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NATASHA LAW ON HER PAINTING PROCESS

CATHERINE GOODMAN

SAVING ROSSETTI STUDIOS

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COLOUR, CREATIVITY & CONTRAST:

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40 GENTLEMEN'S CLUB

ART & CULTURE WHAT’S ON

42 UNDER THE SUN

Absolutely’s top picks this month

Diary dates for August

22 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

Award-winning painter Catherine Goodman on saving Rossetti Studios

The Glorious Twelfth is soon upon us, we find the best sporting attire

Elegant, sophisticated tailoring for the sunny weather this season

BEAUTY 54 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL Cure misery at fit8 and find yourself some moody make-up with MAC

26 LAW & ORDER

Artist Natasha Law talks line drawings

30 NEVER MIND THE B...

Sex Pistol Glen Matlock on his punk rocker youth and gigging in Chelsea

ST YLE 36 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

FOOD & DRINK 62 EASY AS PIE

TV chef Andy Bates describes quite how easy it is to get your own TV show. Well, sort of...

67 TABLE TALK

A brand new rum, some sustainable caviar and popcorn are on the menu

Find your swimwear style here

69 YASHIN OCEAN HOUSE What will our reviewer think of South Kensington’s newest Japanese eatery?

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TRAVEL ON LOCATION IN VENICE

The film festival, St. Mark’s Basilica and a Hollywood cocktail, Emma J Page discovers it all in Italy’s most romantic city

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62 INTERIORS 78 ART HOUSE

Art consultant Nicholas Campbell finds outstanding pieces for your home

82 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS Beata Heuman combines art and functionality with colourful effect

PROPERT Y 120 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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EDITOR’S letter

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hat do you think of when you hear the word ‘art’?

Say it to yourself and consider it: art.* Portraits, sculptures, galleries?

Hockney, Turner, Leonardo? Many might imagine its more traditional forms, but art is so much more than that. I realise I’m not saying anything particularly groundbreaking here, but for the first time ever I have properly considered how art seeps into our daily lives without us even noticing. And I’ve learnt it through compiling this issue.

Take, for example, the Sex Pistols bass player, Glen Matlock (who we interview on p.30). His art – punk rock – and the associated ‘swagger’ image that went with it, never saw a gallery (well, at the time) but ruffled the nation’s feathers all the same.

Creative director for The Prince’s Drawing School, and painter, Catherine

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Goodman, argues in this issue that taking a picture with your iPhone is basically ‘drawing’. Artist Natasha Law finds art in someone getting their head stuck as they take their clothes off, whilst TV chef Andy Bates reveals a passion for the craft of cooking brisket.

It’s not rocket science, but there is art in possibly everything we do. For that reason, I thought it appropriate to dedicate this issue to art, to celebrate something that we have done: given our magazine a brand spanking new design.

Enjoy! * I thought of fi nger-painting, papier-mâché and PlayDoh, in case you’re interested. I realise it will differ from person to person...

Edwina Langley Editor

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THINK PINK

Paul & Joe’s new collection contains great transitional pieces to take your wardrobe seamlessly from summer to autumn. paulandjoe.com

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Alexandra Llewellyn’s beautiful handcrafted backgammon boards come in a variety of themes, but for August, it has to be Carnival. £3,400; alexandralldesign.com

FOR THE GENTS

We thought we’d include one for the boys as these Sir Plus waistcoats are just too elegant and dapper for words. Prices start at £79; sirplus.co.uk

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New York designers Roll and Hill have arrived at SCP in west London. This Modo chandelier may take 16 weeks to order, but it’s so worth it . £4,230; scp.co.uk

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> WHAT’S ON p. 16 CATHERINE GOODMAN p. 22 GLEN MATLOCK p. 30

MAUPAL GOES WEST A stone’s throw from Chelsea, Mauro Pallotta (aka MauPal) hosts his first UK exhibition. 11-23 August, 28 Powis Terrace, W11, 020 7229 0500; ledame.co.uk

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COWES WEEK 2 ~ 9 Au g u st Is l e o f Wi gh t f you do like to be beside the seaside, then we can highly recommend a visit I to Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight to take in a spot of competitive sailing. The regatta has been a high point in the British sporting calendar since 1826 and stages up to 40 daily races for around 1,000 boats, making it the largest sailing event of its kind in the world. Whether you fancy trying your hand at sailing or prefer watching from the boardwalk, Cowes is a spectacle not to be missed. ◆ Regatta House, 18 Bath Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QN; aamcowesweek.co.uk

Verdi’s Traviata 10 August Chel sea C urzon

Verdi’s Traviata tells the tale of Violetta, a socialite who falls for the well-born Alfredo. The two elope but soon Alfredo’s father seeks Violetta out and urges her to leave his son (for Alfredo’s own good). Violetta agrees and then...tragedy ensues. Streamed live from Glyndebourne, this is the perfect event for opera lovers unable to attend the festival this year.

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HIDDEN UNIVERSE 5 Au gu s t S c i e nc e Mu s e u m

ith space tourism in the offing and the final frontier opening up more and more for human exploration, this stunning new 3D film (screened in the Science Museum’s brilliant IMAX cinema) takes viewers on a mesmerising tour of space. ◆ Exhibition Road, SW7, 0870 870 4868; sciencemuseum.org.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS ANIMATION STATION 2 7 Au g u st C h e l s e a P h ys i c G arde n he Chelsea Physic Garden (worth a visit in its own right) T will be hosting a workshop offering children the opportunity to create their own character and bring it to life with animation. The workshop will be run by professional filmmaker Emma Sullivan, and will draw inspiration from the plants and animals found in the garden. ◆ 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3, 020 7352 5646; chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

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Vivat! Vivat!

My England!

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3 August Roya l Albert Ha l l t caused floods of tears in the theatre, then again in the I cinema and now audiences can be expected to reach for the Kleenex yet again during the War Horse Prom. Inspired by the National Theatre’s play based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel and featuring a new suite created by Adrian Sutton from his score for the original production, this Prom is likely to bring the house down so make sure to book tickets soon. ◆ Kensington Gore, SW7, 020 7589 8212; royalalberthall.com

During his illustrious career, photographer John Hedgecoe captured many 20th century cultural icons, from Ted Hughes to Queen Elizabeth II on film. Don’t miss this remarkable exhibition showcasing his most memorable portraits.

Kensington Gore, SW7, 020 7590 4444; rca.ac.uk

ARTIST OF THE MONTH Chelsea-based art consultant Nicholas Campbell chooses August’s top talent

HORMAZD NARIELWALLA y choice this month is the interesting work by Indian-born Hormazd Narielwalla. Narielwalla began his practice in the workrooms of Dege & Skinner, a major tailor on Savile Row. He creates collages using antique tailoring patterns from different sources. These result in paper artworks that explore the body in abstract form. This interesting medium gives the work a tactile feel and the M

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results are simple and elegant. With prices starting at c. £100 I urge you to visit DegreeArt.com to snap up one of his pieces – since winning the Saatchi Art Showdown Art Prize earlier this year, he is much in demand, making him an excellent up-andcoming talent to invest in. ◆ Nicholas is Head Consultant and Director of Narcissus Arts; narcissusarts.com

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THEATRE REVIEW

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Directed by Marianne Elliott

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novel about a boy with Asperger’s syndrome in which he attempts to solve the mystery of who murdered his neighbour’s dog, and in the process, uncovers a greater mystery about his own family, isn’t the most obvious choice for a stage adaptation.

Despite the fact that (or rather, because) the Mark Haddon novel was so loved by so many, the stage adaptation was widely expected to be a disappointment. It couldn’t be done, everyone said (literally, everyone).

And then literally everyone ate their words. Last year it swept through the Olivier awards, leaving a trail of disappointment in its wake: Best New Play, Best Actor, Best Director... Now it returns with a new cast in a new venue and a big reputation to uphold.

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This time around, Graham Butler plays the lead, Christopher. He is on stage almost throughout the entire show and his performance, with all its ticks and nuances, is particularly commendable. He sweeps his hair and fiddles with his T-shirt, his gaze roves out across the stage and you can’t take your eyes off him. The supporting cast are also very good, and often very funny. This seems to be something that isn’t often said about the play, but there are many laugh-out-loud moments, especially during the first half, which make the emotional crescendo that comes later all the more heartbreaking. The staging and set, on the other hand, are often commended and rightly so. You are drawn into Christopher’s head by the sheer force of Bunny Christie’s set, which for all its bells and whistles manages to work with the cast, rather than against them.

A thoroughly enjoyable watch. ◆

By Alexandra Jones

By Sybille Bedford Daunts Books, £9.99

rare treat from one of the 20th century’s most underrated writers A Pleasures and Landscapes chronicles Sybille Bedford’s adventures through Europe over 30 years. She takes us on an enchanting journey dropping into Capri to meet the charismatic war journalist Martha Gellhorn, third wife of Ernest Hemingway. Having stayed up all night with Gellhorn, to watch the dawn break over Capri’s rooftops, we set off for Venice. We sweep across the watery city’s mysteriously beautiful piazzas at night, enjoying its decadent splendour and epicurean feasts.

Soon we depart again for a tour of the vineyards of Bordeaux and the landscapes of Yugoslavia.

In these delightfully jumbled recollections, mainly written in the Fifties and Sixties, Sybille tantalises our taste-buds with descriptions of delicious French and Italian cuisine, generously laced with cream, truffles, foie gras and aspic. A connoisseur of claret since the age of 11 when her eccentric father taught her to distinguish rare vintages, never doubting that little girls possess a good palate, Sybille pursued her passion for fine European wine and food all her life. Her last years were spent living in a flat with a small garden and a large plane tree in Chelsea.

A hedonistic pocket-sized summer treat.

Perfect holiday reading! ◆

By Alice Coke

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS BOOK PICKS ELIZABETH’S BEDFELLOWS Blo o m sb u r y

Anna W hitelock £9.99

An interesting insight into the life of Elizabeth I and those intimately involved in her personal life. Relying not just on the usual facts, there is much material on the women and men closest to her and the roles they played in her life – encouraging potential suitors and the sacrifices they made for her. ◆

PLANT With CLEMMIE HAMBRO

HELENIUMS oodness, what to choose for August?

This is the month when Nature flings open her jewel box and liberally sprinkles her garnets, rubies, amethysts and amber all over your garden. If you like rich, warm hues then this is the month for you.

Heleniums have pretty daisy-like flowers that hover on tall pale green stems, in the zingiest of reds, oranges, orangey-reds. They start popping open in July, get truly into their stride in August, and then kindly hang around till early autumn doing their ‘thing’. Bees go bonkers for them, as do I. Helenium ‘Ruby Thuesday’ is a compact variety with copperred flowers, perfect for a London garden. Likes a sunny aspect. ◆

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THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT

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Pen g u i n Walter Tevis £9.99 In her introduction Lionel Shriver points out that ‘one of the greatest achievements of a good novel is its ability to draw you into an alien world in which you did not realize you were interested’. And this does so much more than that. This tale of orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon is absurdly brilliant – exciting, heartbreaking and heart-stopping. ◆

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John Niven £7.99

Preening, narcissistic, priapic sociopath Kennedy Marr’s happy ensconcement in bad habits is at risk from his unpaid taxes, dying mother, ex-wife, neglected daughter and a cash prize of half a million pounds for his outstanding achievement in literature. A redemptive tale this may potentially be but a joyously funny one it is too. ◆

GOOD-BYE TO ALL THAT Pen g u i n Bo o k s

Robert Graves £8.99

Written as a response to his traumatic experiences in the First World War and an indirect result of his unconventional private life reaching something of a crisis, Robert Graves’ autobiography has come to be seen as a classic of the genre. This is the original text, restored to its original raw, funny, bitter and unadulterated honesty. ◆

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DISOBEDIENT OBJECTS Throu gho u t August Vi ctor i a a nd Albert M u seum n exhibition that focuses on the role material things can play in social change, Disobedient Objects will explore the inanimate items that became part of movements and even revolutions, with pieces dating from 1970s until now. ◆ Cromwell Road, SW7, 020 7942 2000; vam.ac.uk

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Andre Gide £9.99

Religion, belief and all things establishment make for satisfying targets in this defiantly enjoyable satire. Causing a scandal upon publication, it is a rattling yarn untypical of much of Gide’s more intense output. In the brilliantly amoral Lafcadio we see a precursor to the Tom Ripleys of modern literature.

By Andy Barr, Belgravia Books, 59 Ebury Street, SW1, 020 7259 9336; belgraviabooks.com

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WHODUNNIT? ne hot summer night, a jolly crowd gathered in Daunt Books on Fulham Road to toast the publication of new thriller novel Murdered in Chelsea. Guests such as Vassi Chamberlain and Pinny Grylls sipped Prosecco, whilst asking each other the same question: ‘Do you know who did it?’ To solve the mystery, at around 7pm Chairman of Quartet Books Naim Attallah silenced the room to make a speech, in it, revealing all. Shall we disclose, here, whodunnit? Oh, alright then. Authoress Ticky Hedley-Dent did. ◆

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Murder brings us to Chelsea and politics to Kensington this summer

PARTY POLITICS ondon’s top young entrepreneurial and professional talent gathered at Clubino last month to discuss European politics – rather, what a new relationship with the EU would mean for them. Business for Britain’s Chief Exec Matthew Elliot and Development Director Georgiana Bristol welcomed attendees including Ben Goldsmith, and Harriot Pleydell-Bouverie of Mallow & Marsh. Quintessentially’s Ben Elliot entertained with a short speech – though his wife questioned his credentials to do so, claiming he was neither ‘young nor professional’. Arf. There’s always one... ◆

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INTERVIEW

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS BP Portrait Award-winner and artistic director of The Prince’s Drawing School, Catherine Goodman, talks on preserving Rossetti Studios and the difference between male and female painters W o r d s C at h e r i n e H a l e s

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etting hold of Catherine Goodman is no mean feat. Juggling duties as artistic director at The Prince’s Drawing School, and an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Portraits from Life, makes Catherine an archetypal ‘busy person’.

