’s art and antique market, this rising popularity of online sales has certainly not gone unnoticed. But there are multiple ways to make the most of the internet – including sales that
allow remote buyers to bid online in real-time at physical auctions that are being held in the auction houses’ galleries. To be part of the online auction revolution, you don’t, as the saying goes, have to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Mayfair’s auction houses each do things slightly differently. Last summer Sotheby’s announced a new way of doing things by finalising a partnership with eBay that aimed to ‘make it easier for millions of people to discover, browse and acquire exceptional works of art, antiques and collectibles.’ The partnership goes live this month. Meanwhile in 2011, Bonhams invested heavily in an IT infrastructure for a proprietary online bidding platform. It says that around a quarter of participants in Bonhams’ sales now do their bidding online. Christie’s, too, has embraced the internet. ‘Our online channel is helping to expand our global reach,’ says John Auerbach, Christie’s International e-commerce managing director. ‘In 2014, clients from more than 100 countries registered to buy online. As the global client base for collecting art and luxury goods grows, online is the only practical way to meet demand.’ Christie’s is one of the few major auction houses to host dedicated online-only sales. Items that are typically earmarked for such events
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‘have broad, approachable price points,’ according to Auerbach, ‘and an international appeal.’ But there are no firm criteria for price ranges; it’s not just ‘lesser’ lots that are offered for sale online. As Auerbach points out, estimates for certain pieces made available for online-only auctions have been just under $1m. Crucially, Auerbach points out, online sales are bringing in new customers: last year 32 per cent of online buyers were new to Christie’s. Of course, the rising popularity of online auctions does beg the question: is a physical auction still relevant? The short answer seems to be yes: the thrill of standing in a room filled with priceless pieces and presided over by an avuncular man with a gavel won’t lose its lustre any time soon. And yet with salesroom bids often coming in by telephone, over the internet or as written bids, the need to physically be present in the room with a chequebook is undoubtedly less pronounced than it once was. It’s an observation not lost on two former Sotheby’s employees who decided to set up The Auction Room, an online-only enterprise, in 2013. ‘People are also becoming increasingly used to buying things online,’ says The Auction Room co-founder Lucinda Blythe, ‘so we decided to launch an online-only business that retained some of the more traditional elements of an auction house, such as real live experts, being able to come in and look at things on exhibition and so on. With people travelling so much these days and having iPhones and iPads wherever they go, you just don’t have two hours to sit down at a physical auction.’ The business model of the Mayfair-based company is a combination of the live-bidding experience offered by the bigger auction houses and, to a degree, something akin to eBay. Lots are grouped into specialist categories or offered as single owner collections, and typically go online for two weeks to a month, during which time people can bid and view the current winning bid on all lots. To add a final flourish of
activity and also to stop any annoying last nanosecond bids that often force potential buyers out, The Auction Room sales finish in a ‘Live Room’ where each lot is offered for a further 40 seconds, to accommodate last-minute bidders. But it’s not all about auctions. Art, antiques and other rare pieces can be picked up at fixed prices, too, and some of the websites in this market – such as the wildly popular 1stdibs – are doing a roaring trade. A veritable treasure trove of vintage Louis Vuitton trunks, Picasso lithographs and WWII-era wristwatches, 1stdibs is where a multitude of global dealers, galleries and luxury shops come together under a single virtual roof. ‘Our customers tell us the thing they love most about us is access,’ says 1stdibs spokeswoman Laura Schneider. ‘Over 2,000 dealers across 16 countries use the site as their e-commerce platform, and we have more than three million visitors per month.’ Proving that the physical distance between a buyer and their intended purchase just isn’t an issue, Schneider points out that the average distance between the two is almost 2,000 miles. Strong photography and detailed descriptions of each item help break down the barriers, as do small but important touches such as each dealer being reviewed and selected by the 1stdibs team of specialists. ‘The cumulative effect is a luxury experience that’s unparalleled in the industry,’ says Schneider. ‘Average purchase prices are getting higher, the frequency of purchases in increasing – it all seems to indicate that there is a lot of room to expand.’ Which isn’t to say, of course, that visiting a gallery or standing in a real, live auction room is about to go the way of the dinosaur. While online sales undoubtedly have their place, the buzz, the theatre and the sheer ‘wow’ factor of a physical auction will always be hard to beat. (theauctionroom.com; 1stdibs.com; sothebys.com; christies.com; bonhams.com)
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Wall to wall The peony is a traditional floral symbol of China, known as the flower of riches and honour. Digitally mastering the fragrant flower’s petals and leaves, Bisazza’s glass mosaic wall would be a striking backdrop to any dressing room, with its 24 carat gold leaf sandwiched between the glass, catching the light beautifully. Whether camouflaged by your Erdem prints or defined by classic monochrome accessories, the mosaic wall makes for a cheerful spring space to dress in. Peonies glass mosaic pattern, Carlo Dal Bianco for Bisazza (bisazza.com)
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One upon a time Bold and colourful upholstery evokes the style of the 1950s as much as cinched-in waists and circle skirts. A nostalgic tribute to the stylish era are Anna Casa’s limited edition cocktail chairs, restored to their former glory with tapered wooden legs an iconic curved back – a perfect perch while sipping a martini. 1950s chair, from £3,200, Anna Casa, 2 Hay Hill, W1J (annacasa.net)
A stone’s throw There are many precious stones in the world and of them, the ruby could be considered one of the most opulent, with its deep red colour. Taking inspiration from its hue and facets is The Ruby jewellery case by Linley. Exquisitely pieced together, it could outshine the jewels inside. The Ruby, £9,500, Linley, 41 Burlington Arcade, W1J (020 7495 3655; davidlinley.com)
FINISHING TOUCH Interior design insiders will know this Alessi juicer well with its futuristic form yet simple function. The design is 25 years old, and this month the juicer has been produced in a limited edition bronze – how smart. Bronze Juicy Salif, £850, Philippe Starck for Alessi, (alessi.com)
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Designing the past We bring you the latest inspiration for your home this season, from the sophisticated curves of Art Deco design to vibrant Eastern blossoms and eclectically mixed metallic decorations WORDS: AMY WELCH
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Art Deco elegance Few places in London embody a sense of glamour more than the Linely Suites at Claridge’s. All Art Deco accents and fine British craftsmanship, Linely knows how to keep simple designs classically chic, and Claridge’s decadent history offers the perfect backdrop for the suites’ bold black and white photographic prints and elegant curved furnishings. Most enduring at the hotel are those iconic natural forms of Art Nouveau with modern influences of Cubism and Futurism. As for decorative accents, we simply cannot fault the crisp white silhouette of an orchid perched upon a sleek and lacquered console table to offset the understated luxury of the 1930s. It is this poise and uncluttered detail that set in stone Claridge’s reputation for timeless glamour. LINLEY interior designed Art Deco suite at Claridge’s Hotel
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Stately style For a historical inspired living space to rival the finest antiquities housed in the British Museum, the grand styles of Louis XVI are the interiors to display total opulence. The lavish sensibility of the Regency period also showed decadent influences from around the globe. An exuberant taste for Egyptian and Chinese motifs were popular and the resurgence of Chinese interior themes was particularly favoured by King George IV. A contemporary twist on such period design is the infusion of warm colours and ethereal influences (Rodarte’s cobalt blue 1970s-inspired rugs for The Rug Company are a beautiful example). Any austere aesthetics will feel refreshed and updated, leaving your abode feeling palatial yet comfortably liveable. Cobalt Motif by Rodarte for The Rug Company
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Python Glory by Diane Von Furstenberg for The Rug Company
Silver lining Eclectic, eccentric, however one chooses to label it, there is something rather charming about a mixture of different decorative accents on display. Design legend Tom Dixon has been championing the trend since opening his first London store in 2002. His dynamic mix of metal fuses sculpture with resilient functionality and can be seen within some of London’s finest establishments, such as the lighting at Benares, and the interiors at Mondrian London including the impressive centrepiece within the hotel’s Agua spa, to name only a couple. Remaining under the palette of brass, rose gold and chrome, trinkets nestling amongst wood or marble presents an eye-catching ambience. The deep azure tones and python print of this rug by Diane Von Furstenberg makes the warm metallic accessories stand out, and for a room to appear particularly beautiful.
