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Carnival on the Catwalk

Through the Keyhole

Ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival, Camilla Apcar seeks out the designers championing sequins, feathers and bright colour

From home cinemas to security bunkers, Mathilde Allibe, founder of interior firm Secretcape, reveals her most extravagant projects

Playing the Field

Take it Easy

Hollywood actress, model and philanthropist Sharon Stone tells Olivia Sharpe about her latest collaboration with Airfield

Hannah Lemon discovers the charms of the Caribbean isle of Antigua, where laidback luxury is de rigueur

A Question of Sport

Krug Island

From fishing to shooting, we take to the great outdoors to partake in the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular country pursuits

The champagne house brings a multi-sensory celebration of food, music and its finest vintages to Osea Island

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On the Cover... “I know very well that it requires a lot of discipline and focus to be successful in Hollywood. Only if you have both do you have a realistic chance,” says Sharon Stone – who possesses both traits herself. The American actress has carved a successful career in Hollywood, perhaps best known for playing the leading lady in both cult thriller Basic Instinct and Martin Scorsese’s gripping crime film Casino. Now, Stone is trading drama for dresses as she stars in Airfield’s summer fashion campaign. Read about her move into modelling on page 18.

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From the EDITOR “Even after Basic Instinct, I never earned as much as my male colleagues. I could do what I wanted – but there was never any financial equality. I think it all depends on whether there will be more women in key positions in the future because that’s the only way to guarantee equality. I haven’t seen this yet, though.” Sharon Stone knows better than anyone about the struggles of making it in Hollywood, not to mention the discipline and hard work that it takes. Having tackled such challenging and complex roles as a bisexual femme fatale in Basic Instinct (1992) to a sexually repressed dermatologist in Fading Gigolo (2013), the sky was truly the limit for this talented, Golden Globe-winning actress. Today, she enjoys slightly more relaxed roles, having recently landed the part in Austrian fashion label Airfield’s S/S16 campaign. She discusses women in Hollywood and the key to being sexy at 58 (p.18). All eyes are on Brazil in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympics, but you do not need to venture all the way to South America to enjoy carnival fever. I meet Brazilian jeweller Ara Vartanian, who is flying the flag for his native homeland in the heart of Mayfair, where his first UK flagship boutique has just opened (p.30). Meanwhile, as the Notting Hill Carnival toasts its 50th anniversary this year, Camilla Apcar seeks out those designers championing the boldest and brightest festival fashion (p.14). Speaking of toasts, Krug will be bringing a multisensory celebration of food, music and, of course, champagne to Osea Island – located off the coast of Essex – this September. Visit page 90 to find out more. However, if you’re pining for more exotic shores, then why not follow in Hannah Lemon’s footsteps and head to the Caribbean island of Antigua, where laid-back luxury is de rigueur (p.80)? After all, if you can’t beat them, join them.

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Carnival Catwalk on the

As the Notting Hill Carnival approaches, CAMILLA APCAR seeks out the fashion designers championing sequins, feathers and bright colour

ach summer hundreds of thousands descend upon Ladbroke and Westbourne Grove in a three-day celebration of creativity and multi-culturalism. The Notting Hill Carnival toasts its 50th anniversary in August, where the boldest and brightest fashions will prevail and scarcely a head will turn without a feather in sight. The carnival’s first edition was inspired by a fair to promote local relationships that had been strained by politics, housing issues and the race riots of 1958. It saw a steel band trio go on a walkabout through west London’s streets, and soon expanded to encompass masquerade, calypso and the Caribbean music for which the event is best known today. Both summer and autumn high fashion collections channel the carnival spirit this year, offering the chicest solutions to become the life of the party. Roberto Cavalli leads the pack, weaving – as ever – striking animal prints with slim silhouettes. Full of metallic accents and bias cuts, the designer’s pre-summer collection saw a sheer lime green dress (£2,660) and a studded mini dress (£2,270), but his autumn pieces take on a rock and roll edge. Heavily embroidered biker jackets and jacquards are complemented by a midnight mixture of teal, aubergine – and sparkling beaded leopard print, by way of a fearlessly figure-hugging off-the-shoulder dress (£13,415). Most eyecatching of all is a rich yellow jacquard wool silk suit (from £1,160): elegant eveningwear meets the joy of carnival.

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Meanwhile Versace’s summer collection offers racy competition with a sequinned mini dress in bright yellow and green leopard print (about £4,101) and a sleeveless evening dress – mini skirt at the front, light chiffon and lace train trailing the back (about £4,352) – that has more than a touch of peacock majesty about it. At Balmain, a bright orange silk skirt (£4,500) would be sure to ruffle feathers in its own right. Maximum plumage is indeed top priority for the carnival-inclined, and is on full show in bold outerwear this season. Best of all are block colour jackets from Alexander McQueen (POA) and vivid yellow long kid hair that lends exoticism of the first degree to one coat at Gucci (£7,240). For those seeking a rather more versatile plume, swathes of black are sequinned with feather motifs at Cavalli (shirt, £1,155), while Henry Holland’s summer footwear features delicate and elongated sprays at the toes: magenta teamed with white, or orange on top of yellow (£330). Pucci’s pre-fall collection tackles feathers both figuratively and literally, and is one of a number to turn primary colours into feathered pastels this autumn. The Italian fashion house showcases over-sized feather designs: printed on scarves and dresses or embroidered on coats (from €185), the effect no less striking in pastel. A baby blue fur coat from Cavalli (£10,160) has an ostrich-like quality, and the skirt of a long-sleeved nude tulle gown at Gucci (£11,090) has a skirt that takes on a multi-coloured life of its own.

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From left: Gucci stone topaz long hair kid goat fur stripes on silk satin coat, £7,240; Paula Cademartori Lotus sandal, £615; Paul Smith orange Concertina patent leather small tote bag, £850; Paula Cademartori Petite Faye Monkey leather bag, £1,430; Emilio Pucci printed cotton kimono jumpsuit, £675 from harrods.com; Versace green tulle sleeveless cocktail dress with animalier sequin embroidery, around £4,101; Dolce & Gabbana box bag in leather, banana leaf print with embroidery, POA; Dolce & Gabbana banana leaf print embellished sandals, £1,150 from matchesfashion.com

At carnival, less is sometimes more. With all the confidence of Notting Hill’s masqueraders – each of whose costumes are hand-sewn – come Alexander McQueen’s sheer tulle gowns embroidered with parrots, butterflies and hummingbirds (POA). Knee-high flamingos kiss and a surrealist floral jungle comes to life on intricately sequinned floor-length skirts. Elsewhere prints are the source of the fiesta. Fendi’s undeniable elegance is overlaid by abstract plant life in yellow and burnt orange (POA), but DSquared’s parrots shout the loudest on sweatshirts and skirts (from £355 at FarFetch). The Canadian designers have never shied from the outlandish, so it will perhaps come as no surprise that the twins call Notting Hill home. Only the bravest will opt for a set of a skin-tight body suits that cover the human form in illusory tattoos (£180). Dolce & Gabbana also embraced primary colours this summer. There was a raffia, leather and brocade bag with woollen pom poms that was inspired by Sicilian operainspired marionettes, but two new autumn prints offer a sophisticated celebration of the Mediterranean. Less overtly carnival, one conjures a verdant botanical vision of banana leaves that serves best on a boxy bag embellished with bejewelled bugs and an especially playful shoe

decorated with miniature bananas and a fluffy pom pom of its own. The other takes its design from hand-painted Mediterranean ceramics, printed on a range of fringed silk twill pieces and leather accessories (all POA). Paula Cademartori, whose vivid handbag and shoe designs are not for the faint of heart, has launched a new series that is thoroughly splashed with colour and finished with whimsical embroidery. “The Monkey line [from £525 at Harvey Nichols] mixes the most kaleidoscopic prints of the season, matching them with stylised hearts with tapestry-effect stitching,” describes the young ItalianBrazilian accessories designer. “Playing with the figure of a ‘little monkey’ and embellished with tiny flowers in every colour, they are perfect for carnival season.” Carrying the warmest colours of the rainbow are versions of Prada’s Galleria (£850) and an orange crocodile version of the Concertina bag (from £595) that Paul Smith launched earlier this year. Made in Spain using Italian leather, its folded side panels reveal colourful pleats of either fiery or sky tones. “On a trip to Argentina I spotted the most amazing

McQueen’s sheer tulle gowns come with all the confidence of Notting Hill’s masqueraders

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couple dancing tango in the street,” says Smith. “As they danced this guy was playing a traditional concertina next to them. I’m famous for my use of colour and stripes, and I suddenly thought the folds of the concertina could work on the pleats of the bag.” Jill Haber’s leather bag with paint-splashed cork effect panels (£1,185 at Harvey Nichols) is both artistic and exotic – the epitome of carnival spirit. “If you want to give a nod to the carnival trend look to Jill Haber, whose Charles handbag offers an easy way to inject some

Paula Cademartori’s vivid handbag and shoe designs are not for the faint of heart

Previous page, from left: Balmain dress, £4,500; Roberto Cavalli gold jacquard wool/silk jacket, £2,105 and gold jacquard wool/silk flair trousers, £1,160; Alexander McQueen Wonderland embroidered tulle gown and green Marabou jacket, POA; Dolce & Gabbana sandals with Mayolic prints and handmade painted heels, POA; Dolce & Gabbana gold metal earrings, resin bananas, with rattan elements and Swarovski crystals, POA; Charlotte Olympia African Queen shoes, £595

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carnival fever into your wardrobe this summer,” says Tina Lamb, Harvey Nichols’ shoes and accessories buying manager. “The vintage inspired silhouette is a timeless design that will ensure you can carry this bag through the party seasons, with its air of ladylike elegance. Mixed with vivid colours, exotic skins and metallic paint finishes, this micro bag is a fun yet elegant addition to any wardrobe.” Meanwhile, Anya Hindmarch neatly compartmentalises the entire spectrum on her Bathurst satchel (£1,595). For something a little less structural, this summer Hermès released a new interpretation of a bag designed in 1953 by Aline Hermès – a bucket-cumknapsack creation that comes in a bright silk twill with an ultra-modern leopard illustration (£2,315). Christian Louboutin’s new dynasty-influenced Tudor Boot 120 (£825) and Tudor Bal 120 (£895) are the closest one might find to Notting Hill’s performers on stilts. Their metallic heels glisten and studs shine like precious pearlescent candy; Master Key On Fire flats (£1,195) celebrate every step with a firework display. A metallic theme continues in Jimmy Choo’s mirror leather Lucy (£450), but at Charlotte Olympia patterned furs rule the roost. There are fanciful zebra cat flats (£425) and sole-sized leopards (£445), as well as an exotic skin rug in miniature (African Queen t-bar 10cm heeled sandal, £595). Viva la fiesta. alexandermcqueen.com, anyahindmarch.com, balmain.com, charlotteolympia.com, dsquared2.com, dolcegabbana.com, emiliopucci.com, farfetch.com, fendi.com, gucci.com, harveynichols.com, hermes.com, houseofholland.co.uk, jimmychoo.com, paulacademartori.com, paulsmith.co.uk, prada.com, robertocavalli.com, versace.com

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Hollywood actress, model and philanthropist Sharon Stone speaks to Olivia sharpe about starring in Airfield’s S/S16 campaign, the role of women in Hollywood and being sexy at 58

like myself and my body. Being nude to me means having fun – fun with myself and my looks.” Twentyfour years after her legendary performance in Basic Instinct and Sharon Stone is still unafraid to bare all and this is why at nearly 60, she is as sexy as ever. Recently landing the role in Austrian fashion label Airfield’s S/S16 campaign, the American actress exudes confidence and glamour as a jet-setting woman in a series of striking images that show off the brand’s latest range – comprising a hybrid of classic, tailored pieces with more relaxed, sporty styles and elegant, evening numbers. For Sharon Stone, being sexy is not simply about looking great (although this is something she has fortunately never struggled with). “Only women who feel good about themselves and have self-confidence can also be sexy,” she argues. “Sexiness comes from deep inside. It's the feeling of being present, having fun and liking yourself enough.” Despite her status today as one of the most desirable women in film of all time, this was surprisingly not the case from the outset. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Stone began her career as a model, winning a beauty pageant in her native hometown before moving to New York to pursue modelling further. During the 1980s, she made a number of

TV appearances before being given her breakthrough role in Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi film, Total Recall (1990). However, the actress has always insisted that it wasn’t until she posed nude for Playboy that the industry woke up to her sex appeal. Moments later, Verhoeven starred her in the erotic thriller, Basic Instinct, which catapulted her into Hollywood stardom. Stone has never appeared to have any qualms discussing her performance in Basic Instinct (although this is perhaps tactical to beat prurient journalists to the punch). The infamous scene when she flashes her vagina during a police interrogation has become iconic, but understandably sparked controversy not simply for its licentious nature, but also due to her having claimed that she was unaware of how explicit it would be. Verhoeven has since categorically denied having tried to hoodwink the actress and said: “As much as I love her, I hate her, too, especially after the lies she told the press about the shot between her legs". While this has never been cleared up, it evidently didn't hinder Stone's career as following the film's success, she went on to star in box office hits such as Martin

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Scorsese's Casino (for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress), The Mighty and Albert Brooks’ 1999 comedy The Muse (receiving Golden Globe nominations for both films). From a bisexual femme fatale (Catherine Tramell, Basic Instinct), a hustler (Ginger McKenna, Casino), a sexually repressed dermatologist (Dr Parker, Fading Gigolo) and a suicidal mother suffering from the death of her son (Olivia Mazursky, Alpha Dog), Stone has certainly shown her versatility as an actress over the years, playing many diverse and complex roles. One thing many of her characters share in common is their confidence and empowerment as women who do not fit the conventional mould in society. “I guess it’s because I exude that,” she comments. “I know very well that it requires a lot of discipline and focus to be successful in Hollywood. Only if you have both do you have a realistic chance. And apparently, my characters also reflect this.” Stone has demonstrated her impressive work ethic time and time again. In an interview in 2009, she compared

"I have refrained from alcohol and gluten for years now. I also exercise daily and avoid the sun" working alongside Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro as being akin to training for the Olympics, requiring so much hard work in order to compete. “To go in having them sure that I'm not going to keep up... and getting them to let me play, let me be part of it…can I get to be one of the guys? Can I be good enough? Can I keep up because they like to work 20 hours a day…that was it for me…” The actress admits to having often felt undermined as a woman in a male-dominated industry: “Absolutely I did! Even after Basic Instinct, I never earned as much as my male colleagues. I could do what I wanted – but there was never any financial equality.” Having proven herself capable of holding her own alongside such Hollywood greats was a dream come true for her. However, she still believes there is some way to go before actresses achieve equality. “I think it all depends on whether there will be more women in key positions in the future because that's the only way to guarantee equality,” she says. “I haven't seen this yet, though.” I wonder whether it frustrates her how looks and youth continue to play such a huge part in landing the big female parts. “No, by no means. Because that way I have the chance of playing new and exciting roles. If I were 20 or 30 years

Sharon Stone at the gala premiere for Behind the Candelabra at the 66th Festival de Cannes. May 21, 2013 ©Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock

younger, I would never have been able to play the role of Natalie Maccabee in Agent X.” Sharon Stone has shown herself to be fearless, making bold but wise decisions (she reportedly has one of the highest IQ's in Hollywood) that have made her a pioneering figure in the film industry. Stone confides how her favourite role of all time is being a mother, believing it to be “the most beautiful thing in the world”. She has three adopted sons – Roan, Laird and Quinn – so she is kept very busy and jokes how holidays are never dull. She still travels a good deal for work and regularly visits the Côte d'Azur and the

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regions around Cannes (where the annual film festival is held). Dressing for the red carpet isn't easy, but the actress has never made a fashion faux pas and argues that the key to her success is dressing with comfort in mind. “On the red carpet, it is very important to feel at ease. No matter how elegant an outfit may be, you must be able to move and nothing must be squeezing.” This is something she applies to all aspects of her life, explaining how her handbag essentials when travelling are typically leggings with a long sweater and a pair of sunglasses. Stone loves Vienna (making her partnership with Austrian brand Airfield all the more fitting) and occasionally treats herself to its delights: “Once a year I have a Sachertorte flown in and eat up it all by myself.” But don’t be fooled. Her sense of discipline very much extends to her strict diet, hence her fabulous physique to this day. “I have refrained from alcohol and gluten for years now. I also exercise daily and avoid the sun. Exercising with a Power Plate is particularly effective.” Stone is a passionate philanthropist and in 2013 received the Peace Summit Award for her work with HIV/AIDS sufferers. Last year, she managed to raise enough funds in an impromptu auction at the 2015 Pilosio Building Peace Award in Milan to help build 28 schools in Africa. The actress has had her own fair share of troubles, having suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in 2001. She is now fully recovered and has said how the experience gave her a new perspective on life, having become less worried about what people think of her. Although given the amazing work she has done over the years, I cannot imagine Sharon Stone receiving anything other than praise. From £65-1,500, available at airfield.at/en

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A Question OF SPORT

With the season of outdoor country pursuits about to get underway, OLIVIA SHARPE considers the enduring popularity of fishing and shooting both at home and abroad

eople who fish or shoot often tend to get pigeonholed (forgive the pun) by society in terms of demographic and appeal. And of course, there is undeniably a lot of crossover. Out of the two, shooting is considered the more glamorous and initially, it’s not hard to see why. After all, if I had the choice between donning my country tweeds for a day out on the moors or wading knee-deep in a river, I know which one I would opt for. However, you cannot deny the popularity of fishing. Ranked among football, golf and tennis as one of the UK’s top ten most popular sports, there is a vast fishing culture here, from professional anglers to amateur enthusiasts. This August marks National Fishing Month, which, since its inception, has made it its mission to encourage every family member to tackle the sport. And yet, when you consider the National Angling Survey – which in 2012 highlighted how 87 per cent of current anglers become

