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Philharmonie de Paris
Joining the Concert Hall Series, Steinway & Sons have created a bespoke Steinway as an homage to the Philharmonie de Paris, characterised by its unique design and state-of-the-art acoustics.
The Philharmonie is celebrated for its extraordinary structure, designed by visionary architect Jean Nouvel with the exterior of the building covered with a distinctive bird mosaic, reminiscent of the work of Dutch artist M.C Escher, who has inspired the design elements of this Limited Edition Steinway.
The surface of the piano is adorned with an interpretation of the Philharmonie’s bird mosaic, meticulously crafted in silver leaf tones of grey, and protected by a high-gloss, clear coating. The instrument features a music desk inspired by the Philharmonie’s façade, as well as specially designed legs, lyre, and prop stick, all reflecting the elegance and innovation of the architectural masterpiece.
Each Philharmonie de Paris Limited Edition boasts an ebonystained inner rim and a dark silver cast iron plate, along with metal fittings and double studio castors in a chrome finish,
ensuring both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. In addition, the piano includes a specially designed bench, featuring hydraulic glissando technology and adorned with a Steinway & Sons lyre on the knob.
Incorporating the latest in piano technology, the Philharmonie de Paris Limited Edition is equipped with the world’s finest highresolution player piano system SPIRIO | r, which allows for live performance capture and playback. A revolutionary blend of artistry, craftsmanship, and technology, SPIRIO | r provides powerful new tools of expression and new ways to access, share and experience performance - enriching connection and intimacy.
The Philharmonie de Paris Limited Edition is available in two Steinway grand piano models: Model D, limited to just 3 pianos, and Model B, limited to 5 pianos. Each instrument represents the pinnacle of master craftsmanship paired with state-of-theart technology, embodying Steinway & Sons’ commitment to excellence in musical instruments.
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Luce di Rosa
Luce di Rosa, Acqua di Parma’s newest addition to the Signatures of the Sun collection, is a fragrance defined by contrasts and radiant light. This genderneutral scent embodies the Maison’s mastery in capturing the complexity of precious ingredients, blending them into an unexpectedly sophisticated
composition. Luce di Rosa is a contemporary and dynamic fragrance where the rich warmth of rose contrasts with a sharp, mineral edge, creating a chiaroscuro effect that gives life to a multifaceted olfactory experience, reminiscent of a symphony that shifts between piano and forte, adagio and vivace.
Signatures of the Sun Luce di Rosa, 100ml £250.00 from Acqua di Parma. Available nationwide.
The fragrance opens with a bright, invigorating burst of bergamot and mandarin, enhanced by the spicy notes of black pepper and pink pepper CO2 extract, with a touch of cardamom. This vibrant introduction paves the way for a sensory journey that unfolds with the noble Bulgarian Rose at its heart. Known for its intense freshness, this rose is paired with verdant geranium, forming a floral core that is both rich and complex. The heart of Luce di Rosa captures the essence of nature’s raw beauty, balancing vibrant, clean notes with a deep, natural freshness. The fragrance then settles into a grounding base of vetiver, guaiac wood, and cedarwood, wrapped in soft musk, creating a lasting impression that evolves over time.
The star ingredient, Bulgarian Rose, is distilled from flowers harvested in Bulgaria’s Kazanlak region using a steam-water process that preserves its vibrant floral, spicy, and honeyed notes, making it a prized element in perfumery.
The Luce di Rosa experience is further enhanced by two exquisite objects: the Luce Di Rosa Jewel Masterpiece Edition and Tray, created by French jewellery designer Annelise Michelson. The gold-plated brass Jewel Masterpiece Edition features a sculptural bottle cap inspired by the flowing movement of fabric, echoing the designer’s renowned Drapé collection. This cap, which captures the graceful folds of drapery in motion, creates a striking visual contrast, embodying the fragrance’s dynamic and luminous nature.
The Tray, also crafted from gold-plated brass, features a rippling surface that mimics the contours of fabric caught in motion. It combines practicality with artistry, transforming the act of experiencing Luce di Rosa into a moment of pure aesthetic pleasure. Each piece invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant, contrasting world of Luce di Rosa, where every interaction with the fragrance is an indulgence in beauty and light.
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SEQUENTIAL FLYBACK PLATINUM
In 2022, MB&F unveiled its Legacy Machine Sequential EVO, a twin chronograph that opened up a world of timing possibilities. This ground-breaking chronograph redefined the chronograph as it was known, winning the hearts of collectors and the coveted GPHG ‘Aiguille d’Or’ award the same year.
Conceived by Stephen McDonnell, one of the original MB&F Friends and the mastermind behind the 2015 LM Perpetual, the LM Sequential EVO was one of those timepieces that was so profoundly useful that it made you wonder why no one had thought of it before. Multiple timing modes allowed you to time everything from two athletes at the same time to consecutive lap times around a track, and even two different dishes in the oven, to name a few of its extremely practical applications.
However, if the LM Sequential EVO wasn’t mind-blowing enough, there was another feature that Stephen and MB&F were keen to include: the flyback function. Stephen’s original prototype movement was actually designed with a flyback system on the left-hand chronograph and provisions for it were built into the LM Sequential EVO. But it was extremely complicated to perfect with the watch taking nine months of prototyping, four of which were dedicated to the flyback function alone. Add to this six different re-designs, and all the work and components that went with them, and McDonnell felt that it would be unwise - reckless even - to release the watch with a flyback when there were so many unproven elements in play.
The dream was there right from the very beginning, and everything was designed to be able to incorporate it at a later date. The chronographs could have been conceived in several different ways, but only one of these configurations would allow the inclusion of a flyback, changing the fundamental way the chronographs were designed.
The internal jewelling of the vertical clutches is the key to the whole Sequential chronograph, and the new flyback system also requires jewelling, without which it would not work. The system is very subtle, and a great deal of work went into reducing all the friction to a minimum so that the flyback did not cause the return-to-zero to block. To achieve this, McDonnell incorporated a special jewelled roller into the flyback mechanism. Such a component is unavailable directly from any supplier of jewels, so for the first prototype, McDonnell made the jewel himself in order to prove the concept of this ground-breaking mechanism (one of five patented elements).
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Two years of secret-keeping and testing were required so that the system would be robust enough in the long term, and now the LM Sequential Flyback Platinum is ready.
This incredible timepiece features the same layout as the LM Sequential EVO with two chronograph displays. One has its seconds display at 9 o’clock and minutes display at 11 o’clock. The other has its seconds display at 3 o’clock and minutes display at 1 o’clock. Each of these chronographs can be started, stopped, and reset completely independently of the other, using the start/stop and reset pushers on their respective sides of the case. With the new flyback function, the reset pushers also trigger the flyback if the corresponding chronograph is running. These pushers make up the four chronograph pushers you would usually associate with having two chronograph mechanisms in one watch.
However, there is a fifth pusher, called the Twinverter, located at the 9 o’clock position. This “magic button” as Stephen likes to call it, is the secret that elevates the functionality of the LM Sequential timepieces beyond any existing chronograph wristwatch. It controls both chronograph systems, operating as a binary switch that inverts the current start/stop status of each chronograph. This means that if both chronographs are stopped, pressing the Twinverter causes both of them to start simultaneously. If they are both running, the Twinverter makes them stop. And, if one is running and the other is stopped, the Twinverter stops the one that is running and starts the one that is stopped.
In terms of practical applications, these functions allow the chronograph to be highly useful in numerous situations.
Imagine the preparation of a meal, where different things need to be cooked for different periods of time, at different points in time. You would operate the two chronographs via their respective pushers - for instance, starting one when you put your pasta into boiling water and starting the other when the vegetables go in the oven. In fact, this application comes in handy in all areas of personal productivity. At the gym, for example, when trying to optimize your physical workout routine, one chronograph can be set to time your entire session whilst the second is used to record your time at each station, or the downtime in between. In this example, the new flyback function can come in handy to swiftly reset and restart the timing sequence with a single press on the reset button, combining the three steps - stop, reset to zero, and re-start - in one.
The simultaneous or split-second mode can be used in a race involving two competitors, starting simultaneously. The Twinverter allows the wearer to start both chronographs at exactly the same time, but the different end times can be easily recorded by pressing each chronograph’s individual start/ stop pusher. To note, the durations of the events can exceed 60 seconds, which is the limit for the vast majority of split-second chronographs on the market. In this mode, you can also use the new flyback function if you want to quickly restart timing. In the work environment, you might want to know how much time you spend on two separate projects as you switch between them throughout the day, this where cumulative mode shines. By starting one chronograph when you begin working on one task, and then using the Twinverter when you shift focus to the
second task (switching again when you go back to the first), you can easily track the amount of time you cumulatively spent on each task. Another example of this usage is the timing of a chess match.
Sequential mode (or lap-timer mode) is ideal for those timing competitive sports. This mode can be used to measure individual lap times. Starting one chronograph at the beginning of an event and using the Twinverter upon the completion of a lap instantly launches the second chronograph in order to time the next lap, while the first chronograph is stopped, allowing ample time for the timing result to be noted down. The stopped chronograph can then be reset to zero, ready to be relaunched with the Twinverter for the following lap. Thanks to its minutes’ totalisers, the LM Sequential can be used effectively in sporting
events with average lap times of over a minute (which includes the vast majority of motor sports).
Lastly, the flyback which was originally developed in the 1930s for airplane pilots, to allow accurate timing of flight paths from waypoint to waypoint. It was found that the time to stop, reset, and restart a chronograph took so long that errors in navigation would result, which would be compounded as these accumulated over the course of a journey with multiple legs. The flyback allowed this to be done simultaneously: stop, reset and restart in a single press on the reset pusher. Combining the new flyback function with the other timing modes of the Sequential calibre offers even more functionality. For example, a pilot can keep track of overall flight time on one chronograph, while using the other chronograph to accurately time each leg with the flyback function.
The design of the LM Sequential is completely unique. It encompasses two independent chronographs within a single movement, both of which are linked to a common escapement
and oscillator. The energy losses associated with a conventional chronograph are well known, so imagine what can happen with two chronographs in a single movement. The losses would be doubled, resulting in unacceptably poor performance. All this functionality within a single watch required the invention of a fundamentally new type of chronograph system, one which would not be susceptible to any sort of energy losses.
This is exactly what the LM Sequential does, thanks to the use of its innovative internally-jewelled vertical clutches and their associated control system. The new flyback mechanisms also incorporate jewelled rollers. Thanks to these patented solutions, the Sequential calibre outperforms conventional chronographs in terms of energy efficiency and precision.
It truly is an horological marvel that is highly complex, beautiful and immensely functional in equal measure. A timepiece not just for collectors, this is an incredible useful tool that has been designed and crafted to be used as such.
