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Talking Shop

Jaeger Maestro

Ahead of London Fashion Week, Bethan Rees explores the stylish local boutiques that Notting Hill has to offer

The British fashion house collaborates with London-based landscape artist Daisy Cook for its A/W16 collection

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Anarchy in the UK

Stroke of Genius

Ellen Millard looks back at the rise of mohawks and safety-pin jewellery as the capital celebrates 40 years of punk

Josh Sims goes behind the scenes of Hermès’ atelier in France, where the brand’s most sought-after pieces are made

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Brush with Fame

Actress Anna Kendrick talks British comedy icons, sexism in Hollywood and her love of the UK

In the lead-up to London Fashion Week, Burberry make-up artist Wendy Rowe reveals some of her backstage beauty secrets

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Like any mother, Savannah Miller has a natural concern for the health and wellbeing of women and children. The fashion designer was one of four celebrity women (newsreader Mary Nightingale, Cactus TV co-founder Amanda Ross and presenter Pollyanna Woodward also took part) selected

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From the EDITOR Despite female-driven shows such as Ab Fab and French and Saunders, and films such as Funny Girl, Bridesmaids and Mean Girls constantly showing us otherwise, there is a prevailing myth that women aren’t funny. Well, this is about to be dispelled. Cue Anna Kendrick.

Throughout her career (which now spans almost two decades as the 31-year-old first performed on a professional stage at the age of 12), Kendrick has shown she possesses a remarkable talent not just for acting, but for singing, dancing and faultless comic timing. As well as discussing her latest film releases – which include Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Trolls and The Accountant, to name a few – the Oscar-nominated actress and self-confessed Anglophile speaks to Scarlett Russell about her love of British comedy and how she hopes one day to call Gordon Ramsay her best friend (p.22).

With this being our biannual fashion edition, the rest of the issue has been dedicated to the season’s most exciting news and trends. Enter Jaeger. As the British label launches its A/W16 collection, inspired by the work of landscape painter Daisy Cook, Ellen Millard speaks to both Cook and Jaeger’s creative director, Sheila McKainWaid, about the connection between fashion and art (p.26). This theme is later picked up by Josh Sims, who goes behind the scenes of Hermès’ unassuming atelier in Paris, where the brand’s most sought-after artisanal pieces are crafted to perfection (p.62).

Closer to home, Bethan Rees ventures away from the bright lights of London Fashion Week and instead shines a spotlight on the boutiques of Notting Hill that delight locals with their quirky wares (p.14). Meanwhile, I speak to British designer Savannah Miller, who is a woman we should all have on our fashion radar. The sister of actress Sienna is making waves in the industry, with the launch of her charity tote for Fiorelli, bridal collection for Stone Fox Bride and debut make-up range for QVC all taking place this year. Visit page 48 to learn more. It’s going to be a busy old September.

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Talking shop As the capital is wrapped up in its London Fashion Week cloak this September, BETHAN REES takes a look at some local boutiques and how they play a key part in the fabric of the area

The perfect afternoon can be spent without leaving the trusty W11 postcode. Sauntering down Kensington Park Road or Portobello Road while admiring its eccentric yet elegant boutiques, or taking a turn on Westbourne Grove to peruse the various shops, makes for a fantastic way to soak up the atmosphere in the area (and to find some special pieces to add to your wardrobe and home, too).

Notting Hill & Holland Park has been a fashion force to be reckoned with since its Bohemian era of the 1980s, when Portobello Road became the place to find one-off pieces in both the small boutiques and famous market. Fast-forward a decade or so and internationally acclaimed designers have now made themselves quite at home here. Take Paul Smith, for instance, who opened his UK flagship store on Westbourne Grove in 1998, or “Queen of the wrap dress� Diane von Furstenberg, who established her first London shop on Ledbury Road in 2003.

As the capital takes its place on the global stage during London Fashion Week (16-20 September), Notting Hill & Holland Park Magazine instead brings the fashion back home and explores the local shops that help make up the stylish patchwork quilt of the district, and which have made it a world-renowned destination for both up-and-coming and established designers.

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Opposite page/ Victoria Lace Binding Jacket, £450, and Trousers, £390; Chelsea V Soft Top, £80, all WtR This page, clockwise from left/ Victoria Lace Asy Shirt, £290; Mayfair Binding Trousers, £290; Marylebone Pleat Dress, £590, Victoria Cocktail Dress, £790; Soho Printed Shirt, £350; Soho Pleat Trousers, £420, all WtR

WtR Opening its London flagship in 2014 in the heart of Notting Hill, WtR offers womenswear and homeware pieces – a lifestyle store that is elegantly classic and has timeless appeal. The womenswear collection strikes the perfect balance between fashion and function, and is ideal for both more formal occasions and workwear.

But why was Westbourne Grove picked as the brand’s first location? “We like the village atmosphere,” Vanessa Toms, managing director of the store, explains. “It sits in with our lifestyle and customers. As it was our first store and flagship, we wanted it to capture the essence of our brand. We did a lot of work on the store itself to ensure all elements we wanted were there.”

Toms tells me that the label’s collections are always inspired by a different city and for A/W16, they’ve chosen London, where they very much hope to expand in the near future. “We want to open another store in the city soon and we plan to look at a couple of sites in Europe, too,” she reveals. Watch this space.

188 Westbourne Grove, W11, wtrlondon.com

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Fiorentini + Baker Fiorentini + Baker is an Anglo-Italian shoe brand, which originated in Bologna in 2001 and opened its first UK flagship store on Westbourne Grove in 2009. It has attitude and an edgy character, but its men and women’s leather boots are also built to last. Claire Bhandhukravi, the general manager, tells me what makes the shoes so special. “The longevity,” she states, simply. “They’re hard-wearing and they don’t really follow trends. You could buy a pair of Fiorentini + Baker boots and be wearing them for years, rocking them with different outfits. That’s such a major unique selling point for us – you can’t really say that with a lot of other things.”

The intimate store reflects the designer Deborah Baker’s eccentric style with its exposed wood, rustic displays and odd pieces of furniture.

Bhandhukravi explains how Baker wanted to open a shop in Notting Hill because she has always loved the area.

“She looked at a lot of other places, but just kept coming back here. It fits really nicely with the brand, too.”

302 Westbourne Grove, W11, fiorentini-baker.com

Couverture & The Garbstore Run as two separate stores within the same building, a re-configured period townhouse, Couverture & The Garbstore was founded by couple Emily Dyson and Ian Paley, who met while working together at Paul Smith.

Dyson spotted a gap in the market for quality bed clothing and bed linen – hence the title ‘Couverture’ (the French word for cover) – which eventually evolved into the lifestyle store you see today, now dedicated to womenswear, accessories, children’s and babywear, toys, jewellery, home accessories and covetable vintage finds. Dyson eventually settled on the moniker Couverture after she came across some 1950s advertising posters at a flea market in France. “The combination of exquisite graphics and the name struck a chord, and seemed apt for the bed clothing and linen I was designing at the time,” she comments.

She had a standalone shop on the King’s Road, but soon had the desire to expand and so moved to Notting Hill, where she and and her co-founder also live. Paley looks after the menswear side of the business under the name, The Garbstore, which lives on the lower-ground floor and comprises a collection of garments, either designed by him or sourced from around the world.

However, Dyson and Paley share the ethos of celebrating independent creatives, so you’re much more likely to find emerging designers and cult labels rather than high-street names and big brands here. “Couverture & The Garbstore doesn’t really follow current trends,” insists Dyson. “We try to lead through an interesting range of products that often have a more crafted sensibility rather than being solely label driven.”

The boutique has also launched its own No Chemicals fragrance line, into the Couverture store last October. Consisting of a candle, perfume oil and incense, the range, as it says on the tin, is free from chemicals and this anti-synthetic attitude very much resonates with the rest of the brand.

188 Kensington Park Road, W11, couvertureandthegarbstore.com

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Sophie Gass Located on the tree-lined street of Ladbroke Grove, Sophie Gass is a one-stop shop for those who want a different experience from a traditional spa, but might also be interested in buying a hand-tied flower arrangement or a one-off piece of clothing from the designer’s own brand. After realising that such a unique concept store was missing in the local area, the former banker opened her eponymous boutique in October 2012, welcoming shoppers (both male and female) to its luxe nail bar, home and fashion accessories trove.

Gass tells me: “I’ve always thought of myself as the target market, and asked myself, ‘What would I like?’

Excellent treatments, but with an atmosphere that is more than just ‘getting your nails done’.” But why did she choose this area for its base? “Having lived here for 11 years, I knew there was a gap in the market. Holland Park is an amazing place; we have so many interesting clients from all over the world,” she says. “Opening the shop was so great – I finally got to meet all the locals and now I really feel part of the community.”

The boutique feels calm, despite usually buzzing with visitors. Gass describes it as “relaxing, chic and interesting – we are always talking about everything, from the latest hotel openings to current affairs”.

4 Ladbroke Grove, W11, sophiegass.com

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in the UK As London celebrates punk’s 40th anniversary this year, Ellen Millard looks back at the rise of mohawks, liberty spikes and safety pins, and scouts out the designers championing a rebel revival this season

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Clockwise from top left : London Outrage fanzine by Jon Savage, courtesy of The British Library; Soo Catwoman, 1970s ©Ray Stevenson, courtesy of Rex Shutterstock and Michael Hoppen Gallery Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Ronald van der Kemp A/W16 campaign, photography: Marijke Aerden, ronaldvanderkemp.com; Giamba A/W16, Kenzo A/W16, both courtesy of MAC Cosmetics; PUNK: Chaos to Couture exhibition, ©The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Ronald van der Kemp A/W16 campaign, as before; Ronald van der Kemp A/W16 campaign, as before

On top of a small boutique on the King’s Road, overlooking a neighbouring opticians, three four ft foam letters swathed in bubblegum pink PVC hang above an equally fuchsia shop, in which troubled youths dressed in tattered clothes adorned with safety pins lurk. Graffiti promoting radical feminist policies decorate the walls, flanked by chicken wire, rubber curtains and a red carpet.

The year is 1974 and the letters read SEX – the name of the punk rock boutique set up by Malcolm McLaren and his then school teacher girlfriend, Vivienne Westwood.

Popular with the Sex Pistols (whose name was partly in homage to the store), Patti Smith, Siouxsie Sioux and Adam Ant, SEX and its founders were largely responsible for the sartorial decisions of the fledgling subculture that rose from the underground two years later. Punk as a movement officially began in 1976 (the year in which the Ramones performed in the UK for the first time; the Sex Pistols, The Damned and The Clash began their Anarchy Tour; and McLaren held a two-day punk festival in London), but the dress code of such events had arguably been set in stone by Westwood and her cohort of defiant designers several years before.

Originally a one-stop shop for 1950s memorabilia called Let It Rock, the early seventies saw it transform into a bondage boutique selling translucent latex and “Rubberwear for the Office”, under the fitting moniker SEX. The store fused its knowledge of fetish chic with razor blades, safety pins and red latex, designing its vision of what Westwood later described in Vogue on Vivienne Westwood as an “urban guerrilla”. When the year of punk hit, the boutique was rebranded as Seditionaries; the pink facade was ripped down and the feminist slogans replaced with snaps of the Dresden bombing. Punk had arrived and it was more than just a sartorial statement. It was a middle finger to the government and an antonym to the bohemian peace and love memorandum of the 1960s, dressed in an angry uniform of safety pin jewellery, tartan, distressed jeans, Dr. Martens and heavy black eyeliner.

This year sees the capital celebrate 40 years since the subculture first came to fruition with a year-long

festival of exhibitions and events highlighting the influence punk has had on the city. Chelsea’s Michael Hoppen Gallery will be marking the occasion with an exhibition of vintage prints, all of which showcase the culture in 1970s Britain, from snaps of The Clash to Johnny Rotten. Meanwhile, the British Library is holding Punk 1976-78 – a close look at the rise and fall of the culture through flyers, fanzines and exclusive audio recordings that have been found in the library’s archive. The grand finale of the festival will see Joseph Corré, co-founder of Agent Provocateur and son of Westwood and McLaren, burn his collection of punk memorabilia, which is estimated to be worth £5 million.

The event will coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Sex Pistols’ Anarchy in the UK, a song that illustrated the angst that was being felt among British youths at the time.

While the British punk movement was decidedly brazen, crashing into the limelight with brute force, across the pond the American take on the subculture was slightly less aggressive. With the exception of the New York Dolls (a band that McLaren and Westwood took under their wing and dressed head to toe in ruby red latex and swastika symbols), American punks such as the Ramones kept it simple with drainpipe jeans, slogan T-shirts and tattered Converse trainers. Theirs was a movement of the laidback variety, with simple, secondhand clothes and long hair, in defiance of the flashy disco scene that was also burgeoning at the time.

Come 1977, punk was influencing more than just street style, making waves in high-fashion circles, too.

Zandra Rhodes took the sartorial branch of the movement away from its underground origins, making it attractive to the upper echelons with beaded safety pin chains, smart kilts and artfully ripped fabric. Her Conceptual Chic collection marked the first time that punk was seen on the catwalk. “I thought that instead of doing a print of tears, why not do the real thing and make a tear something beautiful?” Rhodes recalls. “We made safety pins, which are useful things, into beautiful things, adding beads and jewels. I think the reality of the punk movement is the fact that it was born on British streets by British kids, and it was a statement for which they cut up their own clothes. Then, everything went in reverse, and suddenly it was being worn on the catwalk instead of just on some smelly children in a nightclub.”

Rhodes took punk and turned it on its head, making what was once a working-class backlash to authority into a sparkly, attractive fashion statement for the rich and famous. And yet, not all of her customers were pleased with the change. “We designed these wonderful windows in our Bond Street shop with lovely red, shocking pink and black dress stands, and drapes and a tree with tears and safety pins that was absolutely gorgeous, but of course nobody bought the dresses,”

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Rhodes laughs. “Now, they’re terribly valuable. The Philadelphia Museum of Art bought one years ago for something like $10 million.”

Despite the backlash, Rhodes’ influence on the punk movement has been cemented in history, and in 2013 she was dubbed “punk hero” by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York in its PUNK: Chaos to Couture exhibition. The aim was to highlight how influential punk has been, not just as a subculture in the 1970s, but as a fashion statement both in its heyday and beyond.

“Since its origins, punk has had an incendiary influence on fashion,” Andrew Bolton, the associate curator of the Met’s Costume Institute, said at the time. “Although punk’s democracy stands in opposition to fashion’s autocracy, designers continue to appropriate punk’s aesthetic vocabulary, to capture its youthful rebelliousness and aggressive forcefulness.” The exhibition featured fashion designers such as Christopher Bailey, Hussein Chalayan and Gianni Versace – the latter being famous for bringing punk back to the red carpet in 1994 when Elizabeth Hurley wore his safety pin-embellished design to the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral.

In 2016, punk might not be as brazen and candid as it was in the 1970s, but references to the subculture cropped up throughout the A/W16 fashion shows. From black leather suits decorated with silver chains at Ronald van der Kemp, to OTT embellishment at Viktor & Rolf and floor-length tartan dresses at Jean Paul Gaultier, designers are championing a punk revival this season with accessories typical of the era. Meanwhile, Kenzo, Altuzarra, Emilio Pucci, Giamba and Hood By Air all took punk face-on with heavy black eyeliner, which was drawn on in angular shapes around the eye.

It’s not quite mohawks and razor-blade jewellery, but there’s no denying that punk’s influence is still present in sartorial circles. ‘Punk is dead’ was the slogan scrawled on the wall of Covent Garden’s The Roxy in 1977, but does anything really disappear in the world of fashion? Rhodes thinks not. “The glorious thing about fashion is that things are alive when people want them to be,” she exclaims. “Fashion is what it is. Rei Kawakubo from Comme des Garçons always amazes me, and so does Jean Paul Gaultier. They might not be anything to do with punk, but they follow their dreams. They follow what they believe in and I think they are the sort of designers that you need to watch.”

PUNK at the Michael Hoppen Gallery until 26 August, 3 Jubilee Place, SW3, michaelhoppengallery.com; Punk 1976-78 at the British Library until 2 October, bl.uk; Vogue on Vivienne Westwood by Linda Watson, £15, Quadrille

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Actress Anna Kendrick talks exclusively to Scarlett Russell about comedy icons, sexism in Hollywood and her love of the UK

Anna Kendrick is describing a sketch from That Mitchell and Webb Look that pokes fun at sexist advertising.

“They show an advert targeting women, in which the voice-over basically says, ‘You smell, you’re disgusting and your family hates you, but if you get this detergent and razor you will be socially acceptable’.

Then the men’s advert goes, ‘You look great! Don’t change a thing. Have a beer and buy this razor, if you feel like it.’ I think that’s a pretty true depiction of our entire culture.

People are talking a lot about sexism in Hollywood, but it’s a global problem. I imagine sexism probably happens in every industry.”

Here are the first two things you need to know about the 31-year-old, Oscar-nominated actress: she speaks her mind and has a weakness for British comedy. The first thing she does when she arrives in England – whether it be for a premiere, interview or magazine shoot – is watch Netflix.

“When it begins picking up British shows, I immediately start binge-watching from my hotel room,” she tells me over the phone from another hotel room – The London West Hollywood. “8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is my favourite,” she continues. “I just want to live on that show.” She’s a self-proclaimed Anglophile (she dated British director Edgar Wright for three years) and would like to be

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best friends with Gordon Ramsay – “so he can teach me how to cook”. Her comedy icons include Harry Hill, Eddie Izzard and Catherine Tate.

“I used to watch imported Catherine Tate years ago before streaming sites were legal,” she confesses.

A rare statement for a Hollywood actress who is worth $10 million, has starred alongside Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney, earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination at the age of 24 (for the 2009 film Up in the Air, opposite Clooney) and sold 2.5 million downloads with a one-off single last year.

And yet, this is not an actress who courts the limelight. Alternating seamlessly between blockbuster and indie films, the bulk of Kendrick’s roles require the sort of deadpan, dry and sarcastic humour of which us Brits are so fond and comes naturally to her – though it is a complete contrast to the sunny disposition of Los Angeles, where she lives. “That’s probably why I love England so much. I don’t really do cheerful and upbeat,” she says, smiling.

Kendrick’s first role was on Broadway in the 1998 production of High Society. She earned a Tony Award nomination at the age of 12, found a love of singing and performing, and moved to LA from her hometown of Portland, Maine, when she was 17. At 22 came her breakthrough film role as Jessica Stanley, the high school friend of protagonist Bella Swan (played by Kristen Stewart) in The Twilight Saga.

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From top: premiere of Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates; Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, UK release: 12 August; Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake at the Cannes Film Festival 2016 photocall of DreamWorks film Trolls, UK release: 21 October; Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick) in the film Trolls.

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meatier parts in dark comedy 50/50, fluffy rom-com What to Expect When You’re Expecting and crime drama End of Watch – all box-office successes.

But it was 2012’s masterful comedy Pitch Perfect that threw Kendrick into the mainstream. Centred on rival groups of college a cappella singers, she landed the lead. Hot off the heels of Bridesmaids and Glee, female-driven films with some musical comedy thrown in were in high demand and it grossed $115 million worldwide.

Kendrick’s pivotal scene, where she sings Cups – a folksy cover of the Carter Family’s When I’m Gone – proved she could deliver a tune as well as a cutting remark. She was quickly cast in musical movies The Last Five Years and Rob Marshall’s Into the Woods. So popular was Cups that she released it as a single and it peaked at number six in the US Billboard charts.