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hooked on fishing between the age of four and 16 – they clearly don’t need to do much to reel in the young. Speaking to Tarquin Millington-Drake, managing director of leading sports travel company Frontiers (which has been at the forefront of the fishing and shooting industries for more than 45 years) and Richard Scrope, his UK sporting specialist, both of them insist how the stereotypical image of the retired fisherman boasting about the size of his tackle should have been dispelled a long time ago. “It all depends on your upbringing when it comes to the age group of people who fish,” says Richard. “If you were brought up fishing as a child, it’s something that you do. You do of course get older people coming into it later in life, but then it becomes much more of a relaxed, steady pastime.” While both of them would agree that fishing remains predominantly a male hobby, Tarquin notes that there has been a recent surge in female fishers, particularly when it comes to the

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company’s excursions abroad. “There are women on most of our trips now, whether they are accompanying their partners or taking part, and especially to places such as Russia, the Seychelles and Iceland, we have women fishing every week.” With offices in the UK and US, Frontiers is an internationally-run operation, both in terms of its clientele and the destinations it covers (being largely responsible for developing some of the greatest sporting destinations in the world). The company is at the luxury end of the market and prides itself on its bespoke offering, boldly claiming how it can “tailor any trip to the client’s specifications within reason”. From arranging your travel insurance and accommodation to organising an entire wardrobe of fishing equipment to be flown in by private jet, the sky is truly the limit. The exclusive Alphonse Island in the Seychelles is one of Frontiers’ most popular saltwater fishing resorts, with up to 60 species (including bonefish, triggerfish, giant trevally and milkfish) caught on the fly and just 12 anglers fishing per week. And given its exotic location, it certainly calls into question the idea of fishing as a boring and colourless vocation. “People always tend to picture fishermen dressed in their drab colours, hunkered down against the rain and standing in a freezing river,” comments Richard. “Not in the Seychelles, where you’re knee-high in crystal clear, warm water as far as the eye can see, and you’ve got your skiff right next to you. It’s a very different world.” In order to have the ultimate fishing experience, one of Frontiers’ clients decided to hire out the entire island for himself and his family for a week. Gaining exclusivity

of the island will set you back roughly £70,000 (before you’ve even considered flights), making this a costly, albeit worthwhile experience. Another example is Tarquin’s recent trip to Bhutan. Three weeks before the clients arrived, locals were instructed to keep guard day and night of the fishing pool. They also built huts in order to keep guests sheltered throughout their stay and bridges across the rivers (it is believed that the fish would otherwise catch wind of your scent and get spooked). This tailor-made element also applies to the shooting side of the business. Tarquin comments how the popularity of shooting in the UK and abroad has remained fairly consistent over the years, particularly among Americans who want the quintessentially British experience. This is similarly the case for Frontiers’ regular group of New Zealand clients, who also enjoy a taste for the high life. “We arranged for them to stay at Belvoir Castle because they wanted to experience the traditional English pastime of shooting,” explains Richard. “On top of this, we organised helicopters to and from the shooting lodges to London, suppers at Chiltern Firehouse and the best private accommodation.” In a recent article in the Daily Mail, it claimed how much-loved ITV series Downton Abbey was responsible for encouraging an increase in people from all walks of life to take up this timeless sport. Gun room manager of William Evans – the UK’s leading gun and rifle makers since 1883 – Alastair Phillips would agree that shooting has “become more accessible to more people in the modern age”. “Ultimately it is a wonderfully timeless and social pursuit

The exclusive Alphonse Island in the Seychelles is one of Frontiers’ most popular fishing resorts

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that brings people together.” The preconception of shooting as an elitist sport only for the super wealthy still exists today, and when you consider the cost of William Evans’ guns (a bespoke model starting from £8,000 and going up to as much as £120,000), it is little wonder. And yet, while it can be an expensive hobby, Richard stresses how there are thousands of shoots in the UK, many of which are smaller, family-run affairs that are very reasonably priced. Of course, the main and most important reason as to why people go shooting and fishing is not for the five-star treatment, but for the love of the sports themselves. At this point, however, both Richard and Tarquin are quick to correct my use of the term ‘sport’. “Both fishing and shooting are pastimes, not sports,” states Richard, emphatically. “There is sport fishing and sport shooting where there is the competitive nature to it, but that’s not what we’re doing.” The main distinction between shooting and fishing is that while the former is about a group of friends enjoying a day of camaraderie, the latter is far more of a solitary pursuit. Indeed, very often Frontiers will organise trips for individuals who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. In these instances,

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Tarquin and his team would highly recommend the Ponoi River in Russia. This wilderness location for fly-fishing and catch-andrelease has a thriving wild Atlantic salmon population (being one of the few rivers left where catches come in thousands) and nearly 400 miles away from the nearest road, you’re completely cut off from civilisation. Because of this, Richard and Tarquin stress how here you will not find Soho Farmhouse levels of luxury, with basic en-suite log cabins and minimal facilities, but fortunately this is not what clients are after. “When one of our clients goes on a fishing trip, they’re going to fish. They’re not going to do other things. They are going to be on a river and on the salt flats for eight to ten hours a day.” Indeed, when I spoke to Tarquin, he was away on a trip to the Alta River in Norway – which famously lures the rich and powerful who fly in annually to partake in the wild salmon season – and during our conversation he sent me a picture of himself standing alone in his boat in the middle of the river, with nothing but a cliff face for company. “In modern society, it’s very difficult to go off and enjoy some quality time on your own and I think that’s what attracts people to it.” Another place Tarquin and Richard recommend is Iceland which, along with its superb wild salmon and trout fishing, is blessed with spectacular scenery, sightseeing and delicious Icelandic cuisine – making it ideal for fishers and non-fishers alike. Now there’s something with which one could get on board. frontierstrvl.co.uk, williamevans.com

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Bring to Light Summer may have escaped London this year, but across the Channel its spirit hasn’t been lost. This August, French jeweller Chaumet refreshes three classic collections – Liens, Hortensia and Joséphine – with wearable pieces to help women breeze through the summer months looking effortlessly chic. In Liens, the sea’s vivid hues have been represented in lapis lazuli, turquoise and mother-of-pearl, set within miniature versions of the house’s iconic X motif, while the Hortensia Aube Rosée collection is for the more feminine among you. Empress Joséphine’s passion for flowers has been brought to life in this delicate range featuring pink sapphires, opals and rose gold. Finally, as the sun sets, Joséphine invites us to sparkle with 10 new pieces that reinterpret Chaumet’s historic Le Régent cushion cut diamond in a rounded version. From £850, available from 1 August, chaumet.com

Image courtesy of: Chaumet Jeux de Liens collection

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JEWELLERY BY OLIVIA SHARPE

Written in the Stars

Set in Stone

As we await to see who will shine at the Rio 2016 Olympics, there is already a star burning brightly in Brazil in the world of jewellery. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Brazilian jeweller Amsterdam Sauer’s first of three Diamonds International Awards and the piece that was honoured that year: the Constellation ring. To celebrate its jubilee, it has been transformed into a collection of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings created from the original gold cylinder design. As creative director Stephanie Wenk explains: “We are all looking at space. There are new revolutions in astrophysics, discoveries of stars, a reshaping of the universe. In a certain way, this excitement is a lot like the space race times in the ‘60s when the Constellation ring was created…this collection makes women shine even brighter.” Constellation collection, from a selection, amsterdamsauer.com

With multi-million pound turnovers, three standalone stores in London and an increasing number of boutiques worldwide, Monica Vinader has firmly laid down roots on the global jewellery scene. This month sees the eponymous company make its mark further with the launch of Petra. Named after the ancient Greek word for stone, this collection of semi-precious gemstone pieces presents a new direction for the brand, with its jagged hexagonal design that has been contrasted with sharp faceted stones. Mix and match the stackable rings – featuring pink quartz, moonstone or labradorite – for a great everyday look this summer. From £65 to £390 71-72 Duke of York Square, SW3, monicavinader.com

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Metamorphosis Brazilian jewellery is defined by its bold, playful and unashamed use of colour and this has very much been reflected in native jeweller Fernando Jorge’s new collection: Bloom. First showcased at this year’s Paris Couture Week as six one-of-a-kind pieces, the collection has since expanded into 15 new styles for autumn 2016. The Morpho ring takes its inspiration from the eponymous butterfly native to the Amazon rainforest and incorporates cabochon Paraiba tourmalines with Australian chrysoprase. Meanwhile, the rare hyacinth macaw in flight has been brought to life through vivid Australian boulder opals and African tanzanites. From a selection, fernandojorge.co.uk

Bulgari has always remained faithful to its Italian heritage and its new high jewellery collection is arguably its most elaborate tribute to date. Aptly named Magnificent Inspirations, it has been divided into three lines – Mediterranean Eden, Roman Heritage and Italian Extravaganza – each of which has been designed by the brand’s creative director, Lucia Silvestri. From intricate floral motifs to sinister serpents and ancient Roman coins, the house’s most famous icons have been represented throughout, but the piece that stands out is undoubtedly the Divas’ Dream Gioco e Vanità necklace. Adorned with blue sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, it recalls the fanned tail of a peacock. From a selection, 177-178 Sloane Street, SW1X, bulgari.com

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stone Olivia Sharpe meets Brazilian jeweller Ara Vartanian, who is bringing his native country’s vibrancy to London with his first flagship boutique in Mayfair A designer does not necessarily have to emulate his own designs, but in the case of Ara Vartanian and his one-of-akind jewellery pieces, you can clearly see the correlation between creator and creation. Normally based in São Paolo, the Brazilian jeweller has been travelling to and from London with much regularity of late as he prepares to open his first flagship store in Mayfair’s Bruton Place. With Brazil being a hotbed for jewellery talent (65 per cent of the world’s gemstone supply originates from here), Vartanian is not the first home-grown talent to have flown the nest, with the likes of Fernando Jorge and Yael Sonia dividing their time between Brazil, Europe and the US. Vartanian also has a strong presence in the US (with stockists in LA and New York), but in a recent interview with The New York Times, he implied how his choice of London as the location for his next store was serendipitous, commenting: “The wind blew and the sails pointed in that direction.” And it is precisely in this air of

casual but determined breeziness that Vartanian sails into Morton’s Club one morning for our interview. With chiselled good looks and simply dressed in a black T-shirt, jeans and leather jacket, the jeweller appears to possess the same confidence and self-assurance as his celebrated jewels. Although his outer appearance lacks the same vibrancy as his colour-rich pieces (a nod to his native Brazil), his innate passion for jewellery materialises when he begins discussing his work. “I am very much involved with everything that’s to do with the brand,” he states, emphatically. “After all, it carries my name so I’m the person designing all of the pieces and buying the stones.” Vartanian is well known for his daring and dramatic designs, pioneering such innovative techniques as the inverted diamond and two and three-finger rings. Almost as if he was profanely gesticulating to the rest of the industry (which would never have dreamt of playing with such precious gemstones before his arrival on the scene), five years ago he set himself the challenge of creating a ring for multiple fingers – a trend that has since catapulted into the mainstream. “Just a few weeks after designing the double finger ring, I decided to go one step further and

All images courtesy of: Ara Vartanian

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Ara Vartanian São Paulo showroom, photography: Rui Mendes

create a three-finger version with an 11-carat yellow diamond,” he explains. “It takes someone quite daring to buy and wear such a piece so it’s a great feeling being able to offer something to those willing to look outside of the box.” It is little wonder, then, that Vartanian’s designs have attracted a wealth of confident and assertive women, the most notable being Kate Moss, who is partially responsible for his brand’s growing international presence. The jeweller speaks openly of his first meeting with the British supermodel at his São Paulo atelier almost five years ago. “She (Kate) came by my store and later her team called me and told me that she had commissioned me to design a tanzanite ring. So I invited her to my showroom and she was very impressed. Since then we have developed a nice family friendship.”

“It was when I started turning diamonds upside down that my relationship with my father soured” This “family” relationship refers to himself, Moss and Fran Cutler (leader of the legendary ‘90s Primrose Hill partying set) and Vartanian credits both women for having convinced him to lay down roots in London. “It was around the same time when I was considering bringing my brand into another country that both of them were pushing me to come to London. So I took a few trips here and Kate held a few events for me and that was it.” So why is London such a perfect fit for the brand? “It has got this side to it,” he comments. “There is a lot of respect for the past. I think that consumers here like that

one-of-a-kind aspect and have a great deal of respect for the artisan. It’s also at the top of the pyramid in terms of design.” Aesthetics is a big word for the jeweller. As he presents me with a scaled-down model of his forthcoming atelier, he explains how the overall design will very much be modelled on his existing boutique in Brazil. With its earthy tones and sharp, geometric lines, I note how it has a distinctly masculine feel. “Yes, definitely,” he agrees. “It is masculine and my jewellery is masculine for the simple reason: it has been designed by a man. I have a team of architects who’ve worked with me for the past ten years, but I have a very strong hand. If I tried to match the person’s sense of style with my jewellery, it wouldn’t work.” Vartanian prides himself on his ability to tap into what jewellery women want to wear, but insists how he has never compromised on his own vision and expects his customers to come to him. Penélope Cruz was recently photographed at a film screening wearing the jeweller’s hook earrings and considering the Oscar-winning actress had up until that point sported Chopard to events, it was quite a turn-up for the books. For Vartanian, however, he is happy when he sees any woman wearing his pieces. “For me, that’s the ideal situation. Someone who tried it and actually bought it. I create jewellery for women who understand my pieces and take a chance by buying one.” If there was one man who didn’t initially understand his vision it was his father, Nerces. Vartanian is descended from a line of jewellers and his brother Jack has also taken up this familial tradition, both of them having been fortunate enough to grow up surrounded by precious stones. After graduating in economics from Boston University, he fancied himself as a banker (due to Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas’ performance in Wall Street, he tells me) and worked as a trader at NASDAQ in New York. However, he soon realised that he didn’t quite have Gordon Gekko’s business acumen. “I left after three years because I was terrible at it and lost a lot of money,” he laughs. He began buying stones for his family’s business, but in 2005 he sold his car and set up on his own. “It was when I started

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turning diamonds upside down that my relationship with my father soured,” he laughs. “That’s when he said, ‘son you’re crazy’ so I said, ‘Dad, I better give you a hug and say goodbye.’” While Vartanian loves the “freedom of creating”, he does not play with convention for the sake of it and as shown by his finished pieces that masterfully balance size and proportion, there is method in his madness. He predominantly sticks to traditional processes, sketching each design before it is made by hand. The design journey always begins with the stone and the more challenging the better. “I have no favourite stones, expect perhaps the more difficult ones. Unusual cuts that I’m never going to come across again. I like to buy stones so that when I eventually have to give them up, it gives me pain.” Judging by his response, Vartanian’s love of large stones is not simply male egotism at work, but a genuine emotional attachment. By pairing timeless gemstones with modern materials, his high jewellery pieces have a contemporary, wearable finish. “I think even if you’ve got a 13-carat diamond, if you design it in the right way people can wear it without it attracting too much attention,” he argues. “I don’t want someone to buy one of my pieces and it ends up sitting in a drawer. The philosophy of my generation is that if you work hard for your money, you want something that you can show off.” Despite his seemingly ostentatious approach, the humble jeweller prefers to remain under the radar, believing this approach to be the secret to his success. “I’ll never think that I stand out. I try to be very careful with this because when you start thinking you stand out, you soon find you don’t. I just like to think I’m a guy doing the best he can. I don’t really plan things. I try to go where the wind’s blowing.” 44 Bruton Place, W1, aravartanian.com

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of WATCHES BY RICHARD BROWN

Choose the right watch for you

Mike France, co-founder of English watch company Christopher Ward, gives his advice on what to look out for when buying a quality timepiece

1) Do your research. Researching watch companies ensures a greater appreciation of each brand’s ethos. When considering individual watches, think about: a) What materials have been used? Take careful notice of the materials used in the production of a watch. Certain materials, such as stainless steel, for example, are more prone to scratching. Quality materials such as ceramic and titanium will ensure that your watch remains scratchproof and light to wear. Titanium is about half the weight of steel, but almost twice as strong. b) The quality of the movement. Watch mechanisms produced and assembled in Switzerland are the industry leaders. Many “Swiss” made mechanisms do not fulfill the strict criteria to be

considered Swiss. A watch is only truly Swiss if the movement follows certain regulations, and is cased and given a final inspection in Switzerland. Watches that don’t meet this criteria may simply advertise themselves as ‘Swiss Movement’ or ‘Swiss Quartz’. True Swiss watches will be advertised as ‘Swiss Made’. 2) Don’t worry about making a watch an investment piece. Except in rare cases, watches do not make a good long-term investment. As soon as they are worn they immediately start depreciating in value, and the nature of the watch market means that trends and tastes make it very hard to predict where the market is heading. Even for those watches that will hold their value or slightly appreciate, it can take decades for them to do so. The beauty of watches is to be found in the

C60 Trident Chronograph Pro 600, £1,395

intricacy of their design and aesthetics, and the C60 Trident Pro personal pleasure they can Titanium 600-#2, £775 bring to the owner. A watch is often the first thing noticed when meeting someone, and adds a level of sophistication, class and timelessness to any outfit. A fine wristwatch can provoke thought and discussion, and serve as an extension of the owner’s interest and identity. 3) Price doesn’t mean quality. When Christopher Ward was founded, we took time to analyse the market and found that many of the big players and household names were selling their watches at seven to 12 times the production cost due to considerable advertising and marketing overheads. Christopher

Sewing Machines Last year, with the help of Swiss embroidery specialists Bischoff, Hublot encased silk needlework within carbon fibre for the first time to produce the Big Bang Broderie. The timepiece won Best Ladies Watch at Geneva’s annual Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie, the most prestigious awards ceremony in watchmaking. This year, the collection is bolstered by the arrival of the Big Bang Broderie 41mm and the Big Bang Broderie Sugar Skull 41mm, each of which is delivered in 200-piece runs in ceramic, steel and yellow gold. Inside, you’ll find Hublot’s in-house, self-winding HUB 1110 movement, proving that eye-catching style hasn’t come at the cost of mechanical substance. Big Bang Broderie Sugar Skull 41mm, from top: £11,800, £22,900, £10,200, Hublot, hublot.com

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Ward will only ever sell a watch at a maximum of three times the cost of the production, including VAT. It is financially savvy to purchase a watch directly from a watch house rather than via a third party retailer, as doing so cuts out the middle man and their markup. 4) Well-known doesn’t always mean most reputable. It is important you buy a watch from a reputable brand, one which is held in high regard within the industry, whose staff are knowledgeable, which operates ethically and has excellent customer and post-sale support.