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Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet has unveiled the stunning [RE]Master02 Selfwinding. A tribute to an asymmetrical watch created by the Manufacture back in 1960 (Model 5159BA) and following in the footsteps of [RE] Master01 - launched in 2020 to reinterpret a chronograph from 1943 - this new limited edition of 250 pieces features an asymmetrical 41mm rectangular case in the new 18-carat sand gold alloy, whose tone oscillates between white and pink gold. [RE]Master02 is enriched by a “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” parted dial, divided into twelve different triangles decorated with a linear satin finish that create unique effects of light and texture when assembled. Combining vintage aesthetic with cutting-edge performance, this new reference is equipped with the Calibre 7129, an hour and minute movement. With this new model, [RE]Master establishes itself as a collection in its own right, continuing to offer contemporary interpretations of timepieces that defined their era.
Since 1875, Audemars Piguet has followed its own path, combining watchmaking tradition with cutting-edge technology and pioneering new materials and designs. Over the years, the Manufacture has used a wide variety of materials, colours and case forms, ranging from traditional geometries such as the circle, square and rectangle, to more unexpected trapezoidal or octagonal shapes. This boundless creativity reflects the free spirit that Audemars Piguet has preserved and nurtured for generations.
Like the remastering of music recordings, the [RE]Master collection, launched in 2020, creatively reinterprets the aesthetic codes of some of the Manufacture’s rarest timepieces, representative of their respective eras.
In the 1960s, Audemars Piguet produced several models inspired by the Brutalist current, with angular geometric shapes devoid of ornamentation. It was also the golden age of asymmetrical watches for the Manufacture, with more than 30 models created between 1959 and 1963, most of which were produced in less than ten pieces. The 5159BA Model, launched in 1960 and produced in just seven units, one of which is on display today at the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, belongs
to this generation of watches, with its asymmetrical 27.5mm rectangular case in 18-carat yellow gold and a dial that breaks with the codes of classic watchmaking.
[RE]Master02 features a case crafted in sand gold, a new 18-carat gold alloy whose shades vary between white and pink gold depending on the light and the movement of the wrist. Launched earlier this year on a Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked reference, this new material, which takes its name from sand dunes, is composed of gold, copper and palladium for a warm appearance.
The asymmetrical case creates a strong visual impact with its many facets. While its rectangular shape is accentuated by sharp corners and extended by integrated lugs, the case also follows the slope of the sapphire crystal at 3 o’clock. Its surface has been entirely brushed with a satin finish for a matt, “raw” look that contrasts with the polished contours of the dial. The satin finish of the sand gold required skill and dexterity to ensure that the geometric edges and corners of the case retained their sharpness.
The caseback, also crafted in sand gold, is engraved with “Limited Edition” and harmoniously echoes the dedicated asymmetrical oscillating weight in matching tones.
The dial of [RE]Master02 combines different geometric forms such as the rectangle and the triangle. The “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” dial, obtained by Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD), is made up of twelve triangles of different sizes and shapes, separated by galvanised sand-gold-toned partitions that meet at the centre. Each individually machined brass triangle is given a linear satin finish before being placed on a brass plate using minuscule legs. Once meticulously assembled by skilled craftspeople, all the parts create a visual effect that plays with the light and brings the dial to life.
To sit in harmony with the case and the diagonal lines of the dial, the hour and minute hands are crafted in 18-carat sand gold, as is the “Audemars Piguet” signature at 3 o’clock, obtained by galvanic growth. Both the hour-makers and the date indication have been omitted to give full expression to the geometric shapes and linear satin finish. Reading the time is facilitated by the diagonals that cross the dial.
AUDEMARS PIGUET
“Between 1959 and 1963, Audemars Piguet created more than 30 asymmetrical models, most of which were produced in less than 10 pieces. [RE]Master02 is a fantastic opportunity to revive this forgotten golden age.”
Sébastian Vivas, Heritage and Museum Director, Audemars Piguet
The asymmetry of the case is accentuated by the sapphire crystal, which has a 15.8° bevel for greater visual impact. Two years of research and development went into the design of this bevelled crystal to guarantee water-resistance and meet Audemars Piguet’s quality requirements.
For aesthetic coherence, [RE]Master02 is mounted on an alligator leather strap in contrasting shades of blue that match the tone of the dial. Its elegant matt finish enhances the play of light.
[RE]Master02 houses the Calibre 7129, an extra-thin hour and minute movement without date indication that is based on the Calibre 7121, launched in 2022 on Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin models. This 2.8 mm-thick movement produces more energy thanks to its new construction and its larger barrel, enabling the mechanism to achieve greater precision over a longer period of time. The oscillating weight, mounted on ball bearings, is equipped with two reversers to ensure bidirectional winding. In addition, inertia blocks have been inserted into the thickness of the balance wheel to prevent aerodynamic friction from slowing it down.
In keeping with the Haute Horlogerie tradition, the Calibre 7129 features refined decorations such as Côtes de Genève, circular satin, snailing, sunray brushing, circular graining and polished angles, all of which can be admired through the sapphire caseback. The latter also reveals the dedicated 22-carat gold oscillating weight, whose sand gold tone subtly echoes the colour of the case.
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POLARIS
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to enrich the Polaris collection as the Maison’s signature Geographic travel time complication is reinterpreted for the elegant, sporty collection. The existing Polaris Date and Polaris Perpetual Calendar also receive new dial colours.
When Jaeger-LeCoultre revived the historic Polaris name in 2018, it redefined the modern sporty-elegant watch with an entirely new line of timepieces conceived for everyday adventures. Deftly balancing the practical functions and robust capabilities of a sports watch with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s distinctively elegant and timeless aesthetic, the Polaris collection pays direct homage to the
Maison’s eponymous diving watches of the 1960s.
With their high-performing calibres and distinctive style, the watches of the Polaris collection capture the sporting spirit of their predecessors, reinterpreting their vintage appeal in elegant and confidently contemporary style to create highly versatile, modern classics.
The Polaris collection’s strong design codes are anchored in cases distinguished by off-centred crowns, taut lines, glassbox crystals, narrow bezels and a dynamic mix of brushed and polished surfaces. The distinctive dial architecture is complemented by skeletonised hands, assertively designed
Arabic numerals and elongated trapezoid indexes. All elements are coated in SuperLuminova for optimum legibility in low light conditions. Complex in construction, the Polaris dial is enhanced by gradient colour and the use of different decorative finishesopaline, graining, sunray-brushing and snailing, according to the model - beneath a coating of rich and shiny lacquer. The colour is graduated from light to dark, adding great visual depth and dynamism to the dials.
Lacquering is a lengthy and exacting process, with each layer of coating being manually applied. It begins with the application of up to four layers of colour, then one or two layers of black, to create the gradient. The challenge lies in perfectly controlling both the shade and the gradient, so that the dial sections match perfectly. This is followed by 30 coats of translucent lacquer, to add depth and richness. The process is completed by polishing the components to a perfect finish.
Continuing the tradition of adding useful auxiliary functions to the Polaris collection, the Manufacture has introduced the Polaris Geographic. La Grande Maison’s unique interpretation of the travel watch, the Geographic has become a signature complication of the Manufacture.
Rather than indicating only the hour of a second time zone, the Geographic complication also provides a 24-hour Night and Day indicator and, in an aperture at the bottom of the dial, displays the name of a city relating to each of the 24 major time zones, with those that observe daylight savings clearly marked. This gives travellers the option of setting the second time according
to location (by turning the crown at 10 o’clock), rather than needing to calculate the time difference; when a city is chosen, the corresponding time is automatically displayed. Thanks to a stop-seconds feature, this second time zone is accurate to the hour, minute and second.
The lacquer dial features a new colour - ocean-grey. Evocative with an air of mystery, calling to mind the colour of the sea on a cloudy day, it is applied in a double gradient finish that adds visual depth and dynamism, and is coated with 35 layers of lacquer. The displays are arranged in a pleasingly asymmetric layout, with the second time zone in a sub-dial at 6 o’clock and the power reserve indicator in the upper left sector of the dial. Orange accents draw the eye to key information points, contrasting with the ocean-grey and adding a lively touch to the overall composition.
The sapphire crystal case-back reveals the finely finished automatic movement, Calibre 939. A quintessential example of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s approach to watchmaking, which combines mechanical elegance with high performance, it offers a power reserve of 70 hours. Like all of the Maison’s calibres, the movement was designed, produced, finished and assembled within its own Manufacture in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux.
Underlining the versatility of this confident and refined expression of a highly useful complication, the new Polaris Geographic is presented with an interchangeable folding buckle and a pair of interchangeable straps - textured black rubber and blue-grey canvas - that enable a change in style and attitude in a matter of moments.
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The Polaris collection is further enriched as two models are also offered with new dial colours - created with the Polaris collection specifically in mind. The Polaris Date is presented with a gradient ocean-grey dial that elevates the confident modernity of its design to a new level and the Polaris Perpetual Calendar is offered in pink gold with an elegant and visually striking gradient green dial that perfectly complements the richness and warmth of the case metal. Both dials feature the Polaris signatures of three different surface textures, and double-gradient colour finished with 35 layers of lacquer to create visual richness and depth. Subtle orange highlights add a note of sporty dynamism.
Introduced in 2018, the year that the contemporary Polaris collection was launched, the Polaris Date is the epitome of sporty elegance, its link to the design of the Maison’s classic 1960s diving watches very evident in the uncomplicated modernity of the dial, as well as the signature double crown. One crown is used for adjusting the time, the other for rotating the inner bezel. Visible through the sapphire case-back, the new-generation automatic Calibre 899, entirely created in-house, offers a 70-hour power reserve - highly practical for today’s active lifestyles. The Polaris Date is presented on a textured rubber strap that is easily interchangeable with a metal bracelet of other straps from the Polaris range. The 42mm
steel case is water-resistant to 20 bar.
The Polaris Perpetual Calendar, introduced to the collection in 2022, features one of horology’s most complex, useful and greatly prized complications. A miniature mechanical computer, the perpetual calendar always shows the correct date, automatically adjusting for the different duration of months and even for leap years. It needs no manual correction until 2100, and, after that, only on centenaries that are not also leap years. The automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 868, offering a power reserve of 70 hours, was designed, produced and assembled within the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre.
With an emphasis on symmetry and legibility, three slightly
recessed sub-dials display the date, day and month, balanced by a moon-phase display at 6 o’clock, which features the age of the moon as well as its phases in both Hemispheres - a pleasing reminder that calendars had their origins in astronomical phenomena. The 42mm pink gold case features an interchangeable strap system enabling rapid changes between the two straps presented with the Polaris Perpetual Calendar - black alligator for a more dressy mood and textured dark green rubber for a more sporty style.
