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Editor’s Letter | The mayfair magazine

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London is known for many things. Those who don’t know it well may consider it very ‘proper’, the home of knowing your place and the stiff upper lip, but they’re wrong. London is freedom,

rule-breaking. It is hedonistic and thrill-seeking. The birthplace of the YBA’s, the Angry Young Men and the Swinging Sixties, it is the celebration of all things boundary-pushing. This vibrant city is a hotbed for creatives; we welcome the outcasts, the mavericks, the anarchists.

It is this risk-taking spirit that has seen our fashion industry skyrocket, producing some of the biggest names in the world. Manhattan can keep its minimalism while we hunt for something more: Christopher Kane’s daring combination of sheer fabric and heavy embellishment, for example, or the gothic film-noir florals of Erdem’s A/W collection. With the start of a new fashion season, we take a look at the great and the good in the industry, noting the people who are really deciding what we wear (page 23).

Meanwhile, London’s fashion trade is getting a serious show of support, with the arrival of some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights, among them Tom Ford and Céline, opening stores here in the next few weeks. Stephen Doig takes a look at Mayfair’s new fashion landscape and what this means for our collective wardrobes (page 16).

When asked why he chose London for his new flagship, Ford said that he loves how people take ‘style risks’ here, that there is a culture for it. ‘I love the people, the humour, the manners, the irreverence, the wackiness, the fashion fearlessness.’ His words remind me of the oft-repeated Samuel Johnson quote that when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; however I prefer the lesser quoted beginning of this line, where Johnson declared that ‘You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London’. A comforting thought.

Elle BlakemanEditor

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Last month saw the sudden and tragic loss of one of London’s top creative minds, interior designer David Collins. Having shaped some of Mayfair’s best-loved spaces, from The Wolseley’s beautifully grand dining room to The Berkeley’s iconic Blue Bar, the influential designer will be deeply missed. In this issue, we pay tribute to his incredible legacy (page 48).

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ContentsFeatures014 | Award-winning fashion We celebrate fashion’s top

designers of tomorrow with the annual Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize

016 | Talking shop As we welcome Tom Ford,

Céline and a revamped Chanel, Stephen Doig reports on why brands are flocking to London.

023 | The hot list From Karl Lagerfeld to

Victoria Beckham, we bring you the most influential people in fashion

031 | Portrayal of a princess Our exclusive interview

with Naomi Watts on her role as Lady Diana

096 | Rolls-Royce alpine trial It’s been 100 years since the

Silver Ghost was crowned ‘The Best Car in the World’ – but can it do it all again?

regulars004 | Editor’s letter008 | Contributors011 | My life in Mayfair:

Richard James012 | Couture culture109 | Suite dreams:

Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh111 | Remembering Mayfair:

Bond Street

art035 | Art news036 | Exhibition focus Robert Mapplethorpe’s

Fashion Show039 | Prize lots

InterIors045 | Interiors news047 | 30 fabulous years of

Ralph Lauren Home Two new anniversary collections from the iconic American fashion designer

048 | A master of style We pay tribute to the late

architect and interior designer, David Collins and his work in Mayfair

ColleCtIon053 | A golden age

A historic new collection from Carrera y Carrera

054 | Watch news056 | Fewer, bigger, better

Meet the chief executive of Audemars Piguet, François-Henry Bennahmias

061 | Rhythm and bluesNavy-hued accesories for him for cool A/W style

063 | Paris Couture Week We bring you the latest

haute jewellery from Dior, Bulgari and Louis Vuitton

065 | Jewellery news

FashIon021 | Bags of style

Loewe have raised the style bar with a stunning new Monochrome Collection – prepare to covet

067 | Style update069 | Style spy070 | Indian summer

It’s an elegant end to summer in this month’s fashion shoot

Food&drInk079 | Food & drink news080 | Brunch time

The most fashionable of meals is now firmly on the Mayfair food scene

084 | Restaurant review: The Ritz Restaurant

Beauty087 | Beauty news088 | Backstage beauty

The beauty trends from the catwalks to note for this A/W13

091 | Sporting styleWho said working out can’t be glamorous?

093 | Spa review: The May Fair Spa

travel101 | Travel news 102 | Enduring glamour Leo Bear revisits St Tropez

and finds a new fine-dining scene and shopping gems among classic haunts

106 | City break: Marrakech Take a sensorial journey

to this exotic city

ProPerty127 | Market insight

Harvey Cyzer and Liam Bailey discuss the weak pound and London’s prime property

128 | Hot propertyGlendore House, W1

130 | Property news160 | A designer’s paradise

The former Versace mansion goes to auction in South Beach, Miami

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CAROl CORDRey Carol is an art critic and editor. she organises the annual london Ice sculpting Festival and is permanently on the art scene bringing us the latest happenings.

HARvey CyzeRIs london a safe-haven for property investment? this month, partner and department head of mayfair and st James’s at Knight Frank, harvey Cyzer, discusses the facts.

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leO BeARleo bear is a freelance journalist specialising in luxury travel, who has written for Sunday times travel magazine and Quintessentially Magazine. this month, she revisits her teenage stomping ground, the eternally chic saint tropez.

RICHARD yARROWRichard is a freelance motoring journalist and a former associate editor of Auto express. this month, he finds out whether the Rolls-Royce silver ghost is still ‘the best Car in the World’.

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STepHeN DOIg stephen is an award-winning fashion writer who has worked for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.this month, he reports on the latest fashion brands to arrive in mayfair.

mATIlDA TempeRleymatilda temperley is known for her stylised portraiture of marginalised societies. she divides her time between commissions and her personal work and this month, journeys to the enchanting Flete estate in devon for our fashion shoot.

kATe RACOvOlISKate is an alumnus of Columbia university’s Journalism school and has written widely on luxury interiors, travel fashion and lifestyle. this month she remembers david Collins and his iconic interior designs.

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MAYFAIRT

wenty-one years ago, something extraordinary happened on Savile Row. On one of the world’s most famed streets for bespoke tailoring, Richard James’ eponymous store moved in, and with it, a new, contemporary take on how

men should wear suits. ‘It was a time warp,’ James says of his first impressions. ‘Lots of frosted windows, and inside, lots of dusty old stags’ heads on the walls and battered old Chesterfields to sit on. It was rather intimidating and not very sexy. But the work was – as it remains – exquisite.’

James brought with him his love and background of fashion and tailoring. ‘I think the suit is the perfect piece of design – it perfectly melds practicality and style,’ he says of his craft. ‘And, from a designer’s point of view, there’s so much you can do with the detail of a suit.’

He has been hailed as one of the most creative tailors out there today: from collaborating with SpongeBob SquarePants (a suit printed with the arms and legs of the porous, yellow cartoon character) to designing a suit in camouflage. ‘We made our first camo suit for a customer who loves the opera but hates wearing suits,’ he says. ‘It got the reaction he was looking for. Your wardrobe should reflect your personality, celebrate your individuality and put a spring in your step.’

But not all were pleased with his initial arrival. ‘I wouldn’t say I was everyone’s cup of tea to start with! Some people on Savile Row said some horrible things about me! “Parasite?!” ‘We set out to respect the traditions of Savile Row, as we do today, but with added vibrancy and energy,’ he says. Savile Row now exudes more versatility than ever. ‘It has opened up and it’s become more fashion conscious. All the frosted glass windows have gone!’ He set out to achieve a particularly difficult task by entering a world where tradition was – and still is – paramount to its success. But all of this could still be had, while adding a touch of playfulness. ‘[I wanted] to liven things up a bit! To make it more accessible and exciting! To remind people that Savile Row is a centre of innovation in men’s style as much as quality tailoring.’

James embraces the tradition of Mayfair too, yet admires its changes: his favoured local haunts are examples of just that. ‘I live and work in Mayfair and I’m very lucky to do so. I love the mixture of tradition and modernity. You might find me in Dover Street Market, Scott’s, Heywood Hill book shop, Little House, Cecconi’s, Sotheby’s, Pollen Street Social and the Leica Akademie.’ And his preferred look? ‘A slim, waisted single-breasted jacket cut slightly high at the armhole to accentuate the silhouette – it’s the Richard James house style. I like our Italian knitted silk ties, to add a bit of colour. And, more often than not, I wear a pair of our unlined, suede Walton loafers, which are made for us in Northampton using our own, beautifully slim last.’

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THE gripping rEadBurial Rites by Hannah Kent £12.99, PicadorKent’s debut novel caused an international bidding war between publishers for this moving story about a woman condemned to death in Iceland in 1829 for allegedly murdering her lover. THE crEaTivE rEadThe Trip to Echo Spring by Olivia Laing, £20, CanongateDiscover why some of the greatest writers of our time also suffered from alcoholism.

THE ficTion rEadThe Gallery of Vanished Husbands by Natasha Solomons, £14.99, Sceptre Set in London in the 1960s, this is a heartwarming story of a woman’s journey to find herself in life and love.

THE biograpHic rEadKafka: The Years of Insight by Reiner Stach, £24.95, Princeton University PressThis biography on Kafka’s life focuses on one of the most turbulent times of his career.

THE HisToric novElThe Luminaries by Eleanor Catton, £18.99, Granta Set in the New Zealand goldfields in 1886, Catton’s mysterious novel will have you captivated.

THE food rEadGlorious Ibiza Food (& Music!) by Sid Shanti, £29.99 Loft PublicationsAfter living in Ibiza for 15 years, personal chef Sid Shanti collates his top recipes.

Start the day with breakfast at The Dorchester and immerse yourself in a new play, or take notes from our top five items to get you through London Fashion Week

theatre

Chimerica

books agenda

Six years in the making, Lucy Kirkwood has delivered a spectacular political thriller, exploring the relationship between the

two superpowers, China and America. Joe Schofield (Stephen Campbell Moore), a New York photojournalist, is at the heart of this epic drama. In 1989, he snapped one of the most evocative photos from the past century, the image of a lone, unidentified man who risked his life by standing in front of a column of government armoured tanks in Tiananmen Square. After getting a tip-off that the ‘tank-man’ may still be alive and based in the US, he is led on a journey where he gets to grips with the American-Chinese community, putting his job, friendships and his love life in jeopardy. The play offers a real insight into the day-to-day life in China, with its thriving economy yet strict limitations on personal freedom. Benedict Wong gives a beautifully understated performance as the haunted Zhang Lin, a Chinese man willing to

Bond for breakfastThis month, dine as James Bond would do: at The

Dorchester, enjoying a plate of ‘four eggs, scrambled with pepper sprinkled on top, half a dozen rashers

of unsmoked bacon, well done, on the side and a long draught of strong black coffee,’ as mentioned

in the newest Bond novel by William Boyd, Solo. Just mention the book’s title and while you are

indulging in your hearty breakfast, recieve a copy of the book as a complimentary treat. Very secretive.

‘Breakfast with Bond’, £32, from 26 September at The Dorchester

risk the wrath of the authorities by standing up for his beliefs. The production has the fluidity of a Hollywood film as it cuts seamlessly from China to America. While deeply political, Kirkwood does not forget the personal, the characters are all well rounded and the relationships affecting. Chimerica, Harold Pinter Theatre, until 19 October

‘Benedict Wong gives abeautiful performance asthe haunted Zhang Lin’

Couture culture

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filmThe Way Way Back

Fashion Week5 top picks

P egged as the feel-good film of the year, this heartwarming script does a terrific job of delivering on what

is usually a hackneyed promise. Awkward 14-year-old Duncan is unhappily bundled into a 1970s Buick estate wagon and taken on a summer beach holiday with his mum (Toni Collette) and her new boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell) and his daughter. With the minimal self-esteem that comes as teenage standard – further corroded by Trent’s unpleasant nature – Duncan befriends local water park owner, Owen, a loveable, Peter Pan character determined to stay in a perpetual state of guilt-free adolescence (inciting annoyance from his long-suffering

love interest and manager Caitlin (Maya Rudolph). As the summer progresses and the parents are busy making their own mistakes – much to the horror of their collective offspring – Duncan’s friendship with Owen begins to prise him from his self-conscious shell, with each learning some serious life lessons. The stellar leading cast, combined with poignant writing and a few stand-out performances from the supporting actors (Allison Janey is spectacular as the pushy, boozy neighbour) and this film is destined to become a coming-of-age classic. ‘The Way Way Back’ is released in cinemas nationwide on 28 August

Seventy-three shows takes some serious endurance. To get you through London Fashion Week 2013, we’ve come up with a list of essentials to ensure you survive until the very last runway walk

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There is a constant bubbling of fashion talent in London. It rises up from the city’s streets and draws global attention to students and fashion schools that

would struggle to get more than a cursory glance anywhere else.

Support is strong, from both industry veterans and long-standing institutions and this year both have come together in the annual Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, taking place this month. In line with the desire to encourage emerging international as well as domestic design talent, the prize has now taken on a new international format, allowing entries from designers in any country that has a

Dorchester Collection hotel.‘We’re thrilled to continue

to support upcoming designers with a new international format,’ says

Christopher Cowdray CEO of the Dorchester Collection. ‘Our aim is to continue to attract a high standard of talent.’

The winner of this year’s prize will receive £25,000 to help them establish their brand, as well as a two-night stay at any Dorchester Collection hotel, which should just about help them to recover from the intense judging process. Each of

the shortlisted candidates will present a catwalk presentation at The Dorchester, in front of a formidably fashionable judging panel, which includes such talents as Rupert Sanderson and Caroline Issa.

‘For a brand like the Dorchester Collection to help sponsor and spotlight a young designer’s next collection, essentially can mean a whole new world to a creative,’ says Issa.

The prize, now in its third year, has generated huge critical acclaim for previous winners including Augustin Teboul and Thomas Tait.

Interestingly, as the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize is not supported by a fashion college or publication, but rather a business, it emphasises the need for the winning candidate to have a business brain as well as aesthetic flair, to ensure their commercial success. Sanderson sees this aspect as ‘an opportunity for candidates to present their design skills and business acumen’, something that he will be looking for in all of the potential winners. When even some of fashion’s biggest names have fallen due to the recession, this emphasis on being business savvy is shrewd.

However, in addition to the business edge, the winning collection must evoke the spirit of the Dorchester Collection’s hotels – demonstrating individuality, style and craftsmanship. Moreover, in a twist for 2013, a new range of cocktails will be developed by the shortlisted designers to be served at all of the Dorchester Collection hotels from the beginning of Fashion Week until the grand finale of the Fashion Prize next month. The final catwalk presentation and winner announcement will take place at The Dorchester on 29 October

Award-winning fashionThe annual Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize has arrived once more, celebrating the most talented new fashion designers around the world

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Fyodor GolanThis brand takes its name from its two designers: Latvian-born Fyodor Podgorny and Israeli Golan Frydman. The two come together in a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde pairing (their words), creating pieces that explore dramatic differences and allow women to display both their strong and sensitive sides. They pay an inordinate amount of attention to the smallest of details, which culminates in the form of dramatic silhouettes, artful hand detailing and fabric manipulation, much of which is inspired by the intricacies of the natural environment.

Award-winning fashionMeet the Candidates

Barbara CasasolaBorn in Brazil and trained at Central Saint Martins, this formalwear designer draws inspiration from the Brazilian elegance of her childhood for her collections. This eye for beauty has produced strikingly serene column dresses in the hot hues of Latin America. She has clearly learned a lot from her work for Cavalli and on assignments for Lanvin and See by Chloé. Her second collection was described by Maya Singer as “sophisticated, sexy and sui generis.” We think she is one to watch for those looking for elegant evening dresses with an exciting twist.

Emilia WicksteadFamed for her feminine but sculpted silhouettes, Emilia Wickstead’s designs add an edge to pretty eveningwear. She has worked under Giorgio Armani, Narciso Rodriguez and Proenza Schouler and their influence can clearly be seen in her outstanding craftsmanship. Her skills were put to the test when she was called upon by Lucy Middleton and Anya Hindmarch to design their dresses for the royal wedding. Happily, she expanded her collection in 2011 to include ready-to-wear, so we can all have a piece of her beautifully cut designs.

Huishan ZhangZhang moved from his native China to study at Central Saint Martins and, luckily for us, he hasn’t left the UK yet. His collections are inspired by Western craftsmanship and his Chinese heritage, including traditional Chinese garments such as the Cheongsam. The result is romantic, timeless style with an Eastern allure. He was selected by Delphine Arnault to spend the third year of his studies working at the House of Dior in Paris, where he learned the coveted techniques of haute couture, which have no doubt influenced his own work.

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talking shopAs fashion’s heavyweights set up shop in Mayfair and its surrounding areas, Stephen Doig looks at the global brands coming to London this year

like a high-fashion tidal wave, this autumn sees a new raft of colossal global labels coming to London’s streets. The city’s fashion clout has quietly gathered

pace these last few years, with our Fashion Week and our homegrown talent the envy of the world. And now, a range of international brands are planting a flag in London’s sartorial terrain. Not that the handsome streets of Mayfair and Knightsbridge aren’t already laden with glossy stores – from Dolce & Gabbana to Saint Laurent, international fashion has always beaten a path here – but a new roster of mega-labels is

further enforcing London’s shopping supremacy. Joining Chanel’s recent relaunch of their London flagship, Tom Ford and Céline are set to follow suit this autumn, with chatter among fashion types that a host of others are set to join them at any moment.

Perhaps it’s little wonder that Ford has chosen to bring his high-octane womenswear and seductive, elegant menswear to a new flagship store in the Sloane Street. In recent years, Ford has become a veritable Anglophile, relocating his business HQ to a glossy suite of offices in Victoria (in shades of charcoal, slate and ash, naturally) and setting up home here.

