ABSOLUTELY

FULHAM

MAY 2015 / £3.95

GOWN DESIGN

ZOE JORDAN

CAROLINE CASTIGLIANO'S WEDDING VISIONS

A LIFE OF FASHION SHOWS AND GRAND PRIX

JO WHILEY

First BLUSH

ON DRESSING FOR THE RACES

PRETTY IN PINK

STYLISH / INTELLIGENT / ELEGANT NH_KEN_CH_FUL_COVERS_MAY15.indd 4

08/05/2015 16:11

10

DAKS.indd 1

O LD

BO N D

S T R E E T,

101

JE RMY N

S T R E E T,

D A K S . C O M

24/03/2015 14:00

DAKS.indd 2

24/03/2015 14:00

ERMANNO SCERVINO.indd 2

25/03/2015 16:31

DYLAN PENN

shop.ermannoscervino.it

ERMANNO SCERVINO.indd 3

25/03/2015 16:32

ACQUA DI PARMA.indd 2

25/03/2015 16:19

May 2015

121

36

c u lt u r e 22 WHAT’S ON

46 SHADE AWAY

26 FESTIVAL PREVIEW

52 CANDY COLOURED

fa s h i o n 36 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y 70 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

38 FAST LANE FASHION

77 THE MAKE-UP INSIDER

Diary dates for May

Looking forward to the summer's best outdoor happenings

This month’s hottest trends and products Edwina Langley meets designer Zoe Jordan in her Chelsea studio

A comprehensive look at this month’s hottest sunglasses Our fabulous new spring palate is all about pastel pinks and sunshine yellows

May’s best beauty buys

It's all about the lip for Arabella Preston

Food & Drink 85 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Chiffon pleated dress, £660 Tibi at Net-a-porter.com, Earrings worn throughout, £550 Shaun Leane ‘Albina’ shoes, £535 Bionda Castana Locket necklace, £950 and Dice bangle, £350 both Annina Vogel at Selfridges ‘Hana Hollow’ ring, £120 & ‘Divan’ ring, £320 both LeiVanKash

interiors 96 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

PROPERTY 179 LUXE LETS

99 GET THE LOOK

204 PROPERTY NEWS

New trends and primary colours Shopping on a copper theme

15 NH_MAY15_Contents.indd 15

Spotlight on Kensington Place's iconic modernist architecture

t r av e l 114 MOUNTAIN HIGH

Golborne Road's John Doe

COVERS:

100 MODERNISM IN W8

93 EATING OUT

The latest openings, recipes and reviews

Fashion Editor charlot te adset t P h o t o g ra p h y h e l e n mCca r d l e

86 Gstaad's summer charm

Our pick of the lettings market News and views on the area

MAY 2015

27/04/2015 17:24

BEULAH MAY_15 DPS.indd 4

24/04/2015 16:30

145 Ebury Street, London SW1W 9QN For Beulah Styling appointments please call: +44(0)207 730 0775 General Enquiries: info@beulahlondon.com

www.beulahlondon.com

BEULAH MAY_15 DPS.indd 5

24/04/2015 16:30

10 HOT FLAME

Things We

ABSOLUTELY

Teaming up with designer of the moment Mary Katrantzou, Rodial have created this season’s ‘it’ candle. We’re in love with its zesty notes and artistic casing. £35; rodial.co.uk

SUMMER ESCAPE

Shot in Capri, Italy; Shanghai Tang’s SS15 campaign is set in front of the region’s quintessential backdrop. Think: deep blue seas and traditional white stone buildings, which complement the sharp, sophisticated clothing designs beautifully. shanghaitang.com

DESERT HEAT

Cacti are having a moment and take very little care, but if you’re seriously lacking a greenfinger these little candles save the day because they don’t even need watering. £25; rockettstgeorge.co.uk

TEQUILA! TEQUILA! From coffee to liquor, George Clooney is undoubtedly a man of good taste. His small-batch range of tequilas are smooth with notes of both vanilla and caramel. Yum. £69,99; selfridges.com

ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

Chiswick_May15_ABS_LOVES.indd 18

18 27/04/2015 10:09

ABSOLUTELY / LOVES DENIM DAYS

Renowned for their pioneering approach to premium denim and design, Citizens of Humanity never fail to impress. These white denim dungarees are the latest thing we’re coveting. citizensofhumanity.com

SNAKE IT BABY

Covered in printed viper snake, this bag

by Tonya Hawkes is anything but boring.

With geometric black, amber and turquoise studs, it's sure to get you noticed. £835; farfetch.com

STEEL SUNLIGHT

Enjoy London’s long sun-filled afternoons in these striking stainless steel, gold and red sunglasses by Matthew Williamson. £200; lindafarrow.com

SPANISH STEPS

New from Manolo Blahnik, the Spaniard who redefined feminity with fashion-forward design, come these incredible cotton canvas, red coral embellished stiletto heels. £640; brownsfashion.com

TIME OUT

This chunky statement watch disguises itself as a eye-catching bangle, making it the ultimate wrist candy. We’ll be pairing ours with an equally bold deep green nails. £785; stylebop.com

RING LEADER

Playfully cute but glamorously bejewelled, this 18-karet rose gold, diamond and emerald encrusted ring by Anita Ko brings will pack a punch when lying on an exotic beach somewhere. £16,500; netaporter.com

19 Chiswick_May15_ABS_LOVES.indd 19

MAY 2015

27/04/2015 10:09

BE INSPIRED AT THE V&A Explore, examine and celebrate the visual arts on a flexible part-time course at the world’s greatest museum of art and design.

