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regulars 10. Editor’s letter
56. Beauty news
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12. Five minutes with... Captain of England’s female cricket team, Heather Knight 14. Agenda
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66. Interior news
16. Spotlight The top 2018 diaries 18. Profile Claire Foy on reprising her role in The Crown
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32. Jewellery news
24. Art news
33. Objects of desire
26. Great exhibitions What’s on in 2018
34. Trend setting The jewellery styles to covet this year 36. Watch news
fashion 40. Style her
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42. Fashion shoot 50. Figure of speech Behind the costumes of the Sir Winston Churchill biopic Darkest Hour
68. House style Founder of AB Concept on his top design shops
travel
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76. Food news 77. Restaurant review Southam Street, W10 78. Star power Where to find London’s six new Michelin stars
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84. New horizons Where’s hot in 2018 88. Valley of the kings Courchevel’s Les Airelles puts a luxury spin on skiing 92. Take two Hit the slopes and the sunbeds in southern Spain
property 97. Luxury homes in the Royal Borough
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From the JANUARY 2018
Editor Lauren Romano Contributing Editor Hannah Lemon Associate Editor Camilla Apcar Assistant Editors Ellen Millard Marianne Dick Jewellery Editor Mhairi Graham Watch Editor Richard Brown Senior Designer Daniel Poole Senior Designer & Brand Consistency Laddawan Juhong Production Alice Ford Jamie Steele Hugo Wheatley General Manager Fiona Smith Commercial Director Andrew Turner Executive Director Sophie Roberts Managing Director Eren Ellwood
“Just the idea that The Queen has a Netflix account fills me with giddy excitement” - Claire Foy (p.18) January – the month of unrealistic expectations – is upon us. Some will spring into action, signing up for daily spin classes as a penance for all the port and panettone. For others, the prospect of donning Lycra after a fortnight of festive indulgence is enough to prompt a hasty retreat back to the sofa (armed with the remote and a half-eaten box of Ferrero Rocher). While you’re there, be sure to tune into the second season of The Crown, which sees Claire Foy reprise her role as Her Majesty The Queen – but not before reading the actor’s musings on monarchy and motherhood on page 18. In a bid to ease you into the new year gently, we also round up the best blockbuster art exhibitions (p.26) and Michelin-starred restaurants (p.78) worth jotting down in your shiny new diary (p.16). For something a little more high-octane, why not hit the slopes at Les Airelles in Courchevel (p.88)? Or kick off your snow boots at its heavenly spa – that’s our kind of January detox.
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I started playing cricket because of my older brother, Steve. When I was six, our car broke down in Plymouth and he started playing cricket. I was that annoying little sister who copied everything my brother did. He went on and joined the local men’s cricket club, so I followed him.
It can be hard to keep a strict diet but I find it best to have little treats often to keep me going. When I’m
When I was younger, my role models were Marcus Trescothick and Michael Atherton. This was before
not feeling as healthy, my favourite treat has to be sticky toffee pudding. I do have a bit of a sweet tooth.
the women’s team existed.
My favourite ingredient is halloumi. I’m in Australia a
Cricket is the perfect sport for any woman. It’s the only sport that stops to have tea and cake – that’s what attracted me! It’s also very inclusive; many different people can play, whether you’re small, you’re big, whatever walk of life you come from.
Nutrition and health have become such a massive part of my life as a professional cricketer. I’m a real foodie, so creating the Green Knight salad with Squirrel was great.
5 mi nu t e s wi t h...
Heather Knight The captain of the England women’s cricket team discusses her new superfood collaboration with Squirrel, staying fit and why coffee is her number one vice as told to: Anna Booth
Clockwise from main image: Heather Knight; Grain bowl selection; The Green Knight Salad; Guac and Roll bowl; Squirrel South Kensington
lot and they’ve got a big brunch and breakfast culture out there so I’ve become obsessed with it. There aren’t many foods I miss when I’m away, but I always take a jar of Marmite as it’s much nicer than Vegemite.
Before a match, I’m not too superstitious. We’ve got one girl in the team who has to eat Coco Pops the morning of a game – not the most nutritious choice, but she does it for good luck.
When I need to relax, my go-to is coffee. I went to Rwanda recently and managed to go to a coffee plantation, which was incredible. My favourite coffee shop is The Grounds of Alexandria, an amazing place in Sydney. They’ve even got a pet pig called Kevin Bacon. Heather Knight’s Green Knight salad is available until 31 December, Squirrel, 11 Harrington Road, SW7, wearesquirrel.com
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classical interlude Follow a young Mozart on his journey from musical prodigy to celebrated composer in Michael Longhurst’s lavish production of Peter Shaffer’s play, Amadeus, with live accompaniment from the Southbank Sinfonia orchestra. 11 January – 24 April, nationaltheatre.org.uk
Cruise control Join the jet-set aboard some of the world’s most exclusive yachts as the London Boat Show cruises into town for its 64th instalment, bringing with it a fleet of classic boats, modern vessels and the latest marine technology. A who’s who of the sailing world will be on hand to regale crowds with tales from the high seas. 10-14 January, from £15, ExCel London, londonboatshow.com
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LET THERE BE LIGHT Lumiere London’s dazzling nocturnal exhibition features installations by more than 40 international artists. Look out for Patrice Warrener’s The Light of the Spirit at Westminster Abbey. 18-21 January, lumiere-festival.com
keeping it surreal You might have spotted her snaps on the pages of Vogue, but now fashion photographer Kate Bellm has unveiled her first solo exhibition, Night Sky Rising. Her ethereal series explores nature through a dreamlike lens, with lashings of millennial pink. Until 13 January, Lamb Arts, 10 White Horse Street, W1J, lamb-arts.com
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JUGGLING ACT Cirque du Soleil cartwheels its way into 2018 with Ovo. A carnival of creatures, movement and high-flying trapeze – you’ll be on the edge of your seat. 7 January – 4 March, Royal Albert Hall, SW7, royalalberthall.com
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Dear diary
From pocket calendars by Debrett’s to Mulberry’s life organisers, shop our top diary picks for 2018
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1. Portobello notebook in nile blue, £165, smythson.com; 2. Soho notebook in navy, £135, smythson.com; 3. Mara Panama diary with slide in storm blue, £95, smythson.com; 4. Pocket diary in Eton blue, £35, debretts.com; 5. Monogram stripe leather diary, £95, raefeather.com; 6. Medium Ianthe diary, £50, libertylondon.com; 7. Postman pocket book, £250, mulberry.com; 8. Small agenda organiser, £250, louisvuitton.com; 9. Refillable vintage map diary, from £55, atlas-and-i.com; 10. Pocket leather diary with pen, £55, aspinaloflondon.com
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CLAIRE FOY IN THE CROWN, IMAGE CREDIT: Robert Viglasky / Netflix
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FOY Having made a name for herself globally with an impeccable portrayal of The Queen in the Netflix hit The Crown, Claire Foy prepares to shake off her royal mantle with a host of new film roles W O R D S : k aren anne overton
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wo years ago, Claire Foy was a jobbing actor whose greatest claim to fame was a six-episode arc as Anne Boleyn in the BBC’s Wolf Hall. It would take another royal portrayal to change it all. Landing the coveted role of the young Her Majesty the Queen in Netflix’s The Crown, the 33-year-old Mancunian has become the toast of Hollywood thanks to her riveting performance. It has led her to land a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama, and set a precedent for future projects that will surely see her star shine ever brighter. But first, The Crown. Despite the show’s enormous success, and her contribution to that accomplishment, Foy and co-star Matt Smith – who plays the young Duke of Edinburgh – will relinquish their roles as the third series leaps ahead to another era of The Queen’s reign. For Foy, the departure is bittersweet, as she reflects not just on the end of a chapter in her own life, but the feeling of leaving behind a figure she has come to hold in great esteem. “You feel enormous respect for how [The Queen] handles the responsibility that comes with her job,” Foy begins. “There’s constant planning and ceremonies, and shaking of thousands of
hands. I’ve come to love and admire her so much and I could never have imagined myself in that kind of position. She’s raised four children and also held a very difficult position with all the pressure that comes with that. And that’s wonderful – but for all the admiration in the world, there is always a time to move on and perhaps this is mine.” Arguably, The Crown has done for Foy exactly what it needed to: it has launched her career at great velocity into a whole new stratosphere without the burden of being typecast (such is the danger for others who take longer to capture the public’s imagination). Fans of Foy will soon appreciate the true range of the Stockport-born actor, for she has already secured a number of high-profile roles stretching into 2018 and beyond. The most exciting? Playing the infamous anti-hero Lisbeth Salander in The Girl in the Spider’s Web, the sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It was a role she reportedly nabbed from under the noses of Alicia Vikander and Rogue One star Felicity Jones. Before that, she’ll star alongside Ryan Gosling in the Neil Armstrong biopic First Man – nice work if you can get it. “I can think of worse colleagues to have on a job,” she chuckles nervously.
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It is her most recent role, however, which has arguably had the biggest impact on her life and perception of love: playing Diana Cavendish, the devoted wife and partner of disability pioneer Robin Cavendish (Andrew Garfield) in Breathe, an easy awards contender. The directorial debut of actor Andy Serkis, the film is produced by Robin and Diana’s son Jonathan. It is a touching and inspirational tribute to a family who overcame the odds following Robin’s diagnosis with polio in 1958, which left him paralysed from the neck down. “It’s a love story between two particular people, but also a story that everyone can relate to,” Foy says. “Their solid, protected love for each other meant they could care for others outside of their immediate sphere, and in the course of the film we see how generous and selfless they become. “Love isn’t just about romance and flowers and such, but also the love for those around you.” Currently living in London with her husband and fellow actor Stephen Campbell Moore, and their two-year-old daughter, it is understandable that Foy would be so moved by the plight of another mother. Typically, two of her biggest life milestones came at once as she found herself tending to her infant daughter on the set of The Crown. “I had to have her there during the first season because I was breastfeeding,” she smiles. “That was the most difficult thing for me, but very few working mothers have even that luxury.” She pauses, laughs, then adds: “I don’t think I would want to do that again though. It wasn’t the smartest thing to do to be playing The Queen and breastfeeding at the same time!”
Foy studied at the Oxford School of Drama and made her television debut in the pilot episode of BBC Three’s Being Human in 2008 (the series that launched another historical heart throb, Aidan Turner). She has certainly bided her time in the course of becoming a household name. But don’t expect the actor to start making outlandish demands, or throwing diva-like tantrums, for she is as grounded as they come. When asked how she is spending her well-earned break before next year’s flood of projects, she muses dreamily: “I’ve been trying to enjoy every moment of my time back at home, doing all my favourite little things like shopping and going to the theatre and, of course, being a regular mum. “I was missing simple but very special moments like being able to sit by the fire and have a glass of wine, or meeting up with friends. You feel like you have to do a lot of catching up with your life.” In interviews, Foy offers a persona founded on humility and a desire to always keep something held
this page: foy and matt smith in The Crown, image credit: Robert Viglasky / Netflix OPPOSITE PAGE, from top: FOY AS DIANA CAVENDISH IN BREATHE with andrew garfield; foy on set with breathe director andy serkis, both COURTESY OF STX ENTERTAINMENT
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back, yet there is one subject that fills her with visible glee: the rumour that The Queen herself has not only watched The Crown, but also approves of it. “Just the idea that The Queen has a Netflix account, with a username and password, fills me with giddy excitement!” laughs Foy. “I like to ponder that scenario from time to time. I don’t think we’ll ever know and honestly, I don’t think I want to know. The response is too terrifying. I can’t go down that road! “In any case, I hope she’s happy; I hope she likes what she sees. I hope she understands what we were trying to achieve.” Foy pauses, before adding with a smile: “Even thinking about her watching it opens up a whole can of worms... so I’ll stick with my belief that she simply doesn’t have the time to catch up on it.” Season two of The Crown is now on Netflix
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the big picture Photographer Ellen von Unwerth captures the grandeur of Mary Katrantzou’s 2018 resort collection in these beguiling snaps, taken at Waddesdon Manor and inspired by the building’s owner, Lord Rothschild.
