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Fashion 043 | Style spy 044 | Style update 046 | Coastal shift Make a stylish start to Autumn with richly patterned ensembles in warm, earthy shades 052 | The artist We celebrate the opening of Charlotte Olympiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest London boutique

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022 | The art of style Hussein Chalayan MBE on, fashion, art and his first ever UK store in Mayfair

031 | Toy boy Chanel presents its new masculine-style watch for women

026 | Between the lines As Christian Liaigre opens his new showroom, we meet the interiors maestro and his wife to talk design 068 | The great revival Restorations and a host of new openings are set to breathe new life into Burlington Arcade 072 | Interior motives Personalising your supercar or SUV is being elevated to a new level of luxury 10

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032 | Jewellery news 034 | Struck gold British jeweller Stephen Webster MBE opens his new Mount Street salon 038 | The call of the wild Julie Parker launches her new Endangered Species fine jewellery collection for Assael 040 | Watch news

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Our insiders’ guide to Mayfair in association with The Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s (from page 97)

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084 | City break: St. Petersburg We find world-class ballet and stunning architecture in Russia’s cultural capital 086 | Suite dreams: The Lanesborough

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Property 118 | View from the top Christian LockNecrews, of Knight Frank’s Marylebone office discusses the ever-growing popularity of the area

078 | Parisian chic Discover the enduring allure of Hôtel Plaza Athénée on the city’s supremely chic Avenue Montaigne 082 | Sail away We uncover some of the world’s most picturesque destinations with superyacht specialists, Cecil Wright & Partners

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Food & Drink 094 | Food & drink news 095 | Dining out: Bellamy’s

120 | Market insight Harvey Cyzer, partner and head of Knight Frank Mayfair, reports on the local property market 124 | Supply & demand Georgina Bartlett of Savills Mayfair & St. James shares her property predictions 138 | Life in the West End Hanover reflect on a successful 18 months at its new office in London’s West End 152 | Hot property A three-bedroom apartment on historic and fashionable Mount Street arrives on the market 156 | Property news We bring you the latest news in prime central London property from PrimeResi.com 166 | Where the desert meets the sea Meydan Sobha launches a new set of breathtaking beach-front mansions in Dubai

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Matilda Temperley Matilda is known for her stylised portraiture of marginalised societies. She divides her time between commissions and her personal work. For this month’s fashion story, she visits the coastline of Sussex to showcase the new season’s collections.

Richard Yarrow Former associate editor of Auto Express, Richard is an accomplished motoring journalist. He explores the world of customised interiors for all manner of supercars, and where to go to have your car’s interiors fitted with the finest leather.

Stephen Doig Men’s style editor at The Daily Telegraph and award-winning fashion writer, Stephen has also worked for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. This month he charts the evolution of Burlington Arcade and what the future holds for the iconic shopping destination.

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#1 Fendi Peekaboo Handle bag, £2,560, Fendi (fendi.com)

#2 Mid Century Kitty flats, £395, Charlotte Olympia (charlotteolympia.com)

#3 Burberry Kisses lip gloss, £21, Burberry (burberry.com)

hat I loved about putting together this edition of The Mayfair Magazine was covering the sheer volume of new discoveries and changes that can be found in Mayfair this month. This point in time seems the perfect opportunity for reflection on the tremendous change that Mayfair is currently undergoing. Looking down Mount Street, a new series of boutiques, such as Dior, Creed and Marni, are about to open to add to this renowned destination for luxury, and north Mayfair’s regeneration has seen places such as Brown Hart Gardens add beauty and character to the public realm. This month, a new destination for art is quietly coming together, as Gagosian Gallery prepares to open on Grosvenor Hill. Chalayan is one of the first retail boutiques to open here on Bourdon Street. The renowned designer behind the brand Hussein Chalayan MBE speaks exclusively to us about how his fashion is more about ideas than clothes, making his collection into forms of art in their own right (page 22). We have also watched the historic Burlington Arcade evolve into a more contemporary destination for fashion, as Stephen Doig reports (page 68), and the corner of Savile Row and Conduit Street is now brimming with new openings, one of which is Christian Liaigre. We meet the inimitable interior designer to discuss his new presence in Mayfair (page 26). The area is attracting more creative individuals and their work than ever – and what could be more inspiring than seeing such a concentration of great ideas in one place.

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My life in MAYFAIR bobbi brown Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

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‘My absolute favourite home-away-from-home is The Connaught hotel’ – Bobbi Brown

clockwise from top: bobbi brown (photo by Ben Ritter, bobbi brown at Home in Montclair, NJ); shimmer brick, £33, bobbi brown (bobbibrown.co.uk). scarf, £205, vivienne westwood (viviennewestwood.com); the connaught; creamy concealer, £19 (bobbibrown.co.uk). Bobbi Brown Cosmetics offers Complementary Makeup Lessons at Fenwick (fenwick.co.uk)

o me, beauty is something that comes from within – it’s about embracing who you are. I really believe that a woman is most beautiful when she looks like herself. I don’t think that there is one single definition of beauty, so our line is designed to give women of all ages and ethnicities options that work for her individual look. While I’m in town I’ll have dinner at Scott’s. One of my most favourite meals is the Dover sole. Its honeycomb ice cream is also a must-have. I also like the bar at Soho House – the aesthetic is very cool and there are always interesting people milling around. Gray’s Antiques Market in Mayfair has the most amazing vintage Louis Vuitton trunks. I buy scarves from Liberty of London (my most recent was a Vivienne Westwood Union Jack scarf). I tend to wear a lot of jeans so I love Selfridges’ denim studio. My absolute favourite home-away-from-home is The Connaught hotel – it’s heavenly and quintessentially English. It offers the best selection of teas – especially the ginger tea that they brew daily from thin-sliced ginger root. I always have a cup (or three). When I am in London, I also like to walk along the Thames, stopping at Tate Modern and Borough Market, and finishing off with oysters and Champagne at Wright Brothers. I always try to stop by the Fenwick counter to meet my artists and, if I have time, visit its amazing blow dry bar. [When I travel] I always pack a concealer, a pot rouge, a really black mascara and long-wearing gel eyeliner. All these items instantly make you look refreshed and healthy, even through jetlag. The eyeliner comes in handy when you want to dress up your look for an evening out. Cabin air is dehydrating so I keep my skin well-moisturised by layering several moisturising formulas like Extra Face Oil and then Extra Moisturising Balm, and I drink plenty of water during the flight. To prevent swollen, puffy eyes, I like to bring an eye mask on board so my eyes can relax, and I’m more likely to fall asleep. I also apply Hydrating Face Tonic to my skin, including the eye area which further helps to soothe and soften skin. My inspiration comes from a variety of places – from travelling and colourful fabrics to everyday women I see on the street, and also out of sheer need. These inspirations find their way into new colour collections and product ideas. For example, one year at Fashion Week a designer asked me to give all the models a lit-fromwithin glow. I took a shimmery eye shadow and dusted it on the models’ cheeks and that’s how the concept for Shimmer Brick was born.’ 19

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Drawing on style The stylised fashion illustrations of celebrated Canadian painter Irwin ‘Bud’ Crosthwait depict pivotal trends of the 20th century and today remain a fine example of the golden era of this art form. This month Gray MCA, specialists in fashion drawing and modern art, will hold a selling exhibition of the respected illustrator’s work, showcasing more than 60 original pieces of his signature drawings. Prepare to be truly inspired. Drawing on Style will run from 17-22 September at Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street, SW1 (graymca.com)

Couture culture A new film charts the life of style icon James Dean, the fashion illustrator Irwin Crosthwait is celebrated at Gray MCA, and we bring you minimalist accessories for the fashion season ahead

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The Other Mozart Image: Charlotte Dobre

he sublime musical talents of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are recited so often that his beautiful sonatas will be forever appreciated, but what of the prodigy’s lesser-known sister? Nannerl Mozart was by all accounts a keyboard virtuoso and composer in her own right, performing throughout Europe with her brother during the 18th century and to equal acclaim, yet her incredible works have since faded into obscurity. This month, the Little Matchstick Factory brings the young 20

composer’s tale to St. James’s Studio in The Other Mozart, a heartbreaking one-woman drama based on facts and extracts from the Mozart family’s often humorous and touching personal letters. The play utilises unusual instruments favoured by Nannerl, including the clavichord, music boxes and teacups to name just a few, and is set to a soundtrack of music composed by her famed brother and Marianna Martines, a composer who greatly inspired Nannerl’s works. And if the heavenly concertos fail to sate your theatrical appetite, then the costume designs surely will, for the entire play is staged upon an ivory crinoline dress spanning over five metres. Amid the surreal staging and dreamlike sonatas, the unique performance manages to retain a sincere underlying message of a talented musician struggling to be recognised in an era full of prejudice. (stjamestheatre.co.uk)

The sporting spectacles of equestrian show jumping and polo are regarded as something of a British tradition and attract an elite and glamorous following all around the world. As part of itsStylish Life series, teNeues presents an in-depth look at this refined world of equestrian sports and culture with a fascinating look back to some of the most memorable international sporting competitions. From the Kentucky Derby to Royal Ascot – as well as the more niche events in Buenos Aires and Beijing – each page photographically recounts the luxurious stables and arenas of the thoroughbred horses, in addition to the flamboyant headwear and attire, which graced these horsing events. The beautiful images of equines that inspired fashions from the likes of Hermès make The Stylish Life Equestrian well worth the read, and a conversation piece atop your coffee table. The Stylish Life Equestrian, £29.95, published by teNeues (teneues.com)

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The new fashion season has arrived and we bring you timeless pieces that will go perfectly with any trend this month #1 Hat, £803, Maison Michel (michel-paris.com)

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ames Dean is one of the most iconic men in cinema and style history. His rugged style and irreverent genius has gripped popular culture and propelled him to the precipice of cool. The new film, Life, follows the relationship between Dean (Dane Dehaan) and his photographer, Dennis Stock (Robert Pattinson). As Dean’s premiere of East of Eden approaches, the bright new talent struggles to come to terms with his own potential. Dennis and Dean begin with a troubled relationship, seeing them

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travel from the frenzy of New York to the peace of Dean’s family farm in Indiana. Throughout the journey, the pair develop a close relationship, which culminates in a photo essay published in Life magazine’s March 1955 issue. The portrayal of the two troubled characters is captured powerfully by Pattinson and Dehaan, who will transport you back to this era in Hollywood history, when the great James Dean became famous. Life is in cinemas from 25 September (uk.eonefilms.com)

Salvatore Ferragamo’s new Creations Collection harks back to some of our favourite vintage shoe designs Sophia Nero shoe, from a selection, Salvatore Ferragamo, 24 Old Bond Street, W1S (020 7629 5007; ferragamo.com)

#2 Lipstick, £23, Charlotte Tilbury (net-a-porter.com)

#3 Bag, £1,700, Fendi (matchesfashion.com)

#4 Bespoke A5 journal, £395, Anya Hindmarch (anyahindmarch.com)

#5 Bois de Rose bangle, £2,500, Dior (dior.com)

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The art of style Hussein Chalayan MBE is as formidable a force in fashion as ever, as he exclusively speaks to The Mayfair Magazine about the opening of his first UK store in Mayfair W o r d s : K at e R a c o v o l i s

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hat is your current state of mind?’ I ask Hussein Chalayan MBE, as he sits at his noticeably organised desk in his east London atelier ahead of his first UK store opening, Chalayan, on Bourdon Street. ‘Each day always has an issue, or a few issues, and it’s about trying to solve problems,’ he says without hesitation. ‘I have moments of things being quiet, but it varies. I have had a busy day today, but somehow it’s quite calm. In

this business it’s always about problem solving.’ Chalayan’s answer isn’t surprising. Even for the two-time winner of the British Fashion Designer of the Year Award, and after more than 20 years in the business, each season brings with it a new set of projects and challenges. This month, it’s a costume commission for Sadler’s Wells theatre, putting the finishing touches on the new collection and the opening of his first ever UK store on

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Grosvenor’s London estate, Neil French statues of Twiggy and Terence Donovan, Grosvenor Hill

Bourdon Street, in the heart of what is Mayfair’s new emerging art district. It’s all come about in a somewhat serendipitous way. After Gagosian Gallery announced it would be opening a flagship gallery space at Grosvenor Hill (across the street from Chalayan’s new store), Phillips auction house moved into its new headquarters at 30 Berkeley Square, which has since transformed the intersection of Mount Street and Davies Street. But Grosvenor, one of Mayfair’s largest property estates, saw an opportunity to create a

new destination for art and culture. ‘I associate Mayfair with luxury, tradition and quality,’ says Chalayan. ‘But some of the spaces can be a bit intimidating, and we want our space to be inviting – for people to walk in and feel relaxed. It has always been a dream to have a store in Mayfair. This street will become – compared with the other areas of Mayfair – a bit less polished and a bit more raw,’ says Chalayan. ‘It’s almost like this hub within a bigger hub, and I like that it has its own character. I like that we will be one of the first people there to do this, and to inspire others to do the same.’ The opening of his store in fact marks a homecoming for the designer; not only was Brown’s Fashion the first retailer to pick up his first collection, his first show, just after he graduated from Central Saint Martins in March 1994, was in a small gallery space on Grosvenor Street. This critically acclaimed collection grabbed the attention of fashion editors around the world, for his thoughtprovoking graduation pieces, which he buried

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in soil and uncovered again. ‘It was a continuation of my graduation pieces,’ he says. ‘I was burying clothes, and making clothes out of raw paper, and mixing the two together, and using prints on the paper, and tailoring as always. It was very experimental for that time.’ The presence of Chalayan’s cutting-edge style and techniques is emblematic of a new wave of creatives that have made their way into Mayfair, as the area is increasingly becoming a destination for not only the heritage brands of old, but also some of the most innovative and contemporary brands, and in this pocket of Mayfair, a concentration of innovation has emerged. Following the success of public realm projects such as Brown Hart Gardens in north Mayfair, and Mount Street, Grosvenor saw a small part of Mayfair that was ripe with opportunity for change. ‘Four years ago we looked at this part of Grosvenor’s estate and felt that it was hugely under-performing,’ says Will Bax, portfolio director at Grosvenor London. With the estate’s work on Mount Street, curating the majority of the retail spaces and improving the public realm already a major success, Bax and his team saw an opportunity to fill the space that connects two of London’s most iconic shopping destinations – Bond Street and Mount Street. ‘There is no doubt that with Phillips and Gagosian together, the epicentre of art in London suddenly just shifted,’ he says. ‘And art is an industry that likes to cluster, and we see the potential for this in this part of Mayfair. There was an opportunity to convert a garage – which made no real contribution to the vitality of that place – into a retail store, which we felt would add to the story we were trying to create at that end of Grosvenor Hill.’ And that space became Chalayan’s. He brings with him stories of his own, which he

tells through his innovative collections. Chalayan, who is more artist than fashion designer alone, has worked across numerous mediums, such as film and art. His work couldn’t fit more aptly among the art-focused neighbouring businesses. He was, after all, the creator of the table skirt – a wooden tiered skirt that transformed into a coffee table, to mention just one of his more high-profile pieces. ‘The standout for me is honestly not that,’ he says frankly. ‘I think we have inspired other people in the industry through our cutting techniques, and the compositions and the way we create seaming. Those are the things that take most of my time.’ The new store will open with Chalayan’s A/W15 collection, set in a minimalist, gallery-like space of its own, all simple white walls and monochrome furnishings. Based on the film Murder on the Orient Express, the pieces reinterpret the story in clothing form, using jacquards, embroidery and leather. ‘I think life can be very boring,’ he says. ‘And a lot of the work we do here, and that I have instigated, is to make life experiences a bit more interesting. I learn a lot from my projects and meet lots of people, and work has become a catalyst for exploration. I look at the world and situations imaginatively. I am a bit like a coffee grain reader. I look at a situation and I can read a story in it. I am a storyteller. And storytellers always attempt to make life a bit more colourful.’ It’s just one example of how Chalayan creates his intelligent collections, bringing the world of film, culture, art and his own inspirations together in fashion. ‘It’s a world view,’ he says. ‘And that is what I want to achieve with the shop. By having a shop you can create your own atmosphere, and if people visit you there, they can have a bit of your world.’ Chalayan, 2 Bourdon Street, W1K (chalayan.com)

‘I am a storyteller. And storytellers always attempt to make life a bit more colourful’

Between the lines We meet interior design power couple Christian Liaigre and his wife Déborah Comte-Liaigre as their minimalist designs arrive in Mayfair WORDS: ELLEN MILLARD

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his is new for us,’ Déborah Comte-Liaigre says, pointing to a semi-circular Boréal bench. ‘Normally we are much more straight.’ She extends her hands out in front of her to emphasise her point, however, standing in the new Christian Liaigre showroom on Conduit Street, there’s no need. The brand’s clean, linear approach to design runs throughout, from the angular bookcases that line the room to the lacquer-finished wooden tables and the perfectly rectangular shelving units. Known for favouring a minimalist aesthetic, French designer Christian Liaigre

opened his first studio in Paris in 1987, and has since become a global name with a plethora of high-profile clients. Déborah joined the company 16 years ago and now, partners in life as well as work, the two head up the brand together. Liaigre’s designs are a perfect balance of simplicity and grandeur; ignorant of trends and focused on the essential, the furniture emulates stripped-back perfection without playing down the artisanship. ‘One of the strengths of the brand is that we refresh existing pieces that are already in the collection, just to give them a new life,’ Déborah exclaims, passionately. She points