Christopher Ward will only ever sell a watch at a maximum of three times the cost of the production Customers also need to be savvy with the watch’s warranty and return policy. Our famous 60/60 guarantee – the most comprehensive in the world of watchmaking – means you have up to 60 days to return your watch free of charge if for any reason you are not happy with it, and a 60-month movement guarantee. This means you can have complete peace of mind when purchasing one of our timepieces.

It’s the paradox playing out at the heart of the watch industry – we spend thousands of pounds on mechanical pieces of kit that we know will perform their primary purpose less ably than a £20 digital equivalent. If that notion has ever struck you as slightly absurd, and you’ve pined for the majesty of a mechanical watch, but would really love to know the exact, not sort of, time, then Grand Seiko has created the happy medium for which you’ve been searching. The brand’s Spring Drive movement derives its power from a conventional mainspring and gear system, while its accuracy is controlled by the precise signal of a quartz oscillator. Promising to gain or lose no more than ten seconds a month, the Spring Drive is the world’s most precise spring-wound wristwatch. It’s recently become available in Black Ceramic – only 600 examples are being produced. Spring Drive Black Ceramic, £8,500 Grand Seiko, grand-seiko.com

Diving In Raymond Weil has launched its first ever dive watch, and it ticks a lot of boxes. Clean, legible looks; a credible, self-winding movement; a sporty rubber strap with double-push security system, and, for the few people who might actually use this watch for the purpose it was intended, a unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel with Super-LumiNova indicators, and a PVD-coated case that’s water resistant to 300 metres. Best of all? The Freelancer is available from £1,595 – a drop in the ocean for a watch of this spec. Freelancer Dive Watch, Raymond Weil, raymond-weil.com

Christopher Ward would like to offer a 10 per cent discount to readers of The Kensington & Chelsea Magazine. To redeem the offer, please use the code KCM10 at christopherward.co.uk. For terms & conditions, please visit christopherward.co.uk/terms

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MODEL BEHAVIOUR Given Terence Donovan’s prolific role in portrait photography, it seems unlikely that a book dedicated to the Notting Hill local’s work has not yet been published. And yet this summer will see the first ever retrospective tome of his 40-year career, featuring privately commissioned snaps of Naomi Campbell, Sean Connery and Laurence Olivier, as well as photoshoots taken for international fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle. The long overdue release of Terence Donovan Portraits coincides with an exhibition of the shutterbug’s work that will be on view at The Photographers’ Gallery throughout the summer and include previously unpublished pieces and video work. Terence Donovan Portraits is published by Damiani, £35.00, damianieditore.com; Terence Donovan: Speed of Light in association with Ricoh, The Photographers’ Gallery 15 July-25 September, tpg.org.uk

Photography: ©Terence Donovan Archive

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The Tale of Beatrix Potter It has been 150 years since Beatrix Potter was born and to honour the occasion, the Victoria and Albert Museum – which holds the largest collection of the author’s illustrations, manuscripts and photographs – is holding a special series of events throughout the year. Beatrix Potter’s London opens this summer, bringing together artworks and original sketches in a look back at the capital’s influence on Potter’s career. Highlights include an early drawing of a pet rabbit, thought to be the inspiration behind the beloved Peter, along with a selection of sketches that Potter drew while visiting the museum. 28 July 2016-28 April 2017, Victoria and Albert Museum, vam.co.uk Clockwise from top: design for a greetings card, 1890 ©V&A; drawing of the corner of the schoolroom, 2 Bolton Gardens, 26 November 1885, ©V&A with permission of Frederick Warne & Cocard, 1890; illustration for The Tale of Peter Rabbit, 1902, ©V&A

Image: 2015’s runner up Peter, age 10, courtesy of the Serpentine Gallery

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The Serpentine Gallery may have only just unveiled its seasonal Architecture Programme, but is already on the look out for fresh design talent. A competition to find the best young architect has opened for children aged eight to 14 years old – entrants for Build Your Own Pavilion must create a model of a temporary summer house that could be used as a venue for public events and as a café. Young architects can take inspiration from this year’s Pavilion, designed by Danish architect of the moment Bjarke Ingels, who has created a three-dimensional unzipped wall made from futuristic fibreglass frames. Until 30 September, buildyourownpavilion.serpentinegalleries.org

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In the Frame Art galleries and museums are in abundance around the Royal Borough, but new Chelsea space Tanner & Lawson stands out for its all-encompassing love of design, whether that be oil paintings, sculpture or furniture. Recently opened on Milner Street, the gallery offers contemporary creations, antiques and works by British artisans, as well as chic décor to inspire visitors. Pieces by both local and international artists will be on display, including Londonbased painter and illustrator Lucinda Rogers, who creates immersive artworks drawn straight from eye to paper that often portray bustling city life. 7 Milner Street, SW3, tannerlawson.co.uk

Lucinda Rogers, The Birdcage, ink, crayon and watercolour on paper, 40 x 50 cm, £2,000

Clockwise from left: Twiggy, Michael Witney’s Nightmare, London; David Bowie, A Lad Insane, London; Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol’s Nightmare, London, all ©Pure Evil 2016

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Let the Sun Shine Gazelli’s South Kensington outpost is bringing its health and wellbeing expertise to the great outdoors for the first time with a terrace garden. The recently-launched space will play host to 100 Days of Summer, an event that spans several months and will include musical performances, exercise classes and Brazilian-themed nights in honour of the Rio de Janerio Olympics. Every Friday throughout August drop-in classes with the label’s resident experts will be on offer for those seeking postural advice, while music fans will have the chance to enjoy live Bossa Nova acoustic sets on the 12th and 19th. Until 31 August, Gazelli House, 174 Walton Street, SW3, gazellihouse.com

Graphic artist Pure Evil brings pop art with a twist to Proud Chelsea this summer. The creative is best known for his Warhol-esque portraits of famous faces, often designed with a single tear running down their cheek to represent the subjects’ darker side. Pure Evil on the King’s Road will celebrate Chelsea’s role in the Swinging Sixties and will unveil never-before-seen rainbow prints of HM The Queen, David Bowie, Edie Sedgwick and Michael Caine. Until 7 August, Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Road, SW3, proud.co.uk

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Movies under the Stars Those still mourning the fact that Daniel Craig will not be reprising the role of Britain’s favourite secret agent should head to Kensington Palace on 2 August, when the Luna Cinema will host an outdoor screening of Spectre. If you’re not a fan of 007, more nostalgic movie moments will come in the form of The Breakfast Club on the following evening, as well as classics Four Weddings and a Funeral and Some Like It Hot. Outside the Royal Borough, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be the first film from the franchise to be shown in an outdoor setting and can be viewed at the Tower of London, Alexandra Palace and Kew Gardens. Pass the popcorn. From £17.50, 2-5 August, thelunacinema.com

Power Rangers

In a bid to save kids from TV overload this summer, the Science Museum will host Power Up, a two-week gaming event featuring video games and consoles from the past 40 years. Early programmable computers and educational games from the 1980s will be available to play alongside contemporary consoles such as the PS4 and Xbox One. But it isn’t just screen time that they’ll be getting – once their session is over, guests will be free to explore the rest of the museum. From £8, 22 July-7 August, Science Museum, sciencemuseum.org.uk

Trunk In Love “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is a motto that designer resale website Vestiaire Collective takes pretty seriously. This summer the e-tailer is partnering with The Berkeley to offer guests exclusive access to a one-of-a-kind fashion trunk of vintage designer accessories and fine jewellery. Guests staying at the hotel will be able to borrow rare pieces from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s by Chanel, Christian Dior and Hermès – or even to purchase, if the thought of returning these treasures is simply unbearable. From 1 August, The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1X, the-berkeley.co.uk

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Spoiled for Choice

From top: the cast of In The Heights, ©Johan Persson; the cast of Guys and Dolls, ©Paul Coltas

Show Time The confusingly named month-long event Kids Week returns this August, offering children under 16 the chance to see 35 theatre shows for free when accompanied by a paying adult. This year Chelsea’s Cadogan Hall will show a dramatic adaptation of the children’s picture book The Tiger Who Came to Tea, complete with musical numbers and sing-a-long songs. Slightly further afield there will be a chance to see a musical version of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Drury Lane’s Theatre Royal and Stig of the Dump at the Arts Theatre. 1-31 August, kidsweek.co.uk Photography: National Army Museum

In his second solo show for Notting Hill’s Lacey Contemporary Gallery, artist Laurence Wood presents Choice Emblems, a series of hypercolourful paintings inspired by English poet Geoffrey Whitney’s novel Choice of Emblemes. Wood’s works feature an eclectic variety of motifs including chickens, a lute player, aeroplanes and My Little Pony. The aim of the exhibition is for viewers to decode each image and come to their own conclusion about the meaning behind it. Bonne chance. 24 August-10 September, 8 Clarendon Cross, W11, laceycontemporarygallery.co.uk

A Summer’s Tale If you have not yet tired of celebrating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, then the playwright-themed Prom on 18 August is for you. Merging some of the Bard’s famous plays (The Tempest, Richard III and The Winter’s Tale) with contemporary films that have been inspired by his characters (The Boys from Syracuse, West Side Story and Kiss Me, Kate), a half-British half-American orchestra will mark the momentous occasion with an unusual but fitting musical tribute to the wordsmith’s influential career. From £11.69, 18 August, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7, royalalberthall.com

History Boys

The re-opening of Chelsea’s National Army Museum next year was always going to be of interest, but a recent discovery is set to make the occasion all the more exciting. Fulham-born Captain George Johnson was one of 57,000 British troops injured on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. A century after the First World War, his uniform and diary have been uncovered and will be displayed at the National Army Museum next year. Until then, his fascinating story is available to read online. nam.ac.uk

Photography: Royal Albert Hall

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All Wrapped Up Fashion lovers, designers and those concerned about the environment will be able to pick up some eclectic ideas from Central Saint Martins graduate Kumiko Tani, who has transformed the humble sweet wrapper into a stunning collection of dresses. “An enormous amount of waste is produced every day and recycling is one way to reduce it,” says Tani. “I try to change the image of recycling by suggesting new ways of doing it.” On display at the Museum of Brands this month, her work is concerned with throwaway consumer culture – and you won’t have seen anything like it. The Attraction of Opposites: Recycling and Fashion, until 21 August, Museum of Brands, 111-117 Lancaster Road, W11, museumofbrands.com Photography: Hitomi Soeda, ©2016, courtesy of the Museum of Brands

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Meet the Artists Chelsea Old Town Hall is about to buzz with creativity, as 240 artists from around the globe present their work at the 16th Parallax Art Fair. Painting, drawing, sculpture and glass art will be on sale, from £20 to £15,000. “You can buy work directly from the artists, who will be happy to talk to you about their art, inspirations and techniques too,” says Dr C.G.Barlow, one of the fair’s founders. Find bold sculptural forms by Maksim Kuznetsov and the world quite literally halfed in Pyramiden 002, an arresting piece of photography by Danielle Celie. Parallax Art Fair, 23-24 July, Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3, parallaxaf.co

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Lisa Ballard

One of Ireland’s most exciting young contemporary painters, Lisa Ballard, is drawn to the ever-changing light and temporal weather conditions of her native country. “Lisa’s paintings are a myriad of subtle colours – delicate blues, greens, pinks and dozens of greys,” says Irish art specialist Barbara Stanley, whose gallery has represented Ballard for many years. “She has travelled the world, living in Japan, America and Europe – but has come full circle and couldn’t wait to get back to paint in Ireland – especially the rugged, mountainous landscapes and fleeting light of County Donegal,” explains Stanley. Ballard’s simple compositions reveal brilliant observational skills, and working with a distinctive colour palette, she incorporates washes and flat spray paint, employing a palette knife to scrape down the canvas. Her paintings, which lean towards abstraction, display vitality and freshness coupled with strong, confident brush strokes. Annual summer exhibition, until 31 August, Barbara Stanley Gallery, 2a Bathurst Street, W2, irishartinlondon.com

Long Live Punk During the hottest summer of the past century, punk exploded onto the King’s Road. Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood opened SEX (originally called Let it Rock) and sold shirts emblazoned with “God Save the Queen” and “Anarchy in the UK”; fashion designers John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Versace channelled a rebellious spirit; subversive slogans were handdrawn onto t-shirts and spray-painted onto innercity walls. To commemorate the movement’s 40th anniversary, Michael Hoppen Gallery will exhibit vintage prints by Ray Stevenson, a photographer who captured many important musical punks and their gigs, including Johnny Rotten, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and Siouxsie Sioux.

Soo Catwoman, 1970s ©Ray Stevenson, courtesy of Rex Shutterstock

PUNK at the Michael Hoppen Gallery, until 26 August, 3 Jubilee Place, SW3, michaelhoppengallery.com

Writing on the Wall

From top: Cliff and Green; Rocks and Green; Trees and Orange; courtesy of the Barbara Stanley Gallery

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In a more contemporary but no less subversive vein, throughout August Graffik Gallery will display work by street artists such as Banksy, Stik, Clet and Dotmaster. For those keen to tap into their inner creativity, a series of two-hour spray painting and stencil art workshops will also be held every weekend throughout the month. “It’s no secret that Banksy once painted from a studio just off Portobello Road and one of his early street pieces, protected by Perspex, is just a minute’s walk from the gallery,” says Jay Jamil, Graffik’s manager. “Who knows, with a bit of practice you might become the next Banksy...” Throughout August, Graffik Gallery, 284 Portobello Road, W10, graffikgallery.com

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From left: Hughie O’Donoghue, Sausage Valley The Grand Mine, 2014; Guilemont to Ginchy, 2014, both from Seven Halts on the Somme at Leighton House

The Show Must Go On Theatre fans shouldn’t miss Curtain Up, a highly entertaining exhibition at the V&A that closes on 31 August. It explores 40 years of West End and Broadway theatre, and the huge creative effort that goes into staging award-winning plays and musicals. Theatrical highlights include the Joey puppet from War Horse, Michael Crawford’s original Phantom of the Opera mask, the dress worn by Helen Mirren as HM The Queen in The Audience and costumes from Matthew Bourne’s sexy interpretation of Swan Lake. Curtain Up: Celebrating 40 Years of Theatre in London and New York, until 31 August, Victoria and Albert Museum, vam.ac.uk From left: John Owen-Jones (The Phantom) as Red Death in Masquerade, photography by Catherine Ashmore ©Cameron Mackintosh Ltd & Really Useful Theatre Co.; War Horse at the New London Theatre, photography by Brinkhoff Mögenburg

Remembering the Somme Throughout the summer, Leighton House will present an exhibition by Hughie O’Donoghue RA to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. “Lord Leighton was president of the Royal Academy and one of the most eminent artists of his age,” says senior curator Daniel Robbins. “Less well known is his service as Commanding Officer of the Artist Rifles Volunteer Corps, a regiment that following his death saw active service during the First World War and suffered substantial losses.” Seven Halts on The Somme will present O’Donoghue’s moving paintings inside Leighton’s beautiful home, and a late evening on 11 August would make a romantic place to take a special date – preferably one with an interest in history. Seven Halts on The Somme by Hughie O’Donoghue, until 2 October, 12 Holland Park Road, W14, leightonhouse.co.uk

From left: Jolly Boy Jig Doll, 1920s; Bakanalia Morris, 2014, both from the Museum of British Folklore collection

Toasting Future Stars Spot the next Jeff Koons or Damien Hirst at Lacey Contemporary’s annual Summer Arts Prize exhibition and competition, which celebrates 50 emerging and established homegrown and international artists. Now in its second year, the competition is open to all mediums, from painting to video. On 3 August prizes will be awarded by a panel of VIP judges including Ali Hillman, curator at Covent Garden’s The Hospital Club, and the winner will receive £1,000. Last year’s winner, Andrew Hladky, took the prize with It Ain’t Us Yet It’s In Us, a piece made entirely of cocktail sticks and oil paint on board. Finalist exhibition, 3-20 August, Lacey Contemporary Gallery, 8 Clarendon Cross, W11, laceycontemporarygallery.co.uk Andrew Hladky, It Ain’t Us Yet It’s In Us, ©2016, courtesy of the Lacey Contemporary Gallery

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Art on a Summer’s Night Christie’s monthly Lates series – great for chilling out with friends over a glass of wine and discovering what happens behind the scenes of the saleroom – continues with an exploration of folk art, through a display of artefacts, costumes and photographers from the Museum of British Folklore’s collection. “Folklore is a vibrant element of ‘Britishness’ and our living cultural heritage,” says Nic McElhatton, chairman of Christie’s South Kensington. “These beliefs, customs and expressions link past to present and help us understand our communities and cultures, as well as our shared humanity.” Photographer Henry Bourne will be in conversation with collector Simon Costin and signing his new book Arcadia Britannica: A Modern British Folklore Portrait. 6-8:30pm, 2 August, 85 Old Brompton Road, SW7, christies.com