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mirrors Cutting edge Matthew Snowden, the subject of Thackeray Gallery’s next exhibition, paints tactile pictures in his trademark artistic style. Using a palette knife, Snowden layers impasto acrylic to create his vision of the British coast. 16 January – 2 February, 18 Thackeray Street, W8, thackeraygallery.com
ABOVE: Mirror Mirror ©Marianna Rothen, courtesy of Steven Kasher Gallery; right, from top: last light; spring falls, brecon beacons, both ©matthew snowden
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New York-based photographer Marianna Rothen’s latest series of snaps will go on display at The Little Black Gallery this month, in an exhibition entitled Shadows in Paradise. Shot in her New York home using a mix of digital and analogue photography, the thought-provoking images tell the story of her muses, whose lives have not turned out how they imagined. 23 January –24 February, 13a Park Walk, SW10, thelittleblackgallery.com
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Great exhibitions
If you thought 2017 spoilt us with the likes of David Hockney, Henri Matisse and Jean-Michel Basquiat, then buckle up. The artists and themes we’ll be fascinated by in the year ahead range from Monet to video games Words: Marianne Dick
Ocean Liners: Speed & Style
In their heyday, ocean liners were feats of engineering and architecture that attracted the glamorous and the wealthy. This exhibition will show artefacts including a Cartier tiara saved from the sinking Lusitania, Art Deco interiors salvaged from the Normandie and fragments from the most famous yet ill-fated of floating palaces: the Titanic. 3 February – 10 June, Room 39 and the North Court, Cromwell Road, SW7, vam.ac.uk
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Fashioned from Nature
Clockwise from left: Titanic in dry dock, c.1911, image ©Getty images; silk train detail, England c.1890, image ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London; No Man’s Sky game still, 2016, image ©Hello Games; ARTEMISA PHOTO ART/ Shutterstock.com
Fashion was once influenced by the beauty of nature; now, it contributes to the destruction of our planet. Fashioned from Nature studies the tentative relationship between these two worlds over the past four centuries, featuring eco-conscious designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Raeburn and Stella McCartney. 21 April – 27 January 2019, Room 40
Victoria & Albert Museum Videogames
Explore the creativity and political influences of gaming with a visit to this hands-on interactive exhibition – considered the first to seriously study video games as a field of design. 8 September – 24 February 2019, Room 39 and the North Court
Frida Kahlo’s Wardrobe
After Frida Kahlo’s death in 1954, her husband Diego Rivera locked up her belongings in their Blue House in Mexico City. Fifty years later the doors were opened to reveal the artist’s kaleidoscopic possessions. This will be the first time the precious archive will have been shown outside Mexico. 16 June – 4 November, Rooms 38 and 38a
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Monet & Architecture The National Gallery’s summer spectacle will focus solely on Claude Monet’s portrayal of architecture. Seventy works including those from the French Impressionist’s Rouen Cathedral and Venice series will be on display. 9 April – 29 July, Sainsbury Wing, Trafalgar Square, WC2N, nationalgallery.org.uk
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National Portrait Gallery Clockwise from ABOVE: CLAUDE MONET, Le Portail et la tour d’Albane à l’aube, 1893-4, image ©Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Tompkins Collection – Arthur Gordon Tompkins Fund; CLAUDE MONET, Dolceacqua, la vieux pont sur la Nervia, 1884, image ©Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA, image credit: Michael Agee; Andy Warhol, Michael Jackson, 1984, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D. C.
Michael Jackson: On the Wall
One of the most recognisable pop stars in the world, Michael Jackson would have turned 60 this August. His appearance captivated many contemporary artists and photographers, such as Andy Warhol and David LaChapelle. A selection of portraits will be accompanied by a publication of essays by writers including Zadie Smith. 28 June – 21 October, St. Martin’s Place, WC2H, npg.org.uk
culture All Too Human: Bacon, Freud and a Century of Painting Life “I want the paint to work as flesh does,” described Lucian Freud of his craft. Tate Britain’s curation of 20th-century figurative art features many of the great portrait artist’s works, as well as a painting of him by his friend and rival Francis Bacon that hasn’t been seen in public since the mid-60s. 28 February – 27 August, Millbank, SW1P, tate.org.uk Left: Francis Bacon, Study for Portrait of Lucian Freud, 1964, ©The Estate of Francis Bacon, All rights reserved, DACS, London, Image credit: Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd.
Tate Britain & Tate Modern Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy The first solo exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s work at the Tate Modern will take a month-by-month look at a pivotal year in the artist’s life – 1932, his ‘year of wonders’. The show will comprise more than 100 paintings, sculptures and works on paper, including The Dream: a seminal portrait of Picasso’s mistress Marie-Thérèse Walter. 8 March – 9 September, Bankside, SE1, tate.org.uk
Clockwise from above: Pablo Picasso, the crucifixion (la crucifixion), 1932; Nude Woman in a Red Armchair (Femme nue dans un Fauteuil rouge), 1932; Nude in a black armchair (nu au Fauteuil noir), 1932; The Dream (Le Rêve), 1932, all images ©Succession Picasso/DACS London, 2017
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Majestic Gemstones A vibrant new collection by House of Garrard pays tribute to the extraordinary jewellery owned by the Duchess of Edinburgh, Maria Alexandrovna. The striking diamond and precious stone designs are certain to make you feel like royalty. Jewelled Vault collection, POA, garrard.com
Official jeweller to Her Majesty The Queen, Mappin & Webb is renowned for timeless fine jewellery and silverware. The new MW collection features its brightest diamond yet, cut with 75 facets. The prestigious gem has been set in 17 tailor-made pieces, including engagement rings, earrings and pendants, all of which twinkle with tradition and regal elegance. POA, mappinandwebb.com
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a glimmer of hope
The new collection from emerging fine jeweller Patcharavipa takes its cue from the Japanese ginkgo leaf, symbolic of vitality, hope and peace. Available at Dover Street Market, select from bold, geometrical shapes handcrafted in 18-carat gold, spanning earrings, bracelets and necklaces. From £1,300, patcharavipa.com
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The birthstone of January, the fiery garnet is beguiling and synonymous with deep affection and devotion. The powerful gem comes in myriad designs this season, whether strung on a rose gold chain by Pomellato or dramatically fashioned on a glittering cocktail ring by Buccellati.
Fine Feathers
Banish January blues with resplendent curiosities by Of Rare Origin. The American jeweller launched in 2016 and caused an instant stir stateside for its ornamental Aviary collection, featuring dainty, handcrafted birds perched in 18-carat yellow gold vermeil cages. The colourful collection is now available on Net-a-Porter and selling out quicker than you can say fly. From £1,055, net-a-porter.com
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Purr-fect rings
Whether worn individually or stacked up your fingers, Ara Vartanian’s vivacious new cat rings are both fun and sophisticated. Multicoloured designs combine an 18-carat yellow gold band with rubies, sapphires and diamonds. From £2,500, aravartanian.com
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tableware tails Royal Delft’s latest tableware collection, Peacock Symphony, takes a little licence with nature’s colour palette – to delicate effect. Blue plumes decorate formal dinner plates, drinkware and dishes. From €22.50, royaldelft.com
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Hold the whole world’s treasures in your hands with this tiny spinning globe charm – in 18-carat white and rose gold, studded with brown diamonds £1,600, annoushka.com
A figurative frame of handmade concrete atop a marble base Ra ri ty fem ale t o rs o scul pt ure, $2,995, k e llywea rst ler.c o m
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well addressed This hand-painted Montaigne jewellery box is a miniature version of the townhouse where Christian Dior presented his first collection in 1946, as it then stood. £7,400, dior.com
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ShoulderSkimming Earrings When speaking to designers and industry insiders, one opinion was unanimous: 2018 is going to be an ear party. Take lobe dressing up a notch with shoulder-skimming, dramatic drop designs by Chanel, David Morris and Diane Kordas. While this trend undoubtedly completes a cocktail dress, we like it best when elevating low-key, daytime looks. Clockwise from right: Star Chain Earrings, £3,215, dianekordasjewellery.com; Signature de Saphir, POA, chanel.com; Three Row Illusion Earrings, POA, davidmorris.com; My Chain earrings, £20,750, chanel.com
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GOING Green It is all about going green for 2018, symbolically and literally, as the secondary colour undergoes a luxurious transformation. ‘Avocado green’ has been cited as the next ‘millennial pink’, while electric lime shades populate the spring collections. Embrace verdant fine jewellery including bright olive peridots from Delfina Delettrez, rich emeralds at James Ganh and Pomellato’s juicy tourmalines. cLOCKWISE from right: Pastorale Anglaise ring, POA, chaumet.com; Les Bles Earrings, chanel.com; emerald ring, poa, jamesganh.com; M’ama non M’ama ring, £1,110, pomellato.com; Emerald earrings, £30,650, Amrapali, net-a-porter.com; Seal bracelet, £2,090 and earrings, £3,045, DELFINA DELETTREZ, doverstreetmarket.com
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collection Extra long Necklaces As the roaring twenties continues a style revival, embrace elegant, navel-grazing pendants in 2018. Reach for spectacular swingers from Cartier and Chopard, while Van Cleef & Arpels, the original purveyor of pendants, continues to spearhead the trend with gleaming clusters strung on lustrous chains. “The glamorous long drop pendant is popular again,” comments Burlington Arcade jeweller Susannah Lovis. “We love the versatility of a piece that can be worn over a jumper during the day but can dangle seductively between the seams of a low cut dress in the evening.”
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Forget dowdy pearl twin sets and button earrings – the world’s oldest treasure continues its contemporary transformation. We like sophisticated, cool iterations by Yoko London and Mizuki, both of which seamlessly fashion the freshwater fancy with diamonds and gold. Another pearly queen is Polish designer Magda Butrym, who crafts pearl drop earrings, bracelets and chokers, finished with a chic silk ribbon tie.
FROM LEFT: Amulette de Cartier necklace, £58,000, cartier.com; Bouton d’Or Pendant, £30,300 and Magic Alhambra Pendant, £5,350, vancleefarpels.com
Setti ng precious jewels. The trends to take up in 2018
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Pick’n’Mix Earrings Join the singles club by dressing your ears with an abundance of characterful designs. This offbeat trend is nothing new, but with a slew of designers specialising in mismatched earrings, the humble lobe is transforming into a diamond-studded work of art. Loquet London’s Talisman collection, launching in February, is made up of 14-carat diminutive gold hoop earrings with detachable charms, bespoke to the wearer and designed to be worn mismatched.
