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BAG LADY Lipstick and lauded design with Lulu Guinness OBE THE BARE ESSENTIALS Jewels and gems are all a girl needs

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elcome to the Royal Exchange, and our exciting new Christmas Gift Guide, crammed with interesting ideas and luxurious presents for the festive season. Christmas is certainly fast approaching now, and that means lots of shopping, extravagant parties, decadent cocktails, excited children, and time spent with family and friends! Remember to take some time out from it all to relax and enjoy the festive celebrations with us here at the Royal Exchange. Getting you into the mood for the Christmas parties, don’t miss our sparkling Christmas fashion shoot in association with Cartier, Omega, Hermes, Paul Smith, Boodles, Smythson and Montblanc (p.16) showcasing the most stylish accessories in festive shades of red. For more specific style advice, and for insider’s tips on the ‘must-have’ products for Christmas 2010, check out our range of themed gift pages, covering all the essentials you’ll need this season including watches, shoes, accessories, jewellery, fashion and beauty. Last minute Christmas shopping should pose no problem with our fabulous range of luxury brands, but for those looking for a little more inspiration, check out

the in depth look at Cartier on p. 8 (one of the world’s most extravagant jewellers, stocking some of the most beautiful jewels in the City), our interview with fashionista, style guru and designer extraordinaire Lulu Guinness on p. 13, and the special feature on the Artisan Gallery on p. 41. In addition, we’ve chosen our favourite ‘must-have’ gifts for him & her on pp. 14 and 23 – your special someone is sure to love them. Of course, Christmas isn’t simply about shopping, but also about taking a break from the daily routine, and spending some quality time with friends and family. To this end, the Royal Exchange has ensured it is also the perfect location for a spot of festive socialising – flip to pp. 37-8 to find out more about the indulgent dining options available, and the delicious winter cocktails that can be enjoyed at the Mezzanine Lounge. Finally, don’t miss out on your chance to win a selection of gorgeous gifts for her in our fantastic free prize draw on pp. 35 – everything a girl needs to pamper and preen herself properly in the run up to that special Christmas party! From everyone here at the Royal Exchange, have a very Merry Christmas!

wINTER 2010

ARM CANDY

The must-have Marcello: Cartier’s historic handbag BAG LADY Lipstick and lauded design with Lulu Guinness OBE THE BARE ESSENTIALS Jewels and gems are all a girl needs

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BZERO1 in pink gold & white ceramic, £600 BZERO1 ring in yellow gold four bands, £950 BZERO1 pink gold & steel ‘Anish Kapoor’ £630 BZERO1 pink gold cuff, £1,880 Bulgari 0207 283 4580 Fashion shoot, see page 16

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Lulu Guinness

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uch are the accomplishments of quirky British designer Lulu Guinness that her handbags have made their way into the hallowed showcases of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum’s permanent fashion collection, and onto the arms of supermodel Claudia Schiffer and screen sirens Keira Knightley and Rachel Weisz. In addition

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Handbag and accessory designer Lulu Guinness OBE talks to Claire Adler about her lauded designs and the inspirational qualities of red lipstick.

to her store in the Royal Exchange, Lulu Guinness has boutiques (and legions of admirers) in New York, Tokyo and Osaka. In 2005, her Limited Edition Collectable handbags were exhibited over three days in Sotheby’s, and in 2006 she was awarded an OBE by the Queen.

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Arm candy: the must have marcello

Celebrating 20 years in British fashion last year, Lulu Guinness established a scholarship at the London College of Fashion bearing her name. The British success story that is Lulu Guinness is a welcome reminder that you don’t need to know what you want to be when you are ten years old, in order to assure phenomenal success later in life. Despite her dazzling CV, Lulu Guinness never had any formal design training, apart from a year’s foundation course at art school. “When I was younger I always wanted to be an actress or a singer. Designing sort of happened by accident, and it happened to be something I loved,” says Lulu who, in 1989, aged 29, left her job in video production to start her own business from the basement of a house in West London. Today, Lulu Guinness channels her retro chic aesthetic into designing not only handbags, but also the interiors and window displays of all her shops. She has published a pop-up guidebook to style called Put On Your Pearls, Girls! with a foreword by her friend and fan, Helena Bonham Carter. Over the years, Guinness has harnessed her design talents into creating a daringly eclectic array of objects, from a range of Sky+ boxes and a bespoke bag for the Sony PSP, to bed linen, costume jewellery, sunglasses, handbag mirrors and powder compacts. Make-up is a recurring theme for Lulu Guinness. A recent bag collection

Photographer: Andrew Woods, www.awoods.com Photographer’s Assistant: Rich Bowyer Stylist: Natalie Dale

is inspired by ‘60s model Peggy Moffit, the ritual of putting on make-up, and the colour palettes of ‘50s and ‘60s. Bags in the collection include the Eyelash tote and Stripy Bow Wanda bag. “I am very influenced by childhood memories of my grandmother and mother, wearing matching handbags and gloves, and always red lipstick. Red lipstick finishes off an outfit and makes you look a million dollars,” says Lulu. When she’s not beavering away on her next big things – such as her newly launched One in a Million clutch, or preparing her winter 2011 re-launches of her Limited Edition Fan Collection – with one named after Sophie Dahl – Lulu Guinness can be found scouring the Victoria & Albert Museum shop and Portobello market for inspiration and occasionally shopping at the Royal Exchange. “The Royal Exchange has such a great selection of shops all under one roof, perfect for Christmas shopping. The huge glass ceiling is beautiful,” she says.