When I do eventually get hold of her, her reassuringly, non-flustered voice informs me she and her graduating students are currently outside, sketching in the Tuscan countryside. ‘We’ve got a few friends of the school here, a few art critics, professional painters and some of last year’s graduates. So everybody is out working,’ she says.

Catherine founded The Prince’s Drawing School in 2002, partly in reaction to the decline in ‘unfashionable’ life drawing courses in art schools. ‘The Royal Academy and the Slade, who both had very active life drawing rooms, were closing down and observational drawing was becoming increasingly difficult to find at a serious level. So we set it up.

The Prince supported the venture with incredible generosity.’

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I THINK THAT a lot of the time men WANT WOMEN TO PAINT LIKE MEN Catherine has sometimes been described as the Prince’s ‘unofficial art advisor’ but she is quick to debunk this.

‘No, I don’t advise him. I’ve worked with him for 25 years so clearly we talk often about painting, but I don’t advise him.

He’s got lots of people to do that.’

It is clear, however, that the Prince maintains a high opinion of Catherine, calling her a ‘damn fine artist’ earlier this year. ‘Oh, right, I didn’t hear that but very good!’ she says when I mention it, pleased but unfazed.

The first studio in Shoreditch became what Catherine refers to as the ‘mother ship’ and is now one of four across London. ‘The Chelsea studio is in Sydney Close Studios. We’ve got one big teaching studio there that belonged to the sculptor Arnold Machin, who did The Queen’s head on the stamp. It’s always packed.’

Indeed, the slump in life drawing seems to have passed, with the Soho studio attracting 1,000 students a week. When I ask if preserving the art of drawing is an important aim for both her and the Prince, who has advocated the conservation of traditional artistic and architectural practices, she pauses for a second. ‘It’s not so much about ‘preservation’, although of course keeping anything going is about preservation. But drawing is the way in which artists think.’

Her definition of drawing is not limited to pencil on paper, however. ‘Everybody draws. It’s what every child does when they’re tiny and most of us continue to draw throughout our lives, without maybe even calling it drawing. Even if it’s as simple as composing photos on our iPhones, in a sense that’s drawing too, because you’re making visual judgements all the time.’

Although many may be familiar with Catherine for winning the BP Portrait Award in 2002, she is not solely a portrait painter – a fact she makes clear when I mistakenly pigeonhole her as one. ‘I don’t really call myself a portrait artist; I am a painter. I paint as many

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landscapes, interiors and paintings from my imagination as I do portraits,’ she insists. ‘But drawing is very central to my work. I work from drawings a lot, and I draw every day of my life, so it’s absolutely part of me. [My current] show has got a lot of drawings in it, on a kind of iPad display on the wall.’

Portraits from Life is Catherine’s first solo exhibition and the first solo exhibition by a woman to be shown at the National Portrait Gallery in quite some time. ‘My show is of 20 portraits, mainly friends, but also people who’ve been having a hard time in their lives. I think the theme of the show is very much linked to the portrait I did of Dame Cicely Saunders.’

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Dame Cicely was responsible for the hospice movement in the UK and, somewhat poignantly, Catherine was charged with painting her in the last year of her life, seeing her just days before she died. ‘What it taught me was that if you peel back the front of any life, and look inside, you’ll see a whole multitude of crises and unexpected things.’

Many of her subjects are painted over two or three years and Catherine astutely observes their ups and downs.

‘That’s the point of it, really. Life becomes recorded, time becomes one of the subjects… You don’t exactly see the wrinkles grow and the hair turn grey, but...’ she laughs. I tell her she makes it sound like Dorian Gray and she replies, ‘but they are a little like that. They

absorb a lot, portraits. They absorb my feelings, the feelings of the sitter and they end up being living things – if they’re good and if they work.’

Catherine’s personal studio is located in Chelsea. ‘I work in the Rossetti Studios, where Augustus John, Henry Lamb and everybody started the Chelsea School of Art.’ But these treasured buildings have recently come under threat as property developers have purchased the site – and we all know what that could mean. ‘They are fantastic studios and it’s very important that they survive as that,’ she affirms.

Studios aside, Catherine finds the area of Chelsea itself inspirational, especially the streets near the Royal Hospital.

‘They have got such an interesting atmosphere. I don’t think they’re what people caricature Chelsea to be.’

As far as how her own work is ‘caricatured’, or perceived, I ask what she makes of comparisons to Lucian Freud.

‘Lucian was a great, great painter. But I think I’ve got a slightly more melancholic eye. That’s to do with being half-Russian.

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People often say my paintings look sad.

I wouldn’t say they’re sad but they often have sadness in them.’

Could this be because she paints more emotionally than Freud? ‘As a woman, I think women see people and the world very differently. I learnt that through teaching. It’s not a political stance I take, I can go down to the barn now and tell which paintings were done by women and which were done by men; there’s a different sensibility. That distinction is very important. Because I think that a lot of the time men want women to paint like men.’

Whether that is, or not, the case, her solo exhibition indicates there is certainly room for more female painters.

‘There’s definitely more than room,’ she says seriously. I imagine her nodding her head as she repeats, ‘there’s definitely more than room.’ ◆ Portraits from Life runs until 23 November.

St Martin’s Place, WC2H, 020 7306 0055; npg.org.uk

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LAW UNTO HERSELF Artist Natasha Law talks motherhood, the female form and why, in particular, she likes painting nipples I n t e r v i e w b y E l i z a b e t h VA N L I E R

ELIZABETH VAN LIER You trained as an artist in Camberwell College, but initially studied history at Warwick University.

What made you change to art?

NATASHA LAW As a child, I was encouraged to paint, draw and make things, but there was no pressure to become an artist. I studied art all the way through school up to A-level, and watched all my best friends go off to St Martins and Central to do their Foundation. I went to Italy for a year and then onto Warwick University to study history. It’s not something I regret as I loved my time there, and I don’t think it changed how things turned out ultimately. But if I had to explain my decision-making, it arose from a combination of: comparing myself unfavourably with my friends’ artistic talents, a longstanding love of history, and simply being a teenager, not thinking that far ahead.

EVL I am loath to ask the question ‘what inspires you?’, as I’m sure it’s a combination of things, but what does?

NL It changes. Increasingly it’s something that happens when I’m doing a session with one of my friends. We hang out and they’ll do something that captures my interest, something that fits in with my mood or feels right for where I am at. I like that there is a completely secret, invisible subtext that no one else can spot but me. I could never paint a huge expressive piece about feeling

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is of the female form means people PROJECT ONTO IT what they WANT TO SEE

incredibly frustrated with my teenage daughter; but when I look back at a certain series, I’ll see that I’ve focused a lot on the girls getting tangled up in their T-shirts.

EVL Your work is often seen as sexual and erotic. Why is this?

NL I think the fact that my work is of the female form means people project onto it what they want to see. To me they are intimate and affectionate, but for a long time now I’ve been focusing on some of the more awkward moments of undressing. It’s less about getting naked, far more about the shapes created. I’ve really got into the ‘T-shirt caught over the head’ – I prefer it if faces don’t feature. I also love the ‘bending over to pull off jeans’. I don’t think nudity has to always be labelled sexual and erotic.

It wasn’t that long ago that children could run around naked in paddling pools and women felt able to sunbathe topless. That was the era I grew up in, and it just doesn’t

seem a big deal to me. I like being able to paint the occasional circle, to contrast some of the triangles that the clothing presents me with – nipples are perfect for that.

EVL Much of your work depicts the ‘slim’ female figure. Why? NL It hasn’t been a conscious decision.

My pieces are not about the flesh itself.

What I’m really thinking about is the person themselves. I use whoever of my friends volunteers. My friends are generally women with kids or women who commission portraits of themselves. They are not prepubescent girls by any means (though at times I’ve used my own kids). They’re just the ones who are relaxed enough with their bodies, and me, to not mind undressing.

EVL Why do you paint in block colours and do you still use Dulux paint?!

NL To me, the paintings are all about shapes and colours. The paint I use has this thick, glutinous quality that is almost sculptural.

It is built up in layers, sanded, almost poured on sometimes. I always used Dulux but as EU standards change, and the paint composition is tinkered with, I’ve been shifting between a few brands.

EVL You have a celebrity following that includes TV presenter Jo Whiley and actress Kim Cattrall. How important is celebrity endorsement to you?

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EVL Both you and your brother [actor Jude Law] have had artistic careers. Were your parents very artistic or theatrical?

NL I guess they were quite unconventional in their attitudes to work and careers.

There was never huge pressure on us to find stable and steady professions, no panicking when we were seemingly unemployed or struggling. They gave us time to allow things to take off, and the confidence to think it would ultimately work out.

NL I appreciate these women hugely for taking the plunge and liking my work enough to buy it. I think it’s a huge thing to invest in and it still staggers me that people buy my work. I hadn’t realised at first that the media love to know when the buyers are celebrities. It’s important to the people selling or promoting it – but I get a bit worried that the people in question will feel their names are being exploited when all they did was buy my art.

EVL Your work often features clothes – T-shirts, jeans, knickers. Whose style do you admire?

NL My nine-year-old daughter is pretty flipping stylish. She leaped to mind instantly. She has a fantastic eye for colour and really loves clothes. She always looks good and can wear any hat ever invented.

EVL You are represented by Eleven Gallery on Eccleston Street. What do you like about the space there?

NL Eleven have always been my gallery.

The size is a great one to paint for as it’s just small enough that I can paint a little too much and then edit it down to our favourites. There’s nothing worse than painting to fill a huge space and feeling like some of it doesn’t work.

EVL Tell us about your current exhibition, Put it on Paper.

NL Put it on Paper arose as an idea because I was increasingly working with paint on paper and enjoying the fact I could keep the pencil involved and didn’t have to sand! There was a warmer quality to the finished pieces and I’d wanted to experiment with collage – cutting up the painted paper and removing

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EVL In an interview you once said you resisted going into painting because you were worried the media might focus more on you as ‘Jude’s sister’ rather than as an artist. Is this true?

NL I never said that did I?! I ‘resisted’ painting? That would be inaccurate, possibly a misunderstanding. I didn’t want to have to mention his name at all once I realised that’s what the media were focusing on.

But then you have to admit to yourself that why else would these papers be mentioning an unknown artist at all if it wasn’t for the celebrity connection? So then I wanted to protect him from it. It doesn’t bother me for my own sake. I have a very realistic notion of who thinks what about me and my work. I do feel really protective of my brother – though he doesn’t need my protection. When he comes along it’s because he wants to.

EVL You have three children – how has motherhood affected your work?

NL The two have evolved side-by-side. I can barely remember it any differently. They often find their way into my work, and I really like the prescribed hours being a parent imposes on my work. I do need pressure to really crack down sometimes and make final decisions. ◆ Put it on Paper runs until 6th September.

11 Eccleston Street, SW1W, 020 7823 5540; elevenfineart.com

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Never Mind That B*llocks Sex Pistols bass guitarist Glen Matlock remembers life in the punk band but says he’s just as enthused about his upcoming gig Wo r d s e d w i n a l a n g l e y

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n 2nd December 1976, the day after punk rock band the Sex Pistols were interviewed by Bill Grundy for the Thames Television programme Today, the Daily Mirror ran this headline: ‘The Filth and the Fury’. In their hundreds, viewers called in as lead guitarist Steve Jones’s ‘You dirty f**ker’ jibe and lead singer Johnny Rotten’s use of the word ‘sh*t’, were streamed live into people’s homes, horrifying the middle classes and catapulting punk into the forefront of Seventies Britain. This was the year, remember, when Britain had to ask international bankers for a bail out worth billions; the year where inflation raged at 17%, where strikes were rife and during the driest summer since 1772, a riot broke out at the Notting Hill Carnival.

This was the year where King’s Road punks were perceived a genuine threat to civil order. What better leader to give this anarchy, what better label to attach to it, in essence, what better scapegoat, than the foul-mouthed, adolescent Sex Pistols?

With this in mind, I made my way to Maida Vale to meet Glen Matlock, original bass player for the band. And if truth be told, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Previous interviews I’d read suggested he had, inevitably, mellowed.

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WE BECAME their smokescreen...IT SEEMED like there was NO FUTURE But only last year Johnny Rotten had told a female anchor on live television to ‘shut up’ and not interrupt ‘when a man is talking’. Whilst I would never tarnish Matlock with the same brush as Rotten (the two dislike each other), approaching the interview with caution felt prudent.