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Clockwise FROM top RIGHT: pearl choker, £509, magdabutrym.com; Bracelet, £2,500, yokolondon.com; earrings, £827, magdabutrym.com; Ring, £1,250, MIZUKI, doverstreetmarket.com
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Rock’n’roll diamonds might sound like a juxtaposition, but nothing exudes insouciant elegance like styling denim with contemporary precious stones. Case in point, Pia Hallstrom’s twinkling spiked Pyramid bracelets, worn individually or stacked up the arm. Messika’s modern collections are equal parts rock and romanticism, restyling safety pins and biker chains in glittering diamonds and 18-carat gold. Look out for a second collaboration between the French jeweller and Gigi Hadid in 2018. CLOCKWISE from top left: Sleeping Beauty ring set, £3,410, stoneparis.com; Move 10th Anniversary Earrings, £19,600, messika.com; pyramid bracelet, £4,900, piahallstrom.com
Clockwise from top left: moon and shooting star charm, both £260, loquetlondon.com; Diorama Précieuse earrings, £12,600, dior.com; croissant amelia, £2,320, Sophie Bille Brahe, doverstreetmarket.com; Button Back Hoops, £2,600, jessicamccormack.com
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collection In 1972, the Royal Oak announced itself as the world’s first luxury sports watch. Conceived for Audemars Piguet by watch designer Gerald Genta, the model laid down the design codes for a whole new genre of timepiece. Two decades later, in 1993, a chronograph function was introduced to the Royal Oak to give us the Royal Oak Offshore. Now, to mark the model’s 25th year, Audemars Piguet presents three new versions: a re-edition of the original Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph, as well as an Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph in either stainless steel or 18-carat pink gold. audemarspiguet.com
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Few are the Swiss watch brands that remain independently owned. Fewer still are those that continue to be controlled by their founding families. Carl F. Bucherer is one example. Perhaps that’s why the Swiss national football team chose the company as its Official Timekeeper in 2016. Relatively unknown in the UK, Carl F. Bucherer raised its profile last year when parent company Bucherer acquired The Watch Gallery – the company behind the Wonder Room in Selfridges. The brand’s star looks set to continue to rise thanks to such fine-looking timepieces as the 43mm Manero Flyback. Originally launched in 2016, the vintageinspired chronograph houses an automatic column-wheel movement and is now available in 18-carat red gold or stainless steel. carl-f-bucherer.com
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It’s Super Complicated Tracing an unbroken lineage all the way back to 1755, Vacheron Constantin claims to be the world’s oldest continually-operating watch company. Flaunting the sort of horologic handiness that’s accrued over two-and-a-half centuries, in 2015 the Swiss brand announced the Reference 57260. Comprising 57 complications, it became the most complex wristwatch ever created. Vacheron then presented Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600. Featuring 23 (mainly astronomical) complications, the model tells three types of time: civil time (GMT); solar time (based on the position of the sun); and sidereal time (according to earth’s relation to specific constellations). For this, the watch was awarded the Mechanical Exception Prize at the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. vacheron-constantin.com
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Massimo Dutti’s City Sights edit will replenish tired staples and take your wardrobe into spring. The palette is predominantly monochrome, tan and dusky pink shades – with a healthy dose of houndstooth. Key pieces include a collarless leather jacket (£249) and a knitted dress (£69.95), which both lend an air of Italian elegance. massimodutti.com
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design on. Stivaleria Cavallin’s team of designers and craftsmen then turns their dream pair of boots into a reality. All footwear is made entirely in-house, in Stivaleria Cavallin’s Venice workshop, by artisans who have learned and perfected their skills over decades, and are delivered within four weeks of placing an order. For those who might be more pressed for time, the shop has an ample signature collection ready to buy and wear immediately. It is this unparalleled service, quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail – madeto-measure boots are cut exactly around the leg to fit the shape – that makes Stivaleria Cavallin’s clients return again and again. The boutique is the only tivaleria Cavallin is one of the place in the world where capital’s best-kept secrets. The you can purchase Stivaleria The craftsmanship that goes into renowned bootmaker’s heritage Cavallin creations. In an each pair of Stivaleria Cavallin spans more than 50 years, and attempt to ensure its Elizabeth Street shop resembles a exclusivity and absolute boots is second to none carefully curated wardrobe of boots. discretion at all times, there White walls, glass shelves and picture is no online shop or rail frames showcase each style – the set-up additional stockists – you resembles a gallery, with an exhibition of Italian can barely find the brand craftsmanship, design and elegance. on social media. An array of coloured premium leathers hang Its mission is that “each from the walls, displaying a vast and sumptuous pair of shoes has to be selection of materials that are offered in the beyond perfection, and made-to-order service. A typical example of this is each customer has to be a sheet with 16 samples of suede in subtly delighted beyond different shades of dark blue, which was created expectations”. And in that, for a customer to choose from. it has certainly succeeded. It’s the ultimate shopping experience for shoe 47 Elizabeth Street, SW1W, connoisseurs, who can start with a consultation 020 3198 3269, where they discuss their ideas, or can pick one stivaleriacavallin.com of the items from the archives to base their own
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As the Second World War blockbuster Darkest Hour hits the silver screen and tensions mount for the coming awards season, Marianne Dick talks to Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran about London’s starring role
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clockwise from top left: costume sketches for oldman; kristin scott thomas as clementine churchill; lily james as elizabeth layton; Stephen dillane as viscount halifax, all ©Jacqueline durran; scott thomas as clementine churchill, image ©Universal Pictures International; oldman as churchill, image ©Universal Pictures International; oldman’s transformation, image ©2017 FOCUS FEATURES LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
secret meetings in his makeshift war bunker in the disused Down Street underground station. The area became the starting point for sourcing Oldman’s wardrobe for the film, which was put together by costume designer Jacqueline Durran whose previous work with Wright includes Atonement and Anna Karenina, for which she won an Academy Award in 2013. “I think it was about trying to make the most authentic picture of Churchill. We wanted, if we could, to tap into the skills that were there when he bought clothes from those suppliers,” she describes. “We decided right from the beginning that we didn’t want to stylise it... we wanted to keep quite close to the reality. A lot of the references were photographs of the actual people; it’s rare to work on a film where everyone is so photographed.” While Churchill had more than one tailor, for Darkest Hour Oldman was measured up by Henry Poole & Co. The Savile Row tailor still offers the chalk stripe fabric that was made especially for
One reason why Churchill remains so recognisable is his distinct sense of style
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the prime minister – it is even woven in the same Fox Brothers mill. Henry Poole also made Ben Mendelsohn’s costumes for the character of King George VI: the naval suit and the classic blue. One of Churchill’s most famous garments was the siren suit he designed himself – he coined them his ‘rompers’. They were effectively boiler suits, but Churchill had them made in an array of fabrics and colours for every occasion, most notably in green velvet by Turnbull & Asser. Unfortunately, the siren suit doesn’t appear in the film, however Turnbull & Asser was called on to make shirts and that familiar spotty bow tie. Just around the corner from Turnbull & Asser is Lock & Co Hatters of 6 St. James’s Street, which made Churchill’s vast selection of headwear. In Darkest Hour, a throng of hats is displayed beautifully on the wall in a scene where he is selecting which style to wear. Oldman’s Churchill ponders aloud which version of himself he should be that day.
Elsewhere, Breguet recreated the No. 765 pocket watch for the film, which was affectionately called ‘the turnip’ by Churchill and his family. In Breguet: Art & Innovation in Watchmaking, it is noted: “In 1946, according to the Breguet records, Breguet offered the British leader the complete refurbishment of his watch ‘in homage to the role he played during the war’. In return, Churchill gave Breguet a copy of his book Into Battle, with an inscription to Breguet by the author.” There are few scenes in the film where Oldman isn’t smoking, or at least holding, a cigar; in fact, it is how we are first introduced to his character. He lights one up in bed and the flame illuminates his face. In preparation for the role, Oldman visited the James J. Fox cigar shop where Churchill was a regular customer, and spoke to store manager and master of Habanos, Dirk Seyfried. “One of the customary cigar sizes for Cuban cigars is called ‘Churchill’ and the size is always a
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A throng of hats is displayed beautifully on the wall in a scene in which Churchill is selecting which style to wear. He ponders aloud which version of himself he should be that day seven-inch 47 ring gauge, which is pretty big, certainly in length,” says Seyfried. “It was all about finding the perfect aesthetic of cigar size to hand, as well as the shade. The Romeo y Julieta Churchill is synonymous with the man himself, but Mr Oldman tried a few cigars with a slight variation in size. His attention to detail for the role was impressive.” One aspect of Churchill’s costume where Durran had room to exercise some creative license was his nightwear. “In the pictures he wears a dressing gown that has a bold Chinese dragon pattern on it,” says Durran. “We decided not to try and reproduce that exact pattern but to do something in the spirit of it, in a colour that would be more in keeping with the film. We actually don’t know what colour that dressing gown was because there are only black and white pictures.” In the film, Churchill’s nightwear is a pale, satiny pink. When it came to introducing colour to scenes where many of the photographic references were in black and white, and in a world that was very ‘make do and mend’, Durran took inspiration from the photographer Gisèle Freund. “She had a very muted palette in a lot of her pictures, but there were some quite definite colours within that,” the designer explains. In its entirety, Oldman’s transformation in the film is quite extraordinary. The actor approached special effects artist Kazuhiro Tsuji personally and told him he would only take on the role if Tsuji was on board. Oldman, Wright, Tsuji and Durran then spent six months experimenting and developing the various components that made up the character, before they even began filming. “I went to America twice to see Gary before he arrived in London to start work on the film,” says Durran. “I think once we started to see the
silhouette of Churchill come together – with the prosthetic, costume, stance, cane and all the other things – that was the highlight for me.” Darkest Hour is a celebration of British eccentricity and a rousing example of how individuality and conviction can triumph, even in the gloomiest of times. In a world full of dark suits, Churchill shone magnificently. Darkest Hour is in cinemas from 12 January
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Celebrating the best in British design, the latest offering from Private White V.C. champions a meeting of minds. Designed in partnership with Jaguar, the suave Harrington jacket merges classic and contemporary styles, giving the signature coat a modern upgrade. £595, 73 Duke Street, W1K, privatewhitevc.com
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Those harbouring fond memories of their childhood Crayola box should look to Marc Jacobs Beauty for crayons with a grown-up twist. Modelled in the campaign by Londoner Adwoa Aboah, the new line of lipsticks – dubbed Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayon – boasts long-lasting colour and precise application. £25 each, harrods.com
SOMETHING BLUE The new scent by Tiffany & Co. is a bouquet of iris and patchouli, housed in a flacon inspired by the jeweller’s most famous diamond cuts. If you can’t get enough of its fragrant florals, bathe in the matching shower gel first. Eau de parfum, from £52; shower gel, £32 tiffany.co.uk
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aviar may still be one of the most luxurious snacks for discerning epicureans (if you’re interested, 45 Jermyn St. has crow’s feet to be pumped up the most wonderful caviar like a bicycle tyre. Fenwick’s La trolley to sample), but it’s not Dive into an oasis of calm Prairie treatment room is eating it that interests me when and treat your face to an elixir of hidden on the second floor, and I visit Fenwick on a hectic proves to be a quiet moisturising December afternoon. youth made from caviar oasis away from the tills and Stampedes of Christmas flapping plastic cards on the shoppers rush past me, WORDS: Hannah Lemon surrounding levels. hurriedly looking for the latest The session is a series of red-heeled Louboutin on the applications of creams – no extractions, lasers or ground floor, or a colourful party dress from harsh exfoliants, just comforting massages. To Diane von Furstenberg on the first, while I adopt start, the therapist applies a calming cleansing a more relaxed pace to seek out La Prairie. water to my face, gently removing my make-up The beauty company originates from and preparing the skin. Then come layer after Switzerland’s Lake Geneva, a place dedicated to layer of different serums (some that tingle), rejuvenation. It was here that Clinique La Prairie which are massaged into the skin and softly saw new research on cellular therapy by Dr Paul wiped away with a hot towel, depending on the Niehans. Taking inspiration from this, the skincare thickness, with the aim of rehydrating, gently brand La Prairie was founded in 1978 with a focus exfoliating and cleansing. on what it calls ‘cellular complex’ – formulas for The thicker creams feel like layers of clay; in the rejuvenation of skin cells. To do so, the particular, the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. It is company sources rare ingredients, such as caviar, applied in a thick coat across my forehead, cheeks platinum and gold, as the basis for its products. and chin and left to sink into the epidermis. The It is the former that has me lying on a bed for extract of caviar, which is sourced from farmed 45 minutes waiting for my laughter lines and Siberian sturgeon, helps firm the skin with its ‘plumping proteins’. Sure enough, when I look into the mirror, despite the removal of my protective make-up shield of concealer and eyeliner, I’m pleased. There is a healthy glow and a buoyancy to the skin that shines back at me – even in this winter weather. La Prairie Caviar Volumising Facial, £50 booking fee redeemable on the purchase of two products, Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street, W1S, fenwick.co.uk
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Talking it over For all the promise of fresh starts and new beginnings, January can be a time of bewilderment and anxiety, too
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ew people are totally immune to the January blues. Depleted post-Christmas bank balances, dark and dreary weather and gym adverts plastered to every billboard – it’s little wonder we feel deflated at this time of year. But for many of us, emotional struggles and stresses are not solely a seasonal dilemma. “Emotional flu can strike at any time, but it’s really normal,” reassures Dr Emma Loveridge, director and founder of Rafan House, an organisation that engages with individuals, families and organisations who need help dealing with everyday life. “If you catch it early most people get over it with a bit of help. But if it’s allowed to fester, particularly in young people, then it’s much harder to deal with. You wouldn’t leave a condition to run its course for two or three years if it was manifesting itself as physical symptoms, without expecting it to get progressively worse,” she continues, as she settles into an armchair in one of Rafan House’s quiet, tucked away consulting rooms. Mental health issues garnered much press attention last year, with many household names opening up about their own personal struggles. But Loveridge thinks there is still some way to go before we completely eradicate the stigma attached to emotional wellbeing. It was one of the reasons why she set up the practice on Harley Street. “I used to get calls from fellow parents saying they didn’t know me but they’d heard I was a good
listener and could they come around to have a cup of tea.” In most cases Loveridge’s suggestion that they see a therapist to help them through family issues was met with reluctance. “I really wanted to recommend somewhere that offered an all-encompassing approach, rather than a singletrack pathway that involved cognitive behavioural therapy, or seeing a psychiatrist,” she says. When Loveridge couldn’t find a suitable location, she founded Rafan House, recruiting a highly specialised, integrated team to deal with any difficulties an individual or family might face, all housed under one roof. Rafan House offers compassionate, professional and discreet conversations about work, love and loss, covering everything from stressful work situations to high-conflict divorce and post-natal problems. The team also supports people who need to make important personal and professional decisions. To achieve this, the practice favours a tailored approach, which champions prevention. As well as welcoming individuals and families through its doors, Loveridge and the team work closely with schools, engaging with teachers and parents to help them understand and manage children in their care. They also run sessions with corporate companies designed to explore the dynamics of a team through organisational, reflective thinking. “It’s like exercise. If you do a little bit of emotional thinking, then it’s very preventative,” says Loveridge. “London is so pressurised; as a result people can get in a muddle, and it’s not their fault,” she continues. “It can be a lonely city, too, which is why we aim to provide a professional extended family, somewhere people can come to talk through their issues and even become a member if they wish.” The best part is that it’s on their own terms. “Ultimately, people worry about becoming trapped in something they can’t get out of. We encourage our clients to work out what is sustainable for them,” she says. “We want to make it easy for people to walk through our door.”