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to an impressive floor-to-ceiling ivory bookcase in front of her, which is the antithesis to the ubiquitous flat-pack bookcases found in many retailers. ‘This was designed in 2000, but we’ve completely reinterpreted it with a new finish on the wood, to make it more modern.’ Although very much a team, the two tend to work separately; Christian on commissioned projects and Déborah on the furniture branch of the brand, the Liaigre Collection. ‘We try not to work on the same projects, that’s the best way I think.’ Déborah says with a smile. ‘If we do, after we can have some fights,’ Christian laughs. Despite this, the two seem perfectly in tune when I meet them at the new Mayfair showroom, each politely insisting that the other lead the interview. It’s easy to see that classic design plays a big part in their lives; both impeccably dressed – Christian, in a navy blue suit and tortoiseshell glasses, Déborah, a green Hermès scarf – the phrase ‘Parisian chic’ has never felt more relevant. This style is mirrored in the new Mayfair showroom, a two-floor boutique showcasing 80 specially selected furniture designs and

30 lighting styles from the brand’s classic collection. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the space in light, offering an inviting respite from the bustling street outside. Indeed, during the interview a passerby pops in to look around, and as I’m leaving another arrives, pleasantly surprised at the offer of a tour by Christian Liaigre himself. Located on Conduit Street opposite the recently opened DSquared2 and on the corner of Savile Row, the new showroom’s location embodies the brand’s ethos, where contemporary and traditional design exist in perfect synergy. ‘We love this area because there is something old fashioned about it,’ Christian explains. ‘It’s like Paris; it’s almost the same spirit.’ ‘There are a lot of luxury brands already here and a lot of the same clients, so it’s very interesting to be in this area,’ Déborah adds. Among these luxury brands are former clients Karl Lagerfeld, Larry Gogosian and Marc Jacobs, to name a few. Liaigre’s talent attracts a wealth of high-profile customers, including media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who commissioned designs for two New York apartments, a yacht and a

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courtyard house in Beijing. Was he a demanding client? ‘No, he just asked to have the key!’ Christian laughs. ‘He is a very strong person, and very interesting to work with. We would have meetings, but they were very friendly meetings.’ ‘Our clients are very confident with us, and they let us do what we want,’ Déborah agrees. Of his many commissions, Christian’s favourite is a private clubhouse in Korea, designed for the Samsung family. ‘It was very interesting because I didn’t know much about Korean culture [before]. A lot of the time we think that the refined culture in Japan is from Japan, but it comes from Korea; for example, calligraphy, [which is why] I have a very strong respect for this project.’ The impressive space features in Christian’s self-titled coffee table book, which showcases 12 of his recent projects. The heavy tome is his first in seven years, and features the couple’s house in St Barths. When I ask who’s in charge of the decoration at home, it’s a unanimous ‘both of us’. ‘We have a lot of antique pieces from 17th century France, it’s really mixed,’ Déborah says. ‘It’s very nice to have quiet pieces with contrasting ones. It’s really important for us to get the right balance.’ This contrast extends to Christian’s favourite period of design, which comes as a surprise: ‘I really like 18th century [design], it’s very extravagant,’ an unexpected statement from somebody whose personal projects are far more simplistic. ‘It’s very different,’ he agrees, ‘but it’s the mix that I like.’ Full of surprises, Christian smiles as he answers a question about his dream commission. ‘A stable. Right now we’re doing a project in India, a modern Maharaja Palace that has a private Polo field to train in; I’ve just started to design some stables, and I like that.’ This unusual fantasy links back to a former career as a horse breeder, which he turned to after

struggling to find a job in interiors. ‘When I finished my studies, there was absolutely no work in interior design. Nobody knew what it was,’ he explains. Looking to the future, Christian and Déborah have big plans for the business. ‘We’re going to open [a showroom] in Munich soon, in July, and we’re going to refresh the one in Paris,’ Déborah says, excitedly. As the interview comes to a close, I ask if they have a busy day ahead, and Déborah nods; the couple, who rarely visit England, are in high demand. With a second London showroom, a new book and countless commissions mounting up, I’m in awe of their ability to juggle such a busy lifestyle, but Déborah assures me that leisure time is still very much on the agenda. ‘I’m meeting Francois Nars in New York next week,’ she says, nonchalantly. ‘He’s a very good friend.’ Linear their design may be, but this is a duo that seldom toe the line. Christian Liaigre, 52 Conduit Street, W1S (christian-liaigre.us)

left: Image from Christian Liaigre Book 3: Twelve Projects Vertigo Yacht Photographer: AM Seelen below: Nars Bora Bora Property Photographer: Jean-Philippe Piter

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omen are leading the way when it comes to the ‘boyfriend trend’ that has swept over the fashion industry of late. Whether it’s jeans, shirts or blazers, womenswear has adopted a more masculine sense of dress and now it is even borrowing looks from men’s accessories, hence the ‘boyfriend watch’. This month, Chanel presents its own luxury version of this with BOY.FRIEND; the timepiece cleverly strikes the gender balance with its strong, clean lines

and unfussy aesthetic (available in 18-karat beige gold with or without diamonds or in 18-karat white gold with diamonds), while still retaining a certain femininity with its octagonal shape, inspired by the No. 5 perfume bottle and the Place Vendôme – making for the perfect boyfriend. If only we could all say the same about our other halves… From £8,100, BOY.FRIEND, available from September in Chanel boutiques (chanel.com) 31

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Wild at heart Commemorating its 240th anniversary this year, Mappin & Webb’s new Wildfell collection is an ode to its heritage – graceful, organic lines have been presented in a 17-piece collection of silver and gold rings, necklaces and bracelets, capturing the rolling landscapes that define the quintessentially English jeweller’s Dorset roots. The Dorset brooch, revived from the brand’s archives, was creative director Elizabeth Galton’s main inspiration and was the same brooch given as a wedding present to Queen Mary from the county of Dorset. It was later passed down to HM The Queen, who first wore it on her wedding day in 1947. Wildfell collection, £85 – £2,450 (mappinandwebb.com)

Cosmic girl Given the astronomical success of their collaboration last year, it seemed only prudent for jeweller Azza Fahmy to continue her relationship with Matthew Williamson. This time round, she gave an exclusive preview of her latest celestialinspired collection, Cosmos, at the fashion designer’s A/W15 LFW show. Designed by Fahmy’s daughter and the house’s head of design, Amina Ghali, the 18-piece hand-crafted range is based on the themes of life, space and eternity, and includes the Key of Life symbol, which has been translated into a ring and pendant. (azzafahmy.com) 32

Legends of the Hall It is our firm belief that every woman, no matter what age, should own a pair of hoops. And who better to turn to than jeweller Dinny Hall, who for the past 30 years has turned this jewellery box staple into her trademark design? To celebrate this milestone, she is launching a new collection called Hall of Hoops, which encompasses a 10-piece edit of her favourite hoop earrings spanning three decades, ranging from daytime styles to statement pieces. ‘As a designer, the hoop offers a neverending opportunity to be re-invented,’ Hall comments. ‘Although this collection looks back at my heritage, the range has been curated for the contemporary woman and her style habits.’ Hall of Hoops, exclusive to Liberty London From September 2015; dinnyhall.com

King of the Gemstones After witnessing a decline following their popularity in the Victorian era, rubies are coming back into fashion as modern jewellers are exploring new ways to showcase the famously dubbed ‘king of the gemstones’. Most notably is Gemfields which, despite being most well-known for its emeralds – producing 20 per cent of the world’s supply – has chosen to showcase the very rarest of Mozambican rubies (having recently acquired a mine there) in its latest campaign, starring actress and brand ambassador Mila Kunis. The precious gemstones have been set into contemporary designs, including the Dune bangle by Danish design house Georg Jensen. (gemfields.co.uk)

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Struck

Gold British jeweller Stephen Webster MBE on his new Mount Street salon, the changing face of retail, his love of fashion and being an old rock star: Olivia Sharpe reports

t felt like the right thing for us from a retail point of view to open a new store on Mount Street. The way people

are shopping is changing fast, so we realised we needed more space and we also wanted to make the environment a bit more intimate. In many ways we’ve tried to replicate the flagship store in Beverly Hills, built over two floors, the upstairs of which is called the ‘No Regrets’ Lounge and is where I entertain clients with exhibitions, private dinners and the like. So now I have my showroom on Mount Street and use Harrods as my shop-in-a-shop if you like.

The design of the store was down to Guy Hollaway, the architect who did my home. He wanted to work from the basis of my house and the first thing he said to me was, ‘what we need to do is transfer all of your stuff’. I live in a home full of curiosities and artwork. I’ve got a Richter painting, the Annunciation after Titian, coming for above the fireplace, that’s truly mind-blowing. There’s also going to be bespoke furniture, antiques and lighting by Fredrikson Stallard, so it’s a bit of a mixture of things. I don’t want to give everything away, but it’s going to be very arty but will also feel homely.

You’ve got to be able to ask yourself, ‘where do I fit?’ In order to do that, you’ve got to think outside of the box and consider, ‘right, well Solange [Azagury-Partridge] will be doing what she does, and Shaun [Leane] will be doing his own thing, so I’m therefore going to do this because it works for us’. I often hold in-conversations in-store and the last one I did was with [street artist] Shepard Fairey. We ended up having 90 people sat in the audience. It just makes it so much more interesting than just saying ‘OK, here’s my new jewellery collection’, which, after 40 years, I’m slightly over.

My next big show starts on 29 October with London milliner Victoria Grant. Her hats will be displayed in the new salon space. We’ll host a big dinner, which is being done by Justin Horne, who actually requested to come and cook for us. A lot of Victoria’s pieces will be very similar to my own figurative style, having been inspired by past collections, including Seven Deadly Sins and Jewels Verne, right up to the Lady Stardust and Magnipheasant collections, all of which I think will work perfectly as a hat.

When I started in 1976 I thought I was joining a really creative industry but I wasn’t at all. It was essentially all about selling diamonds and gemstones, so I spent the next ten years learning to be the best jeweller I could be and trying to be creative in an industry which wasn’t driven by that. Then there was a moment, around the mid-1990s, when it started to change. People were suddenly looking for things that weren’t just about the parts, but rather were taking into consideration how you would wear something. It was about building a wardrobe as opposed to simply getting that eternity or engagement ring, or string of pearls. That was the start of what we’ve got today. Beforehand the luxury industry wasn’t interested in jewellery design.

I really hate badly-made jewellery and people who think they can make jewellery because it’s easy. It makes you angry when you put your whole life into something and people with no experience go ‘Oh, have you seen my new jewellery collection?’ It doesn’t matter if they’re a socialite, ex-model or whatever. That’s not a collection and even if it is, what have you really had to do with it? People so often say things like, ‘I used to play with my mother’s jewellery box and I’ve always loved jewellery’ without any training behind them. People who have been through art school or have their own business know the reality and struggle that comes with working in this industry so for me that just makes a mockery of it all.

I suppose my products are a bit rock’n’roll, and once they began being

thought of like that it’s very hard to change that perception. Often you can’t fight labels; you just have to go with it. You could take Theo Fennell jewellery, for example, and say ‘well, that’s Theo Fennell’ – he’s smart, he’s witty and that’s shown through his pieces. That’s totally authentic. My jewellery is much more than just rock’n’roll. It can be witty and a bit edgy but that’s who we are. It’s not gothic rock’n’roll as I stopped doing skulls about ten years ago. I want people to look at my jewellery and see it for what it is.

I think the stigma attached to men wearing jewellery is history now. When we did our first men’s collection about 18 years ago, it was difficult. No-one really understood the concept. There were a couple of men’s collections out, the biggest of which was probably Chrome Hearts – but people still didn’t get it. Those who were a bit more rock‘n’roll were buying it, then they were followed by the hip-hop fans and rappers, but that was about it. It’s completely different now. The men’s section in our LA store is a really strong part of our business, so a lot has changed.

Today I’m rather dressed down but I do enjoy dressing up. I’m a bit of an old rock star. I’ve got this very long, Victorian-inspired Vivienne Westwood coat, a bit like something out of Withnail and I, which I’ve had for years and was given to me by Mick Jones from The Clash. Every single thing about it is rock’n’roll. I love that coat and I still wear it to this day. It gets noticed. I like to be a little bit ‘British eccentric’ when it comes to my own style.

‘I’m always rebellious. My wife would tell you how I hate being told what to do. Maybe I’m just immature!’

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I’m a judge on GQ’s Best Dressed Men awards and this year I put forward Nick Cage, who had never featured on the list before. I think the style he has is something he does brilliantly. I had down Matt Collishaw the year before. He’s got good style and in many ways it’s not a million miles away from my own. I’m always rebellious. My wife would tell you how I hate being told what to do. Maybe I’m just immature! If someone tries to tell me what to do then I’m going to fight it.

We’ve hosted some amazing parties but nothing beats the one I once did at the Wallace Collection just for sheer total glamour. I had Christina Aguilera there, there was Brian Ferry singing, Mick Jones and f*** knows who else in the crowd. That was amazing. We threw everything at it and it worked. It was quite tongue-in-cheek too. We created this tree made from black iron, which cost me £10,000 to build.

I started Rock Vault because of the talent you meet and influence. Yunus and Eliza, for example, were my perfect pupils because when I first took them on they were wicked, but they were still sculptors and their work was a bit all

over the place. Three years down the line and they are amazing jewellers. It’s not that there wasn’t any talent to begin with, but you’ve got to realise that it’s not all about that. If you want to be a jeweller you have to figure out where to put all that talent. For me they were the biggest surprise and they’re definitely going to make waves.

Last year I got the idea for my book, Gold Struck: A Life Shaped by Jewellery, from the London Cheapside Hoard. I did my apprenticeship there so I already knew all about it. When I went to see it I was just like ‘Oh my God, this is amazing’, not even so much because of the design but rather the techniques and the variety of gemstones that had been used. For 40 years I’ve been working with gold so my book is essentially about my ongoing love affair. Gold Struck: A Life Shaped by Jewellery, by Stephen Webster, £50 (hardback, Salma Editions) available from October. The Stephen Webster boutique opens on 1 September 2015. 13 Mount Street, W1K (stephenwebster.com)

The call of

the wild

This month sees the arrival of Julie Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Endangered Species fine jewellery collection for Assael, in aid of Tusk at Bentley & Skinner. We discover how some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most protected creatures have inspired the collection W o r d s : K ate Ra c o v o l i s

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t’s not every day that we find the worlds of fine jewellery and philanthropy merge, but this month they certainly have in a most elegant way. The ever-stylish British jewellery designer Julie Parker, who has worked for the likes of Cartier, Asprey and Theo Fennell throughout her career, has designed a limited-edition series of pendants and necklaces for pearl specialist Assael, which are now available at Mayfair’s Bentley & Skinner. Entitled the Endangered Species Collection, the pieces will also raise funds for wildlife conservation group, Tusk. Endangered animals such as elephants, rhinoceroses and polar bears are set in precious white or yellow gold, accompanied with one of Assael’s exceptional pearls. The elephant, for example, is set as a necklace and is adorned with more than 1,000 diamonds, and sits atop a large pearl, while

‘The Endangered Species Collection is jewellery in a new light, with an important message’ a plain white gold panda clutches a pearl of his own. ‘Pearls never cease to surprise me,’ says Parker. ‘Having worked with pearl farmers in Australia, Polynesia and Japan, I rapidly became enthralled by their natural beauty, and endless variations of colour, size, shape and lustre.’ ‘The Endangered Species Collection is jewellery in a new light, with an important message,’ she says. ‘It is wonderful to create exquisite pieces of jewellery, but to find a new way to direct people’s attention towards the serious threat that some of the world’s most beautiful creatures are facing is the greatest challenge that I could ever wish to find.’ We think she’s succeeded magnificently. Julie Parker’s Endangered Species Collection for Assael, prices on application. Available at Bentley & Skinner (bentley-skinner.co.uk)

Above: Limited Edition 18k white gold, diamond, sapphire and South Sea Cultured Baroque Pearl Polar Bear necklace Left: Limited Edition 18k white gold, diamond and Baroque White South Sea Pearl African Rhinoceros necklace, both price on application

Watch news WORDS: RICHARD BROWN

Honouring the few Reginald Mitchell designed the Spitfire while dying of cancer. He worked on it round the clock, finishing it just before he died. ‘Just the sort of bloody silly name they would choose,’ he said, on learning that the RAF had called his aircraft ‘Spitfire’. Clearly Mitchell embodied the sort of stoicism that typified the men who took to the skies in his invention during the Battle of Britain, whose 75th anniversary Breitling has marked with a special edition Navitimer. Launched at North Weald Airfield in front of Battle of Britain Memorial Fund Squadron, who had just completed a flypast over Buckingham Palace (where six surviving members of the Few were having lunch with HM The Queen), the timepiece will raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund – a charity that provides

support to serving and former members of the RAF, their partners and dependants. The Navitimer Battle of Britain features commemorative emblems on both its 3 and 9 o’clock sub-dials, and is engraved with the anniversary crest on its case-back. Inside is the Breitling-produced Caliber 01, a self-winding chronograph certified to meet the highest standards of precision by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute, or COSC. The timepiece is a fitting tribute given that the RAF equipped its World War Two aircraft with on-board Breitling flight chronographs. Navitimer Battle of Britain Limited Edition Series £6,480 on a strap, £7,490 on a bracelet Breitling, 130 Bond Street, W1S

‘If anybody ever tells you anything about an aeroplane which is so bloody complicated you can’t understand it, take it from me: it’s all balls’ RJ Mitchell, Spitfire designer and the First of the Few 40

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Reduced to size Only two or three of these watches are crafted a week in Germany’s Nomos Atelier. A brand favoured by design and architectural types, the watchmaker has just made its attractive Lambda range available in a smaller, 39mm size. Supremely classic, this example comes with tempered blue hands, which look great against the white, silver-plated dial and rose gold case. Like all Nomos watches, the Lambda does its bit for German watch-making by coming with a movement that is engineered in-house. Who said it was just the Swiss who made watches? Lambda 39, £10,800, nomos-glashuette.com

A helping hand A watch from a fashion brand, but certainly not a ‘fashion watch’: inside Dior’s Chiffre Rouge C05 you’ll find Zenith’s Elite calibre 682 – a super reliable, automatic movement with a 50-hour power reserve. The timepiece debuted in 2004 and has now been updated with its first small complication – a second time zone whose hand is adjusted by pressing the watch’s pushbutton. Only 100 will be produced. Chiffre Rouge C05, £5,500, dior.com

