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FROM THE EDITOR 50 years. The golden anniversary. When a couple reaches the half century mark, they often exchange jewellery. When we reach it, we go 10 steps further and present our readers with the best jewellery, watches, sports cars, superyachts, travel destinations, and much more.

When Tempus launched in 2012, quickly establishing itself as the magazine of choice for watch aficionados and followers of all things luxury, the 50th edition seemed a long way away. Now we’re here, it seems like only yesterday the first magazine was sent to press.

The 50th anniversary edition is well-timed with a particularly exciting period in Tempus’s life. Not only have we just introduced our new app, Tempus Media (available on the App Store), we’re gearing up to unveil a stunning redesign of our website, TempusMagazine.co.uk, and are preparing to launch Tempus TV. And that’s not mentioning our exciting sponsorship deals. From Formula Two to the Guards Polo Club, get ready to start seeing Tempus everywhere you go.

Back to the issue in hand, our cover story is The Luxe List (page 20), in which we present Tempus’s 50 must-have items. From the most valuable bespoke Rolls-Royce ever made and the priciest handbag on the planet, to the innovative new supercars and extravagant summer accessories, this is the ultimate guide to what you should be wearing, driving or buying right now.

This month we also speak to supermodel Cara Delevingne about her bold new look (page 44), test drive the new McLaren 720S (page 60), take a trip to the beautiful island of St Lucia (page 96), uncover the artists of the moment (page 104), and much more.

Enjoy the issue.

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Contributors

Dominique Afacan

Rhymer Rigby

Kyle Fortune

Sarah Jordan

Dominique’s assignments have taken her on a series of adventures across the globe. For this issue, she looked at the growing trend for superyachts to look to the automotive world for inspiration (see page 66).

As a freelance writer for the FT, the Times and the Telegraph, and the author of two books, Rhymer was the perfect man to pen our article on the world of modern luxury. Discover his views on page 48.

For twenty years, motoring journalist Kyle has driven pretty much every vehicle under the sun and called it work. Discover his latest adventure test-driving the new McLaren 720S on page 60.

A former editor of Professional Jeweller magazine, Sarah highlights some of the world’s most beautiful jewellery watches for our Style section. You can read her report on page 38.

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CONTENTS

Issue 50 20 50 luxury must haves The things we can’t live without this summer

Style 38 Artistry in abundance The most beautiful watches in the world 44 Release the beast Cara Delevingne talks liberation, style and beauty 48 Luxe in flux The world of luxury is changing – and here’s how

Move 56 Rock & Rolls-Royce What happens when motoring and music collide 60 Rapid succession Test driving the new McLaren 720S 66 Top gear Automobile-boat partnerships are on the rise in yachting

Indulge 74 Sky-high dining The world’s most glamorous rooftop restaurants 80 The taste of summer Exclusive tips from London’s leading bartenders 86 Posh spice Inside Westminster’s Cinnamon Club

Escape 90 Secret escapes The world’s most idyllic coastal gems 96 The art of stealing time Making memories in St Lucia 100 It’s not you, it’s me A sneak peek inside ME London

Culture 104 War & peace An artistic adventure with Bran Symondson 110 Master of arts An exclusive preview of Masterpiece London

Smart living 116 Ships ahoy Seafront properties with room to anchor a beautiful boat 124 Back to the future The best luxury gadets for your home

Events 136 Save the date The essential luxury event calendar

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moments All the covers from the Tempus archives

ith 50 issues published to date, we’ve collected a colourful archive of dazzling magazine covers.

As we celebrate our 50th edition here’s a look at every cover we’ve ever printed, from our first issue in March 2012, to the present anniversary special.

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50 LUXURY MUST HAVES

In honour of our 50th anniversary edition, the Tempus team have compiled a list of 50 things we can’t live without this summer – and you shouldn’t either

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A chronograph that’s precise to a 1/100th of a second, the new Zenith Defy El Primero 21 is the timepiece we’ve been waiting for from Swiss watchmaker Zenith. With a fresh movement and concept, this launch – the first major timepiece unveiled by ‘interim CEO” Jean-Claude Biver – blends heritage and modernity to bring a fresh lease of life to the signature El Primero brand. zenith-watches.com

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Fabergé Mosaic Pendant

Hermès Himalaya Birkin

Inspired by Fabergé’s iconic Mosaic Imperial Easter Egg of 1914, this sparkling necklace – priced at over £65,000 – features an intricate mosaic of precious Mozambican rubies, sapphires, tzavorites and diamonds, set into 18-carat white gold egg. faberge.com

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Zenith Defy El Primero 21

Making history as the most expensive bag ever sold at auction, the Hermès Himalaya Birkin is more akin to an artwork than a handbag. Handmade from the skin of a Niloticus crocodile, the accessory is adorned with 18-carat gold finishings and 240 diamonds. The masterpiece was sold at Christie’s for a staggering $379,261 to – wait for it – David Beckham. Victoria sure is one lucky lady. hermes.com

Rolls-Royce Sweptail

The most expensive car in the world, this one-of-a-kind RollsRoyce Sweptail coupe pushes the limits of motoring customisation. The beast of a vehicle, which boasts an eyewatering $13 million price tag, took engineers four years to build to the owner’s specifications.

The design includes extracts from iconic models like the 1934 Phantom II Streamline Saloon, alongside modern additions such as a panoramic glass roof, a builtin Champagne cooler, and even a hat shelf. rolls-royce.com

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Sunseeker 131 Yacht The ultimate yachting vessel for summer, the Sunseeker 131 Yacht is the epitome of comfort and style. The monstrous vessel is three stories high, 40-metres in length, and packed full of state-of-the-art accessories guaranteed to impress even the most discerning of guests. Our highlight? The sky lounge and cocktail bar leading out onto a sun deck. We can’t imagine spending summer anywhere else. sunseeker.com

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Aston Martin DB11 Beauty is personified in Aston Martin’s new DB11. Designed to exhilarate, with a bold exterior, elegantly-crafted interiors, and the power of the AMG’s 503bhp 4.0 twinturbo V8 under the bonnet, the 600 bhp supercar is one of the most exciting launches to hit the market so far this year. If you buy one supercar this summer, make sure it’s this. stratstone.com

Vengeance Volante The Aston-Martin-inspired Vengeance Volante

by Kahn Design is set to be the sports car of the summer. Based on the Aston Martin D89 – and featuring the V12 engine – the new drop-top shares the distinctive, powerful aesthetic of the hard-top coachbuilt Vengeance, with the ease and elegance of a convertible. kahndesign.com

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Hot in the tracks of Porsche’s one millionth 911 comes the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS, revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Featuring a massive new wing and oodles of power, this car – which packs a mighty punch with a staggering 691bhp – is the fastest of its kind ever released to the public. porsche.com

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Gustav’s of London An essential accessory for horology enthusiasts, this bespoke watch box from Gustav’s of London is only for the true collector. The handcrafted, one-of-a-kind wooden chest – priced at over £100,000 – is specially designed to suit each owner, and holds five timepieces from the likes of Cartier, Patek Phillipe, Rolex, Bremont and Breitling. gustavsoflondon.com

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscape This vintage-inspired dive watch, first released in 2013, is now available with a beautiful black ceramic dial and hour-markers in Liquidmetal, an alloy known for its deformation resistance and its longterm stability. It’s water-resistant to 30 bar and powered by Caliber 1150 – on of the prestige brand’s finest movements, which also offers a 100 hour power reserve. A true collector’s piece. blancpain.com

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Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti When horology and fashion combine, style is timeless. The new Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti, available at Harrods, fuses the watchmaking genius of Hublot with the creativity of Berluti. The innovative chronograph’s strap features the brand’s famous traditional Venezia leather, which also crops up on the dial – complex craftsmanship was needed to etch two counters into the leather at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock. hublot.com

Audemars Piguet Diamond Outrage

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Dior Grand Bal Piece Unique Galaxie

A spellbinding new addition to Dior’s high jewellery watch collection, the Grand Bal Piece Unique Galaxie is a wearable piece of art. Made in white gold and set with colourful precious stones, the captivating timepiece is designed to reflect the mystery of galaxy, with a twinkling shower of stars made from diamonds. Turn the piece over to discover a secret constellation on the case back. dior.com

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When a watchmaker refers to its timepieces as “machines”, you know you’re in for a treat. MB&F, the brainchild of the eccentric Maximilian Büsser, takes horology beyond timekeeping. From the MoonMachine to the HM6 Alien Nation (pictured), each launch is more outrageous from the last. Averaging at least half a million pounds, every piece is limited edition and made by an independent designer hand-selected by Büsser. mbandf.com

Lytt Inception This unconventional timepiece is the brainchild of the design gurus at Lytt Labs who, in the Inception, have created a watch that provokes conversation whenever it’s spotted on the wrist. The offbeat creation sees an unusual time display framed in a bold, pebble-shaped case. It’s odd, but we love it. lyttlabs.com

TAG Heuer Autavia The Autavia, a legendary driver’s chronograph from the Sixties, is finally back. Originally designed

by Jack Heuer in 1963, the iconic chronograph is reborn with an imposing 42mm bezel (3mm larger than its predecessor) and a fancy new Heuer 02 calibre proprietary movement. Created with the feedback of long-term fans, the new timepiece is the ultimate collector’s item. tagheuer.com

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16 Lock & Co Hatters A classic hand-woven Ecuadorian panama from Royal Warrant holder Lock & Co Hatters, based on prestigious St James’s Street, is the ultimate summer accessory for a gentleman of style. lockhatter.co.uk

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Sennheiser HE1 Headphones

Carved from Carrara marble and packed with state-of-the-art technology and unique features, Sennheiser’s HE1 headphones come in at a cool £54,000, which makes them some of the most valuable on the planet. en-uk.sennheiser.com

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Austin Eszcori

Possibly the most expensive card holder you’ll ever own, these luxury handmade wallets (priced at £8,500) are guaranteed to make an impression at your next board meeting. austineszcori.com

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Montblanc Solitaire Serpent Limited Edition 1906

A highlight of Montblanc’s new Rouge & Noir Collection, the Solitaire Serpent Limited Edition 1906, featuring a magnificent gold serpent, is arguably the coolest writing instrument we’ve seen so far this year. montblanc.com

S.T. Dupont Iconic Collection In honour of S. T. Dupont’s 145th anniversary, the Parisian luxury goods brand has unveiled a special collection reviving one of its most iconic items – a travel bag commissioned by Humphrey Bogart in 1947. It’s a must-have for stylish travellers this summer. st-dupont.com

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For the ladies The Tempus Femme edition is the go-to publication for trends, style advice and everything fashion related.

Unveiled every quarter, with future plans to make it monthly, the must-have magazine is tailored for our female readership and presents the inside scoop on what to wear, how to accessorise, where to travel, and much more. tempusmagazine.co.uk

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Bulgari Serpenti Forever

Bulgari’s new Serpenti Forever is the perfect accessory for an evening ensemble. The statement piece is made from brushed metallic calf leather and features a gold plated ‘snakeskin’ chain and snake’s head clasp with bewitching malachite eyes. bulgari.com

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Boodles Malham Rock

For its stunning new fine jewellery collection, Poetry of Landscape, Boodles takes inspiration from the British countryside. Our favourite piece? This sparkling Malham Rock ring. boodles.com

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Burberry Bespoke Burberry takes tailoring from fashion to fragrances with its new collection of seven customisable scents, available at Harrods’ Salon de Perfumes. The ultimate finishing touch to a fashionista’s ensemble, the fragrances come in varying concentrations, enabling clients to pick the notes they prefer and craft a unique aroma just for themselves. harrods.com

Onde by de Grisogono

Showcasing a sensual side of the de Grisogono jewellery house, the Onde jewellery collection combines the jewellery house’s iconic aesthetic with a modern sculptural design inspired by the undulating motion of the ocean. degrisogono.com

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Chaplins For interiors that ooze with style and effortless elegance, Chaplins should be your first port of call. Offering modern designer furniture and lighting for contemporary homes, the interiors company has two showrooms, in London and Middlesex. Just be warned – you could end up spending hours here. chaplins.co.uk

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Audemars Piguet Diamond Outrage

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Vertu Clous de Paris Red Gold With a hefty £39,100 price tag, the new Vertu Clous de Paris Red Gold is more than a phone, it’s a style statement. Crafted from 18-carat red gold and decorated with black sapphire keys and fine leather finishings, the striking device – which is hand-crafted in England – is unlike anything else on the market. It also comes with Vertu’s signature ruby ‘Vertu key’, which gives users access to a dedicated concierge. vertu.com

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Royal Salute 21 Year Old Polo Edition

Founded in London in 2008, Studio Hanel specialises in high-end interior design for private and commercial clients. A highlight of its extensive collection of stylish pieces is its range of uber-luxurious cotton, viscose and silk rugs. studio-hanel.com

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Steinway & Sons

Steinway & Sons has been loved and trusted by world-leading concert pianists ever since the company was founded in 1853.

