ISSUE 7
INTERVIEW: PHILIP TREACY BEAUTY: COLOUR FLASH Fashion: Code Red Freak le Spirit Mirage Feline Rooftops She Rocks Black Swan
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A unique online presence This issue brings exciting photoshoots and collaborations. Code Red: Our shoot in Hong Kong – page 6. Mirage our desert shoot – page 36. See our enticing short motion version at the front of our site. There are even more stunning editorials to inspire.
Editorial Team: Editor in Chief: Irene Darko – irene@componeremagazine.com Chief Sub Editor: Zita Savage – zita@componeremagazine.com Sub Editor: Philip Anthony – info@componeremagazine.com Interiors and Arts Editor: Zita Savage – zita@componeremagazine.com Fashion Editor:
We get up close and personal with legendary hat
Irene Darko – irene@componeremagazine.com
designer Philip Treacy – page 12.
Fashion Coordinator:
Interiors with a certain je ne se qua – pages 56–59,
Elisa Stone– elisa@componeremagazine.com
and we hunt the best spa treatments to recharge
Fashion Assistant:
batteries – Page 70.
Bianca Swan – bianca@componeremagazine.com Beauty Editor: Niedian Biggs – niedian@componeremagazine.com Arts Columnist: Christopher Phillips Advertising & Marketing: Jean Ampah – jean@componeremagazine.com Production Manager: Adriane Savage – info@componeremagazine.com
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Andrew King Photographers: Cyril Lagal
Hugo Salazar
Sondra Stocker
Cris Beltrán
Nick D
Emily Kate Roemer
Dustin Damron
Jessica Juliao
Daniel Bartolomé Contributors: Amy Cox Sinead Flynn Rick Rabuck Corinne Lebreton Richard Blandel Marian Woo Li 2 Dirty Guys Barbara Yniguez Taylar Aguilar
Esaú Yori Junior Queirós Giorgia Severino David Dorris Kristin Cicala A Neta Lucía Silva Jennifer Nam Dennis Bailey Cameron Carpenter
CONTENTS BEAUTY Colour Flash FASHION Code Red
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FEATURE Philip Treacy
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FASHION Fatal Attraction
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ARTS Art and Exhibitions
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FASHION Freak le Spirit 24–33 WISH LIST Wish List
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FASHION Mirage 36–47 FASHION Feline Rooftops
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INTERIORS Parisian Paradise
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INTERIORS The Right Shade
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TRAVELISTA Hotel Guanahini & Cotton House 60–61 Photography: Daniel Bartolomé Styling: Esaú Yori Make-up and Hair: Junior Queiros Model: Alina @ Trend Models BCN
FASHION She Rocks
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FEATURE Best UK Spa Breaks
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DINING OUT Crazy Bear & Gaucho
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FASHION Black Swan
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STOCKISTS
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FASHION BEAUTY
Photographed by Cyril Lagal
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CODE RED Photographed by Nick D
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T-shirt by Christopher Kane – Joyce Boutique Jacket by CK Calvin Klein Pants by CK Calvin Klein Shoes by Jimmy Choo
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Jacket by Giorgio Armani Skirt by Giorgio Armani Shoes by Prada
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Dress by Valentino Shoes by Valentino
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Top by Asli Filinta – Joyce Boutique Jeans by Bless – Joyce Boutique Belt by Ann Demeulemeester – Maria Louisa
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Bodysuit by Martin Margiela – I.T.Boutique Vest by Ann Demeulemeester – I.T.Boutique Pants by Ann Demeulemeester – I.T.Boutique Necklace by Atelier Swarovski – Maria Louisa
Photography by: Nick D – for precursorprints.com Styling by: 2 Dirty Guys Make up: Marian Woo Hair stylist: Li Model: Fernanda – for Models One
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Philip Treacy by Irene Darko
Photograph: Kevin Davies
We get up close to renowned hat designer and facial architect Philip Treacy.
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Would you say there is such a thing as the perfect hat? My friends and clients know I rejoice in choosing the perfect hat for them. I get a real joy when I perch the right hat on someone’s head. I know that a single millimetre makes all the difference to the shape of an eyebrow. I am always playing with proportions.
What is it about your hats that set them apart from other milliners’ hats?
Some years later I studied fashion first. I didn’t
Each of my hats have a life beyond just a
really care too much about them. When I came to
fashionable item of clothing. Susie Bick, who is one
college in London I found that many of the students
of my closest friends and muse says she always
were a little jaded but not me, because the city was
feels protected wearing one; it acts like a veil from
all new to me. At that time I had no idea I would
the world.
become a milliner, I just liked fashion and style.