The new additions to the Polaris line amplify the relaxed and contemporary elegance of the collection, while underlining its sporty and purposeful character, anchoring it ever more strongly as a modern classic perfectly suited to life’s everyday adventures.
MALACHITE MOONPHASE
The Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture watch makes a striking return in a refined, limited-edition version, now featuring a captivating malachite dial. This new iteration boasts significant updates, including a redesigned case, enhanced movement, upgraded hour markers and hands, and an extended 5-year warranty. With nearly double the power reserve (+89%), this exclusive model is limited to just 36 pieces, each housed in a 40mm white gold case.
This release marks the most significant transformation of the Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture watch to date, showcasing Frederique Constant’s dedication to innovation and elegance. The watch merges the date and moonphase into a single subdial, with newly designed hour markers and hands gracefully sweeping across the malachite dial for the first time.
While maintaining its classic appeal and signature complications, the watch introduces a fresh aesthetic aimed at enhancing its prestige among collectors and reinforcing its watchmaking excellence. This comprehensive update was meticulously approached from multiple angles.
The standout feature of this model is undoubtedly the malachite dial. Apart from a few rare models with meteorite dials, this marks the first time Frederique Constant has used a mineral dial. Malachite, with its light green to almost black streaks, symbolises renewal and offers a unique twist on the green-dial trend.
At 6 o’clock, the date and moonphase complications are elegantly combined in a single sub-dial. A silver moon moves across a starry grey-green sky within the sub-dial, matching the white gold case. A delicate silver-finish hand indicates the date, freeing up space on the dial to showcase the rich hues of the malachite.
The hour markers and hands have also been meticulously reimagined. The hour markers are now finer, with smaller markers at 5 and 7 o’clock to accommodate the curve of the date sub-dial. The three hand-polished central hands feature a new alpha-type design, while a traditional sector-dial minute track, reminiscent of early 20th-century styles, adds a touch of classic elegance.
The movement inside this watch, the FC-716 calibre, represents a significant upgrade. Equipped with an exclusive barrel, this new-generation Manufacture movement extends the power reserve from 38 to 72 hours. The bridges have been reworked to accommodate this enhancement, while still adhering to the original calibre family’s dimensions. This reliable movement has allowed Frederique Constant to extend the watch’s warranty from two to five years.
Each piece is individually engraved and numbered, and is paired with a topstitched dark green alligator strap with a folding buckle, adding the final touch of luxury to this exceptional timepiece.
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GLOWING ALL OUT
Over almost four decades, IWC Schaffhausen has acquired comprehensive expertise in engineering ceramic watches. The material is light, extremely hard and highly resistant to scratches and was introduced on a wristwatch in 1986, when the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer launched the world’s first wristwatch with a black zirconium oxide ceramic case. Since then, major IWC ceramic innovations have included watch cases made of brown silicon nitride ceramic and black boron carbide ceramic, one of the hardest substances known. After introducing a range of Top Gun models in striking coloured ceramic, IWC is now pushing the boundaries even further with Ceralume. This luminescent ceramic is made using a highly engineered and patent-pending manufacturing process developed by the Manufacture.
“With the first fully luminous ceramic case rings, we underscore our role as a pioneer and innovator in ceramic watches. The development of Ceralume took several years. The main challenges we faced were producing watch cases with maximum homogeneity and meeting our exacting quality standards. To achieve these goals, we engineered a ground-breaking new manufacturing process - tailored to the unique combination of ceramic powders and Super-LumiNova pigments,” explains Dr. Lorenz Brunner, Department Manager Research & Innovation at IWC Schaffhausen.
The fascinating and mesmerising glow effect is achieved by adding highgrade Super-LumiNova pigments to the ceramic raw materials. Engineered by Swiss technology company RC Tritec, SuperLumiNova is a high-tech ceramic compound that behaves like a light storage battery.
The material absorbs light energy from sunlight or artificial light, stores it temporarily and then emits the absorbed energy as visible light. This cycle can be repeated an infinite number of times without ever causing the material to age or diminishing its light storage capacity. In dark chamber tests, Ceralume watch cases have emitted a bright blueish light for more than 24 hours.
Conventional white ceramic is made by mixing zirconium oxide with other metallic oxides. These powders are shaped into a so-called green body, machined close to the final case geometry and then sintered at high temperatures in a kiln. For the white ceramic to glow in the dark, Super-LumiNova pigments are added to the mix of raw materials. One of the main challenges in the development of Ceralume was achieving a perfectly homogeneous mix of raw materials despite their different particle sizes and avoiding particle accumulations.
To achieve this, IWC’s engineers reverted to a dedicated ball milling process, which had to be customised to the raw materials used. In addition, the parameters of the sintering process and the grinding of the sintered ceramic body also needed to be specifically adapted to the luminous ceramic.
Using the new Ceralume technology, IWC’s experimental division XPL has manufactured a fully luminous ceramic concept watch for the first time. In addition to its Ceralume case, the concept watch in a Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 design features a white luminescent dial and a white luminescent rubber strap. The dial and the strap have also been enriched with Super-LumiNova pigments. The dial’s brass base is sprayed with a Super-LumiNova solution before the printing is added on top of the luminescent layer. Manufactured in an injection moulding process, the white rubber strap is likewise enriched with Super-LumiNova pigments.
Developed by IWC Schaffhausen, the patent-pending Ceralume® technology will form the foundation of future developments and releases.
FIFTYSIX SELF-WINDING
The Fiftysix collection draws its distinctive character from the 1950s, an era celebrated for its round, elegant timepieces. This collection takes particular inspiration from Vacheron Constantin's Reference 6073, introduced in 1956, a milestone in the Maison’s history. Notably, the 6073 was one of the first Vacheron Constantin watches to incorporate a self-winding movement, at a time when hand-wound mechanisms were still the norm.
This watch’s blend of technical innovation, precision, and reliability is matched by its bold design and retro elegance. The Fiftysix models echo this legacy with their streamlined design, highlighted by lugs inspired by the branches of the Maltese cross. Like the original, these timepieces feature a box-type crystal that sits prominently above the bezel, a sector-type dial, and a harmonious mix of Arabic numerals and baton-style hour markers, all hallmarks of the 1950s aesthetic.
The 40mm round case of this timepiece, crafted in 18K 5N pink gold, is gracefully extended by lugs inspired by the Maltese cross. The case encircles a sector-type dial that pays homage to
the watch designs of the 1950s. In a first for the collection, the dial is presented in a black tone with dual finishes - opaline at the centre and a sunburst effect on the chapter ring - creating a sophisticated interplay of light and shadow against the warm glow of the pink gold.
The dial’s contrast is further accentuated by applied 18K 5N pink gold Roman numerals, hour markers, and luminescentcoated hands, ensuring optimal legibility in low light. Topped with a box-type sapphire crystal, reminiscent of post-war watch styles, the dial exudes a retro-modern charm. Complementing this aesthetic is an anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap, featuring ecru stitching for a touch of vintage elegance.
On the reverse, the Calibre 1326 self-winding movement is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, showcasing its refined Côtes de Genève finishing. The pink gold oscillating weight is meticulously openworked and embellished with a Maltese cross, a symbol of Vacheron Constantin's nearly 270 years of watchmaking excellence.
Taktouk Clinic
Leading UK celebrity aesthetic practitioner Dr Wassim Taktouk is tipping the temples as a brand-new area to watch for spring/ summer 2024. Losing volume on the temples can have a dramatic effect on our face overall and Dr Taktouk predicts that correcting this can take up to a decade off our appearance without surgery.
Our temples are the small flat areas that sit at the edge of your brows, running to the tip of your ears and back to your hairline. They give our upper face a smooth and contoured appearance and they help to define and shape a youthful face.
At his award-winning clinic, Dr Taktouk uses a 4-1 technique for ‘Temple Toning’ (as he likes to call it), which involves using Teoxane RHA® 4 & 1(Resilient Hyaluronic Acid which mimics the natural hyaluronic acid in the body and is designed especially for highly dynamic areas of the face), in a stacking technique that injects hyaluronic acid filler into 10 different key point layers of the temple in both the superficial and deeper layers of the face. This means that both fat and muscle loss in the area which is what can lead to hollowing and sometimes the dropping of the outer eyebrow are targeted. It acts like an inflated cushion to support tissues that have lost volume or elasticity eradicating the skeletal or ‘peanut head’ look that can occur around the area, ageing the face.
The temples also affect the structures that surround them, so by re-volumising this area, a youthful, fuller face is restored and by adding more structure, the mid to lower half of the face including the cheeks and nose-
to-mouth lines are also minimised.
The temples are an area which most people don’t focus on so it’s difficult to tell if you have had a tweakment. However, you will have a full consultation before starting any treatment to see what’s most suitable for your requirements and if temple toning is not for you or you don’t need it, then you can always opt for some Botox which will smooth out any lines and wrinkles such as crow’s feet and frown lines. This relaxes the muscles on your face and usually lasts for around 3-4 months.
Temple Toning takes approximately 30 minutes, with minimal downtime. Results can last for up to 18 months depending on the patient’s metabolism and the amount of filler used.
SKIN CARE
Scandinavian brand fjör uses a very unique enzyme within their products called the Hydrolytic Enzyme which gently exfoliates, hydrates and protects your skin's microbiome. The hero product, the fjör Hydrolytic Serum provides deep hydration and anti-aging effects for all skin types while restoring the skin’s microbiome and supporting the skin’s natural barrier. The unique formula includes four hero active ingredients: the proprietary Hydrolytic® Enzyme, peptides, collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Hydrolytic Serum Anti-Aging + Deep Hydration, 30ml £97.00 from fjör. fjor.life
Skin around the eyes is 10 times thinner than elsewhere on the face and more vulnerable to accelerated ageing, however most eye treatments haven’t been designed for use on the eyelid, ignoring the drooping and sagging lids that can occur - until now. Dermalogica’s new Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream is a rich, nourishing cream that measurably lifts eyes and visibly firms skin over time.
Mantle's Miracle Mask is an instantly resurfacing + plumping mask designed to provide an immediate glow-up. Perfect for dull skin in need of a boost, the formula is packed with a transformative blend of gently exfoliating mandelic + lactobionic acid (PHA), soothing marshmallow root extract and moisturising panthenol, working to plump fine lines, refine skin texture and provide deep hydration.