Over 165 years since its inception, Steinway artisans continue to make fine pianos that are celebrated for their traditional craftsmanship, premium materials and unrivaled attention to detail – the average piano is made up of over 12,000 components. steinway.com

Just in time for the British polo season, Royal Salute unveils a new special 21 Year Old Polo Edition whisky. A celebration of the brand’s longstanding affinity with the sport, the bottle is as stylish as it is tasty. royalsalute.com

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Longthorne Gunmakers With the autumn shooting season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start adding to your gun collection. Longthorne Gunmakers crafts premium guns with the beauty of British craftsmanship, the precision and accuracy of Swiss watches, and steel proof of ‘Magnum’ – the highest proof level achievable in the UK. longthorneguns.com

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King of Denmark The blend of this premium Danish cigar is a closely guarded secret, which is not surprising as it will cost you a cool £3,452 for a box of 60. If you have a spare £6,520 lying around, why not buy the matching 24-carat gold-plated humidor, which is topped with a sterling silver crown – a suitably lavish seat for this truly regal cigar. danishpipeshop.com

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32 Brocket Hall, UK Looking for a grand country home to host an event or party? Look no further than Brocket Hall, a country retreat for many famous royal and aristocratic figures, including King George IV and Lord Melbourne and his close friend and counterpart Queen Victoria. brocket-hall.co.uk

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Pikes, Ibiza

Listed as one of world’s top 100 hotels by the Sunday Times Travel, this legendary Ibiza boutique bolthole has been a magnet for celebs (Grace Jones, George Michael, Bon Jovi) and the island’s cooler visitors for decades. Not one to rest on its laurels, it was lovingly restored in 2011 and now offers a gourmet dining experience to rival some of the best that the island has to offer, plus fabulous rooms – a couple of them kitted out by hot designer homeware supplier Rockett St George. This summer, look out for restaurant pop-ups and dining clubs at this home from home in the Ibiza hills, plus all-night sets from the iconic DJ Harvey and, on 29 August, a one-off, intimate live show from rock royalty Primal Scream. An Ibiza institution, and rightly so. pikesibiza.com

1 Hotel, Miami

This flagship outpost of the 1 Hotel group has become the destination of choice for visitors and locals alike, offering everything from a Bamford Haybarn Spa – set up by the UK’s Lady Carole Bamford – to a Tom Colicchio-fronted restaurant, offering a more refined alternative to the sometimes gauche South Beach scene.

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Anantara Hotel, Vilamoura, Portugal This stunning new hotel is close to an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, making it perfect for both a spa and sport break. Don’t miss the brilliant cataplana ( fish stew) in the restaurant and try and book the Presidential Suite – it has a whirlpool hot tub on the roof terrace. vilamoura.anantara.com

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Nobu Hotel Shoreditch London

Opening on 1 July, this new 148-room hotel brings the style and opulence of Nobu to the artistic quarter of Shoreditch.

Expect fine dining and stunning interiors that reflect the creativity of the neighbourhood and the internationally-loved brand. nobuhospitality.com

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In the modern world, the only way to travel is bespoke. True Luxury Travel collaborates with a discerning clientele of world travellers to create completely tailored once-in-a-lifetime holidays, taking care of everything from private jets to exclusive excursions across Africa and Asia. trueluxury.travel

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Al Fresco 64 Here at Tempus, we love a whisky, so when we found out about the opening of Al Fresco 64 - the world’s highest dedicated whisky bar - we immediately started looking at flights.

Located atop in the Lebua Hotel in Bangkok, the bar affords stunning views from the 64th floor, and an incredible selection of premium Chivas whisky. lebua.com

Bob Bob Ricard

While Bob Bob Ricard may be famous for its ‘press for Champagne’ concept, there’s more to the restaurant than a fad. The glamorous dining room commands an “elegant” dress code, for which its glamorous clientele are rewarded a menu of English and Russian fare, and cool bottles of bubbles - the best can be found in the auction cabinet. bobbobricard.com

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Novikov Restaurant & Bar

Normally when a restaurant blends cuisines we’re a little hesitant, but at Novikov, gourmands are offered a delectable choice of two restaurants in one stylish see-to-be-seen space. Novikov Asian serves up the best of the East, while Novikov Italian has all the charm of a modernclassic Italian kitchen. novikovrestaurant.co.uk

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COYA Mayfair

Home to one of London’s most exclusive member’s clubs, COYA boasts a busy calendar of cultural events, a decadent menu of South American flavours, and a colourful art deco space. Membership here is one of the hottest tickets in town. coyarestaurant.com

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Hush

A hidden sun trap in the heart of Mayfair, Hush was one of London’s best kept secrets - until now. The courtyard is a perfect summer’s day lunch spot, while the 60‘s-style Aviator Bar serves up some of the best cocktails in town. Book into the Boudoir ‘den’ for an exclusive party of up to 15. hush.co.uk

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British Superbike Championship As part of our commitment to the sporting world, we’re throwing our weight behind some of Britain’s rising stars. We’ve teamed up with Dave Tyson’s Tsingtao MV Augusta team to sponsor Jack Kennedy, one of the most promising riders in the country. With our help, he’s dominating the current British Superbike Championship and has his eyes firmly set on the winning podium. Watch this space. britishsuperbike.com

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The Autumn Nations Polo On 17 September, Tempus will host the final of The Autumn Nations at the prestigious Guards Polo Club. The star-studded event – where we’ll take over the Royal Box – will entail an enjoyable day of sportsmanship, fine hospitality, and exclusive showcases from the world’s most luxurious brands..

See you there. guardspoloclub.com

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Long Drive World Series UK Championship Long drive is redefining the competitive world of golf. Adding pace and excitement to the traditionally leisurely sport, the sport presents a fresh opportunity for golfers to test their strength and skills. We’ve teamed up with the Long Drive World Series UK Championship, which comes to England for the first time this month, and can’t wait to see world leaders such as Tim Burke and Joe Miller – the two-time world champion – battle it out for the title. longdriveworldseries.com

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Tempus-sponsored driver Oliver Rowland

Oliver Rowland

Poised to be the next face of British motor sport, Tempus-sponsored racing driver Oliver Rowland is dominating the current Formula 2 championship. Currently sitting at second place on the leaderboard – and inching ever closer to rival Charles Leclerc with every race – he’s already made history for DAMS-racing, after scoring the team’s premier Formula 2 trophy in Monaco in May. Success is, clearly, on the horizon. Rowland is gearing up to take over Formula One in 2018 and we’ll be right by his side for the whole journey. dams.fr

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Tempus Media

Giving our readers the ultimate augmented reality experience, the brand new Tempus Media app is packed full of useful tips, stunning videos and exclusive content that our readers can access on the go, wherever they are in the world. The ultimate mobile concierge, the app will soon offers users the option to book restaurants and experiences directly through their phones.

And best of all, it’s completely free.

Search forTempus Media on the app store or scan the QR code to download.

Gone are the days you needed to use an agent to book a jet. Now, world travellers hold the power of private air travel in their palms. Whether you’re looking for an unused seat or an entire idle jet, JetSmarter – the fasted-growing private jet company in the world – connects passengers and carriers, offering an instant pay on-the-fly service. jetsmarter.co.uk

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Velocity Black Velocity Black is a hot new mobile lifestyle service that enables users to book exclusive activities such as chef ’s tables at Michelin-star restaurants, or out-of-thisworld experiences including a fighter jet flight to the edge of space, through their smartphones. The app already has an abundance of celebrity support, with names such as Gigi Hadid and Poppy Delevingne throwing their weight behind it. We’re intrigued. velocity.black

50 Tender

For when a car simply won’t do, there’s Tender. Launching this month, Tender is an essential maritime mobile booking system that gives users the power to instantly request and book boats catered to all their needs and desires. From reserving a straightforward water taxi, to hiring a charter, this app is set to become the Uber of the sea. Download it before your next trip to the Riviera. tender.global

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THE BROGUE COLLECTION

a l i f e t i m e o f r e f i n e m e n t . The discreet brogue motif epitomises a peerless marriage of modern design and timeless panache. The exquisite detail made possible by new craft, piercing the deep, rich tones of our Bridle Hide leather to reveal the brilliant London Tan calf beneath. To us, excellence is an endeavour without end. e t ti n g e r . to e ach th ei r own .

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IN THIS MONTH’S STYLE GUIDE, WE LOOK AT THE SPARKLING WORLD OF JEWELLERY WATCHES AND PRESENT THE INSIDE SCOOP ON THE LATEST TRENDS IN LUXURY SHOPPING

Artistry in ABUNDANCE

Drawing on the traditional Metiers D’Art, high jewellery timepieces demonstrate rarefied hand-craft techniques that are just as precious as the gemstones and diamonds adorning them Words: Sarah Jordan

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ny jewellery watch aficionado will tell you that what constitutes a ‘jewellery watch’ is subjective. At the most obvious end of the spectrum are the diamondencrusted bracelets – and in some cases necklaces – that nestle a simplified timepiece within swathes of sparkling, artistic curves. In contrast, some brands have perfected dial artistry, creating a miniature masterpiece beneath sapphire crystal glass. Should this count as a jewellery timepiece?

The combination of gemstones, diamonds and ample Metiers D’Art would suggest so.

Traditional ‘companion crafts’ have long gone hand-in-hand with the world of high jewellery watches. Miniature painting, gem-setting, enamelling, engraving, mosaic, marquetry… these ones are perhaps well-known. But delve deeper into enamelling, for example, and you will discover Champlevé, Paillonné, Cloisonné, Grand Feu, Plique-à-jour and Flinqué. Each technique has passed down through generations of artisans, with many being ardently protected by a handful of contemporary experts who are now preventing these skills from being lost to history.

This year has been an especially exciting year for anyone with an interest in dial artistry. The Dior Grand Bal Pièce Unique Galaxie Cygnus watch plays on the decorated oscillating rotor of the wider Grand Bal offer with elaborate, constellation-like white opal marquetry and pleated and hand-engraved gold. The Mademoiselle Privé Coromandel Flying Birds

by Chanel takes gold one step further, using it to sculpt a three-dimensional bird scene among carved mother-of-pearl flowers. But it is Jaquet Droz that takes the sculpted gold and glyptic engraving technique to its absolute pinnacle with its Loving Butterfly Automaton watch, which sees a cherub seated on a chariot drawn by the beating wings of a butterfly. Unbelievably, the dial design is crafted from 40 hand-engraved parts, with the trees measuring just 0.2mm thick. »

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Cartier Flamenco Plume

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Ronde Louis Cartier XL Flamed Gold

While Jaquet Droz has perfected dial painting in its Petite Heure Minute collection, and Cartier has showcased heat painting with its Ronde Louis Cartier XL flamed gold watch, it is Harry Winston who has tackled the art of silk. Its Premier Delicate Silk Automatic 36mm creates a dial from raw silk, dyed to obtain a warming hue that complements a diamond-set rose gold case. This is then embossed by a master craftsman, using a technique that stamps 18k or 22k gold directly onto the silk to create a raised-and-recessed pattern.

Gemstones, diamonds and more gemstones are perhaps the more a-typical calling card of high jewellery watches. The 38mm Aquanaut 5062/450

by Patek Philippe, for example, is set with 160 round diamonds and 76 baguette diamonds surrounded by a bezel of 48 baguette-cut diamonds. Many high jewellery watches, such as the Audemars Piguet Diamond Outrage, the De Grisogono Eccentrica S01 watch, and the Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas employ a diamond setting technique

often described as ‘snow-set’. This technique sees a master gem-setter bore holes of different sizes into the underlying gold structure and then set gemstones and diamonds into these holes at a close proximity. This has the effect of hiding the structure below, making the gemstones appear as if they are floating, or blanketing the surface like snow.

Another technique often spotted by eagle-eyed high jewellery watch lovers is ajourée or ‘open work’, which leaves space between gold and diamonds to allow maximum light to shine through. This technique is used beautifully in the Boucheron Nature Triomphante Lierre de Paris secret watch, which sees tendrils of diamond-set ivy leaves coil three times around the wrist.

It is safe to say that secret watches are having a moment in 2017, and Dior has certainly made waves with its tropical Dior Exquise Opal High Jewellery secret watch, complete with diamonds, pink, yellow and purple sapphires and spessarite garnets. The Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori, the Chanel

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Gabrielle Chanel and the Giampiero Bodino Rosa dei Venti are also exceptional examples of a watch concealed in sparkling gems. What makes these watches so extraordinary, in addition to meticulous gem-setting, is the articulated movement of the concealed cover that shields the watch from view.

In the case of the Dior Exquise, the opal-set ‘cover’ is moveable 360 degrees.

Or, if this doesn’t quite reach your personal tastes for drama, there is the Cartier Flamenco Plume that hides a watch face under a translucent 78.74ct oval-shaped, cabochon-cut pink quartz, held in a feather-like nest of brilliant-cut diamonds. In this case it is an innate understanding of gemstones, of cutting, polishing and setting passed down from one master gem-setter to another, that makes the watch a work of art.