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Holiday indulgence: beauty treats

The Christmas party season is fast approaching and for all those dressing to impress, the beauty regime is step one to looking good. The Royal Exchange is packed full of gorgeous beauty products and heavenly scents to help you pamper your way through the festive season (maybe even securing a kiss under the mistletoe in the process!) Check out what’s on offer from Jo Malone, Kiehl’s, L’Occitane, Molton Brown and Penhaligon’s for both Christmas gifts and pre-party treats.

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Men’s Thekku hairwash, £17, Molton

Brown, 0207 621 0021

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£55, Penhaligons, 0207 623 3131

‘Marvelous Mauve’ lipgloss, £13, Kiehls, 0207

MidnighT recovery concenTraTe, £35, Kiehls, 0207

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Bag lady: we meet Lulu Guinness

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18ct Yellow and white Gold Green tourmaline,Yellow BerYl, Black diamond and diamond Bee drop earrinGs

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£11,500 Theo Fennell 0207 623 4380

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£5,500 Bachet 0203 405 1437 epicurien (Bottom)

£4,900 Bachet 0203 405 1437

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£4,200 Bachet 0203 405 1437 hermes

£3,900 Bachet 0203 405 1437

Christmas rocks: sumptuous men’s style The bare essentials: winter jewels Perfect timing: a closer look at Calibre De Cartier Like

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The finishing touch: accessories All that glitters: jewellery On trend: fashion Pamper & preen: beauty Sweet & sour: culinary offerings at the

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COCKTAILS Bringing a little glamour to an evening in the city, head to the royal exchange for a selection of delicious winter cocktails

ituated in a Grade I listed building in the heart of London’s Square Mile, the Royal Exchange Grand Café is the perfect venue for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Dine in the light and airy courtyard, surrounded by luxury shops, imposing columns and arches – the perfect place to take a break from your Christmas shopping or end a busy week in the City. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a table on the level above, in the chic Mezzanine Lounge, which offers a superb selection of new and vintage wines, spirits and Champagnes, as well as an extensive menu of perfectly poured cocktails and delectable nibbles. A cosy spot to watch the world go by and enjoy the finest drinks in the City, prepared by the Lounge’s expert mixologists. From midday to 3pm guests can enjoy the Grand Café à la carte menu in the Mezzanine Lounge. Table bookings are now being taken to reserve your table of up to six people over the lunch period. To book, call 020 7618 2483. Guests may also hold space on the Mezzanine for small groups. Book your space in the Mezzanine Lounge and benefit from exclusively discounted rates and handy bar packages, which are now available for groups of ten or more people. The Royal Exchange, Grand Café and Bar The Royal Exchange, Bank, London EC3V 3LR 020 7618 2470 rexevents@danddlondon.com www.royalexchangegrandcafeandbar.com

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Wednesday night Project the Wednesday night Project is proving to be a huge success and the royal exchange team is really excited about the forthcoming Wednesday night events. Mixologist Zoran Peric has worked his magic and has designed some scrumptious cocktails that you can have a go at making and tasting for yourselves! one Wednesday each month, a special evening on the Mezzanine Lounge will showcase a particular spirit, giving guests the chance to learn some skills from the expert mixologists. the diary is set for the next six months so check out what’s coming up, and if you would like to make a booking for eight or more people, call the events team on 020 7929 5656.

Zeal Raspberries Fresh raspberries, ginger and mint muddled, shaken with stolichnaya raspberry vodka, Lychee Liqueur and pomegranate juice, served long over crushed ice

Passoa and Passion Passion fruit puree and Passoa liqueur topped with champagne

Blue Delight Blueberry Martini Fresh lemongrass and blueberries muddled and shaken with Kurant vodka, homemade blueberry syrup and a dash of cranberry juice, served in a chilled martini glass

Spicy Passion Fresh limes, passion fruit and ginger muddled together, packed with crushed ice and laced with passion fruit liqueur and cachaça

Winter Spices yamazaki 12-year-old whisky shaken with star anise, cinnamon, vanilla pod, cloves, fresh ginger, Mandarine napoléon liqueur, a dash of lemon juice and an egg white, double-strained and served over cubed ice

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Latest News The Royal Exchange is not only a luxury shopping destination located in the heart of the Square Mile; for hundreds of years, international businessmen, merchants and tradesmen have met within the columned courtyard, and this historical venue has been at the centre of the capital’s cultural and financial landscape since it was first erected in the sixteenth century. Throughout the summer and autumn months, The Royal Exchange has revived its connection to London’s cultural pulse through affiliation with exclusive events, charity occasions, luxury brands and the arts community.