A Wempe welcome Wempe London invites The Mayfair Magazine readers to an exclusive Patek Philippe exhibition at its Mayfair store between 17 August and 7 September. Managing director Lynn Schroeder presents a rare opportunity to view many of the new models launched at this year’s Baselworld, alongside other special novelties. Highlights include the Ladies’ Calatrava Ref. 4897G in white gold and the Men’s Annual Calendar Ref. 5396G. We look forward to seeing you there. Wempe, 43-44 New Bond Street, W1S (wempe.com)

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Fields of gold Two of the most quintessentially British brands, Barbour and Land Rover, have combined forces to produce a new collection that pays homage to the heritage of country living. With clothing specifically tailored for ease of driving and engaging in country pursuits, this range is for those who want something luxurious for every occasion. By combining highquality fabrics and traditionally tailored garments with contemporary style and sophistication, the Barbour for Land Rover collection is sure to make waves as we move into autumn. Barbour for Land Rover, available at Barbour and Land Rover (barbour.com; landrover.co.uk)

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Tight knit Proudly standing as one of the world’s oldest clothing companies, Wolsey is celebrating its 260-year anniversary this year. With a rich heritage that harks back to the heyday of British exploration, adventure and travel, its new Made in GB capsule collection features durable knitted garments, iconic outerwear staples and warming accessories for those cold autumn days. For traditional, hardy and heritage-rich clothing, the collection from Wolsey is an A/W15 must have. Made in GB Collection, from £45, Wolsey, 83A Brewer Street, W1F (020 7434 4257; wolsey.com)

Back to school It’s not a trip, for work or play, without your TUMI in tow. This month, the brand has collaborated with New York label, PUBLIC SCHOOL, to create a range inspired by New York, travel and modern architecture. Using TUMI’s Tegris® material on the wheeled pieces, the collection includes a satchel, dopp kit, tote bag and backpack, so you’re covered for all eventualities. PUBLIC SCHOOL X TUMI, from a selection, TUMI, 211-213 Regent Street, W1B (020 7292 2810; tumi.com)

Brave new world One of Savile Row’s most contemporary tailors, Richard James has long been recognised for its more flamboyant approach to design, and the new A/W15 Transandine collection wholeheartedly honours its signature style. Inspired by the sun-lit, snow-capped mountains of South America, where 19th century British engineers crafted the Transandine Railway, the new collection pays tribute to the spirit of British culture, designed in the green, orange and pink colourways of the Andes Mountains. Umbrella, £185, Richard James, 29 Savile Row, W1S (020 7434 0171; richardjames.co.uk) 43

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Colour code Embracing clean lines and bold colours, Salvatore Ferragamo’s collection for A/W15 carefully treads a fine sartorial line between refined and playful. With geometric shapes bringing to mind any number of abstract Sonia Delaunay works, the tailored coats and dresses especially, hold a distinct 1960s look. And the finishing touch of the collection is the autumnal palette of reds, oranges and caramel set against a contrasting navy hue. We for one can already predict the tailored jackets will go with almost everything in our wardrobes. Salvatore Ferragamo, 24 Old Bond Street, W1S (ferragamo.com)

Style update WORDS: amy welch

Feather in your hat

Double agent

The fedora hat first sealed its style credentials in films such as Casablanca, where few femme fatales delivered a shrewd one-liner without the added panache of a wide-brimmed hat. Today, the timeless accessory appears just as elegant, especially when paired with a sleek black blazer and loosely curled locks for a polished off-duty look. For a modern take on the classic accessory, the electric blue feathers atop this soft felt fedora from British milliner Penmayne of London will confidently carry you into winter. Fedora, £299, Penmayne of London (williamandson.com)

Starboard service Globe-trotting style seekers can rejoice his month as Farfetch launches a fabulous new shopping delivery service to your yacht. Charmingly named Farfetch & Away, the concept caters to sea-bound shoppers by partnering with boutiques from Cannes to Capri to transport your buys from boutique to port. The glamorous service will run up to 16 September, so seafaring shoppers have until then to satiate their spending needs. Farfetch (farfetch.com) 44

Transitioning seamlessly from day to night has, quite rightly, become a stylistic requirement for the modern woman’s wardrobe. Enter Diane von Furstenberg’s Secret Agent handbag, featuring a soft multifunctional leather tote for the day and an interchangeable envelope clutch bag for the evening. A true fusion of practicality and style, this bold pillar box red colour instantly caught our eye; versatility has never appeared so chic. Handbag, £267, Diane von Furstenberg, 25 Bruton Street, W1J (020 7499 0886; dvf.com)

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Jacket, ÂŁ1,395, Temperley London (temperleylondon.com). Top, ÂŁ290, Zadig & Voltaire (zadig-et-voltaire.com). Skirt, from a selection, and boots, from a selection, both Marco 46 De Vincenzo (matchesfashion.com)

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coastal shift This season, raise the sartorial stakes with textured coats, brocades and patterned skirts for a statement autumnal look that will take you from day to night p h o t o g r a p h y: M at i l d a T e m p e r l e y s t y l i n g : A n at D y c h t w a l d

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ABOVE Trousers, £800, shirt, £500, and heels, £530, all Marni (marni.com). Shearling coat, £1,850, RED Valentino (redvalentino.com)

RIGHT Sweater, £310, Moncler (moncler.com). Trench coat, £1,995, and boots, £1,450, both Burberry (burberry.com). Tights, £24, Falke (falke.com)

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ABOVE Dress, from a selection, Mary Katrantzou (marykatrantzou.com). Bag, £315, Kate Spade (katespade.co.uk). Gloves, £390 and coat, from a selection, both Dsquared2 (dsquared2.com)

LEFT Dress, £2,425, Etro (etro.com). Swarovski crystal earrings, £400, Dsquared2 (dsquared2.com)

credits Hair and make-up: Kim Kiefer at Frank Agency Model: Rhianna Porter at Storm With thanks to the White Cliffs Cafe Salt Dean (whitecliffscafe.co.uk)

THE ARTIST Mayfair-based Charlotte Olympia has spread its wings to Chelsea with a new boutique carrying Charlotte Olympia Dellalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegant shoe designs that are reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour

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or the past four years, the glamorous shoes of Charlotte Olympia in London have called its Maddox Street store home. And since designer Charlotte Olympia Dellal launched her brand in 2008, her iconic ‘island’ platform heels (usually a gold accent that sits below the sole of some of her signature pieces), have become an instantly recognisable classic. Her velvet Kitty flats offer a playful take on a staple shape, and her children’s, bridal and clutch bags have put this British-based designer firmly on the fashion map. This month, fans of Charlotte Olympia will be pleased to know that she now has a second London store (and her tenth in the world), located just a stone’s throw from Mayfair, at Chelsea’s Brompton Cross. You’ll find her latest collections there, including the quirky Pre-Fall/15 pieces, which we love for their playful take on clutches, flats and heels, reminiscent of the Surrealist shapes of Dalí (the In Your Face profile-shaped clutch is our favourite) and the geometric lines of Kandinsky. What a glamorous excuse to pay a visit, if you find yourself outside of Mayfair. Charlotte Olympia, 144 Draycott Avenue, SW3 (020 3553 4797; charlotteolympia.com) All images: Charlotte Olympia Pre Fall ‘15. Photo credit: Billal Taright Stylist Credit: Valentine Fillol-Cordier

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Clockwise from top left: David Hockney b.1937, Celia, 1972 signed, titled ‘Celia’ and dated lower right graphite, charcoal and coloured pencil on paper 16 7/8 x 14 inches 43 x 35.5 cm © David Hockney; David Hockney b.1937, Cubistic Woman, 1963, coloured pencil on paper, 12 1/2 x 10 inches, 31.8 x 25.4 cm © David Hockney; Fred Sandback, Untitled, Lithograph in colour, 1979. Courtesy Fred Sandback Archive; Wayne Thiebaud, Cones, 1964, etching; Dan Halter, Lenna (The First JPEG), 2014, Copyright the artist, Courtesy Tyburn Gallery

Q&A with… Director, Lyndsey Ingram, about the future plans for Sims Reed Gallery

Art news Art is anything but static, reflected in this month’s news about gallery relocations and American and African art travelling to Mayfair words: carol cordrey

Honouring Hockney As one of the most popular artists of the past century, an exhibition of work by David Hockney is the perfect way to focus attention on Offer Waterman’s relocation and I anticipate a stampede of visitors through its shiny Mayfair doors. Art enthusiasts will be rewarded with a display of works on paper, including compositions that have never been seen in public before thanks to the collaboration between Offer Waterman and the Paul Kasmin Gallery of New York. The paintings and drawings date from the 1960s and 1970s, when Hockney thrilled us with his versatility and distinctive use of light and space for portraits, still lifes and interiors. This has all the hallmarks of a landmark show in a landmark building, where the space serves as a perfect backdrop for coveted works of art. David Hockney, Early Drawings, 25 September – 23 October, Offer Waterman, 17 St. George Street (waterman.co.uk)

Artistic identity Tyburn Gallery is sharply focused on contemporary art and its new premises in Mayfair will provide the ideal location for attracting international buyers. The inaugural exhibition presents a group of artists, many of African background, exploring the interpretation and misinterpretation of cultural identities. Among them will be the innovative photographic approaches to the subject by Bridget Baker, alongside Athi-Patra Ruga’s hand-embroidered tapestries. Dan Halter reviews identity through sculptural works, while Stephen Allwright challenges our preconceptions through drawings and collage. Broken English, 18 September – 28 October, Tyburn Gallery, St. Christopher’s Place (tyburngallery.com)

Q: Original prints are your personal specialty; do they dominate your ambitions for Sims Reed? A: Yes, we specialise in original prints which are not reproductions as people often mistake them to be. These are original works of art, done by etching, lithography, or screen printing. We are fortunate that almost all of the major Post-War and Contemporary artists were keen, talented printmakers, so it gives us a lot of great material to work with. I have worked with prints for my entire career, since I started as an intern at Sotheby’s. Q: What made you decide on two American artists, Wayne Thiebaud and Fred Sandback, for your next exhibitions? A: They are artists I love, and they have both produced a significant and interesting group of prints and works on paper during their careers. We were very lucky to have been offered the chance to work with the Sandback Estate to do a full retrospective of his prints, and with Thiebaud’s original gallery to put together a major show of his prints and drawings.   Q: Will British artists have a place in your future plans? A: Yes, of course! We work with several British artists. Earlier this year we held a retrospective of prints by Bridget Riley. In 2016 we have three shows planned, all by British artists – drawings by Aaron Kasmin in January, a major retrospective of prints by Harland Miller in June, and a show of drawings by Sarah Graham in October.   Sims Reed Gallery, 30 Bury Street (gallery.simsreed.com)

Exhibition Focus

Ai Weiwei One of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most renowned conceptual artists, Ai Weiwei fuses art and activism in his contemporary work. As he takes over the main galleries in a landmark exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts this month, we discover the thoughtprovoking messages behind his art WORDS: AMY WELCH

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n entering the Royal Academy of Arts’ historic courtyard on Piccadilly come 19 September, you will be greeted by a towering assortment of dead trees. Not the product of severely remiss groundskeeping, this is in fact the latest installation by renowned Chinese contemporary artist and outspoken dissident, Ai Weiwei. In this landmark exhibition at the RA, a rare opportunity is offered to admire the artist’s conceptual themes and resounding creativity with works that span his 20-year career. The sculpture Remains is a superb example of Weiwei’s ability to transform objects into powerful messages on social conscience. The piece presents a fragile porcelain replica of bones excavated from the site of a mid-20th century labour camp in China – a potent commentary on Chairman Mao’s communist regime during the 1950s. ar from using shock and awe tactics to brandish a particular political message, one senses that each of Weiwei’s considered works holds a genuine and personal connection to the artist (Weiwei spent part of his childhood in a similar labour camp when his father, a renowned poet, was targeted by the regime). Surveillance Camera shares a similar sentiment, with the marble sculptures monumentalising the use of technology to monitor; again an interesting choice of subject matter considering rows of state surveillance cameras currently surround Weiwei’s own home and studio in Beijing. From an imposing 90-tonne steel sculpture to delicate Neolithic vases, an underlying relationship between the authentic and the fake, the outspoken and the restricted is prevalent throughout the exhibition. Like the courtyard installation, Trees, which appear real from afar and artificial up close, Weiwei’s pieces are a thoughtful reflection on the creative tensions between complex art histories. Yet beneath the media attention (Weiwei has only just been granted permission to leave China since his passport was confiscated by Chinese authorities in 2011) and within an exhibition which wholly encourages the use of photography and social media to widen the artist’s socio-artistic messages, Weiwei’s work remains compelling, an eloquent commentary on past, present and future. Ai Weiwei runs from 19 September until 13 December at the Royal Academy, Burlington House, W1J (020 7300 8000; royalacademy.org.uk)

TOP LEFT: PORTRAIT OF AI WEIWEI. © GAO YUAN LEFT: DROPPING A HAN DYNASTY URN, 1995. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND AI WEIWEI STUDIO RIGHT, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: COLOURED VASES, 2006. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND AI WEIWEI STUDIO; REMAINS, 2005. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND AI WEIWEI STUDIO; I.O.U WALLPAPER, 2011-13. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND AI WEIWEI STUDIO; PORTRAIT OF AI WEIWEI. © HARRY PEARCE, PENTAGRAM 2015

#1 Berwick-upon-Tweed by L.S. Lowry

#2 Sir Winston Churchill’s Victory Watch

#3 Set of six armchairs by Kaare Klint

The brooding urban landscape and matchstick figures of this painting present the unmistakable talents of artist Laurence Stephen Lowry, whose work often provides historical insights with subtle impressionist influences. This particular piece is of the north-eastern UK town of Berwickupon-Tweed, where Lowry vacationed. Estimated value £3,000 - £5,000, Prints and Multiples at Bonhams London, 18 September (bonhams.com)

Sir Winston Churchill’s yellow gold, world time victory watch will be a highlight this month at Sotheby’s. Specially commissioned for Churchill, it is one of four watches created for the Allied leaders after the Second World War. The ‘V’ for victory engraved on the watch’s case is a solemn reminder of Churchill’s strength and leadership. Estimated value £60,000 - £100,000, Watches sale at Sotheby’s London, 22 September (sothebys.com)

This set of six Cuban mahogany and leather armchairs, crafted in 1916 by the father of Danish modernism, Kaare Klint, are to go on auction at Phillips this month. Originally designed for the Dansk Kunsthandel sculpture shop in Copenhagen, the set promotes Klint’s obsession with clean lines and traditional craftsmanship. Estimated value £50,000 - £75,000, Design at Phillips, 30 September (phillips.com)

Prize lots

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#4 Cologne Cathedral by Andy Warhol Drenched in hues of tangerine, this silkscreen print is presented as a vibrant set of four, and depicts a Roman Catholic church located in Cologne, Germany. Warhol created the series to demonstrate how Gothic architecture can be transformed with the bright colour manipulations his pop art style is renowned for. Estimated value £40,000 - £60,000, Prints and Multiples at Sotheby’s London, 29 September (sothebys.com)

#5 Mickey by Damien Hirst As part of Damien Hirst’s infamous series of spot paintings back in 2012, The Walt Disney Company invited the artist to re-interpret one of their most beloved characters. Reducing Mickey Mouse’s signature colours and features down to a simple form of circle shapes, Hirst’s Mickey is an abstract version of the cartoon character, yet also remains instantly recognisable. Estimated value £15,000 - £20,000, Contemporary Editions at Christie’s, 17 September (christies.com)

#6 A pair of elephant-form hardwood armchairs Make a statement in your home with this pair of carved elephant armchairs. Thought to be crafted in India in the late 20th century, they are part of the Core One Antiques sale at Christie’s this month. Formerly on the Kings Road, Core One Antiques has moved to Gloucestershire, and this sale offers a fine excuse to acquire a treasure. Estimated value £4,000 - £6,000, Style and Spirit Interiors sale at Christie’s, 15-16 September (christies.com)

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tepping through the bubble-gum pink doorway to Jacky Tsai’s east London studio, in a building he shares with Jealous Gallery & Print Studio, I cannot help but think how many worlds away the sticker-clad entrance feels from the historic location of Tsai’s next show, The Fine Art Society in Mayfair. His colourful work however, sits comfortably in both spaces, depicting a bold clash of old meets new and East meets West. ‘I was living in Shanghai for 20 years and I’ve been in London for almost ten years now,’ says Tsai, showing me his latest prints. ‘I always felt that culture shock living in London and naturally the inspiration between [the two cultures] has come from my life.’ For Tsai, the allure of Western artists such as Andy Warhol, who was at the forefront of modern popular culture, was an undeniable inspiration growing up and has shaped his work, focusing on the differences and similarities between the two cultures. ‘In China, Chinese traditional art, calligraphy and watercolour paintings are very popular,’ says Tsai. ‘Chinese traditional art is the pop art in China, that’s why I can bridge them together.’ Fusing the creative processes of two separate cultures awakened Tsai’s knowledge

far left: The Sun Rises on the West (Gold leaf version III), 2015. image courtesy of the artist and the fine art society left: BROKEN CHILDHOOD DREAM - DAVID, 2015. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND THE FINE ART SOCIETY

and love of each, invoking the traditional aspects of Chinese art and craft into his pop art inspired works. For those who are unfamiliar with Tsai’s extensive portfolio of work, one piece in particular has become instantly recognisable the world over. The Floral Skull, most notably seen adorning numerous Alexander McQueen collections, was Tsai’s first print and a collaboration with the fashion house while Tsai was studying at Central Saint Martins. Although the motif has been reinterpreted in