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Orient express Delicate floral patterns for springtime may not appear the most groundbreaking of interior concepts, but the feminine blossoms of de Gournay’s latest designs for S/S15 will transport one to the oriental flower gardens of a peaceful Chinese pagoda. Various forms of Chinoiserie style have influenced many a fine dining location in Mayfair, and are most elegantly displayed when paired with upholstered period furnishings. The Dorchester’s China Tang restaurant, for instance, suggests all the grandeur of the East through golden accents and finely carved wooden detailing, and of course Nobu on Berkeley Street is a shining example of oriental contemporary cool. We of course would suggest that you dine out for inspiration immediately. Plum Blossom wallpaper by de Gournay
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or those in pursuit of excellence when it comes to the great outdoors, the new Holland & Holland Range Rover has caused quite a fuss. The two Royal Warrant-holding companies have created an instantly recognisable SUV in Holland & Holland’s signature green. Its bespoke design has been specially created with the needs of those with a penchant for all manner of outdoor pursuits. Badged with the Holland & Holland
name, the vehicle encapsulates the same finesse and quality you’d expect of the brand’s guns or items of clothing, with its interior upholstered in fine leather hides, and woodwork cut from one piece of French walnut. There is plenty of extra room to store your equipment, but the finishing touch is the engraved door handles, echoing the same care and craftsmanship that goes in to each of Holland & Holland’s guns. (hollandandholland.com; rangerover.co.uk)
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Air, land and sea From Goodwood to around the globe, take your car with you wherever you go as Richard Yarrow discovers the names to know to transport your wheels safely and securely
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‘We pick the car up from wherever and deliver it to wherever, and when the client is finished we fly it back again’ from wherever and deliver it to wherever, and when the client is finished we fly it back again,’ explained logistics manager Kevin Lewis. He said it was a year-round activity, but once the schools break up for summer people start moving around more and take their cars with them for their holidays. ‘That’s a busy season for us, moving 20-30 a week mainly out of Heathrow. Dubai is also one of the biggest markets.’ One regular RJJ customer is a Surrey-based group of enthusiasts who own a collection of historic racing cars. Once a year, they fly their vehicles down to Johannesburg, hire the ex-Formula 1 circuit at Kyalami and have a few days of wheel-to-wheel fun. Clients in this sector of the market can be individuals or premium concierge companies
who look after the rich and famous. Strict confidentiality is key. The job doesn’t just involve collecting the car and dropping it off, but all the admin work that goes on to support that. For operators such as RJJ it means taking the time to compile a full condition report on the vehicle before it moves an inch, customs work at both ends of the trip and making sure the client is insured to drive at their destination. The cost is based on the size of vehicle and the time scale involved, but prices start at around £6,000 to fly a car from London to Dubai. Straight Eight Logistics is another company offering similar services, but specialising in moving privately owned cars to global automotive events. These can be multi-vehicle stage races such as the Mille Miglia and Rally Round Driving Adventures, or venue-specific exhibitions such as Goodwood Revival and the London Classic Car Show. Spokeswoman Jeneen Channon said clients can be very exacting in their needs – not surprising when a car might be worth millions of pounds – and consequently attention to detail is fundamental. ‘Our drivers are consistently vigilant of factors such as the precise placement of strapping to avoid damage to a wooden chassis, the use of winches to load inoperable vehicles or ensuring the availability of low-approach ramps for low-slung super cars.’ Based in Lymington, Hampshire, the company moves more than 700 vehicles a year, some of them several times. While things are going on all the time, March signals the start of the busy season. Planning is already under way for a trip to the Kingdom of Bhutan in the
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Himalayas for a three-week tour called The Thunder Dragon Rally. Vehicles already confirmed for the event include a 1929 Bentley 4.5-litre Le Mans, a 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn and a 1959 Jaguar XK150.
‘We also move classic racing cars, going in and out for various festivals’ Chiltern Air Freight is based close to Heathrow and managing director Jon Jeffery – or JJ as he’s known – said recent jobs had included a Bentley Continental coming to the UK from Saudi Arabia for a couple of a weeks while its owner was on holiday. Another was a student from Bahrain doing a year at college and bringing his Range Rover with him. ‘We also move classic racing cars, going in and out for various festivals,’ said JJ. ‘The most recent was the Daytona 24 Classic just before Christmas. We sent three cars out to Florida and then picked them up again after they had raced.’ A new event on the automotive calendar, it was judged a success by organisers so JJ thinks it will expand next December with more work for him. A secondary line of business is shipping cars to and from auction houses for collectors. That once included a stunning 1960s-era Lamborghini Miura with just 50 miles on the clock. It was bought in London as a 21st birthday gift for an Arab prince. JJ says he never knows what’s going to make the phone ring. ‘We’re talking to a chap with a rocket bike who wants to take it to Bonneville Salt Flats later this year. There’s another putting together a round-the-world trip and wants us to fly him between the continents, starting and finishing in Australia.’ Of course, not everything always goes as it should. The skill of a good logistics company is solving the problems successfully without the clients necessarily ever knowing what happened.
‘We were asked to transport a high-value car back from Goodwood,’ said Channon from Straight Eight. ‘Having moved the same vehicle in the past, we organised collection without further ado. However, we found it wouldn’t fit into our transporter – the same one it had gone only a few months before. After a couple of head-scratching phone calls, we decided the quickest fix was to send one of our 40-tonne lorries to collect it. The phrase “sledgehammer to crack walnut” springs to mind! It later transpired the vehicle had been involved in a racing incident and repair work had added two extra inches to the wheel arches.’ Lewis from RJJ Freight has also had his share of ups and downs. ‘We brought a vehicle in from Australia recently, and were struggling to track down the person in the UK who it supposedly belonged to. It turned out the lady in Australia had been sectioned! Our agent there had to pick up the cost at that end and we had to do the same here. That was a complete one-off!’ (rjjfreight.co.uk; straighteightlogistics.com; chilternairfreight.co.uk)
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Discover a world of opulence deep in the foothills of the Himalayas see beautiful Greece from a local perspective WORDS: AMY WELCH
TRAVEL TIPS DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT… The fuss of locating an international charger is most stylishly avoided with this compact travel adaptor from DVF. World travel adaptor, £70, Diane Von Furstenberg (net-a-porter.com) THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT… DR. MURAD’S INSPIRATIONS Let leading scientist Dr. Murad inspire you with uplifting quotes in this nifty app. Free, iTunes App Store
Short haul Zakynthos, Greece
Artemis, goddess of hunting, is said to have wandered the green woods of Zakynthos while her brother, Apollo, preferred to play the lira under bay trees to chant the beauty of the island. Bespoke travel specialist Kudos Life Experiences believes that the path each traveller wishes to take is unique. Whether that be learning new meditation techniques by expert teachers in the site of an Ancient Greek Temple or cooking your catch of the day with local fishermen on the banks of the Ionian blue waters, these journeys to the deep culture and heritage of Greece are a chance for you to the explore undiscovered side to the island. (kudoslifeexperiences.com)
Long haul
Shimla in the Himalayas, India ‘The roof of the world’ is a spectacularly apt title for the rugged mountain range of the Himalayas. Towering 8,250 feet above sea level, the majestic Wildflower Hall is a decadent Himalayan retreat with mesmerising views – the open-air Jacuzzi offers a particularly superior vantage point. For those seeking a tranquil escape, Oberoi Hotels has introduced a series of Indian Summer experiences, enabling guests to hark back to an age of by-gone glamour at Shimla (the former summer capital of the British Raj). It’s possibly the most idyllic place to immerse yourself in nature, and feel completely pampered. (oberoihotels.com)
‘A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike’ – John Steinbeck
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AMAN TOKYO:
A sky high sanctuary We didn’t think it possible but Aman has officially taken luxury to new heights, unveiling its first urban hotel, a rarefied sanctuary in the mega-metropolis of Tokyo W O R D S : T I F FA N Y E A S T L A N D
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t goes without saying that I was embarking on a trip to Aman Tokyo with great expectations. When I told a colleague, already a self-confessed Aman junkie, that I would be visiting the latest Aman property, she warned ‘it will ruin you’, going on to explain that since her initiation into the world of Aman, it has been an experience difficult to surpass. Now having shared in an Aman experience of my own, I can attest that Aman Tokyo is something truly special. Traditionally you’ll find Aman resorts in some of the more remote corners of the world. Founder Adrian Zecha has gained global recognition from offering a travel experiences that go above and beyond the expectations of its guests. Aman Tokyo is a new foray for the group as the first urban hotel in one of the world’s global cities. The 27th property does however also represent a new chapter for the brand, opening under the new management of Vladislav Doronin. As with any new acquisition, you can’t help but wonder whether the integrity of the brand will be preserved, but following a stay at Aman Tokyo I’m led to believe that Doronin has very much taken the attitude, don’t fix what isn’t broken. As we pulled into Aman Tokyo’s discreet driveway, I was impressed by our VIP welcome – particularly when general manager Jeffrey Seward whisked us up to the 33rd floor to watch the sun setting over Tokyo. Located in the prestigious financial district,
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Aman Tokyo occupies levels 33-38 of The Otemachi Tower, which overlooks the Imperial Palace Gardens and puts you in easy reach of the popular Ginza shopping district, not that you would know it standing in the serene garden reception – you’re up in the clouds, literally. On the day we arrived, clear skies made Mount Fuji visible, so we knew we were in for a spectacular show. And as the sun sank over the horizon and the bright lights of Tokyo lit up the skyline, we shifted our attention to another breathtaking sight – the centrepiece of the main reception area, an architectural feat resembling the interior of a Japanese lantern. Rising six floors through the centre of the building, this vast structure diffuses sunlight during the day, and offers ambience in the evenings via orchestrated lighting scenes – a triumph for Kerry Hill architects, in what is the firm’s sixth Aman project. In true Aman style, local culture is referenced throughout and Hill’s team has done this to great effect, especially in the 84 rooms and suites which all feature a large furo, a deep soaking tub that’s inherent to the Japanese ritual of bathing. Classic Japanese materials such as camphor wood, washi paper and stone also feature but blend seamlessly with modern technology and luxurious fabrics. With deluxe rooms that measure 71 square metres, the largest entry-level rooms in the city, and Aman suites that span an impressive 157 square metres, it’s very easy to make yourself at home. For me, perhaps a little too at home considering I’ll be staying just three nights. I explored the garden reception, adjoining residents’ library and the Cigar Lounge, which is complete with a built-in humidor. We had just enough time for one drink in the bar – The Lounge by Aman – before we had to make our way to The Restaurant for dinner. Located next to The Lounge, The Restaurant shares its view of the Imperial Palace Gardens and Mount Fuji, and offers fine dining based on Mediterranean cuisine and a selection of
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Japanese and Asian-inspired dishes. And if to you, wine and Wagyu are of equal importance, you’ll also be rather impressed by the hotel’s glass fronted walk-in wine cellar. With over 1,200 carefully selected wines, Aman Tokyo is working with exclusive winemakers from around the world, as well as one of Japan’s most revered sake masters. And for those that can convince themselves to leave the comfortable confines of Aman Tokyo, the Otemachi district is fast becoming one of the city’s most popular dining destinations. As tempting as it was to retire to The Lounge after dinner for a night cap, we decided our beds were just as enticing especially considering we’d be departing on an Aman excursion early in the morning. And lucky we did, as Chef Oba of Sushi Kokoro was by reception at 8.30am, ready to escort us to Tsukiji fish market, the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Here Chef Oba gave us the opportunity to not only select but also sample the seafood we’d later enjoy in his sushi restaurant – one of Tokyo’s hidden gems. This was a truly exciting experience, even if for a few of us, it was a little early to start on the sea urchins and abalone. In a complete turn we finished our day in the spa. After all, as any Aman junkie will tell you, your Aman experience isn’t complete until you’ve had one of its treatments. This is where
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some serious restoration took place. We were each treated to the Seasonal Journey, a two-hour treatment designed to replenish the body with warmth, support in removing toxins and maintain the circulatory system. The treatment itself involved a wrap, massage and optional hot stones, not to mention seasonal ingredients such as pine, ginger, yuzu oil, sake koji and kuzuyu tea. Spanning over two floors and almost 2,500 square metres, aside from the eight treatment rooms, The Spa at Aman Tokyo boasts a temperature controlled 30-metre indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, not to mention a yoga and Pilates studio. Clearly no expense has been spared, which makes leaving Aman Tokyo even harder. I knew nothing could prepare me for the severe post-trip blues that follow a stay in any Aman resort and it’s at your lowest point that you realise – I’m an Aman junkie.