Tell us about the process of making a hat?
have any heroes in the way of designers and I didn’t
I was always influenced by beauty. At home in Ireland we were taught about the beauty of nature.
I sketch the hat, and then begin to make the shape
We had lots of chickens, pheasants and geese so
in a natural fabric called spartrie. When the shape
the prime ingredient of the hats I make are feathers
is completed it is sent off to Maison Michael in Paris
because I know them very well. I now appreciate
who then creates a wooden block. With this block
the profound effect my childhood had on me.
hundreds of hats can be created.
When did you first realise you were destined to become a milliner?
So your use of “Feathers” as a feature of your hats can be traced back to your childhood? I first used feathers, shed by my mother’s goose as a child to decorate hats where I grew up in Galway.
When I was a child I always liked making things like
Birds are exquisite perfection. Their feathers are
puppets, toys, Christmas decorations, stuff like that.
weightless, they give movement and volume –
And when I was six Mrs. McDonough, a neighbour
woman love them and they are very sexy. I like to
taught me how to sew.
invent new ways of using farmyard fowl; feathers
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feel like living, breathing material. You are drawing with them rather than just decorating a hat. It took a year for Antony’s Yokohama cockerels to grow their tail feathers long enough for me to painlessly clip them to create hats that were worn by Honor Fraser and Jodie Kidd on the catwalk.
How do you feel hats have changed since the years of old?
In your opinion do women buy hats for occasion or do they buy hats on a whim as they would a pair of shoes? We all need beautiful things that make us feel good and give us pleasure. Whether it’s a flower, a sunrise, or a hat! These things are the spice of
When I started designing hats some years ago as a
life and remind us of the essence of pleasure and
student at the Royal College of Art. It was at a time
beauty. I have had the greatest pleasure of having
when hats were perceived publicly as something
the opportunity to challenge people’s perception of
worn by ladies of a certain age, and something
what a hat should look like in the 21st century.
from a bygone era. I thought this was totally ridiculous and simply believed “we all have a head, so everybody has the possibility to wear a hat.” Hat making has been around since the beginning of time; it’s part of every culture. I haven’t invented the hat; I have just sort of made them sexy. I believe in beauty and elegance and communicating thoughts and dreams in a visual way. I love to work with my hands making something from nothing – turning 2 dimensional material into a 3 dimensional object. One of the most exciting aspects of my job is that I have an opportunity to influence how people see hats in the twenty-first century. And that is a very exciting job because I have a worldwide audience
Photograph: Kevin Davies
open to seeing hats in a new way.
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There is that old saying ‘if you look good you feel good’. In your experience do hats really transform the way its wearer feels? A hat can completely change the personality of the wearer, make them stand differently and walk differently. A hat can make that person feel who wear hats want to show off. But human
When picking a hat, should it match the rest of the outfit, or can it be a little more risqué?
beings, since the beginning of time, have always
I don’t believe in matching a complete outfit. It is
wanted to embellish themselves. So hats have
far more interesting to pick out some of the lesser
been around since the year dot. It’s a human thing
colours in the outfit and let the hat match in
to want to dress every part.
that way.
interesting. People think sometimes that people
What advise do you have for non- hat wearers is there an alternative? You have dressed women internationally, how do you think British women fare in the millinery style stakes?
I think a hat is anything that surrounds the head in
Very well, it’s part of English dress and culture and
hat can be anything, and anything can be a hat.
glamour is and will always be attractive to men
any capacity. It doesn’t necessarily have to sit on the head, it can just balance on the head. I think a
good currency to work in and there is nothing more
Is there such a thing as one hat that fits all; a style that looks great on everyone?
glamorous than a hat.
Hats are meant to be for everyone. It’s a very
and woman in the UK. So glamour is a sort of a
potent part of the body to decorate because, when you meet people for the first time, you are not meeting their foot or their hand or their hip, you are meeting their face. The purpose is to enhance the features of the face. It’s also a cheaper alternative to cosmetic surgery!
