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Things we're wishing for this month

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ART & CULTURE

33 COSY COLOURFUL Get comfy in cashmere

HEALTH & BEAUTY

WHAT’S ON

40 MAKE-UP INSIDER

CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER

42 BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Diary dates for October Graham Butler on his latest theatre role

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

BP Portrait Award-winner Catherine Goodman

ST YLE

Arabella Preston on the new nude Our top eye make-up products for Autumn

FOOD & DRINK

54 UPTOWN TOP RANKING Daniel Doherty on living the high life

24 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

58 WHEELY GOOD

26 FEELING FOXY

63 FOOD REVIEW

School up on the newest trends

Faux fur: fashion’s next big thing

Spin the wheel of fuss-free recipes

Ivor Daniels experiences Dim sum and vertigo at Hutong

INTERIORS

Fine dining at Carole Bamford's Wild Rabbit

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92 MIDCENTURY MAD

114 LOCAL AREA

Lucy Ryder-Richardson's modern life

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99 UK GETAWAY

83 THE NEW EAST-ENDERS Meet the East London designers being championed by Heal's

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52 Europe's finest truffle-hunting spot

PROPERT Y News and views on buying and letting

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EDITOR’S

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ackney-based Gillian Wearing has been recognised as one of the most influential artists of modern times, the blockbuster new Turner show at the Tate is snagging five-star reviews by the handful and I just finished reading about a 10 year-old prodigy who has made £1.5 million from his paintings.

If I’m preoccupied with artists of all stripes this month, I’m not the only one: art is high on London’s agenda right now, thanks in part to the return of the world-beating Frieze London to Regent’s Park. Amid all the parties and price tags, though, it’s easy to forget that art isn’t (or at least shouldn’t be) merely an investment opportunity, and that behind every work is a real person with real passions. We were lucky enough to speak with one such individual for this month's edition.

Catherine Goodman, the BP Portrait Prize-winning painter whose vocation has taken her around the world (and into the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, among others). Goodman is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Prince’s Drawing School in Shoreditch, the only institution in the country to focus on teaching drawing from observation.

It’s a skill many of us fear it’s too late to learn, but Goodman wants to convince us otherwise. Personally, I hope very much to be persuaded.

Elsewhere in the issue we talk to people working at the crossroads where art and interiors meet, including a bevy of emerging East End makers recently signed up by iconic retailer Heal’s, and Lucy Ryder Richardson, the founder of Modern Shows. Read on, and enjoy London life at its most creative. ◆

Helen Baron Editor

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11 October T hre e Ha c k ne y L o c a ti o ns panning a two-mile stretch of S Hackney, the Wonderland event will play host to over 20 live artists and DJs at The Laundry, Oslo and London Fields Brewery. The entertainment is programmed by live music promoter Cherry Cola Cluband and promises to be the best rock ’n’ roll all-dayer of the year with bands like Little Comets, Art Brut, Crocodiles and O' Children performing. ◆ Hackney; billetto.co.uk/hackney-wonderland

The Other Art Fair

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The UK’s leading artist-led fair presents its seventh edition, returning during Frieze Week as a major satellite event during perhaps the exciting month in London’s art calendar. The show will feature artwork from international artists alongside a programme of lectures, workshops, live music and interactive theatre.

Old Truman Brewery, E1; theotherartfair.com

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17 O c t o b e r ~3 No v e m b e r Wa r ne r B ro the rs S tu di o otter fans of all ages have been enjoying visits to the Warner P Brother’s Studio, where the hit movie franchise was filmed, since it was made a permanent public attraction in 2012. This October half term the studios will be hosting a two week Dark Arts special, where visitors will discover how the Dark Arts were brought to life on the screen and you’ll even have the chance to duel with a Death Eater. Spooky stuff indeed… ◆ Warner Brothers Studio, Leavesden, WD25; wbstudiotour.co.uk

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8~11 O ctobe r S adle r’s Well s Inspired by William Golding’s classic dystopian novel, this thrilling new dance performance transports the action from a deserted island to a deserted theatre, as a group of schoolboys find themselves abandoned, free of adults and forced to forge their own ‘civilisation’.

Eventually, of course, order breaks down – and the story builds to an electrifying climax. ◆ Rosebery Avenue, EC1; sadlerswells.com

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ALIBIS: SIGMAR POLKE 1963˜2010 Fro m 9 O c t o b e r Ta te Mo de r n igmar Polke used an S incredible array of media and materials to bring his artistic vision to life. Confronting the spectre of National Socialism while simultaneously reflecting the turbulent social context of the 1970s, when he was working, this major retrospective is engrossing, unsettling and essential. ◆ Bankside, SE1; tate.org.uk

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The biggest event in London’s art calendar returns for its twelfth year. The redesign of 2013 made for a better viewing experience, with highlights including the dailychanging Frieze Projects performed and displayed on a bespoke structure by Andreas Angelidakis.

This year, the fair also introduces Live – a new section dedicated to ambitious performance-based installations, including work specially conceived for Frieze. Don’t forget to pick up bargains on prints from organisations like Chisenhale, ICA and Studio Voltaire.

Regent’s Park; friezelondon.com

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LEAD PROFILE

CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER Graham Butler takes some time out of rehearsals to talk about his lead role in the National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Wo r d s A l e x a n d r a J o n e s

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really thought that I was Hamlet. Or a young King Lear, you know? Grizzled and embittered,’ Graham Butler turns to me with an earnest look. He has blue eyes, clear and round and incredibly expressive, set wide in an elfin face. If Disney did Hamlet, he’d be a shoo-in. He laughs at this, ‘Yeah, sometimes I catch sight of my face in the mirror and I think, ‘Oh, you’re actually just a fifteenyear-old boy.’ One day I’ll get there!’

He’s sanguine about it because at 28, the Guildhall graduate has had a string of parts that have traded on this spry charm.

From Second Lieutenant Raleigh in David Grindley’s superb 2011 production of Journey’s End to the title role in the Globe’s production of Henry VI. And now, Butler is playing fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone in the much-lauded stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

‘I see myself as this frustrated, angry

old man but I keep getting these parts, these simple, innocent youths. And then people are always like, "Oh no, that’s actually quite like you.’’'

Born and raised in Lancashire (‘in a little valley called Rosendale…[where] Coronation Street is the pinnacle of culture’), Butler is the youngest of three brothers, all of whom had an interest in acting and the theatre (one is now a director, the other a writer). It was for this reason, he tells me, that he almost didn’t go into acting himself, decididing that, for the sake of his pride, he wouldn’t follow in his brothers’ footsteps.

Instead he resolved to beat his own path, one which would lead to Glasgow and an English degree. And were it not for a post-A Level jaunt around Europe, which gave him a taste for the nomadic freedom that the life of an actor could offer, he would have happily walked that path.

‘I went InterRailing, and it was my last stop: Paris. In two weeks I was due to go to Glasgow to start the English course.

I was sitting on a bench on my own and

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I just thought, "I don’t want to do that."’

And I didn’t.’ So, I venture, he’s probably the first person in history to actually ‘find’ themselves while travelling (don’t most people find chlamydia and a mysterious desire to teach English to foreigners?).

He laughs, but answers in earnest, ‘You could put it like that. I suppose being an actor means you don’t have to choose exactly what you’re doing with your life.’

This is a habit, I realise; he laughs at the joke, but answers the question terribly earnestly, so that it feels as if you’ve hit

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upon something very important. Actors, of course, make it their business to be charming, and this really is a charming trait, though perhaps incongruous with the image that he’s painting of himself as someone who went to drama school on a whim he picked up in Paris, someone who loves the business precisely because he doesn’t know what he’s doing from one week to the next.

‘Of course, I also like the instant gratification,’ he explains when I press him. ‘Seeing someone react to what

you’re doing, hearing someone laugh or cry. It comes down to vanity, to the arrogance of being an actor.’ He doesn’t come across as arrogant, in case you’re wondering, though he assures me wryly that this is down to regular stints of bar work. ‘It’s essential to keep me grounded!’

And if it is the audience reactions that he thrives on, Curious (as he calls it) offers plenty to sustain him, from laughter and applause to a few tears (or at the very least, damp eyes). Based on the spectacularly popular Mark Haddon

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novel of the same name the play follows Christopher, a (to quote Butler) ‘genius with no filter,’ as he attempts to solve the mystery of who murdered his neighbour’s dog. It is implied, though never explicitly stated, that Christopher has Asperger’s syndrome. Whether he does or not, it is clear that he thinks in a different way to many people. He lives in a world driven by routine and rote, he finds comfort in the regularity of multiplication, he excels at maths and equations but finds the nuances of human interaction difficult.

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The opening scenes in which Christopher ruminates on the nature of metaphors perfectly illustrate his staunch practicality.

‘I think it should be called a lie,’ he explains. ‘Because a pig is not like a day and people do not have skeletons in their cupboard.’ Butler, who gives a mesmeric physical performance (in the myriad ticks and postures which make up Christopher’s character), is particularly good in these scenes, striking a subtle balance between innocence and self-righteousness.

It was a play that initially no one, Butler included, thought would survive a transfer from novel to stage (‘I loved the book and I just thought, "That’s such a stupid idea’’), but in 2013, Curious won Olivier awards for Best New Play, Best Director, Best Set Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Actor. It was immediately hailed a classic and Luke Treadaway’s award-winning performance (he won Best Actor for his Christopher) was widely heralded by both audiences and critics.

‘I’m glad I didn’t see it,’ Butler ruffles his hair. ‘I would have had Luke in my head the whole time. Even if I didn’t mean to, I would have imitated him in some way.’

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IF YOU’RE COMMITTED to this

business, it’s easy to get lost...YOU BECOME CONSUMED BY IT

Must be a lot of pressure?

‘To be honest I almost didn’t want to go for it because I thought it would be so huge. What I’ve realised though is that yes, Luke won Best Actor but it also won Best New Play and that’s because it’s the most ensemble-led piece that I’ve ever been involved in. Everyone is entirely reliant on everyone else. Nothing in this play would function without every single person. That’s the part about theatre that I’ve always loved, the feeling of being part of a – to use Simon Stephens’ word – "gang." And if there was ever another thing that I would have wanted to do it would have been…’

To be in a gang? I venture. ‘No,’ he laughs. ‘Can you imagine? Me? Roaming

the streets in a hoodie? No, it would have been to be in a band. For that same reason, everyone’s on stage together.’

I almost believe him, because he is supported by a wonderful cast (sometimes literally) who add depth to Christopher’s bluntness. But the fact is, he’s on stage for almost the whole show, chattering and often expressing, quite beautifully, levels of emotion that, you would assume, he has never experienced himself. So the pressure is undoubtedly huge.

Having said that, so is Butler’s talent.

And his successes haven’t gone to his head.

‘If you’re committed to this business, it’s easy to get lost… I think if you become consumed by it and it’s the most important thing to you, it can kill you.’ I ask if he thinks that’ll ever happen to him.

‘Maybe,’ he laughs. ‘If I ever get to play Hamlet...’ 

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is at the Gielgud Theatre until February 2015; for tickets go to nationaltheatre.org.uk

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INTERVIEW

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS BP Portrait Award-winner and artistic director of The Prince’s Drawing School Catherine Goodman 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 her duties as Artistic Director at The Prince’s Drawing School with an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Portraits from Life, makes Goodman 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 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.

Goodman founded The Prince’s Drawing School in Shoreditch 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

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I THINK THAT A LOT OF the time men want women TO PAINT LIKE MEN serious level. So we set it up. The prince supported the venture with incredible generosity.’

Catherine has sometimes been described as Prince Charles’ ‘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 HRH maintains a high opinion of Goodman, 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 Shoreditch studio became what Goodman refers to as the ‘mothership’ and is now one of four across London.

‘The Chelsea studio is in Sydney Close

Studios. We’ve got one big teaching space 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 Prince Charles, 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 Goodman due to her BP Portrait Award win in 2002, she is not solely a portrait

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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 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 Goodman’s first solo exhibition and the first solo exhibition by a woman to be shown at the National Portrait Gallery in quite some time.

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‘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.’

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.’

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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.

‘They are fantastic studios and it’s very important that they survive as that,’ she affirms.

As far as how her own work is 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. 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?

‘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 the case or not, 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.’ u Portraits from Life runs until 23 November.

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

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‘Try if you can, To walk like a man, But if you don’t come near, You’ve got to fly like an eagle…’ We can’t seem to get Pretenders song Walk Like A Panther out of our heads when we look at this fierce but rather fabulous eagle intarsia wool sweatshirt by Valentino.

75% wool and 20% angora, it’s soft, it’s snug and it’ll fend off autumnal winds for sure. £3,045; valentino.com

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STEP SISTERS Bionda Castana

A favourite with celebrities, Bionda Castana has unleashed a killer collection for the new season. Expertly hand-crafted in Italy but designed around London’s style sensibilities, these shoes are adult, edgy and feminine. biondacastana.com

of the best

STATEMENT STUDS 01

WHAT KATE DID NEXT Elevenparis

ELEVENPARIS have just unveiled their AW14 campaign, fronted by Kate Moss and US rapper Wiz Khalifa. Controversial photographer Terry Richardson was behind the lens – though we reckon a kid with an iPhone could make these guys look great. elevenparis.com

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03 01. MAWI, chandelier earrings with pavé crystals, £324; mawi.co.uk 02. OSCAR DE LA RENTA, ombré bead tassel earrings, £337; matchesfashion.com 03. ERICKSON BEAMON, gold-plated Swarovski crystal ear cuffs, £365; net-a-porter.com

INSIDE OUT MiH Jeans

This MiH Jeans Larking reversible shearling biker jacket hits two key trends this winter, part biker jacket part woolly coat. Think of it as a double investment. £1,295; net-a-porter.com

MICRO TREND Navajo Fringe Fe s t i v a l AQUAZZURA SASHA Fringed suede ankle boots, £650; net-a-porter.com

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TALITHA Embroided suede cape, £1,143; matchesfashion.