‘People take style risks here; there is a culture for that. Men don’t wear fashion any more except in Italy and London. Americans have

‘A new roster of mega-labels is further enforcing London’s shopping supremacy’

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lost that. It’s all about being comfortable and I just don’t understand that at all,’ he told Vogue this month. ‘Our British customers are among the most discerning and stylish in the world,’ he says. ‘I love the people, the humour, the manners, the irreverence, the wackiness, the fashion fearlessness.’

The designer has brought his womenswear collections to London for the last two seasons, along with his men’s collections. And London is a natural choice for the designer’s slick, impeccably tailored menswear; his focus on precision cuts, handsome detailing and an old-fashioned attention to cloth, proportion and timeless silhouettes are inspired by Savile Row, the home of heritage tailoring. It stands to reason that Ford would want to cater to the stealth wealth gentlemen of London. Alongside

clothing, Ford’s temple of high style will host his fragrance and cosmetics.

‘Opening our first directly operated flagship in the UK is an important step in solidifying our position as a global luxury brand’. Befitting of the man who reinvented Gucci by overseeing every minute scrap of detail, from the paper bags to the store interiors, the designer and film director is eschewing employing an interior designer, in lieu of designing the store himself. Certainly, the store will act as a way for London fashion enthusiasts to experience his collections at close range – the designer is notoriously cagey about allowing photography of his collection to appear online, making his pieces all the more elusive. The reason for this, says the designer, is that ‘the customer is bored of those clothes by the time they get to the store’. This way, the Tom Ford acolyte can experience the collections

first hand in the most seductive of surroundings.And while they are remaining thoroughly

tight lipped, a host of others are tipped to join Ford in setting up shop. Victoria Beckham, well versed in the boutiques of Mayfair, is said to be scouting out the area for her debut store launch. Although details are being kept firmly under wraps, the Spice Girl turned serious fashion force has apparently focused her attention on a store space, with rumours abounding that she’ll occupy a vacant townhouse on Dover Street, beside Alexander McQueen. Certainly, since launching her brand in 2009, Beckham has held firm that the seat of operations for her fashion line should be based in London, despite it involving a commute from LA – her HQ in Battersea recently had to be expanded. Her sleek aesthetic, and her focus on paired-back simplicity, cut and tailoring have made her a sartorial name to be reckoned with; this is no mere celeb-turned-designer.

Meanwhile, with the full financial clout of global luxury group Kering behind him now, it’s little wonder that London’s white knight Christopher Kane is said to be scouting for a debut store too. The Scottish designer, who launched his label in 2007 after graduating from Central Saint Martins, recently declared that Kering was buying half of the business, a move that will allow Kane to branch into the lucrative accessories market and launch a stand-alone store. The designer is said to be searching for a townhouse around the Bond Street area. A possible neighbour might well be Roksanda Ilincic, a fellow former Central Saint Martins alumni who counts the Duchess of Cambridge and Michelle Obama among her fans, and is also on the look out for a London site to house her languid, feminine womenswear that nods to Seventies sensuality.

Paris luxury house Céline is also set to come back to London fully reloaded after a three-year hiatus away from the capital. The new store is set to launch on London’s newest shopping enclave, Mount Street, alongside Balenciaga, Lanvin and Oscar de la Renta. That the

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label has become the go-to brand for artful, minimalist pieces that cross the line between high fashion and reality dressing since Phoebe Philo came on board in 2009 is no secret; parent company LVMH reported that Céline’s new lifeblood helped lift sales by 25 per cent last year. Since Philo took over the mantle, after working under Stella McCartney and heading up Chloé, she has invigorated the label with a fresh Parisian sense of cool, with block colour coats, luxe sweaters and covetable handbags. And spend it they can at Chanel’s colossal new Bond Street store too, which opened in the summer. This 12,600 megastore is now the largest Chanel store in the world, spanning floor after floor of monochrome. Designed by

retail design guru Peter Marino, it features walls lined in the label’s

signature tweed, a super-sized rendering of Coco’s iconic pearls, made in hand-blown Venetian glass by sculptor Jean-Michel

Othoniel, which is suspended from the

third floor to the ground. Curtains embroidered with pearls, a handbag ‘bar’, plush lounge chairs and fireplaces create a world of Chanel away from the hubbub and traffic of Bond Street. London’s fashion clout has been on the ascent for a while now, but these new stores are proof that London is getting

serious about flexing its retail muscle. (tomford.com; celine.com; roksandailincic.com; chanel.com; kering.com)

from top: somerset house; chanel store, bond street; tom ford store as before; chanel as before; left: catwalk models wearing victoria beckham and chanel

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Desire thy name is Loewe. The Spanish brand’s butter-soft leather bags have long been at the very

top of our wish lists, but this season they have seriously upped the ante with the new range of their iconic Amazona bags, seen completing the outfits of many a super this month (including Naomi Campbell whose monochrome version sent us all into a fit of envy when she stepped out with it draped oh-so-causally over her arm in Greece recently). Keeping the stiff boxy shape that demands respect, the new Monochrome collection comes in soft, fluffy novak or smooth, refined calf leather. Meanwhile, the Amazona 28 taps into A/W 13’s animal-print trend perfectly. And for those a little more carefree, the bucket-style Flamenco bag is a slouchy but stylish version. And it even comes with playful leather tassels so everyone will know how happy-go-lucky you are. The Monochrome Collection, from £1,095, Loewe, 125 Mount Street, (loewe.com)

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HOTThe

The most inf luential names in fashion

As we come to the busiest month of the fashion calendar, we take a look at the industry's key movers and shakers – from Kate Middleton to Katie

Grand – and find out who is really controlling what we wear

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Christopher Bailey Since he took over Burberry in 2001, the British institution has become a seriously key brand, renowned for its wide appeal, dramatic shows and eye-catching advertising. Still able to reinvent the trench and secure rising fashion stars for his catwalks, Bailey keeps Burberry fresh and relevant year after year.

anna wintour No fashion hot list would be complete without the woman who forever changed the landscape of fashion editorial. Her first cover for American Vogue, when she took up the position of editor in 1988, featured a girl in jeans – a first for the magazine. Since then she has continued to push the boundaries while maintaining the fashion bible's position on the global stage. Now also balancing the role of creative director for Condé Nast, she still manages to excite and inspire the fashion set; not to mention scare them.

sarah doukasSince founding Storm Model Management in 1987, Doukas has scouted some of the most famous faces in fashion, including Kate Moss, Carla Bruni and Cara Delevingne. Her eye has helped to change our catwalks forever, particularly with the addition of Jourdan Dunn, the first black model to walk for Prada since Naomi Campbell.

the duChessof CamBridgeRegularly seen on the best-dressed lists, The Duchess' influence on fashion is undeniably potent. The 'Kate effect' can cause a piece to sell out in minutes and turn a designer into the hottest property around. With her ability to wear everything from Issa to Topshop, she has become Britain's favourite fashion icon.

miuCCia prada Not only is she a fashion doyenne, Miuccia Prada also has a doctorate in political studies. Known for her ladylike designs, a look which she encourages in her office as well as on the catwalk, she has transformed the family luggage business into one of the most important and successful global fashion brands to date. Should her influence need any proof, she was called upon to design the dresses for film of the year The Great Gatsby.

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samantha cameronAs the creative director of Smythson, Cameron was not only a talented designer but an astute businesswoman, credited with turning around the fortunes of the stationery company and making it a highly covetable fashion brand. Despite stepping down from her full-time role, she remains as active as ever in the fashion world, acting as an ambassador for the British Fashion Council and taking a significant role in London Fashion Week.

victoria beckham Fashion designer, pop star, mother of four, businesswoman… the list of Mrs Beckham’s talents is endless. While the fashion world was initially sceptical at the prospect of an eponymous fashion line, she is now thought of as a serious designer, with accolades to match. Not only has she had an enormously successful brand, she has also improved the fortunes of others with her endorsements. She is largely credited with popularising Roland Mouret’s moon dress, proving herself as an increasingly important player in the fashion industry.

caroline rushAs the chief executive of the British Fashion Council, Caroline Rush brought influential labels such as Burberry and Jonathan Saunders back to the London catwalks. In doing so she re-established London Fashion Week as a serious fashion destination – something the British fashion world is enduringly grateful for.

livia firthOriginally a director, Livia Firth has lent a fashionable hand to environmental causes through her company Eco-Age, which helps businesses to add value through sustainable enterprise. From this she launched the 'Green Carpet Challenge' (GCC) in order to put sustainable fashion on the agenda, and the GCC Brand Mark, which, in association with Gucci, created the world’s first Zero Deforestation leather bags. A truly fashionable ambassador for the

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bernard arnaultThe CEO of LVMH, the luxury group representing some of the most important brands in fashion, Arnault has pioneered a 'shared advantages' strategy, enabling the strongest brands to financially support growing designers. It was because of this that Christian Lacroix was able to open his fashion house. Other brands involved have also gone from strength to strength.

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karl lagerfeld As one of the most famous faces in fashion, Lagerfeld is no stranger to controversy – he reportedly caused Anna Wintour to storm out of his 1993 show after he used strippers to model his collection. Twenty years on and he is no less of an extrovert: his personality is almost as renowned as his talent and each season the fashion world awaits his shows with baited breath.

louise WilsonAs the course director of Central Saint Martins' MA in Fashion design, Wilson has shared her knowledge with students who have progressed to become some of the most significant players in the industry.Christopher Kane is one of many who cut his teeth in her classroom, and it is clear that the designs around today would not look the same without her early input and influence.

sarah BurtonSarah Burton landed the assignment of every designer's dreams when she was chosen to make Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, which she described as the 'experience of a lifetime'. Prior to this she had been named as the creative director of Alexander McQueen, where she had worked ever since graduating from Central Saint Martins.

lulu kennedyKennedy is often described as the 'godmother of British fashion' for her tireless work in founding and running Fashion East – an initiative to nurture the most exciting new fashion talent in London. She was instrumental in launching the careers of designers such as Jonathan Saunders and Roksanda Ilincic, and set up Lulu & Co as a way to showcase the work of the designers she mentored.

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PhiliP GreenBehind the glamorous façade, fashion is a big business, and no one knows this better than retail tycoon Philip Green. He turned around the fortunes of BHS when everyone labelled it an unfixable brand and then set his sights on bigger brands – namely the Arcadia Group and Marks & Spencer. He has changed the face and fortunes of fashion retail and brought British brands to the American market. When he isn’t making money he spends it in serious style – he recently flew 100 guests to the Maldives for his 55th birthday.

Katie Grand Katie Grand appears to have lived up to her ambition aged 12 to be 'cool' – she is now often thought of as the most powerful fashion stylist in the world. Having built up her reputation at Dazed & Confused and Pop she went on to launch her own magazine, Love, in 2009. She is renowned for her insouciantly playful ways with fashion and her love of all things ‘jolly’ and ‘fun’. A breath of fresh air on the fashion scene, her styling is as significant as it is whimsical.

natalie Massenet Massenet founded the UK's most significant online luxury shopping site, Net-a-porter.com from her Chelsea flat, and built it up to be the iconic brand it is today. Responsible for those huge black bags arriving in offices up and down the country, its recent 10th anniversary guest list read like a who’s who of the fashion industry.

Mrs BYou might not know it, but many of the designers you couldn’t live without today would have never found their way into your wardrobe without the help of the affectionately titled Mrs B – Joan Burstein. She created Browns with the help of her husband Sidney in the 1970s and she has spent the past 40 years discovering new talent to feature in her store on South Molton Street. She famously bought Galliano’s entire graduate show and convinced designers such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren to bring their designs to the UK for the first time – despite Lauren’s protestations that he could never be as wealthy as Klein. As usual, Mrs B’s instincts proved to be correct.

riccardo tisci Anyone in charge of one of the most respected French fashion brands in the world is bound to be a big player in the fashion industry. Tisci, creative director at Givenchy, is important for more than just his position. He has increased the sales of Givenchy couture and lent it a gothic edge, which has attracted a lot of attention from stars including Madonna, whose 2012 Superbowl costume was designed by the fashion house.

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François-Henri PinaultThe business brains behind many successful brands, Pinault is the CEO of Kering, managing luxury brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga. From this position he has expanded and internationalised these brands, enhancing their profitability and, as a result, their longevity. Additionally, he has helped to draw each of them into the modern world by building up their e-commerce.

marigay mckee ‘Busy’ doesn’t begin to cover the life of chief merchant of Harrods Marigay McKee. Overseeing 2,000 staff and 1,280 brands (as well as two children and three dogs back home) she is the driving force behind the fashion success of the iconic British store. If this wasn’t enough, she is also the chairman of the Vogue Fashion Fund Mentoring Committee and a board member of the British Fashion Council.

alexandra sHulman Despite never having stepped foot on a fashion shoot before being made editor of British Vogue, Shulman has made serious waves in the fashion industry, most notably in the area of body image. She canvasses designers to try and increase their sample sizes and refuses to feature diets in the magazine. However, alongside being ethical she is also hugely creative. Vogue's Millennium cover was mirrored, so it appeared that the reader was on the front. It was their best-selling issue of all time.

emma Hill The influence of Emma Hill as creative director at Mulberry was thrown into clear focus when the company's stocks plummeted at the news of her departure. Credited with making the brand a heavyweight in fashion, her work was recognised with a CBE for her services to the fashion industry.

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PrincessA truly captivating lady, the late Princess Diana remains one of the world’s most

enduring icons to this day. As a film on the final years of her life is released, we speak to star Naomi Watts about the challenge and the joy of being Diana

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Let’s be bold enough to state that few actresses could confidently conjure the grace and glamour of an icon such as Diana, Princess of Wales. But judging by

the immediate acclaim that has filtered out from leaked previews of the upcoming biopic starring Naomi Watts, it appears that the Kent-born star has excelled.

There’s little doubt that Diana was and remains one of the most iconic figures of modern times – loved and beloved, not just in her native England but the world over. British-Australian actress Watts, 44, knows this, of course, and is well aware that her portrayal of such a sensitive character will attract a lot of attention. Indeed, it’s begun already.

‘It’s daunting to play Princess Diana,’ she says. ‘There’s a lot of pressure on you because everyone has such strong impressions of her – but that’s also why you want to take up the challenge.’

So was it a difficult decision? ‘I couldn’t not do it! She’s an iconic figure, she’s a part of history and her story needs to be told.’

It is billed as the first serious film about Diana’s private life, and is likely to unleash a new wave of public interest about the fallen Princess, who tragically lost her life in 1997. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall, The Invasion), Diana is a snapshot of the last two years leading up to that fateful night in Paris.

‘I was shooting a movie in Canada when she died,’ Watts recalls. ‘I happened to be in a room full of people watching the news on TV and we were all crying. Everyone was deeply upset. It’s one of those events you never forget.’

Diana’s life was punctuated with unforgettable moments; it’s how icons become icons. With intense media attention following her at every turn – from her failed marriage to Prince Charles, to her elegant fashion sense, extensive charity work and battles with depression – it seemed at times as if Diana’s whole raison d’être was to make headlines, even though she was intensely shy, and desperate to break clear of the shackles of the Royal family. It was almost inevitable that the media was blamed for

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contributing to her death – hounded as she was by the paparazzi. But what is really surprising is that she still had secrets. Indeed, one major focus of the new film is Diana’s covert relationship with heart surgeon Dr Hasnat Khan, played by Naveen Andrews.

Khan confirmed after her death that their relationship had begun in the late summer of 1995. They had discussed marriage but they both believed the inevitable media attention would be too much to bear. However, those who watch Diana will be treated to a sensitive depiction of the troubled Princess’s affair.

The film also broaches her relationship with Dodi Fayed, son of Harrods owner Mohamed al Fayed. Dodi also lost his life in that tunnel. Sensitivity is paramount to the film’s success. ‘We’re not trying to destroy any memory,’ Watts says, sincerely. ‘We’re trying to show Princess Diana in the best possible light as a human being, full of different layers.’

But despite this confidence of integrity, Watts is acutely aware of the potential backlash. ‘I was dreading the reaction among the public to my playing her. You know that people will complain that you don’t look like her, that you’re not tall enough, all those things.

‘It’s very difficult to play someone who had such a deep impact and left such a lasting memory on the public. Our memory of her is still very fresh and you have to be respectful of that. It’s also more complicated and sensitive when you take into account her two boys. But I want to do her justice. I want to help tell her story truthfully.’

Watts is, in many ways, the ideal

actress to play Diana. She also has two boys, Sasha and Samuel, with actor Liev Schreiber (currently gaining plaudits on TV as the titular anti-hero Ray Donovan). And when she’s wearing one of those iconic outfits – the familiar blue jacket in particular – and sporting Diana’s trademark hairstyle, there is definitely a resemblance to the classic beauty of the late Princess. Certainly the movie will succeed or fail on the strength of Watts’ ability to offer an authentic portrayal.

While not on the same page stylistically, Watts also has a good sense of fashion. And of course, it isn’t a coincidence that she’s also considered

one of the world’s most beautiful women.‘I worry like any woman does about her appearance and when I look in the mirror I see that I don’t look the way I did 10 years ago. I think it’s helped my self-confidence and outlook that I’ve been able to do a lot of interesting

work over the last few years.’‘I still feel very ambitious and you

always want to find the next great project. It’s a very different feeling now to what it was when I was first in the business. Back then you are scratching for a break; now it’s a case of hanging on to a level. Both can be physically and mentally punishing, but when you come across something as stylish and beautiful as Diana, it makes all the uncertainty worthwhile.’

Away from Hollywood, Watts is a mother who adores the challenge of raising her sons.

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‘Two boys can be a lot to handle. Sometimes you think it would be easier with two girls playing with their tea sets and dolls, but we wouldn’t change what we have for the world. Liev loves having boys, although I suppose I might consider having another child if someone could guarantee me it would be a girl!’