“London is so pressurised; as a result people can get in a muddle, and it’s not their fault”
Rafan House, 72 Harley Street, W1G, 020 3542 9935, rafanhouse.com
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These innovative creations are your best bet for an active year ahead – and there’s something for every fitness tribe words: Rob Crossan
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How much technology can you really put into a pair of trainers? A staggering amount if you’re prepared to splash out on a pair of Adidas Ultra Boost Laceless. The clue is in the name. Yes, these beauties are sans laces, but the really high-tech element comes in the form of breathable Primeknit yarn. It is designed using motiontracking technology to fit snugly to the feet where needed, and provide room for movement in other areas. If you’re prone to blisters, then the seam-free upper can specifically minimise irritation. So what are you waiting for? The least you can do is run to the shops and back... £149.95, adidas.com
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With a blood oxygen monitor, song storage, in-built personal coaching and GPS, the first smartwatch from Fitbit leaves nothing to chance when it comes to second-by-second analysis of just how lazy or productive you’ve been. Named Ionic, the aerospacegrade aluminium construction gives off a cool simplicity that belies the devilishly complex work going on underneath. Not only that, but it’s a comfy companion thanks to nanomolding technology that fuses plastic and metal together for a lighter design. £299.99, fitbit.co.uk
Steaming your veggies may still bring back bad memories of soggy broccoli in school dinners. Trust the original mad scientist of the British kitchen, Heston Blumenthal, to have come up with a solution. The sleek, sexy and thoroughly modern Steam Zone incorporates new technology whereby the steaming process automatically stops when the water levels get too low. There are natty ‘keep warm’ and ‘sync’ functions too, meaning you can prepare fish, chicken and vegetables to perfection. £199.95, sageappliances.co.uk
“The Fitbit Ionic leaves nothing to chance when it comes to second-by-second analysis of just how lazy you’ve been”
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Stimulating, serious and slightly short on oxygen, Virgin Active’s new altitude chamber spin class at Cannon Street is a mean and magnificent workout. While not quite giving that top-of-the-Andes breathlessness, it will certainly make you feel you’ve climbed a little further than to the top of the Shard. The room is designed to simulate being at an altitude of 3,000m by removing oxygen from the air, making your workout a notch harder. Probably not the right class to go to if you have a hangover, but perfect if you have a head, heart and hardcore attitude for heights. Membership from £129 per month, virginactive.co.uk
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Comparisons with a rogue tent pole are tempting – but wrong – when it comes to this piece of American fitness creativity. The aim of the ActivMotion Bar according to inventor Derek Mikulski, is to “put resistance that’s active or alive into someone’s hands”. Replacing medicine balls and hand weights (and enhancing sets of crunches, lunges and squats), the deceptively simple tech behind the pole is the ball bearings inside, which shift when it is held, forcing users to focus on keeping it stable. In this way, more muscles are activated in any exercise. And you don’t have to go for broke straight away: the pole comes in different weights, starting at 1.4kg. You might get some odd looks if you take this piece of equipment along to the gym, but for a personal training session at home, the bar – and the digital regime that comes with it – makes for a very different and strangely satisfying workout. From $119.99 (approx. £90), activmotionbar.com
The two-wheeled globetrotter With speed and cadence sensors, a micro SD smartcard and the ability to record every cycling metric you could possibly conceive of, there is a serious new gear change in the humble biking app from leading tech company Garmin. Its new Edge 1030 cycling computer has a gargantuan array of functions including detailed maps, proper turn-by-turn instructions and warnings for sharp bends ahead, while its Strava Live element offers second-by-second, real-time comparisons with personal bests as you’re riding segments. In terms of hard stats and stamina (this beast has a 20 hour battery life), this is probably the most solid bet for any pedal pioneer. £499.99, garmin.com
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William Edwards has supplied hotels such as Claridge’s and The Connaught with crockery for more than two decades. Finally, we can now enjoy his creations at home too. What better way to breathe new life into a room than to refresh the walls? With famous fans such as Kate Moss, de Gournay’s wallpapers are a good place to start. The hand painted Namban design (pictured), is a collaborative effort between de Gournay and Portuguese design duo Oitoemponto. It is inspired by decorative oriental paintwork – in Asia, cranes are symbols of happiness and eternal youth. A positive note to begin the new year on. From £1,175, degournay.com
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ondon is the city that never sleeps. Well, almost. Judging by the tired eyes on the Northern line, we could all do with pressing the snooze button once in a while. In fact, the whole country is struggling to catch 40 winks – according to The Great British Bedtime Report, the average Brit gets just six of the recommended eight hours a night. It may be news to us, but Swedish bed and mattress brand Hästens has been perfecting the art of slumber since 1852, and fifth-generation owner Jan Ryde is on a mission to spread the word about the importance of a good night’s sleep. Originally a saddle manufacturer, Hästens as it’s known today came about as a response to the declining horse trade. David Janson, the founder’s grandson, made the switch – taking the horsetail hair used to craft the brand’s carriage seats, and sandwiching it between cotton, wool and flax to create an allergen-free mattress that has comfort by the barrel load. Today, Hästens signature blue and white check, first created in 1978, is said to be more
From top right: Hästens craftsmanship; Hästens Auroria in royal Navy Check; Hästens Vividus in blue check; Hästens Luxuria in solid pearl check
recognisable in Sweden than the country’s own flag, and globally the brand is renowned for its craft. Even the Swedish royals are fans – in 1952 Hästens was appointed Purveyor to the Royal Court of Sweden (the Swedish equivalent to our Royal Warrant). Of the beds themselves, there are 11 from which to choose, ranging from the Marquis (£3,970); to the ultra-luxe Vividus (£109,000), priced so for the detailed craftsmanship behind it. The bed takes 320 hours to make by hand by Hästens’ master craftsmen. So which to pick? While it makes sense to assume that the top tiered divan boasts the best sleep, Ryde says that the secret to a good night lies with the individual. Not everyone will find the Vividus to be the most comfortable. The trick is to test them out; the Hästens team recommends customers visit the store to try each model for themselves before making a decision. Each bed boasts a 25-year guarantee, so it’s an investment worth taking time over – especially as there’s evidence that it could last a lifetime. The team recently tracked down an 80-year-old model that was still going strong, and even offered to buy it. To their surprise, the owner declined. So besotted was he with his favoured frame that he wouldn’t give it up, not even for the offer of a new one. It is accolades such as this that have earned the brand its reputation as one of Sweden’s – and the world’s – top bed brands. For the secret to a good night’s sleep, look no further. 115 Fulham Road, SW3, hastens.com
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from above left: Founders of AB Concept Terence Ngan and Ed Ng; CÉ LA VI, Hong Kong, image credit: Edmon Leong
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Interior designer Ed Ng’s hotel and restaurant designs – from Beijing to Ten Trinity Square – bring new meaning to ‘taking a global view’
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hould you have been wandering around Belgravia’s Pimlico Road on a Monday afternoon in November, you may have passed an inconspicuous gentleman browsing the shelves of the area’s myriad design shops. On closer inspection, you may have noticed a small “EN” embroidered on the cuff of his shirt sleeve. The monogram – stitched by a tailor at Tom Ford – stands for Ed Ng, co-founder of Hong Kong-based interior design firm AB Concept and the brains behind some of the world’s most beautiful hotels and restaurants: the W Beijing, the Shangri-La Qufu in China and Mei Ume at the Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, to name a few.
It’s at the latter that we meet the following day, the towering Corinthian columns of the former Port of London Authority headquarters a stark contrast to the Shard and the Walkie Talkie that you can see from the square. The hotel’s restaurant, designed by Ng and his business partner Terence Ngan, opened at the beginning of 2017. It was the firm’s first project in the UK and, Ng admits, one of their more challenging. “It’s a Grade II-listed building, so we weren’t allowed to touch most of the things in here,” he begins as he shows me around. “It’s all beautiful Corinthian columns that are 100 per cent, unmistakably, Western, and I had to design an Asian restaurant that looks like it belongs here. It’s like working on a spectrum, and you’re trying to push two polar ideas – East and West – together.” The result is an Asian fusion eatery, which he says is 30 per cent Japanese, 70 per cent Chinese. Even the name, Mei Ume, is a blend of Mandarin and Japanese (both words mean ‘plum blossom’ in their respective languages). The link to London comes in the floor-to-ceiling artworks of traditional Japanese and Chinese fishing ports, a nod to nearby Tower Bridge and its trading heritage. Such a project is the stuff that Ng’s dreams were made of as a budding interior designer. He met his business partner, an architect, through mutual friends. A shared interest in being their own bosses sparked the idea for AB Concept. It was founded in 1999 and began with small-scale residential projects. “My ambition has always been international hospitality, but you have to have a very strong track record. You can’t start on day one and expect the Four Seasons to come to you,” Ng laughs. Since then, the pair have worked on projects across the globe, fashioning hotels in Malaysia, Thailand and India, restaurants in Hong Kong
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and Taiwan and wellness retreats in Singapore. His travels fuel his inspiration, and he admits he has a particular soft spot for London. “I think London is very embracing when it comes to design. Unlike a lot of the neighbouring European cities, you’re very receptive to different ideas and different cultures,” he says. “I like things that are more of a discovery, things that don’t have to be sparkly or flashy.