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May 2010 saw the arrival of 260 model elephants to iconic landmarks throughout the capital as part of The London Elephant Parade. Each miniature replica glittered with the decorative genius of the country’s leading artistic talent and was auctioned at the end of the event to raise funds for the conservation of Asian elephants. For one month, The Royal Exchange played host to four such creatures, designed by Cartier, Sir Paul Smith, Tarun Tahiliani and Benjamin Shine. In June, the whimsical storytellers of 40 Winks ventured outside of their East London hideaway to delight and bewitch guests with Tales of Wonder and Amazement. Two months later, American artist Todd White launched his WOMAN Collection at Artisan Fine Art Gallery. Artworks included a mischievous cocktail party of White’s favoured ‘femmes fatales’ from Hollywood’s Martini nightlife and a portrait of Princess Diana.

On 14 October, the building was taken over by the Samsung Pink Ribbon Celebration, raising awareness of breast cancer in Europe. Celebrity guests joined some remarkable people whose lives have been touched by the disease to enjoy a memorable evening and performance by Alexandra Burke. 2010 will draw to a close with the annual Christmas party on 23 November where the entire venue will come alive with festive spirit, music and entertainment.

FUTURE PLANS

EXCITING NEW ARRIVALS New arrivals include Bachet, the French fine jewellers, bringing classic pieces, created with white and black diamonds, to the heart of the City. We are delighted that David Bacher, the brand’s founder and renowned gemmologist chose to launch his first British boutique at the Royal Exchange. We have also welcomed Kiehl’s, the apothecary brand offering unique formulations created with natural ingredients. Both have proved exceptional additions to our unrivalled selection of luxury brands, cafés and restaurants. Opening soon we are delighted to welcome skincare and home spa experts Occo.

Next year, we plan to expand upon our programme of culture-led events, collaborating with the worlds of music, fashion, performing and visual arts, presenting the Royal Exchange in an entirely new light. In addition, the Royal Exchange will take its place alongside luxury car brand Jaguar, as one of the lead sponsors for London Jewellery Week 2011; the ideal platform for both established and emerging designers. the Royal Exchange will host the January launch and subsequent events in June. In the spring we will partner with Sunday Times Style to host ‘Work & The City’ for London’s women in business – this will be a two day event held exclusively for Style’s most dynamic female readers, featuring fashion workshops, seminars and networking opportunities.

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Think Cartier and your mind may conjure up beautifully finished Swiss watches or opulent, catwalk-worthy jewellery. But Cartier’s lesser known arm candy comes in the form of coveted, glamorous – and in some cases, historic – handbags, says Claire Adler 8

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he Cartier Marcello handbag has become such hot property that one customer recently got his personal fixer on the phone, begging Cartier staff to part with their last sample model of the bag in time for his wife’s 40th birthday. “My client’s wife had seen the Marcello on all the celebrities and really wanted one,” explains Lee Coleman, managing director of Quintessentially Gifts, a division of private members concierge club, Quintessentially. “We were originally able to source the one he wanted at Cartier’s Royal Exchange store, but they ended up selling out before we were able to confirm the order. The only other one in the UK was in a different colour and size, but it wasn’t the exact bag the man’s wife was longing for. So in the end, I had to beg a Cartier team abroad for their sample piece. Because it had been a sample, it had a small scratch on the inside. We fixed this by engraving a small plaque and placing it on top of the scratch with a message saying ‘I love you’ and the client’s initials and birth date.”

Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton was so enamoured with Cartier’s panther clasp that she commissioned her own tiger design, which explains why the modern Marcello bag is graced with a gold and onyx tiger clasp The Marcello handbag was originally introduced by Cartier in 2007 and, perhaps unsurprisingly, has since become the brand’s best-selling bag. It started off as a sumptuous, chic shoulder bag, but its latest incarnation is a more casually luxurious, satchel edition that can be worn hands-free, across the body. While the Cartier Marcello has been spotted on the likes of a multitude of beautiful people ranging from Eva Mendes, to Penelope Cruz, Fergie and Claudia Schiffer, the desirability of owning a Cartier handbag is far from new. In the 1920s, in the wake of the First World War, women rejected social convention, donning flapper dresses, cutting their hair into bobs and smoking in public. They were comfortable holding their beauty accessories with them at all times. A tube-shaped vanity case crafted by Cartier in New York, and which has been dated as circa 1924, was one of many Cartier bags that could perhaps be better described as a jewel that carried things, rather than a handbag. Fashioned in gold, platinum and bearing stripes of Peking enamel and the initial C inscribed in diamonds, it had three compartments – including one for a lipstick holder and one for cigarettes. The buyer was the Duke of Westminster, who gave it to none other than his mistress Coco Chanel in 1924.