Early Medieval: 300–1250 Late Medieval to Early Renaissance High Renaissance to Baroque Rococo to Art Nouveau Art and Design 1900–2014 Arts of East Asia: China, Korea and Japan

Book by the term or by the day FIND OUT MORE & BOOK ONLINE www.vam.ac.uk/courses Victoria and Albert Museum

Peacock Pendant brooch, Charles Robert Ashebee c.1900 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

FULL PAGE.indd 2 AB Richmond_Full page.indd 2

27/11/2013 06/11/2013 12:08 10:25

p. 12

vida loca

p. 15

howe: the mighty fall

p. 17

No sUBSTITUTE

p. 18

Duck FEATHER DRESS, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, THE HORN OF PLENTY A/W 2009/2010, FIRSTvIEW

> wHAT'S oN

11 MAR15_Culture_Opener.indd 11

MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 10:02

© Nick Hedges

xxxxxxxx / Xxxxxxxxx

a life worth living Un t i l 18 Ja n u a ry S c i e nc e Mu s e u m aken by photographer Nick Hedges in the late 1960s, these images expose the appalling housing conditions for those living in poverty in the mid-20th century. Hedges’ written notes about his own feelings when witnessing the poverty are also on display, making this exhibition particularly hard-hitting. ◆ Exhibition Road, SW7; sciencemuseum.org.uk

Charles Jourdan, Spring 1979 © Guy Bourdin

T

Wang ai: Hidden wisdom From 21 January Hua G aller y

oet and artist Wang Ai creates delicate paintings made with rice paper, tea and Chinese ink. Characterised by harmony and balance, his works exude ethereal feelings. The use of tea adds varying transparent layers to the pieces generating a visually intriguing sense of texure. ◆ 8 Hester Road, SW11; hua-gallery.com

P

guy Bourdin Image Maker Th rough out Jan uary Somerset Hou se

Guy Bourdin’s images have always evoked a sense of desire. The scenes he photographed were meticulously staged so are consistently striking and seductive. Charting his 40 year career, this exhibition presents over 250 of his finest works including a series of never-before-seen sketches, paintings and notes. This large-scale retrospective gives a fascinating insight into the mind behind the camera.

Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

B&C_Jan_Whats_On_use.indd 12

Vavengers Gala Ball 21 Ja n u a ry Br u n sw i c k Hou s e

n evening of cocktails, comedy and music, the Vavengers Gala ball at Brunswick House promises to be a night full of fun.

Behind the giggles however lies a more serious matter: this event will be raising money for the UK’s first billboard campaign against FGM. ◆ 30 Wandsworth Road, SW8; lassco.co.uk

A

12 05/12/2014 11:16

ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS BOOK PICKS

SWAN LAKE

2 5 Ja n u a r y R i t zy P i c t u re h o u s e creening the Bolshi ballet live from Moscow S to London via satellite, Ritzy Picturehouse in Brixton are making sure that Londoners can still delight in the magical performances. We're looking forward to seeing our favourite ballet, Swan Lake, on the 25th.

Following the story of the Swan Princess Odette and the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart, this story never fails to move us. ◆ Brixton Oval, SW2 picturehouses.co.uk

Janu a r y’s Top T h re e He a l thy Recipe Books

THE ART OF EATING WELL Meli ssa a n d Jas mine He ms l e y Ebur y P ress, £25

Throw the rule book out of the window this January. The Hemsley girls offer alternatives to your vice foods meaning you'll lose weight, gain energy and feel better with little effort. This is our kind of detox.

ALLEN JONES RA

◆

CURIOUS WOMAN, 1965 © ALLEN JONES

Until 25 Janu ar y B urlingto n G a rd en s elebrating the work of a C man who was once expelled from the Royal College of Art, this exhibition showcases Allen Jones' playfully sexualised images. Forever controversial, Jones has defined contemporary art with creations inspired by popular culture. With a rebellious and fearless approach, Jones has secured his place among the greatest artists of the 21st century. ◆ 6 Burlington Gardens, W1S royalacademy.org.uk

DELICIOUSLY ELLA E lla Wo o dw ard

Yellow Kite, £13.60

From scrumptous raw desserts to colourful salads to go, Borough-based Ella's philosophy is all about eating the natural foods your body loves. Simple, easy and tasty this muchanticipated book features over 100 new sugarfree, gluten-free and dairy-free recipes.

◆ must read

must see

PETER PAN

T h ro u gh o u t Ja n u a r y Po l k a T h e at re his Janurary, refuse to T grow up and take a journey to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy and the Darling boys. Join Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys in their fight against the villainous pirate Captain Hook and his loyal crew, this classic is sure to make you feel young again. ◆ 240 The Broadway, SW19; polkatheatre.com

13 B&C_Jan_Whats_On_use.indd 13

PURE: JUICING FOR LIFE Ro o ts & Bu lb s: Sarah Cadj i Quadr ille P ubli shing, £13.49

Listen to your mother and eat your vegetables! This new book from those behind London juice bar Roots & Bulbs is full of recipes that will revitalise and replenish your system with the purist nutrient-rich sources available.

JANUARY 2015

05/12/2014 09:59

XXXXXX / XXXXXXX

GRANT & I Following the launch of his second fragrance, Covent Garden, we speak to Richmond local Richard E. Grant about scent and the Spice Girls.

I n t e r v i e w r o m y va n d e n b r o e k e

I

met Richard E. Grant on a sunny day in April at The Corner Restaurant and Champagne bar in Selfridges. One of Britain's most eminent acting talents, loved as much for his slurring turn in Withnail & I as for his humourless first footman in Gosford Park, I found myself a little intimidated.

But when I arrived at the event, Grant got up and meandered over to introduce himself. “Hello, I’m Richard. You must be Romy,” he took my hand and shook it firmly, before making a joke - one I can’t remember because of a mild case of being struck by stardom - and warning me, with a wry smile, to eat all of my breakfast because he had forked out for it himself.

Immaculately dressed in a slim cut navy blazer and with a leonine head of perfectly coiffed hair, Grant is every bit the veteran British thespian - but his self-effacing demeanor, raucous sense of humour and effortless British charm put me instantly at ease.

Grant’s formidable acting career hasn’t slowed with age (he recently turned 58).

ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

CHIS_June15_E_Grant.indd 16

[WITHNAIL & I]

deals with failure and that is SOMETHING MORE PEOPLE might be Able to EMPATHISE with than success.

His recent cameo in acclaimed American television series Girls is evidence of Grant’s ability to remain relevant. Lena Dunham, the writer, director and star of the series, wrote Grant into the role of Jasper - an onand-off-the-wagon cocaine addict indulging in an affair with a girl half his age.

As a confessed fan of Withnail & I, it’s easy to see where Dunham’s inspiration for the character came from. There’s a mutual admiration between the two, palpable in the way Grant speaks about her. “[She] write[s] with such extraordinary insight and honesty,” he continues, describing her as an “uber multi-hyphenate phenomenon”.

Any good actor has a couple of stinkers on their resumé, and Grant is not exempt.

2014's Dom Hemmingway is definitely up there, and let's not forget Spice Girls: The Movie. But in general, Grant’s managed to avoid any major flops. From his recent role as Lord Michael Heseltine in 2011 The Iron Lady, to the voice of Percy in Disney’s Pocahontas, Grant’s repertoire is extensive to say the least - he starred in Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1992, The Age of Innocence in 1993, the aforementioned Gosford Park in 2001 and Bright Young Things in 2003. More recently, Grant played Simon Bricker, an art historian, in Downton Abbey and is currently filming forthcoming ITV drama Jekyll and Hyde.