When I first see Matlock he is sitting outside Raoul’s on Clifton Road with an almost empty coffee in one hand, and a cigarette in the other. So far, so punk rocker. But as I get closer and clock his large brown puppy-dog eyes, I notice there is both tenderness and sadness behind them, which is instantly disarming. As he speaks, I find too, his deep, cockney accent isn’t hard or standoffish, it is weathered, and at times he just stops talking altogether. When he later asks the waiter for some warm milk – ‘not being tight, but I can’t drink too much coffee’ – I almost reach over to give him a hug. Could this person truly be a hellraiser?

‘We became a diversion, a sop,’ Matlock says, when I address the issue of

shouldering blame for an entire country’s discontent. ‘When there’s a lot of sh*t going on, people strike…and they fill the front pages with ‘what a horrible bunch of teenagers you are!’. We became their smokescreen. I think that’s ultimately what happened.’ Did they know what they were doing? ‘We knew the scenario that we was in, we knew the dump that was mid-Seventies London,’ he continues.

‘God Save The Queen [their No. 1 hit] was originally called No Future. The words never changed, it just occurred to someone that it was going to be The Queen’s Jubilee, so we changed the title from No Future. That’s what it seemed like. It seemed like there was no future for blokes like us, unless you did something about it for yourself. That’s what we were trying to do.’

Matlock was born in 1956 and grew up in Kensal Green, attending school on the Du Cane Road and later St Martin’s Art College. ‘People go to art college because they don’t know what to do next,’ he intones. ‘My father was a bit of a trade unionist and we’ve always been a working class family. We didn’t have a lot, it was always a bit of struggle. There are always ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ and I seemed to be one of the ‘have nots’.’

Whilst at school, Matlock got a parttime job at Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s notorious boutique

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‘Live and Let Rock’, later known as ‘Sex’, on the King’s Road. Chelsea back then was ‘a lot weirder’ – ‘every oddball and weirdo in London came in, it was like a melting pot of nutters’ – and it was there that he met founding Pistols members, the aforementioned Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook.

‘Steve and Paul used to come in and try to nick things. It was my job to stop them. They did it quite regularly, but I think I was reasonably successful – there was a pair of socks that went missing once or twice. But I overheard them saying to Malcolm, who they were trying to get involved [McLaren later became the band’s manager]…that their bass player didn’t take it seriously. I said I played the bass and they asked what bands I liked. I said ‘The Faces’ and they said, ‘ooh, so do we!’. We had a play and then…’ he drifts off in reverie.

John Lydon (renamed ‘Johnny Rotten’

by Jones) was recruited in August 1975, the band’s name was confirmed – ‘Malcolm’s shop was renamed ‘Sex’ so ‘the pistols from the Sex shop’ was an obvious pun for four blokes’ – and they were set to reek havoc. If that was even

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their intention. ‘We were surrounded by hip people who were a bit older and who helped us with what we were trying to do.’ Which was? ‘To stir things up a little bit, you know.’

I suppose I knew what he meant.

But there’s a vast difference between graffiting a playground to ‘stir things up’ and smashing equipment on stage in front of aggressive audiences. I looked at the amiable man sitting in front of me, really quite polite, and I just couldn’t imagine it. ‘Steve Jones was a rogue and he had a sort of cocksure arrogance. I didn’t have that, I was a bit, you know, genteel.’ That sounded apropos, though he later contradicts himself, asserting he was also cocksure, but ‘not arrogant’.

‘When John came along he encapsulated it in his lyrics – the vibe that we had.

When we was at Malcom’s…there’d be Antony Price and Bryan Ferry

swanning up and down the road, all multimillionaires. Malcolm thought they were a load of tossers, and we did too. We didn’t have a pot to p*ss in and it gave us a certain kind of arrogance, which is quite handy in a rock and roll band.’

As was probably inevitable, tensions rapidly grew within the group. When I ask Matlock if there was ever a point where they were all friends, he replies simply, ‘no.’ In February 1977, eight months before Never Mind the B*llocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols was released (the band’s only studio album) Matlock quit.

In a telegram to NME McLaren said Matlock had been thrown out because he liked The Beatles. Matlock tells me ‘that was b*llocks’ and that he left because ‘it was more trouble than it was worth’. I wonder why it mattered even if he had liked The Beatles. ‘They were perceived to be The Establishment, and we were anti that, you know.’ Did he like them though? ‘Yeah, I didn’t mind them. I liked bands like The Kinks and The Stones – slightly harder-edged stuff.’

He was replaced by the ill-fated Sid Vicious, who Matlock had initially offered bass lessons to. ‘I was mates with Sid,

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ART & CULTURE / INTERVIEW but he never took me up on it. I think that’s where he went wrong.’ Once out of the band, possibly also inevitably, Matlock’s contribution to 10 of the 12 album songs was disputed. He maintains he wrote Pretty Vacant, but when I cite Steve Jones’s outright rejection of this, he replies nonchalantly: ‘Well, he’s full of sh*t. He doesn’t know because he wasn’t there when I wrote it. Steve wrote what he wrote. I wrote what I wrote and John wrote what he wrote.’

I probe Matlock further about his experiences in the band, but after a while he grows tired and emphasises it was ‘just’ something he did, ‘like learning to drive’. He is obviously frustrated that he’s never been allowed to forget it, ‘not that I’m trying to,’ he quickly adds. His next band, The Rich Kids, he considers as much of an achievement. ‘We was flavour of the month for a while, and I’m proud of that.’

He also singles out performing with The Faces alongside Ronnie Wood at the Fuji Festival in Japan. ‘I used to stand in front of the mirror when I was 14, pretending I was in ‘em.’

Today, life still revolves around music. In fact, he is gearing up for a gig at Under The Bridge this month, playing with David Bowie’s guitarist Earl Slick, and Slim Jim Phantom from the Stray Cats. I’d listened to some of his newer music and found, perhaps unsurprisingly, it lacks the devilmay-care rebelliousness of his former compositions. ‘I’m not the most crazy political animal, I’m not saying ‘bring the government down’. Although they probably should be [brought down].’ He pauses for a minute and seems suddenly intensely sad. ‘I look around the world and see such horrible things going on, that maybe we’re blessed with this benign bunch of idiots.’

In spite of God Save The Queen lyrics – ‘she ain’t no human being’ etc – he now doesn’t include The Queen in that category. ‘She’s alright,’ he says. ‘I think England is a lot more of a meritocracy now. I wouldn’t say no [to meeting her].

But whether The Queen wants to meet me is another matter.’

Matlock currently lives near Paddington with his two sons (17 and 21), both of whom have followed him into music. ‘I’ve tried to dissuade them, but that’s what they want to do. It must be ‘ard,’ he ponders. ‘‘Dad was in the Sex Pistols, what do we do?’.’

It’s possible they’ll try to eminent his rebelliousness, but Matlock doesn’t

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a rogue and he had a sort of COCKSURE ARROGANCE. I didn’t HAVE THAT

seem too bothered by it. At the very least his riotous days are over. ‘How do you know?’ he jokes.

It’s an innate love of music that drives him – ‘I’m too old to do anything else’ – though I have to ask if money was ever a stimulus and, since I feel strangely ballsy, whether he has a lot of it. He pauses for a second. ‘No. I’m comfortable but I’m not loaded. I think that’s quite good for writing. If I was a multimillionaire,

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I wouldn’t know what was going on. I think that applies to most of the [punk rockers] – their current work is more valid than Phil Collins’.’ I imagine Matlock crooning into a mike singing love songs and the thought makes me cringe. ‘We all like a hug every now and then, there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just when it becomes twee and whack…’ and once again, he drifts off.

I like to think he is thinking what I am thinking. Yes, Matlock has mellowed.

But a Sex Pistol will never be twee – or whack. And if anyone ever claims otherwise, well, that’s just b*llocks. ◆ Glen Matlock, Slim Jim Phantom and Earl Slick will perform on 15th August.

Under The Bridge, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6, 020 7957 8261; underthebridge.co.uk

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The salon is clean with sleek lines and provides luxury service with all the subtleties of privacy which that entails.

Every booth is its own private kingdom, which I thoroughly appreciated. My stylist Joel, half mind-reader, half sleight-ofhand scissor magician, takes one look at my shaggy barnet and sums up my exact intentions in one sentence: I want a simple, unpretentious cut. I nod my approval and am whisked off to have my scalp massaged by aromatic Moroccanoil, a luxurious leavein conditioner.

Back in the chair, Joel gets to work, sculpting my hair with immaculate control and precision. With every flip of the quiff and snip of the sideburn, he lets me know exactly what he’s doing to my hair and why.

Like all stylists at Errol Douglas, he’s been trained in every discipline, on every type of hair, including carpet-esque growths like mine. My hair isn’t a challenge to this team; it’s a canvas, and I walk out feeling like a goddamn masterpiece.◆

Purr for Purdey Purdey

●ERROL DOUGLAS 18 Motcomb Street, SW1X, 020 7235 0110; erroldouglas.com

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The Glorious Twelfth is soon upon us, so get yourself dressed for it pronto! This season, go for Purdey – for the Single Pleat Lined Tweed Breeks (£450) and the Hand Knitted Alpaca Shooting Sock/Garter Set (£275). Audley House, 57 - 58 South Audley Street, W1K, 020 7499 1801; purdey.com

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MENS / NOTES OVE RCOAT hackett

We’ve always thought the Prince of Wales has superior style so when we heard that Hackett were selling a Prince of Wales Check Overcoat, we hurried to check it out. As expected it is a fully lined peak lapel Chadwick made in Italy from 100% wool. Fit for a prince? We think so. £700, 137-138 Sloane Street, SW1X, 020 7730 3331; hackett.com

FOOTWEAR

DUBARRY

Tipperary Mens Country Boot, £299; dubarryboots.com

PHILIPS

YS534/17 Click&Style Trimmer, £99.95; johnlewis.com

crockett and jones

Know the expression ‘best foot forward’? Well you’ll want to put both feet forward in shoes from the Crockett & Jones AW14 Collection.

We like the Skye IV Snuff Suede design – a full brogue Derby boot with Dainite studded rubber sole – namely because it’s understated and smart. Like us. £355, 155 Brompton Road, 020 7581 2694; crockettandjones.com

HOLLAND & HOLLAND

Elephant Print Bathrobe, £1,950; hollandandholland.com

editor’s

PICK PINK

Milton Check Shirt, Double Cuff, £89; thomaspink.com

WATCH iwc schaffhausen

The Aquatimer Chronograph Edition ‘Expedition Charles Darwin’ in bronze is the only timepiece to be sporting this summer. Try it on; we dare you to disagree. £8,250, Available from Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X, 020 7730 1234; harrods.com

THEO FENNELL

Black Enamel & Diamond Gyrfalcon Cufflinks, £6,500; theofennell.com

OLIVER BROWN

V Neck Lambswool Jumper with Suede Patches, £95; oliverbrown.org.uk

BAG pickett

Anything with ‘Eros’ in its title is supposed to inspire love. We didn’t think a bag would do it for us, but well... The Eros Canvas Holdall really does hold, err, all: shaving kit, boxers, change of shirt, the lot. It’s only when the missus adds ‘a few’ things that it ceases to holdall. And that we don’t love so much. £649, 149 Sloane Street, SW1X, 020 7823 5638; pickett.co.uk

HIGHGROVE

Trowel and Fork Set, £44.95 highgroveshop.com

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For further ideas, visit interior designer Beata Heuman; beataheuman.com

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S UN Classic tailoring mixed with statement jewellery and swimwear make for a summer of sophistication Photography Ja mes Lucas Styling Hannah Beck

Entire look by Hasan Hejazi

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White suit by Hasan Hejazi Cuff by Karla Ross

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Body by I.D Sarrieri, Earrings by Karla Ross, Ring by Imogen Belfield

Bow bikini top, £49, by Princesse Tam Tam; princessetamtam.co.uk Crochet pencil skirt, £399,

by Sea Ny at my-wardrobe.com Cream coat, £175,

by Pepe Jeans; pepejeans.com

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Photography: James Lucas Styling: Hannah Beck Hair and Make up: Alice Oliver using Bobbi Brown and Aveda Models: Elise Lebrun @ESTABLISHED and Leila Sharma-English @ESTABLISHED Production: Beauty & Pro beautyandpro.com.

Shot on location at The Park Club, Acton (www.theparkclub.com)

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1. ANNOUSHKA, MYTHOLOGY LOST SEAHORSE IN 18CT YELLOW GOLD, BROWN DIAMOND, YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND WHITE SAPPHIRE, £3,200; annoushka-jewellery.com 2. DE BEERS, ARIA TOI ET MOI RING, WHITE DIAMONDS SET IN WHITE GOLD, £5,600; debeers.com 3. CARTIER, PLATINUM RING WITH 30.21 CT DIF PEAR-SHAPED DIAMOND, POA; cartier.co.uk 4. GARRARD, 18CT WHITE GOLD ONE-OF-A-KIND BRACELET FROM THE IVY HIGH JEWELLERY SUITE WITH A CUT EMERALD, 2 PEAR SHAPED DIAMONDS, EMERALD BEADS AND BRILLIANT DIAMONDS, POA; garrard.com 5. CASSANDRA GOAD, SHANGHAI PENDANT EARRINGS WITH IOLITE, BLUE CHALCEDONY, BRIOLETTE AND AMETHYST, £8,580; cassandragoad.com 6. HARRY WINSTON, SUBLIME TIMEPIECE, 18CT WHITE GOLD SET WITH DIAMONDS, POA; harrywinston.com 7. STEPHEN WEBSTER, JEWELS VERNE FIGHTING FISH BROOCH SET IN DARK BLUE TITANIUM WITH BLACK SPINELS, BLUE SAPPHIRES AND WHITE DIAMONDS, £46,500; stephenwebster.com 8. BOODLES, DEEP SEA TREASURE NECKLACE WITH SOUTH SEA AND FRESHWATER PEARLS SET IN ROSE GOLD, POA; boodles.com

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Only 280 people in the world will ever own this original Art Deco poster

100 different designs to choose from featuring winter sports, summer resorts and the world’s greatest historic automobiles

ÂŁ395 each

View and buy online at w w w.pullmaneditions.com Pullman Editions Ltd. 94 Pimlico Road, Chelsea, London SW1W 8PL . Tel: 020 7730 0547

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Bringing smiles all across London Everyone deserves a beautiful smile no matter how young or young at heart you are.