In 1961, Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, one of the wealthiest women in the world at the time, ordered a black satin Cartier evening bag topped with a single, brilliant cut diamond, navette-shaped emeralds and gold trimmings, and an ‘N’ formed with diamonds. It was a gift for Nina Mdivani, the sister of Prince Mdivani, the first of Hutton’s seven husbands. Hutton, a woman who, it can safely be said, could buy anything in the world she wanted, was so enamoured with Cartier’s panther clasp designs that she commissioned a clasp of her own in the shape of a tiger that would become her signature clasp, which explains why this particular evening bag is graced with a gold and onyx tiger clasp. Cartier’s jewel-like handbag creations date way back to the early 20th century. The house lays claim to having invented the vanity case, with some requiring as many as 800 hours of work to make. The Hibou evening bag in 1906 was crafted in gold and sported rose-cut diamonds, while a black velvet, gold and platinum Cartier evening bag from 1957 was encrusted with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, carved coral, and emerald and sapphire cabochons. Many such Cartier bags reveal exotic influences; Egypt is portrayed in one in a frieze of young girls amid the papyrus, a detail of China can be found depicted in a black and red enamelled frame, and India in a clutch bag – often called a minaudière – decorated with pearls and embroidered with pendants in the style of Cartier’s colourful Tutti Frutti jewellery. Today, a mood of glamour for every day has given rise to a new generation of women who continue to assemble accessories that are far more than the finishing touches to their outfits, with accessories central to creating and curating a look. With fans in the form of artists, entrepreneurs and fashionistas spanning the globe from Korea, to Sao Paulo, Paris and Berlin, the Marcello addresses a more blasé, nonchalant, yet perennially stylish kind of luxury.

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Holiday Indulgence Considered one of the most hydrating, rich body moisturisers on the market, women all over the City will be fighting to get their hands on the Limited Edition Crème de Corps collection from Kiehl’s this Christmas. The super-enriched, nurturing body treatment is formulated with beta-carotene, squalane and nurturing oils – ideal for extremely dry skin (the perfect tonic for those cold winter months) and leaves skin soft, smooth and elegantly hydrated. The famous Kiehl’s brand was founded as an old-world apothecary store in New York’s East Village neighbourhood with a unique background in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal, and medicinal knowledge. The Crème de Corps collection is based on the original, classic formulation (a firm customer favourite for decades), which is making a well-timed comeback for the holiday season. Also new for Christmas 2010, and inspired by the original Crème de Corps formula, look out for the luxurious air-whipped body butter, which promises to deliver rich hydration for up to 24 hours for a wonderfully indulgent (and addictive) skincare experience. This gorgeous collection of products will also feature Jeff Koons’ Vibrant TULIPS artwork on its labels for the holiday season only, helping raise awareness and funds for The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). Crème de Corp Body Moisturizer: 8.4 oz. £26; 16.9 oz. with pump £43; 1 litre £73.50 Crème de Corp Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter: 8 oz. £35 For more information visit www.kiehls.co.uk 10

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Lulu Guinness

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Handbag and accessory designer Lulu Guinness OBE talks to Claire Adler about her lauded designs and the inspirational qualities of red lipstick.

Red lipstick finishes off an outfit and makes you look a million dollars to her store in the Royal Exchange, Lulu Guinness has boutiques (and legions of admirers) in New York, Tokyo and Osaka. In 2005, her Limited Edition Collectable handbags were exhibited over three days in Sotheby’s, and in 2006 she was awarded an OBE by the Queen.

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Christmas Rocks! The epitome of luxury, style and elegance, diamonds are the very essence of quality styling for both men and women. And a company that knows a thing or two about classic men’s styling is Bachet (a French brand which has recently launched a Royal Exchange store), specialising in stunning natural black and white diamonds. The sophistication of these black and white stones is the perfect representation of masculine Parisian chic, with strong classic lines creating beautiful statement pieces. Each and every Bachet collection offers the modern city man a strong identity, and in particular the Bachet Men’s 2009 collection is dedicated to the different characteristics of the distinctive ‘Bachet man’, including pieces such as ‘Audacieux’, ‘Charmeur’, ‘Charismatic’, ‘Dynamik’, ‘Epicurien’, ‘Latino Master’ and ‘Spirit’. Each of these smaller collections comprises a selection of handcrafted cufflinks and rings, with every piece wellbalanced, proportionate and harmonious. The perfect party accessory or Christmas gift this season, cufflinks from the ‘Epicurien’ collection are an ideal addition to the wardrobe of the modern man, and the black diamonds set in white gold offer the finishing touch to any classic black tie event. The Bachet boutique in The Royal Exchange boasts a stunning variety of gift ideas, for him or for her, to help create the most luxurious Christmas experience. A bespoke service is also available to create and design individual pieces. Prices start from £1,800 (for the ‘Charmeur’ collection). Epicurien cufflinks featured – £2,500. For more information, visit www.bachet-joaillier.com 14