When it comes to jewellery watches, no element strays far from the expert hands of a mastercraftsperson – each preserving a skill and presenting it the next generation of Metiers D’Art apprentices.

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Time to shine Graff Spiral A delicately proportioned whirlpool of pavÊ-set diamonds across the bezel, dial and crown give the impression of movement, like a hypnotist’s watch in diamond form. This white gold watch is finished with a black satin strap.

De Grisogono Luna Known for its knock-out style, de Grisogono has turned its attention to a more feminine shape in the new Luna jewellery timepiece. Highlights include a vibrant purple variant, set with pink sapphires and amethysts.

Audemars Piguet Diamond Outrage Those with a punk-rock sensibility will enjoy the spikey Diamond Outrage, snow-set with more than 10,000 round and baguette-cut diamonds or blue sapphires. Each peak is set on an articulated white gold bracelet to create a deceptive moveability.

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BEAST Supermodel Cara Delevingne on liberation, style and her bold new look Words: Jason Adams

ear has never been a word in Cara Delevigne’s dictionary.

When she burst onto the runway in 2009 with her bold brows, she threw caution to the wind and embraced her unique look, going on to dominate the fashion world as one of this generation’s most successful supermodels. A millennial hero with an effervescent personality and a captivating stare to rival that of her mentor Kate Moss, the model-turned-actress boasts an army of loyal followers who attempt to capture her bewitching allure, but never quite succeed. Even with a newly shaven head – for her new film Life in a Year in which she plays a terminally ill woman – Cara oozes glamour.

While at the Cannes 70th annual film festival, the Briton opened up about her dramatic new look, expressing herself through fashion and releasing her beast with Moschino fashion designer Jeremy Scott for Magnum’s latest campaign. »

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Tempus: Firstly Cara, you’ve got a bold new look for one of your upcoming film projects…

Cara Delevingne: What do you mean? What are you talking about?

T: How has it felt unveiling a hair style that is so dramatic?

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large personality some of the time.

But yeah, it’s about kind of taking all of that back and finding out what I need to play the role. But, of course, I try to make it as real as possible so there are definitely elements of that. But in fashion I think now, especially since I get to work with such incredible people and now I get to have a lot of like, you know, people ask for my creative input, which is really amazing. So, I think more and more I get to express myself in fashion too. So both. It’s hard. It’s different.

C: I guess, yeah, for this film [‘Life in a Year’], before I even got the project I said to them, I said to the director, ‘I want to shave my head for it.’ And my kind of agents and managers were like, ‘Please don’t. Why would you do that?’ And I was like, ‘Because’, you know, when it’s a part like that – especially when it’s to do with things like cancer - I needed to feel what it would be like to have no hair.

The way you look I think, it’s so important to feel beautiful, it doesn’t matter if you have hair, it doesn’t matter at all. And it was one of the most liberating things I’ve ever done. I don’t know how long I’m going to keep my shaved head for but I really like it a lot. It’s been really, really amazing.

T: You have great individual style. Why is it so important for you to express your individuality through style?

C: I think everyone does in a way. We all are so different and unique and we all learn so much from each other because we are different and unique and I think, with style, most of the time I do just like to be comfortable and wear my tracksuit bottoms and not any make-up and not really give a toss, like I think the rest of us do! But my favourite thing is also to dress up and to feel beautiful. But I think it’s important to feel beautiful no matter what you wear. And again, to keep pushing the boundaries and testing the limits of fashion. I think fashion is so incredible and it’s changing so much. We can pick and choose from so many different eras of fashion, we’re so blessed with that. There’s a real art to it.

T: You seem to have no fear when throwing yourself into new projects...

C: I think that’s just my way of living. Yeah, constantly just doing the things that I fear most, those are the things I go for, you know, the challenges that come up ahead of me. Whether that’s for myself, the pressure I put on myself or that I have around me, I just go for it, no matter what. It’s all about being ferocious and fierce and going for what you want and not listening to what other people think and don’t listen to the haters and all of that. Let your beast out. Let your animal out. We’re all animals.

T: The film you made with Jeremy Scott looked like a lot of fun to make. Tell us about it.

C: Me and Jeremy, we go way back. We’ve known each other for about six years. I think Jeremy is incredible. Everything he does I think is so inspirational. I feel like me and Jeremy both like to push the boundaries and breaking the rules in terms of whatever the rules are and working together was just so incredible. I think his vision for this was incredible.

It was such a fun day it didn’t feel like working. It was really, really fun and there was lots of ice cream to be eaten! I mean come on!

T: What is your biggest indulgence in life?

C: It’s about spreading joy. If you’re having a bad day – laugh. It’s so important to laugh at yourself. Even with devastating things that happen, one day you’re going to look back and laugh at them – obviously not in the world – but things that happen to you, you know what I mean?

So, laughter, fun, enjoyment – it’s the best.

T: There was a lot of mixed media in this presentation. Was it a different experience making this compared to your usual types of movies?

T: What is your biggest pleasure in life?

C: That’s hard. What’s my biggest pleasure? Love, life, happiness, laughter, work…is that sad? No, that’s not sad. Yeah, just every day I’m so grateful for everything. I’m so lucky to be doing what I’m doing in life and I just that hope I can carry on doing what I’m doing and helping people along the way – spreading joy.

C: Yeah, I mean I’ve done a lot of work with CGI and stuff like that. But in terms of the CGI it was more like the imagination. Obviously, I’d seen the characters before and kind of just imagining them fall of the chair and I’d seen the sketches on the mood board obviously. But again, it was all about having ice cream and having fun with that.

T: Do you think that in movies you can express your personality more than in fashion?

T: What is the secret of your partnership with Jeremy Scott?

C: In movies, it’s not really about expressing my personality. I’m talking in an American accent, sorry! When I’m filming that happens quite a lot.

I keep slipping in and out of it. It’s not about expressing my personality.

I really try and channel the role that I’m playing so I kind of have to strip that away depending on the character. Because I do tend to have quite a

C: What is the secret to our friendship? It’s a secret! [laughs] I don’t know, he’s just the best, as you can tell by all the people that he works with. Everyone loves Jeremy. I love him so much and again, it’s a secret so I can’t tell you.

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LUXE in flux The world of luxury is changing. We reveal some of the more fascinating developments of note Words: Rhymer Rigby

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So let’s look at it another way. Visiting a street market is an exciting, immersive cultural experience. The stalls are exclusive as they are small and can only serve limited numbers of people. The food is fantastic and equal to some the world’s best restaurants. You’ll have a good story to tell your friends afterwards and it’s the kind of thing you could conceivably find on a “curated” holiday itinerary. So perhaps it is a luxury experience after all.

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This, in a nutshell, serves to illustrate how luxury consumption has changed. Once luxury was easy. It was a clutch of upmarket brands and venues that differentiated themselves on price, quality and scarcity. But all that started to break down 25 years ago and now… is luxury buying upmarket goods and luxury brands? Is it a kind of “edited,” bespoke shopping? Is it about buying unusual or esoteric experiences? Is it exclusivity?

Luxury is also often ubiquitous to the point of meaninglessness. As Jonathan Anderson, creative director of the JW Anderson label said at this year’s FT luxury summit, “You can go to Tesco and buy luxury sausages”.

These will be good sausages too – as the base level of many products has risen enormously in the last few decades.

The consumer, Anderson adds, is intelligent and now wants the whole story: “You have to give them something that has a point of view.” »

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The Singaporean street food stalls are just one example of the move from buying things to buying unique experiences and stories - and a whole industry has sprung up to cater for this. The London-based concierge company Quintessentially once closed the Sydney Harbour Bridge to allow a member to propose to his fiancée and the Knightsbridge Circle, a members’ lifestyle club put on a private dinner for guests before Leonardo DaVinci’s The Last Supper at the Dominican Convent.

Research by London-based consultancy The Future Laboratory suggests that this shift from material to experiential consumption is very real.

Moreover, it’s a trend that’s likely to accelerate as millennials (who are less materialistic) become the next generation of luxury consumers. Indeed, even the world’s newest luxury consumers – the Chinese – appear to be moving away from conspicuous consumption to “stealth wealth” (boutique hotels, travel, wines, etc).

However, this doesn’t mean people don’t want to go shopping, just that they want to do it in more personal, involved way. Here we have seen the rise of destination shops which function almost as brand temples. Dolce & Gabbana recently announced that it was teaming up with the architect Eric Carlson to work on three projects.

These are “architectural retail environments” in three stores – Paris, Beijing and Monte Carlo.

Here, you see a kind of layering of luxury – the high-end brand and the starchitect working together to offer a unique shopping experience.

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Traditional shopping destinations are also making offers that go far beyond mere products. We have private rooms in high end stores and exclusive lounges in airports and malls. One interesting development has been the appearance of wellness facilities in high-end stores. This year, Harrods opened a Wellness Clinic and Saks Fifth Avenue launched “The Wellery’ within a couple of months of each other. Again, it’s another layer – destination shopping as an experience and one that is good for you. It also chimes with the mores of the clean-living Instagram generation.

This brings us to technology. For a long time, technology and luxury brands were rather uneasy bedfellows. Technology was seen as mass market and the antithesis of personalised, artisan luxury. But now, partly thanks to social media, they are coming together – and very quickly. Virtual reality and augmented reality are starting to enable more immersive shopping experiences, even remotely. High-tech and smart materials are being used increasingly in products – here it helps that items like mountain bikes can be luxury products too.

Even wardrobes are joining the internet of things, Avery Dennison, a US labeling producer, and EVRYTHNG, a “smart products” software provider, recently joined forces to launch Janela, a digitised closet. This will help you recycle your old clothes, “when the time comes for a spring clear out.” This, then, is the intersection of luxury and values in the form of green concerns.

Technology can also ensure the provenance of goods which is hugely important, as so many luxury brands sell themselves on their backstory. As JWT Intelligence recently wrote: “Blockchain’s transaction ledger is perhaps the most secure tool available today to verify authenticity, a major concern in the luxury goods sector.”

Much of what is happening to the luxury market mirrors what’s happing to consumption generally. It’s about combining buying with digital technology, it’s about moving more towards experience and values and, as the Future Laboratory’s Chris Sanderson says ultimately: “it’s about understanding the relationship between consumer and product.” Even if that product is Michelin-starred street food.

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FROM THE FASTEST CARS TO THE MOST INNOVATIVE SUPERYACHTS, HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DRIVING THIS SUMMER

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ROCK ROLLS-ROYCE Tempus discovers that when motoring and music collide, it’s a symphony of style Words: Rachel Ingram

riving a rock star’s car may sound like a hairraising experience for any music-loving motor head, but owning a bespoke vehicle – and a Rolls-Royce at that – that’s been designed in collaboration with your favourite musician?

Now, that’s the epitome of rock’n’roll.

Rolls-Royce has long enjoyed a close history with music, its motor cars beloved by the legends such as David Bowie, Marvin Gaye and Rod Stewart. Now, the brand has cemented that legacy by collaborating with several of Britain’s biggest music icons on a collection of nine one-ofa-kind collectors’ Wraiths.

Created with the help of stars such as Roger Daltrey CBE, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Ray Davies and Ronnie Wood, these remarkable ‘Inspired by British Music’ Wraiths take the power of the mighty Wraith and give it an added kick of attitude. They’re the ultimate collector’s items for rock’n’roll aficionados.

First to fulfill his motoring dream was Roger Daltrey CBE of The Who fame, who commissioned not one, but two bespoke cars. One celebrates his band, while the other gives a nod to the group’s iconic 1969 album Tommy.

From first glance, it’s clear that ‘Tommy’ is a special vehicle. The distictive bonnet is illustrated with the stunning image of the Tommy album cover, designed by Mike McInnerney, which features birds in flight against a blue sky. Inside, iconic iconography from the album’s artwork features prominently throughout. Imagery from popular hits such as Pinball Wizard, for instance, makes an appearance via unique designs on the leather seating.

In Daltrey’s ‘The Who’ vehicle lyrics from the band’s most famous songs cover the Wraith’s signature door-flights, while the bullseye logo crops up on the rear waterfall and dashboard clock, and clever embroidery adds a special touch to the head rests. On the front you’ll find Daltrey’s signature »

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and on the back, colourful scenes of exploding drum kits intricately etched into the leather depict the rock’n’roll bravado of the music industry.

Speaking of the project, Daltrey said: “It’s been immense fun working in collaboration with Rolls-Royce to create two cars which capture some of The Who’s iconography so beautifully.

The ‘Tommy’ car is truly a work of art, and Mike McInnerney and Rolls-Royce’s designers have done a great job bringing to life themes from the album and its artwork.”