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An independent haven for London’s vinyl lovers, Rough Trade celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year. Director Nigel House illustrates its history for Rebecca Wallersteiner – and remembers Adele as an intern “After 35 years I am still happiest when I am behind the counter at any one of our shops selling music and chatting to customers about what’s new,” says Nigel House, director of independent record store Rough Trade. The Chinese proverb “If you love your job you’ll never have to work a day” seems to sum up his life. “Since I first began working at Rough Trade in 1981, no two days have been the same. The shop attracts all walks of life: one day you could be serving Lily Allen, Damon Albarn or Paul Smith, or one of the local eccentric characters from Portobello,” he describes. “Music really does bring everyone together.” Despite hundreds of independent record shops closing around the country in the past decade, Rough Trade has survived, flourished and opened new branches

in east London and Nottingham, as well as its first US outpost in Brooklyn. Even though the internet means music lovers no longer need to visit a shop, it seems that many still want to. “If you spend time listening carefully to what people like and you help them find something that they weren’t previously aware of, they will come back again and again,” says House. “This is what Rough Trade has always known and will always encourage – and why we have outlived those with money, not music, at the front of their thinking.” Thankfully a new generation of music lovers, who have grown up seeking the latest music on YouTube are now trawling record shops and chatting to staff, seeking a more authentic experience. Rough Trade was the brainchild of 24-year old Cambridge graduate Geoff Travis, who went on to become one of the most important figures on the independent music scene. In 1976, Travis opened the first Rough Trade store at 202 Kensington Park Road. Two years earlier he had hitchhiked around America and visited San Francisco’s beatnik bookstore hangout City Lights, where you could buy a coffee and stay all day. Travis decided to do something similar in London, run on co-operative principles, with the hundreds of records he had collected during his travels. “There was no marketing plan to help bring people through the doors – it happened naturally,” says House. “In our youthful optimistic way we didn’t worry about customers coming – we just aimed to make a great shop – and they came!” The original shop was fairly chaotic, with teetering piles of records and people dashing around. The timing of its opening couldn’t have been better, as it coincided with the arrival of the punk

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movement. Although in retrospect Rough Trade and punk might seem strange bedfellows – due to the historical reputation of punk as anti-hippie, the shop became a centre for the movement – it was the first place in the UK where you could buy issues of Punk magazine. Teenagers mobbed the shop, which sold controversial records, bootlegs and fanzines that were not sold anywhere else and it soon became the coolest place to hang out in London. In 1982 Rough Trade was bought out by its staff and moved round the corner to 130 Talbot Road, where it remains. Travis left to focus on his record label of the same name and signed The Smiths, The Libertines and The Strokes. In 2010 Rough Trade launched a second, bigger store in a converted brewery on Brick Lane, appealing to a younger clientele. At that time competition from online retailers had left many British towns without a single independent record shop. Even HMV, the last of the high street chains, struggled to survive. Rough Trade realised that it couldn’t compete with online retailers on price. Instead, it flourished by concentrating on the social experience of buying music, holding live music events in its stores and providing expert advice. “We may be a bit more expensive than online sites like Amazon, but our customers think we are worth it,” says House. “Visiting us is a memorable experience for music lovers; the shop is not simply just a place to buy records but encourages people to hang out in an environment that celebrates music.” Every vinyl and CD has a lovingly written description, and Joe Strummer, Patti Smith and the Ramones have all dropped in to seek inspiration. “Adele interned for us at Talbot Road for one summer between her first and second albums. She had

already sold well over a million records by then and was quite well known. I think she was at a bit of a loose end, and wanted to have something regular to do but also to hear what was new and interesting, and catch up on back catalogue. She was already a regular customer in the shop so we knew her and she knew what she was letting herself in for,” says House. Adele worked mainly in their back office, and the only week she missed was when she was playing the Hollywood Bowl. “She was great to work with: fun, hardworking, polite, curious about groups she had never heard of – and most importantly, she didn’t make any mistakes. We would definitely have her back,” adds the director. When you walk into the Portobello shop you can feel the company’s passion. “Rough Trade remains the vibrant and egalitarian cultural hub that we envisaged 40 years ago,” says House proudly. Whether your musical tastes lean towards postpunk, indie pop or early REM records, you are bound to make a new discovery at Rough Trade. A place where music lovers can meet, flick through new releases and discover exciting new talent, collectors entering this shop will feel that they have stumbled upon Narnia. Rough Trade 40th Anniversary 1976-2016, £19.99, from Rough Trade shops. Rough Trade West, 130 Talbot Road, W11, roughtrade.com

Clockwise from top: the front cover of Rough Trade 40th Anniversary 1976-2016, by Le Gun; Jeff Travis, c.1979, photography: Jill Furmanovsky; Blondie, photography: Dana Yavin

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From the theme tune of Pride and Prejudice to the melodious notes accompanying Jasper Conran’s fashion show, there is nothing that Melvyn Tan can’t apply himself to, writes HANNAH LEMON t all started with a Qantas Airways hostess. The lady in question had been stranded in Singapore when the airline was on strike. While staying with her friend, a piano teacher, she found herself listening to the extraordinary musical prowess of an 11-yearold boy. She struck up conversation with the woman next to her, who happened to be the child’s sister, and was determined not to let this young talent slip through her fingers. The traveller took a recording of the performance back to England and sent it off to the Yehudi Menuhin School and the rest, as they say, is history. I listen to Melvyn Tan recall this pivotal moment from his childhood in soft, clipped Queen’s English. “In Singapore, I was quite... I wouldn’t say a freak, but there weren’t many musically-inclined kids in those days. There are many, many more now. I was always considered unusual.” Some time has passed since then – in September the pianist will release a new CD celebrating his 60th birthday and will play at Wigmore Hall in October – and it has been quite a whirlwind. Tan’s learning curve at school was rapid. “What the school really teaches is the idea of making music with other people,” he explains. “It makes you become a real musician. You’re not just geared to be a soloist.” Major players in this life lesson were of course his teachers,

the crème de la crème of classical musicians including the late Nadia Boulanger, Vlado Perlemuter and Marcel Ciampi. “Nadia Boulanger was already in her late 70s,” Tan reminisces. “She’d come once or twice a term and terrify us all, but in a kind of nice way. She wasn’t a tyrant – she was incredible. I still remember my lessons with her, and that was 45 years ago.” We are sipping espressos while we chat in the sitting room of his Notting Hill flat, which he shares with his partner Paul Boucher, the retired violinist and chamber musician. The window overlooks nine acres of Ladbroke Garden, a private piece of London that transports visitors into a peaceful haven free from cars and the bustle of tourists. For someone who creates such powerful sounds for a living, Tan is surprisingly quiet and his small frame is overwhelmed by cushions on the sofa – but his strength is certainly not to be underestimated. After graduating from school, Tan was prevented until 2007 from returning to his parents by Singapore’s national service act. “I was called up to join the army so I had to relinquish my Singapore nationality. While that happened, I applied for British nationality. In the process of application I was state-less, so I couldn’t leave the country.” But that did not perturb the pianist, and in 1978 Tan enrolled at the Royal College of Music. It was here that he developed a passion for the Original

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Instrument Movement, which champions using the same instruments that the composer of a piece once used themselves, and of which he remains a frontrunner. “I heard the harpsichord and thought it would be easy,” he smiles. Since then Tan has worked with some of the greatest composers of his generation and his decision to specialise in the fortepiano – an unusual one for the time – led to great success. He developed significant relationships with British conductor Roger Norrington and the London Classical Players during a landmark world tour in 1987. He played on Beethoven’s Broadwood fortepiano of 1817 to huge crowds and tickled the ivories as a concerto soloist with prestigious ensembles such as the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and the philharmonic orchestras of London, Hong Kong and Royal Liverpool. It’s an extensive list and I ask if there is one groundbreaking moment that stands out.“Quite a few years ago I had to do the Spitalfields Music festival, which was directed by Jonathan Dove. He always said he wanted me to play the Vingt Regards – the 20 interpretations of Christ by Messiaen. It’s a milestone piece that lasts an hour and three quarters. It’s very difficult and very long. It took me nearly two years to learn and it changed the way I played. It changed my life.” Tan’s passion for playing is obvious, and his concentration is fascinating to observe. How does he transform this in-depth knowledge and years of learning into feeling for performances? “Each composer has a different emotion or musical language,” Tan describes, “which the more you do, the more you are at home with. And you work that in to what you play. The emotion is in the music, and the later you go, it is much more immediate. You come to Messiaen and it’s there, very strong. It’s sometimes quite hard to work at. Whereas Bach is very abstract and linear.” Tan agrees that it is generally older generations who appreciate the classical world, but insists it is becoming

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increasingly popular with youngsters. “Audiences haven’t really changed. They’re still very much the middle-aged, white-haired brigade, but there are certain countries now where audiences are getting younger, such as Singapore and Australia.” Past performances have also brought his skill into mainstream circles, like his work on the soundtrack for the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. “It was fun doing it. Carl Davis [the London Philharmonic Orchestra conductor and silent film composer], who wrote it for me, didn’t know it would be so successful.” Tan also worked with local designer Jasper Conran for a show at London Fashion Week in 2007, where models walked the Royal Academy of Art catwalk to Tan’s renditions of Schubert and Chopin. “I got a suit out of it,” he chuckles. “It’s beautiful and very lovely to play in.” Tan seems surprisingly relaxed with all his accomplishments, and even stops playing for a few weeks to give himself a rest. “It relaxes your muscles. It’s quite good not to play. But after three weeks I begin to worry!” From the Qantas scout, to avoiding the army and settling in Notting Hill, Tan has appreciated every single moment of his career. “I never took anything for granted,” he whispers. “I just knew I wanted to do music. Music was my life.” melvyntan.com

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take a hike Creative duo Stella Tennant and Isabella Cawdor have given a new lease of life to British country lifestyle brand Holland & Holland with their debut A/W16 collection. The pair has fully embraced the sporting brand’s long-standing heritage through their collection of traditional country garb, which includes single-breasted jackets, Guernsey jumpers, thermal knits and practical leather walking shoes. And yet, Tennant and Cawdor have very much called the shots when it comes to design and incorporated their high fashion backgrounds (along with their respective country upbringings) into this stylish range that can be sported from town to country. After all, even out on the moors, you wouldn’t want to let the style stakes down. From £80, available now on the Fifth Floor, Harrods

Image courtesy of: Holland & Holland AW16/17

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Inspired by visionary artists such as Mexican architect Luis Barragán and Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, Delpozo creative director Josep Font combined vibrant colours with floral influences and clean-cut silhouettes to create the Spanish house’s eye-catching pre-fall collection. The bold collection comprises blouses, dressers and blazers, all of which can now be shopped in Delpozo’s debut European store outside of Madrid, which recently landed on Sloane Street. From £400, 134 Sloane Street, SW1X, delpozo.com

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Biker Chic

Leading luxury online fashion retailer Boutique 1 has opened its first brick-and-mortar store on Sloane Street – so local style-seekers can now find some of their favourite brands under one roof, from Elie Saab and Missoni to Erdem and Roland Mouret. And don’t let the word ‘boutique’ fool you – the new store covers more than 12,000 sq ft over two floors, with areas dedicated to fine jewellery, gifting and books, not to mention a personal styling service and a café. Once you enter, we guarantee you won’t want to leave. 127-128 Sloane Street, SW1X boutique1.com

British shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood has incorporated his signature pearl detailing into a collection of everyday styles for his Casati Pearl A/W16 collection. Pearls of all different shapes, sizes and arrangements have been embedded into leather ankle boots, moccasins and an over-the-knee biker boot. These styles are the focal point for the collection this season and are available in both nappa leather and deepest black brushed velvet. £435-1,095, nicholaskirkwood.com

Photography: Mario Testino

Leg Work Gigi Hadid makes a solo appearance as the face of Stuart Weitzman’s A/W16 campaign, no longer joined by close pals Lily Aldridge and Joan Smalls (who starred in the previous S/S16 campaign). Inspired by the supermodel’s own workout regime, the campaign captures her power and energy while maintaining a sense of elegance. The distinctive black-and-white images, shot by Mario Testino, aim to highlight how being sexy is all about being comfortable in one’s own skin, something which Hadid captures perfectly in this dynamic and minimalistic campaign. The A/W16 line will be available to buy this August. From £330, eu.stuartweitzman.com

From Harrods, with Love

Club Tropicana Sunlit beaches and balmy nights were the inspiration behind Rochas’ relaxed Resort 2017 collection. Vibrant and exotic prints of jasmine, hibiscus, palm leaves and wild geraniums feature heavily throughout the range, which arrives in a hazy colour palette of sky blue, lime yellow and night black. Dropped shoulders, bare backs, bows and drapes create abstract silhouettes and add to the sultry nature of this contemporary, easy-to-wear collection. From £500, available at brownsfashion.com

Now in its third year, Harrods pays tribute to the expertise and craftsmanship behind its luxury products with its Made with Love campaign, running throughout August. Departments across the Knightsbridge store are offering limited edition products, as well as those that have been created exclusively for the campaign. Among the goodies this year are one-off bags by Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, plus a dazzling green dress designed by Johanna Ortiz. Each oneof-a-kind piece comes with a Provenance Passport, thereby highlighting the product’s design journey and authenticity. Made with Love at Harrods

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This month saw the opening of Selfridges’ Designer Studio, which will shortly be home to 22 new brands and 60 international labels, including Maison Margiela, Marques Almeida and Kenzo. The 20,000 sg ft space will accommodate five boutique concepts, including an exclusive insight into British designer Christopher Kane’s creative process and an eight-piece runway capsule collection by Joseph. New and exclusive labels arriving in store include Yulia Kondranina and Dilara Findikoglu. The Designer Studio, now open at Selfridges

Eye Candy As one of the first to recognise sunglasses as a legitimate fashion statement, Linda Farrow has carved out a reputation as an expert in the luxury eyewear industry, and we therefore expect nothing less than style and innovation when it comes to her latest A/W16 collection. This season, the designer’s staple dark chromes and solid shades have been replaced with bright blues, powder pinks and soft yellows. From £355, uk.lindafarrow.com

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Leather Report Embrace your inner biker chick for a look that will work come rain or shine. Get on board with angular tops, polo-neck jumpers and structured miniskirts paired with over-the-knee boots and a classic leather jacket. All thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missing is the Harley-Davidson Photographer: Phillip Waterman

Top, POA; Skirt, POA, both Osman, osmanlondon.com; Bracelet, ÂŁ1,970, Amrapali, 55 Beauchamp Place, SW3

Stylist: Alexandria Reid

Above / Black coat, £930; White angora top, £3,500, both Christian Dior, dior.com; Earrings, £2,200, Amrapali, as before Right / Leather dress, £3,445, Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.co.uk; Boots, £1,250, Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com; Diamond ring, £1,650, NOA Fine Jewellery, noafinejewellery.com; White gold and diamond ring, £6,100, Messika, available at Harrods

Above / Embroidered blouse, £4,750; Skirt, £3,100; Leather jacket, £2,750; Boots, £850, all Louis Vuitton, uk.louisvuitton.com Left / Leather top, £1,169; Skirt, £1,430, both David Koma, davidkoma.co.uk; Tights, £75, Agent Provocateur, agentprovocateur.com; Bag, £1,045, Christian Louboutin, eu.christianlouboutin.com

Above / Embroidered dress, £5,450; Biker jacket, £1,450; Earrings, £395, all Mulberry, mulberry.com Right / Coat, £3,580; Shirt, £1,370; Bag, £1,160, all Miu Miu, miumiu.com; Leather shorts, £1,250, Jitrois, jitrois.com

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Chanel Allure Homme Sport 2016, photography: Jacob Sutton

Scent of Occasion Since it launched in 2007, Chanel’s Allure Homme Sport cologne has established itself as a classic in the fragrance world. Just four notes of Sicilian mandarin, spicy lovage-elemi accord, cedar and amber make up this invigorating scent, which is perfect for the summer months. So it’s good news that the label is relaunching the fragrance in two new smaller sizes (along with the original 150ml bottle). Pick up the cologne in the baggage weight limit-defying 50ml bottle, or the 100ml to store at home. From £48, chanel.com

Above: Cardholder, £230 Left: Briefcase, £2,000

Home, Sweet Homme What with HM The Queen’s 90th birthday and the imminent arrival of Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympics, we’re feeling rather fond of our nation all in all, and it turns out we’re not the only ones. To celebrate the launch of its new flagship store on New Bond Street, Dior Homme has produced a series of limited edition Union Jack-themed accessories. Featuring a navy, red and white colour scheme, the collection includes a tie and hooded jackets, as well as briefcases, cardholders and wallets crafted from supple calfskin leather. From £125, 160-162 New Bond Street, W1S, dior.com

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HIS STYLE By Ellen Millard

Teenage Kicks You may have noticed a punk revival in London of late – it has been 40 years since the subversive culture was introduced to the capital by way of the Ramones, the Sex Pistols and The Clash, among others. If the celebrations have got you pining for your old pair of Dr. Martens, look to Jimmy Choo’s A/W16 collection for 12-hole boots (Kurt), monk creepers (Keith) and chunky brogues (Kev), designed with fashion-forward punk rockers in mind. From £395, jimmychoo.com

Work It Out

Left: Camo running anorak, £220 Right: Austin T-shirt, £65

While Stella McCartney has the athleisure trend covered for womenswear, sporty sartorial tributes for men have been a bit thin on the ground – until now. A.P.C. has collaborated with activewear brand Outdoor Voices to create a stylish line of sports clothes that can be worn casually or to the gym. Soft cotton T-shirts, sweatshirts and anoraks are on offer in shades of grey, navy or camouflage – suitable for both a sprint in the park or a Game of Thrones marathon. From £65, available at Harrods

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Flying high It is time to get on board with Petit Bateau’s latest collection of marine-inspired tops. The Marinière Breton T-shirt is one of the brand’s most iconic pieces and this season it has been jazzed up with wild brushstroke stripes, messy fonts and playful sketches in a nautical colour palette. Designed with youngsters in mind, the staple range of sailor tees, vests and longsleeved tops is perfect for little wardrobes, but grown-ups need not feel envious because the collection is available in adult sizes, too. From £17, 106-108 King’s Road, SW3 petit-bateau.co.uk

