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Runaway Bride

True Colours

Amanda Wakeley discusses 25 years in the business and offers expert advice to modern brides

Jack Watkins pays tribute to the colourful life and works of legendary American artist, Ellsworth Kelly

A Dream Come Trousseau

The Fruits of Labour

Belgian lingerie designer Carine Gilson reveals to Olivia Sharpe why brides come to her for their bespoke wedding trousseau

As her Resort â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 collection arrives in Harrods, Sophie Hulme talks travel essentials, style icons and her pet mascot Alan

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Smooth Sailing

Rising star Olivia Grant turns up the heat in the second and much-anticipated series of Indian Summers this February

Hannah Lemon is awestruck by the super-yacht paradise of Porto Montenegro with its designer boutiques and beautiful architecture

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On the Cover... A bride’s wedding day should be magical – and to ensure this is a reality, British bridal designer Jenny Packham has themed her 2016 bridal collection around Shakespeare’s enchanting tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Each piece has been inspired by key characters from the play, along with other famous Shakespeare texts. Intricate details such as organza blooms, ostrich feathers and crystal foliage celebrate nature and complete this romantic collection which is truly fit for a fairy queen.

F e b r u a ry 2 0 1 6 s i s s u e 0 4 8 Acting Editor Olivia Sharpe Contributing Editors Richard Brown Hannah Lemon Ellen Millard Editorial Assistant Natasha Levy Senior Designer Grace Linn Brand Consistency Laddawan Juhong

Cover image: Jenny Packham 2016 bridal collection, image courtesy of: Alistair Taylor-Young

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From the EDITOR “I think there is this wonderful bridal bubble that exists. We often talk about how lovely it is to work within the bridal industry because it’s all good news and it’s all happy.” Amanda Wakeley To bring some necessary cheer to the typically dismal month of February, we have dedicated our issue to all things bridal and few are as well-versed as British designer Amanda Wakeley on the subject. Twenty five years into her career, she has become the go-to designer for her globe-trotting clients’ lavish weddings abroad and looking at her latest collection, Rio, it’s not hard to see why. She discusses her bridal wear destination and newly opened lifestyle boutique in Chelsea (p.16). Speaking of career milestones, another woman who celebrated her silver anniversary last year was Carine Gilson. The Belgian haute couture lingerie designer reveals to me the secrets to her coveted trousseaus, which remain to this day a popular wedding custom all over the world (p.24). While it is a timeless tradition, the wedding business, like anything else, is subject to changing trends. As 2016 is a leap year and therefore the time when women can take on the male task of proposing, Amy E Williams explores what modern and unconventional trends have taken the industry by storm, from hip East London venues to Jessica McCormack’s diamond party jacket rings (p.20). Last but not least, we take some timeout from wedding chat to speak to accessories designer Sophie Hulme, whose latest Resort ‘16 collection inspired by summer fruits has got us all yearning for some sunshine. She shares her travel essentials on page 68, and these would have undoubtedly stood Hannah Lemon in good stead during her glamorous stay in Porto Montenegro (p.104). So while you may have been under the illusion, like George Banks from Father of the Bride, that a wedding is “a simple affair”, think again. However, in spite of all the endless things you have to consider before you reach that all-important day, you can be sure that it will all be worth it in the end.

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Things are very much afoot at Amanda Wakeley. Having successfully overcome several hurdles since starting her business in 1990, last year marked the designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25th anniversary in the fashion industry. She discusses with Olivia Sharpe her day-to-day life in Chelsea, from the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bridal destination on the Fulham Road, the new lifestyle offering on Draycott Avenue and her home by the river

The Rio collection, all images courtesy of: Kate Martin

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he wonderful thing about my job is that it is so varied. One day I could be working on the bridal collection, the next day on ready-to-wear and then in the afternoon on the jewellery collections that we design under licence. There are so many different aspects of the business. One of the most significant things we did last year was to turn the Fulham Road boutique into our main bridal and occasion wear destination and to open Draycott Avenue as our first lifestyle shop. This is where we house what we like to call our ‘luxury essentials’. Essentially, the clothes that you want to live in all day, every day, whether it’s a leather jogging pant, a cashmere sweater or a chunky knit. The Fulham Road boutique is a beautiful bridal location. We’ve got several competitors based in the area, from Phillipa Lepley to Sassi Holford. Here, we carry a selection of evening and occasion wear dresses so we not only cover what the bride wears, but also what guests would wear to a wedding. People who come to Wakeley for an evening dress would also come to Wakeley for a wedding dress. They’re the same people. I’m always very inspired by wedding dresses that can be worn abroad. We shoot the dresses on location to set them within a particular context, as was the case with the latest Rio collection. All the couples whose weddings are abroad tend to have a personal connection to the place.

I don’t know why, but we do a lot of Greek weddings and I think that’s because there are a lot of Grecian design elements within our collections. One of the most popular styles recently has been the Cleopatra dress. It’s a beautiful, romantic gown with metal beading across the bodice, which is then suspended in rows across a completely bare back and finished with a very full, floaty skirt. Around the world this has been phenomenally successful. I think it’s very important to match a bride with her chosen location, the overall feel of her wedding and her body shape. We encourage our clients to try on as many dresses as they want in order to get a real feel for it and then we say to her, ‘Close your eyes, imagine yourself on your wedding day and ask yourself: how do I feel? Do I feel right? Do I want to dance until dawn in this dress?’ A wedding collection is very different from a readyto-wear collection because each dress stands up in its own right. Unlike ready-to-wear where you will have a common thread that pulls the whole collection very tightly together, it would be very boring if you were to do this in a bridal range. Then again, I think you always need to put some fashion into

Don’t let your husband-to-be turn around as you walk down the aisle and not really recognise you bridal wear and there will always be those brides who wish to be very on trend with their choice of outfit. This bride may often go more in the direction of ready-to-wear instead of buying an actual wedding dress. Quite often we find that someone who is brave when it comes to her day-to-day fashion sense will choose a dress that is not necessarily super on trend, but just because it is so beautiful and perfect on her. The one piece of advice I would give any bride is to remember that your wedding pictures last you a lifetime and so as much as you may be a super cool fashion girl, you want to be able to look at your photos in ten years’ time and think: ‘That was cool, but still beautiful and timeless.’ For me, it’s all about saying to a bride: ‘Don’t let your husband-to-be turn around as you walk down the aisle and not really recognise the woman who is walking towards him.’ Stay true to you. And if he loves your hair down, don’t put it up in a super tight chignon on the day, for goodness sake. We have evolved the brand over the past couple of years to be a full lifestyle offering and this is something that has been really embraced by our customers. The whole casual luxe part of the collection, from the cashmeres, leathers and sheepskins to the very popular handbag collection – it gives us much more potential to expand the retail side of the business.

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The industry has changed hugely since I first started. The assistance of the British Fashion Council to young designers starting out – as well as the likes of Caroline Rush and Natalie Massenet who have worked so hard to make London Fashion Week one of the four main global catwalk fashion shows – has been instrumental. Along with this, we in the industry must now share the daily advantages and challenges of the internet. My partner [Hugh Morrison] and I love being by the river. It feels very calm and you have this fantastic urban landscape around you, with views of Battersea Power Station, as well the Shard and the London Eye. Everything that is just so quintessentially London. We love going to Lucio on the Fulham Road because we have been dining there since it opened and Lucio always asks us whether we are bringing our black Labrador Lola. Not only is the food fantastic, but dogs are welcome. I tend to focus on the future and what will be. Along the way you learn lessons the hard way, but I’m not one to live with regrets. Buying my business back with Hugh in 2009 was both the biggest challenge and the biggest highlight of my career. It’s a great feeling to have reached 25 years in the business. I couldn’t have done it without

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a wonderful team around me – they are as impassioned by the product as I am. I’m a very lucky girl. To book an appointment at the bridal boutique, please call: 020 7590 9105; 175-177 Fulham Road, SW3 Luxury Lifestyle boutique, 167 Draycott Avenue, SW3 amandawakeley.com

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As 2016 is a leap year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning women can take on the traditional male role of proposing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now more than ever is the time to be unconventional. From the all-important ring, dress and venue, Amy E Williams explores how modern brides are making their wedding days stand out from the norm

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he diamond solitaire, the embossed invites, the white dress, the hotel reception – no matter your budget, weddings have for centuries been universally traditional affairs. However, now it seems that the most luxurious weddings are in fact those that stand out from the crowd – not in a whacky way, but in a way that represents a subtle, sophisticated departure from our common idea of what a wedding ‘should’ be. Weddings are smaller, but the attention to detail is greater. “Above anything else, today we are seeing a trend towards intimacy,” comments Caroline Villamizar Duque, founder and creative director of high-end planning and events service, Quintessentially Weddings and Events. “Luxury weddings are now all about focusing on personalisation right down to the smallest detail,” she says, confirming that quality and uniqueness over quantity and convention, dominate modern weddings. The current trend that artfully sums this up is monogramming; this is where bride and groom have their own monogram (taken from their joint initials) printed onto invites, painted onto china or embroidered onto napkins. Illustration is another recent fad – rather than simply ordering your invites in a Times New Roman font from Smythson on Bond Street, let’s say, you can commission an illustrator to create mini works of art both for your invitation, your order of service (if you’re having your wedding in a church) and your table plan, place name and menu cards for the reception. Fashion illustrators Susannah Garrod and Clym Evernden are worth seeking out: both are sought after by fashion houses and London’s most influential party hosts to create bespoke invitations that are eye-catching and unusual, but still smart (for an added touch, invite Clym to the big day too – his live-action, quick-draw sketches of guests are the perfect wedding ‘favours’ in 2016). For stationers that will cater for any wedding whim and offer ingenious solutions to modern-day invitation

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Couples are now increasingly veering towards venues with a fresher, more contemporary feel dilemmas (how to present a three-day overseas wedding itinerary without it sounding, or looking, like a military manoeuvre), Villamizar Duque recommends Ruth Kaye Design in North London. But the ultimate question is: where to host the big day? Claridge’s, with its beautifully timeless and traditional ballroom, will never fail to attract a host of celebrities, from Poppy Delevingne (who got ready at the hotel before her marriage to James Cook last year) to Lara Stone and David Walliams. However, couples who once would have called upon the Mayfair establishment are now increasingly veering towards venues with a fresher, more contemporary feel in order to have a blank canvas with which to work. One Marylebone just south of Regent’s Park, for instance, is very popular, as are East London venues, according to wedding blogger and planner Charley Beard. “MC Motors in Dalston may not sound luxurious, it being an old car garage and disused warehouse, but it is now a hugely popular choice with couples wanting something different in London,” she confirms. Again, the key is personalisation. “It’s not cheap to hire and then you have the added fact that you have this vast, empty space with which you can do whatever you like – budget-wise, the sky’s the limit. Many of the couples I advise view hotels as being

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relatively restrictive in terms of decor, whereas with a blank space in a cool part of town you can really impress.” Alternatively, Soho Farmhouse is the out-of-town ‘venue du jour’ – the new resort from Nick Jones’ Soho House group has been cleverly built within 100 acres of sprawling countryside near Charlbury in Oxfordshire (not far from where Kate Moss and Jamie Hince hosted their own glamorous Cotswolds wedding in 2011). A wedding takeover will give you access to all 40 cabins, plus a seven-bedroom farmhouse, two restaurants and no end of stateof-the-art facilities with which to treat wedding guests. It could even prove a convenient place for the newlyweds to stay on for their minimoon, too (a short but very sweet staycation being the honeymoon of choice for couples long on money, short on time). Soho Farmhouse is by no means small and yet it retains an intimate feel. It’s expensive (from £65,000 for venue hire alone), but without feeling flashy, which is the aim of this modern wedding game. Speaking of flashy, engagement rings are also subject to less-is-more trends. The rings to covet currently are by Jessica McCormack; the Mayfair-based fine jeweller is wise to the fact that, although women don’t necessarily want to wear an extravagant engagement ring every day, this doesn’t mean to say she doesn’t want one at all. She has therefore solved this bridal dilemma by creating ‘diamond

party jackets’ – clever, beautiful pieces that are layered over a simple diamond band to create one stunning ring for special occasions – a two-in-one, if you like. Chelsea-based Hattie Rickards is also a jeweller to know for brilliant, bespoke rings that are far from your average solitaire. She is especially gifted at reimagining vintage gems and family heirlooms, for instance, using the existing diamonds but re-setting them in stylish rose gold. Dress-wise, brides have never had such free reign as they do today. Anything is in and everything feels appropriate. And yet, there seems to be a new efficiency when it comes to wedding dresses: “In the past, I have so often seen brides who have two outfits – perhaps a vast dress and cathedral veil for the ceremony and then a slimfitting glamorous number to change into for the party,” says Beard. “But when it comes down to it, so many don’t want to change. It means time out from the event and often they feel so wonderful in their first dress that they never want to take it off.” A great choice, therefore, is a couture gown that can be transformed later in the evening for the dance floor. A voluminous skirt can easily be adapted into a slinky dance number thanks to some clever fastenings, without the added palaver of a change. Similarly, brides who don’t care to wait months for dresses from traditional wedding shops are buying off-the-peg from luxury labels such as Lanvin or Dior. After all, why wait ten months when you can try one on in Selfridges and walk out with an exquisite dress the very same day? Many brides are even opting to bypass the gown altogether, instead walking down the aisle mirroring the looks seen on the fashion runway. Oscar de la Renta presented a host of short but exquisitely-cut white dresses for its recent Spring 2016 bridal show, while even Carolina Herrera – queen of all things floor-length and scene-stealing – showed tailored wedding trouser suits. Maxi skirts and tops are also having a moment, with Net-a-Porter Clockwise from top left: Soho Farmhouse; Diamond Party Jacket collection, POA, Jessica McCormack; Needle & Thread embellished long dress, POA; Lianca dress, £2,275, Charlie Brear 2016 bridal Opposite page: Needle & Thread bridal 2016 collection, available at Net-a-Porter.com

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The best thing about being a modern couple is that you can simply do as you like stocking several separates in its bridal edit. Our favourites are those by Valentino and Reem Acra. And Charlie Brear, a young London designer who is increasingly a go-to for fashion girls in the know, has a great collection of bridal skirts, tops and embellished or lace jackets which, when combined, have all the elements of a contemporary wedding covered. New York-based Houghton is another modern demi-couture label; its slinky silk suiting is perfect for a register office wedding, for instance. Designer Suzannah Crabb, whose dresses are worn by the Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex, among others, is another up-and-coming name who creates made-to-measure dresses in any colour or style. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see women who might be on their second, third or even fourth wedding and they want something unusual. Likewise, we create outfits for same-sex weddings, where two women want something complementary but not identical. Really with weddings today, anything goes, which is wonderful.â&#x20AC;? So ultimately, be it dress, ring or venue, the best thing about being a modern couple planning a wedding this year is that you can simply do as you like. Amen to that. quintessentiallyweddings.com; london-bride.com; jessicamccormack.com; net-a-porter.com; suzannah.com; charliebrear.com; hattierickards.com; houghtonnyc.com

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Come Trousseau Belgian haute couture designer Carine Gilson reveals to Olivia Sharpe why, after 25 years in the lingerie business, she is the go-to designer for brides when it comes to their wedding trousseau

“If you have a beautiful dress and a beautiful pair of shoes, you also need to have the beautiful lingerie to go with them,” states Belgian haute couture lingerie designer Carine Gilson. “If you don’t hold the same importance for your lingerie then it’s not a complete outfit. You should be completely feminine from top to toe.” While I have never been what you’d call a lingerie addict, I am definitely in a minority: the UK retail sector recently reported that women are now investing almost as much in their lingerie wardrobes as their ready-towear. And if there’s one designer who understands the importance of intimate apparel in making a woman feel good, it’s Carine Gilson. Her beautifully crafted, romantic and luxurious collections, incorporating only the finest Chantilly lace and Lyonnais silk, are truly the stuff of dreams and so it is little wonder that she has become the go-to designer for many a bride’s wedding trousseau. Speaking to Carine on the phone (she is often jet-setting between Paris, Belgium and London so one is hard-pressed to catch Carine in person), she confides to me how one of her most recent commissions was to create more than 150 pieces, which encompassed everything from silk camisoles to satin chemises and her trademark printed kimonos, for one bride. “The trousseau is far from being old-fashioned,” she remarks, matter-of-factly. “Many countries still believe them to be an essential part of the wedding day and that is why so many brides will come to me.” To mark her brand’s 25th anniversary at the end of last year, Carine designed a bespoke Diamond bridal collection in collaboration with Mayfair private jeweller Star Diamond. Sold exclusively at Harrods, the limited-edition line was a true testament to this impressive milestone in the company’s history, with each piece – including a robe,

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chemise, bra and briefs – having been embellished with delicate lace flowers (reminiscent of the brand’s signature Paradise Garden theme) and briolette-shaped diamonds. What made the collection truly unique was that each piece could be entirely catered to the client’s preference. And I’m not just talking about the size. Brides could choose what colour diamond – pink, yellow, white or cognac – as well as how many they would like sewn on to each design. With prices starting from £13,250 and going up to £52,500 for the long robe (totalling 22.08 carats of diamonds), Carine

Photography: Pont Street store, all images courtesy of Carine Gilson

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Diamond collection, Harrods

“Every woman is feminine and nothing, in my opinion, is too beautiful for a woman”

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reveals how the demand for the very best lingerie on the market has reached an all-time high. Having come up with the concept more than a year ago, the designer explains that it was her most challenging collection to date, requiring a great amount of skill in order to incorporate each of the precious diamond briolettes into the lace. “We firstly had to find the right size of diamonds before we could begin cutting the lace manually. The final stage is to inlay the stones very carefully into the lace, which is an extremely lengthy and intricate process.” Carine and her team sourced only the most luxurious fabrics to honour her company’s heritage, including Ceres (a special kind of Chantilly lace), Lyonnais silk organza and Marilyn lace, a fabric that has become a signature of the brand. Carine’s desire to enter into the lingerie business was inspired by her love of lace and the vintage lingerie of the 1920s and ‘30s, and this can very much be seen in her work. At 23 years old, after graduating from the prestigious Brussels Academy of Fine Arts and the Antwerp Fashion School Academy, she bought a small workshop in Brussels, which has since become the heart and soul of the company. While made-to-measure is a concept by no means lost to the rest of the industry, Carine and her skilled team of artisans have always set themselves apart

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from contemporary lingerie brands that churn out collections year after year, instead modelling themselves on the old-school approach of creating lingerie with an emphasis on craftsmanship. Within the modest atelier, just 20 seamstresses will work tirelessly to hand-make each piece. “We do not have same approach as the rest of the industry. We don’t produce 2,000 pieces a day. Instead, each piece is made by hand and needs a minimum of 15 to 20 hours to make.” However, Carine still finds the most challenging aspect to be coming up with the initial design: “The techniques are all part of the finer details, but it is the actual process of coming up with the idea for a collection that is the most time-consuming. It is all about searching, exploring and trying to come up with something new.” Although Carine’s team relies upon traditional techniques, they are still very much designing for the modern woman. In recent years, the gap between lingerie and clothing has become ever narrower as designers are realising that women are looking to show off their expensive undergarments, rather than hide them. This was highlighted in the Spring 2016 Paris shows, with lingerie-inspired looks dominating the season’s runways. Carine’s collections have always blurred the lines between nightwear and ready-to-wear. In her S/S16 collection, a short kimono jacket offers a sleek and feminine alternative to an evening tuxedo, while another has been designed to be worn as an evening dress. “It’s important that people realise that my clothes are also ready-to-wear and it makes me so happy when one of my clients chooses to wear one of my pieces to an evening party. You see lingerie in a lot of designer collections now because they too have embraced this trend.” The latest line similarly pays tribute to the brand’s anniversary by bringing to life the house’s signature theme, Jardin d’Éden, in a new and exclusive anniversary print featuring luscious flowers and rare exotic birds. This has been reimagined on textured jacquard silk and presented on a boned corset as well as on a dandy-inspired jacket, and embroidery has been used for the first time on a beautiful shantung jacket. Another trademark element of the brand is its daring use of bold and unusual colours that somehow perfectly complement any skin tone, and this has been

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showcased in S/S16 with its rich and varied colour palette of green, gold, empire blue and black. Carine believes it is essential for a woman to buy lingerie for herself and she notes how 90 per cent of her clientele is female, with the rest representing men buying gifts for wives or girlfriends. However, following the brand’s debut in the James Bond film Skyfall (the designer was called upon by the costume team to create the stunning long satin silk robe worn by actress Bérénice Marlohe), she found herself inundated with requests from men asking for the exact same piece. As a general rule, Carine believes that women rarely make faux pas when it comes to their choice of haute couture lingerie, but on the other hand, she has found that clients’ biggest drawback can be their lack of confidence: “Often a woman will come in and say, ‘No, that piece is not for me because it’s too feminine’ or they’ll say it’s ‘too beautiful’, which I think is completely the wrong idea. Every woman is feminine and nothing, in my opinion, is too beautiful for a woman.” The company now has four boutiques to its name – Paris, Brussels, Taipei and London, which opened in 2011. Located just off Sloane Street on neighbouring Pont Street, the building’s Victorian architecture speaks to the brand’s timeless aesthetic, but inside clients will find a more contemporary setting, with a custom-made lighting feature by Belgian designer Jan Pauwels, reflecting the made-toorder service clients will receive. The intimate maison also features an eye-catching red floral decoration by celebrated florist Thierry Boutemy. Situated opposite Agent Provocateur (and close to La Perla), some may think it was a bold decision by Carine to be so near to her competitors, but she tells me that it was very much her intention to set herself among her peers: “After all, we work together in the same industry and we all have a different customer base. I’ve always felt it to be important to create a lingerie district within a city like London.” And with Carine’s beautifully decorated red windows enticing her customers to the area, I believe she has already succeeded. 11 Pont Street, SW1X; carinegilson.com

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Granted Redhead beauty Olivia Grant returns to turn up the heat once again in the second series of Channel 4 epic drama Indian Summers. Olivia Sharpe finds out more