BAG IT UP Mimi Berry

Autumnal shades of chestnut, mahogany, burgundy and auburn make up the new collection of Mimi Berry bags, available in practically every shape and size. Mimi Minerva large top handle bag in tan, £406; mimiberry.co.uk

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TAMARA MELLON Fringed suede cropped top, £450; tamaramellon.com

FINDS Beaded fringed leather shoulder bag, £365; net-a-porter.com

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Red jumper, £390, Moschino from Feathers, 020 7 589 5802 White and black fur jacket, £185; Unreal Fur from mywardrobe.com Black small bag, £580, Moschino Feathers as before.

Sequined mini skirt, £189, Gestuz; gestuz.com.

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Fe e l i n g

FOXY Bold, bright and better than the real thing: faux fur owns AW14 P h o t o g r a p h y t i f fa n y m u m f o r d Styling alex longmore

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Maroon and orange faux fur long gillet, £160; urbancode.com.

Leopard print shirt, £227; mih-jeans.com Grey jumper, £915 and matching skirt, £1,325 both Rochas at Feathers as before Black opaque tights, £8.99; Oroblu at mytights.com Oversized ring, £76.50; konplott.com Maroon boots, £540; Dear Francis at wolfandbadger.com

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Blue and white check shirt, £126, Rails at Harvey Nichols, 020 7 730 1234; harveynichols.com Bright faux fur scarf, £120; helenmoore.com Black net skirt, £ 215, Parosh at Feathers as before 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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Maroon and orange faux fur long gillet, £160; Urbancode at urbancode.com.

Leopard print shirt, £227, MIH as before.

Grey jumper, £915 and matching skirt, £1325; both Rochas at Feathers as before.

Black opaque tights, £8.99, Oroblu as before.

Oversized ring, ££76.50; Konplott from konplott.com.

Photography: Tiffany Mumford Styling: Alex Longmore Model: Lisa Akkeson at Union Models.

Make Up: Caroline Sims using MAC Hair: Mary Caybakan using Kerastase Shot on Location around W10. Special thanks to The Globe, Georges Portobello Fish Bar329 Portobello Road 020 89697895, Pizza East and Toms.

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www.sweetpeajewellery.com

Fine Jewellery • Primrose Hill The Sweet Pea boutique on Gloucester Avenue stocks both luxury and fashion designer brands including Polly Wales, Jo Hayes Ward, Brooke Gregson and the Sweet Pea range.

A bespoke service is available.

10% off on your first purchase - Code SUMMER10 - in store or online.

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FASHION / WARDROBE LANVIN,

Ribbed Wool-Blend Peplum Jacket, £1,650; harrods.com

L.K. BENNETT,

Bursa Colour Block Shirt, £155; lkbennett.com

TARA JARMON,

TEMPERLEY LONDON,

Monochrome Printed Crepe Jumpsuit, £280; harveynichols.com

Wool Turtleneck Poncho, £595; net-a-porter.com

J BRAND,

801 Leather Skinny Jeans in Noir, £875; donnaida.com

JIGSAW,

Autumn Floral Silk Shirt, £129; jigsaw-online.com

MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC,

ISSA AW14

Printed Satin A-line Dress, £295; harveynichols.com

ELIZABETH AND JAMES,

Trenton Black Wide Leg Trousers, £295; harveynichols.com

1205,

Wool Fishing Jumper, £480; brownsfashion.com

MARY KATRANTZOU,

Stretch Crepe Roulette Skirt, £770; brownsfashion.com

COSY COLOURFUL Wrap up in wools and get comfy in cashmere BURBERRY PRORSUM,

Wool And Cashmere-Blend Cape, £895; net-a-porter.com

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA, Parasol Satin Shoe Boot, £885; harrods.com

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Bek Printed Asymmetric Crepe Skirt, £890; harveynichols.com OCTOBER 2014

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BRAND f o c u s

MARGARET HOWELL Nichol Street, E2

Take note chaps: luxe Autumn shades can be found here…

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GLEN LUCHFORD

his London-based brand’s has always been T menswear distinctly understated. The Howell man is creative, confident and worldly enough to know that real style means not having to shout – as a result, the clothes eschew anything overdone, elaborate or ostentatious in favour of natural tones, fluid silhouettes and more than a hint of the artist-at-work. If Pablo Picasso were alive today, he’d probably have half of Howell’s oeuvre hanging paint-splattered in his wardrobe.

So elegantly unassuming are Howell’s pieces that most of us don’t even realise where we’ve seen (and loved) them: The Shining, for instance, in which Jack Nicholson insisted on wearing his own Howell corduroy jacket (director Stanley Kubrick had to ask the brand to supply a dozen identical garments). Or on the staff at London’s coolest museum, the V&A – Howell designed their uniforms.

What’s even more striking is how Howell’s subtle style has helped her build and maintain such a powerful brand identity through nearly forty years of changing fashions. Her AW14 ‘MHL’ collection is a case in point: heritage pieces and classic workwear, sturdy yet luxurious fabrics and all the louring colours of British winter.

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● M A R G A R E T H OW E L L 19 Old Nichol Street, E2; margarethowell.co.uk

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LEGENDS OF THE FALL A . P. C .

This Paris-based brand knows a thing or two about dressing for autumn, as evidenced by the gently warming accents threaded throughout their new collection. Blood reds and rich browns glow amid monochrome hues, showing that nothing speaks stronger than restraint. 15 Redchurch Street, E2; apc.fr

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MENS / NOTES

SUIT

KENT, Shaving Brush, £65;

fortnumandmason.com

Maison Kitsuné

Discard old notions of velvet suits being the preserve of students and dossers; this one is so sharp it hurts (and small wonder, when uber-hip French-Japanese label Maison Kitsuné is behind it). Blazer, €1,000 and trousers, €380; kitsune.fr

CHANEL, Bleu de Chanel

Eau de Parfum, 100ml for £80; chanel.com

BAG Ally Capellino

World, meet Frank, a waxed cotton rucksack from one of our favourite accessories designers, Ally Capellino. Frank is available in three new colours for AW14, with this blazing orange being our seasonal favourite. £280, 9 Calvert Avenue, E2; allycapellino.co.uk

VICOMTE A, Gray Flannel Blazer, £270; vicomte-a.com

PENHALIGONS, Bayolea Eau de Toilette , 50ml for £65; penhaligons.com

COAT Mackintosh

No coat will protect you from autumn weather (and London’s wildly fluctuating autumn temperatures) better than a Mackintosh Dunoon – and this pond-green model is stylish to boot. £1,125; mrporter.com

YMC, Alpaca Boucle Crewneck, £145; youmustcreate.com

WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE, Kastrup Leather

Backpack £775; mrporter.com

NEW & LINGWOOD, Bristol Shirt Single Cuff in Magenta, £125; newandlingwood.com

GILET J u n y a Wa t a n a b e

Shiver me timbers: heavy-duty but handsome, channel the lumberjack with this gilet and see yourself through October in dry, unruffled style. £640; mrporter.com

HESCHUNG, Ginko

Leather Boots, £400; mrporter.com

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MANE ATTRACTION Ensure your hair is always looking healthy with R+Co's range of specially formulated products. Every product is free from toxins, vegan and offers UV protection. randco.com

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ELEMENTAL AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE Hotel Cafe Royal Spa

Sweet scents, killer hair and all your beauty needs taken care of this October

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escending to the Akasha Holistic Centre (read: spa) is D Wellbeing the equivalent of leaving your cares behind. The marble from which the cavernous and softly-lit belowground spa is carved is a matte magnolia, giving the whole place a soft lustre and a feeling of understated luxury. The swimming pool is deep blue and glitters invitingly, the centre point around which are saunas, steam rooms and hammams.

My massage would work on ‘balancing energies’ and promised to leave me ‘harmonised.’ In real terms this means a consultation with the therapist before the treatment starts in which you discuss ailments and stresses. The massage itself is a relatively gentle, full body treatment. Well, this is what I was supposed to have. About five minutes in, Charlene (the Incredible Therapist capital I, capital T) asked whether I’d like for her to release some of the tension in my shoulders and back. When I said yes, she did some deep tissue work that left my muscles feeling better than they have in weeks. I could have kissed her.

‘We do take a holistic approach,’ she explained when we’d finished the treatment, along with giving me some tips on how to improve the mobility of my left shoulder and capitalise on the post-massage suppleness.

Go to spend time in one of London’s most beautiful spas, stay for the kind of expert care that you may not think you need, but will be inexpressibly grateful to get. ◆

My Burberry Burberry

Heading the new ‘My Burberry’ fragrance campaign are catwalk queens Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss.

The playful shoot captures both of the supermodels wearing the iconic Burberry trench coat, which was the inspiration behind the scent. £65 for 50ml; uk.burberry.com

● H O T E L C A F E R OYA L S PA Treatment £110 for 50 mins; hotelcaferoyal.com/spa-and-gym

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STARSTRUCK

H e r m ès To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Hermès has released a limited edition bottle of Eau des Merveilles.

Elegant and feminine, the glittering bottle contains a delicate scent with no defining top notes, just hints of vetiver, cardamom and Elemi. £97 for 100ml; uk.hermes.com

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COCONUT VS. ALMOND

WHAT A CHEEK T o m Fo r d

Taken from Tom Ford's new autumn make-up range, sweep the contouring cheek colour duo onto your cheeks for a peachy autumnal glow. £56; tomford.com

They're both bursting with vitamins and healthy fats, but which super oil works best for you?

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Almond oil benefits FIVE ELEMENTS

Full of vitamins, almond oil enhances the skin, reduces dark circles, fights ageing and reduces sun damage.

K i t a Wo r l d

Inspired by the ancient oriental philosophy of the five elements – wood, fire, earth, metal and water - the new skincare serums from Kita work to balance the human energy flow whilst benefiting skin for premium results. £95 for 50ml; kitaworld.com

1. L’OCCITANE, Almond Supple Skin Oil, £35; uk.loccitane.com 2. GEO. F. TRUMPER, Almond Oil Soap on a Rope, £15; trumpers.com 3. NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES, Almond Oil, £9.50; 4. KORRES, Hand Cream, £26; debenhams.co.uk 01

MAKE THE CUT Haircvt

Haircvt is the new go-to website for all hairdressing needs. It allows you to search for the cut type, colour or style you want, localise it and look at photos. The only way to get your hair done properly. haircvt.com

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Coconut oil benefits Naturally moisturising, coconut oil is ideal for dry skin. It also clears up skin infections and fights the signs of ageing.

1. KERSTIN FLORIAN, Face Crème, £24; kerstinflorianusa.com 2. SUTI, Honour Face Cream, £48; suti.co.uk 3. SUPERFOOD LX, Hair Nutrient Complex, £36; superfoodlx.com 4. KIEHL’S, Amino Acid Shampoo, £16; kiehls.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / MAKE-UP INSIDER CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Bronze & Glow Palette, £49; charlottetilbury.com

HD Eye & Brow

GREEN & SPRING

HOURGLASS

Ambient Blush Radiant Magenta, £28, uk.spacenk.com

VALENTINO AW14

Palette, £25; hdbrows.com Miracle Nurturing Balm, £16; greenandspring.com

The New Nude

CHANTECAILLE

15th Anniversary Palette, £63; uk.spacenk.com

Dare to bare, but make sure you keep an unshowy glow

ESTEE LAUDER

Sculpting Foundation Brush, £37; esteelauder.co.uk

LEIGHTON DENNY Nail Polish

in Supermodel, £11; leightondenny.com

CHANTECAILLE Eye Stylo brown, £28; ukspacenk.com

HOURGLASS

Femme Rouge Lipstick in Grace, £22; uk.spacenk.com

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he Autumn Winter Couture catwalks were uncharacteristically restrained.

Save for a couple of statement (yet still subtle) eyes, skin was kept bare, and lips were nude. It’s a look that’s surprisingly hard to translate successfully to the real world. Here are my tips and products to help you achieve an unshowy glow.

1 Prep your skin as usual, then use this Green & Spring Miracle Nuturing Balm on any dry patches. I also use it to condition my eyebrows and lips. Apply foundation with Estee Lauder’s clever brush - it fits perfectly under your cheekbones and gives a flawless finish.

2 This Charlotte Tilbury Bronze and Glow palette is my go-to product for a successful nude look. Use the bronzer in the hairline at the top of your forehead and temples, then sweep it just under

your cheekbones (suck in your cheeks to show where you’re going), and under the jawline. Use the Glow on top of your cheekbones, brow bone, and a touch down the centre of your face. 3 To subtly define your eyes, this Chantecaille palette gives a perfect sheen. Use the copper shade in the socket and the pearl on the lid. The purple looks incredible just smudged into the lash line. The Chantecaille Eye Stylo is the best pen for ‘tight-lining’ eyes - use the very tip to dot in between lashes for the ultimate barely-there definition.

4 A beautifully-defined brown will keep the look groomed and purposeful, rather than like you’ve simply forgotten to put make-up on. This HD Eye & Brow palette is always by my side - if you already have a strong brow then simply brush them up with the wax.

5 Avoid a ‘beige’ lip; instead plump for a nude that is one shade darker or peachier than you might imagine. u

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS CLARINS

Eye Quartet Mineral Palette, £32; clarins.co.uk

ORIFLAME

Studio Artist Gel Eyeliner, £7.95; oriflame.com

BLINK BROW BAR

Nourishing Brow Oil, £16; blinkbrowbar.com

DIOR ADDICT It-Lash Mascara, £22; dior.com

LANCÔME

Grandiôse Mascara, £24.50; lancome.co.uk

TWEEZERMAN

Limited Edition Metallic Purple Tweezer Set, £33; asos.com

GIVENCHY

Ombre Couture, £18; harrods.com

IT’S ALL IN THE EYES

TOM FORD

Eye Colour Quad, £63; houseoffraser.co.uk

Absolutely’s guide to autumn's best eye make-up MAC

Waterproof Brow Set, £13.50; maccosmetics.co.uk

CHANEL

EYELURE

Les 4 Ombres, £40; chanel.com

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The Expert Hairdressing legend Trevor Sorbie on the impeccably high standards that keep his salons at the top of their game Interview helen baron

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revor Sorbie has seen and done a great deal in a career that stretches from his early days as an apprentice at his father’s barbershop to stints at Vidal Sassoon, John Frieda and Toni & Guy. Through it all, Sorbie has lived and breathed his craft – which, along with his superior knack for making even the weariest barnet look amazing, must go some way to explaining his success.