“Musical movies weren’t really a trend until Rob Marshall made Chicago and it sparked a revival,” comments Kendrick. “I’m going to ride that train as long as anybody will let me.” Her singing career, however, was short-lived. “I get to do so much music in movies, I don’t think I would want to mess with the music industry,” she states. “The film business may be crazy, but the music one genuinely seems like a circus.”

When it comes to her film choices, Kendrick likes to mix it up. “I just finished this small film, The Hollars, and I play a woman with a job who is about to start a family. That’s a real departure for me.

After playing the young and aimless characters a few times, it was a relief to do something different, but I’m grateful that I get given such different characters.”

Her latest film is Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Kendrick plays Alice – a ditzy, frivolous party girl who, along with her best friend Tatiana (played

by Kendrick’s real-life best friend Aubrey Plaza), scam their way into the lives of rich, clueless and equally hard-partying brothers Dave and Mike (Zac Efron and Adam DeVine, also good friends of the actress).

“In the broader comedies I’ve played the savvy character, generally commenting on other people’s outrageous behaviour, so it

was fun to play someone who was the total opposite of that.

“Alice has good intentions but, because she doesn’t think through her actions, she just destroys life after life.”

In October she voices a troll called Poppy in the animated DreamWorks film Trolls, based on the children’s toys. “That character is so adorable I could scream,” she exclaims. “If I could do animated movies for the rest of my life, I would. It’s so liberating when you don’t have to re-do a scene just because your hair was out of place. You can just act.” Then in October, there’s drama The Accountant and another wedding comedy, Table 19, coming out in the US in January. “Gavin O’Connor, the director of The Accountant, wanted to meet me before casting me. I love when a director can see you in a character you’ve never played before.”

She plays a straight-laced accountant, Dana, opposite Ben Affleck’s Chris. “It’s ambiguous because Chris is completely private and closed off. He and Dana are forced to work together and he doesn’t like being with other people.”

Does an actress so in-demand even need to audition, or do roles just fall at her feet? “In the past year I haven’t auditioned for anything because I’ve been writing, but I guess there are more meetings than auditions at this level,” Kendrick admits.

“Mostly so they can make sure you’re not a total nutjob. At the meeting for Trolls, I told them that Poppy sounded way happier than me, but I think the fact that I’m not an optimistic person added a lot of layers and they liked that.”

The aforementioned “writing” is Kendrick’s first book, Scrappy Little Nobody – a collection of essays written in her typically self-deprecating, dry style. “I’m not a literary gal.

I’ve barely written anything in my whole life, so ‘collection of essays’ is probably a stretch. There’s at least one chapter that has nothing to do with anything; it’s just stuff in my brain.”

It wasn’t purely her success on screen that had publishers beating down Kendrick’s door for a book deal – her devoted social media followers (five million on Twitter and seven million on Instagram) hang on to every hilarious post. “Sushi people are such snobs. I ask for a California roll and throw my chopsticks at the waiter and suddenly I’m a jerk,” said one recent Tweet. And a piece she penned for US Vogue in 2014, in which she kept a diary of one Oscars weekend, proved she was a skilled writer. “For two years the idea of doing a book was floating around and eventually they wore me down,” she says. “I thought, ‘How hard can it be?’

Now I owe the final draft in a week and we’re sitting here having this conversation. The fact that I’m not putting words on paper right now is making me crazy.”

Despite such a successful film career, Kendrick hasn’t ruled out revisiting her theatre roots. “I would love to perform in the West End,” she nods. “British theatre is so classy but so intimidating. I might be undone by the first week of rehearsal, but that’s definitely a dream.”

We certainly wouldn’t rule anything out.

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is in cinemas now

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Jaeger Maestro Ahead of the launch of its debut collaborative collection, Jaeger’s creative director Sheila McKainWaid and London painter Daisy Cook tell Ellen Millard why fashion and art go hand in hand “Do you ever feel there’s a sort of collective consciousness about design sometimes?” Sheila McKain-Waid ponders. “It’s a bit weird to say, but I do think that there is a sensibility about these things, whether it’s colour or texture.” It would certainly explain why so many designers tend to pick up on the same trends each season, but for the Jaeger creative director, a synergy exists beyond the world of fashion – one that’s present in literature, cinema and art, too. “I think there’s a lot of cross-fertilisation across all of the arts,” artist Daisy Cook chips in. “I think there always has been.”

We are sat in the meeting room of Jaeger’s HQ in White City, where the British brand is preparing to launch its latest collaborative collection, which features one of Cook’s paintings. It’s for this reason that the topic of synergy comes up; Jaeger was looking for an environmental artwork and, as if by magic, Cook had just the ticket. “One of our designers had seen

a painting by Daisy on a blog and brought it to my attention,” McKain-Waid explains. “At the beginning of A/W16 we were looking a lot at the work of the Dia Art Foundation in Beacon, New York, and all the environmental artists, such as Richard Serra and John Chamberlain. Then we found Daisy’s work, which fused so nicely into a very different look and feel.”

The work in question is an assortment of landscape oil paintings in abstract designs, with angular shapes and graphic elements, often painted in earthy hues with slices of brighter shades cutting through. It was this juxtaposition of topography and linear design that drew the Jaeger team to Cook’s art, and they finally settled on her Landscape, Yellow Triangle painting as the star of the collaboration.

“I think it was those slices of orangey, yellowy mustard colour,” says McKain-Waid. “It’s very much like the feeling of London in the winter sometimes, how these colours just cut across the grey.

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We just kept coming back to it and I think if you come back to something then you’ve hit the right thing.”

For Cook, the painting was a chance to venture away from the traditional land, sea and sky formulas with which she often works, instead bringing in architectural elements that were inspired by the buildings in London’s Blackfriars.

“My paintings always start out quite nebulous – with a spillage of paint – and then they get built up. It just kind of emerged, really,” she shrugs. “I grew up on Hampstead Heath and moved to Sussex when I was 10, so I’ve always had a sort of foray into nature, but I love London. I couldn’t live anywhere else. I like the interplay of how the landscape has been shaped by man as well as the environment, so architecture, shape and form come into my work quite a bit.”

Landscape, Yellow Triangle is a moody, almost ombre design with flashes of yellow peeking through, which has been printed onto an oversized cashmere coat, a sweater, cropped trousers, a pleated dress and a silk scarf. The range is a blend of the classic, perennial styles for which Jaeger is so well known, with a statement print that one might not immediately associate with the brand. It’s all part of Jaeger’s move towards modernity, which McKain-Waid has been spearheading since her appointment as creative director in 2013.

“I think there’s a cleaner simplicity that’s existed in the line for the past couple of seasons,” she tells me.

“We’ve made a conscious effort to ensure the range is a lot more contemporary. I believe Daisy’s work in particular has a really beautiful blend. There’s something almost classic about a landscape painting, but there’s a very modern element to it too and that’s what we’re doing at Jaeger as well. It’s the fusion of those two things that makes it feel interesting.”

Along with the Daisy Cook partnership, A/W16 will see the launch of Jaeger’s second Laboratory capsule collection – a biannual line of investment styles that harbour the fashion house’s core principles: innovation, experimentation and expression. This second volume will comprise 30 pieces, with striking silhouettes and graphic prints that very much intertwine with the Daisy Cook capsule collection. The new range has a focus on architecture and sculpture, and is a fusion of the classic and contemporary.

“One day when I was passing the British Museum I was really struck by the giant columns at the front,” explains McKain-Waid. “I had recently seen an old Jaeger shoot from the late sixties that was shot at the museum; it almost felt like Courrèges or something: the clothes were so modern and angular, yet the models were slouched against the marble in the interior – it was such a great shoot. I loved the clash of modernity and antiquity. I took

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the team there and we looked at the famous ceiling and the architecture and geometry, but then, when we walked outside, there was a protest coming down the street. I thought, ‘maybe that’s what’s interesting here’; you have this very classical place and then you’ve got street culture two seconds away.”

And so the second volume became very much a merger of the two, with prints based on the geometry of the museum adorned onto traditional silhouettes and accented with urban references such as drawstring cords, pull ties and bonding fabrics.

Of the fashion brands she admires, McKain-Waid sites Vetements, Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Jil Sander among her favourites. These four powerhouses emulate Jaeger’s design aesthetic: on the one hand, urban, sporty and a force to be reckoned with; and on the other classic, with clean silhouettes, simple cuts and a seat at the fashion heavyweight table – proving that a synergy certainly exists in sartorial circles, at least. For the creative director, this is the beauty of the world she works in.

“The fashion industry has been completely transformed. When I first started there were very few shows; now there are hundreds every single season. It’s a very different beast, but there are positives and negatives to that. As much as it’s become a huge industry, it has also become less structured. There used to be couture and ready-to-wear, but now there’s a blend. People are taking from all different elements and I think that’s what’s really exciting. There are so many collaborations and there are so many people being inspired by so many different things,” says McKain-Waid.

Case in point: Cook’s creations, which fit seamlessly into Jaeger’s repertoire. As we wrap up the interview, the pair hint at a future partnership, but remain tight-lipped about what’s to come. For now, we will have to admire the painter’s work on our coats and scarves, or in more detail at her upcoming shows at Beaux Arts London, Jenna Burlingham Fine Art and the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair. Back at Jaeger HQ, the team is working a year ahead on A/W17. There’s no rest for the fashion house, which has been one step ahead for more than a century. What’s the secret to its success?

“I think we have an amazing heritage and there are a lot of other brands that can’t claim the same,” McKainWaid says, matter-of-factly. “We have the right to own the space because we have 130-plus years of history, and not many brands can say that. That’s something to be very proud of.” You can’t argue with that.

The Daisy Cook collection is available now, from £85, Honiton Mansions, 145 King’s Road, SW3, jaeger.co.uk; daisycook.com

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A Knightley Story After Keira Knightley’s stunning performance in Anna Karenina – in which she sported a necklace from Chanel’s timeless Camélia collection – it was only a matter of time before the French fashion house enlisted the British actress to front its fine jewellery range. And considering Knightley is already the face of Coco Mademoiselle and Rouge Coco, it is by no means new territory for her. In the latest campaign shot by Mario Testino, she sports the Coco Crush collection. Launched in 2015, each piece has been dedicated to the brand’s iconic handbag matelassé quilted pattern, which has been rendered in chunky, glossy gold rings and bracelets.

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The Three Cs Anyone who knows anything about diamonds is familiar with the concept of ‘The 4 Cs’; created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to certify a diamond’s quality and value, they include: colour, clarity, cut and carat. However, we imagine few of you will be aware of Dalit Nuttall’s personal understanding of this. The founder of Saqqara Jewels has redefined the traditional concept of a sliced diamond’s value, instead choosing to showcase its charisma, character and cachet in two new pieces. The Double Butterfly and White Gold Long Meadow rings both reflect the brand’s love of organic forms and exclusive use of sliced, naturally-shaped diamonds.

From a selection, saqqarajewels.com

Branching Out For A/W16, British designer Peter Pilotto has branched out from ready-to-wear and designed his first jewellery collection, Arbol, in collaboration with designer Christopher de Vos for Atelier Swarovski. The design duo have certainly made the most of their partnership with the renowned crystal-making brand, having created a collection that explores the versatility and creative possibilities of crystal in a range of necklaces, earrings, rings and a hairpin – all inspired by the architecture of nature.

Atelier Swarovski by Peter Pilotto Arbol collection, from £69 to £749, atelierswarovski.com

New to Dior Fit for a King Known as the “Diamond King of India”, billionaire Nirav Modi is bringing his eponymous jewellery empire to the capital this month with the opening of his first UK flagship store on Old Bond Street.

Set over four floors, the boutique will house the brand’s extensive range of diamond pieces, which have been worn by the likes of Kate Winslet and Naomi Watts, as well as the house’s signature Embrace bangles – an innovative, stretchable design comprising more than 700 parts and 1,600 diamonds that was inspired by Modi’s daughter’s elastic toy bangles.

Nirav Modi, opens 1 September, 31 Old Bond Street, W1X, uk.niravmodi.com

This September sees Dior land its second Archi Dior collection in stores. Launched last year, Archi Dior marked the brand’s first entry into a diffusion jewellery range, offering a more wearable and attainable high jewellery collection. Designer Victoire de Castellane has once again sought inspiration from the house’s haute couture archive and transformed the founder’s architecturally inspired, sculptural dress designs into a range of jewellery. “I wanted to create each piece with the same mindset that Christian Dior had in creating dresses like an architect, as if the jewellery were made of fabric that is sculpted, gathered, pleated, belted or draped,” she explains.

Available from 1 September, from £1,950, dior.com

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Ocean Wonder Celebrating its links with the sea – the brand formerly supplied watches to the Italian navy and today sponsors the Classic Yachts Challenge – Panerai has unveiled a series of four timepieces in the colour of the ocean.

Blue dials may have been a recurring theme at watch fairs for years, but Panerai’s latest collection really does stand out from the azure-coloured crowd.

The series comprises a 42mm Luminor with a three-day power reserve, a 44mm Luminor with a 10-day power reserve, and an elegant, albeit portly, 47mm Radiomir (power reserve also three days). The star of the fleet, however, is the Radiomir 1940 10 Days Automatic Oro Rosso, whose red gold case houses Panerai’s first skeletonised automatic movement, allowing for a second time zone function and an am/pm indicator. All four watches feature an in-house calibre and are water resistant to 100 metres.

Radiomir 1940 3 Days Acciaio (top), £7,300; Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic Acciaio (middle), £7,000; Radiomir 1940 10 Days Automatic Oro Rosso (bottom), £29,500; Luminor 1950 10 days GMT Automatic Acciaio, £10,800, panerai.com

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England’s got Goodwood; America’s got Pebble Beach. Established in 1950, and typically held on the third Sunday of August, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance brands itself as the most opulent motor show on earth.

Tyres meet turf on the 18th hole of the hallowed Pebble Beach Golf Links course, as 200 prized cars and motorcycles roll onto the fairway, where they are judged for style, historical accuracy and technical merit.

Rolex has lent its services as the event’s official timekeeper since 2007. Each year, the watchmaker presents the winner of the Best of Show with an Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 (below). Last year’s victor was Louisville’s Jim Patterson, owner of a 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet. The eight-litre beauty has reportedly had only four owners and previously claimed the Grand-Prix d’Honneur at Cannes... in 1933.

Rolex’s motorsport heritage dates back to the 1930s, when it strapped a watch to the wrist of Sir Malcolm Campbell during his successful world land speed record attempts at Daytona Beach, Florida. It was a partnership that helped spawn the release of the brand’s most iconic timepiece, the coveted Cosmograph Daytona, three decades later. rolex.com

Value for money is a prickly issue in the watch world, a direct result of the industry having to reposition itself as the epitome of luxury following the quartz crisis of the 1970s. The upshot is that it’s getting far harder to tell what you’re getting for your dosh. Which makes Oris’s Divers Sixty-Five something of a revelation. Offering retro looks, a rotating bezel and an automatic Swiss movement for an industry-busting £1,150, the watch made waves – sorry, couldn’t resist – when it was launched last year. Debuting on a black rubber or NATO fabric strap, the 40mm timepiece is now available on a stainless steel bracelet. The price has increased, slightly, to £1,250, but for that you get a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal case and a date window at 6 o’clock. According to Oris, the Sellita calibre inside is bulletproof – it’s the first time we’ve heard that claim in watchmaking.

Divers Sixty-Five, £1,250, Oris, oris.ch

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Breitling’s All Blacks Breitling revealed its dark side in 2016 by launching all-black versions of a series of its most iconic timepieces. Versions of the Avenger 45mm (£6,480), Colt 44mm (£3,910 - pictured), Chronomat 44mm (£7,110), Navitimer 46mm (£7,030) and Superocean 44mm (£4,260) all received the black, carbonbased coating treatment, elevating each piece to a whole new level of manliness.

All the watches feature robust screw-lock crowns and rotating bezels. While most Breitling watches are born to fly, the Superocean 44 Special Blacksteel will operate at depths of up to 1,000m, while the Avenger II Seawolf Blacksteel can notably descend for a further 2,000m.

Breitling is the only watch brand to submit every one of its collections to the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute, the industry’s leading precision-testing facility. breitling.com

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The addition of maps on the dials of dual-time or world-time wrist watches divides opinion. For some, an ornately executed outline of countries amounts to art; for others, maps clutter dials and cheapen overall aesthetics, adding a cartoonish element.

Breguet purists who admired the brand’s award-winning Hora Mundi of 2011, but found the watch’s less-than-classic map motif somewhat “off-brand”, will be pleased to learn that the timepiece is now available with a silvered, 18-carat gold guilloche dial.

The Hora Mundi became the world’s first mechanical timepiece to feature an instant ‘jump’ time-zone display, allowing its wearer to switch between cities – and automatically adjust the date, city indicator and 24-hour indicator in the process – with the push of a single button at 8 o’clock. The Hora Mundi 5727 retains its 43mm diameter, but now measures a more slender 12.6mm in height.

Hora Mundi 5727, £49,400 in white gold, £49,000 in rose gold, breguet.com

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When in Roma “The highest craftsmanship and savoir faire of the Fendi artisans, mixed together with experimentation, give birth to a unique result,” said Karl Lagerfeld, who has been the fashion house’s creative director since 1965. This year marks Fendi’s 90th anniversary and to celebrate, it has released a commemorative tome looking back at nine decades of craftsmanship, style and creativity. Fendi Roma presents more than 300 illustrations and a peek into the label’s photographic archive, as well as a chance to discover its rich history and ties with the city of Rome, which has been a source of inspiration from the very beginning. £130, 196A Piccadilly, W1J, assouline.com

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Art for All

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Up-and-coming artists will have the chance to exhibit their work among some of their more established counterparts in the 29th annual Art for Youth exhibition.

This year’s special campaign is The English Garden Project, a themed gallery set up in tribute to renowned landscape architect Capability Brown, in celebration of the 300th anniversary of his birth. Art enthusiasts will be able to purchase oils, watercolours, ceramics, photography and jewellery created by 130 artists. All proceedings will go to the UK Youth charity.

From £18, 14-15 September, Mall Galleries, SW1, artforyouth.com Curlews & Red Table, Annabel Fairfax

Fashion Forward

As if Fashion Week didn’t have us excited enough, this September sees the return of the biannual London Fashion Weekend. The four-day event will present exclusive runway shows and fashion-themed events, along with curated shopping galleries from more than 150 international and British brands.

J. JS Lee, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi and SIBLING have been announced as this year’s showcasing designers, while a series of industry talks will be moderated by stylist Martha Ward.

22-25 September, Saatchi Gallery, King’s Road, SW3, londonfashionweekend.co.uk

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Behind the Lens

Puppet by Adam Dix

This month, Proud Chelsea takes us on a nostalgic journey through a century of popular culture. Image of an Icon: A Collaborative Exhibition is the title of the unique display, which comprises a series of classic portraits of the biggest names within fashion, film, music and sport. Among the works of art is a striking portrait of British supermodel Twiggy taken by Justin de Villeneuve, as well as a never-before-seen image of The Beatles filming the music videos for Strawberry Fields Forever and Penny Lane, shot by Mike Champion. Other familiar faces include the late Muhammad Ali and David Bowie.

11 August – 18 September, Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Road, SW3, proudonline.co.uk

Naked Truth Alistair Taylor-Young is one of Britain’s most soughtafter photographers, but he can often found in Paris or New York taking photographs for the likes of Hermès and Dior.

Known for his ability to bring out the extraordinary in ordinary landscapes, his new series, Nude, presents 11 black and white images of undressed women in natural surroundings, taken during a trip to the Mediterranean last year. The collection of images – each just two inches in width – will be shown at The Little Black Gallery this September.