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cting is one of the toughest jobs out there. I know this because there was a brief period in my life where I toyed with the idea of becoming an actress. However, I quickly gave up this pipe dream when I realised that, in the worst case scenario, I would have to deal with rejection, criticism and inevitable bouts of poverty. And that is why I am slightly in awe of those people who manage to triumph in such adversity, and this seems very much to apply to Olivia Grant. After making her debut performance in the British sitcom Brush Strokes at the age of three, Olivia’s career has gone from strength to strength and, now 32, she is reprising her role in the second series of Indian Summers, the Channel 4 British period drama which premiered last February. Set in 1932 in the foothills of the Himalayas in Simla, Indian Summers tells the story of a group of British colonialists clinging onto power and attempting to govern the nation during the decline of the British Empire and the subsequent birth of modern India. While criticised initially for being rather on the slow side, those who stuck with it (myself included) will have watched the show gain momentum, with political fervour, interracial issues and steamy love affairs keeping up the heat. Although it couldn’t claim to have rivalled Downton Abbey, it made a very good attempt. The second series sees the show move forward to 1935 and Olivia’s character, Madeleine, is now married to Ralph (played by Henry Lloyd-Hughes), the private secretary to the Viceroy of India, and they have a child together. With an assassination attempt on the Viceroy putting Ralph’s political future in jeopardy, Olivia’s character has a chance to step into her own as she cunningly attempts to help her husband advance within the political sphere. “She’s much more of a political animal in this series, which I like,” explains Olivia. “She’s become entangled in slightly immoral ways. There is an almost Hillary Clinton-esque vibe about her, which you didn’t get to see last year. She’s still fun and

frivolous, but there’s a more serious side to her.” Having often been typecast as the English, upper middle class beauty, Olivia was keen to tackle the role of Madeleine, a young, vivacious and modern American woman: “It was lovely to move away slightly from that more uptight, corseted English woman whom I’ve played before. She feels sort of hot chocolately to inhabit; I think that’s the best way to describe it.” Put more eloquently, Olivia believes there to be a strong similarity between her character and Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, even referencing a particular quote from the Tennessee Williams play: “I’ve always depended on the kindness of strangers.” While Madeleine has to rely on her “wits and beauty” in order to survive, this has fortunately never been the case for Olivia. Brought up in London, Olivia, naturally academic, attended St Paul’s Girls’ School, before attending Oxford University where she studied English Literature at Brasenose College. Along with her academic prowess, she is also a proficient dancer; at the age of ten, she was awarded a place as a junior associate at the Royal Ballet School and she performed with the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, as well as the Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sadler’s Wells. While at St Paul’s, Olivia was also given a place as a junior associate of the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Blessed with so many attributes, Olivia tells me how she did at one point toy with the idea of pursuing music: “After ballet faded, I thought I was going to be a musician for a while. I was playing the flute and I considered being an opera singer.” However, when she arrived at Oxford, Olivia decided to take up drama in order to meet people and soon realised her passion for acting. In her final year, she was put in contact with well-known Royal Shakespeare Company producer Thelma Holt and after several meetings in London, she was asked to take part in a showcase at the Old Vic Studios. Following her performance of a monologue (originally for a part played by Juliet Stevenson) from Anthony Minghella’s script Truly

“It was lovely to move away from that more uptight, corseted English woman I’ve played before”

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Madly Deeply, Olivia was inundated with calls from agents. A few weeks later, she was cast in the Paramount movie Stardust (2007), cast alongside Hollywood great Robert De Niro and Homeland star Claire Danes. Olivia seems to have taken this whirlwind experience very much in her stride: “It was an odd process. It’s nice that over the past five years it’s really gained momentum. It’s such an unusual career and so I feel very lucky every year it continues. I think my academic training suggests I should be doing something quite serious, but I’m always delighted I don’t have to go off and do the LPC or something,” she says, laughing. Although Olivia is now set on her acting path, her academic, dance and musical training have undoubtedly stood her in good stead and she often incorporates these skills into her roles; in Indian Summers, for instance, she had to learn how to waltz and perform the Grizzly Bear, a special kind of dance that dates back to ragtime and the 1920s. As she has been cast in several notable roles over the past ten years – including Lady Adelaide Midwinter in the BBC production Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) and Lady Hermione Rodice in the BBC Four production of Women in Love (also starring Rosamund Pike and Rory

Kinnear) – I question whether Olivia has had to deal with much rejection in her career. “Definitely when I started out and that’s really tough. But then when things start to go better that disappointment slightly subsides because I’ve started to feel that this is more about my creative journey. I go to auditions now with the mentality, ‘you either like it or you don’t, but this is what I’ve brought’. This way it doesn’t feel so personal; it’s about the work. That disassociation has been very helpful.” Acting is not an industry for the faint-hearted or thin-skinned. It is fortunate, then, that Olivia is neither of these things. Quite the opposite, in fact. With her delicate, English rose features and natural grace, you could mistake Olivia for being on the prissy side, but while she certainly looks the part of Madeleine, she insists that they are very different, describing herself as much more of a tomboy. During the filming of Indian Summers in Penang, Olivia explains how the cast not only had to deal with the unbearable heat and humidity (“The dresses on set would have their own hairdryers and would have to be dried off before being used in a scene”), but also the natural wildlife: “The place is filled with the most extraordinary bugs!” exclaims Olivia. “Everything is about nine times the size of what you’d expect.”

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Along with snakes, centipedes and fire ants, the cast also had giant scorpions to contend with and Olivia herself was bitten by one during the filming of the first series, a story which she relays to me in an almost nonplussed fashion: “Yes, it was very odd. We ran to the hospital and I was slightly going into shock. I said to the nurse: ‘Could I die?’ but I don’t think she understood as she kept saying, ‘Yes, yes, you can!’ It was painful, but it could have been worse. This series I didn’t go to hospital at all, even though a lot of people had fever scares. I was well-behaved this year,” she finishes, smiling. Given that the cast was too far away to fly home, Olivia was able to explore Penang, which she found to be “an amazing sort of place” with its diverse Malay, Chinese and Indian community. In true backpacking spirit, Olivia went to Bali where she visited a Yoga Barn and spent a few days practising dance and gong meditation. Although she classifies herself as a good traveller, Olivia found that the 20-week stint in Malaysia, her longest time away on a set to date, was quite tough at times, as she

often missed her family, friends and her boyfriend. In order to overcome her loneliness while on location, Olivia, unlike many of her colleagues, likes to stay in hotels rather than rent an apartment, and spoils herself with room service. However, she still finds this aspect the toughest part of the job. “It’s a fairly demanding mistress,” she comments. “I have barely seen my friends or boyfriend in London at all this year, which has been hard. It’s about managing the two things, but it’s quite strange because my friends are starting to do very different things from what I’m doing. They’re having their first children while I find myself becoming more and more international.” Speaking of international, Olivia’s next role takes her to Atlanta, where she is starring in new US show for Bravo Media and Universal Cable Productions, True Fiction, which is due to run next year if all goes according to plan. So while the sun will inevitably have to set on Indian Summers, the same cannot be said for Olivia Grant’s flourishing career.

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EnVogue Rebecca Wallersteiner celebrates British Vogue’s 100th birthday as the National Portrait Gallery unveils its major spring retrospective

t may have been launched as a high-society newsletter in 1916 during World War One, but British Vogue soon evolved to become one of the world’s most influential fashion bibles and a cultural record of the times. Now at the ripe old age of 100, the magazine is the subject of a fascinating exhibition, due to be unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery this month, which presents more than 280 iconic photographs taken from the Condé Nast archive. By dipping into this vast archive, curator Robin Muir, who is a contributing editor to British Vogue, tells the story of how the magazine has changed over the past century and honours the iconic photography that earned the publication its peerless reputation as the front runner in fashion journalism. “British Vogue has played a pivotal role in the development of portraiture over the past century, commissioning leading photographers and designers to produce some of the most memorable and influential images in the history of fashion,” comments Dr Nicholas Cullinan, director of the National Portrait Gallery. The show pays homage to well-known models, including Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer and Linda Evangelista, as well as photographers such as David Bailey, Mario Testino, Tim Walker and Patrick Demarchelier, who captured them. Indeed, the photographers who bring fashion to life on the pages of Vogue are as influential in the fashion industry as the designers themselves. The magazine has never been afraid to promote new talent or commission outstanding photography. Striking images on display include the entire set of prints from Corinne Day’s controversial Kate Moss underwear shoot, taken in 1993 at the height of the ‘grunge’ trend and so-called ‘heroin chic’ era. Moss was just 16 when she was photographed by Day and soon became a Vogue cover girl. Day’s images, which

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celebrated the ordinary and reacted against the materialism of the 1980s – was a look that was taken up by brands such as Calvin Klein. Moss’s fresh skin and lank hair contrasted with the big hair, heavy make-up and shoulder pads glamour of the ‘80s and laid the ground for a new ‘vintage’ shabby-chic era. Visitors to the exhibition will also see a more recent photo of the British supermodel, taken by Mario Testino in 2008, showing her standing against a wall and holding up her skirt. Another sexy image, taken by leading American photographer Herb Ritts in 1989, captures a Bardot-esque Claudia Schiffer astride a motorbike wearing a lacy slip, while recent shots pay homage to Lara Stone and the latest generation of supermodels. Both Day and Ritts died tragically young, but it is thanks to the magical photographic work of Testino and Bailey, among others, that a new generation of readers continue to be astonished and inspired. Vogue doesn’t just focus on models on the catwalk. Also in the show is Tim Walker’s whimsical An Awfully Big Adventure collection, featuring a model wearing fur and horns and riding a buffalo. Walker is famous for being behind the lens of British Vogue’s most fantastical shoots. Other unusual highlights include photographer John Deakin’s iconic 1952 portrait of his friend Francis Bacon. Deakin’s photography played an important role in Bacon’s art; several of the artist’s paintings were based on photographs he commissioned from Deakin. Nearly 300 Deakin prints came to light when Bacon’s South Kensington studio was dismantled after his death and transferred piece by piece to Dublin in 1998. One of Vogue’s more unpredictable employees, Deakin worked as staff photographer between 1948 and 1949 and again from 1951 to 1954, achieving the dubious distinction of being hired and fired by the same long-suffering editor, Audrey Withers, twice. He was first sacked for mislaying cameras, but was re-hired as no-one took photographic portraits as well as he did. After three years of outstanding work, he was sacked yet again after the lure of Soho’s afternoon drinking dens led to cancelled sittings and irate clients. Showcasing Vogue’s early years was made difficult by the fact that the magazine pulped many of its photos in 1942 to support the war effort, but there are fortunately still some in existence. A series of Second World War photographs taken by Vogue’s official war photographer Lee Miller brings historic context to this extraordinary exhibition. Originally a Vogue model, she became an acclaimed war correspondent covering such events as the London Blitz, the liberation of Paris and the horrific concentration camps at Buchenwald and Dachau. Aged 19, Miller had been spotted on a Manhattan street by the publisher of Condé Nast and graced the magazine’s cover in 1927. She went on to be snapped by leading photographers, including Edward Steichen and Nickolas

Muray, before becoming a fashion photographer herself. In Paris, she inspired the surrealist artist Man Ray, becoming his lover, muse and collaborator and closely observing his working techniques. This enabled her to begin her own studio, taking over many of Man Ray’s fashion assignments so that he could concentrate on his painting. After the war ended, Miller began to suffer from severe depression, haunted by the human suffering she had recorded for Vogue on camera. Decade by decade, the exhibition explores British Vogue’s dedication to the best in design and its influence on fashion trends. Exquisite early 20th century vintage prints, unpublished works and original magazines will be gathered together on display. After its early success, the magazine has carried on its legacy of mirroring the times and putting fashion into context with the wider world – the austerity and optimism that followed the two world wars, the ‘Swinging London’ scene in the 1960s, the politicised 1970s, the luxury-loving Thatcherite 1980s and the grungy, eco-conscious 1990s. British Vogue’s current editor-in-chief, Alexandra Shulman, comments, “Anybody interested in photography, fashion, fame and magazines will find this an unmissable experience.” A century after the magazine was first published, Shulman and her team continue to set trends for photography, fashion and design for a new generation – here’s to the next 100 years.

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A Familiar Ring If there’s one jeweller that you know you can trust to ensure you pick the perfect engagement ring, it’s De Beers. With unrivalled diamond knowledge that spans more than 125 years, it has always been the company’s mission to source only the finest and most precious diamonds and it hasn’t failed yet. As well as this promise of quality, clients can also expect the pinnacle of design and craftsmanship. As part of its Bridal 2016 collection, De Beers reintroduces the Adonis Rose engagement ring, which sees an iconic symbol of the house brought to life in a solitaire, marquise diamonds and pink gold, along with the Promise Solitaire, the Caress, the Aura Solitaire and the Infinity engagement rings. Prices from £2,350; debeers.co.uk

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Seeing Stars Given its founder’s preoccupation with symbolism, it seems only right that Chanel has created a new fine jewellery collection dedicated to the icons most associated with the French house. These include Comète, which was the star of the original 1932 Bijoux de Diamants collection designed by Coco Chanel: “I wanted to cover women in constellations. Stars! Stars of all sizes…” The Plume pieces similarly draw reference to 1932, the curved feather earrings and necklaces mirroring the pieces made in that year. Finally, the Camélia Ajouré necklace, earrings and rings pay tribute to arguably the most famous Chanel symbol: the camellia flower. Presenting a modern interpretation of this well-known design, the rings mould over the finger, while the necklace naturally adapts to the skin tone or fabric of the wearer. Les Icônes de Chanel, POA; chanel.com

Ring in the New Year Harrods has ensured that February – arguably the jewellery calendar’s most important month – does not go unnoticed in its newly refurbished Luxury Jewellery Room. This month will see five new brands welcomed into its glittering halls, including: Spinelli Kilcollin, Sophie Bille Brahe, Fernando Jorge, Cristina Ortiz and Kenza Lee. Among these, LA-based brand Kilcollin and Spanish designer Ortiz will both be UK exclusives, while Copenhagen-based jeweller Bille Brahe will debut exclusive styles within the department store. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, she has been going from strength to strength since she launched her eponymous label in 2011. Available from February 2016 in Harrods’ Luxury Jewellery Room; harrods.com

Wishbone collection, £785-3,580, Kamushki, available at Browns, 24-27 South Molton Street; brownsfashion.com, kamushki-jewellery.com

Cutting Edge For their second collection, 20-something sister duo Mariam and Dania Sawedeg have created a range of pieces based on a fish’s anatomy as a symbol of good luck:

“Storytelling is at the heart of Kamushki and for our Wishbone collection, we have paid homage to our Libyan roots. In Libyan tradition, the fish represents goodness and is worn to protect the wearer from the evil eye and bad energy.” – Mariam & Dania Sawedeg

Cap in Hand After years of curating other jewellers’ creations, Susan Caplan has finally set out on her own and launched her first collection: One. Caplan delved into her own jewellery box for inspiration and has designed a range of contemporary wearable pieces that incorporates Scandinavian design, modern art, and ‘70s and ‘80s style jewellery. “One of the reasons why I love Scandinavian design so much is because it’s timeless. I’m hopeful that people will see that in this collection.” We only hope this collection will be one of many. £49-385; susancaplan.co.uk

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Raymond Weil’s First Pilot’s Watch Before establishing his eponymous watch company in 1976, Raymond Weil was fond of mountain flights around the Matterhorn. He did so in a Piper aeroplane. Fitting, then, that it is with this small-aircraft manufacturer that his grandson, and the company’s current CEO, Elie Bernheim has partnered to produce Raymond Weil’s first pilot’s watch. The shiny blue minute and hour hands on the self-winding, 45mm Freelancer Piper Special Edition resemble an aircraft’s rotor blades, while the GMT hand, with its red pointer, references a compass. Freelancer Piper Special Editon, £2,895, Raymond Weil raymond-weil.com

Topping Out Schofield has been quietly reinvigorating British watchmaking from a bucolic village in West Sussex since 2011. The brand’s first creation, the Signalman, found favour among many a watch writer, and company founder – Giles Ellis – has received plaudits for his meticulous attention to design ever since. The newest member of the Signalman family, the Silvertop, features a two-tone case of mirrorpolished and DLC-coated stainless steel – and it is a thing of beauty. Just 600 pieces will be produced – 300 with a grey dial, 300 with a black. Signalman Silvertop, £4,260, Schofield; schofieldwatchcompany.com

Better Connected? Breitling and TAG Heuer have become the latest Swiss watchmakers to partner with Silicon Valley to produce smart watches. TAG Heuer’s ‘Connected TAG Heuer’s Connected Watch Watch’ (£1,100) was engineered with Intel Inside and is powered by Android Wear. A 46mm diameter means that the watch at least resembles a time-telling device – unlike many smart watches of the past – with a case, back, buckle and lugs made from titanium, as well as a rubber strap. Three dials are available: a chronograph, a three-hand dial and a GMT dial. Most interestingly, anyone who buys TAG’s Connected watch can exchange it, at the end of the two-year warranty period, for a mechanical Carrera for an additional £1,100 – perhaps that’s TAG telling us something about the shelf life of its creation. Breitling, whose answer to the smart watch question is the Exospace B55 (£6,650), is keen to stress that the chronograph is very much the boss of the watch-phone partnership – the accompanying app, it says, is designed to improve user-friendliness, and little else. Unlike TAG’s effort, Breitling’s watch won’t tell you that you’ve received a text, phone call or email. What it does provide is a 1/100th of a second chronograph, two time zones, a countdown timer, a flight time and lap time chronograph, and a perpetual calendar. It’s powered by the brand-new Caliber B55, a COSC-certified SuperQuartz movement that will remain accurate to within a few seconds per year. The phone, connected via Bluetooth, is used for changing the time, setting alarms, adjusting time zones and storing data captured by the watch. The Exospace B55 is clearly not a counter-attack on the Apple watch – more likely, it is an attempt to get younger people wearing watches again. tagheuer.co.uk, breitling.com

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It has been sleeping for almost a century. Now, spearheaded by aviation specialist Bremont, the British watch industry is in full-scale revival. Richard brown meets company co-founders Nick and Giles English, the brothers on a mission to do the impossible and manufacture their own movement

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Along with OVERPRICED ski resorts and little red pocket knives, Switzerland has made mechanical watches its ‘thing’. Rude, really, when you consider the disproportionately large contribution Britain has made to horological history. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Thomas Mudge invented the lever escapement; John Harrison’s marine clocks solved the longitude problem; Robert Hooke discovered the science behind springs; and John Arnold pioneered the wearable watch. The greatest watchmaker of the 20th century was also a Brit; George Daniels’ co-axial escapement was the first practical escapement to have been devised for 250 years (it was adopted by Omega in 1999). Meaningful British watchmaking, though – and we’re talking in the large-scale sense here, not about the handful of masterpieces produced by Daniels’ heir Roger Smith, which he creates from his humble workshop on the Isle of Man – ceased in the early 1970s when Smiths Industries,

which had previously employed more than 400 people and provided watches to Sir Edmund Percival Hillary and his team during their expedition to Everest, diversified away from timepieces. In the ensuing years, Switzerland was allowed to consolidate the watch industry and make mechanical timepieces its own. Salvation came in the unlikely shape of a plane crash. In 1995, Oxfordshire brothers Nick and Giles English lost their father to a flying accident, an incident in which Giles himself broke more than 30 bones and was lucky to survive. The brothers decided to dedicate the rest of their lives to producing something about which they both felt passionate: pilot’s watches. “Our goal was to help reinvigorate and restart the British watch industry,” says younger brother Giles, now 42, who, having spent his adolescence restoring old clocks and his adulthood flying historic aircrafts, was suited to the task in more than just name. Established in 2002, Bremont the brand took its name from Bremont the man – a gracious French farmer and aviation enthusiast in whose field the brothers crash-landed in the late 1990s. (Like the swashbuckling heroes of a 19th century adventure novel, the lives of the English brothers are littered with such tales of mishap and escapade – too many to document here, but worthy of an autobiography in the future, surely?)