Another special edition Wraith unveiled at the launch in spring was a tribute to Sir George Martin – the so-called ‘fifth Beatle’. Designed by his son Giles Martin, the vehicle pays tribute to all of his father’s number-one chart toppers. The titles of these 30 songs are embroidered on the leather seats, along with his signature. Engraved on the copper door-flights are quotes from The Beatle’s hit Yesterday, as well as one of the producer’s most famous sayings: “The recording is not what one hears, but what one must make others hear.”

Martin said: “My father had a huge impact on British music during his career, and I wanted the Wraith to celebrate a lifetime of achievements.

It was a thrill working with the Rolls-Royce team to feature each of his 30 number-one hits, and I hope this is a fitting tribute to a figure who did so much to influence and enhance the world’s perception of a golden era in British popular music.”

Sir Ray Davies of The Kinks adopted a similar concept for his motoring tribute to his band.

Lyrics from tracks such as Shangri-la and Drivin’ embellish the door-flights in Davies’ own handwriting style, while subtle embroidered logos and signatures can be found throughout the vehicle. As an extra tribute to one of the band’s most iconic songs, Sunny Afternoon, designers

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crafted two umbrellas that are housed within a special compartment in the Wraith’s doors. It’s elements like this that make the cars truly unique and personal.

Giles Taylor, Design Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “Rolls-Royce patrons work in harmony with our Bespoke designers and craftspeople to bring to life their most deeply-held passions. These masterpieces perfectly illustrate the intimate relationship between artist, patron and artisan, an approach to Bespoke design that continues to define Rolls-Royce’s standing as the most celebrated luxury house in the world.”

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, added: “So many have turned to Rolls-Royce to celebrate their success with the ultimate display of originality and creativity.

This collaboration – with some of Britain’s most celebrated musicians – promises to add to this legacy, creating truly unique collectors’ items which also support worthy charities.”

When the ‘Inspired by British Music’ collection is sold later in the year, a percentage of each car’s value will be donated to charities selected by each musician. Daltrey, for instance, is supporting The Teenage Cancer Trust, while Martin chooses to work with The Fly Navy Heritage Trust. One could argue that such a purchase is not only a duty to British music, but one for the good of Britain.

With just four out of nine editions unveiled so far, there’s plenty much more to come. If you’re a Rolling Stones aficionado, hold tight for Ronnie Wood’s ‘I Feel Like Playing’ model; if Status Quo rocks your soul, lead singer and guitarist Francis Rossi OBE has a treat for you up his sleeve; or if Dame Shirley Bassey’s vocals set your heart racing, just imagine what her Wraith will do.

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even hundred and twenty horsepower. Think about that for a second.

That’s nearly 100 horsepower more than the amount that accelerated McLaren’s iconic F1 to its record-breaking top speed and into the dreams of schoolchildren everywhere.

Nothing defines the rate of progress quite as readily as McLaren Automotive, a firm which in its few short years of operation has seriously upset the supercar hierarchy. That 720 horsepower is delivered by the 720S – McLaren never anything but pragmatic in its naming policy – the firm’s second take on a flagship supercar. It heads a proliferation of models that would be impressive from a firm three or four times its age, yet it’s still to reach its first decade.

Thank F1 thinking that McLaren spun off from its F1 team, where the development is fast and the technology cutting edge. That pretty much describes the 720S – built around a carbon fibre MonoCage II structure, to which McLaren bolts a 4.0-litre V8 that’s got a pair of turbos, for that 720hp output, and a paddle-shifted automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Technically, that’s not too dissimilar to many of its rivals in the super and hypercar marketplace.

Where the McLaren differs wildly is in its execution. The firm’s relative youth brings with it an approach that’s unhindered by legacy. There’s no evidence of things being done because that’s always the way it’s been done. That F1 thinking brings with it a willingness to explore new ideas. It’s clear everywhere, from how it looks, those controversial ‘eye sockets’ around the headlights entirely defined by their purpose of channelling air efficiently, to simply getting in the car.

Slip over the wide sill into the beautifully executed cabin and it’s light and airy. The carbon fibre cell that surrounds you allows super slim pillars, the cabin feeling like a fighter’s cockpit – such is the all-round visibility on offer.

That’s useful in Rome, where McLaren launched the 720S. The narrow, difficult streets a demonstration of traffic chaos theory. »

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Model tested: McLaren 720S Price: £208,600 Engine: 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 petrol Body style: Supercar CO2 emissions: 249g/km Combined economy: 26.4mpg Top speed: 212mph 0-62mph: 2.9 seconds Power: 720hp @ 7,500rpm Torque: 770Nm @ 5,500rpm

Fearless Fiats and pushy Piaggios creating an automotive mêlée that’s far from a supercar’s natural habitat, but then the 720S isn’t an ordinary supercar. Indeed, supercar fails to convey the performance potential, its output, and the numbers associated with it are arguably more hypercar, such is the pace of development in the sports and supercar marketplace.

Wherever it’s positioned, it’s searingly rapid, reaching 62mph in 2.9 seconds and double that in just 7.8 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 212mph. It’ll do so with conspicuous ease, the force on offer from its 4.0-litre twinturbo V8 never lacking, the speed of the seven-speed paddle-shifted transmission synapse quick. The steering, hydraulic, in an age of electrically assisted systems, defines it, imbuing the 720S with a road feel that’s rich in detail, the suspension riding with a supple control that’s sensational in such a focused car.

Push the 720S’s accelerator to the floor and the effect is staggering, the physicality of it shocking, yet, for all it’s performance it’s slightly lacking. It feels like a car born of obsession rather than passion. The engine, with all the force it so effortlessly generates, does so without the sort of rousing, theatrical playfulness that defines its rivals.

That’s a small, but significant, criticism of what’s otherwise a sensational, segmentdefining supercar. It really is that good, and even more remarkable when you consider how quickly McLaren Automotive has reached the point where 720hp can be considered normal, entirely useable, and exploitable. It’s just a shame it doesn’t shout about it a little bit louder, because when the whole is as good as the 720S it should do exactly that.

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GEAR Luxury collaborations are gathering force, grabbing both headlines and customers along the way. In the yachting industry, automobile partnerships are on the rise, as leading brands realise they make the perfect power couple Words: Dominique Afacan

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Collaborations, it seems, are the new normal – and we, the customers, can’t seem to get enough of them. A recent WGSN survey for Walpole found that luxury partnerships were a major win for businesses, with 78% of brands looking to collaborate in some way by 2020. Happily, for bigger ticket buyers, all of this coupling up is not restricted to handbags, watches and bubbly.

Look out to the water from the Hotel Byblos’ hilltop position and you’ll likely spy more evidence of this growing trend out there in the Med, as shipbuilders and car makers finally wake up to the power

of the partnership. Marine and motor marriages should come as no big surprise. The two industries share major similarities, in terms of design, engineering and end customers. In fact, many leading superyacht builders have recruited their top employees from their automobile equivalents, among them Sunseeker CEO Phil Popham, formerly of Jaguar Land Rover and Anthony Sheriff of Princess, who used to head up McLaren. “The customers have a lot in common,” explained Sheriff, “and you have to have a beautiful, well-built, high-quality product for both.”

The AM37 is a case in point. Unveiled at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show, this Bond-worthy day cruiser, capable of reaching 50 knots, was the hot topic in Port Hercules. The boat was Aston Martin’s first foray into the marine world and they collaborated with Netherlands-based Quintessence Yachts to create a gamechanging powerboat. “We wanted to create the ultimate ‘sports cabriolet’ on the water,” said Peter Van Rooy, Marketing Director at Quintessence Yachts. Beyond the yacht’s powerful speed, design elements like the sleek wraparound windscreen and extraordinary sliding deck (which covers the cockpit at the touch of a button),

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really reference the boat’s Aston Martin DNA. By all accounts, it’s been a huge hit, with rumours of further models on the way.

Dynamiq, a Monagesque superyacht builder, might be hoping for similar success at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, where they will launch the 35 metre GTT 115, created in partnership with Porsche. At north of £9.5 million, this sporty superyacht doesn’t come cheap, but die-hard Porsche fans with a penchant for power boats are unlikely to care. Just seven will be made and there’s a superfast production time of just 15 months from the date of order, a rarity in the yachting world – and a big win for today’s impatient customers. “There is a lot our two industries can learn from each other,” said Bogdan Gusarev, Dynamiq’s Marketing Manager. “The automotive industry tends to work faster and more cost effectively, while the yachting industry has a long tradition of high skilled craftsmanship. Combine the two and you have the perfect formula.”

Of course, finding the right partner is paramount. It’s not as simple as throwing two luxury brands together at will. “Dynamiq and Studio F.A. Porsche have the same key values,

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which are based on functionality and top efficiency of the product,” said Gusarev. Whoever snaps up this yacht in September will enjoy speeds of up to 21 knots, and a range of over 3,000 nautical miles. That makes it capable of crossing the Atlantic, and explains the name, GTT – standing for Grand Turismo Transatlantic.

There are, of course, more collaborations where this comes from. Another notable partnership is the Aurea, released at London’s Superyacht Gallery in June, which sees Italian shipbuilders Rossinavi join forces with Pininfarina, famed for being the go-to designers for Ferrari. The result is a 70-metre superyacht, complete with two outdoor swimming pools, the largest beach club of any yacht of this size – and crucially, sweeping lines that share DNA with more than 100 Pininfarinadesigned Ferraris. Bugatti and Palmer Johnson are hot on their heels, albeit on a much smaller scale, with their Niniette, a 20-metre yacht, which takes inspiration from the Bugatti Chiron.

Aeroboat, a new brand launched by British yacht designers Claydon Reeves, bucks the trend by looking skyward for inspiration instead. “The decision to build a boat inspired by aviation models was prompted by a trip to visit Hawker

Hurrican restorations in Suffolk where they restore classic warbirds. I became familiar with the extraordinary Rolls-Royce V12 Merlin that powered the Hurricane, Spitfire, and Lancaster bombers,” said Mike Reeves, Partner at Claydon Reeves. The resulting Aeroboat models range from 16 metres to 30 metres plus, all powered by the very Rolls-Royce hardware that had so impressed Reeves.

A word of warning, though, for anyone wanting to jump on the collaboration bandwagon. “Simply sticking your logo on an otherwise mundane product will not fool the discerning buyer,” said Reeves. “But by partnering with knowledgeable and experienced professionals in specific fields of expertise, this ‘cross pollination’ of thinking can lead to surprising results which benefit both parties.” Time will tell which of these new and powerful partnerships will stay the course. The customer is in the driving seat now.

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From Bangkok to Shanghai, London to New York, Singapore to Miami, the best way to see and be seen this summer is to do so from a lofty vantage point. Take your evenings higher with these six superlative rooftop restaurants, all of which cater to globetrotters, glamour-hunters, and gourmands in search of the finer things (not to mention the Instagrammable views). Add in a dash of starchitect-designed backdrops, elegantly executed small plates, an endless array of quenching cocktails, and a loungey backbeat, and you’ll be tempted to make all of the season’s outings alfresco.

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Flair Shanghai aspires to great heights. Quite literally: the Chinese megalopolis added the Shanghai Tower – the second-tallest building on Earth, after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa – to its skyline in late 2015, and dozens of other new skyscrapers are soon to follow. Arguably the best place to take in the ever-evolving cityscape is from a terrace table at the equally lofty Flair at the Ritz-Carlton in Pudong. Itself the highest rooftop restaurant in China, the 58th-floor open-air venue offers spectacular nighttime vistas of the city lights (the spire of the Oriental Pearl Tower is so close you can almost brush it with your fingertips). Its menu is well suited to Shanghai’s sultry summer evenings, whether you crave a sashimi selection from the raw bar or are after a bit of Southeast Asian spice. And cocktails – plus a 40-odd bottle vodka selection – are certainly one way to beat the heat.

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A parking garage wouldn’t, in most cases, make for promising environs for an after-dark Miami rendezvous. But 1111 Lincoln Road in South Beach isn’t exactly typical, as far as the genre goes.

Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, it’s become one of Miami’s most stylishly distinctive landmarks since appearing on the scene in 2010. And with the addition of the rooftop Juvia, you’ll have an excuse to take in the impressive panoramas afforded by its height – not that the views are the only reason to visit. Juvia’s menu flits from Peru to Japan and back again, from Pacific tuna poké to ceviche made with Maine lobster and avocado; nigiri comes topped with butter-poached crab and Osetra caviar, and grilled options include everything from bone-in rib-eye to Korean marinated short ribs. Cocktails lean towards the tiki, and add to the spirit of beachy decadence (as do the scantily attired beautiful people who come here to preen).

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Sirocco may be named for the harsh desert winds that sweep from North Africa across the Mediterranean, but atop the Lebua Hotel in Bangkok, the breezes are reliably refreshing.

