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Whether it’s the swinging Sixties or the minimalism of the Nineties, every decade has a distinctive style, each championed by certain celebrities. Style icons help encapsulate everything that is fashionable from their time, while not necessarily being the celebrities who had the most out-there or unique style. Instead, they’re individuals who captured the feel and fashion of a specific era, set trends everyone wanted to follow, and are still today associated with the style of a particular decade.

At 85 years old, Judi Dench has become British Vogue’s oldest cover star.

The actor - known for her roles in the James Bond franchise, Shakespeare in Love and more - is on the front cover of the fashion magazine’s June issue. In the accompanying profile, her daughter Finty Williams says: “After the photoshoot, she came back literally thinking she was Beyonce.”

You can trace its roots back to a bespoke shoemaker, Jimmy Choo, based in the East End of London in the early 1990s. The fashion designer was born Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat in Penang, Malaysia in 1961, and using the craftsmanship he learned from his father, also a cobbler, Choo made his first pair of shoes at the age of just 11. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps.

During times of difficulty, arts and culture can help us make sense of a confused reality, offering refreshing perspectives and sharing lessons from the past. There’s something reassuringly therapeutic about exploring a gallery, even if you’re clueless about the works on display; for a few hours, it’s possible to get lost in another world. While physical visits are temporarily off-limits, there’s still a chance to peruse permanent collections and temporary exhibitions from the safety of your home. From top institutions to emerging collectives, curatorial teams have flexed their creative muscles to allow access online.

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THE HISTORY OF

JIMMY CHOO We take a look back at the history of Jimmy Choo, rising from humble origins in a cobbler workshop to becoming one of Britain’s best-known fashion brands.

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immediate success. Jimmy Choo was among the first to bring shoes and handbags to Hollywood where the red carpet proved to be the ideal runway for the brand.

Soon, Choo became the darling of the celebrity world, in particular Princess Diana, who donned Choo’s footwear seemingly everywhere she went. Highprofile devotees also include the Duchess of Cambridge, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Kendal Jenner. The fictional Carrie Bradshaw in television series “Sex and the City.” famously sported Jimmy Choo shoes, boosting the brand’s status.

Within two years of opening his shop, Choo’s shoes were featured in an eightpage spread in Vogue magazine. And it was his relationship with Vogue that would prove to be instrumental in the rise of the Jimmy Choo brand. Despite the rise of his popularity, Choo was still a small operation, making just 20 hand-made pairs shoes a week. But Tamara Mellon, an accessories editor at Vogue, who often hired Choo to make shoes for fashion shoots, sensed a larger market for Choo’s creations. She approached the shoemaker about partnering to create a line of ready-to-wear footwear - with a goal of creating a global luxury business.

In 1996, both Choo and Mellon quickly grew the business, keeping the focus on creating high-end footwear, but no longer relying on the idea that every single pair had to be made by Choo himself.

They contracted with Italian factories and opened their first boutique shop in Motcomb Street, London. Two years later, the company expanded to the US, securing locations in the premiere luxury shopping destinations of the world’s most prestigious cities including Madison Avenue in New York City and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, also creating a line-up of adoring Hollywood celebrities including Julia Roberts and Renee Zellweger.

International expansion continued with Jimmy Choo stores opening in Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Via Condotti in Rome, Ginza in Tokyo, and prestigious shopping districts Sloane Street and Bond Street here in London. And by the turn of the century, the Choo name was a global brand, with high-end retail clients that included Harrods and Saks Fifth Avenue carrying Choo footwear. The Choo brand had also expanded to handbags and other accessories.

“It’s a beautiful, distinctive art, and shoes are like the foundations.

If the foundations aren’t right, the building won’t stand upright, and if a woman’s balance isn’t right, nothing else is.”

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ou can trace its roots back to a bespoke shoemaker, Jimmy Choo, based in the East End of London in the early 1990s. The fashion designer was born Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat in Penang, Malaysia in 1961, and using the craftsmanship he learned from his father, also a cobbler, Choo made his first pair of shoes at the age of just 11. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps.

Mr Choo recalls “When I first started, my father wouldn’t let me make a shoe. Instead, he said: “Sit and watch, sit and watch.” For months and months, I did that.”

After learning from his father about the craft of shoemaking, Choo made his way to England in the early 1980s to study at the Cordwainers Technical College in Hackney, where he graduated with honours in 1983. Choosing to remain in England, Choo opened his first shop in Hackney in 1986 in an old hospital building.

It didn’t take long for Choo’s reputation to build. The sexy cut, fashionable design, and exceptional Italian craftsmanship struck a chord with a sophisticated clientele, and the first collection enjoyed

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But in the background, all was not well. Choo and Mellon were at odds about the direction of the company. In what would become one of the more fascinating rifts in the fashion industry, Choo didn’t think bigger was better. He questioned the quality of the shoes the company was making, and seemed to long for the days when he was back at his shop in Hackney making a small number of pieces of footwear for specific clients.

In 2001, Choo sold his half of the company to Robert Bensoussan of Equinox Luxury Holdings for $30 million. Jimmy Choo was then put up for sale in April after struggling to retain the status it held in the early 2000’s.

Both Choo and Mellon departed in 2011

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when JAB Luxury bought the firm for more than £500m.

Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. Women’s shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Jimmy Choo has a global store network encompassing more than 150 stores and is present in the most prestigious department stores worldwide.

This is what makes Jimmy Choo an interesting pairing with Michael Kors, as the former is known for its sky-high stilettos and glam, crystal-embellished designs, while the latter gravitates towards down-to-earth leather goods and ready-towear.

Jimmy himself now concentrates on a very personal business, where he designs directly for clients in high-end couture.

Jimmy Choo was awarded an OBE in 2002, and girls and women around the world continue to covet owning a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes! www.jimmychoo.com

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INSPIRATIONAL

VIRTUAL

MUSEUM TOURS Here’s how to enjoy world-class collections from home, says Sarah Marshall.

uring times of difficulty, arts and culture can help us make sense of a confused reality, offering refreshing perspectives and sharing lessons from the past. There’s something reassuringly therapeutic about exploring a gallery, even if you’re clueless about the works on display; for a few hours, it’s possible to get lost in another world.

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permanent collections and temporary exhibitions from the safety of your home. From top institutions to emerging collectives, curatorial teams have flexed their creative muscles to allow access online.

Click open virtual vaults to uncover dusty artefacts, or brush up on modern history through interactive displays. Best of all, there’s no entrance fee and you can wander freely without any crowds.

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York, USA Best for... mixing art with architecture

So many of the world’s greatest museums are housed within buildings as beautiful as the art they display. Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, New York’s premier arts institution, The Met, has published a series of 360- degree videos offering visitors unique views and access to areas they might otherwise miss (even if lockdown wasn’t in place).

Explore the neoclassical grandeur of The Great Hall, admire fragments of the Nubian Temple of Dendur set around a shimmering pool in The Sackler Wing, and discover The Met Cloisters, an enchanting branch of the museum located in northern Manhattan, overlooking the Hudson River, with a focus on medieval European art.

Audio guides to current exhibitions are also available online. Discover the stories behind landmark works by Rembrandt and Vermeer as part of the In Praise of Painting: Dutch Masterpieces At The Met exhibition.

How: Visit metmuseum.org

demands hours of attention; impossible to absorb in one visit, there’s always something new to find.

As part of their online The Museum Of The World project, navigate key pieces via a nifty interactive grid, divided by geographical continent and historic period and connected by surprising, hidden links.

Spiral back to 2000 BC to find how the Babylonians in Iran analysed sheep liver in the same way a fortune teller reads tea leaves, and discover the African origins of Kozo, the double-headed dog.

How: Visit britishmuseum.withgoogle.com

“Spiral back to 2000 BC to find how the Babylonians in Iran analysed sheep liver in the same way a fortune teller reads tea leaves”

British Museum, London, UK Best for... unearthing great facts

Had you snuck into this grand dame museum at the beginning of lockdown, you’d probably still be making your way around displays.

The sprawling mass of exotic finds and controversial treasures

Canadian Museum For Human Rights, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Best for... opening your mind

Perhaps one of the greatest lessons we can draw from this global pandemic is the value of kindness and respect shared between strangers. The need for greater equality is a battle that’s been fought throughout history with varying degrees of success; looking back at achievements and failures could help us understand where we need to go next.

The world’s only museum dedicated to global human rights features stories, exhibits and tools to inspire and educate future activists. Download their app to tour two current exhibitions: Proclamation 1982 explains the background to a groundbreaking document which would grant every person in Canada stronger human rights, and Ododo Wa: Stories of Girls In War traces the

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“The world’s only museum dedicated to global human rights features stories, exhibits and tools to inspire and educate future activists”

harrowing ordeal of two young Ugandan girls kidnapped by rebel group, The Lord’s Resistance Army.

How: Visit humanrights.ca. App available at the AppStore or GooglePlay.

Museum Of Broken Relationships, LA, USA, and Zagreb, Croatia Best for... life lessons

Proof not all museums and galleries revolve around lofty, academic discourse and jaw-droppingly expensive exhibits, this ever-evolving, crowd-sourced collection features everyday items donated by members of the public. People are invited to offload trinkets, talismans and any symbolic items relating to failed relationships as a cathartic means to dust off the past and move on.

Although it has permanent galleries in LA and Zagreb, from the outset, the museum was built with a virtual space in mind; users can time-lock painful memories in a vault or share their own bust-up stories and images online. Many items from the collection are also virtually view-able - from entwined claddagh rings deposited by a distraught, jilted girlfriend, to a stolen scrap of belly button fluff shared to defiantly stick two fingers up at an ex.

How: Visit brokenships.com/explore

Natural History Museum, London, UK Best for... nerding out on nature

Right now, it feels like humanity is at the centre of the universe; in reality, we’re dwarfed by the magnificence of our natural world.

Nowhere is that story better told than the Natural History Museum, 14 JUNE 2020

where inhabitants of land, sea, air - and even space have starring roles.

Spanning 25.2 metres, the skeleton of Hope the blue whale wows visitors when they enter the grand Hintze Hall. While it’s impossible to appreciate the marine mammal’s scale from a computer screen, an interactive online display shares several fascinating facts about the creature.

Venturing further into the museum, there’s a chance to zoom in on cabinets of beetles and flick through images on display in the popular Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition. Other areas can be explored through audio guides narrated by David Attenborough, whose authoritative, familiar tones provide soothing relief to these troubled days.

How: Visit nhm.ac.uk/visit/virtual-museum.html

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NOTTING HILL FISH SHOP ‘THE SUPERMARKET OF DREAMS’

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London fishmonger that transformed into a ‘chef’s supermarket’ to serve its community will quickly open a second site, The Supermarket of Dreams, in June.

Working along a collaborative ethos, at the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, Notting Hill Fish Shop teamed up with a local butcher, grocer and baker to ensure the very best produce could still be purchased or delivered seven days a week as well as delivering 500 kilos of fish to frontline NHS workers. The Supermarket of Dreams will offer restaurant standard, inventive dishes created by chefs from London’s finest restaurants alongside the highest quality ingredients, available to conveniently take away.

Located on Holland Park Avenue, The Supermarket of Dreams will offer a playful, high end riff on a Kwik-E-Mart, injecting fresh energy and attracting a new demographic to the neighbourhood.

Forward thinking founder and long-standing W11 resident, Chris D’Sylva was keen to create an entirely new concept, rather than the expected replication of his much loved Notting Hill Fish Shop.

Chris has brought together several of the country’s most iconic independent food and drink companies, with Ottolenghi, Skye Gyngell, H.G. Walter, Natoora, Allpress Coffee and Neal’s Yard Dairy just a few of the brands with sections in the new shop.