20 September – 8 October, 13A Park Walk, SW10, thelittleblackgallery.com

Photography: Michael Caine, 1964, ©Duffy

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Art and technology meet in a fascinating new exhibition at Eleven Fine Art this month. The gallery will soon exhibit the latest collection of paintings by artist Adam Dix, in which he explores the evolution of human communication.

From physical church gatherings to shared experiences through screens, the painter investigates the collective consciousness of past and present societies.

23 September – 29 October, 11 Eccleston Street, SW1W, elevenfineart.com

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The prestigious Kensington Chelsea Women’s Club will celebrate the appointment of its new president and board at their general meeting this month. Catia Dal Poz and the newly-appointed board of 10 will be greeted by HRH Princess Michael of Kent, who will deliver a guest speech, which will include information on the final volume of her Anjou trilogy, Quicksilver: A Novel.

15 September, Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, SW7, kcwc.org.uk

Wanderlust After a decade spent exploring the wonders of Asia, Sylvie Barco pays tribute to the profound cultural heritage of the continent with her latest series, Lomoscope #2, Asie.

Taken using a Russian LOMO camera, the nine beautiful mosaic-style compositions mirror the multi-faceted nature of Asia. The exhibition will take place at the French Art Studio in Kensington this September.

22 September – 13 October, 58 Gloucester Road, SW7, frenchartstudio.com

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Balancing Act After a brief summer break in August, The Art Movement is set to reopen with a bang this September with a whole new exhibition line-up, which includes the much-anticipated solo show of G Catlow. From 15 September until 18 October, London’s finest boutique art gallery will present the artist’s latest body of work, The Balance Between. All of the artworks on display will highlight Catlow’s preoccupation with the concept of a book and how it works in the memory. “Chance - colour - control. The work in this exhibition revolves, to a greater or lesser extent, around these three notions,” he comments. “In much of my recent work, the circle has also been a recurring motif. It is a form or idea that is embedded deeply in our collective consciousness.” Also taking place this month, as part of The Art Movement’s new programme of art exploration called AM Adventures, is a 1.9km sculpture walk over a disused railway line in London’s East End. Visit the website for more details.

15 September – 18 October, G Catlow solo show, The Balance Between, private view 6.30-8.30pm, Thursday 29 September; 16 September, AM Adventures: Walk the Line; 1-15 September: Mixed show of gallery artists; The Art Movement, 61 Queenstown Road, SW8, art-movement.com From bottom left: Turquoise disc on red card, acrylic on card (85 x 85cm) framed in white deep box frame; Green disc, paper, acrylic, conservation glue on card (104 x 104cm) framed in white deep box frame; Pink with magenta disc, 85x85cm, acrylic on card; Deluge, acrylic on canvas (104 x 104cm) framed in white deep box frame

True Colours Friends Roy Amiss and Benoit Gardner met at Cheltenham Art College and this month sees them present their new work together at The Tabernacle. Both artists share a fascination with colour, but have different ways of working. Gardner’s paintings are abstract and intuitive, while Amiss creates figurative paintings using photographic sources and analytical methods. “By doing scientific experiments and using mathematics with coloured paint samples, I am able to create images with optical vibrancy…through such methods I aim to re-energise painting,” says Amiss. His thought-provoking, powerful work, which includes portraits and natural phenomena, has been exhibited at The Hague and sold at Christie’s and Bonhams.

19-25 September, The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, W11, tabernaclew11.com Clockwise from left: Indra, Benoit Gardner; Clint Eastwood, The man with no name, Roy Amiss; Forest in the Park, Benoit Gardner. Photography: Benoit Gardner

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Above: SOUTH’S SNAPSHOT, Alberto Reguera, 2016

Atmospheric Landscapes From 16 September, the Serena Morton Gallery – one of Ladbroke Grove’s coolest galleries – will present new art by Spanish artist Alberto Reguera, specially created to complement the carefullycurated gallery space. Internationally acclaimed, Reguera’s semi-abstract landscape compositions are noticeably layered, with delicate, yet bold brushwork, blending acutely observed detail with captivating light effects. “I will unveil my new work with round and oval canvases that reflect cosmic landscapes without boundaries – a repository of my memories and changing emotional responses.

I aim to represent fragmented elements of nature with my own shapes and colours, and to capture the spirit of my beloved native Spain with my paintings,” explains Reguera.

His striking work is typified by luminous paint textures, giving his canvases an ethereal quality. Dividing his time between Paris and Madrid, the artist has been inspired by Romantic landscape painters and the spectacular vistas of his native Castile. His works have recently been exhibited at the emblematic University Museum and Art Gallery in Hong Kong and the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Esteban Vicente in Segovia, Spain, and held in collections around the world, including Madrid’s Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art. 16 September – 21 October, 343 Ladbroke Grove, W10, serenamorton.com

Painting the Stars To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Riccardo’s on the Fulham Road, artist Alexander Newley (the son of Joan Collins) recently unveiled his portrait of the eponymous owner. During September, Newley will be holding a series of art workshops in the restaurant’s atrium.

“I will share my joy in painting and techniques honed over a lifetime of teaching and painting in an atmosphere of creativity, experiment and play,” he explains. The artist’s deftly executed pictures in pastels and oils demonstrate his wonderful ability to produce psychologically penetrating portraits. His other notable works include Jeffrey Archer, Christopher Reeve and Sir Nigel Hawthorne CBE (which was acquired for the V&A). alexandernewley.com, riccardos-italian-restaurant.co.uk

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Images courtesy of: Serena Morton Gallery exhibition space, 2016

Trip Down Memory Lane

Above: CELESTIALS REFLECTIONS, Alberto Reguera, 2016

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If you missed living through the Swinging Sixties, the V&A’s new exhibition (curated by the team behind the David Bowie exhibition) is dedicated to the music and fashion of that explosive era. You’ll be able to walk down a recreation of Carnaby Street in its sixties heyday, visit a hairdresser’s and record shop of the time, and even experience an LSD trip (recreated, naturally). Martin Roth, the V&A’s director, comments: “This exhibition will shed new light on the wide-reaching social, cultural and intellectual changes of the late 1960s, which followed the austerity of the post-war years.” The show will feature rarely seen artefacts, including an Ossie Clark costume for Mick Jagger; Jimi Hendrix’s wrecked guitar; the iconic suit worn by George Harrison on the cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album; art by Yoko Ono; a Biba mini-dress, and Christine Keeler’s chair. Take a trip down memory lane.

You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-70 10 September – 26 February 2017, Victoria and Albert Museum, vam.ac.uk

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When in Paris From 22 September, the Jonathan Cooper Gallery in Chelsea will present a solo exhibition of paintings by contemporary Parisian artist Geneviève Dael. “Imbued with a quiet lyricism, Dael’s deeply mysterious paintings invite us into an intriguing world,” Cooper comments. “Often depicting a single, contemplative figure viewed from behind, they delight in the play of light and shade within elegant interiors.”

These enclosed, atmospheric spaces are often illuminated by a window that offers a glimpse into a world beyond, and provides protection against it. A former Dior model, Dael draws inspiration from both the Dutch Golden Age of art and the patinated beauty of Italian palaces.

Geneviève Dael: A travers le miroir, 22 September – 15 October, Jonathan Cooper Gallery, 20 Park Walk, SW10, jonathancooper.co.uk

Go with the Flow From 8 September, the Flow Gallery on Westbourne Grove will present Woven – Works in Willow – a range of beautiful sculptural wall pieces by Scottish weaver Lizzie Farey, who draws on traditional basket-making techniques. “The inspiration behind my work comes from a fascination with living things and natural forms,” she explains. “I find exhilarating freedom in the opportunity to explore undiscovered forms and a new relation to nature. There is a process that you have to go through, which is chaos and absolute concentration, and an enduring belief is necessary before order and stillness can return.” Farey grows her own willow and harvests wood to transform it into undulating works of art, which are certain to jazz up any living room.

8 September – 29 October, 1-5 Needham Road, W11, flowgallery.co.uk Photography: Joel Laiter, ©Geneviève Dael

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Korea Doll Great excitement will be filling the Pontone Gallery when Korean artist Mari Kim shows her paintings for the first time. Bursting with originality, her works deal with advertising and the temporality of consumer culture. The mood of Kim’s new work is wry and a touch surreal – androgynous, wide-eyed dolls, painted in hallucinogenic colours stare out vacantly, challenging the viewer. “Kim’s paintings raise important questions about individuals’ pathological compulsion today to buy the newest iPhone and contemporary ideals of beauty,” says director Domenic Pontone. Her work reflects the impact of Pop Art on contemporary art today.

The Days of Future Past, a solo exhibition of paintings by Mari Kim, 1-25 September, 43 Cadogan Gardens, SW3, shineartists.com

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Out of the Ordinary Christie’s is renowned for its sales of unique artefacts, but it will set a new standard through its third Out of the Ordinary sale. Nic McElhatton, chairman of Christie’s South Kensington, comments: “Christie’s is delighted to offer this property from the collection of David Gainsborough Roberts.

Carefully curated over 40 years, it includes iconic memorabilia from the worlds of politics, royalty, exploration and entertainment. A set of keys off the Titanic and the Duchess of Windsor’s earrings illustrate the extraordinary diversity of this important collection.” Other highlights include a silk scarf and agal belonging to Lawrence of Arabia and Field Marshal Montgomery’s military beret. Realising the appeal of these historic items, Christie’s has arranged a pre-sale exhibition until 14 September.

Out of the Ordinary sale, 14 September, Christie’s South Kensington; Viewing dates for the pre-sale exhibition: 6 August – 14 September. Free entry, christies.com

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from italy with love After a 25-year partnership with mytheresa.com’s bricksand-mortar store in Munich, Prada has entered the digital age and chosen the e-tailer to be one of two brands to sell the label’s mainline collection online; it includes readyto-wear, bags and shoes. To celebrate the union and the luxury online shop’s 10th anniversary, photographer Hordur Ingason has shot a special commemorative campaign. Starring Alexa Chung, it debuts Prada’s A/W16 runway collection in the ornate Aman Venice hotel, which was chosen as a tribute to the fashion house’s Italian heritage. To coincide with the launch, a behind-thescenes video of the shoot, directed by Jim Gramming, will also be available to view online.

From £215, mytheresa.com

Photography: Hordur Ingason

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BRIT SCHOOL Tweed, Prince of Wales check and paisley prints decorated the catwalk this season, with brands from across the world embracing British heritage chic. 3.1 Phillip Lim stole the show with its take on a classic tweed blazer, using the traditional fabric to create a smarter, more sophisticated version of the everyday parka.

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From runway to wardrobe, Lauren Stevens discovers the fashion trends to invest in this season

Feeling Sheepish Opt for a classic shearling coat this autumn – practical, stylish and, when the temperature dips, near-on essential.

If you missed out on Acne Studio’s signature aviator style, don’t worry: this season offers a wide range to choose from, including an all-over shearling number by Chloé.

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Designers are clearly having some fun with sheer material, combining it with lace and delicate embroidery to give evening gowns a romantic edge this A/W16. Be prepared to flash the flesh with one of Valentino’s alluring dresses, or dare to bare all in a see-through sequin design by Roberto Cavalli

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WORK IT OUT It looks as though journalist Kirsty Wark knew exactly what she was doing when she presented Newsnight in a pair of high-end tracksuit bottoms, as the trend for athleisure shows no signs of slowing down in the fashion industry (no doubt partly due to the recent Olympics).

Get the look with a smart-casual mix from Rag & Bone, or opt for a fully tailored tracksuit, such as the ones that Vetements and Amanda Wakeley are currently sporting.

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soft touch For yet another year, velvet made a strong appearance on the catwalk and we are now spoiled for choice with the variety of shapes and colours available. Luisa Beccaria’s simple gowns radiate elegance, but perhaps one might be more inclined towards a tailored suit by Alberta Ferretti. Regardless of preference, the silky soft material is sure to add a stylish touch to your wardrobe.

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Between designing a charity tote for Fiorelli and launching her new bridal and make-up ranges this October, Savannah Miller is currently on a career high. Olivia Sharpe catches up with the designer to discuss fashion, motherhood and family Like any mother, Savannah Miller has a natural concern for the health and wellbeing of women and children.

The fashion designer was one of four celebrity women (newsreader Mary Nightingale, Cactus TV co-founder Amanda Ross and presenter Pollyanna Woodward also took part) selected by British handbag brand Fiorelli to design a tote as part of a new capsule collection, for which 50 per cent of profits will go to the charity Wellbeing of Women.

The 37-year-old mother of three tells me how fortunate she was that none of her children ever suffered from serious illnesses growing up, nor did she have any problems conceiving. However, as she gets older, Savannah is witnessing many of her friends experiencing both minor and major issues. Indeed, despite ongoing progress in the UK, there are still some frightening statistics – for example, one in five women suffer from reproductive or gynaecological problems; one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage; and 12 babies a day die at or near birth. Therefore, Wellbeing of Women is a vital source of funds for doctors, scientists and midwives, who carry out pioneering medical research into women’s reproductive health to improve treatments, find cures and advance knowledge.

While Savannah’s children have never had any medical issues, three years ago her eldest son Moses was in a serious boating accident at a nature reserve in Panama (where the family was living at the time), with his leg being badly injured by a propeller. Thankfully, he got to the emergency services in time, but the experience was no doubt a scarring one for all involved.

However, this isn’t the subject of our interview. As the only fashion designer among the ambassadors, Savannah was the perfect fit for this collaboration, especially given that she has always been a fan of Fiorelli. “It was a very fun project to work on because Fiorelli is such an iconic English heritage brand,” she says. While she had to remain loyal

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to Fiorelli’s 25-year style heritage, Savannah was able to inject some of her own personal style, which she describes as a cross between “classic and non-classic”. “I like playing with contrasts,” she comments. “If you’re going to wear a pretty blouse, wear it with ripped jeans, or if you’re going to wear smart trousers, wear them with a sweatshirt so you don’t look overdone.”

Highlighting this juxtaposition, Savannah’s tote comes in classic black leather, but has been decorated with gold studs that have been arranged to give off an ombre-like effect. This design element very much nods to Savannah’s fashion background, the bag possessing a “more rock ‘n’ roll edge” than one would normally expect from Fiorelli.

Savannah has been working as a fashion designer for the past 12 years. In 2007, she and her sister, the actress Sienna, founded the label Twenty8Twelve, which was backed by denim brand Pepe Jeans. The pair worked together as creative directors for 12 seasons until 2012 when they both stood down and Savannah announced that she would be going it alone with her first solo collection.

A departure from Twenty8Twelve – which was summed up by British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman as “wearable, a bit romantic and very sexy” at one of their early London Fashion Week shows – Savannah’s eponymous range comprised pared-down, everyday basics at a far more accessible price point than her previous line. Following this, Savannah has gone on to create an exclusive range for Debenhams called Nine. After launching last September, it has been going from strength to strength and is due to introduce more product categories next spring.

The sisters continue to live together whenever Savannah is down in London (she splits her time between here and Gloucestershire) and so she often feels like nothing has really changed.

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“I consult her on stuff all the time and I constantly ask her questions: ‘What do you think of this?’, ‘What do you think of that?’ She is a phenomenal sounding board because she is very forward-thinking when it comes to trends.

She has always pushed the boat out and done things which others have then cottoned onto. She’s very intuitive.”

With her timeless boho-chic style, Sienna has been dubbed a global fashion icon by the press. And yet, it was always Savannah who was passionate about pursuing a career in fashion. As children, she tells me how she was “always knitting, drawing, dressing up”, while Sienna was busy putting on performances. And yet, Savannah was clearly drawn to her sibling’s theatrical side too; she used to make costumes for Sienna’s plays and became “obsessed” with Alexander McQueen while studying at Central St Martins (where he was also an alumnus) because of “the drama and theatre” he brought to his creations. After graduating, Savannah went to work for the British designer, which proved an invaluable experience.

“He would have such a mixture of inspirations – Peruvian tribal culture and punk all on the same mood board – and within that he would find something completely unique, which I think is very hard to do nowadays. He was mind-blowing.” Savannah’s second job was working for Matthew Williamson, who is to this day a very close friend of both sisters: “He is incredibly creative, but I believe his true strength lies in colour and print. I’ve always been drawn to doing things in quite a plain way, but he really woke me up to beading and embellishing.”

Savannah is a very interesting woman to speak to. On the one hand, she is self-deprecating and funny, joking about how she used to get hit on by girls at school (with her short hair and waifish appearance, she was sometimes mistaken for a boy) and how she is amazed at where she has got to considering she never achieved the necessary art GCSE or A-level to get into fashion college. On the other hand, the designer is very assertive, confident and occasionally a little

brusque, particularly when I try to find out whether she has ever found her family’s name a hindrance (a question she cuts off immediately). Savannah has undoubtedly had a bumpy ride throughout her career and has therefore shown a remarkable amount of resilience and determination to keep going. This was no doubt helped by her stepmother Kelly Hoppen, the successful interior designer and entrepreneur.

“Kelly always said to me, ‘If you want it bad enough, you can get it. You just need to work hard.’”

And this Savannah does to an almost frightening degree. Alongside Nine, last year the designer launched a bridal range with US brand Stone Fox Bride, which will be arriving in the UK in October. Retailing at between £1,000 and £5,000, Savannah is excited to be designing bespoke wedding dresses for customers. Like her readyto-wear, all her dresses have a bohemian, relaxed and urban vibe, with no corsetry – “There’s nothing worse than a bride suffering from chronic indigestion.”

The designer has very fond memories of wearing her wedding dress – a simple but stunning empire line chiffon over satin number with hand appliqué detailing. If she had to choose, this would be the one thing she would save from her wardrobe in a fire (although the Chanel bag gifted to her by her sister for her 30th comes in at a close second). Savannah is also launching a make-up range for QVC and Debenhams in October, comprising an edit of handbag essentials.

With all of this going on, I’m amazed Savannah has any time to spend with her family. Weekends spent doing extracurricular activities with her children (“One rides, one loves ballet, another plays cricket”) are intermixed with dinners with friends and her husband Nick. Having finally discovered exercise at 37, she jokes, Savannah is now a regular gym-goer, but is particularly partial to yoga: “I’m really flexible so for me it’s a complete walk in the park.”

And so, it seems, is everything else to Savannah Miller.

Wellbeing of Women for Fiorelli, £69, available now, fiorelli.com, wellbeingofwomen.org.uk

Clockwise from top left: Wellbeing of Women for Fiorelli handbag collection; Floral dress, £45, jumpsuit, £60, and shirt, £40, all Nine by Savannah Miller, available at Debenhams, debenhams.com; Savannah Miller for Stone Fox Bride, stonefoxbride.com

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Who Run the World?

For its A/W16 campaign, Italian fashion house Marina Rinaldi enlisted the help of photography heavyweight Ellen von Unwerth, whose back catalogue of subjects includes Claudia Schiffer, Bananarama and Britney Spears. The star of her shoot was up-and-coming model Alessandra Garcia, who was joined by the photographer in one of the shots. The campaign aims to show that fashion can dress all women as long as they are full of life. Garcia is snapped wearing the new collection, which features a vibrant colour palette and flashy prints.

From £100, marinarinaldi.com

London Calling Camden is to north-west London what the King’s Road was to Chelsea in the 1970s – an alternative corner of an otherwise resplendent district that sticks out like a sore thumb, but one that we are certainly in no hurry to change. Mulberry’s creative director Johnny Coca clearly has a soft spot for the area, having named the label’s latest handbag after it. Rock meets ready-towear with the Camden: a punk-inspired, angular tote with four zips running down the length of the bag. This season it has been toughened up with silver studs and new shades of black and burgundy that wouldn’t look out of place at the Electric Ballroom.