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Bremont’s first collection, the ALT1-C series, debuted in 2007. What the brand has achieved in less than a decade since is nothing short of extraordinary. A flagship store in Mayfair’s South Audley Street opened in 2012, followed by outposts in Hong Kong, the City’s Royal Exchange and, more recently, New York’s Madison Avenue. The company has acted as the official timekeeper for the Epsom Derby and the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race and runs regular events for its ‘Adventurers’ Club’, which boasts such illustrious ambassadors as record-breaking climber Kenton Cool, polar explorer Ben Saunders and Seven Summits mountaineer Jake Myer – the youngest Briton to have successfully climbed the highest mountain on each continent. Graham Bell and Charley Boorman are also Bremont luminaries. Following partnerships with ejection seat specialist Martin-Baker, and both Jaguar and Boeing, last year saw Bremont score its biggest marketing coup yet, becoming the Official Timing Partner to the 35th America’s Cup – ousting one of the world’s most valuable luxury brands, Louis Vuitton, in doing so. More impressive than the sponsorship deals, the celebrity ambassadors and even Nick’s cameo appearance in Kingsman: The Secret Service (directors of the 2014 stylish spy flick chose to decorate its actors in Bremont watches) is the astonishing inroads the company has made towards its original objective of putting Britain back on the watchmaking map. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Britain is designing and assembling a significant number of its own mechanical watches. OK, so the 8,000 pieces Bremont makes each year barely registers against the run of watches produced by its Swiss counterparts – it’s rumoured that Rolex alone annually pumps out more than a million – but for a country that ten years ago was producing practically nothing, it’s quite the achievement. “The British watch industry has some great guys making watches,” says Nick, 45. “By having our own Bremont apprentice schemes, and by investing in our own equipment for our new parts, we are playing our small part in reinvigorating the industry.” Nick is being characteristically humble – Bremont has spearheaded the revival of British watchmaking almost singlehandedly. In 2013, the company opened a custombuilt headquarters in Henley-on-Thames. As a statement of intent, the brothers recruited 12 watchmakers and four apprentices to work there, bringing the process of finishing movements and final watch assembly ‘in-house’. A year later, the brand went further, announcing the launch of a Silverstone-based facility dedicated to the production of movement components – the holy grail of watchmaking for even the largest of brands. Having invested in state-of-the-art CNC mill-turning, metal-cutting and finishing

Bremont’s America’s Cup Collection

For the first time in 50 years, Britain is designing and assembling a significant number of mechanical watches machinery – some of which is the first of its kind in Britain – Bremont is now able to manufacture its own baseplates and bridges, a significant step in bringing back as much of the watchmaking process to the UK as possible. True verticalisation, though, is, of course, almost impossible and Giles admits that Bremont still relies on Switzerland for many of its parts. “We do not produce our own hands and dials yet, but each year we look to create more and more in-house components. The investment on each new part that we manufacture costs us millions so it’s often not viable unless you are using a high volume of components. The key is being able to manufacture in the UK without killing your margins or having to increase the price of your watches.” The closest Bremont has come to creating a bona fide calibre of its own is the BWC/01. Launched in the summer of 2014 with the release of the Wright Flyer, the BWC/01 was developed with the help of long-serving movement-making aid La Joux-Perret. La JouxPerret provided the calibre’s cogs and pins, but, significantly, its base components were manufactured by Bremont. “Investing in Silverstone wasn’t just about having the machinery and training people to use it,” says Giles. “It was also about creating and owning the design rights of every one of the movement components.” The BWC/01 was a major step towards this aim. Step inside one of Switzerland’s many watchmaking

ALT1-Z Zulu Chronograph, £4,295

ALT1-WT/BL World Timer Automatic Chronograph, £4,495

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Bremont is the Official Timekeeper of the 35th America’s Cup

“Very few manufactures make everything themselves, even in Switzerland”

Bremont has collaborated with ejection seat specialist Martin-Baker

Bremont-Jaguar MKII, facilities and you’ll realise that it’s not white£4,950 haired octogenarians huddled over wooden benches with monocles and microscopic screwdrivers that make watches. Timepieces may be finished by hand, but their components are made on a conveyor belt of huge, heavy-duty machines that whizz and whirl inside huge, sterile, shiny-white factories. It’s the cost of these machines that make most ‘watchmakers’ little more than casemakers, implanting in their creations calibres made by third party companies of whom you’ve never heard. “Very few manufactures make everything themselves,” explains Giles. “Even in Switzerland, there are always some components that it is hard to justify making for yourselves, unless you are making millions of them.” Steadfast to its ambition of producing a home-grown watch, Bremont, wherever possible, turns to UK companies for parts it can’t personally manufacture. “There is a long way to go, but we’ve made ALT1-C Classic incredible progress towards our end goal,” says Giles. “It’s Stainless Steel, £4,695 a very exciting time for the British watch trade.” Trust in Bremont to keep the flag flying.

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Love at Leighton Feel the romance this month at the Leighton House Museum. At a privately hosted event by Art History UK, you and your loved one will be able to tour the house and appreciate its sumptuously decadent decor, with its gilded ceilings, Damascus tiles and gorgeous selection of artworks. Start the evening with drinks in one of the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most stunning dining rooms, then finish with a dinner at a local Persian restaurant. Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve at Leighton House: Behind Closed Doors, 13 February, Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, W14, arthistoryuk.com

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On-Screen Romance Opt for a girly night out in the run-up to Valentine’s Day at a screening of one of cinema’s quintessential love stories: Brief Encounter. The British film is showing at Cadogan Hall and will be followed by a performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, which features throughout the flick. The score will be played by one of Russia’s most accomplished pianists, Alexander Karpeyev, and the Amadeus Orchestra. It is sure to be a classically romantic but unique evening that finishes early enough to leave you time to grab dinner and a few cocktails afterwards. 13 February, from £15, Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X, cadoganhall.com Brief Encounter

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The Renaissance Man Be amazed by the genius of Leonardo da Vinci at the Science Museum. To mark the 500th anniversary of his birth, there will be an exhibition of his 39 historical models, including 16th-century flying machines, diving apparatus and weapons. The legendary painter of the enigmatic Mona Lisa was obsessed with science and the possibility of flight. He spent hours observing birds and insects in flight to discover natural answers to aeronautical problems. Ian Blatchford, director of the Science Museum, comments, “Leonardo da Vinci was one of history’s greatest independent thinkers. We hope this unique exhibition helps our visitors to understand more about his innovative approach to engineering and to be inspired to look afresh at the world around them.” Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Genius, 10 February–4 September, Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7, sciencemuseum.org.uk/leonardo

Witness the reverberations of racial conflict in Mongiwekhaya’s new play, I See You. Exploring a postapartheid culture, the play addresses the questions of a new generation of South Africans who are trying to comprehend their country’s troubling past. As the protagonist Ben has an encounter with the police and is falsely accused of committing a crime, this thoughtprovoking production delves head-on in a dark yet thrilling direction. Actor Noma Dumezweni, who has previously performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, is making her directorial debut. 25 February–26 March, £20, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, SW1W, royalcourttheatre.com

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Right: Quarries II by Julian Trevelyan RA, etching and aquatint. Signed & titled, £1,450 Dealer: Neil Schofield - Modern British Art

Playing with Paper Bringing together 50 established art dealers, the Works on Paper Fair shows the diversity and versatility of paper as the artistic medium, with prints, drawings, watercolours, photographs and posters for sale. As well as early works, contemporary pieces will be available to purchase, and there will be a rare opportunity to see drawn and painted pieces from revered author Laurie Lee, who never publicly exhibited his art during his lifetime. An event not to be missed for budding or bona fide collectors.

Wildfire Canna by Rosie Sanders (b. 1944) Watercolour 102 x 124 cm, £11,000, Dealer: Coombe Gallery

Street Wise We may take our neighbourhood haunts for granted but illustrator Caroline Harper’s latest map of Chelsea gives a fun and fresh outlook on the Royal Borough. Commissioned by Knight Frank Chelsea, Harper has employed her distinctive monochrome style to depict many of the well-loved landmarks in the area, from Bluebird to the Natural History Museum and Chelsea Common. While offering a rare bird’s-eye perspective of the community, Harper’s topographical artwork manages to fondly remind us as viewers of all our favourite nooks and crannies of the city. knightfrank.co.uk, carolineharper.com

11–14 February, £15, Royal Geographical Society, Exhibition Road, SW7, worksonpaperfair.com

Anywhere but Here Guaranteed to stir up a sense of wanderlust is Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show at Olympia London. This exhibition offers an abundance of inspiring ideas, from safaris and cruises to adventure-style trips, for those who love to get away. Alongside representatives from travel companies offering discounts and upgrades, expect food tastings, talks from expert explorers like Levison Wood, and ‘Experience the World’ stages that showcase cultures from across Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa. There will also be a host of travel photography and writing classes to help you document your experiences in the best way possible. 4–7 February, £11, Olympia Grand, W14, destinationsshow.com

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Life is a Circus To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall, the venue has teamed up with the modern and contemporary art company Beautiful Crime and the artist Russell Marshall to produce images of the circus company’s shows since 1996. Coinciding with the two-month residency of the Cirque du Soleil’s latest show, Amaluna, the exhibition reflects on the dynamism, energy and gracefulness of the colourful acrobats and dancers.

The spheres of art and cinema cross over in the best way possible in the release of Renoir: Revered and Reviled. The film documents the tale of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s digression away from the impressionist movement with which he was so closely associated, and the polarised reactions that came in response to his new style of painting. The fresh biographical interpretation is told through an exhibition of 181 Renoir works held by the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The film also explores how Renoir, and his fearlessness in deviating from expectation, inspired the acclaimed Matisse and Picasso. 18 February, Curzon Chelsea, 206 King’s Road, SW3, exhibitiononscreen.com

Cirque du Soleil Exhibition, 30 January–28 February, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7, royalalberthall.com

Finding Your Routes Take a trip across continents with the Lacey Contemporary Gallery’s latest exhibition, African Routes. Presenting the work of nine artists, the show explores the personal, physical and philosophical journeys that African artists have embarked on to take their work from a local to an international scale. African Routes is diverse in both its talent and content – the artists hail from a variety of locations that include Nigeria, Ghana and Zimbabwe, and the pieces on display are a range of paintings, textiles, drawings and sculptural work. With many African artists now choosing to develop their practices away from home, the exhibition encourages viewers to contemplate the current and future landscape of African art.

Until February 6, Lacey Contemporary Gallery, 8 Clarendon Cross, W11, laceycontemporarygallery.co.uk Director Phil Grabsky in front of Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1881 © Seventh Art Productions

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To mark the 40th anniversary of Agatha Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death this year, the Chelsea Physic Garden will play host to a special event that will unearth the Queen of Crimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous killer: poisonous plants. Daniel Pembrey finds our more

Agatha Christie portrait, image courtesy of: The Christie Archive

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During the First World War, Agatha Christie, then in her 20s, trained as an apothecary in her home town of Torquay. She received tuition from a local pharmacist whom she later referred to as ‘Mr P’; her reasons for withholding his full name will become clear. One day, Mr P was showing Christie how to make suppositories, and she was convinced that he had added an incorrect amount of the drug to the cocoa butter forming the medicine. Christie had another reason to be suspicious of him; she had learned that he carried a lump of curare in his pocket to make him feel powerful (curare is a highly poisonous substance added to arrow tips in tribal societies to cause muscle paralysis). Afraid to challenge Mr P, she pretended to trip up, tipping the batch of suppositories onto the floor and treading on it. It turned out that she was right: Mr P had confused metric and imperial measurements, making the suppositories with a dangerously high 1:10 admixture of the drug. Calmly, she remade the batch with the correct 1:100 mixture. The incident reveals several of the traits that other crime writers have always admired in Christie: her rigorous use of experience, intuition, social conscience, inventiveness, and sheer determination. Many famous writers have called Kensington & Chelsea home, but Christie stands apart among them in terms of readership. Her novels have reportedly sold more than two billion copies. She died 40 years ago last month and will be honoured at a special event in Chelsea Physic Garden entitled Dark brilliance: Agatha Christie, poisonous plants and murder mysteries. This will see four contemporary authors discuss her creative vitality and enduring appeal. It is highly likely that Christie, having been a qualified apothecary, frequented Chelsea Physic Garden. The garden was established by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to identify plants correctly. It was well understood, even back in 1673 when it was founded, that plants had the ability to harm and cure. Christie had a distinct preference when it came to methods of killing. Whereas Shakespeare’s victims were typically stabbed, Christie’s fictional deaths almost always involved poisoning. She was such an expert on the subject that pathologists consulted her books to check for poisoning symptoms. She used poisons to dazzling effect, creating both narrative intrigue and thematic resonance. Recall, for instance, the use of yew berries in the dispatching of Rex Fortescue in A Pocket Full of Rye, or recollect the glass of English beer laced with hemlock extract in Five Little Pigs. Christie had a gift for juxtaposing the pleasantly familiar and the unarguably lethal in plants, gardens and society at large. The ‘Queen of Crime’ lived in the Royal Borough during a crucial phase of her writing career in the 1920s, residing in a cottage with her first husband in Cresswell Place – less than a ten-minute walk from the Physic Garden. She then lived in nearby Sheffield Terrace between 1934 and 1941, at which time she wrote 16 of her novels including Death on the Nile. Both properties feature blue plaques dedicated to her. For all of the likelihood that Christie frequented Chelsea Physic Garden, it is tantalising that no-one can definitively confirm her presence there today. Her personal life remains, in certain important respects, a mystery. In 1926, aged 36,

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she famously disappeared to the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate after she discovered that her first husband had cheated on her, checking into the hotel under the name of his mistress. Or did she? Hardly surprisingly, given the private person that she was, multiple accounts of this episode exist. What would her experience at Chelsea Physic Garden have been like? “When Christie lived in Chelsea, the garden would have been a very different place,” explains Nick Bailey, head gardener. “At that point in its history the garden was not open to the public, so only those who wrote to the curator requesting entry stood a chance of discovering what lay behind its walls. Back then, the garden’s collection was arguably less beautiful than today, but it contained some of the key medicinal species of the day, along with rare ferns species and unusual plants that were grown nowhere else in the UK.” However Christie drew inspiration, it is easy to underestimate just how daring her stories were upon first publication. “She was one of the new generation of crime writers who emerged after the First World War and revolutionised the genre,” comments Martin Edwards, current president of the Detection Club (of which Christie was a founding member). Christie was prolific, and her clear storytelling manner and limpid prose have allowed her books to be translated into more than 100 languages; this must take some of the credit for why she is so widely read today. But Agatha Christie also possessed a gift for showing us both the beauty and the danger that plants, gardens and other people can present to us. Four decades after her death, her stories continue to sow the seeds of future great crime novels. At 6pm on 2 February local author Daniel Pembrey will be joined on stage at Chelsea Physic Garden by authors Rebecca Chance, Kathryn Harkup and Helen Smith. Please visit chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk or call 020 7352 5646

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Tread Carefully, 2015 by Jas Davidson Left: Agnes Ashe scarf

Art from Around the World Put a date in your diary for the Parallax Art Fair in Chelsea Town Hall, Europe’s largest indoor artist and designer fair. The fair brings together 200 artists and designers from around the globe, working in a variety of media, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, jewellery, glass, ceramics and textiles. You can buy work directly from the exhibitors who will be happy to talk to you about their art, inspirations and techniques. Their work will be priced from an affordable £30 up to £15,000 – so there will be something to suit every pocket. You can take home a small drawing, a hand-made ceramic bowl or a beautiful sculpture, all of which may become a future family heirloom.

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Pre-Raphaelites on Paper Although February may prove to be shivery, it still promises plenty of sparkle at Holland Park’s historic Leighton House with an exhibition of pre-Raphaelite drawings collected by art-loving Canadian dentist and philanthropist, Dennis Lanigan. Curated by Sonia Del Re, associate curator at the National Gallery of Canada, the show comprises more than 100 exquisite drawings by eminent artists such as Millais, Rossetti, Burne-Jones and Waterhouse. Lanigan recently gifted his collection to the National Gallery of Canada and it is being shown in London before returning to its new home. A highlight of the show includes several works by Frederic Leighton – the Victorian artist and Royal Academy president. This ravishing exhibition would make a romantic place to take a very special Valentine. Pre-Raphaelites on Paper: Victorian Drawings from the Lanigan Collection, 12 February–29 May, Leighton House Museum, W14, leightonhouse.co.uk From left: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Study of the Figure of Love. Promised Gift from the Lanigan Collection ©NGC II; Edward Burne-Jones, Study for the Slave in The Wheel of Fortune, c. 1875 ©NGC III

Parallax Art Fair, 13-14 February, Chelsea Town Hall, SW3, parallaxaf.co

Lend Me Your Ten Marks, oil on canvas, 200 x 150 cm

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From top: Plat Aux Oeufs (estimate: £30,000£50,000); Gros Oiseau Corrida vase (estimate: £50,000-70,000)

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In the 1940s when Picasso had moved to the south of France, he was introduced to Suzanne and Georges Ramie, owners of the Madoura pottery in Vallauris, who encouraged him to make ceramics. Included in a Christie’s sale on 5 February is a charming ceramic plate made by Picasso from the collection of Spanish singer and songwriter Miguel Bosé, the son of a bullfighter. “The Bosé family’s friends included Picasso and they spent time at the Picassos’ summer houses together with the artist. When Miguel was a young child and refused to eat, Picasso made him a plate, featuring eggs and a fork to encourage him to enjoy his food,” comments Imogen Kerr, head of the Christie’s sale.

Q. What attracted you to the artist’s work? A. Eastwood’s powerful art is infused with a raw and elemental quality. She creates a visual sensation that connects to the eye and the body through movement. Her use of intense colour and gesture creates a sheer energy and tension in the work. Moving quickly over the canvas and turning it upside down, she uses materials she has to hand. Q. What has influenced the artist? A. Studying art at the Camberwell College of Arts, was a key moment in Eastwood’s artistic development. As an action painter, she is particularly inspired by gestural painters, including Julian Schnabel and Eddie Martinez, and abstract expressionists such as Albert Irvin, Howard Hodgkin and Gillian Ayres.

Q. Does the artist work al-fresco? A. Yes. As part of her practice, Eastwood often works outside and in botanical gardens, although her works are not representations of the landscape. Immersing herself in nature and tropical nurseries gives the artist a sense of freedom and allows her paintings to be bold and reactive. Q. Can you explain to us a bit about The Dot Project? A. The gallery is on an exciting path of discovering new young artists. It features a strong and carefully selected exhibition programme that promotes artists who are respected by their peers and have a growing collector base. Milla was delighted to be a part of our journey. Drunk on Colour, Until 31 January, The Dot Project, 94 Fulham Road, SW3, thedotproject.com

Impressionist & Modern Art & Picasso Ceramics Sale, 5 February, Christie’s South Kensington, christies.com Back into the Green Cave Where My Spirit Lives Oil, acrylic, ink, pva glue on canvas, 150 x 120 cms

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Masquerade Dresses Add some sparkle to February by visiting the V&A’s grand, new permanent galleries devoted to art and design in Europe from 1600 to 1815, packed with exquisite objects, some of which were commissioned by Napoleon and Catherine the Great. Martin Roth, the V&A’s director, comments: “These new galleries are a major development in our ambitious programme to renew the architecture of the V&A for the 21st century and at the same time, re-examine and re-present our collection for visitors.” Don’t miss the Venice Carnival: for one night only the V&A will transform into the Italian city, offering courtly dances, masquerading, historic perfumes and love tokens. Love and Liaisons, Carnivals and Masquerades: A Week’s Long Celebration, from 12 February, vam.ac.uk

Tale of Two Foxes by Don Gutoski

Since his death in 2012, there has been a huge worldwide revival of interest in the work of Japanese artist Masahisa Fukase and his use of a black raven as a symbol of lost love. The Michael Hoppen Gallery will present Solitude of Ravens, Fukase’s stunning photographic work, which will run concurrently with an exhibition of 30 of his Performing for the Camera prints at the Tate Modern. In his native Japan, Fukase is famed for his obsessive, intense and deeply introspective images with which he describes his passionate and often violent life. He created Solitude of Ravens over a five-year period following the breakdown of his second marriage. The depth of anguish in this series of images is bound to make you shudder. 23 February–23 April, Michael Hoppen Gallery, 3 Jubilee Place, SW3, michaelhoppengallery.com

Fit for a Queen Fashion Rules Restyled at Kensington Palace delves into the wardrobes of the Royals. From the timeless elegance of Her Majesty The Queen in the 1960s, to the sparkling glamour of Princess Margaret in the 1970s and the tailored drama of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the 1980s, the exhibition will reveal how these women navigated the fashion rules defined by their royal duties. As The Queen’s younger sister, Princess Margaret had greater freedom to experiment and in the 1950s she patronised edgy Parisian couturiers Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior. By contrast, The Queen stayed loyal to eminent London couturiers Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies. For Princess Diana, the early 1990s signalled a move towards a sleeker look, crafted by younger home-grown designers Bruce Oldfield and Catherine Walker. From 11 February, Kensington Palace, W2, hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace

Caught on Camera The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is back at the Natural History Museum, with its stunning images of animals captured by professional and amateur photographers from all over the world – on land, in water or in the air. From intimate portraits to stunning landscapes, you can see how photographers’ passion for the natural world produces startling images and compelling narratives. The astonishing winning picture by Don Gutoski depicts a red fox dragging an eviscerated carcass across the snow in the Canadian tundra. These moving images are bound to inspire teenagers and adults alike. Until 10 April, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7, nhm.ac.uk

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rt makes no concessions. Once it grabs you, as a career, you’re a captive for life. It’s why Picasso went on until he was in his 90s, and why Michelangelo was still making sketches for St Peter’s Basilica in Rome until three weeks before he last drew breath, aged 89. And Frank Auerbach’s work, currently on display at Tate Britain, is the subject of one of the most attention-grabbing exhibitions in London at the moment. Auerbach is 84 and still paints daily in the north London studio he has lived and worked in for more than 60 years. Ellsworth Kelly, who died on 27 December aged 92, maintained a similarly focused schedule in his self-designed studio a couple of hours from upstate New York, where he was born in 1923. His first solo exhibition was staged in Paris in 1951. Now he’s regularly hailed as a legend of modern painting, or “the king of colour”. The New Yorker praised his most recent show, held last year, as his best yet. “Part magician, part mathematician, he works with the precision and clarity of a poet,” AM Homes once wrote in The Guardian. To mark a seven-decade career, the first truly definitive monograph, created in collaboration with Kelly, has just

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From top: Red Yellow Blue II, 1965, acrylic on canvas, 3 panels, 82 x 189 inches, 208.3 x 480.1 cm. Photo Credit: Milwaukwee Art Museum; Green Blue Red, 1963, oil on canvas, 67 1/2 x 90 inches, 171.5 x 228.6 cm Photo Credit: courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery

been published. It includes all his major works and stylistic transitions, from his early figurative art to later work featuring blocks of single, flat colour and silhouetted shapes. Also explored are his lesser-known ventures into printmaking and large-scale outdoor sculptures. Featuring essays by American art experts, the whole work is authored by Tricia Paik, curator of contemporary art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. There’s no single reason why a comprehensive work for such a well-regarded artist has taken so long to be published,

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says Paik, speaking before his death. “One practical reason is that he’s been so much in demand, showing at significant group exhibitions throughout his career, as well as major solo exhibitions, or working on important commissions. So I don’t think he’s had much time to focus on a project like this. But he’s also been overlooked at certain points in his career. It’s not the case now but, in contrast to some of his contemporaries who received broader recognition earlier on, I do believe that the international acclaim Ellsworth has received in recent years has been undeservedly delayed.” Paik says many of her colleagues are surprised that this is the first major Kelly monograph to have been produced in nearly 45 years. Now, though, she points out that alongside the Phaidon book, the first volume of the Ellsworth Kelly:

Catalogue Raisonné has just been published, written by the leading scholar Yve-Alain Bois. During the project, Paik had direct access to the artist. “He has a razor-sharp memory and can still recall his experiences with specific detail, even though he claims he can’t remember stories like he used to,” she reflects. “He might not be able to recall someone’s name as quickly, but he can still remember other facts as if he learned them yesterday. What I find so inspiring about Ellsworth is how, at 92, he is still quite critical and demanding of himself, in a good way. He always wants to do whatever he is doing better than before. He is also surprisingly humble for an artist of his calibre.” In the colour of Kelly’s work you sense he retained an almost childlike joy in the natural world beyond the studio

