SEPTEMBER 2022 thelondonmagazine.co.uk£4.95 LIVINGCLEAN LUXURY LIFESTYLE, PRIME PROPERTY Eco luxury in the home • Ethical fashion and jewellery • Vegan dining with va va voom • St John’s Wood style THE SUSTAINABLE EDITION
September 2022 The London Magazine 13 54 53 28 27 31 CONTENTS 17 THE WISHLIST September concerts, exhibitions and restaurant openings 20 LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty and wellbeing tips, plus product picks 24 FIRST LONDON HOME Ethical fashion label Beulah London’s founder Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs 27 STYLE CONSCIOUS Our edit of the best eco-friendly fashion out now 28 CRYSTAL CLEAR The jewellery brands championing ethical methods 31 STYLE WITH SUBSTANCE Alexandra Goss explores the interiors trend of buying less but buying well 40 A GOOD ENERGY New homes that are both stylish and kind to the environment, by Zoe Dare Hall 44 DESIGNS FOR LIFE The London Design Festival offers a sustainable focus 46 KIND DINING Tallulah Rushaya explores London ’ s vegan restaurant scene 50 FIRST DAY BACK Abercorn founder Andrea Greystoke on new school fears 53 FAIR MILES Holiday without the carbon-footprint guilt at these hotspots 54 VILLAGE LONDON Get the insiders ’ guide to St John’s Wood 58 PROPERTY NEWS Zoe Dare Hall on energy efficiency in the home 60 ANNE ASHWORTH Assessing the cost of living crisis for Londoners 130 PROPERTY OF THE MONTH Thomas Cubitt’s former Pimlico home has one of the West End’s largest gardens A sanctuarybiophiliclies in the secret garden of this Accoutertownhouse,BelgraviabyDesign ON COVTHEER 20 WILKHUTARANPHOTOGRAPH:COVER
Steep rises in both this summer ’s temperatures and autumn’s energy bills have focused renewed attention on sustainable living. Every one of us can take steps to change our habits for the good of the planet, not to mention the pocket. In this month ’s Sustainable Edition, we o er food for thought. In home interiors, jewellery and fashion, ‘ buy well, buy once’ is the motto, as we consider where products come from and how ethical the source. When it comes to property, London is leading the way with carbon-neutral, net-zero new homes, as well as a drive by landowners such as the Grosvenor Estate to lower emissions. Finally, prepare to be amazed by the capital ’s fi nest vegan restaurants. Come on London, it’s time to change our ways. Cuthbertson
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Design London, pictured above, will be part of London Design Festival 2022, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The festival showcases the best of the city's designers, architects and artists (for highlights see p44). 17-25 September. londondesignfestival.com
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Elizabeth Line Late Spend a night on London's latest train line, below. Revel in a street party, play nostalgic games, and enjoy Elizabeth Line-inspired cocktails. Historic buses and Tube trains will be decorated to toast Her Majesty's reign in the London Transport Museum. 9 September ltmuseum.co.uk The Art of Movement, Van Cleef & Arpels Learn how the renowned French jewellery house has blended the art of dance, elegance and naturalism into its dazzlingly precious creations since 1906. 23 September to 20 October designmuseum.org
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29 September to 2 October britishartfair.co.uk Open House Festival
This two-week festival champions London's homes, architecture and neighbourhoods. In its 30th year, the festival has partnered with Rightmove. Londoners and visitors alike can explore some of London's most impressive buildings and best-kept secrets. 8-21 September open-city.org.uk
Winslow Homer: Force of Nature
The marketplace for modern and contemporary British art. More than 50 leading dealers will be exhibiting paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture, celebrating art from modernism to today, elegantly displayed throughout London’s prestigious Saatchi Gallery.