The family currently resides in New York. Watts was something of a reluctant nomad in her formative years. Born in Shoreham, Kent, she was educated in North Wales and Suffolk, then taken to Australia aged just 14. She sees a different existence for her offspring.

‘We want the children to have some roots and a home base in that sense, because neither Liev nor I had that while we were growing up. We’re very determined to make sure our children have the kind of security that comes with a permanent home,’ she says.

‘But travelling will still be something they will need to adjust to from time to time, since Liev and I often need to go away for work. We’ve

been very good about not working at the same time and it’s only happened a few times that our shooting schedules have overlapped by a week or so. It just takes a bit of planning.’

So far the boys have been treated to some wonderful adventures around the world. ‘We’ve been to India, Africa and Thailand. We spent six months in Thailand while I was working on The Impossible with Ewan McGregor. It was a fantastic experience for all of us and the kids got to see all these wild creatures. They rode elephants and chased frogs around.

‘We try to turn our trips into a big adventure because hanging around a hotel can be hard. I think children can have a more valuable education at their age by seeing the world first-hand. That must be better than playing with blocks and finger-painting. It’s important we take every advantage because it’s not an ideal lifestyle for them, but it’s certainly one we’ll relish.’ Diana is released in cinemas on 20 September

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Q&A with… Robert Bowman, about the relocation of his eponymous gallery

Q: How has the gallery changed as a result of your move to St. James’s?A: The new gallery launch follows our best ever year. We had two small galleries previously, one for modern, one for 19th and early 20th-century sculpture. This much larger space has allowed us to bring all our clients to one location and to show large works, like the current 2.4 metres wide Paolozzi piece, and those by Rodin.

Q: Will work by Rodin, Moore and Blumenfeld continue to be your focus?A: We are the foremost UK specialist in Rodin but we offer, also, the best contemporary, Modern British, 19th and early 20th-century sculpture so Moore, Hepworth and Frink will always be on the menu. Q: Tell us about September’s exhibition of Johannes von Stumm’s contemporary sculpture. A: Whereas most sculptors apply their vision and technical ability to one medium at a time, Johannes has the skills and techniques of glass blowing, stone-carving and blacksmithing and he can combine these in abstract works in which conflicting media exist in complex harmony. His choice of material and instinct for experimentation is rooted in growing up in the Alps and coming from a long line of steel factory owners and blacksmiths. Alongside the obvious physicality of the works, there is spirituality in the use of materials.

Q: What other exhibitions are planned for Duke Street or elsewhere in the next six months?A: Following Johannes’ show which ends in November, we will be having a major exhibition, 100 Years of British Sculpture, and

an exhibition of works by wonderful

contemporary artist, Yves Dana.‘Johannes von

Stumm’ runs from 19 September – 8 November

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Jonathan Yeo’s perspective on celebritiesKevin Spacey, Grayson Perry RA, Rupert Murdoch… the list of prominent figures painted by Jonathan Yeo goes on and on. Portraits have to show a recognisable likeness, of course, but successful ones also reveal sitters’ characters yet weave a degree of ambiguity into the canvas for us to interpret. Yeo ranks as one of the best in the business as this major retrospective will clearly show: Parkinson is rugged, but with that interviewer’s knowing expression; model Erin O’Connor is almost bare of any fashionable clothes; Perry is bowed and frocked with a stare that combines strength and vulnerability. But the hitherto unseen portrait of the art world’s enfant terrible is magnetic, showing Damien Hirst in a chemical suit looking comfortable and confrontational inside what could be a tank of formaldehyde.

‘Jonathan Yeo Portraits’ is on at the National Portrait Gallery from 11 September – 5 January (npg.org.uk)

The culture of subculture Subculture is reactionary, so it is appropriate that the ICA’s major art project on that theme is to be

housed away from the gallery, in the raw, industrial space of the Old Selfridges Hotel. This eclectic show examines creativity in London from the early 1980s to the present day. Formed from 50 custom-made vitrines curated by artists working in creative fields of architecture, design, fine art, cuisine and music, it offers a great opportunity for emerging artists to gain public attention. Meanwhile, Selfridges’ Bright Young Things project facilitates new talent

in becoming one of the store’s brands for one season, showing how even the biggest of institutions

are keen to support creativity. ‘A Journey Through London’s Subculture 1980s to Now’ runs from 13 September – 20 October (ica.org.uk)

Art newsthis month, be inspired by Jonathan yeo’s famed portraits and an exhibition on the quirky subculture of London’s creatives

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I remember the first photograph by Robert Mapplethorpe I ever saw. It was one of Ken Moody and Robert Sherman from the American artist’s Male Nudes collection from

1984. The contrast between the two muses’ skin tones was stark, as one stood in front of the other facing to the left of the photograph. It was presented to me in a photography class some eight years ago, along with other works of the photography greats: Man Ray, Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson. I recall this image so clearly because of its immaculate composition and its provocative power, as the two men, of two different colours, were captured in an intensely mysterious yet mesmerising moment. Such was the work of Mapplethorpe throughout his career during the 1970s and 1980s, although he drew long before he acquired his first camera.

Fashion Show, a new exhibition at the Alison Jacques Gallery, includes many of his works that are to be shown to the public for the first time, in collaboration with Mapplethorpe’s first long-term boyfriend, model and artist David Croland (some of whose portraits also appear in the collection from the 1970s). It is a fine example of Mapplethorpe’s larger body of work, focusing on glamour and beauty in an unconventional way, with images that he took for Italian and French Vogue, the New York City Contemporary Ballet, Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta. He was a friend of designers and style icons from around the world. ‘For his birthday in Paris on 4 November 1971, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé took Robert to dinner and then to the Rive Gauche boutique and let him pick out anything in the store,’ Croland says. ‘He chose a simple black shirt. He

said it was the cheapest thing in the store, but that’s what he wanted... Later that night Loulou de la Falaise took him to a strip show, and they drank Champagne and talked until 5am.’

New York in the 1970s saw enormous changes in society, and Mapplethorpe, most of the time broke, still thrived as an artist. ‘In the next decade with new cameras, Robert did wonderful portraits of our friend and muse Dovanna,’ says Croland. ‘The elegance of mind and body resulted in some of Robert’s best images that turned fashion into art. I believe he was one of the first modern artists to cross the line drawn firmly in that territory.’

His works are markedly modern, but were taken decades before fashion photography as we know it today. They evoke Mapplethorpe’s love of beauty, glamour and fashion, as in his self portrait, where he is pictured in drag, wearing fur. Others focus on conventional female beauty or the underground world of sexual experimentation. Some muses have their backs facing the camera, directing the viewer’s focus to the details of the dresses; their material, cut and form. In Croland’s words: ‘Robert was always in fashion. Classic and timeless. Then and now.’ ‘Fashion Show’, Alison Jacques Gallery, 11 September – 5 October, 16-18 Berners Street London, W1T (alisonjacquesgallery.com)

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Given the current penchant for all things Art Deco, these beautiful earrings couldn’t have come to auction at a better time. Originating

in the 1920s, the striking chandelier pendant setting manages to be at once both timeless and current. Even more impressive is that the pearls in these earrings are natural, rather than cultured. Natural pearls grow organically in the oyster and can take decades to form. This process means that there is a limited supply of the precious minerals, making them all the more covetable. The growing interest in rare pearls has been noted by the V&A Museum, which is holding an exhibition this month, focusing on the beauty and allure of pearls. It explores their history, which dates back to the Roman Empire, and exhibits some fabulous examples from the likes of Cartier and Tiffany. This interest is reflected in the increasing value of natural pearls, making this a wise as well as beautiful investment. (bonhams.com)


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If you hear the words ‘fashion icon’, one name invariably comes to mind: Kate Moss. Considering the collection of photos up for auction at Christie’s this month, her title is clearly well deserved. Kate Moss From the Collection of Gert Elfering, features a selection of

works by photographers including Annie Leibovitz and Mario Testino. Elfering worked to create unique prints in a variety of scales and media, including a huge lenticular print on a light box.

The collection, which is on display from 21-24 September, gives a sense of the scope of Moss’ career and the modern muse she has become. The piece to watch in this auction is Kate Moss on lounge chair I, Glen Cove NY, 1995. Standing at over a metre high, this black-and-white piece is a gorgeous example of Kate Moss’ past. The stern yet sultry gaze has been a classic look of Moss’ throughout her career, making this a fantastic way to immortalise an fashion icon. (christies.com)

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hardly a day went by when you didn’t see something to be excited about,’ says art dealer John Kasmin, who curated

Sotheby’s new exhibition The New Situation – Art in London in the Sixties. An era of hope and change, where everything was challenged including the very concept of what qualified as ‘art’, the decade reflected both an upheaval of the standing social order and a pop-culture revolution. As a result, art was very much redefined during this time, something that is reflected in the type of work that came out of the era.

This screen print by Richard Hamilton reflects the aesthetic chaos and beauty produced from that. It was intended to be a preliminary study for a painting, the fashion equipment was photographed by Hamilton to provide a frame for a portrait. Hamilton then built upon the sheet using collage elements and fragments from transparencies borrowed from David Bailey. As a finishing touch to the piece, he added marks using cosmetics.

The work is a striking, attractive piece, and its commentary on pop culture feels as relevant today as it must have done then. (sothebys.com)

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interiors newsthis month fashion designers use their sartorial expertise for the home

w o r D s : a m y D i C K e t t s

finishingtouChwe love tiziana

terenzi’s new candles.

their wooden wicks

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candle, £125, tiziana

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Fortnum & mason

Still lifeEmerald Faerie’s lighting studio has come up with an artful way to light up our desks with its delicate Triffid table lamps. Inspired by flowers and oriental pen and ink drawings, each lamp is encased in a glass dome and will illuminate even the dullest of desks with this version of a still-life flower you can keep forever. Desk lamp, from £1,200 (emeraldfaerie.com)

Baroque beautyDiane von Furstenberg’s iconic prints have long been a favourite for our wardrobes and we love her collection for the home just as much. This sumptuous rug, titled ‘Bishop’s Cape’, evokes the decadent era of Louis XVI. Made from hand-knotted Tibetan wool with a raised silk motif, it is a treat for your feet as well

as your inner fashionista. ‘Bishop’s Cape’ Black rug, £7,772, Diane von Furstenberg for The Rug Company, (therugcompany.com)

Wall to wallMaster of clever and colourful prints Matthew Williamson has launched a collection of fabrics and wallpaper for September. The ‘Imperial Lattice’ design is one of the more neutral in colour, with intricate beading against the soft tones of ivory and pebble – for a fashion-forward way to give your living room some added texture and embellishment. Imperial Lattice Wallpaper, £98 per roll, Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little (osborneandlittle.com)

From ship to shoreIf you can think of a space that needs decorating, from a chalet or yacht to a chic London apartment, Intarya should be top of your ‘to call’ list. Having completed several high-profile projects in the area, Daniel Kostiuc and his team of designers and architects have a seriously enviable contact list, and know Mayfair inside out. The team are hands-on and pay incredible attention to detail, always impressing us with their creative yet classic ways of adorning the finest homes, carefully researching and selecting each piece, from the perfect bespoke dining room table right down to the specially commissioned artwork.(intarya.com)


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there is something timeless about Ralph Lauren Home’s collections. The classic linen-clad beds, outlined with a preppy,

navy-blue stripe, or the studded leather armchairs are so distinctively Ralph, which like his clothes, creates a beautifully polished look that never fails to impress. This autumn marks the 30th year of Lauren’s pioneering move to become the first designer to take sartorial splendour and pour it into beautiful interiors. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the brand have launched two new collections: the Apartment No. 1 range, named for the residence in Kensington Palace, takes its inspiration from the Duke of Windsor and is full of grand English and Art Deco designs; and La Hacienda, which like the S/S13 women’s collection, takes the romance of American-style ranches, cowboys and desert plains and translates it into red, turquoise and black pieces of glamorous furniture. Which way will you go? (ralphlaurenhome.com)

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A master of

After the sudden and tragic death of interior designer David Collins, we pay tribute to one of London’s truly great forces in design and architecture

W o r D s : K A t e r A C o v o L i s

Everyone who has ever dined at The Wolseley, enjoyed a drink or two at the Blue Bar in The Berkeley hotel or perused the suits at Alexander

McQueen on Savile Row, had found themselves in the presence of David Collins.

‘David Collins didn’t only design some of London’s landmarks; he was one,’ said Jeremy Langmead, editor-in-chief of Mr Porter in The Sunday Times Style magazine of his friend who sadly died this July from skin cancer, aged just 58.

Collins did not set out to be an interior designer. He studied architecture, but he earned his big break when Pierre Koffmann asked him – without any prior experience – to design his home. Koffmann was so impressed that he later asked him to design his restaurant in Chelsea. And that, as they say, was that.

Next arrived a client that would fortify and immortalise Collins’ work: The Maybourne Group (comprising The Connaught, Claridge’s and The Berkeley hotel). His ‘Blue Bar’ in particular is still one of the most iconic drinking spaces in London; featuring no fewer than 17 tints of blue – his favourite colour from childhood – the calming yet bold resulting space is unlike anywhere seen before it or since.

Despite this apparent jump

to design, he stayed true to his original architectural training. ‘I like creating space’ he once said, declaring that the projects he choose were ‘very much architectural’ ones: ‘The Connaught Bar, The Blue Bar, Massimo, The Delaunay – they all have been empty shells and are all architectural jobs, they are buildings within buildings, and that is what I find interesting.

‘Going back to my training as an architect is rewarding, in that I was scared in the earlier part of my career about building buildings, but

now I feel quite empowered by it,’ said Collins in 2011.

The designer was known for challenging conventions, with an innate passion for colour he turned clean, simple designs into masterpieces.

Furthermore, he demonstrated an impressive diversity in his work, from the organic curves of the ceiling and shape of the dining spaces at Nobu Berkeley Street, to

‘David Collins didn’t only design some of London’s landmarks; he was one’– Jeremy Langmead, Mr Porter

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the rich chocolate brown, leather-clad furnishing at The Connaught Bar.

He then went on to work with Mayfair’s restaurant royalty, Jeremy King and Chris Corbin, putting his stamp on J Sheekey, The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel and Colbert. He was credited with bringing a newfound elegance to London’s fine dining scene and was revered by everyone from food critics to notoriously difficult chefs.

‘David understood restaurants so much more intuitively than almost any other interior designer, and we like to think he produced much of his best work for us, primarily because, as he said himself, he enjoyed a rigorous collaboration,’ said Corbin and King.

‘We often disagreed, but we always knew that whenever we insisted on our solution he would gracefully comply and then enhance our ideas!’

Despite his many achievements and accolades, he famously remained humble. ‘Even when the plaudits were ringing in his ears, it was never reassurance enough for him,’ say Corbin and King. ‘Unlike many of his peers he continued to fret, tinker and change long into the life of the project – a kindred spirit to ourselves. Ironically we have in our office a painting personally owned by him that was awaiting collection. It had hung in The Delaunay for 18 months: that is how much he cared.’

Paula Fitzherbert from the Maybourne Hotel Group, who worked closely with Collins during her 15 years at the company, recalls his endearing spirit and attention to detail. ‘I first met David Collins in early 2000, just as he was designing the Blue Bar,’ she says. ‘This bar, which is as popular now as when it launched then, really helped change both the clientele

and people’s perception of the hotel – suddenly it was one of the most stylish places to be seen and attracted a younger, livelier crowd who loved the glamorous design and timeless appeal.

‘David was very nervous, as part of his design was to paint blue the existing Lutyens wood paneling, which had been originally built in the ‘old’ Berkeley in Piccadilly. It was certainly a very bold and brave decision, but it paid off and everyone loved it – a classic case of updating an old design and making it relevant to the moment. He really cared about the details and fretted to ensure everything was just right – we had long conversations about the right tone of crackle glaze! He has most certainly left a lasting imprint on our design legacy.’

Just last year, he was appointed to design the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason. A completely different challenge for the designer, he was tasked with creating something new in a building that traded on its longstanding heritage. CEO of Fortnum & Mason, Ewan Venters met Collins over lunch one day with Angela Hartnett: ‘He demonstrated a great sensitivity towards our customers, respecting history while keeping an eye on the future,’ Venters says. ‘David was one of the greats in the London restaurant scene. He made the art of dining glamorous.’ He notes that the designer’s personal style was as chic as his interiors: ‘understated elegance at all times, with an amazing attention to detail.’

This sense of personal style meant that the fashion world were quick to notice him, and he and his design studio went on to branch into this world creating the McQ boutique on Dover Street (the technological interiors of which brought a new facet to retail design), as well as the Alexander McQueen men’s store on Savile Row and spaces for the brand in Hong Kong, Miami and Shanghai.

With everything he turned his hand to, Collins’ natural talent allowed him to shape many of the places we love in London and around the world, and we will continue to enjoy them for many years yet to come.