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Fatal Attraction
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Jacket by Millau @ Lfstores.com Romper by Valentino Vintage La Maison De Fashion
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Dress by Walter Bull Couture Tights by Faulke
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Dress by Walter Bull Couture Tights by Faulke
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Jacket by Millau @ Lfstores.com Pants by Diabless @ styleseams.com
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Dress by Dolce and Gabanna @ la maison de fashion Socks by Faulke Shoes by Dolce Vita Assorted bangles & rings by Vintage
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Dress by Nancy Rose Bull Couture Necklace by Mixed Ice @ styleseams.com Shoes by Jessica Simpson Tights by Faulke Gloves by Vintage
Photography by: Dustin Damron Hair/Make up: Barbara Yniguez – for Current Studio Wardrobe: Taylar Aguilar – for La Maison de Fashion Model: Carola Remer – Photogenics LA
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Modern British Sculpture Royal Academy of Arts January 22 – April 6 A survey of British sculpture in the twentieth century, exploring the development of the medium in this country and its dialogue with the international scene. Included are works by major names including Jacob Epstein, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Anthony Caro, Richard Long, Phillip King and Damien Hirst.
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Gabriel Orozco Tate Modern, Bankside Until Sunday April 24 Mid-career survey of the Mexican artist, featuring works old and new including sculpture, photography, drawing and painting. Known for his use of found materials, Orozco draws on the histories of western and Latin American art practice, as well as his fascination with game-playing. The show includes well-known pieces including ‘La DS’ (1993), a Citroën DS car which the artist altered to exaggerate its streamlined design, and ‘Black Kites’ (1997), a human skull covered with a dense, geometric pattern. Free Entry
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British Art Show 7 The Hayward February 16 – April 17
Laurie Anderson, Trisha Brown, Gordon Matta-Clark: Pioneers of the Downtown Scene, New York 1970s
Hayward Touring’s latest annual five year survey of contemporary Brit-art stops off at the Hayward Gallery itself, for the first time in 20 years. Collaborating with artists, independent curators, writers and partner institutions to develop exhibitions that are seen by approximately half a million people in over 100 cities and towns each year. Showcasing work by Karla Black, David Noonan, Olivia Plender, Christian Marclay, Spartacus Chetwynd and a host of others. Free Entry
Barbican Centre March 3 – May 22 An exploration of the work of performance artist and musician Laurie Anderson, choreographer Trisha Brown and artist Gordon Matta-Clark, who were friends and active participants in the New York art community of the 1970s, working fluidly between visual art and performance. Free Entry
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Dress by Celine Denim jacket by Wrangler Leather fur neck by El Delgado Buil Socks by Calcedonia Boots by Ash Sunglases by Bottega Veneta Watch by Adidas
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Leather suit by Antik Batik Hair knitted waiscoat by Gas Shoulders by El Caballo
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Jumpsuit by La Perla Fur coat by Essentiel
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Jumpsuit by La Perla Fur coat by Essentiel Boots by Casadei Bracelet by Helles Paris
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Dress by Lanvin Belt by Fracomina Socks by Calcedonia Neckclace & cross by Thomas Sabo Pee toe byRepetto Sunglasses by Adidas
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Jeans by Levi’s Skin perfecto by Temps de Cerices Fur waiscoat by Michael Kors Belt by Fracomina Shoes by Camper
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Blouse by TMX Leather shorts by Antik Batik Cape by Etro Boots by Boticelli Sunglasses by Rayban
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Dress by H&M Knitted bolero by TMX Mittens by Guess by Marciano
Photography by: Daniel Bartolomé Styling by: Esaú Yori Hair/Make up: Junior Queirós – for YSL Cosmetic Products Model: Alina – Trend Models BCN
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WISH LIST
wish Gold-plated crystal cameo brooch by Mawi. £270. www.mawi.co.uk
Dark-blue matelassé leather bag by Miu Miu. £980 at www.net-a-porter.com
Dreams and Thoughts leather notebook £240 by www.smythson.com
by Amy Cox
Gold spiked studs on bright-blue leather make Christian Louboutin’s peep-toe pumps a standout style. £765. Christian Louboutin, 17 Mount Street, London, W1K.