Delivering all over London, and also hot coffee, pastries within a five minute radius, The Supermarket of Dreams will serve up some of London’s most progressive, mouthwatering ready meals hand prepared on the premises by a young and dynamic team of chefs from Michelin starred restaurants. Takeaway meals will rotate on

a daily basis according to seasonality with signatures including; signature Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail and Salmon sold in ‘ready to slice’ blocks to make sashimi at home, handmade sushi rolls, dressed lobster and crab, oysters and caviar.

With something for everyone, the shop will also house a raw juice bar, products from Skye Gyngell’s SPRING, Happy Endings cult ice cream sandwiches, a hit with both children and adults alike, and fresh flowers delivered regularly by The Tuk Tuk Flower Studio, who bring their beautiful blooms to London from the Cotswolds to be sold at cost price so that the flowers don’t go to waste, offering an explosion of colour, joy and nature in peoples’ homes at a time when we could all use some cheering up.

With true foresight, Notting Hill Fish Shop started to evolve to face the unprecedented crisis that was headed to the UK in early March. Everyday people form an orderly socially distanced queue to buy outstanding fish such as new season wild sea bass, wild native lobster, live langoustines, turbot, Scottish salmon and fresh sushi.

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of fish to NHS hospitals to help them provide quality meals for their key workers. The Notting Hill Fish shop will remain open serving up the finest raw ingredients, perfectly complementing the new Holland Park store.

Chris says of the new opening: “The origins of The Supermarket of Dreams came from our desire for absolute creative freedom.

We are looking forward to experimenting and having fun with our incredible produce. We can’t wait for Londoners to check it out both in person and online soon.”

The Supermarket of Dreams, 126 Holland Park, London, W1 4UE. www.supermarketofdreams.com Social: @SuperMarketofDreams

Notting Hill Fish Shop:

people form an orderly socially distanced queue to buy outstanding fish such as new season wild sea bass, wild native lobster, live langoustines, turbot, Scottish salmon and fresh sushi. Chris and his team have also been generously delivering 300 kilos of fish to NHS hospitals to help them provide quality meals for their key workers.

Located on Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill Fish Shop has fast become a local foodie and community hub with celebrity customers including David and Victoria Beckham, Jack Whitehall, Sir Paul Smith, Barry Humphries, Jason Donovan, Trisha Guild and celebrity chefs such as and restaurateurs such as Michel Roux Jnr, Bill Grainger, Sam Hart, Oliver Peyton, Alex Dilling and Jackson Boxer. He has teamed up with other independent producers including; one of London’s most respected family butchery businesses, H.G. Walter, acclaimed British cheesemakers, Neal’s Yard Dairy, sustainable fruit and vegetable suppliers, Natoora and progressive bakery, Hedone, to ensure the freshest seasonal produce is available to the local community. The shop also developed a new online delivery platform delivering all over London.

With true foresight, Notting Hill Fish Shop started to evolve to face the unprecedented crisis that was headed to the UK in early March, even changing their business status to supermarket to avoid any enforced closures to keep serving their loyal customers, and changing their opening times from five to seven days a week. Everyday

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Despite sales being up, Chris is still struggling to make a profit with increased staff and opening hour costs. He has worked tirelessly during 16 hour days straight since February, running the cash register, ensuring the shop is functioning, his team are getting enough rest and taking on more staff to rehouse those who have lost their jobs in the hospitality industry and spending his evenings planning, strategizing and organising partnerships. Chris has even had his shop and staff continually threatened by gangs operating it the area attempting break ins and has had to install more CCTV cameras.

Notting Hill Fish Shop, 287-289 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2QA www.nottinghillfishshop.co.uk Social: @NottingHillFishShop 020 7221 7524

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COYA Launches

COYA en Casa

Brightening Londoners’ Lockdown Mealtimes with Colourful and Delicious Peruvian Dishes

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ward winning luxury lifestyle group COYA has announced the launch of COYA en Casa, available via luxury online delivery service, Supper, Deliveroo and UberEats, bringing Londoners a taste of Peru in the safety of their homes.

The COYA en Casa menu will be available daily from 12:30PM until 21:30PM and will include a vibrant selection of COYA’s signature starters, main courses, desserts and cocktails, selected by the group’s expert chef team and bartenders to showcase the very best of its traditional Peruvian dishes, made using Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cooking techniques, an ideal way to add some flavour and fun to lockdown mealtimes.

COYA en Casa’s selection of starters make the perfect warm up to a delicious main course, while also lending themselves beautifully to a sharing style isolation lunch and supper. Starters include Tiradito Yellowtail a la Trufa - Yellowtail served with dashi, truffle oil and chives; Tacos Salmon - salmon, avocado, aji amarillo; Anticucho Pollo - chicken served with aji Amarillo and garlic; and Anticuchos de Setas - forest mushrooms served with aji panca and parsley.

Especial COYA en Casa will also be available for lunch and will feature a typically indulgent selection of meat, fish and seafood delicacies including Ensalada de Gambas, Quinoa y Verduras Grilled Argentinian prawn, quinoa, asparagus and peas; Credo Bun - slow cooked pulled pork, chipotle and salsa criolla; Wagyu Bun Beef Wagyu with mushroom and rocket.

COYA en Casa’s decadent array of desserts are the perfect way to round off a lockdown lunch or dinner, including Caramel con chocolate - a salted caramel ganache served with COYA’s own pisco blend and fresh raspberries; Maceta de chia con ananas - a chia pudding with granola and fresh pineapple; or COYA’s signature cheesecake, served with house blend pisco and fresh strawberries.

“COYA en Casa’s decadent array of desserts are the perfect way to round off a lockdown lunch or dinner”

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A selection of ‘finish it yourself’ cocktails, beers and ciders are also available for delivery. The cocktails are available in three different sizes, to serve up the whole household for a true Peruvian twist. Guests can select the following four cocktails which come prepared and can be topped with champagne, soda or prosecco of your choice. Aperol Spritz But Butter, filled with Strawberry Aperol, Greek Wine and Cream Soda just add Champagne or Prosecco; Not Really A Mojito with Kaffir Lime Leaves THE DETAILS Rum and Mint Tea Cordial - just add Soda or Champagne; Paloma Por Favour COYA en Casa will be available includes Watermelon Tequilla, Cold via Supper, Deliveroo and UberEats, Grapefruit Cordian and Mezcal - just add within a 2.5 mile radius of COYA Soda and Wake Me Up filled with Vanilla Mayfair. Available daily from Vodka, Coffee Liquor, Hazelnut and 12:30PM until 21:30PM. Collection Chocolate Bitters - just add a double shot if also available from COYA of espresso coffee and shake.

About COYA: COYA is an award-winning luxury lifestyle group, delivering an unforgettable Latin American experience around the world. Born from the spirit of adventure, COYA takes its guests on an immersive sensory journey by combining vibrant, creative and contemporary Peruvian cuisine and cocktails, with music, events and art from some of the world’s best talent.

Since opening its flagship location in Mayfair, London in 2012, COYA has expanded globally to five locations around the world; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Angel Court (London) and Monaco, with Paris joining the group in summer 2019. COYA Mayfair was recently awarded Venue of the Year 2019 at the Prestigious London Lifestyle Awards, a recognition of the restaurant, bar and private members club’s dedication to serving world class food and drink in a beautiful setting and reliably convivial atmosphere.

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Monaco Yacht Show A Superyacht Industry Support Show.

September 23 – 26, 2020, Port Hercule, Monaco

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he Principality of Monaco and Informa have announced a secure, not-for-profit event in 2020 They have confirmed they are working together to deliver an intimate, not-for-profit Monaco Yacht Show in Port Hercule in September 2020, with full details to be announced in the coming weeks.

The proposed event will employ the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and be dedicated to supporting the speedy recovery of the industry post COVID-19, providing an invaluable platform for designers, brokers, shipyards and other key players within the yachting industry to connect with their customers and share ideas in a safe environment.

Return & Recovery post the COVID-19 Pandemic

Like most industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked impact on the international yachting community, with many businesses temporarily closed and staff furloughed, and the usual annual cycle of industry activity severely disrupted.

As countries and locations around the world gradually relax lockdown restrictions and ease control measures, it is imperative that the superyacht community is supported in every way possible to help the industry return and recover safely and quickly.

The 30th Monaco Yacht Show in September 2020

“The Monaco Yacht Show has been working closely with the Principality of Monaco to determine how best to support the industry in 2020”

With this in mind, The Monaco Yacht Show has been working closely with the Principality of Monaco to determine how best to support the industry in 2020.

This year’s Monaco Yacht Show is scheduled from 23 to 26 September. With control measures steadily being relaxed in Monaco, around Europe and internationally, on current course and speed, this should allow for a carefully staged event to still take place this year.

Therefore, it is our intention to retain these dates for the 2020 Monaco Yacht Show and work with suppliers and local authorities over the coming weeks to confirm full details of the event.

In the spirit of the history and position of the event within the superyacht industry, the 30th Monaco Yacht Show will be run on a not-for-profit basis, recognizing the challenges facing everyone post the COVID-19 pandemic and, therefore, providing direct support to all attendees and exhibitors from across the market.

Whilst the intimate nature of the 2020 event will prioritize the safety of participants, both Informa and the Monaco Principality are committed to ensuring the quality of the event and show experience is maintained for everyone.

Charlie McCurdy, Chief Executive, Informa Markets (organiser of the Monaco Yacht Show) said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on all industries, not least the international yachting community.

As we move to the other side of the pandemic, all parts of the industry need to work collaboratively to ensure a speedy return and recovery. We are playing our part by hosting a not-for-profit Monaco Yacht Show in 2020, providing an opportunity for the community to come together, share ideas, meet with customers and start to rebuild positive momentum.” www.monacoyachtshow.com JUNE 2020 23

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Ascot behind the garden wall 26 JUNE 2020

social distancing in place and the restrictions being progressively lifted, what better way than to hold your personal picnic- Ascot Style- in your own garden. Here are some tips for making it a memorable event, either by sourcing your outfit from your own wardrobe or by shopping online.”

Top 5 most commonly asked questions:

Should I buy my outfit or my hat first?

No fixed rule. Normally, clients come to us with their outfit and we then design the perfect hat, dyed and trimmed to match. That said, if you find a fabulous hat that you have fallen in love with, go for it.

You can always pair it with a simple dress and make your hat really stand out.

What is the colour trend for this season?

We were looking at beautiful soft pastel tones and neutrals. A really romantic palette. My prediction for SS21 is brights- Lots of colour and joy!

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achel Trevor-Morgan shares some of her secrets and top tips on how to wear your Royal Ascot hat successfully and to full effect, even in your garden!

Normally at this time of year, the summer season is in full swing with excitement mounting and everyone racing around, trying to find the perfect hat and matching outfit for Royal Ascot.

Usually, at Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery, the studio would be buzzing with last minute orders, clients coming in for their final fittings and Rachel’s team would be working late into the night, putting the final touch on each creation that is unique and befitting the occasion.

However, due to Covid19, the studio remains deserted, with no one to try on the beautiful millinery pieces. Around the world, a more or less cancelled social calendar has left milliners somewhat stranded, but not without optimism and ideas on how those stunning collections might still be able to see the light of day before the summer is over.

“Millinery is a very seasonal business with most of our orders coming in the spring season,” says Rachel, who has been running her own company for 30 years. “This is the first time I have ever known such a quiet month of June. Usually there are weddings, garden parties and of course the great race meetings. The cancellation of all events has been a huge shock to all of us, but I’m hoping that when lockdown is over, everyone will want to dress up and what better way to celebrate life and the future than with a hat to match the occasion!’