Instead, look to your plate for that hint of Medi influence. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Gonzalo Ruiz, Sirocco’s menu features ingredients rarely seen in Southeast Asian climes, from ruby-hued Carabinero prawns (served with a savoury almond-garlic sorbet) to butter-poached Nova Scotian lobster, paired with mushroom tortellini, consommé, and clouds of foam. But if the plates inspire a touch of wanderlust, the views couldn’t be more Bangkok. The restaurant’s altitude – Sirocco occupies the hotel’s 63rd floor – means the entirety of the Thai capital spreads before you like a luminous carpet.

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The Top of the Standard Straddling the High Line and overlooking the Hudson River, the Meatpacking District’s Standard Hotel epitomises that much-mythologised, distinctly New York brand of cool. That association is especially strong when you take a lift to the rooftop, where The Top of the Standard resides. The hotel calls The Top of the Standard its “sophisticated supper lounge,” and the description fits. By day, its terrace is frequented by languorous cocktail-sippers and sunbathers taking in the dramatic views. By night, its interior is illuminated by a goldenlit tree feature that casts an appealing glow over the bar. If you’re feeling peckish, order a small plate or two from the menu, from nibbles like foie gras toast to grilled wagyu skewers. And before you depart for the evening, do as we do and duck into neighbouring Le Bain for a quick frolic in the dance-floor plunge pool. It’s one way to beat the heat.

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CÉ LA VI There are few better ways to watch the sun set than from a perch at CÉ LA VI in Singapore. Given its crowning position atop the three-towered Marina Bay Sands, the 57th-floor restaurant (and companion Skybar) is always a hive of glittering, Champagne-soused activity, though the especially in-demand hours coincide with twilight. Before the volume of the DJs makes it hard to converse, it’s worth spending several unhurried hours lingering over the menu of modern Asian fare – dishes like citrus-cured Tasmanian salmon, paired with brown butter and passion fruit coulis and pickled kumquat, betray a level of culinary ambition that pairs well with the world-class vistas.

Should you seek simpler pleasures, know that few things are as satisfying as a frozen Negroni amidst the tropical temperatures.

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The Rumpus Room London may not share the sultry weather of destinations like Singapore or Miami, but you only have to look to the city’s skyline – up to 455 new skyscrapers are currently in the planning stages – to know it’s a city that’s serious about its vertical aspirations.

Just overlooking the Thames from its position on the South Bank, London’s Mondrian Hotel is perfectly situated to take in the flurry of construction that’s currently transforming the Big Smoke. Some of the best views can be had from the playful Rumpus Room which, with its Tom Dixon-helmed design, is a wholly appealing place to while away the hours. Ideally, you can nibble truffle croque monsieurs, quaff bottles of Champagne, and order from the menu of transatlantic cocktails from the terrace – on sun-drenched days, it’s nigh-on irresistible. But should the infamous British weather strike at an inopportune moment, Dixon’s jewel-toned, curvilinear sofas make waiting out the rain indoors a pleasing proposition.

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taste of thesummer Three of London’s leading bartenders unveil what you should be drinking this season Words: Rachel Ingram

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Gregory Firmin-Guion New Caledonia to Paris and London, Gregory Firmin-Guion has taken his charm and charisma around the world. The impeccably dressed mixologist is one of London’s most finest – he’s known to be called upon to host private parties for the British aristocrats. As the former Bar Manager at the illustrious private member’s only Mark’s Club in Mayfair, he knows a thing or two about exclusivity.

In honour of Tempus’ 50th anniversary, Firmin-Guion has created a special cocktail for us, bringing together the flavours of summer with Squadron 303 Vodka – a premium brand for whom he’s the ambassador. But first, let’s find out a bit about the man behind the cocktail shakers.

Tempus: What do you love most about mixology?

Gregory Firmin-Guion: I’m a musician first so I’ve always been creative. I have the same feeling when I make drinks as I do when I make music – I get butterflies. The creative process is very similar whether making a drink or a song. I don’t usually experiment much because sometimes when you force it too much it doesn’t work. I just sleep on some ideas and then when I wake up I just go, ‘oh, I’ve got it’. Then I usually make two or three tests and it’s done.

T: What is your favourite spirit to work with?

G: I’m a whisky fanatic. I love the Scottish style, and sometimes Japanese as well. Whisky is such a fabulous spirit. It’s the class, but not too much – it’s still got that roughness in it. I will have it neat or with ice, or make a drink with it. Every whisky is so different and there’s always a massive story and background behind it.

It’s legendary.

T: So why work with Squadron 303 vodka?

G: I used to stock Squadron 303 when I was Bar Manager at Marks Club in Mayfair and when I left the owner asked if I wanted to be the brand ambassador. I am a whisky guy but I said yes to them because it’s very unusual. Normally, vodka is distilled five or six times because they’re trying to reach something very pure. Squadron 303 is distilled only one time and there’s no filtration process, so it’s so different. Usually when you smell a vodka, it smells like nothing, but this is so different. Then when you start to make cocktails like it you go into another dimension because there’s so much taste. There isn’t another vodka in the market like it.

T: What makes the perfect summer beverage?

G: I’ve been experimenting with cucumber, rosemary, lemon juice, sugar, egg white and Squadron Vodka all mixed together, shaken and poured over ice. It’s just fabulous. It’s like an herbal sour. For me, with this vodka, it’s the perfect summer cocktail. If it was with different spirits I’d go for something a bit different. I like to follow the lead of the spirit I’m working with. Cocktail work is a bit like fashion.

Every year there is a new thing coming.

T: What’s the trend of the moment?

G: London is angling more and more towards bitters and the Italian way of drinking. I think this year we will see a lot of traditional drinks like Aperol spritz and negroni. People can see now that London is very educated, because this is a difficult taste to appreciate, but people know more and more.

Exclusive recipe: Spitfire Delight 50ml Squadron 303 vodka 25ml elderflower liqueur 15ml lemon Juice 10ml sugar syrup 6 drops Squadron 303 Bitter 1 piece cucumber 1 sprig rosemary Top up ginger beer

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Alessandro Palazzi Known as the “Master of the Martini”, Alessandro Palazzi is almost as famous as the cocktail itself. For over a decade, Palazzi has been Head Bartender at Dukes Bar, widely considered the home of the martini. While the bar is often referred to as the “James Bond Bar” (much to Palazzi’s distaste), there’s so much more to it than its affiliation as the preferred watering hole of author Sir Ian Fleming.

As the summer season gets into full swing - and what better in the English sun than a cool glass of gin - we speak to Palazzi about his favourite beverage and how to serve the perfect martini.

Tempus: What’s so special about Dukes Bar?

Alessandro Palazzi: Dukes is a classic cocktail bar. What’s special is the way we serve our drinks, in front of you. Dukes Bar was the first in the world to do this. We come around with a trolley to your table. At Dukes, we make proper drinks. There’s no music, no food, no coffee or tea, and no computers. It’s a traditional bar that will always remain classic. We are also a free bar – we don’t belong to any drinks company. What we put in the trolley is what I decide with my team and what the customers like.

T: How do you decide what to put in the trolley?

A: I like to source small brands and introduce people to different gins. Many years ago, I collaborated with the owner of Sacred Spirits to create a vermouth just for Dukes. Recently, I introduced a gin from the Isle of Harris. It’s a classic gin martini with our own vermouth. What we do a little differently, as one of the infusions is a sweet crab, we grate bottarga from Sardinia on top to give it a little bit of saltiness.

T: What are the big trends in cocktail making at the moment?

A: negroni is becoming very popular here in the UK. I make two types of negroni. One is called ‘Negroni al Inglese’. It includes three products from Sacred distillery; gin, Rosehip Cup liquor and spice vermouth which is all made here in London. The other one is negroni Torbarto which is Lagavulin 16 Year Old and Cynar (a bitter made in Italy with a base of artichokes) served on ice with a slice of orange. It’s the next big thing that’s going to come here in London.

New bartenders are starting to come back to our basics but with a younger input. They’re discovering all these products, like Aperol – 20 years ago bartenders would put their noses up at Aperol, now it’s one of the biggest sellers.

T: How does London mixology scene compare on an international level?

A: There’s a boom at the moment. London, I think, is much better than New York, if I have to be honest. The beauty of London is you have such a variety, especially in Shoreditch where you have all these amazing bars making amazing cocktails. But while these cocktails are fantastic to see, people want a real drink. That’s why they come to us. It’s not an illusion. Something so simple can be so amazing. It’s like food. If you buy a fresh Dover sole, you can do two things, you can put cream and mushroom or you can just grill it with a bit of olive oil and lemon, and you actually taste it. That’s my philosophy in drinks.

How to mix: Duke’s Dry Martini Take a frozen martini glass and frozen no.3 Gin. Drop 5ml of Dukes secret dry vermouth in the frozen glass.

Top the glass up with 100 ml of the frozen no.3 Gin. Finish off with large zest of organic lemons from the Amalfi coast.

Squeeze the lemon zest to extract the fragrant oils.

Finally, discharge lemon zest inside the glass.

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Rhys Wilson An actor by day and mixologist by night, Rhys Wilson approaches bartending like a stage performance, and mixology like a script. He’s recently won the Chivas Masters UK, and is preparing to go on as the GB finalist to take on the international competition in Tokyo this summer. When he’s not preparing competition cocktails, you can find him mixing up a storm at London’s Happiness Forgets bar, where he’s charming his customers the “Aussie way”.

Tempus: How do you combine your love for acting and mixology?

Rhys Wilson: My background is performance, I studied creative arts, majoring in theatre, back in Australia. I got into bartending so I could work in the evenings and free my days up to do auditions but as I got deeper and deeper into it I gained the realisation that the two industries are not too far apart. At the end of the day what makes a great bar is a lot of moving parts, it’s not just about what’s inside the glass – it’s a show. People go to a bar for the atmosphere and for good chat with the bartender, and watch them create and perform.

T: How do you approach creating a new recipe?

R: For me, creativity comes from anywhere, there’s no one way. Just as a writer comes up with an idea for a character, it’s the same for drinks. They are our character. The main ingredient is our main character, and then we have our supporting roles. A lot of the time it might be from a classic cocktail than I see and think I want to tweak that or it might be from one ingredient. For the Chivas Masters, they give us three rounds – the classic way, the local way and this year was the Japanese way because the global final is in Tokyo.

T: Tell us about your inspiration for your ‘Adopted Son’ cocktail.

R: This was the cocktail I created for the ‘Japanese way’ part of the competition. I had to think about how I create a cocktail inspired by a place I’ve never been to, so I took inspiration from a cousin – a big whisky drinker – who lives in Japan and is married to a Japanese girl.

His life is very much in that country, and despite a language barrier mishap during their engagement dinner (in which he accidentally implied he can’t stand his father in law’s daughter) he has been embraced as one of the family.

I’ve made it luxurious by using Champagne with Chivas, Japanese umeshu fruit and pickled rice - to elevate the subtle umami flavour that umeshu has. It was a nod to my cousin’s engagement because in Japanese culture, when a couple is engaged the families exchange gifts wrapped in rice paper. So the idea of this subtle rice flavour wrapping around the drink was a nod to that, along with the notion of Ian being brought into the family. In essence, he is the ‘adopted son’.

T: What should we all be drinking this summer?

Ingredients checklist: Adopted Son

30ml Chivas 12yr 30ml umeshu 30ml Champagne 1.25ml Pickled rice Glass: rocks Garnish: flower

R: I think fortified’s and lower ABV cocktails are still trending in London. This could be an Aperol spritz or one of the much older traditions of English drinking, Pimm’s cups, which are low ABV and very summery. Sherry is also very big at the moment, so drinks like a light and fresh sherry cobbler, which is essentially sherry with fruit and a lot of ice, are going to continue to be big this year.

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Westminster’s original high-end Indian restaurant is a classic worth revisiting Words: Scott Manson

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ince 2001, Westminster’s Cinnamon Club has provided the UK’s politicians with a respite from the argy-bargy of the nearby Houses of Parliament – a place to break (naan) bread and enjoy some of London’s best Indian cuisine in a beautiful setting. Ordinary citizens are welcome too, of course, and on any given day, these political big beasts will be joined by well-to-do families enjoying a special evening out, turbaned men talking business and courting couples making plans over cocktails.

There’s been a host of similar dining spots that have emerged in recent years though – from Gymkhana to Chutney Mary to Benares – so it’s interesting to see how the original high-end Indian is doing.

For starters, it’s packed. Despite it being a wet Tuesday, the whole place is heaving and I see several big tables being turned over during the course of the night. It’s also had a major refurb. A former library, the Grade II-listed, oak-panelled space still looks like

something out of Harry Potter, but now it’s added new leather seating and lots more books in the walls that surround the dining room. It’s makes for a cosy, clubbable air to what it is a big room, with some of the prime tables being tucked away on a balcony above.

More discreet, for visiting MPs, I assume.

And what of the food? This place specialises in contemporary, luxurious Indian cuisine with a particular emphasis on game and fish. It takes the spicing and sauces of the subcontinent and applies them to the best-sourced ingredients of Europe. What that means is an array of brilliant choices, such as the roast saddle of Romney Marsh lamb served up in slices on top of a creamy corn sauce, and topped with cashew-nuts and pickled root vegetables. A triumph, in every sense.