THE ESSENTIALS sleep & stay A room at Aman Tokyo costs from JPY 75,000 (£420) per night. The rate is room only and subject to 21 per cent tax and service charge (amantokyo.com). dine out Sushi Kokoro, 3-6-3.3F, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, sushikokoro.jp. fly away ANA, Japan’s only 5-star airline, flies daily between London Heathrow and Tokyo Haneda – taking you within 15 minutes of Tokyo’s city centre and connecting you to 50 destinations across Japan. Return Economy flights with ANA from London Heathrow to any city in Japan from £839* (including tax). *Prices will vary depending on currency rate of the time of booking. explore For more information on Japan visit seejapan.co.uk
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here is little doubt that the Cotswolds constitute a sizeable jewel in the crown of the English countryside. Set amongst scenic forests and six tranquil lakes near the town of Lechlade, The Lakes by Yoo is a development of lakeside homes available for purchase or holiday rentals, which places the urbane luxury of city living within the picturesque centre of a country landscape. Cosy log fires and quilted sofas sit adjacent to large flat-screen televisions and all other manner of technological wizardry – but this is hardly surprising with Kelly Hoppen and Jade Jagger in charge of interiors. Indulge in the newly built spa on site, available to use whether you’re buying or holidaying, having been recently reinvigerated by famous local spa brand Bamford (we insist you try the 75-minute Signature Glow Facial treatment by OSKIA). A weekend in the country has never looked this good. (thelakesbyyoo.com)
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Life of Thai From bustling cities to secluded beachside resorts, Gabrielle Lane explores different sides to one of the most popular Southeast Asian destinations
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hailand has a reputation for being a destination you don’t have to plan for: according to almost any acquaintance you ask, life in Southeast Asia involves eating mangoes by the side of the road, perusing street food markets and pitching up at beachfront cabins in little more than a kaftan. But I am simply not that kind of woman. And even after I visited for two weeks in December, I was not even close. If you’re going to visit Thailand, you should do it properly. With a selection of the finest properties and resorts in existence, Thailand lives up to its place on many a bucket list – juxtaposing local culture with high society; deserted beaches with glittering nightspots and serene spa treatments with decadent suppers. Far away from the throngs of youthful Full Moon revellers, the country is regaining its place as a luxury retreat. More than 4.2 million tourists visited during the first three months of 2015. Thailand is popular – but it can still be very exclusive.
Lebua At State Tower, Bangkok The feeling of surrealism that I had when arriving in Bangkok at 11pm is still as potent for me now as it was then. My friend and I were taken to our first hotel – Lebua at State Tower – by the hotel’s chauffeur-driven Mercedes. The night was warm but deceptively still; the roads uncharacteristically quiet as we peered out through tinted windows into the darkness, our journey sound-tracked by the saloon’s playlist of opera music. Within the hour we saw the city from 50 storeys high. Standing at 810 ft tall, Lebua occupies Bangkok’s second-highest tower and its two-bedroom suites have colossal stone balconies on two sides. At night, the glittering
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lights of the surrounding skyscrapers bathe the Chao Phraya River in an eery bluish glow and the highway is transformed into a streak of gold. That first night we took so many pictures – never quite capturing how tall, how vast or how alive it felt – before we succumbed to tiredness, finding Bulgari toiletries in the en-suites as we readied ourselves to fall into the enormous beds with the plumpest white pillows. Morning in Bangkok arrived with brilliant sunshine and the rousing drum beats of a street parade: step outside the hotel through a back exit and you’re free in one of Asia’s most chaotic, schizophrenic cities. The smell is of street food – spicy and citrusy – and to cross the roads you’ll dodge magenta taxis and tuk-tuks. Reassuringly, you can always see the Lebua from the neighbouring streets and retreat to its incongruously glossy rooms. If you want to cool off, Lebua’s outdoor pool is on the 10th floor. As a guest of one of the suites, refreshments are also available all day in the Tower Club lounge which serves complimentary canapés, salads and petits fours. But supper at its Breeze restaurant was by far the stand-out experience. It’s the world’s tallest alfresco restaurant (complete with tables set into glass-walled recesses) and a private show. Course after course of traditional Asian cuisine was bought to the table including crispy wasabi prawns and marinated duck by a four-strong team of waiters in white robes. The accompanying China 20:20 cocktails were mixed in a chemistry set before our eyes – all billowing steam, bright colours and fresh flowers. I didn’t want to leave. In fact, the only thing that lured me away was the opportunity to go for a glass of Champagne one floor higher and see the view – Lebua’s
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above, from left: Breeze (51-52 floor) at Lebua bangkok; pool view at night at nakamanda
open-air rooftop bar Sirocco is quite literally on top of the world. Afterwards, completely invigorated by the cityscape, we jumped into a tuk-tuk to join the locals haggling at the Asiatique market downtown. But all too soon it was time to move on. Two-bedroom luxury suite from $879 approximately (£582) per night, lebua.com/statetower
Anantara Phuket Layan, Phuket A completely different side to Thailand can be found in the lush green countryside of the western coast of Phuket, located in the Sirinat National Park. When we visited Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa, our neighbours were baby elephants in an animal sanctuary on one side, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z on the other. It sums up the resort. Glamorous and restorative, this is a place of lanterns and dark wood décor, of drinks that change colour (butterfly pea flower turns warm water purple when you add lime) and of indulgent spa treatments. I had a Thai massage here (opt for medium strength) and the stresses and strains of London life were stretched out of me. Afterwards, I lay by the outdoor spa pool for hours, checked on intermittently by the friendly staff. There are 47 villas at Anantara Phuket Layan, each with their own pool and decked outside space. As a result, the private beach and the adjacent pool are almost always deserted. Geared up as it is for promoting wellbeing, Anantara also offers the opportunity to kayak across the calm water of the bay and to have personal training sessions in its Muay-Thai boxing ring – almost always watched by the resort’s own family of pet ducks. While most meals, including a breakfast of crumbles and compotes, eggs and the widest selection of fruit imaginable, are served at all-day dining spot Sala Layan, it’s at the resort’s authentic southeast Asian restaurant Dee Plee that I’d recommended you visit to try regional
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‘The intimate, friendly hotel is set on a private beach where low tide occurs twice a day’ specialities. My friend still talks about the Thai tapas topped with chilli flakes, bay leaves and chutney, and the succulent lobster served in a rich, spicy red curry sauce. From £159 per room per night, phuket-layan.anantara.com
Nakamanda Resort, Krabi For many people, the vision they have in their head of Thailand will be met by a stay at Nakamanda Resort & Spa, Krabi. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the intimate, friendly hotel is set on a private beach where low tide occurs twice a day, giving you a view of the sweeping sandbank out to another deserted island. When the tide is in, your photos take on that turquoise, filter-free quality and Krabi becomes the perfect base from which to explore unspoilt and uninhabited islands. It is Hong Island that embodies the fantasy of unspoilt sugar-white beaches circa 1995, before the tourists arrived in droves – and the best way to travel is by longboat, of course. Krabi is less commercialised than much of Thailand and as a result, stays here are peaceful, simple and uninterrupted – it pays to stock up on books and entertainment before you go and spend a few days enjoying fresh fruit purées, seafront swims and Balinese-inspired massages in the Naga Spa, with its fruit teas and custom oil blends. The 36 Sala Villas of the Nakamanda Resort are smart and low key, which will suit those looking for a more traditional experience, while two elevated private residences with sea
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views have dining rooms, a kitchen and a private pool and Jacuzzi, if you need more space. One of the most authentic experiences of our trip came courtesy of the Andaman Seafood Dinner that the resort hosts on Tuesdays and Fridays. Guests sit on cushions around sunken round tables in the Thai custom, and the pool area is lit entirely by candles. I think we grazed for three hours in total as plates of chargrilled seabass, fresh prawns and massaman-spiced beef dishes made their way to the table, interspersed with cocktails. SLH offers rooms at Nakamanda Resort & Spa from £126 per night for a one-bedroom villa, slh.com/hotels/nakamanda-resort-and-spa
Sri Panwa, Phuket The swansong of our trip was a stay at Sri Panwa. Perched on the southeastern tip of Phuket, it’s essentially a very exclusive private estate set in 40 acres. Being steep and leafy, it’s easiest to travel from the villas to its various amenities by tuk-tuk and in practice this makes Sri Panwa feel like a secret hideaway for an elusive billionaire. There are few places with more bells and whistles: the ocean-view pool villas have retractable glass walls offering elevated views of the gardens and Andaman Sea from the lounge area and master bedroom which also means you can jump directly from your bed into the infinity pool that wraps around the villa to three sides. Inside, there’s music and mood lighting, and a separate kitchen and dressing room, while outside there’s a Jacuzzi and two private sun decks – oh and you’ll have access to a butler too. Sri Panwa gives you a card when you arrive stating ‘welcome to your playground’ and it’s an accurate assurance. Baba Nest is an open-air, rooftop cocktail bar offering 360-degree views of the sea and islands; each night a lucky few perch on floor cushions in a boho-bourgeoisie fashion. Then there’s the laid-back home-style restaurant Baba Soul Food offering lots of naughty deep-fried Thai sharing plates and rich salty meat dishes. The pool club is a hive of
activity, with delicious breakfasts (poached eggs, waffles with bacon and pancakes with syrup were our morning favourites) and water-mounted sun beds. But if you take a path down through the tropical foliage, you’ll end up at a discreet pool dotted with loungers, shrubs and butterflies. From here, a winding wooden walkway extends out onto a jetty into the ocean. Sri Panwa’s Cool Spa has picked up more than a few awards. Treatments such as gorgeous, coconut oil-based scrubs and massages are given with outdoor showers, and there’s a rooftop infinity pool, ringed with more floor cushions to enjoy post-treatment. Fully relaxed, as our trip drew to a close, we witnessed an acrobatic fly-past from the neighbouring Thai air base. A memorable end to our holiday, it was one of the few things not arranged by our amazing hosts. From $800 (approximately £530) per night for a one-bedroom pool villa, sripanwa.com