Today Sorbie has five thriving salons, a market-leading hair product range and an MBE in recognition of his services to Great British industry (as well as his remarkable charitable work). We spoke to the great man himself to find out what sets him apart from the competition.

and the logical next step is either to stay with one of these large companies or go it alone. It was a little bit accidental at first, to be honest; a friend of mine had opened several salons and one was in Covent Garden. In those days, Covent Garden was very different; if 20 people walked past this salon in one day, that was a busy day. So my friend phoned me up one day and said, "Look, I’ve got this shop in Covent Garden; it’s not doing very well and I’ve got two choices: either sell it or get someone in to take it over." So I said, "Well, I’ll have a go at taking it over – as long as I have 50% and my name above the door."

I AM SO FORTUNATE to have such an amazing TEAM IN HAMPSTEAD

ABSOLUTELY You’ve come a long way (geographically as well as metaphorically) from your roots. When did you decide to become a hairdresser?

TREVOR SORBIE My father had a barbershop in Ilford in Essex and that’s how I was introduced to hairdressing. He asked me what I wanted to do with my life and I didn’t know at that point; he suggested I try hairdressing. Within three months, I was cutting people’s hair. I had wanted to be an artist at one time, so I suppose I put my artistic skills into hairdressing. I did five years with my father and then went into ladies’ hairdressing.

AB You must have fallen in love with the craft pretty early on.

TS I worked at Vidal Sassoon when it was the top salon in the country. And when all the other staff were sat out the back complaining about the company, I was on the floor watching how all the top stylists did it.

AB Because it’s more creative?

TS No, because women are much better looking than men! At that tender age, it’s important!

AB What gave you the confidence to start your own salon?

I suppose it was just maturity; you come to a point where you’ve learned what you can

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AB Was it a struggle at first?

TS Yes! When there’s only 20 people walking past your front door you’re not exactly overloaded with work. But we persevered, and we were lucky enough to attract some of the pop world, like Adam Ant, Toyah Wilcox, Siouxsie and the Banshees; they were coming to me because I was the new kid on the block. What Shoreditch is like now – that was Covent Garden then.

AB By the mid-Eighties, you were launching your own range of products.

You must have been one of the first hairdressers to do that?

TS I was; John Frieda was first and I was close behind.

AB Were you heavily involved in creating the products?

TS I don’t know if people think that you just stick your name on the bottle, but it’s not like that! So much goes into it: you have to work closely with chemists, designers

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION Look out for next month’s issue of Absolutely for your chance to win a year’s free hairdressing at Trevor Sorbie.

– at one point it was taking up about 70% of my time! But we were lucky. We were the start of a wave of ‘celebrity’ hairdressers and the products really took off.

AB And now you have five salons?

TS Yes; we just opened a new one in Richmond. Hampstead we opened three years ago. It’s been doing very well under the management and co-ownership of a young lady who’s been with me over ten years, Bree Davie. Bree has been so Sorbie-ised it’s unbelievable! She’s a fantastic partner.

AB Hampstead must be a tough place to make it work – the average customer is probably relatively well-informed and unlikely to compromise on quality?

TS Completely; I know restaurateurs who think that it’s not worth opening in Hampstead because local residents will go central for top quality food, but a woman who lives in Hampstead and used to go to, say, a top salon in Mayfair – well, to have a top salon in Hampstead that saves all the travelling time... we have a lot of clients who once would have had to go into central London to have their hair done. I am so fortunate to have such an amazing team in Hampstead. They are incredible hairdressers and technicians. I am proud of each and every one of them.

AB So what can visitors to the salon expect? Does Trevor Sorbie offer something unique?

TS That’s a good question. I’ll tell you the truth: every hairdressing salon has the same tools, but what separates one from another is the quality of your work – it’s as simple as that. And what we put our people through – and bear in mind I’ve worked at Vidal Sassoon, John Frieda and Toni & Guy – is more demanding than any other salon. When people come to work for us, no matter how long they’ve been a hairdresser or what kind of clientele they have, we meet

them, interview them and, if we like each other, we ask them to do what’s called a Trade Test. That means they have to prove to us that they can do five industry-standard styles. If they pass the Trade Test, we train them for a month or six weeks. At the end of that training, we give them a final test – which I take personally – on nine different disciplines, ranging from commercial hair-cuts to free expression to hair-up and so on. If they are technicians, the same path is followed ending with a final colour test. Every person who works for me – and there’s 120 of them now – has passed this test in front of my eyes. It’s this quality of work, alongside customer service, that sets us apart. I still work in all my salons and know every member of staff. We're like a family. My longest-serving member of staff, my top colourist, has been with me for 20 years; my Head of Education has been with me for 16 years. I believe in leadership by example; I still sweep the floor and help clients with their coats. And if a client ever asks one of my staff, ‘Does Trevor come in to the salon?’ the answer is always ‘Yes’. 

● Trevor S orbie

42 Hampstead High Street, NW3; 020 7112 1712; trevorsorbie.com

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UNDERWATER CYCLING Moorgate

ot on the heels of the NYC-endorsed craze for cycling underwater comes London’s very own Aqua Fit Pro. High-intensity spinning with circuit training makes the most of the water’s resistance.

Need more convincing? Each class burns around 800 calories.

Classes take place at LA Fitness (Moorgate), 48 London Wall, EC2; u aquafitproltd.co.uk

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WILD SWIMMING Green Lanes

toke Newington West Reservoir is the only place in London that offers open water swimming. While dangerous at competition level, the centre provides a place in which to train safely with coaching throughout the week – as well as the opportunity to enter Tri Event competitions.

West Reservoir Water Sports Centre, Green Lanes, N4; u betterorg.uk

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hought stand-up paddle boarding was reserved for hot climes? Think again. You’ll find SUPcity in the Paddington Basin, near the junction of Regent’s Canal and Grand Junction Canal, championing SUP racing and SUP yoga in our own fair city. Wetsuits are provided… but most students don’t fall in.

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TENNIS GARB Monreal London

New glamorous tennis outfitter Monreal London is the brainchild of Stefanï Grosse, a German designer with a penchant for tennis. For Grosse it's about making women feel beautiful and stylish on-and off-court. monreallondon.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES WELL BALANCED Balanced App

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More than a mere fitness app, Balanced helps you create personalised checklists to keep yourself on top of health and fitness goals. If you are flailing, the app sends you gentle reminders to keep you driven. balancedapp.com

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PRIMAL PALEO BARS The Primal Kitchen

The paleo diet transcended its trend status and is now a dietary way of life. These bars from The Primal Kitchen are made from nuts, fruit and almond oil, making them gluten and additive-free. 18 bars for £27; theprimalkitchen.co.uk

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Perhaps more of a fashion accessory than anything, these stylish headphones from Zound Industries are perfect for pumping out tunes while you work out. Made from leather, they take you from the cross trainer to tube in style. zoundindustries.com

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BEETROOT POTATO GRATIN

WHEELY GOOD In her latest book, Rosie Ramsden has invented a whole new way of meal planning: wheelspinning. Promising more adventure in the kitchen without a total restock of the larder.

Hurrah. The Recipe Wheel (Ebury Press), ÂŁ18.99 rosecottage-rosie.blogspot.co.uk

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Kitchen

CONFIDENTIAL The latest food news, served with all the trimmings

L I L I A N A TA M B E R I

know it seems improbable, serving authentic Tuscan food I in Islington, but everything started when my boyfriend asked me to marry him... He asked me to choose the size of the stone for the ring. I told him to go for a small stone and buy me an olive grove instead... so he did.

Everything in Food Lab is homemade in the real Tuscan way starting from our own extra virgin olive oil.

I source all our core ingredients from small Tuscan artisans. For fresh produce I go to the markets every week. My favorite is Billingsgate, the fish market at Canary Wharf, just 15 minutes from Islington. I wake at 4.30am – if you arrive late the best produce is already gone. If you like a sleep in, Steve Hatt, the fishmonger on Essex Road is the best. He tries to get there earlier than me!

On the way back, I stop for fruit and veg at the New Spitalfields Market. There has been a livestock market on the site for over 800 years – and yet it is as modern as tomorrow. When I go to the markets I am constantly inspired by the food. I always say, I don’t choose the food, the food chooses me – and our daily menu reflects this.

My husband and I live in Islington.

We enjoy the diversity the area has to offer.

Food Lab, like our marriage, is the result of the fusion of Tuscany and Islington, and both our olive trees and our marriage are still producing fruit.u

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HIT THE TOWN Corner Room

There's a new chef in town... well, at the Town Hall, to be exact. John Christie now heads up at The Corner Room and continues the restaurant's experimental tradition of minimal ingredients and innovative cooking techniques. Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square E2; townhallhotel.com

●FOOD LAB 56 Essex Road, N1; foodlablondon.com

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DF MEXICO

Mixed by Tony Conigliaro

Old Truman Brewery

The idea for this restaurant was born on the Wahaca founders’ recent road trip around Mexico and the US. The results were more than exciting: expect ‘dirty tortas’ and panko crumbed cod tacos to wow the tastebuds. 91 Brick Lane; dfmexico.co.uk

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David Shrigley has designed a range of quirky ceramics exclusively for Sketch. The new ceramic tableware, manufactured by British heritage brand Caverswall and featuring Shrigley’s distinctive mordant drawings and texts, is also now available to buy online. sketch.uk.com

Reminiscent of bygone times of drinking: heavy-cut crystal and silver cocktail sticks, the luxurious details found in old grand hotels in casinos.

◆ INGREDIENTS

~ 40ml gin ~ ~ 10ml onion extract ~ ~ 5ml dry vermouth ~ ~ Silverskin onion to garnish ~

◆ METHOD

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail tin and stir over cubed ice. Strain and pour into a small, chilled coupette. Garnish with silverskin onion.

◆ Taken from 69 Colebrooke Row by Tony Conigliaro (Ebury Press, £25)

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WISH YOU WERE HERE Penguin

Penguin’s Art Director John Hamilton became fascinated by cookery books while working on Penguin’s Jamie Oliver Collection over 15 years ago – and has collected 1,000 cookery books since then. Enjoy a kind of potted history of cookbook cover art over the last sixty years in simple, one-book form. £14.99, from all good book shops

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HALLOWEEN TREATS

THINK, EAT, DRINK TED

TED Restaurant in the Kings Cross regeneration area is putting the green into gourmet. Brought to us by Jamie Grainger-Smith (who set up Fifteen with Jamie Oliver), it serves ethically-sourced British produce within an environmentally conscious setting. 47-51 Calendonian Road, N1; tedrestaurants.co.uk

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DINING WITH DOHERTY Daniel Doherty, Head Chef at the legendary Duck and Waffle, on the pressures of big city cuisine W o r d s C a m i l l a D av i e s

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ith the landscape of fine dining changing faster than ever, Daniel Doherty believes that the expression itself should be abandoned. He’s in favour of a different culinary ethos.

‘I’d like to see the notion of “fine dining” sort of disappear, so you’re creating forward-thinking refined food but in a much more relaxed atmosphere,’ he muses. When it comes to his own restaurant, Duck and Waffle, Daniel refuses to be drawn into a black and white definition.

‘Lots of people say, what are you?

Are you British, are you Italian, are you whatever; we kind of create what we think is seasonal, creative food that people can enjoy and share whilst actively enjoying the view. I think from the start we didn’t want to be pigeon-holed.’

One thing this chef is intent on, however, is sourcing local ingredients and supporting local businesses.

‘British food has had a rough time in the last 50-odd years, where we’ve taken

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IT WAS NICE TO HAVE a dish that wasn’t unanimously LOVED... food is SUBJECTIVE the direction of big supermarkets, that kind of thing. My parents still remember the time when they had a butcher, a baker, a fishmonger – and there’s an element of that that can still be brought back, I think if restaurants do it then hopefully it encourages others to do it too.’

Deciding to train as a chef at age 16, and winning an elite scholarship to study at The Academy of Culinary Arts, Doherty quickly built a name within the industry. But being a professional chef is a tiring vocation – particularly when you’re at the helm of a restaurant open an astonishing 24 hours a day. Despite the pressurised work environment, Doherty still considers cooking at home one of life’s ultimate pleasures.

‘I fell in love with this industry because I love to cook, and to eat – not because I wanted to run a 24/7 restaurant with

45 chefs. There is nothing better than cooking a meal and just enjoying what you’ve produced. Even if you mess it up, you realise what you need to do next time, you play around. I find cooking very relaxing, and doing it at home you know nobody is going to write about you, tweet about you, upload to Instagram and judge you.’

The most wearing aspects of running a restaurant such as Duck and Waffle are the practical implications of being open all hours.

‘At the beginning the senior team were having to cover a lot of strange shifts and weird sleeping patterns. Now we’ve found our feet and have systems in place with our teams, I think it’s more physical exhaustion from knowing that when you leave work at midnight, the restaurant is still open and you’re still going to serve up to 300 covers, and there’ll be a lot industry people, a lot of other chefs judging you when you are supposedly sleeping. When you wake up in the morning you’ve got that stress of “Oh god, what happened last night!?” – but we’re doing alright.’

He may be a top chef, but his own food heaven is very down to earth.

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RECIPE

DUCK & WAFFLE Roasted Essex beetroot, goats curd, honeycomb, watercress and shallot dressing S e rv e s 6 Ingredients

20 assorted baby beetroots, preferably heritage, and all the colours • 6 tbsp goat's curd • Large bunch watercress • 6 tbsp of shallot dressing (recipe below) • Honeycomb (recipe below) Shallot dressing 4 finely chopped shallots• 300ml extra olive oil • 100ml sherry vinegar • 2 tbsp thyme leaves Honeycomb 8 tbsp golden syrup • 2 tbsp water 400g sugar • 5 tsp bicarbonate of soda

‘I’m kind of old school English, I love a Sunday roast with all the trimmings and treacle pudding with custard, a good old school English pudding.’