‘ Suddenly [the Blue Bar] was one of the most stylish places to be seen’– Paula Fitzherbert, The Maybourne Hotel Group

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Carrera y Carrera returns to a golden age of fashion with its new collection, Treasures of the Empire, inspired by styles of the

nobility during the Spanish Golden Age. Housed in the Palace of the Marquis of Villafranca, it comprises four different lines and each one references different aspects of the Renaissance period’s style. For example, Cervantes (named after the eminent 16th century Spanish novelist) interprets a popular accessory of the era, the ruff collar, through a selection of jewellery pieces. Meanwhile, the Velazquez line draws upon a portrait of Queen Isabel of Bourbon, painted in 1634. Fronted by modern-day empress of style, Olivia Palermo, this campaign merges Carrera y Carrera’s historic past with its prosperous future. (carreraycarrera.com)

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Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month, £34,900, IWC (iwc.com)

Reaffirming its reputation as a materials pioneer, IWC’s ‘Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar’ sports a case made of titanium aluminide, an alloy harder and lighter than pure titanium. Automatically taking 29 February into account every four years, the watch will remain accurate until 2100

ONE TO WATCHEach month we select our timepiece of the moment from the watch world’s most exciting creations

Saxon splendourIf you’re a regular reader, you’ll already be aware of the fondness we have for A. Lange & Söhne. Makers, in our eyes, of some of the planet’s most beautiful timepieces, it’s oft we find ourselves poring over the brand’s website, making ‘when-I-win-the-lottery’-type wish-lists. Last month, eagle-eyed ladies will have noticed they were given a new watch to add to their list. Unveiled earlier this year, but only arriving in boutiques now, Lange’s Saxonia Automatic in pink gold (£16,600) features 76 brilliant-cut diamonds on its bezel and comes equipped with the thinnest automatic watch movement the German manufacturer has ever created – 3.7 millimetres, in case you were wondering. (alange-soehne.com)

Watch newsTreasured timepieces, horological heirlooms

and modern masterpieces

W O R D S : R I C H A R D B R O W N

Ten of a KindDelivering ten beats per

second, it’s the most famous

movement in watchmaking.

Now, in collaboration with

the brand that bequeathed

the El Primero to the world,

The Watch Gallery gives us the

Zenith El Primero Chronomaster

Power Reserve. The watch has been

designed with the features of the

original in mind, revealing the

legendary beating heart within a 42mm

steel case, but nodding to The Watch

Gallery’s signature blue with splashes

of the colour on its dial, second hand

and power reserve indicator. It went on

sale last month for £6,750. Considering

that only ten will be produced

worldwide, that’s not a bad price.

Available at thewatchgallery.com,

Selfridges and The Watch Gallery

in Chelsea

50 Years of Carrera Celebrating the 50th

birthday milestone of

the much-loved Carrera

timepiece, Goodwood’s

Festival of Speed presented

a display of historic models

amid a range of eye-catching

new designs. TAG also used the

festival to unveil to the public the

Carrera Calibre 1887 Jack Heuer

Chronograph, a follow up to last year’s

Carrera Jack Heuer 80. The ‘bullhead’-

style watch features crown and

chronograph pushers at the top of its

case and a more-easy-to-read angled

dial. The piece’s retro-appeal is likely to

sit well with a classic-car-loving crowd.

Carrera Calibre 1887 Jack Heuer

Chronograph, £5,295, tagheuer.com

Showroom at No.1 Park Street, Maidenhead. To arrange a personal appointment, call +44 (0)1628 763040

Made in Switzerland / Modified, hand-wound, Unitas 6498 mechanical regulator movement visible through full diameter crystal case-back / Côte de Genève movement finish / Central continuous minute hand with 12 hour and 60 second bi-compax sub-dials / 44mm, satin-brushed, 316L stainless steel case / Anti-reflective sapphire crystal / SuperLuminovaTM “Old Radium” indexes and hands / Vintage leather strap with Bader deployment / Also available with PVD black case

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It’s all change at Audemars Piguet and I for one am rather excited about what’s to come. In April last year, it was the former CEO to whom I spoke about the company’s history, present

and future. This year, Frenchman François-Henry Bennahmias, almost a decade younger than his predecessor, is at the helm and he is brimming over with enthusiasm and a determined, comprehensive plan of action; the next two years are about ‘cleansing’ and adhering to the principle of ‘fewer, bigger, better’.

This translates as: ‘Fewer partners worldwide, fewer references and a lot more choice. We spread ourselves a bit too thin over the last ten years and we missed some opportunities; now it is time to respect the basics of our business.’ The 138-year-old family-owned company currently has ten of its own stores and a further 13 owned in partnership with the group’s retailers, out of 400 selling points worldwide.

However, fans of Audemars Piguet in its present state need not fear. Although Mr Bennahmias earned his luxury stripes at international brands such as Giorgio Armani and Gianfranco Ferré, he arrived at Audemars Piguet in 1994 with the requisite ‘passion for artistry and [admiration for] people who can do amazing things with their hands’. Two decades after joining the company, in January this year he became CEO, after giving up his role as President & CEO of North America and taking the reins on an interim basis in May 2012. He was able to hit the ground running; ‘I obviously know people well because I’ve been working in the company for a long time, so there was no time wasted as far as assessing what could be done. I want to bring my own feel to the brand as well. An understanding of the family behind the company is important... it was a long process, to reassess what the future was and

where the family wanted to take the brand. In the end, they are the owners and they know exactly what they want to do.’

Mr Bennahmias is a breath of fresh air as an interviewee when discussing the biggest changes that occurred since taking over officially. His enthusiastic attitude is infectious, and at the heart of it, entirely serious; ‘It’s actually the same now as when I took over the job because I didn’t take it thinking, I’m going to do it for three months, six months or a year and then it’s going to be over. I looked at it as if I would stay at it for the next ten years. Any decision that I have to make will have an impact, not for six months, but for years to come.’ Fashion on the one hand is a fast-paced industry where things change all the time but ‘in the watch world the pace is much slower. When you plan, you plan for six, seven, eight, nine years; that’s how long it takes to develop a mechanism sometimes.’

As such, Mr Bennahmias has undoubtedly inherited many of these developments, as well as 2012’s significant “To break the rules you must first master them” campaign and company rebranding. ‘Nothing will change about this because it was the right thing to do for the company.’ How have the campaign and rebranding been received? “Pretty well. We are making our mark. What we now want to launch

is our women’s version, which will include an evolution of the tagline and is coming out in September”.

To my mind, it makes perfect sense to embark upon a path of attracting

more female customers, especially as the typical Audemars Piguet customer is described by Mr Bennahmias as male, in a typically light-hearted fashion:

‘He is between 15 and 77 years

Annabel Harrison speaks to François-Henry Bennahmias, Audemars Piguet’s chief executive, about his first year in the role, the brand’s strong commitment to charity and what changes we can expect to see in the near future

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old. He is black, yellow, white, blue, red, pink!’ However, this is just to illustrate how difficult the question is to answer: ‘I’ve seen such a range of customers over the last 18 years. We have sold watches for graduation gifts and at the same time, a Perpetual Calendar to a man at a very senior level within the church in Germany. There are so many profiles – I cannot put them in boxes – but funnily enough, when the customers meet each other, and interact with each other, it’s as if they have known each other for years. It’s very special.’

Mr Bennahmias himself wears a Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar that was made in 1995 for the 120th anniversary of the company. ‘We only made 120 of them. At the time, I had only been at Audemars Piguet for a year and I was nowhere near being able to afford to buy the watch. But I loved it so much that I hoped one day I’d be able to buy it. For a good 16 years, the watch never showed up but, suddenly, one did. And so I said that watch is going to be mine no matter what. For a watch which is 18 years old it doesn’t age at all.’ Amusingly, for a man who sells some of the world’s most expensive watches, his favourite brand as a youngster was Swatch: ‘I had 1,200, one of the biggest collections in the world and I sold it to Swatch in 1996.’

Design is of course important to every watch

brand but unique models are even more so and for Audemars Piguet, this is the Royal Oak, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. ‘The Royal Oak,’ Mr

Bennahmias declares, ‘is going to remain one of the most iconic designs ever. Gérald Genta was a great artist and creative genius. I met his wife Evelyne a few times and she showed me the entire collection of his paintings and ideas on paper. It was unbelievable. I hope we’re going to be able to give him, at some point, what he truly deserves as a person because, when you think about what this person did for the watch world, not only us, it’s really special.’

Mr Bennahmias is undoubtedly a people person, telling me about a 35-year-old employee who recently celebrated his 20th year at Audemars Piguet. Although the record is 44

years with the company, if this employee stays until his retirement, he will go past the 50 year mark. ‘It’s always about people. Even though we are one of the smaller companies, there’s about 1,200 of us; every single part of the business is about the way you interact with people and the way they interact with you. There is no ‘I’ in team. I am a firm believer in that; from the

‘Fashion is a fast-paced industry but the watch world is slower, planning six or seven years ahead’

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cleaning person to the watchmaker, the sales guy on the road and the guy who’s going to fix your watch, everybody matters and I love that.’

A glance at the roster of Audemars Piguet ambassadors – LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Michael Schumacher – shows wide-ranging relationships with the world of sport and this aspect of the brand is surely benefitted by Mr Bennahmias’ own background; an avid golfer, he was at one point ranked 25th in France. Nick Faldo was the guinea pig, so to speak, for the ambassadorship notion in the late 80s, followed by chess player Garry Kasparov, skier Alberto Tomba and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mr Bennahmias stresses that ‘there was a big charity component attached to these people from the start. We didn’t want to have an ambassador just for the sake of saying “yes, he’s wearing our watches”, but because he already knew about Audemars Piguet, loved the brand and because we could raise money and do good things, for kids in particular.’ Do you pay your ambassadors now? ‘Sure we do. Do we always keep a charity component in everything we do with all of these ambassadors? Yes.’ Lionel Messi’s platinum

No.10 Royal Oak Chronograph, for example, was auctioned in May of this year, raising £53,400 for the Leo Messi Foundation.

From the sound of it, Mr Bennahmias is going to be kept rather busy; although the next two years will be ‘stable’, as far as products are concerned, ‘we’ll be preparing for 2015; that’s going to be an important year for us.’ Art Basel remains very important and in the world of sport, golf is coming into the spotlight.

Charity work doesn’t stop: ‘Jasmine Audemars started the Foundation 20 years ago when environment wasn’t really on peoples’ radar. She was a visionary for saying “for every single watch we sell, we are going to give some money to help projects to do with the environment” and 20 years later, everybody’s talking about it. We’ve have been doing it for 20 years and we will keep doing it. It’s an important part of who we are, family and company, and those are our goals for the years to come.’ (audemarspiguet.com)

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#1 Tiago cotton-blend socks, £12, falke (mrporter.com) #2 seventies Panorama date, £7,400, glashütte original (glashuette-original.com)#3 Linen double stripe jacket, £450, hackett (hackett.com) #4 Large Ballon Bleu de Cartier in steel, £4,200, Cartier

(175-177 New Bond Street) #5 Woven-suede belt, £70, Anderson’s (mrporter.com) #6 downing street cufflinks, £9,950, theo fennell (theofennell.com) #7 islington Monk shoe, £199, Loake (loake.co.uk) #8 Leather weekend bag, £1,575, saint Laurent (matchesfashion.com)

#9 d-frame acetate sunglasses, £310, Cutler and gross (cutlerandgross.com) #10 silk pocket square, £50, turnbull & Asser (turnbullandasser.co.uk) #11 slim knitted silk tie, £105, Charvet (giftlab.com)

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#1 Phenomena Crest bracelet, from a selection, De beers (debeers.com) #2 Phenomena frost necklace, from a selection, De beers (as before) #3, #4 & #5 red spinel and diamond ring, grey spinel and diamond ring, and violet spinel and diamond earrings, all from the Voyage

dans le Temps Collection, from a selection, Louis vuitton (louisvuitton.co.uk) #6 oriental Princess necklace, from a selection, van Cleef & Arpels, (vancleefarpels.com) #7, #8 & #9 Perles d’eclat ring, fleur du Jour necklace and Cascade de diamants ring, all from a selection,

boucheron (boucheron.com) #10 Cher dior exquise ruby ring, from a selection, Dior, by Dior Joaillerie (dior.com) #11 Liens ring in white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds and cushion-cut sapphire, from a selection, Chaumet (chaumet.com) #12 Liens ring in white gold set with

brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, from a selection, Chaumet (as before) #13 diva white gold necklace with diamonds, £57,000, bulgari (bulgari.com) #14 riflesso azzurro ring, from a selection, van Cleef & Arpels (as before)

this year’s paris Couture Week saw some exceptional fine jewellery pieces by

everyone from Dior to bulgari. these are the ones that really made our hearts flutter

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Jewellery is joyful this month, with rainbow colours from solange Azagury-partridge and Chopard’s Happy Diamonds

W o r D s : o L i v i A s h A r p e

Jewellery newsChasing rainbowsSolange Azagury-Partridge has taken up residence on Carlos Place, following in the footsteps of fellow jewellery designer Jessica McCormack. The impressive 5,000 square foot flagship store, close to Roland Mouret HQ, includes boutique spaces on the ground and first floors, a workshop and production facilities. The eye-catching interior design, which features the brand’s trademark rainbow use of colour, provides an interesting contrast to the traditional Victorian setting and will no doubt show off the designer’s quirky, unique collections favoured by celebrities the world over.5 Carlos Place, W1(solange.co.uk)

(oscardelarenta.com)

For A/W13, jewellery harkens back to a glamorous age. Art Deco style resin and cabochon earrings, rings and necklaces are paired with cascading, floor-length gowns in rich fabrics of satin and lace to give added drama

CuTTING EDGEAs details of Oscar de la Renta’s rumoured fine jewellery collection remain under wraps, we instead focus our attention on the designer’s A/W13 collection of fashion jewellery, first previewed at New York Fashion Week:

THe naTion’s PrinCesstiffany & Co. was in the

spotlight a few months ago as the official

jeweller of The Great Gatsby. now it’s

Chopard’s turn; the jeweller was chosen

by ecosse films to bejewel actress naomi

Watts in Diana, set to be a box office hit

this september. people often recall the

princess of Wales’ iconic outfits, but she

also possessed a stunning collection of

jewellery, including her world-famous

engagement ring. this ring has been

echoed in a pair of sapphire earrings in

the film. Also featured in Diana are pieces

from Chopard’s Happy Diamonds

collections. Although the film will take

a very different tone than Luhrmann’s

recent glitzy production, we’re certain

the diamonds will be just as spectacular

if Chopard has anything to do with it.

(chopard.com)

sTriKing ouTAs one of the proud

founders of jewellery

brand erickson

beamon and having

previously worked with

the likes of givenchy and

Dries van noten, it was inevitable

that jewellery designer vicki sarge

would one day branch out on her own.

the viCKisArge flagship boutique will

be launching in belgravia this september,

no doubt to the delight of residents in the

area. happily, it’s located close enough to

the erickson beamon store to make a day

of shopping for your new collection.

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London Fashion WeekendJoin us at Somerset House this month, where we will be celebrating London’s status as one of the fashion capitals of the world at London Fashion Weekend. The event is a glamorous homage to the city’s sartorial flair, featuring some of our favourite designers, including Issa London, Linda Farrow and Pringle of Scotland. There are catwalk shows to attend, a food market and some of London’s finest restaurants to refuel at, as well as the opportunity to brush shoulders with fashion industry experts – the perfect end to LFW. Vodafone London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House. Receive 25 per cent off tickets by quoting ‘Mayfair’ (londonfashionweekend.co.uk)

Wild thingEvery woman’s wardrobe should have a touch of leopard print. Tod’s latest addition to its handbag collection is a sophisticated way to do just that. The Sella bag’s shape takes inspiration from a dressage saddle, with gentle curves and matte-gold detailing. It comes in two additional animal prints, as well as several different colours, including dark mauve, cognac and red, and has already been seen on the arms of Cate Blanchett, Miranda

Kerr and Karolína Kurková. Could this be the return of the ‘it’ bag? Bag, £1,100, Tods, 2-5 Old Bond Street, W1S (tods.com)

Take another lookLadylike glamour is the trend to master this season, with the catwalks of Jenny Packham and Rochas and several others paying homage to the feminine silhouettes from Christian Dior’s iconic New Look with full, mid-length skirts, nipped in at the waist. Give this demure look a 21st century interpretation by accessorising with structured handbags and pointy-toe heels – some trends are just born to endure.

