The luxe list This season’s top 10 must-haves

The LUXE LIST

Our essential guide to the most exciting new launches and finest seasonal must-haves

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Matteo’s at Annabel’s

Exciting news as one of London’s oldest private members’ clubs introduces a new luxury restaurant. The opulent Annabel’s on Berkeley Square opens its doors this month to Matteo’s, serving an array of fine Italian dishes in decadent interiors designed by Martin Brudnizki. Look out for artwork that pays homage to the original – and infamous – Annabel’s club. Ciao bella…

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1Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Unique Piece for Only Watch Created exclusively for Only Watch Tour, this Fifty Fathoms Barakuda model features a 40mm steel case, water-resistant to 300 metres.

Reinterpreting Fifty Fathoms’ 1960s design, its black dial features broad white hourmarkers coated in Super-LumiNova with blue luminescence. Launching in Monaco, it is visiting 10 cities around the world as part of the Only Watch Tour Exhibition, including

London’s Christie’s from 11-13 October.

If you’re keen to get your hands on this singular timepiece, it will be auctioned at the

AMM’s Biennial Charity Auction in Geneva on 9 November. Make time in your diary now!

Blancpain.com 3 Chelsea Barracks The first, long-awaited residences at the historic Chelsea Barracks have been launched by Qatari Diar. Designed by Elicyon, the stylish four-room show apartment pays homage to the complex’s military history in its design. The first residences are on the market for £24m and residents will have access to the Garrison Club, an extensive underground complex complete with cinema, spa, lounge, business suite and billiards room. You’ve had your marching orders… make an appointment to view now.

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Brora 40-year-old

This exceptional Single Malt Scotch whisky from Brora – a long-closed ‘ghost distillery’ – has been released to celebrate the maker’s 200th anniversary. The limited-edition Brora 40-Year-Old was drawn from 12 casks from the original ghost stocks from 1978, an era known as ‘the age of peat’. With just 1,819 bottles available – each one costing £4,500 – every sip is a precious bit of whisky history for Brora’s cult following. What’s more, the gates of the distillery will reopen in 2020 as part of a £35m investment. We’ll raise a glass to that.

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5Charabanc luxury car fragrance The world’s first luxury car fragrance brand, Charabanc takes inspiration from classic cars and their inimitable attention to detail. Comprising a finely handcrafted, stencilled-steel pomander encased in leather, each ‘fragrance journey’ has been designed to evoke the aromatic qualities of some of the world’s most exciting drives. Across the Pennine Fells is an earthy fragrance while

Journey to Tai Mo Sha evokes after-the-monsoon freshness. this will allow driving enthusiasts to indulge fantasies of their wildest rallies – even at home in the City.

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The Betterment by Jason Atherton

Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton has made a triumphant return to London with his new launch of The Betterment. Located at The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts, the all-day restaurant offers a seasonally driven menu focused on the dramatic, rustic open grill that dominates the kitchen. Separated from diners by frosted glass, this is a sophisticated dining experience led by Atherton’s head chef, Paul Walsh. Book now if all that exquisite detail has whet your appetite.

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6Dovedale watch box and humidor Dovedale Design Studio made its mark on London Design Festival in September with its bold collection of exquisite wood carving pieces.

Founded by sculptors Oliver Tebbutt and Charl Heynike, the studio is known for its minimalist and masculine style and intriguing choice of rare materials, including bog-oak – a dark hardwood sourced in England. Watch boxes (pictured) and humidors come in a range of sizes so you can store your classic timepieces and premium cigars in surroundings as sleek as they come. Talk about boxing clever…

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8Valkyrie Sentinel Covert Tracker The most discreet security device for car collectors, this tracker by security specialists Valkyrie can be quickly and easily ‘wired’ in to your treasured vehicles to protect from

Crystal glass designer Moser has teamed up with London-based Spanish chef José Pizarro to create a sherry-tasting experience like no other. Frustrated by the miniscule size of traditional sherry glasses, Pizarro approached Moser Glassworks to create a drinking receptacle that would allow premium sherries room to breathe. The result? 300 intricately detailed, hand-blown and engraved glasses – designed around the shape of the chef ’s cupped hands – and allow you to truly appreciate the aromas of a good glass of sherry. Salud! Moser.com theft. Difficult to identify or remove, these covert trackers can be installed and tracked in real time. Utilising tri-capable tracking solutions (GSM, GPS and WiFi) via its internal power supply, this is a simple solution to add world class security.

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10 Just For You: a Night at the Museum Europe’s yacht show season may have sailed away for another year, but ocean lovers can still experience the life aquatic thanks to Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo’s Just

For You programme. Exclusive to guests of the

Monaco hotel, A Night at the Museum sees the

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco open its doors for you and your guests to be mesmerised by grand displays of coral reefs and 6,000 specimens of marine life after hours. Then head to the rooftop terrace for a private supper overlooking the

Mediterranean. An experience to splash out on.

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