Treating yourself to a brand new smile doesn’t have to involve discomfort or hard work. In fact all you have to do is visit the professionals at the stylish clinic rooms of Metamorphosis Orthodontics. A firm favourite amongst London school children and parents alike, the expert team lead by Dr Neil Counihan and Dr Runa Mowla-Copley at this family friendly clinic are highly skilled in fi tting a range of modern cosmetic braces, including Damon braces, a new generation of fast, fixed, ‘self-ligating’ braces, Invisalign clear braces, which are removable, and lingual braces, which are placed behind the teeth, making them a popular choice with those in the public eye. Whichever type of brace you choose, you can be confident that you’ll be left with a spanking-new smile and a fresher look.

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> BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL p. 54 GET A SUN-KISSED SUMMER GLOW p. 57

CARNIVAL COLOURS If you can’t wear bright colours in August then when can you? Think Carnival when choosing shades and you can’t go wrong – Carnival and ‘moody’, like this month’s top make-up pick...

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FITNESS r e v i e w

Fit8 Fulham

beauty

CONFIDENTIAL Arrest attention with bold colours and rose perfume this August

w o r d s A N N A WAT E R M A N

was feeling miserable. And after contemplation I decided I much the only way to feel better, would be to do something that would make me more miserable, but miserable in a different way. A distracting tactic. Pushing my body to its sweatiest was one idea, so I went with it, booking a session with Kieron Vorster at personal training gym fit8.

On arrival, Kieron told me he was going to make me a unique metabolic profile. fit8’s ethos isn’t about time-related exercise (how long you can do something for) but about heart rate-specific exercise (raising your heart rate to a fat and carb burning level).

Obviously this differs from person to person, hence the need for profiling. I was weighed and measured (I am shorter and heavier than I thought – that was depressing, my plan was working), and then made to sit still

for 15 minutes whilst my oxygen intake was measured (to see how many calories I burn at rest). Turns out I burn quite a few (not so depressing). Next, my anaerobic threshold was ascertained, which meant running on a treadmill as fast as I could, for as long as I could, whilst wearing a heart monitor band, and a blue and red mask, all of which made me look like Darth Vader crossed with a Transformer (extremely depressing). But once that was over Kieron had a good idea of how hard he could push me. And push me he did – with warm up exercises, weights, bunny hops (my term, not his), pull ups…

We chatted and laughed throughout though. So much so, I quickly realised something truly dreadful – I was enjoying myself. I can therefore conclude my fit8 experience was a disaster. Far from making me more miserable, Kieron made me feel better. This was not the plan. But in retrospect, of course, it was a better one.

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IN THE MOOD mac

Want to look exotic, enticing, seductive and alluring, all at once? Look no further than the Moody Blooms range by MAC.

●FIT8 39 Harwood Road, SW6, 0333 800 8008; fit8.co.uk

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Prices vary, 109 King’s Road, SW3, 0370 192 5195; maccosmetics.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES HEIDI KLEIN

STAR QUALITY joan collins timeless beauty

If Joan Collins made it, it’s gotta be good. So what great news that Joan Collins Timeless Beauty has launched five new products for summer. Divine Lips (£18), Summer Kiss Compact Duo (£34) and the Glorious Gloss (£18) are three of our favourites. Available online from Urban Retreat at Harrods; urbanretreat.co.uk

BEAUTY AT HOME gloss & polish

Indulge in the ultimate home comfort by booking a ‘seriously good’ (says our fashion features editor Violet Naylor-Leyland), Mani/Pedi with Gloss & Polish. Servicing west London residents – all you have to do is open the door. glossandpolish.com

8 of the best

SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

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PICK

liz earle

Liz Earle’s new Superskin Moisturiser, with natural neroli, includes pomegranate flower extracts (with antioxidant polyphenols and anthocyanidins) to prevent the MMP-1 enzyme breaking down collagen in your skin. Available from September. £39, 38-39 Duke of York Square, SW3, 020 7730 9191; uk.lizearle.com

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For lovers of the ‘sweet’ cologne, this Velvet Rose & Oud from Jo Malone is worth a try. Damask rose, smoky oud wood and cloves combine to create a distinct, indulgent fragrance. Spray on skin when testing – it softens the initial hit. Dry Body Oil, £48, 150 Sloane Street, SW1X, 0800 054 2411; jomalone.co.uk

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29/07/2014 12:49

Improve your Relationship with TCCR The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships (TCCR) offers a comprehensive range of high quality counselling and psychotherapy services for couples and individuals facing relationship problems. Based in Central London, TCCR’s experienced therapists can help you to work through the problems you are facing in a safe and confidential environment.

There are lots of different reasons why people come to us for help; some of these include:

› A breakdown in communication › Frequent arguing › Conflict over children › The birth of a new baby › Moving into retirement › Financial problems affecting the relationship › Loss of sexual intimacy and desire › Going through a separation We also see people with many other difficulties, so whatever relationship issues you may have, and no matter what your age, sexuality or whether you are living apart or together, TCCR can help.

To find out more please visit: www.tccr.org.uk or to make an appointment to speak to a member of the team please email: appointments@tccr.org.uk or telephone: 0207 380 1960.

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“Juliette Armand elements” bar facial experience (normally £65), free when you buy the product prescription.

Flori Roberts luxury cosmetics, free makeover (normally £60), free with purchases of the Flori Roberts range.

Cetuem illuminating facial Hair extensions - full head of micro ring or micro keratin bond Weave, braids and tracks Wash and blow dry and Brazilian Blow dry and straightening Waxing - including Brazilian waxing and Hollywood and gents back, chest and brows Plus pamper party’s are available

Bio Sculpture Gel, the original everlasting manicure, is a chip-free, salon treatment that cures to a strong yet flexible, glossy finish and lasts for up to three weeks. The damage-free, nourishing treatment will protect and enhance your natural nails and is available in over 150 colours. As the original nail gel, Bio Sculpture Gel is tried, tested and proven.

For your nearest salon or further information on starter kits and training courses for beginners and experienced nail technicians visit Proud www.biosculpture.co.uk or call 0845 331 2347 members of the

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS MAC, Worldly Wealth Shimmering Peachy Bronze, £18; maccosmetics.co.uk

SKYN,

Iceland Skin Hangover Kit, £17.50; marksandspencer.com

editor’s

PICK LAURA MERCIER,

Secret Finish Mattifying, £23.50; johnlewis.com

VICTORIA’S SECRET,

Beach Hair Wave Spray, £7; victoriassecret.com

SHIFFA,

Healing Balm, £50; spacenk.com

ESTEE LAUDER, Revitalising Supreme AntiAging CC Crème SPF 10, £44; esteelauder.co.uk

MURAD,

Essential-C Sun Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 35, £19.50; murad.co.uk

AVEDA, Suncare Protective Hair Veil, £21.50; aveda.com TRIA,

Hair Removal Laser, £375; triabeauty.co.uk

LEGOLOGY,

Air-Lie Daily Lift for Legs, £60; myshowcase.com

TREVOR SORBIE,

Straight Conditioner, £2.99 for 100ml; trevorsorbie.com

SUN-KISSED SUMMER GLOW

CLARINS, Radiance-

Plus Golden Glow Booster, £18; clarins.co.uk

Bathe in beauty, beachside

INSTITUT ESTHEDERM, DEBORAH LIPPMANN,

The Stripper To Go, £10 for 6 mitts; harveynichols.com

CLINIQUE, Lash Power Feathering Mascara, £18; clinique.co.uk

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Bronz Repair Body Lotion, £63; esthederm.com

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One Great George Street Wedding Showcase on Sunday 21st September between 11.30 and 13.00

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Experience the ambiance of a wedding in our ornate surroundings, while enjoying fine food, entertainment and handpicked suppliers to help you with your wedding inspiration.

For an invitation please contact: annag@onegreatgeorgestreet.com 020 7665 2323 - Westminster, SW1P 3AA

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We are delighted to confirm the following hand-picked suppliers will be attending Our Great Wedding Showcase: TBR Floral Design

Steve Shipman Photography Laura Williams, Guitarist/Singer Danny & Matt Acoustic covers duo Petit Gateau Cakes

Tuck-box Cakes

Amoretti Weddings

Bride-to-be Body Transformations David Collins: Toastmaster Louise Marie Couture

Paxton & Whitfield

Lemonade & Laughing Gas Westminster Register Office

tbrfloraldesign.co.uk

steveshipmanphotography.com laurawilliamsmusic.co.uk

acousticcovers.co.uk

weddingcakesberkshire.co.uk tuck-box.com

amoretti.co.uk/invitation-shop aretewhite.com

louisemarie.co.uk

paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk

lemonadeandlaughinggas.com westminster.gov.uk

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Photography by Steve Shipman

Flowers by TBR Floral Design

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Splatter Cake by Chris from Tuck-box Cakes

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An elegant and unique

WEDDING VENUE

IN THE HEART OF LONDON with breathtaking views over the Thames

THE OYSTER SHED geronimo-inns.co.uk 020 7256 3240 1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB

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Drink Absolutely

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CATCH OF THE SHAY The Goring hotel has announced the arrival of its first new executive chef in 15 years, Shay Cooper. A British chef in a very British dining room? Expect a very British menu.

Beeston Place, SW1W, 020 7396 9000; thegoring.com

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SPOTLIGHT

EASY AS PIE Want to start a successful street stall and have your own cookery show? It couldn’t be easier, or so says TV chef Andy Bates Interview by edwina l angley

EDWINA LANGLEY Morning Andy!

How are you?

ANDY BATES I’m alright. You’re going to have to excuse me, I’ve got a summer cold.

EL Well, in that case, we can’t do the interview now can we?!

AB It’s SO annoying…

EL So, you’ve recently come back from Brazil. What did you do there?

AB I was there for an English festival, exploiting English chefs and English food.

The Brazilians love pies. I was making cheese and onion, and pork pies. We sold out in three hours.

EL Do you travel a lot?

AB I’m very lucky. Over the past four years I’ve been to South Africa, America and done the whole of the UK. It’s always good, being a Londoner, to get out of town.

EL And obviously travelling helps with your cooking…

AB Yeah, I like meeting people as a chef. I’m definitely not a chef who ‘knows everything’.

I’m always learning.

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EL You did a show called ‘Street Feasts America’ for Food Network. What did you think about American cuisine?

AB It’s great, very diverse. I got to see how they do things – how proper brisket is made, slowly, over 18 hours of cooking.

EL It’s good that now people over here are also taking more time over cooking. That, and we’re becoming much more conscious about our ingredients and where it comes from. Which, of course, is something you care about, not least through your promotion of the Quality Standard Mark.

AB Yes, the QSM indicates the quality of what you’re about to buy. That stamp ‘says it all’ to everyone. There are meats we can buy from everywhere around the world – a chicken from Thailand – but when you look at that label, you know where it’s come from.

EL Let’s chat about your childhood. You grew up in Mersham near Ashford...

AB Yeah, in a small little village. My parents were both Londoners and we were always coming up at weekends. But I got bored as hell as a kid there [laughs]. Looking back though, it was amazing.

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FOOD & DRINK / CHEF Q&A RECIPE

LAMB CUTLETS WITH CREOLE MOJO SAUCE

I WAS PART OF A MOVEMENT that

wanted to ‘do it for THEMSELVES’

EL Your first job was washing up in a pub?

AB: Yeah, I was one of those kids that started working at 15. It really stood me in good stead, being able to watch from the back. I’m still good at washing up now!

EL After that you studied catering at Canterbury College…

AB How do you know so much about me?

It’s scary!

EL Ha, ha, sorry! Then you spent a year in France, in Normandy…

AB I spent nine months there. It was very regional, I could only cook their food. So I cooked with lots of Calvados and learnt to make the best beurre blanc.

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Pre paration tim e: 10 m in s C ooking tim e: 12-16 m in s I N GR E D IE N TS:

8 lean lamb cutlets or 4 lamb loin chops F OR T H E C R EO LE GA R L IC MAR I N A D E ( MOJ O C R IO L LO)

• 60ml/4tbsp olive or vegetable oil • Grated zest and juice of 2 oranges • Juice of 1 lime • Salt • 10ml/2tsp ground cumin • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 15ml/1tbsp hot pepper sauce ME T H O D

● To prepare the marinade; in a large shallow non-metallic dish, mix all the ingredients together. Place the cutlets or chops in the marinade mixture and coat well on both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hrs, or if time allows overnight.