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£19,500.00 Theo Fennell 0207 623 4380

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£195,000 Boodles 0207 283 7284

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Over a hundred years after Louis Cartier produced his first ever watch for a Brazilian aviation pioneer, the luxury watch and jewellery maker has unveiled its first ever watch with inner workings entirely crafted by Cartier, says Claire Adler

n recent years, high-end watchmakers have been falling over themselves to prove their in-house credentials, drawing attention to their capability to create entire watches under one roof – more often than not, in factories, often called manufactures, nestled in the chocolate box Swiss mountain villages of Le Locle or La Chaux de Fonds. The trend is no accident. Several years ago, the Swatch Group, which owns a multitude of luxury watch brands, announced it would no longer be supplying mechanical components to watchmakers outside its own stable. One of the newest results of this development is the Calibre de Cartier, the first own-manufacture, selfwinding mechanical watch from the house that has historically brought forth some of the most memorable and well-loved watches on the market – from the Pasha, originally commissioned by a Moroccan royal with a penchant for swimming, to the iconic Tank, conceived to honour Allied defenders of France. Today,

a department in the Cartier manufacture is called the Think Tank, in homage to that original watch. Thanks to the dedicated team of 20 people behind the creation of the new watch throughout its development, design, prototyping, production and testing stages, the Calibre de Cartier pays particular attention to accuracy and durability. A pawl system makes for maximum winding efficiency, while ceramic ball bearings at the centre of the rotor ensure shock resistance, and the power reserve is 48 hours. The very insides of the watch are beautiful too, even if most people, including the wearer, may never even see some of them. The rotor and upper bridges of the mechanism are decorated with the exacting standards of the traditional Côtes de Geneve engraving, polishing and finishing techniques. With its clean design, bold bezel detailing and four horns that embrace the shape of the wrist for extreme comfort, the watch seems to have resolutely sporty undertones. You could say Cartier has been in the business of sports watches since its very beginnings. In 1904, Louis Cartier’s Brazilian friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, known as the father of aviation, wanted a watch he could wear while flying, and the Santos was born. The Calibre de Cartier pays homage to this watch in its name, the Calibre 1904, harking back to Cartier’s first ever timepiece. When in 1933 the Pasha of Marrakesh wanted a waterproof watch he could go swimming in, he called on Cartier. And more recently, the Cartier Roadster watch, designed to be worn while driving, acknowledged by design junkies for enabling you to change straps with a simple manoeuvre. If it’s hard to consider the Calibre de Cartier a true sports watch because of its elegant and refined aesthetic, what is indisputable is the fact that it is testament to Cartier’s commitment to a tradition of pioneering research. It’s a watch that’s perfect for work and robust enough to withstand a workout at the gym. And just in case, it’s water resistant to 30 metres.

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like clockwork The ultimate gift for a loved one this Christmas and a keepsake that can be treasured forever, make time stand still with the Royal Exchange’s selection of classic watches for him and elegant timepieces for her. According to Baselworld (the world’s most prestigious watch show), trends for this season include ‘sober and slim’ designs for men’s watches. Investment pieces are back in fashion, and the big names are pushing a classic, understated and timeless form that will remain in favour for decades to come. In contrast, female fashionistas all over the City are favouring monochrome designs with materials such as ceramic, graphite and silicone alongside the customary precious metals.

Gents rose Gold nautilus complication

speedmaster moonwatch professional chronoGraph

£25,580, Patek Philippe @ Watches of Switzerland, 0207 626 7321 £2,310, Omega, 0207 929 7706

ladies white Gold twenty-4

£26,970 Patek Philippe @ Watches of Switzerland, 0207 626 7321

ladies rose Gold nautilus

Gents perpetual calendar with hobnail bezel in white Gold

£17,930, Patek Philippe @ Boodles, 0207 283 7284 £49,900, Patek Philippe @ Boodles, 0207 283 7284

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heeling power A key focus of any Christmas party outfit, every City girl should shows off her legs in the most beautiful heels possible. With brands including Lulu Guinness and Paul Smith, stunning shoes are an absolute must for every woman in need of a festive indulgence or gorgeous gift. And don’t forget a pair of classic flats from Pretty Ballerinas; perfect for hitting the retail therapy circuit or enjoying winter walks in the park. Men needn’t feel left out, as brand names including Church’s and Crockett & Jones can help find the perfect choice for that all-important party or special present.