Culture clash Mixing ancient Chinese lacquer carving with the bold imagery of Western pop art, Jacky Tsai’s work is hard to miss. As the renowned artist opens his solo show at The Fine Art Society, Amy Welch uncovers Tsai’s influences, unique vision and discovers more about his infamous Floral Skull motif

right: floral horse, 2015 image courtesy of the artist and the fine art society far right: savE empress wu, 2015. image courtesy of the artist and the fine art society

various ways by Tsai since, the iconic image appears both a blessing and a curse for the artist, who understandably doesn’t wish his career to be defined by one piece of work. ‘It has become an iconic figure around the world and has rewarded me so much,’ says Tsai. ‘All my artwork is influenced by Floral Skull and that was the very beginning of my career, but my work has definitely matured.’ As commercially successful as Floral Skull has become, it forms a small chapter of Tsai’s comprehensive body of work, which has branched into fashion, installation art and sculpture over the years. His exhibition at The Fine Art Society, which will showcase a range of pieces representing the different stages of his career, is aptly titled Future Past. ‘I think it will be the most accomplished Jacky Tsai show in my career,’ says Tsai. ‘There is a natural evolution and you will see different types of Floral Skull because it’s my past. You will also see more vibrant and narrative artwork that represents my present, and two big screen prints that will represent my future.’ And the artist is certainly aware of the significance of exhibiting in such a prestigious location: ‘We are in such an important

gallery, the oldest commercial gallery in Britain, and we will be showing a few very important pieces in my career. The most important four artworks will be done by lacquer carving.’ Employing this ancient Chinese craft and combining it with bold motifs has become an underlying inspiration for many of Tsai’s intricate works, with each piece representing a unique fusion between 21st century popular culture and traditional Eastern lacquer techniques, first thought to be developed during the Shang Dynasty. This historic art form is losing favour with younger generations in China and so, wishing to preserve its heritage, Tsai employs the few remaining lacquer carvers as a way to celebrate this languishing craft. ‘My mission is to bring this traditional art craft into a modern form so that everyone can appreciate it.’ Tsai’s methodical approach to his art is apparent while discussing the constant evolution of his work, which is aided by his teams in London and China. ‘I want my art to be remembered by many people for many years,’ says Tsai. ‘I have to challenge myself every time and enrich my knowledge – 70 per cent is research and 30 per cent is visualisation.’ And the artist is confident we will fall in love with his creations, beaming ‘it is a wonderful feeling when people connect with you and become inspired by your artwork’. As for the future, Tsai takes the same organic approach to life as he does to his work. ‘My next move is to explore the US market, but I don’t want to force anything – everything should happen naturally.’ Future Past will run from 18 September to 2 October at The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, W1S (020 7629 5116; faslondon.com)

‘Tsai employs the few remaining lacquer carvers as a way to celebrate this languishing craft’

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Cool runnings Sub-Zero & Wolf have been keeping our kitchens chic for 70 years with its renowned refrigerators, ovens and appliances. It is the brand of choice for many of London’s top cafés and restaurants, and celebrities alike, endorsed by the likes of Rod Stewart, Sir Paul McCartney and Gordon Ramsay, to name but a few. Sub-Zero & Wolf’s astute sense of style will add a touch of functional flair to any kitchen – and long may it continue. Sub-Zero & Wolf (subzero-wolf.co.uk)

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Put your feet up Hermès is synonymous with chic Parisian style, and with its newest interiors collection, the brand is bringing discerning design into the home once more. Echoing the iconic status of its renowned silk scarfs, the Carré d’assise is an elegant collection of stools with Canaletto walnut legs and a range of customisable covers. The pieces can be topped with leather or fabric, and adorned with narrative motifs or graphic designs, ensuring that your piece is truly unique. Carré d’assise, price on application, Hermès, 1 Bruton Street, W1J (020 7499 8856; hermes.com)

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Wall to wall Launching at Decorex this month, the Henry wallpaper from Blackpop’s new range The Tudors – Deconstructed is a collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery. Created as a response to the gallery’s collection of Tudor paintings, the designs have been spearheaded by Blackpop director, Maxine Hall, who has integrated the distressed styling and vibrant colour-way of the portraits to create a fabulous range of wallpapers, fabrics and furniture. Henry wallpaper from The Tudors – Deconstructed, £152 per roll, Blackpop (blackpop.com; decorex.com) 64

Award-winning British designer Lee Broom has created a range of pendant lights inspired by, and made out of, decanters. A playful twist on the common whisky decanter, Broom’s Decanterlight collection is designed to be arranged in clusters, which immerse the room in a sensual glow, creating a sense of intimacy in your favourite space. Bell Decanterlight, £200, Lee Broom (discoverdeliver.com)

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Great Revival Burlington Arcade is experiencing something of a renaissance, as restorations and a host of new openings look set to breathe new life into the area, writes Stephen Doig

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n the midst of the hubbub of Piccadilly, something is stirring. As traffic ebbs towards Piccadilly Circus, tourists flock to Fortnum & Mason and the well-heeled cut a dash to Bond Street, it would be easy to miss the quiet revolution that’s happening at the heart of the capital. Because Burlington Arcade, one of the most historic and elegant shopping arcades in the country, is undergoing an unprecedented revamp which will see this grande dame – and you’ll forgive us for saying that she’s been looking a tad tired in recent years – nipped, tucked, tightened and bolstered with a roster of exciting new innovations. The revamp is thanks to owner Meyer Bergman, a privately held real estate company in Mayfair, which also owns Waterstones’ flagship store on Piccadilly and the Céline store on Mount Street. The company has reinvigorated the arcade, which has been given a new breath of life. The shopping precinct, which runs between Piccadilly and Burlington Gardens, was founded in 1819 at a time when covered shopping arcades were the last word in retail refinement; Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan and The Passage in St Petersburg followed soon after. Burlington Arcade became the go-to destination for the upper echelons of society of the Victorian era, built by Lord George Cavendish, the younger brother of the Duke of Devonshire who inherited the ancestral home Burlington House, which has housed the Royal Academy of Arts since 1867. He commissioned his architect Samuel Ware to create a space ‘for the gratification of the public and to give employment to industrial females’. The reasoning for this building endeavour was rumoured to be entirely selfish on the Lord’s part: the area Burlington Arcade sits on now was the Duke’s garden and he hated the public thoroughfare on the other side because rubbish would be thrown over

his wall. So he created the structure to put a stop to it: Burlington Arcade was in business. The shopping precinct began life as a single storey entity – it’s now two floors with a vaulted sky lit ceiling – and boasted 72 retail units. The number has been reduced now to allow for a more breathable environment, with updates over the decades including a handsome façade on Piccadilly, upper stories and a glass ceiling. The arcade’s renowned beadles, the liveried custodians who are former members of Lord George Cavendish’s regiment and still patrol the environs today, were installed to keep an eye on proceedings: despite their presence they didn’t manage to stop upmarket prostitutes during the Victorian era occupying rooms above the parade, nor

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‘Burlington Arcade’s rich and colourful past is having a new chapter added’ an episode in 1964, where a Jaguar Mark X roared down the arcade as pedestrians dived out the way, smashed the window of Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Associated and made off with a haul of jewellery. And now, a new chapter is being added to the arcade’s rich and colourful past. It’s a tricky task to take on: how does one go about restoring and rejuvenating something of a British institution that is as ingrained into its metropolis landscape as Green Park and The Ritz? Meyer Bergman’s vision for the arcade is stepping in time with a rejuvenation that’s taking over all of St James’s: The Crown Estate has poured £500m into developing the area, so it was only a matter of time before Burlington Arcade felt the benefits. The first step was to look at the most rudimentary way in which shoppers engage with the area: with their feet.

Those who have used the thoroughfare as a through-road between Mayfair and Piccadilly would have become accustomed to the spongy floor-boarded makeshift walkway that has coated the floor for what felt like an eternity, which gave way this summer to a dazzling new floor by Jamie Fobert Architects. The geometric stone design, which is inspired by Regency flooring, comes in wending spirals dotted with trompe l’oeil effect and, importantly for this British institution, employs stone from British quarries, and is a sight to behold. This summer saw paper sculptor Zoe Bradley employ her deft hand to two enormous, multi-coloured floral paper chandeliers, erupting with blooms in tangerine, magenta, vermillion, apple green and buttercup yellow in a dizzying display that highlights the fresh white paint that the upper levels have received. Hers is to be the first in a series of

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art installations that will turn Burlington Arcade into a destination as opposed to a through route; likewise the plans to install a bar or coffee space to enjoy and take time in the environs. While maintaining a respect for the history and heritage of some of the houses – such as Hancocks & Co who have been making the Victoria Cross since 1856 – the arcade is welcoming new fashion blood. Last year Chanel opened a dedicated beauty emporium, as did cutting-edge Paris milliner Maison Michel. Luxury swimwear label Vilebrequin reopened in March this year to add a sporty vim to the polite array of stores, and last summer shoe brand Harrys of London arrived in a grand affair which saw the entirety of the Arcade’s space taken up with one long table for a dinner by Angela Hartnett. La Perla also opened a boutique for its menswear and womenswear last year,

and Frédéric Malle also chose the arcade for his first standalone boutique in London to house his perfumes this summer. The heritage cashmere labels and gentle jewellery brands, such as the renowned Susannah Lovis, still occupy much of the space, but there’s an energetic new fashion current pulsing through Burlington Arcade now, with a host of new labels set to be announced soon – details are hush hush but the inside track is that certain luxury goods behemoths are set to settle in. Which isn’t to say that this characterful environment is set to become blandly homogenised; the history, heritage and richness of Burlington Arcade is what makes it unique. It’s just that now, it’s scented with Chanel No. 5. Burlington Arcade, 51 Piccadilly, W1J (burlington-arcade.co.uk)

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Personalising your supercar or SUV is being taken to a new level of luxury with bespoke interiors from those who know best: Britain’s renowned leather craftsmen w o r d s : r i c h a r d ya r r o w

oday’s luxury car interior is a genuine thing of beauty. Modern design and manufacturing techniques come together with the world’s finest woods, subtle chrome detailing and, sometimes, the striking patterned finish of carbon fibre. Yet the one constant remains – from the very dawn of the automotive era through to the latest models – and that is leather. Natural hides offer that desirable mix of the aesthetic, the practical and the premium. Cut and stitched to be millimetre-perfect, and today available in shades from the traditional to the garish, leather interiors are a symbol of quality and desirability. Bridge of Weir is one of the world’s largest suppliers. Named after the Scottish village in which it’s been located since 1905, they are a family-run business that now boasts eighthgeneration involvement. Links stretch back even further, to Glasgow glove-making in 1758. Today it processes a staggering 18,000 hides a week, for customers including Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes and Ford’s US-only luxury brand Lincoln. Forecast turnover for this financial year is £85m.

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‘Leather is ubiquitous in luxury cars today, but for the most exclusive brands, simply offering it is not enough’ Jamie Davidson is a Bridge of Weir board member and grandson of the founding chairman. He said the company’s appeal to car makers was, in part, its heritage. ‘We started supplying automotive leather in 1911 for the Ford Model T and we’re still supplying Ford today,’ he explains. Rather than dwelling on the past, Bridge of Weir spends significant time, effort and money trying to predict the future. It has an in-house designer who travels the world, visiting furniture and fabric exhibitions to look at new trends. ‘The idea is to see a couple of years ahead, to formulate a palette of colours and textures that we can replicate for automotive,’ says Davidson. ‘We talk to the car manufacturers about it, and their designers take our ideas and refine them.’ Leather is ubiquitous in luxury cars today, but for the most exclusive brands, simply offering it is not enough. Increasingly, they want to provide buyers with a choice of finishes to suit every budget. That could be ‘nappa’, which has a natural grain and is very smooth, or a ‘semi-aniline’ which feels supple and soft. Colour is usually only limited by the customer’s imagination. ‘In the luxury sector, there’s more and more demand for bespoke work,’ says Davidson. ‘At Bridge of Weir we’re reacting to that, so next year we will launch a standalone department to do low-volume production runs with different finishes, plus things like digital printing and embroidery.’ Today’s leather looks very different to the product of 30 years ago, with a smoother and more matt finish being demanded by car manufacturers. The reason is the rise of global production – supplier factories on different continents making separate elements of a leather-clad cabin, brought together at a single location for final assembly. No one knows about this type of manufacturing better than Connolly Bros. Started in 1878 in the shoe and saddlery sectors, it quickly moved into

coach interiors. When a new type of horsepower for the masses emerged, switching to cars was a natural progression. After World War One, almost everything that rolled out of UK factories had a Connolly leather interior. The company also supplied hides for the first production cars from Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and Ferrari, and did work on Concorde and the Houses of Parliament. By the end of the 20th century, it had huge contracts as sole supplier to many of the world’s best-known luxury car marques. But there were problems in its relationship with suppliers, and in 2002 Connolly Bros went into receivership. ‘It was our own fault,’ admits Jonathan Connolly, director and great-grandson of founder Samuel Frederick Connolly. ‘A lot of our clients were sub-contracting the work out to more aggressive companies that were not interested in loyalty or relationships. We were not very good at dealing with that, and in the end we closed the business.’ Today, based near Tunbridge Wells in Kent, Connolly Bros is a very different company. Far smaller, it has left the ‘volume’ work to the likes of former rival Bridge of Weir, and expanded its involvement in the classic car world. A huge percentage of collectable historics already have its leather, and by treating hides using traditional methods, the provenance of the vehicle is retained during restoration. Authenticity is helped by Connolly Bros’ archive of more than 3,000 colours, used in its work over more than 100 years. The company is also developing bespoke lines, for example, as supplier to Ferrari’s Tailor-Made department, catering to customers who want an alternative to what’s illustrated in the brochure. Jonathan Connolly wants to do more of this work, adding: ‘The leather in a Bentley should be different to the leather in a Volkswagen, and that differentiation is where Connolly Bros wants to be. We can make it like Bridge of Weir, but why would we?’

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Travel news Find the perfect Moroccan retreat at the Beldi Country Club in Marrakech, or travel to the remote oasis that is Hayman Island in Australia to experience the One&Only Resort WORDS: HUGH FRANCIS ANDERSON

TRAVEL TIPS DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT… The newly released Black Line from Odin New York has been created with travel in mind. With hints of juniper berries and cedar leaves from the high regions of the Himalayas, the first in the range, 01 Sunda, is the perfect travel companion. Black Line, £115, Odin New York (mrporter.com)

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT… WorldMate, a travel app that allows you to manage, plan and organise every stage of your journey, is becoming very popular indeed. From flight alerts and car rental bookings to customised itineraries and hotel recommendations, WorldMate is the ultimate travel accessory for frequent flyers. Free, iTunes App Store

A mere ten minutes from the bustling medinas of Marrakech, you’ll find the Beldi County Club, an oasis of pure delight, with orchards of olive trees, contemporary swimming pools, and rose gardens with views over the Atlas Mountains. Marrying traditional Moroccan style with French elegance, the intimate 28-suite resort, modelled around the intricacies of a small Moroccan village, hosts a range of unique activities, including a spa, a souk – a traditional marketplace – tennis courts and a home cinema. So it’s little wonder the fashion crowd, such as AMI founder Alexandre Mattiussi, are regular guests. For inspiration or adventure, Beldi County Club is the perfect place to unwind, under the radiance of the Morrocan sun. (beldicountryclub.com)

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One&Only Hayman Island, Australia Celebrating its one-year anniversary since opening last September, the private Hayman Island resort of One&Only is a sanctuary surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. An extensive redesign has transformed the Island into an exquisite retreat, with its guest rooms, suites, villas and penthouses, all set among expansive pools, opulent gardens and two kilometres of pristine white sand beaches. With a fabulous array of water sport activities on offer, and some on dry land, One&Only Hayman Island is a transformative space, where you can explore one of the most beautiful examples of the natural world today. (hayman.oneandonlyresorts.com)

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parisian chic The Hôtel Plaza Athénée has been synonymous with Parisian elegance and glamour for more than 100 years. We visit the City of Light to discover its everlasting allure W O R D S : K at e R aco v ol i s

f all the global fashion cities, before New York, and even London, there was Paris. It was the birthplace of couture, some of the most iconic luxury brands, such as Chanel and Christian Dior, and that Parisian sense of style, with that certain effortless chic that is just so je ne sais quoi. If walls could talk at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, what stories they would surely tell. From its beginnings in 1913, when Avenue Montaigne was just starting out as one of Paris’s most stylish streets, to its status as one of the most celebrity-adored and fashionable hotels in Paris, the Plaza Athénée

has been at the centre of the rise of haute couture, and haute hospitality. The history of this storied hotel is one defined by elegance and glamour. We know and love it as the quintessentially Parisian hotel where Sarah Jessica Parker’s Sex and The City character took up residence with ‘the Russian’, where the likes of Marlene Dietrich and Jackie Kennedy stayed, and where couturiers Christian Dior, Guy Laroche and André Courrèges all based themselves nearby the hotel. Now seems an apt time to reflect on the hotel’s past, having recently reopened

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‘Avenue Montaigne put haute couture on the global map - and the Plaza Athénée was at the heart of it’ following a major extension to the hotel and refurbishment, celebrating its centenary in 2013, and with the release of Assouline’s tome charting the history and capturing the spirit of this world-renowned hotel. The book’s author, Francis Simon writes: ‘The world of fashion made a discreet entrance into the neighbourhood during the 1920s, when Paul Poiret moved his business from Avenue Franklin Roosevelt to 1, rue-point des ChampsÉlysées, and Madeleine Vionnet – famous for her bias cut – followed, opening a boutique at 50 Avenue Montaigne.’ Avenue Montaigne put haute couture on the global map – and the Plaza Athénée was at the heart of it. The most famous example of the influence of the hotel that remains today is Dior’s flagship across the road, and the Dior Institut spa inside the hotel, as well as references to fashion at almost every turn. But even before you arrive at the hotel,

fashion already captivates your attention. Driving along the grand street, passing by Saint Laurent, Chanel and Louis Vuitton all set the scene for your arrival. And, of course, the hotel’s signature red window awnings are hard to miss, and are as alluring as the impressive window displays of the nearby boutiques. But it is the way the hotel allows its history to be married with contemporary design and service (where no request is too much trouble for its staff) that is carrying the Plaza Athénée most elegantly into its second century. For the past 14 years, floor by floor, the guest rooms and suites have been sensitively redecorated and restored by Marie-José Pommereau. Furnished with a combination of antiques and classical-style contemporary pieces, gilt gold details on the walls and cornices, chandeliers and perfectly arranged fresh flowers, the rooms are an ode to old French glamour and the extraordinarily opulent eras of kings and