Even with a plethora of box office hits in the bag, the one film most people associate with Grant is Bruce Robinson’s 1987 cult classic, Withnail & I, in which Grant plays an alcoholic Nihlist with a penchant for drinking lighter fluid. Grant attributes the film’s flyaway success to the fact that it “deals with failure and that is something more people might be able to empathise with than success.”

16 06/05/2015 12:30

ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW

CHIS_June15_E_Grant.indd 17

06/05/2015 12:30

S H I R T M A K E R S W W W . E M M E T T L O N D O N . C O M

E L D O N S T R E E T J E R M Y N S T R E E T K I N G S R O A D

S&P_IFC.indd 2

19/12/2012 16:38

ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW

He continues, “[Withnail & I] has no plot nor any of the things every other successful movie relies on. The script is also scabrously witty and infused with profound loss and nostalgia. In other words, it’s truly romantic.

“It opened every career door for me.

In the three decades since it was made, it still gets quoted at me by total strangers on a daily basis.” With such success so early on his career, has anything else lived up to it? “Writing and directing my autobiographical film WAH-WAH was a real highlight too, as I was able to re-visit my incredibly dysfunctional family life from the safety of middle age.”

Born of English, Dutch and German ancestry, Grant’s upbringing was a colourful one. His father, Henrik Esterhuysen, was head of education for the British government administration in the former British Protectorate of Swaziland. When he was ten, Grant witnessed his mother sleeping with his father’s best friend in the back of his car - a cataclysmic event which led to the subsequent divorce of his parents.

Writing and producing the film WAHWAH in 2005 - an autobiographical take on this traumatic period of his life was, for Grant, “very intense and cathartic, while directing it was entirely liberating as we filmed in most of the locations where the key events in the story took place.”

Surprisingly, Grant's mother gave the film her blessing, something he describes as “both generous and much appreciated.”

A former sufferer of depression, Grant now speaks openly about mental health and attributes his recovery to 18-months of rigorous psychoanalysis, claiming that it saved his life. He also believes that acting has helped him to cope with painful memories from his past. “Acting is a great way of dealing with and confronting difficult issues, as you are always examining behavior and what motivates people to do the things they do.” With this in mind, I ask, is there anything he’d like to tell his younger self? “Rest easy. You will live beyond 52” – the age his father died – “You will fall in love. You will have a child. You will live in London. And you will go to Hollywood.”

Ever since NEIL ARMSTRONG set foot on the MOON IN 1969, when I was 12 YEARS old, have I wanted to go into OUTER SPACE.

Though Grant’s father wanted him to become a barrister, “I was so talkative and argumentative, but law was never a serious consideration,” the actor originally wanted to tread the surface of the moon rather than the boards. “Ever since Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon in 1969, when I was 12 years old, have I wanted to go into outer space.”

19 CHIS_June15_E_Grant.indd 19

He may not have made it outside of the O-Zone just yet, but Grant has recently branched into a surprising new industry. Last year he launched his first fragrance, Jack. Far from the Beyonces and Britneys of the fragrance world, Grant saw Jack as an opportunity to explore his obsession with scent. “I have been led by my nose all my life and compulsively sniffed everything in sight,” he admits. As a boy, his concerned parents asked why he felt the need to smell everything, to which he responded: “All animals smell everything, why not us?”

At the age of 12 Grant, taken with a local girl, decided to create a perfume for her by boiling gardenia and rose petals in sugar water, sealing them in jars and burying them in the garden. It didn’t work, but ignited a genuine interest in the art of fragrance making. Forty years later and, with the encouragement of his close friend fashion designer Anya Hindmarch, Grant took the plunge.

Sleeved in a Union Jack-adorned canvas bag, the fragrance contains notes of lime, marijuana and mandarin, with heart notes of nutmeg and clove, and base notes of vetiver and musk. Grant attributes the inclusion of cannabis to his upbringing in Swaziland, a place also known as The Gold Mine of Marijuana.

Grant's latest newest scent, Covent Garden, is available to buy this month.

Imbued with notes of rose, orange and carrot, the fragrance is inspired

by Covent Garden Market as featured in My Fair Lady - a healthy nod to his theatrical roots.

Despite travelling the world with work, Grant is a determined Londoner.

Residing in the leafy London suburb of Richmond, he doesn’t sound as though he’ll be moving anytime soon. “It’s halfway between Piccadilly Circus and Heathrow Airport.

It’s got the Thames running through it and Richmond Park has 2,000 acres to get lost in,” he beams. “I love London for the variety of theatre, music, museums, galleries and history. They’re unbeatable. And, if a city could be deemed to have a sense of humour, London most definitely has that.” u

JUNE 2015

06/05/2015 12:48

24-27 SOUTH MOLTON STREET LONDON. W1K 5RD FULL PAGE.indd 2

13/03/2015 16:52

> FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

p. 24

julien macdonald on portobello

p. 26

thea porter remembered

p. 41

british beauty Heritage brand Burberry has brought together two Brit supermodels for the first time, as their poster girls for the spring collection. Shot by Mario Testino, it features a technicolour take on the classic trench. burberry.com

23 Feb15_Fashion_Opener.indd 23

FEBRUARY 2015

19/01/2015 10:04

Chiffon pleated dress, £660 Tibi at Net-a-porter.com Earrings worn throughout, £550 Shaun Leane ‘Albina’ shoes, £535 Bionda Castana Locket necklace, £950 and Dice bangle, £350 both Annina Vogel at Selfridges ‘Hana Hollow’ ring, £120 & ‘Divan’ ring, £320 both LeiVanKash

PRETTY IN

Strike a sweet note in this summer's sorbet shades that look good enough to eat Fashion Editor charlot te adset t P h o t o g ra p h y h e l e n mCca r d l e

MAY15_FashionShoot.indd 52

27/04/2015 12:22

MAY15_FashionShoot.indd 53

27/04/2015 12:23

Lace shirt, £430 A.W.A.K.E. at Browns Silk midi skirt, £815 Roksanda at Net-a-Porter.com ‘Atlanta’ bow mules, £475, Bionda Castana Gemstone ring, £450 and horseshoe ring, £2,850 both Annina Vogel at Selfridges