When we ask the chef his legacy meal, ‘I’d like to be known for more than a bloody plate of food!’ – he opts for his signature dish.

‘I suppose I have to say the ox cheek doughnut, it was nice to have a dish that wasn’t unanimously loved by everyone.

There’s something cool in that food is subjective; you soon realise that not everyone’s going to love it!’

With the restaurant situated on the 40th floor of London’s Heron Tower, look out for Daniel at table number 63…

‘It’s basically a really nice booth in the corner of the restaurant that overlooks Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, the Gherkin, all those iconic buildings,’ he says, proudly. u

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Method 01 To make the shallot dressing, sweat the shallots in a pan with a spoonful of olive oil and the thyme leaves. Add the rest of the olive oil and the vinegar. Give it a good stir and leave to cool. Mix well before use.

02 For the honeycomb, make a caramel by placing the golden syrup, water and sugar in a pan. Bring to the boil and when it’s bubbling and golden, add the bicarbonate of soda. 03 Use a deep pan and be careful, as when you add the bicarbonate of soda, the caramel will rise up dramatically. As soon as it rises, pour into a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cool until hard, then smash up into small pieces. 04 Take the beetroots and trim off the leaves. Wrap them in foil and roast at 160 degrees until a knife goes in easily (approx. 45 minutes). Allow to cool and peel off the skin. 05 Cut the beetroots into chunks, toss lightly in the olive oil and roast them in a pan to get some colour. When sizzling, add the goats curd sporadically around, then add the shallot dressing.

06 Finish with a few shards of honeycomb.

07 Dress the watercress in the shallot dressing, and serve on the side. u

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IL BORDELLO Add sparkle to your Christmas celebrations this festive season with Il Bordello's warm ambience, sumptuous food, seasonal tipples and enough good cheer to last well into 2015. From lunches to exquisite dinners, the restaurant invites diners to indulge in a 'feast of festivity' and rest assured they will take care of every detail to make it a truly unforgettable occasion. 81 Wapping High Street, E1; ilbordello.com

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‘SMITHS’ Beef up Christmas at ‘SMITHS’, the iconic all-day dining concept with eight floors across two venues. Built around Great British seasonal produce, the flexible spaces include a Basement Bar and Loft, three restaurants and Private Dining areas to take your festivities from breakfast to dinner and beyond. ‘SMITHS’ Spitalfield, 109 Commercial Street, E1. ‘SMITHS’ of Smithfields, 67-77 Charterhouse Street, EC1; thisissmiths.com @thisissmiths

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La Collina serves traditional dishes with a modern twist using fresh British and Italian produce. Located in the heart of Primrose Hill, this critically acclaimed restaurant is the perfect place for intimate Chrstmas parties and meals with friends, family and co workers; patrons can relax in a homely atmosphere whilst the highest level of service and great food is provided.

17 Princess Road, NW1, 020 7483 0192; lacollinarestaurant.co.uk info@lacollinarestaurant.co.uk

From tasty treats perfect for any party, to a festive feast with friends or Christmas lunch with your nearest and dearest, Bumpkin has it covered. With your party planned to perfection all you need to do is sit back and relax. Make a booking by emailing reservations @bumpkinuk.com or call reservations on 02075 944 944.

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BROAD BEAN, PARMESAN & MINT RISOTTO S erves: 2 T i m e to prepa re: 2 0 m in u te s T i m e to co o k : 2 5 m i n u te s ’d eat this every day, especially when broad beans are available fresh in their pods from May to September.

Sweet, buttery broads love pork, so adding crispy, salty pancetta rounds up all the flavours of the risotto. A little bit of mint will go a long way – take it to the table in a separate bowl to stir in as you go.

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I n g re di e n ts • 200g freshly podded or frozen broad beans • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus an extra

teaspoon for the pancetta and for drizzling • 25g unsalted butter • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 stick of celery, finely chopped • a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed • 150g risotto rice • 175ml white wine or vermouth • 600ml fresh chicken or vegetable stock, heated • 50g smoked pancetta, cubed • 50g Parmesan cheese, grated • a small handful of fresh mint leaves, finely sliced • pea shoots, to serve

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01 Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the broad beans. After 2 minutes, drain and refresh under cold water. Pop the bright green beans out of their skins into another bowl of cold water and set aside. 02 Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat and add the onion, celery and nutmeg. Season and gently fry for 10 minutes, covered, until the onions are very soft and have almost lost their shape.

Add the garlic and stir through, frying for a further minute. 03 Add the rice and fry for 5 minutes or so, until almost translucent. Turn up the heat and add the wine, simmering for a few minutes until the alcohol has evaporated and the liquid is absorbed. 04 Add the stock a little at a time as the rice absorbs it. Continue, stirring, until you have finished all the stock and the rice is tender. 05 Meanwhile, heat a little oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the pancetta until crisp and golden. Set aside.

Add the remaining butter to the risotto with the Parmesan and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and rest. Stir in the cooked and podded broad beans with the mint. Top with the crispy pancetta and pea shoots, drizzle with olive oil and serve. u

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CHICKEN SALAD WITH BLOOD ORANGE & GIANT COUSCOUS S e r v es : 4 ˜ 6 Time t o p re p are : 2 0 m i n u te s Time t o c ook : 1 hou r & 1 5 m i n u te s alads give an enormous amount of wiggle-room when it comes to making a roast chicken go further. And it’s often when whisking the dressing that I decide to add a little of something else. Here it's pumpkin seeds. Roast chicken seems to live very happily alongside crunchy nuts and seeds – they give oiliness, texture and are subtle enough in flavour not to overpower – they are a sprinkle-on, effortless addition to any salad.

Ras el hanout is a blend of spices used in Moroccan cooking and gives a wonderful fragrance to the chicken – the smell when it’s roasting will send you into a stupor. It is easy to get hold of but it’s just as easy to make your own and keep it in the cupboard to stir into tagines, dressings, roast lamb or soups.

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ME T HO D Put all the ingredients into a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder. Store in an airtight jar – it will keep up to 6 months.

I n g re di e n ts • 1.8kg free-range chicken, at room temperature • 3 cloves of garlic, crushed • 3 tablespoons ras el hanout (see introduction) • 20g softened unsalted butter • 2 blood oranges: 1 peeled and finely sliced,

1 unpeeled and halved

To m ake ras el h an out I n g re di e n ts • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom seeds • 2 teaspoons ground mace • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground allspice • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns • ½ teaspoon white peppercorns • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 star anise • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves • A pinch of salt

• 300g giant couscous • 4 large handfuls of lamb’s lettuce and little leaves • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

Fo r t he dre s s i ng • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, or 180ml

pomegranate juice, simmered and reduced to 2 tablespoons (find pomegranate molasses at thespiceshop.co.uk, or buy Al Rabih pomegranate molasses from Sainsbury’s and Middle Eastern shops) • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 50ml rapeseed oil • 2 tablespoons natural Greek yoghurt

Me t ho d 01 Preheat the oven to 200°c/fan 180°c/gas 6.

Place the chicken in a large roasting tray. Mix the garlic with the ras el hanout and combine with the softened butter. Push some of the butter mix under the skin of the chicken, being careful not to tear the skin, and smooth out with your fingers across the breast. Rub the rest of the bird with the remaining butter and season generously with salt and pepper.

Push half the unpeeled orange into the cavity.

02 Slide the chicken into the oven. After 15 minutes, turn the oven down to 180°c/fan 160°c/ gas 4 and cook for a further hour, basting with the juices every so often until cooked.

03 While the chicken is cooking, cook the couscous. Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the giant couscous. Simmer for 7–10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside. 04 When the juices of the chicken run clear, remove the bird from the oven, transfer to a carving board and leave to rest for 15 minutes, covered with foil and a tea towel. Drain off any juices from the chicken and reserve for drizzling over the salad with the dressing. Slice up the chicken and set aside.

05 For the dressing, mix the pomegranate molasses or reduced pomegranate juice and red wine vinegar together. Slowly whisk in the rapeseed oil until the dressing emulsifies, then stir in the yoghurt. Season well with salt and pepper to taste. 06 Assemble the leaves, parsley, giant couscous and remaining sliced orange in a large shallow salad bowl and top with the spiced chicken. Drizzle over the dressing liberally, along with the reserved chicken juices, and top with the pumpkin seeds. u

The Recipe Wheel by Rosie Ramsden (Ebury Press, £18.99 hardback)

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As a seasoned chef with many illustrious years in the food industry already under his belt, Ricky does more than cook at Tootoomoo’s Crouch End Hill eatery – he creates. New dishes constantly adorn the ever-changing menu – his current specials include Grilled Salmon Miso and Wasabi Lamb – and the Vietnamese shop-style open kitchen creates its own vibrant, family-friendly ambience.

Tootoomoo also sets out its stall by being free of environmental impact. The restaurant uses recyclable packaging, cocktails like the Tootoomoo Martini and Lychee Bellini are collected by customers or delivered in reusable or returnable glass jars; even most of the bikes used to speed meals to hungry diners in ten North London postcodes are electric, with a carbon-free footprint.

The same is true in Highgate, where a second outlet opened earlier this year with limited seating but a keen focus on takeaway and home deliveries. And by all accounts the tale of Tootoomoo, which has its roots in Indonesian folklore, is still being written with rumours of a third venue on the cards. Watch this space... u

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The quest for the best natural ingredients at north London’s Tootoomoo f something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

I But every rule has its exceptions and a pan-Asian restaurant that promises free food for all must surely be a fine example: that’s food free of additives, free of anything other than the freshest ingredients, and available free from gluten and dairy.

In fact Tootoomoo, a precocious youngster with two North London eatin, takeaway and home delivery venues and a reputation beyond its 22 months,

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prides itself on catering for all tastes and dietary needs with the best Mother Nature has to offer.

Take executive chef Ricky Pang’s Beef Rendang, for instance – a slowcooked dish of beef, roasted coconut and sweet potato and the most ordered meal on the menu. Although he keeps his grandmother’s secret recipe close to his chest, Pang reveals that only the finest organic and free range products are used – and sourcing some key elements can be a challenge. But it is the likes of yuzu,

Open seven days a week from midday.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW / FOOD & DRINK IT’S ALREADY POPPED up on many a hipster’s BIRTHDAY INVITATION

ROTORINO Real-deal Italian cooking in Dalston and there’s not a pizza in sight Wo r d s h e l e n b a r o n

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nce barren land as far as fine dining was concerned, Kingsland Road is fast becoming one of the most rampantly fertile sources of culinary quality in town. Among the growing number of talked-about openings, Rotorino looms large.

There’s been a buzz about this place since it opened back in April, and it’s already popped up on many a hipster’s birthday invitation. The long, 24-seat sharing table – the first thing you see when you enter the restaurant – is at least partly responsible, as are its Dalston location and the very respectable pedigree of its founder, Stevie Parle of Dock Kitchen.

The look of the place can’t hurt either, if the trend-savvy customers are anything to go by. Designed by Jonathan Mangham of Mango London Architecture (Milk & Honey, The Clove Club, Sager & Wilde), the airy space (it used to be a bank) offers a nice mix of booth seating, cherry wood ceilings and geometric patterned tiles.

There’s a classy Soho sheen that’s been much needed in these parts for a while; plus, while everyone loves Italian food, Rotorino is a bit more interesting than your standard pizza-and-pasta joint.

Parle excels in delivering simple Southern Italian fare in a sophisticated, stylish way.

The menu champions wood-grilled fish and meats, putting the emphasis on fussfree cooking – not that you’d necessarily notice, as there are enough innovative flavour combos to content even the most

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adventurous foodie. Day-boat fish and locally-cured meats are British-sourced, which means the menu ends up as a kind of British celebration of the best of Southern Italy: sweet. The cocktails are fun too, and the wine list is created by another local hero, Street Vin and Wine Car Boot founder Ruth Spivey.

On our visit, grilled turbot with rosemary and vinegar oil and sasso chicken with ricotta were served whole, for a group dining experience that encourages sharing, comparing, conversation and general good times.

Everything was superb: delicately prepared, beautifully served and tasty as hell. Don’t skip the ice-cream-filled Amalfi lemons for dessert: they are heavenly and so light that they barely require any room to scoff them down (who knew that mascarpone and lemon went so well together?). Another tip is to order your partner to get the chocolate cake with honeycomb, crushed pistachios and sour cream, which makes a nice foil for the lemon ice-cream as well as preventing you having to choose one or the other.

In all, a perfectly pitched experience: informal but excellent, confident in every aspect of the cooking and overflowing with atmosphere. Plus, it’s unique – which (in this trend-led neck of the woods, at least) is saying something. u

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434 Kingsland Road; rotorino.com

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Where Taste Meets Where Taste

Its Climax

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速 Restaurant | Lounge | Bar Le ziz is an anagram of the word leziz, which translates as the pinnacle of taste. le ziz features a rich mix of traditional Anatolian and Mezopotamian dishes cooked and prepared with modern techniques. Every inch of detail has hours of tireless effort, preparation and thought.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW / FOOD & DRINK BEING ON THE EDGE

of your seat here entails sitting mere millimetres FROM THE GREAT blue nothing beyond THE WINDOWS

HUTONG On top of the world at The Shard’s Sichuan hot-spot Wo r d s I V O R D A N I E L S

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ome restaurants are forced to rely solely on reputation, located as they are in drab side-streets and back-alleys; others are more spectacularly situated, possessing views and vistas along with an attendant sense of occasion. Hutong at The Shard certainly falls into the latter category, and it was with much anticipation that we ventured to its 33rd floor for lunch.

Beyond the foyer-style entrance is a dining room with City views almost literally to die for. Being on the edge of your seat here entails sitting mere millimetres from the great blue nothing beyond the windows, and sitting comfortably suddenly gains a whole new

meaning – especially if, like me, you have a wariness (shall we say) of heights.

Fortunately, our visit is on a sunny day; I’m not sure I could stomach meteorological disturbances at this altitude, and with this clear a view. Later in the evening, with intimate lighting inside and London’s full dazzle arrayed below, the panorama must be equally jawdropping. Still, the view is a bonus; we’re here first and foremost for the food.