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door. This came from his first experience of birdwatching, when he was five. “After school he would escape into the woods where he’d spend hours looking at birds, studying their shapes and colours,” Paik says. From there he developed an interest in the brilliantly coloured prints of the great John James Audubon, the 19th-century American ornithologist and painter of birds. Critics have praised the visual pleasure and feeling of spiritual uplift derived from standing in front of Kelly’s work and simply gazing at it. The impression is that the creator of such works must have been the opposite of the caricature image of the dark, moody,

“For him, the wall on which his paintings hang is part of the art as well” self-obsessed artist. Did Paik find this to be so? “I can’t speak for what he was like when he was a young artist in the 1950s and 1960s,” she responds, “but he’s often talked about how quiet and shy he was in those days, sometimes uncertain and doubtful because he didn’t feel understood when it came to his art. But in all the time I have known him, since the late 1990s, he has always been thoughtful, generous and curious. I always leave my visits to him looking at the world in a new way because of something he has pointed out to me. He’ll frequently point to a tree or some shadow or shape and make me see something I had not seen before. I think this is what great artists do. They take the everyday experience, find out what’s special about it and then transform it into a great work of art.” Kelly began as a figurative painter and a 1947 selfportrait, with its accomplished expressionist brushwork, reveals someone steeped in classical traditions. It wasn’t until arriving in Paris in 1948 that he embraced European

abstract artists like Kandinsky, Miró and Picasso. Yet Kelly developed a method that followed no masters, based on observation of everyday objects, whether they were the windows of a medieval cathedral or bands of chimney pipes running down the side of a Paris apartment block. One of his earliest works, Light Reflection on Water in 1951, arose from looking at the shapes of fragmented light on the shimmering surface of the Seine. Kelly’s geometric compositions, made of clearly delineated areas of bright colour, are devoid of all referential context. Thanks to the brilliance of the colours, parallels have been drawn with Matisse’s cut-outs. It’s been argued that his wall-to-floor paintings have a quality akin to sculpture. For Paik, one of his greatest artistic legacies is the integration of the architectural wall into his paintings. “He doesn’t view his paintings as separate entities in themselves,” she explains. “For him, the wall on which his paintings hang is part of the art as well.” She thinks this may be the secret of his longevity as a working artist. “This concept, which he developed as a young man in France in the early 1950s, is crucial because it allowed him to work on various scales throughout his career, from the intimate to the monumental. It’s enabled him to create significant commissions around the world, not only for major museums and art institutions like the new Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, but also for the German Parliament in Bonn and the American Embassy in Beijing. With such important commissions, his abstractions continue to be as influential and relevant as ever.” Ellsworth Kelly by Tricia Paik, published by Phaidon, phaidon.com

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Wildest Dreams A bride’s wedding day should be magical – and to ensure this is a reality, British bridal designer Jenny Packham has themed her 2016 bridal collection around Shakespeare’s enchanting tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Each piece has been inspired by key characters from the play, along with other famous Shakespeare texts. Hermia, for instance, has been brought to life in a beautiful bodycon dress featuring a simple patterned overlay, while Ophelia captures Hamlet’s tragic heroine with its low-cut floral lace neckline and a fitted bodice. Both Luciana and Lilya evoke the collection’s overriding Greek goddess theme. Intricate details such as organza blooms, ostrich feathers and crystal foliage celebrate nature and complete this romantic collection which is truly fit for a fairy queen. 2016 bridal collection, available at 3A Carlos Place, Mount Street, W1K (by appointment only); jennypackham.com

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The Cat’s Pyjamas “It’s just for you, not for anyone else. No-one knows what I’m wearing under my dress except me and I love that feeling.” In an exclusive interview with K&C last year, Charlotte Olympia spoke of her love of lingerie, something that is often referenced in her shoe collections (for A/W15, for instance, she created a pair of shoes modelled on a pair of stockings). This year, the designer has taken this one step further and launched a capsule collection with Agent Provocateur, one of her favourite lingerie brands. Comprising matching underwear sets, eye masks and playsuits, the collection features distinctive Charlotte Olympia motifs, including kittens’ faces playfully printed onto briefs and leopard print sets. Meow! From £95, available from 25 January at agentprovocateur.com Photography: Billal Taright

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When in…London What could be more fitting than for Gucci’s most iconic handbag to pay homage to the world’s most loved cities? Rome, New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Dubai and London (all of which house Gucci flagships) have been honoured with special versions of the Dionysus handbag for 2016. Each bag features the trademark metallic double tiger head, along with other special decorations unique to the specific location. The London Dionysus City bag has been decorated with snakes and roses, and is available in stores now. Dionysus City bag, POA, available at 18 Sloane Street, SW1X; gucci.com

Jean Genie 2015 saw Alexa Chung rule the denim roost with her collection of button-down miniskirts and navy dungarees, but 7 For All Mankind looks like it will be taking back its crown this season. The LA label has just launched a collection of dungaree culottes, zip-up dresses, denim shirts and elongating flares that wouldn’t look out of place on the fashionista herself. Team the look with the label’s tan suede jacket and oversized shirts to achieve the off-duty model look that Chung does so well. From a selection, 228 Westbourne Grove, W11; 7forallmankind.com

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Sometimes style has to make way for practicality, but fortunately that does not hold true for Jimmy Choo’s new Lockett Petite handbags. While the brand has shrunk down its Lockett style and brought it out in a miniature design this season, it still retains the same amount of practicality as the larger size, simply arriving in a more compact version so you don’t end up overstuffing your bag with unnecessary junk. The boxy silhouette comes in a vibrant colour palette of metallic hues or palm graphics, as well as exotic finishes. With the addition of a gold chain that can be worn in three ways, we predict this will be the summer’s ‘it’ bag.

Budding American fashion designer Rosie Assoulin, who has very much caught the attention of the fashion industry with her bold and daring creations, has just launched her latest collection on Neta-Porter. Each of her pieces speaks volumes, such as a pair of blue pinstriped trousers that have been jazzed up with the inclusion of ruffles down one leg or a loud red one-shoulder dress featuring a billowing sleeve. As she worked at fashion houses Lanvin and Oscar de la Renta before launching her eponymous label in 2014, it is hardly surprising that the industry can’t stop talking about her.

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At All Coste Getting into the romantic spirit of things, Chelseabased designer Nicole Coste has chosen to launch her S/S16 collection on Valentine’s Day. Arriving in her store on Beauchamp Place on 14 February, the range of floor-length evening gowns, mini-dresses and matching top-and-skirt combinations has been inspired by 1950s Hollywood glamour and features dazzling sequins on exquisite fabrics. Worthy of any red carpet occasion, this collection comes at a particularly apt time with the start of awards season in February.

You can’t fail to make a statement when you walk down the aisle in Casadei’s new 2016 bridal collection, which sees the brand’s iconic Blade pump (named so due to its razor thin heel) reinvented in satin and classic shades of white and champagne. They add just the right amount of height and glamour, but just make sure to practise your first dance in them beforehand to avoid any lethal falls! £550 each, exclusive to uk.casadei.com

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e were beginning to fear that the concept of an affordable luxury handbag was disappearing from the fashion industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; until the arrival of Sophie Hulme, that is. Since launching her namesake brand in 2007, the up-and-coming British accessories designer has been delighting us with her sophisticated yet playful, luxurious but accessible designs that redefine modern classics in new

and timeless ways. She received her first British Fashion Award for emerging talent in accessories in 2012 thanks to her best-selling leather tote, which has been sported by the likes of Carey Mulligan and Samantha Cameron. This year sees the designer branch out further with the launch of her newly opened Harrods pop-up shop, which currently houses her mouth-watering Resort â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 collection, comprising pieces inspired by fruit. Here, she discusses travel essentials, style icons and her pet Beagle, Alan.

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The Resort ‘16 collection is a celebration of colour and texture. Continuing my fascination with taking the everyday and making it special, I was this time inspired by the geometry of fruit. Orange segments are realised in laser-cut appliqué and crystal ‘pips’ that have been inlaid on triangular watermelon slices. I love the bright medley of colours, with the explosion of bananas, grapefruits, cherries and oranges adorning the bags. Orange, blossom pink and red berry are all really optimistic, positive shades that can bring a great pop of colour to a simple outfit. Whenever I go away, I always carry my Sophie Hulme spine wallet, which is big enough to fit everything in. I also have to take a card holder, my Céline sunglasses, and a portable charger for emergencies (I have a Star Wars one from Colette). I initially wanted to be an artist so I did a foundation year in fine art. Part of my course involved fashion so I had a go and realised I really enjoyed it. It made sense because when I was younger, I always used to make stuff: boxes, sweet machines, all kinds of things. The idea of becoming a fashion and accessories designer didn’t come to me until my foundation year, but looking back now, it all makes sense. The Sophie Hulme charms are inspired by my love for collecting, from little leather pouches to vintage clothing. The pom-poms are just so much fun; they have their own little personalities and are now very much part of the family. The charms and the pom-poms are definitely the more personal part of the brand and allow our customers to collect them every season, building their own collections up over time. Since the day we started the brand, I have said I don’t want it to be trend-led. I want to make pieces that last and being too trend-led puts a shelf life on products. I intentionally try not to follow popular fashions in order to keep things fresh and do my own thing. I like the idea of building a wardrobe of beautiful items that will last forever.

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INTERVIEW Photography: Sophie Hulme pop-up shop in Harrods, all images courtesy of: Gilbert McCarragher

The idea of the tote was to take this staple piece back to basics and create something practical, but also beautiful. The handbags are crafted in classic saddlery leather, which becomes more beautiful over time. The hardware itself is quite industrial yet sophisticated. Gold-plating was first used to support and reinforce the handle, but over the years this has also become an iconic decorative feature of the bags. The tote is constantly evolving and to celebrate the launch of our new online store, we created an exclusive capsule collection of soft grey bags, accented in silver hardware. It marks the first time we have strayed from our signature gold hardware.

“I feel honoured to have created something that people recognise and that has an identity” I have long been a fan of wearing men’s tailored trousers with a heel. You can wear this outfit anywhere and it always looks chic. With the first ever tote, I was inspired by the rawness and functionality of menswear and military attire. I don’t have a style icon as such, but I loved my mum’s style in the ‘70s. There are old slides of her travelling with my dad across America in a camper van and she looks amazing. She would put outfits together with such ease. I therefore like to design with the idea of creating pieces that can be passed down to your children. The best gift I have ever received was my engagement ring. It’s from the 1950s and it has a really beautiful and unusual setting. When it’s cold and grey in London, I like to be at home with Alan. We sit on the sofa together and watch Columbo. He’s my pet Beagle and the company mascot. We are launching jewellery this year through online retail as well as the Harrods pop-up shop. The range is inspired by our signature charms and I’m really happy with it. We are launching evening bags in the winter that are inspired by our core bag range and I think they bring something new to the ones I am so used to seeing on the market. I feel any new product launches in the future will be natural extensions of current product lines, but certainly watch this space. There are lots of exciting things happening with the brand very soon!

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My biggest career achievement so far has been winning a British Fashion Award. It was such an honour to be in the same room as Valentino, Stella McCartney and other incredible creative minds whom I so admire. I feel honoured to have created something that people recognise and that has an identity. But at the same time, to see a girl on the bus wearing one of my bags – that has still got to be the proudest moment of all. The Resort ‘16 collection is available at the Sophie Hulme pop-up shop in Harrods, prices from £125 to £995 sophiehulme.com, harrods.com

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Dress, £280, Solace, solacelondon.com; Diamond earrings, £10,666, Shamballa Jewels, available at Harrods; Ring, £4,750, Noor Fares, Dover Street Market, 17-18 Dover Street, W1S

Left / Dress, £425, L.K.Bennett, lkbennett.com; Ring, £4,750, Noor Fares, as before; Diamond earrings, £8,400, Noor Fares, as before Above / Mirror ball dress, £9,500, Temperley London, 27 Bruton Street, W1J; Diamond earrings, £20,563, Shamballa Jewels, as before; Diamond ring, £420, Stone Paris, stoneparis.com

Above / Jumpsuit, £832, DVF, uk.dvf.com; Diamond earrings, £6,500, Noor Fares, as before; Diamond ring, £10,500, and diamond necklace, £2,950, both Shaun Leane, available at Selfridges; Bag, £1,695, Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com Right / Dress, £2,800, Jenny Packham, jennypackham.com; Diamond earrings, £6,500, Noor Fares, as before

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The Whole Truth So used are we to seeing altered and airbrushed billboard campaigns featuring overly posed models that it was quite refreshing to see that Prada has instead chosen to present a more natural look for S/S16. Using a stark flashlight, photographer Craig McDean has captured cinema’s most promising new talents – Matthew Beard, Billy Howle and Logan Lerman – having a human engagement with the camera. In line with this, the fashion house has created a relaxed and casual collection encompassing simple, clean tailoring in a dark colour palette. Classic, yet utterly modern, these pieces will no doubt form the foundations of your new spring wardrobe. From £305, 43-45 Sloane Street, SW1X; prada.com

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New Year, New You British fashion house Burberry is offering a wide selection of great gifts to ring in the Chinese New Year, from backpacks and wallets to scarves, all of which feature the signature Burberry print in a bold colour palette. Paired with a sleek and simple outfit, these accessories will help you present a newer version of yourself in the year ahead. Check backpack, £795; Check Folding wallet, £195; Heritage Cashmere Check scarf, £335; uk.burberry.com

Made In Italy Catering to the modern, urban man, BOSS has created a versatile line of Italian-made accessories for S/S16 to carry you from the working week to weekends away. Expect a host of bag styles, including leather holdalls, messenger bags and briefcases, as well as a new range of shoes. Encompassing Derbys, double monks and moccasins, each pair has been crafted using traditional Bolognia techniques to ensure supreme comfort.

The Unbeaten Track In celebration of travel and exploration, Gieves & Hawkes and Orlebar Brown have collaborated on a S/S16 capsule collection for men who are ready to head out into the world. Taking inspiration from the explorer David Livingstone, Orlebar Brown has taken his meticulous hand-drawn maps and reimagined them in a selection of utilitarian pieces, which will be available from March. As the range includes a safari jacket, desert boots, cargo trousers and swimwear, it manages to be truly functional while maintaining all the precision and masculinity of the English tailors’ Savile Row aesthetic. From £95, Gieves & Hawkes, 1 Savile Row, W1S; gievesandhawkes.com

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lifestyle The Great Outdoors For its Spring 2016 Couture Rose collection, Designers Guild has brought the outside in. Heavily inspired by the haute couture fashion of 1950s Paris when bold, botanical prints were at the height of fashion, the company is releasing a range of fabrics, wallpapers and home accessories that truly embody springtime with its unashamedly floral design. Designers Guild has also taken note from Parisian high fashion with its inclusion of luxurious materials, the latest collection being full of sumptuous velvets, silks, rich brocade and delicate beading. Last but not least, it has released a Marquisette and Greycloth range made up of off-whites and neutral shades which, although understated, will be sure to add a fresh touch to any interior. From ÂŁ75 per metre, 267-277 Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, SW3; designersguild.com

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Turning the Tables Black & Key’s new range of tables is made up of simple and subtle pieces that work in any room. Adding some new and inspired touches to its staple designs, the bespoke furniture company has updated its trademark triangular legs in the Callisto table and referenced the Art Deco creations of legendary furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann in Pirouette. With the range being handmade by skilled UK craftsmen and available in a variety of finishes, Black & Key is creating home furnishings that are slightly different, luxurious, but altogether functional. Black & Key, 111 Design Centre East, SW10; blackandkey.co.uk

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Tea Break Drinking tea is an activity very much enjoyed by us Brits, and now Czech porcelain manufacturer Rudolf Kämpf has given us even more reason to indulge in our favourite pastime. Made from the finest hard-paste porcelain, each piece has been lovingly crafted by hand, resulting in beautifully ornate collections. Often looking back in time and across cultures for inspiration, Kämpf references anything from ancient Celtic history to interior designers from the American Jazz Age, and this can be seen in the company’s recent Manhattan range. Incorporating fine details such as gold finishes and glazed platinum decorations, Rudolf Kämpf’s tea sets are sure to elevate a daily ritual to a truly luxurious experience. Manhattan collection, from £425; rudolfkampf.com

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Second Nature Interior designer Francis Sultana has another collection under his belt, this time specialising in elegant furniture and lighting pieces. Inspired by the Art Deco period, the Lulu range is all about romantic contrasts, mixing soft silks with rough leather and twine. Sultana was inspired by the natural world, using fringing and curves to capture the unlimited possibilities of nature in his designs. With geometric interplay and bespoke textures, the line is luxuriously classic, using an on-trend colour palette of neutral tones, as well as greens, blues and bold reds. From £2,950, 60 Fulham Road, SW3; francissultana.com

Taking Shape Following the dark, dull months of winter comes the vibrancy of spring, and Linley has most definitely taken note of this in its S/S16 Henley Triangle collection. Influenced by the work of Italian architect Giò Ponti, the brand has taken a triangle motif and worked into it vibrant shades of pink, orange, yellow and more muted tones of taupe and burgundy. Overall creating a bold yet balanced palette, this pattern falls across a selection of home accessories, such as lamps, photo frames, mirrors and jewellery boxes. Even if you prefer to keep your home’s decor simple and minimal, Linley’s newest range is the perfect way to add some subtle detail to a room. From £300, Linley, 60 Pimlico Road, SW1W; davidlinley.com

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Future Imperfect Even the smallest things can make a big difference, as affirmed by Fired Earth and its latest range of eye-catching tiles. Inspired by geometrical patterns, the company’s new Futurism collection, available in stores now, comprises slightly angled tiles that make an understated yet effective statement when mounted. Available in seven versatile shades – from neutral beiges to dusky pinks and sea greens – there’s also plenty room to play around with colour and make your tiling more of a talking point in your home. £79.46 per square metre, Fired Earth, 117-119 Fulham Road, SW3; firedearth.com

Sink or Swim Drummonds has collaborated with interiors architect Martin Brudnizki, resulting in a harmonious blend of the traditional and the modern. For the new Tyburn bath, Brudnizki has pushed the Drummonds’ aesthetic into a more contemporary direction by refining its typically Victorian elements. While its exterior is symmetrical, the inside has an asymmetric design with two opposing shaped ends – one sloped for reclining and one more upright – thereby lending itself to a more comfortable bathing experience. Brudnizki has even deviated from Drummonds’ use of enamelled cast iron, instead opting for a marble casting. From £4,985, 642 King’s Road, SW6; drummonds-uk.com

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1. This spring, Dolce & Gabbana has themed its new make-up range, Rosa Look 2016, around the rose. Eight pink shades have been added to the label’s originally red Dolce Matte Lipstick collection, while a new eyeshadow palette, Miss Dolce, combines three matte shades of nude pink, fuchsia and black with a pearl white hue. From a selection, dolcegabbana.com

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2. Crème de la Mer’s new Lifting eye serum combats signs of ageing and instantly tightens the skin around the eye area. Simply prep the skin using the round side of the applicator, which helps stimulate microcirculation and cool and soothe the eye, and apply a drop of the serum for an instant lift. £180, cremedelamer.co.uk 3. For two weeks in spring, Tokyo turns pink thanks to the annual bloom of its famous cherry blossom trees. SUQQU’s new make-up range is inspired by the colourful season, comprising pink lipsticks, champagne eyeshadows and coral blushers that mirror the shades of the famous flora. From £18, available at Harrods 4. Colour is the name of the game this season at Nars, which has introduced cobalt blue and mint green shades to its Dual-Intensity eyeshadow palettes. For the lips, a new staple red – which takes its moniker from our favourite festive drink, mulled wine – has been added to the label’s Banned Red lipstick collection. From £19, narscosmetics.co.uk

5. Eve Lom’s new Brightening cream helps create an even-toned, younger complexion. Using rose otto oil to increase hydration and combat oxidative stresses (the cause of premature ageing and dark spots), the cream plumps fine lines and wrinkles and soothes the skin. £75, evelom.com 6. A beauty range with a difference, Argan Liquid Gold uses argan oil and 24-carat gold to hydrate, radiate and protect against ageing. New to the collection is the Multi-Tone BB cream, which adapts to your skin tone and provides even coverage while moisturising at the same time. £70, arganliquidgold.co.uk 7. Sisley Paris has launched new shades of its easy-to-use Phyto -Lip and Phyto -Eye twists for S/S16. Snap up the draw-on eyeshadows in metallic tones of emerald, amethyst, copper and pearl, as well as the tinted lip balms in poppy, litchi (nude) and sugar (light pink). £29 each, sisley-paris.com 8. Achieve a look worthy of a true make-up artist with Illamasqua’s new Corrupter gel. The transparent product helps you distort your make-up to create a messy effect, taking you one step closer to achieving that notoriously tricky smoky eye look. £20, illamasqua.com

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Every bride wants her make-up to look flawless on her big day and no-one understands this better than Cosmetics à la Carte, which offers a complete bespoke bridal service. Brides can enjoy three sessions with a dedicated make-up artist, commencing with the initial consultation one to three months prior to the wedding, where they visit the newly opened Chelsea boutique and explore different looks and products. Shortly before the wedding, brides then receive a rehearsal session where they and the make-up artist will finalise the look. Finally, on the day itself, the make-up artist joins them at their venue or at the boutique to create the chosen look. Alternatively, if brides are looking to follow the Duchess of Cambridge and do their own beauty on their wedding day, the boutique also offers tutorial sessions so that they can learn the secrets of camera-friendly and long-lasting make-up. Complete Bridal Beauty, from £190 depending on location; Bridal Beauty Masterclass, £220 for 2 hrs, 192 Pavilion Road, SW3, alacartelondon.com

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Candle in the Wind

Most of us prefer our make-up under a soft evening glow as opposed to bright, unforgiving daylight and now – thanks to Laura Mercier’s new Candleglow Soft Luminous foundation which has been created to capture the warm ambience of a candlelit room – you can show your skin in its best light. The ultra-lightweight formula, available in 24 shades, has been embedded with a blend of radiant-pearl mica that effectively mirrors the warm glow of just lit candles and enhances skin natural complexion without masking it. It also contains purified water to boost hydration and Vitamins C and E as essential antioxidant protection.