Staying with bold tastes, we also enjoyed loin of Irish red deer cooked in the tandoor, served on a bed of fenugreek potatoes and a black stone flower reduction.

The rich meat was beautifully balanced with the sauce and the whole ensemble made me vow to attempt to make it at home.

On the side, garlic naan and a black dhal were both excellent and authentic – they felt like they could have come straight from an Indian night market. Elsewhere, tandoori breast of Anjou squab pigeon with pumpkin chutney and peanut was a clever and punchy dish, while herring roe on toasted cumin brioche was an unlikely flavour partnership that really worked.

So is this a club that’s still worth attending? Most definitely. The revamp of the room and the continued brilliance of the kitchen has kept it in the top tier of Indian restaurants in the capital. cinnamonclub.com For those who’d like to try a taste of executive chef Vivek Singh’s dishes at home, check out his new book Indian Festival Feasts – a gastronomic guide to the most celebrated Indian festivals.

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Secret escapes We go under-the-radar to find some of the world’s most idyllic and little known coastal gems Words: Scott Manson

ESCAPE From quaint fishing villages to hush-hush surfing spots, the world is filled with undiscovered beaches. So, if you’re sick of spots with too many tourists, too much noise and nowhere near the serenity you crave, then head to some of these blissful hideaways which offer beauty and bragging rights in equal measure.

Portheras Cove, Cornwall, UK A bracing five-mile walk from the delightful Gurnard’s Head pub sits this untamed beauty of a beach. It faces north, with the sheer cliffs of Carn Clough on the right and the rocks of Boat Cove on the left. Granted, it’s a bit of a hike to get to this glittering paradise but your efforts will be rewarded with soft sand, aquamarine water, rock pools and a freshwater stream. Better still, the coastal path walk – only 15 minutes or so – is enough to ensure that you’ll often have this place to yourself.

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Île de Ré, La Rochelle, France A world away from the glitz of the Côte d’Azur, and all the better for that, head to the Île de Ré to discover one of France’s loveliest seaside spots. It enjoys as much sun as the south of France but has an earthier, more authentic feel. Think fishing boats, rather than superyachts, and restaurants that serve traditional fare – no tweaked and teased gastronomy here. Head to Conche des Baleines beach to enjoy a broad sweep of golden sand backed by high dunes and pine woods. Bring some wine, cheese and bread and you have the perfect coastal experience.

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Mónsul sits in the stunning Cabo de Gata natural park on the southern tip of Spain. The surrounding cliffs are dotted with watchtowers built over the past thousand years to repel pirates and other invaders. Behind the beach is a landscape of cacti and dwarf fan palms, making for an atmospheric backdrop to one of Europe’s premier secret beaches.

Chia, Sardinia, Italy It’s a quick one hour drive from Sardinia’s main city, Cagliari, to the quiet village of Chia. Not much to see here, you might think, but a little more investigation reveals a nearby series of beautiful bays stretching from the peninsula of Bithya, a sacred Phoenician site, to Capo Spartivento – the southernmost point of Sardinia.

These sprawling, quiet beaches are the perfect place to get away from it all while, further inland, you’ll find flamingo breeding grounds set in pristine lagoons.

Lord Howe Island, Australia Sydney-dwellers like to keep this tiny Pacific Ocean island to themselves – tourists are capped at 400 per day, and most people travel around by bicycle. Born from a volcanic eruption seven million years ago, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers challenging climbs plus a snorkeller’s haven in the azure coral-reef lagoon below. Check out Ned’s Beach too, where you can hand-feed kingfish. Is it wrong to say that they also taste great?

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ESCAPE Ibo Island, Mozambique, Africa Part of the 32 coral islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago – which are laden with mangrove forests and powder sand beaches, accessed by African dhow sailboats – this is the stuff that travel dreams are made of. There’s plenty of shipwrecks around here too, providing a unique snorkeling or dive experience, while the main island of Ibo offers historic buildings that bear the influence of the many settlers – Arab, Indian and Portuguese – that have called this place home over the centuries.

Koh Lanta, Thailand Asking someone who loves Thailand about their favourite beach is like asking who’s their favourite child. The Land of Smiles has an abundance of fabulous coastal gems but, for somewhere away from the madding crowd, it’s hard to beat than this beauty that sits in Thialand’s south. It feels authentic – they only got paved roads a few years ago, and the local fisherman still live in stilted houses above the sea – but in The Pimalai there is a great hotel to call home. The sands are pristine, the coral abundant and the Andaman Sea is comfortably warm.

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Happy Bay, St Martin Sitting on on the French side of St. Martin, Happy Bay is a pleasingly quiet sweep of sand. Granted, getting there is a bit of a slog – it’ll take 15 minutes hiking through the undergrowth before you reach the golden sands and tropical fish-filled waters of this quiet stretch of coastline. Take note, though, there are very few amenities here so stock up on food and drink before you arrive.

Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles If you’re looking to step back in time, look no further than the islands around this fabulously untouched archipelago. It’s a favourite with fashion photographers, thanks to the unique pink sand beaches – created by the particular shells found in the area – while the remote nature of Anse Source d’Argent means you’ll usually have the place to yourself. The enormous granite boulders that lie scattered around, like a giant’s game of boules, and the enormous tortoises that wander the undergrowth only add to this place’s sense of mystery and drama.

Pain de Sucre, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe There are many reasons to visit this little-known spot but chief among them has to be its views of Sugar Loaf Hil – a huge cliff that dives into the Bay of Saints – and the sort of snorkeling that beats most scuba diving, in terms of fish spotting. The bay’s crystal clear waters are positively teeming with life – with huge fish and healthylooking coral within a few swimming strokes of the shoreline.

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STEALING TIME Finding that life is passing you by? Want to get better at seeing and living the moments? There’s a solution for that.

Tempus visited Rendezvous in St Lucia to find out more

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dvertising slogans don’t often offer wisdom over cliche.

You see it all the time in luxury travel, where generic promises of romance, love, and relaxation rarely live up to billing. However, right off the bat at Rendezvous St Lucia it becomes clear that here is a place that really does mean what it says, and says what it means. “Time is so precious”, its marketing literature states, “smart couples steal it.”

This simple turn of phrase offers not just a completely accurate way of summing up an entire travel experience, but also a simple notion that could shift the way you look at life.

The hotel is billed as The Romantic Holiday, and is, as you’d expect, a couple’s only retreat on the lush green tropical island of St Lucia. However, dispel any images of cheesy ‘romance’ resorts, where the only thing more fabricated than the ambience is the 24/7 soundtrack that Magic FM would think is a bit much.

Instead Rendezvous is the real thing, and it’s invigorating on pretty much every level.

From the minute the plane touches down it feels like the real world is a very long way away indeed, and those moments of memorable bliss that we too often don’t even see, let alone action, glow in the Caribbean sunshine.

The first of these is the helicopter waiting to hover and glide across forested mountains, and save us the hour long drive to the hotel. While helicopter rides will always be a cool touch, there is something different about this, and the gentle (and occasionally not so gentle) undulation feels freeing. There are some moments when you realise you’re at the start of something different, and this foreshadows exactly that.

On arrival at the hotel, the first thing we notice is the seemingly endless pockets of inviting space opening up into more pockets, into more again. Sort of like a sun-kissed inception of secluded spaces. Whether it’s your own private beach, a hammock hidden from the world, or even a Playboy Mansion-style grotto, it’s all there if you seek it.

Over welcome drinks, the central concept is explained to us.

In the slow and deliberate West Indian drawl that rumbles like your favourite whisky in your most comfortable chair, the “stolen time” idea is laid out; life is about moments and what you do with them, and no-one always makes the most of every gap of time. However, smart couples don’t rely on luck or fate and instead choose to steal time together. »

It all makes sense, but nothing is ever over played here, and the thought is left there to grow in its own time.

Settling into rooms is easy, with large modern suites offering exceptional relaxing spaces, big bathtubs and showers for two, and a hardworking air con that keeps the tropical heat out.

Then, it’s the fun. The resort is nicely sized – never so big that getting anywhere feels like an effort, but still spacious enough to feel like they’ve designed the place just for the two of you.

There’s all the things here that you’d expect, from an excellent spa to nicely equipped gym, and a full range of water-sports. There are sail boats, waterskis, diving and many more, alongside friendly (and frequently hilarious) instructors who are very adept at giving you the basics and then leaving you to it to enjoy together.

Moreover, there are both couples only and more sociable activities throughout the day for those wanting to leave their rooms or the calm chill of the beach. Evening entertainments are chilled out, and again suited for those wanting to seclude themselves from the world, as well as those seeking a more cordial experience.

One area many all-inclusive Caribbean resorts don’t always live up to is food, and here Rendezvous excels, partly because they understand the importance of stolen moments around dinner Rendezvous Verandah Suite

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ESCAPE tables. Food is fresh, zingy, and nourishing, and the range of wines, Champagne and cocktails is better than most London member’s clubs.

What’s interesting is that throughout our trip there is a growing sense of awareness of the spaces in between the lines of time, and minds are suitably in sync with the local vibe to be creative enough to use them. As the trip concludes we come to realise that stolen time started off feeling almost illicit, but has become second nature. In fact, it’s sort of like you’re ‘Robin Hooding’ the time away from your rich reserves of stress to feed the poor pool of your inner calm.

Rendezvous really does live up to its own billing, and you’ll find this a trip to bring back both a suitcase of new memories, and a future lifetime of moments to steal for yourselves. theromanticholiday.com

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IT’S ME Tempus discovers the hidden thrills of Foster and Partner’s first interior designed luxury hotel, ME London Words: Mark Southern

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ow do you deliver surprise in a city as been-thereseen-it as London? It’s a question that ME London answers with a deeply evocative blend of lusty architecture, style, and possibly the best Champagne cocktails with a view in town.

The hotel is the first Foster + Partners building designed inside and out, orbiting around its centrepiece lobby. Looming nine stories high, the futuristic glass pyramid soars geometrically into the sky, refracting back a full spectrum of light across its striking marbled floor.

A brooding sexuality flows through the veins of the dark corridors, concealed doorways, and sensual curvaceous sculptures, creating an enigmatic space of undiscovered pleasures. It’s this pulsating illicit nature that drives the energy throughout the hotel, which captures imaginations immediately, and doesn’t let on its safe word to let go.

Rooms are slick, sleek, and tech-savvy, with flashes of white and cream Jackson Pollocked amongst the inviting black undertones.

Bathrooms are sumptuous and relaxing, with classic touches, while the range of gadgets to play with across the suite can sometimes become confusing.

Food is of high quality, and nestled within its embrace is the always wonderful STK London, with the curiously zesty Jumbo Lump Crab Salad still a must-try, whilst its reassuringly European Cucina Asellina, serves a calm breakfast in the middle of the hustle.

However, it’s the Radio Rooftop Bar that will get most plaudits, with good reason. Overlooking the city, the 360 degree panoramic bar promises atmospheric heights, and delivers a deeply pleasurable climax to any day with its deep sofas and spacious bar. Serving an imaginative range of cool cocktails amongst the strong wine list, the wide open terrace enjoys outstanding views, and a nicely chilled ambience.

As retreats in the centre of town go, there are few more that hit the spot. melia.com

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THIS MONTH, WE MAKE ART OUR FOCUS AS WE SPEAK TO ONE OF THE UK’S MOST INNOVATIVE ARTISTS AND GET AN EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF ONE OF LONDON’S GREATEST ART EVENTS

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Words: Rachel Ingram

ar. Guns. Bullets. Not exactly a recipe for beauty, but when thrown into the pandemonium of an Afghan battlefield, Bran Symondson found a way to create art from chaos. Just as a butterfly emerges from its cocoon, the aspiring photographer entered the war zone as a soldier, re-surfacing with a fresh perspective that led him on a path to become one of the world’s greatest reportage photographers.

As he rose from the dust of the crumbling cities he left behind, Symondson’s unique eye for beauty captured the attention of people around the world. His photographic exhibits won awards; his images were picked up by the biggest newspapers and magazines; and his installations were snapped by the rich and famous.

Symondson’s AK-47 collection, in which he embellished guns picked up in warzones with money, butterflies and iconography, was deemed so controversial it was banned from entering the US for an exhibit. But, just as Symondson discovered on the battlefield, with controversy comes power.

In the first of our ‘artists to watch’ series, we sat down with the London-based artist and photographer to discover the ideology behind his artistic narratives and delve into his fascinating past. »

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Tempus: Bran, how did you go from working as a photography assistant for the likes of Gavin Bond and David LaChapelle to joining the army?