EL Then you came back and, surprisingly, stopped cooking – for ten years!

AB I was always cooking but yes, I worked in production.

EL Why? AB I came back to London and I fell into it. But in that world you’re surrounded by catering. I always found myself hanging around the catering truck thinking, ‘I can’t get away from food’. So after nine years I started making pies for my friends birthdays – pork pies. That inspired me to eventually put my first stall together on Brick Lane.

EL Then, I read, a friend of yours who worked for Food Network mentioned the channel were looking for new talent.

Apparently they spotted you, pointed and said: ‘It’s YOU!’ Is that how it happened?

AB Yes! I just fell into it. But I think I’ve got along with it quite well. I’ve had a great time. I’m very grateful.

● Remove the cutlets or chops from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and cook on a prepared barbecue or under a preheated moderate grill for 6-8 mins on each side. Meanwhile, heat the marinade in a small pan until piping hot and pour over the chops before serving.

EL Is that all?

AB: Yeah, that and I don’t eat pies everyday.

Simple as that. People ask me all the time when I’m filming, ‘why aren’t you fat?’. It’s because as soon as they say ‘cut’, I’ve got a soundman, a director and a cameraman, biting my hand for whatever’s in it.

EL So you’re starved basically, you eat none of your food...

AB No, obviously I eat and love my food!

EL I was joking!

AB It’s just when I’m filming, I take one big bite and then the whole crew jump on it.

EL Just as well it’s not live – you’d have the whole audience jumping on you.

AB [Laughs] Basically, I eat healthily and enjoy food during the weekends.

EL Trivia questions. What’s your favourite pie?

AB Any pie. At the moment, beef and oyster.

EL Your three favourite ingredients?

AB Flour, [long pause] butter…it’s a tough one. You’ve got me now.

EL Flour and butter will do – that’s the beginning of a pie. What would be your last supper?

AB Probably something simple but well done – like a surf and turf. Beef and lobster with fries and a béarnaise [sauce]. Very simple.

EL What would you say is your favourite restaurant in Chelsea?

AB Bibendum is the best I’ve been to. And also Tom’s Kitchen is a favourite.

Always make sure your beef and lamb is quality assured. The Quality Standard Mark in independent butchers and selected supermarkets guarantees that the beef or lamb is responsibly produced by people dedicated to producing great food.

TIP

For that extra special Latin effect why not add 30ml/2tbsp Tequilla to the marinade?

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EL So, you like pies and you eat a lot of pies. Why don’t you look like a pie?

AB I cycle everywhere in London.

EL What’s coming up next?

AB I’ve been doing ‘Rescue Brunches’ at The Liquor Store in Dalston, and am also preparing for my new TV series. Hopefully I’ll get to do some more travelling as well.

You’ve gotta enjoy it while it’s there and see what happens.

● Serve the lamb with a quinoa and sugar snap pea salad.

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EL What is it about street food that you like so much?

AB At that time, in 2008, we were in the midst of recession. A lot of people were out of work and didn’t know what to do. I was part of a movement that wanted to ‘do it for themselves’. I really enjoyed working with suppliers, it was very hands on – a great way to start a business.

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ENJOY AL FRESCO DINING FOR THE SUMMER IN OUR GARDEN Everything we grow is for our kitchen.

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week.

We also specialise in private parties and outside catering.

the-imperial.co.uk 577 Kings Rd SW6 | reservations@the-imperial.co.uk | 020 7736 6081

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URBAN MEADOW Welcome to Urban Meadow Cafe & Bar, fresh British dining beside the iconic location of London’s Hyde Park.

Come and join us for a spit roast every Sunday OPENING TIMES: Monday - Friday 6:30 - 23:00 // Saturday 7:30 - 23:00 // Sunday 7:30 - 22:30 Bar open until midnight

150 Bayswater London, W2 4RT www.urbanmeadowcafe.com // 020 7792 7066

FOOD & DRINK / NOTES RECIPE

TENDERSTEM®, RYE KERNEL & TARRAGON SALAD his salad is based on the Nordic diet, which focuses on interesting grains and a characteristic love of aniseed flavours.

This recipe uses traditional Västerbotten cheese but you can also use feta, which is widely used in modern Scandinavian cuisine.

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TABLE TALK SERVES 4 PREPARATION TIME 10 mins (plus overnight soaking) COOKING TIME 25 mins INGREDIENTS For the salad • 300g Tenderstem® • 150g Västerbotten (or feta cheese) • 100g rye kernels/grain, boiled (or ready made quinoa) • 3 small spring onions, roughly chopped • ½ red pepper, finely sliced • Handful of chopped fresh tarragon • Salt and pepper For the vinaigrette

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 small shallot, finely chopped • ¼ red chilli, finely chopped METHOD 01 Soak the grains for 24 hrs then boil until just tender (about 22 mins).

Drain and leave to cool. 02 Blanch the Tenderstem® in boiling water until just tender (3-4 mins). 03 Add all the salad ingredients, including the Tenderstem®, to a bowl and crumble in your chosen cheese. Season. 04 Mix together all the ingredients for the vinaigrette and drizzle over the salad just before serving. 05 Grilled chicken can be added for a meatier salad. ◆

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YASHIN OCEAN HOUSE Scale-to-tail dining is so in vogue. Will it sink or swim with our restaurant reviewer?

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hen I accepted an invitation to review Yashin Ocean House – a Japanese fish restaurant offering the nowaste ‘scale to tail dining’ – I took my mother with me.

She brought me up in Japan after all, she knows her sōmen from her soba.

I arrived at YOH early to find an office party at the bar. This told me the restaurant would soon be buzzing – great, I thought, it needs to be. It’s situated in a solitary spot on Old Brompton Road and seats 70, boasting counter-seating

so diners can ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ at the chefs as they craft. Sadly, however, when my darling mother arrived half an hour later, there were still no more than a handle of diners. This was a shame, I considered; it left you feeling rather exposed.

Once seated, our waiter announced he was going to order for us. Whilst this meant we were going to get YOH’s best ‘signature’ dishes – the headliners – it also meant we’d see neither ‘scale nor tail’ of the other dishes. This isn’t exactly the point of a review, but he was so charming I decided not to argue.

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sake and sangria, odd since YOH doesn’t deal in Spanish-Japanese fusion, but still, it tasted fruity enough. Then some truly excellent ‘warm up act’ dishes: the Smoked Tuna Ponzu, Melon and Shisu ‘shot’ slipped down all too quickly, and the accompanying Squid Ink Bread Roll was a revelation – squidgy (literally) and black.

The standout plate came next – Tuna with Truffle-Infused Ponzu Jelly. It was a masterpiece, one where the star of the dish was the fish, and the truffle, a clever ‘backing’ flavour. The Umami Mackerel Bone and Skin with Deep Fried Veg was similarly moreish – crunchy and crispy.

On the edge of our seats now, we prepared ourselves for the main act. But alas, it never materialised. The Omakase Sashimi Plate, which arrived with ‘yuzu smoke’, lived up to my theatrical expectations – visually – but all tasted strangely similar. And whilst I enjoyed the Yellow Tail Terriyaki and Yuzo Miso flavours, as Mum whispered sweetly afterwards, it was a little overcooked.

The grand finale, a pudding of Yuzu White Chocolate Mousse, had some good textures but it didn’t taste of chocolate, more like, sweet cream... Oh, dear. I had wanted to love YOH, truly I did.

The staff were so nice, the dishes, so beautiful, and the concept of the place is an admirable one. But I have to admit, for me, it didn’t quite deliver. Every show has to have style, but not at the expense of substance.◆

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VENICE FILM FESTIVAL Glitz, glamour and George Clooney.

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The Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido esplanade hosts several screenings and a limited number of tickets are available to the public the day before – head to the office of La Biennale, the festival organisers, to secure some hot seats (labiennale.org). Don’t worry if you miss out on tickets though – the city itself is the star of the show, a living film set for more than 2,000 films. Get a sense of its cinematic history by booking a tailormade tour courtesy of Belmond Hotel Cipriani. Escorted by a private guide, a gondola ride transports you to St. Mark’s Square where scenes from Orson Welles’ Othello were filmed, before moving on to Caffe Florian, the historic coffee bar setting of Anthony Minghella’s The Talented Mr Ripley. Other stops include the church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli, featured in cult film Don’t Look Now, plus the Academia Bridge and 15th century Palazzo Contarini, part of the iconic backdrop to The Merchant of Venice.

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the Modernist treasures at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. It can feel overwhelming; every palazzo, bridge and narrow street of Venice’s six districts has a rich history. But this is a walkable city, studded with pretty waterways, and it’s easy to head off the beaten track in search of less obvious treasures. Stop at the Rialto Market early on a Saturday morning to watch the locals barter over the catch of the day before exploring the quieter streets of surrounding Castello, housing the ancient Basilica di San Giovanni.

WHERE TO EAT

For classic Venetian cooking, head to one of the simple trattorias and traditional bacari (bars) where you’ll find the locals grazing from a selection of informal canapés, or chiccetti. Book a courtyard table at Al Giardinetto da Severino (algiardinetto.it) for inventive fish dishes, while the home-cooked pasta at Da Gianni (00 39 041 52 37 210) is favoured by locals. For a shot of glamour, a Bellini at iconic Harry’s Bar (harrysbarvenezia.com) shouldn’t be missed, while San Marco’s Da Ivo (ristorantedaivo.it) offers seductive fine dining.

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You’ll find traditional Italian perfumes and home fragrances, including elegant scents by Dr Gritti and Dr Vranjes, stocked at Arco del Paradiso (00 39 041 241 3745). Quaint bookshop Libreria Acqua Alta (00 39 041 296 0841) features vintage biographies and history books artfully stacked in gondolas and bathtubs.

EVERY PALAZZO, BRIDGE and narrow street of Venice’s SIX DISTRICTS has a rich

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And in San Polo, Viziovirtù Cioccolateria, (viziovirtu.com) is a stylish chocolate and cake shop offering sweet treats created from ancient Venetian recipes. For traditional Venetian glass, head to the nearby island of Murano by vaporetto.

WHERE TO STAY

Nestled on Guidecca Island with sweeping views across the lagoon towards the Doge’s Palace, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani (belmond.com) has been a byword for glamour since the 1950s.

Home to George Clooney when he’s in town for the festival, this is a luxurious

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but discreet escape, offering respite from the bustle of the city. Ask head barman Walter Bolzonella to serve up Nina’s Special, co-created by George and named in honour of his mother, before retiring to one of the generous-sized bedrooms, featuring Rubelli fabrics and classic marble bathrooms. In the thick of the action, close to St Mark’s Square, The Bauer Palazzo (ilpalazzovenezia.com) offers Venetian luxury overlooking the Gran Canal, while Hotel Luna Baglioni’s original frescos and antique furniture guarantee wow factor (baglionihotels.com). ◆ TH E DA M AG E The Leading Hotels of the World offers stays at Belmond Hotel Cipriani from £495 per night, inc. breakfast; lhw.com. Film tours cost £92 per hour. EasyJet flies to Venice Marco Polo from London Gatwick airport from £19.74 one-way from April - October; easyjet.com

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Buying artwork for our houses is an arduous process.

Where do we look for tomorrow’s talent, today? And how do we ensure we’re making a good investment? Director of Narcissus Arts Nicholas Campbell shows us how...

S O L CA LE R O Art should be fun and entertaining.

It can often be hard to find large contemporary paintings that offer more than just decoration, but the works by Sol Calero do just that. This Berlin-based artist produces eye-catching pieces, many of which reference interesting political issues.

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Lu c i e n C le r g u e Are you an advocate of black and white photography and prefer the style of more traditional photographers? If so, go for Lucien Clergue. This French master produces elegant, erotic photographs with timeless appeal [overpage]. These work well in bedrooms, where they are perhaps better suited.

V E N E TI A N E V I LLE Perhaps you are looking for something a little more decorative and abstract to fill your sitting room wall? Neville just ended a very successful exhibition in St. James’s showing wonderfully fluid, colourful pictures [overpage] – they are fun and full of energy. Check them out. ◆

R u b e n B r u l at It is hard to find a landscape photographer that produces intelligent, original work that doesn’t cost the earth. For me, Ruben Brulat is brilliant.

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A N N I E K E VA N S For lovers of ‘traditional’, look no further than Annie Kevans. Her figurative paintings depict intriguing subject matters, in this case [left], the 19th century French artist, Suzanne Valadon. Kevans is a modern master and a popular choice for serious collectors.

This would sit perfectly in a sitting room.

John Houck If you’re looking to buy photography from an emerging talent, look to John Houck. Houck is fascinated by the effects of re-photography. By digitally manipulating images, he forms wonderful multicoloured grid-like photographs – beautiful and enticing. Put one in a hallway and your guests will be suitably impressed.

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His depictions [below] of sweeping landscapes, invaded by minute, naked bodies, are relaxing and serene. This work is so simple and beautiful, perfect for a study wall. ◆

SCULPTURE

STALLION © NIC FIDDEAN GREEN

NIC FIDDEAN GREEN Fans of classical sculpture should look out for works by Nic Fiddean Green.