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Toadstool key fob. Never loose your keys with Mulberry’s gold metal and red enamel toadstool key fob Attach this designer-stamped piece to your keys, or hook it to your handbag. £92. www.mulberry.com
Get dolled under with French lace underwired bra and French briefs by Deborah Marquit. £155. www.deborahmarquit.com
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Adorn your wrists with this bold gold and sterling silver contour cuff £1,625. www.johnhardy.com
Mother of pearl pink stone cowrie shell ring by Nayiri Design. £440.00 at www.matches.com
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Mirage Photographed by Sondra Stocker
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Leopard blouse by Single Dress
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Bonanza leather skirt by Veda Bronze velvet top by Leyendecker Large feather necklace by Micha Design Black and purple feather clutch by Michelle Monroe
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Bronze velvet top by Leyendecker
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Black waxed vest by J’Ampe Concrete panther necklace by Miles McNeel
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Leopard blouse by Single Dress
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Black native dress by Yotam Solomon Leopard fingerless gloves by Sermoneta Gloves
Photography by: Sondra Stocker – for Current Studio Production by: Rick Rabuck Styling by: Giorgia Severino – for Current Studio Make up: David Dorris – for Current Studio Hair stylist: Kristin Cicala – for Current Studio Hair products: Privé Models: Francis – Hollywood Model Management Kate – Vision Shannon – Photogenics
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Feline Rooftops Photographed by Hugo Salazar
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Blasier by Balmain Lingerie by Intimissimi Boots by Burberry Porsum Boots by Chanel Dress by Balmein
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Hair Jacket by Chanel Lingerie by Intimissimi
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Hair Jacket by Top Shop
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Dress by Vintage Lengerie by Calzedonia Brazalette by Bimba y Lola Boots by Gyanvito Rossi Dress by Top Shop Brazalette by Razalete Mango
Photography by: Hugo Salazar – hugosalazar.co.uk Photographer’s assistants: Marc Esteller & Miguel Guijarro Styling by: A Neta Hair/Make up: Junior Queirós – juniorqueiros.com Models: Alva Calve – Francina Models Bio Adrienn – Fleming Models
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INTERIORS Tia small five Arm Antique French
Parisian Panache
Chandelier £130 www.alexanderandpearl.co.uk
by Zita Savage
There are no rules when it comes to French chic, it’s all about confidence, style, vivid colour and texture. The key to Parisian Panache is to be bold, daring, flamboyant, a little over-thetop and most of all dramatic. Tell your own theatrical story, some homes will embrace this style more than others, high ceilings and period features will be a definite advantage, although high skirting and crowning can be put in for that ultimate period feel. Add at least one or two patterns to your decor, which will add interest, a room done in solid colours, is just too boring. Get the look. Pattern sheer voile curtains £43 www.curtainsdrapesfactory.com
Large gilt deep frame mirror £333 www.qualityfurnitureforyou.com
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Deep buttoned footstool ﾂ｣375 www.dormyhouse.com
Valbone Louis Chair Toile ﾂ｣456 www.designersofas4u.co.uk
Antique French Aubusson rug Petit point ﾂ｣2500 www.parispanacheantiques.com
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The Right Shade by Zita Savage
Bamboo Oval Pendant. ﾂ｣43.50. www.imperiallighting.co.uk
Light House Large Shade. ﾂ｣145. www.conranshop.com Gnejs Lamp Shade. ﾂ｣14.29. www.ikea.com
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Moma Lamp Shade. From £35. www.bhs.co.uk
Origami Pendant Shade designed by Claire Norcross for Habitat. £100. www.habitat.co.uk
Solid Brass Shade. £18.70. www.jimlawrence.co.uk Black and Gold Lamp Shade. £70. www.heals.com
Ember Stripe Ceiling Shade. £60. www.johnlewis.com
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Hotel Guanahini & Spa by Sinead Flynn
Located on the north east of the Caribbean island of St. Barthﾃｩlemy, set on its own 16 acre peninsular in the heart of a tropical garden, Hotel Guanahani & Spa exemplifies luxury, comfort, and elegance. There are 68 coloured cottages are nestled together among smooth shapes of creole architecture including 34 suites and la villa, 14 suites that feature a private swimming pool. Each bungalow is decorated in a French tropical style incorporating rare woods and fine cotton fabrics, to create a colonial atmosphere with a Caribbean twist. Guest rooms offer a private terrace with either an ocean view or a garden setting and access to private beach. The beach front Indigo restaurant serves breakfast, lunch dinner. The Bartolemo restaurant offers elegant French gourmet dining in a seductive setting. www.leguanahani.com From ﾂ｣300 pp
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Mustique, St Vincent & The Grenadines
Cotton House
by Sinead Flynn
The Cotton House Resort, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, lays on renowned Mustique: a private island estate in the West Indies chain of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Cotton House is a resort that offers seclusion at its most refined. All guests accommodations face the Caribbean Sea or the 13 acres of manicured gardens.