I’m happy to discuss it with them and create a piece that suits the environment the collector has in mind. I sometimes create personalised pieces for collector’s where the bullets are filled with items or symbolic imagery that holds personal relevance to the collector. I enjoy making work that the viewer and collector can connect with on Bran Symondson: It was while I was working as a photographer in the fashion an individual and personal level. and advertising sectors that I hit a point where the vacuous vibe of these industries gradually started to eat away at me. I wanted to test myself mentally and physically T: Have you faced any backlash when presenting the somewhat so I took the plunge and applied to join the UKSFR Army special forces reserves. I controversial collection? had hit the age limit of joining, which was 34 at the time, so I only had one go at the selection process. After about one and a half emotional, physical and very muddy B: My decommissioned art works were ironically banned from entering the USA years, I managed to join the ranks and this continues to this day to be one of the last year on route to the Texas Contemporary Art Fair. Amusingly, within an hour of proudest moments of my life. being at the gallery and people hearing of my artworks being barred, I was offered a fully functional AK-47 instead. This served to highlight to me the sheer absurdity T: Tell us about some of the most life-changing experiences you and dynamics of US society and gun laws, where decommissioned AK-47 art works are banned but active weapons are readily available and sold as commodities. News faced while at war. of my artworks ban into the US quickly snowballed among the international media.

B: My tour of Afghanistan was without a doubt one of the most intense experiences. After this incident, the demand for my work grew and I have since been working We were constantly on high alert in soaring conditions of up to 50°c in the Afghan through a waiting list for my works. desert. We routinely patrolled through the opium poppy fields, denying the Taliban of freedom of movement which often ended in firefights. The camaraderie, T: Beyond the battlefield, where do you find your inspiration? professionalism and integrity I experienced here with my fellow comrades had a big impact on me.

B: My life long inspiration has to come from Savidor Dali, Picasso and Caravaggio purely for their sheer talent and ingenuity of their works. I’m constantly inspired by The one thing that will always remain with me is the comrades we lost in Afghanistan. their attitudes towards life and work and the way they embraced innovation. I also I’ll never forget how it felt to watch four of my friends being killed in IED strikes. It think it’s important to find inspiration from sources that don’t necessarily relate does have a long-lasting effect on you in numerous ways that you can’t begin to directly to your craft. So, I find myself being inspired by iconic figures throughout explain. But, for the sake of their memory you have to use that experience of loss and history such as Ernest Shackleton, Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill and even Bruce grief and turn it into something positive and useful, for the sake of our friendship and Lee. They’ve all provided me with different forms of inspiration and motivation. Well, their lives.

Bruce Lee motivated and taught me how to round house kick in a 1970s-track suit!

T: From where did the idea for your AK-47 collection arise?

B: I was patrolling with mere teenage boys at the time and I began to take note of the way that some would adorn their AK-47s with sticker and flowers. We got into a firefight with the Taliban, I ran to take cover and remember nervously laughing with this kid who had covered his AK-47 with pink stickers. I guess it was then I had a defining and surreal moment, here I was being shot at by an AK-47 the most prolific weapon in the world while I was looking at another AK-47 completely covered in pink stickers! This planted the seed for me to then view the AK-47 as a blank canvas which I could embellish and build upon. I have an enormous amount of respect for the AK47. Though I’ve seen first-hand the carnage it is capable of and can inflict, it can also be seen as a tool for protection.

T: Tell us your artistic processes.

B: All my works are completely unique. The process for the butterfly pieces in

T: Do you find there’s any particular type of person who collects your works?

B: There’s a varied mix of people who collect my work from rock stars and royalty to my ex-military colleagues. Examples include the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Sir Elton John, artists and collectors such as Jake Chapman, John Caudwell and UFC president, Danna White. I know no matter the background or status of the person buying my work, the most meaningful collectors and relationships are built when there is a personal connection with the piece and its narrative.

T: What’s next for you?

B: I still enjoy pursuing my photography and look forward to seeing where this takes me in the future. I’m currently working on a new exhibition called Cool Kills which we are planning to show towards the end of 2017 at Maddox Gallery, Mayfair. As part of the exhibition I’ll be travelling to Africa to help mount some anti-poaching patrols. I think it’s important to get your boots dirty in a place before you can form your own fully-fledged opinion of what’s happening there. Africa is a part of the World I visit every year and I find it an amazing leveller. You could say I have a kindred spirit with the place.

particular can be quite a lengthy one, but I really do enjoy the intricacy of the work.

I rehydrate and pin the wings to where I would like them to be placed on the AK47, before applying by hand each butterfly onto the AK-47. Working with such a beautiful and delicate thing as a butterfly is such a juxtaposition when applying it to such a powerful symbol as an AK-47. It is this juxtaposition which I think excites me, continuously making harsh comparisons within the contradictory world in which we Discover Symondson’s works at Maddox Gallery in London’s Mayfair. live in. bransymondson.com For each AK-47 piece I make, I have handmade, clear, 7.62 bullets which I fill with commodities that symbolise the narrative of the piece, covering the commodities that create conflict and environmental damage.

T: Do you offer any personalisation options for collectors?

B: If a client has a specific brief and it’s in line with my work and aesthetic, then

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The watch list Uncovering the next generation of emerging British artists set to reinvent the world’s artistic landscape.

Chris Moon Born: London Specialism: Painting Fans: Michael Fassbender, Paul McCartney Summary: Chris Moon, represented by Maddox Gallery, has quite the celebrity following – world-leading musicians and actors are counted among his growing list of loyal clientele. Moon’s artworks aim explore the extraordinary in the ordinary via colourful representations of everyday objects and landscapes. His figurative brushstrokes are often compared to those of 20th century expressionist and surrealist painter Francis Bacon. maddoxgallery.co.uk

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IT’S HARD TO SAY EXACTLY WHAT MAKES A PAINTING GREAT. ITS FLATNESS AND ITS DEPTH, ITS EASE AND ITS COMPLEXITY, A KIND OF PRECIOUSNESS THAT’S ALSO KIND OF THROWAWAY, A RISK FACTOR. WHO GIVES A DAMN? CHARMING BAKER’S PAINTINGS ARE GREAT.

Tony Kelly Born: Dublin Specialism: Photography Fans: Cameron Diaz, Lady Gaga Summary: Cited as the modern day Helmut Newton, Tony Kelly is best known for his pin-upstyle photographs. His shots, which often carry a humorous undertone, touch on topics such as sex, fame, plastic surgery and excess. Whether shooting models, celebrities or cityscapes, Kelly has an imitable knack for drawing viewers into scenarios that blend reality with surrealism in a beautiful way. tonykellyworld.com

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Dan Baldwin Born: Manchester Specialism: Paintings, prints, ceramics Fans: Bernie Ecclestone, Sir Ronald Cohen Summary: Leading the Young British Artist movement, Dan Baldwin’s artworks are at once abstract and figurative. Exploring the themes of life, love, the human mind and current affairs, he creatives stunning multi-layered silkscreen prints and ceramics. Keep an eye out for recurring motifs such as swallows, skeletons and cartoons, which are often brought together to create an intriguing paradox. danbaldwinart.com

Charming Baker Antony Micallef

Born: Hampshire Specialism: Paintings, sculptures Fans: Damien Hirst, Frank Cohen Summary: When one of the England’s greatest artists, Damien Hirst, throws his weight behind an artist, you know he’s got something special. Charming Baker explores the themes of life, love, death, terror and joy, introducing his dark sense of humour into many of his pieces. In the words of Hirst: “It’s hard to say exactly what makes a painting great. Its flatness and its depth, its ease and its complexity, a kind of preciousness that’s also kind of throwaway, a risk factor. Who gives a damn? Charming Baker’s paintings are great.”

Born: Swindon Specialism: Paintings Fans: Damien Hirst, Jared Leto Summary: Described as “Caravaggio meets Manga”, Antony Micallef is one of the most compelling and enigmatic painters of the moment.

Blending powerful, sculpturelike imagery with contemporary expressionism, he delves beyond the usual realms of pop culture.

His most distinctive artworks explore issues surrounding consumerism and indulgence through scenes of hedonism, excess and spiritualism.

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Master of arts Whether you’re collecting or just browsing, Masterpiece London is the pivotal event of the summer art fair season

Words: Henry Hopwood-Philips

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asterpiece London (29 June – 5 July) started life seven years ago as an upstart. With all the hubris of youth, it presumed to succeed the 75-year-old grand dame, the Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair, taking a venerable but faded arts scene into a louder and – whisper it – more imaginative place. And despite muffled protests from the old guard, in truth it succeeded, soon pulling in the likes of Sir Paul Smith, Anna Wintour and 40,000 visitors each year.

The eighth edition (the first show since the impressive Nazy Vessegh stepped down as CEO) will continue to temper its early exuberance.

Sure, there’s still vehicles, wine and branded stands – the industry’s sexy sidekicks – but the art’s moving away from being the insecure attention-seeker and starting to take its artistic credentials a little more seriously.

Famously a cross-discipline event that brings 150 galleries and specialists to the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, what works especially well at Masterpiece is the fact that the sheer breadth of what’s on offer tends to stop the more affluent areas of the art market from dominating the fun. Sure, there’s still the showstoppers and the pieces of jewellery (think Van Cleef & Arpels, Theo Fennell et al.) that create more traffic than Clapham Junction, but there’s also a deeper appreciation of the classical works and antiquities this year.

Works from dealers such as the relative-newcomer Axel Vervoordt, the Parisian David Ghezelbash and veteran Rupert Wace (celebrating his 30th year in the business) look set to dominate the agenda. Take Vervoodt’s first-century monumental statue of a Togatus or Wace’s rare South Arabian alabaster female head. Once, these pieces might have received polite nods as the token intellectual contribution to an otherwise exhilarating show, but now – no doubt thanks to the rise of “Cool Classics” aided by spread of places like Lorne ThyssenBornemisza’s Kallos Gallery off Berkeley Square – antiquities form the main course.

Despite the preppy pivot, few people are running for the door. Far from it. Sales have risen year on year since Masterpiece opened and, more importantly, show no sign of stopping. Perhaps it’s because the fair’s fearlessly eclectic. Whilst its competition sticks to one period or enjoys playing museum, pinning down strict categories, Masterpiece sprints across genres and 7,000 years of history without feeling even slightly anxious about the tart remarks of uppity specialists.

It’s in this spirit that 2017 sees the Safani and Geoffrey Diner galleries present an imposing mix of ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek antiquities alongside iconic 20th century and contemporary design. Elsewhere, there’s Aboriginal Art in Art Deco interiors, Roman pieces alongside post-war Italian works, and a courageous exhibit that places modern British art beside rare Chinese antiques – taking Masterpiece’s self-description (“international art fair with a British accent”) to a whole new level.

The increase in the fair’s global stature is made quickly obvious by the number of international butterflies that turn up on Masterpiece’s exhibitor list. Foreign galleries, from Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert and Stoppenbach & Delestre to Vertes and Paul Kasmin, don’t just jump on any old ship. Yet nobody is letting the British side down either. A typically strong showing of native art is enhanced this year with works

by Henry Moore, Howard Hodgkin, Bridget Riley, and the English sculptor Barbara Hepworth (whose Tate retrospective in 2015 proved a hit).

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Always an omnivoric section in nature, with Nordic chairs competing with playful Italian items and British desks, this year the big names of contemporary design like Modernity Stockholm will be joined by a contingent of historical fine furniture and decorative arts that matches them in size. Guaranteed to draw connoisseurs will be a fascinating ensemble from Battersea’s Robert Young, which includes a primitive English hobby horse, a small Georgian tavern table, and an early West Country three-panel chest.

The fair’s public statues are also a joy for both buyers and nonbuyers to stroll around. And this year’s no exception. Christopher Le Brun’s Horse With Two Discs is sure to be scrutinised for its combination of geometry and beast. As will the hypnotic curves of Bryan Kneale’s Polyphemus – one of the cyclopes of Homer’s Odyssey. But despite their buzz, it’s not the sculptures that tend to capture the media’s heart – instead, it’s the idea of a BIG sale. And though it’s notoriously hard to predict what Masterpiece’s next big hit will be, in with a fighting chance this year are surrealists like Max Ernst (see Galerie Ludorff ’s De But En Blanc, 1959) and the Fauvist, Raoul Duffy, whose wispy, dream-world is in vogue among those who’re hungry for colour and energy without losing form. Though a betting man would no doubt go for that devastating combination of Dickinson and the slick Pop Art nudes of Tom Wesselmann. masterpiecefair.com

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Ships ahoy The latest property must-have is a seafront mansion with room to anchor a luxury liner

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t’s one thing to own a super-splashy seaboard villa, but quite another to insist on the ability to look out the window and observe your superyacht moored outside, says Rob Green of Sphere Estates (sphereestates.com), specialising in upper-strata overseas property.

“It’s all about making a statement and convenience,” he explains. “Rather than packing your kit in the car and driving to a marina to board your vessel, you can stroll down to your private dock and jump on deck.”

But don’t feel bad if your bank manager disapproves of such indulgences. Rob adds that you can pick up competitively priced versions if you want to take the plunge. “A three-bedroom duplex at La Balise Marina on Mauritius with a private mooring for boats up to 7.5 metres isn’t ridiculously priced at $1.275 million.”