And she adds: “This year Royal Ascot will be held behind closed doors and we have learnt that a host of people will be holding their own special ‘Royal Ascot parties’ behind their garden walls. With

How do I know what shape hat to wear?

It’s all about balance, silhouette and making sure your hat is the perfect finish for your outfit. Keep in mind the shape- straight/ fitted/ full skirt and always look in a full-length mirror. Most importantly, try on lots of different styles. Women are not used to wearing as many

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“Hats always look beautiful with hair tied back, accentuating the silhouette” hats these days, that’s why trying many different styles is a must. A visit to a professional milliner is ideal What is the appropriate size of a hat for Royal Ascot?

If you are attending Royal Ascot and have a Royal Enclosure pass, a hat with a minimum diameter of 10cm is the rule. This is to make sure that race goers commit to a proper design to cover their heads and not just a minimal hair accessory. Be bold, everyone is wearing hats so you don’t need to feel anxious

Should I wear my hair back with a hat?

It really depends on the style of hat.

More often than not, my answer would be yes. Hats always look beautiful with hair tied back, accentuating the silhouette. That said, hair down works for a slightly more low-key vibe.

My greatest tip this year would be, with Ascot in your own garden, really have some fun, take some risks! You will be with friends and won’t have to worry about all the normal considerations…moving around and bumping into people, worrying about whether you have got everything absolutely perfect. Just enjoy the experience in a more relaxed way.

Let’s just hope the sun shines!

We are very excited to show you some of our client photos shot in their gardens from last year and would love to see yours this year.

Please tag us @racheltrevormorgan and #AscotBehindTheGardenWall to get featured on our Instagram Stories. Ascot racecourse is also running a series of initiatives to be announced soon. Keep an eye on their website and our social media for updates. www.racheltrevormorgan.com Photography - Catherine Harbour; Styling – Rachel Gold; Our Client – Sara Warren

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Paris, Nicolás Cortés Gallery of Madrid, Daxer & Marschall and he innovative digital presentation of London Art Week Arnoldi-Livie. of Munich, and, from Italy, dealers such as Walter Summer 2020, welcomes numerous new faces alongside Padovani of Milan with sculpture, Antichita Alberto di Castro familiar participants that have supported the event for of Rome with works of art, Bottegantica of many years.

Bologna with Italian art and Enrico Ceci In response to the global Covid-19 Cornici Antiche of Modena with fine antique situation, London Art Week has created a new THE DETAILS frames. online space for dealers to work together, Dealer pages on the London Art Week preserving the collegiate nature of the event The Viewing Rooms go live from website will house up to 25 works per gallery, which embraces auction houses and which is 3-10 July, with an invitationand there is provision in LAW DIGITAL for supported by museum partners and art world only Private View on 2 July. supporting material such as videos, film clips, sponsors. essays and exhibition catalogues. At the time of Among new London-based dealers taking Further news and developments writing, it is hoped some of the London-based part in London Art Week this summer is Stuart for London Art Week Summer dealers may be able to open their galleries too.

Lochhead Sculpture, Osborne Samuel, Panter 2020 will be announced soon A comprehensive digital catalogue will & Hall, Benjamin Proust Fine Art, and Offer accompany London Art Week Summer 2020.

Waterman. Sladmore Gallery and Philip Mould Join the London Art Week A major feature is a new series of mixed, & Company return after a few years. Works for community: register at curated Viewing Rooms where works from a sale span 5000 years of art, from ancient Egypt www.londonartweek.co.uk to receive cross-section of participants will be shown side to Modern British, with an emphasis on Old and communications about Summer 2020. by side, a new way for dealers to be discovered Modern Masters, offered by the world’s most by a world-wide audience. respected fine art galleries.

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ston Martin this year celebrates the creation of one of its most famous model designations, as the Vantage family of sports cars marks its 70th anniversary.

The name Vantage proudly sits on more than a third of all the sports cars ever made by the luxury British brand.

Spanning seven decades and covering some of the company’s most revered sports cars, the Vantage family forms a crucial part of the ever-evolving Aston Martin story.

From the earliest days of the DB2 Vantage to today’s state-of-theart Vantage sports car, this historic name has become synonymous with pace, power and more than a dash of style.

70 years of Vantage

The word Vantage first appeared in 1950, with the debut of the Aston Martin DB2 with Vantage specification. At the 1951 Earl’s Court Motor Exhibition, an Aston Martin press release said: “On the 1951 Earl’s Court stand will be displayed two Aston Martin DB.II saloons, one fitted with the regular engine and one fitted with the ‘Vantage’ engine, the high speed regularity of which was demonstrated so forcibly at Le Mans this year and last.”

The DB4 Vantage made its debut with the start of the DB4 Series IV cars in 1961.

Key to this was the ‘Special Series’ engine, featuring three SU HD8 carburettors and revised cylinder heads with bigger valves and a higher compression ratio. Power was quoted at the time as 266bhp.

The more spacious DB4 Series V Vantage in 1962 featured as one of the cars used in the filming of the James Bond film Goldfinger.

The car of course is now synonymous with the world’s most famous secret agent and was used in some of the filming as the basis for the film’s ‘gadget’ car.

The DB5 Convertible with the Vantage engine is a combination that is rarer still with only eight sports cars out of 123 built, featuring this engine. Genuine originals of the DB5 Vantage and DB5 Vantage Convertible are considered very desirable indeed. The DB6 Vantage in Mk I and Mk II versions, followed the same tried and trusted upgrade formula. The number of original Vantage-engined cars can be counted in the dozens, rather than the hundreds, remaining hugely desirable and jealously guarded by lucky owners around the world.

The next Aston Martin Vantage was hailed at its 1977 introduction as “Britain’s first supercar”. It could outrun a Ferrari Daytona in the 0-60 mph sprint, and if pushed to the limit it could record a top speed of 170 mph. The V8 Vantage evolved significantly over the course of its reign spanning three decades. Throughout its build period the Vantage remained the jewel in Aston Martin’s burnished crown.

The 1990s saw the Virage-based Vantage – often referred to as the

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supercharged Vantage. It sports six headlights and boasts massive 362mm diameter ventilated discs and four piston AP Racing callipers at the front:. With 550bhp and 550lb-ft of torque, this was, at the time, the most powerful production power plant in the world. In 1999, the DB7 V12 Vantage made its debut boasting a 5.9-litre, 48 valve, all-alloy, V12 engine delivering 420bhp. From 2000, an acclaimed ‘Touchtronic’ system became available with the last DB7 V12 Vantage built rolling off the Bloxham line in 2003. That same year, the world got its first glimpse of the AMV8 Vantage Concept.

In 2005, the production version of the V8 Vantage was unveiled and on the strength of the concept alone, order books were already bulging. Series production began at a rate approaching 3,000 sports car per year. To date, this iteration of Vantage remains the single biggest sales success in the brand’s proud 107-year history.

In 2009, Aston Martin unveiled one of the most iconic and desirable cars yet to join the Vantage club: the V12 Vantage. On the road and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox this means a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds, and an autobahn blistering top speed of 190 mph.

Aston Martin engineers challenged themselves with the V12 Vantage S. Power is hiked to 565bhp and the 0-60 mph time is a ferocious 3.5 seconds. At a top speed of 205 mph, it became the fastest production car Aston Martin had yet offered to the public. A variety of special editions peppered the V12 Vantage production run, although arguably the most significant was the V12 Vantage Zagato. As befits an Aston Martin Zagato these cars are hyper rare.

Today’s cutting-edge Vantage two-seater sports car is styled for aerodynamic excellence as well as obvious kerb appeal. The car features a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a peak power output of 503bhp and a torque peak of 505lb-ft, mated to a rear-mounted 8-speed automatic gearbox. This endows the current Vantage with a distinctly brisk 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 195 mph.

The car was created to deliver a truly exhilarating driving experience.

Remarking on the enduring appeal of Vantage as part of the brand’s rich and fascinating heritage, Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer said: “Today’s Vantage and Vantage AMR sports cars represent the latest interpretation of what this single, yet incredibly evocative, word means to drivers around the world. As we celebrate 70 years of Vantage in 2020, it allows us to delight in our superb sports car heritage. Vantage has always stood for engineering ambition, thrilling performance and exceptional beauty, and I’m pleased that today’s models more than live up to the standards set by their iconic forebears.” www.astonmartin.com

“The more spacious DB4 Series V Vantage in 1962 featured as one of the cars used in the filming of the James Bond film Goldfinger”

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upils at University College School in Hampstead achieved programme which enables students to develop a greater appreciation record-breaking GCSE and A-Level exam results in 2019 of their intended specialist areas for university applications. but, on a recent visit, the Good Schools Guide felt that it This impressive provision within the timetable is matched by an was the “infinite opportunities for thought, exploration equally varied co-curricular menu. Robotics Club is well attended by and discovery” which made a UCS education so distinctive. The boys in the Lower School; Model United Nations is popular in the provision of these opportunities is simply staggering, but UCS does Middle School; and Pyrotechnics & the Gender Politics Group are so much more. popular and active societies within the Sixth Form.

Pupils are taught to take their chances, and their ambition and University College School prides itself on the breadth of drive is nurtured by the strong pastoral care at all levels. Lessons are opportunities it provides to all pupils whether they are in the Precaptivating and dynamic. Teachers inspire pupils and enable them Prep Junior Branch or Senior School. to develop their skills relating to the “four Rs” of a UCS education: From the classroom to the redeveloped sports fields, from the resilience, relationships, resourcefulness teaching laboratory to the drama studio, the and responsibility. The freedom of subject opportunities at this school in Hampstead are truly choice throughout the UCS curriculum “infinite”.

THE DETAILS gives pupils the ownership of their learning that they crave. In year 9, pupils can choose UCS Senior School, Frognal, which languages to study from a selection Hampstead, NW3 6XH of five modern (French, German, Spanish, Tel:020 7435 2215 Mandarin and Italian) and two classical www.ucs.org.uk @UCSHampstead (Latin and Ancient Greek). There is in email: seniorschool@ucs.org.uk addition a wide choice of creative subjects on offer in Year 9, including Computer Science, and at GCSE, pupils have an almost free choice; for example, they can opt to study only one science.

Many pupils choose to study all three sciences but this freedom of choice allows those whose strengths are in the arts or humanities to study subjects which are more in line with their natural interests.

In the Sixth Form, where the school becomes co-educational, the range of subjects offered is remarkable. History of Art, Psychology, Politics and Mandarin are well established. Friday afternoons are devoted to an academic enrichment and higher education preparation

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eighbouring the Natural History Museum and Science Museum, KPS Sixth Form’s location is unique. What truly sets the school apart, however, is the learning experience they offer their students.

Their approach blends the best elements of established Sixth Form schooling with the characteristics of a college environment to create a bridge between school and university.

Small class sizes help focus students’ learning in lessons that are delivered by some of the finest teachers in London. Their pastoral system, based on the Oxbridge tutorial model, is something that drew praise from Ofsted (in October 2018). Students have weekly one-to-one meetings with their tutors, who have oversight of their progress and wellbeing. Parents receive a weekly report from tutors with an update on their personal development.

The location encourages students and teachers to take learning out of the classroom and ground it in practical research. They have close links with Imperial College, where students enjoy their lunch and benefit from access to gym and sports facilities. Experiences such as these provide a valuable taste of university life, helping students mature and ensuring they are well-equipped to hit the ground running when they take the step up to

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university.