Mustique quietly shares its unspoiled treasures with each of its guests. A hideaway for celebrities and royalty, the island is renowned for its seclusion. Mustique has several beautiful beaches and protected coves for guests to enjoy. Take in sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling, tennis, motorboat excursions, or horseback riding. Seventeen distinct accommodations, many with private plunge pools, dot the hillside and sea-front of the estate. The structures reflect the old-Caribbean heritage, while giving modern comforts and luxury. An eighteenth century cotton warehouse, where the Verandah Terrace serves creative, refined cuisine for dinner by a french chef. The Beach Cafﾃｩ offers delicious fare in one of the most breathtaking settings overlooking the nearby islands of the Caribbean Sea. www.cottonhouse.net ﾂ｣435 pp
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She Rocks Photographed by Cris Beltrﾃ｡n
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Huntress by Gori de Palma Skirt by Tag Me Underwear by H&M Necklace by H&M Thigh-high sock by Topshop
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Dress by Vintage Thigh-high sock by Topshop Shoes by H&M
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T-shirt by Gori de Palma Trousers by Ysl Vintage Bracelet byH&M Earrings by Ysl Vintage Shocks by H&M Shoes by H&M
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Hood by Krizia Robustella Shoes by Topshop
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Hood.Krizia Robustella. Earrings.Ysl Vintage.
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Dress by Roberto Piqueras Skirt by Krizia Robustella Necklace by Cos Shocks by Krizia Robustella Shoes by Topshop
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Jacket by Tag Me Shorts by Vintage Leggins by Roberto Piqueras Necklace by Cos
Photography by: Cris Beltrán Photographer’s assistant: Iñaki Mujika Styling by: Lucía Silva Hair/Make up: Junior Quierós Hair products: YSL Cosmetics Model: Nuria Val – 7mm Barcelona
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Beat the January
Blues! Best Spa Breaks in UK
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by Sinead Flynn
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The Hertfordshire Spa This beauty salon is the perfect haven for relaxation, rejuvenation and pampering at an affordable price. With four luxurious treatment rooms, two nail bars, spray tanning booth as well as swimming pool and steam room. This beautiful spa offers a variety of treatments Price: Two hours ﾂ｣110 includes, Micro Zone facial Back Purification, File and Varnish on Hands and Feet. www.thehertfordshirespa.co.uk 01992 468102.
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from head to toe.
Ragdale Hall Located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside, Ragdale Hall combines state-of-the-art facilities with the charm of traditional Victorian architecture. This creates one of the most luxurious and relaxing health spas in the country and was recently voted Best Spa in Europe. Prices from only ﾂ｣69 for a spa day and ﾂ｣113 per person per night for a spa break. www.ragdalehall.co.uk
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Pennyhill Park Nestled within 123 acres of Surrey parkland, it’s impossible not to feel totally relaxed at this hotel spa. Facilities include a gym, tennis court, eight indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hydrotherapy pool and a sensory relaxation lounge. Price: Organic Chocolate and Vanilla Body Therapy £120. pennyhillpark.co.uk
The Dorchester Exuding a Thirties Art-Deco glamour, this London hotel spa is seriously sophisticated, with velvet sofas, pearl chandeliers and a ‘Spatisserie’ for
Mandarin Oriental
afternoon tea. The treatments use
Among the hustle and bustle of the city
Vaishaly and Carol Joy products.
find serenity in the heart of London in
Price: Vaishaly facial £95 for 55 minutes.
this intimate spa, while enjoying the
020 7319 7109
sanarium, vitality pool and steam room. Price: Mandarin Oriental Spa Experience £500 for 3 hours 50 minutes. 020 7838 9888
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Babington House The Soho House franchise is a Victorian country manor set in 18 acres of Somerset greenery. The spa itself is in a walled garden, where the ingredients for their organic lotions are grown. Price: Cowshed Wrap, £80 for 70 minutes. 01373 812 266
Chewton Glen There’s a varied range of facilities at this country-house hotel spa in Hampshire with escapist neoclassical interiors. Products used include Linda Meredith and Ila, the carefully selected healthy food is excellent. Price: Classic Chewton Glen Spa Day £220.00.