From £995, 171-175 Brompton Road, SW3, mulberry.com

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Get in Line Launched just two years ago, Chelsea-based stylist-cumdesigner Ellie Lines is already making waves in the fashion industry, with the likes of Fearne Cotton and Emilia Fox lining up to wear her retro-inspired creations. Her A/W16 Deia Targa collection is inspired by her travels to Mallorca town Deià and, slightly more unusually, her love of hand fans and cars.

The 100 per cent silk dresses and blouses feature geometric prints in rich tones of purple, emerald green and burgundy.

From £240, available at Baar & Bass, 336 King’s Road, SW3 ellielines.co.uk

That ‘70s Show If you’re not a fan of tie-dye and can’t quite get on board with flares, Jérôme Dreyfuss is your go-to for 70s-inspired styles that don’t scream “fancy dress box”. For A/W16, the designer presents two bohemian block-heel boots: the Patti and the Patricia. The knee-high and ankle styles come in a variety of prints and textures, including suede – in cream, tan, khaki and brown – snakeskin and, for the ultimate sartorial throwback, leather patchwork.

From £440, jerome-dreyfuss.com

Pyjama Party As the nightwear-as-daywear trend continues to give pyjama days a whole new meaning, we’re looking to Morpho + Luna for silky separates to suit all occasions. The A/W16 collection features the label’s classic Cara style, which has been revamped in a silk and cotton gingham check for the new season, available in both burgundy and grey shades. Elsewhere, floral silk designs have been created in collaboration with one of Italy’s finest silk factories, while cosy knits come in the form of a new 100 per cent wool flannel style that has the soft feel of cashmere, but the benefit of being machine washable. Duvet days will never be quite the same again.

From £220, morphoandluna.com

Bing It On Blogger, model, singer, entrepreneur and designer are just a few of the job titles that you’ll find listed on busy bee Anine Bing’s CV. For the last five years she has focused her attention on bringing her burgeoning eponymous fashion line to fruition and has recently found the time to pop over from LA to set up her very first London boutique.

Located on the fifth floor of Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, the brand will continue to flout the fashion world’s habitual nature by launching new pieces every week, instead of multiple collections throughout the year. Expect to find trend-defying statement pieces and luxurious basics that will stand the test of time.

From £60, available at The Fifth Floor Harvey Nichols, harveynichols.com

Swan Lake If you’ve fallen for the clean, simplistic style of Scandinavia, look no further than Danish boutique Wild Swans for fashion, beauty and homeware with a Scandi twist. Named after The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen, the boutique proudly boasts a unique selection of Scandinavian designers (many of which are exclusive) offering soft woollen jumpers, statement jewellery and arty prints. This season 1970s-inspired pieces will be taking centre stage, with floaty dresses and flared trousers on offer in a predominately green colour palette, offset with darker shades of navy blue, brown and burgundy.

From a selection, wild-swans.com Photography: Trever Hoehne

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Autumn Sleeves From buttercup yellow coats by CĂŠline, lace maxi dresses

by Temperley London and pencil skirts from Dior, swot up on the latest designer offerings for a wardrobe that will see you through this season and beyond Photographer: Phillip Waterman

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Left: Jacket, £3,050; Dress, £1,650; Trousers, £610, all Céline, 103 Mount Street, W1K; Shoes, £495, Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com Right: Dress, £3,860; Boots, £1,030; Belt, £1,200, all Hermès, hermes.com

Above / Dress, £1,295, Temperley London, temperleylondon.com; Boots, £1,145, Paul Andrew, paulandrew.com; Necklace, £7,750, Stephen Webster, stephenwebster.com Left / Jumper, £760; Skirt, £960; Bag, £1,950 all Dior, 31 Sloane Street, SW1X

Above / Coat, £3,995; Dress, £1,595; Bag, £1,295, all Burberry, 2 Brompton Road, SW1X, uk.burberry.com Right / Coat, £ 3,630; Shirt, £1,140; Tie, £147; Boots, £668, all Ralph Lauren Collection, ralphlauren.co.uk; Trousers, £332, DVF, dvf.com

ModelS: Sonya Derviz and Tijana Tamburic from Select Model Management HAIR: BettyBeeHair using Unite Eurotherapy MAKE-UP: Molly Portsmouth STYLIST’S ASSISTANT: Annie Ounstead PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: Kiti Swannell Shot on location at ME London, the flagship hotel for the ME by Meliá brand. Designed

by Foster + Partners, ME London is one of the leading hotels in the capital and is home to the renowned Radio Rooftop Bar, which offers panoramic views of the city’s skyline.

From £285, ME London, 336-337 The Strand, WC2R, melondonhotel.com

Top Gear Combining a passion for quality, exclusivity and perennial style, Bugatti and Giorgio Armani have teamed up to create a limited-edition line of clothing and leather accessories. The Giorgio Armani for Bugatti capsule collection offers classic wardrobe staples in traditional fabrics, shades and styles – including leather jackets, cashmere knits and crocodile skin belts – each featuring subtle references to Bugatti. Soft calfskin briefcases and weekend bags are embellished with pendants in the brand’s horseshoe-shaped emblem, while linings, threads and insoles are in a Bugatti-blue hue.

From a selection, 37 Sloane Street, SW1X, armani.com

Image courtesy of: Giorgio Armani

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When thinking of London, the city’s smell is not a memory that one tends to recall fondly. And yet it is the capital to which fragrance house Floris looked for inspiration when concocting its latest trio of scents. The Fragrance Journals are a series of unisex perfumes influenced by three London districts during three different eras. Those who remember Carnaby Street in the Swinging Sixties and Berkeley Square during the eighties will enjoy the heady bouquets of 1962 and 1988. But K&C’s favourite is, of course, 1976 – a King’s Road-inspired scent with Oriental top notes and a woody base. £140 for 100ml each, florislondon.com

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Moves like Jagger For his inaugural menswear collection for Roberto Cavalli, creative director Peter Dundas has drawn reference to the late sixties and early seventies, featuring a bohemian vibe throughout. Inspired by the eras of Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, George Harrison and Serge Gainsbourg, Dundas has designed with a lean silhouette in mind, creating flared trousers, narrow shoulders and elongated shapes. Highlights from the A/W16 show include classic woollen and tweed suits juxtaposed with flashy jacquard prints and William Morris-style designs. Mick Jagger, eat your heart out.

From £950, 20-22 Sloane Street, SW1X, robertocavalli.com

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Shoe Time Salvatore Ferragamo’s Tramezza technique – a traditional handcrafting process that the fashion house uses to create its shoes – involves 320 stages and more than four hours of hard graft. The cobbler’s work is so popular that the label is giving fans the opportunity to design their own versions of its Oxford, Monkstrap and Monkstrap Boot shoes. The Tramezza Made to Order service launches this September and offers new materials, colours and buckle finishes.

A limited-edition collection of new tanned suede, crocodile skin and slick cream styles is also available.

From £590, 24 Old Bond Street, W1S tramezza.ferragamo.com

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genius josh sims goes behind the scenes of Hermès’ unassuming atelier – located in the outskirts of Paris in Pantin – where the brand’s sought-after, made-to-order pieces are created

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here is no fanfare. No special sign. Fail to pay attention and you could easily walk straight past it. Yet high up inside an inconspicuous Paris side street building, just five craftspeople work on special projects for French luxury goods maker Hermès.

From a guitar case in crocodile skin, canteens for sports cars, cufflink boxes and photo frames, to official gifts from the Élysée Palace to mark state visits; from a basketball to a Bible cover, apple carrier and, of course, lots and lots of bags – this is where the house produces its one-off, never-to-berepeated, made-to-order pieces.

“It’s a dream product, and often a very personal one, for the people who order something from here,” explains Kerry Hollinger, development manager for custom-made objects at Hermès. “It’s something they can’t find, be that fits the functionality they require – a pocket in a certain place, or, as we made for one customer, a fully perforated dog bag so that she could take her pet into restaurants that don’t allow them. Or even just a new design idea they want to pursue.”

Such a product, unsurprisingly, doesn’t come cheap; it would be many times the price of a more standard equivalent, should such a thing exist, although Hermès will only talk figures with the client. Nor is it is fast process. Once a design has been agreed on – a back-and-forth conversation that may take as long as six months – and a mock-up made in canvas approved, it may be a further six months before a classic leather item is completed, depending on the workshop’s schedule.

But then it is made by one craftsperson alone, from start to finish. “And there’s a lot of pride in that,” Hollinger notes. “There’s the sense that, ‘This is my project. I made it and it’s a reflection of my skills.’”

Hollinger stresses that this is not a bespoke design service so much as the chance to own a unique, but still quintessentially Hermès, item. But not too much Hermès, despite some customers asking that the branding be writ large. “And we won’t do that either,” she notes. “Nor will we mess with the classics – the Kelly or the Birkin bag, for instance. We don’t have an actual list of rules for the projects we will and won’t accept, but we do know those which are right for us. Some of the ideas may be off the wall, but that doesn’t mean they’re not right. We recently did a beautiful American football for one client as a gift for his father.”

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The designs that are approved by the artistic director (and each of them has to be) are certainly often inventive and striking. One customer who wanted her date of birth in large numbers across a bag had to make do with a more subtle and playful way of displaying these figures – in this case, via the dimensions of exterior pockets. More recently, the workshop put 200 hours of work into the making of three small, minimalistic trunks in tin-coloured leather, with delicate drawers, sections and handles made from multiple layers of compressed leather.

Each of three special trunks is for L’Odyssée D’un Roi – an unusual collaborative project exhibiting the craft of venerable French silversmiths Puiforcat, historic crystal-makers Saint-Louis and Rémy Martin’s prestigious Louis XIII cognac – each due to be auctioned later this year for The Film Foundation. The starting bid will be £70,000.

“All of the workshop’s products are costly. We say that, rather than ‘expensive’, because the materials are special and the skills of the craftspeople who make them are very rare now, which is why they’ve been with us for decades in many cases,” explains Hollinger.

“The results achieve a standard that the main collection pieces perhaps don’t attain. They’re costly too because we’re making them here amid the rooftops of Paris, but that allows clients to be sent up from our stores, and also allows clients to visit us when they’re next in the city.”

The workshop takes on just a few hundred projects per year, though it receives requests for many more. Hollinger stresses that to take on many more orders would be to cut against the ethos of the whole operation; to give individual attention and produce Hermès’ highest rung of leather goods, even if the technical reasons behind much of the exhaustive detailing – the use of saddle stitch, the coating of edges with beeswax and dye, for instance – are lost on many customers.

“But since we’re in Paris, many customers come to the workshops and see it all happening. And they typically leave with an understanding of everything that goes into the special kinds of things we make here,” she says. “And the reason why it’s ‘costly’.” uk.hermes.com

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lifestyle lip service As technology comes to play an intrinsic part in our everyday lives, interior designers are collaborating with tech houses to find new and exciting ways to integrate the latest devices into our homes. Take Maurizio Pellizzoni’s artistic new cover for B&O PLAY’s iconic A9 music system, for instance. Pellizzoni’s eye-catching design truly speaks for itself, featuring statement red lips set on a stark white background and taking its inspiration from classic Federico Fellini films and actress Sophia Loren in her early career days. The speaker can either be placed freestanding in a corner or hung on the wall, and can also be personalised to suit your interior, with the legs available in oak, maple and walnut, and the cover in white, black or rose gold.

From £1,999, Bang & Olufsen, exclusive to Harrods beoplay.com/A9, mauriziopellizzoni.co.uk

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Chalet School With summer behind us, get cosy this season with Ralph Lauren Home’s Modern Chalet collection – a wintry range of oak furniture, shearling throws, embroidered bed linen and cashmere pillows that wouldn’t look out of place in a country cottage. However, if you’re after something a little more urban, look to the Hoxton range, which offers leather furniture, 1920s-inspired pendant lamps and glass crockery.

From a selection, ralphlaurenhome.com

Soft Touch Rubelli presents a selection of exclusive home textiles for the 2016 Armani/Casa collection. Crafted in Italy and designed in close collaboration with Giorgio Armani, the collection features lavish textures that remain faithful to Armani/Casa’s elegant style philosophy. Inspired by a rare combination of urban environments and nature, a colour palette of golds and greys are fused with warmer tones, which feature alongside more traditional Armani colours of ruby red, jade green and sapphire blue. From £154 per metre, Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, SW10, rubelli.com

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City Break The hustle and bustle of city life can often prove tiresome, which is why Italian fashion house Agnona has designed its new home collection with relaxation in mind.

Inspired by metropolitan living, the collection aims to provide a welcoming respite after a busy working day, with cashmere, alpaca and fine wool throws, and plush pillows. With a long-standing tradition of selecting quality fabrics for its fashion line, Agnona has ensured that the same level of luxury is present in its homeware. All you need to do now is put your feet up.

From £350, agnona.com

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Au Naturel Hugo Boss lives up to its reputation for contemporary sophistication with its new A/W16 home range. Inspired by nature and modern architecture, the collection comprises soft bed linen, cushions and towels in a variety of designs. These include Staccato, a neutral range with angular prints, Euphoria, a botanical print in emerald green, and Stencil, a symmetrical design inspired by ladders and lines, available in cinnamon, chestnut and silver khaki shades.

From £39.50, houseoffraser.co.uk

Calling all art and design enthusiasts: leading art collector Chara Schreyer’s 40year collaboration with interior designer Gary Hutton can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your home.

Art House, a new tome by Assouline, takes readers on a stunning visual journey through five residences specially created by the duo to house 600 works of art. Discover how Hutton’s spaces provide the perfect backdrop for Schreyer’s extensive art collection, which includes masterpieces by Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp and Frank Stella, to name a few. £55, assouline.com

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Optical Illusion Travel back to the 1960s with designer Lee Broom, who is transforming his Shoreditch store into a postmodern Op Art experience for his latest lighting collection, Optical Bloom. The unique range, which comprises floor, ceiling and table lamps, mirrors the design that was typical of the era, with monochrome graphics and a modern linear pattern. From £425, leebroomstore.com

Join the Club Renowned members’ club Annabel’s recently teamed up with British interiors brand House of Hackney to celebrate summer in style. For the first time in its 53-year history, the Mayfair club’s iconic terrace was given an exotic makeover by House of Hackney – the chairs, soft furnishings and accessories have been reupholstered in the brand’s neverbefore-seen Limerence print. The inviting flora-and-fauna design is also available on a limited-edition cushion, which can be purchased from House of Hackney stores and online.

From £95, houseofhackney.com

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Blank Canvas Notting Hill’s favourite homeware boutique Graham and Green has relocated its flagship store to Bayswater, doubling in size to occupy an extensive range of stylish products. The plain industrial-style interior has been designed as a blank canvas to display an assortment of vibrant furniture pieces. Pop in to get a sneak peek of the company’s latest collection, Emmeline, which combines natural textures, such as mango wood, with a bright colour palette and bold prints.

2 The Colonnades, 26 Porchester Road, W2, grahamandgreen.co.uk

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Centre Stage A Roberto Cavalli outfit is always distinguishable in a crowd – but a Roberto Cavalli interior is completely unmistakable. Each item oozes with glamour: from the exquisitely finished linen to the glittering objets d’art. The Kyra chandelier (pictured) makes a timelessly elegant centrepiece to a room, without overwhelming the rest of the decor. The very definition of sophistication.

Kings of Chelsea, 387 King’s Road, SW10, kofc.co.uk

Candle in the Wind Cire Trudon was founded in Paris in 1643, making it one of the oldest candlemakers in the world. Its stark white candles famously illuminated the Palace of Versailles, yet it is still concocting innovative methods of scent diffusion today. La Promeneuse, designed by Pauline Deltour, is a perfumed wax cameo suspended above a nightlight. It melts slowly, releasing one of the brand’s distinctive aromas. Even when unlit, La Promeneuse draws the senses with its grooved antique glass shell and aged brass frame. £250, Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street, W1A, trudon.com

Take a Stand Avant-garde design meets carnival spirit in this collaboration between Paul Smith and Italian design house Gufram, launched earlier this year at Salone del Mobile in a limited edition of 169. Psychedelic Cactus is the latest reworking of Gufram’s original green coat stand that first brought the great outdoors into the home in 1972 – representations of which can be found on shirts, ties, scarves and socks from Smith’s new autumn collection.

The furniture specialist celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and this colourful cactus is sure to start the party in any hall, passageway or living space. £4,400, paulsmith.co.uk

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Blinded by the Light Natural light is key to maintaining a well-balanced mood, and now premium blinds company Luxaflex has introduced an innovative PowerView technology, which makes it simpler than ever to control the ambience of your home. You can adapt your window blinds via an app or a compact controller (called the Pebble) as the light changes throughout the day, save your favourite settings and select automatic states such as ‘wake up’ and ‘lights out’.

Luxaflex blinds are available at abbottscarpets.co.uk, luxaflex.co.uk

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As the London Design Festival hits the capital, Bethan Rees explores some of the exhibits being showcased in the local area Walking through London, it’s hard to stroll down a street that doesn’t have some element of interesting design – and this very much includes that fine area of west London we know and love, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. For nine days from 17 September, London once again pays tribute to its reputation as the design capital of the world in the form of the London Design Festival.

Conceived by British designer Sir John Sorrell and Ben Evans in 2003, the event brings together the greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to prove London’s prominent position in the design world.

In the vicinity of Kensington & Chelsea, there are two official design districts that have become designated areas of creative activity. Having begun its life over a decade ago, the festival has affected the design world monumentally, with more than 80 cities fashioning their own version.

Since 2006, the Brompton Design District, which encompasses the zone around South Kensington, has become an internationally recognised area for exhibitions and events at the festival. Acting as a partnership between the international brands, independent retailers, cultural institutions and neighbourhood eateries, this district has arguably revitalised the area.

Chelsea Design Quarter was born in late 2012, after a group of local interior design-led retailers decided it was high time to make the most of this diverse hub of inspirational people and shops. From Imperial Wharf to the King’s Road, you can peruse lighting to fabrics, kitchens to antiques, in what has become an esteemed destination for all of your essential and aesthetic home improvements.

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Included in this year’s line-up is LuxuryMade, a contemporary decorative interiors show taking place for the first time at Kensington Olympia’s Pillar and Upper Pillar Halls. Bringing together 50 manufacturers in one place, LuxuryMade is certain to play a fundamental role in representing west Kensington as an up-and-coming design district. Italian furniture producer Poltrona Frau, established in 1912, is one of the brands that will be showcasing its work at Olympia. Last year, the company opened its first flagship store in London on the Fulham Road – expect to see sophisticated and hand-crafted pieces with a style that can transcend generations. Alongside Poltrona Frau is Czech glassmaking brand Lasvit, which is renowned for its dramatic and theatrical installations and creations, along with Cassina, an Italian furniture and interior accessories company.

Visitors can anticipate finding a Philippe Starck sofa next to a Marco Zanuso armchair.

The Martyn Thompson Studio is to some degree the “Renaissance man” of New York’s design scene. Working across photography, textile and wallpaper design, editioned art and publishing, the studio is showcasing its new collection of textiles, inspired by the Ionian Sea. In the Rock Pool collection, 100 per cent cotton on a jacquard loom is formed into fabrics, using images taken by Thompson himself of the ocean floor, brought to life by the flickers of sunlight and ripples of the wind.

Through his fabric and mural collections, Thompson is thus able to reproduce his personal art. And it was his understanding of textiles that led him to using a jacquard loom for this collection, as he was able to see the

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unique quality his images would have when transformed onto a woven fabric.

Throughout the nine-day festival, the Victoria and Albert Museum is acting as a hub, inviting visitors to enjoy exhibitions and events. The iconic institution has for years been a magnet for designers and so can proudly call itself one of the world’s leading museums for art and design.