‘Hallam’ SHoeS, £285, Crockett

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‘layla’ Blue Suede HeelS, £179, Paul

‘alaStair’ SHoeS, £290, Church’s

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£149, Pretty Ballerina, 0207 493 3957 Smith, 0800 023 4006

English Shoes, 0207 929 7015

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the finishing touch No outfit is complete without the perfect accessories, and the Royal Exchange is a treasure trove of hats, handbags, gloves, umbrellas, and a whole host of winter extras. In style this season, choose rich shades of purple whether it’s a stunning silk scarf or a fabulous croc leather handbag; rich contrasting textures (combine silk and tweed for a fabulous British ‘heritage’ look); or a stylish brolly to keep the raindrops and snowflakes at bay. For foolproof men’s gifts, don’t forget to look out for luxurious leather wallets, chunky knitted scarves and silk ties in festive shades of Christmas crimson and majestic purple.

‘Suzy’ Handbag, £395, Lulu

‘damSon’ Slim Travel WalleT, £315, Smythson, 0207

SofT leaTHer WalleT, £395, Mont

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Guiness, 0207 626 5391 621 1037

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£155, Hermès, 0207 499 8856

all that glitters Renowned as one of London’s most popular jewellery shopping destinations, especially in the run up to the festive season, the Royal Exchange boasts an incredible range of luxury boutiques including Boodles, Bulgari, Cartier, De Beers, Milleperle, Royal Exchange Jewellers, Searle & Co, Theo Fennell and Tiffany & Co. For every trinket and treasure, bauble and ornament imaginable, the Royal Exchange is the perfect place to shop for sparkling jewels and stylish costume jewellery – you’re sure to find the perfect stocking filler for your loved one here. 30

gift guide

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Men’S ‘MySterieux’ CufflinkS, £2,000, Bachet, 0203

diSCo SquAre CufflinkS, £85, Tateossian, 0207

£75,000, Royal Exchange Jewellers, 0207 929 0100

405 1437

283 3434

Silver MediuM ‘Horny’ Art PendAnt, £295,Theo Fennell, 0207 623 4380

18Ct WHite Gold lotuS eArrinGS, £2,400, De

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Beers, 0207 929 2777

£3,800, Milleperle, 0207 621 1118

12 The Courtyard, Royal Exchange, EC3V 3LR TEL: +44 (0) 20 3405 1437 EMAIL: bachet-jewellery@bachet.co.uk www.bachet-joaillier.com

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on trend The Royal Exchange remains at the cutting edge of current fashion trends all year round, and the lead up to Christmas is no exception. Whether you’re hunting for the ultimate cocktail dress, wrap-up-warm knitwear for the colder weather, an extra special Christmas gift or classic fashion ‘investment pieces’ for the New Year, the Royal Exchange has it covered. Look out for big brand names including Agent Provocateur, Loro Piana, Paul Smith and Vilebrequin for a variety of in-vogue fashions.

meDium RectaNgle fRame suNglasses, £185, Gucci

Blue Ruffle Neck DRess, £309, Paul

‘aylit’ scaRf iN PRiNteD silk aND cashmeRe

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‘gaNgsteR’ susPeNDeR BRief, £75, Agent

Smith, 0800 023 4006

£1,265, Loro Piana, www.loropiana.com

£85, Agent Provocateur, 0207 623 0229 Provocateur, 0207 623 0229

gift guide Photographer: Andrew Woods, www.awoods.com Photographer’s Assistant: Rich Bowyer Stylist: Natalie Dale

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pamper & preen The Christmas party season is fast approaching and for all those dressing to impress, the beauty regime is step one to looking good. The Royal Exchange is packed full of gorgeous beauty products and heavenly scents to help you pamper your way through the festive season (maybe even securing a kiss under the mistletoe in the process!) Check out what’s on offer from Jo Malone, Kiehl’s, L’Occitane, Molton Brown and Penhaligon’s for both Christmas gifts and pre-party treats.