Photograph: Sarah Louise Johnson
Special thanks to Hertfordshire Spa
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DINING OUT
Crazy Bear Crazy Bear restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia became a local landmark almost as soon as it opened. The madly stylish interior – including its supercool basement bar area – is Art Deco inspired and is one sexy setting for first dates as well as a super spot for groups of friends to gather. The menu seems to cover half of Asia, with sushi, sashimi, dim sum, pad Thai, Thai curries and Chinese stir-fried dishes. Bento boxes are available at lunch beginning in January, as is Sunday night cabaret and burlesque. The tasting menus are a great way for groups to sample the best flavours, or purist diners can stick to a single cuisine. Anything goes here. The atmosphere is ‘party’ and the super and award-winning cocktail menu goes a long way toward lift off. Lots of diners choose to begin and end their evening in the divine bar – this is a great spot to bring out-of-towners too. The dishes devised by a Head Chef Anusak Thepdamrongchaikagul draw on oriental traditions with the emphasis on Thai. The menu is long and enticing, with house specialities including hot and sour soup, veal escalope and slow-roast pork belly. The latter was the highlight of our visit, delightfully chewy and full of flavour, while Thai staples such as green curry and Pad Thai are handled with aplomb. The wine list is extensive and contains a number of gems – our excellent waiter steered us towards a wonderfully crisp Alain Brumont Gascogne 2002. www.crazybeargroup.co.uk
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Gaucho Gaucho restaurant is a sexy Argentinean steakhouse in London that is popular with the local business lunch set and carnivorous connoisseurs. With its luxe mix of chandeliers, black and white cowhides and well-hung Churrasco cuts of beef, Gaucho – not far from Tower Bridge station – is the perfect place for business lunches and events and a sexy spot for dates. Stunning views are framed by Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the modern architecture of More London. Start your meal in the sumptuous lounge bar for a relaxing drink before moving into Gaucho’s ultrachic dining room. The meat-centric menu at Gaucho also has an excellent range of veggie and seafood dishes. The Argentinean flavours are complimented by a variety of hand-picked boutique wines mainly from Argentina. This super-stylish restaurant is a chic spot to linger over lunch and the menu is guaranteed to impress. www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk
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Dress by Celestino Couture Sandals by Valentino
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Jumpsuit by Celestino Couture Sandals by Ralph Lauren Collection Gloves by OMO Norma Kamali Bracelet by Swarovski Atelier
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Jumpsuit by Celestino Couture Sandals by Ralph Lauren Collection Gloves by OMO Norma Kamali Bracelet by Swarovski Atelier Hat – stylists creation
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Blouse by Copperwheat Foil tights by OMO Norma Kamali Vintage belt by Isaac Mizrahi Sunglasses by Robert Marc Hat by Victor Osbourne Shoes – Stylists own
Photography by: Emily Kate Roemer & Jessica Juliao Make up: Jennifer Nam Hair Stylist: Dennis Bailey Wardrobe Stylist: Cameron Carpenter Model: Kacie Schiffer @ Major Models
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STOCKISTS A Alana Hale – www.alanahale.com Alexander McQueen at Feathers – 0207 589 5802 AK Vintage – www.akvintage.com Arfango – www.arfango.com B Bryce Aime – www.bryce-aime.com Belle Savauge – www.bellesauvage.com Bull Couture – California (805)497-2855 Bernard Chandran – www.bernardchandran.com C Chantal Thomas – www.chantalthomas.fr E E spaco – www.espacofashion.com.br Etro – www.net-a-porter.com F Florencia Kozuch – www.florenciakozuch.com G Givenchy at Feathers – 0207 589 5802 Garner Grace – www.garnergrace.com H H&M – 0207 323 2211 J J’Ampe - www.jampe.ca Joie at Harrods – 0207 730 1234 K Krystof Stronzyna at The Sefton Boutique – 0207 226 9822 Katie Ermilio – www.katieermilio.com L Loriblu – www.loriblu.it Leyendecker – www.leyendeckerlosangeles.com Lf Stores – www.Lfstores.com Lamaison de Fashion – www.lamaisondefashion.com La Perla – www.laperla.com M Mascaro – 0207 493 8224 Micha Design – www.michadesign.com Michelle Monroe – www.shoppetrozillia.com Miles McNeel – www.churchboutique.com Mytights – www.mytights.com N Nanette Lepore at The Nanette Lepore Store – 0207 221 8889 Natalia Romano – www.nataliaromano.com Nicole Miller – www.nicolemiller.com O Omar Asim – www.omer-asim.com P Paule KA – www.pauleka.com Q Qasimi – www.qasimi.com R Reem at Wolf and Badger – 0207 229 5698 S Style Seams – www.styleseams.com Single – www.singledress.com Something Else – www.something.net.au Style Seams – www.styleseams.com T Theory – 0207 985 8420 Tim Ryan at Browns Focus – 0207 514 0063 Topshop – www.topshop.com V Veda – www.matchesfashion.com W Wolford – www.wolfordshop.co.uk Y Yotam Solomon – www.yotamsolomon.com COMPÔNERE MAGAZINE
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