The Miracle Mask, 75ml £81.00 from Mantle. mantleskin.com
Up to 50% of visible signs of skin aging come from the exposome, and the thinner, more vulnerable skin around the eyes reveals its impact on aging skin, far before anywhere else on the face. Eye fatigue from constant technology use accelerates the weakening of optic muscles, causing eyelids to sag; while sleep deprivation worsened by screen time hinders the skin’s ability to restore collagen, directly impacting the look of wrinkles, fine lines, and drooping eyelid skin.
Ultra moisturising, this highly sensorial cream is formulated with potent peptides, botanical blends, and CoQ10 that deliver a fast lifting, firming, and tightening affect to smooth eyelid folds. With key ingredients such as Astragulus and Electric Daisy Flower to instantly lift and smooth, and Squalane and Vitamin E to strengthen the skin's barrier run don't walk to buy this before even thinking of a drastic eye lift.
Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream £115.00 from Dermalogica. dermalogica.co.uk
Powered by La Mer's powerful Miracle BrothTM and the Pretoxifying Ferment, this creamy cooling mask detoxifies and balances skin to reveal a more revived, refreshed complexion. Skin feels clearer, pores look smaller, and the complexion is much more radiant.
The Deep Purifying Mask £155.00 from La Mer. cremedelamer.co.uk
Clinically proven to offer 100 hours of moisturisation, Medik8’s latest Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream supports the skin’s natural protective functions against moisture loss and the effects of external stressors. Powered by ceramides, squalane and vitamin F, the hardworking formula mimics the skin’s natural lipid barrier to intensely replenish, nourish & visibly restore the complexion.
Total Moisturise Daily Facial Cream £45.00 from Medik8. medik8.com
Hailed as the future of bb cream, Anastasia Beverly Hill's Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint, launches 13th June nationwide. An innovative fusion of skincare and makeup, Beauty Balm offers a supercharged skin tint in 16 flexible shades. The clever solid serum provides a radiantly natural, glowy finish with the added benefit 8 skincare ingredients, including HA+ Microspheres to help smooth fine-lines and wrinkles and CollagenStabiliser to moisturise.
Beauty Balm Serum £40.00 from Anastasia Beverly Hills. anastasiabeverlyhills.co.uk
YOUR HEALTH & BEAUTY
When used daily, this volume-restoring lip serum is clinically proven to instantly restore natural volume to lips and improve definition over time. The lush pillow-top applicator delivers lipid-boosting sea fern and peptide-like carob fruit extract to the lips with cushiony comfort.
The Kissu Lip Treatment £42.00 from Tatcha. Available at Sephora. tatcha.com
Easily adaptable to your skin and its needs, this doublecleansing system from Sculpted by Aimee features a gentle base cleanser (step 1), paired with your choice of one of three targeted formulas (step 2). With three formulas Cleanse and Brighten, Cleanse and Exfoliate and Cleanse and Clarify - you can choose what's best for your skin and enjoy impeccably clear skin. DuoCleanse is vegan and cruelty free, and both step 1 and step 2 are also refillable.
Cleanse and Exfoliate, £34.00 Sculpted by Aimee Available in-store and online sculptedbyaimee.co.uk
THE DOOR
LONDON W � � NW
Located in the leafy surrounds of Chiswick, The Door W4 is a unique health, wellness and aesthetics space.
Part of the Hogarth Group, the clinic has been specifically designed to help guests achieve their physical goals and aspirations in total comfort, with the beautiful space boasting large windows and skylights, as well as greenery and nature at every turn.
The centre not only connects clients with pioneers and industry leaders in various fields, but also offers a unique space for those professionals to consult and treat patients in the utmost comfort.
Boasting a Women's Health Clinic, private Dental Studio, and a comprehensive list of treatments including advanced aesthetics, laser, body treatments, as well as private GP consultations and mental health sessions, The Door W4 is a welcoming, modern, and trusted, one-stop destination for all things health and wellness focused.
From hair thinning, tattoo removal, facial scar revision, and excessive sweating to anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, buccal fat reduction and Profhilo, The Door W4 offers a plethora
of solutions to so many concerns and conditions - whether cosmetic or hereditary.
Continually on the lookout for experts in the latest in scientific wellness and beauty developments, the already impressive roster of treatments, partners and practitioners is constantly expanding. Not only that, The Door W4 is CQC accredited, meaning the Care Quality Commission has confirmed a high standard of hygiene usually only found in hospitals and medical centres, allowing the clinic to offer more advanced, invasive treatments than in a non CQC facility.
One of the consultants working at The Door W4 in particular is Doctor Natasha Berridge. An Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester (MSc Skin Ageing & Aesthetic Medicine), a specialist advisor to the PMFA journal and a Consultant collaborator with Galderma, a global pharmaceutical company, Dr Berridge's credentials and work speaks for itself, making her a much sought-after Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgeons in her field.
The Door W4, Airedale Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 2NW
Whether it's aesthetic enhancements or even facial reconstructive surgery you are interested in, Dr Berridge can help. Take removal of a benign mole and skin lesion for example, both can be treated relatively quickly and yet can have a dramatic effect on your confidence and overall sense of self appearance. The removal of lesions for cosmetic reasons is not available on the NHS as they aren't a danger to health, but many patients aren't aware of the safe, simple and cost-effective ways that practitioners can remove moles and other skin lesions.
After an in-depth consultation outlining the options for treatment, as well as the minimal risks and side effects they may incur, the short procedure is done under local anaesthetic or numbing cream depending on the treatment method best for you.
Moles can often be treated by excision or shaving of the mole
leading to skin looking smoother and feeling more comfortable. All lesions are sent off to be tested to ensure there is nothing more sinister underlying.
Highly skilled practitioners, like Dr Berridge, are adept at carrying out such procedures quickly and easily, ensuring permanent results with minimal scarring and recovery time. Along with expert guidance and treatment, The Door W4 also offers clients on-site, complimentary car parking - a rarity in London, and guaranteed to make your experience a whole lot more convenient.
Hair Hair
HEROES
Hershesons latest innovation is The Wand, an easy way to achieve different types of texture, whether its tousled ends, beachy waves, or voluminous curls. With a 25mm ceramic-coated barrel, The Wand is the perfect size and shape to create various longlasting looks. Featuring an easy-touse rotary temperature control, The Wand delivers temperatures of up to 210C (perfect for thick and wavy hair) and lows of 80C (for more delicate, coloured hair).
The Wand £120.00 from Hershesons. hershesons.com
Founded during the lockdown in 2020 by entrepreneur, Daisy Kelly, with their award winning lash growth serum, beauty brand 'Glow For It' has now launched a Hair Growth Serum. Working to protect and strengthen hair with its natural, hormone-free formula that's manufactured right here in the UK, the serum encourages and supports the natural hair growth cycle and shields locks from future environmental damage. It can even be used on beards!
Hair Growth Serum £34.99 from Glow For It. glowforitshop.com
Adorned with ornate embroidery, Slip’s award winning 100% silk pillowcase is designed to add a personal touch to your sleep, as well as a perfect night's 'damagefree' sleep for both your hair and your skin.
Initial Pillowcase Collection £95.00 from Slip. slipsilkpillowcase.co.uk
Travelling? Take salon-worthy hair with you thanks to ghd's travel dryer. The small but powerful dryer has 78% of the power of a full sized hair dryer making it easy to get salon worthy hair wherever you are.
GHD Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer £99.00 from GHD. ghdhair.com
Affordable and results-driven, BaByliss's super exciting new Air Wand is an air-powered all-inone hair system that combines the performance of a hair-dryer with the smoothing power of a hair straightener and the volumising effect of a styler.
With built-in ultra-care-mode for extra protection when your hair needs it, take your hair from limp and lifeless to big, full, voluminous blowout styles. Easy to use everyday - even to refresh day old hair - the took is damage free, leaving hair sleeker, smoother and shinier.
With three airflow settings and four temperature settings, including a cool shot, giving a range of wet-to-dry styling combinations for all hair types, the airspeed is 123 km/hr to ensure super-fast drying.
Air Wand £120.00 from BaByliss. babyliss.com
Super lightweight, this fast-absorbing serum from hair care brand Living Proof has been formulated to visibly minimise the appearance of grey hair, reduce shedding, increase hair density, and promote healthier hair growth with clinically proven results in as little as 90 days. What's more, the unique anti-grey complex combats greying through a blend of amino acids and potent antioxidants to help protect pigmentation against oxidative stress and maintain your natural colourpromoting natural growth and a reduction in shedding.
For best results, use daily by applying 2-3 dropperfuls directly to dry or damp scalp.
Scalp Care Density Serum, 50ml £54.00 from Living Proof. Launching 8th July. livingproof.co.uk
Dyson has launched their latest innovation - the Supersonic Nural hair dryer, its most intelligent hair dryer with new sensor technology. Equipped with a new Scalp protect mode which uses a network of Nural™ sensors, automatically reducing heat and airflow as it nears your head, the new dryer helps protect your scalp from damage. These sensors - along with new improved attachments - also improve the styling experience, enhance hair shine, and prevent heat damage. To buy, learn more about and experience the Supersonic Nural™ hair dryer, visit Dyson Demo Store on Oxford Street.
Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer £399.00 Dyson dyson.co.uk
Oud For Greatness, 50ml Eau de Parfum
£225.00 from Initio Parfums Privés. Available at Harrods, Selfridges and initioparfums.com
Private Collection White Basil Scented Candle
£40.90 from Rituals. rituals.com
Palais Bourbon, 75ml £235.00 from Memo Paris. Exclusive to Harvey Nichols.
OLFACTORY DELIGHTS
Alien Hypersense Eau de Parfum from Mugler introduces a precious, sustainably sourced jasmine sambac absolute extracted from flowers grown in Mugler’s very own field in India. A fierce, weird, cool mutation of Mugler’s otherworldly fragrance, the scent offers a hyper-sensory take on Alien’s signature in a hyperdesirable technicolour talisman bottle.
Alien Hypersense, 60ml Eau de Parfum £95.00 from Mugler.
Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza is a delightful a floralambery woody fragrance that teases the senses with its extravagant blend of sensual Lapsang Souchong tea accord and opulent jasmine absolute. With touches of vanilla, this sweet and smoky scent is perfect for the warm sultry summer months.
Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza, 50ml £95.00 from Valentino.
Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb Tiger Lily is a sensual floral scent that is both wild and solar at the same time. With coconut milk accord, Calabria Bergamot heart, enriching jasmine grandiflorum and mango accord, think sun-drenched days and humid floral heady evenings.
Flowerbomb Tiger Lily, 50ml £95.00 from Viktor&Rolf.
Founded by three Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Montrose Clinic London is a discreet, expert-led clinic in Belgravia, specialising in dermatology and aesthetics.
Sterile clinic this is not, think lavish furniture and beautiful works of art and impeccable service.