This year, the V&A Engineering Season will highlight and celebrate the importance of engineering in life and the “unsung heroes” of design, who can be thanked for their creation of built environments. Exploring the impact of emerging robotic technologies, the first ever public commission in the UK by experimental architect Achim Menges with Moritz Dörstelmann, structural engineer Jan Knippers and climate engineer Thomas Auer will see a lightweight structure made up of tightly woven carbon-fibre cells, entitled Elytra Filament Pavilion.

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by Marco Zanuso at Cassina, images courtesy of: LuxuryMade

Elsewhere in the museum, Benjamin Hubert, of experience design agency Layer, has created a landmark installation in collaboration with Braun (of haircare and grooming distinction). Located in the Tapestry galleries, the piece, christened Foil, showcases the performance engineering and movement of shaver foils. Composed of a 20-metre undulating ribbon made up of 40,000 individual metallic elements, the installation is monumental and makes for an interesting experience, as the metal foils reflect, amplify and trace the light within the room.

Award-winning designer Mathieu Lehanneur has also installed a special piece, named Liquid Marble, which evokes a surreal vision of the sea, echoing the feel and look of rippling water, but made from just one single piece of hand-polished black marble. Designed using 3D software, the intense black marble reflects and distorts itself, appearing quite ominous.

It’s an honour that the Royal Borough has had, and continues to have, such an impact on the capital’s art and design scene, not to mention the world. Take a stroll around the area this September and those of you who know it well may even begin to look at it a little bit differently.

17-25 September, for more information, visit: londondesignfestival.com Liquid Marble by Mathieu Lehanneur at the V&A

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Dream On Calling all young designers: the Helen Green Design Foundation is encouraging kids to drop their electronic devices and embrace their creative side with an interior design competition. Youngsters in full-time education are challenged to design their dream bedroom using drawings, collage and the written word.

Split into three age group categories – 12 and under, 13 to 15 years and 16 to 18 years – the competition offers each winner a £500 prize, which will be received at an award ceremony held at the Helen Green Design showroom.

12 September – 12 November, helengreendesign.com

Image courtesy of: Helen Green Design

Photography: Annie Bundfuss

Bag It Up We can’t quite get over these cute purses by changing bag brand Jem + Bea. Designed to make life easier without compromising on style, the waterproof nylon Baba pouch is perfect for storing wet clothes and changing essentials on the go, while the leather Mama clutch keeps everything safe and works surprisingly well as an evening bag, too. Who’d have thought it?

From £16, jemandbea.com Photography: Aaron Smith

Magic Touch Minna Parikka has already attracted several young fashionistas – including the children of Coco Rocha and Erin O’Connor, to name a couple – with her footwear range and we can certainly see why. Her wacky designs scream style and fun. A Kind of Magic, her A/W16 girls collection, sees her signature bunny pumps decorated with glitter, fluff and leopard print, adding an element of glam rock to the covetable shoes.

From £100, available at Harrods

Family Fortunes As the member of one of the world’s most famous fashion families, there is no doubt that Margherita Missoni is well educated within the world of style. Now a mum herself, the designer is offering her knowledge and experience through her childrenswear collection, Margherita Kids. Her signature bohemian charm graces an assortment of dresses, tops, bottoms and outerwear for girls – designed to be mixed and matched.

From £20, available at Peter Jones, Sloane Square, SW1W, johnlewis.com

New Heights Elegant and graceful are two words that, in our mind, sum up the new A/W16 collection by Jacadi.

With a heavy focus on craftsmanship and quality, the French brand has introduced a number of new styles, including traditional 17th century-inspired shift dresses and smart shirts. Adding a playful touch, animal motifs, Peter Pan collars and splashes of neon give the classic pieces a contemporary update, while flashes of bold pinks and reds inject a bright finish.

From £20, 39 King’s Road, SW3, jacadi.com

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Mini Me Salvatore Ferragamo proves that elegance is both ageless and fun with its new children’s capsule collection, Ferragamo Mini. Catering for both boys and girls aged three to eight years old, the label’s iconic footwear styles – such as the Varina ballet flats and the Double Gancio moccasins – have been reworked in miniature form. A selection of printed bags and trainers are also on offer in turtle, penguin and frog prints. So hop to it. From £165, mini.ferragamo.com

Cath Kidston has become synonymous with classic British design, offering a full range of lifestyle products in its signature floral and polka dot prints. This season sees the brand pay tribute to one of the world’s most famous bears, Winnie the Pooh, as he celebrates his 90th anniversary. The collection comprises clothing, accessories and cutlery decorated with the beloved bear, along with two classic Cath Kidston prints: Button Spot and Bramley Sprig.

From £4, 27 King’s Road, SW3, cathkidston.com

Fantastic Mr Dahl We all have our own favourite Roald Dahl story – and so, to mark 100 years since the author’s birth, Chelsea book dealer Peter Harrington is stocking more than 60 exclusive first editions of Dahl’s famed books. On offer is a signed first edition of James and the Giant Peach, along with copies of The Twits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox and Matilda, all of which have been restored by The Chelsea Bindery in new cover designs.

From £85, 100 Fulham Road, SW3 peterharrington.co.uk

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Fall 2016 Le Rouge Collection, images courtesy of: Chanel

True Blood It is no secret that K&C’s editor covets a red lipstick and no beauty brand makes them quite like Chanel. As its founder so aptly put it: “Red is the colour of life, of blood; I love red.” First introduced in 1924, the brand’s iconic rouge has been through many reincarnations over the years as the traditional role of red has evolved in the world of beauty. This year, Chanel make-up creative director Lucia Pica has subverted this classic shade once again with a new collection of lipsticks, nail varnishes and blushers. For the lips, Pica illustrates the evolution of red makeup, from Queen Elizabeth I right up to the present day, with a myriad of shades, ranging from fire red, luminous orange, deep rosebud and rich burgundy. £26 each, chanel.com

Eye Opener Highlighting how making up one’s eyes is an art form, British brand Eyeko has teamed up with renowned illustrator David Downton on a limited-edition coffret. Drawing on his artistic skills, Downton has illustrated the beautiful box with a sketch of a woman with perfectly made-up eyes and brows.

Inside, customers are invited to create the look themselves with Eyeko’s essentials kit: a lengthening and curling mascara, precision liquid eyeliner and a defining tinted brow gel. £80, available from 1 September, eyeko.com

Smoke and Mirrors Smoky eyes are an ever-recurring trend for autumn so Guerlain has ensured we are prepared with its new comprehensive collection of eye colour palettes. Each of the six palettes contains five graduated shades, ranging from natural to smoky, depending on your mood. We love the Tonka Impériale palette comprising a light pink base, two subtle nudes, and two rich, coffee-coloured shades. £43 each, guerlain.com

Images courtesy of: Jo Malone London

Fragrance Launches As well as updating our wardrobes, fashion designers have also taken it upon themselves to refresh our fragrances for the new season. From Hermès putting a spring in our step with its new Galop d’Hermès spray, or Stella McCartney giving us a floral pop, fashion houses have truly surpassed themselves this year. Here’s our pick of the top scents for A/W16:

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Swinging Sixties Jo Malone takes us back to Swinging London – when the capital was at its “most fashionably young and fun” – with its latest fragrance collection, Basil & Neroli. This is the first time in 20 years that the British fragrance house has used basil as its top note, but master perfumer Anne Flipo was determined to create a “fresh, sophisticated, sensual floral” scent with green facets at its core – and she has succeeded. The light and easy-to-wear fragrance has been complemented with white musk and neroli, and is available as a cologne, body and hand wash, body cream and home candle as of this month.

Basil & Neroli collection, from £28, available from 1 September, jomalone.co.uk

Galop d’Hermès refillable spray, £183 for 50ml, Hermès, available at Harrods from 1 September

Velvet Ginestra, £165 for 50ml, Dolce & Gabbana, exclusive to Harrods, harrods.com

About Time Sixty-four pounds is a lot to pay for a foundation.

However, K&C would argue that SUQQU’s new Extra Rich Cream Foundation is worth splashing out on after trialling it ourselves. Most foundations look good on first application, but as the day goes on, what was once a lightweight glow has often transformed into a greasy, patchy residue that no amount of top-ups can fix. In contrast, SUQQU’s innovative formula evolves with your skin like a fragrance, gradually dispersing pearl pigments that work with the skin’s natural sebum to create a non-shiny radiance.

Apply using the brand’s first ever foundation brush, featuring a sponge tip at one end to buff the product into the smaller nooks and crannies of the face. £64, available from 22 September at Harrods

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No.5 L’Eau, £96 for 100ml, Chanel, available from 1 September, chanel.com

Herrera Confidential, £185 each for 100ml, Carolina Herrera, exclusive to Harrods, harrods.com

POP, £74 for 100ml, Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com

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In the run-up to London Fashion Week, famed make-up artist Wendy Rowe talks backstage beauty, meditation and embracing the digital age with Scarlett Russell

feature This page, clockwise from top right: Lip Velvet in Nude Apricot and Damson, £26 each, Burberry; Eat Beautiful cover, photography: Camilla Åkrans; A/W16 Burberry backstage shots

Make-up artist Wendy Rowe has worked on shoots for French Vogue, on campaigns for Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton and Prada, beautified the faces of Sienna Miller, Nicole Kidman and Cara Delevingne and helmed Burberry’s beauty category for 15 years. And now the 47-year-old Londoner has turned her attention to writing. Her skin bible, Eat Beautiful, lists dozens of recipes, DIY beauty treatments and tricks of the trade. Taking a moment out of her hectic schedule, Rowe shares her most memorable London Fashion Week moments and tips on staying on top of her game with K&C. I had already worked on various editorial projects and campaigns before I was introduced to Christopher Bailey and started at Burberry. I led the make-up looks for the shows for 10 years. Then, in 2010, the brand launched its own make-up range, which I approved and oversaw. Women wanted to achieve ‘The Burberry Look’ – very fresh-looking, dewy skin, so I launched the Fresh Glow range, which is still a bestseller to this day.

Burberry has always had a sense of heritage and establishment to it. It’s very British and as popular with supermodels as it is with the average woman in the street.

Even the Queen wears Burberry. But I was concerned that make-up brands weren’t acknowledging different skin tones. It was important for Burberry’s shows to be multicultural and our products inclusive to everybody.

There are certain questions I get asked constantly.

‘What’s a good eyeliner and mascara?’, ‘How can I make my skin look better?’, ‘What’s this on my skin?’, ‘How can I change my face shape using make-up?’ I wrote Eat Beautiful so I could address these questions. I also wanted to engage with women and make them feel good, not berated because they’ve been out in the sun or drunk too much the night before.

My fail-safe tips for healthy skin are: cleanse your face in the evening, always take your make-up off, moisturise (Crème de la Mer is the best) and try to have a proper spa facial four times a year. Food-wise, try to eat in season, and organically, where possible. This lowers the amount of artificial additives you’ll consume and your skin will thank you for it. Have as many bright, different-coloured foods on your plate as you can – red peppers, beetroot, tomatoes and berries are all packed with antioxidants and help boost your complexion. You know what to avoid; sugar, processed food and too much alcohol, but I certainly don’t condemn the odd glass of wine or dessert.

Meditation, when I have the time, is what keeps me calm. My job doesn’t allow me to slow down and I’m frequently travelling to and from my flat in Pimlico and apartment in Chelsea, New York. I wake up at 6.30am every day and if I’m not on a shoot or in the studio, I’m planning the next project. If I’m anxious about something or have a lot going on, meditation helps massively, as do Pilates, yoga and Game of Thrones.

I generally stay away from fashion shows unless I have to work

I’ve always been busy, but I haven’t always made money. I do a lot for free; all make-up artists do. My website takes a lot of time and doesn’t make money, but it’s mine and I’m proud of it.

- I need a break. But if I do go, the shows that I love [apart from Burberry, of course) are Marc Jacobs, Dior and Prada. Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham or my best friend [the stylist] Melanie Ward are the best people to go with. Miu Miu threw a great party at Loulou’s in Mayfair. I went with Sienna and Victoria, who was

The rise of social media was challenging. I was used to doing interviews after and even during shows, and that’s hard enough. So when Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram were introduced, it made things not impossible, but difficult. I had to find slightly new ways of working. I once did a live tutorial for Sephora straight after a show and then had ten minutes to do a full face of make-up. But I’ve embraced it now and my website shows glimpses of my work wherever I go. If you don’t put something out there, then people won’t find you.

It’s great that vloggers have made beauty accessible. It’s much easier to see a make-up look done live than to read about it, but a lot of these girls who upload video tutorials on YouTube don’t always have the proper knowledge. Many of them have only done make-up on themselves so they don’t understand different skin tones and environments.

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there with [her husband] David; Suki Waterhouse was there too with her sister [the model, Immy]; we all danced a lot.

When it comes to the next big beauty trends, contouring and face sculpting will be around for a while. People are becoming much more conscious of their skin and want to spend more money on treatments and products. There’s only so much make-up can do and so people are starting to understand that good skin is the basis of everything.

Eat Beautiful: Nourish your skin from the inside out, by Wendy Rowe, £20, Ebury Press, penguinrandomhouse.co.uk; wendyrowe.com

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under the sun As we near the end of the summer season, it can be easy to despair. Fortunately, it’s not too late to catch the last of the sun in Europe, with Mallorca presenting the perfect option as a destination within easy reach that also boasts reliable weather. And if you like to enjoy your sun in chic surroundings, then make Purobeach Palma your first port of call. Set on the island’s picturesque seafront, the beach bar is a vision of bliss, with its all-white daybeds and canopies encircling the swimming pool. Spend the day reclining in style, sipping on cocktails and sampling dishes from the international menu – don’t miss the Taste for Four sharing platter – before enjoying one of the best sunsets Mallorca has to offer.

Puro Hotel Palma sits 12km from Purobeach and runs regular shuttle buses to the beach club for guests, purobeach.com

Image courtesy of: Purobeach Palma

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Closer to Home

Midnight in Paris The likes of Catherine Deneuve and Sophia Loren encapsulate the timeless glamour of Paris through the decades. Sofitel London St James hotel is now giving visitors a glimpse into the dazzling lifestyles of such figures with its new travelling exhibition, La Parisienne by Sofitel. Curated

by French magazine Paris Match, it features photographs shot in Paris of some of the world’s most famous women. From archive imagery of Jane Fonda to more recent photographs of Lou Doillon, the exhibition will stopover in the capital until November, when it will continue its voyage to other European destinations.

From 27 September, free admission, sofitelstjames.com

About Thyme

Season’s Greetings

She Sells Seychelles Located on the Seychelles’ private island of Félicité, home to massive granite rocks and white sand beaches, is the new Six Senses Zil Pasyon hotel.

Being the sole resort on the island, Zil Pasyon provides guests with a much-needed break complete with ultimate privacy and serenity – it can only be reached by a helicopter flight from Mahé island, or a short boat journey from La Digue or Praslin. Its 30 pool villas all feature a plunge pool, private sundeck, outdoor dining area, private wine cellar and butler – so you really can have it all without leaving your accommodation, if you’re so inclined. sixsenses.com

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Marking a new era in Indonesian hospitality, hotel giant Four Seasons has just opened its property in Jakarta, one of history’s most storied marine ports.

Situated on Jalan Gatot Subroto within the Capital Place development, the hotel has 125 rooms, all of which are suites. With designer Alexandra Champalimaud on hand, its interior is inspired by the historic Dutch colonial period in the Indonesian capital. Refined details such as a personal refreshment bar and rich furnishings, the hotel also caters for those who require a spa, which includes treatments such as traditional Balinese massage. fourseasons.com

Set on 150 acres of Cotswolds country estate, there’s a superior level of calm at Thyme’s cosy – and not in the least pokey – boutique hotel, cookery school and cottages. Those seeking ultimate respite from city life ought to also book one of its hands-on cookery courses (from £145): a half or full day with experts including MasterChef winner Marjorie Lang. Best of all is “The Instinctive Cook”, an opportunity to create recipes inspired by whatever is seasonal from Thyme’s sprawling kitchen garden (where three types of basil, courgettes and blueberries can all be found). Dinner comes courtesy of a short lantern-lit walk to country gastropub The Swan at Southrop, but plans for Thyme’s own restaurant and spa are well underway. Another reason to return, then. Camilla Apcar From £265, Thyme at Southrop Manor Estate, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NX, thyme.co.uk

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Olivia Sharpe discovers that Mexico is far more than tequila-fuelled parties and tacos when she visits Puerto Vallarta, the country’s more undiscovered Pacific Coast Mexico has long been to Americans what Greece is to Brits. Last year, it topped the list of the most popular destinations for American tourists (according to Euromonitor), who are drawn to its tropical sunny climes, beaches, and relative proximity. However, in recent years the British have slowly been getting on board with the idea of venturing over to the North American country.

This is largely due to the weekly flights introduced at London’s Gatwick and Heathrow, making it easier than ever before to get there.

While Cancún and Cabo are arguably the most famous of Mexican resorts, I decided to visit the comparatively quieter resort town of Puerto Vallarta.

True, you are less likely to find tequila-fuelled students looking to cause mayhem on their spring break, but this (I think you’d agree) is the basis of its appeal. Situated on the Pacific Ocean’s Bahía de Banderas, the city was once a thriving fishing and pearl-diving village in the 18th century, before slowly transforming into a beachlanding port for the nearby Sierra towns (and reportedly a hotbed for pirate smuggling operations).

As such, Puerto Vallarta has far more of a romantic history than one would expect. And this is no doubt why it attracted many writers and artists in the 1950s, not to mention Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, whose

All images courtesy of: Casa Velas, Puerto Vallarta

affair began during the filming of the 1964 film, The Night of the Iguana. Tourists can still go visit both of their houses (Taylor’s home, Casa Kimberley, has been turned into a chic boutique hotel), which are located across the street from one another and connected via a bridge.

Named Lover’s Arch, it was modelled on Venice’s Bridge of Sighs and was built by Burton so that he and Taylor never had to cross the street when meeting for one of their trysts. However, according to locals at the time, it also served as a necessary divide during one of their infamous fighting matches and was even rechristened the Reconciliation Bridge.

Anyhow, I digress. North of Puerto Vallarta is where you’ll find a series of stylish new luxury hotels, one of which – Casa Velas – is where I stayed last year. The all-inclusive boutique establishment, located minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport, is one of five owned by the Mexican vacation resorts developer, Velas Resorts Group. It represents the company’s adult-only offering, which – when you consider its tranquil setting of lush, tropical gardens and swim-up pool bar where you will find couples whiling the hours soaking up the sun and having numerous cocktails – is entirely fitting.

Contemporary Mexican decor meets a fusion of art works from around the world in the spacious, inviting

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lobby, which features a tiled floor embedded with an indoor pond, complete with koi fish. This manicured attention to detail continues outside, where the wild Mexican jungle has been replaced with pristine palm trees and perfectly groomed gardens. Resident peacocks stroll aimlessly around the grounds, occasionally pausing to pose for picture-perfect moments. Authentic Mexico this is perhaps not, but for those of you looking for polish, refinement and great service, this is the place.

There are standard room options, as well as eight suite categories (totalling 80 in all), ranging from Master to Presidential. Rooms come with all the usual bells and whistles, or alternatively you can opt for one of the suites with a Jacuzzi and/or a terrace, or even the dedicated Wellness Suite (every fitness fanatic’s fantasy, it comes complete with an exercise bike next to your bed and a pair of weights carefully laid out on the floor).