His large-scale pieces can be seen everywhere from Marble Arch to Ascot Racecourse. But if you are looking for something a little more low key, to suit your London house, then these beautiful little maquettes [below] are ideal for a grand drawing room or entrance hallway side table.

A D H A M FA R A M AWAY The talented Adham Faramaway’s wallbased sculptural works were recently featured in a fantastic group show of emerging artists. His vibrant, textured works are uniquely original and fit in well amidst contemporary surroundings. ◆

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TH O M A S H E ATH E RW I C K Thomas Heatherwick, one of the UK’s leading designers, bought us the London Olympic Cauldron and the newly designed Routemaster London bus. He is a genius of design, so no wonder his multi-cluster table vase is so beautifully crafted it would look cool and sleek on any kitchen table.

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ast year, we went to Bestival and didn’t take a tent. For us there was no lugging equipment from car to pitch; no time wasted setting up camp and no sweating over ropes, poles and pegs.

Instead, we rocked up to Hotel Bell Tent, confirmed our reservation and fell in love with our beautiful five-metre canvas palace. For comfort and style, there’s no competition. Festival or campsite, tent life doesn’t have to be about sweaty synthetics and garish colours – the spacious canvas option wins hands-down for aesthetics as well as practicality. It’s easy to pitch, waterproof and it looks pretty too.

So now we’ve stayed at the hotel the obvious next step is to acquire our very own bell tent. But is it worth it if we’re only going to one festival? And will it create a storage problem for the rest of the year? Not according to Tobyn Cleeves

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As a spare room More guests than you have beds for? Put them in the garden.

Or just put them in the garden anyway.

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As a party room Maybe you’re having a riotous party in the house but guests need somewhere to chill out. Fill the tent with cushions and fairy lights and everyone will move inside it, guaranteed.

Tea Light Chandelier The one thing that turns camping into glamping.

Adds heat and light. From £39; lightsfortents.co.uk

As a smoking den Smokers love nothing more than huddling together sharing fumes.

Put them in the garden.

As a playroom What child can resist a play tent?

Fill it with toys and sweets and they’ll be gone for hours.

As a garden studio Instead of a bed and cushions, install a desk and chairs. Make sure your wifi signal is strong enough, and say hello to your own characterful home office.

of Bell Tent UK, one of the country’s most charismatic bell tent enthusiasts, responsible for kicking off the trend in 2006. He reports more and more enquiries from people wanting bell tents not to take away, but to put up at home. In their London gardens. And the more I think about it, the more sense it makes. Because what lovelier view from a window than a bell tent decked out in bunting and tea lights, filled with cushions, rugs and throws and kept toasty by a wood burner?

And what better way to make use of your garden, rain or shine? As long as you have a patch of grass big enough to take a four or five metre tent (remembering the extra couple of metres all round for ropes) and the vision to transform your garden into a magical and useful space, you could pitch one for a weekend or the entire summer. Can’t think why? Here are some suggestions. ◆

As a rain or sun shelter Rain again? Zip up the door and you’ll be safe. Heatwave? Roll up the sides and the tent becomes a floating sun shade.

Ethically hand made in India. They fold down small and are machine washable. £29-£59; campingwithsoul.co.uk

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3 Au g u s t ◆ Putney’s monthly Art and Design Market

is capturing the imagination of local creatives and art buyers alike. Visitors to this popular market can browse leisurely along the avenue of stalls and buy original artworks direct from established and emerging artists from Putney, SW15 and further afield. 10am-4pm, Admission Free, Putney Pier along the Thames Embankment, SW15.

RideLondon-Surrey 100 & Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic.

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Later that day, 150 of the world’s top cyclists will race against each other in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic, an extended 200km version of the amateur route, which will be broadcast live on the BBC. ◆

Discounts, trails, fundays…it’s all happening across the river this summer utney Bridge may be temporarily closed, but the P Town Centre (which is currently enjoying a lot less traffic) is still very much open for business.

To help strengthen the sense of community spirit while the vital repairs are underway, a number of local businesses such as Paperchase, Hairways, Smugglers Café, the Pilates Room, Physio4life and Giuliano's Deli have teamed up to offer shoppers a 10% discount on production of a specially produced Putney Exchange Oyster card holder, available from participating businesses.

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a Putney best kept secret or an interesting fact you wish to share – Did you know that Putney Bridge is the only bridge in Britain to have a church at both ends? – then email them to: ngrant@wandsworth.gov.uk.

Parents looking for activities to keep children occupied during the school holidays can do so by entering them into the ‘Putney Bridge Trail’, where young people will be tasked with finding photographs of Putney Bridge ‘hidden’ in a variety of shop windows around Putney. Each photograph contains a letter, which spells out a secret message.

Registration forms can be collected from Eddie Catz on Lacey Road or Toystop in the Exchange. A prize will be given to every child who completes the trail with the correct answer.

For further information on the Putney Bridge Closure, the Putney Bridge Trail and a full listing of businesses offering discounts visit: wandsworth.gov.uk/putney For bus arrangements during the closure visit: tfl.gov.uk

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Guiding light When The Week’s founder couldn’t find his daughter a decent study guide for her AS-levels, Jolyon Connell decided to create his own Wo r d s A M A N D A C O N S TA N C E

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hen Jolyon Connell’s daughter Flora didn’t achieve a perfect A in her AS-level on Shakespeare, it got him thinking. Flora – in the sixth form at St Mary’s Calne – got straight As in every subject apart from the great bard. It was The Tempest that had been the problem, a tricky one at the best of times, so Connell immediately offered to help. He dug out his old notes, yet found little to help him there and then scratched his head, as he had no idea which critic to turn to.

‘What do you do if, at the age of 17, you need some direction?’ Connell asks. ‘It’s York Notes or nothing and they don’t give you any idea of which critic to start with.’ And surely if Flora – the privately educated daughter of the ex-deputy editor of The Sunday Telegraph – needed help, many others did, too?

Connell’s lightbulb moments are not to be ignored. The last time he had one, the result was The Week, the news digest that became the publishing success story of the last two decades and is now Britain’s highestselling weekly subscription magazine. He rang his old tutor at St Andrews, Graham Bradshaw – acclaimed by Harold Bloom as one of the best Shakespeare scholars of the last 50 years – and asked him to write a guide to The Tempest; five years later, the first Connell Guide was born.

CONNELL’S lightbulb moments are NOT to be IGNORED

With each dedicated to a single, classic text, there are now 20 in print. Other Shakespeare plays covered include Othello, King Lear, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, while the range of novels includes Jane Eyre and Great Expectations, along with modern classics such as The Great Gatsby, Heart of Darkness and The Waste Land. Every guide is written by a leading academic in the field, is no more than 20,000 words long, and is accessible and beautifully designed. Like The Week, the guides illuminate without sacrificing complexity and seamlessly convey the viewpoints from both sides of the critical spectrum.

Last September, Connell Guides also launched a subscription service for schools. 275 have signed up so far ‘including all the major public schools’, says Connell, who adds that he is keen to get state schools on board. For £195 a year, schools receive all 20 guides, the four new ones published in the following

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year, plus access to Connell Shorts – briefer, digital guides to modern texts, such as Atonement, The Road, and The Bloody Chamber. Subscribers also receive the Connell fortnightly review, regular new essays and a monthly quiz.

Colin Hall, head of Holland Park School, says, ‘In these days of Facebook, text language, downloads... the ‘plugged in’ generation find it harder to digest academic texts. What Connell Guides bring is immediacy and clarity; brevity with depth. They unlock the complex and offer students an entry route.’

This September, Connell Guides is launching a virtual Book Club. Designed to appeal to a wider audience, subscribers will receive a monthly Connell Guide or Connell Short (either in print or digitally), a fortnightly literary review, plus a literary briefing, quizzes and more.

Connell has also started filming a series of video talks with university dons. When he spoke to Absolutely he had just returned from Oxford, where he discussed Romeo and Juliet with Simon Palfry, a Fellow at Brasenose and distinguished Shakespeare critic. Next in the pipeline is a film with Valentine Cunningham, a Senior Fellow at Corpus Christi College in Oxford, about King Lear and Mrs Dalloway.

And his work has not gone unnoticed.

At The Sunday Times Festival of Education a few months ago, the former Education Secretary, Michael Gove, said what many teachers are most likely now thinking: ‘John Connell should be garlanded with roses.’ ◆ connellguides.com

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The property has been completely remodelled to an exacting standard, using the finest quality finishes, and successfully recreates period elegance with innovative and exciting contemporary design. This includes a stunning galleried triple height atrium, round which the generously proportioned open plan living space has been organised, creating maximum flexibility for comfortable family living.

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Old Church Street SW10 £3,995,000 Old Church Street is a very popular residential street running directly off Chelsea’s world renowned Kings Road. This wonderful freehold home has been decorated to a beautiful standard with a large roof terrace to offer three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a sumptuous master suite with a study/dressing room. The lower ground floor is dedicated to a vast, open-plan reception/dining room and kitchen while the ground floor has a fabulous reception room with a guest cloakroom. Freehold. EPC=E.

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Hestercombe Avenue SW6 £2,500,000 This rarely available end-of-terrace house is situated on a much sought after tree lined street in the heart of Parson’s Green.

The property comprises four large double bedrooms, a large double reception room and a fully fitted kitchen leading out to a beautiful garden. Planning permission has been granted for a full basement with additional side and rear extension.

Hestercombe Avenue is a delightful road connecting Parsons Green with Munster Village. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Edith Grove SW6 £1,595,000 This beautifully refurbished, split-level apartment is set within a lovely period building moments from the River Thames and the King’s Road. Situated on the second and third floor of an impressive period building the accommodation comprises a contemporary open plan kitchen/dining room and a bright reception room leading out to a roof terrace. The property has three bedrooms, all of excellent proportions, two bathrooms (one en suite), ample storage throughout and a separate utility room. Leasehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Epirus Road SW6 £1,450,000 This stunning three double bedroom upper maisonette is positioned on a popular residential street close the Fulham Broadway.

This elegant property is beautifully presented throughout with generous accommodation arranged over the upper three floors of an impressive mid-terrace Victorian house with the benefit of a private roof terrace. Epirus Road is an attractive residential street located close to the amenities of Fulham Broadway. Share of Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Marc von Grundherr

Lettings Director at Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings

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have been travelling since a young age – my father ran a business in New York and I have memories of him constantly away on business trips. When I wasn’t travelling with him, he would always send me postcards from wherever he was – it was like a library of exotic places.

This sowed the seeds of my love of discovering new countries and cultures and led to me spending my gap year working in Paris and New York and then, after graduating from university, working for an investment bank in Japan and Holland before returning to the UK. As it turned out, these youthful experiences were an excellent grounding for working in international property.

When you live and work overseas, you learn that every nationality is different with a different way of doing business. My experience of travelling over the years has taught me that no two nationalities are the same and therefore must be dealt with differently. Hong Kong is different in the way it conducts business to mainland China, Malaysia is different to Singapore, Qatar is different to Abu Dhabi, the US is different to Canada. I think to be successful you have to know how to adapt.

This is perhaps the single most important thing I’ve learned from my travels - and that knowledge is invaluable when it comes to understanding the needs of our international clients. And we have a few – looking through our records I discovered that we currently have landlords from 32 different countries who own property in Chelsea. When it comes to international tenants, the figure is even higher.

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area, it attracts international investors and professionals in droves and perhaps its compact size adds to the kudos of living in this exclusive enclave. With so many overseas clients, we work hard to ensure that we can speak to as many of them as possible in their own language. Inhouse we now have staff speaking 30 languages inlcuding Arabic, Mandarin and Russian.

Even landlords and tenants who speak good English often prefer to speak to us in their own language – it helps them express what they really want to say and enables us to build a personal rapport. This global perspective is an integral part of our business with our ever expanding network of international offices – we set up our first one in Hong Kong, in 1995, followed by Singapore and now have offices in Malaysia, India and Dubai as well.

Our Managing Director, Anita Mehra, and I travel almost every month to meet clients, and we regularly hold presentations and seminars for investors both to update and educate them on how the London rental market is performing and to grow our understanding of their needs. Few will be surprised to learn that rental demand is always strong in Chelsea and, although rents are fairly static at the moment and certainly aren’t increasing in line with capital values, we’re seeing an all time high number of applicants registering with us to find a home, from one bed apartments to large family homes. Without doubt, the magnetic draw of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea makes this one of London’s, and perhaps the world’s, most exclusive addresses – and a fascinating place to work.

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CHEYNE WALK, Chelsea SW3 A well-proportioned two bedroom apartment quietly located on the first floor (with lift) of a popular Chelsea mansion block. The accommodation comprises a bright reception room, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. This south-west facing apartment benefits from 24-hour porterage and close proximity to the shops and restaurants of the Kings Road, as well as the River Thames. EPC rating D. Leasehold: approximately 69 years remaining Asking price: ÂŁ1,800,000 +44(0)20 7225 5911 andrew.gunnforbes@harrodsestates.com

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LENNOX GARDENS, Knightsbridge SW1X A stunning garden flat with private entrance on this prestigious Knightsbridge garden square to which the tenant will have access. Accommodation comprises reception / dining room with access to private rear patio garden, eat in kitchen, guest cloakroom, large double bedroom with dressing room leading to en suite bathroom. All finished and furnished to an immaculate condition. Available immediately for long term lets on furnished basis. EPC rating C. Price per week: £995 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £160 Checkout.