I enjoy London,” he says. “The problem is shipping it back, because I still have to go to New York and Tokyo before I go home.” Ng’s upcoming projects include a W Hotel in the Algarve – the brand’s first in Europe – and a restaurant, Paper Moon Jardino, in Milan. But the one he’s most excited about is happening back in China: The Beijing Hotel, a 100-year-old establishment on the edge of
“London is very embracing when it comes to design” “You want to take your time and find some hidden jewels, and Pimlico is definitely the area where I’ve found this quality in London. There’s a very old antiques store called Gallery 25 on Pimlico Road, where there are so many things just piled up. “Another shop I like is the British fabric company de Le Cuona. It specialises in linens, velvet, cotton, all these natural materials. Everything is so inviting.” Ng makes a habit of timing his trips to the UK with the Adams Antiques Fair that takes place every month in Victoria. On this occasion, he snapped up a glassware set from the Napoleonic period. “It’s nothing expensive, but it’s the reason
the Forbidden City, has tasked AB Concept with redesigning its restaurants, with a view to opening more across the globe. “They want to make it into a flagship, because it’s very important that China starts to develop its own brand of hospitality. America has an abundance of Hiltons and Marriotts, but so many Chinese people are travelling now that they want their own brands,” he explains, before sheepishly adding: “I feel like I have 1.3 billion people looking over my shoulder, waiting to see what I will do with this hotel.” No pressure then... abconcept.net
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creature comforts New to JoJo Maman Bébé, its latest collection offers luxurious sleepwear for babies. Woodland creatures adorn a selection of sleepsuits. From £16, jojomamanbebe.co.uk
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This season, play dress-up with The Bonniemob. The new collection features its signature animal print with new characters – pandy, poe and ping panda. Expect a range of playsuits, blankets and hats embellished with adorable motifs. £130, thebonniemob.com
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sets, sun canopies, a footmuff and a highperformance raincover, designed to fit the Bugaboo Cameleon, Bugaboo Bee, Bugaboo Donkey and Bugaboo Buffalo. “Our customers seek out the unexpected,” says Nienke van Oeveren, global manager of strategic partnerships at Bugaboo. “They’re looking for pioneering products that shake up existing categories, like Bugaboo did with the launch of its iconic pushchair in 1999.” Aside from its innovative pushchairs, Bugaboo has paved the way for ingenious luggage systems, with the introduction of the Bugaboo Boxer, which features push-steering, interlocking cases and a lining that becomes a standalone bag – all of which have also been given the We Are Handsome treatment. The print has been used on a limited-edition version of the Bugaboo Boxer Cabin Case, which comes in two sizes and includes the Bugaboo Boxer Inner Bag. “The bugaboo Boxer revolutionised the luggage industry with the power of push,” adds van Oeveren. “Now we’re encouraging fashionable travellers to push those boundaries a little further with these unique products that make every trip an adventure.” And what’s more, you’ll never miss your suitcase on the baggage carousel again. bugaboo.com
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Bugaboo celebrates the spirit of adventure with a new nature-inspired collection of accessories for its pushchair models and Boxer luggage system
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Enoteca Rosso brings Italian fare to Kensington High Street in the form of regional wines, freshly made pasta and tasty sharing boards, comprising cured meats, breads and cheeses.
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276-280 Kensington High Street, W8, enotecarosso.com
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Raise a glass Having noticed a rise in the number of female winemakers, Daphne’s has dedicated a section of its drinks menu to the women behind its vast selection of vino. Take your pick from more than 40 bottles, including French reds by Sylvie Esmonin and Italian pinot grigio by Frederica Magrini. 112 Draycott Avenue, SW3, daphnes-restaurant.co.uk Image ©Karolina Krasuska, courtesy of Daphne’s
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True blue For a cocktail with a difference head to The Berkeley, where an immersive bar experience has launched. Out of the Blue promises to take guests on a journey of taste, combining bespoke projection technology, scent specialists and mixologists to challenge perceptions of flavour. £200 for up to four people, Wilton Place, SW1X, the-berkeley.co.uk
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Good news for those keen to stay indoors this winter: Michelinstarred chef Chris Bower is bringing restaurant-standard meals to the homes of west Londoners with a new private dining experience, Olive & Thyme by Chris Bower. Simply invite the chef to yours and he’ll take over your kitchen to cook a three-course dinner for you and your guests. Deliveroo, who? From £55 per person for a three-course meal, oliveandthyme.events
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itch-perfect,” crowed the notoriously tricky food critic Fay Maschler of Notting Hill’s 108 Garage. “A breath of fresh air,” said Heston Blumenthal. “Restaurant of the year,” claimed Tatler’s restaurant editor, Jeremy Wayne. A mere 12 months since it opened, the Golborne Road spot has shot to the foodie hall of fame – and yet its founders, Luca Longobardi and Chris Denney, are not relaxing just yet. Following the success of their first restaurant, the duo has wasted no time in churning out a second: Southam Street opened in October at the Trellick Tower end of Golborne Road, taking over the former boozer West Thirty Six. Spread across three floors, the space boasts a tequila and mezcal bar, a sushi and raw bar, and a robata grill, all decked in highly Instagrammable décor – think millennial pink walls, plush emerald velvet chairs and flamingo wallpaper in the bathrooms. But it’s the food and drink that’s drawing the crowds. If tequila’s not your poison, the ground-floor robata grill has a more conventional bar serving champagne cocktails and predinner snacks. Try the Early Fizz – a lemon and elderflower concoction – with a side of steamed edamame, which arrives peppered with sesame seeds and floating in a pool of sweet soy sauce. Post-cocktail, a medley of small plates shared around the table is recommended to whet the appetite. Don’t miss the tasty steamed bao buns, wrapped around chunks of crispy Korean fried chicken, and the soft shell crab harumaki – a spring roll with a crunchy lettuce wrap, served along with a sweet chilli nuoc cham sauce for extra punch. The main courses favour meat-eaters (although there is a sea bass option for pescetarians), and
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include three kinds of steak – rump, striploin and wagyu – as well as chicken and pork dishes. Fans of the latter should try the baby back ribs, which are soaked in a sweet and sticky chipotle miso. The tender smoked duck breast is equally good, and its sour cherry accompaniment adds a zingy depth of flavour. Asparagus, broccoli and rice wait on the sidelines, overshadowed by a potato offering. A southern take on curry sauce and chips, crispy fries are dusted with a tangy spice mix and smothered in lashings of cheese for a sophisticated version of the northern chip shop delicacy. It reminds me of posh drunk food, and would make for the perfect dish after one too many shots of mezcal at the top floor bar, where the drinks list includes a mix of well-known and artisan blends. I only hope that Denney and Longobardi are putting the selection to good use – a restaurant like this is certainly worth raising a glass to. 36 Golborne Road, W10, southamstreet.com
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Star power London has gained six new Michelin stars, set apart purely by the food on the plate and chosen by an elite group of incognito inspectors Words: Russell Higham
Clockwise from top left: Roast cod with cauliflower purée; Marinated ceps and king oyster mushrooms; Roasted figs with goat’s milk ice cream and lemon and thyme fritters; Rump of lamb with pesto roasted aubergine, all Elystan Street; Duck breast with rowans and parsnip; Arctic Bird’s nest, both aquavit
food & drink Moving on up The new Michelin-starred hotspots in Mayfair, St James’s and Chelsea
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o any restaurateur, the award of a star from the Michelin Guide must surely rank as one of the proudest moments of their career. The 2018 Great Britain & Ireland edition features 17 new one-star winners, including six from London: Jamavar in Mayfair, Elystan Street in Chelsea, Aquavit in St James’s, La Dame de Pic in the City and A. Wong in Victoria. Additionally, Claude Bosi at Bibendum in Chelsea won two stars, while back in Mayfair The Square regained its one, and ultra exclusive The Araki amassed three. These awards are often considered a barometer of what is hot in the capital’s dining scene – arguably the most competitive and diverse in the world. Ever since the tyre company started producing its guide to stopping places for French motorists in 1900, the Michelin star has been awarded solely on the merits of the food itself, with the restaurant’s ambience, décor or facilities not factoring into the decision making process at all. Just a few simple but stringent criteria are used by the inspectors – who dine incognito and pay their own bills – when assessing an establishment. As Rebecca Burr, editor of both the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland and Michelin Guide London, explains: “The most important thing is the quality and consistency of the food on the plate. Value also comes into it, and offering poor service certainly wouldn’t help. But the inspectors are really looking for quality ingredients used extremely well.” In the search for new winners, and to ensure that existing holders are worthy of retaining their stars, the average Michelin inspector will each year travel around 30,000km, sleeping in 160 hotels and eating 250 meals. Phil Howard is one chef who knows very well what makes these professional gourmets tick. He held two stars at The Square in Mayfair before opening what he describes as his “London swansong”: Elystan Street in Chelsea. He agrees that consistency of quality is key. “There is no point cooking to impress a Michelin inspector,” he says. “I wouldn’t recognise them anyway; they do a pretty effective job of trying to stay anonymous. So I have to
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make sure that my food reaches the same high level every time, whoever is eating it… I feel that, rather than having purposefully set out to get a Michelin star – however great and desirable that is – I’ve got it as the by-product of doing a good job.” Anyone eating at Elystan Street will appreciate just how well Howard does that job. Known for his no-nonsense approach, his cooking is refreshingly free of affectation or gimmicks. His desserts are especially famous. To understand why, just try his roasted figs with goat’s milk ice cream and citrus beignets. He explains: “I’m entirely unmotivated by the need to be different or to innovate. I’m purely in the business of delivering pleasure through harmony of flavours.” Although Howard doesn’t feel the need to follow culinary trends, he notes
that “thankfully, there seems to be a swing back to a more honest style of cooking”. Burr agrees. “Cooking in London is starting to shift back to a more classic style. Sauces are making a resurgence and all those gels and foams may be on the wane.” That’s good news to anybody who was left cold by such innovations as molecular gastronomy. It’s also welcomed by another chef who has just been awarded his first Michelin star, Henrik Ritzen of Aquavit in the newly regenerated quarter of St James’s Market. Ritzen, who has worked at two other Michelinstarred restaurants (The Square, with Howard; and at Lutyens in the City), thinks that “food shouldn’t be fashionable”. Aquavit serves traditional Nordic cuisine with a modern twist in a brasserie-style setting that, CEO Philip Hamilton admits, “isn’t the normal Michelin-star environment. We have a relaxed dining concept that’s accessible to everyone”. This ethos of affordability is reflected in the morning-tomidnight menu clockwise from top left: amuse bouche; marinated Scottish langoustine, both the square; Clément Leroy, executive chef of the square; Scottish Scallop; cornish crab, both dame de pic; a. wong Gong bao chicken; andrew wong
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that includes an express lunch option of a main dish like Swedish meatballs or gravlax plus a glass of wine or beer for £15. Hamilton has an enviable track record as an international restaurateur: Aquavit’s upscale Manhattan branch opened in 1987 and has been honoured with two Michelin stars in the New York Guide. “This business is about making sure people have a great meal and a great time,” he says. “Henrik does exactly that – he creates food that makes you want to lick the plate.” Whatever the political or economic outlook, London will continue to be a magnet for the best in international dining, based not least on its ability to attract the best chefs. “London is still the beating heart of this country’s culinary scene, and it has developed into a truly global hub for the industry,” Burr describes. “It’s such an exciting and cosmopolitan city, and that’s reflected in the ingredients available and the huge variety of restaurant styles and cuisines. It’s also reflected in the number of chefs who want to come here from other parts of the country, and in fact from across the world. This year’s Michelin stars have reflected that variety and vibrancy.” Seeing the success of this year’s new Michelin star winners, particularly the well-deserved achievements of Aquavit and Elystan Street, it’s not difficult to feel upbeat about the future of the British dining scene. As Howard puts it, plainly and succinctly: “food is in a good place right now.”