The hotel has exclusive access to Marina Vallarta 18-hole golf club. Boasting views of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it

has unsurprisingly become a favourite spot for avid golfers around the world. Alternatively, if you’re in the market for something more relaxing, you can enjoy the world-class spa. Signature treatments – ranging from therapeutic massages to citrus body wraps and multisensory facials – incorporate herbs and plants sourced from the hotel’s botanical gardens (featuring more than 30 varieties of garden plants), which have also been put to good use in the cuisine.

Casa Velas has two restaurants: Ocean Club and Emiliano. The former – located at the hotel’s beach club a short drive away – is the more casual of the two, serving up Asian-inspired fare, while the latter is Casa Velas’ gastronomic pièce de résistance. Dispelling the myth that Mexican food is unsophisticated, the fine dining menu shows off the country’s authentic flavours in a series of refined dishes, from delicate tuna tacos served with avocado tomatillo salsa, to succulent rack of lamb over polenta with poblano peppers and barbacoa juice. To finish, nothing tops the heavenly opera chocolate mille-feuille with hazelnut cream.

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Outside the resort, there is plenty to see and do. For instance, a short drive away is the city centre, which is famed for its mile-long esplanade, the Malecón. Strolling down this long and picturesque stretch, you will come across several key sites, including the city’s emblem, Los Arcos Amphitheatre, where free concerts and cultural performances are held throughout the year.

At night, the sophisticated promenade descends into a slightly Malia-esque strip, with a series of late night bars and clubs to keep the partying fringe entertained. However, it is all in good-humoured fun and I feel you cannot miss visiting Señor Frogs for sheer novelty value. Founded in 1969 and still going strong, this unashamedly tacky Mexican-themed franchise certainly lives up to its reputation for “anything goes” – which is hardly surprising given the fish-bowl-sized cocktails visitors are expected to neck on arrival.

For a real taste of Mexico, there are plenty of good restaurants in the area, for instance gourmet FrenchMexican Café des Artistes; superb seafood eatery Joe Jack’s Fish Shack, and my personal favourite, Pipis. This local haunt may not look like much from the outside, but inside the honest and delicious food speaks for itself.

Beaches are a drop in the ocean in Mexico and all have much to recommend them. North of Puerto Vallarta is the quaint fishing village of Sayulita. Christened Pueblo Magico (magic village) by the Mexican government, it still retains traces of when it first became popular in the ‘60s, with multicoloured pom-poms hanging off the stalls and celebratory bunting lining the cobbled streets. This hippy town’s biggest claim to fame is its surfing, although paddle-boarding is a big trend, too. Whale watching in

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Sayulita begins in November and lasts until April as the “jorobadas” or humpback whales sail down the coast on their annual migration. Daily boat trips leave from the town and are a great way to seek out these magnificent mammals in their element.

Despite being a small town, there are several restaurants from which to choose, but the one which I’d particularly recommend is Capitan Cook. Firstly, don’t be put off by the name. This casual family beachfront establishment offers perfect views of the ocean while serving up some of its freshest inhabitants, including the incredibly moreish shrimp tacos. Bursting at the seams from too many tortilla chips and salsa is inevitable, but fortunately you can walk off your massive lunch along the beautiful beach.

Finally, for those seeking adventure, an excursion to the Marietas Islands National Park is a must. This small group of uninhabited islands off the north coast of Banderas Bay has two main volcanic islands – Isla Redonda and Isla Larga. Dating back 60,000 years, they are considered national treasures. The islands double as a wildlife refuge and are home to several endangered bird species (such as the comically named blue-footed booby). There’s also a variety of fish species, making it an ideal spot for snorkelling.

Unspoilt, authentic and unassuming, Puerto Vallarta, in my opinion, is the true heart and soul of Mexico. So make sure to visit before everyone else cottons on.

From £334 per night, based on two sharing a double occupancy room. Prices are for all-inclusive stays and are also inclusive of taxes; hotelcasavelas.com AeroMexico flies to Puerto Vallarta via Mexico City from London Heathrow, five times per week; aeromexico.com

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One of the world’s smallest countries, Qatar is big on ambition, with its capital Doha rapidly becoming an ideal destination to experience the emerging culture of modern Middle Eastern luxury and style. Nick Smith reports

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If a modern metropolis can be judged by its skyline, then this must surely be one of the brightest and best of the new Middle Eastern cities. Located on the east coast of a peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf, Doha is an elongated frieze of futuristic architecture at its most stunningly original. Seen from the bows of a traditional wooden dhow, the modern quarter of West Bay – with its forests of steel and glass spires – shines in the sunset like a rare and precious Oriental jewel. There was a time when this ancient Silk Road outpost relied on pearl diving for

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its prosperity. But in the oil-boom era, as the enormously wealthy Qatar grows in international influence, it is busy constructing a capital fit for the 21st century.

Doha is a city with an overwhelming sense of purpose. Everywhere you go, you will hear the words “twenty-twenty-two”. This is because the year 2022 has become something of a national obsession for Qataris, when the world’s 39th smallest country will host the glittering FIFA World Cup football championship, which just happens to be the 22nd such event.

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In doing so, Qatar will become the first Arab country to stage “the greatest show on earth” and it will also be the first time that the World Cup is held in the Middle East. With a population of just over two million (that’s about the size of Greater Manchester), this tiny speck of priceless real estate on the Arabian Peninsular will be, to mix sporting metaphors, punching way above its weight.

Unless something miraculous happens, the host nation hasn’t got a hope of progressing to anywhere near the final stages of the tournament. But for Qatar, 2022 isn’t so much about sporting prowess, as displaying its ability to welcome the world, to host a party that anyone lucky enough to be there won’t ever forget. A billion people will watch the World Cup final on their TV screens in virtually every country on the planet. If you don’t know where Qatar is now, you will do in a few years’ time.

While much of Doha’s skyline is given to the world of commerce, media and communications, it is also home to a rapidly emerging maze of hotels. Wisely assuming that visitors to the 2022 event will require something of the best in hospitality, hotel chains are scrambling to enter the market or reinvent themselves in a whirlwind of activity. To complement the intensity of Doha’s West Bay ‘downtown’ quarter, there is the more exclusive $15 billion Pearl-Qatar development. Dubbed the “Venice of the East”, this artificial island complex (not entirely dissimilar in concept to Dubai’s famous Palm Islands) will add 32km of coastline to the city and a luxury residential environment for some 45,000 people. If you’re in the mood to spend money, the Pearl is a haven for retail therapy. Here you can buy a Rolls-Royce, Ferrari or Maserati, dine at Carluccio’s or Maze by Gordon Ramsay and kit yourself out in Armani, Boss or Cavalli.

For visitors, the highlight is the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Resort and Spa, an imposing hotel complex built on its own island in the Pearl archipelago. The rooms are everything you’d expect from five-star hospitality, but where Kempinski excels is in its restaurants and spa. In the Al Sufra (dining room in Arabic), there’s sufficient variation on offer from the cuisines of Cyprus, Syria and Jordan to keep you going for a week without ever repeating your order, while the Spa by Clarins – billed as a “retreat for the body and soul” – does everything it says on the tin.

Doha, as with any Middle Eastern city, can get a bit hot, sticky, dusty and stressful, and so whiling away an hour-and-a-half in the hammam with plenty of steam and a massage is just what the doctor ordered. You may take with a pinch of salt the alleged anti-inflammatory properties of the real gold flakes used in the eucalyptus soap, but it provides one of those “when in Doha” moments that will raise a few eyebrows with your dinner guests when you get back home.

From the tranquillity of the Pearl to the fast-moving action of West Bay, which to say the least can take on a

surreal aspect. Quite apart from the relentless development that goes on 24/7 ahead of 2022, while I was there I experienced the novelty of a “pet” tiger escaping from its owner and roaming freely on one of the nearby freeways.

For a short while it became the most famous feline online having gone viral on YouTube. But in the safety of the Shangri-La Hotel Doha, where I dropped anchor to decompress from the energy of the city, I was able to take stock of my surroundings from the hotel’s Horizon Club lounge, which offers a commanding aerial 360-degree panorama. From this vantage point it’s easy to drink in the narrative of a city that is literally growing before your eyes.

As Doha gets ready for the World Cup, hotels compete fiercely over every detail (even down to the finer points of which has the longest Happy Hour). Anyone lucky enough to book into the Shangri-La will dine in the fabulous Sridan souk-style Arabian restaurant, or Fuego, which offers the finest in South American cuisine. Crucially, the ShangriLa has Doha’s first (and so far only) smoke-free piano bar.

There are times when even the most indolent of travellers will feel the need to get away from the luxury hotel scene, to get outside and see what the local environment has to offer. It’s worth remembering that Qatar is basically a desert destination, so one of the absolutely compulsory activities is a spot of dune bashing in the cool of the early morning. Sliding around in the towering sand mountains south of Doha in a four-wheel drive isn’t for the faint-hearted, and some of the stunts

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Wandering around this haven of ceramics, tapestries, manuscripts and carpets, the museum has the feeling of an oasis, where centuries of culture and creativity have been brought together to create a deeper perspective on a city where, for the most part, everything seems to be focused on the future. But it does have a wonderful heritage that is perhaps buried a little too deeply in a place that is in a headlong rush to make its mark on the world. Looking at the collection of 16th century Persian silk textiles, navigational instruments from Iraq dating back more than a millennium, or the famous Shahnameh (or The Book of Kings) is a reminder that there’s nothing new about either luxury or style in this part of the world. Just the way you look at it.

You’d be forgiven if you’ve never even heard of Qatar. There are hardly any tourism guides to the country, and those you do find aren’t exactly complimentary. An old edition of a Lonely Planet guide to the Middle East rather mildly admits that “there is nothing wrong” with Doha, before somewhat uncharitably chipping in “you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’ll claim the place is exciting.” The problem with my guidebook is that its attitude is at least a decade out of date. And while it is true that it has a mighty long way to go before it can compete with Middle East megacities such as Dubai, Doha is rapidly gaining a vibrant image of a hub city where luxury and culture meet in harmony. It won’t be long before everyone has heard of Qatar.

NEED TO KNOW Nick Smith flew with Qatar Airways, which offers

involving vertiginous drops and breathtaking transverse slides seem to have the words “death wish” written all over them. But somehow, in the hands of the expert drivers of Qatar International Adventures, I lived to tell the tale of a truly exciting desert experience.

After such vehicular exertions, it was something of a relief to be transported back in time to experience Qatari culture on a more serene level, courtesy of the Museum of Islamic Art on the Doha Corniche. Designed by the legendary Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei, the museum is a monument to an altogether different style of construction in this ultra-modern city. Inspired

by Muslim texts and calligraphy, the building exudes tradition. To make sure that everyone can see it properly, it has been sited on a specially created, man-made peninsula. The views of the skyline from the surrounding park are stunning, while the interior houses art spanning 1,500 years and from three continents.

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flights from London Heathrow to Doha 42 times a week. Prices start at £637 return. qatarairways.com Marsa Malaz Kempinski Resort and Spa, The PearlDoha - Rooms start at £290 per night per room, excluding breakfast, dependent on season and availability, kempinski.com/marsa-malaz The Shangri-La Hotel Doha - Rooms start at £172 per night per room, dependent on season and availability. To book, visit: shangri-la.com/doha/shangrila Qatar International Adventures – tours can be provided through Qatar International Adventures, qia-qatar.com For more information on Qatar, visit qatartourism.gov.qa

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Chicama in Chelsea From the people behind the acclaimed Marylebone restaurant Pachamama comes a new concept eatery, which is setting up shop on the King’s Road. Peruvian restaurant Chicama (almost as fun to say as the former) has a very strict menu – no meat, only fish (and a few vegetables). It is inspired by the bold flavours of the South American country, so guests can expect an explosion of spices and colours on their plates. From sea bass ceviche with coconut yuzu, to Dover sole and monkfish from Cornwall cooked on a robata grill – this isn’t your average pescatarian-friendly restaurant. Why not finish off your meal with a glass of mezcal?

383 King’s Road, SW10, chicamalondon.com

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Six Portland Road An establishment that describes itself as “a small neighbourhood restaurant” might, to many, invoke visions of decades-old chairs, inexplicably fusty wallpaper and memories (long since buried) of duff wines and questionably cooked meat.

Six Portland Road defies its own tagline, which is, in fact, lent to an entirely different, wholly welcoming “smart casual” atmosphere that doesn’t need to be “braved”, but embraced at the earliest convenience.

Earlier this year, the restaurant opened quietly just off Holland Park Avenue, in line with the park. There are smart white tablecloths and napkins, yes, but around 80 wines and a seasonal menu, too. The restaurant closed for a fortnight during August for the holidays and is otherwise shut only on Mondays. Its chalet-style front windows were opened wide for the rest of the summer months, when diners (both local and not so) could be found paying a visit between the respectable hours of midday and 3pm or 6pm and 10pm for lunch or dinner. If any more of a laissezfaire attitude were adopted, one could be fooled into forgetting this is Notting Hill and not some picturesque corner of western Europe.

The menu serves a curious melange of British, French and a few Italian twists, albeit more Mediterranean than European. To start,

there’s caponata and mozzarella, braised octopus and borlotti bean bruschetta, mackerel, or lamb souvlaki. The latter, which is excellent, could practically be taken as a meal of its own.

It’s true that vegetarians will find themselves hard pressed to find something for them, aside from a dish of girolles. A main might come in the form of roast chicken and creamed cocoa beans, and classics seem to come easily to the chef at Six Portland Road: the cod with datterini tomatoes is delicious – although best ordered as lunch – and chief of all is a very simple pork chop with runner beans and anchovies.

Champion eaters will go straight for the chocolate mousse that comes with a generous splash of griottines, crème fraîche and almonds, but panna cotta with raspberries and shortbread makes for a lighter and perfectly achieved dessert, the kind of thing for which room can be found even after a heavy meal. Make sure you leave space for a trio of cheeses (Saint-Nectaire, Mothais sur Feuille, gorgonzola), if this is your mark of a good restaurant.

The atmosphere of a place can define a meal as much as what is on the plate. Transport yourself post-haste into the open “neighbourhood” arms of Six Portland Road. Camilla Apcar 6 Portland Road, W11, sixportlandroad.com

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Licence to Phil Phil Howard, previously of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant The Square and co-owner of Kitchen W8 in Kensington and Sonny’s Kitchen in Barnes, is making himself at home in Chelsea this month. Taking over the site of the now defunct Tom Aikens Restaurant on Elystan Street, the eatery has been named after the street on which it’s located and offers modern British menus described by the chef as “delicious, clean, ingredientled dishes, full of natural vitality”. Renovated and redesigned by Nelson Design, the eatery accommodates 64 covers in the main restaurant and 12 in a private dining room – perfect for a special occasion. Elystan Street is being launched in partnership with Rebecca Mascarenhas, who is Howard’s current business partner for Kitchen W8 and Sonny’s Kitchen – we think they’re a hospitality force to be reckoned with.

43 Elystan Street, SW3, elystanstreet.com

Bright-eyed & Bushy-tailed Health and wellbeing is on the agenda for the new all-day, casual concept in South Kensington called Squirrel. It’s set to go against the grain of the “graband-go” market, which might be associated with slightly dull packaged salads and sandwiches. The restaurant is founded by Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling (known for ventures such as Mr Fogg’s in Mayfair and Bunga Bunga in Battersea) and their wives, marketer Anneke Gilkes and nutritional therapist Zoë Stirling. Every dish on the menu will be freshly prepared to order, so any dietary requirements and any taste can be catered for.

With an offering that includes bespoke dishes, such as chunky avocado soups and wholesome stews, hungry guests will be able to eat-in or takeaway.

11 Harrington Road, SW7, wearesquirrel.com

Cheers with Ralph The perfect gift for a drinks enthusiast, this Kipton Mixologist Box by Ralph Lauren is inspired by the fashion designer’s first New York City restaurant – The Polo Bar. Made from classic saddle leather and Wexford tartan wool – which features throughout the restaurant – the portable box contains all the essential accoutrements to create cocktails. The box comprises a crystal decanter, four double Old Fashioned glasses etched with the Ralph Lauren polo motif, brass coasters, a bottle opener and a nut bowl. No doubt you’d be labelled as a hero for hosting a barbecue or drinks reception with this piece.

Kipton Mixologist Box, £3,995, available from Ralph Lauren Home, 105-109 Fulham Road, SW3, ralphlauren.com

Make a Rum For It Guatemala’s Ron Zacapa rum and Japanese restaurant Zuma have joined forces to create a custom-designed cocktail installation. Called the Zuma Zacapa Live Solera, it mimics Zacapa’s slow-ageing process. Held in a series of hand-selected, pre-used American oak barrels, the rum slowly filters through the barrels and becomes infused with the flavours selected per cask, such as rhubarb, before being mixed into a one-of-a-kind-cocktail.

5 Raphael Street, SW7, zumarestaurant.com

Celebrate Good Times One of London’s oldest hotels, The Bailey’s Hotel, is celebrating its 140th anniversary this September and to mark the occasion, it’s unveiling a major refurbishment and a special package for guests, including: a two-night stay in one of the rooms; lunch from its special anniversary menu; a gift bag, and a bottle of Prosecco on arrival. The Kensington establishment’s red-brick exterior with white dressings of Bath stone remain to this day, despite seeing two World Wars; the interior, however, has received a £7.5millon makeover, paying homage to its Victorian heritage, but bringing a more contemporary feel to the hotel.

140 Gloucester Road, SW7, milleniumhotels.com

The Main Squeeze The Juice Smith, a cold-pressed juice company, has got its first London pop-up and it’s in the world famous Food Halls at Harrods.

Founded in 2013 by Richard Smith Bernal, it offers the finest organic ingredients made into cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads and the odd sweet treat, too. It’s all raw, vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, as well as being free from gluten wheat, soy and dairy. K&C recommends the Detox Bowl with its 26 detoxifying ingredients, washed down with the California Sun juice, made with super spice turmeric, a natural healer and anti-inflammatory.

Available at Harrods, thejuicesmith.com

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All Change for The Gore

Located in the heart of South Kensington, The Gore Hotel’s eatery, Restaurant 190, has revealed the first of the new menus from chef Daniel Galmiche, who previously worked at Le Gavroche, Cliveden House, L’Ortolan and the Vineyard Hotel. The brasserie menu is set to whet your appetite, with a modern British feel but a few surprises thrown in. Expect to see dishes, such as beef carpaccio with wasabi cream and leaves, Royal Windsor pork with Morteau sausage and soft polenta and red berry clafoutis.

190 Queen’s Gate, SW7, gorehotel.com

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What: Serpentine Summer Party WHEN: 6 July WHERE: Serpentine Pavilion, W2 WHO: Kate Moss, Emilia Fox and Tommy Hilfiger WHAT: The worlds of art, architecture, business, design, fashion, film and music came together in honour of the Serpentine Galleries’ annual summer fundraiser, which was held in front of the Bjarke Ingels-designed Pavilion.

An extensive drinks list to drench guests’ thirst included Laurent-Perrier champagne, Campari and Mayfair club Mahiki’s signature cocktails, while caterers Urban Caprice cooked up a storm, with rock shrimp burgers, smoked pancetta pizza and raspberry ripple all on the menu. DJ sets

by Jenny Bastet and Andrew Hale, and a live performance from Calypso Rose were the entertainment of the evening, which was enjoyed by guests Naomi Campbell, Ellie Goulding and Dame Shirley Bassey.