Photography: Thomas Mailaender

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Paint the Town It has been 70 years since Farrow & Ball founders John Farrow and Richard Ball met while working on a local clay pit and decided to set up their own paint business. Contracts with Ford Motor Company, Raleigh bikes and the National Trust quickly followed and now the label has become a household name. To mark the milestone anniversary, Farrow & Ball’s in-house colour guru Joa Studholme and the brand’s creative team have written a how-to guide to decorating. Pick up a copy of How to Decorate for tips on the best shades for a north-facing room, combining neutral tones and getting creative with floor paint. £30, octopusbooks.co.uk

Globe Trotter Those looking to fill their home with wares from around the world without clocking up the air miles should look to David Linley for travel-inspired home accessories. The designer’s Girih collection offers geometric Islamic-inspired designs in the form of trinket boxes, candles, rugs and tumblers. The range is available in warm shades of cobalt blue, gold and amber. From £85 for a key ring, davidlinley.com

The Fine Print If the dreary weather is dampening your parade, inject a much needed burst of colour into your life with Monsoon Home’s new collection of kaleidoscopic prints. The second collaboration with sofa brand Multiyork will debut new designs cherry-picked from the fashion label’s archive. Choose from dainty brocade-style prints in spearmint and blush, paisley patterns in mint green and peach, and statement designs in lime and fuchsia hues – all of which have been upholstered onto plush cushions, sofas, chairs and footstools. From £769, multiyork.co.uk

Sweet Charity

Take to the Floor Hardwood floor manufacturer Ted Todd began life by reclaiming the floors of Victorian mills and restoring them to their former glory. Since then, the brand has gone on to create its own range of contemporary boards that will stand the test of time, boasting an extensive collection of 400 textures and finishes. The company supplies flooring for homes and businesses and has garnered an impressive clientele, which includes hotels, restaurants and multi-unit residential schemes. POA, tedtodd.co.uk

Jo Malone London has once again released a charity candle, this time in a floral scent of peony and moss. For every one sold, 75 per cent of the retail price will go to the label’s charity partner St Mungo’s and its five existing charity gardens in Battersea Park, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol and Manchester. Unlike Jo Malone’s previous charity candles, the latest wick will be available all year round, which is good news as the red peony-printed vessel is one you’ll want to display proudly for as long as possible. £44, 150 Sloane Street, SW1X, jomalone.co.uk

French Fancy Following its collaborations with Jean Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel Maison and Missoni Home, Roche Bobois has turned to Maison Christian Lacroix for its latest fashion-inspired line. The collection of 20 pieces incudes furniture, lighting and rugs decorated with Lacroix’s detailed prints. French-inspired motifs are present throughout, from the cabinets and sideboards that are engraved with an image of the French city of Arles, to the armchairs and ottomans printed with a traditional pattern from Provence. C’est bon! From £750, roche-bobois.com

Name of the Game Best known for her role as head designer at Helen Green Design, Natalia Miyar has branched out on her own to set up her eponymous atelier. Using detailed research to gauge what the client likes, wants and needs along with her own little black book of industry specialists, Miyar creates stunning bespoke interiors with the help of her expert team. First Floor, 5-6 Kendrick Mews, SW7, nataliamiyar.com

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Dam Right Those who’ve visited the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam may recognise the latest prints from Galerie Wallcoverings, which are reminiscent of the floral artworks by Dutch painters Hans Bollinger and Jan Philip van Thielen. The new Dutch Masterpieces collection comprises four wallpaper designs and a selection of murals featuring nature-inspired prints. The range is on offer in moody hues of grey, burgundy and teal and lighter shades of cream and pink. From £38.50, galeriehome.co.uk

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Through the

Keyhole From home cinemas to security bunkers, interior designer and founder of Secretcape Mathilde Allibe is no stranger to extravagant requests. Ellen Millard gets a sneak peek at her latest project in Knightsbridge

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from “porno chic” decor – I decide against asking what this particular commission entailed – to anti-burglary security bunkers (akin to the one in 2002 thriller Panic Room). “Swimming pools and cinema rooms aren’t extravagant; they’re common in London,” she shrugs, perched on a cream sofa in the living room of her latest residential project, 30 Pont Street. “We have been asked many times to do a kind of security room, which needs a lot of technical consideration. We have lots of clients who have suffered from burglaries, so they keep that in mind. Not only do you have to make it nice, but you have to make it work.”

“Swimming pools and cinema rooms aren’t extravagant; they’re common in London”

ow would one go about designing their dream home, complete with a rotisserie wheel in the kitchen, a wardrobe bigger than the bedroom and a cinema complex thrown in for good measure? Firstly, a well-stocked bank account would certainly help. Secondly, enlisting the services of Secretcape founder Mathilde Allibe would make even the wildest of interior dreams come true, for the designer is no stranger to elaborate requests. Allibe has seen it all,

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Challenging commissions are a day-to-day occurrence for Secretcape, an architecture and interior design firm that Allibe set up in 2008. Since it began, the company has garnered an impressive list of projects, including homes in Chelsea, Belgravia and Mayfair, to name a few. The designer’s latest commission – a Knightsbridge townhouse divided into three roomy apartments – is one of Allibe’s more straightforward projects, which is telling as prices for the residences start upwards from £7,000,000. Commissioned by a family who dreamt of spreading themselves out across all three apartments, the three-year project is no longer of use to the owners, who now have mini families of their own. But there are no qualms, as it’s unlikely that the central London block will be on the market for long. So new is the design that there’s still a builder hammering away at the final touches when I arrive. As last minute DIY jobs go, the Knightsbridge property is certainly one for the CV. I shuffle past in my cotton slippers – shoes are a big no-no on the freshly laid floor – and get my first glimpse of the top floor apartment, a vast two-storey penthouse with three ensuite bedrooms, a dining and living area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a private library. As we explore the rest of the block via plush red-carpeted stairs (there’s also a lift that stops at every floor), I mentally add aspects of the design to my dream home wish list: a massive bay window with accompanying banquette bench and hidden storage space, and a white marble bathroom with gold accents and underfloor heating. What surprises me is that, despite its linear, clean design, the space is surprisingly homely. But it’s little wonder given that Allibe is well practised at creating warm environments in which she herself would want to live. “I have always felt that it’s about making it welcoming to guests. I want to create that feeling throughout the property,”

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she explains. “I don’t have kids so every single project for me is my baby. None of my projects take just one week or one month; they take one or two years so it’s a big part of my life. They’re all so different and challenging, but that’s what’s extremely exciting.” A love for art and an appreciation for good design meant that a career in interiors was always on the cards for Allibe, who recalls playing a considerably more glamorous version of DIY SOS with her siblings as a child. “When I was younger, my dad bought a castle in the north of France, which had 13 bedrooms. We would spend our summers there and my favourite game was to make my sisters change the bedrooms every single day,” she recalls, fondly. “We didn’t have friends because they were at home in the French West Indies, so instead we would move the furniture again and again. My dad saw

that I had a predilection for that kind of thing, and was convinced that I would end up working in this sort of job.” And that she did, calling on her childhood growing up between the French West Indies and Africa for inspiration and using her little black book of manufacturers and designers to eventually build her own brand. Now she spends her days crafting the dreams of her clients, who come to her with big budgets, big spaces and big ideas. “We have so many clients who will start a project and then they’ll go to a hotel or a restaurant or a friend’s house and say, ‘oh...do you know what, I said I liked that but in actual fact this is what I like’,” she laughs. “During the design process you discover things in the client’s soul and in the soul of the house. In one of the properties we found a room that nobody knew about. That is so inspiring.” Based in Mayfair, Allibe and her team of 20 designers and architects have worked on properties across the city, and are currently finalising the details of spaces in Kensington Gardens, Eaton Square and Portman Square. The self-confessed “pure nomad” lives in High Street Kensington but is rarely home, as her work means she is constantly travelling the world. “I live in so many countries and so many cities. I was in New York and then Los Angeles last week and the week before that I was in Stockholm. It’s tiring, but it makes you so strong as a person.” Despite being well travelled and with a background that spans two continents, Allibe admits that she has a soft spot for the capital. “For me, London is the best city to be based. I feel people are very open-minded. It’s very cosmopolitan and it’s buzzing constantly,” she enthuses. “People are always on the go and the way of working is so energising. When I arrived in London, I felt that I fitted in perfectly.” And when there are hidden gems like 30 Pont Street waiting to be blessed with Allibe’s magic touch, why would she want to be anywhere else? secretcape.co.uk

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Sleeping Beauty If there’s one thing that Disney has taught us, it’s that home design comes easy to fairy tale characters. From Sleeping Beauty’s palace to Snow White’s cottage, there’s no shortage of interior inspiration in the world of folklore. And if you’ve been lusting after the array of elaborate cabinets in Beauty and the Beast, look to Silver Cross for nursery furniture that presents the same fairy tale vibe. Ornate detailing and ivory finishes take centre stage in the label’s Windsor collection, which comprises a cot bed, dresser and wardrobe. Prince Charming not included. From £500, silvercrossbaby.com

Easy as 1, 2, 3 Childrenswear brand ABC123me was only launched in 2014, but it’s already making waves in the clothing industry with its brightly coloured collections. The label has stood out for its use of everyday children to model its clothes, and is constantly on the lookout for new faces to sport its styles. The latest line is launching this August and will include sporty styles, such as long-sleeved baseball T-shirts, denim bomber jackets, Breton Tees and camouflage print sweatshirts. From a selection, abc123me.com

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Spot On It’s no secret that the British summer weather can be temperamental at best. And yet, seaside towns inevitably become flooded with keen holidaymakers as soon as the sun comes out. If you’re planning a coastal retreat this summer, be sure to pack Mini Rodini’s bathrobe and towel designed to help banish any post-swim chills. On offer in pink and brown, the polka-dot creations are made from organic cotton terry to keep water babies warm and dry. From £25 for a towel, minirodini.com

I Want Scandi Having taken over our homes and infiltrated our wardrobes, Scandinavian design is going one step further by influencing our children’s fashion habits, too. Swedish label COS has launched its latest line of kidswear – a selection of tops, bottoms and knitwear modelled on its adult A/W16 line. Pick up cosy cardigans, slogan Tees and cotton dresses that will see your children through till spring. From £10, cosstores.com

Draw the Line Break an Egg If you’re yet to visit Notting Hill’s recently opened egg-themed eatery Egg Break, then we’ve found you the perfect excuse: the restaurant has partnered with cookery school BKD to offer crafty kids a chance to make their own Cookie Fry Up. Future Great British Bake Off contestants can channel their inner Mary Berry by fashioning their own biscuit take on a classic English breakfast, using fondant, icing writers, googly eyes and sprinkles. Accompanying adults can watch the creativity flow while tucking into an eggs-and-bacon creation of their own. Get cracking. £25 per child and accompanying adult, 22 July, 30 Uxbridge Street, W8, bkd-london.com

When friends and fashion industry moguls Philippa Cloete and Kate Please spotted a gap in the market for stylish, high quality girls clothes that don’t compromise on comfort, they quit their day jobs and set up a brand that ticks all the boxes. Outside the Lines launches this August, offering a 30-piece collection of knitwear, jeans, dresses and outerwear in a soft colour palette and durable materials. From £25, outside-the-lines.co.uk

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Snozzcumbers, Oompa-Loompas and airborne peaches are set to be the hot topics of conversation at Harrods’ Toy Kingdom on 31 July, when Roald Dahl storytelling and make-your-own-badge sessions will celebrate Steven Spielberg’s latest film, The BFG. Extracts from Dahl’s classic tales (Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Fantastic Mr. Fox) will be read hourly throughout the day. Human beans welcome. 31 July, Toy Kingdom Reading Room, Third floor at Harrods

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HEALTH BEAUTY BY Olivia sharpe

Images courtesy of: Burberry

Lash Out Burberry Make-up artistic consultant Wendy Rowe has let the cat out of the cosmetics bag with the launch of her latest beauty product for the fashion house. Available this month, the brand’s new Cat Lashes mascara creates the perfect feline flick through its innovative cone-shaped tip that works by extending the outer corner lashes. Thanks to the longer bristles of the comb, lashes are lengthened, defined and clump-free, resulting in eye-opening volume. The mascara arrives in three shades: Jet Black, Chestnut Brown and Midnight Blonde. £24, available from 1 August at uk.burberry.com

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South Korea has become a leader in the global beauty market and all Western brands can do is sit back and follow in its footsteps. And this is precisely what Dior has done. After introducing its own version of primers, BB, CC and EE creams (all of which originated from South Korea), the French brand has now adopted its most recent trend for cushion foundations. Dreamskin Perfect Skin Cushion SPF50 PA+++ is the perfect compromise between a BB cream and a foundation, incorporating a featherweight tinted texture contained in a sponge. Arriving in a portable pocket-sized case with an easyto-use applicator, it means that you can touch up throughout the day without fear of over-caking yourself. £62, available from 17 August at dior.com

Recently opened espresso canteen, A Wanted Man, hasn’t failed to attract local Chelsea punters thanks to its conspicuous Wild West-themed exterior and inside you can expect to find even more surprises. Upstairs from the café is The Beauty Block Chelsea; created by Spa Esprit Group founder Cynthia Chua, she has brought together a new Browhaus brow bar and London’s fifth Ministry of Waxing salon all under one roof. At the forefront of hair removal, Ministry treatments include everything from Brazilians to nostril hair removal (the new big thing according to beauticians), as well as semi-permanent hair reduction and laser treatments. Pop in today to book an appointment. A Wanted Man, 330 King’s Road, SW3 awantedman.co.uk

Beneath the Surface Harsh measures do not need to be taken in order to bring out the beauty of one’s skin, says Elemis. Heralding a new era in the science of skincare, the brand has introduced its latest serum that redefines the concept of resurfacing. Rather than stripping away one’s skin with invasive facial peels and procedures, this product respects the skin’s delicacy and works by slowly releasing micro-encapsulated enzymes which carefully treat dead skin cells – thereby revealing a fresh and reawakened complexion in the course of time. Available from 1 August, Dynamic Resurfacing Serum £85 for 30ml, elemis.com

Turn a Hair The trend for vegan and gluten-free has gone beyond the world of food and into the cosmetics industry, as consumers increasingly look to be healthier in their daily lives. One brand at the forefront of this revolution is Rahua. It prides itself on its symbiotic Amazonian ingredients, which have been handmade by women living in the rainforest. Its star ingredient – the highly potent restorative oil Rahua – features in the haircare collection and the new Detox & Renewal Treatment, along with sacha inchi, buriti and palo santo. The combined formula helps to detox hair and flush out any synthetic build up, resulting in silkier, stronger and more youthful looking hair and scalp. Rahua Hair Detox & Renewal Treatment Kit £88, available from 1 August, rahua.com

Grasse Roots To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, L’Artisan Parfumeur has breathed new life into its 2016 collections, while still remaining true to its roots. Bucoliques de Provence signals the start of a new range of scents that have been inspired by different French regions, beginning with Grasse – regarded as the world’s capital of perfume. Notes of leathery lavender have been blended with iris and spices, and the fragrance has been housed in a strikingly contemporary bottle featuring smoky glass, a beautiful stamped emblem and the brand’s signature heptagonal-shaped cap. Bucoliques de Provence eau de parfum £100 for 100ml, exclusive to Selfridges

Fall Out Dolce & Gabbana has captured the beauty of autumn early this year with its new Wild about Fall makeup collection, which is available to buy now (and is just as well given our lack of a British summer). The range is inspired by the season in Sicily when the Mediterranean island comes alive with a riotous mix of colour. However, if you’re not satisfied with just one hue, then opt for the eyeshadow quad in Enchanting Fall which brings together all of these beautiful shades – including brown, green, rose and gold – in one handy compact. Smooth eye colour quad in Enchanting Fall, £44, Dolce & Gabbana, exclusive to Harrods

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high life GLOBE TROTTER From the sun-drenched sands of Miami Beach to the cerulean sea that laps the shores of the Maldives, there’s plenty to catch your attention at COMO’s retreats, wherever in the world they may be. But sensory delights are to be found in the resorts’ kitchens, too. Take heed of COMO’s top chefs with its new cookbook The Pleasures of Eating Well, a selection of 147 dishes that will transport you to the colourful valley of Paro (pictured) or the green rice paddies of Bali. Created with health and wellbeing in mind, recipes include fresh water crayfish and pomelo salad from Thailand and Indonesian curries with pumpkin and tempeh. Bon appétit. £26, amazon.com

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Oasis gives you a moment to stop and take a breath. Feel the freedom and relaxation in your body and mind. Let your senses be inspired in a private paradise. It is all waiting for you. The art of wellbeing.