Below, from top: Luxury villa at sri panwa; Beachfront pool villa at Anantara
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f the province of Lombardy is the north of Italy’s extrovert – with its flashy fashionistas, Duomo di Milano and ‘Clooney on Como’, then Piedmont is its more introverted, humbler sibling. But it’s a question of attitude rather than a deficiency of appeal: the province has plenty to shout about, not least the grandiose city of Turin. There’s a quiet dignity about the Piedmontese capital. For centuries the seat of the Savoy royal family, Turin maintains a regal air; you’ll find it in the tree-lined boulevards, extravagant palazzos, and in the towering backdrop of snow-capped Alps marking the border with France (best viewed from the top of the iconic Mole Antonelliana building). Formerly Italy’s capital, Turin was – and remains – the country’s chocolate capital. Duck into the city’s extensive colonnaded walkways and seek out the traditional Peyrano chocolate shop and its ‘Alpine’ – a secret liqueur in a gianduja (hazelnut chocolate) shotglass. If it’s too early in the morning, find instead Caffe Al Bicerin in the peaceful Piazza della Consolata. Cosy up to a namesake Bicerin: a hot chocolate with a layer of coffee and another of cream. Stroll it off exploring the piazzas or follow the marble pavements of Via Roma – Turin’s Bond Street. Afterwards, put your feet up at the National Cinema Museum, enjoying some golden oldies while reclining on its red chaises, before maintaining the classic vibe at buzzy, Belle Epoque Caffe Platti tucked away in cobbled Piazza Romana. In the birthplace of Vermouth, a bittersweet Punt e Mes aperitif is essential. Another cultural feat that Turin can lay claim to is the ever popular concept of slow food – which started in the city and revolves around the philosophy that the creation of amazing food is made through the use of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. For a regional trifecta of gastronomic bliss, marry Alba white truffle and rich tajarin pasta with a good 20 year old Barolo, all of which muse that perhaps Turin’s quiet dignity is just the sound of a populace with its mouths full.
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TURIN The Golden Palace HOTEL The Golden Palace HOTEL
image © Stefano Ember Piazza San Carlo royal square
palazzina di caccia, royal hunting house
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Fiume Po (River Po)
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Lively Turin, Italy’s chocolate capital, is a baroque bellezza with a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage that’s ripe for a weekend’s plunder W o r d s : C h r i s A ll s o p
Where to Stay The Golden Palace Hotel has an interior as kitschy as the name, but this five-star bolthole is luxuriously appointed and well situated for the sights. Descend into its sizeable Golden SPA and you’ll find the usual trimmings: a fabulous sauna, Turkish bath and treatment rooms. (allegroitalia.it)
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#1 Sunglasses, £310, Thierry Lasry (matchesfashion.com)
Eating and Drinking Try ‘traditional with a twist’ at Consorzio or lunch on fresh baked focaccia at Osteria della Cima, both found in the Quadrilatero Romano. For a truly regal dining experience, book in to Del Cambio which was founded in 1757. The restaurant reopened in 2013 with one of Italy’s up and coming chefs, Matteo Baronetto, in charge of the kitchen. Its wine list is also suitably imperious, while a veritable wine catalogue is on offer at the airy and modern Tre Galli.
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#2 Grooming box £189, Taylor of Old Bond Street (tayloroldbondst.co.uk)
#3 Coat, £1,047, Mackintosh in collaboration with Band of Outsiders (mackintosh.com)
Mayfair Recommends The Turin Shroud – a centuries old linen cloth reportedly showing the face of Christ – will be on display for the first time in five years between April 19 and June 24. Housed at the Turin Cathedral, admission to the exhibition is free, but be quick, as in 2010, over 1.5 million people travelled to Turin to see if they could spot a fake in this rarely exhibited relic.
#4 Trousers, £365, Loro Piana (mrporter.com)
#5 Brogues, £420, O’Keeffe (mrporter.com)
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he décor of The Halkin by COMO in Belgravia has remained largely unchanged for more than 20 years. Mastered by the Laboratorio Associati studio of Milanese designers Lorenzo Carmellini and Rocco Magnoli, the boutique property was styled to maximise its use of space in interesting ways and its style fuses Asian and Mediterranean influences. Walls are clad in corrugated dark wood, curved double-height ceilings transform rooms into loft-style apartments and suites have a contemporary, open-plan layout, enhanced by sapele panels, suede upholstery and adjoining jewel-toned marble bathrooms. In short, The Halkin
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is a smart and deceptively modern property. When I visited the hotel last month I was unsurprised to hear that more than 60 per cent of The Halkin’s guests are returning visitors. The discreet 41-room residence is a short walk from Hyde Park, with its location proving a particular draw for international clientele. However, the incorporation of one-Michelin starred restaurant Ametsa with Arzak Instruction means many also take advantage of the opportunity to experience fine Basque cuisine in London by staying here. When the restaurant opened in 2013 its sculptural ceiling – from which 7,000 glass test tubes filled with different spices are suspended – was a divisive feature, with one critic remarking that dining
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there became ‘more like a gallery viewing than a fun meal’ but in fact, you could do worse than have an opinion about such elements. The artistic flair of its décor is echoed by the food, which is best enjoyed as part of a rather relentless and colourful tasting menu. An offshoot of the three-Michelin star Arzak restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain, the chef at the helm in London is Sergi Sanz who has
‘Sergi Sanz has assembled a menu that pairs all manner of flavours and textures’ assembled a menu that pairs all manner of flavours and textures. Succulent lamb with cottage goats cheese, scallops with enoki mushrooms and langoustines with lichens were among the delicacies bought to the table in a three-hour dining experience supplemented with Cava and adventurous, syrupy sweet wines. My guest and I experimented with ox cheek, salivated over fluffy hunks of cod and finished with pineapple ice cream with toasted milk and clove custard. The Ametsa Experience is a package that allows you to enjoy a tasting menu, a la carte breakfast and overnight accommodation at The Halkin by COMO, but alternatively you could visit the hotel to try its afternoon tea that launches this spring. On offer are savoury tapas dishes including pork croquettes, tempura of spider crab, strawberry and tomato soup and Iberico ham and manchego cheese pillows, as well as treats including lime custard and banana tartlets and chocolate with churros – while we’ll
always champion British tradition, there is something rather fun about doing things differently. Should you wish to relax further, The Halkin by COMO can schedule in-room spa treatments including massages with its luxurious COMO Shambhala oils. The hotel does have a compact, well-equipped gym and space for yoga tuition too. But a last word must go to the beds in the suites. King-sized, draped with starched-white linen and stacked with pillows, sometimes all you need is a good night’s sleep. The Ametsa Experience, from £399 based on two people sharing a king double room. Afternoon Tea is served daily from 3pm - 5pm, £30 per person. 5-6 Halkin Street, SW1X (020 7333 1000; comohotels.com/thehalkin)
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Lady in red If ever there were a current trend in beauty, it’s for a lip balm/lipstick hybrid that glides on like the former and holds like the latter. Estée Lauder is the latest brand to issue a high shine colour with a sheer finish that gives a softer effect and is comfortable to wear. Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick is available in 16 bold shades including Surreal Sun (pictured), a punchy coral tone, perfect an everyday look for the warmer climes ahead. Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick, £25, Estée Lauder (esteelauder.com)
Beauty news Prepare for flawless, luminous skin with a new release from Laura Mercier; we introduce a cosmetic kit staple; and Estée Lauder’s new lipsticks reign supreme w o r d s : K AT E R A C O V O L I S & E L L E B L A K E M A N
Blank canvas If you are on a constant quest for the perfect foundation, look no further than Laura Mercier’s two new Silk Crème Photo Edition Foundations. One – an oil-free formula that gives a luminous, yet matte finish; and the other, with shea butter and sodium hyaluronate to add extra hydration to the skin – the silky formulas do exactly what they promise to deliver: a flawless complexion that lasts, so you can be ready for your close up every day. Silk Crème Photo Edition Foundation, £35, Laura Mercier (lauramercier.com)
In the stars For a journalist, a little cynicism comes with the territory. So when a colleague recommended that I see Ruth Nachmias, an astrologer at The Kabbalah Centre, my antenna shot up. Having looked into the centre’s increased influence on CEOs and business leaders in London, I booked an appointment and was genuinely impressed. Housed in a Grade II Georgian building, Ruth, who flies all over the world with her job, is an intelligent and calming person and despite my cynicism manages to open up my thought process. She asks for the exact time and date of birth and using an Astrology chart proceeds to tell me things about myself that even I’d forgotten. The experience was both interesting and cathartic – better than a massage any day. (kabbalahcentre.co.uk)
Simply divine Sometimes, good things should never change, and Pommade Divine has certainly realised the power of continuity since it first established its all-purpose healing balm in 1800. It is why it remains a cosmetic kit staple today. Using the healing power of benzoin, liquidamber, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, it’s the perfect remedy for dry skin – keep a jar on your desk to offer your cuticles hydration, or just use the scent as a pick-me-up alone. Pommade Divine, £19.80 (pommadedivine.com)
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Fasting, fads and ‘free-from’
sorting the fact from the fiction Specialist Dietitian, Nicola Graves dissects some of the trends within the world of diet and fitness to see how effective they are
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t is hard to escape the dozens of diet-related headlines in the press each day, with the messages we receive about diet and health often conflicting. According to the media, today’s superfood might just as easily be tomorrow’s carcinogen. As a dietitian, I am often asked to sort the fact from the fiction, so here I aim to shed light on a few myths: Should everybody go gluten free? Sales of ‘free-from’ foods have soared in the past year, with many people under the impression that a gluten-free diet is more nutritious and could aid weight loss.