MAY15_FashionShoot.indd 54

27/04/2015 12:24

Knitted jumper, £360 Vintage Céline at Celestine Eleven Chiffon maxi skirt, £345 Alice + Olivia at Harrods Patent 'Lottie' box bag, £750 Charlotte Aluna ‘Leandra’ heels, £475 Bionda Castana Locket necklace, £850 Annina Vogel at Selfridges

MAY15_FashionShoot.indd 55

27/04/2015 12:24

'Je T’Aime Jane' jumper, £275 Bella Freud at Harrods Crepe trousers, £390 Phillip Lim at Net-a-Porter.com ‘Anouk’ suede court shoes £375 Dice bangle, £350 Annina Vogel at Selfridges ‘Divan' ring, £320 LeiVanKash, other rings from £550 Annina Vogel at Selfridges

MAY15_FashionShoot.indd 58

27/04/2015 12:25

Crepe top, £420 Alexander Lewis Lace skirt, £785 Giambattista Valli at Browns Faux fur clutch, £335 Shrimps at Start Boutique Locket necklace £850, dice bangle £350, rings, from £550 each, all Annina Vogel at Selfridges

Fashion Editor: Charlotte Adsett Photographer: Helen McCardle Model: Alisa at Profile Models Make-up: Camila Fernandez using Mac Cosmetics Nails: Jessica Thompson using OPAT polish Hair: Leigh Keats at Premier Hair and Makeup using Baptiste Fashion assistants: Hannah Sargeant and Emily Belfiore Photographer's assistant: Luke Johnson Retouching: The Invisible Touch Shot in JJ Loft space in East London With thanks to JJ Locations www.jjlocations.com 020 7749 0500

STOCKISTS alexanderlewis.eu andy-wolf.com anninavogel.co.uk biondacastana.com brownsfashion.com celestineeleven.com charlottealuna.com harrods.com jimmychoo.com jonathanaston.com leivankash.com net-a-porter.com shaunleane.com start-london.com

MAY15_FashionShoot.indd 59

27/04/2015 12:25

SCHUMACHER.indd 2

16/01/2015 10:43

FASHION / TRENDS CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA

Wedges, £795; charlotteolympia.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Dress, £1,775; harrods.com

P.A.R.O.S.H Skirt, £414; farfetch.com

SHOUROCK

Necklace, £460; brownsfashion.com

MARC BY MARC JACOBS, Bag, £245; harveynichols.com

DOLCE & GABBANA

FRENCH SOLE

Ballet Pumps, £120; frenchsole.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA SS15

ERDEM,

Skirt, £545; brownsfashion.com

Dress, £1,200; net-a-porter.com

PETAL POWER

ETRO

Trousers, £345; mytheresa.com

Bold botanical prints are blooming this season B y charlot te adset t

SIMONE ROCHA

Bag, £300; brownsfashion.com

PIERRE HARDY Sandals, £712; thecorner.com

PIERS ATKINSON Headband, £570; piersatkinson.com

45 FASHION PRODUCTS_May.indd 45

MAY 2015

27/04/2015 12:05

FASHION / TRENDS

MARY KATRANTZOU £980; harveynichols.com

SOPHIE HULME

£345; matchesfashion.com

S H OU L D E R B AG S

VALENTINO

£1,125; brownsfashion.com

PIERRE HARDY

£715; net-a-porter.com

CHLOE

£1,090; mytheresa.com

GIVENCHY

£1,125; brownsfashion.com

IN THE BAG SS15's hottest arm accessories edited

2

B y charlot te adset t

2 1

3 1 B A C K PA C K S

BUC K ET B AG S

3

5

4

5

6

4 1. TODS £1,126; mytheresa.com 2. SOPHIE HULME £1,495; matchesfashion.com 3. LOEFFLER RANDALL £315; harveynichols.com 4. LIBERTY £495; liberty.co.uk 5. LOEWE £1,395; brownsfashion.com 6. NEWBARK £780; net-a-porter.com

1. STELLA MACCARTNEY £865; brownsfashion.com 2. SOPHIA WEBSTER £395; net-a-porter.com 3. ALEXANDER WANG £870; harveynichols.com 4. PROENZA SCHOULER £1,150; harrods.com 5. SEE BY CHLOE £430; matchesfashion.com 6. JEROME DREYFUSS £820; harveynichols.com

45 BEST BAGS.indd 45

6

APRIL 2015

26/03/2015 17:02

STYLE / JEWELLERY

LOVE ME DO 1

2

3

8

6

4

7

5

1. ASPREY, Oak Leaf Ring with Pavé Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold, £2,800; asprey.com, 2. TIFFANY & CO. ENCHANT® Heart Line Bracelet set in Platinum with Diamonds, £19,500; tiffany.com, 3. TESSA PACKARD, Chinatown Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold, Black Diamond and Amethyst with Hand-Carved Jasper Flowers, £4,560; tessapackard.com, 4. GRAFF DIAMONDS, Ruby and Diamond Fringe Necklace in 75.43ct Diamonds and 36.72ct Rubies, POA; graffdiamonds.com, 5. DE BEERS, Aria Pendant, White Diamonds Set in Pink Gold, £2,500; debeers.co.uk, 6. CARTIER, Ballon Bleu de Cartier, £4,250; cartier.co.uk, 7. NIQUESA, Amore 18ct White Gold Ring with Gemfields Mozambique Cushion Cut Ruby and 2 Pear Shape Gemfields Emeralds on Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, £72,000; niquesafinejewellery.com, 8. THEO FENNELL, 18ct White Gold, 31.46ct Oval Cut Kunzite and 1.67ct Diamond Drop Earrings with Pave Spikes, £23,000; theofennell.com

27 CH_Feb15_JEWELLERY.indd 27

FEBRUARY 2015

22/01/2015 16:09

74

De_Beers.indd 74

08/08/2013 16:12

For You,

Forever Alice Milner discovers that diamonds are Forever with De Beers’ bespoke engagement ring design

L

egend has it that in the 1400s, the first ever diamond engagement ring was presented to Mary, Duchess of Burgandy, by her suitor the Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian I. Ever since, the diamond engagement ring has been a powerful symbol of romance and majesty.

Traditional romantics believed that the vena amoris (Latin for ‘Vein of Love’) ran directly from the fourth left hand finger straight to the heart. Even today, a ring-encircled fourth finger remains a powerful representation of love and devotion between two people.

A timeless treasure, the ring itself should sit proudly and comfortably on your hand. But which shape diamond is the best and how many? Should one have a white, yellow, rose gold or platinum band? And what size should it be? It’s not an easy choice to make, and a nervous proposer may find themselves swamped with options.