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Happy campers
Swanning around Raise a glass at The Swan, Suffolk’s latest boutique bolthole. The earliest record of brewing in the area took place at the Adnams-owned hotel, which today comprises 35 brightly furnished rooms. Sip your way through the lengthy beer list before sitting down to locally sourced sustenance in the restaurant. From £270 per night, bed and breakfast, theswansouthwold.co.uk
hit the slopes
Forget fondue, frites and the usual après- ski fare: fly in culinary A-listers like Monica Galetti or Pierre Koffmann to man the stove at your ski chalet. The Flying Chefs experience, from £14,000, including one lunch or dinner for 8-12 guests, scottdunn.com
Ease aching muscles by taking a plunge in the natural outdoor swimming lake at the newly refurbished Waldhaus Flims Alpine Grand Hotel & Spa, before hotfooting it to the sauna. From £420 per night, bed and breakfast, waldhaus-flims.ch
Leopard-spotting and plunge-pool sessions are all in a day’s work at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, a series of cocoon suites set on a beach skirting the fringes of Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park. From £445 per person per night, full board, resplendentceylon.com
Ocean drive
While the views at new Maldivian resort Fushifaru are undeniably breathtaking, the most spectacular scenes are found underwater. Situated between two channels that connect the atoll’s inner lagoon and the Indian Ocean, the crystal clear seas are home to manta rays, turtles, barracudas and hammerhead sharks. From $381 per night, bed and breakfast, fushifaru.com
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N e w Hor i zons New year, new destinations – it’s time to broaden your holiday hit list W O R D S : C h r i s A l l so p
Instead of Colombia… Uruguay
With Colombia submerged beneath a flood of North American tourism, seek out some South American summer in big-sky Uruguay instead. It’s well worth a few days wandering Montevideo’s jacaranda-lined streets and experiencing the tango bars and smoking parrilladas (grill rooms), but don’t lose too much time before getting to the coast. It’s good country for a road trip, as the contrasts between resorts such as gleaming Punta del Este and scruffy Cabo Polonio are striking. The beach culture is eccentric and welcoming, and for surfers it’s a trove of secret spots. The influx from Argentina in high summer means popular resorts like Punta del Este become rather cheek by jowl, so
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consider going February to the start of April for the vibe – and the weather – without the crowds.
Stay: Playa Vik José Ignacio
A gilded beach house for the European and American A-list, Playa Vik can come across as much modernist sculpture park as luxury boutique hotel. Designed by Uruguayan starchitect Carlos Ott, the six glass-walled and grass-roofed casas are awash with abstract art and sculpture-cum-furniture. Bright and fun on the
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Instead of Ibiza… Malta
While a heavily fortified archipelago might not immediately shout ‘good time’; Malta is exactly that. Not only is its capital Valletta one of the worthiest Capital of Cultures for years, but this string of islands below Sicily is a noted European party zone: dive into St. Julian’s lively Paceville district for both barrels of Maltese clubland. Beyond the nightlife, Malta’s scorching summer temperatures pushes attention seaward; hop in your convertible and seek out one of the more secluded, sandy coves lapped by the translucent Med.
Stay: Casa Ellul
“Playa Vik is as much modernist sculpture park as boutique hotel ” inside, the outside is all about enjoying the endless ocean vistas and warm sea breezes, whether you’re in the open-air restaurant or relaxing in the infinity pool angled towards the curving sands of Playa Mansa below. From $600 (approx. £450) per night, playavik.com
This converted Victorian-period palazzo, owned by the same family for generations, is the Fortress City’s first luxury boutique hotel. It’s a fine start: Casa Ellul’s suites are serene, ultra-modern spaces with a conscientious eye to the architecture’s traditional trappings. The family owners certainly aren’t aloof; you may find yourself being served coffee by one of the Ellul brothers. You could ask their advice on what to visit, but with all the main sights of this UNESCO World Heritage city within a few hundred metres of Casa Ellul, you’ll probably prefer to put sandalled foot to marble pavement and strike out on your own. From €265 (approx. £235) per night, casaellul.com
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its sparkling sapphire coast hedged in by a soaring mountainous interior, Montenegro is as Instagrammable as Amalfi or the Apennines and not half as crowded… yet. With flight routes on the rise, there’s only so much increased tourism this bijou nation can handle before something starts to give. Uncover its sun-bleached charms and fascinating, cultural-crossroads history before everyone else.
Stay: Aman Sveti Stefan
Instead of Italy… Montenegro
Instead of visiting tiny, ancient villages full of friendly people in Italy, hop across the Adriatic and try it in Montenegro instead. A yacht fraternity favourite for
“Instead of visiting ancient villages in Italy, hop across the Adriatic to Montenegro”
The jewel of the handsome Budva Riviera, this extraordinary resort incorporates the entire islet of Sveti Stefan, long a retreat for celebrities. In the summer, check into any of the village’s renovated stone houses, while eight suites are available year-round within 1930s Villa Milocer, formerly the summer residence of the Serbian royal family. Charter a boat to whisk you to 2,500-year-old Budva or, a boat drink or two further, to the Old Town of Kotor. From €750 (approx. £660) per night, amansvetistefan.com
Instead of Switzerland… South Tyrol Well, who can avoid Italy altogether? But this is South Tyrol, an autonomous region as much its own country as it is a part of the Bel Paese (and Austria). Alto Adige, as the Italians call South Tyrol, is Dolomites country, so expect tiny, bright villages lodged within jagged, peach-coloured mountain valleys. There’s superb skiing (the spectacular, day-long Sella Ronda round trip takes in several resorts) but instead of the usual carb-heavy ski fare expect high altitude finedining instead. Packing in more Michelin stars than any other Italian region (while still being only about double the size of Kent) the area flouts this attribute through various foodie events run throughout the year – in the winter, try the ‘ski safari’ where Michelin-starred chefs staff mountain huts. But if you’re just after some me time in a region of incomparable beauty, this topography will fit the bill.
Stay: San Luis Retreat Hotel & Lodges Located high in the mountains, San Luis is an oasis of tranquillity. Expect alpine chic, floor-toceiling windows in the double-height spa and a roaring fire by the pool (and pretty much everywhere else you look). Recharge with personalised fitness sessions or, much more sensibly, through a program of essential oil and herb massages. Private breakfasts are served in-room, and afterwards contemplate the stunning scenery from the comfort of your own hot tub. From €290 (approx. £255) per night, sanluis-hotel.com
fingers greasy with codfish and chorizo fritters and traditional pregos (steak sandwiches). June sees the liveliest of street food action – with parades and music mingling with the smoke and smells of grilled sardines and seared chorizo.
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Instead of San Sebastián… Lisbon After a swathe of new restaurant and hotel openings last year, Portugal’s historic capital has burnished its already outstanding foodie credentials. But it’s street food that’s really hip, so walk the city’s picturesque hills and get your
This centrally located five-star hotel, built in 1959, is the jewel in the Portuguese capital’s hospitality crown. The effortless gilt and crystal trim of old school luxury are balanced beautifully by the extensive collection of modern art. The rooms are decked out in 18th century replica furniture, deep carpets, and come complete with private terraces. The spa’s the best in the city, and if you need to run off some of those calories, hit the 400-metre running track on the roof, which offers splendid views over the city. From €525 (approx. £465) per night, fourseasons.com
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seemingly limitless self-indulgence, but also have the world’s most extensive fully-linked ski area, the vast Les Trois Vallées, on their doorstep. From the moment I arrive at Les Airelles, in the forested Jardin Alpin above the centre of Courchevel 1850, it is evident that this is a hotel revelling in self-assured style and awash with quite an extraordinary singular identity. The instant impression is one of pure theatre bordering on eccentricity. The attentive and ultra-efficient bellboys steal the show in their shell-jackets and calf-length Austrianstyle trousers, the ensemble topped off with a white beret. These are the Chasseurs des Airelles who have become the emblem of the hotel. The look originated from the founder of Les Airelles, Raymonde Fenestraz. She wanted to dress staff in a highly recognisable style and started by giving them pine green Austrian uniforms in 1992, followed by the white parade outfits introduced in 2002 for bellboys, porters and ice-rink and ski valets. To this day they are regularly photographed by guests and have become something of a tourist attraction, as well as being copied by hotels as far afield as China and Russia. From the outside, Les Airelles is an Alpine confection – half fairytale castle, with circular turrets and mullioned windows, and half heavily timbered outsize chalet decorated with trompel'œil in pastel shades. The enchantment continues inside, where the interiors showcase a warm take on AustroHungarian glamour. In fact Madame Fenestraz’s original concept was inspired by the intense and
Forget five-star. If you’re looking for the height of luxury, the prestigious Palace accolade is the one to take notice of, and Les Airelles in Courchevel is one of the best examples words: Rob Freeman
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here’s a category of hotel in France at which humble five-star establishments can only gaze up at in envy. Situated in one of the Alps’ most fashionable ski resorts, Hotel Les Airelles in Courchevel – also known as ‘Paris in the Snow’ or ‘the Saint-Tropez of winter sports’ – has the coveted Palace classification, of which there are only 22 others in France, marking it as the pinnacle of luxury. ‘Palace’ is a fairly recent distinction awarded by the French Tourism Ministry in order to set apart those exemplary hotels for where simple five-star recognition is deemed woefully inadequate. They must have exceptional qualities, “embodying French standards of excellence” and must contribute “to enhancing the image of France throughout the world”, the ministry states. The criteria therefore includes everything from location and room comfort, to personalised service, multilingual staff, as well as health and spa facilities. Those with the good fortune to lay their heads at Les Airelles not only stay in a haven of
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ultimately tragic life of the 19th century Empress Elisabeth of Austria, captured memorably by Romy Schneider in the film Sissi (the Empress’ nickname). What we have here is a hotel that Sissi (stabbed to death by an Italian anarchist) would have been delighted to check into. Yes, there are many layers here. Be prepared for an experience, not just somewhere to stay the night. In the welcoming lounge, I linger beside a fireplace on a velvet-clad couch and am attended to by a waiter who already knows my name and amazingly, what I might want for breakfast the next day. The staff at Les Airelles are trained, it
The enchantment continues inside, where the interiors showcase a warm take on Austro-Hungarian glamour appears, to the level of thought osmosis. Reflecting the baroque yet intimate and cosy style is one of Les Airelles’ several restaurants, the menus for which were conceived by chef Pierre Gagnaire. “I love Courchevel, I love skiing and I wish I could be here more,” Gagnaire told me in the ski room as he booted up for a day on the slopes. “But I only manage to ski at the beginning and the end of the winter because I have to visit my other restaurants, too.” In his absence his cuisine is masterfully executed by the in-house chefs, who conjure up culinary delights such as squash gnocchi with pine honey, mousseline of anglerfish (from Lake Geneva), carabineros shrimp perfumed with clementine, and iced dessert à la Chartreuse. I also enjoy the offerings at Cala di Volpe – the 24 kitchen and waiting staff of which decamp to Les Airelles each winter from Hotel Cala di Volpe on Sardinia – where highlights include truffle-topped pizza and ravioli stuffed with lobster.
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Guests generally opt for half-board and can choose dinner at any of the hotel restaurants, or instead take lunch at a choice of three restaurants on the slopes. And what could be more marvellous than lunch on the sunny, expansive piste-side terrace of the hotel-owned Le Chalet de Pierres? Head down towards the village on the glorious sweeping red run from the top station of La Saulire and it’s on your left just past the lake – you can’t miss it. Getting back after a boozy lunch, however, might not be so easy. To speed up the recovery process on your return, indulge in a spot of cryotherapy at the spa – a healing and anti-ageing treatment that involves entering a capsule immersed in liquid nitrogen at a temperature of between -11°C to -17°C for between 30 seconds and three minutes. A chilling process, but the results are undeniable, as any top sportsman will vouch. Les Airelles is ski-in ski-out (a chasseur will even place your skis on the snow when you’re ready to set out so you don’t have the inconvenience of carrying them from the ski room) but if you end your day of skiing at the base area then the hotel’s gleaming horse-drawn carriage, designed by French fashion house Hermès, will clippity-clop you back to the comforts of Les Airelles in the style to which you’ve become accustomed.
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Ta k e t w o From the slopes to the shore: enjoy the best of both worlds on a sun-and-ski break in southern Spain W O R D S : f r a n c e s c a l e e - ro g e rs
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was a little sceptical when I heard it was possible to bask in the heat of the sun at the Marbella Club one morning, then drive two and a half hours to Granada and hit the ski slopes on the mountains near the hotel’s sister property El Lodge Ski & Spa in the afternoon. The trick? Timing. I visit in spring and by the end of my stay, I’m a convert to the idea of a twin-holiday break: it really is possible, and you don’t need to jet to two different countries or continents. After a swift one-hour private transfer from Malaga airport to Marbella, my husband and I arrive at the beachfront resort that’s part of the so-called Golden Mile and counts Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot and Roger Moore among its former guests. Built by the jet-set playboy Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg as his private residence in 1954, Marbella Club became the Costa del Sol’s first luxury hotel, and the place to be seen.