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queens. The suites are spacious, with a drawing room and separate bedroom and only the guilt of not seeing and doing as much as you can while in Paris could stop you from spending the entire trip within the chic walls of the hotel. And the service to go with each guests’ stay is world-renowned, with some 573 employees, the ratio of which works out to four per room, Assouline’s book mentions. And as much as it feels as though you have stepped back in time, with impeccably mannered and attentive staff, the hotel has succeeded in seamlessly incorporating technology into the experience. In the suites, for example, televisions are invisibly positioned as part of a mirror, until it is powered on, and an obligatory tablet offers in-room services and a guide to the hotel. Le Bar, the hotel’s after-dark haunt, is the most interesting example of how the hotel’s past and present are merged; as ornate, warmly coloured wooden walls reference the past and a more classical design is contrasted with an electric blue sculpture-like feature on the

ceiling that resembles a billowing couture dress, spilling out from above. It’s notable that no bottles are on show here, but rather chemistry-style beakers filled with various tipples, behind an ultra-contemporary bar made from a transparent resin. Conventional it is not, but if you’re here in need of a conversation starter, this setting offers plenty to praise. On to Le Relais, the hotel’s brasserie, which has been open since 1936, serving Parisian brasserie cuisine in an Art Deco setting. It set a benchmark for fine dining in Paris, and is still regarded as a classic place in which to dine alone for a quick lunch, a birthday celebration or business meeting. But, again, the Plaza Athénée would not be complete without haute cuisine, and for this, following the renovations that were completed last year, it has Alain Ducasse at the helm of its kitchen for the main dining room. Of course, Ducasse is no stranger to Dorchester Collection’s hotels, having restaurants at The Dorchester in London, and Le Meurice also in Paris. Here, the decor is as innovative as the cuisine, where traditional chandeliers appear as if they have gently exploded, with crystal pendants orderly hanging not only from the light itself, but around it. Some tables are encased in a silver semi-circular half sphere, and the Hermès leather-clad chairs only add to this sense of opulence at its most ornate. The Plaza Athénée, the Dior of hotels in Paris, remains the place to see and be seen to this day, and if Paris is always a good idea, in the wise words of Audrey Hepburn, then so is the Plaza. Rooms start from £560 (dorchestercollection.com)

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Sail away Travel takes a glamorous turn this month as we uncover some of the world’s most picturesque destinations with the help of one of St James’s superyacht specialists, Cecil Wright & Partners

istening to the gentle lapping of the waves of crystalline blue waters of a remote Mediterranean island beneath your mahogany panelled drawing room makes for one enviably relaxing way to travel. Whether seeking out a jet-set board meeting, the perfect environment for entertaining or an exclusive paradisiacal escape, the undoubtable allure of owning one’s own superyacht has steadily grown in recent years with ultra-high-net-worth individuals. And the boutique superyacht brokerage firm of Cecil Wright & Partners has welcomed the demand, ensuring its clients can voyage the seas in the lap of

absolute luxury and privacy. Chartering and selling an impressive fleet of vessels from its Monaco and St James’s offices, the company adamantly follows a motto of ‘fewer clients, serviced better’ and also specialises in the unique service of building new and tailormade yachts. From marble adorned en suites to 14-seat dining rooms, the freedom of travel and breathtaking destinations one can experience through a yacht charter is possibly the most glamorous way to explore the world. Founder of Cecil Wright & Partners, Chris Cecil-Wright, shares his top three destinations for a most unforgettable superyacht experience. (cecilwright.com)

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Chilean Patagonia Patagonia is all about nature and adventure, and yacht owners and charterers willing to make the journey this far south are rewarded with a multitude of both. The coastline is blessed with mile upon mile of sheltered fjords and sparkling glaciers. And a plethora of activities can be arranged, including heli-skiing, fly fishing, and tracking the ‘big five’ animals of South America (the guanacos, South Andean deer, condors, grey foxes and pumas). Between each excursion your yacht will remain an oasis of civilisation among the wilderness.

Seychelles The 115 islands of the Seychelles are a spectacular winter cruising destination with outstanding beaches, electric-blue waters and manicured resorts offering everything in tropical luxury. Many species here are unique to the archipelago, while others, including flying foxes, herons and scarlet land crabs, are unfazed by the presence of humans. To make the most of your trip, play golf at The Four Seasons Hotel with the Indian Ocean as your driving range and visit Curieuse – its only inhabitants are 200 giant tortoises.

Thailand Thailand borders both the sparkling Andaman Sea and the stunning Gulf of Thailand, surely two of the most beautiful yachting destinations on Earth. Visiting by yacht allows you to dip in and out of the country’s vibrancy as and when you feel. Many of the surrounding islands are still uninhabited and unspoilt, and Thailand retains an authentic charm, with much to see and do. Koh Rock offers some of the best diving and snorkelling in clear blue waters, and Krabi deserves a special mention for its wonderfully soft white sand beaches.

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he great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin adored autumn in Russia. So much so that he devoted an entire poem to the season, where he writes fondly of its ‘precious’ and ‘charming’ nature. This comes as no surprise, when you look at how the country’s cultural capital, St. Petersburg, blossoms at this time of year. Referred to by many locals as ‘the golden autumn’, the temperatures are mild, the crowds have abated, and the changing of the seasons means that the parks turn to deep shades of gold and russet. The gardens of Tsarskoye Selo just south of the city are a colourful example of this, where the striking range of flora and fauna set against the backdrop of the stunning architecture is sure to take your breath away. September also marks the beginning of the cultural season in the city, with many of the major theatres staging premieres of their winter ballet and opera runs. This month you can catch the opening night of Adolphe Adam’s Le Corsaire at the Mikhailovsky Classical Ballet and Opera Theatre, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved Swan Lake at the Hermitage Theatre of Classical Russian Ballet, both of which are guaranteed to be evenings of musical and theatrical brilliance. Alongside world-class ballet, St. Petersburg is home to magnificent architecture and one of the world’s oldest and largest art museums. The Hermitage Museum was opened by Catherine the Great in 1764 and boasts the largest collection of paintings in the world, including masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt and Pablo Picasso. And when it comes to uncovering the city’s architectural gems, a river cruise is the perfect way to view the varied delights of St. Petersburg’s historic cityscape – from the 19th-century gold-domed St Isaac’s Cathedral and the Neoclassical Mariinsky Palace, to the Baroque Peter and Paul Cathedral, which is famed for being the final resting place of Russia’s pre-revolutionary leaders.

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St. Petersburg Home to stunning architecture, exquisite art and world-famous ballet, Katy Parker finds out why St. Petersburg is the ultimate cultural destination

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Where to stay A relative newcomer to the city’s hotel scene, the Four Seasons Lion Palace opened two years ago to wide acclaim and has been raising the standards of high-end accommodation in St. Petersburg ever since. Entrenched in Russian history, the hotel is set in the former Lobanov-Rostovsky Palace and retains many of the original design features, evoking a sense of early 19th-century splendour. Take some time to unwind in the glass-topped spa, which spans over four floors with a traditional Russian banya and swimming pool. (fourseasons.com)

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#1 Jacket, £1,000, Stella McCartney (stellamccartney.com)

#2 Ring, £10,400, De Beers (debeers.co.uk)

Eating and drinking For a truly memorable dining experience with an innovative edge, look no further than EM restaurant, where dishes are prepared in an open-kitchen dining room. The menu is an impressive showcase of contemporary cooking, with offerings such as marinated beef with compressed tomato and nettle mousse, while the intimate surroundings are reminiscent of a private party at a friend’s home. (emrestaurant.ru)

#3 Scarf, £280, Hermès (hermes.com)

Mayfair recommends St. Petersburg is home to some of the world’s most beautiful theatres. Of these, the 19th-century Mariinsky Theatre is the jewel in the crown, with an illustrious history that includes premieres from the likes of Tchaikovsky. This month’s most anticipated show will be a masterful adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. (mariinsky.com)

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or the past 18 months, The Lanesborough has sat quietly, cloaked in scaffolding at Hyde Park Corner, while the iconic hotel was stripped of its interiors, and had its Grade II listed exterior restored. Quiet it may have been in its first few weeks of being reopened, as its new team perfected the finishing touches on the 93 guest rooms, the new restaurant Céleste, The Library Bar and Garden Room cigar lounge. But dormant it is no more – for The Lanesborough has returned with some serious hospitality prowess. Easily the most eagerly anticipated luxury hotel opening of the year in London, The Lanesborough has opened its glamorous doors once more, this time in its modern-day guise as an Oetker Collection hotel, bringing it into the same family as the likes of the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Southern France, Le Bristol in Paris and L’Apogée Courchevel. Arriving at this historic hotel, which is regarded as one of the most iconic Regency

landmarks in London, the grandeur of the entrance and attentive staff make it all too easy to forget you are staying on Hyde Park Corner (and yet in contrast, its location is something you will be grateful for, being in such close proximity to Mayfair and Knightsbridge). And while the hotel certainly radiates newness, Alberto Pinto’s interior decoration does well to transport you back to the Regency era in all its grandiose glory, when dust-ruffles were elegant and floral-patterned upholstery was very much in vogue. The hotel has succeeded in paying a respectful tribute to its heritage – as the décor is much more classic than contemporary – but technology has also been seamlessly woven into the experience. Everything in the guestrooms can be controlled from a tablet, which uses a bespoke network program created especially for the hotel, so you can watch the painting opposite your bed reveal the flat-screen television behind it at the touch of a button. If you stay

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in a suite, your own butler is on call quite literally around the clock (cue in your piping hot Americano on arrival in your room, or the pop of a Champagne bottle, if you’d prefer a beverage of the bubbly variety). The staff are incredibly attentive, but they are approachable too, which even with the formality of the decoration, makes everything about your stay a great deal of fun. In the rooms, you’ll find shelves stocked with classic novels and little surprises at every turn; quotes from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lewis Caroll and William Shakespeare appear on menus, by your bedside after turndown and even on the bathroom amenities. Each one could put a smile on even the most cynical of faces. The vibrant atmosphere is continued in the Garden Room, where guests can indulge in limited edition and rare cigars. You’ll also find a couple of 300-year-old bottles of Cognac – if you happen to be visiting for a special occasion. But the centrepiece of the hotel has to be the restaurant, Céleste. A jewel in its crown, of sorts. Oetker has brought one of the French masters of fine dining, three Michelin-starred chef Eric Frechon, over from Le Bristol in Paris as Chef Patron, and his protégé, Florian Favario, to head up the culinary experience. And what an experience it is. London has been longing for more haute culinary experiences, and Céleste could certainly fill this gap. A tomato salad comes delicately plated with six green, red and yellow pieces, all cut into precise shapes, sitting beautifully like emeralds, rubies and yellow diamonds. The girolles

‘The centrepiece of the hotel has to be the restaurant, Céleste’ mushrooms are hearty and rich, served with crispy pork belly, while the lamb chop, saddle and sweetbread come with a courgette cous cous and harissa. And the peach dessert – I would return to Céleste for this dish alone – is quite simply finely sliced wedges of peach, with a verbena, red currant and cold ginger consommé, with a dollop of peach sorbet and crunchy almonds. Its the perfect combination of different textures and flavours. These may sound classic, but each has its own contemporary twist, thanks to Favario’s creative vision. Breakfast is an entirely different, but equally important matter, served in the same, sky-lit dining room. A fruit salad here comes perfectly arranged – even the blueberries are sliced in half – with gold leaf gently waving atop your dish, to give just one example. On the first page of the menu, a quote from Lewis Caroll reads: ‘Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.’ It’s amazing how just one thought can inspire you for the day ahead – and at The Lanesborough there are plenty of these moments to enjoy. Rooms start from £720, per room, per night. The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, SW1X (020 7259 5599; lanesborough.com)

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Camouflage couture Burberry has mastered the art of merging fashion with the beauty world since launching its cosmetic collection in 2010. And we couldn’t be more excited for the season ahead, with the launch of its new Runway Palette – a limited edition of its silky-soft finish eyeshadow, the colours of which are inspired by the A/W15 fashion collection of the brand. This season, it’s all military green and camouflage, which are encapsulated most elegantly in three shades, including a nude to highlight the eyes, and khaki and black for the perfect smokey look. Limited Edition A/W15 Runway Palette, £45, Burberry (burberry.com)

Beauty news The new season is set to be a stylish one with Burberry’s latest eye palette and Su-Man’s rejuvenating new skincare collection, available at Fortnum & Mason W O R D S : A M Y W E L C H & K AT E R A C O V O L I S

Sugar and spice It is time to pamper yourself, and we have the perfect product to instantly lift your mood – Lilou et Loic’s selection of rich body butters. Not only will it deeply hydrate your skin, but the scent will take you on a delightful olfactory journey of fruits and spices. We especially love the floral spice body butter as lilies, freesias and sweet peas mingle with fresh scents of figs, rhubarb and moss, which gently lingers on your newly silky skin. Floral spice body butter, £58, Lilou et Loic (lilouetloic.com)

Forever young A youthful complexion is often considered the holy grail of skincare. And innovative beauty brand Su-Man has taken the industry by storm with its rejuvenating facials and celebrity following. Using the antioxidant ingredients of dragon’s blood extract and rosehip seed oil, Su-Man’s new capsule collection of products will leave your skin feeling soft and replenished. From a selection, Su-Man, available at Fortnum & Mason (fortnumandmason.com)

Age of grace When Linda Pilkington, founder and creator of Ormonde Jayne Perfumery, launches a new scent, there is always an air of excitement in her Royal Arcade boutique. This month, it’s for Vanille d’Iris – a new delicate and sensual perfume made with opulent ingredients such as Orris butter and Tahitian vanilla buds. The scent evokes the same olfactory experience of breathing in a freshly scraped vanilla bud, and with top notes of coriander seed, Sicilian bergamot and carrot seed, it is contemporary and fresh, and guaranteed to turn heads in wonder as you walk on by. Vanille d’Iris, £140 for 120ml, Ormonde Jayne, 12 The Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street, W1S (ormondejayne.com)

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Power Game Whether you’re an amateur or professional player, training is key to staying on top of your game in rugby. With training, fitness and injury advice provided by Dr Cath Spencer-Smith and Mr Giles Stafford, we look at how you can tailor your training regime to build fitness and prevent injuries

ugby players are physically bigger, stronger, and faster than ever before. In younger players, strength and conditioning enables an individual to build a robust long-term plan for muscle development, within a body that is still growing. When you aren’t actively taking part in rugby, your training should focus on muscle development and power, which is just as important in younger players. There are myths about this kind of training stunting growth in young players, but resistance training is safe and gives you the competitive edge. It is important to tailor your training to your level of physical fitness. If you have poor aerobic fitness and are carrying a few extra pounds from the off-season, focus more on activities like medium or long-distance running. There is a trade-off between aerobic work and muscle size, so leaner players should focus on muscle hypertrophy, challenging targeted groups of muscles to grow.

Building Strength It is easy to get injured in the gym, so good technique is especially important when lifting weights. While you are still perfecting your

technique, a good rule to go by is that a weight is too heavy if you can’t perform more than six repetitions. Concentrating on controlled, fast movements, as opposed to moving the heaviest weights, is the safest way to build muscle and avoid injury. Aim for a couple of strength and conditioning sessions per week. Fatigue is a big consideration if you have several sporting commitments. It’s important to examine your entire schedule and adjust it so you aren’t tired all the time. Remember that to avoid injury, it is essential that your hip and ankle mobility and lumbar-pelvic stability are up to scratch. In the elite world, physiotherapists and strength and conditioning coaches screen players for movement issues, but this is worth doing at any level. As the season approaches, it’s time to work on aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Focus on interval-based, sports specific-drills that mimic play, such as sprinting and agility exercises, including change of direction.

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Introduce contact work gradually; building up from shielded contact before full contact to avoid unnecessary injury once you get on the pitch.

Injury Areas and Exercises Ankle, knee, neck and shoulder, hip and groin problems are common areas for sports-related injuries in 16-25 year olds. The following kinds of exercise are encouraged to build your strength and protect these areas from injury on and off the pitch:

Control and Strength • Ankle: Single-legged stands and squatting; single-legged standing on an unstable surface; single-legged tip-toe balancing. • Shoulder: press-ups and scapular control exercises with a Theraband®. • Knees: well-controlled single legged squats and step-ups.

Lumbar pelvic stability • Double and single-legged bridges. • ‘Superman’ exercises.

The Hamstring The biggest factor that increases your risk of a hamstring injury is having previously injured it, making older players more susceptible. Sprint training is the most common way to injure the hamstring, with one third of all injuries occurring during training.

ACL Injury Good hip-knee-ankle alignment is very important to ensure the knee doesn’t drop inwards. Neuromuscular training improves positional sensing, and control through movements is very important. Trunk stability and agility work can really help, as can ankle stability work (e.g. using a wobble board or mini-trampoline).

Sports and Exercise Medicine at The Wellington Hospital: The expertise of the lead physicians of Sports Medicine at The Wellington Hospital have been gained at the highest level within the worlds of competitive sport, athletics and dancing. Conditions treated include anterior knee pain, achilles tendinopathy, shoulder pain and hamstring injuries.