Montrose Clinic lies behind gilded gates on Eaton Place. The, quite frankly, stunning townhouse could easily be mistaken for an exclusive private member's club. Chic and elegant, yet supremely professional and discreet, Montrose London has effortlessly combined elite, results-driven care and service from world class medical practitioners, with the elevated beauty and comfort of a luxurious country abode.
The clinic's attention to detail - whether it be the interiors right down to post treatment care is nothing but superior in every way. Warm, welcoming and stylish, the combined expertise married with unique settings and care - from reception to surgeon or dermatological practitioner - ensures no details are missed and pave the way for a completely bespoke service dedicated to each individual client's needs.
With treatments ranging from Botox, Hydrafacial, Dermal Fillers, Emsculpt Neo and Morpheus 8 to more specialised skin cancer treatment, mole removal and full body mole mapping, as well as consultations with world-leading surgeons to discuss more personal concerns such as lesion and lipoma removal or skin reconstruction and grafts, Montrose London has it all covered.
From booking and consultation to the procedure itself and post care advice, each step of your treatment is executed with warmth, professionalism and expertise. Together you can achieve the results you desire while also receiving sage advice and second-to-none quality of care. This is not the place to indulge in spur of the moment, trend led treatments and Montrose are proud to offer solutions for those who have genuine concerns that effect their daily lives, whether practically or cosmetically.
One of the founders, and Consultant Plastic Surgeon, is Dr
Jonathan Dunne. With nearly 15 years of experience, Dr Dunne is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Plastic Surgery) and is uniquely trained in all aspects of facial plastic surgery, undertaking two further years of fellowships in minimally invasive facial skin cancer treatment (Mohs surgery), head and neck microvascular surgery, facial palsy, and craniofacial and aesthetic surgery.
His further training in facial plastic surgery was completed in Melbourne, Boston and Stockholm, and aesthetic training in London hospitals including the Wellington, King Edward VII, the London Clinic and St John and St Elizabeth’s.
As the lead clinician for the Imperial Skin Cancer Service, Dr Jonathan founded the Imperial Facial Reconstruction Centre, a multi-specialty collaborative providing expert care. Alongside this, he has co-authored the Oxford Handbook of Head & Neck anatomy and authored more than 50 publications and book chapters. Dr Dunne is regularly invited to speak at international meetings on facial plastic surgery and skin cancer, being awarded several national prizes. He is also the Principal Investigator for the international MelMarT-II melanoma trial at Imperial, and Chief Investigator for the DEPLOY desmoplastic melanoma study.
Dr Dunne's commitment to his craft extends well beyond the realms of the capital. He is passionate about plastic surgery education and development in resource-poor settings. He has worked for 6 months in Blantyre, Malawi, and is a trustee of the Malawi Burns Trust and a member of the national committee for BFIRST (British Foundation for International Reconstructive Surgery & Training).
Caring, compassionate and highly experienced, you truly could not be in safer hands. Dr Dunne provides a first class service, from consultation and options moving forward depending on your concern, to the treatment itself and follow up care. No question is too small and you are reassured during the whole process making the treatment (or surgery) a complete breeze knowing you are in the very best care.
Tom Ford has released four shades of their new Architecture Soft Matte Blurring Powder. Setting makeup with a soft-focus, matte finish, the ultra-sensorial formula comforts skin, while spherical powder technology helps control shine. Super-fine the translucent powder blurs the look of imperfections with a filter-like, diffused matte finish.
Architecture Soft Matte Blurring Powder £80.00 from Tom Ford. tomfordbeauty.co.uk
Glossier have expanded their brow offering with a 2-in-1 pomade pencil to shape and define brows. With a precision edge for hair-like flicks and a flat edge to fill in sparse areas, create natural-looking defined brows in seconds.
Boy Brow Arch £24.00 from Glossier. uk.glossier.com
Offering fine lines and bold designs, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga has launched their Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner. This matte, blacker than black, and most importantly, clean eyeliner caters to all eye shapes and artistry levels.
Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner £24.00 from Haus Labs by Lady Gaga. Available at Sephora.
Chanel's 31 Le Rouge is expanding into a new texture with 12 new matte shades. Four years in the making, 31 Le Rouge is a luxurious, refillable lipstick in a mirrored case inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s infamous mirrored staircase at 31 Rue Cambon. Made from glass and metal, the lipstick for life is a treasured object and something that can be passed down through generations. You simply just purchase another refill.
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A NEW THEME
Everyone knows about Orlando's theme parks, but few venture to this Florida hotspot to experience the incredible dining and culture on offer just a stones throw from the popular destinations. Enjoy your inner child by day and indulge your sophisticated side by night.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL
Opposite Harvey Nichols and a stone's throw from Harrods, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is perfectly located for retail lovers, business elite and celebrities alike.
For over 60 years, Mandarin Oriental has been established as a leader in luxury hospitality, and has a rich and proud history. Since opening in 1889, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has welcomed a number of notable and esteemed guests. From HM Queen Elizabeth II to Sir Winston Churchill, dignitaries and a fair amount of celebrities have all graced the hotel, with many passing through the private Royal Entrance that leads directly to Hyde Park. And it comes as no surprise why it is so adored by the most private of individuals, the service at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is second
to none. Knowledgeable and obliging, staff who you haven't even introduced yourself to will know your name. Never overbearing, this is the kind of hospitality many can only aspire to.
The location only adds to this desirability. Here, you can be a tourist in your own city and enjoy the fabulous location to explore surrounding Knightsbridge, South Kensington, Sloane Street and beyond. The V&A and National Museum are just a short walk or tube ride away.
The 168 rooms come in three categories; there are also 26 suites. Internationally acclaimed designer Joyce Wang drew inspiration from the green surrounds of leafy Hyde Park and the 20th century Golden Age of travel to create the interiors of the rooms today.
High tech Japanese toilets, Dyson hairdryers, GHD straighteners, smart televisions and plug sockets hidden in bedside tables are all on offer for guests to make use of. Large marble bathrooms boast Diptyque toiletries, while suites allow guests to indulge in a complimentary (except alcohol) premium minibar.
The light-flooded rooms and suites also boast an array of stunning design features, carefully paying homage to the past with art deco inspired details and carefully curated artworks. The suites in particular are something to be marvelled at. From custom design furniture and silk wallpaper to hand-gilded mirror artwork, and specially curated libraries by notable Heywood Hill.
Nods to the glorious park next door are shown through illuminated 'acorns' chandeliers and even horse paths on the ceiling. The Hyde Park Suites in particular offer fantastic views over the park, and are highly coveted thanks to the viewpoint to watch the Horse Guards parade by on their walks each morning.
The suites also boast luxury amenities such as welcome champagne and fruit and even a personal butler service, who is just one short WhatsApp message away, to take care of all your needs - within reason.
Mandarin Oriental offers some of the most exciting hotel dining in the world today. The Group’s passion for creating memorable dining experiences has been recognised in the Michelin Guide, with a total of 26 Michelin stars in the 2024 list across a global portfolio of 38 hotels. In the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London there are three remarkable restaurantsone with two Michelin stars, a Japanese izakaya, a fashionable tearoom and a magnificent bar.
In celebration of the summer, the hotel has transformed its hotel lounge into a summer carousel bar. Back by popular demand, after a popular festive bar, the new carousel comes with a brand-new summer twist.
Changing throughout the season to reflect the British social calendar’s major events, this month you can catch the last of the
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show before enjoying the Royal Ascot installation, and later on - the timeless charm and excitement surrounding the Wimbledon Championships.
During Royal Ascot and Wimbledon, TVs will be displayed from the carousel bar so guests can take in all the action and excitement live from the comfort of the bar. Guests will also be in with the chance to receive an array of ‘surprises’ throughout the summer - at any given time or day. These could range from a spa treatment for two, dinner at The Aubrey, lunch at two Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal; and some may even be as lucky to win an overnight stay.
If the weather allows, head outside and catch the British summer in person at the Hyde Park terrace bar and enjoy a glass of Nyetimber or two while taking in the views of the park.
Whatever the reason for your stay, you can be sure that you will receive some of the finest service in London in one of the most ideally located and exquisitely designed hotels around. Soak up the surroundings and retire to the luxurious comfort of your room for some much needed rest and relaxation. The attentive staff are on hand at any time to accommodate your every need and ensure you have the perfect stay.
ORLANDO BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
Orlando is renowned around the world as the The Theme Park Capital of the World, but what about a long weekend getaway full of amazing food, culture, sunshine and even a spot of retail therapy with a group of friends? It may not be your first thought for a destination when planning a group trip but this is why it should be.
Where to stay:
A new vacation destination for friends and family gatherings of all sizes, Evermore Resort is Orlando's first-ever beach paradise. Located right next to Walt Disney World Resort, and a short drive to Universal Orlando Resort, the shopping outlets, downtown and beyond - Evermore is perfectly situated to discover the very best Orlando has to offer.
Offering luxury accommodations from 2-bedroom villas and 4 bedroom flats, all the way up to 11 bedroom houses. Each type of home boasts all the mod-cons, including a full sized washer and dryer, fully-equipped kitchens, and all the services and conveniences of a hotel.
The houses in particular are made for celebrating togetherness. Huge common areas complete with massive TV's, retro arcade games - and even home movie theatres in some houses - allow for family members and friends of all ages, to come together and enjoy each others company, while also maintaining a sense of privacy and the ability to do different activities all at once without ever feeling overcrowded.
Rooms have been purposely built to be oversized compared to most private rental homes on the market in Orlando. The desire behind Evermore is that you avoid the many problems with private renting in general and enjoy your holiday how you are supposed to - as a true holiday, with the comforts of your own home and the luxuries of a five-star hotel. The larger homeswhich can sleep up to 32 - feature private terraces and pools, while equal sized master bedrooms ensure there is no fighting over the 'best' room. Kids will love the fun bunk bed rooms, complete with their own bathrooms and communal area.
The impeccable service makes the resort even more desirable, thanks to 24/7 security, easy resort transportation services and
Evermore Resort, 1560 Evermore Way, Orlando FL 32836
an on-hand maintenance team should any issues arise. There's also a shop for any snacks or sundries you may have forgotten, as well as 5 bars and lounges, four full service restaurants including the Conrad Orlando and five quick service options. Guests also have the option of ordering in with Evermore-to-your-door offering delicious pre-prepared meals like hearty lasagne and tasty tacos, as well as private catering and even your own private chef. What better way to celebrate a special occasion with the whole family - or friends - in the privacy of your own home, with a beautiful tablescape and a private chef cooking up a storm in the kitchen? All you have to do is enjoy!