As we make our way to our room – there are 35 guestrooms, 80 elegant suites and 12 Andalusianstyle villas – there’s a heady scent of jasmine from the ten acres of subtropical gardens that flourish here. Our room is ocean-facing – which is simply bliss and means we wake to the sound of the lapping tide each morning – and is the epitome of classic design with contemporary accents. Its sumptuous furnishings are luxurious; its marble bathroom with rainshower and bathtub gleaming. The terrace, with views over the sea and the manicured gardens, is an idyllic spot to watch the sun set – with glass of wine in hand. During the day, we relax on daybeds at the Beach Club and take the odd dip in the heated
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seawater pool. Those with children need not worry, as little ones will be well looked after at the kids’ club, which offers arts and crafts, gardening, music and dance and even a kitchen. It’s here that with help of a chef, they can learn how to make a dish. Adults, meanwhile, don’t need to venture far for lunch – we opt for the international buffet at the Beach Club, which includes platter upon platter of delicacies. After we’ve had sufficient sun, sea and sustenance, it’s time to head to the mountains… We set off for El Lodge Ski & Spa at 8am and by 10.30am, we’re ready to hit the slopes, stopping to pick up our gear from the hotel’s prêt-à-porter equipment hire facility. We’re chauffeured for what is
merely a two-minute drive through the town to the main ski lift. I have visited many resorts over the years and it’s refreshing to see that here, there aren’t crowds of skiers and boarders all hustling and bustling to make it to the lifts. Sierra Nevada is still something of a hidden gem, as many people don’t equate Spain with skiing. LEFT: EL The slopes and powder don’t disappoint and we LODGE SKI & SPA; BELOW: hurl ourselves down the mountains, making the MARBELLA CLUB most of the occasion, then ski back to the hotel for a spot of lunch. The sun is shining and the views of the mountains glorious, and we have one of those pinch-me moments. Lunch comprises mixed croquettes, followed by sashimi for me and a burger for my husband. We’re staying in a deluxe double pool room, which has faux-fur throws, classic ski posters and memorabilia on the walls and Nordic-style décor. It leads straight onto the outdoor heated pool deck, and after some strenuous skiing, there’s nowhere better to relax. That evening, we dine at The Grill inside the resort, and the menu is vast: there’s Marbella Club game, fondue, freshly grilled fish and Caviar from £380 a night, based on de Riofrio, the first certified organic caviar in two sharing, including the world, which is produced nearby. We breakfast, enjoy a candlelit dinner of lobster risotto and marbellaclub.com; tuna tartare, then beef tenderloin and wagyu El Lodge Ski & Spa beef that both melt in the mouth. from £295 a night, based on The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, two sharing, including we reluctantly head to Granada airport. breakfast, ellodge.com We’ve had a taster of a twin break and one thing’s for sure: we’ll be back.
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Ease yourself into the new year with a relaxing retreat at Cheval Blanc Randheli – the last word in luxury WORDS: Sophie Halse
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Check in Cheval Blanc Randheli is less a hotel than a series of villas that cocoon the island, accessible by arterial piers that branch out over the translucent water. As to be expected from a hotel chain owned by LVMH, the design is faultless and done with acute attention to detail – from the crisp lemon uniforms of the staff that greet guests on arrival to the sophisticated neutral interiors. There are a range of suites to choose from, each more exclusive than the next – but for a heightened luxury experience, check in at the Owner’s Villa, a four-bedroom house located on its own private island. The property benefits from a 25-metre-long infinity pool, a private beach, its very own spa – Guerlain, no less – and a private chef. Should you be entertaining, the neighbouring guest villa, home to a private cinema, is the place to go. Water villa
Cheval Blanc Randheli boasts a series of dining experiences for those looking to up the culinary ante, from beach barbecues to a cooking lesson at the hands of the hotel’s master chefs. Whichever you choose, don’t miss the eight restaurants and bars also found on the resort. A night watching the skilful chefs at The Diptyque, a South Asian restaurant with open kitchens, comes highly recommended.
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All guests are treated to Cheval Blanc Randheli’s Art de Recevoir service, aka the art of hospitality – and an art it is. You are assigned your own ‘majordome’ (butler) who, should you wish, will work closely with the hotel’s ‘alchemists’ to create a bespoke experience tailored to you. Whatever you need, the team can sort it out. A visit to the manta ray nursery? No problem. A private meditation lesson in view of the reef? Sorted. From sailing sessions to a lesson in oenology, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. From approx. £1,346 a night based on double occupancy, including breakfast, randheli.chevalblanc.com
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Oakley Street, Chelsea SW3 This attractive two bedroom flat is arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of a converted terraced house. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room and a garden. EPC: F. Approximately 96 sq m (1,037 sq ft). chelsea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5903
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Guide price: £1,250,000
Drayton Gardens, Chelsea SW10 A recently refurbished top floor flat (with lift), ideally suited to those looking for a striking pied-aterre. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room. EPC: E. Approximately 68.7 sq m (740 sq ft). chelsea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5903
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Forward thinking The future is bright for sales in prime central London, says Knight Frank’s Arthur Lintell
THE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS, DRAYTON GARDENS, IMAGE COURTESY OF KNIGHT FRANK
A novel idea
Society of Authors headquarters for sale The Society of Authors has put its UK headquarters on the market, offering the rare chance to acquire two adjoining freeholds in the middle of Chelsea. Founded in South Kensington in 1884, with Alfred Tennyson as its first president, the trade body now represents more than 10,000 authors nationwide and has been based at 82 Drayton Gardens – originally home to the last Earl of Berkeley – since 1937. The massive success of My Fair Lady, the Academy Awardwinning film based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, allowed for the acquisition of No. 84 in 1967 (the Society being a beneficiary of the Bernard Shaw Estate), but the call was recently taken to put both buildings up for sale as they are no longer “fit for purpose”. Spanning a combined 8,362 sq ft and currently arranged as a mix of the Society’s offices and three apartments, the townhouses are available either as a single lot at £8.5m, or separately, with the potential for “a range of uses”, according to agent Knight Frank. No. 82 weighs in at 4,074 sq ft, with No. 84 at 4,288 sq ft.
The townhouses are available either as a single lot at £8.5m, or separately
According to Knight Frank research, the prime central London sales market is moving towards recovery mode, although there is no consistent pattern across different areas and price bands. Heightened price scrutiny on the part of buyers over the past 18 months has meant that vendors have had to set asking prices based on true value, rather than historic hope in order to trade. Average prices were flat in the three months to November, the Knight Frank Index showed, which marks the end of a run of quarterly price declines that began in April 2016. Prices were down -2.2 per cent on the year, the most modest rate of decline since August 2016, in a further sign that the annual falls seen since the middle of 2016 are bottoming out. The data suggests that this has happened more in higher price brackets, which are now seeing prices recover at a faster pace than the rest of the market. Average prices for homes worth between £5m and £10m were 0.4 per cent higher this November than a year ago, the first annual growth since late 2015. Meanwhile, average values for £10m-plus homes were -2.1 per cent on the year, a more modest rate of decline than the -3.1 per cent fall for homes worth between £1m and £2m. The latest Knight Frank forecast suggests the trend for the market to bottom out will continue, underlined by supply and demand indicators. While we expect broadly flat pricing in the near-term, evidence of an orderly transition period could see pent-up demand released from 2019 following the relative hiatus in the market.
Knight Frank 298 Westbourne Grove, W11 2PS 020 7985 9990, knightfrank.co.uk
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NEWTON ROAD BAYSWATER W2 A UNIQUE FREEHOLD BUILDING CONSISTING OF THREE FLATS Robeson House is an imposing building situated off Westbourne Grove. The property is currently arranged as three units but could easily be converted into a substantial residence subject to the usual consent. Close to Hyde Park and all of London’s many attractions, this is an ideal location in the capital. Flat 1 Accommodation: Entrance hall, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, library, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, bedroom one with ensuite cloakroom and dressing room, two further bedrooms, guest bathroom, guest cloakroom, 3,310 sq ft. Flat 2 Accommodation: Entrance hall, studio/drawing room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, guest shower room, kitchenette, 2,082 sq ft. Flat 3 Accommodation: Kitchenette, living room/bedroom, bathroom, storage space, 310 sq ft.
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ACADEMY GARDENS KENSINGTON W8 A SOPHISTICATED & ELEGANT SIX BEDROOM APARTMENT Located in this enviable Kensington address, Academy Gardens is a unique 6 bedroom apartment with ample space for entertaining family and friends. It has been finished to a superb luxurious standard which is clear from the moment you step into this apartment. Accommodation: Entrance hall, open plan living/kitchen/dining, study, guest cloakroom, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower room and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms with ensuite bathroom, one further double bedroom, guest bathroom. Amenities: Lift, store/laundry room, 2 private terraces, 5,369 sqft.
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HOLLAND PARK HOLLAND PARK W11
ÂŁ1,500,000 leasehold
bedroom | open-plan reception and kitchen | bathroom | high ceilings | communal garden
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ACADEMY GARDENS KENSINGTON W8
£1,850,000 share of freehold
bedroom | reception | kitchen | bathroom | valet parking | 24-hour concierge | swimming pool | gym
10 Clarendon Road London W11 3AA
020 7229 1414
Established 1897
A luxurious five-bedroom, triplex apartment set in a premier address Victoria Road, Kensington W8 • Master suite with exceptional dressing room • Open plan kitchen and dining room • Spacious reception
• Cinema room with 7ft screen • Storage throughout • Approx. 3,375sq ft / 314sq m
GUIDE price
£6,500,000 TENURE
Share of Freehold
EPC rating
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KENSINGTON OFFICE +44 (0)20 3650 4600 joel.hughes@harrodsestates.com
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Established 1897
An exquisite lateral apartment in a sought after mansion block Drayton Gardens, Chelsea SW10 • Three bedrooms • Second floor with Lift access • Two reception rooms
GUIDE price
£4,950,000 TENURE
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• Over 2,300sq ft • West facing balcony • Wooden floors throughout
EPC rating
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CHELSEA OFFICE +44 (0)20 7225 6700 esam.sultan@harrodsestates.com
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Stafford Court, Kensington High Street Stafford Court is situated on Kensington High Street in close proximity to a diverse mix of shopping experiences, restaurants and bars. Holland Park and Kensington Gardens are within easy reach.
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FLOOD STREET, SW3
This fabulous third floor flat has been totally refurbished to an extremely high standard and interior designed with great flair. Wood floors throughout with lime scale bathrooms and a state of the art kitchen, this flat is beautifully presented and furnished with great style. It is extremely light and has far reaching views over London. Situated close to the cafes and restaurants of Elizabeth Street and the excellent transport of Victoria Station. Highly recommended.
This converted second and third floor maisonette has a wonderfully light and bright top floor open plan reception that leads onto a good sized roof terrace. The flat is neutrally decorated throughout with excellent storage and both double bedrooms have well designed ensuite bathrooms. Conveniently situated within easy reach of the Kings Road and Battersea Park.
RECEPTION ROOM - TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS TWO BATHROOMS (EN-SUITE) - KITCHEN/DINING AREA GUEST CLOAKROOM - FURNISHED
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£1100 per week
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£875 per week
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Hans Place, SW1X
CHESTER ROW, SW1W
Elegant and beautifully presented second floor flat which has been furnished and decorated to a very high standard. The flat is located in a delightful building overlooking communal gardens and within a stone’s throw from Harrods and Knightsbridge underground station.
This classic Belgravia house which has been recently refurbished to a high standard. The drawing room on the ground floor has French windows overlooking a south facing secluded garden. The kitchen is beautifully designed with a large dining area with double doors leading onto the garden.