For families interested requiring boarding, the state-of-the-art boarding house, situated in a prime location is truly ‘home to a 21st Century experience’. Boarders have the unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s greatest cities – predominantly on foot!

Last year, students have been on a real smorgasbord of trips, providing a mix of cultural enlightenment, sporting entertainment and good old-fashioned fun. On the entertainment front, the common room provides a relaxing place to wind down every evening to cinematic film nights or friendly foosball matches.

Boarders also frequently praise the team of onsite caterers, who ensures that the dining menu is inviting and fresh!

More than anything, being a new school has enabled Kensington Park School to put their students in the centre of what they do. Many schools talk of an approach focused on the individual but at KPS they have this running through the veins of the school. The students thrive under their care and in the space of this one year, they have demonstrated this through resilience, kindness and passion for learning.

Kensington Park School Sixth Form, 59 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5JP Tel: +44 (0)20 7225 0577 www.kps.co.uk admissions@kps.co.uk

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Luxury in

Cornwall Claire Spreadbury checks in to Luxury Lodges in Cornwall and discovers the brand’s expansion plans.

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s I lie, face down, sniffing in the scent of TempleSpa’s Breath Of Life before having all the stresses and strains massaged out of my shoulders, I conclude all family holidays should be like this.

Having time together to make memories is so important, but so too is just a little time out.

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Lodges - a collection of resorts throughout the UK (two in Cornwall, one in the Lake District and a new launch coming soon to Wales) - in 2015, because she couldn’t find anything for “busy families, seeking practical but stylish holidays in the UK”.

She wanted to create a space where families could enjoy quality time together, but also get away from the stresses of everyday life. And she’s achieved it. At Clowance, in South Cornwall, the

games room playing pool or creating masterpieces on the Lego wall, leaving you time to relax over dinner.

The pool area has also been invested in, and there are plenty of other activities to try. Croquet on the lawn, tennis courts and a well-equipped gym mean you can burn off any cream teas you might be consuming when you’re down there. Or, if you fancy something a little more thrill-enducing, H2O Training offers SUP lessons, fitness classes and board hire, archery sessions and kayaks, and as Clowance is only five miles from the coast, you don’t need to travel far.

If you do want to explore the local area, it’s a 20-minute drive to Porthtowan Beach, which sits in a designated Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and won a Blue Flag beach award in 2019. The surf is sparkling and clear, and there are gorgeously steep coastal walks, a sandy play park and a couple of nice cafes. The Unicorn On The Beach is definitely worth a visit - check out the eye-bogglingly huge Chelsea buns which sit atop the bar, calling your name while you order a local cask ale.

So, are the best family holidays self-catering ones? With the new Welsh launch set to be complete in early 2020, Hurley certainly thinks so. “I believe you should not have to compromise on style and quality, just because you have a family to cater for. We want to offer all the luxuries of hotel-quality accommodation, but with the freedom and flexibility of selfcatering.”

Visit luxurylodges.com for more information and to book.

“It’s a home from home, but with added luxuries, like a hot tub”

accommodation is lovely. Simple but stylish interiors, with great beds and linen for a quality night’s sleep, everything you need in an openplan self-catering living area, little extras like games for the kids, and outside space. So it’s a home from home, but with added luxuries, like a hot tub.

The grounds are enormous - 97 acres of pretty parkland - so you can wander around, feed the ducks on the lake, swing high in the children’s playground, explore the boat house or play giant chess or draughts. There are a variety of lodges to suit different party sizes and pockets, and they’re all wonderfully spaced out, so you can sit and read outside, or let the kids run wild, without worrying about the neighbours.

In spring 2019, Clowance completed its extensive £5million refurbishment of the Club House, which now offers a huge bar and restaurant overlooking all the gorgeous greenery. Plush, comfy sofas sit alongside funky mustard diner-esque booths. Blue velvet, orange leather and floral fabrics all pop against the neutral background, and the kids can lose themselves in the

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Back to

nature I Luke Rix-Standing discovers the perfect mix of green and grey.

n an increasingly eco-conscious world, smoky, fume-filled cities often get a bad name. The car exhaust, the noise pollution, the grey, concrete brutalism - urban areas can feel claustrophobic, and it’s no wonder so many city-dwellers spend their weekends escaping to the country. But not every metropolis is so tree-free. Here are a few urban jungles that won’t make you choose between nature and culture...

Vancouver, Canada

Crowning a king of green cities is a remarkably difficult task (one entirely dependent on how you mark city limits), but whatever your metrics, Vancouver is pretty damn verdant. 1,000-acre Stanley Park is undoubtedly the park de la creme, with lakes, lily ponds, hiking trails, outdoor theatre performances and even a moonlit cinema.

Vienna, Austria

Ringed by 12,000 hectares of almost unbroken green belt, Vienna contains 280 imperial parks, and in March 2019, the Mercer Quality of Living Survey named it the world’s most liveable city for the 10th time in a row. For every one of its residents, Vienna contains nearly 100 square metres of green space - an astronomical ratio for a metropolis of 1.8 million souls.

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Singapore, Singapore

Nicknamed ‘The Garden City’, Singapore spent decades nurturing nature under the watchful gaze of founding father Lee Kuan Yew. He personally planted around 60 trees during his premiership and demanded that city planners create leafy, tree-lined boulevards providing shelter from the glare of the tropical sun. Now local residents are reaping what they’ve sown, and most estimates class Singapore as by far the greenest city in Asia, if not the world.

Edinburgh, Scotland

One of the straight-up nicest cities in Europe, and somehow still under-appreciated, Edinburgh’s buildings are so attractive that they sometimes detract from the trees. In 2017, satellite analysis by ESRI declared the Scottish capital the UK’s most verdant city, with a whopping 49% green coverage, streets ahead (or indeed, behind) second-placed Glasgow.

Auckland, New Zealand

Zoom out on Auckland on Google Maps, and you’ll immediately see where it gets its green reputation. Auckland council administers 40,000 hectares of space split between 4,000 parks, pitches and farms, while designated walking trails criss-cross city and region.

Though perhaps a bit of a trek for Europeans seeking a bright and breezy city break, New Zealand’s largest city rewards its visitors with more flora and fauna than some forests.

Oslo, Norway

When 95% of residents live within 300 metres of green space, does Oslo even count as urban? More a built-up park than a green city, estimates suggest that up to two thirds of the Norwegian capital is green in some way, while even the more urban areas are segmented by a network of waterways. Nestled within an amphitheatre of hills, Oslo was made the European Commission’s ‘Green Capital’ for 2019.

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Book the best, book early

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hen booking a luxury ski holiday, it pays to be organised. By booking early, you will have the best choice of accommodation, location and travel.

If you’re looking to travel in a large group, there are more opportunities for booking an entire chalet to yourself. You might also benefit from group discounts on top of fantastic early booking savings.

Getting ahead of the crowds also gives you the best choice of dates. You can book your annual leave well before Michael two desks down gets first pick, again!

Exclusive resorts like Val d’Isere, Courchevel, Meribel, Verbier, St Anton and Lech always sell out fast, so it’s best to book early if you’ve got your heart set on a particular destination.

This is especially important for peak weeks like Christmas, New Year, February Half Term and Easter. By the end of the current ski season, many chalets and hotels are over 50% booked for the following season’s peak dates.

Securing your ski holiday well in advance also gives you plenty of time to get yourself completely organised. You can book the best seats on flights THE DETAILS from your most convenient airport, get first pick on childcare, ski guiding and tables at the top Interested in booking an amazing restaurants in resort: ensuring your holiday is the luxury ski holiday? Alpine Luxury best it can be.

Chalets has just opened its bookings “We recommend our clients to book their ski for 2020/2021. Call now on holidays as early as possible,” says Earl Knudsen, 020 8189 5413 one of the Partners at Alpine Luxury Chalets. “We have an excellent range of luxury properties in resorts across Europe and North America, and the best chalets and hotel rooms always sell out well in advance of the season.”

Alpine Luxury Chalets is a luxury snow sports travel agent, specialising in chalet and hotel holidays in Europe. Established in 1992, their excellent team of ski holiday specialists have booked thousands of ski trips.

Using their expertise, they’ll handpick a range of options to help you find the perfect accommodation in the best resort for your group’s unique requirements. They are financially protected, with ABTA and ATOL licenses, and their booking service is completely free.

And the best part about booking early? You’ll have something to look forward to all summer!

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WILDLIFE WEEKENDS With so much wildlife on our doorstep, you don’t have to travel far to discover nature, says Sarah Marshall.

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o often, nature lovers travel long distances to observe wildlife in exotic locations. Seduced by the epic cinematography of documentaries such as Seven Worlds: One Planet, it’s easy to believe all the best animal encounters happen far away.

But look a little harder closer to home and you’ll find a surprising number of species. The National Biodiversity Network collects data from different regions around the UK, working alongside 200 members and drawing from 223 million wildlife records, to create the NBN Atlas.

But despite the great wealth of wildlife living on our doorstep, there’s a real risk it could disappear. According the the NBN’s 2019 State of Nature report, the UK’s biodiversity is declining, and 15% of species are threatened from extinction.

Along with taking greater care of the environment by sticking to designated footpaths and avoiding littering, one of the best ways to protect our precious resources is to get out there and appreciate them.

Based on data collected by NBN, Holidaycottages.co.uk have created an interactive map of the most biodiverse places in the UK, counting distinct species ranging from mammals and birds, to insects, plants and mushrooms. Here are three of the top places you might consider visiting...

Scottish Highlands

Total number of species: 16,273

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the most varied plants (2,956) and mammal (67) species in Great Britain. According to statistics gathered, this area is the most biodiverse spot in the UK.

Gwynedd, North Wales Total number of species: 14,221

There are multiple nature reserves to choose from in this area of Wales. Abercorris is an area of broadleaf woodland, the Blaen-yWeirglodd is a secluded peat bog with specialist plants, and Bryn Pydew is wonderful for butterflies.

North Norfolk

Total number of species: 10,754

Although it only ranks 11th in the chart for overall number of species, this area boasts the highest number of different bird species (434), making it a hot spot for twitchers.

For more information, visit holidaycottages.co.uk/biodiversityin-britain.

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The Hotel Hotlist

Arctic Bath, Sweden OpenED January 2020

Welcoming guests since January 2020, Arctic Bath is an oasis of wellness and design. Situated under the Northern Lights in the winter and the midnight sun during the summer months, this unique hotel alternates between drifting on the Yule River and being frozen to it‌ depending on the season. Based on the idea of a floating sauna and incorporating the Lake’s history of transportation, Arctic Bath has taken this design concept one step further with a selection of cabins both on water and on land. Going hand-in-hand with its astounding design is its approach to wellness that flows from the spa through to the restaurant where smoothies and balanced meals are available.

Stay ahead of the trends with our roundup of recent and upcoming hotel openings from around the world, in partnership with personalised travel management agency Winged Boots 46 JUNE 2020

Six Senses New York Opening: End 2020

Spotted between The Hudson River and The High Line in Midtown Manhattan is Six Senses New York, the first North American resort for the sustainably focused hotel chain. Set to welcome guests at the end of the year, the hotel is located within The XI building, two twisting towers designed by world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels. Comprising two restaurants which will showcase the hotel group’s culinary approach to wellness, the eateries will beautifully complement the Six Senses Spa which offers an innovative menu that merges science with human awareness to create a high-tech, high-touch approach that is designed around the individual.

Contemporary rooms and suites will provide a sanctuary from the bustle of New York City and each room category will boast every modern convenience needed to aid a restful stay.