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

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Spa review Urban Retreat at Harrods

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or more than a decade, the famous and fashionable have flocked to Urban Retreat at Harrods for their grooming requirements. I have been a loyal client for the past five years, having stumbled upon it during a visit to Harrods when I first arrived in London. Secluded and private, on the top floor of the department store, I found that Urban Retreat is the ultimate escape from the city – without having to leave Knightsbridge. It has always been regarded as a ‘one-stop shop’ for beauty – you could spend an entire

day there with great ease, having your nails polished, hair cut or back massaged. And since the spa underwent a major transformation earlier this year with the refurbishment of its treatment rooms, the addition of a chic cafe and a glamorous gold and marble-clad hammam, as well as its new Make Up Salon, there seem to be more reasons than ever to pay a visit. If ever there was a heaven for cosmetics, this would be it. In the Make Up Salon, you will find all of the top cosmetics brands in one space, where expert make-up artists are on call to assist (for choosing the right shade of eye-shadow can be a tedious task at the best of times). This month, the Make Up Salon has launched its Who’s Your Hero campaign, which showcases one cult product from each brand, from Laura Mercier’s Foundation Primer, to Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Palette. Throughout the month there are also a series of talks and masterclasses on how best to create your own ‘Hero’ look. Urban Retreat’s sleek new look only serves to make the experience at the spa more indulgent. Whether you are just picking up a new bronzer, or staying for an entire head-to-toe makeover, it’s an inner city sanctuary you will return to time and again for a little bit of time for yourself. Urban Retreat at Harrods, 5th Floor, Harrods, Knightsbridge, SW1X (020 7893 8333; urbanretreat.co.uk)

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Seven sins The taste of a superbly crafted piece of chocolate is possibly the most tempting of treats. As The East India Company extends its Fine Foods range to include a collection of seven delectable chocolate tablets, the rich textures and flavours will remind you of the simple joys of beautifully made confectionary. With flavours that are built upon a range of unconventional ingredients, including Bombay chai, pink peppercorns, tropical white tea and Australian Murray River salt, you may agree that these decadent bars won’t be for sharing. Summer Oolong Chocolate collection, The East India Company, 7 Conduit Street, W1S (020 3205 3395; eicfinefoods.com)

Food & drink news The changing of the seasons marks an indulgent start to this month, with carefully crafted chocolates from The East India Company, and a new wine cellar at Berry Bros. & Rudd WORDS: AMY WELCH

The merchant of St. James’s If there were not already enough reasons to attend a wine tasting at Berry Bros. & Rudd, the wine merchant has just opened a new cellar beneath its historic St. James’s premises to keep up with an increasing demand for private wine events. The Sussex Cellar, so named after one of the seven royal dukes to have frequented the establishment during the early 19th century, will span two levels and accommodate up to 40 people. What better excuse to peruse the fine wines on offer? Berry Bros. & Rudd, 3 St. James’s Street, SW1Y (0800 280 2440; bbr.com)

Sweet surprises The fashionable city of Paris has been an enduring inspiration to confectioner Ladurée since the brand was established in 1862. With six eclectic flavours, the beautifully illustrated Parisienne box celebrates this long relationship. La Parisienne box of six macarons, £16.30, Ladurée, 71-72 Burlington Arcade, W1J (020 7491 9155; laduree.fr) 94

For the love of chocolate Celebrating the Chinese tradition marking the passage into the winter solstice, Pierre Hermé has introduced a gift box of four delectable mooncakes. While two praline and sesame nougatine centres represent the moon’s first and waning crescents, our favourite is the chocolate biscuit and soft caramel. Box of four Mooncakes, £27, Pierre Hermé (pierreherme.com)

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DINING OUT Bellamy’s

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ord of mouth, rave reviews and a long list of famed clientele (it is said to be one of the only restaurants in which HM The Queen has dined) has fast turned Bellamy’s restaurant, tucked quietly away in the far corner of cobble-stoned Bruton Place, into an icon of the Mayfair dining scene. Just a stone’s throw from Berkeley Square, the restaurant is named after the club in Evelyn Waugh’s Sword of Honour trilogy of novels, which goes some way to suggest that a British eccentricity and intimate joviality play some part in a gastronomic affair at Bellamy’s. Crossing into the dining room through the bar, lined with sumptuous leather booths that indeed feel like a modern take on many a Waugh novel, the array of fashion illustrations and vintage travel prints that line each lemon-chiffoncoloured wall instantly catch your eye. True to Bellamy’s brasserie roots, you will find a diverse French wine list (the rounded Pinot Noir, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru’s

lightness was a guilt-free accompaniment to the golden Dover sole I enjoyed mid-week) and there is something wholly comfortable and familiar about the atmosphere here, with the interior boasting a relaxed continental charm. On any given night every table is sure to be full come eight o’clock and it is quite incredible how intimate a large space can appear as the restaurant quickly becomes filled with excited conversation across tables. It offers a quintessentially British take on the perfect Parisian brasserie, conducive to catching up with old friends late into the night. And indeed most patrons do seem to be doing just that; a mixture of intimate rendezvous, residential gatherings and businessmen talking shop over vodka and caviar. A content familiarity can be glimpsed from the kitchen also, mixing the quaint dishes of fish fingers and bacon and eggs amid the more timeless veal and French seafood mains. Dishes are unpretentious and the menu succinct, which is exactly why one could happily return to Bellamy’s time and again – and is what many of its customers have done for over ten years. It is the welcoming ambience that drives repeat business and on returning to Bellamy’s, as almost all do, you are sure to run into a friendly and familiar face. Bellamy’s, 18 Bruton Place, W1J (bellamysrestaurant.co.uk)

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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)

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The sound of music As the delightful symphonies of the Proms descend, our favourite part of the annual event is the dramatic crescendos of the Last Night of the Proms celebrations in Hyde Park. The open-air concert will feature a host of renowned musicians, including the BBC Concert Orchestra and soprano Danielle de Niese. It is sure to be a memorable event. Proms in the Park at Hyde Park, 12 September. For tickets visit bbc.co.uk

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Fashion throwback As a precursor to Fashion Week, Grays Antiques is celebrating all things vintage at Vintage Modes, located on the lower-ground floor of Grays Mews. On 10 September, fashion shows will run on the hour to showcase Grays’ collections. What better excuse to procure a vintage ensemble from the likes of Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent. 10 September, from 12-5pm at Vintage Modes, 1-7 Davies Mews, W1K (07504 981 754; vintagemodes.co.uk) 98

Shop ‘til you drop Regent Street is going hands-free. The ever-popular retail destination has recently employed the services of shopping experience company Dropit, offering consumers same-day delivery from the stores on Regent Street, direct to your home or office. Using the Dropit mobile app you can plan your shopping route, enjoy some bag-free retail therapy and even track the delivery of your purchases. (dropitshopping.com)

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Park life Containing 5,000 acres of beautiful historic parkland, The Royal Parks (TRP) are home to an array of species. To continue its dedicated focus on habitat and wildlife management, TRP has appointed its first wildlife apprentice with thanks to a generous donation from the Berkeley Foundation. From helping care for The Regent’s Park waterfowl to feeding the much-loved pelicans of St James’s Park, the new apprentice will gain invaluable conservation experience, maintaining each environment for us all to enjoy. (royalparks.org.uk)

Eternal kiss Italian artist Francesco Vezzoli’s work concentrates mostly on dissecting the notion of beauty. His latest sculpture ‘Eternal Kiss’, exhibited for the first time at Almine Rech gallery, features two Roman marble heads, which have been painstakingly restored to their original colours with specialist advice from leading archaeologists. Through this process of aesthetic restoration, the fascinating sculpture acts as a captivating portal to the past. Francesco Vezzoli’s Eternal Kiss will run from 8 September – 3 October at the Almine Rech Gallery, 11 Savile Row, W1S (020 7287 3644; alminerech.com)

Mayfair Market returns The fortnightly Mayfair Market is back by popular demand and is hosting food stalls on the deck of Brown Hart Gardens. Open from 11am – 4pm on alternate Wednesdays throughout 2015, there will a tempting mix of delectable treats and international cuisines on offer. 9 and 23 September, Brown Hart Gardens, Duke Street, W1K THE LAST TIGER BY JOHN GLEDHILL

Image by Thomas Graham, courtesy of Grosvenor’s London estate

Eye of the tiger This month, in a private enclave of the Café Royal, The Club will transform itself into a visual celebration of the majestic wild tiger. From 22 September – 1 October an exhibition, in collaboration with Save Wild Tigers, will showcase an impressive number of international artists to raise awareness for the wild cat’s plight – the species’ numbers have drastically declined in recent years to less than 3,200. Curated by British artist Christian Furr, the Be Inspired exhibit and auction are sure to unveil some eye-catching art (Furr himself is contributing a contemporary tiger-inspired 3D piece). Tickets can be booked through indy@savewildtigers.org

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

A Fashionable Future for St James’s

Planning applications in the local area DATE RECEIVED: 25 June PROPOSAL: Use of basement, ground, first and second floors as office ADDRESS: 3 Clarges Mews DATE RECEIVED: 23 June PROPOSAL: Installation of new shopfront and internal alterations ADDRESS: 171 New Bond Street DATE RECEIVED: 19 June PROPOSAL: Use first to fifth floors as residential accommodation with alterations to the rear façade ADDRESS: 18 Conduit Street DATE RECEIEVED: 19 June PROPOSAL: Demolition of the existing rear fifth floor extension to allow for new glazed extension and handrail to existing roof deck ADDRESS: Meadows House 20-22 Queen Street

Located above DAKS on Jermyn Street in St. James’s, Beau House has been revealed as the prime central London developer, Dukelease’s latest residential development. The opulent boutique scheme has transformed the former offices into a super-prime living space, which has been designed by the award-winning architectural design practice of Oliver Burns. It comprises seven one, two and three bedroom apartments, and one stunning penthouse spanning two floors, along with a private roof terrace. With a myriad of members clubs and bespoke tailors just a stone’s throw away, the development takes much inspiration from the historic arbiter of fashion, Beau Brummell – a fitting influence as Beau Brummell’s statue remains a prominent feature of Jermyn Street. Past the limestone façade and through the elegant entrance hall, it’s clear to see Oliver Burns’ vision for each apartment, which includes modern details such as handcrafted furniture and bespoke joinery throughout, a concierge service and state-of-the-art technology. image courtey of Beau House (beauhouselondon.com)

Planned roadworks and closures in September STREET

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DATES

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Bourdon Street

Connections Highway Services

5 September

City of Westminster 020 7641 2000

Davies Street

Fibre cabling and jointing works

1-2 September

British Telecommunications Plc 0800 800 150

Park Street

Lay a new gas main

3-10 September

Fulcrum Pipelines Ltd 0845 641 3010

Clarges Street

Excavate and install cables

1-21 September

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

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Remembering

MAYFAIR C O U R T D R E S S M A K E R S IN MAYFAIR

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above: Mannequin parade at Lucile, 23 Hanover Square, London, 1913. Image courtesy of the V&A

y the early 20th century the fashion media had expanded to include a range of income levels and tastes. More than ever before, women were informed of the latest Paris trends, the most fashionable haute couturiers and the lifestyles led by their glamorous, international clientele. Monthly journals such as The Lady’s Realm (est. 1896) and weekly newspapers such as The Queen (est. 1861) also reported on British high-society news, in the majority of cases was Londonbased. Among the most prestigious Mayfair court dressmakers were Russel & Allen (17-20 Old Bond Street), Kate Reily (10, 11 and 12 Dover Street), Madame Hayward (67-8 New Bond Street), Madame Handley-Seymour (est. circa 1910, 17-18 New Bond Street) and Sarah Fullerton Monteith Young (31 Mount Street and 65 South Audley Street). A number of garments and accessories bearing their labels are housed in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. These provide fascinating material evidence of styling, cut, fabrics and workmanship during this period, as well as

revealing which models were ordered and worn by clients, for whom they were made to fit perfectly. The paper archives provide depictions of sample designs in watercolour, some with fabric and trimming swatches attached and written annotations. There are photographs of mannequins modelling sample garments; together with images of interiors of dressmaking premises and fashion parades. Business documents such as sales ledgers, staffing details, and records of materials costs and capital investment do not appear to survive. Prices paid by clients for garments were recorded on receipts, but few of these are extant. One receipt from Russel & Allen dated November 1899 records that a palegreen satin, silk-lined, ballgown, trimmed with chiffon lace cost £15 4s 6d (about £1,680 at today’s prices) – the five per cent discount was standard for prompt payment. Numerous firms failed to survive due to outstanding client bills, however.’ As extracted from London Couture 1923 – 1975: British Luxury (2015, V&A Publishing, vandashop.com)`

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

127 Mount Street W1K 3NT 020 7493 0676

Pimlico & Westminster

London, Mayfair & St James’s

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

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

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

Savills

Knightsbridge John taylor 48 Berkeley Square W1J 5AX 020 3284 1888 (john-taylor.com)

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

Mayfair

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

Hanover

West End 49 Welbeck Street W1G 9XN 020 3540 5990

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

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

188 Brompton Road SW3 1HQ 020 7581 5234 (sales)

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

Sloane Street

St John’s Wood ChestertonS

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

Knight Frank

Mayfair

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

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

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

Strutt & Parker

Marylebone

Knightsbridge

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

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

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

Harrods Estates

Knightsbridge

82 Brompton Road SW3 1ER 020 7225 6506

Mayfair Hamptons International

Chelsea

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

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

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

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

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MM sept - 6 Balfour

Balfour Mews, Mayfair W1K An attractive six bedroom mews house A charming six bedroom freehold town house of 3,541 sq ft, located in a quiet mews set back off popular Mount Street. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 additional bedrooms, bedroom 6/study, bathroom, shower room, drawing room, family room, kitchen, terrace. EPC: F. Approximately 329 sq m (3,541 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £7,250,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/WER140170

17/08/2015 09:39:57

The Maddox Collection, Mayfair W1S A boutique Mayfair development by Amazon Property A new development finished to an impeccable standard by award winning developer Amazon Property. Accessible via lift, there are three available units: a first floor one bedroom apartment, a third floor lateral three bedroom apartment and an outstanding four bedroom duplex penthouse. Ranging from 43 sq m (463 sq ft) - 201 sq m (2,142 sq ft). Leasehold

Guide price: £1,300,000 - £5,950,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/WER140184

MM Sept - Maddox Collection

14/08/2015 17:28:56

The Pall Mall Collection, St James's SW1 A new luxury development by Amazon Property A beautifully crafted luxury residential development situated in the heart of St James’s by the award winning developer Amazon Property. The scheme comprises three stylish lateral apartments of 1,762 sq ft and a striking duplex penthouse of 2,575 sq ft with north and south facing terraces. Approximately 164 sq m (1,762 sq ft) - 239 sq m (2,575 sq ft). Leasehold

Prices from: £5,950,000

Mayfair Sales harvey.cyzer@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 Residential Development charles.williams@knightfrank.com 020 7861 5321

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/KRD143758

Pall Mall collection - MM sept

14/08/2015 17:31:15

Chesterfield Street, Mayfair W1J A beautifully presented five bedroom house with lift to all floors An elegant Grade II listed five bedroom town house quietly tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, benefiting from lift access to all floors and a private roof terrace. Master bedroom suite, guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, bedroom 5/gym, family room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, 2 guest WCs, wine vault, 3 terraces, balcony, lift. EPC: F. Approximately 489 sq m (5,265 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £14,400,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/WER150078

3 chesterfield st MM Sept

17/08/2015 09:36:20

South Street, Mayfair W1K A spacious three bedroom lateral apartment with 24 hour porterage A well proportioned three bedroom lateral apartment overlooking the tranquil Mount Street Gardens, benefiting from 24 hour porterage, an additional basement studio and two storage units. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, reception room, dining room, kitchen, 2 storage units, basement studio, porterage. EPC: E. Approximately 234 sq m (2,524 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 956 years remaining

Guide price: £6,500,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/WER150096

2, 51 South st MM September

14/08/2015 16:15:44

Charles Street, Mayfair W1J A grand Grade II listed town house near Berkeley Square A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed town house in one of London's most exclusive addresses. Spread over six floors, the property is also home to a beautiful 34 ft walled garden. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, staff quarters, kitchen, study, 3 guest WCs, patio garden, lift. EPC: D. Approximately 535 sq m (5,756 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £15,000,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/WER140052

MM sept - 50 Charles

14/08/2015 16:26:03

Oxford Street, Soho W1D An exceptional three bedroom penthouse apartment A truly unique three bedroom duplex penthouse situated in an historic building. Located 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

KnightFrank.co.uk/mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7482

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/WER150017

MM Beaver building April

14/08/2015 16:29:55

Porchester Gate, Hyde Park W2 Lateral apartment with far reaching views across Hyde Park A fantastic apartment offering generous living accommodation located in a prime portered building on the edge of Hyde Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception/dining room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, south facing terrace, multiple balconies, lift, porter, 24 hour security, parking for 1 car. EPC: C. Approximately 175 sq m (1,885 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 969 years remaining

Guide price: £6,500,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/HPE150077

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

18/08/2015 17:12:49

The Lancasters, Hyde Park W2 Spectacular apartment with south facing views across Hyde Park A luxurious apartment located in The Lancasters, a Grade II listed luxury development on the edge of Hyde Park. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite), dressing room, reception room, dining area, Boffi kitchen with Gaggenau and Miele appliances, mezzanine study area, Lutron lighting, comfort cooling, under floor heating, 24 hour concierge, valet parking, gymnasium, swimming pool, secure underground parking. Approximately 261 sq m (2,814 sq ft). Share of freehold

Guide price: £8,950,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/HPE150115

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EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES IN MAYFAIR To find out how we can help you or to request your no obligation market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7799

Guide price: £2,500 per week

Endell Street, Covent Garden WC2

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A bright and spacious three bedroom penthouse refurbished to an exceptional standard. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, reception room, dining area, open plan kitchen, lift, balcony. EPC: C. Approximately 173 sq m (1,862 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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,100 per week

Mount Street, Mayfair W1K A beautifully presented one bedroom apartment situated on the fourth floor overlooking Mount Street Gardens. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, reception room and dining area, kitchen. EPC: C. Approximately 58 sq m (631 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799

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Guide price: £3,750 per week

Carlos Place, Mayfair W1K

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A fantastic three bedroom duplex apartment situated on the first and second floor of a prestigious street in Mayfair. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining area, study, utility room, cloakroom. EPC: D. Approximately 185 sq m (1,997 sq ft). Available unfurnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £3,750 per week

St James's Place, St James's SW1 An outstanding penthouse set in a beautifully restored building. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, observatory, roof terrace, direct lift access. EPC: D. Approximately 214 sq m (2,307 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799

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Guide price: £3,500 per week

Grosvenor Square, Mayfair W1K

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An immaculate, newly refurbished apartment situated on the sought after Grosvenor Square. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining area, kitchen, lift, porter. EPC: D. Approximately 149 sq m (1,599 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £575 per week

Kean Street, Soho W1D An outstanding studio flat to rent in an exclusive location in the heart of Covent Garden. Studio room with wooden flooring and underfloor heating, 1 bathroom, kitchen, balcony. EPC: C. Approximately 40 sq m (431 sq ft). Available furnished. mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8166 7799

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14/08/2015 11:54:31

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

Guide price: £2,200 per week

Albion Street, Hyde Park W2

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An elegant Grade II listed maisonette ideally located for the local amenities of Connaught Village. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, study, roof terrace. Approximately 174 sq m (1,873 sq ft).