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£2,100 per week
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117 Sydney Street London SW3 6NR Lettings: 0207 351 7822 or info@hlrlets.com
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OLD BROMPTON ROAD, SW7 RIVERPARK COURT, SW3 CRANLEY GARDENS, SW7 LYALL MEWS, SW1X 2 Bedrooms | 4| EnEn Bedroom || Bathroom |Bathrooms Reception Entrance Hall 2Suite Bedrooms | 2 || 4 Bedrooms SuiteBathroom Shower | Kitchen/Reception Room | Room Kitchen |2 596 sqft | Rooms Lift | | Bathrooms | Kitchen/Reception Guest Cloakroom Reception Room EPC: |F EPC RoomE|| 872 718 sqft sqRoom ft||2Lift | EPC |ERoom Kitchen/Dining |Terraces Laundry 2,418 sq ft |proportioned Integral Garage | wonderfullysplit one bedroom A wonderful level 2 bedroom Additional off-street Parking | Access to apartment, occupying sqft and on the top maisonette, occupying596 the first second Belgrave Square Gardens | EPC C fourth floor, with lift, of this handsome red floors, on this prime stretch of Old Brompton An excellently proportioned and bright two brick building with elegant highfrom ceilings Road. The apartment benefits ample double bedroom apartment, An end-of-terrace freehold mewswithin housethe and spectacular uninterrupted views. This outside space and attractive southerly views heart ofinSouth Kensington. Positioned on situated arguably one of Belgravia’ s most superbly arranged flat comprises a double out towards Onslow Gardens opposite. the second floor (with thishouse attractive The desirable locations. This lift) lowofbuilt bedroom with fitted storage and river views, flat is entered from its own private ground period building, the flat benefits from was disassembled; comprehensively rebuilt awooden fullyentrance equipped bathroom with standalone floor and currently comprises floors in thisbenefitting stunning from semithe open a and fully modernised bathtub and separate shower cubicle, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, plan technology living roomadvances with fully-fitted kitchen. latest including airgenerous eat-infurther kitchen with garden outlooks separate shower/guest cloakroom, plus a The apartment comprises a master conditioning, Lutron lighting, motorised blinds, and an excellent reception room with second bedroom/home office to the rear. with modern en suite bathroom, abedroom built in entertainment system, underfloor dual aspectsand an abundance of natural The apartment also offers a beautifully secondand bedroom and additional heating a fully fitted kitchen withshower Miele light. Embankment Gardens a charming proportioned reception roomis and wellroom. The property is flooded natural and Gaggenau appliances. The with property also crescent situated between Chelsea Physic appointed kitchen on the first floor with a light, offering an of east-west exposure enjoys private use an integral garageand as Gardenand Royal grounds sun tothethe front,Hospital roof terrace to the dualterrace over Evelyn well asviews additional off-streetGardens parking inalongside the mews including Ranelagh Gardens; opposite rear, plus additional non-demised space for Chelsea’s tops. and accessroof to the prestigious Belgrave Square Batterseadining. Park. al-fresco gardens, subject to separate negotiations.
£1,295,000 STC £995,000 STC £1,550,000, STC £6,750,000 STC
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SMITH STREET, SW3 TREVOR PLACE, SW7 CLAREVILLE GROVE EATON SW1X MEWS, SW7 5 Bedrooms Bedrooms En Suite Bathrooms Entrance Hall |||3 25Bathrooms Bedrooms |(1 2 En Suite)
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has been beautifully developed intoKings a lavish home in prime Chelsea; just off the An elegant flat with plentiful charm, occupying family home. The extension provides more A charming mews house Road. The 26ft long patioidyllically garden is quietly approximately 855ofsqliving ft of lateral space on the than 3,000 sqft space arranged positioned in this quiet cobbled cul-de-sac, situated to the rear of the property and boasts third floor of this well-located handsome period over levels, with greatpotted care having been within6the heart of South Kensington. mature wall shrubs and plants. Arranged building. Arranged over the full width of the taken to retain many of its original features, The property presented immaculate over 5 floors,isthe propertyinprovides a master building, the principal reception roomstate-of-the-art is flooded whilst seamlessly incorporating condition and has been carefully designed bedroom with walk-through dressing room; with natural light from itslight south-facing aspects technology, natural and throughout with Italian wood floors en suite bathroom, as solid wellwells as four further over the street. In design additionelements to the expansive contemporary throughout. and contemporary furnishings. This attractive bedrooms, served by two bathrooms and a sitting area, the room boasts a bespoke The property comprises an entrance lobby housecloakroom additionallybelow. benefitsThe from southoffers guest house two integrated kitchendouble and space for dining;providing perfect with adjoining reception, westerly aspects and plentiful natural light. entrances and comprises a charming double for open-plan entertaining. The apartment formal dining space and opulent Clareville Grove Mews is aan secure gated reception room with smart wooden floors, a awards admission to a superb shared terrace,for drawing room with built-in bar, perfect lane, located at the north kitchen end of Clareville generous well-equipped with stone positioned to the rearBelow, of the first floor,is an entertaining onpeaceful one there Street,and moments from floor. the bountiful amenities floors underfloor heating which furthermore overlooking Belgrave Mews. Occupiers’ can exceptional with dining and restaurants, the area famous for. space opens onto akitchen dining areaisfurther and wonderful also enjoy exclusive access to Belgrave Square and a charming garden room. sitting room overlooking a gardens,patio. subject to the usual consents. private
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Lamont Road
ÂŁ3,600,000
Chelsea SW10
freehold
Occupying a superb position in the Ten Acre Estate in Chelsea, this fabulous house provides wonderful light and ample entertaining space. Accommodation is spacious and well balanced, with a large reception room on the raised ground floor and an open-plan kitchen with sitting area and separate dining room on the lower ground floor. The top floor comprises two large bedroom suites, two further guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom and study. EPC rating E
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Property news New horizons Elena Dimova, managing director of CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, feels positive about the property market in 2018 As we approach 2018, we are experiencing a busier sales market than we have seen for some time. Buyers’ interest is resurging and, where this is being met with realistic sellers’ expectations, properties are selling. Whereas most overseas buyers previously tended to be investors or purchasers of London holiday homes, we are now seeing Europeans permanently relocating to the capital and expats looking to return. Some buyers have decided that London is attractive at the moment and for them there is urgency to take advantage of this opportunity. Although interest rates increased for the first time in a long while, borrowing is still historically cheap and this may be a limited time prospect for those seeking a mortgage. The pound has started to recover versus the US dollar and the euro. Ultimately, for many, interest in London property comes from simply needing a place to live. For others, it is a wealth-creation and preservation tool. And for a third group of people, it is a business. Irrespective of the economic uncertainty related to Brexit, people have to buy, and they have to sell. Eventually, expectations and prices adjust and the market returns to its primary function of catering to both buyers and sellers. It may be for personal reasons or because some believe prices have corrected, but it is nonetheless encouraging that buyers are going against the grain and looking for opportunities. In certain respects, this reminds me of the post-2008 financial crisis market where, before we knew it, hard-negotiating buyers were once again fighting over prime central London properties.
Mews kid on the block Planners approve ‘jewel-like’ mews project in Kensington
Faced with a strict 98 sq m plot on Boyne Terrace Mews, Pitman Tozer Architects has come up with a “jewellike” replacement for the existing 60s dwelling. The Bronze House Mews scheme will see an all-new property built at the end of the terrace, featuring bronze panelling, frameless glazing and detailing. The vertical panelling itself, which sits on a plinth of brick, will cover the front, gable and rear elevations, along with the pitched roof, while the dormer windows will be finished in anthracite grey powder-coated aluminium. A local artist has been commissioned to design a series of elaborate perforated patterns, which will decorate the bronzework. Internally, there will be a garden room, gym, garage, three bedrooms and a sizeable open-plan living room, with the lower ground level lit via floor-to-ceiling glazing on the rear façade and a roof light above the stairs. The project, which sits in the middle of the Ladbroke Conservation Area, attracted a fair few objections from neighbours concerned about scale, but RBKC’s planning committee was ultimately impressed.
CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena 10 Clarendon Road, W11 3AA 020 7229 1414, century21uk.com BOYNE TERRACE MEWS, COURTESY OF PITMAN TOZER ARCHITECTS
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RBKC green-lights Martin’s Cheyne Walk scheme Martin’s Properties has been given permission for the mixed-use redevelopment of a period block in Chelsea’s Cheyne Conservation Area. The scheme, taking in 1-4 Munro Terrace and 111-112 Cheyne Walk, will see a reconfiguration of the existing late Victorian terrace to deliver 13 apartments, along with 157 sq m of retail space and 576 sq m of offices. Drawn up by Scott Brownrigg, the plans involve an extension to the basement and rear, the restoration of the historic façade, and a traditional mansard roof design. The residential units will occupy the upper four floors and comprise a mix of studios, one-bed and two-bed apartments. The teamsheet also includes heritage consultants Alan Baxter Associates and planning consultants Rolfe Judd.
Conservation areas protect spaces of special architectural or historic interest, and cover some 70 per cent of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. But what are the considerations for home owners in these locations? Conservation areas were enshrined in law in the 60s, and in many London boroughs the tradition of preserving these neighbourhoods has a longer history. For instance, the buildings on the Boltons in Chelsea were built in the 19th century and are protected. Most of the buildings remain residential today, staving off attempts to convert them for commercial use. Special planning provisions for conservation areas mean that changes to a building’s exterior are limited. This increases the cost of altering and maintaining buildings, but it does not mean that change is impossible. Considered restoration to exteriors, and extensions in line with planning regulations, are permitted. Inside, extensive renovation works can modernise interiors and increase square footage. Research by Historic England found that the stricter planning controls in conservation areas were not unpopular with homeowners. These properties tend to sell for a premium and experience greater price appreciation, even after adjusting for location and other factors that impact prices. Once you have your heart set on a conservation area, the next step is finding properties for sale. Homes in the most desirable areas are not commonly on the open market, so speak to an agent with a strong record of selling in these locations. They will have the best insight on when and where these properties will be available.
Strutt & Parker 140 Fulham Road, SW10 9PY 020 7373 1010, struttandparker.com
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Victoria Road, Kensington W8
ÂŁ4,750 per week* Unfurnished
A wonderful seven-bedroom family house, occupying approximately 3,920 sq ft, with the advantage of off-street parking. Entrance hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Kitchen/family room | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and en suite shower room | Six further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Two further shower rooms | Cloakroom | Utility room | Patio | Terrace | Off-street parking EPC rating E 3,920 sq ft (364 sq m) Kensington 020 3813 9477 kensington@struttandparker.com
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Clabon Mews, Knightsbridge SW1
ÂŁ4,950 per week* Furnished
A stunning recently refurbished five bedroom mews house in Knightsbridge. Entrance hall | Reception/dining room | Kitchen | Master bedroom suite | Four further bedrooms | Three further bath/shower rooms | Study | Gym | TV room | Terrace | Wine cellar | Store room | Utility room| EPC rating C 3,325 sq ft (308 sq m)
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Lowndes Street, Belgravia SW1
ÂŁ2,500,000 Leasehold
A stunning two-bedroom apartment designed by Award Winning & International Interior Design Company Taylor Howes. Entrance hall | Reception room with open plan kitchen | Master bedroom suite | Second double bedroom | Shower room | EPC rating C 907 Sq Ft (84 sq m)
Knightsbridge 020 3813 9270 knightsbridge@struttandparker.com
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Abingdon Villas, Kensington W8
ÂŁ3,525,000 Freehold
A beautifully presented four-bedroom family house with excellent entertaining space as well as a charming garden. Drawing room | Kitchen/Family/Dining area | Master bedroom with en suite shower room | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Further shower room | Study | Utility room | Vault | Garden | EPC rating D 2,004 sq ft (186 sq m)
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Clareville Street, Kensington SW7
ÂŁ4,150,000 Freehold
This stunning three-bedroom house has been the subject of extensive renovation. Reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom en suite shower room | Second bedroom en suite bathroom | Further bedroom/nursery | Cinema/media room | Winter garden | Wine room | EPC rating E 1,925 sq ft (178 sq m) Chelsea SW10 020 3813 9587 chelseasw10@struttandparker.com
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Tregunter Road, Chelsea SW10
Price on Application Freehold
An exceptional 8,000 sq ft townhouse that has been refurbished and interior designed to the highest specification with lift, swimming pool and parking. Entrance hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen | Master bedroom suite | Four further double bedrooms | Four further bathrooms | Garden | Terrace | Wine cellar | Gym | Pool | Sauna | Steam room | Garage with underground parking | Guest WC | Lift | EPC rating E 8,006 sq ft (743 sq m)
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