Join the Club What: Club Monaco’s Summer Cocktail Party WHEN: 20 July WHERE: 33 Sloane Square, SW1W WHO: Zoe Kuipers, Alexandra Meyers and Alistair Guy WHAT: Canapés were abundant at Club Monaco’s summer party this year, which was hosted by fashionistas Camille Charrière, Laura Jackson and Phoebe Collings-James in honour of the new season. They were joined by the likes of Daisy de Villeneuve and Leo Fenwick, who tucked into quail’s eggs on toast, smoked salmon and Pimm’s, while perusing the label’s summer offering at its flagship Sloane Square store and taking some Instagram-worthy snaps.

A Touch of Frost Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Dame Shirley Bassey & Kate Moss

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What: Frost Summer Party WHEN: 18 July WHERE: Burton’s Court, SW3 WHO: Pippa Middleton, HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Sir Michael Parkinson WHAT: The prestigious Frost parties have become a highlight of the London social calendar since their introduction by Sir David in 1984. This year marked the last ever bash, which was dedicated to raising money for the Miles Frost Fund. The charity was set up in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise awareness about the inherited heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, from which Sir David’s eldest son Miles sadly passed away.

Present and showing support were BHF ambassador Pippa Middleton, Piers Morgan and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.

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What: Qatar Goodwood Festival WHEN: 26–30 July WHERE: Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex WHO: Sir Chris Hoy, Melissa Hemsley & Darcey Bussell WHAT: The annual celebration of fine British horse racing took place as usual at the Goodwood racecourse in July.

The five-day event involved a variety of races (including the Magnolia cup, for which 11 female amateur jockeys raced for charity), striking outfits by designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Amanda Wakeley, and a millinery spectacle

by Laylaleigh. Celebrating sport in style were Darcey Bussell and Oliver Cheshire, who enjoyed English-inspired culinary delights from Goodwood’s very own farm.

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If you have friends or family visiting you during the summer holidays and are at a loss as to what to do or where to take them, can I suggest that you bring them to South Kensington? We are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do and places to visit.

Step out of South Kensington tube station and onto the pedestrian piazza at the bottom of Exhibition Road and you will immediately be greeted with smells from restaurants specialising in cuisines from France, Italy, Spain, China and Lebanon, all within 25 metres of one another. If you can resist the tempting aromas, take a short walk up Exhibition Road to visit the Natural History Museum (for dinosaurs et al), the Science Museum or the Victoria and Albert Museum, which was originally established in 1852 following the success of the Great Exhibition the previous year.

A further stroll along Exhibition Road will take you on to Prince Consort Road, home to the Royal College of Music, where you can often see a concert and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment. If you are

looking for something on a more grandiose scale, the Royal Albert Hall offers entertainment ranging from The Proms to Paul Simon and Jools Holland to Jurassic Park in Concert, Cirque du Soleil, and much more.

Come out of the Royal Albert Hall and turn left at Queen’s Gate to visit Baden-Powell House, which is owned by The Scout Association – a mustsee for six to 25-year-old outdoor adventurers. Cross Cromwell Road and continue to the junction of Harrington Road and you will come across the South Kensington Club, which is a private members’ venue. The philosophy here is “Mens sana in corpore sano” – a healthy mind in a healthy body. For budget-conscious gym goers, there is also a Fitness First along the road and LA Fitness further down.

Post work-out, the Old Brompton Road is worth a visit for its excellent pubs, such as The Duke of Clarence and The Drayton Arms, the latter of which also houses a small theatre upstairs. Along this stretch of road, you will also find some of the best Spanish food in London at Cambio De Tercio

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and at its less formal sister restaurants Capote Y Toros and Tendido Cero.

The Star of India and Noor Jahan are the go-to Indian eateries among local residents, while those looking for a late-night spot should pay a visit to the Vietnamese institution that is Nam Long Le Shaker, which is still as popular as it was in the 1980s. Night owls can enjoy late-night dancing downstairs at cocktail bar Eclipse.

If you happen to have won the lottery, or are merely seeking to upgrade your car, a visit to Ferrari specialist H.R. Owen or Maserati London, both on Old Brompton Road, should be top of your list. However, if you are looking for a more vintage or classic automobile, Hexagon Classics in Reece Mews or Fiskens in Queen’s Gate Place Mews have some of the finest examples.

Wide tree-lined streets, garden squares, amazing architecture and a cosmopolitan feel; South Kensington really does have it all. But don’t take my word for it – come and see for yourself.

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Pembridge Villas, Notting Hill W11 Spectacular two bedroom flat A beautifully presented, light and spacious split level flat arranged over the top two floors of a handsome white stucco fronted period building. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, further bedroom with en suite shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining area, guest cloakroom. EPC: D. Approximately 101 sq m (1,090 sq ft).

Leasehold: approximately 114 years remaining.

Guide price: £1,725,000

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Pembroke Square, Kensington W8 An immaculate period house including a mews house with garage parking A Grade II listed house overlooking a garden square. The main house is contemporary in style incorporating state of the art technology and is approx 3,643 sq. ft (inc loft). 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, media room, study, garden, communal gardens. In addition to the main house there is a newly constructed mews house of approx 1,153 sq. ft with parking for two cars. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen/reception room, terrace, parking. EPC: C. Approximately 445 sq m (4,796 sq ft).

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Guide price: £7,650,000

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Ovington Square, Knightsbridge SW3 An immaculate apartment with landscaped garden located in an envious position in Knightsbridge. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second bedroom with dressing area, shower room, open plan reception room with dining area, kitchen, entrance hall, garden.

Share of freehold. EPC: D. Approximately 98 sq m (1,060 sq ft). knightsbridge@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5913

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Trevor Place, Knightsbridge SW7 A meticulously refurbished five bedroom town house. 4 bedroom suites, separate staff accommodation, 2 reception rooms, media room, kitchen/dining room, secondary kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, laundry room, patio. Freehold. EPC: D. Approximately 297 sq m (3,204 sq ft). knightsbridge@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5913

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Eardley Crescent, Earl's Court SW5 A stunning apartment finished to an impressive standard throughout. The flat further benefits from a beautiful landscaped garden. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception room, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 87.1 sq m (937 sq ft). southkensington@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6122

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Queen's Gate, South Kensington SW7 A meticulously renovated first floor apartment. The property is perfectly positioned for the gates of Hyde Park, High Street Kensington and Gloucester Road. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception room, balcony. EPC: C. Approximately 106.4 sq m (1,145 sq ft). southkensington@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6122

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Lansdowne Road, Notting Hill W11 Charming and spacious seven bedroom communal garden house Beautiful house set over five floors with access to the desirable Rosmead Garden (formerly known as Lansdowne and Elgin Crescent Garden). 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, Bulthaup deisgned kitchen, utility room, cellar, safe, cloakroom, roof terrace, French doors leading to private garden, access to communal garden and wooden floors througout.

EPC: D. Approximately 307.5 sq m (3,311 sq ft).

Available furnished or unfurnished

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Pavilion Road, Knightsbridge SW1X Newly refurbished four bedroom mews house

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6019

Having undergone a stunning transformation, this house is an exceptional statement of urban industrial chic. Well arranged entertaining spaces include an open plan family kitchen and breakfast room, and a spacious reception room with wet bar. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room with wet bar, breakfast room, contemporary kitchen, laundry, garage. EPC: E. Approximately 238 sq m (2,566 sq ft).

Available furnished

Guide price: £2,750 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/KNQ164703 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Brunswick Gardens, Kensington W8 Magnificent four bedroom family home An elegant white stucco fronted period house that has been beautifully refurbished and combines a wealth of period charm along with contemporary living. 4 bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, utility room, 2 guest cloakrooms, private patio garden, 3 external storage vaults. EPC: E. Approximately 316 sq m (3,405 sq ft).

Available unfurnished

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

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Back to Business With the EU referendum now well and truly behind us, Elena Dimova, managing director of CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, argues that there is no longer a reason to postpone buying property

Play to the Crowd A new property crowdfunding platform (created by the founders of one of London’s most successful luxury developers, Jubilee Place-based Finchatton, and Wonga.com’s former head of product) raised £1m for its first project – an £8.15m apartment on Eaton Square – within eight days of launching.

CapitalRise enables “everyday” investors with as little as £1,000 to spare to invest directly in some of the world’s finest real estate, alongside heavyweight property developers. The platform has been created by Alex Michelin and Andrew Dunn of Finchatton – the firm behind more than £1bn worth of superprime developments, including 20 Grosvenor Square – and Uma Rajah, who spent six years running consumer and business products for Wonga Group.

The first project to go live on CapitalRise was a homegrown Finchatton scheme to extend and renovate a three-bedroom apartment on Eaton Square. The developer was looking to raise an extra £1m to finance the development, offering a 10% annual return to investors. A second, even more high-end scheme project, on Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square, went live on the platform shortly afterwards. This development will create the show apartment for 20 Grosvenor Square, and looked to raise £1m to renovate a flat with an estimated post-development value of £18.8m.

All Quiet on the Western Front We already know it has been quiet out there on the property market, but here’s the proof.

Transaction volumes across prime central London have been running below the levels seen during the last trough of 2008. Looking specifically at sales of second-hand residential stock, Strutt & Parker counted just 286 deals across the PCL postcodes during Q2 2016, which is significantly below the 347 recorded in the dark days of Q4 2008. To put that into context, Q2 2006 saw 1,148 properties marked as sold, while Q4 2013 saw 1,027.

Estate agency Foxtons, in particular, felt the market contraction, reporting that April 2016 saw transactions levels fall 48% compared to the previous month, leaving sales volumes at levels comparable to 2008/9. The Brexit vote has been the main reason for this slump, and there’s no doubt that referendum uncertainty trampled on a lot of property market activity, and continuing unpredictability will have a dampening effect until the year’s end at least.

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we are experiencing the busiest few weeks so far this year.

The dust of the EU referendum outcome has finally settled and people are back to business in the London property market – especially overseas buyers – who visit the UK at this time of year. They are attracted to the advantageous exchange rate and the low interest rates – not least since the Bank of England’s latest decision on interest and a package of measures, announced in August, designed to provide additional monetary stimulus. Overseas buyers taking a medium- to long-term view are seizing the opportunity to buy now.

The speculation surrounding what type of deal the UK will negotiate with the EU will persist. On the bright side, we have a new government

Overseas buyers taking a medium- to long-term view are seizing the opportunity to buy now and prime minister working on it. Therefore, there is a path, which will only become clearer in the months to come. The UK is in a more transparent position than many of our European friends, who may still face some of the processes that we have already gone through. For a lot of local people who are buying a bigger property or downsizing, moving closer to a school or new job, the state of the market will likely affect both sell and buy transactions similarly. So there is no longer a reason to postpone moving.

To appreciate the renewed interest in London property, one has to look beyond the short-term and understand London demographics, the limited supply and ever-expanding population of people who want to buy in the capital. We consider the UK leaving the EU to be the biggest thing to happen in a generation. But we should not forget that there are regions of the world surrounded by far more uncertainty, including war.

The safe-haven status of the London property market has been the key reason why so many people buy here and will continue to do so in the future. They are attracted to economic and political stability, reliable property ownership rights and a well-functioning rental market.

All of these factors have been considered and processed by investors, and the outcome has resulted in many looking to add prime central London property to their portfolio.

CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, 10 Clarendon Road W11 3AA 020 7229 1414, century21uk.com

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BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY FIVE BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE WITH SECURE PARKING

ARGYLL PLACE W10 5 3 4

3,338 sq ft NEW BUILD

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3 reception rooms | study/family room | dining room | kitchen/breakfast room 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) | 3 further bath/shower rooms | utility room 3 terraces & garden | off-street parking for 2 cars

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St Charles Square North Kensington W10 Wildly chic, excellent location, newly decorated – a family house for someone with excellent taste...

3,412 sq ft/ 317 sq m Freehold Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Guide Price ÂŁ4.5 million

Ladbroke Gardens Notting Hill W11 Uber-fashionable London at the front, peace and beauty at the back – this is what Notting Hill is all about‌ Loving this classic Notting Hill flat with its incredible proportions, and access to communal gardens.

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10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH

Kitchen / Dining / Reception room Master bedroom suite Two further double bedrooms Further bathroom Private patio Direct access to communal gardens 1,430 sq ft/ 132.85 sq m Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea EPC rating band D Sole Agent Leasehold Guide Price ÂŁ2.75 million

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COLBECK MEWS South Kensington SW7

A stylish freehold house finished to exacting standards throughout and situated on a charming cobbled mews in South Kensington.

2 reception rooms • 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Kitchen/dining room EPC rating F

Guide price £3,950,000

Knightsbridge & Chelsea

020 7584 7020 knightsbridge@carterjonas.co.uk

REDCLIFFE GARDENS Chelsea SW10

A beautifully refurbished apartment on the first floor of a pretty period building.

Reception room • 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • First floor • Balcony EPC rating C

Guide price £1,300,000

Knightsbridge & Chelsea

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CHEPSTOW ROAD Notting Hill W2

A newly refurbished and bright Grade II listed family home with a west-facing garden on Chepstow Road in the heart of Notting Hill.

Double reception room • 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • West-facing garden Approximately 2,300 sq ft • EPC rating D

Guide price £3,750,000

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

CHEYNE PLACE Chelsea SW3 A beautiful and larger than average maisonette in the heart of Chelsea, set in this prestigious red brick building.

The flat is situated at the rear of the building and entered on the ground floor.

2 reception rooms • 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Communal garden EPC rating D

£1,150 pw*/£4,983.33 pcm* Knightsbridge & Chelsea

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WRIGHTS LANE Kensington W8 A smart apartment set in a portered development in the heart of Kensington within moments of the High Street.

The property benefits from a residents gym, a private car park and is available furnished.

Reception room • 2 bedrooms Second floor with lift • Concierge Parking • EPC rating C

£825 pw*/£3,575 pcm* Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 3377 hollandpark@carterjonas.co.uk

*Rent excludes reference and tenancy paperwork fees. Please contact our branch who can provide this information.

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This beautifully refurbished apartment comprises a large open plan reception room, two double bedrooms, brand new kitchen and bathroom, private paved garden and access to communal gardens.

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This spacious, three storey house comprises a double fronted reception, beautiful open plan kitchen/diner, three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The beautiful loft extension provides the master bedroom and modern en suite bathroom. This home further provides a study, utility room, guest WC and a private garden.

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A rare & wider than average 7 bedroom arts & crafts house in the heart of Old Chelsea with direct access onto the secure communal garden & a wonderful opportunity to extend & remodel as the house is not ‘listed’.

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Colbeck Mews

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Cambridge Place

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A fabulous white stucco fronted 3 bedroom home superbly located off the ever desirable Victoria Road. Spread over 4 floors, the accommodation comprises a spacious dual aspect reception room, a modern fully fitted eat-in kitchen with direct access to a decked patio area, a guest cloakroom, 3 bedrooms & 2 shower rooms (both en-suite). Further benefits include beautiful reclaimed oak wooden flooring, a bespoke staircase & underfloor heating throughout.

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Earls Court Road

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ÂŁ4,150,000 freehold

A spacious 5 bedroom family home benefitting from off street parking & a decked garden, located in close proximity to Holland Park & the amenities of Kensington High Street. The accommodation comprises a grand drawing room, dining room, family room & a fully fitted kitchen leading on to a terrace. There are 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), a utility room, guest cloakroom & ample storage throughout.

EPC rating E

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£3,995,000 freehold

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MELBURY ROAD HOLLAND PARK W14

£3,250,000 freehold

3 bedrooms | reception | kitchen | dining area | 3 bathrooms | garden | off-street parking | garage | Epc D

10 Clarendon Road London W11 3AA

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CHURCH ROW, MOORE PARK ROAD, FULHAM, SW6 A spacious and well balanced long leasehold house conveniently situated on a quiet residential street between the New King’s Road and Fulham Road.

The house is now in need of modernisation, but boasts some 1,785 sq ft of living accommodation with the potential to substantially extend, subject to the usual consents.

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UVERDALE ROAD, CHELSEA, SW10 A beautifully designed family house with excellent living and entertaining space in Chelsea. The house benefits from a west facing garden and enjoys all the benefits of having a Kensington and Chelsea parking permit. Uverdale Road is located close to the many amenities of King’s Road and Fulham Road. It is also within easy walking distance of the overground station at Imperial Wharf and Chelsea Harbour Pier.

2 reception rooms · Kitchen/dining room · Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom · 3 further bedrooms (1 with an en-suite bathroom) · 2 further shower rooms · Utility room · Balcony · Garden · Energy Efficiency Rating C

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Cadogan Court, Draycott Avenue SW3

ÂŁ3,600,000

A recently refurbished and beautifully finished lateral apartment. The property benefits from two large double bedrooms, a spacious living area with a west facing balcony, perfect for relaxing and entertaining and is located moments away from Sloane Square and the Kings Road. EPC rating C. Approximately 1,190 sq ft (110 sq m).

Master bedroom with en suite shower room | Second bedroom | Bathroom | Reception/dining room | Kitchen | 2 balconies | Porter

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Vicarage Gate, Kensington W8

£625 per week

A charming, larger than usual one bedroom apartment with private patio on a quiet street close to High Street Kensington. The apartment benefits from a large reception room and spacious bedroom with great built in storage. There is a separate kitchen with gas hob, and family bathroom. EPC rating C. Approximately 743 sq ft (69 sq m).

Double bedroom | Bathroom | Reception room | Kitchen | Patio

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Albert Hall Mansions SW7 £6,750,000 A magnificent four-bedroom family home, set in a beautiful red-brick period building located moments from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. EPC=C

• Four bedrooms • Approx 3,000 sqft • Private street entrance • Porter service Prime Sales: 020 8038 8941 sales.skn@marshandparsons.co.uk

Halsey Street SW3 £5,750,000 A wonderful five-bedroom family house, located on a prime street, moments from Sloane Square and the excellent 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

LEXHAM MEWS, KENSINGTON, W8 This newly refurbished, light and bright mews house is approx. 3170 sq.ft and is arranged over 4 floors with the added benefit of a lift which services all floors. The reception/media/office room occupies the lower ground with a cloakroom and lift access and is flooded with light from a light well. This area can be used as an office with a separate front door access. On the ground floor there is a spacious entrance hall with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. On the upper floors, an open plan sitting room, kitchen/dining room with lift access and doors leading onto the terrace. This floor has a glass back wall with great light. The master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room has a separate wet room. There is a 4th bedroom and bathroom. The garage has internal access. The residential and business use council classification significantly reduces stamp duty. EPC Rating C. JSA Lurot Brand, South Kensington.