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For the 12th year in a row Clinique has joined forces with Great Ormond Street Hospital for the Kiss It Better appeal. To help raise money for research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancers, Clinique has produced a limited-edition Long Last Soft Matte lipstick. Available in Matte Magenta and Matte Petal in a special lip print design, all of the proceeds will go to the Kiss It Better appeal, with an additional £2 donated by Clinique for every lipstick bought in February.

Photography: Burberry S/S16 beauty campaign

Lace Up We’re used to seeing pastel shades and floral prints cropping up on the catwalk when S/S16 rolls around, but there were no telltale signs of spring at Burberry this season: it has chosen a decidedly autumnal theme for its latest collection. The label’s new make-up range, Velvet and Lace, mirrors the ready-to-wear line with black cherry nail varnish, nude gold eye shadow and oxblood lips. From £15, available from February; burberry.com

California Dreamin’

Early spring in California is the inspiration behind Chanel’s latest collection, which includes a range of warm shades reminiscent of a sunrise in Los Angeles. A new blusher palette, Sunkiss Ribbon, combines fuchsia, coral, copper and light pink shades set in a criss-cross pattern. Blend together to create a sun-kissed effect that wouldn’t look out of place on the streets of Long Beach.

Smelling like Roses

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a bouquet of roses and nothing says ‘I love myself’ more than Dolce & Gabbana’s latest fragrance, Dolce Rosa Excelsa. In time for Valentine’s Day, the Italian fashion house’s seductive floral scent encapsulates the beauty and romance of its namesake flower with the inclusion of two noble rose notes: the African dog rose, which makes its debut in perfumery in this fragrance, and Turkish rose absolute. These have been perfectly blended with the sweet notes of neroli leaves, papaya flower, white waterlily and white daffodil. Dolce Rosa Excelsa eau de parfum, £77 for 75ml, available nationwide from February; dolcegabbana.com

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The Glow Getter

When designing its new make-up line, Clarins set out to produce a range that would brighten complexions and give skin a warm tint. Cue its Instant Glow collection, comprising a limited-edition Natural Glow eyeshadow palette of five metallic shades in gold, nude, rosy pink, bronze and charcoal, a rose cream blush and four new shades of its Rouge Eclat Age-Defying lipstick. £33, clarins.co.uk

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Going Wild As we have come to expect from the eco-friendly British designer, Stella McCartney’s S/S16 children’s capsule collection has been influenced by the natural world in more ways than one. The bright, bold clothing for girls, boys and babies – encompassing dresses, jumpers, T-shirts and accessories – not only feature marine-inspired prints including octopuses, jellyfishes and lobsters; they are also made completely from certified organic cotton. A percentage of the sales from a number of the pieces featuring the playful horse print is also being contributed to the Meat Free Monday awareness campaign. Available now in stores for children aged up to 14 years, these pieces are the perfect way for your little ones to have fashion fun, yet still be environmentally conscious. From £23 for a baby’s T-shirt up to £225 for outerwear, 91-95 Fulham Road, SW3; stellamccartney.com

One Small Step A lesson in history may not be your child’s idea of fun, but for 2016, Historic Royal Palaces is offering tiny explorers an exciting experience whereby they can learn about the past in an enjoyable and interactive way. With up to six different session types from which to choose – including Sensory Storytelling, Movement and Drama, Touch the Past, Rhythm and Sound, Meet a Monarch and Messy Play – they will most certainly leave having learnt something new. Suitable for both babies and toddlers, the Historic Royal Palaces is taking small children’s imaginations to big places as they explain the stories behind the historic spaces and the people who lived there. Image courtesy of: Historic Royal Palaces

Tiny Explorers at Kensington Palace, tickets priced at £6 per session, for more information, please call: 020 3166 6646; hrp.org.uk

Slumber Party Bunk beds are so last year, as the cabin bed creators at Noa & Nani have proved with the latest addition to the brand’s furniture collection. The space-saving Isabella Day Bed comes equipped with a chill-out sofa (perfect for hosting Mr Penguin’s birthday party), a comfy single bed and an extra pull-out bed for the all-important girly sleepovers. Once the midnight feasts are done and dusted, the additional bed doubles as storage space, tucking neatly away. £159.99, noaandnani.co.uk

Change it Up

Mum’s the Word Designed to please those who love raiding mum’s wardrobe for dressing up, The Linen Works has launched its first mother-and-daughter collection. Brought to life by founder Larissa Cairns, the pure Belgium linen designs are inspired by her grandmother’s dressmaking, and the timeless smock dresses, classic blouses and skirts in a simple colour palette will look just as good on tiny people as it does on mums. From £120, available at Liberty, Regent Street, W1B; thelinenworks.co.uk

Founded by mothers and close friends Dominique Hughes and Rebecca Da Silva Lima, luxury changing bag brand JEM + BEA’s designs certainly come from a place of experience. Aware of the importance of both practicality and style (Da Silva Lima has previously designed accessories for Mulberry, Anya Hindmarch and Burberry), the duo has produced a range of well-designed and stylish changing bags in modern finishes that incorporate luxe materials such as highgrade leather. Available at John Lewis from February, jemandbea.com

Super Shoppers Little fashionistas in the making are well catered for at Harrods, which has just launched its new Mini Superbrands concept in the childrenswear department on the fourth floor. The first stage of the programme sees fashion houses Dior, Gucci and Loro Piana set up shop in the first room to be unveiled in the revamped department. Shop for baby gifting, toys and childrenswear at Loro Piana, create accessories wish lists at World of Gucci Kids, and get lost in Dior’s space, the largest of its kind, spanning 2,000 square feet. Available at Harrods, harrods.com

Packing Up Tiba + Marl may have only launched last year, but in just a few months the London-based brand has created a coveted range of cool yet stylish changing bags for mums and dads who don’t want to let fashion standards slip simply because they have become parents. Along with this, Tiba + Marl has also designed the Mini Elwood backpack for kids, arriving in the brand’s signature leopard and digital floral prints. £45, tibaandmarl.com

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Love Island Whoever said romance is dead needs to pay a visit to Psarou Beach. The tranquil Greek haven is home to Grecotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mykonos Blu. Enveloped by warm weather and surrounded by sparkling, azure waters, the boutique hotel is sure to have you falling in love with the setting in no time. Choose from 103 pristine stone villas, each decorated with white-washed walls, blue shutters and calming, natural fabrics. The bath tub in the Honeymoon Bungalow is perfect for a long evening soak, and the brasserie, cocktail bar, restaurant and spa will provide everything else you and your partner need for a restful retreat. mykonosblu.com

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Let Us Be Married Elope like the characters in Edward Lear’s poem and retreat to the boutique hotel Owl and the Pussycat in Sri Lanka. Ditch the pea green boat and guitar for a tuk-tuk ride to the historic Galle Fort or spend the day swimming with turtles and learning how to fish. Alternatively, lie by the hotel’s infinity pool and, once the sun has set, enjoy a mix of traditional Sri Lankan and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine for dinner, accompanied by the sweet sound of jazz from the in-house band. From £200 per room/night, otphotel.com

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A Winter Whiteout With Geneva Tourism’s five-star Geneva-Zermatt package, you will be rushed off your feet. Take a trip to the traditional village of Zermatt located high in the Alps. This idyllic resort has stunning views of the Matterhorn and is right at the foot of some great ski slopes. Mont Blanc’s crisp white peak provides a breathtaking backdrop for a sojourn to Geneva afterwards. With a cultural key in hand, you can access more than 47 attractions in the city, including the Patek Philippe Museum and a tour of the old town on a mini train. You can also relax your ski legs at La Réserve, one of Geneva’s luxury spas with a sauna, indoor pool, fitness centre and Hammam. booking.myswitzerland.com

In preparation for Valentine’s Day, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives, has created the ideal package for budding beach hoppers. Welcomed by a personal villa host with a bottle of champagne, couples are whisked to a secret location on the island for the Dine by Design experience. In the lush tropical jungle, a chef will prepare a four-course dinner, including paired wines, beneath the stars. The next day, couples can enjoy a 90-minute spa session and in the evening board the hotel’s private yacht for a mesmerising private sunset cruise with a chance to spot spinner dolphins. A Water Villa

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The Main Event Weddings planners, take note: set up camp in the Lake District. Situated a mile from the family-owned Gilpin Hotel, the Lake House is the ideal venue for an intimate ceremony and reception. Six luxury bedroom suites overlook Knipe Tarn, a private lake, and are surrounded by a large stretch of rich woodlands. There’s no need to lift a finger as head chef Hrishikesh Desai prepares the five-course wedding breakfast while the bridal party make the most of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and spa. thegilpin.co.uk

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Annabel Harrison visits a picturesque Provenรงal village, home to stone fortifications dating back to the 12th century, an abundance of honey and lavenderbased delights, and winding, cobbled streets, as well as the best French food and wine Luberon has to offer

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“’E ’as gone back to ze buffet for more mousse!” The bonny waitress can’t help but smile as I look around for my husband on returning to our table from la toilette. I’m not surprised; the chocolate mousse is exceptionally good and I want seconds too. In fully traditional attire that looks like it’s from the 19th century – long skirt, apron, peasant blouse and nipped-in waist – our waitress is not quite what I expected but then Gordes isn’t quite what I expected either. Yes, it ticks all the boxes if you’re after a traditional, historic French village with a focus on good food, good wine and good cheer, where everyone knows everyone and there’s a postcard-perfect view at every turn. However, within the newest space that has been integrated into the centuries-old stone (the LOV Hotel Collection’s La Bastide de Gordes), this traditional offering is served up with a twist and this is what makes it special. The aforementioned mousse moment occurs when we’re at the hotel’s Sunday brunch, obediently following the information in our room urging us not to miss out. This advice was correct; the normal breakfast buffet is great but the weekend

brunch, at €48 per person, is absolutely glorious. The menu says pithily, ‘unlimited champagne, at our discretion’; we decide this is not designed to give the waiters absolute power but just reflects the right to stop serving anyone who partakes too enthusiastically. The buffet is generous, varied and delicious, presented with as much care as if it were being judged on MasterChef. On one side of the room is the savoury smörgåsbord. Bowls heaped with colourful salads vie for space among platters of prawns, meat skewers, pâtés, terrines, cold cuts and cheese, all decorated liberally with vibrant cherry tomatoes. Your plate will be heaving but cast a glance to the left before loading up on seconds: because we’re first in, the dessert table is in its pristine presentation state. Half a dozen whole tarts, from apple and almond to peach, pear, raspberry and rhubarb, are presented alongside pastry puffs and crumbles, flanked by delicate yoghurt and layered fruit in glasses and chunks of watermelon (if the carbs get to be too much). Oh, and the mousse. It’s heavenly. Thoroughly sated, all we can do is retire to the pool and bask lizard-like in the sun, surveying the immaculate gardens and beyond. When it cools slightly, we move inside to the Sisley spa, a beautiful high-ceilinged cream and stone space, with three arched windows affording an incredible view of the garden outside with its enormous terracotta plant urns and the stone buildings opposite. Try the Intensive Hydrating Energising Phyto-Aromatic body treatment. It’s less complicated and more relaxing than it sounds (60 minutes, €150).

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The hotel describes Gordes as “a fortified village perched atop a rock face, a verdant vantage point overlooking the Alpilles and the Monts de Vaucluse… suspended between skies and lavender fields”. This rock face, once home to a family chateau, must have been a challenge when renovating the space but LOV has managed it with aplomb. The hotel extends across five interlinked buildings, as well as up and down over several tiers built into the village’s fortifications (stairs for the sprightly, lifts for everyone else). Gordes itself is charming, all stone archways and steep paved roads, tall houses, ramparts and turrets. You can wander through it in an hour but we while away the afternoon, stopping for ice cream, browsing the little homeware boutiques and testing out local wines in a gallery-cum-café. On our return, we can see how well the hotel blends in with its surroundings during the day and, at night, the only thing that makes it stand out is the density of twinkling lights illuminating the terraces and gardens. Do venture onto the bar terrace before sunset,

Gordes itself is charming, all stone archways and steep paved roads though, as we do on a sunny Saturday night in September, to enjoy the panoramic views; peachy-pink slices of sky peek out through the liberal dusting of grey clouds. This is a wonderful time of year to visit. Wrought iron tables and chairs are populated quickly by guests as casual and chic as the furniture, sipping Aperol spritzes and G&Ts – nothing fussy. Climbing vines stretch overhead, showing the fruits of their first summer in situ; the hotel opened in June 2015. Our glasses of wine (French, bien sûr) come accompanied by generous nibbles and a DJ, who wouldn’t seem out of place in Ibiza, is presiding over the entertainment in one corner. As church bells chime, an Ace of Base remix kicks in and no-one bats an eyelid at the incongruous pairing. However, despite instances like this which bring the hotel firmly into the 21st century, the décor of the communal spaces – 33 bedrooms and six suites – remains resolutely traditional, using Provençal patterns and fabrics, old-fashioned light fixtures and antique wooden furniture to great effect. There are paintings everywhere we look and books too (apparently two kilometres’ worth of them). In the reception, velvet-upholstered sofas and armchairs in jewel tones of emerald and ruby sit on stone floor overlaid with faded rugs. Particularly lovely is the faded illustration of a tree behind the front desk; when we come down for supper a staff member hangs our key on

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one of its painted branches. Staff are ever welcoming and show us straight to La Citadelle where we eat that evening. The food is very good, the wine brilliant and the service (Anne-Sophie) superb, but there is also Peir, the Michelinstarred restaurant, which I hope we can return to and try – I am sure it is magnifique, just like the rest of the hotel.

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Stacey Quaye enjoys service with a smile at Rayavadee in Krabi, Thailand and makes the most of the tempting Thai food, white sandy beaches and tropical terrain

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e glide across crystal-blue waters in a private speedboat and disembark into paradise, which goes by the name of Rayavadee. On the edge of Krabi’s National Marine Park at the heart of the stunning Phra Nang peninsula, this 60-acre Eden features lush foliage, limestone cliffs, pristine beaches and, of course, the shimmering emerald waters of the Andaman Sea. Once on shore, we’re welcomed by friendly staff and whisked away in a golf buggy (which quickly becomes our preferred mode of transport) to one of the two-bedroom, mushroom-shaped family pavilions nestled among the palm trees, complete with its own swimming pool, Jacuzzi and butler (available at the touch of a button).

Luxurious doesn’t come close to describing the elegance of the pavilion, crafted from dark, chestnut wood, and kitted out in cream. A curved staircase leads to bedroom number one, which has a cavernous roll top bath and ‘his & hers’ sinks in the en-suite. Bedroom number two is the showstopper, with a floor-to-ceiling glass window that opens out onto the pool and patio area; I recommend lounging on the double day bed, cocktail in hand, while enjoying secluded sunbathing or the latest must-read. When we finally drag ourselves away from our pavilion, we wander up to the Railay Bay viewpoint which involves a precarious vertical ascent up a clay-mud cliff along the Phra Nang beach path. It’s worth it; we can see the entirety of the white, sandy bay. The coconut trees and tropical

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moustaches to match, which we spot en route to the Grotto. Set against a backdrop of limestone cliffs by the beach, it’s the perfect place for a romantic sundowner. We wake up to the gentle sounds of the tropical wildlife and head to Raya for breakfast; it offers delicious food, both Thai and Western. Food and setting aside, the members of staff are Rayavadee’s crowning glory. Nothing is too much trouble for them and sales and event manager Nucharee Pathan embodies the pride and passion of the team, which permeates through every element of our trip. It’s the little extras that really make it special – like the handmade chocolates at turn-down every night. Who doesn’t love a little sweet treat before bed? We drift from breakfast to pool to pavilion, well catered for everywhere we go, and I head to the spa for a signature massage; cue soft lighting, ambient music and one of the most relaxing massages I’ve ever had. Another five minutes and I’m pretty certain I would have fallen asleep. Fortunately, we’re booked in for dinner so I don’t feel too disappointed at having to tear myself away.

fauna remind me of Alex Garland’s The Beach and in that moment it’s clear why you’d give up the vagaries of modern life and head to these beaches to escape it all. Covered in the distinctive red mud we head back towards Rayavadee to shower, change and enjoy the Thai snacks that await us. The resort is sprawling, so regular consultations of the map are a must. It’s a car-free zone so get around on foot (lovely) or by golf buggy (better). While gawping at the beautiful birds, exotic insects and colourful butterflies, beware of the tree-jumping squirrels that appear out of nowhere; they catch us unawares a couple of times. Keep an eye out for the incredibly clever, distinctive monkeys with white-rimmed eyes and white

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A short stroll along the moonlit path to Phra Nang beach sees us arrive at Rayavadee’s most romantic restaurant, Krua Phranang, which serves scrumptious Thai food. The dining room offers air-conditioned and open-air seating and we’re lucky enough to snag a table overlooking the beach. The menu is fresh and varied, with something for everyone. I opt for one of the signature dishes, the beef massaman curry for my main course – recommended by Nucharee – and the melt-in-your-mouth lamb is simply divine. Full, we hail a buggy and whizz back to our pavilion, bathed in moonlight. Outside Rayavadee’s heavenly setting, you can ride an elephant through the jungle, kayak among mangroves, island-hop or enjoy a deserted beach picnic for two. Or you can just sit back, relax and enjoy Rayavadee itself. If you’re looking for a heart-stoppingly beautiful, tropical paradise surrounded by glorious beaches and limestone cliffs with smiling, five-star service, it’s the place for you.

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HANNAH LEMON is impressed by the super-yacht paradise of Porto Montenegro with its designer boutiques and stunning Italian-style architecture

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A DELAYED FLIGHT is never a great way to start a holiday, even less so when it’s followed by being stuck in traffic. So, on arrival at the five-story, terracotta-roofed Regent Porto Montenegro, I feel like flopping grumpily onto my bed to prepare for a fresh new day. However, I am sidetracked by supper in the merry, elegantly decorated crimson dining room – a large, tender steak cooked to pink perfection sits on a table with an accompanying glass of rich red wine. Obviously, my only option is to stay up and enjoy it.

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Porto Montenegro is served by three international airports – Tivat (4.6km), Dubrovnik (47km) and Podgorica (90km) – but if you want to avoid the hassle, there is space to land a private jet (if that’s an option for you), followed by a helicopter transfer to the marina. The hotel is also easily accessible by sea, conveniently located on the Venice-Corfu cruising leg and just a day’s sail to the Croatian islands. The marina boasts infrastructure for super yachts up to 180m long, so there’s definitely an opportunity for a grand entrance.

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When I finally do step into my nautical-inspired room (one of 51 double rooms and 35 one, two, or three-bed rooms), my head hits the fluffy pillow for a deep and dreamless sleep and I awake to a stunning clear view of the marina below my balcony. The waters of the Bay of Kotor (the UNESCO heritage site is also known simply as Boka) glisten and sparkle, as do the expertly wiped, cleaned and buffered super yachts, including Novak Djokovic’s water home. There is space for 403 yachts; it’s most impressive and certainly gives Monaco a run for its money. The site of Porto Montenegro was once an AustroHungarian naval base and many of its signifying features have been left in situ, such as a P821 submarine and a red and white crane on the jetty. To learn more about this rich maritime history, you can head to the Naval Heritage Collection museum. The area was transformed into a high-end holiday destination in 2009 and has since received an astounding investment of €361 million from Canadian businessman Peter Munk and additional founding investors Lord Jacob Rothschild and Bernard Arnault. The one kilometre of west-facing waterfront has been built bespoke like a Sims city for a very particular, discerning crowd. Every pavement, bush and house is preened, clipped and The view from Regent Porto Montenegro

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polished within an inch of its life and the shops are chosen to fit in with this ethos – Heidi Klein, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo and Moschino among them. Visitors can also buy apartments here, which can be rented out through Porto Montenegro when owners leave the country. For those staying put, there is everything you can wish for, including the Knightsbridge School Montenegro for the kids and sizeable tax benefits. As a guest at the hotel, you are welcome to enjoy the facilities. Down at one end of the bay is the private yacht club and lido. The 64-metre infinity pool with a backdrop of blue sea provides a fantastic photo opportunity. The service is slow but it’s nice to unwind with a cocktail or a glass of wine and people-watch. Back at the Regent, I enjoy breakfast outside on the patio with the sun shining down on me. A buffet of pastries and fruit followed by a menu of eggs any which way you want is a great way to start the day. Suitably full, I head to Kotor Old Town for a tour of the quaint market place, shops and restaurants. The place is charming and has a distinctive Italian feel with the small alleyways and shuttered windows. The best way to get there is by boat from the hotel. Winding around the rolling landscape and pine-covered hills is refreshing – just watch out for the monstrous cruise liners that are hauling in the tourists. Make sure you pass Saint George Island to peek at the 12th-century monastery and anchor up at the neighbouring Our Lady of the Rocks islet, which was created from stones gifted by passing sailors to the Madonna for a safe voyage. For another day’s excursion head to Dobrec Beach; it can be accessed via boat from the hotel and looks like a castaway’s island. It is run by a cheery man who hangs dried fish from the rafters of the bar and speaks little English but chuckles a lot in communication. He serves cocktails and food straight to the sun loungers, but don’t expect five-star services – this is rural beaching. When I return to the hotel in the evening, I have time for a spa treatment downstairs before dinner and have a dip in the indoor pool and relax in the sauna and steam room. The massages on offer provide a great way to unwind if you haven’t already. Later, I try the atmospheric Library Bar for food, which offers John Dory fish, veal and other mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired dishes. While the live jazz band strum and hum soothing rhythms as the sun sets, I sip on cocktails and imagine myself hopping on a super yacht to get back home. Regent Porto Montenegro, Porto Montenegro Village, Tivat, +382 (0) 32 660 660 regenthotels.com/en/Porto-Montenegro portomontenegro.com

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Head for the Hills After a resoundingly positive reception in Primrose Hill, MasterChef finalist Natalie Allen has launched her second store – this time in Notting Hill. The bakery and café will throw your New Year’s resolutions out the window with the overwhelming temptation to try cakes, scones, brownies, homemade ice cream and sorbets. We recommend ordering a cup of coffee and a slice of filling granola and carrot cake to while away a quiet Sunday afternoon. Sweet Things, 8 Blenheim Crescent, W11 sweetthings.biz