Enter De Beers. In October this year, the exquisite jewellers are set to launch their exceptional For You, Forever bespoke service. This expert in-store service invites a couple or just the man (if he’s feeling brave) to individually craft a De Beers engagement ring, helped by highly-trained Brand Ambassadors, on hand to help select your unique diamonds and their desired setting.

Fascinated by this process, I decided to visit the De Beers store in Westfield, to observe how the special For You, Forever process works from start to finish. ‘Each story begins with a personal consultation,’ I am told. ‘During this, your requirements are established and De Beers shares with you their original drawings and inspirations for your design.’

Whether it’s a classic Round Brilliant, an elegant Emerald or a contemporary Princess cut, you then select your diamond and setting – it’s catered so you find what is just perfect for you. ‘For You, Forever pieces are a

75

De_Beers.indd 75

08/08/2013 16:12

true statement of self – not only in the choice of style but also in the opportunity it affords a client to be very precise about their requirements.’

As I peer into the pristine display cabinets, I’m bedazzled by their stunning portfolio of designs and ask how they source their comprehensive range of diamonds. I discover that each year De Beers inspects over 25,000 diamonds, in their quest

Light the heart with unmatched Fire, Life & Brilliance.

to find the highest quality jewels for their clients. They qualify the rarity of the diamond through their special ‘4 Cs’ criteria which rates the diamond according to its carat, cut, clarity and colour.

The selected few are then microscopically branded with the De Beers Marque, which reassures clients that every diamond is ‘natural, untreated, conflict-free and responsibly sourced and crafted.’

For De Beers, the diamond selection is more than just the ‘4Cs’ and a gemmological report; two diamonds can be identical on paper yet one can have true brilliance that the other lacks.

Drawing on 175 years of diamond expertise, De Beers hand-select their diamonds to ensure they outshine all others. Their aim is to source diamonds that ‘Light the heart with unmatched Fire, Life and Brilliance.’

Next I am shown their pioneering diamond scanning technology – The De Beers Iris.

This further enhances the For You, Forever experience, for the sparkling ‘Fire, Life and Brilliance’ of each diamond can be seen through an iPad in-store tool. Slowing down what the naked eye sees in an instant, The De Beers Iris replicates different light conditions in a series of live, moving images.

I can clearly see how the perfection of the diamond’s cut causes all eight facets to illuminate simultaneously and symmetrically. It’s truly mesmerising.

With what I have viewed today, the De Beers’ promise to ‘honour the light of your love’ makes perfect sense. As I watch a kaleidoscope of sparkling shapes bounce off each diamond, it takes my breath away and I’m even tempted to propose to myself!

Westfield London, The Village, London W12 7GB +44 (0) 20 8746 7001 Debeers.co.uk

76

De_Beers.indd 76

08/08/2013 16:12

MONIQUELHUILLIER.COM

Available at 12 Hinde Street London W1U3BE. Tel +44 207 514 0056.

BROWNS WEDDING.indd 2 FULL PAGE.indd 2

24/04/2015 10:52 15:59 19/03/2015

LKBENNET.indd 2

20/10/2014 14:38

> BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL p.70 EYE CANDY p. 73 FITNESS NOTES p. 74 THE MAKE-UP INSIDER p. 77

FLOWER POWER New from fragrance powerhouse Jo Malone London is the new Blue Skies & Blossoms scent, which contains notes of cherry blossom, rose and bergamot. Spring has definitely sprung. ÂŁ86; jomalone.co.uk

69 NH_APRIL15_Beauty_Opener.indd 69

APRIL 2015

26/03/2015 16:34

sa lo n R e v i e w

Beauchamp Beauty Richmond

This seasons best scents, facial heaven and make up brushes to invest in

Wo r d s I s a b e l Wa u c h o p e W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

t’s March. Christmas is long gone and summer is creeping I up slowly, so now is the time to treat yourself to a little pick-me-up. Take a trip to Beauchamp Beauty, nestled in the heart of Richmond, and choose from a selection of indulgent spa treatments because, well, why not.

Here, no request is too much, and they pride themselves on working closely with each client and their specific needs and preferences. Before my facial the esthetician talked through my problem areas and asked me about my facial regime (of which there was little to tell). Then, using skincare products from Elemis, the facial began. Exfoliation, serum, massage and a rich deep moisturising cream were the order of the day, all accompanied by a hand, foot and shoulder massage. My face felt and looked refreshed and the temptation to try one of their other treatments – think massage, Elemis body wraps, waxing , manicures, pedicures – was too much to bear, so out I walked freshfaced and with perfect painted toes. The ideal place for a little R&R. u

Rule Britannia Burberry

● B e au c h a m p B e au t y 14 Eton Street, TW9, 02084399977; beauchampbeauty.com

ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

CHIS_MARCH15_Beauty_Notes.indd 36

It-Girl du jour, Suki Waterhouse is heading up British heritage brand Burberry's newest fragrance campaign, Brit Rhythm, which is enough to have us well and truly sold. burberry.com

36 03/02/2015 11:02

HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

9

editor’s

PICK

of the best

GET THE GLOSS Bobbi Brown

MAKE UP BRUSHES

Lipgloss is making a comeback this spring and Bobbi Brown have nailed the subtle wet look with this pale trio taken from their new spring Illuminating Nudes collection. bobbibrown.co.uk

01

TAKE A CHANCE Chanel

Every woman knows Chance by Chanel, their playful fragrance for adults, which now comes in three limited edition bottles, each a different size to ensure you always smell fresh. selfridges.com

02

03

04 05

HEAVEN SCENT T o m Fo r d

Possibly our favourite fragrance of all time, Tom Ford's Jasmin Rouge is impossibly elegant. Looking to try something a little more sophisticated this year, look no further, Tom has you covered. tomford.com

06

08 07

for

09

HIM

TRUE BLUE Acqua di Parma

Treat the man in your life, whether it's your brother, father or partner, to Acqua di Parma's new Italian Resort Collection, Blu Mediterraneo. It smells otherwordly. acquadiparma.com