Pastel perfectionWe’re calling it – this winter’s outerwear is going to be all

about pastels. The trend is set to be huge, with favourites including Carven’s powder blue jackets and Red Valentino’s delicate candy-floss pink coats. If the thought of cold days and heavy coats are still as far from your mind as they are from ours, invest in this peach blazer from See by Chloé. It’s an easy way to break into the trend without going too ‘nursery school’ and it’s light enough to start wearing now. £535, See by Chloé, (my-wardrobe.com)

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London callingAs if the opening of a new Tom Ford store in Knightsbridge wasn’t enough reason to celebrate, a new fragrance has also been launched to mark the occasion. Private Blend London is a rich, spicy scent designed to capture the capital’s elegant composure along with its darker, scandalous side. This masculine scent evokes the ambience of the new store’s menswear rooms. Dedicated to suiting, shirting, sportswear and shoes, each room is fittingly glamorous, with Kenyan marble-topped coffee tables and velvet sofas. Private Blend London, from £140, Tom Ford, Sloane Street, SW1X


3 of the best…ipad cases

September is the perfect month for a style update, and there is no reason why your trusty

iPad should be left out. Luxury brands have noted our dependence on these indispensable items and provided a way to keep them safe as well as stylish. Here are a few of our favourites…

#3 iPad case, £155, Pierre Hardy,

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Star styleGucci has unveiled its new eyewear collection for A/W 13 in style, choosing actor – and recent recipient of a PHD from Yale – James Franco to front its latest campaign. The handsome Franco dons the Black Bamboo sunglasses from the collection, with their wooden detailing on the bridge and wings. Part of the Bamboo range, this design has been a recurring theme for Gucci since 1947. Sunglasses, from a selection (gucci.com)

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Shopping in styleGentlemen of Mayfair have much reason to celebrate this month, with the expansion of the Paul Smith shop on Albemarle Street. Impressive surroundings (custom-made furniture revamped in the brand’s signature fabrics) will make browsing for your A/W wardrobe a pleasure. Meanwhile the exterior is no less stylish – a bespoke cast-iron façade has been created to adorn the wall, discreetly incorporating hand drawings by Paul himself, a perfect blend of traditional Mayfair and forward-looking fashion. We can’t wait. Paul Smith, 9 Albemarle Street, London W1S

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Indian summerEnjoy the last of the summer sun with graceful dresses and jumpsuits, all in ultra-light silks and elegant lace

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Lace dress, £5,657, Alberta Ferretti, (albertaferretti.com); Ruffle Mohawk, £385,

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RIGHTLace dress, £1,316, Catherine Deane (catherinedeane.com)


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Wool Coat, £1,100, Temperley (temperleylondon.com). Silk print dress (just seen), £1,650, Loewe, Loewe Mount Street Boutique (020 7499 0266)


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Silk playsuit, £375, Thakoon at Harvey Nichols (020 7235 5000); Drakaina necklace, £305, Bea Valdes at giftlab.com (020 7808 9443); leather ankle boots, £500, Jerome Dreyfuss at Matches (matchesfashion.com)

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Lace jumpsuit, £385, DVF, (020 7499 0886);

sunglasses, £277, Giunchiglia Sunglasses (robertocavalli.com)

CREDITSHair and Make-up: Jessica Mejia

(jessicamejia.com) using Bumble and bumble and Jurlique. Model: Beth

Edwards at Storm. Location: With many thanks to the Flete Estate, Devon

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The new terrace at The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant in Knightsbridge is the ideal destination for summer. A secluded and sophisticated venue for morning coffee or light meals, the terrace becomes a cigarist’s paradise in the evening with an extensive choice of whisky, cocktails and wine complementing a new cigar menu. For more information visit theribroom.co.uk or call 020 7858 7250 Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9PY

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Food & drink newsBe on trend this month with cool new openings and the most fashionable treats

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Taste of the tropicsThe exotic essence of Brazil has been transported to Fortnum & Mason in the pleasing form of chocolate. Q chocolate aims to reveal the true taste of the cocoa bean and remind tasters of its tropical heritage, using subtle notes of mango and dried banana. They use only three ingredients to produce six different flavours which range from soft to intense. As one might expect, the packaging is as luxurious as the product and each bar is wrapped with leather lace and a bronze medallion, making them truly something to savour. From £9.95, Q chocolate (fortnumandmason.com)

Coffee hitWe all love a jolt of coffee to get us through the morning, but Pierre Hermé took the humble beverage to a new level on his quest to discover the best beans in the world. The result was the Fetish Infiniment Café, an exploration of the different dimensions of of coffee’s taste and irresistible appeal. A new macaron is dedicated to Hermé’s most recent discovery and contains aromas of chocolate, cinnamon, spice and eucalyptus, as well as the coffee bean – it’s our new favourite caffeine hit. Le Fetish Infiniment Café, Pierre Hermé, Selfridges London, W1

Diner time If there was any doubt of the Soho House Group’s enduring cool, the latest opening, Soho Diner, will put a firm and swift end to it. The food is American diner meets Mayfair chic – think Philly cheese steak sandwich or flat-iron chicken with quinoa, almond and Champagne dressing salad. Add to this a relaxed, low-key design, which opens out onto the buzzing streets of Soho and ice-cold cocktails on tap (Root to Mule and Ginger Collins are destined to become favourites) and you have your new mid-week hangout. Soho Diner, 19 – 21 Old Compton Street, W1D (sohodiner.com)

Stylish sippingVodka, the almost guilt-free drink of choice for fashion’s followers, has been given a stylish overhaul just in time for LFW, courtesy of Quintessentially. The British-made tipple features hints of aniseed and a subtle sweetness, which should slip down a treat. The matte bottle will look gorgeous empty or full – and happily, no one can tell which it is. Vodka, £50, Quintessentially (harveynichols.com)

Fit for a TsarIt seems only fitting that Kusmi tea is a partner of London Fashion Week and Weekend, given that Detox tea is its bestseller. We challenge anyone to survive an entire week of shows without a single cup to revive and revitalise. Once a favourite drink of the Russian Tsar when the company was founded in 1867, Kusmi tea now refreshes the masses at its Marylebone store. Bringing style over from its flagship opening

on the Champs-Élysées, the new tea shop offers Kusmi’s trademark colourful tea tins as well as a café selling pastries – perfect for hordes of hungry trend-setters. (kusmitea.com)

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timeAs this Manhattan favourite becomes a firm fixture on the weekend dining schedules of Mayfair’s elite, Elle Blakeman rounds up the best of the best on offer in the area

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There is nothing not to like about brunch. Fashionable to a fault, it has the best ingredients (fresh fruit, pastries, smoked salmon, large, rich

eggs cooked however you want…), it allows for an all-important weekend lie-in and it’s socially acceptable to start drinking Champagne at midday. See, nothing objectionable. Naturally Mayfair and its surrounding areas are a veritable hotspot for this meal du jour, with residents

positively spoiled for choice when it comes to places to go. But what’s top of the list? Do you go for the food, the décor, the potential high-profile sightings? Do you need a choice of ten Bloody Marys or is it all about the size of the duck eggs? Whatever you’re going for – and our guide is helpfully divided to aid your decision.

But whatever you plump for, make sure you order a glass of something fabulous; as someone wise once said, brunch without alcohol is just a sad, late breakfast.

The traditionalistsFor the purists – those who demand white linen, eggs Benedict, perfectly rounded, just-popped Champagne – I have several suggestions. First and foremost is, of course, Cecconi’s. Mayfair’s original brunch establishment, the elegant setting, with emerald-shaded booths and monochrome marble flooring, is the perfect backdrop to a fabulous weekend meal. The menu is extensive and you can be as healthy as you like, with wheat-free muesli and half a grapefruit, or be a little more indulgent with beautiful Venetian-inspired fare. The pan-toasted tomato and Fontina sandwich is always sublime, as is the crab ravioli (cecconis.co.uk).

Another classic – although there is no specific brunch menu, you’re now in ‘All Day Menu’ territory – is The Wolseley. Corbin and King’s homage to elegance is the ideal setting for

‘As someone wise once said, brunch without alcohol is just a sad, late breakfast’

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brunch; go classic with eggs Benedict or grilled kippers, or extravagant with Caviar Omelette. The grand dining room is perfect for people-watching and you can easily while away the early afternoon wondering about the backstories of the people around you (thewolseley.com).

For those who seek the thrill of an A-list sighting or two, head to The Art’s Club where among the carefully selected art and fabulous food (the Club does simple food very well – the eggs and soldiers are divine) you might catch patrons Gwyneth Paltrow or Stella McCartney, or maybe even royalty, as Princes Philip, Harry and William have been known to stop by.

The hedonistsFor the party set, either setting up for the day or still out from the night before, you cannot go wrong at Le Caprice. ‘Saturday brunch at Le Caprice is an institution,’ says Jesus Adorno, the much-loved director of the restaurant. ‘I’m biased of course, but all the people who come to brunch every weekend must mean that Le Caprice is one of London’s brunch hotspots.’

Twice a month is ‘Saturday Jazz Brunch’ where guests are treated to the New Orleans-esque musical styling of Dom Pipkin (the man leading the band behind Paloma Faith). Expect to see well-dressed women and chic, off-duty men next to the famous monochrome décor and David

Bailey photographs. On a good day, sit outside on the terrace, among the patriotic royal blue awnings and take in the bustle of St James’s alongside your steak tartare.

For those still recovering from Friday or Saturday night, 34 on Upper Grosvenor Street is the way to go. The food is stunning: eggs come with a twist of everything from lobster to black pudding, while the buttermilk pancakes

‘Eggs come with a twist of everything from lobster to black pudding, while the buttermilk pancakes are hard to resist’

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are hard to resist. But more importantly, 34 have the best Bloody Mary menu in town, including a Red Snapper (Tanqueray gin), a Bloody Caesar (Clamato juice) and even a Bloody Bull (beef consommé – not for the faint hearted), all guaranteed to knock even the most treacherous of hangovers on the head (34-restaurant.co.uk).

If you have all day (and why not indeed, you’ve earned your weekend) the Bulgari Hotel has taken the film-and-food match made in heaven and taken it to an undeniably decadent new level. A sumptuous open buffet awaits you upstairs (plump for the unlimited Perrier-Jouët option – no point in doing this half heartedly) and later while away the afternoon watching an old classic or a modern thriller.

The non-conformists Why stick to eggs? This month sees the launch of Dim Sum Sundays at Hakkasan. From midday, you can be lulled into a soporific haze with relaxed lounge music, while enjoying a feast of authentic dim sum dishes, served with

cocktails or Champagne. If you’d rather go further south, this month

also sees Moroccan-themed restaurant Momo launch an exotic new brunch menu, inspired by dishes from North Africa and Europe. The menu offers English classics with a twist, such as the signature tagine-cooked Full English with cannellini beans, merguez, slow-cooked tomatoes and poached eggs. You will also be able to get traditional breads and pastries, which combined with the heady, dark-wood and brightly coloured décor will make you feel as though you’ve popped over to Marrakech for the day (momoresto.com).

Meanwhile, those who go against the grain will always have a place at Sketch. Mayfair’s quirkiest venue (an accolade earned by the ‘egg’ toilets alone), brunch in the Parlour, served on mismatched vintage crockery to a soundtrack of deep house, disco and electro music, is one to remember. You can order ‘real’ food, such as a ‘9 Conduit Street’ – a twist on the traditional English fry up, although we dare you to resist the delectable cakes (sketch.uk.com).

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Some things should never change. The grandeur of dining at The Ritz is one of them. The dining room itself is enough to send you back to 1906, when it was

first opened; tables are covered with thick white linens, lit from golden garlands high above you. The gold, red velvet-backed chairs circle around them, waiting to be pulled out by an impeccably mannered waiter as soon as a guest approaches.

There is a string quartet in the corner providing an elegant soundtrack to the evening, which – combined with the décor, black-tie wait

staff and the rustling floor-length dresses of the female guests, each clearly adorned with her best perfume and jewellery, put me in mind of Downton Abbey or the Mitford days, when one bounced from one elegant occasion to another.

To start, we were presented with canapés of smoked salmon mousse on a tiny yoghurt meringue and prawn crackers with lobster mousse – all pleasingly crackly and bursting with flavour.

For the entrée, the most inviting offers seemed to come from the plump, juicy seafood: scallops, langoustine or crab. I opted for the

crab roll, dressed with avocado and Charentais melon cut so finely it was translucent. The result was exquisite: light, sweet and just enough to feel sated. For the main, I went against the proposed Poulet de Bresses Demi-Deuil en Vessie, it sounded incredible, but I’d been

dreaming of the lobster all day. It didn’t disappoint. Cooked to perfection, it was then paraded in its saucepan like a debutante at a coming-out ball, before being plated with an elegant flourish of creamy sauce alongside a wonderfully light ginger and carrot fondant.

To finish, we couldn’t refuse the enthusiastic recommendation of the Crêpes Suzette – more theatre than dessert, it is clearly the menu’s pièce de résistance. Made at the table with an expertise and ceremony that hints at a thousand previous orders, watch as everyone looks over when the splash of Grand Marnier sends a whoosh of flames and heat several feet into the air. It tasted like pure indulgence – sweet, buttery with the orange and brandy providing a welcome kick.

We left with a swish in our step as we bid ‘Good Night’ to the staff and doormen lining the way back to the modern world, very content in the knowledge that some things will never change. 150 Piccadilly, W1J (020 7300 2370)

‘There is a string quartet in the corner providing an elegant soundtrack to the evening’

escapeA tranquil oasis amidst the hustle & bustle of Mayfair.

A unique dining experience begins as you walk down a tree-lined pathway to reach The Greenhouse. London fades away and calm descends.

Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Bignon’s acclaimed light touch with highly flavoured dishes brings a thrilling dimension to classic French cuisine.

Make your reservation today at

The Greenhouse, 27a Hay’s MewsMayfair, London, W1J 5NY

020 7499 3331www.greenhouserestaurant.co.uk

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Floris is delighted to announce the opening of a new Bespoke Perfumery Boutique at 147 Ebury Street, Belgravia,

282 years since Mr and Mrs Floris opened the doors to their first Perfumery at 89 Jermyn Street.

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Fantastic Mr Ford Tom Ford has done it again. His new A/W collection is split into two equally covetable looks – one nude and subtle, one darker, with

seductive scarlet lips and deep smoky eyes. We adore this light eye palette – three

delicious shades that can be worn alone or layered for a look of pure luxury.

In The Pink Ombre Eye Colour Trio, £50, Tom Ford (selfridges.com)

Complexion perfectionYou can’t beat a good serum and this latest version from ESPA is a absolute godsend. It’s 99 per cent natural ingredients – all highly potent – work with the skin to brighten and even tone, while plumping up any fine lines. The silky texture melts into skin in nanoseconds while the smell is straight out of one of their candle-lit spas. Optimal Skin ProSerum, £48, ESPA (espaonline.com)

Eye spyShiseido’s new eye cream has once again raised the beauty bar. With liberal use of hyaluronic acid, this light cream gives the skin around the eye area a seriously quick boost in elasticity, giving you firmer skin in no time. Used morning and night (you won’t be able to stop yourself), you’ll notice a real difference in just three weeks. Who said patience is a virtue?Bio-Performance Super Corrective Eye Cream, £56, Shiseido (houseoffraser.co.uk)


3 of the best… blusher compacts

#1 Natural Blush, £29, Burberry(johnlewis.com)

#2 Fresh Bloom All-over Colour £26, clinique(selfridges.com)

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Treatment of the monthIf you think finger-painting refers to the red and blue smudges taped to fridgesup and down the country then get thee to Daniel Galvin immediately. Finger-painting is the hottest new way to subtly highlight hair, teasing lighter hues through brown and dark hair for aneffortlessly sultry finish. More sunkissed than dyed, it’s the best way to ensureLFW-ready hair this season. From £132, Daniel Galvin, 58-60 George Street, W1 (danielgalvin.com)

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this month, we are showing off our feminine side with hues of pink and pretty floral scents

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BackstageBeautyBurberry revisits a classic hairstyle and Chanel inspires dazzling eye make-up as we bring you the latest beauty trends from the A/W13 catwalks

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The Tamed Tresses Few hairstyles have enjoyed the sartorial longevity as this smooth, ever-so-slightly slightly wavy style. We loved the way Burberry coupled the style with its classic trench coats for a/W13, showing that adding just a touch of movement to straight hair can still perfectly create a classic, accessible look. For a style free from fly-away strands and frizz, try Balmain Paris’ fashionable contribution to hair upkeep. The Volume mousse strong and the silk Perfume are perfect when used together; the mousse will give you lasting volume right from your roots with aloe, silk amino acids and rosemary, while the perfume not only gives your hair a light fragrance, but also conditions it to give a runway-ready shine. Volume Mousse Strong, £18.95 and Silk Perfume, £20.95, Balmain Paris, available from Beauty Mart (thisisbeautymart.com)

The groomed BroWFor this trend, which continues to reign on the runways this season, we owe our thanks to Cara delevingne, the undisputed queen of thick, full eyebrows. J mendel modelled a subdued version of this look, balancing the bold brow with smoky eyes, while Céline took a more exaggerated

approach, contrasting heavily filled-in, dark chocolate brown eyebrows to its minimalist

designs on the runway. meanwhile, etro struck a very wearable note by softening its colour to a more natural tone. To recreate this look, we suggest By Terry’s eyebrow mascara. It comes in four different shades depending on the colour of your brows and will give an instant lift to your face. For a more subtle, fawn-coloured look, add a light dusting of shiseido’s eyebrow styling Compact – Cara brows in an instant. Eyebrow Mascara in Sheer Auburn, £26, By Terry, available from Space NK. Eyebrow Styling Compact in Medium Brown, £25, Shiseido (houseoffraser.co.uk)

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BackstageThe meTallic eye ‘a touch of sparkle instantly transforms any look into something more special,’ says make-up artist Bobbi Brown. christian Dior and chanel took this advice to heart, brightening their autumnal look with a healthy dose of ‘sparkle’. chanel literally sequined the eyelids of its models for its a/W13 catwalk, lining the lower lid with a soft black pencil. For days when you don’t happen to be wearing haute couture, take your cue from Dior and simply add a thin line of light-reflecting eye shadow, in either a silver or soft pastel, under the eyelashes or just along the line of your upper eyelid. This look is better in the evening but can easily be translated into a daytime look. To make sure it stays put (there is nothing worse than fugitive glitter) add a touch of Tom Ford’s eye Primer, with its cream formula and translucent pressed powder your eye make-up will be impervious to movement for up to 15 hours. Sparkle Eye Shadow in Silver Lilac, £22, Bobbi Brown (bobbibrown.co.uk). Eye Primer Duo, £35, Tom Ford (selfridges.com)

The maTTe reD liPred lipstick doesn’t always have to be ultra-glossy to make a statement – and it need not frighten you if you’ve always favoured looking au natural. Dolce & Gabbana paired a deep red shade of lip colour with a dramatic liquid-lined cat eye – the perfect go-to look when you need to look super-glam, super-fast. marni also captured this look, although with less attention on the eyes, leaving a cherry red lip as the main feature. a matte version of this iconic colour will give you a more understated way to change up your make-up routine. For this look, simply keep Nars Velvet matte lip Pencil in your handbag, it’s long lasting, intensely pigmented and even has vitamin e to nourish and condition. Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in ‘Mysterious Red’, £17.50, Nars (narscosmetics.co.uk)

The FlaWless Facea smooth, slightly dewy complexion is a prerequisite for any catwalk. The industry has ditched the matte foundations in favour of a more natural touch. Victoria Beckham, queen of the perfectly put-together finish, demonstrated this look in her presentations, as did chloé. To begin with, you need to go back to basics and assess your skin care. an overnight treatment will work wonders for a great complexion, we love the new refining Night cream from skinceuticals, containing pure retinol it will help rejuvenate and repair your skin while you’re sleeping. Next you need to invest in a truly great primer; hourglass’ Veil mineral Primer with sPF 15 is fabulous and will protect and hydrate your skin and smooth over lines, all while keeping your make-up in place. Finish with a good foundation that offers excellent coverage without masking your face completely. We love ellis Faas skin Veil foundation, which never fails to leave a perfect, porcelain finish to our skin. From left: Mineral Primer, £52, Hourglass (liberty.co.uk). Refining Night Cream, £59, SkinCeuticals (skinceuticals.co.uk). Skin Veil, £55, Ellis Faas (ellisfaas.com)

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Style doesn’t stop at the gym; this month, be inspired by the catwalks and enhance your look and your workout with some hard-working designer pieces

#1 Yoga sweatshirt, £80, Stella McCartney for Adidas (adidas.co.uk) #2 Momentum Sport Bra, £59, Anita Active (jolielingerie.co.uk) #3 UP bracelet, £99.99, Jawbone (jawbone.com) #4 Liberty Print Nike Rosche Run trainers, £110, Nike (nike.com)

#5 Star print leggings, £55, Pepper and Mayne (pepperandmayne.com) #6 Performance tank, £50, Stella McCartney (adidas.co.uk) #7 Asymmetric Leotard, £65, Pepper and Mayne (as before) #8 Gym bag, £175, Anya Hindmarch, (net-a-porter.com)

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September is a notoriously busy month for fashionistas. Even if you’re not sitting in the front row at London Fashion Week, the month is full of parties and

countless cocktails in celebration of the new collections. But in the absence of beauty sleep (LFW is far from restful) The May Fair Spa has a stylish way to refresh your skin with the Murad ‘Runway Ready Facial’. As everything connected with the runways, this was a seriously hard-working facial (and came complete with a good ticking off about not taking better care of my skin). I slid between the sarong sheets on the massage bed and enjoyed the feeling of clean as my face was cleansed and hydrated to within an inch of its life. Next came the prepping solution and intensive wrinkle reducer – a potent, skin-tingling formula which left my face plump and refreshed-looking. A silky mask was then heaped onto my skin to firm and restore, while my shoulders, head and neck were treated to a short massage, with plenty of moisturising to follow.