I Heart Harrods If you are looking for a bit of sparkle and magic (think Harry Potter) then we may have the answer. Harrods is selling a love potion of fine loose leaf green tea – not quite as miraculous as JK Rowling’s concoctions but delicious nonetheless. Delicately enhanced with a bouquet of fragrant blossoms, the charming flavours will be sure to sweep that special someone off their feet. Let’s hope that, like in the famous wizarding books, it leads to a happy ending. Love Me Tea, £36, Harrods, 87–135 Brompton Road, SW1X harrods.com

Love at First Bite There are few things in life finer than the sight of a steak arriving at a table. It’s the anticipation of cutting into its centre with a glistening, razor-sharp knife, through its charred, grillmarked exterior to reveal its (hopefully) perfectly dark-pink middle, which makes it (in my opinion) the most exciting food to order. Orange Elephant does not disappoint. Named after a breed of South Devonshire cows with distinctive elephant-like appearances due to their wide faces, big ears and rust-coloured coats, the restaurant serves meat from these animals that is aged for a minimum of 32 days. However, don’t expect to be handed a menu brimming with different cuts, starters and sides, or even a menu at all. You will be served a seasonal salad to start, followed by a signature 12oz sirloin steak, beef-dripping chips and a house sauce, or a gargantuan Tomahawk steak to share between four. Jamie Champion, general manager of the restaurant, tells me: “All you have to choose is how you want your steak cooked.” He recommends medium-rare so that the marbled fat melts a little more. The meat is cooked in a Big Green Egg, a ceramic barbecue that uses a clever charcoal fuel capable of generating an intense controlled heat, allowing the steak to be roasted, smoked and seared all at the same time. The unpretentious interior with soft lighting, wood floors and pewter table tops makes for a perfect backdrop to the meal, as it doesn’t draw your attention away from what’s on the plate. My steak arrives with uniform cross-hatch marks and crisp, charred edges, and is paired with a stunning Argentinian Malbec with hints of tobacco and notes of black cherry. I’m in paradise. Bethan Rees Orange Elephant, 351 Fulham Road, SW10, oesteak.com

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The Aikens Diet Enjoy the best of European dining this month, with Tom Aikens and the Typing Room’s Lee Westcott. The duo is to host a collaborative, one-off dinner at Tom’s Kitchen in Chelsea. Each chef will talk you through a five-course tasting menu, and the produce and skills involved in creating it. Sit back and relax as they test your taste buds by pairing wines with dishes including: scallops with fermented grains and lardo; smoked and braised beef cheek with baked beets and beet mash; and foie gras mousse with ham hock jelly and lentils. 2 February, 7pm, £80pp, Tom’s Kitchen, 27 Cale Street, SW3, tomskitchen.co.uk

Say it with a Snack Flowers and chocolates may be an obvious choice, but one way to surprise your love interest is with a personalised biscuit card. Why not send that lucky someone a set of cupcakes spelling out ‘I love you’. Too much, too soon? Instead, brush off the occasion and add a little humour with the Hot Pants biscuit collection. Or if you’ve been scorned one too many times, play it safe with the Ultimate Boyfriend Jolly Ginger to keep all to yourself. Biscuiteers, 194 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, W11 biscuiteers.com

The fifth floor of Harvey Nichols is to be home to a new branch of one of our favourite restaurants: Polpo. Much like the others, the decor will maintain its rustic look of a Venetian wine bar, offering a delightful array of simple but delicious small plates from the region of Veneto. Have your fill on cod cheeks with lentils and salsa verde, pizzetta with spicy pork and pickled peppers, deep fried polenta-crusted meatballs, and sliced flank steak with porcini – all washed down with an Aperol or Campari spritz. But don’t stop there, those with a sweet tooth can enjoy flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake, blackberry panna cotta or a tiramisu pot. POLPO Knightsbridge, Harvey Nichols, 109–125 Knightsbridge, SW1X, polpo.co.uk

The Romantics Celebrated poet Lord Byron is said to have gifted a cask of his favourite SPEY whisky to King George III to celebrate the occasion of his wedding in 1815 to Lady Annabella Millbanke. Sadly, the union lasted less than two years, no thanks to the writer’s scandalous reputation as a ladies’ man. But as a mark of the occasion, Speyside distillery has released a limited-edition whisky, which has been matured in port casks. It has a taste as sophisticated as the aristocrat and as complex as his personality but with just 200 cases – amounting to 1,200 bottles – you better be quick. speysidedistillery.co.uk

If the Choux Fits Forget the chocolate éclairs from your school years, Maître Choux has given the pastry a glamorous makeover. The modern French pâtisserie caters for the most discerning of tastes with help from the rigorous precision of chef Joakim Prat, who bakes, fills, ices and decorates on site at the South Kensington shop. Some flavours that are likely to be top of your shopping list are salted caramel, Persian pistachio, dark chocolate, Spanish raspberry and Tahitian Vanilla. Maître Choux, 15 Harrington Road, South Kensington, SW7, maitrechoux.com

A Sweet Affair We just can’t get enough of the mushy stuff this month, and Paul doesn’t fail to deliver with bespoke heart-shaped cakes, fruity pavlovas and carefully crafted bread. The Sweethearts are our favourite creations from the bakery. Choose the Fraisier for Genoese sponge with crème mousse and strawberries, topped with pink marzipan; the Craquant for an irresistibly rich, dark chocolate sponge with a thin layer of chocolate mousse; the Coeur Gâteau aux Carottes for a flavour of grated carrots, soft cream cheese, pecan nuts and vanilla syrup; or the Forêt Noire for chocolate and Chantilly cream, cherries, dark chocolate shavings and kirsch liqueur. Or be a daredevil and buy them all. Paul, 122 Brompton Road, SW3, paul-uk.com

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WHAT: Sophie Goodwin and Bobbi Brown Party WHEN: 16 December WHERE: Kitty Fisher’s, 10 Shepherd Market, W1J WHO: Lady Kitty Spencer, Lady Alice Manners, Lady Violet Manners, Hum Fleming, Genevieve Gaunt, Charlie Newman, Candice Lake, Marissa Hermer and Jennifer George WHY: Guests were sitting pretty at the lunch hosted by Bobbi Brown and Sophie Goodwin in order to celebrate the launch of the make-up brand’s new Luxe Lip Colour collection. After sipping cocktails and indulging in a delicious menu put on by Kitty Fisher that included steak tartare, sea bass and petit fours, those in attendance were able to select their personal shade of Luxe Lip Colour by Bobbi Brown Pro artist Hannah Martin. Apart from walking away looking perfectly kissable, guests were also given a Bobbi Brown gift bag and a beautiful posy of flowers from By Appointment Only.

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WHAT: London Collections: Men Opening Party WHEN: 7 January WHERE: Spencer House, 27 St James Place, SW1A WHO: Robert Konjic, Pamm Hogg, David Furnish, David Gandy, Luke Evans and Dylan Jones WHY: The sartorial-savvy men and women of the city took to Spencer House for a party marking the start of London Collections: Men, a four-day period that showcases the talent of emerging and established British brands. While everyone was there for their love of fashion, the event was an intersection of industries – people such as actor Luke Evans and artist Tracey Emin made an appearance. Of course, it wouldn’t be a fashion event without models – Doina Ciobanu and David Gandy were present, with Ciobanu taking serious note of men’s style and donning a tailored suit for the evening.

Slumber Party WHAT: Iona Debarge Nightwear Launch Party WHEN: 20 December WHERE: King’s Road, SW3 WHO: Lucinda Lowe, Chiara Merullo, Giuseppe Ciardi, Aaron Begg, Leonora Lonsdale and Dr Olivier Debarge WHY: Designer Iona Debarge gave us all one more reason not to get out of bed with the release of her nightwear collection. In honour of the launch, 150 guests gathered at Debarge’s house on the King’s Road to sip champagne and enjoy beef fillet and spring rolls. After all the fun, attendees left the evening with robes and nightdresses from the range, personalised with their own initials – surely, they all had a very sound sleep.

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Cars with a Cause WHAT: Land Rover Defender Charity Auction WHEN: 16 December WHERE: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, W1S WHO: Richard Hammond, Joanna Lumley, Sir Trevor Brooking, Robert Brooks and Theo Paphitis WHY: Motoring was on the minds of the famous crowd who gathered at Bonhams for the auction of the twomillionth Land Rover Defender. Attendees included Joanna Lumley, Richard Hammond and Bonhams chairman Robert Brooks, who all marvelled at the unique vehicle that was built by an all-star cast of brand ambassadors, such as Bear Grylls, Virginia McKenna, and Stephen and Nick Wilks. The highlight of the evening was the sale of the Defender to a bidder in Qatar for £400,000. However, talk wasn’t all about cars as all proceeds of the sale were donated to Land Rover’s humanitarian and conservation partners, who will be using the money to aid communities in south-east Nepal affected by natural disasters.

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Eastern Pleasures WHAT: Mandarin Oriental Book Launch WHEN: 11 December WHERE: Maison Assouline, 196A Piccadilly, W1J WHO: Prosper Assouline, Barry Humphries, Jill Kluge, Sir David Tang, Gérard Sintès, Sarah Cairns, Mandeep and Hardeep Chohan, Patricia Stevenson and Ross King WHY: To celebrate the launch of its self-titled book, Mandarin Oriental gathered at the luxurious literary venue Maison Assouline. The new publication honours the rich heritage of the group and features archival photographs of its original establishments. Mandarin Oriental brought all the opulence of its hotels to the event as guests were treated to champagne, canapés and the presence of Edouard Ettedgui, the group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental. Other attendees were celebrity fans of the hotels, including Mary McCartney, Frederick Forsyth and Caterina Murino, who were signing copies of the book throughout the evening.

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Art at Xmas WHAT: Loughran Gallery Christmas Party WHEN: 16 December WHERE: Loughran Gallery, 43 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 WHO: Lucy Verasamy, Sinclair and India Sellars, Frédérique Morrel, Blaise Patrick and Petrina Nystrom WHY: Rather appropriately for the month of December, the Loughran Gallery got festive to celebrate the addition of two new artists, Frédérique Morrel and Corinne Dalle Ore, to its winter group show. Putting on a VIP Christmas party, the gallery ensured guests forgot all about the dull, wet and windy conditions outside by presenting a host of bright, bold works, which included vibrant telephone box collages by Piers Bourke and golden, glowing butterfly pictures by Nick Jeffrey. All of the event’s attendees got to enjoy Sipsmith cocktails and tartines as they wandered among the art.

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COLLINGHAM PLACE SW5 2 1 2

829 sq ft EPC=C

SLOANE STREET

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CHELSEA

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PONT STREET SW1 1 1 1

583 sq ft EXEMPT

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758 sq ft EPC=D

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650 sq ft EPC=B

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£1,000 pw + fees apply*

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£2,775 pw + fees apply*

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1,007 sq ft EPC=C

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2,138 sq ft EPC=C

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The Vale, Chelsea SW3 Immaculate Grade II listed family house This is a beautifully presented Grade II listed freehold family home situated on the western terrace of this prime Chelsea address. 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, guest WC, utility room, balcony, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 368 sq m (3,962 sq ft). Freehold

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06/01/2016 17:35:31

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Guide price: £3,450,000

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K&C Feb Chelsea 2 PH

06/01/2016 17:34:39

York House, Kensington W8 Exclusive four bedroom apartment in gated development with parking York House is one of the most sought after residences in Kensington. This four bedroom apartment has excellent ceiling height and is in a very good condition throughout. The building has 24 hour porterage and secure underground parking. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, guest cloakroom, parking. EPC: C. Approximately 285 sq m (3,074 sq ft). Share of freehold

Guide price: £6,950,000

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Guide price: £4,500,000

Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1 An elegant ground floor maisonette benefiting from its own private front door and high ceilings in this prestigious Knightsbridge address. 2 bedrooms (both en suite), reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom. EPC: D. Approximately 190 sq m (2,042 sq ft). knightsbridge@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5913

Kensington & Chelsea Feb 2016 39 Pont Street

06/01/2016 12:32:00

Wellington Close, Notting Hill W11 Fabulous collection of four houses A choice of four mews houses, two 2 bedroom, one 4 bedroom and one 5 bedroom, each with their own terrace and garage. The specification includes Lutron controlled lighting, Bulthaup kitchens with Miele appliances and lime washed European White oak flooring. EPC: C. Freehold

Guide price from: £3,950,000 - £7,500,000

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04/01/2016 09:44:24

Portland Road, Holland Park W11 Amazing four bedroom Eco House with private parking An opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented and immaculate Eco House, set within a private gated courtyard and with the added benefit of off street parking. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 shower rooms, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, laundry, plant room, terrace, flat roof, off street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 176 sq m (1,894 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £2,400,000

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192 Portland Road K&C Feb 2016

06/01/2016 09:50:03

Cheyne Row, Chelsea SW3 Exceptional four bedroom double fronted house Located on one of Old Chelsea's finest streets, this house has been extensively refurbished. All of the principle rooms are west facing and the house offers a large central entrance on the raised ground floor. A reception room of over 30 feet occupies the entire first floor with the added benefit of French doors leading to a secluded terrace. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, balcony, terrace. Approximately 2,788 sq ft (259 sq m).

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings chelsealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6022

Available furnished or unfurnished. Guide price: £4,650 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/CHQ194665 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Tedworth Square, Chelsea SW3 Newly refurbished six bedroom house This family house is ideally located close to the Kings Road on a quiet garden square. Finished with stunning attention to detail, the house offers expansive family living. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, guest cloakroom, 5 reception rooms, study, kitchen, laundry room, patio garden, roof terrace, access to communal garden square. EPC: D. Approximately 368 sq m (3,957 sq ft). Available unfurnished

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Trading Places Olivia Leigh, sales negotiator for Knight Frank South Kensington, tackles the Government’s changes in legislation head on George Osborne made the surprise announcement of proposed additional Stamp Duty Land Tax alongside a pledge to encourage a vast house-building programme and to extend the Help To Buy programme by a year to 2021. The Government announced the policy in the Autumn Statement, but has not yet provided full details of how the policy could work. For this reason, there has been a considerable amount of speculation across the industry regarding exemptions to the tax in particular. The proposed policy’s aim is to reduce the buy-to-let market, and the impact that these property investments have on residential prices. However, the vast number of headlines after the announcement seems to have created some uncertainty and has left many people anxious about how it will affect them. The facts so far are that there will be a three per cent additional rate of Stamp Duty on purchases of additional properties, such as buy-to-lets and second homes, with effect from the 1 April 2016. This three per cent would apply to the whole of the purchase price for relevant properties. The announcement confirmed that there would be a consultation period, during which policy details would be fleshed out. While a full definition will be provided in the promised consultation document, it appears that the definition ‘additional property’ will be judged by a matter of fact – once you buy more than one property. The location of owned properties will be viewed globally – if you own a second home in France but buy a primary residence in London, you would pay the three per cent.

Charlesworth House, SW7 3 bedrooms, £3,750,000 (134 sq m)

There are many articles being released on the topic and many of the headline announcements over the festive period will have enticed much of the population. However, at this stage, we can only guess about its form and extent; the reality is that, until the final policy detail is announced in the 2016 Budget on 16 March, there is no certainty. Will it have an effect on the market? Of course it will – any change does – but this is merely the latest tax burden to fall on London buyers and investment landlords. As we begin 2016, we start the year having absorbed and accepted the increase of Stamp Duty from the previous surprise announcement in 2014. Furthermore, we finished 2015 in a normal market, where properties at the right price, launched with the right bespoke marketing strategy, were trading. Knight Frank South Kensington, 157 Gloucester Road, SW7 4TH, knightfrank.co.uk

Roland Gardens, SW7 2 bedrooms, £1,710,000 (83 sq m)

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Ennismore Gardens, SW7 This fabulous contemporarily styled apartment is situated on the fourth floor of an imposing period building located in the heart of Knightsbridge. The property is flooded with natural light, boasts delightful garden views, hardwood floors throughout the majority of the property and further benefits from lift access. The location also provides ease of access to the wide open green spaces of Hyde Park as well as the varied shopping, eateries and transport links of Knightsbridge itself. EPC: D

Hamptons Knightsbridge Office Lettings. 020 7584 2014 | Sales. 020 7717 5461

£1,200 per week Long let charges apply)* • • • • • •

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Lift Roof Terrace Communal Garden Furnished

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Academy Gardens, W8 £3,000 per week Unfurnished (charges apply)* A stunning two bedroom penthouse duplex apartment in this highly sought-after secure development offering an indoor swimming pool, gym, concierge service and underground parking. ( 2,099 Sq ft / 195 Sq m). EPC: E

Campden House Close, W8 £1,675 per week Unfurnished A charming newly decorated four bedroom house in this quiet close moments from Kensington High Street. The house is ideal for family living being set over only two floors and benefits from a private garage. (2002 Sq ft / 186 Sq m). EPC: D

Hamptons Kensington Office Sales. 020 7717 5461 | Lettings. 020 7717 5459

*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

Westgate Terrace, SW10 A fantastic two bedroom apartment in this period conversion with it’s own private garden. The apartment has been finished to a high standard and with the 17’ living room opening by full length doors onto the garden. The master bedroom has a walk in wardrobe as well as an ensuite. EPC: C *Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

Hamptons Chelsea Office Sales. 020 7717 5431 | Lettings. 0207 3700 774

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With the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union approaching, Lily Terrell considers how the property market will be affected depending by the outcome

Elena Dimova, managing director of CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, predicts that the global economic and political volatility may have a positive effect on property prices in prime central London in 2016

In the lead-up to the EU referendum, Carter Jonas has published a report that looks at the key issues surrounding it and how the property market could be affected. According to opinion polls and press coverage, British voters are strongly divided so far. When the last referendum was held in 1975, the UK decided to remain in the old European Economic Community. More than 40 years later, we are now facing the same monumental decision: should we or should we not be a part of the EU? To gauge the level of concern about a potential Brexit, Carter Jonas conducted a short poll of leading property figures and the results show that a clear majority believe a Brexit would have a negative impact on the UK property sector, both from an investment point of view (65.3%) and an occupier perspective (69.6%). In the run-up to the vote, which will be held by the end of 2017, we expect the economy and property sectors to be affected by pre-vote uncertainty, as was the case when the Mansion tax was being discussed, and also prior to the Scottish referendum in 2014. The biggest impact would clearly be seen in the event of a vote to leave. However, if there is a vote to stay in, we would expect a bounce in economic and property market activity, following the uncertainty of the referendum campaign – a swift return, in fact, to “business as usual”. In the event of a ‘Bad Brexit’, whereby the UK votes to leave, but fails to negotiate a beneficial agreement with the EU, there are a number of potential implications for the property market. An economic slowdown could lead to weaker demand for housing, notably for highend residential in London and the south east, as more skilled workers and executives choose to relocate to mainland Europe. However, on the upside, a potential weakening of sterling would boost the purchasing power of foreign buyers. That said, while the EU referendum may create short-term uncertainty, our view is that the UK will remain an attractive place to live, work and do business. London, in particular, continues to grow strongly as a city and, having one of the most mature and sophisticated property markets in the world, it should always remain a desirable place to buy, whatever the future holds. Carter Jonas LLP, One Chapel Place, WIG OBG; carterjonas.co.uk

Not such a long time ago, the Chancellor of the Exchequer overhauled Stamp Duty for the second time in 12 months: the first time targeting higher-end properties, the second time focusing on buy-to-let properties and second homes. At the start of 2016, surely we should be thinking that this is the biggest single factor to affect prime central London property prices in the months to come? We start the year in a very precarious state of affairs. The global economic and geopolitical climate is far from cheerful. We are seeing weak US manufacturing data, concerns over Chinese growth and turbulent Asian and international stock markets. On the political front, we are facing escalating tension in the Middle East and serious security concerns in Europe. From an asset-class perspective, investors are fleeing to safe-haven

London property is perceived the world over as a safe-haven investment, offering reliable property ownership rights assets, such as gold, the Swiss franc, the Japanese yen and government bonds. We have said it before and we will say it again: London property is perceived the world over as a safe-haven investment, offering reliable property ownership rights, transparency and market liquidity, as well as benefiting from a well-functioning rental market. So where will all this take us next? It is hard to argue that the accumulation of new taxes affecting landlords, overseas investors and the high-end of the market are positive for London property prices. Having said that, this is only one side of the coin. This heightened economic and political volatility environment may have a reawakening effect for London’s safe-haven status. Time will tell if prime central London property is as good as gold. CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, 10 Clarendon Road, W11 3AA 020 7229 1414; century21uk.com

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Back to the Future Nick Crayson gives traditional estate agents a wake-up call as he highlights the increasing threat of online agencies

Green Light Westminster has given the go-ahead for a major new development on London’s Hyde Park Corner. Drawn up by British-based Hopkins Architects, The Peninsula London will replace the rather tired ‘50s and ‘60s office blocks at 1-5 Grosvenor Place and promises something “inspired by the area’s heritage, befitting one of London’s most celebrated addresses”. The hotel will feature a spa, shops, restaurants and a ballroom, while the residential units will have their own leisure and spa facility, not to mention a separate entrance on Halkin Street. Twenty-three intermediate affordable homes are being built as part of the proposals on nearby Buckingham Palace Road. There’s going to be a grand pedestrian entrance on Grosvenor Place, accessed from a colonnade linking to a large “Palazzo-style” courtyard, and the plans also include improved public spaces in Grosvenor Place, Halkin Street and Grosvenor Crescent, with wider footpaths and new trees planted along Halkin Street and Grosvenor Crescent. Westminster has now resolved to grant planning consent for the scheme, which is planned to start on site in the summer of 2017. Completion is due in 2021 and it’s claimed that the project will support more than 2,000 jobs and generate up to £60m a year for the London economy.

Tired of London Londoners bought 63,000 homes outside the capital last year, a chunky increase on 2014’s figure of 38,000. Property group Countrywide – which owns estate agencies Hamptons International, Faron Sutaria and John D Wood – has been looking into the flight of capital-dwellers and reckons Londoners spent £24 billion on homes outside the metropolis in 2015, up from £14 billion in 2014. However, the total number and value of homes bought are the highest they’ve been since 2007, when those figures stood at 100,000 and £32 billion. The 88% of those who moved out of the capital headed to one of the southern regions, but the highest growth happened in the Midlands and the North, where the number of London movers increased by 165% and 90% respectively.