For the first time in the UK, the great American realist painter Winslow Homer will have an overview of works presented. His oeuvres focus on the United States and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean towards the end of the 19th century, including Oranges on a Branch, 1885 (Erving and Joyce Collection, left) . Opens 10 September nationalgallery.org.uk
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Opening on 9 September, KOYN is a twofold contemporary dining experience, with interiors inspired by Mount Fuji. Executive chef Rhys Cattermoul (ex Nobu London and Hong Kong) is behind the menu, below Grosvenor Street koynrestaurants.com Temper Temper is opening a fourth branch in Shoreditch this month. Using only selected UK farms, Temper serves the same amount of food as a like-for-like restaurant. Great Eastern Street temperrestaurant.com Oche Oche, is London’s first-ever gastro-gaming venue. The sensational gourmet menu features a selection of five small plates. Signature dishes are curated from its Michelin-trained chefs. 105 Strand oche.com All-Star Hospitality Action Dinner hosted by The Cinnamon Kitchen Executive chef, Vivek Singh hosts a stellar line-up of chefs, raising money for Hopsitality Action. The menu theme is 'spice'. A selection of luxury prizes will also be up for auction. Tickets are £150pp.
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The final performances of BBC Proms have arrived. There's still an exciting range to see, from legendary pianist Sir András Schiff returning with Beethoven’s final three sonatas to Nicola Benedetti's performance of Wynton Marsalis's violin concerto and Sheku Kanneh-Mason at the Last Night. Until 10 September bbc.co.uk/proms Screening: West Side Story
ARTAFFORDABLEFAIR In leafy Battersea this autumn, find thousands of original artworks all priced between £50 to £7,500. The works come from a variety of UK and hasthefornewmantlepieceaccentperfectlookingyourgalleries.internationalWhatevertaste,ifyou'reforthecolourfortheoratalkingpointanotherpartofhome,thefairitall. 20-23 BatterseaOctober affordableartfair.com
RESTOREDSOANE Discover conservatory.andpainttherecreationItoriginalSirwasPitzhangerhowManorreturnedtoJohnSoane'svision.focusesontheofarchitect'seffectslight-filled Ends autumn 2022 Pitzhanger Manor pitzhanger.org.uk BBC Proms
The Crucible Arthur Miller's play, which will run at the Olivier Theatre, tells the story of how fear spread through the Salem community during the witch trials in 1692. At the heart of the story is a group of young women who find themselves in a world of turmoil. Opens 14 September nationaltheatre.org.uk
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THEATRE AND MUSIC
In partnership with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Luna Cinema presents West Side Story. The multi award-winning new take from Steven Spielberg features the beloved Bernstein musical scores America, Maria and Somewhere 18 September openairtheatre.com Mozart and Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Pianist Gunel Mirzayeva performs classical favourites from Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Scarlatti and Rachmaninov. A feast for the senses, immerse yourself in the strikingly enchanting architecture of The Grand Temple, Freemason's Hall, above Until 27 August ugle.org.uk
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HONDROUMEROULA ON YOGA BEGINNERSFOR Find the style of yoga that works best for you. Just like the teacher, not every style is for you. Personally, I love to fire up the body and sweat so Power Vinyasa and Yoga Sculpt classes are my go-to. Pay attention to how you feel during and post-class, listen to your body and how it responds. The saying “yoga finds you when you need it most” is 100 per cent true. Don’t be alarmed if you feel extra sensitive and more anxious than usual when you’re beginning your yoga journey – you’re also just starting or deepening your own healing journey, even if you don’t realise it. Be compassionate with yourself through it all. Play and have fun with it. I always begin my classes by saying “guys, just have fun with it, don’t take it too seriously”. In the beginning, you’ll probably get a little impatient with yourself, but try to find the fun in it. This is a chance to leave behind whatever stresses you have. There’s so much freedom in doing this.