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Living the dream The MOST LUXURIOUSLY appointed PROPERTIES on the market

Albert Hall Mansions, SW7

£3,750,000

A stunning 3 bedroom apartment with lift.

Spotlight on SW3

With charming period features, 11ft ceiling heights throughout and a south facing balcony with direct views over The Royal Albert Hall. This well-proportioned property (1,575 sq ft) has been refurbished to a high standard and comprises – reception room, dining room, separate kitchen with Miele and AEG appliances, utility room, spacious master bedroom with tiled en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms and guest cloakroom.

Average asking price £3,327,738 Average asking rents £5,073 pcm Average property value £2,176,621

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Ifield Road, SW10

140 Rue De Grenelle Prices start from circa. €9,500,000

£700 Per Week

A charming maisonette, which is part of a four storey terraced house in the heart of Chelsea/Earl's Court. The property comprises three good sized carpeted bedrooms (master with ensuite), double reception room with solid wood flooring, fully fitted eat-in kitchen with granite worktops, fully limestone tiled family bathroom and a large communal garden.

Situated in the desirable 7th arrondissement, Paris, lies 140 Rue De Grenelle; a collection of just 17 historic residences, which have undergone extensive restoration to offer luxury living in one of Paris’ most prestigious addresses. Set within exclusive private landscaped gardens, the development has an illustrious 300 year history dating back to 1724. Today, they offer the epitome of modern day living.

Lawsons & Daughters 020 8563 0202; lawsonsanddaughters.com

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Lillie Road, SW6

£1,500,000 Settrington Road, SW6

A beautifully presented four bedroom Victorian mid terraced property offering 1754 sq ft of stylish accommodation arranged over four floors, with scope to extend into the side return S.T.P.P. Ideally located for the recreational amenities of Normand Park, the property is situated within 0.7 miles of Barons Court, West Brompton and West Kensington stations.

Price on Application

Set on arguably the most desirable road in Fulham, this beautiful and unique family home boast wonderful views over South Park.

The property has been extended to create the most amazing high ceiling basement and open plan ground floor but offers its new owners the opportunity to update the internal space over the first and second floors.

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A beautifully presented mid terraced Victorian property offering 1,754 sq ft of stylish accommodation arranged over four floors. Ideally located for the recreational amenities of Normand Park.

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How quickly can you arrange maintenance work to be carried out?

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aving worked within the Chelsea area for Douglas & Gordon for close to 12 years, it is clear that tenants' expectations are high, to say the least. When a property is professionally managed by us we are in a position whereby we have a small army of contractors who cover every eventuality, from boilers to mice and collapsed ceilings to plastering. We have worked with and been able to rely on these contractors for, in some instances, 30 years. When relying on a third party, as inevitably we need to do, our contractors have to be an extension of ourselves in order to have the trust to get the job done in a timely and professional manner whilst understanding the impact any problem has on a tenant's home life.

When a problem is reported, our aim is to get the relevant contractor on site immediately to assess the problem and, in an ideal world, rectify it there and then. When parts are needed this is not always possible and on occasion we are at the mercy of a supplier. Some tenants insist that their property is professionally managed and we have tended to find over the years that the real plus to a landlord who instructs our management service is a trouble free and often longer tenancy.

A stunning two double bedroom property.

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ituated in a secure modern development, the accommodation comprises a bright and spacious open plan kitchen reception room with an additional mezzanine level for storage and a study, two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. It has the addition of a private parking space and is situated close to the shops cafes and amenities of Kings Road.

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DONERAILE STREET, SW6

£2,650,000 FREEHOLD

A charming house with many period details, measuring approximately 2,000 square feet.

Scope exists to extend into the side, rear, loft and basement (Subject to planning permission).

• 2 Reception Rooms

• 5 Bedrooms

• 3 Bathrooms

• Garden

• Kitchen

• 2,000 Sq. Ft. (approx)

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• EPC Band F

FELDEN STREET SW6

£2,250,000 FREEHOLD

A sensational wider than normal family home, busting with period features with a modern finish located only moments away from the popular Fulham Road.

Fulham Parsons Green Sales: 020 7751 8899

• Wider than normal

• Utility Room

• Double reception

• Great kitchen/entertainment room

• Moments from the tube

• Extendable cellar

• 5 Bedrooms

• Energy efficiency: Band D

Full online details including the EPC are available by scanning this code using any QR code scanner

Fulham Bishops Park Sales: 020 7731 3333

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BISHOPS MANSIONS SW6 £475 per week*/£2,058 per month* A very well presented 2 double bedroom flat on the first floor of this popular mansion off the Fulham Palace Road and close to Putney Bridge Tube Station.

Fulham Parsons Green Lettings: 020 7751 8898

• 2 double bedrooms

• Good storage

• Reception room

• Balcony/communal gardens

• Eati-in kitchen

• Furnished

• Bathroom

• Energy efficiency: Band D

LYSIA STREET SW6

£1,150 per week*/£4,983 per month*

A charming mid terraced family house featuring a beautiful garden, ideally located on this • 4 bedrooms popular residential street and moments away from Hammersmith Broadway.

• Reception room Fulham Parsons Green Lettings: 020 7751 8898

• WC • Garden

• Kitchen/family room

• Unfurnished

• 2 bathrooms

• Energy efficiency: Band C

*Rent excludes administration fees. Please contact your local office for further information.

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You may know us from walking your dog, local charity events or simply recognise a familiar face.

Because many of our agents live where they work, they really understand what matters to buyers and sellers there. And because people know us, time and again we are able to sell and let properties more quickly and at a better price than anyone else.

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Benson has two decades of property experience in Chelsea as a Chartered Surveyor and Estate Agent bringing a true wealth and breadth of expertise and experience to all his dealings. Married in Chelsea Old Church, playing regular cricket matches at Burton Court, negotiating lease extensions and selling some of Chelsea’s finest homes, makes Benson a true local and he has cemented his position as one of the area’s most knowledgeable and credible property professionals.

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Imperial Wharf

ÂŁ1,500 pw Unfurnished

3 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 3 Bathrooms | Apartment Lift | 24hr Security | Parking | EPC - B Imperial Wharf 020 3503 0015 iw@brlets.co.uk

Eleven offices open six days a week Monday - Saturday Beaufort Park | Canary Wharf | City | Ealing | Greenwich | Hampstead | Highgate | Hyde Park | Imperial Wharf | Kensington | Knightsbridge Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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Imperial Wharf

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Imperial Wharf

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The Estates team

Battersea Power Station launches new estates team

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attersea Power Station Development Company (“BPSDC”), on behalf of the shareholders of Battersea Power Station, is pleased to announce the official launch of Battersea Power Station Estates team. This creation of an internal estates team is a first for residential development in London. The new Estates team will be offering a range of services including residential re-sales, lettings and tenancy management, soft furnishings supply and bespoke interior design supply as well as property management.

Whilst the project construction progresses (Phase One is due to complete in 2016) the main focus for the new business will be on residential sales. The new Estates office is situated within the Battersea Power Station site alongside the towering Power Station. The Estates team will be able to offer buyers and sellers of apartments at Battersea Power Station an unrivalled advantage as they have the exclusive access to the Battersea Power Station marketing suite and are fully trained in the payment structure and procedure of buying off plan purchases. The Estates team will be headed up by Andrew Jones, Director of

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Special Projects, who has over 10 years’ experience in development sales in London and is also responsible for all the off-plan sales on site. Catherine Scott, the new Sales Manager has worked for 8 years in the central London property market. Tom Wright, Sales Associate has worked in the new build market for a number of years and has experience in land acquisition and sales.

Sales administrator Tamara Okello has 4 years’ experience in co-ordinating newhomes sales.

Andrew Jones said: “Our company has always had a simple aim, which is always to exceed expectations. This new service is specifically designed to meet the needs of our residents and home-owners, simply put, we will offer the services you need better than you’ve seen before and will maximise our customer’s opportunity best.”

020 7501 0730; bpsestates.co.uk

Andrew Jones - BPS Estates

MARKET COMMENT WAYLAND WARD- SMITH Sullivan Thomas with Carter Jonas 020 7731 3333; carterjonas.co.uk

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e are at that time of year again when the less serious buyers focus on their sun tans, the World Cup and Wimbledon. If they are British then only the former remains an excuse, however the reduction in demand has reduced the upwards pressure on prices that Fulham has experienced over recent years. We typically do fewer viewings but with more motivated buyers and therefore are still agreeing many sales if the asking price is right. Buyers are keen to tie up a purchase before the widely expected rise in mortgage rates. For a vendor, however, it may never prove more costly if you choose an agent that overvalues your property.

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ective Leslie Marsh are the lead sponsors of David Bruce’s photography exhibition at The Tabernacle; ‘Community: The People of Bayswater’. The series of 16 portraits celebrate the characters that live and work in the area, the local figures that make Bayswater a pleasant place to be. In an age of digital expansion David is using a film camera built in 1972 to portray the people of contemporary Bayswater.

With skilled lighting and spontaneous composition David captures decisive moments in the lives of the local heroes. The images have a surreal quality, a casual intensity reminiscent of the old masters of portraiture. Pop down to the The Gallery at The Tabernacle to see this exciting exhibition.

The Gallery at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, W11 2AY 15th to 21st September 2014 bective.co.uk

EDWARD SINCLAIR Lockett Estates 020 7381 4998; lockettestates.co.uk

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ollowing several months of extraordinary price growth and a shortage of properties coming on the market for sale, there now appears to be a change in mood - a cyclical change.

There’s a sense that the market has become a little over-heated and from the reduced level of enquiries from buyers in the past two weeks, it would appear that the onus may be shifting from sellers to buyers. Various research bodies have suggested a price correction by the end of the year which is likely to result in more properties being taken on by agents, but probably less overall price growth next year.

This should be seen by buyers and sellers as a positive development as it's likely to bring asking prices to more realistic and sustainable levels. The next six weeks are usually quieter in any event, so we may have to wait until September and the Autumn market to discover whether the pendulum has started to swing away from sellers and more towards favouring buyers.

Partner at Strutt & Parker, Chelsea 020 7225 3866; struttandparker.com Why this area? My parents grew up in Chelsea in the 1960s when it was a very bohemian district of London. They instilled a love of the area in me – its traditional architecture steeped in history, its literary and artistic roots, the river running along one side. I have worked here for 16 years and I really believe it has everything going for it.

What is your company ethos?

Our ethos is to go one step further. Treat your clients as you would like to be treated yourself.

I always try to put myself in my client’s position and try to make the experience of selling or buying a house a good one for them.

Exciting properties? I have just been instructed on a two storey, gated, standalone chocolate-box house that has been untouched for 30 years. It was once the love nest of Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier. It is very atypical for Chelsea and these sort of listings are becoming rarer by the day.

What do you predict for the market in summer 2014? I predict that the larger four or five bedroom house market will be sleeping but that the market for properties between £2m and £4m will continue to tick over with international purchasers coming over to London for the summer months from abroad.

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Ingrebourne Apartments, SW6

£495 per week

Situated within this fabulous new Barratt London Riverside development, is this Manhattan style one double bedroom apartment. The apartment is situated on the seventh floor and benefits from a private south facing balcony and access to the developments vast amenities including a concierge service, a fitness suite and underground parking.

• Contemporary open plan kitchen/ reception • Sonos system throughout • Full gym membership • Close to Imperial Wharf

aspire fulham south 020 7736 6110 fulham@aspire.co.uk

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OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH WEST LONDON clapham south

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Langthorne Street, SW6

£925,000

Nestled within the ever popular ‘Alphabet Streets’ in West Fulham is this completely refurbished, high specification, ground floor property.

Offering contemporary living throughout, the property has been specifically developed with underfloor heating.

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Master suite with walnut wardrobes Entry phone and video Side return extension Share of freehold

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Settrington Road, SW6

£3,250,000

Set on arguably the most desirable road in Fulham, is this beautiful and unique family home boasting wonderful views over South Park. The property has been extended to create the most amazing high ceiling basement but offers its new owners the opportunity to extend further internally and externally.

• Bespoke kitchen units • Opportunity to extend • South facing patio garden • Arranged over 2776 sq ft

aspire fulham south 020 7736 6110 fulham@aspire.co.uk

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PROPERTY | ASK THE LETTINGS EXPERTS

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1.What standard does my property have to be at before it can be rented out?

You will need to make sure all aspects of your property are up to scratch and meet all of the required standards to give you the best chance of finding the right tenants and achieving the best price. As well as the internal presentation and decoration of the property itself, there are numerous other standards that will need to be met, including safety regulations for gas and furniture.

Your property may be classed as a HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) i.e. if there are more than four sharing tenants and other stipulations. If this is the case, further regulations will need to be adhered to as well as registering with your local authority, details of which you can obtain from the local council.

2.Why should I have an inventory?

An Inventory/Check-in is usually underestimated by landlords as many don’t believe in its necessity. But it is actually quite important when letting as it benchmarks a property at the start of a tenancy and will avoid any headaches at the end of it. It's best to have it done through an independent clerk who will be able to compile a list of what is in the property (Inventory) but also in what condition the property was before a tenant moves in (i.e. a Schedule of Condition also called a Check-in).

3.I already have two buy-to-let properties.