“The first Middle East hotel for the ME by Melia hotel group will open inside The Opus building”

ME Dubai

OpenED February 2020 In a city that’s always competing to break world records, hotel brands have had to get creative in order to stand out, and ME Dubai is certainly set to be a head turner.

The first Middle East hotel for the ME by Melia hotel group opened inside The Opus building which has been designed both inside and out by late architect Zaha Hadid. Its exterior resembles a futuristic contortion which appears to defy gravity with a hole in its centre, and the interiors reflect the fashionable and modern ethos of the brand. Located between Dubai Creek and Downtown, its central location is complemented by its range of restaurants – we’re tipping it to be one of the hottest dining destinations in the emirate!

Bringing London’s famed ROKA Japanese robata to the UAE as well as a hip rooftop bar, similar to our capital’s Radio Rooftop, we know where we’ll be heading after dark.

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One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro Opening: June 2020

One&Only Portonovi is the latest luxury resort that’s set to open in Montenegro. Located in the heart of Boka Bay, it’s surrounded by striking mountains that are edged by the Adriatic Sea evoking a sense of calm. Featuring six distinct resort pools, a private sandy beach and maze of Venetian courtyards, this resort is primed to become Montenegro’s most coveted address. A world-class Espace Chenot Health & Spa will offer a specialised wellness and transformative journey of detoxing the body while Sabia, the hotel’s signature restaurant that’s led by Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli, will refresh you from the inside out. Its accommodation options are designed to be comfortable and spacious but for the upmost privacy we recommend booking one of the two deluxe villas.

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“This resort is primed to become Montenegro’s most coveted address”

Pan Pacific London Opening: End 2020

Marking Pan Pacific’s first footprint in Europe, the London hotel is set to open near Liverpool Street station under the One Bishopsgate Plaza in autumn 2020. Its interiors will be designed by Yabu Pushelberg who is certainly esteemed in the luxury hotel world having worked previously on Four Seasons Toronto, W New York Times Square and The St. Regis San Francisco. Leading the way in sustainable hospitality, the new London hotel boasts ‘where you find balance’ as its slogan and this is certainly needed in our capital. Committed to green initiatives and with an underlying wellness theme, this hotel will be the first in London to have a floor dedicated to guests’ wellbeing incorporating a dramatic 18-metre infinity pool with uninterrupted city views.

THE DETAILS To book or to discover more on any of the hotels in the roundup, contact personalised travel management company Winged Boots on 0203 319 4404 or email info@wingedboots.co.uk for your complimentary, no-obligation quote. For further travel inspiration visit www.wingedboots.co.uk

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t the northern tip of the Seychelles archipelago lies Bird Island, a coral atoll renowned for its natural beauty and birdlife. Every year from the month of May to October, Sooty Terns journey across the oceans to nest here in the thousands. Thanks to a short 30 minute flight from the main island of Mahé, visitors are able to access the island to experience this breath-taking spectacle. The island is also a port of call for countless other species of birds and is home to Giant Land Tortoises that roam where they please. Another key attraction are the sea turtles that come ashore to nest and the resulting hatchlings that emerge a few months later. Witnessing these creatures making their way out to sea is surely one of Mother Nature’s gifts.

The turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean that lap this island’s white sand beaches and its lush green interior are complemented by a simple eco-lodge boasting only 24 chalets. Here there are no televisions, mini-fridges and telephones. Traditional furnishings can be seen throughout the lodge and local creole dishes are served, offering an authentic island experience. This is what guests can expect as they arrive on the daily flight from the main land.

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“The turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean that lap this island’s white sand beaches and its lush green interior are complemented by a simple eco-lodge boasting only 24 chalets”

explore the natural trails and the abundant flora and fauna, or they may head off on a snorkelling or kayaking adventure in discovery of the surrounding marine life.

Those who simply wish to relax on the beach are free to do so and can end the day with a cocktail or local beer in hand enjoying the sunset off the West Beach.

Bird Island is a place that is far from the hustle and bustle of everyday. The focus is on getting in touch with nature and enjoying the simplicity of island life. Eco-Tourism and conservation work are of great importance and visitors immerse themselves not only in the island’s natural beauty but in the lives of the people who live and work here. Great efforts have been undertaken by the owners to build this modest eco-lodge and nature reserve and they are proud to remain its custodians to this day. www.birdislandseychelles.com

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Escape to Sir Richard Branson’s Island paradise

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Necker Island announces ‘Celebration Weeks’ for 2020

Richard Branson’s private island in the British Virgin Islands Necker Island, may be his home and favourite hideaway, but he doesn’t mind sharing a slice of his paradise.

Necker Island’s 74-acre estate sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches.

It has all the ingredients for a THE DETAILS holiday of a lifetime, from private For bookings please call tennis lessons with a resident 0800 716 919 (toll free) or professional coach and top-class +44 (0) 208 600 0430 water sports, to simply relaxing alternatively or visit on the beach or enjoying the www.neckerisland.virgin.com tranquillity of the island. for more details.

Picture yourselves with your toes in the golden sand, the glorious sun on your face and the sparkling waters on the most luxurious island in the Caribbean. Guests visiting in 2020 will be among the first to see the fully completed Necker Island, following more than two years of reconstruction after Hurricane Irma. Experience Necker Island better than ever before, while experiencing all the luxuries that come with staying on one of the most exclusive and idyllic islands in the world.

The private island is mostly available for exclusive use bookings but during selected weeks of the year, the island opens up ‘hotel-style’ to allow for guests to book individual rooms on the island, perfect for those extra special getaways without having to book the entire island.

2020 ‘Celebration Weeks

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wearable art Elisabeth Riveiro is a passionate jeweller who hand makes her pieces in her studio in France using ancient and traditional techniques such as lost wax casting, planishing, chiselling and enamelling. She has been working for more than thirty years translating the designs of Enesto Riveiro inspired by ancient civilisations with an emphasis on geometric, zoomorphic or symbolic patterns. They are small wearable sculptures made from bronze and then gold gilded or silver plated. www.nataliawillmott.co.uk

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This beautiful silk scarf is by designer GuanAnAn - London. Inspired by a fantasy of characters from ancient oriental literature The Classic of Mountains and Seas. In the book, He Luo Fish and Ran Yi Fish were described as real existed mythical creatures who lives in the rivers. www.charltonisland.com

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These gorgeous market baskets are perfect for a picnic, shopping at the farmers market, or storing crafts supplies or toys. Hand-woven with love by female weaving cooperative in Bolgatanga area, Northern Ghana. All the baskets are fair trade. www.lolaandmawu.com

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DAME JUDI DENCH’S MOST FASHIONABLE MOMENTS FROM THE FIFTIES TO TODAY The actor and British Vogue cover star loves an intricate coat on the red carpet.

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t 85 years old, Judi Dench has become British Vogue’s oldest cover star.

The actor - known for her roles in the James Bond franchise, Shakespeare in Love and more - is on the front cover of the fashion magazine’s June issue.

In the accompanying profile, her daughter Finty Williams says: “After the photoshoot, she came back literally thinking she was Beyonce.”

This isn’t the first time Dench has made a fashion splash. Not only has she been ruling the stage and the screen since the Fifties, but she’s had some pretty incredible looks along the way. Her style has always been timeless and classic, not slavishly tied to trends. Here are some of her biggest fashion moments.

The Fifties...

Nowadays, most of us board flights wearing leggings and hoodies. This wasn’t the case in the 1950s; back in 1959, Dench touched down in London in a particularly chic, shaggy coat. Of course, this was all topped off by her signature pixie crop - a look the 85-year-old still models today.

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The Sixties...

Even though this is a stage costume, we’re still counting it as a huge fashion moment. Back in 1968, Dench played Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret, and did so in a series of racy outfits befitting the iconic character.

The Seventies...

Dench married fellow actor Michael Williams in February 1971. She did so in an outfit perfect for a winter bride, wearing a white coat with a fur hood and a big grin on her face.

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The Eighties...

Dench kept things sleek and elegant for the 1982 Baftas, wearing a black turtleneck outfit which would still very much work on the red carpet today.

The Nineties...

When winning the best actress award for playing Queen Victoria in Mrs Brown at the 1998 Baftas, Dench showed you can never go wrong with a black velvet evening gown.

But her undoubted signature style can be seen in her 1999 Oscars outfit, when she won best supporting actress for her role in Shakespeare in Love. It involved a floaty long dress, a chic coat over the top, and in this instance we have to give a special shout out to her intricate clutch.

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The Noughties...

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the actor’s blue crushed velvet coat and matching choker, worn to the premiere of Iris in 2002 - and hope she still has the jacket in her wardrobe.

The Noughties was also very much Dench’s black phase, but she showed dark colours don’t have to be boring at the 2002 Academy Awards with a gown featuring delicate detailing around the waist.

Like the legend that she is, for the premiere of Quantum Of Solace in 2008, Dench bedazzled ‘007’ onto the back of her neck.

Dench didn’t used to wear a lot of colour, which is what makes the lemon gown worn to the premiere of Nine in 2009 such a knockout.

The 2010s...

There was a stage when Dench would only really be seen wearing black on the red carpet. However, over the past decade or so she’s embraced colour, and is often seen wearing white - for example, the chic outfit for the 2012 premiere of Skyfall.

The only arbiter of cool we’re interested in, Dench wore a black leather biker jacket on The Graham Norton show in 2014. She layered lots of delicate necklaces together - a jewellery trend which has recently taken over, making her a bon afide style icon.

For the 2017 premiere of Victoria and Abdul, a film about the friendship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant, Dench stepped out in a pale blue outfit with an beautifully embroidered coat.

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The maid observed her actress mistress Continued use minimises fine lines and evens pigmentation. applying the products with amazing results, and would share this The story of how Hello Glow Rose Dust was created is like a true with Ma, who painstakingly wrote down in her diary the ingredients fairy tale. and the meticulous method of blending them together.

Once upon a time there was a girl (let’s call her Ma) who was born Fast forward many, many years and just before her death, Ma to wealthy landowners in rural India. As she grew up, her interest decided to use the invaluable information recorded in the diary, to in skin care deepened, and she would often be found hunting in the empower and support the welfare of women. The magical formulae land for nature’s bounty to beautify her skin. have been used to create Hello Glow products, and Hello Glow After she was married, the young couple moved to the city, Rose Dust has begun its journey to provide women all over the Mumbai then called Bombay. The maid she employed also happened globe a beautiful way of keeping their complexion smooth and to work for a very well known Bollywood actress. Being the early radiant.

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HAIR TRANSPLANT

BY DR MARK TAM regardless of the direction of the wind.

Prior to your procedure, you will have the opportunity to discuss circumstances in which a cow-lick or rapid change of direction is undesirable, or counter productive to your hair’s coverage.

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r Tam is a Diplomat of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. He graduated with Bachelor of Medicine, at the University of Southampton.

He is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery. He holds a full registration with the General Medical Council with a Licence to Practice.

Dr Tam is experienced specifically in the field of FUE Hair Restoration and he has worked in various reputable clinics and private practices in London, UK and abroad.

This enabled him to refine his techniques in FUE surgery, also earning him the Phideas award for his work. Dr Tam also recently been voted best hair transplant surgeon in London (Doctors Choice Award Hair Transplant Surgeon City Winner: London).

A receding hairline can age a person’s face while some may feel it can get them feeling ‘down’.

While there are medications and non-surgical therapy available to stop further hair loss, it does not restore what was lost.

A hair transplant will be able to restore the areas of lost hair and is a longer-lasting solution to the problem of hair loss.

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When it comes to creating recipient sites for your grafts, one can use generic surgical tools, but since it is essential to match the size of the site as close as possible – both to the size of your grafts and even to the depth of the grafts – only a custom made incision tool can satisfy such necessity.