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

hydeparklettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7941

Guide price: £3,000 per week

Wyndham Yard, Marylebone W1 This interior designed mews house is located in a gated mews in the heart of Marylebone. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, guest cloakroom, garage, roof terrace and patio. Approximately 229 sq m (2,471 sq ft). marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5853

Mayfair Mag Sept 2015

17/08/2015 13:03:08

View from the top With an exceptional variety of properties available for purchase, Marylebone is having a moment. We meet Christian Lock-Necrews, partner and head of Knight Frank’s Marylebone office, to discuss the ever-growing popularity of the area

n the top floor of a Georgian mansionette on Wimpole Street, it’s easy to forget you’re in central London. On the top floor of this particular property, which boasts spacious, high-ceiling living spaces across four levels, is a private roof terrace, offering complete seclusion from the busy streets below. ‘In all my time working in this area over the past decade, I have not come across anything quite as special as this. Something as private as this in the middle of town rarely exists,’ says Christian LockNecrews, partner and head of Knight Frank’s Marylebone office, through which this property is available for purchase. What sets this property apart is that it is on the market for sale as a share of freehold, there is a lift, and the four floors are set from the first floor up, rather than the basement level, and is set behind a stunning, Grade II listed façade. The property is a particularly special

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example of the genre of properties coming onto the market of late. ‘What we have seen in recent years, and moving forward, is the delivery of new build apartment blocks arriving on the market, and a strong continued demand for schemes of this nature,’ adds Lock-Necrews. ‘One of our latest reports identifies £2bn worth of new developments in the pipeline, which will even further satisfy the demand we are seeing. The two estates here, Howard De Walden and Portman Estate, have completely re-gentrified the retail offering and public realm, and the area now offers a lifestyle, which is such an important factor when buying a new home.’ Knight Frank recently said the rental and sales price growth of Marylebone has outstretched its neighbouring areas by 15 per cent over the past two years, which LockNecrews attributes to two trends: an increased awareness of what Marylebone has to offer, and the sheer volume of new developments that are due to be completed in the years ahead. ‘We’ve already delivered schemes at 5 and 7 Portland Place, Picton Place and Park Crescent, and there are another ten or so schemes in the area that we are currently working on, such as Chiltern Place.’ This volume of new residential properties is potentially game-changing for Marylebone, as ‘buyers who two years ago wouldn’t have even considered the area are now moving here,’ he says. ‘We continue to see the empty-nesters downsizing from areas like St John’s Wood but more and more we are seeing buyers from neighbouring areas such as Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as more overseas buyers, looking for family homes here. Where once they were mainly drawn by the relative affordability factor, the price gap is now narrowing and buyers are now sold by the quality of property and the favourable lifestyle that Marylebone has to offer. Guide price, £10,950,000. For further enquiries, contact Christian Lock-Necrews at Knight Frank Marylebone, Unit 49, 55 Baker Street, W1U (020 3435 6441; knightfrank.co.uk)

‘The two estates here, Howard De Walden and Portman Estate, have completely re-gentrified the retail offering and public realm’

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market

insight A steady prime property market has set the tone for the summer in London, says partner and head of Knight Frank Mayfair’s office, Harvey Cyzer

n the period between the general election and the summer holiday, buyers in London have taken stock of new market conditions and appear less inclined to rush into making decisions. A succession of tax changes has contributed to low single-digit annual growth, meaning buyers and sellers are more prepared to sit on the sidelines until later this year, unafraid of missing out on the imminent return of stronger growth. Following a general election and a Budget that contained a degree of focus on the prime London property market, more discretionary buyers are waiting to see how readily recent policy changes will be absorbed. While there seems to be some short-term hesitation around recent alterations to non-dom legislation, it is December’s rise in stamp duty which appears to have had the single biggest dampening effect on demand as buyers digest the reforms. Despite the strong underlying economy, the number of tax changes, which have a particularly strong impact on London, means the market is undergoing a period of readjustment. Indicative figures for housing transactions in England and Wales for the first quarter of 2015 show the extent to which high-value property transactions in London make a growing contribution to stamp duty revenues, in contrast to the volume of deals. Although London accounted for 13 per cent of

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transactions in the first quarter of this year, it contributed 46.9 per cent of stamp duty revenue, up from 43.4 per cent in the same period in 2014 under the old stamp duty system. Meanwhile, properties worth in excess of £1m in London accounted for one per cent of deals in England and Wales, but the revenue contribution has increased to 25.8 per cent from 19.8 per cent last year.

‘It is December’s rise in stamp duty which appears to have had the single biggest dampening effect on demand’ Overall stamp duty in England and Wales is down in the first quarter, as the government predicted, though it expects house price inflation to help make up any short fall in coming years. However, after 12 months of successive declines, annual price growth in prime central London flattened out at two per cent in July, down from 7.9 per cent in the same month last year. Furthermore, while total sales volumes in England and Wales fell 11 per cent, the number of £2m-plus deals in London was down by 25 per cent in the first quarter of 2015.

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AN INCREDIBLY RARE LATERAL APARTMENT WITH FIVE WEST FACING WINDOWS LOOKING DIRECTLY OVER GROSVENOR SQUARE. A large two bedroom apartment of 2,334 sq ft including a separate staff studio, secure parking and uniformed porter at one of the world’s most exclusive addresses.

Leasehold: 130 Years Unexpired Price: £10,000,000 EPC: Band E

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STUNNING NEWLY REFURBISHED MAISONETTE IN THE HEART OF MAYFAIR adams row, w1k 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø study ø own entrance ø passivhaus technology ø 168 sq m (1,817 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

Savills Mayfair Diana Tran dtran@savills.com

020 7578 5100 Furnished £1,995 per week + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply* *£36inc incVAT VATfor foreach each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor whereInventory required. Inventory out fee end – charged at termination the end of or early termination *£36 additional tenant/occupant/guarantor referencereference where required. check out fee -check charged at the of or early 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. of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including example inventory fee, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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supply & demand Amidst the busiest period for Mayfair lettings, Georgina Bartlett of Savills Mayfair & St. James discusses increasing supply, the return of financial repatriation and her positive predictions for the coming months

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‘T

here’s very much an appetite from the overseas market,’ says Georgina Bartlett, head of lettings at Savills Mayfair. ‘We’ve moved into our busiest time of the year,’ she explains. Throughout the summer, her office sees the highest number of corporate expatriates move into the city, a growing Middle-Eastern market looking for second homes, and of course the international student market in full swing as preparations kick in for September. All this combined means that for the Mayfair Savills office, August and September really are the busiest months in lettings. ‘I think landlords are increasingly well educated and want to release properties at this time of the year, so our stock levels are increasing, but the demand is increasing to match it. We’ll see our highest number of transactions in this quarter,’ she explains. However, Bartlett is also quick to acknowledge the presence of a domestic market, confirming that 40 per cent of their landlords and a third of their tenants are domestic: ‘There’s a diverse, cosmopolitan rich mix of people.’ And this is something Bartlett and her team benefit from: ‘Especially with the uncertainty surrounding Europe at the moment, lots of people are looking to diversify their business into the UK,’ she explains. In fact, Bartlett confirms that supply is up

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and increasing year on year by 30 per cent, putting it largely down to the return of the financial expatriates. ‘There’s the continual growth from tech companies, with places like Google investing in commercial spaces in central London, but the financial markets are the highest; we’ve seen a lot of employees relocating to London from within this sector so far in 2015,’ she claims. As a result, Bartlett says she’s seeing an increasing number of professional couples relocating to Mayfair and takes this opportunity to show us around a Grosvenor Estate property on Adams Row. Bartlett has taken special interest in this recently refurbished property, a passivhaus that’s been made airtight and carbon neutral through an air-filtration system. ‘If kept airtight, the house will remain at 17°C throughout the entire year. There’s as much as a 90 per cent reduction in electricity bills too,’ she explains. According to Bartlett, Grosvenor is one of the first to make the effort to address the energy efficiency of buildings. And Bartlett would know – she was on her way to becoming either a structural or civil engineer before she joined Savills. It was during her first year at Cambridge University when she realised it would take some time before she’d be given the opportunity to deal with clients, which was ultimately her end goal. ‘I was always interested in property, so it seemed right to pursue something in property. I was lucky and landed on my feet.’ Throughout her time in six different Savills’ offices, Bartlett says the highlight is now running the Mayfair & St. James’s lettings department and now meeting so many people on a day-to-day basis. ‘I’ve always been on the lettings side – I like the idea of building a client relationship over a number of years.’ While we’re on the subject of the future, we take this opportunity to ask Bartlett what we can expect from the Mayfair lettings market over the next six months.

‘I’ve always been on the lettings side – I like the idea of building a client relationship over a number of years’ ‘I think it’s looking very positive; the stock levels are going to increase. With the uncertainty in Europe at the moment, the investment will continue to come in. Supply will continue to increase as long as the overall economy continues to improve.’ Bartlett, we’re happy to back that. Savills Mayfair, 36 North Audley Street, W1K (020 7578 5100; savills.co.uk)

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Queen Street, W1J Queen Street is a luxury development of two adjoining period buildings providing six spacious three-bedroomed apartments in the heart of the historic and picturesque Mayfair Conservation Area. The development consists of three lateral apartments of elegant proportions, two spacious duplex apartments and a spectacular penthouse with three private roof terraces. The apartments, newly created behind the original façades, provide contemporary living in an historic setting. All apartments will benefit from a dedicated concierge service from one of London’s top providers, who will facilitate a discreet security presence in the entrance lobby to assist owners and greet guests. EPC: D

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

From £5,150,000 to £9,250,000 Leasehold • • • • •

Three bedrooms Penthouse apartment Lateral & duplex apartments Roof terraces Concierge

Hertford Street, W1J

£1,200 per week Furnished

A beautiful two bedroom two bathroom apartment in the heart of Mayfair. The property is newly refurbished and features large open plan reception room with kitchen, two double bedrooms, en suite bathroom and additional family shower room. EPC: D

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*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

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

Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Newly refurbished Open plan

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Falmouth House, W2 A superb penthouse apartment within this popular portered block and overlooking London’s world famous Hyde Park. Located on the seventh floor (with lift) the apartment boasts a reception room with access onto a south facing terrace offering panoramic views across Hyde Park. The property has been refurbished to a high specification and also includes a fitted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, second double bedroom and guest bathroom. Additional features include 24 hour porterage, air-conditioning and an underground car parking space. EPC: E

Hamptons Hyde Park & Bayswater Office Sales. 020 7723 0023 | Lettings. 020 7717 5345

£2,550,000 Leasehold • • • • • •

Penthouse Two bedrooms Terrace Panoramic views across Hyde Park Portered Block Underground car parking space

Westmoreland Terrace A family house arranged over five floors, with two fabulous roof terraces and views over Pimlico and some of Westminster’s most eye catching historic buildings. The house extends to over 2000 square feet with a modern Kitchen/Breakfast room and a patio garden. EPC: D

£2,450,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Hamptons Pimlico & Westminster Office Sales. 020 7834 4771 | Lettings. 020 7717 5343

Four Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Three Bathrooms Terraced House Roof Terrace 2046 Approx Sq Ft

020 7722 2223 | www.hanover-residential.com

‘I’m leaving because the weather’s too good. I hate London when it’s not raining.’ GROUCHO MARX

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Knightsbridge ————— A beautifully designed and rarely available, lateral apartment in this prestigious yet discreet garden square.

Rutland Gate SW7 £4,975,000 Leasehold – Share of freehold

Situated over two traditional, white stucco-fronted buildings, there is an abundance of natural light throughout, three double bedrooms (two en-suite) all situated at the rear of the apartment and a chic, double reception overlooking the gardens at the front. Residents will benefit from a porter, lift and access to the pretty garden square. London’s beautiful Hyde Park is less than 200m away and this exclusive Knightsbridge location also offers a wealth of shops and restaurants.

020 7722 2223 | www.hanover-residential.com

Mayfair ————— Enviably situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, Chesterfield House is one of Mayfair’s premier buildings.

Chesterfield House W1 £2,400,000 Leasehold – Share of freehold

The property boasts two double bedrooms, elegant decoration throughout, lift access and 24 hr porterage. A contemporary two bedroom lateral apartment situated on the first floor, comprising a master bedroom with generous wardrobe space and en suite shower room, second double bedroom and additional shower room. The property also benefits from a sleek, fully-integrated kitchen and double reception/dining room with beautiful wooden flooring and delicate ceiling cornicing. Chesterfield House is located in the centre of Mayfair, just off Curzon Street and parallel to prestigious Park Lane.

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Knightsbridge ————— A fantastic four bedroom apartment in Parkside with views overlooking Hyde Park. Parkside SW1 £9,250,000 Leasehold – Share of freehold

Renovated to an excellent standard with an attractive combination of period features and modern luxury. This first floor apartment boasts ample living accommodation, comprising an inviting entrance hall with a large reception overlooking Hyde Park, a large kitchen with integral appliances, dining area and four double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms complete with fitted TV’s. The property enjoys high ceilings, a balcony and has been furnished to a very high standard. Parkside is situated a stones throw from the park, has 24hr porterage and a lift.

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Marylebone ————— Overlooking Portman Square Gardens, this light, spacious lateral penthouse offers excellent family living accommodation.

Orchard Court W1 £12,500,000 Leasehold

This beautiful apartment extends to over 3,400 sq ft incorporating 6 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms and a staff bedroom. The property also has the benefit of a single garage to the rear held on a long lease. Orchard Court is situated on the east side of Portman Square just north of and only a few minutes walk from Oxford Street, Hyde Park and Marble Arch.

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Knightsbridge ————— An exquisite six bedroom house located in sought after Knightsbridge.

Wilton Place SW1 £5,950 per week Long Let

This property has been recently refurbished and includes the latest technology whilst retaining its period features. The house benefits from a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, 2 double reception rooms, a fully integrated kitchen, large utility area and a cinema room. In addition there is a beautiful, west-facing roof terrace, patio garden, indoor pool, sauna and steam room and a lift. Wilton Place is ideally located for shops, restaurants, Hyde Park and Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner stations.

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LIFE IN THE WEST END Richard Douglas and Alex Bourne reflect on a successful 18 months at the helm of the new Hanover West End office

hen we entered the stunning Rutland Gate apartment to interview Richard Douglas and Alex Bourne of Hanover, I was struck with how genuine and personable they both were, from the second they started showing me around. Douglas and Bourne got into property a bit later than most – both were actors who had families involved in property, so they knew the business well. Douglas jokes that he played an estate agent in everything he’d ever done, so it was a natural progression. Upon reflection, Douglas and Bourne agree that through acting they gained a number of transferrable skills: ‘Acting relies on being able to truly understand people, their wants and motivations. Getting to know people and what makes them tick was always something that fascinated me,’ explains Bourne. In terms of the property market, both agree this is really important, and that it’s one’s emotions that draw them to a property: ‘It sounds corny, but for us, we really do care about the properties we take on, and the people we show around. People often think it’s all about the asking price or the price per sq ft, but when you walk into a property that the person or people you’re showing around love, it’s a great, satisfying feeling. So much of what we do is to ensure the happiness of the people we work with, and the best way to do that is by getting to know them beyond how much they want for a

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property, or how much money they have to spend,’ adds Bourne. Douglas says a massive part of their business is off-market properties – in fact, 60 per cent of their deals have been off-market, which Douglas says is ‘really a lot like detective work’. Bourne says: ‘You might find a property for someone where they describe a lifestyle and you think, ‘I went into that property and they weren’t really selling but they might do if they get the right price,’ and that’s how a lot of deals happen in the West End.’ They say it’s about bridging the gap between search agency and agency. It’s evident that the pair share a very clear vision, and while they’ve known and worked with each other for years, their business partnership is still very much in its infancy. Douglas says it was always in his mind to start from a standstill, but realised it was much harder: ‘When we went off to open up we knew three other people who all left their jobs to open their own business, and they’re all back where they were. It’s enough to keep you on your toes, and given our business is based on great service, that drives us every day.’ As a result of joining an existing business, they’ve enjoyed rapid growth in just 18 months, yet being a second office has allowed them to define themselves without starting afresh. Bourne says they both recognised something in Hanover and its co-founders, Jason Goldstone and Jeremy Rosenblatt: ‘There was a lot of synergy and something that we could help grow and strengthen in numbers.’ And as for the future, Douglas says they have big plans: ‘There’s a lot going on – there is no end to the level of service that you can give.’ Many of their clients have homes all over the world, which means for Douglas and Bourne it’s about selling London. Bourne says: ‘When someone comes to London looking for property, our hope is that ours will be the first number they call, so that’s what we are aiming for.’ For further enquiries contact the team at Hanover West End, 49 Welbeck Street, W1G (020 7486 9665, hanover-residential.co.uk)

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Established 1897

Park Lane, Mayfair W1 A newly renovated three bedroom apartment of approximately 1,132 sq. ft. in one of Mayfair’s most prestigious buildings. The accommodation comprises a reception room, separate kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Residents in 55 Park Lane benefit from the building’s 24-hour concierge and security as well as the option for parking and maid service. EPC rating C.