PRICE: £4,500,000 FREEHOLD

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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 Boffi 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

John Taylor UK 48 Berkeley Square, London W1J 5AX Tel: 020 3284 1888 Email: london@john-taylor.com

MERIBEL • MIAMI • MILAN • MONACO • MOSCOW • PALM BEACH • PARIS • ST JEAN-CAP-FERRAT • ST PAUL DEVENCE • ST TROPEZ • THE HAMPTONS • VALBONNE

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CADOGAN GARDENS, LONDON SW3 CADOGAN GARDENS, LONDON SW3

AN EXCEPTIONAL SIX STOREY FREEHOLD HOME IN PRIME CENTRAL LONDON •AN FIRSTEXCEPTIONAL FLOOR DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM • DINING ROOM • MASTER BEDROOM SUITE • FIVE FURTHER BEDROOMS • SIX STOREY FREEHOLD HOME IN PRIME CENTRAL LONDON • FOUR BATHROOMS • STUDY • STAFF ACCOMMODATION • LIFT • COMFORT COOLING • BEDROOMS • • FIRST FLOOR DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM • DINING ROOM • MASTER BEDROOM SUITE • FIVE FURTHER • TWO TERRACES • ACCESS TO REAR GARDEN • • FOUR BATHROOMS • STUDY • STAFF ACCOMMODATION • LIFT••POA COMFORT COOLING • • TWO TERRACES • ACCESS TO REAR GARDEN • POA •

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£1,795 PER WEEK

• IMPRESSIVE THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT • MASTER BEDROOM SUITE • TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS • • IMPRESSIVE THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT BEDROOM SUITE••INTERIOR TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS • RECEPTION ROOM WITH DINING AREA • LIFT• •MASTER BUILDING HOUSEKEEPER DESIGNED • EPC D • •

• RECEPTION ROOM WITH DINING AREA • LIFT • BUILDING HOUSEKEEPER • INTERIOR DESIGNED • EPC D • Plus £240 Tenancy Fee and £60 Referencing Fee (per person)

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A LUXURIOUS AND SPACIOUS FIVE-BEDROOM APARTMENT VICTORIA ROAD, KENSINGTON W8 • Master bedroom and large dressing room • Reception with 3m ceilings KENSINGTON OFFICE: • Four further bedrooms • 3,325sq ft / 309sq m T: 020 3650 4600 • cinema room with 7ft screen • EPC rating E nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com Guide price £7,950,000

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A SOUTH FACING SECOND FLOOR ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT EMBANKMENT GARDENS, CHELSEA, SW3 • Lift Access • High ceilings throughout • Direct river views • Wooden floorings • Recently refurbished to a high standard • Built-in storage

CHELSEA OFFICE: T: 020 7225 5752

Guide price: £1,095,000

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AN EXQUISITE THREE-BEDROOM GARDEN APARTMENT ROYAL CRESCENT, HOLLAND PARK W11 • Three double bedrooms • Private and communal garden KENSINGTON OFFICE: • A bright and spacious reception • 1,410sq ft / 130.99sq m T: 020 3650 4600 nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com • Kitchen with Gaggennau appliances • EPC rating C Guide Price: £2,350,000

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Tricks of the Trade Head of lettings at Hogarth Estates Catherine Dewsbery lends her expertise on the dos and don'ts of renting for both landlords and tenants Earl’s Court Square, sw5, 2 beds £850/week

It HAS been 18 months since Catherine Dewsbery moved from Chelsea to Earl’s Court, where she now heads up the lettings department of boutique agency Hogarth Estates. And it’s safe to say that it has been an interesting time for the lettings industry. The first half of the year was heavily impacted by changes to stamp duty for the buy-to-let market in early April – which led to landlords both exiting and entering the market – and then uncertainty surrounding the in/out vote of Brexit in late June. This uncertainty still remains, but the rapid progress to appoint a new prime minister and the effective and far-reaching steps by the Bank of England are helping to steady the ship. Dewsbery's feeling is that, although there may be some short-term nervousness, London (and especially prime central London) will always be a sought-after location to work and live, and this is a situation unlikely to be overturned by Brexit.

Dewsbery's years of experience in the lettings industry mean she is able to guide landlords and tenants alike to ensure they get the result they want. For landlords, in this currently very competitive environment, it is all about making your property stand out from the crowd. Although keen pricing is, of course, very important, ensuring that your property is presented well and is eye-catching, regardless of its strata of the market, is key. It is important to bear in mind that many people will generally be viewing your property on a smartphone or tablet where they may see around 10 to 12 properties at once. They need to have their eyes drawn to your property so that they click on it. Hogarth Estates provides professional photos and a floorplan as standard for all lettings clients, but even so, the introduction of some soft furnishings, a painting or the colour used in a particular room can really help to get your property noticed. Once they have clicked on the property, an applicant is much more likely to request a viewing.

Dewsbery likes to use statistics from the various property portals when talking to landlords to show how both price and different marketing

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techniques can make a dramatic difference to how long a property remains on the market and the rent level achieved.

For tenants, the lettings agent has one simple bit of advice: don’t hang around. “If you like a property, don’t take your time to make a decision.

They go quickly,” she warns. “Last week I had several offers on the same properties, which left some people very disappointed. Brexit and the summer rush are both making the rental market very competitive at the moment.”

Honest, first-hand feedback is something that Hogarth Estates prides itself on; as a boutique agency, landlords and tenants benefit from a one-toone service from agents who know the property inside and out. “The benefit of using us is that we’ve met the tenant, we’ve met the landlord; it’s more of a personalised service,”Dewsbery exclaims. “I speak to all of my landlords and give them realistic feedback on a weekly basis. Hogarth Estates is about good service and managing our client’s expectations. Being an independent agency means that we are able to have a more personal relationship with our clients. Our property management department is based in the same office so we are able to communicate more effectively between departments to ensure that things run smoothly.”

The agency has been established in Earl’s Court for more than 40 years. “Earl's Court is a very popular area. The transport links are amazing and we have such beautiful garden squares,” Dewsbery smiles. ‘We have Kenway Village, which is so pretty you literally don’t feel like you are in central London at all. Earl’s Court is a really vibrant and interesting area, with beautiful architecture and if you work in the City and need the District, Circle or Piccadilly lines, you are only a short walk away from the station.’ What more could you need?

16B Hogarth Place, Earl’s Court, SW5, hogarthestates.co.uk

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20 Montpelier Street Knightsbridge London SW7 1HD

CRANLEY GARDENS, LYALL MEWS, SW1X SW7 Entrance Hall 2 Bedrooms |2 | 4 Bedrooms | 4| En Suite Bathrooms Bathrooms | Kitchen/Reception Guest Cloakroom | 2 Reception Rooms| Room | 718 sqRoom ft | Lift | EPC ERoom | Kitchen/Dining | Laundry 2,418 sq ft | Integral Garage | Additional off-street Parking | Access to Belgrave Square Gardens | EPC C

An excellently proportioned and bright two double bedroomfreehold apartment, An end-of-terrace mewswithin housethe heart of South Kensington.

Positioned on situated in arguably one of Belgravia’s most the second floor (with lift) of this attractive desirable locations. This low built house period building, the flat benefits from was disassembled; comprehensively rebuilt wooden floors in this stunning from semithe open and fully modernised benefitting plan living room with fully-fitted kitchen. latest technology advances including airThe apartment further comprises a master conditioning, Lutron lighting, motorised blinds, bedroom with modern en suite bathroom, a built in entertainment system, underfloor secondand bedroom and additional heating a fully fitted kitchen withshower Miele room.

The property is flooded natural and Gaggenau appliances. The with property also light, offering an east-west exposure enjoys private use of an integral garageand as dualasviews over Evelyn well additional off-streetGardens parking inalongside the mews Chelsea’s roof tops. and access to the prestigious Belgrave Square gardens, subject to separate negotiations.

£1,550,000,STC STC £6,750,000

Leasehold (121 years remaining) Freehold

CLAREVILLE GROVE EATON PLACE, SW1X MEWS, Entrance HallSW7 | 2 Bedrooms | 2

Bathrooms (1 en|Suite) | Kitchen/Dining/ Two Bedrooms En Suite Bathroom | Reception Room||Guest 855 sq ft | Basement Shower Room Cloakroom | Storage Room | Shared | Access Reception/Dining RoomTerrace | Kitchen | to Belgrave Utility RoomSquare | 915Gardens sq ft | EPC E An elegant flat with plentiful charm, occupying A charming mews house idyllically approximately 855 sq ft of lateral space on the positioned in this quiet cobbled cul-de-sac, third floor of this well-located handsome period within the heart of South Kensington. building. Arranged over the full width of the The property is presented in immaculate building, the principal reception room is flooded condition and has been carefully designed with natural light from its south-facing aspects throughout with Italian solid wood floors over the street. In addition to the expansive and contemporary furnishings. This attractive sitting area, the room boasts a bespoke house additionally benefits from south integrated kitchen and space for dining; perfect westerly aspects and plentiful natural light. for open-plan entertaining. The apartment Clareville Grove Mews is a secure gated awards admission to a superb shared terrace, lane, located at the north end of Clareville positioned to the peaceful rear of the first floor, Street, moments from the bountiful amenities overlooking Belgrave Mews. Occupiers’ can and restaurants, the area is famous for. also enjoy exclusive access to Belgrave Square gardens, subject to the usual consents.

£1,250 Per Week £1,900,000 STC

Furnished (174 years remaining) Leasehold

3474 T: +44 (0)20 3770 3474

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SYDNEY STREET,LONDON, LONDON SW3 020 7351 7822 FAX:M: 020 7351 2274 117117 SYDNEY STREET, SW3 6NR 6NR TEL: TEL: 020 7351 7822 07530 689536 e-mail: ginny@hlrlets.com website: e-mail: sophie@hlrlets.com website:www.hlrlets.com www.hlrlets.com

Jubilee Place, SW3

Ifield Road, SW10

This is a charming house situated in the heart of Chelsea, just off the King’s Road and close to Chelsea Green. Recently redecorated with wood floors throughout the ground floor. There are three good sized double bedrooms and a fourth bedroom/study. All rooms have excellent storage with built in wardrobes. The house is accessed via a front garden and there is also a private patio garden to the rear of the property, there is also access via the back door which is very useful for unloading shopping from your car. A garage is available by separate negotiation.

This well presented three bedroom maisonette on the first and second floors of this period building offers excellent spacious accommodation of approximately 1061 sq feet. This west facing apartment has well-proportioned rooms with two double bedrooms both having ensuite shower rooms, the modern kitchen has plenty of storage and there is the benefit of a separate utility room.

- DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM - THREE BEDROOMS - STUDY/ FOURTH BEDROOM - TWO BATHROOMS (1 EN-SUITE) - FULLY FITTED KITCHEN - GUEST CLOAKROOM - FRONT GARDEN - REAR GARDEN - GARAGE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION

- RECEPTION ROOM - THREE BEDROOMS - TWO SHOWER ROOMS - KITCHEN - UTILITY ROOM

£1,350 per week

UNFURNISHED

£775 per week

UNFURNISHED

Hyde Park Gate, SW7

Walton Street, SW3

This spectacular sixth floor lateral apartment in a prestigious portered building has wonderful far reaching views to the south and west. The elegant reception rooms have high ceilings and wood floors and a separate cosy sitting room/study makes this flat ideal for entertaining as well as family living. The flat is in excellent condition and decorated to an extremely high standard. The Landlord is flexible with regard to some changes in the decor however. Situated in a quiet private road with parking just south of Hyde Park within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of Knightsbridge and Kensington.

A very spacious flat on the second floor in a well looked after building ideally located in the heart of Knightsbridge. The property consists of; master bedroom with en-suite, second double bedroom, shower room, reception with wood floors, eat – in kitchen and also benefits from great storage.

- DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM - DINING ROOM - SITTING ROOM/ STUDY - FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS - FOUR BATHROOMS (THREE EN-SUITE) - KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - CLOAKROOM - OFF STREET PARKING - 24 HOUR PARKING - BALCONY

- FRECEPTION ROOM - EAT-IN KITCHEN - TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS - ONE BATHROOM (EN SUITE) - ONE SHOWER ROOM

£7000 per week

Part Furnished

117 Sydney Street London SW3 6NR Lettings: 0207 351 7822 or info@hlrlets.com

£1950 per week

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Oakley Street, Chelsea House, SW3 Situated on the east side of Oakley Street on the corner of Margaretta Terrace, this Grade II listed town house has been refurbished to a high standard, retaining its traditional Victorian features while incorporating modern technology and finishes. Futronic lighting, in built sound system and comfort cooling blend seamlessly with the period charm.

Thoughtfully laid out over five floors to provide ample, voluminous entertaining space, that is flooded with natural light thanks to the duel aspect, and generous bedroom accommodation on the upper floors comprising of master suite and three further en-suite double bedrooms. Solid oak parquet flooring and marble bathrooms give a feel of luxury befitting of this prime Chelsea location. Oakley Street is a wide street that forms part of the new “cycling quietways” and runs between King`s Road and Albert Bridge, and situated in the heart of Chelsea moments away from the fantastic shops and restaurants of the Kings Road and Embankment.

020 7580 2030 WWW.ROKSTONE.COM 5 Dorset Street, London, W1U 6QJ enquiries@rokstone.com

Price: £6,250,000.00 »»Prime London location »»Newly refurbished »»Six floors »»Four en-suites bedroom »»3,810 sq ft

Albert Court, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2,928 SQ.FT/272 SQ.M

An elegant and beautifully appointed three bedroom apartment which has undergone an extensive and meticulous program of refurbishment. Interior designed by one of London’s leading interior designers.

Albert Court is ‘one’ of the most prestigious and highly regarded mansion buildings in London. With 24 hour porters/ concierge, adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall and a short walk to Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park.

Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Cloakroom/W.C : Laundry Room : Master Bedroom With En-Suite Bathroom : Second Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room : Third Bedroom : Shower Room : South Facing Balcony : Air Conditioning

Price on Application

984 YEARS + SHARE OF FREEHOLD

020 7590 9339

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The Future Shape of Property nick crayson, founder of Crayson, considers why Britain is so hooked on property ownership and believes it is time we took a serious look at the UK’s housing policy

since I OPENED Crayson in 2010, there have been 23 incidents of increased tax and regulations on property. The press has had countless column inches taken up by commentary and opinions relating to property taxes, increased regulations for non-doms, inheritance tax, and so on. What to do? Lobby the government, moan, or just sit back and roll with the punches?

Let’s not forget that one of the things that made Britain great was its ability to shape itself to an ever-changing world. We were responsible for the Agricultural Revolution and then the Industrial Revolution. What we are now going through, it would seem, is a Property Revolution.

In feudal times, it was the landlords who owned all the property and it is only relatively recently that there has been this concept of democratic property ownership. One of the major turning points was when Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government opened up property to the masses through the Housing Act of 1980.

So why are we now so hooked on property ownership in the UK, when the rest of Europe is more than happy to rent? Living on an island, we are used to a certain level of isolationism, so the idea of land ownership and a fence to separate may be anathema to the concept of “no man is an island entire of itself” (John Donne) – but we are used to thriving on our own in adverse conditions.

Indeed, late 19th-century British foreign policy under the then prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and his foreign secretary, the 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, was characterised by the term ‘splendid isolation’, where we pursued policies independently from our neighbours.

In the current socio-political environment, the UK is clamouring for low-cost housing, but is unable to see that this is mostly provided at the behest of the private sector – especially in London, where projects require low-cost elements in order to proceed. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan can demand what he wants from the builders, but without the right incentives, targets will not be met. The councils and housing associations do not have the funding to build, so it is about time everyone realised that there is now a heavy reliance on private-sector money.

This country needs to take a serious look at housing policy and its relationship with private ownership. The damage caused over the past few years can be undone and we can get back on track.

Crayson, 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH, 020 7221 1117, crayson.com

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Cutting Times More than 83% of properties sold in prime central London during Q2 2016 had a price reduction from the initial asking price, according to research by buying agency Turnbull Property. Leading estate agents are also reporting that most of these asking price cuts were in the region of 10%. Actual property prices across prime central London were something between 0.5% and 1.5% lower in Q2 this year compared to the same period in 2015, depending on which research house’s numbers you examine. This indicates that vendors are becoming more realistic about price expectations. Despite all the Brexit-baiting headlines, however, the vote to leave the EU was more a trigger for some “overdue” price cuts, with higher stamp duty likely to be the real cause of falling values.

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Turn a Corner Grosvenor has given its joint venture partner, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), 100% of the landmark Peninsula London development on Hyde Park Corner, which includes an all-new 190-room five-star hotel and 24-28 super-prime residential apartments. The mutually agreed change of structure means that the project at 1-5 Grosvenor Place will now be entirely delivered and managed by HSH, with Grosvenor retaining the property’s freehold. HSH will have full control over the development and will be entitled to all of the proceeds from the future sales of the residential units in the project, as well as the hotel profits. Grosvenor, meanwhile, gets to “secure a long-term, sustainable rental income from the hotel and release value early from the project”. HSH aims to start construction in summer 2017, with completion due in 2021.

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Château de la Grange, La Réole, France

‘A stunning chateaux, fully renovated just outside of Bordeaux’

Asking Price: â‚Ź2,650,000

The original chateau was built in 1545, then fully renovated in 1992 and kept extremely well. The land has been impeccably looked after with a swimming pool and unspoilt views. Parts of the chateaux have been left untouched such as the Louis XVI dining room and salon.

Spread over 3 floors there is ample space for the 8 double bedrooms all exquisitely designed.

7,534 sq ft (700 sq m) with 1.7 hectares of land Ground floor: Entrance hall | Kitchen | Breakfast room | Louis XVI Dining room | Salon dating to Louis XV | Winter salon with stone fireplace | Library | WC | Laundry room.

First floor: Four Double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms Second Floor: Four double bedrooms | Bathroom | TV area | Storage area

Lulu Egerton 020 7225 3866 lulu.egerton@struttandparker.com

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The Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge SW7

Located on the fifth floor of one of Knightsbridge’s most prestigious residential buildings, this very spacious one bedroom studio apartment has been totally refurbished and interior-designed to the highest specification.

704 sq ft (65 sq m) Entrance hall | Kitchen | Reception/dining room | Master bedroom | Bathroom | EPC rating B

Knightsbridge 020 3813 9270 knightsbridge@struttandparker.com

* The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £222 (inv VAT) Credit Reference per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.

£1,750 per week* Furnished

Lansdowne Road, London, W11

An exquisite five bedroom ground floor duplex apartment on the highly renowned Lansdowne Road occupying approximately 3,819 sq/ft, with access to the communal gardens.

3,819 sq/ft (355 sq m) Three reception rooms | Five bedrooms | Five bathrooms | Large storage area | Communal Gardens | EPC rating c

Notting Hill 0207 221 1111 nottinghill@struttandparker.com

* The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £222 (inv VAT) Credit Reference per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.

£6,500 per week* Unfurnished

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Margaretta Terrace, Chelsea SW3

1,907 sq ft (177 sq m) A superb four bedroom Grade II Entrance hall | Kitchen/dining room | Double listed freehold townhouse offering drawing room | Master bedroom with en bright, well planned accommodation suite shower room | Second bedroom with leading onto an attractive patio en suite cloakroom | Third bedroom with en suite shower room | Reception room/fourth garden. Margaretta Terrace is a bedroom | Guest cloakroom | Storage vaults | highly desirable, quiet and leafy Potential to create a separate basement flat street within walking distance of all the various shops and transport Chelsea 0207 3813 9448 links of the Kings Road and Sloane Chelsea@struttandparker.com Square.

ÂŁ3,500,000 Freehold

Imperial Crescent, Fulham SW6

An imposing 6-bedroom residence set within the secure gated community of Imperial Crescent with a 990 year lease.

3,973 sq ft (369 sq m) Two interconnecting reception rooms with balconies | Kitchen | Dining room | Study | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, dressing room and balcony | Five further bedrooms | Four further bathrooms | Cloakroom | Utility room | Studio with en suite shower room | Patio garden | Integral two car garage | EPC rating E

Fulham 020 7731 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ5,000,000 Leasehold

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One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge SW1

A two bedroom apartment with park views and parking in this exceptional fully serviced building.

1,686 sq ft (156 sq m) Entrance hall | Reception room/dining room | Kitchen | Cloakroom | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom | Terrace | Private wine storage | One parking space

Knightsbridge 020 3813 9270 knightsbridge@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ8,250,000 Leasehold

Powis Mews, Notting Hill W11

A unique architect-designed freehold property with incredible lateral accommodation, which combines residential and office space in this attractive cobbled mews.

5,177 sq ft (481 sq m) Entrance hall | Two reception rooms | Three bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Kitchen | Ground and lower ground floor work spaces | Two cloakrooms | Garage | Roof terrace | EPC rating D

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 nottinghill@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ10,500,000 Freehold