To ensure the closest match, an optimal one, Dr Tam hand-cuts each and every single one of the blades he uses, himself.

Not only will the site created by these custom blades fit your grafts perfectly, it also means that more incisions can be made in a given area without additional injury, enabling a higher density. In short, the final result is a denser hairline to look at in the mirror.

MINIMAL SIGNS OF THE FUE PROCEDURE

One of the keys to minimizing visible signs of the FUE procedure in the donor area, lies in the minute size of the surgical punch used, combined with an appropriate spacing between follicles.

The results are clear: minimal signs of scarring at the donor sites, allowing you the freedom to adopt various hairstyles, be it long or short.

Donor area healing is subject to individual healing characteristics.

You may still see signs of FUE if you shave your hair off completely.

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THE ALPHABET OF VITAMINS It’s time to know the benefits of vitamins A through to F. Prudence Wade asks the experts.

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itamins are good for us. A well-rounded diet helps us get all the vitamins we need to be healthy, but how about the ones you need for your skin?

Of course, you can eat certain things to boost skin health, but your routine should also involve a range of topically applied vitamins, to help your complexion be as clear and glowing as possible.

It seems like there’s a whole alphabet of vitamins doing different things for your skin, which is why we’re breaking down each one you need. Disclaimer: we’re using ‘alphabet’ fairly loosely here, as in reality, the main vitamins you should be looking out for run from A to F. Don’t worry, it’s not like you need to add millions of new things into your regime, you’ll likely find lots of these vitamins combined into one product. This is the low-down on the alphabet of vitamins in skincare, and why you should consider using them...

Vitamin A

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skincare is retinol. This is a hero ingredient, with medical director at Cosmetics Doctor Dr Amber Woodcock saying: “When applied to the skin, it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin (leading to plumper, stronger skin). It stimulates the cells to turnover, refreshing dull skin and helping to clear acne. Retinol also corrects pigmentation and UV damage, thus helping to even out your skin tone.” With these kinds of benefits, you should definitely be thinking about adding retinol into your skincare routine - but do so with caution. Woodcock’s main piece of advice is to “go slowly” with it.

“There is no rush, apply a small amount one to two times a week, and slowly increase as tolerated,” she says. “Always use sunscreen every day to protect your skin.”

As with most ingredients, everyone’s skin will respond differently.

IN SKINCARE “I always recommend my clients to trial retinol products with low dose and low frequency, to test their skin’s acceptability,” says Ada Ooi, founder of 001 Skincare. “You can always build it up, but once your skin gets ‘burnt’, it can take weeks for the ingredients to get out of the body’s system and the skin to heal.”

Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Serum With Retinol & Vitamin B3, £34.99, Boots

B Vitamin B

The most popular type of vitamin B is B3, also known as niacinamide. “B3 can be used to treat acne or fine lines, due to its function to combat inflammation and improve the skin’s barrier,” explains Ooi. Woodcock is a big fan of B3, calling it ‘an amazing skincare ingredient’. “Niacinamide has strong antioxidant effects, helping to regenerate and repair our skin cells. It also reduces redness/ blotchiness (great for rosacea) and pigmentation,” she says. If this wasn’t enough, the doctor also states it “reduces wrinkles, regulates sebum (goodbye blocked pores) and is a potent anti-inflammatory helping to fight acne” - plus it’s safe to use in pregnancy.

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This is one of the most common vitamins you’ll see in skincare products - and for good reason. Vitamin C contains antioxidants, which combats skin cell damage. “It helps fight pollutants in our skin, reduces UV damage, stimulates collagen production, reduces pigmentation and helps acne scarring,” explains Woodcock. However, you should be careful with your vitamin C products, keeping them out of the light and sealed tightly, because “it can become unstable (not active) easily”, notes Woodcock. The best time to apply vitamin C is in the morning after cleansing and before sunscreen.

No7 Youthful Vitamin C Fresh Radiance Essence, £19.50, Boots

Vitamin D

Vitamin D isn’t something you apply to your skin, but Woodcock still calls it “a very important vitamin”. You get vitamin D from spending time in the sunshine - it’s necessary for our overall health, but remember to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from skin cancer.

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“Vitamin E is another great antioxidant to help skin combat free radicals when they ‘attack’, while also helping to heal the damage done,” explains Ooi. She recommends

combining it with vitamin C “to prevent and treat tissue damage that leads to premature ageing”. So, why are antioxidants good for your skin? They protect cells from the damage pollutants and toxins from the environment do to our complexion, and as Woodcock says: “The more toxins you fight with antioxidants, the healthier your skin will be!”

Liz Earle Skin Repair Gel Cream, £23, Boots

Vitamin F

Last in our tour of the key vitamins in skincare is F. These are “basically fats, also known as lipids”, explains Ooi. She gives the example of linoleic acid, a fatty acid which “provides moisture and plumpness without weighing down the skin; it fortifies and protects the skin’s barrier by maintaining a strong healthy stratum corneum (protective outer layer of skin). It also helps to balance the sebum level of oily and acne-prone skin, to reduce further breakouts.”

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, £49.50

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From Audrey Hepburn in the Fifties to Kim Kardashian in the 2010s, these are the women whose style summed up an era.

STYLE ICONS WHO DEFINED THE FASHION OF A DECADE

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1960s: Twiggy

There’s no doubt Twiggy’s aesthetic sums up the 1960s: super slight, with a pixie crop and voluminous lashes.

Twiggy - real name Lesley Lawson - was everything you’d want from a supermodel of the time, dressed head-to-toe in mod outfits from stripy dresses to the ever-present miniskirt (Mary Quant reigned supreme).

Whether it’s the swinging Sixties or the minimalism of the Nineties, every decade has a distinctive style, each championed by certain celebrities.

Style icons help encapsulate everything that is fashionable from their time, while not necessarily being the celebrities who had the most out-there or unique style. Instead, they’re individuals who captured the feel and fashion of a specific era, set trends everyone wanted to follow, and are still today associated with the style of a particular decade.

These are some of the most stand-out icons from the 1950s to today...

1950s: Audrey Hepburn

With her sleek black Givenchy dresses, strings of pearls and big sunglasses, Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany’s is still one of the most fashionable characters in film.

By its release in 1961 though, Hepburn was already a style icon in her own right, known for sleek silhouettes with nipped in waists, strapless dresses and a love of preppy collars. It’s an aesthetic that has proved timeless, and endlessly inspiring.

“There’s no doubt Twiggy’s aesthetic sums up the 1960s: super slight, with a pixie crop and voluminous lashes” 1970s: Bianca Jagger

Bianca Jagger was a Seventies it-girl, known for her association with the New York club, Studio 54, which was frequented by the likes of Andy Warhol and Elton John.

Jagger was often seen in perfectly tailored suits with flared trousers, showing suiting wasn’t just for men, but also played with sequins, feathers and excellent hats.

Born in Nicaragua, she shot to fame after marrying Mick Jagger and was known for her glamorous, party-girl life. Arguably Jagger’s most iconic moment came in 1977, when she mounted a white horse in Studio 54 on her 34th birthday. She did so in classic style: with blown-out hair and a slinky, off-the-shoulder dress.

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“Jagger was often seen in perfectly tailored suits with flared trousers, showing suiting wasn’t just for men, but also played with sequins, feathers and excellent hats”

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1980s: Diana Ross

In all honesty, Diana Ross was a defining icon of the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties.

She’s such a style chameleon she’s managed to adapt to each era, championing trends while keeping her own signature brand of glamour.

Ross is arguably best known for her Eighties fashion though, which was full of shoulder pads, glitter and big hair.

2010s: Kim Kardashian

Love her or hate her, you can’t deny the impact Kim Kardashian has had on fashion. There are so many trends we can thank the Kardashian/Jenner clan for, spearheaded by Kim. She helped bring bicycle shorts to the fore, along with fancy athleisure wear, skintight dresses and an obsession with neutral tones and colour blocking.

Whatever she wears is watched by eagle-eyed fans and retailers - so much so, Kardashian won a lawsuit against fast fashion brand Missguided USA last year, arguing it was “notorious” for “knocking off” the designer clothes she wore.

We’re now in a new decade, which begs the question: is there space for a new style star to emerge and dominate the 2010s? Only time will tell.

1990s: Kate Moss

The fashion of the Seventies and Eighties was all about maximalism, but this all changed in the Nineties.

Supermodel Kate Moss represented a more low-key, grungy kind of glamour, wearing a slew of jeans, spaghetti straps and barely-there slip dresses.

This wasn’t an era of sparkles and sequins - instead, Moss become synonymous with the so-called ‘heroin chic’ trend: being super skinny and having that ‘just got out of bed’ look.

2000s: Rihanna

Nowadays, we know Rihanna as a red carpet powerhouse, and as the creative director of Fenty, making her the first black woman to run a major luxury house under LVMH. Back in the 2000s, Rihanna was still a fashion icon, but in a very different way to today. Instead of forging her own path, she pretty much wore every trend of the decade. Red carpet events appeared to be an exercise in Noughties fashion box-checking, from low-rise jeans to babydoll dresses and lots of ruched satin.

This was before Rihanna found her fashion ‘voice’, but in the Noughties, we were all copying her.

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CONTEMPORARY CORNERS A contemporary corner sofa is perfect for open-plan living and relaxed spaces. Designer sofa specialists Darlings of Chelsea have a selection of new corner sofas available in a variety of styles, fabrics and colourways to suit your dĂŠcor. The Norton Corner Sofa offers a wide range of fabrics and allows you customize your inclusive scatter cushions in complimentary fabrics if you wish to make this chair truly your own. Style with minimal accessories and soft hues to inject class and comfort into your living room. www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

unique & striking MY Furniture’s striking new Papillon range takes inspiration from the highly collectable, bespoke American furniture of the 1960s. Each piece is unique and has its own individual character, designed using eyecatching Macassar Ebony veneer applied to solid ash. www.my-furniture.com

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London based Mint & May puts the fun into functional with its range of unique and funky homewares. From decorative items to home bar accessories, the Mint & May website is packed with gift ideas. www.mintandmay.co.uk

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Tap into luxe style with the Helena range from Living it Up. A classic yet unique design, ideal for contemporary and glamorous interior spaces. The Helena sofa is a classically Art Deco designed sofa. Featuring a large back and narrow arms, there will be plenty of space for all the family to enjoy a big night in. www.livingitup.co.uk

The French Bedroom Company collections of French furniture, contemporary lighting and quirky accessories are for those who want a bit of sassy French style in their bedroom.

Born out of a fascination of French designs, textures, craftsmanship, heritage, and history, the collections are fun and feminine - with quality at the core. Beautifully made French designs combine with quirky and contemporary lighting and accessories to create interiors that are eye-catching, elegant, inspiring, chic and most importantly, unique! www.frenchbedroom company.co.uk

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stablished in 1990 by Peter Bowles, Original BTC began life as an Oxford based home lighting brand and has secured two further lighting brands; heritage marine lighting manufacturer Davey Lighting and LED lighting manufacturer Beadlight, under its umbrella.

Exports account for 50% of the production, supplying both the retail and contract markets around the world with an emphasis on the hotel, restaurant and aeronautical industries. With a family history steeped in retail, manufacturing and design, Peter designs the company’s products in conjunction with his son Charlie who became Director in 2012.

Original BTC, Davey Lighting & Beadlight each offer a diverse and unique range of lighting designs. All brands draw inspiration from Britain’s rich post industrialisation history as well as incorporating modern tastes and trends with our very latest innovative designs.