At the heart of the resort is the unmissable Evermore Bay, featuring 20 acres of beaches and Caribbean blue water swimming areas. From lavish private cabanas with over water hammocks to paddle boarding and kayaking, a rope swing into the 'Blue Hole' and a fun family water slide, there is something
for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Golfers will also love the two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed courses, spanning wide over the spacious gated resort. The Links course pays tribute to the famed Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.
The beauty of the Evermore location means you can even enjoy the nearby nightly fireworks at Disney while indulging in some toasted marshmallows at one of the beachside firepits, or from the surrounds of the rooftop bar with a cocktail in hand.
Elsewhere, the Conrad Orlando is Hilton's newest luxury hotel with a design inspired by the natural springs of Central Florida situated on the bay of Evermore. Offering a lavish Conrad Spa and Water Garden, as well as five dining experiences, including a Mexican rooftop restaurant that boasts fantastic views all the way to Disney's Epcot. Open to guests of Evermore, enjoy the conveniences of the nearby culinary spaces and book one of the restaurants for a decadent lunch or dinner.
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What to do:
As the most visited destination in the USA, you won't be surprised to know that Orlando is constantly evolving its offering in resorts, activities and cutting-edge dining.
Home to 48 Michelin rated restaurants, including seven onestar restaurants alongside 11 Bib Gourmand restaurants and 30 recommended, Orlando doesn’t just offer theme park excitement, the destination is also perfect for visitors looking to indulge in arts and culture, outdoors adventures, foodie discoveries or shopping experiences.
For something a bit different and ideal for those on a break away with a group of friends, head over to Orlando's original beer spa. This unique spa experience with a twist allows you to enjoy a softening Beer Soaking Treatment alongside complimentary self serve beer right next to the tub!
Kickback on a hay bale before making the most of the in-room infrared sauna. Wine and other drink options are available for purchase and it certainly isn't like any other spa you have been to before!
If shopping is more your thing, then look no further than the epic discounts to be had at Orlando's Premium Outlets. Bursting with brilliant savings from brands like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Coach and Tory Burch you'll be sure to find a bargain under the hot Floridian sun.
Just a ten minute drive from Downtown Orlando is Winter Garden. Possibly one of the prettiest neighbourhoods in Orlando and full of old world charm, the area is centred around Lake Osceola, boasting seven lakes and two beautiful waterways
to explore. The easiest way to see the area is by scenic river boat. Established in 1938, the tours are on the hour and come complete with a knowledgeable guide who carefully takes you around three of the seven lakes.
A fantastic way to take in the nature of the area through the many birds and fauna - think cranes and towering cypress trees - the tour also gives you the opportunity to discover the lesser known Orlando, allowing for views over the many stunning private homes and sprawling estates in Winter Park.
Back on land, and after exploring the beautiful boutique shops of Park Avenue and a spot of lunch at achingly chic AVA Mediterraegean taverna - try the platter of Greek spreads, or the tuna tartare with white soya, avocado and cilantro - get a culture fix at The Morse Museum.
The Morse Museum is known internationally for its collection of works by American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, curator of American decorative arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has called it 'the most comprehensive and the most interesting collection of Tiffany anywhere.'
Tiffany began his work in glass with the same tools and ingredients that have been used by artisans for thousands of years. He took the science of glassmaking and elevated it to an art form of new brilliance and beauty. From ornate lampshades to the magnificent chapel within the museum, some of Tiffany's most exquisite work is housed here.
If you fancy taking in more of Orlando's art scene then head downtown to the magnificent Dr. Philips Centre for the Performing Arts. Home to Orlando Ballet, the huge auditorium
inspires others through the majestic art of dance, with upcoming performances including Romeo and Juliet featuring live music from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and the festive Nutcracker.
While you are downtown, make the most of the buzzing nightlife scene. With plenty of lively bars, High T is a fun Alice in Wonderland themed cocktail lounge offering quirky drinks and a vibrant atmosphere. A must for any cocktail lover - or fans of the beloved character.
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The Grand Bohemian Orlando hotel is located just opposite the Dr. Philips Centre and not only boasts craft cocktails but classic European dishes with an American twist in their Boheme restaurant making it a great place to stop for dinner. There's also two private dining rooms should you wish to elevate your group's experience.
Closer to the Evermore Resort, and part of the Walt Disney World portfolio is Disney Springs. A sun-kissed haven of shops, bars and restaurants, this recreational paradise is jam packed with things to do and see, as well as gifts to buy for others and yourself.
One of the top dining recommendations while you're there is Morimoto Asia. Headed up by Chef Morimoto of Iron Chef America, the stylish restaurant serves delicious, innovative PanAsian cuisine with highlights including Morimoto spare pork ribs with cilantro and hoisin sweet chilli glaze; Berkshire pork lettuce wraps; and popcorn shrimp tempura. Wash it down with some signature sake sangria.
Let's face it, it's not Orlando without a trip to at least one theme park and if you are with a group of thrill-seekers then head
over to Universal Orlando Resort for an immersive experience like no other. From the dragons of Harry Potter, to the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, experience some of the best rollercoasters in the world while feeling like you are in some of the best ever movies created.
What's more, you can get the red carpet treatment with the Universal 2-Park 1-Day VIP Experience. This unique package gives guests the chance for a 7-hour guided tour of both parks - Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure - ensuring exclusive backstage access, fun insider information, and (the best part) no queuing for any of the rides or attractions.
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Evermore Villas, Flats and Home Prices
Villas: starting at $278/night (2 & 4 bedroom units, average $139 per bedroom)
Flats: starting at $611/night (4 bedroom units, average $153 per bedroom)
5 Bedroom Home: starting at $1,379/night (average $275 per bedroom)
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Understated Flair
More is often not better and this is certainly true when it comes to fine dining. Thankfully, the plethora of fine establishments across London that know just the right amount to put on a plate are on hand to indulge you in flavour not filling.
SPARROW ITALIA
Tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, Sparrow Italia is a modern Italian and Mediterranean restaurant.
U.S. lifestyle hospitality group Noble 33 brought the restaurant over to London in 2022, and have plans to open another location in Wynwood, Miami.
The stylish restaurant boasts 189 covers across three floors. Comprising of a ground-level brasserie, a terrace dining room on the indoor/outdoor first floor, a parlour dining room on the second floor, and a top floor cigar lounge, the restaurant is a multifunctional space.
Designed with neutral tones, the restaurant features accents of emerald and blue that pair beautifully with modern fixtures and stunning materials including marble, tile detailing and wood providing the perfect romantic coastal Mediterranean backdrop for your meal.
Designed to transport guests to the southern European coast, with a modern twist on traditional Italian and Mediterranean dishes, the menu includes fresh seafood, homemade pastas, and a selection of Mediterranean classics that exude bold flavours and high-quality, sustainable, and organic ingredients.
Menu highlights include Sparrow classics such as Bluefin Tuna Tartare with avocado, truffle ponzu and crispy onions; Crispy wild mushroom arancini; Cacio e Pepe, served tableside from a Tuscan pecorino cheese wheel with parmesan and
chitarra pasta, as well as Sparrow’s staple A5 Carpaccio, thinly sliced wagyu served with pickled seasonal mushrooms, umami aioli, and freshly shaved black truffles.
Other standout dishes include Lobster Linguine, made with British Isles lobster with a acqua pazza and lemon-parsley butter; Bone Marrow Cappelletti with braised beef cheeks, roasted bone marrow, horseradish and a barolo reduction; and Grilled Branzino with Sicilian pistachios and charred lemons.
With plenty of meat, fish and vegetarian options, there is something for everyone on Sparrow's menu.
The food is complemented by innovative mixology that uses fresh, seasonal ingredients and the finest spirits to craft dynamic cocktails all rooted in the flavours of Italy. Guests can enjoy Sparrow signature cocktails including the Abruzzo made with Malfy blood orange gin, orange vermouth, amaro, walnut infused amaro abano, nocino, orange oil, and walnut smoke.
The Genovese is wonderfully refreshing with blanco tequila, cucumber, basil, lime, chartreuse cointreau and agave. A large wine, spirit and beer menu is also on offer.
Embodying European elegance, Sparrow Italia offers a high-energy fine dining experience to the London restaurant scene, complete with a glamorous summer rooftop terrace - Sparrow's Nest, evening entertainment, and special wine tasting events.
CLAP London Brunch
Perched high with views over fashionable Knightsbridge, Clap London has launched their impressive brunch offering.
Just a stone's throw from Harrods, the new brunch takes place every Saturday from 12pm - 3pm on its renowned 7th Floor. Enjoy an extravagant feast for £75.00 per person with their notorious Japanese delicacies, specially priced bottle-selection and celebrated entertainment.
Guests are welcomed by a signature cocktail, the Clap Sakura Highball, made using Roku Gin, Sakura Vermouth, lavender cordial, Pomelo tonic, before indulging in the extensive sushi bar.
Satisfy your sushi cravings with the likes of premium Nigiri, signature rolls, fresh sashimi, and a selection of tantalising Ceviche, including Seabass Shiso Nigiri, Seafood Moriwase Ceviche, Tuna Volcano Roll and Hamachi Sashimi, to name a few of the dishes. There's also an impressive prawn tower complete with cocktail sauce and fresh lemons.
Once you've had your fill, guests are invited to then order one main course from a range of Clap London favourites including Pistachio Crusted Baby Chicken, Grilled Tofu, succulent Pork Belly, and Salmon Teriyaki. Signature sharing desserts such as Matcha Cheesecake and Vanilla Peanut Millefeuille, round off the brunch nicely.
Making the most of the weekend, and ideal for special occasions, diners can opt for Clap’s vast array of Japanese inspired cocktails, or choose to elevate their experience with a perfectly paired bottle of NV Ruinart Blanc Champagne or Dassai 23 Asahi Shuzo Sake, to name only a few of the specially priced premium bottles, available only for Clap Brunch.
Adding to the decadence, live music and an immersive line-up of resident DJs set the vibe with chilled electronic beats infused with international elements of genres such as Afro House and Latin House throughout the day. Stylish interiors make way for the secluded terrace that's perfect for lounge on while enjoying one of Clap's famed cocktails after brunch.
Understated on the outside and fabulous on the inside, awardwinning Launceston Place was once Princess Diana’s favourite restaurant because of its labyrinth of intimate nooks and crannies and is a hidden gem situated in a quiet part of South Kensington. Bathed in soft lighting, the clean lines of the elegant and contemporary interior complement the modern European cuisine served with a twist by multi award winning Head Chef, Ben Murphy. The seasonally inspired menu showcases his magnificent and extremely talented culinary artistry.
Having joined Launceston Place as Head Chef in January 2017, Ben has honed his own menu philosophy. Using the finest ingredients and creating dishes that are both as pleasing to the eye as much as to the palate, the bold flavours and his unique creativity and individual style is apparent in every visually stunning dish.