concluded that it remains safe at current levels of intake of the general population, which are many times below the acceptable daily intake (ADI) limit. A recent study which followed almost half a million people over a five year period concluded that higher intakes of aspartame were not associated with risk of blood or brain cancers. In addition to this, both Cancer Research UK and the US National Cancer Institute state that artificial sweeteners remain safe for consumption. Does the 5:2 diet actually work? Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular weight loss strategy. This approach involves intense calorie restriction (around 500k calories per day) for two days per week; allowing you to eat freely on the remaining five days.
For those with coeliac disease (an auto-immune disorder that results in damage to gut when gluten is ingested), a gluten-free diet is the only effective treatment. This condition is estimated to affect Due to its simple concept, many find this 1 per cent of the UK population, but approach easier to stick to than recent analysis has shown that over Meet the traditional methods of calorie 50 per cent of us are buying dietitian restriction. Some research has ‘free-from’ foods. Since qualifying as a registered dietitian in 2011, Nicola Graves has enjoyed working shown individuals experience across many different areas including similar levels of weight loss on A gluten-free diet confers no diabetes, obesity management and gastrointestinal surgery. She joined the this diet compared to other nutritional advantage for the Wellington Hospital dietetics department in weight loss plans, with a number general population, and is not 2014, where her current specialism is in intensive care and oncology. She has a of studies also suggesting a related to weight loss success. keen interest in the management of reduced risk of type 2 diabetes Due to the exclusion of a number gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease and and obesity-related cancers. of dietary fibre sources, gluten-free coeliac disease. diets may also lead to constipation. However, the evidence base for this particular diet remains limited, and further However, symptoms of bloating and abdominal research is needed to assess its efficacy compared discomfort after eating gluten seem to be with other weight loss methods. Before deciding to increasingly common complaints. If you experience embark on a diet that involves fasting, it is important this, it is important to see your doctor to rule out to be aware of possible side effects, such as dizziness, coeliac disease. If gluten sensitivity or wheat fatigue, headaches and difficulty concentrating. intolerance is suspected, a gluten or wheat-free diet may be beneficial. If this is the case, a dietitian As with all diets, ensure you speak to your GP or review is important to ensure your diet remains ask for a referral to a dietitian before embarking nutritionally adequate. on any change to your eating habits. By doing this, they can help you to ensure your diet Do artificial sweeteners increase cancer risk? remains nutritionally adequate. Due to their low calorie content, artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin are a popular food additive in many ‘diet’ foods and drink products. Public concern regarding the safety of these ingredients has increased in recent years due to the publication of animal studies, appearing to link aspartame to cancers of the brain and blood. However, the evidence from these animal studies is not deemed to be applicable to humans. In 2013, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducted a safety evaluation of aspartame, which For further information, or if you would like to arrange an appointment at The Wellington Hospital, please contact the hospital enquiry helpline on 020 7483 5004, or visit thewellingtonhospital.com
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Spa review White Room Beauty WORDS: AMY WELCH
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ossessing what could only be described as a constant ivory complexion, facials are not my thing. The blotchy and irritated path to glowing skin has never run smooth for those like me who lack the slightest modicum of patience, or high pain threshold. However, when the opportunity arose to try the White Room’s new Brightening of Ice facial I eagerly put myself forward to test it out. Using Valmont’s latest Radiance skincare range – to which I am a recent convert – the brightening treatment focuses on delivering radiant skin in a sumptuous and non-invasive manner. Sinking into the warm massage table in one of three tranquil candlelit suites, all my tensions quickly melted away. After a brief – but close – look at my face and skin structure in what seemed the world’s highest definition mirror, my therapist Sara concluded that more Omega-3 in my diet could help to hydrate my skin. I was amazed at the nutritional sins that my skin’s surface could confess and was certain my love of carbohydrates would be revealed next. The cleansing benefits of the facial came two by two, treating my skin with each massage and mask. The highlight was the tingling collagen mask, combatting uneven pigmentation and dryness, (my own personal dermatological Goliath). The mask is practically a beauty institution in itself. After what I can safely say were the most pampered 90 minutes of my life, I left the airy spa with the promised bright and dewy complexion, and not a patch of dry skin was in sight. All that remains is to book my next treatment, perhaps stopping to pick up some Omega-3 on the way home. Brightening of Ice facial, from £199. White Room Beauty, 46 Walton Street, SW3 (whiteroombeauty.com)
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The art of dining
Discussing fine art over inventive Latin American cuisine is the basis of a delightful afternoon out. Coya has launched a series of Art Escapades, to be held on the last Tuesday of each month, to give artistic insights into Mayfair’s latest exhibitions after dining on a delectable three course lunch of Peruvian ceviche and anticuchos dishes in Coya’s private member’s room – the Salmon Nikkei is not to be missed. We can think of few better ways to while away an afternoon. £65 per person, Coya, 118 Piccadilly, W1J (020 7042 7118; coyarestaurant.com)
Food & drink news Artistic sensibility shines this month, with Coya guiding guests through Mayfair’s latest exhibitions and a sculptural egg from Alain Ducasse to celebrate Easter WORDS: AMY WELCH
Indian summers Catching up with friends over a long brunch may be one of our most favoured Sunday traditions. And what better place to indulge in an Indian feast than Benares, which has just introduced an enticing all day menu from renowned chef Atul Kochhar. The small plates are served family style, although you’ll want to strategically manoeuvre the Amritsari Sea Bass Salad to your side of the table. £45 per person, Benares, 12a Berkeley Square House, W1J (020 7629 8886; benaresrestaurant.com)
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Sculptural, hand crafted and absolutely mouth-watering; this Easter egg by Alain Ducasse evokes the creativity of artisanal chocolate manufacturing. For the famed chef, chocolate is the taste of childhood and so each creation to come from his own chocolaterie has a playful character about it. Filled with rich plain and praline chocolates, the carved outer shell of this Easter egg is almost too beautiful to break into. Easter egg, from a selection, Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse (lechocolat-alainducasse.com)
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DINING OUT Franco’s, Jermyn Street W O R D S : amy welch
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pon returning to London from a sojourn to southern Italy, having filled entire days feasting on Campania’s rich ragùs and antipasti, inevitably a gaping hole was left in my daily dining experiences. Franco’s, St. James’s, the long-standing Italian local, boasting a warm and inviting new refurbishment, goes some way in filling this culinary gap in my week. From the restaurant’s origins in 1946 as a humble Italian café known as Frank’s, Franco’s has built a reputation on relaxed fine dining and impeccable, personal service. After the late lunch parties and theatre-going couples have departed towards the bright lights of the West End, the evening atmosphere of the restaurant is intimate, with a pleasant hum between tables. Far from the airy minimalism that greeted guests before, new interiors appear more characteristic of Franco’s ebullient Italian roots and upmarket service, with terracotta hues and romantic lighting stretching dinner dates late into the night. It seems a world away from the bustling masses of Regent Street, with each course offering a varied tour of Italy. The fresh hand-picked crab and avocado
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salad to start was particularly suggestive of al fresco suppers on the Amalfi Coast. With an Italian chef at the helm (naturally) it comes as little surprise that main courses too demonstrate a genuine nostalgia for rustic Italian cuisine, although hints of modern flair in the form of puréed vegetable sides offer a lighter take on the more robust dishes. In true Italian style, each portion is markedly generous, not that any strands of pappardelle – freshly made and sitting alongside braised ox cheek and calves’ sweetbreads – were politely left on my plate that evening. Among the attentive wait staff, the sommelier (for what is good food without good wine) happily welcomed my eager enquiries of appellation and grape variety, a suggestion for my guest’s choice of herb-crusted lamb being the 2010 Mazer Inferno. Ruby in colour and reminiscent of a well-rounded pinot noir, the deeply plummy notes were indeed a perfect accompaniment to the lamb and until I next plan an escape to Tuscany, the culinary combinations and extensive wine list may well become my enduring piece of Italy in London. Franco’s St James’s, 61 Jermyn Street, SW1Y (020 7499 2211; francoslondon.com)
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In Association with The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s Committee Members (enquiries@rsmsj.com) Chairman Lois Peltz (Policy & Traffic)
Secretary Richard Cutt (Crossrail & Finance)
Planning Applications Ronald Cottee (Planning)
Membership Howard Evans (Events & Membership)
Traffic Lois Peltz
Police Marie-Louise Burrows
Licensing Derek Stratton
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Building Society Each month we invite some of Mayfair’s experts to share their vision for the area
This month, five Mayfairians discuss the ever-changing development in the area at the Royal Academy of Art’s private members’ club, from the arrival of Crossrail to commercial and residential projects
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or a part of London that is as steeped in heritage and tradition as Mayfair, those who live and work in the area will know new developments are a part of its burgeoning market. It’s hard not to spot scaffolding – if not entire redevelopments – underway in the area. Increasingly, buildings that were previously occupied by businesses are being redeveloped into residential schemes and with this comes the potential for a renewed sense of community. The subject of development is both timely and timeless in an area such as Mayfair that is always changing, but what effect does it have on the residents of the area, and those who work and visit here? Debating this question this month is Harvey Cyzer, partner and head of Knight Frank Mayfair; James Van Den Heule, director at development firm Fenton Whelan; Simon Robinson, the CEO of newly opened private members’ club 12 Hay Hill; Fiona Thompson, principal at Richmond Development, which were behind Corbin & King’s hotel The Beaumont; and Lois Peltz, the newly appointed chairman of the Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s. We begin by asking: is property development good? Cyzer: The benefit of development is that it shows progression. If you have an area that has no development, it’s because the planning
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is against you because no one wants to live there or build property there. Mayfair in the last 18 months, has seen more development than it has in some 200 years and that has enabled everyone to talk about Mayfair, which has put a spotlight on the area. Peltz: Development has fluctuated in the history of Mayfair. In the 18th and 19th centuries it was always under construction. In the last few years there have been huge developments in Mayfair and the footfall has