Our attentive waiter presents a selection of menus including signature cocktails and dim sum. A generous range of appetisers, seafood, meat and rice dishes and barbecues is on offer, as well as a hefty wine list, though we’re going alcohol-free – a shame, but the delicate jasmine tea makes a fine substitute for stronger tipples.

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We begin with an enticing selection of fish starters including abalone, spicy seafood salad, cuttlefish and razor clams accompanied by green asparagus speckled with white sesame and some crispy vegetable spring rolls. The dishes are uniformly excellent, and we await our mains – fired prawns with dragon tea leaves and special fried rice prepared in chilli oil, and a pan-fried Dover sole in coriander vinegar sauce – with every confidence that they won’t disappoint.

We aren’t wrong; the flavours are various and vibrant, combined in an immaculate balance that leaves us very satisfied while simultaneously wanting more.

Happily, the dessert menu maintains the standard, though choices are relatively limited – a true Sichuan menu, we’re told, never includes dessert. I opt for a final sharp guava sorbet and light lychee ice cream, which is an exercise in subtlety and fragrance. And this would be the end of the experience, were it not for the final flourish: what one critic has described as a ‘loo with a view’ (and which l would rechristen a ‘view with a loo’). The men’s cloakroom is a must-visit – unless you’re a committed acrophobic, of course. In which case it could be your downfall… u

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LUXURY LEATHER Online retailer Alex and Alexa stock kidswear from high-end brands such as Burberry and Stella McCartney. We love this too-cool-for-school camel bomber jacket with leather sleeves from Little Marc Jacobs. ÂŁ210; alexandalexa.com

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Kids

10 of the best

KIDS PRODUCTS

CONFIDENTIAL A ballerina, babygrows and cosy but cool autumnal knits Wo r d s P E A R L B OY D

GLTC

Bean Bags, prices vary; gltc.co.uk

AURINA

Nellie Sleeping Bag, £69.95; aurina.co.uk

GLTC

Blue Stripe Wigwam, £85; gltc.co.uk

BABY K

Floral Dress, From £24; mothercare.com

PEANUT & PIP FOX

Zoo Backpack, £20.95; peanutandpip.com

LIFETIME

Space shuttle bed, £1,595; cuckooland.com

Tiny Dancer Ilovegorgeous

The AW14 collection from ilovegorgeous has stolen our hearts. Celebrating the British Isles, it's all about bonfire night, highland flings, family travels and storybook tales of Snow Queens and pretty ballerinas. ilovegorgeous.co.uk

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New Zealanders know the secret to keeping cool while staying warm.

It's merino wool, which responds to changes in body temperature. Now two Kiwis have created a range of the softest, non-itchy luxe merino bodywear there is. It's available at Selfridges and online at lovemysmalls.com

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KNIT PICK What Mother Made

There are very few kids clothing brands whose new collections we actually look forward to, but What Mother Made (which can be found every Saturday at Broadway Market) is one of them. The AW14 campaign is a feast of vintage fabrics, quirky knits and the cutest models in town. whatmothermade.co.uk

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01. REGGIE, Organic cotton babysuit, £39.95 ; bonniebaby.co.uk 02. PETIT BATEAU Rabbit print all-in-one, £63 ; petit-bateau.co.uk 03. PETIT BATEAU Striped all-in-one £63 ; petit-bateau.co.uk

IN THE HOOD Petit Bateau

Litte pointy hood, little rolled cuffs, little horn-detail buttons, little blue strips and made of soft-to-the-touch velour, this cute-as-can-be coat is ideal for keeping the little man in your life warm. £43.50; petit-bateau.co.uk

SOPHIE ALLPORT, Notebooks, £10; sophieallport.com

HAMILTON CONTE

Lampe Themis, POA; hamiltonconte.com

BISCUITEERS, Biscuit Trio, £9; biscuiteers.com

PLANT IT Belle & Boo

Children love gardening given half a chance, and they’re always happy to plant things. But actually nurturing their seedlings is another thing altogether.

Encourage them to remember their herbs with these darling wooden herb markers from Bell and Boo. £10; belleandboo.com

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OLIVIER

Heart Cardigan, £54; olivierbaby.com

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KIDS & EDUCATION / MUM-TO-BE

GREAT EXPECTATIONS A new regular column tracking the highs and lows of pregnancy from the first inkling to the final push Wo r d s H E L E N B A R O N Illustration Annie Smith

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he second trimester is supposed to be when you glow. All those positive pregnancy concepts suddenly come into play, and if you’re lucky you’ll have all and sundry describing you as ‘radiant’ and ‘dewy’. In my case, though, ‘dewy’ seems a short step away from ‘greasy’, and entering the fourth month hasn’t meant the downsides have simply disappeared. Peeing for England is a given, as your baby grows and puts the squeeze on your other internal organs, bladder included.

Many women see their morning sickness fade away at this stage only to be replaced by stints of digestive trouble and bloating.

Whether pregnancy ‘becomes you’ or not is largely down to the hormones swarming through your system, so try not to get too worked up about it. The simple fact is, the beginning of your second trimester will hopefully see you settling into your pregnancy, and is therefore a good time to take stock and pay some attention to your rapidly changing body.

Tackle stretch marks now by oiling up after a bath or shower: the Estelle and

Thild body oil is a new beauty best-seller.

It’s also important to keep up with some form of exercise – not only can this improve your endurance during labour but it will help with maintenance, so there’s less to do post-baby. Remember, it’s unlikely you’ll get to do much at all immediately postpartum, so you want to keep your strength up for as long as possible before the sprog pops. I visited TenPilates for a special prenatal Reformer Pilates class, which I preferred to a prenatal yoga session.

Truth be told, I was being a little over-cautious turning up to the latter (I hadn’t worked out in a while). All the other mothers were fit to burst and I was barely showing; and while I was impatient to get on with more dynamic moves, everyone else was tuning in to baby and extending the odd limb. I must have looked like I’d taken the class by mistake. At the four-month mark, I’d recommend sticking to regular yoga classes – with some slight adjustments.

It’s just a case of informing your instructor that you’re preggers.

I also went to the Aveda Institute for a special pregnancy massage designed to relieve tension built up in the first

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1. DR. CEUTICALS, Stretch Mark Solution £14;99 boots.com 2. AURELIA Dry Body Oil, £48; urbanretreat.com 3. ESTELLE & THILD Pregnancy Body Oil, £26; net-a-porter.com

trimester and stave off puffy ankles. Many health and beauty treatments are not recommended for pregnant women, but if you shop around you’ll find therapists trained to work safely with expectant mothers. And while abstention from some things is necessary during pregnancy, pampering isn’t one of them. Now more than ever you have good reason to keep stress levels down and spirits up, so seek out the best practitioners and products, lay back and enjoy... 

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Manners do Matter When the editor of Tatler said that politeness and respect are as important as good grades, her comments struck a chord

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ood manners are as important as good grades when it comes to forging a successful career. So Kate Reardon, editor of society bible Tatler, told a group of teenage girls this year.

In a speech at Westonbirt School (Gloucestershire), Reardon said, ‘It doesn’t matter how many A-levels you have, what kind of a degree you have, if you have good manners, people will like you... if they like you they will help you.

I’m not talking about using the right spoon for soup or eating asparagus with your left hand. I'm talking about… making people you interact with feel valued.’

Her comments prompted a storm in a media tea cup; they were judged ‘anti-feminist,’ but among sniping about Reardon’s own privileged upbringing (Bute House, Cheltenham Ladies College, Stowe) there was also acknowledgement that she had raised an important issue.

Reardon’s speech comes amid growing concerns that generation text are not fit for purpose in the working world. School leavers may have top notch computing skills but seem to lack some of the basic social skills such as good manners and the ability to hold a conversation.

In a report by Barclays earlier this year, personal presentation, punctuality and decent manners were all highlighted as problems for some young people.

Around 43% of business leaders said young people failed to understand when it was appropriate to use a mobile phone or when to take a break, and for how long. A worrying 55% said school leavers were unable to manage conversations properly when calling clients or suppliers.

Employers and parents will nod in

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GENERATION TEXT are not FIT FOR PURPOSE in the working WORLD recognition at Reardon’s comments.

Commenting on Reardon’s speech in the The Daily Telegraph, Rowan Pelling said: ‘When I ran a publishing business, I blackballed any job applicant too entitled or offhand to show consideration for others. I despaired of the workexperience graduate with a First and editorship of the student paper... who was too grand to make tea, photocopy or ask for advice, despite his atrocious typos.’

Pelling adds that she knows a financier who conducts all his interviews over lunch to see if candidates have table manners and are capable of conversation beyond football and celebrity.

‘No one wants to spend two thirds of their day surrounded by uncouth braggarts.’

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Anthony Seldon, the pioneering head of Wellington College, has already called for schools to hold lessons in manners, punctuality and tidiness. And an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Mobility said earlier this year that schools need to place greater emphasis on the ‘soft skills’ such as resilience, empathy and self-control. It recommended giving all pupils a school-leaving certificate to mark their achievements in extra-curricular activities and work experience.

In other words, there is a recognition that good old fashioned ‘character building’ needs to find its way back onto the curriculum, particularly in state schools where it has often given way to a relentless academic curriculum.

In a report earlier this year, the Confederation of British Industry spoke of its concern that ‘schools were turning into exam factories, churning out young people who are not sufficiently prepared for life outside the school.’ Applauding the changes to the A-level system, the CBI said the business world wants ‘young people who have been academically stretched, but who also display a set of behaviours and attitudes that are vital for success, including determination, optimism and emotional intelligence.’

Reardon had her own tips for the Westonbirt girls: ‘Never hide behind a computer or mobile phone and understand the importance of eye contact'. She told them to use confident self-expression to rigorously research any prospective company before interview, and do as much work experience as possible: ‘Never underestimate the value of good manners. I can count on one hand the people who wrote me a thank you letter after interview and I gave almost all of them a job.’ u

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RETRO-SEXUAL Past masters G Plan have teamed up with Hemingway Design to revive classic archive pieces. Using luxurious fabrics, the midcentury modern designs will appeal to the style-savvy wanting to blend Fifties fun with a contemporary approach. gplanvintage.co.uk

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10 of the best

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GEOMETRIC

Yellow Wallpaper, £40; digetexhome.co.uk

Liberty pull out all the stops, plus a spotlight on geometric patterns Wo r d s g e M M a b i l l i n g t o n

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Rug in Blue, £175; aspace.co.uk

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Shelving Unit in Indigo Blue, £149; made.com

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LORNA SYSON

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Stitched Up L i b e r t y A r t Fa b r i c s

Synonymous with elegant design and craftsmanship, Liberty Art Fabrics have been creating beautifully traditional textiles for over 130 years. Their new range encompasses four gorgeous new collections of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers. liberty.co.uk

MILAGROS

For truly authentic, handmade tiles, we love Milagros on Columbia Road. milagros.co.uk

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CUPBOARD LOVE British Standard Cupboards

Interior designer Katie Fontana launched this diffusion range as an offshoot of her kitchen design company Plain English. Bespoke and made in Suffolk, order the layout online and fit yourself.

41 Hoxton Square, N1; britishstandardcupboards.com

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SCANDI STYLE

Blind, £85; lornasyson.co.uk

Occa Home

Designer brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are inspired by natural form and designed this 'Vegetal Chair' for Swiss furniture giants Vitra back in 2008. It's now available at Occa Home in six different colours. We love it in cool mauve grey. £343.20 occa-home.co.uk

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KALEIDO

Geometric Clock, £25; hunkydoryhome.co.uk

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CHESTNUT HORSE D r a g o n s o f Wa l t o n S t r e e t

NORMANN

Made from English Chestnut grown in Windsor Great Park, this adorable rocking horse is hand polished. Perfect for playrooms. £5,200; dragonsofwaltonstreet.com

Copenhagen Geo Thermos Flask in Purple, £55; black-by-design.co.uk

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SHARP

Cushion, £21; bespo.co.uk

COVER UP NLXL

Studio Job have collaborated with the creative wallpaper manufacturers NLXL to produce the Archives Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of opulent, intricate and ironic wallpaper designs. Employing an extraordinarily high level of craftsmanship, this is extreme ornamentation at its best. nlxl.com

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THE TAB

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Project refurbishments with full project management & in house teams.

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INTERIORS / ROUND-UP FOCUS

The New

EASTENDERS Meet the East London makers newly endorsed by interiors giant Heal’s.

Mainstream success is surely nigh…

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FULL GRAIN

Hampson Woods u Proving that specialising in one thing is the best route to success are Hampson Woods, a talented Hackney duo who made their name fashioning serving and chopping boards out of London trees felled by storm or for safety reasons.