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Taking Steppes

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Bespoke specialist Steppes Travel believes that tourism plays a crucial role in conservation. According to experts, the mammal could be extinct within a decade and so Steppes is now offering the ultimate tailor-made trip to support the battle to save Africa’s elephant population. The month-long journey includes visiting grasslands, forest and deserts, interacting with the majestic animals themselves and learning about conservation projects. Starting with the west African parks of Odzala in the Republic of Congo and Zakouma in Chad, the trip will then head to Kenya and Namibia, before finishing in Botswana. For each booking made, £3,000 will go to Save The Elephants. 31-day Ultimate African Elephant Conservation Journey, from £26,195, steppestravel.co.uk

The Laslett

C’est Rouge at Faena Miami Beach

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Full of Grace Grace Santorini has reopened for the summer season with a total transformation that boasts innovative design, a yoga and Pilates studio and a new champagne lounge that sits 363m above sea level – the perfect spot to watch the Aegean sun set. An in-room bar gives guests the chance to make their own cocktails, while the Bespoke by Grace initiative that champions local experiences offers the opportunity to get creative with the help of an expert mixologist. Its refurbished rooms and suites maintain the property’s characteristic elegance and simplicity, and two new suites with plunge pools and terraces will also open next year. From ¤600, gracehotels.com

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What good is sitting alone in your room? In June Faena Miami Beach staged its first original cabaret production at its 3,000sq ft theatre, with performances scheduled until the end of the year. Bianca Li, a world-renowned choreographer and stage director, has designed a spectaular and altogether seductive performance to showcase the ability of the human body, while hotelier extraordinaire Alan Faena has brought together some of the finest creative talents including Christian Louboutin, Parisian lingerie designer Fifi Chachnil and hair stylist Oribe. Get ready to be bedazzled. From $45, faena.com Photography: Ivan Belaustrgui

On Pembridge Gardens, The Laslett sits waiting to welcome guests into its 51 smart, artistically-inclined rooms across five Grade II-listed Victorian townhouses. The hotel opened earlier this year, and championing British creative talent is at its heart. Works by local artists are hung in each room (details are helpfully listed on postcards above the bed), well-worn Penguin Classics are poised on shelves for bedtime reading and Neal’s Yardequipped bathrooms are laid with Victorian tiling that harks back to the hotel’s architectural history. At the bar you’ll find Sipsmith gin, and Workshop coffee at breakfast. All impeccably stylish, but not painfully so. Like Notting Hill itself, The Laslett is easy-going, sophisticated and fancy-free. Camilla Apcar From £225, 8 Pembridge Gardens, W2, thelaslett.co.uk

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find that high-end holiday makers often fall into two camps. There are those who look for laidback luxury (of which I am one), where walking around in a beach towel and flip flops becomes a way of life. Then there are those looking for the finer things in life – the pomp and ceremony of five-star getaways and eclectic cuisine. Antigua has both bases covered. But even before you check in, the island welcomes tourists with open arms. The pastel-coloured chattels, friendly faces and warm weather offer much to see and do. From zip lining through the rainforest, watching the multi-coloured sails of passing boats flapping in the breeze, hiking up hills or pottering through the old town of Nelson’s Dockyard, there’s no chance of boredom. For a far-flung destination, getting to Antigua seems easier than hopping on the train to my parents’ home in Dorset (that probably says more about the National Rail network than modern air travel). A British Airways flight from London to V.C. Bird International Airport has me walking through arrivals in under eight hours and my VIP fast pass, courtesy of Curtain Bluff (my first destination), has me in the car quicker than I can say “rum punch”. After escaping the Big Smoke, I am ready to revive my impersonation of a beached whale and promptly glue

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myself to a sun lounger. With one step over the threshold of Curtain Bluff, I am immediately satisfied that my grand plans will be catered for. There is a sense of familiarity with the place, like a home from home – one that boasts cocktails on tap and extraordinary sea views. We are greeted with cool towels and shown to our room. The suites along the rough beach have great views, and an evening tipple on the balcony is a lovely way to get to know the new scenery. I recommend sampling the complimentary miniature Cavalier on ice – a sweet and delicious local rum. The rooms feel a little dated, but that is part of Curtain Bluff’s charm. An obvious lack of the latest technology – there are no TVs – makes my mission to enjoy doing nothing even easier. As an all-inclusive resort, expect to enjoy every resource to the full. Spend a day hanging in a hammock with an endless list of drinks delivered directly to your fingertips by friendly bar staff on the second, calmer beach. Sign up to water sports, from tubing to waterskiing. And, of course, indulge in the food. Lunch is served on the beach at the Seagrape restaurant every day, and dinner a few times a week. The fresh, rich tuna steak and salad quickly become my meal of choice from an extensive buffet of meats, salads, and pasta. There is also a plethora of pastries, ice creams and desserts for those with a

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discerning sweet tooth. The airy Tamarind Tree serves evening meals, and a trip to the cellar is a must for any oenophile. Don’t miss the local breakfast of native delicacies such as chop-up (a soft mash of aubergine, spinach and okra) and salt fish (a stew of sorts made from ling fish, green pepper, celery, and sliced onion). If you thought all of this might be a risky opportunity to pack on the pounds, you are much mistaken. Curtain Bluff’s new wellness concierge team will have you flexing your muscles out on the tennis court or have them pummelled by a therapist at the spa – all part, except treatments, of the inclusive package. After a brief consultation, a personalised course is developed to include activities as well as a healthy menu for mealtimes. The night before we are due to leave we make the most of the band playing at the Tamarind Tree, and chat to the barman about life on the island. Chelle Hulford, the American owner of the resort, who has been here since the 1950s, can often be found wandering around and chatting to guests, as can fellow managing director Robe Sherman. Both stop by to ask us how our stay is and when we will next be back – soon, I hope. But there’s no time to stop and dwell, as the next morning we take a five-minute drive down the road to Carlisle Bay. There is much more emphasis on pomp and ceremony, and any mod cons lacking at Curtain Bluff are to be found at this plush second resort. Plinths of fire burning in the middle of two carp-filled ponds have us mesmerised, while once again we are patted down with ice-cold flannels and given the lay of the land by the softly spoken general manager John Rogers. Carlisle Bay’s four restaurants offer everything you could possible need. We enjoy a relaxed continental buffet breakfast on the open terrace at Indigo, as well as grilled seafood, salads and pasta for lunch and dinner. Ottimo! is a short walk away for equally chilled poolside pizzas. And through a grand wooden doorway we test the Japanese, Thai and Indonesian dishes at East – dark wood and fuschia interiors offer sophisticated dining that momentarily whisks us away from the island’s sunny climes. My favourite, The Jetty Grill, serves a casual buffet of – you guessed it – tuna steak and salad and carafes of wine at private tables overlooking the ocean to the tunes of a steel band. Expect London prices, at roughly £8 for beers and £20 for salads. On one windy evening we head out to Boxer Shack, a restaurant with a handful of tables that sits on a rocky precipice between the two resorts. The delightful veranda, decorated with shells and rum bottles, is run by a husband-and-wife team from the south of England. As well as lovely Thai dishes with fresh prawns and mains

of succulent red snapper, they (bizarrely) lay on a British Sunday roast during peak seasons. Back down on the beach at Carlisle Bay, we are blown away by the scenery of lush green hills and sparkling waters. It is slightly more impressive than Curtain Bluff, but loses that comforting, familiar feel. We are soon distracted by water sports – some are complimentary, others at a cost, such as the tubing. Of course, we can’t help ourselves and have another crack. The calmer waters allow the driver to accelerate through turbulent turns and in a matter of seconds we fly off and smack into the blue, grinning from ear to ear despite being engulfed by salty seawater. We return to our ocean suite at the quiet end of the beach and flop down onto the four-poster bed, which looks out onto its own balcony, lounger and the bay beyond. The bright palette of green cushions, colourful artwork and startlingly white sheets has me nearly dialling reception for interior design tips. One morning in a moment of lethargy and laziness, we order room service. Although it arrives nearly an hour late, it’s worth the wait. A glass of fresh orange juice, eggs benedict, a striking backdrop of azure waters and the therapeutic sounds of waves lapping at the shore make this one of the most memorable moments of the trip. Later that day we head for an impromptu game of tennis on the courts and stop by The Blue Spa, which sits alongside. The treatment menu is varied and includes facials, massages and scrubs. We opt for a full body pampering and return to the spa’s cool dark interior feeling rejuvenated. Although I was always going to prefer the laid-back luxury of Curtain Bluff, I find myself swayed by the fine dining and contemporary setting of Carlisle Bay. But both make my mission of ultimate relaxation equally complete and my reluctance to turn my emails back on all the more challenging. Curtain Bluff deluxe rooms, from around £630 per night based on two adults sharing on an all-inclusive basis, excluding tax, 0800 051 8956, curtainbluff.com. Carlisle Bay’s garden suites, from $345 based on two adults sharing, excluding service and tax, carlisle-bay.com. British Airways flies direct from Gatwick to Antigua six times a week, from £500 return, britishairways.com

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Dutch With its beautiful canals, unassuming charm, rich culture and thriving nightlife, Olivia Sharpe cannot help but be drawn to all that Amsterdam has to offer

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msterdam has so much to recommend it. After all, a great city is one that combines the buzz of a metropolis with big attractions, top restaurants and a thriving nightlife together with rich culture and history, and the fair Dutch capital has all of this in spades. And what it lacks in size (the whole of Amsterdam can fit into London seven times over), it more than makes up for in charm. I recently stayed at The Pulitzer Amsterdam, which has undergone an extensive makeover. First opened in 1970, this unique five-star hotel is the brainchild of entrepreneur Peter Pulitzer, who was the first person to have the idea of converting a series of canal houses – dating from the 17th and 18th centuries – into a hotel. References to the past can be found throughout, from the original fireplaces and beams to traditional Dutch art. Jacu Strauss was called upon to design the hotel’s newest additions – a restaurant, bar, and 80 redesigned rooms and suites – and he has masterfully interwoven eclectic furnishings and contemporary Dutch design with period features. By the autumn, The Pulitzer will also include a garden courtyard and refurbished wing (bringing the total room number to 225). Walking through the hotel, I am instantly reminded of Alice Through the Looking Glass, with its enchanting secret passages, meandering walkways and vintage furniture. The Pulitzer’s layout gives it more of a homely than hotel feel, which is further enhanced by the friendly but unobtrusive staff, who are there to help should you need it but otherwise leave guests to their own devices. There is a variety of rooms

to choose from, but opt for one with a canal view if you can. My guest and I were upgraded to the Family Suite – spread across two floors, the spacious interior felt like our own miniapartment, comprising an open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen, along with a master en-suite bedroom, second twin bedroom and bathroom. The Pulitzer now has its own neighbourhood restaurant, Jansz, named after the 17th-century Dutch craftsman and connoisseur, Volkert Jansz. It can be reached through the hotel or from the street via an old apothecary’s shop (the hotel had considered removing this altogether, but thankfully decided against it as it not only adds to the historic glamour, but also enables non-guests to feel welcome). Strauss’s former employment as senior designer at Tom Dixon is very much evident here, from the industrial-style lighting to the contemporary open-plan kitchen being reminiscent of the British designer. The food, courtesy of head chef Cassidy Hallman, is well-executed and unpretentious, with an emphasis on top quality produce. To start, dishes include beef tartare, diver scallops and braised meatballs, while mains are as varied as lobster ravioli and miso-glazed cod to the house burger. The decadent and generously sized ravioli was perfectly cooked, but the burger was undoubtedly the star of the show, having been given a tasty Dutch twist with the inclusion of Reypenaer cheese. After dinner, I highly recommend a nightcap in the bar, which is not boasting when it refers to itself as one of the best in Amsterdam with its enticing art deco design and impressive cocktail list.

Clockwise from left: Pulitzer suite; Exterior shot, Pulitzer Amsterdam; Art Collector’s Suite; Antique Collector’s Suite. All images courtesy of: Pulitzer Amsterdam

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The biggest pull for staying at this hotel is its location. Situated right by the fashionable De Negen Straatjes (The Nine Streets) quarter – famed for its boutique shops and cafés – a five-minute walk from the Anne Frank House and near to the trendy Jordaan area, you really could not be better placed. Roughly a 20-minute tram ride away from the hotel, Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter – home to the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, to name a couple – is also well worth exploring. The Pulitzer’s concierge team offers its own city tour for guests, but I wouldn’t recommend this. While I have no doubt that our guide had great insider knowledge, for some reason he refused to share any of this with us and instead showed us some of the city’s dullest backstreets in a somewhat disgruntled fashion. In terms of restaurants and bars, you are again fairly spoilt for choice. If you’re after high-end cuisine, close by to the Pulitzer is The Dylan hotel. The luxury boutique establishment has two restaurants: Michelin-starred Vinkeles and Brasserie OCCO, which opened this year. The more casual of the two, the menu at OCCO varies from classic brasserie fare to Asian-inspired cuisine. Elsewhere, The French Connection, located in Singel 460, is truly superb. Head chef Jef van den Hout has brought invention and innovation to classic French cooking. Set within an intimate souterrain that resembles a wine cellar, it is the perfect date restaurant and what makes the experience all the more delightful is the level of attentiveness from the staff. Set menus range from four to eight courses, but that’s not counting all the little extras patrons are served in between. Alternatively, for something a bit trendier and buzzier, Envy restaurant is a great shout. Amsterdamians on the whole seem to be more late night bar than clubbing people, which suited my guest and I to a tee. For incredible views of the metropolis, head to either the W hotel’s rooftop bar (a four-minute walk from Dam Square), where you will find the city’s high-flying locals seeking respite from tourists, or venture out a little further to SkyLounge. Situated by the Centraal Station, the award-winning bar has its own terrace offering panoramic views of the capital. Amsterdam’s only visible drawback is that it has become one of the go-to destinations for stag and hen parties, drawn to its red-light district and infamous cafés. However, considering all of its other delights, I wouldn’t hold this against it and would instead remember what author John Green said: “Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city of sin, but in truth it is a city of freedom. And in freedom, most people find sin.” Lead-in rates at Pulitzer Amsterdam start at £235 pulitzeramsterdam.com

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A Bolt from the Blue Following a six-month refurbishment, the Blue Bar at The Berkeley has reopened. Its new, broader menu – from potent highballs to champagne cocktails – is full of classics with a twist and unusual new creations. Coral bitters, lemon grass and aloe vera are all put to use by its mixologists, but for something truly refreshing try the watermelon Lady Bird with vodka, bergamot and rhubarb, or the Toffee & Bubbles – Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, caramel and vanilla (served with hazelnuts and sweet icing around the glass). Choose a seat at the bar for maximum entertainment, a lounge sofa in the darkened main space for a twilight tête-à-tête, or a table behind the giant slats that lend an almost nautical atmosphere to the bar’s new glass-fronted extension. The Blue Bar, The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1X, the-berkeley.co.uk

Osteria 60 Another wonderful slice of Italy has found its way to London. Inspired by 1950s trattorias and with a terrace facing Kensington Gardens, Osteria 60 has been designed by Milanese architects Spagnulo+Rebosio and is headed by chef Ivan Simeoli, who serves up Italian cuisine with a contemporary edge. To wit, antipasti such as calamari in the unexpected form of poached tagliatelle-like strips that have been marinated with Amalfi lemons, which arrives atop a bowl of tomato pappa and mozzarella. Or warm minestrone with basil crackers: heavy on the pea, courgette, purple potatoes and heritage tomatoes, and served in its own miniature carafe. Osteria 60 balances its menu with a choice of six for each course, and a mainstay of meat and seafood. Of the pasta and risotto, the 36-hour slow cooked Neapolitan ragu certainly puts in the time, while a plate of fresh maltagliati has equally fresh and flavoursome lobster both within the dish itself and as a thin layer of meat laid over the pasta. Yet opting straight for secondi is all too easy. There’s Welsh lamb chops and Sicilian aubergine caponata, and a house special parmigiana – but it’s the Welsh wagyu beef with tropea onion and sour carrots that truly stands out. Sourced from Rhug Estate in Corwen, not far from Snowdonia National Park, it is aged for 28 days, then roasted to achieve perfect texture. The restaurant was completed within the Baglioni hotel earlier this year (although is

independently operated). Inside, striking black and white flooring surrounds the bar and until the end of August works by Indian artist Khandekar will be on display. A new set of pieces by an Italian artist will be brought in for its official opening in September. Dessert is an affair just as artistic as Osteria 60’s interior design. Over a thin chocolate base, the Chocolate Mondrian’s rectangles of dark, milk and caramel create a playful and artistic tribute to the geometric and abstract master “all finished up with a Tuscan olive oil explosion”, says the chef. The true test of any Italian restaurant is perhaps its tiramisu. It is one of Simeoli’s signatures and at this restaurant comes deconstructed, with not a ramekin to be found. “I use all the ingredients of a classic tiramisu but adding an extra crunch that in my opinion is missing on the classic version,” he reveals. A carefully constructed arrangement of chocolate and coffee cylinders, mascarpone and a layer of sugar crisp (that excellent “extra crunch”) arrives on a plate – all that is missing is the alcohol-soaked foundation. But Simeoli’s interpretation is so flavoursome, and unusual, that I admit I didn’t even notice. 60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7, osteria60.com

Dine with Dogs Man’s (and woman’s) best friend has just become an even closer companion – you can now dine with your dog over lunch at Daphne’s in Kensington. In celebration, British accessories designer Lulu Guinness has created a special hand-painted ceramic dog bowl (£60). Sold exclusively through the restaurant and online, the bowl matches the restaurant’s interior, and features a playful silhouette of Guinness’ own pooch – who, by coincidence, is also named Daphne. As for the canine menu, dogs on their very best behaviour may be in for biscotti treats. Bethan Rees Daphne’s, 112 Draycott Avenue, SW3, daphnes-restaurant.co.uk

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Cocotte Over the past decade the simplest of dishes have been turned into over-worked, elaborate affairs at many restaurants. Spaghetti bolognese becomes Chianti and balsamic-glazed pasta. Eton Mess arrives neater than neat. At Cocotte, which opened on Westbourne Grove in February, simplicity truly is key. While not quite the definition of casual dining, families would be right at home here for a back-to-basics meal of French-influenced rotisserie chicken. There are salads and soups too, which run the gamut from quinoa and bulgur with peas and dried grapes to a broad and green bean, basil and broccoli option that is greener than Mr. McGregor’s garden. But chicken is king at Cocotte. Each fowl is marinated for 24 hours, slow cooked for another three at 93 degrees and then finished on a spit. The only choices to be made are which size (full, half, quarter) and which sauce. There’s BBQ, green, a spicy variant, and the offer of truffle mayonnaise – the only pretension this restaurant holds. In flavours as fanciful as green tea, mango and strawberry cheesecake, rice-based mochi patties are a dessert not to be missed. Good thing takeaway and home delivery are available too. 95 Westbourne Grove, W2, mycocotte.uk