Should I continue to expand my portfolio?

Yes. Rental demand in London remains strong and while rents are not rising significantly, this consistently high demand looks likely to continue, ensuring steady yields for landlords. The potential for long term capital growth also remains good. Stick to your budget though, and research your market so you know what type of property to buy. For example, in Chelsea we see high demand for one and two bed apartments which appeal to young professionals – this type of property tends to let very quickly, especially if it is within 10 minutes or so of a tube station.

Three bed properties are also popular (they must have at least two bathrooms though) as they appeal to the increasing number of professional sharers.

4.What will you do to ensure my property is properly advertised and marketed?

Once instructed, we will formulate a considered marketing strategy, created specifically for the target market. This includes the best quality photography, a creatively written description, an advertising schedule (we advertise in a large number of local and national publications), and the potential for PR

angles. Once this is ready, usually within 24-hours, we will launch the property formally, and it will appear on our website as well as some of the largest property portal sites. In most cases, we will have already contacted our existing network of tenants, registered with all the local, relevant offices and will have started booking viewings. In addition to the 8000 potential tenants registered with our seven offices in the Royal Borough, our Corporate and Relocation Services Department work with a number of large companies looking to relocate their employees to London. In our experience, these tenants often pay the highest rent and commit to the longest tenancies, so it’s more than likely that we'll already have the perfect tenant for your property.

5. How will I receive my rental income?

Here at aspire we are different to many other agents, in that we collect your rent on a monthly basis and take our fee from this. This is something that is extremely popular with our landlords for a number of reasons. Not only does it entice us to make sure we secure a reliable tenant who is going to remain in the property for as long a period as possible, but it is extremely helpful with a landlord's cash flow.

CONTACT

1. PAULA RECLAWOWICZ

Lettings at Lockett Estates 020 7381 4998; lockettestates.co.uk

2. SELINA GARCIA

Lettings Manager at Sullivan Thomas, Bishops Park 020 7751 8898; sullivanthomas.co.uk

4. MAYA VERSHININA

5. TOM WARD

Lettings Manager at Marsh & Parsons, Chelsea 020 7591 5570; marshandparsons.co.uk

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3. MARC VON GRUNDHERR

Lettings Director at Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, Kensington, 020 7938 3522; brlets.co.uk

Sales and Lettings Director at aspire, Fulham South 020 7736 6110; aspire.co.uk

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CHIPSTEAD STREET, SW6

£1795 per week

An extremely well presented five bedroom family Lion House on this wonderful tree lined street on the popular Peterborough Estate in the heart of Parsons Green. Within walking distance to the house are numerous good local nursery schools as well as the French Lycee, Thomas’ and Kensington Prep. Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common are close by as well as an abundance of shops, café’s and restaurants. EPC E Five Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms (One En-Suite), Cloakroom, Double Reception Room, Dining Room/Library, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Playroom/TV Room, Garden

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Fulham Park Gardens, SW6

£499,950 SoF

Wardo Avenue, SW6

£950,000 Leasehold

Offering bright and spacious open-plan accommodation, this excellent one bedroomed flat features ample living and entertaining space one of the best areas of Fulham. Ideal for transport to Putney bridge station and local amenities. EPC: D

An exceptional two bedroom maisonette with a beautiful south facing garden, close to Munster Village and walking distance to Parsons Green. This beautiful apartment is located on a popular residential street and occupies the ground floor of an attractive Victorian terraced property. EPC = E

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Fulham Park Gardens, SW6

£675,000 Leasehold

£580,000 SoF

Superb condition two bedroom ground floor conversion flat with a private garden located in the sought after Munster village area.

Property comprises an outbuilding in the garden, heated flooring, two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. EPC = C

A fantastic double bedroom garden flat in the much sought after Fulham park gardens. This property comprises of a large double bedroom and airy reception room leading on to the garden.

Location is perfect to local shops and a short distance from Parsons Green station. EPC = C

Fulham Office 020 7731 9680| fulham@bushells.com

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Penywern Road, SW5

£1,595,000 Share of Freehold

This spacious, bright and modern garden flat is quietly located in the heart of Earls Court. Comprising of 2 large double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, an extra bedroom along with exceptional storage space. With a private entrance along with a huge rear private garden, this is offered as share of freehold with no onward change. EPC = C

Fulham Office 020 7731 9680 fulham@bushells.com

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Prime Purchase MARKET COMMENT

The Prime Central London Market

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A magnificent stucco fronted house offering beautiful aspects on this sought after residential road.

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ocated in the Cherry Trees Conservation area in what is considered to be one of Kensington's prettiest streets, we are offering a white-stucco fronted Victorian house of some 3,321 sq ft. The house has been in the same family for over 45 years and although it is now in need of updating, it offers great potential for a purchaser to design to their own style. It may be possible to convert the loft subject to the necessary planning consents. The rooms are well proportioned with good ceiling heights and some original features.

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facing aspect and although the garden is facing east, it gets a considerable amount of available sun, being open to the south and having no adjacent trees.

The garden backs onto Palace Garden Mews at the rear.

roperty below £2 million remains strong, however we are seeing more stock coming to the market, a fact that may raise buyer sensitivity.

Beauchamp Estates has observed that property between £3 and £10m is currently the most price sensitive in prime central London. Whilst volumes are slightly lower, this remains a healthy market place for sensibly priced property.

Broadly, the mix of buyers in the market remains unchanged, with the top end of the market interestingly led by the home market, with the usual mix of overseas purchasers.

However, the type of buyer interested in a property will be greatly dictated by its condition and decor, the style and whether it is being sold as a development opportunity/’fixer-upper’ or as a home. Most vendors are selling a property to potential buyers as a home and as such are looking to achieve the best sale price. Creating a positive and pleasing first impression is a very important part of this.

In the next couple of months we would anticipate the market remaining flat, as is usually the case over summer months, with the usual lift towards the Autumn. Some latency may be felt as we go into next year prior to a General Election, as a little uncertainty over the political landscape plays on investment choices.

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Langthorne Road, SW6 Share of Freehold Asking price - £850,000

Ifield Road, SW10 Available Now £700 per week

“A bright and airy ground floor garden flat in the Two Double Bedrooms, Wood Flooring, Large heart of Fulham. Having been recently refurbished to Garden, Popular Location. a high standard, this flat is ideal for buyers who want a renovation-free purchase”.

Three Double Bedrooms, Double Reception, Two Bathrooms, Modern Décor, Large Communal Garden, Great Location.

Mablethorpe Road, SW6 Leasehold Asking Price: £395,000

One Double Bedroom, Large Reception Room, Separate Kitchen, Good Transport Links, Sought After Location.

Tel: 0208 563 0202 | 404-406 North End Road, Fulham, London SW6 1LU

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Strode Road Strode RoadSW6 SW6 £1,750,000 £1,750,000 Freehold Freehold Fulham Sales

Fulham 020 7731Sales 4391 | fulhamsales@dng.co.uk 020 7731 4391 | fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

Bishops Road SW6 £1,750,000 Freehold Road SW6 Bishops

£1,750,000 Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 | fulhamsales@dng.co.uk Freehold

4 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Shower A beautifully restored old tavern, offering 4 double bedrooms, Bathroom, A beautifully restored old tavern, offering room, Double reception room, Kitchen/ 1,894 sq.ft. of unique living and room, Double reception room, Kitchen/ 1,894 sq.ft. of unique living and dining room, Family room, Study, Utility, entertaining space in the popular Munster dining room, Family room, Study, Utility, entertaining space in the popular Munster Garden, Terrace, EPC: D. Village. The property has been recently Garden, Terrace, EPC: D. Village. The property has been recently refurbished to a high standard throughout, refurbished to a high standard throughout, whilst retaining its original features.

whilst retaining its original features.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, A well-presented Victorian house, spread 3 further bedrooms, Family bathroom, over 1,724 sq.ft. of fantastic living and Double reception room, Kitchen/dining entertaining space in the heart of Fulham.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, A well-presented Victorian house, spread room, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: D. A large skylight at the top of the house 3 further bedrooms, Family bathroom, over 1,724 sq.ft. of fantastic living and allows plenty of natural light to fill the Double reception room, Kitchen/dining entertaining space in the heart of Fulham. hallways and rooms.

room, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: D. A large skylight at the top of the house North Chelsea Hammersmith & Shepherd’sallows Bush Kensington Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster plenty of natural lightGate to fill the Sales Fulham Fulham hallways and rooms.

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Gillingham Gillingham Gillingham StreetStreet Street SW1VSW1V SW1V £1,695,000 £1,695,000 £1,695,000 Freehold Freehold Freehold

3 bedrooms, bathrooms, Double Double A fabulous arranged floors bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double A fabulous A fabulous househouse arranged house arranged overover fourfour over floors four3floors reception room, Eat-in kitchen, Cloakroom, located moments away from Victoria room, Eat-in room, kitchen, Eat-in Cloakroom, kitchen, Cloakroom, located moments located moments away from away Victoria from Victoriareceptionreception Station. The accommodation offers a well- EPC: E. Station. The Station. accommodation The accommodation offers a welloffers aEPC: well-E. EPC: E. proportioned, light and airy eat-in kitchen proportioned, proportioned, light and light airy eat-in and airy kitchen eat-in kitchen which is perfect for family living.

Pimlico & Westminster Sales which is perfect which is for perfect family for living. family living.

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Pont Street SW1X £799,950 Leasehold Pont Street Pont Street SW1X SW1X

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room with With an outstanding private roof terrace open-plan kitchen, Roof terrace, Lift, Porter, and incredible views over Knightsbridge 38 years unexpired on the lease, EPC: D. this second and third floor flat has plenty Bedroom,Bedroom, Bathroom, Bathroom, Reception Reception room with room with With an outstanding With an outstanding private roof private terrace roof terrace of natural light and has been recently open-plan open-plan kitchen, Roof kitchen, terrace, Roof Lift, terrace, Porter, Lift, Porter, and incredible and incredible views over views Knightsbridge over Knightsbridge £799,950 £799,950 refurbished to an extremely high standard.

Chelsea Sales 38 years 38 unexpired years unexpired on the lease, on the EPC: lease, D. EPC: D. this second this and second third and floor third flat floor has plenty flat has plenty 020 7225 1225 | chelseasales@dng.co.uk Leasehold Leasehold

of naturaloflight natural and light has been and has recently been recently South Balham Clapham & Earlsfield West Putney refurbished toEast an Putney extremely to anSouthfields extremely high standard. high standard.

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Callow Street Callow StreetSW3 SW3 £749,950 £749,950 Share of Freehold Share of Freehold Chelsea Sales

Chelsea 020 7225Sales 1225 | chelseasales@dng.co.uk 020 7225 1225 | chelseasales@dng.co.uk

Milmans Street SW10 £595,000 LeaseholdStreet SW10 Milmans

£595,000 Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 | chelseasales@dng.co.uk Leasehold

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, An incredibly bright spacious second floor floor Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, An incredibly bright spacious second flat, in a wonderfully located purpose-built Kitchen/breakfast room, Balcony, EPC: C. flat, in a wonderfully located purpose-built Kitchen/breakfast room, Balcony, EPC: C. block just off the Fulham Road. The flat is block just off the Fulham Road. The flat is in excellent condition and benefits from a in excellent condition and benefits from a balcony with west-facing views.

balcony with west-facing views.

Bedroom, Shower room, Reception room, Elizabeth Court is a purpose-built block, Kitchen, Balcony, Lift, Resident caretaker, exclusively reserved for over 55's, making this wonderful property a calm oasis in the Communal drawing room, Off-street Bedroom, Shower room, Reception room, Elizabeth Court is a purpose-built block, parking, Communal gardens, EPC: C. heart of vibrant Chelsea. The apartment Kitchen, Balcony, Lift, Resident caretaker, exclusively reserved for over 55's, making has access to communal gardens and Communal drawing room, Off-street this wonderful property a calm oasis in the benefits from private, gated, parking.

parking, Communal gardens, EPC: C. heart of vibrant Chelsea. The apartment North Chelsea Hammersmith & Shepherd’shas Bushaccess Kensington Kensington Gate South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster to communal gardens and Sales Fulham Chelsea benefits from private, gated, parking.

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Tedworth Tedworth Tedworth SquareSquare Square SW3 SW3 SW3 £1,350 per week Fees apply £1,350 £1,350 per week perFees week apply Fees apply Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished

2 double bedrooms, bathrooms An An extremely lightlight and spacious floor double 2bedrooms, double bedrooms, 22bathrooms 2 bathrooms An extremely extremely light and spacious and spacious firstfirst floor first2floor (1 en-suite), Reception room, flat. The property benefits from access to (1 en-suite), (1 en-suite), Reception Reception room, room, flat. The property flat. The property benefits from benefits access from toaccess to Kitchen/breakfast room, EPC: C. communal gardens and is ideally located, Kitchen/breakfast Kitchen/breakfast room, EPC: room, C. EPC: C. communal communal gardens and gardens is ideally and is located, ideally located, moments from the King's Road and a short momentsmoments from the from King'sthe Road King's andRoad a short and a short walk from Sloane Square.

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Rostrevor Road SW6 £1,295 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Rostrevor Rostrevor Road SW6 Road SW6

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms An exceptional family home situated on (1 en-suite), Double reception room, this highly sought-after road in Fulham.

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