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“Keeping your hands and cuticles moisturised is the key to making sure your manicure lasts longer! At our new Kensington salon, we’ve launched a refillable cuticle oil station, which allows customers a sustainable way to top-up their Townhouse Cuticle Oil to take home. Created with organic jojoba oil, coconut oil and vitamin E, the Townhouse Cuticle Oil will ensure nails stay hydrated between appointments, and have a lovely, subtle vanilla scent. We encourage selfcare: moisturise, wear SPF on your hands and if you need a tidy-up, leave it to the professionals and book in for a routine, regular maintenance.” mytownhouse.co.uk IDRIS AND SABRINA ELBA ON THEIR NEW SKINCARE LINE
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With certain vintages soaring in value, fine wines and rare whisky are attracting a new generation of collectors
Which is where fine wines and rare whisky come in. With the renewed interest in wine and whisky collecting and investing spurred by the pandemic, certain expressions and vintages have seen values skyrocket. Not surprisingly, Champagne and Burgundy remain two of the most sought-after and bestselling in the wine investment sphere, with limited releases by the Macallan comfortably leading the whisky rise. And the most traded fine wines of the last year, according to Liv-ex, included Lafite Rothschild, Petrus, Screaming Eagle, Mouton Rothschild, Sassicaia, and Taittinger.
London Barrelhouse introduces access to the wineand whisky investing world through offering best in-class procurement and storage, coupled with the industry first “buy back policy”. When asked about the motivating factors drawing investors into asset classes such as fine wine and rare whisky, co-founder Peter Charalambous says that three issues are driving interest: “diversification and low correlation during market corrections” combined with “double-digit annualised returns over the past two decades” and “younger generations investing in ideas and products that they are passionate about”.
Fo r more information on how to start your journey into fine wine and rare whisky, get in touch with London Barrelhouse, 15 The Broadway, Woodford Green, London IG8 0HL. Tel: 020 4518 1333
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I t is estimated that $70 trillion of wealth will be transferred from baby boomers to millennials in the next 25 years. Conscious of this, savvy investors are seeking less traditional asset classes to put their money into, and the diversification strategies to do so are progressively becoming more unique.
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Investing in whisky is a hot topic right now, with Scotch producing annual returns of 15.4 per cent over the past decade, with limited editions by the Macallan seeing four-fold increases on the secondary market weeks after being newly released.
With captivating returns and the allure of owning rare vintages, the fine wine and rare whisky industry is set to continue its rise in popularity.
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At Carpe Diem Beds, sleep is the third recognised essential to survive after air and water. All bed designs are inspired by the tranquillity of the Swedish islands and Carpe Diem Beds offers various options of adjustable, continental and frame beds to choose from. Through consultations Carpe Diem Beds invites customers to spend time and unwind in either the Marylebone flagship or the newly opened Harrods concession. For the complete experience, it is recommended one or two hours are set aside. If customers are still unable to decide, sleep sessions are available. Once in the bed, you should be able to switch off your mind, and merely listen to your body. With an array of legs, headboards, 36 fabrics and functions, these beds are designed to be as beautiful to look at as they are to sleep in. Carpe Diem Beds offers a full bedroom design experience so that you can create your individual sanctuary where you can unwind. As beautiful as they are innovative, these beds are handmade to order and are fully customizable to your needs, from beautiful nature-inspired fabrics from the Designers Guild and The Romo Group to an array of bed linen, bedroom accessories, and furniture.
Carpe Diem Beds was born from founder Börje Thuleskar’s deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology. The young, entrepreneurial chiropractor set sail for Stora Kornö, a small island off the west coast town of Lysekil. Kornö is characterised by its shoreline’s soft, rolling cliffs and crevasses. After finding the perfect picnic spot, Börje laid his blanket over a bed of heather. Noticing how rejuvenated he felt, Carpe Diem Beds was created to mimic the weightlessness Börje had experienced on the picturesque island landscape. The quest took thousands of hours and a partnership with the Spinal Unit at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden. The final result is Carpe Diem Beds’ patented Contour Pocket System, which has a unique cushioning ability. It gently yields and supports at the same time, instantly moulding to your body’s contours and changing with your every movement.
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