37 CHIS_MARCH15_Beauty_Notes.indd 37

1. HAKUHODO, PRO 3-0 PH Eyeliner Brush, £11; hakuhodousa.com 2. REAL TECHNIQUES, Bold Metals Flat Contour Brush, £22, boots.co.uk 3. CHARLOTTE TILBURY, Eye Smudger Brush, £25; charlottetilbury.com 4. DIOR, Backstage Powder Brush No 14 £43; johnlewis.com 5. MAC, Oval 6 Brush £34.50, maccosmetics.co.uk 6. BOBBI BROWN, Bronzer brush,£38, bobbibrown.co.uk 7. TOM FORD, Eye Color Blend Brush, £43; tomford.com 8. CRÈME DE LA MER, Foundation brush £35; cremedelamer.co.uk 9. DIOR, Backstage Lip Brush 31 £20; johnlewis.com

MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 11:02

HEALTH & BEAUTY / VANITY CASE RÉVIVE,

Intensite Crème Lustre Night, £235; harrods.com

SISLEY,

Black Rose Precious Face Oil, £122.40; johnlewis.com

GUERLAIN,

Écrin 4 Couleurs, £39; harrods.com

SARAH CHAPMAN,

Overnight Facial, £45; sarahchapman.net

JO MALONE,

Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Crème 175ml, £50; jomalone.com

COVER FX,

Blemish Treatment Concealer in N Medium, £20; harveynichols.com

NOURISH, Kale Enzymatic Exfoliating Cleanser, £16.50; shop.nourishskinrange.com LANCÔME,

Visionnaire Serum Plus 50ml, £82; harveynichols.com

PERCY & REED,

DIOR

Diorshow Fusion Mono in Aventure, £24; dior.com

Invisible Dry Shampoo, £12; uk.spacenk.com

AUTUMNAL AURA

LAURA MERCIER,

Bronzing Pressed Powder, £26; lauramercier.com

Protect and pamper your natural glow

DR. ANDREW WEIL FOR ORIGINS,

Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Advanced Face Serum 100ml, £90; johnlewis.com

BY TERRY,

Touche Veloutee in Cream, £35; uk.spacenk.com

63 CH_Oct_Beauty_Products.indd 63

NOVEMBER 2014

20/10/2014 16:32

NEWGUE

CATAUTLO NOW O

OR

OM

GE

T IN STORES I T

T. C P AT B E O CO N C

It’s more than a new collection It’s a concept

We want you to make the most out of your space. That’s why the new 2015 collection can be customised to fit your needs. That’s why you can pick materials and colours to suit your style. And that’s why our professional designers provide our FREE interior design service to make your dream home come true. Visit our stores and let our Interior Designers make the most out of your space.

BoConcept Notting Hill 18-24 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5RH T 020 7792 4111 FULL PAGE.indd 2

www.boconcept.co.uk 21/10/2014 15:28

> food notes

p. 74

my life in food with fran warde

p. 77

restaurant review: villa di geggiano

p. 79

learn at leiths If you’re thinking of going on the revolutionary 5:2 diet this January but don’t know where to start, Leiths are hosting a 5:2 for Foodies day course under the guidance of Sam’s Brasserie Head Chef, Mark Baines.

14 January, £145; leiths.com

73 Chis_Jan_Food_Opener.indd 73

JANUARY 2015

01/12/2014 18:13

r ec i p e t o t r y a t h o m e

Salmon in Shony® Seaweed & Herb marinade F r o m m ar a se aw eed

kitchen

confidential Tasty happenings, new openings and a youthful Marco Pierre White

Serves: 4

W o r d s R o m y va n d e n b r o e k e

Ingredients: 4 Salmon fillets • 60ml rapeseed oil • Juice of 1 lemon Handful of basil • Handful of parsley • 2 tbsp Shony® Black pepper • 2 garlic cloves Method: 01 Place the salmon fillets in a bowl. Add all the other ingredients to an electric mixer and mix to a thick liquid.

02 Coat the salmon in the marinade and place, covered, in the fridge for an hour.

Preheat the oven to 180C. 03 Loosely wrap each individual salmon fillet with some of the marinade in tin foil pockets, making sure the edges are pinched together tightly.

04 Put the salmon parcels in the oven for 10-15 mins depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.

05 Serve with green beans and baby new potatoes – make sure to pour all the good juices from the marinade onto the dish. u

Hell’s Kitchen Marco Pierre White

Discount code: Absolutely15 at checkout for 15% discount

● m a r a s e aw e e d maraseaweed.com

ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

B&C_JAN15_Food_Notes.indd 48

To coincide with the relaunch of Marco Pierre White's famous cookbook White Heat, The Little Black Gallery in Chelsea will be exhibiting work of famed photographer, Bob Carlos Clarke, as a record of Pierre White’s time in the kitchen. Runs from the 10th February through to the 10th March; littleblackgallery.com

48 09/01/2015 12:23

FOOD & DRINK / NOTES CHARLIE GILKES Cocktail of the month

Maiden’s Blush

WHAT A CORKER! Nyetimber

Pop a bottle of Nyetimber's awardwinning 2009 sparkling rosé wine this Valentine's Day, to show your partner just how much you love them. Pair it with crab for a match made in heaven. £45; nyetimber.com

editor’s

PICK INGREDIENTS

45ml Tanqueray 10 • 5ml Absinthe • 20ml lemon juice 1bar spoon caster sugar • 2bar spoon rasberry jam.

◆

LIFE'S A BOX OF CHOCOLATES FIKA

Ditch the Dairy Milk selection box and customise your own chocolates this Valentine's. FIKA are focused on quality, aesthetic and originality, which means your choice is sure to impress. fikanyc.com

METHOD

The cocktail is perfect for first dates on Valentine’s given it’s red colour and name, Maiden’s Blush’. It was created

by Head Barman at Mr Fogg’s – Filippo Previero

◆ Pour all the ingredients into a shaker and shake well.

◆ Strain into a fancy cobbler ice over crushed ice and garnish with bamboo straw, spring of mint, star anise, fresh raspberry and icing sugar.