Men’s Thekku hairwash, £17, Molton

BlenheiM BouqueT afTershave splash

‘Marvelous Mauve’ lipgloss, £13, Kiehls, 0207

MidnighT recovery concenTraTe, £35, Kiehls, 0207

lavender foaMing BaTh,

Brown, 0207 621 0021

£55, Penhaligons, 0207 623 3131

283 6661 283 6661

£18, L’Occitane, 0207 929 7722

food & drink

SWEET INDULGENCE

Paul A Young is an award-winning creative chocolatier at the forefront of the British chocolate scene, whose mouth-watering chocolates are unlike any others. Focused on maintaining the true flavours of his ingredients, he is experimental and creative, developing flavour combinations that are original, daring and yet perfectly balanced. Pushing the boundaries of traditional chocolate making, Paul is renowned for combining seasonal flavours with the finest chocolate from Valrhona, Amedei and Michel Cluizel, combining different blends and origins to match his ingredients. Paul’s 2010 Christmas collection includes a range of delectable filled chocolates and truffles with festive centres including ‘Sage & Chestnut’, ‘Mulled Pear Cider’, ‘Port & Stilton’, ‘Mince Pie Truffle’, ‘Burning Embers – Pine, Tobacco & Chilli’, ‘Gingerbread’, ‘Hazelnut, Cranberry & Orange Rocher’, ‘Spiced Red Wine’, ‘Baileys Snowball’, ‘Glenmorangie Whisky Truffle’ and ‘Cinnamon Leaf Truffle’. Other treats and treasures on offer at Paul A Young’s chocolate boutique are ideal as indulgent stocking fillers; choose from chocolate bars flavoured with ‘Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh’, Stollen bars made with white chocolate, slow roasted almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and vine fruits, hand-painted Chocolate Marbles, Chocolate Coins made from fine Valrhona caramel milk chocolate, ‘After Christmas Lunch’ chocolates made from 64% Dominican Republic chocolate with peppermint, milk chocolate with orange and clove, and white chocolate with cinnamon and cranberry, Christmas Pudding Brownies and Limited Edition Christmas Pudding Mallows. 020 7929 7007 www.paulayoung.co.uk

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Sweet For a complete range of flavour experiences, head to the Royal Exchange for sweet treats, savoury masterpieces and everything in between

TASTE OF THE ORIENT Intimate, sumptuous and sensational, Imperial City is one of the City’s finest restaurants when it comes to an authentic dining experience from the Orient. The avant-garde Chinese restaurant in the undercroft of Cornhill’s Royal Exchange brings the very best of the Orient to London, and is the perfect place for mouth-watering Chinese cuisine, expertly mixed drinks and a relaxed but social atmosphere. Entering the restaurant, guests descend a staircase into a beautiful Oriental style room which combines the building’s exposed original brickwork with a beautiful and fascinating Eastern décor, with a contemporary take on the traditional. Intricately crafted lattice screens, a water feature and a Chinese emperor’s robe are displayed with pride, and backed by mood lighting to give a powerful and striking effect. The menu itself offers an array of aromatic sensations and as expected, quality of ingredients and passion for Chinese cuisine are evident in every dish. Popular starters include dim sum with crispy garlic and soy sauce, and an exotic selection of steamed scallops. Schezuan crispy aromatic duck is one of the restaurant’s highlights of the main course menu, and is a real showstopper as it is carved right at the table. Everything from clay pot chicken with Chinese mushrooms, to the more daring crocodile with cashew nuts, is rich and full of spices and flavours, making eating at the Imperial City a real treat. Don’t miss out on the fantastic selection of drinks, which also receive the ‘Eastern’ treatment with a range of Chinese teas on offer to help cleanse, revitalise and aid digestion after a meal. The fine wine list is equally impressive, with offerings from around the world to suit any palate. A fabulous choice, whether you’re planning a Christmas meal, romantic date, festive family outing or client entertainment, Imperial City is a real gem sure to impress even the most discerning visitors. Lose yourself in this unique piece of the Orient, and until you step back out into London, nothing will break the spell of East. 020 7626 3437 www.orientalrestaurantgroup.co.uk

food & drink

winter

COCKTAILS Bringing a little glamour to an evening in the city, head to the royal exchange for a selection of delicious winter cocktails

Zeal Raspberries Fresh raspberries, ginger and mint muddled, shaken with stolichnaya raspberry vodka, Lychee Liqueur and pomegranate juice, served long over crushed ice

Passoa and Passion Passion fruit puree and Passoa liqueur topped with champagne

Blue Delight Blueberry Martini Fresh lemongrass and blueberries muddled and shaken with Kurant vodka, homemade blueberry syrup and a dash of cranberry juice, served in a chilled martini glass

Spicy Passion Fresh limes, passion fruit and ginger muddled together, packed with crushed ice and laced with passion fruit liqueur and cachaça

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Celebrate Christmas

Fleur Chérie is an ode to the most cherished flower in the Mediterranean; the exquisitely delicate orange blossom. Light yet sophisticated, fresh yet sensual, Fleur Chérie brings you a warm and elegant fragrant touch in the heart of Winter.

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To celebrate the launch of Fleur Chérie, L’OCCITANE would like offer our Royal Exchange customers a FREE Fleur Chérie Hand Cream 30ml when you spend £20 in store. Visit our boutique located at 29 Royal Exchange, London, EC3V 3LP. *While stocks last. Not to be combined with any other promotion. One gift per customer. Photocopies not accepted. Available only at the Royal Exchange Boutique, valid from 4th November to 25th December 2010.

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art

leading

ladies

For generations, the success of a portrait painter has been measured by the status of the people he paints, royal sitters generally woman by propelling him to the number one todd white spot. In today’s Western society, the cult of celebrity defines success as much as royalty, so accomplished portraits of both royals and celebrities direct the spotlight on the artists who paint them.