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It’s another year and the property research teams are predicting the future again. There has been much attention given to the development and future of estate agency, with a host of conjecture focusing on the alleged rise of the online agency model and its threat to traditional high-street agency. The most recent news has been the Stock Market flotation of Purplebricks and the purchase of Hatched by Connells last November. I do believe that there is a genuine threat, especially for the mass-market, and traditional estate agents mostly have themselves to blame. Very little has been done to change the overall perception of the industry by the public, and the marketing – when one considers the value sizes of property trades – is particularly poor. Property portals are crammed full of sub-standard photography and descriptions of properties that would not gain a passing grade at elementary level. There is so often such a lack of care and consideration involved, with many of the write-ups either being boring and turgid or completely unrepresentative of the properties they are attempting to describe. I am not surprised potential customers are starting to look for alternatives. This is all fuelling the rise of the online estate agency. The traditional agent needs to wake up to the threat and simply deliver a superior service. I know for sure that the best agents deliver a stellar service and have the best interests of their clients in mind: the ultimate aim is to achieve the very best price for their clients. A budget agency with a fixed fee can never produce the quality of service and the marketing collateral and advertising package of a decent agent. It is all very well thinking that you are saving fees on a sale when paying an online agency £595 (+VAT), but any intelligent person will realise the falseness of this economy if the property is not properly marketed. In 2015, the press made a big deal of the £19m Phillimore Gardens house being sold untraditionally. It is hard to imagine that the vendor could be the best person to sell his own home if house selling is not his or her area of expertise (the house remains unsold). And getting the very best price for your very own home is, in my view and from my experience of selling, a job that requires a mixture of skill, experience, patience and acumen. Therefore, the challenge for all traditional agents is to up the ante and deliver on service. Only then will the online agency model have been proven to be nothing more than a quirk. Crayson, 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH, 020 7221 1117; crayson.com

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Queen’s Gate, SW7 £3,450,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD A truly exceptional two bedroom apartment on the ground floor of this mid terrace Grade II listed conversion located at the Northern end of this impressive tree lined street that is situated moments away from Hyde Park. This wonderful and unique property boasts a number of exceptional period features throughout and offers a very generous 1593sqft (148 sq/m) of flexible accommodation. Entrance Hall | Reception/Dining Room | Principal Reception Room | Two Bedrooms | En-Suite Bathroom | Second Bathroom | 1593 sq ft (148 sq/m) approx | EPC - C

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Collingham Road, SW5 £850 per week - £3,683.33 PER MONTH An exceptional two double bedroom flat that has been recently refurbished and has been finished to exacting standards throughout.

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Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 Price on Application Freehold A beautifully presented and rarely available double fronted, semi-detached Victorian house that has been totally refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. This four bedroom house has a large and bright drawing room on the ground floor and a contemporary kitchen/dining room/living room on the lower ground floor. The principal bedroom suite, three further double bedrooms and a further bathroom occupy the first and second floors.

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Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 ÂŁ2,600 pER wEEK Interior designed three bedroom garden flat offering the very best in modern design and living. Property comprises of three bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms, open plan kitchen, reception room, guest cloakroom and a fantastic patio garden including an external fireplace. Located on one of Kensingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest streets, Palace Gardens Terrace is perfectly located in between Notting Hill, Kensington High Street and Hyde Park. Offered fully furnished throughout, large south west facing rear garden, bespoke open plan kitchen with statuario marble island and worktop, Miele appliances, underfloor heating throughout, fantastic built in storage, Raiko mood lighting in all rooms, Sonos music system, outdoor lighting to front and rear garden and secure with Banham locks and intruder alarm. Three bedrooms | Reception Room | Open Plan kitchen | Three Bathrooms | Patio Garden | Furnished | EPC - C

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Durham TerraCe, W2 ÂŁ1,625,000 Leasehold A stunning, contemporary two bedroom two bathroom apartment, the results of a well thought through refurbishment programme, providing extensive and exceptionally well arranged open living space, flooded with light throughout in this pretty, peaceful spot.

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception Room | 2 Bathrooms | 969 sq ft

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Elgin Crescent, W11 ÂŁ1,595 per week (ÂŁ6,911.67 pcm payable) A rare opportunity to rent this stunning three bedroom garden maisonette on the ground floor of this pretty period building, refurbished to an extremely high standard, which boasts a fantastic south facing private garden with direct access out to the communal gardens behind. Available unfurnished immediately.

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Markham Square, SW3 ÂŁ2,895,000 Leasehold Stunning maisonette, quietly situated in this prime garden square in the heart of Chelsea. This attractive ground and lower maisonette is presented in fantastic condition, offering well-proportioned accommodation, including a large master bedroom suite.

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Fulham Road, SW3 ÂŁ1,000 per week A contemporary three bedroom apartment located on the first, second and third floors of this period building on the Fulham Road. the property benefits from wooden floors in the reception room and eat-in kitchen and high ceilings. The large master bedroom boasts good storage, a dressing area and an en-suite bathroom

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Campden Grove Kensington W8 Take a dilapidated terraced house in a great little street and give it the architectural version of serious Botox... A traditional Victorian house that ticks all boxes. A great house and location for teenagers or those with a growing family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; walk right in.

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Double reception room Kitchen/dining room/family room Master bedroom suite Three further bedrooms Two further bathrooms Dressing room Utility room Cloakroom Media room Gym Garden Terrace 3,233 sq ft/ 300.4 sq m Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea EPC rating band C Sole Agent Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ6.75 million

Westbourne Park Road Notting Hill W11 Meet the relentless needs of your kids with this glammed up family house at the epicentre of Notting Hillâ&#x20AC;Ś A classic Notting Hill house with high ceilings, big rooms, little terraces and balconies at every turn, and a proper stoop for watching the world go by.

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10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH

Double reception room Kitchen/dining room Master bedroom suite Three further double bedrooms Three further shower rooms Media room/gym Dressing room/study Cloakroom Utility room/storage room Front and back gardens 3,338 sq ft/ 310.10 sq m Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea EPC rating band D Sole Agent Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ4.5 million

The A Team He makes running six marathons in the Sahara desert sound like a walk in the park, but Robert Bartlett has other challenges on his mind. Hannah Lemon talks to the group CEO of Chestertons about how the Government’s rules and regulations will affect the 2016 property market Photography by: Sarel Jansen

A few questions about Robert Barlett’s career and I am dumbfounded; this man has achieved a ridiculous amount. He rowed for Great Britain in the 1992 Olympics. He completed the Marathon des Sables – six marathons across the Sahara desert in six days. He worked on Wall Street. And all the while he has accumulated more than 22 years’ experience in the property industry, taking up the role of group CEO at Chestertons in 2006. He has led the restructuring, redevelopment and global rebranding of the company and is now lobbying Number 10 on the Government’s taxation policies. On the latter, Robert is remarkably knowledgeable and equally opinionated. According to him, the Government’s attempt to cool the market through various changes last year, including the Autumn Statement, has only made matters worse. “There are fewer sales in central London,” explains Robert, “and the Government isn’t benefiting from this as it only means fewer Stamp Duty collections. We have calculated that the Treasury lost up to £750 million in revenue last year alone.”

More statistics show that London saw a 26 per cent drop in the number of properties sold above the £1 million level year on year in the second quarter of 2015. This lack of supply, Robert claims, is only going to push property prices higher and higher. “My concern is that we are seeing very penal levels of Stamp Duty in the plus £1 million bracket, which is effectively prime London upwards,” says Robert. “You don’t get much below that nowadays – even a one-bedroom flat in South Kensington is £1 million.” Then, of course, there is the three per cent Stamp Duty coming into force in April for second homes and buy-to-let landlords. “That is definitely a market-cooling measure,” says Robert. “But it’s just going to push prices up at the lower end of the market.” Is he unhappy about all of George Osborne’s decisions in the Autumn Statement? “I’m just concerned that the policy hasn’t been particularly well thought through,” he continues, citing the exemption from taxes for corporates and funds owning more than 15 residential properties as

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an example. “What is the rationale behind that one? It’s a difficult one to understand. Why can’t you encourage someone to own five properties as opposed to owning 15?” However, as a result of the changes, Robert expects a little flurry of activity from investors in the buy-to-let market at the beginning of this year. “Why would you wait until April if you’re interested in getting into that market place? You might as well buy something now and save yourself three per cent. It’s as straightforward as that.” But whatever this year brings, Robert emphasises that estate agents must maintain sensible valuations. “There have been a few, what I call, ‘high life’ transactions, where a new record price has been set on a certain street and everyone claims the market is booming. However, the reality is that you have to be pretty open to offers that are coming to you.” Robert notes that some estate agents have a tendency to over-value properties in order to win stock, but this can mean they won’t sell and vendors may be tempted to try their luck with online agents. “This is where the online agencies just haven’t quite got it,” he continues. “You have to have staff physically talking to clients to sell a property well in this market. At Chestertons, we are all about providing a service, advice and a link with international markets.” The hardest part of the current system, Robert explains, is reaching completion. “The number of deals that are falling through is at an all-time

“At Chestertons, we are all about providing a service, advice and a link with international markets” high. With tighter banking regulations, people need to be vetted more thoroughly. We do have a very drawn-out system in England and need to find a way to get transactions through quickly while ticking all the boxes.” It’s all a bit doom and gloom, so I ask what positive things we have to look forward to in the coming year, to which, after an extended pause, Robert replies: “London is still a great city and our politicians need to ensure that remains the case. It is a global contender with cities like Paris and New York and it’s essential for the rest of the UK economy that it stays that way.” But enough about property, what happened on his epic adventure through the desert earlier this year? “I cracked my tibia, which was annoying,” he says rather modestly, batting the incident off as if it had been an ankle sprain on a jog through Hyde Park. “I got my foot stuck between a couple of rocks and I had a brief 127 Hours moment.” In a similar situation to James Franco in the film, Robert was unable to free his foot and so threw his body down the side of the mountain, successfully escaping and finishing the remaining 55km with his leg bandaged up. It seems a strange leap from Olympic rower and endurance athlete to property expert, but maybe the two aren’t as far removed as one thinks. “I don’t always have the biggest and best ideas, but I am surrounded by really knowledgeable and experienced people.” Robert proves that, at any level or role, teamwork and knowledge are vital for success and it is these traits that will help Chestertons prevail through any rocky moments. chestertons.com

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Holland Park Gardens

ÂŁ3,150,000

London W14

share of freehold

A beautiful 3 bedroom apartment in this impressive period building on Holland Park Gardens. Comprising a large interconnecting reception/dining room, a modern fully fitted kitchen, guest cloakroom, 3 double bedrooms (all en-suite), a wine cellar & utility area. Further benefits include direct access to a communal garden while the Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club & an array of excellent schools including Norland (prep) & Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School (senior) are within close proximity. EPC rating E

Kensington

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Stafford Terrace

Kensington W8

An upper level duplex apartment situated on the southern side of Stafford Terrace, which forms part of the exclusive Phillimore Estate. The accommodation comprises a grand drawing room which leads directly to an interconnecting kitchen with space for a large dining table, a study area, a luxurious master bedroom en-suite, a further bedroom & bathroom. One of the highlights of this property is its large private roof terrace making it the perfect location for al-fresco dining. EPC rating D

Kensington

020 7937 7244

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ÂŁ3,750,000 share of freehold

Uverdale Road

£3,250,000

Chelsea SW10

freehold

A beautifully presented 4 bedroom family house which has been comprehensively refurbished & interior designed to the highest standard. This wider than average house enjoys excellent entertaining space & a west facing garden. The Lots Road “village” is ideally located within close proximity to the Kings Road, with Imperial Wharf & Fulham Broadway tube station within close walking distance. EPC pending

Chelsea

020 7594 4740

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Osprey House, Onslow Gardens

South Kensington SW7

A truly special & incredibly grand end of terrace house. Renovated & designed to exacting standards, this rare to market, triple aspect 6 bedroom family home offers generous entertaining space. In addition there are 2 secure off street parking spaces accessed behind electric gates. Onslow Gardens is a premier address in South Kensington within close proximity to the many facilities that the local area has to offer. EPC rating E

Chelsea

020 7594 4740

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Leinster Square

ÂŁ995,000

Notting Hill W11

share of freehold

A beautiful 2 double bedroom 2nd floor period apartment overlooking the communal gardens of Leinster Square. The property benefits from tall ceilings, a share of the freehold, access to communal gardens (on application) & excellent transport links. EPC rating D

Notting Hill & Holland Park

020 3040 8585

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Silverlight

London W10

An iconic & unique architecturally designed 4 bedroom house on the Grand Union Canal. On the market for the first time since its construction, the property was created in 2009 by world famous architect David Adjaye of Adjaye Associates. EPC rating C

Notting Hill & Holland Park

020 3040 8585

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ÂŁ5,500,000 freehold

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KENSINGTON GATE Kensington W8

An imposing Grade II* listed semi-detached house situated in an enviable position in this highly sought-after garden square, with the rare benefit of a lift. It has a particularly handsome white stucco facade and extends to approximately 4,952 sq ft over five floors. 4 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Balcony • Paved garden Communal garden

Price on application

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 gareth.jones@carterjonas.co.uk

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HARRINGTON ROAD South Kensington SW7

The apartment has been renovated to an impeccably high standard and luxuriously designed throughout, with bespoke fixtures and fittings. 2 reception rooms • 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Roof terrace • Concierge Lift • EPC rating D

Guide price £10,000,000 Leasehold

Knightsbridge & Chelsea 020 7584 7020 amy.rogers@carterjonas.co.uk

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Belgravia SW1

Chelsea SW3

A smart and spacious flat with high ceilings, wooden floors and plenty of natural light on the raised ground floor of a pretty period conversion in Belgravia/Knightsbridge.

This charming flat is located in the heart of Chelsea, only a short walk away from local amenities and both South Kensington and Sloane Square tube stations.

Large reception room • 2 bedrooms, both en suite EPC rating C

Reception rooms • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Balcony EPC rating C

£995 per week*/£4,312 per month* Knightsbridge & Chelsea

£695 per week*/£3,011.66 per month* Knightsbridge & Chelsea

020 7584 7020 | sadia.russell@carterjonas.co.uk

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HARRINGTON GARDENS

South Kensington SW7

A brand new refurbished property with plenty of natural light. The property is located on the ground floor in a vibrant location.

A spectacular apartment located in the heart of South Kensington only a short distance away from both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube station.

2 reception rooms • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms EPC rating D

£850 per week*/£3,650 per month* Knightsbridge & Chelsea

020 7584 7020 | sadia.russell@carterjonas.co.uk

Reception room • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms Communal gardens • EPC rating C

£1,500 per week*/£6,500 per month* Knightsbridge & Chelsea

020 7584 7020 | sadia.russell@carterjonas.co.uk

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Holland Park W11

Notting Hill W11

A beautiful apartment set on the raised ground floor of a period building on the prestigious Royal Crescent in Holland Park with a lovely rear garden.

A charming first floor apartment with fantastic living space and separate dining room. Reception room • 2 bedrooms • Bathroom • Kitchen Dining room • EPC rating D

Reception room • 2 bedrooms • Bathroom • Kitchen Garden • EPC rating D

£550 per week*/£2,383.33 per month*

£525 per week*/£2,275 per month* Holland Park & Notting Hill

Holland Park & Notting Hill

MELBURY ROAD

KENDAL STREET

Holland Park W14

Hyde Park Estate W2

A very special studio house arranged over three floors providing flexible family accommodation and superb entertaining space.

An immaculate, recently refurbished townhouse in Connaught Village.

020 7371 3377 | jon.gittins@carterjonas.co.uk

2 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • Kitchen Garden • EPC rating F

£2,500 per week*/£10,833.33 per month* Holland Park & Notting Hill

020 7371 3377 | jon.gittins@carterjonas.co.uk

3 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • Kitchen Private terrace • EPC rating E

£1,850 per week*/£8,016.67 per month* Holland Park & Notting Hill

020 7371 3377 | jon.gittins@carterjonas.co.uk

WESTBOURNE WESTBOURNETERRACE, TERRACE,W2 W2

£3,950,000 £3,950,000 Share Shareofoffreehold freehold

An An exceptional, exceptional, stylish stylish apartment apartment arranged arranged over over two two floors floors ofof a grand a grand white white stuccostuccofronted fronted building. building. This This rare rare home home offers offers wonderfully wonderfully proportioned proportioned rooms, rooms, high high ceilings ceilings and and aa wealth wealth ofof period period features. features. AA charming charming private private balcony balcony overlooks overlooks the the tranquil tranquil patio patio garden. garden. –– –– –– –– –– –– –– ––

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ST QUINTIN AVENUE, W10

£2,500,000 Share of freehold

A superb garden maisonette with exceptional contemporary style and original detail. This well-arranged two / three bedroom apartment has great volume and is beautifully executed. The property is situated close to the wonderful amenities of Portobello Road, Golborne Road, St Helen’s Gardens and Ladbroke Grove. – – – – – – – –

Sensational double reception room Eat-in kitchen with terrace Master bedroom suite with dressing area Guest bedroom Guest bathroom Occasional third bedroom Contemporary walled garden Approx. 1,899 sq ft / 176.4 sq m. EPC=E

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WESTBOURNE W2 SILVERLIGHT, TERRACE, W10

£3,950,000 £5,500,000 Share of freehold Freehold

An On exceptional, the marketstylish for theapartment first time since arranged its over construction, two floors of Silverlight a grand white by David stuccoAdjaye fronted of Adjaye building. Associates is an incredible feat of engineering in contemporary architecture. This rare home offers wonderfully proportioned Encompassing rooms, five floors high ceilings of contemporary and a wealth canalside of period living, features. the concept A charming for this private awardbalcony winning overlooks new-build thehome tranquil waspatio to respond garden.to its urban context. – Raised ground-floor reception room – – Exquisite Voluminous, diningdouble-height room living space – – Kitchen Striking / breakfast kitchen room – – Master suitemaster with dressing room Indulgent bedroom – – Two Three further guestbedrooms bedrooms – – Study Roofand garden, gym wet bar and direct access to – Secluded the canal patio garden – – Approx. sq ft / 249.9 sq m. EPC=D Integral2,690 garage – Approx. 5,209 sq ft / 483.9 sq m. EPC=C

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WESTBOURNE PARK VILLAS, W2

£895 per week - admin fees apply* Long Let

An incredible and rare two-bedroom maisonette featuring a vast warehouse-style reception space complete with vaulted ceilings and beautiful exposed wood beams. Westbourne Park Villas is superbly located for the many amenities found on Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill. – – – – – – – – –

Spacious reception space Modern open-plan kitchen Two double bedrooms One smart bathroom Private roof terrace Off-street parking for one car City of Westminster Approx. 1,323 sq ft / 123 sq m. EPC=E * domusnova.com/administrationfees

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WESTBOURNE FARADAY ROAD, TERRACE, W10 W2

£3,950,000 £595 per week - admin fees apply* Share freehold LongofLet

A exceptional, bright and spacious two-bedroom An stylish apartment arranged apartment located just off Golborne Road, one over two floors of a grand white stuccoof North Kensington’s most vibrant areas. fronted building. With dual-aspect sash windows and a This rare home offers wonderfully tranquil ambiance, property proportioned rooms, this highcharming ceilings and a has a of beautiful Parisian feel throughout. wealth period features. A charming private balcony overlooks the tranquil patio garden. – Open-plan living area Stylish kitchen – – Raised ground-floor reception room Two double bedrooms – – Exquisite dining room Modern bathroomroom – – Kitchen / breakfast Royalsuite Borough Kensington – – Master withof dressing room& Chelsea Approx. 676 sq ft / 63 sq m. EPC=D – – Two further bedrooms * domusnova.com/administrationfees – – Study and gym – Secluded patio garden – Approx. 2,690 sq ft / 249.9 sq m. EPC=D

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POWIS GARDENS, W11

£1,150 per week - admin fees apply* Long Let A beautifully designed property occupying the second and third floors of a substantial Victorian terraced house. Powis Gardens is located in Notting Hill and is in close proximity to Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road. – – – – – – – –

Open-plan reception Modern kitchen space Master bedroom suite Additional double bedroom Balcony overlooking the church square Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Approx. 1,153 sq ft / 107.1 sq m. EPC=D * domusnova.com/administrationfees

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CHEVAL PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7 ● ● ● ●

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Reception room Kitchen / dining room

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Roof terrace Patio Approx. 1,195 sq ft (111 sq m) EPC: D

Guide price £2,595,000 Freehold For more information, call Robert Lewis 020 3811 2679 or email rlewis@waellis.com

174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP

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ADDISON ROAD, HOLLAND PARK W14 ● ● ● ●

3 Double bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Reception room Fully fitted kitchen

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Newly refurbished Period building Approx. 1,200 sq ft (111 sq m) EPC: current (D) potential (B)

£1,350 per week Unfurnished For more information, call Karen Carpmael 020 3813 5978 or email kcarpmael@waellis.com

Potential tenants are advised that administration fees may be payable when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP

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TAMARIND COURT, KENSINGTON W8 ● ● ● ●

1 Double bedroom 1 Bathroom Spacious reception room Separate kitchen

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Gated development 24 Hour security Approx. 771 sq ft (71 sq m) EPC: current (C) potential (B)

Guide price £1,895,000 Leasehold For more information, call Jessica Conway 020 3813 4758 or email kensington.sales@eu.jll.com

387 Kensington High Street London W14 8QH

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Established 1897

CHELTENHAM TERRACE, Chelsea SW3 A spacious three double bedroom ground floor apartment on Cheltenham Terrace. Located in Whitelands House but with its own private entrance, the apartment benefits from both a quiet and convenient location. Generous accommodation is provided throughout with further scope to improve the current layout should it be desired. The apartment is located moments from the King’s Road and its world class shopping and dining and would make an ideal pied-a-terre. Offered with no onward chain. EPC rating C. Guide price: £3,500,000 Share of Freehold

020 7225 5911 mark.greenway@harrodsestates.com

KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 (0)20 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 (0)20 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0)20 7225 6700 KENSINGTON OFFICE: 48-50 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET W8 4DG T: +44 (0)20 3650 4600

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Established 1897

THE TOWER, Vauxhall SW8 Harrods Estates are proud to offer this fabulous two bedroom apartment situated on the tenth floor of this luxurious riverside development in SW8, overlooking The Thames and the London skyline. The building itself offers superb amenities to residents and a second-to-none living experience, boasting a luxury gym and spa, cinema, lounge areas, meeting rooms, panoramic swimming pool with stunning river views, and 24-hour porter and concierge services by Harrods Estates Asset Management. This apartment is offered on a furnished basis and early viewings are recommended due to the high demand to live in this exclusive building. EPC rating B. Price: £1,750 per week plus property fees* (£180 admin, £150 checkout) References £42 per person *www.harrodsestates.com/tenants 020 7225 5881 tobias.king@harrodsestates.com

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Established 1897

Addisland Court, Kensington W14 A truly unique three bedroom lateral apartment (approximately 1,425sq ft /132.38sq m) presented in an immaculate order throughout, located in the heart of Holland Park. The property has a perfect mixture of both contemporary and traditional décor and retains many original features, including working gas fireplaces. The accommodation is well proportioned and comprises a large reception room with three west-facing double windows, two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, one further bedroom, an eat-in kitchen and two balconies. Addisland Court is a portered block situated close to the shops, cafés, restaurants and excellent transport links that Holland Park Avenue and the surrounding area have to offer. EPC rating E.