The thai-inspired spa itself is incredibly peaceful. Stone statues of Buddhas line the walls of the relaxation room – a dark, quiet enclave with warm, stone beds on which you can enjoy a herbal tea, read or rest. Start the treatment here, or in the aromatic steam room, followed by a refreshing rainforest shower, where you pull a cord to douse yourself in a cold surge of water from a wooden bucket, in the manner of Flashdance – only if you want to though. The Murad ‘Runway Ready Facial’, £99, The May Fair Spa, Stratton Street, W1J (mayfairspa.com)

‘A silky mask was then heaped onto my skin to firm and restore, while my shoulders, head and neck were treated to a short massage’

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Breast self examinations can often create a false sense of fear in the minds of women, and even men, due to the worry of finding a lump or abnormality.

But it is important to remember that if you feel a lump or notice any changes in your breasts, this does not necessarily mean cancer.

Although often seen as scaremongering, the constant focus on breast cancer in the media has been key in raising awareness about the importance of breast examination. As a result, changes in perception have meant breast cancer is often found at a much earlier stage, leading to better treatment and improved survival rates.

Breast awareness acts as an adjunct to screening in picking up early symptoms of breast cancer. In fact, most cancers are found by women themselves, with screening by mammography alone finding one third to a half of breast cancer cases.

Being ‘breast aware’ is part of caring for your body. It means getting to know how your breasts look and feel so you recognise what is normal for you. Through building a routine into your life, you can then feel more confident about noticing any unusual changes.

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How do I check properly?Many women and men will perform a self-examination of their breasts after a shower or a bath while standing in front of a mirror.

You should look and feel for changes while running through three positions:1. With the hands by the side, 2. With hands on the hips; 3. By raising the arms (in turn) above

the head.

Be aware of any changes in the shape and size in both the breasts. When examining the nipple, watch for pulling inwards, bleeding or rashes. Look out for spontaneous nipple discharge that is blood stained or brown in colour.

When checking the breast, feel for puckering of the skin, any lumps or thickening that feels different. Use your other breast as a comparison; the more often you check, the quicker you will learn what is normal for you. Examination should begin just below the collar bone where the top of the breast begins. Hold your hand flat and move your fingers, systematically working your way down to under the breast, covering the whole area and then up to your armpit.

If you notice any abnormal lumps in any of the inspected areas or you experience pain that lasts more than four weeks, you must make an appointment with your GP or a breast care specialist. Do not worry that you might be wasting the doctor’s time or simply ignore the problem. It is always worth getting a medical opinion on any changes or symptoms you experience.

If you find a lump, do not panic. Nine out of every ten women who visit us in the Breast Care Unit actually receive results that their lump is benign and need little treatment. It is also important to remember that survival from breast cancer is constantly improving and a big part of this is early diagnosis. So, start today and check regularly; it could save your life.

signs Although developing any form of cancer cannot be completely avoided, there are many small lifestyle changes you can make that could significantly reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Limit your alcohol intake: By sticking to the government guidelines on weekly alcohol consumption, which can be found at drinkaware.co.uk.Stop smoking: It is common knowledge that smoking is detrimental to your health. There are many nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) available, which you can discuss further with your GP or local stop smoking service.Keep a healthy BMI: Being overweight can significantly raise your risk rate, which is increased further in later life and post-menopausal women. Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and taking regular exercise will help you maintain a healthy BMI. Be physically active: Recent statistics show that 80 per cent of people in the UK fail to meet the government target moderate exercise of at least 12 times in a four-week period. Try walking to work and use your lunch break to make the most of the warm weather by exploring your surroundings.Know your family history and your body: If breast cancer runs in your family, you can discuss this with your GP and work on a tailored screening plan to include frequent mammography scans and breast checks. Some women may even decide to have surgery to significantly decrease their chance of getting breast cancer. All options can be explored with your GP or specialist breast care service.Visit your GP: As soon as you notice any change or symptom, be sure to make an appointment and express your concerns. Remember, the earlier the diagnosis the more successful the treatment.

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Rolls-Royce Alpine TRiAl

One hundred years after the Silver Ghost won the title of ‘The Best Car in the World’ in the 1913 Alpenfahrt, the exact same vehicle left Mayfair to complete the journey through the Alps once again

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We take our cars for granted these days. They need a little care once a year or so, but we expect them to start every morning, run for hours without stopping and last 10 years or more.

Yet if you turn the clock back even just two or three decades, motoring could be an unreliable way to travel. Go even further into history, to the days when it was a truly pioneering pastime, and the chances of you getting from A to B without incident were rare.

Early in the 20th century customers wanted the most reliable brands, and the way for car manufacturers to prove their vehicles were up to the task was to take part in organised motoring events. Those could be long-distance rallies such as Peking to Paris, or something shorter and closer to home.

Rolls-Royce’s reputation for engineering excellence and reliability is built on its performance in these tests of automotive stamina. After one famous drive, the 1913 Alpenfahrt (Alpine Trial), a Silver Ghost won the prestigious Archduke Leopold Cup and earned itself the moniker ‘The Best Car in the World’.

To celebrate that victory 100 years ago, a convoy of Rolls-Royce cars departed Vienna earlier this summer on the Centenary Alpine Trial. But it wasn’t just half a dozen classics on a day trip tackling a couple of light hills; the group of 47 Silver Ghosts journeyed more than 1,800 miles for 16 days over some of the world’s most spectacular mountain roads. They included the iconic Stelvio Pass, considered by many to be one of the greatest and most challenging routes on the planet, then on into Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. There the group met up with scores of other

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‘The group of 47 Silver Ghosts journeyed more than 1,800 miles’

Silver Ghosts to create the largest gathering of such cars in history, before heading back into Austria exactly 100 years to the day since the finale of the original Alpenfahrt.

One of the cars taking part in 1913 came from a privateer entrant, James Radley, and he set off from Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair. Radley’s account of his departure in 1913 reflects the spirit of those early days of motoring: ‘We must have a bottle to christen her. Here, John, just fetch a bottle of “The Widow”, will you? And there outside Brown’s, she was duly christened, and a glass of Champagne was poured into my radiator.’ A century later, the same vehicle headed for the Alps again and fittingly departed from the same location.

The unique challenges of the famous mountains are best appreciated in winter, when there’s a healthy covering of snow, potentially treacherous roads and skiers everywhere. However, summer presents its difficulties as well, and the cavalcade experienced everything from extreme heat and fog to torrential downpours and groups of high-speed cyclists. But wherever the cars stopped they received a warm reception, with food, wine, genuine interest and even the occasional fireworks display. One of the highlights came in Slovenia, where the group was joined for drinks and conversation by HRH The Earl of Wessex and Countess of Wessex, who were on a tour of Slovenia promoting British business.

Day 14 saw the participants face the biggest challenge of the entire trip, the infamous Loibl Pass. The steepest of all the Alpine passes, it rises 2,300ft in three miles, with very sharp and unusually steep hairpin bends. The gradients on these corners are even greater than the 28 per cent of the road itself. Remarkably, the pass is still as it was in 1913, with a loose gravel surface rising to two obelisks at the top marking the Slovenian-Austrian border. It was opened especially for the Rolls-Royce trip.

Day 15’s overnight stop was a particular highlight, at the iconic Panhans Grandhotel in Semmering, Austria. Open since 1888, at

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A modern tributeEchoing events a century ago, a team from

Rolls-Royce itself took part in the rally. Its

vehicle was a Ghost from the current range,

but designed as a contemporary homage to

the original James Radley Silver Ghost. Called

the 2013 Alpine Trial Centenary Ghost, it was

finished a colour inspired by the Radley car

and has various bespoke features that tell

the story of the 1913 Alpenfahrt. The clock

displays the stages of the rally and timings,

while inlays to the rear picnic tables and

the front fascia express the topography and

distances of the Alpine route. The two cars,

the old and the new, came together again at

July’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, where they

drove up the famous hill climb side by side.

the time of the 1913 Alpenfahrt it had 400 rooms and was one of the largest hotels in Europe. Competitors stayed at Panhans then and new ones made an emotional return in 2013.

The last leg of the tour, returning to Vienna, mirrored the journey made a century previously, on Saturday 29 June 1913. HRH The Duke of Gloucester joined the celebrations, and the numbers of cars and people swelled with the arrival of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club.

‘I feel sure that somewhere in this room this evening the spirits of Sir Henry Royce and Charles Rolls are watching us with profound approval and pride,’ said Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös.

‘The Centenary Alpine Trial has clearly embraced the spirit of adventure that is synonymous with Rolls-Royce, and I applaud the participants for their resolve and determination. The 1913 Alpenfahrt led commentators to declare that Rolls-Royce built ‘The Best Car in the World’. We have reinforced that message.’

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Short haulHotel Hacienda Na Xamena, IbizaThe magnificently heady heights of Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena in Ibiza will take you far from the island’s party life; so far in fact that you’ll feel more like an Olympian goddess than a mere mortal. This clifftop hotel is surrounded by mature pine forestry and enjoys sea views that would prise a tear from even the most emotionally austere. Mediterranean-style rooms are luxuriously light and the Thalassotherapy saltwater spa treatments are every fashionista’s definitive indulgence. The outdoor Eden restaurant is the prime place to take in the scenery and toast to good living. (hotelhacienda-ibiza.com)

long haulJade Mountain, Saint Lucia Jade Mountain in Saint Lucia is seemingly at one with its utopian Caribbean surroundings: with a stony façade and rounded lines it slots into the hillside enclave with chameleonic consideration. The pinnacle of exorbitant luxury is one of Jade Mountain’s infinity pool rooms that go au naturel with a missing wall and look out over Anse Chastanet – a lush 600-acre estate. A restriction on technology – there are no telephones, televisions or radios – provides a refreshing breather from the tugs of modern living, and given that the sublime Piton volcanic peaks are in sight to gaze at, who would contest?(jademountain.com)

clifftop retreats will give you the ultimate vantage point for a post-summer getaway, taking you from the brink of ibiza’s cliffs to Saint lucia’s lush greenery

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Everyone has a ‘first time’ story that involves St Tropez. My first time, I was a teenager staying in an apartment overlooking the port with a

megalomaniac whose favourite hobby was pranking dinner party guests. A chair at his dining table was rigged to produce an electric shock. Of course it was a brilliant ice breaker, but quite painful for guests.

I also remember my first time driving into St Tropez from Nice. We rode down the coast in my best friend’s father’s convertible Boxster and as the harbour came into view, with its mix of crumbling buildings and shiny masts, it was love at first sight. Hazy memories follow: a mix of

Champagne, pommes-frites and parfum, and an ever-rotating circle of pretty boys in polo shirts. At Les Caves du Roy, we played a game called ‘spot the satellites’ (women who circulated around men with money) and danced on tables. One notable evening, we strutted in just as Jack Nicholson was rolling out.

Giddy on sea air and cigarettes, it seemed there was no end to the possibilities on the Côte d’Azur. So a visit to my old stomping ground, more than ten years later, was an exciting proposition.

I am pleased to report that little has changed. The harbour still buzzes with billionaires and bravado, and the yachts, although they come in matte black now, are no larger due to the


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Enduring Has the allure of the Côte d’Azur lost its lustre? Leo Bear finds out why St Tropez is still the place to be seen, abuzz with new arrivals to the fine dining and social scene in addition to its already fabulous classic local haunts

restrictions of the port. Market day at Place des Lices is still everyone’s favourite place to be seen while pretending to inspect bunches of Provençal purple-tipped asparagus and tomates anciennes. The old hotspots are still hot: Byblos’ newly opened Rivea restaurant, run by Alain Ducasse, is the table to book this summer, and most remarkable of all, I found that the price of a plate of steak and chips remains unchanged at my old harbour-front haunt, Le Gorille.

The shops are quirkier, including the Pantone beachwear store on rue du Vieux-Port and Nao Do Brasil’s shelves upon shelves of day-glo trainers. Ladurée, in all its pastel glory, is a new addition, further fuelling the craze for macarons.

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This time, though, instead of a booby-trapped portside man-lair, I’m staying at Muse, a charming bolthole surrounded by vineyards just outside town. A member of the YTL hotel group, it is stripped-back luxury at its finest, with a handful of contemporary suites and a heavenly swimming pool.

Pondering the mystery of St Tropez’s endless allure while lying on a sun lounger here, my only conclusion is: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ One of the main factors contributing to St Tropez’s appeal is its location. A stone’s throw from beaches made famous by Brigitte Bardot in And God Created Woman, you can be topless on Pampelonne Beach in 15 minutes (call it an hour in high season). With an eclectic mix of cigar-chomping moguls, Missoni-clad femmes and tattooed teenagers, the beach clubs along this 5km stretch are visual proof of the old adage ‘you can never be too rich or too thin’. Avoid Nikki Beach (naff) and Palmiers (dress code is white – even naffer), and stick to the favourite of the old guard: Club 55, whose paillotes (straw

sun shades) are the definition of cool. The only way to arrive at Club 55 is, of

course, by yacht, à la Kate Moss. M Ocean, a new offering from Consensio Yachts this season, is one of the sleekest on the Med, with clever retractable balconies designed to enhance sea views. State of Grace from Y.CO Yachts is also available to charter. The first in a new series of yachts designed by Perini Navi in collaboration with Ron Holland, steers clear of modernism, preferring walnut floors and Ralph Lauren armchairs for a more homely look.

After a few days of razzamatazz in St Tropez, even the hardiest of party girls needs some downtime, and the medieval hill village of Ramatuelle – just 30 minutes from St Tropez – is the perfect place to recharge. Winding streets and vaulted passageways give way to panoramic views of the Riviera. Pop into Alm, a gallery-cum-showroom next to the bell tower, and you’ll get a wow-inducing culture fix. Fifty self-portraits by Japanese photographer Kimiko Yoshida are on display until the end of the


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summer, so catch them while you can. The gallery’s owner Marjolaine Leray is a busy lady, who jets around the world collecting avant-garde pieces for her collection – that is when she’s not designing wallpaper for Chanel (there’s a gold-plated banana-leaf print coming soon).

Another motive for a sojourn to Ramatuelle is La Réserve hotel. This impressive retreat designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte is the antithesis of St Tropez living. Everything is toned down, hushed and softly lit. I’m sure the staff wear slippers. It also has epic views of the Med from the bluff it occupies. Sail boats dot the horizon and there’s a lighthouse to the east that could easily have been installed for guests’ viewing pleasure (actually it’s been there for decades and is a working lighthouse). La Réserve’s cocoon-like spa, a haven of crystalline-

white glass and natural exposed sandstone, is one of the best in the south, featuring a Kynésis gym, indoor and outdoor pools and a menu of Crème de la Mer treatments. Over a glass of Château des Marres, the hotel’s erudite general manager, Nicolas Vincent, extolled the virtues of St Tropez. ‘One of my favourite places is La Citadelle, a 16th-century fortress surrounded by peacocks. It has some of the best views of the city. And La Ponches is another special place: it’s one of the older, quieter fisherman’s districts, five minutes from the port. The restaurants there are amazing.’

‘Every year, people say: “St Tropez is over, it’s finished.” And every year it’s fuller than the last. In high season, the population goes from 6,000 to 150,000, and it’s because there is so much beauty here. So many hidden coves and family-run restaurants to try. You need to charter a yacht to properly discover the south of France.’

Well, I’ve never spent the night on a mega yacht, but there’s a first time for everything.