WHEN DOVES FLY Biscuiteers

Say “I love you” with a specially designed cookie from our favourite biscuit atelier, Biscuiteers. Choose from lovehearts and doves, with each coming wrapped in a sweet little gift box. 13 Northcote Rd, SW11; biscuiteers.com

CA F E

of the month

BREW EAST MEETS WEST S t i c k s ‘ n’ S u s h i

Danish and Japanese fusion restaurant Sticks'n'Sushi in Wimbledon serve up classic sushi and yakitori, all created using a charcoal grill for an authentic Nordic twist. They've just opened a new restaurant in Greenwich too. 58 Wimbledon Hill Rd, SW19; sticksnsushi.com

49 B&C_JAN15_Food_Notes.indd 49

ntipodean all-day dining spot Brew has just opened its doors on Lower Richmond Road in Putney. Serving everything from wood-fired pizza to Turkish eggs, Brew also transforms into a swinging cocktail bar at night, where Lychee Martinis and Bollinger are the order of the day. The site has an A

“all-weather” terrace where they host “Breakfast in Bed” mornings and invite diners to sprawl out on Indonesianstyle beds and indulge in brunch dishes such as Brindisa chorizo scrambled eggs.  162-164 Lower Richmond Rd, SW15; brew-cafe.com

FEBRUARY 2015

09/01/2015 12:23

ESCAPE AND DINE IN STYLE WITH RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

Book a Charming British or Irish Escape in one of our country house or city hotels and experience great British or Irish food at it’s best prepared by some of the most renowned chefs. from just £350* per couple…

Participating hotels: Airds Hotel & Restaurant, Amberley Castle, Ballyfin Demesne, Buckland Manor, Chewton Glen, Cliff House Hotel, Cliveden House, Farlam Hall, Gidleigh Park, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Glenapp Castle, The Goring, Gravetye Manor, Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux Restaurant, Hambleton Hall, Hartwell House & Spa, Inverlochy Castle, Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island, Kinloch House, Longueville Manor, Lucknam Park, Mallory Court, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, Marlfield House, Northcote, Park Hotel Kenmare, The Royal Crescent Hotel, Sheen Falls Lodge, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Spa, The Vineyard, The Waterside Inn, Whatley Manor, Ynyshir Hall. *VAT may not already be included in some hotels. Dinner without drinks. This offer is valid all year for any holidays taken before December 30th, 2015 included.

Reservations must be made at least 72 hours prior to arrival date and are subject to availability. Changes may be done without prior notice. Rate based on two people sharing a double room. Accommodation in a double classic or superior room, a dinner for 2 people and a sumptuous breakfast for 2 the following morning.

Euros will apply in hotels in Ireland. For reservations please call 00 800 08 251 020** ** Toll free number

www.relaischateaux.com

RC_BADA Advert_2014_AW_NOV 20142#2.indd 1 RELAIS & CHATEAUX CHELSEA.indd JAN_ R&C DPS.indd 64

10/12/2014 17:59 17:25 23/02/2015 17:08 17/12/2014

> TURKISH DELIGHT

p. 54

before sunrise Guests at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Belmond Copacabana Palace can enjoy a private sunrise picnic at Christ the Redeemer as part of an exclusive package. A once in a lifetime opportunity and another reason Rio’s top of our travel bucket list. To book, visit belmond.com

53 B&C_FEB15_Travel_Opener.indd 53

FEBRUARY 2015

09/01/2015 12:23

xxxxxx / xxxxxxx

All rice now

Absolutely tries out some unlikely excursions from the Four Seasons’ two wildly beautiful resorts in Bali Wo r d s T I M L O T T

I

am travelling to one of my favourite islands in the world - Bali - and staying with my favourite hotel chain, the Four Seasons. What can go wrong? Very little, it turns out.

On first arrival, I do find myself fooled.

The Four Seasons at Sayan, near the famed cultural capital of the island, Ubud, lies just off a busy road. We pull off into a dirt track, which reveals little but unvariegated jungle. I’ve heard this place is huge – where the hell is the hotel?

All we can see is a single, peculiar structure: a large rotunda, about the size of a helicopter landing pad, with a lily pond on top. I cross a bridge to the rotunda, where a flight of stairs takes me down – and down again.

The people behind Four Seasons are clever. They have gone deep into the place. The hotel starts to appear – reception, restaurant, bar, terraces, suites.

By the time you make it to the lowest level, down near the sacred river than runs through the site, you are in no doubt that this is the heart of a jungle - trees and hills loom all around you. The deep, deep greenness and pleasant sense of disorientation are startling.

There are many status levels of rooms, and I am childishly delighted with mine – private pool, outside shower (that’s a good thing in Bali), a bed twice the size of my king size at home. But it turns out to be one of the more modest habitations – the largest one is not so much a hotel room as a private mansion.

What do you do in the place like this? You loaf about, obviously – eating, drinking, sunbathing, the usual

ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

NH_FEB15_Bali.indd 88

88 19/01/2015 10:52

travel / bali

89 NH_FEB15_Bali.indd 89

FEBRUARY 2015

19/01/2015 10:52

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL Luxury leather goods and accessories hand crafted in the United Kingdom

Canvas and Leather Bags for the Elegant Traveller www.ettinger.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8877 1616

Ettinger Map Ad Absolutely Chelsea 297x210.indd 1

22/2/12 11:41 AM

travel / bali trials of a travel journalist. But there are activities and excursions too, one of which I think sounds pretty patronising. All the same, I give it a go.

A (half) day in the life of a Balinese rice farmer does not sound to me like a recipe for a fun morning – slogging in the fields to plant and extract Bali’s staple crop is not the stuff of leisure. I take a hike first through the rice terraces and beyond, eating breakfast out of banana leaves with an eccentric guide who teaches ‘laughing yoga’. This means I have to stop every few hundred yards and, well, laugh. ‘In Bali we laugh - for no reason’ says the guide. Fair enough – but it does feel like you have, on instruction, gone slightly mad.

I visit a ‘typical Balinese home’ – with in-house temple and requisite smiling toothless grandmother cosseting an infant

our eccentric guide teaches_ 'laughing yoga' on the yard – then get down to some rice farming. You jump in the mud, which comes up to your knees. You smooth it down. When you try and get out of the mud, your boots come off. You plant some seeds. Repeat and wait for six weeks. Is it an experience worth having?

I think it would probably be better to ask a Balinese rice farmer. As for me, it’s not high on my list of career aspirations.

A visit to a jewellery factory, rather like rice farming, doesn’t necessarily feature highly among my must-dos in Bali, but jeweller John Hardy has a remarkable

place 20 minutes from Ubud specialising in Balinese-inspired designs. I can’t afford any of the beautiful pieces they make here – I ask about a silver water jug, and it turns out to be $6,000 – but the showroom alone is worth the visit for its architecture, a vast, high bamboo cathedral, almost as narrow as a canoe and suspended over a rice paddy.

Hardy has made a lot of money out of his business, but rather than blow it on making still more money, he’s set up a school in Bali: the Green School.

A remarkable place with a holistic ethic, it feels like a Californian cafe complex at first – the entrance, without fences or gates, is just a series of cafes selling vegan ice cream (‘sacred scoops’) and ‘raw food’.