development schemes. It brings greater life and vitality. I think Mayfair has always been a melting pot but it’s even more so today. The people that we see as buyers are from all over the world. It’s interesting, a lot of people might say they’re always going to be international, but actually 50 per cent of the people we have sold to have been British. I think a lot of people would be surprised by that. Robinson: One of the lovely things for me about Mayfair is the rather village-like feel that it still retains today. What we’re doing at 12 Hay Hill is really creating a community within a community. As the price of residential property goes up, so does the cost of renting office space, so we’re gathering the community in 12 Hay Hill and giving them a wonderful place to work. Very much in keeping with that village-like feel, in my view the area is a little bit sleepy but it’s the right sort of people and we’re actually attracting businesses that are already in Mayfair and putting them under one roof. But it’s interesting that most people who are interested in 12 Hay Hill are already Mayfair residents. People aren’t going that far away and it shows the importance of Mayfair as a business centre as well. Peltz: It’s important to have a balance between retail, residents and business. Thompson: The Brown Hart Gardens development has the open square there with a café, which brings a bit of life to what was a
‘Mayfair has always been a melting pot but it’s even more so today’ increased in the area. It’s as busy at night as it is during the day on certain streets. I think that we’ve seen now the residential and business balance changing as we have re-established residentially and lost a lot of the temporary office permissions. We’ve got all sorts of things going on but the residents are still the Cinderellas of all developments. Van Den Heule: It has increased over the past ten to 15 years but I think it’s a good thing. To a great extent we see a lot of people wanting to move to Mayfair. Some of them want grand houses, some of them want other
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hidden, tucked away part of Mayfair. It didn’t have a lot of life sandwiched between Oxford Street and the two side streets. We’ve noticed it change hugely over the four or five years we’ve been working on The Beaumont, in which Richmond developed the interiors. It’s not a showy Mayfair hotel. It’s quite discreet. We kept the front façade of the building, which is Art Deco, on the streetscape. It was very much in the Peabody residential area sandwiched between North Audley Street and Duke Street, so it is quiet. Any construction project is hard and I think Mayfair suffers from that but the whole entrance and relationship with the environment is tucked away and quiet. Corbin & King had quite a cult following, so it’s a busy hotel but actually when you come and go it doesn’t feel that it’s having an impact on the residents and the square. Peltz: Grosvenor has invested heavily in Duke Street and they have been responsible for the improvement of Brown Hart Gardens as well. The gardens have now become really attractive and it has even got a lift for disabled access because the stairs are not so good for elderly or disabled people. The marvellous thing is they even have a farmers’ market there, which is one of the focal points of north Mayfair. Van Den Heule: A lot of this is down to Westminster because we develop across a lot of prime areas of London. So with the Borough of Westminster, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and Knight Frank, Westminster is far more progressive than RBKC. It allows much greater progression and movement in terms of office to residential to various different developments. With RBKC, you can’t take a commercial office and make it into a residential development without replacing that somewhere. I think it’s been very important for Mayfair. Cyzer: If you look at the buildings that are
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being rebuilt at the moment, they haven’t torn down beautiful Georgian gems, Westminster have replaced buildings that perhaps haven’t been overly wonderful to look at with far nicer buildings. Everyone seems to think that flats in Mayfair are sold to excessively wealthy, ultra-high-net-worth individuals from far away and so on. Actually, we sell predominantly to British and North European
people. Although I think we have sold to 62 nationalities over a period of three years, more often than not it’s a British person, and that is through all prices sectors as well. And in regard to Brown Hart Gardens, whenever I walk past The Beaumont it has never looked congested or hectic. It works really well, the flow of the traffic up there and the pedestrian flow. They’ve got it right. all photography by sarel jansen
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The Notebook Our latest dispatch of local news from around Mayfair
save the date Each year Mount Street Gardens fills itself with a flurry of local residents for the annual Summer Garden Party on 23 June, organised by the residents of Mayfair & St James’s. A ticket to the ever popular event means you’ll be able to enjoy live music and entertainment, while you sip on Champagne and cocktails in the picturesque setting on the Mount Street Gardens. As the nucleus of Mayfair’s community and village spirit, the recently formed Mayfair Neighbourhood Forum will be at the Party too to discuss ideas and concerns with residents and businesses, to make Mayfair a better place to live and work. Tickets are available from rsmsj.com
pickett’s new home After a successful 25 years as a stalwart of Burlington Arcade, one of Mayfair’s most iconic fine leather goods stores, Pickett has moved on. But before we exhale a sigh in sadness – for it is the end of an era – let us rejoice that this moment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Pickett and its eccentric, dapper owner Trevor Pickett, moving to a new and more sizeable store the nearby Burlington Gardens. As one of the last remaining stores to ensure all of the leather goods it produces are made in England from start to finish, Pickett embodies a quintessentially British identity and attention to detail, a characteristic that will no doubt endure at the new store with a strong loyalty to both heritage and tradition. Pickett, 10-12 Burlington Gardens, W1S (020 7493 8939; pickett.co.uk) 112
mayfair matters A new Mayfair Neighbourhood Forum has been established to promote and improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Mayfair. Meeting every two months, the forum will represent businesses, residents, community organisations and elected members from across Mayfair and is now open to new members who live or work in the area. The Mayfair Neighbourhood Forum discusses a diverse array of issues, from licensing and parking to pollution and the impact of Crossrail. Now joining the forum as residents’ director is businesswoman Marie Louise Burrows. Having lived in Mayfair since 1988, Burrows knows the community and area extensively and will represent the interests of Mayfair residents and businesses to the government. She also remains a director of the Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s. With a background in film and television production, agricultural management and business, Burrows will continue to communicate the residents’ thoughts and concerns as the forum will reflect the rich character of Mayfair which, contrary to common perception, is a melting pot of communities. (mayfairlocal.com)
a new chapter for the residents’ society Mayfair and St James’s are often described as encompassing village-like feeling. Working tirelessly to maintain this unique identity as a village community is the Residents’ Society of Mayfair and St James’s, which scrutinises local planning and licensing applications, speaks on behalf of the community and aims to protect the future of the area. One woman who is passionate about all the issues of the area and residents is the society’s new chairman, Lois Peltz who has long been involved with the local community. By communicating the concerns of local residents and working with local services, she hopes to bring about a better Mayfair and St James’s for residents. Having been an independent Westminster City councillor for a number of years, Peltz has been involved in all aspects of issues facing Mayfair and St James’s and is greatly looking forward to working with all members of the society over the coming months and years. For further enquiries about the Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s, visit rsmsj.com
ON YOUR MARKS Whether you are a well-trained distance runner, a charitable amateur or a cheering spectator, it will be a challenge to avoid the wonderful atmosphere of the London Marathon this month. With runners having raised over £716 million for good causes since the first race in 1981, what better occasion to take to the streets and join in the community spirit as the race travels parallel to St. James’s Park before finishing in traditional fashion on The Mall? 26 April (virginmoneylondonmarathon.com)
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Planning & Development Ground-level developments and societal structural changes this month
Prime Office Residence
Planning applications in the local area
The spacious office block of 2 Park Street is to be sold for upwards of £75 million
DATE RECEIVED: 5 February PROPOSAL: Display of non-illuminated advertisements on construction hoardings ADDRESS: 10 Stanhope Gate
With sweeping views of Hyde Park, 2 Park Street sits prestigiously on the corner of Park and South Street and is quite the draw for those seeking new office space. Now on the market, the building (developed in 2000 to provide luxury office space for some of Mayfair’s most prosperous sectors, including financial services, oil and gas, and sports) is in close proximity to Mount Street and its famous luxury retailers and restaurants. Two Park Street’s seven expansive floors span a total of 43,696 square feet and each floor benefits from large windows on three sides, filling the contemporary space with natural light. Just a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, the property’s newly refurbished reception area welcomes guests and tenants alike into a sophisticated and sleek interior space. With luxury and green expanse on your doorstep Monday morning meetings may not seem quite as gruelling. (twoparkstreet.co.uk)
DATE RECEIVED: 24 February PROPOSAL: Extension at first floor level to provide a winter garden conservatory ADDRESS: 175-176 New Bond Street DATE RECEIVED: 18 February PROPOSAL: Internal alterations at basement and ground floor levels ADDRESS: Les Ambassadeurs, 5 Hamilton Place DATE RECEIVED: 18 February PROPOSAL: Details of archaeological investigation and construction contract ADDRESS: 12 Bruton Street
Planned road works and closures in April STREET
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Above, left: Kenneth Snowman walking with Bing Crosby from Wartski at 138 Regent Street in the early 1960s; centre: Wartski’s subterranean showroom at 138 Regent Street
ew businesses in the West End can claim an unbroken history but perhaps the most famous of them all are the hatters Lock & Co., founded in 1676. The wine merchants Berry Brothers & Rudd have the same premises they occupied in 1698, and the bootmaker Lobb began trading in 1849. As for goldsmiths and jewellers it is Garrard, founded in 1802, which is the oldest, and Hancocks, founded in 1849. Quite where Wartski is in this league table of establishment is difficult to say, but it is undoubtedly close to the top since its origins are traceable to 1865. The survival of this unique business has been against all odds, and it is attributable not only to the business acumen of its owners and employees but a combination of scholarship and infectious personal enthusiasms. Wartski is one of the last in a tradition of small jewellery businesses that thrived in London even before Charles Dickens coined the term ‘Old Curiosity Shop’ in 1841. My first encounter with Wartski was in October 1972, when I was just 19. I replied to an
advertisement in the Daily Telegraph which read ‘Assistant required in well-known antique shop’. I had a curious premonition that it was Cameo Corner, established in 1902 by the antique dealer and mystic Moshe Ovid. I was astonished to receive a letter from, yes, Cameo Corner inviting me to an interview the same week. As far as I was concerned fate was moving in mysterious ways, since, hard as I tried to secure the position at Cameo Corner, it was eventually given to someone else. For reasons of her own, the brilliant and charming manager, Jill Clarke, suggested I try Wartski instead. In those first few days of my new job I could never have imagined it would be the career of a lifetime, in both senses of the word. It was also beyond my wildest imaginings that, more than 40 years into the future, I would not only be managing director of Wartski but also the official historian of one of the oldest and certainly one the most fascinating businesses in the world. As extracted from Wartski: The First 150 Years by Geoffrey Munn. £65, Published by ACC (wartski.com)
above, right: A collection of Russian treasures proudly displayed at the premises of Wartski at 5 Quadrant Arcade, Regent Street, 1930. all images courtesy wartski
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An immaculately refurbished four bedroom town house, thoughtfully converted by Form Architecture into an exceptional six floor home, featuring the highest level of craftsmanship, design and functionality. Located in the Seven Dials region of the West End, Betterton Street runs between Endell Street and Drury Lane, minutes from the independent shops and boutiques of the Piazza. The property is well located for an array of cultural delights, including the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Opera House.