‘Every year, people say “St Tropez is over, it’s finished” And every year it’s fuller than the last’

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Where to stayTucked right in among the narrow, winding streets, Riad Farnatchi is the ultimate luxury hideaway. Formerly three separate riads, until it was lovingly refurbished by an award-winning British hotelier, it is as authentically Moroccan as you can get. Full of elegant touches such as the hand-carved wall in the restaurant and the romantic fireplaces in the rooms, this is the ideal place to come home to after a day in the bustling medina.From approximately £234 pppn, B&B, based on two adults sharing a suite, including transfers (riadfarnatchi.com)

Eating & drinkingStop by La Mamounia for dinner and drinks in the beautiful, expansive gardens, a place once described by Winston Churchill as ‘the most lovely spot in the whole world’. After a recent $180 million refurbishment, they are more lovely than ever. (mamounia.com)

Mayfair recommendsIf you are feeling more intrepid explorer than fashionista, make the most of Marrakech’s location at the foot of the Atlas Mountains and take a guided hike up into the foothills to explore beautiful waterfalls and vast landscapes. If you don’t fancy the hike, have a camel ride instead and let the tempestuous desert dweller do the hard work for you.

A city of snake charmers and souks may not seem like the most obvious destination for glamour and high fashion, but such is the nature of

Marrakech and its power to surprise. Once you discover the sheer variety of things to do in the city, it becomes clear why it held such an enduring appeal to the late, great Yves Saint Laurent, and continues to do so for today’s travellers. The riotous explosion of colour and style that awaits at the Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech’s famous open-air market, is sure to have appealed to the couturier. An enjoyable place to get lost in, every turn reveals a different treasure, from exquisite rug stalls to explosively loud food sellers. If you are feeling brave, haggle with sellers to take home your own piece of Marrakech, or stop off at a food stall for an authentic taste of Moroccan tagine. Meanwhile, there are several boutiques dotted around the outside of the market, such as Atelier Moro, offering the highest quality in craftsmanship without the hectic ambience.

When the heady excitement of the Djemaa el Fna begins to take its toll, retreat to quieter ground within the Jardin Majorelle. The gardens are a haven of tranquillity, full of cacti plants and places to hide away for a moment of calm. The gardens were bought and restored by Yves Saint Laurent as a labour of love in 1980, in order to prevent them from being turned into a hotel. When he passed away, his ashes were scattered in its rose garden. It may only be ten minutes outside the market, but it might as well be a world away.

While it may be tempting to spend the evenings relaxing with some fine dining at spots such as Dar Moha – the former home of Pierre Balmain – be sure to take one last trip to Djemaa el Fna at night, when the main square becomes a vast open-air food market and street sellers give way to night time entertainers and belly dancers. Easyjet offers flights from London Gatwick and Stansted from £32.99 (easyjet.com)

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Between Edinburgh’s iconic neoclassical and Georgian architecture is a very contemporary establishment – Hotel Missoni – from the family who turned

zigzags into one of the most covetable and recognisable styles in the fashion world.

At this hotel, the same kaleidoscopic colours and patterns have been translated into interior design and it is hard not to love the fact that everything in the hotel – from the sheets to the bathrobes – are Missoni. When you’re staying out of town, why not opt for an experience that would drench you in this high-fashion world all day and all night? This is certainly not your average five-star hotel.

The design of the hotel is clearly the key to its success. It somehow combines that slightly bohemian-chic feel of the ready-to-wear collection with minimalist design for its interiors. The lobby is decorated in a black and white striped mosaic, as are the two oversized vases on

either side of the entrance, which ooze style, and a touch of innovative thinking. It is difficult to think of another hotel that looks anything like this one. The rooms have been designed in different colour combinations, which is to be expected given Missoni’s talent for working with brilliant hues of almost any colour you can think of. Turquoise is paired with magenta and purples in one room (very calming), while greens and yellows fill another, including the bedspreads, pillows, curtains and rugs. It’s all Missoni, and stunning because of it. Make sure you book yourself in for an Eve Lom or Aromatherapy Associates treatment at the spa while you are there too (also Missoni-clad), and the Cucina is not to be missed – the food is authentic and hearty Italian cuisine, including al dente pasta dishes and a mean tiramisu, all of which are presented on Missoni crockery, naturally. Hotel Missoni Edinburgh, 1 George IV Bridge, EH1 (0131 220 6666; hotelmissoni.com)


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c urrently tasked with supporting chic Chanel heels as they click up and down, pausing occasionally to window shop, Bond Street was once a very different

place. A country pile surrounded by fields, Bond Street was formerly the estate of Clarendon House. It was sold to a wealthy syndicate headed by developer Sir Thomas Bond – from which the street took its name. Once bought, the house was demolished and replaced by a set of residential and commercial properties and the streets surrounding Old Bond Street took their names from other members of the syndicate – Dover, Albemarle and Stafford. The development was completed in 1686 and just after 1700 the street was extended into New Bond Street. This addition made it the only street to run the full length of Mayfair, north to south.

Within a decade, many fashionable shops had established premises here. More importantly, pavements had been built, which allowed the rich and fashionable of the time to stroll along

the street and avoid the dirt below. So desirable was it to be seen on this street that a group of popular young men came to be known as the ‘Bond Street Loungers’ and spent many hours perfecting a distinctive walk – the ‘Bond Street Roll’. This was often imitated by men wishing to be thought of as fashionable.

The unique combination of the well-placed pavements and a high concentration of upmarket shops gave the street a reputation it has maintained to this day. While it may no longer house illustrious residents like Admiral Nelson and Sir Walter Scott – it lost its reputation for being a fashionable place to live at the end of the 19th century – other changes have been for the better. Women are no longer expected to be off the street by five o’clock because of the previous masculine dominance of the area and today are just as likely as men in perusing the rails of Asprey or Burberry. However, some things remain unchanged. Take a stroll down to Sotheby’s and you can find the world’s oldest outdoor statue, which has been the auction house’s muse since the 1880s. Similarly, the reputation has endured, and it is as likely as ever that the elite of London will be seen strolling down the ancient street for many years to come.


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KNOW1NG YOUR MARKET,SW1FT PROPERTYTRANSACTIONS

On average in 2013 we have achieved 103% ofthe guide price on sales, resulting in the

final selling price often exceeding vendor expectations

£2,549 per sq ft for the sale of a ground and lower

ground floor duplex apartment on Green Street, W1K

Recent records broken

Having been based in the area for over onehundred years, we are the longest serving agents –

No one knows Mayfair and St James’s quite like

Knight Frank

£3,198 per sq ft for an unmodernised

property in St James’s at 5 Carlton Gardens, SW1

over £3,250 per sq ft for an

unmodernised property on Grosvenor Square, W1

£2,057 per sq ft in Shepherds House, Lees Place, W1,

the highest achieved in the building to date

£2,009 per sq ft on St James’s Street, SW1,a new record for the Street with the sale of a firstfloor apartment at number 73

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YOUR LOCAL KNIGHT FRANK TEAMWith combined experience of over 50 years, our team is perfectly positioned tohelp you with your property requirements. Our in-depth knowledge of the localmarket, combined with our extensive network of offices in the UK and aroundthe world, means that we are able to match property to the best possible buyer.Backed up by a Research Department that is second to none, we can providemarket appraisals you can really trust.

Harvey has almost two decades of experienceworking in Mayfair & St James’s and as aPartner of the firm he oversees and managesthe thriving Mayfair & St James’s office team.

Harvey CyzerPartner & Department Headof Mayfair & St James’sT 020 7647 [email protected]

Alastair has over 10 years’ experience inproperty and is responsible for the sale andpurchase of properties over £3.5m.

Alastair NicholsonSenior NegotiatorT 020 7647 [email protected]

Beth joined Knight Frank in 2012 and isresponsible for the sale and purchase ofproperties up to £3.5m.

Beth PageNegotiatorT 020 7647 [email protected]

Jenna has been with Knight Frank since 2011, worked in the property industry for almost adecade and looks after the marketing and PRaspect of all sales.

Jenna BuckPR & Marketing ManagerT 020 7647 [email protected]

Jade has over five years’ experience inadministration and supports the sales team.

Jade QuartermanAdministrationT 020 7499 [email protected]

Matt assists with the sale and purchase ofproperties over £3.5m and is currently workingtowards his Assessment of Practical Competenceto become a member with the Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyors.

Matt GoldsworthyNegotiatorT 020 7499 [email protected]

A FRANK ASSESSMENTThe MAYFAIR and ST JAMES’S team at Knight Frank would like to offer youa FREE MARKET APPRAISAL for the sale or let of your property. At yourconvenience, simply TELEPHONE the office or call in personally to arrangean appointment.

020 7499 1012

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THE PENTHOUSE21 DAVIES STREET • MAYFAIR W1

A Contemporary six bedroom duplex penthouseapartment of 4,504 square feet in this impressiveapartment building in the heart of Mayfair. With a privateroof terrace of over 1,000 square feet, the apartmentfurther benefits from 3 designated underground parkingspaces as well as 24 hour uniformed porterage.

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Accommodation & Amenities

Two Reception Rooms – Dining RoomFamily Room – Two KitchensRoof Terrace – Master Bedroom SuiteFive further Bedroom SuitesThree Underground Parking Spaces24 Hour Porter – Lift4,504 Square Feet – Air Conditioning

Leasehold • Guide Price £18,000,000

Joint Sole Agents

102 Mount Street, London W1K 2TH

T: 020 7529 5566

wetherell.co.uk

120a Mount Street, London W1K 3NN

T: 020 7499 1012

knightfrank.co.uk

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York Buildings, Covent Garden,WC2Charmingly Refurbished Central London Town House

Est. 1803

Horne & Harvey

020 7839 6006

Beautifully presented and spacious three bedroom freehold house which has been recently refurbished and seamlessly mixing original period features with modern design and technology.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Study, Lobby/Library, Kitchen/Dining Room, Guest WC, Wine cellar, Garden, Balcony, Loft. EPC rating TBC.

Approximately 260 sq m (2,801 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price: £4,750,000

Mayfair

Clarges Street, Mayfair W1JPrestigious Portered PenthouseA fantastic apartment with rare secure underground parking situated on the fourth floor of a popular portered block and offering generous entertaining space with an open plan reception / dining area, conservatory and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a dressing room (which could be configured as a 4th bedroom), reception room, conservatory, kitchen, terrace, lift, porter and secure underground parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 205 sq m (2,204 sq ft)Leasehold with approximately 93 years remaining Guide price: £4,995,000 (WER110026)

KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 8166 7482

Joint Sole Agent: Savills

Derby Street, Mayfair W1J,Refurbishment opportunityA wonderful opportunity to purchase an unmodernised Grade II listed Georgian townhouse occupying five floors and in need of full refurbishment. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, roof terrace. Approximately 220 sq m (2,373 sq ft)

Freehold



(WER120202)

Whitehall Court, St James’s SW1Pied-a-terre with viewsAn impressive pied-a-terre on the third floor of a stunning Victorian mansion block. This property boasts high ceilings throughout, charming roof top views and porterage. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, lift, porter. EPC rating C. Approximately 80 sq m (863 sq ft)

Leasehold: approximately 162 years remaining

Guide Price: £1,400,000


(WER130124)

KnightFrank.co.uk

Jermyn Street, St James’s SW1Perfect Pied-a-terre An ideal pied-a-terre in the heart of historic St James’s with high ceilings, a dual aspect reception room, wooden floors, porterage and within close proximity to a range of world famous restaurants, bars and hotels including The Ritz. Bedroom, bathroom, open plan reception room/kitchen, lift, porter. EPC rating F. Approximately 41 sq m (441 sq ft)

Leasehold: approximately 72 years remaining

Guide price: £899,000


(POD130102)

Craven Street, Embankment, WC2Penthouse with river viewsIn a sought after residential block moments from Embankment underground station, this well presented penthouse apartment offers spacious living accommodation with a 38’ reception room and panoramic river views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room / kitchen, use of a terrace, lift. EPC rating C. Approximately 131 sq m (1,407 sq ft) Leasehold: approximately 974 years remaining



(WER130119)

KnightFrank.co.uk

Wyndham Place, Marylebone W1 A beautifully restored six bedroom town house A statuesque Grade II listed Georgian town house in the heart of Marylebone with a south facing terrace. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, drawing room, cinema room, family room, dining room, 2 further reception rooms, fully fitted kitchen and breakfast room, utility room, 2 guest cloakrooms. Approximately 501 sq m ﴾5,400 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £9,750,000

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KnightFrank.co.uk/marylebone [email protected] 020 3435 6440

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With our experienced Hyde Park team now moving closer to you and 10 offices already in the heart of London our coverage is quite simply unrivalled. Residents of W2 and home seekers from around the world will have even more access to our unparalleled global reach with truly local knowledge.

If you are planning on buying, selling or letting a property simple contact us on +44 20 8166 7506 or visit us KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark

WE HAVE FOUND OUR NEW HYDE-AWAY

With our experienced Hyde Park team now moving closer to you and 10 offices already in the heart of London our coverage is quite simply unrivalled. Residents of W2 and home seekers from around the world will have even more access to our unparalleled global reach with truly local knowledge.

If you are planning on buying, selling or letting a property simple contact us on +44 20 8166 7506 or visit us KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark

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Albion Street, Hyde Park W2Elegant family town houseAn immaculately presented Grade II listed Georgian house located moments from HydePark. 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen,utility room, conservatory, 2 terraces. Approximately 336 sq m (3,622 sq ft)Freehold Guide price: £5,500,000

(HPE120093)

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KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark [email protected] 020 3544 6140

The Manor, Mayfair W1K Elegant apartment An elegant second floor lateral apartment to rent on Davies Street in Mayfair. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 spacious reception rooms and separate kitchen. This beautiful apartment has been furnished to an exceptionally high standard and enjoys a central Mayfair location close to Oxford Street and Hyde Park. EPC rating D. Approximately 224 sq m ﴾2,411 sq ft﴿ Available furnished

Guide price: £3,850 per week

Mayfair Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings [email protected] 020 7647 6604

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Park Street, Mayfair W1K Desirable location An elegant and spacious first floor apartment to rent on a quiet street in a desirable Mayfair location. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ﴾1 en suite﴿, large reception room, kitchen and plenty of storage space. This apartment benefits from high ceilings and lift access. EPC rating D. Available furnished

Guide price: £1,200 per week

Mayfair Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings [email protected] 020 7647 6604

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Property prices in prime central London continued to rise in July and now stand

almost 60 per cent above their low in March 2009. The latest trends point to six per cent total growth in 2013.

A key issue which has propelled London prices over recent years has been an appetite from investors for tangible investments. Add in ultra-low interest rates, together with the fact that London is not only outside the Eurozone but also that the pound is relatively weak, and the appeal of London property becomes clearer. There is no doubt that international demand has been a key factor contributing towards recent growth in demand; for international buyers, investing money in London property is seen as way to diversifying their portfolios. Investors, whether domestic or international, are attracted by the strength and diversity of London’s economy, which has ensured demand from tenants for accommodation has remained strong over recent years.

As our calculations confirm, currency fluctuations mean that for some overseas buyers, prices calculated in their domestic currency still sit below this level. Our charts illustrate how the weak pound has resulted in exchange rate advantages for international investors.

Ben Jones, an analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit, explains: ‘Encouraging economic data from the US – and weak figures from the Eurozone and many emerging markets – have raised positive sentiment in the US dollar, both because of the better news in the US and owing to the safe haven effect, which attracts investment to US dollar assets when global sentiment softens.’

This outlook suggests that London’s appeal to international buyers is likely to remain supported over future years. Between March 2012 and March 2013, around 52 per cent of all £2 million-plus homes in prime central London were purchased by non-UK buyers, with buyers with domestic currencies pegged or shadowing the dollar predominating.

What are the facts behind London’s claim to be a safe-haven for property investment? Head of Knight Frank research Liam Bailey and Head of Mayfair and St James’s sales Harvey Cyzer discuss

MArKET insight

Prime central London residential prices, average discount from March 2008 prices, allowing for currency fluctuations

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Knight Frank: For further enquiries contact Harvey Cyzer ([email protected]; 020 7499 1012)Savills: For further enquiries contact Savills Mayfair (020 7578 5111)

HOT PROPERTY14 Glendore House, W1


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If the iconic British actor and comedian Peter Sellers’ taste is anything to go by, then this property has serious credentials. Once owned by the late

star, 14 Glendore House on Clarges Street is a penthouse apartment available for purchase. Although the apartment has undergone refurbishment since Sellers was the owner, it is a traditionally beautiful apartment, and its heritage certainly sets it apart from the others. For those who love to entertain – or who enjoy a spacious way of living – the open-plan living and dining room area are generous in size. And there is a conservatory, which allows plenty of natural light to flood the space (and for summer soirées, should you be so inclined). There are three bedrooms – the master has an en suite bathroom and dressing room, which could also double as an additional bedroom – as well as a fully integrated kitchen. Residents can enjoy the lift, porter and underground parking, in addition to some of our local favourites, from Tempo to Burger & Lobster and Green Park at the end of the street. Guide price, £4,995,000. Joint sole agents Knight Frank and Savills.