Quality, detail and an interesting mix of materials are integral to each brand’s designs. These are created by using the best quality raw materials to their upmost capability, paying great attention to the concept and form. From using centuries old techniques to the very latest technology, all lights are handmade and manufactured in the UK. Six production facilities include a metalworks, glassworks, and a Stoke-on-Trent bone china factory rescued from closure in 2002. It is here where the lighting designs, whether crafted from versatile bone china, the finest aluminium, copper, brass and iron, come to life. The detailing of cotton braided cables, satin chromed bases & contrasting coloured shades make Original BTC, Davey Lighting and Beadlight’s products uniquely distinctive and popular in Europe and beyond.

“When it comes to scale, dramatically proportioned lights are the most obvious way to create impact. A generously sized pendant will create a talking point, whether lit or not. While scale is one way to make statement, it’s not always feasible to fit a grandly proportioned pendant in lower ceilinged rooms, so it’s worth exploring alternative approaches with your lighting scheme. Introducing colour via your light fittings is a sure-fire way of creating interest. It’s also particularly effective in contemporary kitchens and bathrooms where rows of shiny cabinets can look a little austere. Often referred to as jewellery for the home, the right light fittings can complete or transform your interior scheme. Just like jewellery, a flash of brass, copper or gold can lift your room, bringing a touch of opulence”, explains Peter Bowles, founder/MD, Original BTC. “Three is the magic number when it comes to multiple light fittings. Over a kitchen island or over a dining table – a row of three pendants will always create a strong visual impact. If you’re looking for a central lighting source, you can push the boat out even further with a grouping. Hung from a single ceiling rose, they do all the hard work for you,” concludes Peter. www.originalbtc.com

“Quality, detail and an interesting mix of materials are integral to each brand’s designs”

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bespoke up and over garage door beautifully designed and manufactured by Rundum Meir has brought 21st century functionality, access and security to a Grade II listed property in London’s exclusive Belgravia.

One objective of the renovation project by RDB Architecture & Interiors sought to provide improved access to the garage of the property, which is located on one of the capital’s most desirable residential streets close to Eaton Square Gardens. This had to be done in a way that was sympathetic to the local architecture and compliant with the house’s listed status.

The garage doors of the properties lining this cobblestone street are fine examples of the 19th century coach house tradition. Hence, any attempt to dramatically alter the external appearance of the doors would be detrimental to the elegant appeal of this upmarket neighbourhood and flatly refused by council planners.

This was the ideal project for Rundum Meir, who custom manufacture every one of their garage doors to a suit a project’s

exacting requirements. Here, the client brief was to retain the look of the existing swing opening garage door, but enable up and over automated functionality for improved access and to make best use of the available space.

A timber engineered door was the solution, finished in traditional black and complete with the original heavy cast iron Charles Collinge hinges. The door was manufactured by Rundum Meir’s skilled craftsmen at its factory in Germany, who also designed and built the overhead mechanism to comfortably accommodate its significant weight. Once manufactured, the garage door was weighed to enable the design of the correct spring counterbalance system and deliver many years of reliable operation.

Danesch Missaghian, owner manager at Rundum Meir (UK) said: “The coach house is one of the most defining features of the British Victorian mews house, so it is vital that we preserve this tradition whilst making such properties suitable for today’s world. In being able to manufacture every garage door to meet very specific requirements, satisfying planners in the process, our customers do not have to make compromises as the bespoke up and over door at this property in Belgravia clearly demonstrates.”

All Rundum Meir garage doors are designed here in the UK, manufactured in Germany and transported to the UK for assembly in readiness for installation. Every door is manufactured using the highest quality materials such as solid timber and tough extruded aluminium which can be insulated.

To achieve the best possible garage door solution, architects in the UK, as well as across Europe and in the USA, can take advantage of Rundum Meir’s specialist design advice and expert technical support to help turn design concepts into reality.

To find out more visit www.rundumgaragedoors.co.uk or call 0151 280 6626.

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Not just a practical room where meals are 0208 487 5774 and ‘Kiss your The established and highly talented prepared and often served, it’s become the real hub of the old kitchen goodbye forever!’. team of designers at Ray Munn have home. From home schooling and a ‘hot desk’ office space worked on many different projects during to stay-at-home dinner parties, the kitchen has become the the past 10 years, transforming compact kitchens to large, open plan soul of the home as well as the heart. spaces, all with the same care, attention to detail and stylish touches Many amateur chefs and home bakers have embraced lockdown, that are synonymous with a Ray Munn Kitchen. finding the time to try new and exciting recipes, often with the Working with local builders and architects, the experienced team help of younger, budding cooks too! Even those reluctant cooks at Ray Munn can oversee your entire kitchen project by offering a have been forced to re-discover their kitchens, learning some basic design and installation process, leaving you to enjoy a stress free culinary skills. Who hasn’t tried sourdough bread recently? transformation with minimum inconvenience.

Along with the attention that has been put into creating these lockdown meals, people have come to appreciate just how valuable sitting and eating together is – real quality time!

Having spent so much time in lockdown in your home, whether you want to ‘kiss your kitchen’ because it’s done you proud or ‘kiss your kitchen goodbye’ and can’t wait to see the back of it, the chances are that there’s something you want to change!

Ideally situated between East Sheen and Richmond on Upper Richmond Road is Ray Munn Kitchens. It’s a fabulous showroom that’s provided private clients, interior designers and architects, and even some celebrities with the kitchen of their dreams.

Proudly independent for over 10 years, the showroom displays include inspirational settings from leading Italian kitchen manufacturers and bespoke kitchens, handcrafted by some of the top British manufacturers.

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Tap into Interiors Inspiration There are still lots of ways to get creative with your decor, as interior designer Penny Ann Johnson tells Sam Wylie-Harris.

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he decor, pattern and colour we bring into our homes is often influenced by the things we see beyond our own four walls, when we’re out and about.

Statement pieces that catch our eye, or simple style fixes like a new sofa or display cabinet to set the scene. It’s much easier to imagine how these things will sit and take shape when someone else has done the groundwork, and put all the bits and bobs together in a lovely showroom.

So what does interiors inspiration look like during the #stayhomestaysafe era?

Things may be very different right now, but tapping into our creative side can bring a host of benefits - for our wellbeing as well as breathing new life into our living spaces (where we’re spending a lot more time than usual!).

And there’s still a realm of possibilities to explore, especially when you play around with existing household items, pick up a paintbrush, or introduce a few key pieces available online.

Here, interior designer Penny Ann Johnson of Penny Ann Interiors, who will be appearing at Grand Designs Live 2020, shows how to get creative with your interiors while in isolation...

“What have you been doing with your time while we’re all confined to our own four walls? I’d imagine if you’re anything like me, you’re sat on your sofa staring at a bare wall wondering how to improve it, or thinking about how you can complete that spare bedroom you’ve been ignoring for a year,” says Johnson. “But lockdown, means limitations, things aren’t so readily available as retailers are abiding by government regulations. So here’s a few clever tips on how to have some fun with your interiors.”

Play with panelling

“Panelling is a thing. It’s everywhere at the moment; Insta-worthy 3D wall panelling is a modern version of period architecture. At first it seems a little ‘off the wall’ but in the right room, it can add great character without a lot of work.

“Firstly play around with the width, pattern, orientation and height of the wall to come up with a design. Get yourself online to B&Q Homebase (use their click and car park collect service if available) and purchase some simple lengths of baton to help you create your masterpiece.

“Measure your design out on the wall and secure the baton either

with grab adhesive or screws. Once it’s secured, choose a beautiful colour to help emphasis the statement. Sit back and watch the shadows cast their shade and your wall come to life.”

Check out angelarosehome.com for inspiration.

Create a picture wall

“Picture walls are all the rage these days, a great way to fill that empty wall, show some self expression and make that space more homely.

“Visit Amazon and search ‘Picture Gallery Frames’. There are some fab sets of 10-plus frames of varying sizes too, to help you create your picture wall. Have a think about what you’d like to put in your frames.

“Pinterest is a great source for frame-able quotes, and these are a fab way to make the design feel more personal. Include some family photos - get them printed either via your home printer or a company like Snapfish, delivered to your door. Then get them hung, stand back and revel in the pride from seeing those important moments and people displayed beautifully in your home.”

Check out posterstore.co.uk for inspiration.

Group decos and homewares

“They say three is a crowd... not in the case of interior styling it’s not! Think about the styling around your home, and think odd numbers. There’s something about grouping things in threes that leads the eye to move around the display.

“Some people do prefer a symmetrical look but this needs to be done expertly and with sharp precision. Where as designing with odd numbers in mind allows a little more freedom,” she adds.

“To kill some time in isolation, bring all your styling pieces together in one place, regroup them into three’s and redistribute them around your room. And then sit back and relax with a feeling of having a revived space with little effort.”

Check out swoonworthy.co.uk for inspiration.

Style up your space with statement art

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make your homes beautiful,” she suggests.

“Artwork can be one of the most important parts to a room. It’s a talking point, and offers both the purchaser and onlooker the opportunity to think and express creatively. Find something that speaks to you, and look forward to that little package arriving from the outside world.”

Consider wall murals

“Get out the paint! We’re seeing a huge revival in wall murals. The idea offers such versatility to add character and personality to a room, you’d be mad not to devote at least one wall in your home to

“Panelling is a thing.

It’s everywhere at the moment; Insta-worthy 3D wall panelling is a modern version of period architecture”

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an idea,” says Johnson.

“So while we’re all getting in touch with our creative sides, delve into your garage and see what old paint pots you have stashed away.

Companies like Mylands can still send you sample pots of their fantastic paints (I’m a big fan) to add to your colour library, while you’re searching for inspiration.

“Whether it’s a geometrical or floral design, an abstract creation or ombre fade, that wall can be anything you want it to be. Let loose and go wild, it could be the most liberating thing you do during lockdown.”

Check out lilitartstore.com for inpiration.

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Outdoor Living ENGLISH BEAUTY

Give your garden a luxe makeover Give your garden that makeover it deserves with a variety of products from luxury lifestyle emporium Cuckooland. As summer is fast approaching, you may be thinking about turning your back garden into a holiday home for the season. The unique shape of the Garden Wheel Bench offers plenty of shade and shelter in your garden. Fabulously designed by Ornate Garden, this garden bench is truly one of a kind - ideally place it against a wall, fence or as a stand alone picnic bench, it is sure to make a statement wherever it is. www.cuckooland.com

unique & striking

Halo, not Halogen

Ditch your halogen flood lights and give your garden some drama with these Halo miniature tier lights from LuxR. Precision machined in marine grade 316 stainless steel, copper or powdercoated aluminium, they produce a downward 360 degree wash without any glare. Perfect for shrubs, paths and planters. www.brand-designs.com 88 JUNE 2020

Stone Globe Lights are decorative stone-like spheres that light up at night, offering a unique lighting solution for garden walls and terraces, paths and flower beds. Now, in time for summer 2020, they are available with a simple cable pack and transformer that can be plugged into a standard weatherproof outdoor socket meaning anyone can install them at home – no electrician, no fuss! www.stoneglobelights.co.uk

In the glow of the soft summer sunshine, the spread of a blanket is an invitation to be outdoors, and as we get accustomed to living our life within close proximity to our home, the back garden has become a refuge and this picnic blanket, a place of retreat and comfort. We love “The English Garden” collection of picnic blankets from Heating & Plumbing London. www.heating-andplumbing.com

fire up the bbq

Annabel James is an on line boutique selling home and garden accessories and gorgeous gifts, beautifully wrapped and delivered. We love this gorgeously presented in a chic khaki canvas carrying case with handles. The set includes a two-pronged fork, a spatula, basting brush and tongs to enjoy the perfect party with friends and family.