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An idyllic two bedroom mews house, offering private and secure living within a gated mews complex, with a designated parking space available. Newly refurbished and covering three floors, the property is well arranged, with an open plan kitchen/dining room allowing for good entertaining space and a fantastic well sized reception room on the first floor, which leads onto two attractive Juliet balconies. With great natural light throughout, the master bedroom and en suite bathroom occupy the entire second floor, with a beautiful balcony overlooking the mews. EPC: E.
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Oxford Street, Soho W1D An exceptional three bedroom penthouse A truly unique three bedroom duplex penthouse situated in an historic building. Situated on the fourth and fifth floors, the apartment benefits from lift access, patio, (undemised) roof terrace and a beautifully presented living space. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception/dining room, kitchen, terrace, lift. EPC: D. Approximately 116 sq m (1,250 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 995 years remaining
Guide price: £2,450,000
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Gloucester Square, Hyde Park W2 Spacious penthouse with garden square views
KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 6140
A generously proportioned lateral apartment located on the fourth floor of a period stucco fronted building on one of London's finest private garden squares. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, lift, porter, access to private communal gardens. EPC: F. Approximately 246 sq m (2,651 sq ft). Share of Freehold
Guide price: £5,550,000
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Oxford Square, Hyde Park W2 Contemporary town house with parking A spacious town house overlooking and with access to private communal gardens, ideally located for the amenities of Connaught Village and the green open spaces of Hyde Park. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, integral garage, 2 terraces, off street parking for 2 cars, Lutron lighting, part air conditioned. EPC: D. Approximately 247 sq m (2,661 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 28 years remaining
Guide price: £3,500,000
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Specifications include underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning to all living and bedrooms, Crestron programmable lighting, integrated sound system, video entry system, intruder alarm, fire alarm sprinkler system and rooftop solar panels to reduce energy consumption. Clay Street is situated in the heart of Marylebone and is ideally located for the boutique shops and restaurants of both Marylebone and Mayfair, the green open spaces of Regent’s and Hyde Park, as well as all the entertainment amenities of the West End.
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Approximate sizes from 191 sq m (2,065 sq ft) Prices from £3,800,000
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Guide price: £1,350 per week
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A beautifully presented bright and contemporary mews house. Master bedroom suite with access to a small private terrace, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, guest cloakroom, spacious reception room, dining room, kitchen. EPC: E. Approximately 115 sq m (1,238 sq ft). marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3435 6440
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Guide price: £1,750 per week
Lancaster Gate, Bayswater W2 An impressive two bedroom apartment located in a beautiful Grade II listed period building moments from Hyde Park. 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, reception room, semi open plan kitchen, mezzanine study and balcony. Approximately 160 sq m (1,722 sq ft). hydeparklettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3463 2661
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Guide price: £1,500 per week
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A spacious and recently refurbished apartment. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, recpetion room, dining area, kitchen, lift. EPC: B. Approximately 112 sq m (1,205 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
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Guide price: £1,500 per week
Mount Street, Mayfair W1K A newly refurbished studio apartment with fantastic views over Mount Street Gardens. 1 bedroom/reception room, 1 bathroom, fully fitted kitchen. EPC: C. Approximately 61 sq m (656 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799
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A beautifully presented two bedroom apartment situated in a ported building in south Mayfair. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining area, open plan kitchen, lift, porter. EPC: D. Approximately 70 sq m (753 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
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Guide price: £2,500 per week
Grosvenor Square, Mayfair W1K An immaculate three bedroom apartment to rent on Mayfair's most prominant garden square. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen/dining area, lift, porter. EPC: D. Approximately 168 sq m (1,808 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799
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1 NEWLY REFURBISHED FIRST FLOOR FLAT mount street, w1 Entrance hall ø double reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø shower room ø 98 sq m (1,050 sq ft) ø EPC=B
Savills Mayfair Charles Lloyd clloyd@savills.com
020 7578 5100 Guide £3.5 million Leasehold, approximately 124 years remaining
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020 7578 5100 Unfurnished £2,950 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.
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Dartmouth Street A rare opportunity to buy a freehold house in one of Westminster’s most desirable locations, with full planning permission (City of Westminster 14/06650) to change its current office use to a single family dwelling with four bedrooms, four bathrooms (all en suite) two reception rooms and cinema room. EPC: F
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Stanhope Terrace A stones throw from the open spaces of Hyde Park is this beautifully presented lateral apartment with a private West facing garden. Measuring in excess of 2000sq ft, this perfect central London abode is located within a grand white stucco fronted building that has been comprehensively refurbished in recent years and retains many ornate period features. EPC: C
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Lodha taps into Mayfair’s Indian millionaires to sell world’s tallest residential skyscraper World One Tower (Image courtesy of Wetherell)
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the Indian super-rich with a so-called ‘reverse’ marketing campaign. It’s thought that more than 3,000 wealthy Indian families now spend part of their year living in Mayfair, and the flats will be promoted to the likes of Lakshmi Mittal, Shashi Ruia, KP Singh, Shapoor Mistry and Anil Agarwal, all of whom own incredible homes here. The agency believes that UHNW Indians have snapped up over £1bn worth of luxury real estate in London over the past 18 months, and now represent the largest group of overseas buyers in Mayfair, accounting for about one in four sales (ahead of Asian, European, Russian and Middle East purchasers, says Wetherell). Designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and scheduled for completion next year, Lodha’s new skyscraper will deliver an extraordinary 1.2m square feet of internal space and will feature a massive indoor leisure complex with indoor swimming pools, gymnasium and spa, plus a cricket and sports club with cricket pitches, pavilion and club house.
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Last year, around 15 people a day joined the ranks of the ultra-wealthy (those worth over US$30m). This growth is set to continue in the coming decade, with the global population of ultra-highnet-worth individuals forecast to climb by 34 per cent to a total amount of 231,000. Knight Frank’s 2015 Wealth Report predicts that the world’s largest residential developers, led by players from China, India, Hong Kong and Malaysia, will continue to diversify into new
‘We should watch for buyers from Hong Kong in Miami’ markets over the next few years. We should watch for buyers from Hong Kong in Miami, and Chinese buyers on the Australian Gold Coast and the US West Coast – and just about every nationality in London and New York. Moreover, a number of companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing are also working to reintroduce a more affordable replacement for Concorde. The potential for reducing the London to New York travel time is the first ambitious objective to reinforce the globalisation of demand. A year ago the assumption was that it was only a matter of time before interest rates would begin to rise across the developed world. A year on and the continued fragility of the Eurozone recovery and broader concerns over the global economy have meant that policy tightening has been pushed further into 2015 and into 2016. It appears that the support for global demand and the ability of purchasers to push prices higher will be with us for some while yet. An attitudes Survey carried out by Knight Frank also supports this, with 80 per cent of 500 private bankers and wealth advisors expecting their clients’ wealth to grow further in 2015.