Now they own a tranche of Cumbrian woodland, and have extended their range to other kinds of homeware – but their boards remain exquisite, ergonomic testaments to the simple power of good design. From £30 u hampsonwoods.com

THE SOFT MACHINE

Magnus Pettersen u Magnus Pettersen’s style is what you might call ‘tender industrial’: the Norwegian-born Central St Martins graduate keeps things homely, stylish and inviting while using materials, shapes and structures that recall the practicality and elegance of past eras. He first gained attention with 2011’s brilliant ‘Concrete Desk Set’, but his lighting range for Heal’s is no less inspired; the Bell Table Lamp combines walnut, steel and tinted glass for a smoothly stylish effect. From £340 u magnuspettersen.com

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THE ILLUSTRATED LIFE

Daniel Heath  Drawing inspiration from the natural surroundings of his South Downs childhood, Hackney Marshesbased Daniel Heath creates intricately patterned textiles and wallpapers as well as engraving solid materials like reclaimed wood and Welsh slate with his delicate motifs. Heal’s has snapped up a range of silkscreen printed cushions featuring geometric designs that echo London’s Art Deco architecture – a more urban spin on Heath’s vision. From £75  danielheath.co.uk

DAYDREAM NATION

Victoria Murdoch  Victoria Murdoch (the brains behind Silken Favours) has seen her stock rise and rise these last few years. The key to her ever-increasing profile? Her illustrations, which manage to be cute, colourful and quirky while remaining resolutely grown-up. The pen-andink pieces are digitally printed on to premium textiles and used to make scarves, shirts and – as you’ll see at Heal’s – cushions so soft you’ll want to cling to them forever. From £95  silkenfavours.com

PIA WUSTENBERG

WORLD OF WONDER

DANIEL HEATH

Pia Wustenberg  Fresh from seeing her work displayed at 10 Downing Street as part of a celebration of British craftsmanship, Shacklewell Lane-based Pia Wustenberg comes to Heal’s with a colourful collection of Czech glass pendant lights. At once completely contemporary and pleasingly retro, these bohemian beauties would suit both busier and more minimalist decorative schemes. From £169  piadesign.eu

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INTERIORS / PRODUCTS ANGLEPOISE

Giant 1227 Tranquil - Duck Egg, £2,400; occa-home.co.uk

RUME

Flowerpot VPI Pendant in Orange, £179; rume.co.uk

THE RODNIK BAND

Match Box Framed Print, £99; made.com

BIBA

Stripe Monochrome Vase, from £45; houseoffraser.co.uk

THE BEATLES

Remixed Gig Poster, £15; notonthehighstreet.com © DMITRIY SCHUKA

TATE

Bob and Roberta Smith Blocks, £30; shop.tate.org.uk

HEAL’S

Massimo Rosa Rug, £659; heals.co.uk

JONATHAN ADLER

Peace & Love Coasters, £34.99 (set of 4); uk.jonathanadler.com

JONATHAN ADLER

Turquoise Pop Decanter, £198; uk.jonathanadler.com

COLOUR POP Living rooms POP with our‘60s-inspired interiors

CONTENT BY CONRAN Glove Armchair, £2,115; contentbyconran.com

RUME

Powis Sofa, POA; rume.co.uk

ANDY WARHOL

Desk Box, £22; shop.bl.uk

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We’ve married the iconic styling of our 50s and 60s furniture, with our renowned comfort and craftsmanship.

Original inspiration. Timeless quality.

Be inspired at your local G Plan Vintage specialist.

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Opening Times After Noah Ltd, 121 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QP

www.afternoah.com

020 7359 4281

Mon-Sat: 10am – 6pm Sun: 11am – 5pm Easter Sun and Christmas Day to New Year’s Day: Closed

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BoConcept is offering multiple options in a completely coordinated collection. So whether it's the new blue, the shiny metallic colours or the most delicate grey, you can be sure that it will match.

TAKE SIX

Bo Concept’s new catalogue offers the brand’s biggest ever range of furniture and accessories. Here’s a taster of the six main themes

THE NEW OSAKA SOFA

Sit on the Osaka sofa and you will understand its perfect ergonomics. The support is phenomenal, while every little detail is carefully considered. The tufting on the seat cushions is a sophisticated detail that keeps the cushions in place and the slightly angled back and armrests make the sofa look amazing from every angle.

COMPLETE STORAGE The new Lugano wall system can match all the storage needs of modern, contemporary living.

Perfectly optimised for media storage, there are cut-outs and trays for cable management.

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TRUE BLUE

Blue is the hottest colour for the new season's interiors. The classic Carlton sofa can be covered in the new Firenze fabric, whose shimmering threads provide interesting contrast to the smooth blue leather on the armrests and frame. Finish the look with a new Carlton living chair all covered in the eclectic Firenze fabric. Or go smooth and soft with a Carlton sofa in all blue leather.

The rich, warm colours of espresso oak veneer and dark leather get the glam treatment with new metallic-coloured details and accessories to give contemporary living a bit of shine.

CLASSIC BEAUTY

New elegant design pieces for the dining room include the clean, straight lines of the Milano table, now available in the most delicate matt white lacquer. This extendable dining table has been a global success for the last year and now it can be complemented with the new curvaceous Adelaide dining chair for a very effortless, yet almost artistic expression. Using white as a base colour makes room for delicate details such as sculptural and architectural lines and soft curves that you can appreciate when nothing else disturbs.

● BO CONCEPT 255 Finchley Road, O2 Centre, Unit 3D, NW3 6LU; 020 7794 8049 boconcept.com

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GET THE LOOK

Retro Revival

Midcentury Modern founder Lucy Ryder Richardson used her favourite furniture from the shows to create an authentic period home Wo r d s G e o r g i e L a n e - G o d f r e y

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t’s not often that you walk into someone’s house and feel like you’ve stumbled onto a film set. But when you visit Lucy Ryder Richardson’s 60s home, it’s hard to believe that you’re not on location for Mad Men. Filled with retro treasures, from Eames softpad deskchairs to Erik Buck barstools, this distinctive house is a lovingly-curated shine to midcentury design.

‘As someone who likes to collect, I see it as a legacy for my children,’ explains Ryder Richardson.

‘I love how the patina on the wood in these pieces takes on its own character over time and tells a story.’

Yet muddled in with the older furniture are some striking contemporary designs, many of which are Scandinavian-inspired: ‘The modern pieces help to sharpen the overall look,’ asserts the mum-of-two.

‘I think if you stick with Scandinavian design, it never goes out of fashion. The furniture is so beautifully pure; you can see that there’s a lot of love in it. It really compliments the retro look, too.’

And whilst Ryder Richardson has created an authentic period feel, she’s also been clever about her use of colour. A dark green splashback in the kitchen echoes the trees through the windows; an oversized red lamp in the living room stops the scheme from feeling too earthy.

‘My house is very wooden and brown, so I like to have little pops of colour around, like the bright

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INTERIORS / PROFILE of visitors, some coming from as far as Brazil to buy a mixture of contemporary and 20th century furniture from the UK’s top dealers.

Don’t be surprised to see buyers from the likes of Heal’s and Conran milling around either; Midcentury Modern’s position as a leading brand within the world of design is well-established. This month, look out for an appearance in the window of Fritz Hansen in Fitzrovia.

yellow enamel kettle by Jens Quistgaard in my kitchen. I also love to mix in some of my children’s colourful collages to keep it feeling homely. I don’t want the house to feel like a museum.’

This appealing combination of old and new provided the inspiration for the Midcentury Modern shows, which Ryder Richardson founded alongside her business partner, Petra Curtis, back in 2003. Together, the pair decided to sink all of their savings into creating a one-off shop selling retro furniture. It was a risk that paid off: Time Out featured it, people came from all over London and the shop made £16,000 in one day. From there, a show was born and now 13 years later, Midcentury Modern pulls in thousands

MIDCENTURY MODERN pulls in thousands OF VISITORS As one of only three brands ever invited to take it over, the display will focus on Midcentury Modern’s own unique story.

‘We wanted it to be very personal,’ reveals Lucy, ‘so along with some of our favourite pieces, we’re also featuring my kitchen table – the one Petra and I sat around when we came up with the idea.’

Also taking place in Haggerston this month is the next Midcentury show, set against a backdrop created by renowned architect Erno Goldfinger.

‘Goldfinger was a very famous architect during the 50s and 60s – he was so prolific that Ian Fleming even named a Bond villain after him. The school he built in Haggerston where the show takes

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place is perfect for providing an authentic setting for our midcentury furniture. It gives the pieces real context.’

It’s exactly this kind of building that appeals to Ryder Richardson, whose latest venture is a travel blog, Destination Modernism. Written by visitors to her shows, the blog provides a series of destination guides showcasing the very best in international architecture and design.

‘The plan is to turn it into a travel site,’ she reveals, ‘aimed at people who want to travel to see beautiful design rather than sit on a beach.’ But while it’s great to discover Alvar Aalto’s Helsinki, sometimes you only have to look to Haggerston to find your design inspiration… u Midcentury Modern Show East will take place on 12th October at Erno Goldfinger’s Haggerston School, Weymouth Terrace, E2. For tickets visit modernshows.com

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> THE WILD RABBIT, KINGHAM p. 99 TRUFFLE HUNTING IN TUSCANY

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CULINARY ADVENTURES Amanda Constance goes in search of Tuscany's finest truffles at Borgo Santo Pietro, an opulently-restored 13th century villa, and we stay at Daylesford Farm founder Carole Bamford’s Cotswold gastropub, The Wild Rabbit.

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he Wild Rabbit may retain many of the charms of a traditional country pub – beautiful old building, well-stocked bar, sunny garden and steady trickle of local customers – but it’s no ordinary village watering-hole.

For a start, this one is in the village of Kingham, something of a bolthole for Britain’s well-heeled (including Alex James of Blur) and only a few short minutes from the celebrated Daylesford Estate. Daylesford is the country home of the Wild Rabbit’s owner, organic lifestyle pioneer Lady Bamford, and her vision and industry underpins much of local life – not least the Wild Rabbit’s interior, which is decked out in a style best described as ‘moneyed minimalist agrarian.’ It lends the place a character that's winningly distinct from the competition. ◆

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he Cotswolds may have more than its fair share of pretty villages, but Kingham remains one of its crowning glories: tiny, immaculate and quintessentially English. The village green is a sundappled delight, perfect for dog walks and picnics, while the surrounding area contains much to see and do: not least the Daylesford Farm Shop, which outmatches many London eateries for the sheer range and quality of its organic produce and ethically sourced homewares. On sunny days, a stop at the shop for brunch, lunch or just a snack is pretty much essential. Lady Bamford also has a spa nearby, if you fancy a little extra pampering... ◆

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he pub itself has eight individually designed bedrooms while a modern extension in the garden houses another four. These last are dogfriendly if a little on the small side. Beds are supremely comfortable, bathrooms are spacious and beautifully equipped and inspired extra touches – including quirky wildlife illustrations by Hugo Guinness and dinky Roberts radios – abound. ◆

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he menu benefits both from the flair of its head chef (Adam Caisley, formerly the Bamford's own private chef) and from the sterling produce from the nearby Daylesford Estate. Housed to the rear of the pub, the restaurant offers haute cuisine at its organic, seasonal, sustainable best, with creative combinations and flavoursome innovations to win over the most demanding metropolitan gourmand. Is that a Michelin star winking on the horizon? We wouldn’t be surprised. ◆

THE DAMAGE Rooms at the Wild Rabbit start at £105 per night.

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Truffles are serious business in Tuscany, and one boutique hotel offers guests the chance to take part in a secretive search for the elusive tartufo Wo r d s A m a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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asta Luna, basta! The man jumped forwarded and grabbed something from the dog’s mouth. The size of a large golf ball, it was black, scored with deep lines, and covered with mud. Even from afar you could smell its earthy, strong aroma. This was a prized truffle and Luna, our trusty Tuscan truffle hound had just dug it out of the hillside.

We were on private land – a truffle reserve – a hilly, unprepossessing patch south-west of Florence. We had driven there with Mauro, a Tuscan truffle hunter, and his dog Luna in his van.

It had all been quite cloak-and-dagger.

A secret meeting at an anonymous road junction between our chauffeur-driven Mercedes and Mauro’s battered van was followed by a rendezvous in a layby, where we climbed into Mauro’s van and headed off-road to the reserve which lay behind chained gates. Truffle hunting is taken very seriously in Tuscany.

A truffle is a tuber, the fruiting body of a subterranean fungus. Highly prized around the world for its aromatic qualities in cooking, the rarest and best known is the ‘tartufo bianco’ the white

truffle, worth more than gold gramme for gramme. The best time to find white truffles is autumn; in late May we were hunting for summer truffles the ‘tartufo scorzone’. More abundant and therefore less expensive than its white cousin, the summer truffle is no less prized for its intense perfume and flavour.

Once inside the reserve, Mauro set Luna to work. He encouraged her constantly and fed her titbits of truffle from his pocket to whet her appetite. At first sight, she didn’t inspire much hope.

More mangy poodle than Hound of the Baskervilles, Luna seemed happy to meander about cocking her leg, much like a dog in a local park. But Mauro, who has hunted truffles since he was a small boy and admits to being ‘tartufo’ obsessed, explained this was all part of the warm up. We followed Luna, scrambled up and down hills, and then, as we stood chatting, it suddenly happened, Luna scrabbled frantically at the ground and a black ball seemed to roll out of nowhere – the elusive, fantastic truffle.

After that she was on a roll and couldn’t stop finding them. After an hour or so of exciting hunting, we returned to the van, Luna smothered with appreciation by us doubting Thomases.

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TRAVEL / ACTION Mauro then took us, pockets bulging with our booty, to an osteria in a nearby town where his friend the chef patron is famed for his cooking with truffles.

Completely off the tourist trail, the restaurant was packed with locals; we sat drinking Chianti from jugs and sampled our treasure. First we ate them as fat shavings over buttery fresh ravioli packed with sweet ricotta and thinly sliced pear and then a typically Tuscan secondi piatti of fried eggs served with truffle shavings and lashings of black pepper. The extraordinary thing about tartufo is that you eat them with your nose –a little like fresh coffee, the smell is what excites more than the taste.

It was a truly unique and very Tuscan experience and one offered to guests by the clever people at Borgo Santo Pietro, the boutique hotel we were staying at near the ancient hill top town of Chiusdino, south west of Siena.

Enterprising Danish couple Claus and Jeanette Thottrup found the run-down 13th century farmhouse and land in 2001 and with hard work and obsessive perfectionism, they have turned it into a 16-room boutique destination. Part stately home, part rambling homestead, Borgo was never going to be big (though there is planning permission for eight more rooms) but it is quite perfect, from the moment you sweep through the wrought iron gates down a curving gravel drive lined with Cypress trees, you know you are somewhere special.

The main house used to be a healing retreat for pilgrims and the Thottrups have worked hard to make this a dreamy haven from reality. Its size means that staying here is an intimate experience, the staff quickly know you and fellow guests soon become familiars.

Luxury is Borgo’s calling card and for the Thottrups this means an amazing attention to detail. Every aspect of the house and gardens has been restored attentively, beautifully and respectfully.

The rooms are all furnished with pieces that Jeanette has handpicked from flea markets and antique shops across France and Italy. Hi-spec mod cons are artfully hidden behind paintings and each bathroom is stocked with lotions and potions from the hotel’s own spa.

The overgrown gardens and desolate fields have also been lovingly restored.