Stainless steel and wood. www.annabeljames.co.uk

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Kelvin LED Table Lamp by Flos, £315

Get To Work On Your Home Office With Our Style Guide

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Words by: Anna Howell, Chaplins Interiors Editor.

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t’s no secret that the world of work is changing. With the rise of co-working and freelancing, it’s now possible to get down to business in just about any location.

And yet if we’ve learnt anything from the sterile interiors of the early 90s, it’s that environment matters. Recent studies suggest that a well-designed space can lead to significant boosts in productivity and cognitive function — quantitative evidence of the “feel-good” factor of great design.

With 50% of the UK now working remotely at least once a week, creating a functional home office has become an essential task if we wish to maintain boundaries between work and play.

Here at Chaplins, we’ve been giving it some thought and have come up with our Home Office Style Guide to help you get it right first time.

Plan Like An Executive

When designing your home office, it’s good to take some time to visualise how everything will work together. Don’t forget to incorporate some sort of breakout zone — a space in which to think or read when you’re not obliged to be sat behind a keyboard.

In smaller offices, this could be as simple as a generous pouf. In larger homes, a small sofa, armchair or (if you’re feeling particularly psychoanalytic) chaise lounge. Incorporating these elements ensures your office is a space you’ll actually enjoy spending time in, while accommodating for both active and passive work.

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

While the majority of offices are characterised by orthopaedic-looking chairs, designers have a long history of producing statement styles.

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Wolf Keramik Desk by Cattelan Italia, £1,757

Some of the best date back to the mid-century, including iconic collections such as the Eames Aluminium Range and Knoll’s Executive Saarinen collection. Both offer top-notch ergonomics and a timeless design language to boot.

Sustainable design lovers might also want to consider Vitra’s N02 Recycled Office Chair — crafted entirely from circular polypropylene and recycled aluminium. Lightweight and compact, it’s a great choice for those who are short on space.

No More Boring Desk Jobs

A great desk is the backbone of any contemporary home office. And whether small or stately, there are a variety of exciting options.

For homes in which every square inch counts, look for compact desks with clean lines, hidden storage and handy charging points.

In order to maximise the available floor space, opt for a chair with a lithe base like Gubi’s Beetle Swivel Chair.

If space isn’t an issue, you can experiment with bold sweeping desks such as Zanotta’s Cavour or Cattelan Italia’s Wall Street — each offering a real interior power play.

Where you position your desk is equally important. If your home

“A great desk is the backbone of any contemporary home office”

office benefits from lots of direct sunlight, be sure to orient your desk so that any screens aren’t out of action for portions of the day.

Experimenting with layout can also affect how you experience your space. Try to avoid being cramped up against walls where possible.

One option is to float your desk in the centre of the room, creating a focal point that will compel you to sit down and get things done.

Make Light Work of Your Daily Tasks

Modern task lighting is another must for any productive home office.

As well as allowing you to work into the evening, it’ll help create a snug and inviting atmosphere – the perfect place to ponder all those frustrated souls on their morning commute.

If your work involves sketching, drawing or examining projects, you’ll want to opt for a versatile lamp that allows you to shape and direct the light. Artemide’s Tolomeo and Flos’ Kelvin collections are particularly revered in this regard.

For laptop-based work, any lamp that provides a soft gush of down-ward illumination will do the trick.

If you don’t quite have room for a table lamp on your desk, consider experimenting with some strategically hung pendant lights.

We love Louis Poulsen’s PH 5 and Doo-Wop Collections for office spaces.

that you refer to constantly, then some linear shelving might be preferable to under-desk units or sideboards.

One of the most flexible options available is USM’S Haller system. Modular in nature, it can be added to or subtracted from in accordance to your needs, making it ideal for homes of all sizes.

Need some additional help planning your contemporary home office? Be sure to make an appointment with our friendly design team and take advantage of our INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE at Chaplins.

477-507 Uxbridge Road, HA5 4JS www.chaplins.co.uk 020 8421 1179 ABOVE: Eames EA 108 Aluminium Chair by Vitra, £1,760 THIS IMAGE: Air Desk by Gallotti & Radice, From £1,392

Master The Art of Storage

Clutter can come in many forms. But whether it’s an overflowing inbox or a mass grave of admin, the effect is equally draining.

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ince the end of March, the intrinsic value of home and family life has never been more relevant, with many of us living closer and more intimately than we are accustomed to – or possibly ever felt comfortable

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The key to more harmonious co-habitation and survival, in many cases, has been planning space utilisation by creating zonal areas, either consciously or by default. This in turn has led many of us to grasp the unique opportunity to reflect on our domestic environment, and the quality of life whether to remodel or renovate our homes. that we enjoy within the security and comfort of It may be a far more palatable option to our homes. In some instances, it’s thrown plans and consider the best way to improve home ideas for a future home project into sharp relief, lifestyle qualities and possibly future proof with a real drive to make it happen sooner rather THE DETAILS against a move. This idea seems even more than later. attractive when weighing up the alternatives Richard Dudzicki, principle at RDA Architects, Richard Dudzicki and his team are of a post pandemic move, including is optimistic about the future of home design, with available for project review bookings, the difficulties associated with socially the level of interest in home building, remodelling with further examples and testimonials distanced viewings, a possible dip in the and renovating enquiries sharply increased in available by request. Call 020 8299 value of your home, and whether your next anticipation of relaxed ‘lockdown’ rules in the 2222, or find out more by visiting: ‘move’ is even on the market! coming weeks. www.rdauk.com As Richard continues, “where we “Like many of our clients, we were initially in seem to succeed with RDA is taking the a state of shock and uncertainty, wondering what time to listen to our clients’ needs and the future held and how we would all cope. But as what’s important to them. The final project result is quite often an time has elapsed, the crisis in many cases has allowed homeowners alternative solution to the reason for the original call. It takes a little to focus on their living space as an alternative to endless video bit of detective work and listening to really understand what the key calls, family routines needs and issues are, quite often having to strike a balance between and commuting. This the various individual requirements of the house holders.” additional time – we Richard is passionate about space and light, optimising external call it ‘bonus time’ views and bringing the garden and greenery into the home. In fact, – has, if anything, so much so that RDA has become a leading proponent in the Passiv hastened ambitions to House movement, where sustainability and conservation play a ‘do something’ about critical part in each project’s planning and design options. the way that we live “Client projects can vary from complete home remodelling and and utilise untapped structural reshaping, paying all due respect to the location and potential in our clients’ surrounding architecture, to iconic new builds and extraordinary properties.” country houses.”

It’s not surprising that With the summer sun continuing to shine to illuminate every we are all taking a keen aspect of homelife, it’s the perfect time to seize the moment and introspective eye to our create your very own grand design. Richard and his award-winning surroundings, using the team are on hand to enable you to realise the home lifestyle you’ve added time to reflect always wished for! and consider options on

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ina Marika Tarnowski is the creative force behind Woodchip & Magnolia, a design house famed for its striking wallpaper, fabrics and bold fearless pattern.

Aged just five she told her school teacher she was going to be a wallpaper designer and that’s exactly what she did after graduating from Leeds College of Art in 1997 with a BA (Hon’s) in Surface Pattern and Textile Design.

Fast forward, and after 18 years as Head Stylist and Design Manager for British wallpaper house Graham & Brown, Nina has now gone solo.

Alongside husband Paul, an industry expert who spent 16 years at the helm of Graham & Brown’s technical team, Nina launched Woodchip & Magnolia with a determination to do things her own way.

Her vision to bring together her creativity with Paul’s technical know-how have made Woodchip & Magnolia unique in the pioneering way they use traditional design skills in a digital world.

Freed from the deadlines and seasonal launches most design houses adhere too, Nina can launch the designs she loves when the mood takes her.

Her designs are available to order the minute they are unveiled online. With a determination to protect the environment at the heart of their business, Woodchip & Magnolia manufacture all their own wallpaper and fabrics in-house so their business remains as eco-friendly and sustainable as it possibly can be.

They work with artists they love and boast unique ranges, including a stunning collection of wallpapers and velvets from vintage style queen Pearl Lowe – their wallpapers now hang in the bedrooms of supermodels, five-star hotels and legions of family homes.

Because interiors need never be boring again! www.woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk

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Fearless Available in 7 colourways: A timeless damask with a hidden serpent, bold with a twist! Fear is something that biological creatures developed to help them survive in nature Nina has a fear of snakes it is said to be the most common phobia in existence.

Ava Marika Emerald Wallpaper A new colourway of our iconic Ava Marika our customers wanted so we listened Our take on the ‘Dutch Masters’ moody floral look. Ava Marika is an expressive green floral with touches of rouge, blush and bursts teal. We have expressed the true potential of digital print and experimented with scale without it be overpowering in your home.

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Biophilia Wall Mural A biophilic scene featuring lush vegetation created from a vintage botanical encyclopedia the perfect way to bring the outside in.

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Oversized florals and atypical quirks, this is the wallpaper for the originals. For those strong characters who know what they love and embrace it. Jacobean in its style, Doris is a modern take on a whimsical print redrawn by hand.And like its namesake, Nina’s Grandmother Doris, this design is dynamic, courageous and packed with passion. If ever history was reimagined, this is it!

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Plumage​ Available in 7 colourways At the start of her design career, Nina was told not to use caged birds in her wallpaper designs. You see, there is a superstition that caged birds in the home bring bad luck. It all goes back to the days of taking canaries down the mines to test for deadly poisons in the air. Plumage in all its glory, sets these caged birds free allowing them to mingle among the rich flora and fauna and bring happy vibes to your home.

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Chic & sturdy Small Pergola awning provides large areas of shade

here an attractive visible area embellished by a large selection of neutral and fashionable fabric patterns. Although this textile sun roof appears dainty, according to the manufacturer it is highly wind resistant. The closely fitting cover and the two front support posts guarantee this. Square and round versions are available and with the option of being able to lower one support post. This ensures effective water drainage.

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he markilux “pergola compact” is a graceful awning on two support posts that is suitable for any façade. It is intended for small patios and provides generous shade. With its clear design and new accentuated lighting it endeavours to make summer even more beautiful.

The markilux “pergola compact” is the right solar protection solution for houses to which it is not possible to fit a classical folding-arm awning. The cover extends on lateral guide tracks that rest calmly on two slim support posts at the front. They provide additional support. With its size, this smart awning is suited mainly for narrow patios that require graceful solar protection. The cover cassette against the wall measures in height and depth only twelve-and-a-half centimetres, yet the small “pergola compact” can shade an area of up to 18 square metres.

Design and light, a powerful duo Its very simple, angular design has a timeless appeal. So this awning scores primarily with houses based on modern architectural designs. A new lighting option below the cassette accentuates the slim shape of the awning by means of an LED light strip that can be dimmed via remote control.

Alternatively, LED spotlights skillfully illuminate façade and cover with soft cones of light.

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Those who would like to have maximum privacy, can get the “pergola compact” also with the “shadeplus” function - an additional blind that can be lowered at the front. With vertical and side awnings, a closed-in, airy space outdoors can be created. Matching infrared heaters create a cosy atmosphere in the evening or in cooler weather. For ease of operation the new awning is always motorised.

Depending on the specification, it can also be controlled by tablet or smart phone. The next sun-drenched summer can arrive.

“Its very simple, angular design has a timeless appeal”

For further information, please visit: www.markilux.com Images: The new markilux “pergola compact” is a filigree awning for narrow patios with two support posts. With its angular design and effective accentuated lighting it shows how modern and comfortable even small awnings today can be.