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The high lifeEnjoy the traditional charm of a period house with a modern twist in the heart of Mayfair. With its village feel and leafy parks, it is no secret that this area is the perfect place to enjoy a fabulous lifestyle while being part of a local community. Arranged over six floors with a lift, this townhouse will make a comfortable residence for its new owner. It features a double reception room, four bedrooms, staff lodgings, and a charming courtyard. Each room enjoys high ceilings, giving a light and airy feel to this charming property. £9,500,000. For further enquiries contact Jenny Marwick at Harrods Estates (020 7409 9001; [email protected])

Room with a view This gorgeous lateral apartment on Upper Grosvenor Street is the perfect Mayfair pad. With two light-filled open-plan reception rooms and two en-suite bedrooms, it also rather uniquely features a bright conservatory with its own private terrace, giving you a piece of tranquillity when you need to escape from the bustle of shops, restaurants and attractions below – if you can tear yourself away. Asking price, £6,495,000. For further enquiries contact Savills (020 7578 5100)

Home away from homeAn interesting new trend among Mayfair’s youngest residents has been revealed. The Prime London Residential Lettings Review, undertaken by Wetherell, shows how popular the area has become for students, with data from the market intelligence group Dataloft. Even though Mayfair’s properties available for rent come at a high price, Wetherell found that students who came from abroad ‘comprised around 35 per cent of all Mayfair tenants in the £750 to £999 per week price band and 25 per cent in the £1,000 to £1,999 price band.’ Peter Wetherell, managing director of Wetherell said: ‘The overseas students in Mayfair originate from very wealthy privileged families from the Middle East, Asia, United States, Russia and India. The families want them to be in secure and luxurious “home-from-home” accommodation, so provide them with chic apartments in high-quality buildings. They choose to rent in Mayfair because they like the West End’s nightlife, restaurants and shops. They are also drawn to the area due to its proximity to fashion, art and music colleges.’For further enquiries contact the Wetherell Lettings Department (020 7529 5577; [email protected])

Property newsTwo charming apartments make for tranquil escapes from the London rush, plus, why the young and talented from overseas are choosing to live in Mayfair

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Mayfair Chambers will present a rare opportunity to purchase one of just six luxurious residences designed and finished to the highest standard. Close to Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Chambers is situated in the genteel Mayfair Conservation Area, at the very heart of the London borough of Westminster.

• 2 two bedroom duplex apartments• 3 three bedroom lateral apartments • 1 three bedroom penthouse apartment with

terrace

From £3,950,000Leasehold – 999 yearsMayfair Chambers, W1

Hamptons Mayfair OfficeSales. 020 7717 5465 | Lettings. 020 7717 5467

A wonderful lateral apartment within a stunning period building in the heart of Mayfair. The property comprises a double aspect reception room, galley kitchen, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a pretty balcony. There is also a porter and direct lift access. EPC: D

• Fourbedrooms• Threebathrooms• Lift• Porter• Doubleaspectreceptionroom• Balcony

£1,995 per week Unfurnished Balfour Place, W1K

Hamptons Mayfair OfficeLettings. 020 7717 5467 | Sales. 020 7717 5465

Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

A stunning five bedroom house (all en-suite) that has been refurbished to the highest standard including two luxurious en-suite bathrooms, three en-suite shower rooms and a bespoke kitchen/dining room. Also including two reception rooms, a private terrace and access to communal gardens. EPC: E

• Modern house• Recently refurbished to a high standard • Two reception rooms• Five bedrooms• Communal garden square• Moments to Hyde Park and Marble Arch

£3,300,000 LeaseholdOxford Square, W2

Hamptons Paddington OfficeSales. 020 7717 5473 | Lettings. 020 7717 5343

Hamptons Pimlico & Westminster OfficeSales. 0203 281 7214 | Lettings. 020 7717 5345

A beautifully refurbished two bedroom apartment in the heart of London overlooking Buckingham Palace Gardens and The Royal Mews. The apartment has been finished to an exacting standard with bespoke bathrooms and great attention to detail. High ceilings and large bay windows provide a real sense of space and light. A small roof terrace (not demised) can be used and has some of the best views of central London. EPC: D

• Receptionroom• Separatekitchen• Twobedrooms• Twobathrooms(oneensuite)• Accesstoroofterrace(notdemised)• 1,259approxsqft

£2,250,000 LeaseholdGrosvenor Gardens, SW1W

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Upper Grosvenor Street W1 £6,495,000Can an apartment be both elegant and opulent? In the case of this lateral conversion of a fi ne stucco fronted building, it most defi nitely can. Located between Grosvenor Square and Park Lane, this apartment is arranged over the entire third fl oor. The main reception room spans the width of the building; behind this is a sitting room, a beautiful kitchen, a dining room leading out to a secluded west facing terrace with views over Mayfair towards Hyde Park and two superb bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. EPC=D.

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Berkeley Court NW1 £2,200 per week


A stunning lateral apartment in a highly sought after building. The property comprises an entrance hall leading to a large double reception room, a separate kitchen, four large double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a further WC. Benefi ts include neutral decor, wooden fl oors, high ceilings and a balcony off the reception room. Berkeley Court is an incredibly well maintained apartment building with 24 hour porterage and a unique (1.25 acre) roof garden with stunning views over London, the largest of its kind in Europe.

Grosvenor Street W1 £525 per week


This modern apartment is perfectly situated in a secure portered building in the heart of Mayfair. The property has undergone a complete refurbishment and is presented in immaculate condition throughout boasting a spacious reception room, a modern kitchen, a large double bedroom with built-in storage and a wonderful new bathroom. Grosvenor Street is located just off Grosvenor Square and is within easy walking distance of the international boutiques of New Bond Street and the green space of Hyde Park. EPC=D.

berkeley squareMAYFAIR W1A rare opportunity to acquire the only penthouse in Berkeley Square with 2,312 square feet over two floors plus a roof terrace leading off the reception room and spanning the entire width of the building.

■ Entrance Hall ■ Reception Room ■ Dining Room ■ Kitchen ■ Guest Cloakroom■ Master Bedroom Suite ■ Two further Bedroom Suites ■ Roof Terrace ■ Porter ■ Lift ■ 111 Year Lease ■ 2,312 Square Feet ■ Energy Efficiency Rating: Band F

£8,500,000

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upper grosvenor streetMAYFAIR W1A newly refurbished penthouse apartment which is exceptional given its features, including a roofterrace in excess of 350 square feet, accessed from a conservatory, and roof top views across Mayfair.

■ Entrance Hall ■ Drawing Room ■ Study ■ Conservatory ■ Kitchen ■ Two Bedrooms ■ Dressing Room ■ En Suite Shower Room ■ Bathroom ■ Roof Terrace ■ 117 Year Lease ■ 1,550 Square Feet (Flat) + 353 Square Feet (Terrace) ■ Total 1,903 Square Feet ■ Energy Efficiency Rating: Band E

£5,000,000

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Maida Vale, London W9A substantial period family home offering excellent entertaining space and versatile accommodation of approximately 3,623 sq ft (336 sq m) maintaining many of its original period features. The property comprises kitchen/breakfast room, double reception room, family room, master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms, two bathrooms, two offices/gym, two guest WC's, utility room, balcony, terrace, patio, garage, 130ft walled garden and outside storage. Set behind its own private gated entrance this wonderful home is ideally located under a 10 minute walk from the American School.

Master Bedroom Suite • Four Bedrooms • Three Further Bedrooms/Offices • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Further Kitchen • Two Bathrooms • Two Guest WC's • Utility Room • Balcony • Terrace • Patio • Garden • 130ft Walled Garden and Outside Garden.

Freehold Sole Agent Price upon Application

Substantial period family home

020 7402 949416 Park Road, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4SHFacsimile: 020 7724 7055Email: [email protected]

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Hampstead Way, London NW11An attractive double fronted detached house superbly located directly opposite the Hampstead Heath extension. This desirable property is offered in good decorative condition throughout and offers well-proportioned family accommodation consisting of two reception rooms, a dining room with exceptional period features, study and a kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor with a master bedroom suite and four further bedrooms, three further bathrooms (one en-suite) on the upper floors.

The property also benefits from a double garage and parking for 2/3 cars, delightful gardens surrounding the house and superb Heath Extension views to the front. The extensive facilities of both Hampstead Village and Golders Green (Northern Line) are within half a mile radius.

Freehold Price upon Application

Exceptional double fronted detached house

020 7402 9494

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South Audley StreetMayfair W1K

A stunning high specifi cation Mayfair penthouse fi nished to exacting standard, featuring integratedaudio visual system, under fl oor heating & comfort cooling along with exceptional fi ttingsthroughout. Comprising entrance hallway, feature doors leading to west a facing reception roomwith views towards Hyde Park & Park Lane, designer fully fi tted kitchen, master bedroom suite,2nd double bedroom & shower room. Further benefi ts include roof terrace (not demised), lift,24 hour porter services & limited off street parking. EPC rating D

Joint Sole Agent with Mercer Pasqua

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Mayfair & St James’s

020 7629 4513 [email protected]

£3,500,000 guide price

share of freehold

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Harley PlaceMayfair W1G

A newly built mews house finished to exacting standards with its own private garage & wood flooring with under floor heating throughout. The house comprises reception room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, second bathroom, guest cloakroom & a large garage.

EPC rating C

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Mayfair & St James’s


£2,500per week

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001

CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700HARRODSESTATES.COM

An incredible duplex penthouse over the 15th and 16th floors of this portered development with breath-taking panoramic views. The accommodation of approx. 4500 sq ft comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, two guest WC’s, fully integrated kitchen, double reception room, open air courtyard garden and roof terrace overlooking Buckingham Palace. Boasting wooden flooring throughout most of the apartment, it also benefits from one underground parking space. Available furnished for long and short term lets. EPC rating D

Price: £4,300 per week

020 7409 [email protected]

THE VIEW, Palace Street, SW1

KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001

CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700HARRODSESTATES.COM

Guide price: £8,000,000Leasehold: approximately 87 years remaining

A sophisticated and elegantly designed apartment which has been luxuriously finished to the highest specification in one of Mayfair’s most desirable buildings with a stunning large reception/ dining room, bespoke kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, two further double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a guest cloakroom and a balcony spanning the full length of the apartment with wonderful views of Hyde Park and Mayfair. The building has 24-hour security and concierge service. EPC rating D


PARK STREET, Mayfair, W1

W2 Bathurst Street £1,495,000 - £3,495,000A selection of lateral apartments available, within this refurbished delightful white stucco period building in the heart of Hyde Park Estate. The apartments have been tastefully renovated to an extremely high standard, combining period character with modern convenience and style, located close to the boutiques and cafes of Connaught Village, with Lancaster Gate and Paddington stations close by.

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W1 Park Crescent Mews East, Marylebone £1,995,000 LeaseholdA beautifully designed three storey terraced mews house, boasting two good size bedrooms, a stunning reception room and two luxury bathrooms. This property has been finished to a remarkable standard and is situated in this private gated cobbled mews moments from the open spaces of Regents Park. The property has featured in many lifestyle magazines.

kayandco.com


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Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1 £3,950,000 Leasehold

A two bedroom flat located on the first floor of a white stucco-fronted building in the heart of Belgravia.

1,440 sq ft (133.8 sq m) Entrance hall | Drawing room | Kitchen | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and mezzanine gallery | Second double bedroom | Shower room | Guest cloakroom | Two balconies | EPC rating D

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 [email protected]: Savills 020 7730 0822

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Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1 £3,950,000 Leasehold

A recently refurbished three bedroom penthouse with a dramatic roof terrace offering views over London.

1,781 sq ft (165.5 sq m) Reception room | Kitchen | Study | Three double bedroom suites | Guest cloakroom | Roof terrace | Lift | Air conditioning in master suite and living area | EPC rating C

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 [email protected] JSA: WA Ellis 020 7306 1610

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30 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5NH

South Molton Street, W1K - £3,250 per week, Long Let A rare opportunity to rent this deluxe Penthouse apartment just minutes away from Mayfair and fashionable Oxford Street. This spectacular property offers sleek luxury interior design, unique modern furnishings, boasts spacious kitchen and reception area, private roof terrace, direct access from the lift, guest cloakroom, separate study and air conditioning throughout. Both bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms, fitted wardrobes and fully integrated television. The property is centrally located for fantastic transport links from Bond Street.

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The Regent Lofts and Penthouses, W1F - £1,200 per week, Long Let A stunning two-bedroom apartment, located in this luxury private gated development, a stone throw away from shopping and restaurants of Carnaby Street, Soho and Oxford Circus. Offering two double bedrooms and a generous living area with a high specification open plan kitchen.

The Triton Building, NW1 - £1,350 per week, Long LetThe Triton Building at Regents Place offers an exciting opportunity to live in a vibrant hub close to amenities of Marylebone Village and Oxford Street. This three bedroom apartment benefits from a spacious living area, comfort cooling, private balcony, 24 hour concierge and secure underground parking.

HANS CRESCENTKNIGHTSBRIDGELONDON SW1£2,850,000 leasehold

This wonderful apartment is situated on the first floor of this well kept building. Benefiting from high ceilings, south facing reception room with French doors leading onto a balcony overlooking Hans Crescent, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, family bathroom, modern fitted kitchen, roof terrace and air conditioning. Ideally situated minutes walk from the world famous Harrods, Hyde Park and all the amenities of Knightsbridge.

HYDE PARK LONDON W2£4,350,000 leasehold

A spectacular apartment within this period purpose built block offering panoramic southerly views across Hyde Park. The property boasts approximately 1900 square feet of accommodation and offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms. Albion Gate is also close to all the amenities of Connaught Village and Oxford Street.

HYDE PARK LONDON W2£6,900,000 freehold

A magnificent 4,700 square foot property close to and with views over Hyde Park which would benefit from modernisation and extension, subject to planning. The house, which has 7 bedrooms and 6 reception rooms, was built in the 1930’s and has the generously proportioned rooms typical of the era. The house is only a stone’s throw from Hyde Park but also very convenient for all the amenities of Connaught Village, Oxford Street and The Heathrow Express.

AlDfORD HOuSEPARK lAnELONDON W1£8,000,000 leasehold

A luxurious three bedroomapartment of 2,201 sq ft locatedon the third floor of thissought after portered building.Boasting stunning views overHyde Park from the receptionroom and overlooking Mayfairvillage and Grosvenor Chapelfrom the master bedroom. Theproperty has been meticulouslyrefurbished to the higheststandard and boasts a largeterrace that spans the length ofthe apartment. Enviably situatedon Park lane, Aldford house is animpressive 1930’s building with24 hr Porterage.

I know that a lot has been written about the clichéd way in which Estate Agents describe houses. “Close to transport” is a great warning to the buyer of traffic noise, and “compact bedroom” means you can either lie down on the bed, or open a suitcase in the room, but not both at the same time. But think of it from the Estate Agent’s

perspective. We have to please the vendor, accentuate the positive, overcome the negative, and at the same time not fall foul of an extraordinarily autocratic Property Misdescriptions Act. Can you imagine White Hall mandarins setting out exactly how Estate Agents must describe property in their adverts? Well they have.

Even within the exclusive property circles in which John Taylor operates it is not always easy to describe a house in glowing terms. Perhaps I was crossing the boundaries when I described the main bedroom pole-dancing feature, which had a quick-change costume dressing room in the ceiling above it, as a secret dressing room with a fireman’s exit. But the floor plan had to have some explanation which didn’t lower the tone of whole show.

It is a rare privilege in Estate Agency to see the many parts of a mansion which guests would not normally be able to visit. This includes an increasing number of panic rooms, walk-in gun safes,

DAVID ADAMS, the Managing Director of John Taylor, enters into some of the quirks of exclusive properties and informs us of the hidden rooms which can add value to our homes

lavish dressing rooms and private or hidden en-suites. We presently have a property with both his and her panic rooms.

Quite often though, it is the hidden and unexpected rooms in a house which add value. Many of these features can be difficult to describe, or very much a secret, and not for the agent’s details. Every buyer expects to see a grand drawing room and or dining room, consistent with their budget. They also expect to see a main bedroom suite consistent with their budget. Buyers simply do not buy if these are not consistent.

Amongst those buyers who do purchase it is often the additional extras, which add a significant premium. A mews house attached to the main house for garaging is the most obvious example of an extra which can add extraordinary premium, well beyond the cost of the additional square footage. An elevator is the next most obvious, especially in an apartment. Roof terraces also add a great premium despite the fact that they are not included in the internal square footage. Secret or hidden gardens and courtyards with formal topiary, add major value. 3D cinemas are becoming standard, but an all glass ceiling artist’s studio, or reading room, is a rare find. But before you add a feature, such as a fireman’s pole, it may just be wise to consult with an agent within your market as to just how helpful this will be in adding value to your home!

It is not always easy to describe a house in glowing terms...

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If you have ever been to South Beach, Miami – or even heard of the place – you would know of the Versace mansion, or as it is known today, Casa Casuarina. The

property, was famously the home and creation of Gianni Versace, who also infamously took his last breaths on the steps of the palatial property in 1997 at 50 years of age when a gunman claimed his life.

It was a devastating loss for the fashion world, but also to the area. Versace was credited with bringing a new wave of luxury and glamour with the mansion, and making Ocean Drive – the street it is located on, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean – such a coveted location.

But the 19,000 square-foot museum-like property itself remains a dazzling piece of history and decadent design; it was, after all, known for its ostentation. There are ten bedrooms and 11 bathrooms with hand-painted walls and ceiling frescoes – it is clear that Versace spared no detail or extravagance. That, of course, means that every corner of the house is filled with colour and intricate interior detailing.

Even the 54 foot-long pool, which is mosaic tiled, is dotted with 24 karat gold. An afternoon swim doesn’t get much more glamorous. In addition, there is an observatory with a domed

ceiling and curved windows, affording beautiful views of the sun, moon and stars.

Interestingly, the property has been marketed as either a residential or commercial space. It has, since Versace, been used for private events, a residence and as a boutique hotel; whatever the newest owner decides upon, it will surely be just as fashionable as when it was inhabited by one of the world’s most famous designers. $75 million. For further enquiries contact The Jills, (thejills.com)

A designer’s paradise The mosaic and fresco-clad Casa Casuarina – the former Versace mansion and home to Gianni Versace – will go to auction on 17 September

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