The Thottrups have planted more than 250,000 plants, built a lake and created an organic kitchen garden.

Truffle hunting is just one of the activities on offer at Borgo as part of its Concierge Collection; you can have an art lesson, go quad biking, ride a horse or fly in a hot air balloon or plane. There are also authentic cookery lessons spanning learning how to make pizza or fresh pasta.

Food is hugely important here. There is a great emphasis on seasonality and local produce, much of the fruit and vegetables come from the hotel’s own gardens. There are two restaurants, the Valle Serena, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant and the Treehouse Bar, a more informal brasserie, all presided over by new executive chef Francesco Gasbarro. This autumn the hotel is opening its own restaurant in Florence, a step only the most supremely confident kitchen would take.

We ate dinner at the Valle Serena one evening, looking out over the valley

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after which it is named. The cooking is very formal and technical; the standout meal was a beef tartar made from the celebrated local Chianina cattle. An attendant sommelier wine-matched each of our dishes with an emphasis on local vintages of which there are many. For more hearty, informal fare, there is the relaxed Treehouse Bar, which serves great cocktails, fantastic fresh grills, salad and antipasti. And if the night air starts to nip, the waiters light you a personal wood burner by your table. A great slab of pork from the local Cinta Senese pig kept my other half busy, a langoustine spaghetti and a mozzarella salad all made with the sweetest of local tomatoes delighted me.

Like everything at Borgo, the food is the very best it can be. What more could anyone ask for. Maybe just one more truffle shaving? u Truffle hunting is priced at €275 per person.

The hunt can be arranged on request and the season runs from 1 September until mid-June.

Room rates for the remaining season (end of October) range from €395 per night up to €1830 per night for the Grand Suite Santo Pietro.

Breakfast and tax are included. Prices are inclusive of Borgo gourmet breakfast, flower decoration, prosecco and fruit upon arrival in each room.

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Dickinson Court, EC1

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A simply stunning penthouse apartment located in the heart of central Clerkenwell with uninterrupted panoramic views across London. This spacious 1777 sq ft three bedroom, three bathroom property is in the highly sought after Brewhouse Yard development, and benefits from twenty four hour concierge and secure underground parking.

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A fabulous four bedroom end of terrace family home The property has been re‐designed, blending the original features of the main house with a striking contemporary addition. 4 bedroooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room/library, kitchen/breakfast room, dining area, family room, 2 guest WC's, Utility room, wine cellar, courtyard, garden. Approximately 233 sq m (2,516 sq ft)

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Morton Road, Islington N1 A Victorian family home for sale

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he newly formed Battersea Power Station Estates Team is offering the opportunity to become part of the new Battersea Power Station community through a number of spectacular apartments in the first phase, ‘Circus West’ of the visionary riverside development. Rare for London, every apartment has a unique winter garden that offers the convenience of bringing the outdoors inside, whilst offering privacy and peace. The apartments varying from studios to 3 bedrooms will also all have access to an elevated residents garden and there are many with spectacular river views. David Linley has designed a 5,000 sq ft Residents Club with a bar, private

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dining space, library, business centre and cinema. As well as the apartments Circus West will have a range of other amenities including art galleries, a Power Station Design shop, independent coffee shops, a boutique theatre, gym, indoor swimming pool and a health spa. With prices offering significant value for money in price per square foot the apartments are a strong long term investment or ready to move in and call home in 2016.

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Property Round Up Terrett’s Place, N1 £1,150 Per Week

An entirely unique property offering plentiful natural light and unusual architectural features in the heart of Islington, just off trendy Upper Street. Accommodation comprises of a large reception room featuring a glass-vaulted ceiling and one glazed wall, which offers access to a secluded terrace and a summer room/studio accessed by a spiral staircase. The master bedroom has plentiful built-in storage and an ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath; there are two further bedrooms (one en-suite) which also have built-in storage. Further features include a highspecification eat-in kitchen, master bathroom, laundry room and large cellar.

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support Depaul – a homeless charity for young people. “We work exclusively in residential sales, and so it makes sense to engage with housing problems in the UK.” Brickworks also have a fixed fee: 1% for everyone, irrespective of property value. And the final differential has got to be their marketing: photography more akin to an interiors magazine than an estate agent.

The team come from diverse, professional backgrounds, and it is this range of expertise from fine art to business law that has created the Brickworks look as well as substance.

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The INSIDE SCOOP of NEWS in your area Highbury Park, N5

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A stunning two bedroom flat arranged on the lower ground floor of this Grade II listed Georgian house. The property is in excellent decorative order and benefits from a private patio. Highbury Park is a beautiful road set back from Highbury Barn, and Highbury Fields is only moments away with fantastic transport links of Arsenal and Highbury & Islington stations.

An immaculately presented architect designed four bedroom, three bathroom house on this beautiful quiet road in the heart of Highbury. This stunning period property offers a beautiful architect designed space while retaining much of the original character. The ground floor offers a double reception room and set over the first and second floors are 3 good sized double bedrooms, one en-suite and a family bathroom. In the lower ground floor is a large fourth bedroom, utility room and shower room.

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night Frank is delighted to launch its first ever lettings only office in King’s Cross. The office, which opens on the 15th September, is located below ArtHouse, the first stage of private homes at Kings Cross (Unit 1, 9 Handyside Street, ArtHouse, N1C 4AY). The office will be headed by Mark Batty who moves from the Knight Frank Wapping office. Mark has been with Knight Frank for four years and before that was at Hamptons International in Notting Hill and Bushells Estate Agents in Hammersmith.

Mark Batty, Head of Knight Frank Kings Cross Lettings, “Kings Cross is one of London’s most exciting new neighbourhoods and the gateway to Europe. With a mixture of restaurants, bars, galleries, museum’s and green spaces it attracts a diverse community.

Kings Cross is also home to the world famous arts college (Central Saint Martins) and soon to be home to Google’s London Headquarters.” Tim Hyatt, Head of Knight Frank Residential Lettings, “In line with Knight Frank’s residential expansion programme we are delighted to launch an office in King’s Cross to support the vast local and international investment in London and the private rental sector.”

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AVANT GARDE TOWER, SCLATER STREET, E1 £850 PER WEEK A luxury apartment in this unrivalled new development by Shoreditch High Street Station and walking distance to Liverpool Street and the Square Mile. An open plan kitchen/living room with three walls devoted to floor to ceiling glass and incredible views from an unbelievable height.

Two bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Balcony

FOLGATE STREET, SHOREDITCH, E1 £750,000 Winkworth offer to the market this wonderful two bed, two bath flat in Spitalfields. The property is generously sized with views of commercial street, the property also has access to the lush communal gardens.

Two bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Great location

ISLINGTON | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk HIGHBURY | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk

SHOREDITCH | 020 7749 7650 | shoreditch@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk/shepherds-bush

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ALTITUDE POINT, ALIE STREET, ALDGATE, E1 £750 PER WEEK A designer apartment located on the nineteenth floor of this exclusive new tower, located less than 100m from Aldgate station. Two double bedrooms with floor to ceiling glass, wooden floors and under floor heating throughout, comfort cooling system and HDMI wiring throughout.

New | Two bedrooms | Two bathrooms

CLEVELAND ROAD, ISLINGTON, N1 £685,000 LEASEHOLD A delightful split level 2 bed maisonette set on one of East Canonburys finest streets with private garden.

Two bedrooms | Maisonette | Very good decoration

ISLINGTON | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk HIGHBURY | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk

SHOREDITCH | 020 7749 7650 | shoreditch@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk

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SOUTHGATE ROAD, ISLINGTON, N1 £425 PER WEEK Enviably located in a trendy area of Islington, this bright and airy one bedroom apartment is presented in excellent condition throughout and features delightful views.

One bedroom | Modern | Balcony

WATNEY STREET, SHADWELL, E1 £700,000 LEASEHOLD A superb one bed flat finished to a high standard, This represents a magnificent opportunity either for a first time buyer or an investor.

One bed | First floor | Very good decoration

ISLINGTON | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk HIGHBURY | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Graham McKee Head of Agency at Stadium Residential

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fter finishing my education I realised my childhood dream of working in the film industry.

After nearly five years the reality of very long days interspersed with extended periods of inactivity didn’t fulfil my aspirations. A change of career was needed. Consequently on 17th May 1982 I started working as an estate agent for a longestablished professional firm in my home town of Windsor. Instantly I realised I was fortunate to find the profession that has become my obsession for over 30 years.

After a varied career in London and the Home Counties, I joined Stadium’s parent company, Anthony Green and Spencer to run the affordable housing division in August 2005 before taking over the day-to-day running of Stadium Residential in May 2009. Stadium Residential has been an active partner in the sale of over 2,000 units within Arsenal Football Club’s Highbury regeneration scheme and continues to support this legacy, letting and selling homes across the borough of Islington, principally in the N1, N5 and N7 postcode areas. Operating from our two stunning marketing suites in Hornsey Street, N7 and the site of the former Highbury Stadium in Avenell Road, N5 we are blessed to be invited to deal with such a fantastic variety of desirable homes and to witness the changes to the area and specifically the property market during that period has been a revelation. We have also noticed that the profile of purchasers and tenants being attracted to the area has

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also changed perceptibly. Of course we still find legions of people familiar with the area seeking homes here but the number of international clients, both working in the City or investors, has risen dramatically – clearly the borough of Islington is recognised as a safe haven and a great place to call home. On the topic of change, I feel privileged to have witnessed the changes to the way the industry has operated over the last three decades. There is still a need to have a mandatory registration scheme for sales and letting agents with all members subscribing to a redress system but generally standards have greatly improved to coincide with improved regulation and legislation.

In addition to the necessity to understand the technicalities of 21st century property law, a successful estate agent needs to master a diversity of skills, this variety of knowledge and experience makes the work even more interesting than ever and working in the Islington area is fast-paced and exciting even for an old chap like me!

When I’m not working I’m generally bored but I have been known to enjoy an Arsenal home game and occasionally quaff a glass of good wine with fine friends. I’m led to believe that I have two teenage daughters. Apparently they enjoy a social life the cast of “Made in Chelsea” would envy but as they are never at home I can’t really comment.

However, I presume the pair of virtual strangers who bear a passing physical resemblance to my wife and myself, and visit occasionally in order to change clothes and empty my bank account are probably the duo in question. I only hope they reward my generosity by choosing me a nice nursing home.

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COMPTON AVENUE N1 A new development of luxurious town houses in Canonbury

Prices from £1,520,000

SHEPHERDESS WALK N1 Four storey mid terrace house on this old sheep herding route in Islington

£1,250,000

314 Upper Street London N1 2XQ

2 Highbury Park London N5 2AB

67 Parkway London NW1 7PP

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BE THE FIRST TO LIVE AT BATTERSEA POWER STATION

Introducing Battersea Power Station Estates, the official estate agent for Central London’s most visionary and eagerly anticipated new development.

The experienced, in-house team that make up this new company are able to offer specialist knowledge, and focus on ensuring the experience of buying, selling, letting and managing a home at Battersea Power Station is hassle-free and enjoyable.

Our wide range of services include: · Re-sales · Lettings · Tenancy Management · Property Management · Interior design and furniture packages We have a good selection of re-sales in the previously sold-out Phase 1, enabling you to be one of the first to live at this incredible location.

Book an appointment at our riverside office here at Battersea Power Station in order to view the models and show apartments, giving you an insight into what it would be like to live here.

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188 Kirtling Street, London SW8 5BN +44 (0)20 7062 1840 www.bpsestates.co.uk info@bpsestates.co.uk

OUR PROPERTIES Studio apartments from £535k to £730k Benefiting from thought through interior design and many with spectacular river views, these apartments allow you to create a base at Battersea Power Station, whilst enjoying significant value for money.

With a good selection available at present, this is a fantastic opportunity for a long term investment.

One bedroom apartments from £625k to £900k These are the perfect size to allow a true home to be created at Battersea Power Station, London’s most sought after development.

The apartments also have beautiful winter gardens that offer the convenience of bringing the outdoors inside, whilst offering privacy and peace. Currently we have a number for you to choose from.

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Two bedrooms apartments from £925k to £2.3m These spacious, highly specified homes offer optimum space for you to enjoy all that Battersea has to offer. Here you are in the heart of London, yet can enjoy the tranquillity of Battersea Park without even having to cross a road. We have the largest range of this size of apartment, allowing you to choose the perfect home.

Three beds apartments from £2.8m to £4.5m This extraordinary and highly sought after development offers you and your family a place to live, work and play. These premium apartments allow you well-appointed, generous entertaining space and stunning interiors by Linley Design. A handful have come back to the market with occupation of these, and all sized apartments starting in 2016.

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Spotlight on HIGHBURY Through the Keyhole...BALFOUR ROAD, N5 ÂŁ650,000 S.O.F.

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ocated in a tranquil enclave of Highbury this delightful first floor split level Victorian conversion has been meticulously redesigned and refurbished.

The property makes excellent use of space and benefits from a stunning private garden. Offering a bright and spacious master bedroom, second double bedroom, modern bathroom and open

plan style kitchen / reception opening onto the garden. Balfour Road is perfectly located to make the most of the wonderful bars, restaurants and shops of Highbury Barn, Stoke Newington, and Upper Street. There are great transport links with Highbury and Angel overground station and Finsbury Park station on the Victoria line just a short walk away.

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The spacious master bedroom is finished in neutral shades and has large sash window that allow natural light to flood in.

The open plan kitchen / diner has integrated appliances, breakfast bar and opens out onto the lovely garden.

The split level garden has a raised sun deck. It's the perfect space for entertaining and relaxing.

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BEST SCHOOL

St. John’s Highbury Vale.

The Head teacher has high expectations of both staff and pupils leading to outstanding attainment in English & Maths. For secondary Highbury Fields School is excellent.

RAINY DAY

Arsenal Museum and Stadium Tour - Emirates Stadium, N5. Veteran Arsenal players such as Charlie George, Lee Dixon and Kenny Sansom provide commentary on all the tours.