Leasehold: approximately 118 years remaining Guide price: £3,950,000 020 7409 9047 robert.cox@harrodsestates.com

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Hyde Park Gardens, Hyde Park W2 A large four bedroom lateral apartment (approximately 2,453 sq ft) on the third floor (with lift) of this Grade II Listed, stucco-fronted building with stunning southerly views overlooking award-winning communal gardens and Hyde Park. The property comprises a reception room, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, master bedroom, ensuite bathroom, two further bedrooms, bathroom, family room/ fourth bedroom and a guest WC. In addition it also has the benefit of a studio room situated on the top floor (approximately 492 sq ft) which could be used as a staff room or guest accommodation and roof terrace. Hyde Park Gardens is situated to the north of Hyde Park and is ideally situated for the local amenities of Connaught Village and the boutique shops and restaurants of the West End. There are excellent transport links with access to the motorway network via the A40, the underground station at Lancaster Gate and Paddington station and Heathrow Express nearby. EPC rating D. Leasehold: approximately 85 years remaining Guide price: ÂŁ7,950,000 020 7409 9205 michael.davis@harrodsestates.com

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Park House Apartments, Mayfair W1K A three bedroom apartment to let in this new landmark building of extraordinary proportions and luxurious aesthetics. Benefits from 24-hour concierge and an underground car park. Inside, meticulous attention to detail features the highest spec finishes, in a warm and contemporary style. The accommodation of approximately 2,325 sq. ft. comprises open plan kitchen/ dining/reception room, guest cloakroom, master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom with en-suite shower room, third double galleried bedroom with en-suite shower room. Available now for a 12 months minimum lets on a furnished basis. EPC rating C. Price per week: £3,550 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £210 Checkout. References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants 02074099158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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Gloucester Place, Marylebone W1U Set on the second floor is this well-presented three bedroom, three bathroom lateral apartment. The property comprises a living room, large kitchen, master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, a spacious second double bedroom with built-in storage, double bedroom, shower room and a family bathroom. The property is located close to Regents Park as well as Marylebone train station. Available now for a long term lets on a furnished basis. EPC rating C.

Price per week: £1,500 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £210 Checkout. References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants 02074099158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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Reeves Mews, W1K An apartment in Mayfair with over 925 sq ft of south facing mature gardened roof terrace approached from the two master bedrooms. Reception room, separate kitchen, 3 double bedrooms (2 en suite); balcony overlooking Reeves Mews, Bose sound system throughout. Located between Mount Street and Grosvenor Square, and just 0.3 miles from Oxford Street. EPC rating D

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Shepherd Street, W1J A house located on a residential street in Shepherds Market. Entrance Hall, reception room, kitchen/dining room, media room, en suite master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, 2 further double bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, WC; double length garage. EPC rating C

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South Street, W1K A lateral apartment located in a period building situated between Green Park and Bond Street. Entrance hall, 2 reception rooms with views facing onto Mount Street Gardens, separate kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in shower room, further double bedroom, family bathroom. EPC rating E

ÂŁ2,200 per week (fees apply)

Grosvenor square, W1K A 2 bedroom apartment on the fourth floor (with lift) of a portered building on Grosvenor square. Double reception room, separate kitchen with balcony, 2 en suite double bedrooms with built in storage, guest WC; air conditioning throughout. EPC rating C

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Planning permission has been granted by RBK&C to join this pair of semi-detached houses into one substantial property measuring 9,895.5 sq. ft./ 919.3 sq m. Potential to create 4 floors of lateral space and a sweeping carriage driveway for 5 cars. Pembridge Villas, W11 Guide Price ÂŁ15.5 million COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGE

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ount Street, with its striking terracotta architecture and luxury boutiques, is one of prime central London’s most sought after addresses. And this month, there is an opportunity to reside on this chic street, in the form of a superbly refurbished three-bedroom apartment which has arrived on the market for purchase. Just a stone’s throw from Scott’s, this first floor apartment in the historic locale benefits from a contemporary design by

Interiors with Art, which has implemented clean modern lines and high-quality furnishings throughout. The vibrant and cultural ambience of Mount Street below has clearly influenced the apartment’s aesthetic, and while the décor is refined, each room also reflects a relaxed ambience with an understated and inviting atmosphere. The charming study in particular holds an air of elegance and relaxation, which greatly inspires an evening curled up with a good book or film. Most impressive of the 1,770 sq ft apartment is the large drawing room, with high ceilings typical of a Mount Street residence and natural light pools into the room from four south-facing windows, which look out towards Berkeley Square. Oak herringbone floors and the majestic focal point of an ash-coloured marble fireplace provide the perfect finishing touches to this elegant room. Just beyond the drawing room sits a sleek, modern kitchen and dining room, with space for ten people to dine, and the benefit of sliding doors, which can be opened to create one seamless area for entertaining across both rooms. On to the master suite and the cream expanse feels both chic and comfortable, with the inclusion of an elongated high-gloss built-in wardrobe for all your designer buys. The adjoining marble shower room further cements the apartment’s focus on modern luxury, yet the reigning feature remains the apartment’s impressive location. Proudly presiding over the magnificent Mount Street, you will find no end to the plethora of exciting and exclusive shopping and dining destinations sitting on your doorstep. Guide price £7,150,000. 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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South Audley Street’s gem Luxlo breaches £100m at 77 Mayfair as penthouse goes for nearly £7k per sq ft

uxury property developer Luxlo has confirmed the sale of six of the seven apartments in its 77 Mayfair scheme on South Audley Street – the first new residential apartment block to be built in Mayfair for 15 years – to take the scheme’s sales tally to over £100m in seven months. Each of the lateral apartments averages nearly 4,000 sq ft, and sits behind an original Edwardian Portland stone façade dating back to 1904. There are 3,000 sq ft of amenity space, managed by a 24-hour Harrods concierge, including a spa, pool, hair salon, underground parking and secure storage. Luxlo says this scheme has ‘contributed to the employment of more than 700 highly skilled jobs since 2011’, in addition to handing over a £4.2m affordable housing contribution to Westminster. The development is due to complete in the summer of 2016. Sales are being handled by Wetherell and Knight Frank.

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Mayfair’s star-studded addresses Celebrity homes are high in demand in Mayfair, says Nicholas Austin, head of sales at Jackson-Stops & Staff on Curzon Street

elebrity homes seem to be the latest trend in our Mayfair office, as Jackson-Stops & Staff has recently taken on two exquisite properties with celebrity connections. We are currently marketing a wonderful three bedroom apartment just behind Grosvenor Square that was once owned by Christina Onassis – the daughter of shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis, who married Jackie Kennedy in 1968. Christina lived in the apartment during the 1970s and 1980s up until her death in Argentina in 1988. The property also comes with an extremely rare gem in Mayfair – a roof garden

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of approximately 930 sq ft. Or, if you are looking for a freehold, we also have a mews house that was once the home of champion racing driver, Sir Stirling Moss. The house is a technical whizz’s dream, as everything can be controlled from your iPad and comes with its own private cinema. If you are hoping to bump into Moss himself, then this is the house for you; when he sold it, he moved next door to a property with a larger garage. Indeed, many of Mayfair’s properties are steeped in a rich history and have many secrets still to uncover. For further enquiries, contact Nicholas Austin at Jackson-Stops & Staff Mayfair, 17 Curzon Street, W1J (020 7664 6644; jackson-stops.co.uk)

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West End prices (Chart by CBRE)

Purchasing power Investors now account for 42 per cent of prime central London property purchases

P New heights Domestic buyers and new-builds dominate ‘soaring’ West End market

he residential sales market in the West End has ‘soared’ since the election, reports CBRE, with enquiry levels and average values up by nearly a third. The West End team achieved an average sales value of £1,864,022 during Q2, which was 31 per cent higher than in Q1 and 22 per cent up on Q2 2014. The £42.9m worth of property they tucked away in the second quarter went at an average of £1,754 per sq ft (an 8 per cent uplift on last quarter). 61 per cent

UK buyers now make up 60 per cent of the market of the properties sold were new-builds, which tended to command a significant premium on their resale counterparts (an average of £1,935 per sq ft compared with £1,472 per sq ft). UK buyers now make up 60 per cent of the market (up 20 per cent on Q1), while buyers from Asia and Europe have also been active, especially above the £2m mark.

rime London property prices ticked up by 0.8 per cent in Q2 – the first rise since September 2014, and quite the change from Q1’s -0.6 per cent – as ‘investors strengthen their hold’ on the prime central London market. 42 per cent of prime central property purchases were made by investors in the second three months of the year, says Marsh & Parsons – that’s an eight per cent year-on-year increase and means that investors are now the most common type of buyer in the area. This is ‘encouraging’, argues the estate agency’s CEO Peter Rollings: ‘Investors are a good gauge of the overall health of the London market. If there was any cause for concern about the future property market, investors would be upping sticks and moving elsewhere. But that fact they are still putting down roots in the capital shows how fertile current conditions are. While there may not be much action to see at the moment, prices are still growing, and the foundations for fruitful capital returns are strong.’ Marsh & Parsons is reporting an average of 12 buyers for every available property in June 2015, and even more competition in central areas, with 13 buyers for every property on the market.

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TO LET DERBY STREET, MAYFAIR W1

ÂŁ3,000 per week

Delightful Mayfair townhouse located in a charming cobbled street, moments from Park Lane with private terrace offering roof top views of Mayfair. The house is moments from the shops, boutiques and restaurants of Shepherd Market and a five minute walk to Green Park tube station (Jubilee, Piccadilly & Victoria Lines).

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

The property has been recently redecorated throughout and has been interior designed to an excellent standard. Extending to 2,700 sq ft (251 sq m) the house is set over lower ground, ground and four upper floors to offer bright, flexible family living and entertaining accommodation. Entrance hall, dining/reception room, drawing room, study, master bedroom suite with dressing room, three further bedrooms, two bathrooms and large roof terrace. The lower ground floor comprises a family room with utility room and bathroom which could be either additional entertaining space or a self-contained guest suite.

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TO LET CHESTERFIELD GARDENS, MAYFAIR W1

£820 per week

Unique newly refurbished Mayfair apartment. This extraordinary property is quietly situated in a prestigious sought after portered block off Curzon Street. Finished to a high specification and extending to 650 sq ft (60 sq m) to include a magnificent mirrored entrance hall with marble floor, large reception room with solid wood flooring, double bedroom with fitted robes, spectacular bathroom with separate walk-in shower, fully fitted eat-in kitchen and 24 hour porter.

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

FOR SALE SHEPHERD MARKET, MAYFAIR W1

£775,000

Rarely available duplex apartment in Mayfair’s Shepherd Market a few minutes walk to Green Park tube station (Jubilee, Victoria & Piccadilly Lines). A private entrance at ground floor level with stairway to first floor reception room with fully equipped open plan kitchen, stairs to second floor double bedroom with bi-fold windows, fitted cupboards and fully tiled en-suite shower room. Features include surround sound, wood flooring throughout, entry phone and air conditioning. EPC Rating D.

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Grosvenor Square

Mayfair W1K

£3,500 per week / £15,166.66 per month

A stunning newly refurbished 3 bedroom apartment with views of Grosvenor Square, situated within a luxurious apartment block on one of London’s most premier squares. The building benefits from a 24 hour on site porter & a lift. EPC rating C

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ÂŁ4,850,000 leasehold

Mayfair W1K

An impressively finished duplex apartment extending to approx. 2,284 sq ft & benefiting from an abundance of natural light. Comprising 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & a private patio, the property further benefits from comfort cooling & a fully integrated sound system. EPC rating B

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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 terrace 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

Price: £14,950,000 FREEhold

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Where the desert meets the sea Joint venture Meydan Sobha launches beachfront mansions as part of Dubai’s £7 billion residential community

ubai-based developer Meydan Sobha is launching luxury beachfront mansions as part of a £7bn landmark development called Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One. Located in the centre of the city, the new beachfront mansions will boast stunning views of Dubai’s iconic skyline and overlook what will become the world’s largest crystal lagoon. The Mayfair Magazine met with founder and chairman of Sobha Group, PNC Menon, ahead of a private launch event at The Dorchester in early August. ‘This project will never be repeated,’ asserts Mr Menon. ‘District One is a very unique development that is in the very heart of the city – I don’t think there’s a similar development in any city,’ he adds. Situated just a couple of kilometres from Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building – District One’s location is unrivalled, which meant competition was fierce in securing the land. Fortunately for interested parties, this multi-billion pound community offers the most central freehold villa properties in the heart of the Emirate’s city centre, and according to the chairman, the project will commit 65 per cent to open areas; with parks, lawns, green corridors, recreational parks, as well as landscaped walkways. District One’s ‘city within a city’ will offer a variety of entertainment options, including waterfront cafés, an array of restaurants,

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bistros, theatres and lifestyle retail, as well as practical business parks, a children’s nursery, an international school and hospitals. However, the major talking point is an aquatic masterpiece – a 7 km water body creating an idyllic manmade beachfront with lush green landscaping and a 14 km boardwalk. ‘You really have to see it to believe it, as the pictures don’t do it justice,’ PNC Menon assures. District One is situated next to the recently announced Meydan One, which will boast the world’s tallest residential tower, the tallest observation deck, longest indoor ski slope, 1.2km according to some reports, and the largest dancing fountain, not to mention the first plaza in the Middle East with a digital wall set to rival New York’s Times Square and London’s Piccadilly Circus. Ranging in size from 18,000 sq ft up to 35,000 sq ft, the mansions’ prices start at £8.5m. The development also features other premium luxury villas within the community, starting from £2.75m. For further enquiries, contact the sales team at Meydan Sobha (+97 1440 3000), or visit meydansobha.com

Knightsbridge - Penthouse £35mil

Georgian House - £27.5mil

Brand New Low Built House - £25mil

Reeves Mews - House £24mil

Bourdon Street - House £18mil

Above the Wolsey - £17.5mil

Classic Mayfair - Mansion £15.5mil

Chesterfield Street - House £14.4mil

Hays Mews - House £7.65mil

Green Street - Penthouse £7.5mil

Mount Street - Apartment £7.15mil

Davies Street - Apartment £5.75mil

South Audley Street - Apartment £4.5mil

Mount Street - Apartment £4.25mil

Park Street - Apartment £4.25mil

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Mount Street - Apartment £4.25mil

Green Street - Apartment £4.2mil

Three Kings Yard - House £3.95mil

Upper Brook Street - Apartment £3.75mil

Green Street - Apartment £3.5mil

Park Street - Apartment £3.15mil

South Street - Apartment £2.65mil

Chesterfield Gardens - Apartment £2.4mil

Park Street - Apartment £2.4mil

Dunraven Street - Apartment £2.25mil

Upper Grosvenor Street - Apartment £950k

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when to buy? BY Peter Wetherell

Founder and Chief Executive of Wetherell

Buy your convertible car in November preferably when it is raining, but not your umbrella, which should be bought in August when the sun is shining.

So when buying your Mayfair property, when better than at the start of autumn when the availability of stock is at its highest and the competition of buyers its lowest? You need the choice because you cannot afford to make a mistake. With Mayfair transactional volumes for H1 down 33% on 2014 and half of 2013 due to increased stamp duty, you need to know that you are buying best in class. On the page opposite I highlight six properties which I believe to be “best in class”.

CONCLUSION - off market Wetherell are instructed on over £1BN worth of prime property, of which about a third is “off market” with no online or marketing presence. Many of Mayfair’s finest properties never “hit” the market. If you can count only a few handfuls of buyers then you do not need to have the theatre of the World Wide Web having a tour of the property in cyberspace.

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Mayfair houses represent far better value on a £psf basis than lateral apartments and come without the service charges. HOT PROPERTY: A 5 bedroom house (c. 1898) in an extremely quiet location in the heart of Mayfair Village. £7.25M (£2,047 psf).

PIANO NOBILE

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MOUNT STREET

ONE AND ONLY - GROSVENOR SQUARE

Architecturally “Piano Nobile” is the first floor of a large Palladian or Georgian house, considered to be the best floor. BEST IN CLASS: A large lateral apartment with an 80 foot width and 3.4 metre ceiling height. Ideal for a stunning art collection. £18M.

Mount Street is now considered to be the top luxury retail destination location in Mayfair / London / The World. SWEET SUITE: A 2nd floor 1,000 sq.ft. interior designed apartment, right opposite The Connaught. Long lease of 110 years at £3.75M.

Quite a high percentage of properties sell only AFTER a price reduction – it shows that the vendors are keen to sell and the buyer senses a better deal. HOT PROPERTY: A 3rd floor, three windows across flat of 2,153 sq.ft. with a long lease of 116 years. Just under £3,000 psf at £6.25M.

There is only one lateral apartment currently available on the market in Grosvenor Square, so this can genuinely be called a rare opportunity. ON INSTRUCTIONS FROM GROSVENOR: A luxury 2 bedroom apartment with stunning views over gardens. New 130 year lease at £10M.

For all your Mayfair property enquiries contact us today.

V.F.M. - VALUE FOR MONEY

If you can still buy a flat in Mayfair under £2,000 psf then it is rare and either on a mid or short term lease. A long lease represents great value for money. LAST OPPORTUNITY: A 2nd floor 1 bedroom pied-à-terre between New Bond Street and Regent Street. 706 sq.ft. at £1.4M = £1,983 psf.

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