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Green Street, Mayfair W1 A beautiful three bedroom duplex apartment situated on the first and second floor. Comprising a stunning south-facing reception room with high ceilings and balcony, a large kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a separate bathroom. Green Street is located in the heart of Mayfair near to the boutique shops and restaurants of Mount Street. EPC rating C.
Leasehold approximately 119 years remaining Price: ÂŁ4,200,000 +44 (0) 20 7409 9047 robert.cox@harrodsestates.com
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The Lancasters, Hyde Park W2 A beautifully finished, newly renovated one bedroom apartment within this highly sought-after Grade II listed stucco fronted development in Hyde Park. Accommodation comprises reception room with beautiful high ceilings, modern fully-fitted kitchen and good sized master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The apartment benefits from one secure parking space, swimming pool, spa facilities, concierge and 24 hr security.
Leasehold approximately 995 years remaining Price: ÂŁ1,250,000 +44 (0) 20 7409 9205 michael.davis@harrodsestates.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700 HARRODSESTATES.COM
Park House Apartments, Mayfair W1K This duplex penthouse apartment is set over the sixth and seventh floors overlooking Mayfair to the south and east. The accommodation of approximately 2,322 ft2 comprises open plan kitchen/reception room, large terrace, master bedroom, dressing area and en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, third double bedroom, shower room and guest cloakroom. The building also benefits from 24 hour concierge and an underground car park. Available now, furnished. EPC rating C.
Price per week: £6,600 Plus Property Fees: £180 Admin, £312-450 Checkout, References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
+44 (0) 20 7409 9158 robin.bogh-henrikssen@harrodsestates.com
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CURZON SQUARE, MAYFAIR WIJ A spacious two bedroom apartment set in a secure block in this sought-after square. The apartment consists of a large living room with space for dining, fully integrated kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom and a separate shower room. This modern block, with a porter and a lift, benefits from being a stones-throw from Hyde Park as well as good transport links. Available, furnished. EPC rating B.
Price per week: £1,550 Property Fees: £180 Admin, £180 Checkout References: £42 per person* * http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
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FOR SALE UNIQUE ONE BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE
£1,650,000 Freehold
RED LION YARD, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1
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A rare opportunity to acquire a delightful one bedroom freehold Mayfair townhouse extending to 723 sq ft (66 sq m) in a small charming cobbled mews discreetly located just off Hill Street, close to the exclusive amenities of Mayfair and the surrounding area.
Michael Harte T +44 (0)20 3195 9595 E sales@pastor-realestate.com
Hyde Park is a few minutes walk away and the boutiques of Mount Street and Bond Street are also close by making this unique property an ideal pied a terre. Accommodation: entrance hall, study/home office, guest cloakroom, reception room with open plan kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom.
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The property is situated on the eastern side of Half Moon Street in Mayfair, running between Curzon Street to the north and Piccadilly to the south. This prime pocket of Mayfair benefits from close proximity to the popular bars and restaurants of Shepherds Market as well as being within a short walk of Berkeley Square. Green Park underground station provides easy access throughout London via the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
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TO LET WOODS MEWS, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1
£1,300 per week
Stunning refurbished duplex apartment in a quiet cobbled Mayfair mews off Park Lane, a few minute’s walk from Oxford Street and the open spaces of Hyde Park. The property extends to 1140 sq ft (105.91 sq m) and offers: entrance hall, L-shaped reception/dining room with access to large private patio garden and balcony, fully fitted kitchen, double bedroom with luxury en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom, shower room and security alarm. Available now.
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TO LET BERKELEY STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1
£1,195 per week
Substantial newly refurbished Mayfair apartment in a period style residential block moments from Green Park tube and the exclusive shops of Bond Street. This lovely property boasts many original features with high ceilings, feature fireplace and large airy rooms. Extending to 1137 sq ft (105.6 sq m) the accommodation comprises: entrance lobby, large double aspect reception/ dining room, new fully fitted eat-in luxury kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom, new family bathroom, excellent storage throughout and day porter.
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Mollie Crowley T +44 (0)20 3195 9595 E lettings@pastor-realestate.com
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TO LET EDWARDS MEWS, MARYLEBONE, LONDON W1 ÂŁ1,000 per week Rarely available two bedroom penthouse apartment with wrap around terrace in a prestigious development moments from Oxford Street with separate entrance and lift access to the ninth floor. Extending to 904 sq ft and finished to the highest specification to provide: entrance hall, fully fitted luxury kitchen, double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, further double bedroom, reception room with wood flooring and superb far-reaching views from the decked terrace. Available May 2015.
FURTHER DETAILS: Spencer Taffurelli T +44 (0)20 3195 9595 E lettings@pastor-realestate.com
TO LET CLARGES MEWS, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1
ÂŁ750 per week
Newly refurbished first floor high specification luxury apartment in a small modern residential block located in a Mayfair mews moments from Berkeley Square and walking distance to Bond Street and Green Park tube. Accommodation extends to 610 sq ft (56.67 sq m) and benefits from excellent storage, wood flooring throughout. Accommodation: entrance hall, reception room, balcony, fully fitted kitchen, double bedroom, tiled shower room, utility cupboard.
FURTHER DETAILS: Spencer Taffurelli T +44 (0)20 3195 9595 E lettings@pastor-realestate.com
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Harewood Avenue, NW1 A property with well-designed living space comprising kitchen, large living room, two bedrooms (one en suite) and separate shower room. There is also a south-facing terrace. Conveniently located for Marylebone/ Baker Street stations; this property would make a great pied-Ă -terre or London base. EPC Rating C
Guide Price: ÂŁ820,000 Leasehold
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Buckingham Street, WC2 Just 4 two bedroom, two bathroom apartments remain at this exclusive development designed by the world renowned LINLEY Interior Design. The apartments feature entertaining space with grand drawing rooms benefiting from the high ceilings and grandly proportioned sash windows of the Georgian era. Each kitchen has been individually designed and built by LINLEY’s master craftsmen featuring a range of Miele appliances. Nineteen Buckingham Street is an imposing Grade II* listed Georgian property, positioned in a quiet street within the Adelphi Conservation Area, nestled between The Strand and Victoria Embankment Gardens. All images are taken from the show apartment.
Prices from ÂŁ2,850,000
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Park Street, SE1 A duplex apartment created within this Grade II listed building in Waterloo. Entertaining space with vaulted ceilings and wooden floors. Open-plan kitchen/reception room, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, terrace. Available now. Furnished. EPC Rating C
ÂŁ2,250 per week (fees apply)
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Hertford Street, W1J A split-level serviced apartment situated in an elegant period town house in the heart of Mayfair and part of a 5 star hotel. Comprising reception room, separate dining room, fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, guest cloakroom, patio and its own entrance. EPC Rating D
ÂŁ3,675 per week (fees apply)
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Chesterfield street Mayfair W1
An elegant Grade II listed townhouse set on a prime residential street in Mayfair, moments from Berkeley Square. 4 reception rooms • Principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite 4 further bedrooms, 3 en suite • Further bathroom • Further shower room • Dining room • Roof terrace • 2 further terraces Lift • Wine vault • Approximately 5,265 sq ft• EPC rating F
Guide price £14,000,000
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A fabulous lateral apartment located within a Grade II listed, stucco fronted building. The property boasts south-facing views directly over Hyde Park, a porter and is located very close to Connaught Village. Lancaster Gate and Marble Arch stations are also nearby. 5 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms 6 bathrooms • Balcony • Roof terrace Patio • EPC rating F
Asking price £6,750,000
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Mayfair W1K
£3,250 per week long let
A stunning & spacious lateral apartment located on London’s most prestigious garden square. Situated on the 1st floor & extending to approximately 1,775 sq ft, the apartment comprises a double reception room/dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. In one of Mayfair’s most sought after apartment blocks, the building benefits from a lift & a 24hr uniformed porter service. EPC rating D
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020 7288 8301 lettings.mayfair@chestertons.com
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Green Street, Mayfair, W1K Located on one of Mayfair’s premier streets behind a beautiful period red brick fronted façade. This superbly appointed and rare six floor townhouse has access to the coveted communal Green Street gardens. The property is fully modernised with some outstanding architectural features and offers a wonderful light and voluminous space with lift to all floors. The accommodation consists of 4 reception rooms, Italian fitted kitchen, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a roof which is accessed by an automatic rain sensor. EPC Rating D. JSA Knight Frank, Mayfair. John Taylor UK 48 Berkeley Square, London W1J 5AX Tel: 020 3284 1888 Email: london@john-taylor.com
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Bermuda’s Luxury Real Estate Specialist Whether you are seeking a beach, boating or golf estate, historic home, private island or quality condominium, Sinclair Realty offers the finest cache of properties in Tucker’s Town and island-wide. As Bermuda’s exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, we look forward to providing you with the depth of expertise and excellence that is characteristic of everything Christie’s does.
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‘The property casts light upon an interior tale of two contrasting parts’ The late designer’s interest in the property casts light upon an interior tale of two contrasting parts. While searching for a London base as he considered floating his fashion empire on the stock exchange in the 1990s, the 18th century mansion adhered to Versace’s unique tastes of opulent Italian furnishings and simplistic, contemporary structures. On the one hand, there is a grand entrance hall, a lavish master bedroom suite that occupies an entire floor with a large private balcony, a walk-in dressing room and spacious bathroom – just some of many Milanese inspired elements of the townhouse. On the other hand the crowning jewel of this property, a spectacular 30ft glass conservatory and dining space, is unquestionably modern. Fifty Charles Street will certainly appeal to those seeking a statement abode. Guide price, £15 million. For further enquiries contact Knight Frank, 120A Mount Street, W1K (020 7499 1012; knightfrank.co.uk) or Wetherell, 102 Mount Street, W1K (020 7529 5566; wetherell.co.uk)
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