No turkey twizzlers here. Rock music from the students decorates the air. The classrooms are open-sided and built of

bamboo. Students swim and take lessons on the bridge that joins the two sides of the premises. A visit to a school may not sound like a great day out, but the Green School will change your whole idea of what it means to be educated.

I can’t imagine finding a place as pleasant as the Sayan site, but the resort at Jimbaran Bay trumps it. I am greeted with a welcoming ceremony at the hotel’s temple (with in-house priest) because we are here not only to elegantly loaf about but also to add to our stocks of karma.

Bali is one of the most spiritual places in the world, and this resort reflects that, with a large menu of meditation and yoga practices. I undertake a ‘karmic cleansing’ ritual on a high open terrace overlooking the vast beach below. Traditional rituals involve incense flowers and Sanskrit prayers. At its climax, to my surprise (my eyes closed, joining in prayer) a jug of water is emptied on my head by the priest – holy water, it turns out. So that’s ok, I tell myself, shivering back to my room.

Leaving my room on the final day, gazing from the balcony to the sea and across another private pool, I feel that although I am a spoiled and hedonistic tourist, I must have done something very right in a past life to end up here, even for a few days. Next time round I’m unlikely to be so lucky. u 5 nights in Ubud at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan before visiting Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay for 5 nights, starting from £2090 per person. Travelling with Audley Travel this includes all flights, transfers and is on a bed and breakfast basis. 62 (361) 701010. fourseasons.com/bali audleytravel.com

91 NH_FEB15_Bali.indd 91

FEBRUARY 2015

19/01/2015 10:53

DRUMMONDS.indd 1

13/04/2015 17:37

> interiors notes

p. 70

suzy hoodless' moodboard

p. 73

the new wallpaper

p. 84

grand plan 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 50s fun with a contemporary approach. gplanvintage.co.uk

69 NH_Oct_Interior_Opener.indd 69

OCTOBER 2014

22/09/2014 11:14

10 of the best

Greek blue homewares

True blues, craft markets and Italian decor take centre stage

01

KOSTA BODA

Cool Moon Votive Candle, £50; scandinavianshop.co.uk

Wo r d s J e s s i c a k l i n g e l f u s s

03

HOUSE OF FRASER

02

Blue Ombre Vases, £30; houseoffraser.co.uk

AMARA

Dash & Albert - Chevron Denim White Rug , £191; amara.com 04

ALEXANDRA D FOSTER

Marrakech Cushion, £195; luxdeco.com

05

ModernWay Heals’ Modern Craft Market

MR AND MRS SMITH Parrot Cay by Como; mrandmrssmith.com

ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

CHIS_MARCH15_Interior_Insp.indd 64

Heals’ Modern Craft Market will be returning to the central London store for the second year running. Taking place for one week this February, the event will showcase the best in contemporary craft as well as giving enthusiasts the chance to take part in a series of live workshops. From 2 - 15 February; heals.co.uk

64 03/02/2015 11:06

HOMES & INTERIORS / NOTES 06

TAPPING IN

JOHN LEWIS

Lexington

Fusion ikat Embroidered cushion, £15; johnlewis.com

There are few luxuries in life equal to really good linen and Lexington’s SS15 collection has it covered. From fluffy towels in muted tones to cosy bedspreads in chic prints, these rich fabrics add the perfect finishing touch to bathroom and bedroom. lexingtoncompany.com

OLVER BONAS

Blue Ombre Stripe Pouffe, £32; oliverbonas.com

PLATE UP Amara

Iconic decorative arts company, Fornasetti present a range of homewares featuring their distinctive designs.

We particularly love the Tema e Variazioni wall plate, which bears the face of Piero Fornasetti’s muse Lina Cavalieri. £125; amara.com

08

07

GIFT LIBRARY Bubble Jug, £79; gift-library.com

editor’s

PICK must

09

HAVE JARDIN DES PLANTES

Butter Dish, £20; jardindesplantes.net

GUIDING LIGHT India Jane

As the weather improves, the temptation to take to the terrace in the evenings increases and what better way to light your al fresco dining than with this stunning 19th century Prince Regent lantern from India Jane. £175; therubytreecollection.com

TAKE A LOAD OFF Multiyork

High street staple Monsoon have collaborated with interiors company Multiyork to present a capsule collection of handpicked fabrics from the store's design archives. Think vibrant paisleys and nature-inspired patterns. multiyork.co.uk

65 CHIS_MARCH15_Interior_Insp.indd 65

10

THE RUBY TREE

Petal Lapis Lazuli Bowl, POA; therubytreecollection.com

MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 11:07

julia boston antiques

www.juliaboston.com 588 king’s road london sw6 2dx tel: 020 7610 6783 FULL PAGE.indd 2 december-antiques.indd 1

25/11/2013 07/11/2013 14:17 14:12

HOMES & INTERIORS / PRODUCTS

TAI PING

ROSE UNIACKE

‘Elipse’ collection, from €1115 per sq m excl. tax; taiping.com

Pendant Light with Copper Shades, POA; roseuniacke.com

MUT DESIGN

‘Float’ collection, €23,843.64; mutdesign.com

KARTELL

Bourgie’ lamp, by Ferrucio Laviani, £322; amara.com

COCOLUX

‘Sol’ and ‘Luna’ fragrances, £55 for 350g; roullierwhite.com

HEAL’S

Blue Dot Real Good Chair, from £139; heals.co.uk

ROSE UNIACKE

MEIKE LANGER

‘Blanche’ valet, £365/€500; meikelanger.com

‘Copper Roll Top Bath’, £9,500; roseuniacke.com

TOM DIXON

3tomdixon.net

COPPER BLUSH

WINNIE LUI

‘Innermost Beads Octo Suspension Light’, £1,900; nest.co.uk

Add a splash of warm elegance with this eye-catching metallic hue

By Jessica klingelfuss

LOBMEYR

‘Still’ collection, by Formafantasma, for Lobmeyr, prices vary; lobmeyr.at

TALISMAN

‘A Superb Lacquered Copper Coffee Table on Floating Plinth 1980s’, £4,200; talismanlondon.com

99 CHIS_MAY15_Interior_Products_Right.indd 99

MAY 2015

27/04/2015 12:40

Solid Wood Specialists since 1962

GROWN : DESIGNED : MADE for YOU

London & M25 Showrooms 020 7253 3206

WHARFESIDE.indd 1 Absolutely Magazine April 2015 London.indd 1

wharfside.london 03/03/2015 10:54 03/03/2015 09:35