Let Them Eat Cake Founded by local resident Laura Timson, Laura’s London launched earlier this year, bringing Londoners chic and alluringly packaged-to-perfection treats. From salted caramel and chocolate layer cake to banana and walnut miniature loaf cakes, each is made with the finest organic ingredients. The Evening Standard’s new baking columnist, Timson is a rising star to watch. Bethan Rees lauraslondon.com

Vodka in Cognac The home of Grey Goose is opening its doors to guests for two weekends in August, offering visitors an insight into what goes on behind the scenes, with maître de chai François Thibault. Its manor home, Le Logis, is situated in the heart of the French Cognac region – a beautifully restored 17thcentury country house comprising 14 bedrooms, a swimming pool and a cocktail bar. The weekend experience will include a relaxed poolside barbecue, a tour of Le Logis’ on-site bakery (Grey Goose is made from Picardie winter wheat), and a masterclass led by a mixologist who will show guests how to create martini cocktails to suit their palate. Vodka lovers, unite. Bethan Rees 4-6 August and 25-27 August, £1,300, brownandhudson.com

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A multi-sensory celebration of food, music and Krug will land on our eastern shores this autumn, with punk legend Mick Jones as musical Chef de Cave. The champagne house’s director Olivier Krug tells CAMILLA APCAR about the experiences waiting to be discovered In recent years Krug has pioneered some of London’s most exciting and unusual pop-up events. Krug Kreperie saw a chalet in Covent Garden that challenged the winter chill of 2013, Krug Krustacean brought a Norwegian dining experience to the South Bank in 2014, and an installation in Shoreditch had Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra through Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring as the audience sipped on Krug Grande Cuvée. The Reims-based champagne house has often brought the pleasures of fine dining and music together in harmony with its own vintages, and in September will branch out beyond the capital with Krug Island, the UK edition of Krug World Festival – an international series,

held across the globe from Tokyo to New York, that launched earlier this year. “This event is the illustration of Krug’s ongoing quest of experimentation to enhance the tasting experience,” says Olivier Krug, its sixth-generation director, “discovering new, unknown tasting dimensions for the fulfilment of every sense.” The weekend of interactive and immersive workshops and experiences will be held on Osea Island, just off the coast of Essex. In the middle of the River Blackwater estuary, the island frequently plays host to musicians seeking sanctuary at its isolated recording studio, and its four square miles of sandy coastline and fields have in the past been graced by George Ezra, Labrinth and Jessie

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J. Tickets include transport and an overnight stay on the island, which is just as well, as tides mean that access to Osea is possible for only an hour at dawn and dusk. In collaboration with The Clash’s former guitarist Mick Jones and chef Michael O’Hare (whose outré Leeds restaurant, The Man Behind the Curtain, was awarded a Michelin star last year), the experience will revolve around an evening of music curated by Jones to complement Krug’s finest vintages. “Music is not just a metaphor for Krug – it extends beyond the creation of Krug champagnes,” the director describes. “From the soloists of Krug Clos champagnes, to the most complete symphony in champagne with Krug Grande Cuvée, all Krug champagnes express a diversity of musical experiences. “Music also speaks a language everyone can understand. At its best it is an experience of pure pleasure – much like the pleasure of drinking Krug champagnes. The joy in savouring a masterfully crafted champagne while listening to a piece of music allows one to travel down direct pathways to the emotions.” When guests arrive on Osea Island there will be a performance designed to embody Krug Clos d’Ambonnay, and acts will be stationed across the island for guests to discover as they move around during the course of

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the evening. Stages will be installed at Osea’s restored Edwardian manor house and the Bomb Factory, a large industrial barn that faces the island’s fields and was constructed during the First World War by the navy to house torpedo boats and ammunition. Jones’ line-up includes young singer-songwriter Willow Robinson, reggae artist Hollie Cook and Sugarmen, a Liverpudlian band that supported Blur at British Summer Time in Hyde Park last year. The night will end with a performance intended to reflect Krug Grande Cuvée, “the ‘orchestra’ of our champagnes, made up of over 120 different wines”. “Krug can truly be enjoyed with any genre of music. It is all about maximizing that moment of pleasure and everyone has individual tastes,” describes Krug. In the past the house has worked with performers across the musical spectrum, such as soul singer Gregory Porter, modern jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson, harpist Cecilia Chailly, avant-garde composer Ozark Henry and French indie pop duo The Dø. Krug’s longstanding affinity for music has included working with experimental psychologist and University of Oxford professor Charles Spence, exploring the proximity of the brain’s taste and sound receptors, and the idea that what we hear influences how we taste. In 2014 the house launched its annual music pairings, for which a select group of musicians are invited to an extended tasting and to then create a playlist that reflects what they felt during the experience. “I must say that I really like Keziah Jones’ choice for Krug Rosé: Rockit by Herbie Hancock,” says Krug. The selections are available to the public on Krug’s website or by sharing on social media. “For example, a Krug lover tweeting the Krug iD 108002 – the six digits printed on the back label of their own bottle of Krug – might be surprised by a video of Gregory Porter performing his signature title Liquid Spirit on stage at the Olympia concert hall in Paris,” says Krug. “Discovery is, after all, an integral part in the journey of the senses.” A journey to Krug Island, then, surely holds twice the allure. From £449, krugisland.com

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henryandjames.co.uk BELGRAVIA 1 Motcomb Street SW1X 8JX 020 7235 8861

hlrlets.com CHELSEA 117 Sydney Street SW3 6NR 020 7351 7822

joneslanglasalle.co.uk KENSINGTON 375 Kensington High St W14 8QH 020 7087 5696 WEST END 30 Warwick Street W1B 5NH 020 7201 6699

kfh.co.uk EARLS COURT 243 Old Brompton Road SW5 9HP 020 7740 2020 FULHAM 825-827 Fulham Road SW6 5HG 020 3486 2280

KNIGHTSBRIDGE 60 Sloane Avenue SW3 3DD 020 7591 8600

Holland Park 57 Norland Square W11 4QJ 020 7605 6890

NOTTING HILL 298 Westbourne Grove W11 2PS 020 7229 0229

Kensington 9 Kensington Church Street W8 4LF 020 7368 4450

SOUTH KENSINGTON 157 Gloucester Road SW7 4TH 020 7871 4111

North Kensington 136 Lancaster Road W11 1QU 020 7313 8350

FULHAM AND CHELSEA 29 Effie Road SW6 1EN 020 7731 0051 HOLLAND PARK 128 Holland Park Avenue W11 4UE 020 3542 2111 SOUTH KENSINGTON 29 Harrington Road SW7 3HD 020 3040 6370

sothebysrealty.co.uk 77-79 Ebury Street SW1W 0NZ 020 3714 0749 CHELSEA 62-64 Fulham Road SW3 6HH 020 7808 8540

Notting Hill 2-6 Kensington Park Road W11 3BU 020 7313 2890 South Kensington 29 Harrington Road SW7 3HD 020 7590 0800

MAYFAIR 26a Conduit Street W1S 2XY 020 7495 9580 miltonstone.com

BELGRAVIA 82-83 Chester Square SW1W 9JH 020 7881 7722

KENSINGTON 18 Astwood Mews SW7 4DE 020 7835 2888

CHELSEA 352a King’s Road SW3 5UU 020 7349 4300

KENSINGTON Malvern Court Onslow Square SW7 3HU 020 7589 8122

marshandparsons.co.uk Hyde Park 1 Craven Terrace W2 3QD 020 7871 5060 KENSINGTON 54-56 Kensington Church Street W8 4DB 020 7938 4311

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Chelsea Rawlings House 2a Milner Street, SW3 2PU 020 7591 5570 Earls Court 246 Old Brompton Road SW5 ODE 020 7835 0620

CHELSEA 196-200 Fulham Road SW10 9PN 020 7578 9000 KENSINGTON 145 Kensington Church Street W8 7LP 020 7535 3300 KNIGHTSBRIDGE 188 Brompton Road SW3 1HQ 020 7581 5234 Notting Hill 168 Westbourne Grove W11 2RW 020 7727 5750

NOTTING HILL 303 Westbourne Grove W11 2QA 020 7221 1111 SOUTH KENSINGTON 90 Old Brompton Road SW7 3LQ 020 7581 7000

waellis.co.uk KNIGHTSBRIDGE 174 Brompton Road SW3 1HP 020 7306 1610

winkworth.co.uk Kensington 118 Kensington Church Street, W8 4BH 020 7727 1500

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Knightsbridge & Chelsea 289 Brompton Road SW3 2DY 020 7589 6616

CHELSEA 43 Cadogan Street SW3 2PR 020 7225 3866

Notting Hill 178 Westbourne Grove W11 2RH 020 7727 3227

WEST CHELSEA 140 Fulham Road SW10 9PY 020 7373 1010

South Kensington 123a Gloucester Road SW7 4TE 020 7373 5052

nicolasvanpatrick.com KNIGHTSBRIDGE 20 Montpelier Mews SW7 1HD 020 3770 3474

FULHAM 203 New King’s Road SW6 4SR 020 7751 2400

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SLOANE STREET 139 Sloane Street SW1X 9AY 020 7730 0822

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE 66 Sloane Street SW1X 9SH 020 7235 9959

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KENSINGTON 103 Kensington Church Street W8 7LN 020 7938 3666

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Elgin Crescent,Â Notting Hill W11 Beautifully presented and stylish five bedroom family home

KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449

A truly wonderful family home with off street parking. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, study/bedroom, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, balcony, patio, garden, access to communal gardens, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 285 sq m (3,067 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: ÂŁ7,295,000

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Pembroke Studios, Kensington W8 A pretty low-built house with a garden

KnightFrank.co.uk/kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5156

Tucked away in a quiet part of Kensington and approached through an enchanting communal courtyard garden, the house forms part of a collection of Victorian artists’ studios. The house provides good lateral accommodation over only two floors with a spacious reception room which leads on to a pretty paved garden. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception/dining room, study, kitchen, guest cloakroom, garden, communal gardens. EPC: D. Approximately 151 sq m (1,634 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £2,500,000

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Eldon Road, Kensington W8 A substantial six bedroom family home An extensively renovated apartment finished with meticulous detail combining a perfect blend of contemporary living with period charm. The apartment has been expertly designed and is blessed with an abundance of natural light throughout. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, guest WC, utility room, storage room, private garden and 2 terraces. EPC: C. Approximately 286.69 sq m (3,086 sq ft). Available furnished or unfurnished

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7308

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Reception / Dining room Kitchen Master bedroom suite Four further bedrooms One further bathroom Study/ Garden room Cloakroom/ Utility Garden Garage Off-street parking Communal gardens 2,239 sq ft/ 208 sq m Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea EPC rating band E Sole Agent Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ2.95 million

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UPPER ADDISON AVENUE Holland Park W14

A stunning and unusually wide top maisonette spanning the top two floors of this Victorian house. The entrance to the flat is on the first floor and has a superb fullwidth drawing room with a southfacing terrace overlooking the communal gardens below. Reception room • 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Roof terrace • Communal gardens • Share of freehold • EPC rating C

Guide price £2,350,000

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 hollandpark@carterjonas.co.uk

ST ANNS VILLAS Holland Park W11

A fine semi-detached house with an imposing gated entrance on Queensdale Road. Extending to approximately 3,558 sq ft the house has a west-facing garden with studio, a coach house and is double fronted with large rooms on each floor to either side of an elegant staircase. 3 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Garden • Studio

Guide price £3,775,000

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 hollandpark@carterjonas.co.uk

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QUEENS GATE TERRACE South Kensington SW7

A beautiful, architecturally designed apartment arranged over the raised and lower ground floor at the rear of this imposing stucco fronted building in the heart of South Kensington. Double reception room • 2 double bedrooms • Meticulously refurbished Large private patio • Share of freehold EPC rating D

Guide price £1,775,000

Knightsbridge & Chelsea

0207 584 7020 knightsbridge@carterjonas.co.uk

GERALD ROAD Belgravia SW1 A beautifully presented town house of approximately 3,272 sq ft set over five floors and located in the heart of Belgravia within walking distance of Elizabeth Street and Sloane Square. 2 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms • Large patio • Ideally located • EPC rating F

£3,500 pw*/£15,166.66 pcm* Knightsbridge & Chelsea

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ADDISON ROAD Holland Park W14 A bright and modern top floor (with lift) furnished or part furnished apartment, located in a prime position close to all the amenities of Holland Park. Reception room • 2 bedrooms • 4th floor Recently renovated • 24 hour CCTV EPC rating D

£675 pw*/£3,935 pcm* Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 3377 hollandpark@carterjonas.co.uk

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A beautifully presented house arranged over three floors, which benefits from a high standard of décor throughout. The bespoke, light filled kitchen leads onto a private garden and offers excellent entertaining space. This stunning home is located on a quiet, tree lined street close to Fulham Broadway and all its amenities, including restaurants, bars, shops and a Waitrose supermarket.

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A stunning first floor apartment overlooking beautiful and peaceful communal gardens. Set in an elegant period building, the two bedroom, two bathroom property benefits from two private terraces. Harrington Gardens is a residential street conveniently located close to Gloucester Road and Earls Court underground stations, the green open spaces of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park and the amenities of South Kensington.

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This exceptionally spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment offers modern décor throughout and views of the courtyard from a private balcony. The property is situated on the third floor of a desirable development, and is located just moments from the amenities of Imperial Wharf. It is also within easy reach of the many bars, shops and restaurants on both New King’s Road and Fulham Broadway.

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Halsey Street SW3 £5,750,000 A wonderful five-bedroom family house, located on a prime street, moments from Sloane Square and the excellent local amenities of the King’s Road. Freehold. EPC=C

• Beautiful five-bedroom house • Large landscaped garden • Approx 2,600 sqft • Prime SW3 location Prime Sales: 020 7591 5570 sales.chs@marshandparsons.co.uk

Abbotsbury Close W14 £4,950,000 A bright, beautifully presented four-bedroom property, offering exceptional lateral space, moments from Holland Park and the local amenities of High Street Kensington. Freehold. EPC=E

• Four bedrooms • Approx 2,600 sqft • Off-street parking • Mid-terrace Holland Park Sales: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

OAKWOOD COURT, HOLLAND PARK, W14

To Let £1,150 per week

A fourth floor flat in a popular development very close to the open spaces of Holland Park. The property boasts excellent porter and lift services. Entrance hall with study area, reception room with opening to second reception room or dining room/third bedroom, master bedroom with en suite shower room, second bedroom, bathroom, large eat in kitchen. The property is in good decorative order throughout.

ABINGDON ROAD, KENSINGTON, W8

To Let £695 per week – Utility Bills Included

A spacious and well presented second floor flat located just off Kensington High Street. Newly decorated with fitted carpets throughout. Well proportioned reception room, modern kitchen with appliances, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom. The open spaces of Holland Park and the amenities at Kensington High Street are within a moments walk.

ADDISON ROAD, HOLLAND PARK, W14

To Let £1,160 per week

A third floor flat in an imposing period building, situated on this prestigious residential road. The property is only moments from the open spaces of Holland Park and the many amenities at Kensington High Street. Vast reception room, modern fitted kitchen with appliances, 3 double bedrooms, bathroom, extensive landing spaces and balcony.

ADDISON AVENUE, HOLLAND PARK, W11

To Let £4,500 per week

A beautifully presented semi detached Victorian house located on a quiet tree lined street in one of Holland Park’s most sought after addresses. A spacious five bedroom property over floor fours, with 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, 3 bathrooms, utility space and private west facing garden. The first class shopping and transport facilities at Holland Park Avenue are within a moments walk.

GATE HILL COURT, NOTTING HILL, W11

Long Leasehold ÂŁ585,000

A completely unmodernised two bedroom apartment with lift access on the fourth floor of a purpose built low rise block in Notting Hill Gate, with far reaching views to the east and west. This will give the purchaser an opportunity to breathe life back into a cracking apartment that will make a very reasonably priced and well located first home, pied a terre or rental investment. Notting Hill Gate is now the stuff of legend and Portobello Market is within 500 metres of the flat.

VICTORIA ROAD, KENSINGTON, W8

Share of Freehold ÂŁ7,950,000

Located on this desirable road, an elegant five bedroom lateral maisonette on the upper three floors. Refurbished to an exceptional standard, it enjoys sun filled rooms and fine garden views, and is only a few minutes walk from Kensington Gardens. Spacious hall, bright reception with 3 metre ceiling height, open plan kitchen/dining room, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, cloakroom, utility room. Kitchen by Rational with Gaggenau appliances.

ADDISON PLACE, HOLLAND PARK, W11

Freehold for sale £1,600,000

An unmodernised two storey Victorian cottage in this part cobbled mews, just off the exclusive Addison Avenue. Hidden away in a quiet backwater, this property comprises reception room, with door to garden, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Very close to the first class shopping and transport facilities at Holland Park Avenue and Westfield Shepherds Bush – with an overground link to Clapham Junction.

ROYAL CRESCENT, HOLLAND PARK, W11

Freehold for sale £2,500,000

A beautifully presented five bedroom house with views over the communal gardens. The house has been refurbished to a high standard throughout and offers 1,941 sq.ft. of accommodation arranged over five floors. Situated at the western end of Holland Park Avenue and close to all the first class shopping and transport facilities. First floor drawing room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 shower rooms, first floor balcony and access to communal gardens

KENSINGTON COURT PLACE KENSINGTON W8

Â£3,995,000 freehold

www.century21uk.com/nottinghill

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MELBURY ROAD HOLLAND PARK W14

Â£3,250,000 freehold

10 Clarendon Road London W11 3AA

020 7229 1414

JUBILEE PLACE, CHELSEA SW3 A period Chelsea townhouse with great street appeal, fully modernised and with a front garden and garage. The property mixes a traditional style, with up to date conveniences such as a centralised audio visual system with wireless control, Lutron QS intelligent building lighting, underfloor heating and comfort cooling. There is a cinema/TV room with complete hi-tech discreet surround sound system, a separate gym and a top of the range Bofi kitchen, open plan with a dining area. The three bedrooms and the staff room all have en suite bath/shower rooms. All furniture is available by separate negotiation. EPC Rating C.