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Gillespie Park Nature Reserve, N5. This nature reserve is home to a wealth of wildlife, including 244 species of plants, 94 species of birds and 24 types of butterflies.

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Highbury Fields, N5.

This centre offers something for everyone including 11 tarmac tennis courts, a football pitch, four netball courts and basketball hoops. You're spoilt for choice!

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Old House, Canonbury, N1 2NQ Guide Price £6.5 million A unique opportunity to buy one of the most beautiful houses in London.

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his imposing 18th Century Georgian house, in the heart of Canonbury Conservation Area, faces a gas lit cul de sac and backs onto an enormous walled garden - abundant with wisteria, climbing roses, camellia, magnolia and japonica. Behind the large carp filled pond a gate leads to an enclosed communal ‘secret’ garden.

The house is unspoilt, with high ceilings and is full of period details. The substantial kitchen, the sitting room and study all open onto the genrous terrace. The stone floored hall and elegant staircase lead to the first floor drawing room, principal bedroom and exceptional bathroom. There are 4 additional bedrooms, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, wine cellar, 2 shower bathrooms and a shower. One

of these bedrooms and its bathroom form a separate annex onto the terrace.

Convenient for the City and West End. 5 minutes walk from the Victoria line at Highbury Corner and with a night time view of Canary Wharf from the top floor, Old House has the warm, enveloping atmosphere of a country parsonage.

Freehold on the market for the first time.

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MATT SMITH

Ask the Experts

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Our panel of PROFESSIONALS give you the edge in the property market

1. Is this a good time to sell?

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believe it has never been a better time to sell a property; in central London property values are at an all-time high, with sellers securing very attractive prices. The market stabilising over recent months has given purchasers more confidence and more commitment, which ultimately creates a perfect scenario for our sellers, and I foresee a very healthy and stable market over the coming years. Even with the inevitable interest rate rise around the corner, mortgage lenders are still offering fantastic mortgage products with fixed rate options signalling a perfect time to invest for both residential and investment buyers but this could also prove a turning point for the level of supply we have seen in the capital increasing, meaning now is likely to be the best time to secure that record price.

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ssentially no time at all, as soon as we know that we have a client’s instructions, as agents, we immediately start to speak to our best buyers whilst the formality of having details prepared is going on in the background. This is why, as a buyer, it is so important to register with agents as opposed to waiting for relevant properties to appear online.

Some of the best properties are sold before they even appear on the internet.

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aluing a lettings property is not an exact science; there are a number of factors that affect the price from the location, size, specification and the current market conditions. The rental market in Islington can change considerably from month to month and trends of what applicants are looking for are seasonal. For example; three beds in August and September and one beds in January. When valuing a rental property, using recent comparables is necessary and local knowledge of what has rented in the property’s proximity is essential. If a property is marketed at an exaggerated price it will remain on the market as applicants allow themselves more time to research the local market.

CONTACT

1. MICHAEL HOOKWAY

Sales Manager at Edmund Cude, Bloomsbury 020 7291 0655; edmundcude.com

2. NICK MOORE

Senior Negotiator at Knight Frank, Islington 020 3657 7342; knightfrank.com

FROM COLMAN COYLE GIVES HIS EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL YOUR LEGAL PROPERTY QUESTIONS I have recently split up with my fiancé and he has moved out of our Islington flat which we bought together 5 years ago. We obtained a joint-mortgage and we had agreed that the property should be owned by the two of us equally. He has told me that I must sell the property and because he contributed more money to the purchase price that he is entitled to more of the equity in the property. Is this right?

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irstly, it is worth pointing out that in circumstances where a joint owner wishes to sell a property, unless there are exceptional circumstances or compelling reasons not to do so, the Court will normally make an order for sale. You mention that you agreed that the property would be owned equally. It will be important to investigate whether there is any express declaration of trust between you and your ex-fiancé. This may have been made by using the Land Registry form though you may have entered in to an express agreement such as a Deed of Trust or a Cohabitation Agreement. These are increasingly common arrangements between cohabiting couples where the agreement will record the basis upon which the property is owned and will usually also include provision for the practical arrangements for the property such as the running expenses and dealing with a sale. An express declaration of trust is usually conclusive as to the parties’ respective interests in the property.

If there was no express declaration of trust, the position is more complicated.

Where a property is purchased in joint names and there is no express declaration of trust, the general presumption is that the parties hold the property as joint tenants, meaning that they are entitled to an equal share of the property.

However, there is considerable uncertainty in this area of the law and it is possible that your ex-fiancé may be able prove that the property was intended to be held differently. In order to advise you further, it would be necessary to consider the evidence relating to the purchase of the property.

Contact Matt Smith with no obligation on (0)20 7354 3000 or email matt.smith@colmancoyle.com www.colmancoyle.com 80 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NU

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aylor Wimpey Central London's latest development, The Music Box, has launched in the UK market this September. The new mixed-use development in Southwark will house 41 apartments above the world-renowned, London Centre of Contemporary Music (LCCM), which inspired the project’s name.

The 14 storey building will have a glazed brick base with slender vertical enamel blades that define the strong geometric form of the building and are inspired by the music college, are reminiscent of piano keys.

Trevor Morriss, principal architect from SPPARC Architecture commented, “Working with Taylor Wimpey Central London has allowed us to create a development which both residents and the LCCM will comfortably cohabit. The site is located on the cultural corridor that links Southwark tube station to Tate Modern.”

Taylor Wimpey 020 7631 1000; taylorwimpey.co.uk

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MULBERRY MEWS

An exclusive collection of five bedroom townhouses finished to the highest standards of interior design.

Each of the houses offers five bedrooms situated over four floors. In addition to this, each property has its own private garden and parking space. Mulberry Mews is well located for the green open spaces of Highbury Fields and is within close proximity to the vibrant Upper Street, N1

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Set around a secluded tree-lined square this gated mews is a relaxed retreat away from the stresses of metropolitan living.

Mulberry Mews, N5, £2,350,000 020 7226 6611; currell.com

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SALES

Parkhurst Road, Holloway, N7 | ÂŁ595,000 Leasehold A superb 3 bed flat arranged over the upper floors of an impressive detached house dating from the 1870s. The property comprises reception, 3 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, study, bathroom, one further WC, and box room ideal for storage. Parkhurst road is ideally located for local shops and amenities.

Period conversion | 3 double bedrooms | Balcony | Original features | Gas central heating | EPC rating: Band E

Finsbury Park Road, Finsbury Park, N4 | ÂŁ699,950 Leasehold Drivers & Norris are pleased to offer this selection of superb 3 bed apartments within this small new private development of two four storey buildings seperated by a large courtyard. Ideally located on a quiet side street moments from Finsbury Park station, local shops and amenities.

New-build apartment | Open plan kitchen | 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite) | Spacious living room | 125 year lease | EPC rating: Band D

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Hartham Road, Hillmarton Conservation Area, N7 | ÂŁ350 Per Week Drivers & Norris are pleased to offer an immaculately presented one double bedroom flat converted from a substantial period building. Hartham Road is perfectly located for the fantastic transport links found at Caledonian Road underground (Piccadilly Line).

Period Conversion | One bedroom | Lounge | Fitted kitchen/diner | Close transportation links | EPC rating: Band C

Tiltman Place, Finsbury Park, N7 | ÂŁ620 Per Week Drivers & Norris are delighted to offer a beautiful and immaculately presented three bed appartment on this award winning charmingly designed landmark development set. The development benefits from a secure bike store, concierge, private underground parking and excellent transport links.

3 bedrooms | Open plan kitchen | Spacious reception | Terrace | Bathroom plus one suite | EPC rating: Band D

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Queen Court, WC1H

£550,000

Frederick Street, WC1X

£2,450,000

A beautifully refurbished, fifth floor apartment in one of Bloomsbury’s most sought after mansion blocks, the property affords views across Queen Square, boasts a new, modern kitchen and bathroom along with wood flooring and porter. Leasehold. EPC = D

Newly refurbished to superior standards this imposing grade II listed townhouse provides an exceptional balance of modern, sleek design and original period features positioned in a central location. A truly stunning family home. Freehold. EPC = F

Bloomsbury Office 020 7291 0655Bloomsbury@edmundcude.com

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Fitzroy Place, W1T

£1,800,000

£1,205,000

A brand new two bedroom apartment moments from Oxford Circus in the heart of Fitzrovia, set within a newly renovated period building, benefits include a private terrace, luxury kitchen and en-suite to master bedroom. Leasehold. EPC = D

An off plan luxury studio within one of London’s premier developments, Fitzroy Place, W1. Measuring 422 Sq Ft & located on the fifth floor, includes balcony, bespoke kitchen, stone tiled bathroom, parking, private storage unit. Leasehold. EPC = B

Bloomsbury Office 020 7291 0655Bloomsbury@edmundcude.com

Bloomsbury Office 020 7291 0655Bloomsbury@edmundcude.com

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Milner Square, N1

£1,050,000

A stunning second and third floor period conversion facing one of Islington’s most sought after squares, the property provides modern and spacious accommodation comprising of three bedrooms with ample storage, the property provides two bathrooms with under floor heating, a large modern eat in kitchen and access to communal gardens, moments from Upper Street, Angel and Highbury & Islington stations. Leasehold.

EPC = D Bloomsbury Office 020 7291 0655Bloomsbury@edmundcude.com

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Southstand Apartments

£725,000

Comprising a spacious entrance hall with a storage cupboard housing the washer dryer. This leads onto an impressive extremely large open plan living room with attractive wood flooring and large windows which slide away to reveal a terrace which runs the full width of the room. The kitchen is fully fitted including dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, oven and all are finished to an extremely high standard. The kitchen has direct access to a further balcony/terrace. The master bedroom benefits from large fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom.

A further shower room services the second double bedroom which also has access to one of the terraces. EPC = A Highbury Office 020 7288 9440 info@kmjones.co.uk

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Set in the development on the site of the former Arsenal Football Club is Highbury Stadium Square- a unique and impressive development of luxury apartments. The property is situated on the fifth and sixth floors of the development overlooking the former pitch, now a landscaped communal garden. Comprising an entrance hall leading to a spacious master bedroom with a luxury en-suite bathroom and a second double bedroom. Stairs lead up to an impressive open plan living room with vaulted ceilings and wood flooring. The apartment contains many original features as well as a contemporary specification. There are two terraces and the price includes 1 underground car space. EPC = A Highbury Office 020 7288 9440 info@kmjones.co.uk PART OF THE EDMUND CUDE GROUP

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ach with an internal area of 3300 sq ft, these beautiful townhouses will offer family-sized accommodation in the beating heart of London. Throughout the properties, a wealth of luxurious fixtures & fittings can be found; bi-folding doors seamlessly merge the rear garden with the generous dining area, in the kitchen, vast granite work surfaces compliment the gloss units and Siemens stainless steel appliances, and in the ensuites, an elegant free-standing bath, walk-in shower enclosure and matching his and hers hand basins ensure luxury is indulged at every moment. Location is crucial, and the townhouses boast one of the most desirable addresses in London, with Angel station just a few minutes walk away. If your business is in the city, then you only need take a brisk walk south to Moorgate or Bank, whilst a short cab or tube ride will find you in the celebrated West End for shopping, theatre and fine dining.

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£1,399,000 Freehold Cloudesley Road, N1 • Grade II listed Victorian house • Three bedrooms, two bathrooms • Open plan dining, kitchen and conservatory • West facing rear garden • Minutes from Angel station

£725,000 Leasehold Angelis Building, N1 • Two bedrooms, two bathrooms • Concierge, gym, lift, movie room • Opposite Regents Canal • Easy access to the City and Old Street • EPC rating C

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Currell £1,000,000 Freehold Britannia Wharf, N1 • Three bedroom mews house • Spacious roof terrace • Additional study • Lovely views of Regents Canal • EPC rating C

£1,599,950 Freehold Barnsbury Street, N1 • Attractive late Georgian house • Three bedrooms, two bathrooms • Secluded rear patio garden • Central Islington location • EPC rating C

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Stirling Ackroyd All around the City EC1Y

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SHOREDITCH SALES - BALTIC PLACE Rare to the market is this stunning 3 bedroom canal facing penthouse apartment, forming part of a sought after gated development. EPC – C

CLERKENWELL SALES – GARRETT STREET A very spacious 1 bedroom loft apartment situated in a highly regarded warehouse conversion. EPC pending

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BANKSIDE SALES – THE JAM FACTORY An exceptional penthouse set within the former Hartley’s Jam Factory, benefiting from an approx. 900 sq ft roof terrace with 360° views. EPC – C

WEST END SALES - QUEEN COURT A beautifully refurbished 6th floor studio apartment in a portered development with lift, overlooking Queen Square. EPC - D

BANKSIDE 020 7940 3888

SHOREDITCH 020 7749 3838

CLERKENWELL 020 7549 0606

HACKNEY 020 7749 3807

WEST END 020 7256 3244

IBIZA 0034 971 326 788

COMMERCIAL OFFICE ISTANBUL +90 (0)444 4493 020 7729 7763

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E2

EC1

£1,250 pw

£925 pw

SHOREDITCH LETTINGS - COTTONS GARDEN A stunning 4 storey loft apartment situated on a cobbled street just off Shoreditch High Street, offering abundant charm & character. EPC – D

CLERKENWELL LETTINGS – ST JOHN STREET An impressive 2 bedroom loft apartment on the 3rd floor of an extremely desirable residential development in the heart of Clerkenwell. EPC - D

SE1

WC2E

£750 pw

BANKSIDE LETTINGS - BENBOW HOUSE A wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1,000 sq ft apartment situated on the 3rd floor of this highly sought after riverside development. EPC – B

£825 pw

WEST END LETTINGS – ACRE HOUSE A beautifully presented warehouse conversion with exposed brick in the heart of Covent Garden. EPC - C

LETTINGS PRICES EXCLUDE ADDITIONAL FEES. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

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totally KNiGHT FRANK Residential Sales and Lettings Our Islington office covers property for sale and to rent in N1, N1C, N5, N7, WC1 and EC1.

For more information visit our office at 353 Upper Street, or call 020 3641 6138

KnightFrank.co.uk/islington

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