Offering a fabulous eight course tasting menu with wine pairing (optional) Head Sommelier, Piotr Pietras is on hand to make sure that you get the best selection to complement each dish. Awarded Master Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2017, this is the highest accolade of the profession and there are only 281 members worldwide who hold this prestigious title.
Before the amuse bouche course of egg and soldiers, delightful little snack dishes of 30-month aged compte with chives and garlic vichyssoise as well sourdough bread arrive. The ‘egg’ is something completely different and consists of artichoke and a scrambled egg mousse served in an eggshell in an egg cup in the shape of what looks like a chicken’s claw. The sough dour soldier is crisp and delicious and perfectly complements the egg.
Each consecutive course consisting of Celeriac with mint and pecorino ragout; Monkfish with lemongrass, asparagus and vin jeune; Duck served with beetroot, radish, Timur pepper and a Pont Neuf chip are all little platefuls of the most amazing dishes you can imagine.
The sixth course consisting of a selection of farmhouse cheeses sets you up for the pre-dessert dish of pineapple, chamomile and coconut. Dessert itself comes in the shape of a large strawberry with sweet cicely, almond and sesame.
There is no doubt that this reasonably priced menu offers a unique experience and does exactly what a tasting menu should. Each course and every mouthful are bursting full of wonderful flavours which is the true essence of a tasting menu.
Chef’s Tasting Menu is £105 with £80 for wine pairing or £160 for premium wine pairing.
Available for dinner only, every day Wednesday to Sunday, and Saturday night is tasting menu only. The last booking for Tasting menu on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is at 9:30pm
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UBA Pan-Asian
Having opened its doors this spring, new dining spot UBA in Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, promises to take you on a gastronomic Pan Asian journey through the bustling streets and aromatic alleys of Asia’s most vibrant cities. With a menu that offers accessible sharing plates served-up against a backdrop of decadent interiors and a vibrant soundtrack, the scene is set for diners to enjoy a wide range of flavours, textures and aromas with sharing plates that show creative flair but are rooted in tradition.
Behind the menu is globetrotting Chef Paul Greening (Aqua Restaurant Group and Novikov) and his dishes are inspired by his epicurean exploits across Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. Reflecting the vibrant and diverse nature of South Asian cuisine, the menu runs the gamut from silky sashimi and new-style sushi through to fluffy hirata buns and dim sum, gorgeous gyoza and soul-soothing ramen. Signature must-tries includes stuffed boneless chicken wings with coriander, lime and ginger miso dipping and spicy salmon tartare served on an ice plate with Japanese herbs, salmon roe and nori rice crackers.
Larger plates come from the robata and teppanyaki and dishes such as yuzu shisho marinade lamb cutlets with nashi pear tomato miso and kimchi; yakiniku beef ribeye with sweet potato
nest, onion miso and wasabi furikake; and crispy salmon belly with gochujang brown butter ponzu.
Playing centre stage is a bar serving a selection of perfectly paired cocktails, wines and spirits inspired by the team’s personal travels through Asia. Much-loved favourites served with a twist are available as well as some exceptional signature cocktails unique to UBA . The interior has been carefully thought out to complement the dining experience by paying homage to Asian culture and mythology. Bathed in auspicious red and gold, banquettes are upholstered in scarlet velvet and tabletops are lava stone, whilst counter dining for up to 14 is available at the statement marble bar. Illustrative artwork, calligraphy, colourful porcelain plates and tiger statues and graphics, symbolising strength and grace, complete the picture. Also available is a private dining room which provides an intimate experience for up to 12 guests whilst a downstairs event space for larger parties and celebrations will open in summer.
UBA is more than just a restaurant. Reflecting Shoreditch’s eclectic vibe, it’s a multi-sensory celebration of Pan-Asian flavours, creative cocktails and serious sounds, wrapped in a lively and playful package. With plans for events and DJ nights, UBA is set to be Shoreditch’s hottest dining destination.
CHOTTO MATTE BRUNCH
Chotto Matte, is a culinary destination recognised for its inimitable Nikkei cuisine featuring locally sourced, sustainable and environmentally considerate ingredients, masterfully concocted cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere.
After gaining notable knowledge in multiple successful hospitality ventures, Kurt Zdesar envisioned and brought the Chotto Matte concept to life.
Determined to create a new, exciting, and accessible fine dining experience, Zdesar started a journey taking him from Japan to Peru. After meeting with local Chefs and learning traditional techniques, he set his heart on Nikkei cuisine.
With locations across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, the Japanese-Peruvian brand is launching a new bottomless brunch in partnership with Pommery champagne at their Soho and Marylebone restaurants. Taking place on Saturdays, the ‘Rhythm of the Andes’ is a five-week brunch series featuring immersive entertainment, which launches on Saturday 1st June.
Taking inspiration from the history of the ancient Incas, guests can expect an impressive lineup of performers and resident DJ’s from 12pm-4pm every weekend. This will be enjoyed alongside the brunch offering, priced at £125 per person, including three hours of bottomless Pommery champagne paired with an eclectic menu incorporating Peruvian flavours and indigenous ingredients.
Delicious dishes include, Inca Sushi, crispy spicy tuna sushi topped with gold leaf, Pollo Picante; chicken, red and yellow anticucho, yuzu and chives, Arroz Chaufa, Corn Ribs and Sato Maki; sea bass, salmon tartare, romano pepper. A vegetarian menu also offers Inca Bean Mole, Lychee Ceviche and Inca Sushi – vegan crispy sushi, picante iso vegetables, takuan, shiso cress, topped with gold leaf.
Designed to share, the lively brunch allows guests to enjoy immersive experiences and artistic activations while dining, kicking off the summer weekends in style.
Chotto Matte, 26 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London W1U 5QY | chotto-matte.com
LUCHO
Inspired by the hotel’s Executive Chef Francisco Hernandez rich Chilean heritage, Lucho at The Rosebery is the new exciting culinary concept at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London.
Inviting guests to discover the vibrant flavours of South American family cuisine, Executive Chef Francisco Hernandez, affectionately known as 'Cisco,' to his friends and family, pays
homage to the heritage of traditional Chilean cuisine. Each dish served at 'Lucho' is a testament to the love and passion for food that has been passed down through four generations.
At the heart of the concept is Chef Francisco's grandfather, Luis, who was fondly called 'Lucho'. Lucho owned a small grocery store in Chile and was renowned for hosting legendary gatherings for his friends and family at the back of the store, centred around food and the sharing of stories. Lucho’s parties were famous for his homemade cooking, board games, creative cocktails, and love for life.
Using local, seasonal ingredients to minimise their environmental footprint, the menu at Lucho is packed full of traditional dishes like moreish beef empanadas, fresh British seafood, and beloved churros con Manjar - a favourite of Chef Francisco's children.
Highlights of the fun, illustrated menu peppered with anecdotes from Chef Francisco's life, include Palta Cardenal, an avocado and prawn dish inspired by Chef Francisco's childhood memories by the beach; British Seafood Tiraditos, a twist on the classic ceviche with hand dived scallops and Dorset Crab; Pastel de choclo beef stew made with confit chicken and corn; and Pollo al Limon served with Chilean tomato salad.
Served in the relaxed, all-day dining surrounds of The Rosebery, dine on a Thursday to enjoy some live music alongside your glass of punch from the ‘Ponchera’ or Pisco Sour. There's even a ‘Cisco Sour’ in recognition of Francisco.
Lucho at The Rosebery is available from Thursday to Saturday from 5.30 pm to 9 pm.
Lucho, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA | mandarinoriental.com
HECKFIELD PLACE
Located in the glorious surrounds of Hampshire, Heckfield Place is the perfect spot to escape the city.
Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and experiences rooted in nature, the country estate and hotel invites guests to catch the last of summer with an array of engaging activities and enriching experiences.
This year sees Heckfield Place celebrate the 100 year anniversary of biodynamics and the importance of the role of regenerative farming practices. Highly commended for its forward-looking commitment to biodiversity and sustainability, the estate has been hosting a series of curated events all summer inviting guests to engage with the principles and practices of biodynamic agriculture.
The regenerative approach to agriculture evades the use of chemicals and ultimately produces healthy and nutrientrich foods for the two signature restaurants, Hearth and Marle, overseen by Culinary Director Skye Gyngell. The organic farm is home to a Guernsey herd, Suffolk sheep and several flocks of hens which provide the daily supply of eggs, while the dairy herd generates organic milk, cream and butter for the House and the local community.
Part of the centenary celebrations and set in picturesque locations across the Market Garden, Home Farm and estate, guests are invited to a special farm Sunday Lunch on 22 September to feast on a sharing menu made with the very best summer ingredients from Home Farm.
With Culinary Director Skye Gyngell and her team at the helm, diners will gather on a long communal table for a convivial evening set with white table cloths among the seasonal flowers, fruit and vegetables of Heckfield's working estate.
Outside the event, guests are invited to discover the magic of Heckfield Place all year round. Activities across the Georgian estate’s 438 acres include wild swimming
in the Lower Lake, falconry, fishing, boating, and more. Guests can enjoy picnics in the Pleasure Grounds or get lost in the Walled Gardens, bursting with colour.
At the Lower Lake, where the water is deep and clear, guests can enjoy a dip in nature, take rowing boats out to appreciate the peace and calm, or try their hand at fishing the abundant Rainbow Trout, Carp, Perch, Tench and Rudd within. Or for the adventurous, guests are invited to handle and fly magnificent birds of prey under the supervision of a professional falconer. And for those that want to explore the local area, there are miles of hiking and cycling trails across the Estate and out into the little lanes to Farley Hill, or around the forestry tracks of Bramshill Forest to discover the beauty of the Hampshire countryside.
Throughout the warmer months, the two restaurants welcome guests to enjoy dining and drinking on the picturesque outdoor terraces for a summer of al fresco celebrations.
Open-fired Hearth offers long leisurely Saturday lunches and dinners during the week whilst Green Michelinstarred Marle welcomes guests to enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Heckfield Place on the terrace. Both restaurants proudly showcase the ever-evolving ‘estate-toplate’ menus centred around the best produce available each day from Heckfield’s estate and its trusted local producers. Huge boards detail what's from the farm this week, and at Hearth you can enjoy delicious dishes such as poached spiced plums with lardo on bruschetta; tender wood roasted chicken with girolles and vin jaune; and grilled farm vegetables with tomato and black olive. Desserts include the outstanding rose geranium poached peaches with farm berries, shortbread and vanilla custard.
A one-night stay at Heckfield Place starts from £550 inclusive of bed and breakfast.