PRICE: £6,950,000 FREEHOLD

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Established 1897

KINGS HOUSE STUDIOS, Chelsea SW10 A rare to the market two bedroom artist’s studio house on Lamont Road Passage. With exceptional ceiling heights throughout, this special house is presented in excellent decorative order with both generous bedrooms providing large en suite bathrooms. Located between Park Walk and Lamont Road, the house provides both privacy and a convenient location for the many amenities the Kings Road has to offer. EPC rating E.

Guide price: £2,200,000 Share of Freehold 020 7225 5911 mark.greenway@harrodsestates.com

KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 (0)20 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 (0)20 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0)20 7225 6700 KENSINGTON OFFICE: 48-50 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET W8 4DG T: +44 (0)20 3650 4600

HARRODSESTATES.COM @HarrodsEstates

Established 1897

Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington W8 This four-bedroom, double-fronted semi-detached house of approximately 2,144sqft (199sq m) has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. The ground floor has a large, bright drawing room with three-metre-high ceilings and is the perfect space for entertaining. The lower ground floor has an extensive kitchen/dining room fitted with Miele appliances and allows access to three spacious vaults in the courtyard. The first floor has a large en-suite master bedroom and a further bedroom. The second floor has two bedrooms and a generous family bathroom. The property benefits from underfloor heating and an integrated Bose sound system. The lighting and chandeliers on the ground and lower ground floors are designed by Tobias Grau. The property has been fitted with a Banham security system, including CCTV. EPC rating E. Offers in excess of : Â£4,000,000 Freehold 020 3650 4600 alexander.white@harrodsestates.com

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HANS ROAD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW3 HANS ROAD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW3

£7,850,000 £7,850,000 LEASEHOLD

LEASEHOLD • THREE ENSUITE BEDROOMS • GUEST CLOAKROOM • EAT IN KITCHEN • DINING ROOM • • THREE ENSUITE BEDROOMS • GUEST CLOAKROOM • EAT IN KITCHEN • DINING ROOM••EPC C • • DRAWING ROOM • STUDY AREA • AIR CONDITIONING • HIGH CEILINGS • VIEW OF HARRODS • DRAWING ROOM • STUDY AREA • AIR CONDITIONING • HIGH CEILINGS • VIEW OF HARRODS • EPC C • BELGRAVIA OFFICE BELGRAVIA OFFICE 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX Motcomb London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 17235 8861 Street, belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk henryandjames.co.uk

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SLOANE GARDENS, BELGRAVIA SW1X

£895 PER WEEK

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BELGRAVIA OFFICE 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 7235henryandjames.co.uk 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

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Kensington Church Walk, Kensington W8

ÂŁ4,300,000

A sensational three bedroom home situated in a prime Kensington location. This Freehold property benefits from excellent living accommodation with an open plan kitchen and spacious reception allowing for a wonderful feeling of space and light throughout. EPC rating C. Approximately 1,592 sq ft (148 sq m). Three bedrooms | Three bathrooms | Garden terrace | Off street parking | Sought after location

Freehold Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found our new home, let us help you find yours. We look forward to welcoming you soon. 77-79 Ebury Street, London SW1W 0NZ sothebysrealty.co.uk +44 20 7495 9580 | london@sothebysrealty.co.uk

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Onslow Square, South Kensington SW7

£1,600 per week

A beautiful two bedroom property on the first floor of a very well maintained building on Onslow Square in South Kensington. The apartment has original features, high ceilings, spacious balcony with views over two communal gardens. The property has recently been redecorated in a traditional style retaining charm and character throughout. EPC rating D. Approximately 1,390 sq ft (129 sq m). 2 double bedrooms | Bathroom | Reception room | Kitchen | Guest cloakroom

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BROMPTON SQUARE, CHELSEA, SW3 A bright and spacious four bedroom house overlooking this prestigious Knightsbridge garden square. The property has fantastic entertaining space with an eat-in kitchen, separate dining room and a formal first floor drawing room. It further benefits from a family room as well as a private paved garden. Brompton Square is a well maintained, private garden square situated just to the north of the Brompton Road and is within 500 metres of Harrods and the excellent shopping facilities of Knightsbridge.

Reception · Family room · Dining room · Kitchen · 4 double bedrooms · 4 en-suite bathrooms · Study · Utility room · 2 cloakrooms · Balcony · Garden · Approx. 3,374 sqft · Energy Efficiency Rating E

£4,500 PER WEEK

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Tenant’s fees may apply: Bank reference fee (charged directly): Lease charge (£180 inc. VAT): Credit reference fee: (£54 inc. VAT): Please contact us for further information.

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BEAUFORT GARDENS, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3 The property is in very good condition and could be moved into immediately, with a beautiful open plan kitchen and reception room with wonderful proportions and a wealth of features including high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and a full width balcony. In addition there are two good size double bedrooms and bathrooms (one en-suite) and a mezzanine study area. Beaufort Gardens is a very sought after and discreet destination residential address, within a stone’s throw of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the world famous shopping of Sloane Street. In addition, many restaurants and hotels of the highest standard can be found in the immediate vicinity, as well as the open green spaces of Hyde Park a short walk to the north. Reception room/kitchen · Mezzanine office · Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom · 1 further bedroom · 1 further bathroom · Terrace · Energy Efficiency Rating D

LEASEHOLD: 100 YEARS REMAINING

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20 Montpelier Street Knightsbridge London SW7 1HD

An excellently proportioned and bright two double bedroom apartment, within the heart of South Kensington. Positioned on the second floor (with lift) of this attractive period building, the flat benefits from wooden floors in this stunning semi open plan living room with fully-fitted kitchen. The apartment further comprises a master bedroom with modern en suite bathroom, second bedroom and additional shower room. The property is flooded with natural light, offering an east-west exposure and dual views over Evelyn Gardens alongside Chelsea’s roof tops.

£1,550,000, STC

Leasehold (121 years remaining)

CLAREVILLE GROVE MEWS, SW7 Two Bedrooms | En Suite Bathroom | Shower Room | Guest Cloakroom | Reception/Dining Room | Kitchen | Utility Room | 915 sq ft | EPC E A charming mews house idyllically positioned in this quiet cobbled cul-de-sac, within the heart of South Kensington. The property is presented in immaculate condition and has been carefully designed throughout with Italian solid wood floors and contemporary furnishings. This attractive house additionally benefits from south westerly aspects and plentiful natural light. Clareville Grove Mews is a secure gated lane, located at the north end of Clareville Street, moments from the bountiful amenities and restaurants, the area is famous for.

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This idyllic west of Ireland Victorian house stands on approximately 113 acres on the shores of Lough Conn, with Nephin as a majestic backdrop. Situated amidst its wonderful grounds this property is surrounded by natural beauty and fabulous views.

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In the turbulent aftermath of Brexit, Elena Dimova, managing director of CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, suggests that some investors will seek haven in real assets such as property and gold

The EU referendum is over, the school term is coming to a close and many tenants leaving the UK will have their tenancies terminating to coincide with the end of the school year. Prospective tenants are now in the UK looking for a home to move into this August, ready for the new term in September. Aylesford International’s advice to landlords is that they should be taking advantage of this time to check their property thoroughly and ensure that it is presented in the best possible way. So this means adding a coat of paint where required, cleaning carpets, tidying gardens and terraces, and if the property is furnished, making sure that it looks as close to a show home as possible. And crucially, landlords should compare prices with similar properties. It is vitally important to be competitive in order not to miss the market completely, as there is only a small window of opportunity to secure your new residents before they all disappear on holiday. Tenants should be prepared to move fast. Even if the property has been on the market for a while, at this time of year they often rent quickly so this is no time to dawdle. Aylesford International, 440 King’s Road, SW10 OLH 020 7351 2383, aylesford.com

Since the result of the EU referendum, we have seen currency, stock and commodity markets reacting to the uncertainty, sterling hitting a 31-year low versus the US dollar and the price of gold rising. The PM resigned, leaving a vacuum with regards to what will happen next and when Article 50 will be triggered and by whom. The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has given a statement on more than one occasion to reassure the markets and has already enacted measures to help with liquidity. The coming months will most certainly be tempestuous. It will not be until 9 September that Britain’s new prime minister will be announced. Sterling will most likely continue to be volatile. In this environment, there should be opportunities to buy property if one has a positive view on the medium term and all the other reasons why people

Past Prime After 20 residential sales between £10m and £30m were lodged with the Land Registry in the last week of March alone, things appear to have gone very quiet on the super-prime front since. The latest release of price paid data features zero residential transactions above £10m in either April or May across England and Wales, with the highest recorded deal last month – an apartment in Bayswater’s Palace Court – coming in at just £5.5m. Further works are then deemed a criminal offence and subject to a hefty fine. “Our approach is tough but fair,” says Councillor Timothy Coleridge, cabinet member for Planning Policy, “which leaves all parties under no illusion of the importance of complying with CTMPs. “We have been serving more temporary stop notices than the rest of the country since June last year,” he continues. “They are the quickest and most powerful tool to prevent construction traffic from unreasonably impacting on our residents, which is why we do not use them sparingly. In the future we expect to be serving fewer of these notices.”

Once the dust settles, the UK should be a safer place from an investment standpoint than the rest of the continent buy in London. Property is certainly already cheaper when one takes foreign exchange into account. The next leader of the UK will need to negotiate terms for leaving the EU. It will be interesting to see what happens given the interdependence of the European economies. We need to be conscious of the time, complexity and cost involved in unwinding all the current arrangements that are entrenched in law. The European Union will need to restructure no matter what. Other countries may follow suit in consulting with their electorate as to whether they will remain in the EU. This will give the UK an advantage because now that we know the outcome of the referendum, there is more visibility for us henceforth. Once the dust settles, the UK should be a safer place from an investment standpoint than the rest of the continent and still be an attractive option in a world full of instability and uncertainty. In times of financial turbulence, real assets such as real estate should do well on a relative basis, as we have already seen from gold. CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, 10 Clarendon Road, W11 3AA 020 7229 1414, century21uk.com

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Hammer Home A six-bed apartment on Eaton Square’s favoured north terrace has been put up for auction with an enticing guide price of £800k+. Of course, it must be taken into account that there’s only two years and nine months remaining on the lease, but auctioneers Allsopp says that a new 20-year term would be available, subject to approval and separate negotiations from the Grosvenor Estate. The property – right between Lyall Street and Eccleston Street – extends to a hefty 3,391 sq ft across the ground floor of the six-storey stucco-fronted townhouse. Along with the six beds, there are four bathrooms, two grand reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room. One of the best addresses in town, Eaton Square is one of three garden squares built by the Grosvenor family. The first terrace was laid out by Thomas Cubitt in 1827. A £26.5m fixerupper on this very same terrace was sold earlier this month. Allsopp’s next auction takes place on 20 July. Eaton Square fixer-upper, image courtesy of: Knight Frank

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I don’t want to be political in these deeply divided times, but I will be candid. I voted to Remain and was disappointed by the result, but I am a pragmatist. It is important to look at the bigger picture. Up until recently, the vicissitudes of the central London market were dominated by the sizes of bankers’ bonuses. The serious redistribution of wealth post-financial crisis benefited the super wealthy and the international buyer became prevalent in aiding the post-crisis recovery in London property. “What happens now?” is the question on everyone’s lips. There are a few possibilities worth considering. Firstly, let’s talk currency. At the time of writing this article, the pound was down against the US dollar by 14%. London property does not need everyone to be benefiting from such moves – after all, it only takes a relatively small number of buyers to move a market. Many have reaped the rewards from the US dollar’s strength. Look at the FTSE 100 as an example – it has been one of the best performing major stock indices since the referendum result. We have already seen a spike in enquiries from buyers holding foreign currencies. This could be the tip of the iceberg. Furthermore, FTSE businesses that have already been hit badly by Brexit are mostly within the property and banking sectors. The banks are factoring in reduced income from mortgages, with Mark Carney talking about potential reductions in The Bank of England’s lending rate (possibly to 0%). With roughly £1.3 trillion of outstanding mortgage loans, there is a definite threat to revenues within the banking sector. Conversely, lower mortgage rates will help support and possibly enhance property prices. The demise of George Osborne seems inevitable following the result. The new SDLT arrangements introduced in the 2014 Autumn Statement have caused severe damage within central London’s property market and the property sector has taken a beating following the referendum. I think it more than likely that at some stage the government will reset the SDLT bandings at more reasonable levels. Figures released by travel consultancy Forward Keys have shown a 9.4% year-on-year inflation in flights booked in the nine days immediately following Brexit. An increase in the number of visitors to the country will almost certainly lead to a visible rise in those looking to buy property. Crayson, 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH, 020 7221 1117, crayson.com

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A bright and very well-proportioned 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family apartment with direct lift access. Occupying the fourth & fifth floors, the spacious reception room has access to a private terrace which has superb roof top views.

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WHATEVER THE STATE of the market, and whatever the time of year – the summer season started in mid-May for Strutt & Parker – “when incredible, beautiful properties come on the market, there will always be people coming out of the woodwork to have a look,” says Alice Umfreville, who has served as head of the Chelsea lettings team in SW3 since she joined Strutt & Parker three years ago. “It doesn’t matter what is happening with the market, the houses at the high end will always get let,” agrees Gabby Wilcken, who has been with Strutt & Parker’s lettings department for nearly a decade. A former lettings progressor, she moved on to negotiating in the agent’s Fulham and Chelsea office before returning to the Chelsea SW10 office and becoming head of lettings there last year. About 18 months ago Strutt & Parker introduced an open boundary policy to its lettings offices, and has since been reaping the benefits. “As heads of offices, it’s so clear what an advantage it is. It has really improved the number and levels of transactions, and we’re able to work really well as

a team,” says Umfreville. Lettings at Strutt & Parker’s newest office in South Kensington is headed by Hugo James, who has come from a background in negotiating within the company. The office is opposite Christie’s auction house; Strutt & Parker is the only UK affiliate with Christie’s International Real Estate – a relationship that has just won International Affiliate of the Year Award. While all three areas enjoy a international base, each has its own distinctive demographic. South Kensington has a tight knit French community, with the Lycée School nearby; the Chelsea SW10 office finds a large proportion of Americans as well as Europeans; SW3 yields a large percentage of British families and landlords (“and even those who become landlords because they don’t want to let go of their family home although they might be moving out of town,” says Umfreville). Strutt & Parker’s accidental landlords have increased in the past year or so, often from those trying to sell but not receiving the desired offers, moving on to the lettings market instead. There have been a few occasions in which “We have

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introduced crossover between the sales and lettings teams, effectively allowing us to ‘baby-sit’ a property and client until the sales market supports the figures the client is looking for and our sales team ultimately then sell it. It allows us to complete the full circle in customer service,” she says. “When an accidental landlord like that does come along, and they’ve never done anything like this in their life, it’s really our job to educate them,” says Wilcken. With so much legislation to be aware of – anti-money laundering, right to rent and fire regulations have come to the fore most recently, affecting both tenants and landlords – and to traverse the move from sales to lettings, “it can be a bit of a minefield,” Wilcken describes. She continues: “a large part of our job is taking the time to sit down with them and make sure they understand all the different types of contracts; find the balance between landlord and tenant; and manage expectations on both sides.” All three have found that the percentage of accidental landlords who want Strutt & Parker to take on management of the property is much higher. Averaging at about 40 per cent managed across its London offices, it is a trend that is set to continue to rise as landlords leave the city or move abroad and legislation increases. “There’s something like 160 different laws that landlords have to go through from start to finish, and that’s only going to increase in the next year,” says James. “There’s a lot to take on board.” Strutt & Parker has a dedicated team of four property managers, who divide the portfolio of the agent’s eight lettings between them. Aside from good presentation, timing and price are key for landlords, the trio agree – as is being realistic. “When landlords put large investments into the presentation of their properties, they want to get the best for it. A large part of our job is getting them the best rental level while ensuring they’re realistic. Shooting for prices above the market levels can result in properties being on the market for longer than necessary. The correct starting price is crucial,” says Umfreville. The average tenancy length for the Chelsea office is 49 months; Chelsea SW10 sees between 24 and 28 months (“that’s still considered quite long”, notes Wilcken); the South Kensington office, although open just a few weeks, has found its clientele “very fast-paced”. “What we’ve found in the more established offices, which will come to South Kensington as it grows, is that a lot of people will take properties for two years or more, but often then renew and continue to stay there for quite some time. But the only way that people are going to do that is if those properties are performing well for them,” describes Umfreville. “The more a property feels like a home that someone cares about, the longer they will stay.” struttandparker.com

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Pelham Court, Chelsea SW3

This fabulous fourth floor flat, with lift access, has been redesigned and dressed to an immaculate finish.

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Bedford Gardens, Kensington W8

This Grade II listed family house has excellent entertaining space as well as a 54 ft long southfacing garden.

£3,750 per week* Unfurnished

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Astell Street, Chelsea SW3

An exceptional four bedroom, low-built family house, set behind a front garden with a secure garage accessed from the rear of the property.

ÂŁ5,400,000 Freehold

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Pembroke Square, Kensington W8

Price Upon Application Freehold

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In need of modernisation, an attractive four bedroom Grade II Listed house with a fabulous 47 ft long west-facing garden, positioned on the favoured western side of this well located and elegant garden square.

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Ovington Square, Knightsbridge SW3

A Grade II Listed, stucco fronted freehold house, with a large west-facing garden

ÂŁ6,750,000 Share of Freehold

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