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Eden Island A new 16-hectare island built on a reclaimed coral reef off the coast of Mahe in the Seychelles connects each homeowner to the ocean via private waterways and each home comes with its own sheltered mooring. If your superyacht can’t quite squeeze into the space provided, it can be accommodated, along with your guests’ boats, in the nearby marina. Other pluses include four beaches, a clubhouse with tennis court and gym, and a shopping plaza proffering restaurants, supermarket, boutique shops and deli. For $3.3 million (£2.6 million) you get a four-bedroom villa on a plot covering 1,100 square metres. savills.com

Mandalay House A Med-style six-bed, nine-bathroom mansion on the Whitsundays, between Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, offers all the usual joyous toys – temperature-controlled wine cellar, cinema, cellar with dining for 12 and helipad. Price at a cool £10,419 million, it also has its own marina for your cruiser. aylesford.com

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Peninsula Villas Fancy an established port with shops, fitness and spa centre and restaurants? Catch the waves to Limassol Marina in Cyprus where a €2.75 million (£2.4 million), three-bedroom villa in the final phase of the scheme comes with a sundeck, pool, parking, uninterrupted views of the sea, and not one, but two 15-metre berths. limassolmarina.com

Leucadendra Drive Decide whether to update a $9.95 million (£7.8 million), five-bedroom Floridian mansion at Coral Gables measuring over 8,000 square feet, or simply knock it down and build a newer one on the 26-acre site. You might choose the former so you can revel in the games room, his ‘n’ hers walkin wardrobes and six marble bathrooms. And of course there’s the 206-foot waterfront: the perfect site for your collection of yachts.

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Cave Cay The $60 million (£47 million) price tag might appear steep to some, but your 70,000-square foot villa on Exuma Cays in the Caribbean is on a private island. Park your fleet in a deep-water harbour and marina with 35 dock slips. Other goodies include a 2,800-foot private airstrip, self-sufficient water and power, unspoiled beaches, lush vegetation and staff housing.

You can even channel your inner Richard Branson and complete the clubhouse and hotel buildings – there are just the interiors to finish off. vladi-private-islands.de

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Closed house Off-market property brokering offers exclusivity and privacy to high net worth individuals

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Open house. The two most feared words in the dictionary of a bigticket property seller. For an HNWI, there’s nothing worse than the idea of strangers roaming through your £50 million home. The solution?

Go off-market. Alexander Cates is a top tier off-market brokering firm specialising in central London properties. Offering a totally different service to a high street agent, the company works with a carefully-selected group of clients, from celebrities to royalty. Tempus speaks with the firm’s director, Nicholas Cates, about the benefits of going off-market.

Tempus: What properties do you specialise in at Alexander Cates?

Nicholas Cates: We specialise in off-market residential and commercial properties in central London predominantly. We work with ultra-high net worth individuals and global property funds, treating all of our transactions with the upmost discretion, transparency and efficiency. We tend not to list anything under £20 million. The biggest listing we had last year was about £260 million and that was a landmark development opportunity opposite Hyde Park.

T: What’s your criteria when selecting properties to represent?

N: We are often approached by vendors who want to ascertain market appetite and value without mass marketing their assets. We usually have first right of refusal. The property has to essentially be ‘off-market’, so it can’t have been offered before with other agents. We have to have a three or four-week period whereby it’s with us before it goes to market in order for our clients to maintain that exclusivity. HNW clientele demand a service that’s discretional. They want a bespoke service. That’s why we founded Alexander Cates.

T: So we assume this means no open houses?

N: As we have discussed earlier, this kind of marketing does not work for our clients or the assets that we are instructed to represent. It is of the utmost importance for people in terms of privacy and discretion. We will seek proof of funds, unless we have transacted previously with the purchaser, and a letter of intent would be required, and that’s before you can even get in the door. This way of working is something that our vendors expect, at this level of transaction.

T: Why is this level of privacy so important to your clients?

N: Discretion is everything. Often my clients don’t want anyone to know they’re in the market. The same goes for buyers. They like to come in under the radar and use someone that they can trust and rely on to get the best price and source the best deal for them.

There’s also a sense of nostalgia attached to getting something that’s not on the open market. Our clients like the idea that they’re getting something a bit more exclusive, a bit more selective – something that’s not mass marketed.

T: What other services do you offer?

N: We are a global investment company headquartered in London offering clients integrated investment solutions in Brokerage, Asset Management and Real Estate investment opportunities.

Alexander Cates focuses on promoting investment opportunities to clients globally through extensive networks and exclusive partner relationships. We provide investors with a diverse scope of national and international investment opportunities and facilitates those investments by providing clients with services that target their individual needs and exceed their expectations.

Central London properties represented by Alexander Cates will never be publicised on the open market

Our services include, but are not limited to, Central London off market opportunities, residential real estate, commercial real estate, development and JV, investment portfolios and strategic consultancy, estate management, asset management and portfolio management. alexandercates.com

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From smart gadgets to robots, artificial intelligence is making sci-fi a reality in people’s homes Words: Ben Rossi

The adult generation today is the smartest one ever born – not due to a higher amount of brain cells but because of the cuttingedge innovation at our disposal. New advances in technology mean practically any appliance or object can now be connected to the internet, providing a smarter living experience for the gadget enthusiasts who love to control their lives by tapping on a smartphone.

Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is moving beyond the stuff of movies and we’re starting to witness the first personal robots hit the market. Scary as that may seem to some, don’t you fancy a robotic companion that is less intrusive than your housemaid and just way cooler? Delve into Tempus’ ultimate guide to intelligent living in 2017.

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Augusto Dynamic Closet Hate searching through your walk-in wardrobe for what to wear in the morning? Then it’s probably about time you upgraded to a smart wardrobe. The Augusto Dynamic Closet by Italian firm Metalprogetti Casa allows you to flick through the clothes on your rail simply by swiping the app on your phone. Metalprogetti Casa automates the clothing carousel so that it seamlessly cycles through your collection until you reach a garment you’d like to wear. The app also allows you to record notes on each piece of clothing, such as when it was bought, when it was last worn and if it is currently at the cleaner’s.

Price dependent on customisation dynamiccloset.com

Dynasty Spa Touch Yes, these days just about anything can be connected to Wi-Fi, including hot tubs. With the Dynasty Spa Touch, you can control the hot tub through a smartphone or tablet app, including turning it on and off, adjusting the temperature and setting the bubble intensity. The hot tub’s hydrotherapy comes courtesy of 48 stainless steel jets fuelled by two powerful massage pumps. Whether you’re hosting a hot tub party or a romantic evening for two, you can create the perfect mood with LED surround lights and Bluetooth audio. £5,995 hottubsuppliers.com

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Lynx Smart Grill We all love inviting our friends over for a barbecue in the summer, and this is your chance to be the envy of all by taking garden grilling to the next level. With the Lynx Smart Grill, you can enjoy the prestige of being the grill master without having to constantly hover by the barbecue for fear of burning the sausages. The internetconnected grill syncs with your smartphone and automatically cooks food based on voice commands. Not only can you fire up and shut off the ignition simply by swiping your smartphone, but the barbecue also determines optimal grilling times and tell you exactly when to flip the burgers.

From £2,610 to £8,000 lynxgrills.com

Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator If you’re one of those who believe home is where the fridge is, you’ll be delighted to know the kitchen has been at the heart of the smart home revolution and the humble refrigerator, in particular, has dominated the offerings coming to market. With its Family Hub Refrigerator, Samsung has turned the fridge into an entertainment system with built-in speakers that will sync to your music library. Ever forget what’s in your fridge when you’re not home? Three built-in cameras mean you can view what’s inside from your smartphone. What’s more, Family Hub will automatically reorder items when you run out. £4,999 very.co.uk

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Ewaybot MoRo Don’t worry, robots aren’t taking over the world – not yet, anyway. But if or when they do, it will probably be MoRo leading the charge. Chinese robotics firm Ewaybot claims the human-sized MoRo is the first robot butler that can move freely outdoor as well as indoor, thanks to its use of infrared and ultrasound technology together. MoRo can grasp objects, accept and respond to commands in natural language, and has a 360-degree field of view with no blind spots. The robot is currently only available to exclusive bidders and laboratories, hence the inflated price. £23,200 ewaybot.cn

LG Signature OLED 4K 77” TV No smart home is complete without a gigantic smart TV. The living room was the first area of the house to delve into smart technology as internetconnected TVs gave birth to the ‘Netflix and chill’ generation, making staying in the new going out. Cinema-goers have vehemently maintained that movie theatres still offer a more immersive viewing experience, but they clearly haven’t tried the LG Signature OLED 4K TV. As the first TV in the world to incorporate Dolby Atmos, the surround sound technology used in all the top cinemas, your mates will be queuing up to watch the latest movies in your living room. £24,999 lg.com

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Make a plan If you don’t take time to design and plan your life you will have to settle for what life gives you. Take time to write down what you want and how you are going to get it, regularly review this plan to assess what you have accomplished and set new goals.

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Be positive You should always look for positive things that you can take from any situation. You can even use negative outcomes to learn about yourself and improve the way you deal with failure.

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Treat every situation as an opportunity and every person you meet as a potential connection in your network. You never know when they will slot into your plan or connect you to someone that you need.

Be active Regular physical activity, whether it’s yoga, running, lifting or something else, will greatly increase your productivity. Make time to be active and do it with focus and purpose.

Learn more The more you learn, the more you earn. Learning couldn’t be easier these days – there are endless resources online, such as educational videos, audiobooks and online courses. Become an expert in your field and you will obtain the respect and wealth that comes with it.

Be efficient There are 1440 minutes in each day, use them wisely. You should maximise your output every day and eliminate wasted minutes by planning your day in advance.

Sleep This one couldn’t be easier. If you are tired you will make bad decisions. Create a routine that guarantees high quality sleep so that you can operate at one hundred percent every day.

Say no Cutting out things that don’t contribute towards achieving your goals is extremely important. Maximise your output by saying no to irrelevant meetings and events. While you’re wasting time, someone else is working hard to try to get there first.

Invest in yourself Most people will happily spend money on expensive coffees and cocktails but will shy away from investing in themselves and their development. Set a budget and then prioritise purchasing items and services that will improve your personal output or expertise.

Cultivate discipline Motivation will help you stay focused and make progress short term, discipline will ensure you continue to achieve your goals in the long term.

Find your passion Do something that you are passionate about. Success is hard, if you are not passionate about your work, you will give up.

These tips have been provided by the Minboso network. Minboso is an inviteonly network focused on improving your personal wellness and connecting you to other like-minded individuals. Available for iPhone on the AppStore. minboso.com

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Asia Cup Polo International Day, Guards Polo Club, Egham 1 July The Tempus-sponsored Asia Cup Polo is set to host its 10th edition in July at the prestigious Guards Polo Club. A highlight of the English summer social calendar, the event, which is under the patronage of the Jaipur royal family, attracts leading polo teams and enthusiasts from around the world for a thrilling day of sport and premium hospitality.

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Wimbledon, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London 5 July – 8 October Hot on the success of the Frieze art fair comes Frieze Sculpture, a free exhibition in The Regent’s Park. The inaugural event will be London’s largest showcase of major outdoor works and will feature 25 striking works from word-leading contemporary artists such as Thomas J Price, Reza Aramesh and Magdalena Abakanowicz.

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Frieze Sculpture, Regent’s Park, London 3 – 16 July Wimbledon is the most high-anticipated tennis tournament in the world, and not just because of its famous grass courts. Each year, the event attracts the greatest players on the planet. Take a seat on Centre Court alongside British royalty and the crème de la crème of society and watch the world leaders battle it out under the glare of the English sun.

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Formula 1 Rolex British Grand Prix, Silverstone

BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London

14 – 16 July

14 July – 9 September

Hosted at the illustrious home of British motor racing, Silverstone, the Formula 1 Rolex British Grand Prix is arguably the most exciting event on the UK’s racing calendar. Join the most dedicated fans from across the isles and watch the world’s best drivers, including local favourite Lewis Hamilton and Tempus-sponsored Oliver Rowland, battle it out on the famous track.

The BBC Proms is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts. Attracting leading musicians and orchestras from across the globe, the eight-week festival takes over London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall for an anticipated series of concerts and performances. There’s also a busy schedule of talks and workshops for those who wish to delve deeper into the classical music world.

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The Open, Royal Birkdale, Southport 16 – 23 July Celebrating its 146th edition this year, The Open is a highlight of Britain’s golfing calendar. Hosted at the Royal Birkdale, one of England’s finest golf clubs, the tournament will see the world’s highest-ranking golfers battle it out on the club’s beautiful – yet famously challenging – courses as spectators enjoy the hospitality and bask in the summer sun on the side lines.

Find out more about whats happening this month on our website: W W W. T E M P U S M A G A Z I N E . C O . U K

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