Heckfield Place, Hook, Hampshire RG27 0LD | heckfieldplace.com
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LUXURIOUSLY BESPOKE
Bentley has offered various customisable options on its cars for many years, but now, the Mulliner team are on hand to create a truly bespoke vehicle to suit your every desire, whether you choose one of their pre-designed offerings or something truly unique.
BENTLEY MULLINER
At the very heart of the Bentley brand is a desire to push the boundaries, whether that be in performance or design, and it has been a part of the business from the very origins of automotive manufacture with Mulliner who operate today as Bentley’s personal commissioning division.
Mulliner boasts almost 500 years of craftsmanship experience and heritage dating back to the 1500's starting life creating luxurious horse-drawn carriages. It wasn't until 1923 that Mulliner set its sights on the automotive world however, exhibiting a coachbuilt two-seater, 3.0-litre on a Bentley chassis at the Olympia Show, a mere fours years after Bentley Motors was founded.
From there the relationship blossomed, most notably with the creation of one of the most iconic Bentley's to date - the R-Type Continental - which came in 1952 and later went on to inspire the design of the modern Continental GT which brought the brand back from the brink. Following this successful relationship, Mulliner went on to officially become part of Bentley Motors in 1959, setting up its workshopd in Crewe which remains the home of Bentley today.
The company has always maintained Mulliner's exclusivity and in 2020 announced that Mulliner would establish three distinct portfolios - Collections, Classic and of course, Coachbuilt. This
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new structure allows customers to enjoy everything that Mulliner has to offer in the fashion that suits them. Collections allows you to indulge in the craftsmenship Mulliner affords with distinctly unique features such as intricate quilting on the seats and customised features on the exterior, all available as pre-curated options when purchasing your Bentley.
Varying cars are released by Mulliner under their Collections portfolio across production models and limited series vehicles - such as the Le Mans Collection - each featuring the Mulliner trademark quality. A host of Mulliner exclusive paints and veneers are also available to transform your Bentley from the 'run of the
mill' so to speak to the luxuriously personalised without delving too far into pandora's box.
Should you wish to venture a little further down the rabbit hole however, then the coachbuilt option is the one for you. Delivering an unfathomable plethora of options for your Bentley - and even the potential to create something entirely unique to you, should your budget allow - the Mulliner team are on hand to help you create your perfect car.
From the moment your conversations start with the team, they will build a profile around your every action and word that might indicate a certain need or desire for something specific to feature in
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or on your new car. This could be from the simplest alteration such as embroidered headrests with a family crest or business logo, to fundamental changes to areas of the vehicle such as a bespoke boot feature for weekend picnicking or a specific material to feature in the car which will need to undertake extensive research and testing before getting the approval necessary to be used.
Despite the almost limitless options, there are still unfortunately parameters that need to be met from both a safety and sheer engineering perspective. The team at Mulliner will do everything in their power to make your automotive dreams come true, but if the physics don't allow for example, there may be no choice.
Pushing the boundaries however is something Mulliner are all too familiar with and continue to do so today. The latest triumphs from the Coachbuilt stable - Bacalar and Batur - are truly exceptional machines. Transforming all perspective of what you expect a Bentley to be, these machines deliver an aesthetic that is unmistakeably Bentley, yet appears to have arrived from a future catalogue.
When you remember that everything has been crafted by hand, the shapes and fluidity of these cars becomes all the more incredible. And style isn't the only thing that's different. Batur boasts the same iconic 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged
W12 engine, but in its most potent guise ever - offering in the region of 740PS - this is swift beyond measure. Not just because of the lightning acceleration, but the fact that this car remains so refined despite a much lighter feel on the road than any and all other Bentley's.
As luxurious and comfortable as the most finely appointed Flying Spur, yet ferociously quick and agile at the push of a button, there is a reason it packs a hefty pricetag well in excess of £1m. The level of quality in every aspect of this car is unrivalled. From aesthetics - which can obviously be fully customised to your taste - to performance which is above and beyond the realms of any previous production Bentley to grace the road.
They do say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and aesthetics is undoubtedly a contentious subject. Some might say that Batur is not for them, they may prefer something a little more traditional, classic even. Fortunately, the third portfolio that Mulliner offer is one that sees the return of some of the greats.
Modern reimagining of classic Bentley's reconstructed in as close a fashion as the originals were once created, this celebration of automotive history is reserved for the most discerning of Bentley customer.
Igniting the portfolio was the Mulliner Blower
Continuation Series which saw the iconic Bentley Blower brought to life for 12 lucky owners with the team making almost every part from scratch, in many cases using the original 1920s moulds and tooling jigs, to ensure they matched those in the original car exactly.
Now, the Classic portfolio has set its sights on the legendary Bentley Speed Six that dominated Le Mans in the 1920's. Again, sympathetically recreated to ensure as close an experience to the original as possible for 12 lucky owners. Two cars have been used as reference points for the Speed Six Continuation Series.
‘Old Number 3’ was the third of the three Speed Sixes entered into Le Mans in 1930. It has been immaculately preserved and is still raced by its owner. And Bentley’s own Speed Six (GU409) which is a 1929 sympathetically restored road car built to the original racing specification which has provided benchmark performance and handling data for the continuation cars, with a full power and torque curve for the 12 new engines to match.
These are as close as can be to the original and set the standard for collectible classic production. But with such limited numbersall of which accounted for in this instance - you need to be as quick off the mark as Batur if you want any chance of getting your hands on the next recreation that Mulliner Classic unveil...and who knows when that might be.
The Triumph Spitfire is a classic British sports car produced across five generations from 1962 to 1980. Designed in 1957 by the renowned Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti for StandardTriumph, the Spitfire made its debut at the London Motor Show in 1962. Over its 18-year production run, approximately 315,000 units were built at the Standard-Triumph Canley plant.
This car's development was initiated to compete in the growing small sports car market, particularly targeting the Austin-Healey Sprite. While the Sprite was built using the drivetrain from the Austin A30/A35 and featured a lightweight body, the Spitfire leveraged mechanical components from the Triumph Herald saloon. Unlike the Austin A30's unitary construction, the Herald was built on a separate backbone chassis, which Triumph cleverly downsized to avoid the costs associated with designing an entirely new chassis-body unit.
One of the Spitfire's distinctive features was its wind-down windows, a more advanced option compared to the side curtains used by its rivals, the Sprite and Midget. Additionally, the Spitfire's front cowl, which included the bonnet and wings, opened forward, allowing easy access to the engine.
However, the Spitfire's launch was postponed due to financial difficulties faced by Standard-Triumph in the early 1960s. The
project was only revived after Leyland Motors acquired the company. While evaluating their new purchase, Leyland executives discovered Michelotti's prototype hidden under a dust sheet in the factory and quickly gave the green light for its production.
Developed on a shortened version of the Triumph Herald saloon's chassis, utilising the Herald's running gear and the Standard SC engine, it featured a body-on-frame construction, with additional structural support provided by components within the bodywork, and rear trailing arms that were attached directly to the body instead of the chassis. The car came equipped with a manually operated convertible top, which saw significant improvements in later models, and a factory-option hard-top was also available for enhanced weather protection.
Named after the iconic Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft from World War II, this car carries a legacy of performance and style that is a distinguished example of British automotive design.
This example is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire Series 3, featuring white coachwork, a black interior, wire wheels, and overdrive, with just 71,265 miles on the odometer. This particular vehicle is a rare find, having been owned by a single lady since new, and comes complete with the original purchase invoice, manuals, and an extensive service history.
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Named after the famed Supermarine Spitfire of World War II, the Triumph Spitfire boasts a plane-like appearance that screams British Classic.
1969 Triumph Spitfire Series 3 £POA
PRIME LONDON'S PROPERTY MARKET REMAINS
REMARKABLY RESILIENT
with Richard Gutteridge, Co-Head of Savills Prime Central London
London’s property market has remained robust over the second quarter of 2024, despite some uncertainty in the run-up to July’s general election. Savills latest research showed that transaction numbers for properties valued at £5million-plus still remain significantly stronger than they were before the pandemic, despite the nature of this market being highly discretionary.
Richard Gutteridge, co-head of Savills prime central London details how prime sales in the capital have strengthened over the quarter, with buyers looking to secure an address in some of London’s most prestigious postcodes.
£5 million-plus transactions remain robust
There were a total of 120 £5 million-plus secondhand and new build sales across London in Q2 2024 with a combined value of £1.27 billion. This is an increase on the 92 recorded in Q1, and 38% up on the pre-pandemic average (Q2 2017-19). Although sales volumes remain -15% lower than Q2 2023. Similarly, for the £10 million-plus market there were 38 sales across London in Q2 2024, 18% up on prepandemic levels but -10% down on the same quarter last year.
Over the quarter, the greatest proportion (15%) of £5 million-plus sales took place in Belgravia, far higher than the 9% seen in the three years prior, thanks to greater investment into the area making it more
attractive to younger buyers, in particular. Traditional prime addresses in Kensington (14%), Mayfair (11%) and Chelsea (10%) closely followed - their appeal largely attracting domestic and international families seeking the lifestyle balance available here.
In keeping with strong domestic demand, £5 millionplus house sales made up a significant proportion of activity (64%) during the first half of 2024, with the highest number of house sales taking place in Kensington and Chelsea, both well-known for their larger family houses.
What do the non-dom changes mean for prime central London
The impact of non-dom tax changes is likely to be most keenly felt in prime central London, where those affected have been weighing up their options.
Demand from domestic and other international purchasers has continued to be resilient, especially given the value on offer in a historical context, as well as growing stability in the mortgage market, with some lenders starting to lower rates in anticipation of a base rate cut.
However, it’s important to remember that most prime central London buyers do not have a non-dom status. Furthermore, there is little evidence to suggest that we will see a flurry of stock coming onto the market, as many of those affected by non-dom changes are likely to retain their base in the capital.
Outlook
While much remains to be seen in terms of specific policies and proposals from the new government, sentiment is likely to improve now that the results of the general election are known.
Across central London, some may remain cautious ahead of Labour’s first fiscal event, but buyers are continuing to recognise the value on offer, both in a historical context and relative to other prime locations around the world.
Redcliffe Place
London, SW�� �DB
4 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | 2 Reception
Having been extended and refurbished to an exceptional standard by the current owners is this imposing Victorian end of terrace house located in the heart of Chelsea, and within The Boltons Conservation Area.
The light & airy interior designed accommodation - which can be adapted to suit individual requirements - offers many features including five fireplaces, high ceilings and excellent storage space arranged over four floors. Whilst having retained many charming original features, the layout of the accommodation has been significantly altered and is perfect for families and those who enjoy entertaining.
Guide Price
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