Cumbersome Ruby Shoes

Muriel

Temporary Remedy

The Wounds She Leaves Behind

nder a very bright light indeed at the Artisan Fine Art gallery in London’s Royal Exchange has been Hollywood artist Todd White, who specialises in portraits of the female sex, some famous and some not at all, but he paints each one from detailed observations and recordings through his various encounters with them. Taking centre stage in his exhibition, Woman is his new portrait of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, whom he chose to paint because he found her, “A true inspiration who made a huge impact worldwide”. This painting is in London for a brief period, for it is to be auctioned to raise funds for her memorial fund on 1 July next year. Lily Allen has also achieved world renown at a very young age, as Diana did, and the many aspects sometimes secret – of female personalities such as hers attract White like a magnet. He is a consummate people watcher and his portraits are so distinctive because they give us a realistic likeness while revealing something intimate about the subject through their expressions and poses. It’s as if we have caught them off-guard, like a wandering guest at a dinner party. This is reflected in Temporary Remedy, the painting which bears a striking resemblance to Allen; White's interest in the emotional side of the female psyche is evident in this name choice and in several other similar paintings, such as Stronger and Don't Say Goodbye. In The Wounds She Leaves Behind, we have another unknown subject with a likeness for a famous femme fatale – in this case the actress Scarlett Johansson. The tussled hair, slightly déshabillé appearance and unwavering stare, accentuated by smudged eye make up, give her all the features of a strong yet vulnerable woman; most men would do well to avoid her in this emotional frame of mind but, of course, they can't resist her type and nor can Todd White. Madonna, Catherine Zeta-Jones and P. Diddy own his original work and this exhibition of captivating and very good quality portraits looks certain to expand that group of famous collectors. For those with smaller designer wallets, signed, limited edition prints of the Woman collection are available for less than £500. Woman by Todd White Artisan Fine Art www.artisangalleries.com Tel: 0207 929 5656 41

Awaken your senses, naturally nurture your skin and enrich your home this Christmas with occo. Discover fine natural ingredients, evocative natural fragrances and the perfect present.

www.occo - online.com 18 Royal Exchange, London EC3

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BANISH THOSE JANUARY BLUES

competition

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win

As enjoyable as the festive season is, there’s always that period of the blues that follows in the long, chilly month of January – back to work, dark nights, and tough resolutions. That’s why the Royal Exchange is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a selection of gorgeous treats for her, making the transition into 2011 that little bit easier. Our fantastic grand prize includes: • • • • •

L’Occitane Fleur Cherie makeup gift set Kiehl’s Crème de Corps skincare gift set One hour style & shopping consultation from Abigail Michael Occo home spa set A signed copy of Paul A. Young’s latest chocolate recipe book plus a luxury chocolate hamper • Penhaligon’s Christmas miniature ladies fragrance set • A two-course meal for two at top restaurant Sauterelle, including a bottle of wine • A Pretty Travel Pack from Pretty Ballerinas To be in with a chance of winning, simply log on to the Royal Exchange website (www.theroyalexchange.com) and enter your email addresses to sign up for the newsletter, which will automatically register you as a competition entrant. The competition is open from 7 November and the final closing date is 28 January.

Good luck!

www.theroyalexchange.com

Royal Exchange Directory

Agent ProvocAteur

church’s

5 ROYAL EXCHANGE / 020 7623 0229 / MON-FRI: 10.30AM-6.30PM

28 ROYAL EXCHANGE / 020 7929 7015 / MON-FRI: 9AM-5.30PM

www.agentprovocateur.com

www.church-footwear.com

ArtisAn Fine Art

crockett & Jones

35 ROYAL COURT ENTRANCE / 020 7929 5656 / MON-FRI: 10AM-7PM

25 ROYAL EXCHANGE / 020 7929 2111 / MON-FRI: 9AM-6PM

www.artisangalleries.com

www.crockettandjones.com

BAchet

de Beers

12 THE COURTYARD / 020 3405 1437 / MON-FRI: 9AM-6PM

13 THE COURTYARD / 020 7929 2777 / MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM

www.bachet-joaillier.com

www.debeers.com

Boodles

grAnd cAFé & BAr

2 - 3 THE COURTYARD / 020 7283 7284 / MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM

THE COURTYARD / 020 7618 2480 / MON-FRI: 8AM-11PM

www.boodles.co.uk

www.royalexchangegrandcafeandbar.com

BulgAri

gucci

15 THE COURTYARD / 020 7283 4580 / MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM

9 ROYAL EXCHANGE / 020 7623 3626 / MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM

www.bulgari.com

www.gucci.com

cArtier

hermès

1 THE COURTYARD / 020 7312 6923 / MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM

12-13 ROYAL EXCHANGE/ 020 7626 7794 / MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM

www.cartier.com

www.hermes.com