Leasehold: approximately 979 years remaining Guide price: £2,500,000

020 3650 4600 nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com

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Established 1897

Trinity House, Kensington W14 A stunning three bedroom penthouse apartment located on the 11th and 12th floors of this landmark development on Kensington High Street. The spacious open-plan reception room has been beautifully designed to incorporate a kitchen, dining and living area, opening onto a huge terrace with incredible views over London. There are also three bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, a further cloakroom and secure underground parking. 375 Kensington High Street is a luxurious new development located at the western end of Kensington, benefiting from 24-hour concierge and security supplied by Harrods Estates Asset Management, underground parking and a stunning leisure suite for residents only, comprising of a gym, swimming pool, spa, treatment rooms and cinema. EPC rating C. Price: £3,500 per week plus property fees* (£180 admin & £175 checkout) References £42 per person *www.harrodsestates.com/tenants 020 3650 4604 sam.wright@harrodsestates.com

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An impressive four bedroom Victorian house that has undergone extensive refurbishment to combine traditional features with contemporary interior. This beautiful family home is located on the iconic New Kings Road, within walking distance to Parsons Green, Fulham Broadway and Putney Bridge tube stations.

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Astwood Mews, South Kensington, SW7 £1,550,000 South Kensington 020 3040 6370 southkensington.sales@kfh.co.uk

A freshly renovated upper maisonette with three spacious bedrooms, two modern bathrooms and well proportioned open plan living space. Finished with contemporary design throughout, this immaculately presented property is bright and airy with plenty of natural light.

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Astwood Mews is a charming cobbled mews located close to Gloucester Road underground station and the green open spaces of Kensington Gardens.

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A beautifully refurbished two bedroom apartment in an attractive period conversion building. Both double bedrooms have impressive en suite bathrooms, with the master bedroom also benefiting from a dressing room. The property also boasts wooden floors, a fully fitted kitchen and two patios. The local amenities of Holland Park including Westfield Shopping Centre and Kensington High Street are all nearby.

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£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Quirky yet elegant apartment in an imposing red-brick building Matching people and property in London for over 150 years.

Woodsford Square W14 £3,200,000 A charming and well maintained five-bedroom family home with a large garden, set in this highly sought-after Holland Park enclave just moments from Kensington High Street. Freehold. EPC=E

• Five-bedroom family house • Approx 2,550 sqft • Off-street parking • Garage Holland Park Sales: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

Atherstone Mews SW7 £2,650,000 A fabulous four-bedroom mews house with outstanding reception space, situated close to Gloucester Road and South Kensington Underground Stations. Freehold. EPC=D

• Four double bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Fabulous reception space • Excellent condition throughout South Kensington Sales: 020 7590 0800 sales.skn@marshandparsons.co.uk

Queen’s Gate Terrace SW7 £2,450,000 An incredibly light and well presented two-bedroom maisonette, situated over the top two floors with the benefit of a lift and two roof terraces. Share of Freehold. EPC=D

• Two bedrooms • Loft style apartment • Two roof terraces • Close to Hyde Park South Kensington Sales: 020 7590 0800 sales.skn@marshandparsons.co.uk

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CHELSEA SW10 | FOR SALE £3m

• Short walk from West Brompton and Earl’s Court Stations

Freehold building for prime re-development on Finborough Road.

• Mid terraced building on a residential Victorian Street

A rare and interesting development/investment project located in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea. Currently this building offers 4 floors of accommodation split into 5 separate apartments, with a possibility of a further rear extension. Located within a short walk of both Earl’s Court and West Brompton (District, Circle, Piccadilly and Over Ground lines) as well as a the main thoroughfares of Chelsea, Kensington and Fulham.

• Rear Garden with the potential to extend • Currently 2,314 sq ft of internal space (TBC) • At present arranged as 5 individual apartments over 4 floors • Within the Bolton’s Conservation area • No planning permission currently in place • Offers invited

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW1X | £1350pw

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This stunning and newly renovated modern apartment offers outstanding high quality accommodation on one of London’s most iconic and fashionable streets. Fitted to an exceptional standard throughout this bright and airy 6th floor property commands attractive, southerly views over Cadogan Place Gardens and is within a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the exclusive boutiques of Knightsbridge and Chelsea.

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ADDISON AVENUE, HOLLAND PARK, LONDON, W11

A wonderfully wide, unmodernised and unlisted family house with masses of potential in this most sought after Holland Park address. The property has enormous character and charm, is low built and boasts a 67â&#x20AC;&#x2122; west facing rear garden with superb open views. At present the house comprises circa 3,178 sq.ft. (including storage and loft). Drawing room with door to terrace overlooking the garden, study, reception room, dining room, kitchen, utility, principal bedroom with shower room en suite, two further bedrooms, bathroom, expansive loft and storage area.

Freehold for Sale - ÂŁ5,250,000 Sole Agents

HAYDENS PLACE, PORTOBELLO ROAD, LONDON, W11

One of a development of five houses set behind a gated entrance off the world famous Portobello Road. An unexpected oasis of tranquillity. The house is west facing, architect designed and totally refurbished - arranged over only two floors of excellent lateral living space with the benefit of a private patio area leading directly onto communal gardens and private parking space. The accommodation, circa 2,157 sq.ft., comprises ground floor reception room, first floor reception room, dining room, master bedroom with en suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, two terraces.

Freehold for Sale - ÂŁ4,750,000 Sole Agents

LADBROKE ROAD, HOLLAND PARK, W11

To Let ÂŁ700 per week (Unfurnished)

A first floor flat which has been newly refurbished to an extremely high standard. The accommodation, which offers plenty natural light comprises spacious living room, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, study/third bedroom, contemporary style shower room, utility room with storage.The property is situated about two minutes walk from Holland Park Avenue Station (Central Line).

QUEENSDALE PLACE, HOLLAND PARK, W11

To Let ÂŁ1,695 per week

Situated in a very popular cul-de-sac, a recently refurbished and stylish house which benefits from integrated sound system, balcony and terrace. Open plan reception room with modern kitchen and dining area, leading to sitting area, glass folding doors to terrace, master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and separate cloakroom.

ADDISON PLACE, HOLLAND PARK, W11

To Let ÂŁ750 per week (Unfurnished)

A pretty Victorian cottage situated in a secluded cobbled street off the popular Addison Avenue. The house is well presented throughout and the easy flowing accommodation comprises an intercommunicating reception room, modern fitted kitchen leading to conservatory dining area with doors to patio. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and bathroom.

ADDISON ROAD, HOLLAND PARK, W14

To Let ÂŁ1,350 per week (Unfurnished)

Full of classic charm with a modern style, this three bedroom apartment set within a prestigious residential road. This first floor flat has just been decorated and the accommodation comprises spacious entranace hall, 3 double bedrooms, large living room, modern fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and utility room. The property also benefits from wonderful ceiling heights and a delightful communal garden.

Addison Road ———— — An exceptional house in one of London’s most desirable and affluent addresses

Addison Road W14 £25,000,000 - Freehold

This exceptional freehold detached residence has been reconstructed behind the Victorian facade to the highest of standards and interior designed with great imagination by the award winning SHH architects to create a stunning and contemporary 9,000 sq ft home with extensive entertaining rooms and leisure facilities. The delightful garden and terraces have been designed by Kate Gould the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist. The carriage driveway provides parking for 2-3 cars, the passenger lift accesses all floors and the indoor swimming pool extends to over 12m. Addison Road is one of Holland Park’s most prestigious streets with the glorious open spaces of Holland Park being within walking distance.

020 7486 9665 | www.hanover-residential.com

Holland Park ————— A stunning, beautifully refurbished three bedroom apartment in a classic Grade II stucco fronted Holland Park Villa

Holland Park W11 £6,999,995 - Share of freehold

Situated in this highly sought after road in fashionable Holland Park is this spectacular 3 double bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment in a stunning, classic Grade II listed, white, stucco fronted Holland Park Villa. This gorgeous apartment has been meticulously refurbished to the highest standard and specification. Boasting an impressive double aspect living & dining room that is over 36ft long and 21ft wide with 12ft ceiling height and two large double height bay windows overlooking the private courtyard. Holland Park is one of London’s premier locations with wide tree lined avenues and stunning white stucco fronted houses. The area is well served for shops, transport connections and restaurants as well as Holland Park itself.

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QUEEN’S GARDENS BAYSWATER W2

£1,999,950 share of freehold

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ACADEMY GARDENS KENSINGTON W8

ÂŁ1,250 per week

10 Clarendon Road London W11 3AA

020 7229 1414

OVINGTON SQUARE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3

£2,700,000 LEASEHOLD • THREE BEDROOMS • THREE BATHROOMS • KITCHEN • PRIVATE BALCONY • BEAUTIFUL PERIOD BUILDING • LIFT • EPC C

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REDESDALE STREET, CHELSEA, SW3

£1,350 PER WEEK • THREE BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • RECEPTION ROOM • • INTERIOR DESIGNED • SOUND SYSTEM • PATIO GARDEN • WOOD FLOORS • EPC D PLUS £240 TENANCY FEE AND £60 REFERENCING FEE PER PERSON

CHELSEA OFFICE 2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU +44 (0)20 7581 5011 chelseaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

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Eaton Place, Belgravia, SW1X With an exceptional address, this Manhattan style loft apartment of approx. 3060sq.ft has been renovated to a high standard and offers high ceilings, triple aspect windows, roof terrace with panoramic views and a private lift access. The apartment has three bedrooms suites, a fourth bedroom, separate bathroom and a mezzanine office. For the entertainers, the vaulted ceiling reception room (over 30ft long) is spectacular and no photo can convey the sense of space and light. The master bedroom is a large space of approx. 18’7 x 18’2 and has an en suite bathroom with separate shower and dressing room. EPC Rating F.

Price: £9,995,000 Leasehold

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One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, SW1X A spectacular park side Candy and Candy designed 3 bedroom apartment with study, offering views right across Hyde Park to The Serpentine. The drawing room opens onto a full length terrace which feels like part of the park itself. Formal and informal entertaining areas also include the dining room/games room, sitting room/media room (85 inch plasma) and a private courtyard for outdoor dining. All three bedrooms are ensuited and open onto courtyards. This apartment includes an underground car park, and a large storage room, 24 hour concierge provides parking and valet service and room service from the adjacent Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The building is renown for its security and private facilities including a Squash court, Cinema, Dining Hall, sitting room/library, games room swimming pool and a private Spa.

Price On Application Leasehold

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First Street, SW3 ÂŁ1,650 Per week UNfurnished immaculately presented west-facing period terraced house Double Reception Room | Fully Fitted Open-Plan Kitchen With

Sheffield Terrace ÂŁ5,750 Per week unfurnished Sensational Newly Refurbished House Entrance Hall | Open Plan kitchen & Dining Room | Reception and Study | Master Bedroom with En-suite

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102 Draycott Avenue Chelsea SW3 4AD

Cornwall Gardens, SW7 £1,195,000 leaseHOLD Fabulous Flat Overlooking A Very Pretty Communal Garden 4th Floor Flat | Reception Room | Kitchen | 2 Double

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Elevated Living With the City and the West End on its doorstep, Chelsea Creek by St George is a world apart; an exclusive waterside haven in the heart of London Moments from the array of exquisite restaurants, designer boutiques and cultural offerings of the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road lies the prestigious Chelsea Creek development by St George. Close enough to benefit from the vibrancy and understated splendour of Chelsea, this landmark residential development offers the very best in elevated London living in a tranquil waterside setting. For those seeking the pinnacle of residential accommodation in Chelsea, St George offers a superb collection of penthouse apartments overlooking a network of interlocking canals that meander through the development. Designed by world-renowned architecture practice Squire & Partners, The Tower at Chelsea Creek is a striking 25-storey building, representing the epitome of sophistication and style. Occupying the top two floors, The Tower Penthouse is a spacious duplex residence providing panoramic views across the London skyline. The interiors of the five-bedroom Tower Penthouse have been crafted by Taylor Howes to the most elegant design, incorporating precious metals and finishes to bring a level of opulence to everyday life. A magnificent entranceway confirms the status of the penthouse with a white marble staircase that leads the eye upwards to a private sky garden. Designed by an RHS Chelsea Flower Show winner, the private sky garden at the apex of The Tower is a serene and uplifting escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Offering outstanding 360-degree views across London, this is the ultimate relaxation and entertainment space.

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While living on the uppermost floors of a 25-storey tower is the pinnacle of city life for some, others prefer to reside a little closer to the ground. Elsewhere at the Chelsea Creek development is Lockside House, which includes a collection of stunning three-bedroom duplex penthouses on the fifth and six floors. These penthouses are finished to the very high specification that buyers have come to expect from St George, with timeless interior design crafted by Tara Bernerd. Neutral tones and clean lines prevail throughout, and generous external terraces provide a natural extension of the superb living spaces. All residents at Chelsea Creek are able to benefit from an exclusive spa and fitness centre, complete with indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, relaxing sauna and steam room, private treatment room and Wi-Fi enabled lounge. Excellent transport connections are also available nearby, with Imperial Wharf station adjacent to the development offering a fourminute train to West Brompton and its connections to the Underground. The Penthouse Collection at Chelsea Creek offers a superb opportunity for elevated living in a truly exquisite location. Chelsea Creek Marketing Suite, 9 Park Street, SW6 2FS, 020 3733 1153 sales@chelseacreek.co.uk, chelseacreek.co.uk

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Elevated London living built on a reputation of excellence The Penthouse Collection, Prices on Application

Chelsea Creek Show Apartments and Marketing Suite 9 Park Street, Chelsea Creek, London SW6 2FS 020 3733 1153 sales@chelseacreek.co.uk | www.chelseacreek.co.uk

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20 Montpelier Street Knightsbridge London SW7 1HD

KINGS COURT SOUTH, SW3 Bedroom | Bathroom | Hall | WC | Reception Room | Balcony | 547 sq ft | Lift | Porterage | EPC D A well-proportioned apartment with garden views positioned on the first floor, with lift, of this fashionable artdeco style block. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, double bedroom, bathroom, guest cloakroom and open-plan kitchen/reception room leading out onto a west-facing balcony, providing fantastic entertaining space. The property is quietly situated just off The Kings Road, close to the numerous amenities the area is famous for, plus nearby Sloane Square (District & Circle lines) & South Kensington (Piccadilly, Circle & District lines) tube stations for easy transport links.

ÂŁ925,000 Share of Freehold (approximately 992 years remaining)

POND PLACE, SW3 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms (1 en Suite) | Kitchen/Reception Room | Roof Terrace | 817 sq ft | EPC D A beautifully presented house on this picturesque street, within the heart of Chelsea. The property comprises a well-proportioned reception room and open plan kitchen with plentiful natural light. The house provides a further two double bedrooms, one en suite and separate family bathroom as well as an attractive south-west facing roof terrace. The property is idyllically situated near South Kensington (Piccadilly, Circle & District lines) tube station, plus the numerous restaurants and bars of The Kings Road and South Kensington.

ÂŁ925 Per Week Furnished

T: +44 (0)20 3770 3474

info@nicolasvanpatrick.com

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SYDNEY STREET,LONDON, LONDON SW3 020 7351 7822 FAX:M: 020 7351 2274 117117 SYDNEY STREET, SW3 6NR 6NR TEL: TEL: 020 7351 7822 07530 689536 e-mail: ginny@hlrlets.com website: e-mail: sophie@hlrlets.com website:www.hlrlets.com www.hlrlets.com

Sheffield Terr ace, W8

Cadogan Gardens, SW3

This fabulous top floor maisonette is totally unique and has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard throughout. The studio reception has the ultimate wow factor but at the same time the owners have created a living space that is versatile and comfortable. The flat has a wonderful feeling of space with a magnificent master bedroom and luxurious marble en suite bathroom. No expense has been spared with the latest technology and elegant modern furnishings.

This elegant SECOND FLOOR flat has just been totally refurbished including a large new family kitchen and wood floors throughout. It is newly decorated in neutral colours and its three separate reception rooms make it ideal for entertaining as well as family living. This well run portered building with access to communal gardens and use of tennis court is conveniently located close to Sloane Square underground and shops.

- MASTER BEDROOM AND EN SUITE BATHROOM - SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM - BATHROOM - STUDIO RECEPTION ROOM - OPEN PLAN KITCHEN

£2150 per week

FURNISHED

Cadogan Lane, SW1X

£2250 per week

UNFURNISHED

Cr anmer court, SW3

A well presented house situated in a peaceful street in Knightsbridge ideally located just of Sloane Street. The house has four bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, two reception rooms, eat-in kitchen, patio garden, garage, cloakroom and access to communal gardens. The property is available unfurnished.

- FOUR BEDROOMS (3 DOUBLE) - TWO BATHROOMS - TWO RECEPTION ROOMS - PATIO GARDEN - GARAGE - COMMUNAL - GARDENS - CLOAKROOM - UNFURNISHED

£1,500 per week

- FOUR BEDROOMS - THREE BATHROOMS - DRAWING ROOM - DINING ROOM - STUDY - EAT-IN KITCHEN - SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM - GUEST CLOAKROOM - LIFT - CARETAKER - ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENS

UNFURNISHED

117 Sydney Street London SW3 6NR Lettings: 0207 351 7822 or info@hlrlets.com

Fabulous property located on the fifth floor of this popular block close to Sloane Square and King’s Road. The property has well planned accommodation with fabulous south facing views and offers comfortable living space. There is a good sized double reception room plus a study/third bedroom. The fully fitted kitchen is well equipped with a breakfast area. The master bedroom has good storage including a walk in wardrobe and en suite bathroom and there is a further twin bedroom and shower room. In addition there is porterage and a lift. - DOUBLE RECEPTION - MASTER BEDROOM SUITE TWIN BEDROOM - STUDY/THIRD BEDROOM -SHOWER ROOM - EAT-IN KITCHEN - LOBBY - PORTER - LIFT

£1300 per week

FURNISHED

Victoria Grove, W8 1,972 SQ.FT/183 SQ.M

A wonderful opportunity to acquire low built, early Victorian house in one of the most desirable streets in Kensington. The house is set over four floors and has four bedrooms, an elegant double reception room and a 43ft south facing garden.

Price: ÂŁ3,700,000

FREEHOLD

020 7590 9339

Cornwall Gardens, SW7 964 SQ.FT / 89.6 SQ.M

A two bedroom raised ground floor flat with a superb south facing reception room, en-suite bathroom, shower room and a terrace (not demised). There are high ceilings throughout and the flat would benefit from some updating.

Price ÂŁ1,800,000

L/H + SHARE OF FREEHOLD

020 7590 9339 38 Gloucester Road, SW7

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£750 per week * Furnished or Unfurnished

Rivermead Court, Fulham SW6

A spacious and well-presented three bedroom apartment in this prestigious Riverside development in Fulham, inclusive of heating and hot water.

Milner Street, Chelsea SW3

A stunning two double bedroom maisonette which has been interior designed and extended to create a wonderfully light and open space throughout.

Fulham 020 7731 7100 fulham.lettings@struttandparker.com

£1,350 per week * Furnished

* The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £210 (inv VAT) Credit Reference per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.

Chelsea 020 7589 9966 chelsea.lettings@struttandparker.com

£3,150 per week * Unfurnished

Old Church Street, Chelsea SW3

A wonderful triple aspect apartment on the corner of Old Church Street and Mulberry Walk, in the heart of this most historic part of Chelsea.

Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill W2

A stunning four bedroom family house in Notting Hill . Recently refurbished to a high standard throughout this impressive property benefits from offstreet parking behind secure gates.

Chelsea 020 7589 9966 chelsea.lettings@struttandparker.com

£3,250 per week * Unfurnished

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 nottinghill.lettings@struttandparker.com

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Beaufort Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3

A brand newly refurbished lateral three bedroom apartment with direct lift access. The flat provides a double reception room with three windows overlooking the square.

ÂŁ3,950,000 Share of Freehold

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 knightsbridge@struttandparker.com

Abingdon Road, Kensington W8

An impressive and beautifully presented five bedroom family house, over four floors only, with a fabulous 45 ft long west-facing garden.

Kensington 020 7938 3666 kensington@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ4,750,000 Freehold

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Netherton Grove, Chelsea SW10

Having been completely rebuilt, this meticulously refurbished house boasts extensive entertaining space and offers the discerning buyer refined luxury, comfort and style.

Chelsea SW10 - 020 7373 1010 chelseaSW10@struttandparker.com

£6,450,000 Freehold

South Terrace, Knightsbridge SW7

A five bedroom family house which has been sympathetically renovated and extended, offering light and elegant living and the benefit of a south-facing garden.

Price on Application Freehold

Chelsea 020 7225 3866 chelsea@struttandparker.com