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Show preview for London’s most exclusive jet set lifestyle event - 11th-12th May 2018
AUTOMOTIVE
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Lake View Villa Orlando - 4 bedroom luxury villa from £109 per night
The oldest Bentley dealership in the world Mayfair icon Jack Barclay Bentley has officially reopened its doors
RESIDENCY & ESTATES
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The Broadway - A new quarter re-defining Westminster
Goldbrooke - Luxury destination management
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Luxury First: Range Rover SV Coupe debuts at Geneva Motor Show
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Thirdhome - A new way to travel the world, plus the unveiling of the new rental and adventures service
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A Celebration of Speed: Tickets go on sale for London Concours 2018 - 7th-8th June 2018
No.1 Palace Street, Neighbour to the Queen & setting a new agenda for luxury property in London
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FASHION
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Exclusive interview from Creative Director of MALLET footwear, Tommy Mallet discusses his business acumen and mindset
Rare and unique pre-production 1959 Aston Martin DB4 goes on sale at Hexagon
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Monaco Yacht Show - A worldwide exhibition dedicated to super yacht lifestyle - 26th-29th September 2018
TRAVEL & RESORTS
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Forbes Travel Guide launches Star Coach, new hospitality training app using innovative voice analysis to help improve guest experience
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Quenching the thirst for story telling
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Aisha Baker - The Art Of Jewellery
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Summer Sparkles
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Maya, Meena and Zeent Mukhi Sisters doing it for themselves
WATCHES & TIMEPIECES
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Deakin & Francis open flagship store in London’s Piccadilly arcade
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Baselworld - For any watch fanatic its Basel time
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TAG Heuer presents the first Aston Martin special edition chronographs
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Forget gold, invest in watches
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Yulia Safin - At the cutting edge of high-end fashion and fabric production New & Lingwood - A rarefied British brand where the history of the house eminates from every pore
JEWELLERY
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Lord Lou - Luxury pet furniture and accessories COVER STORY - Morgan stars alongside David Gandy in Aspinal of London launch Image courtesy of Morgan Motor Company
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Aboriginal Art UK - ethically sourced directly from the artist and their community
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THE ELITE LONDON 11th- 12th May 2018 Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire London’s jet-set lifestyle event. 30 Experiences 150 Lifestyle Brands 1 Location
The Elite London is 'London's most exclusive jet set lifestyle event' specializing in a combined gathering of lifestyle products and related services at one unique private venue, accessible by both road and air. The unique showcase offers over thirty on the day experiences where visitors are able to indulge in a variety of jet-set activities from; supercar test drives, to clay pigeon shooting and helicopter pleasure flights. The event incorporates five show sections including; 'Jet-set Lifestyle, The Marine Elite, The Luxury Brand Show, ‘Supercar Showcase’ and new for 2018, ‘The E.J. Churchill Country and Shooting Show’. In total over 150 luxury brands will be on showcase during the 2 day event. E.J. Churchill is an award winning clay pigeon shooting ground, sporting agency, event management business and country clothing store on the West Wycombe Estate. During The Elite London they will be hosting a variety of activities on the grounds to test your skills and learn more about the sport. There will also be an array of exhibitors from the industry showcasing their products and services.
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Jet-Set Lifestyle Get up close to the latest aircraft from leading manufacturers and their representatives. The Marine Showcase Meet the finest in marine brands and see the latest in products, initiatives and charter. Supercar Showcase Pedigree, performance and prestige are the key components of this luxury automotive showcase. Jet-Set Lifestyle Get up close to the latest aircraft from leading manufacturers and their representatives.
The Luxury Brand Show The Luxury Brand Show will celebrate the luxury lifestyle world by showcasing the finer things in life. Featuring stunning brands from fine art to fashion and luxury gifts
For 2018 a host of both returning and new exhibitors will be showcasing their products and services. Exciting UK exclusives and product launches will be taking place during The Elite London.
to exquisite jewellery, visitors will be treated to a selection from the world's most respected companies and sought after brands.
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Mayfair icon, Jack Barclay Bentley, receives multi-million-pound refurbishment
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The oldest Bentley dealership in the world – Mayfair icon
At the same time, long-standing customers will still recognise
Jack Barclay Bentley – has officially reopened its doors after a
many of the showroom’s original design features – such as the
comprehensive refurbishment, revealing a stunning modern luxury
basement’s iconic chequered floor, wood panelling and art-deco
space that blends historic tradition with the latest in contemporary
signage – which have been harmoniously woven into the new
design.
design.
Customers visiting the newly-renovated showroom will appreciate
Jack Barclay Bentley Brand Director, John Stone, comments: “Jack
a lighter, more modern feel, resonant of the neighbouring luxury
Barclay Bentley is true British institution and a real icon for both
ateliers and galleries in London’s exclusive Mayfair.
Bentley and the UK as a whole. Customers come to Mayfair from around the world to savour the Jack Barclay Bentley experience,
The customer experience has been brought into even sharper
and thanks to this stunning refurbishment, we can ensure they
focus, with a stunning new central bar – trimmed in luxurious
continue to enjoy the best service available. We are very excited to
Bentley leather – acting as a focal point on the ground floor, and
open our doors once again and plan to use the space to the full by
new a commissioning suite providing inspiration and offering
hosting some fantastic events throughout the year.”
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LUXURY FIRST: RANGE ROVER SV COUPÉ DEBUTS AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
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Land Rover has created the world’s first full-size luxury SUV coupé – a seductive limited-edition two-door Range Rover
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Beautifully curated interiors set new standards for materials and craftsmanship, with extensive personalisation options for SV Coupé clients
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565PS and 700Nm 5.0-litre Supercharged V8 petrol powertrain makes SV Coupé the fastest-ever full-size Range Rover, with 0-60mph in just 5 seconds and 165mph (266kph) top speed**
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Nearly 50 years ago, Land Rover created the
Range Rover. No more than 999 will be
luxury SUV sector with the introduction of
hand-crafted by SVO for clients worldwide.
the Range Rover. Now it’s defining a new genre with the world’s first full-size luxury
Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Officer, Land
SUV coupé: the limited-edition two-door
Rover, said: “The Range Rover SV Coupé is
Range Rover SV Coupé.
a celebration of the Range Rover bloodline. With a dramatic two-door silhouette, this
Created by Land Rover Design and
breath-taking four seat coupé alludes to
Special Vehicle Operations, SV Coupé
its unique heritage while being thoroughly
is an exemplar of Range Rover design,
modern and contemporary. Beautifully
craftsmanship and capability. It features
realised and superbly engineered, the
a seductive body allied to the next-
Range Rover SV Coupé delivers the most
generation of cabin luxury – with the
distinguished, luxurious and exclusive
peerless all-terrain ability expected from
Range Rover ever built.”
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Beautiful proportions with a powerful
Carefully curated body colour
stance give SV Coupé unrivalled on-road
combinations, including a new Contour
presence. The signature floating roof,
Graphic available in four duo-tone
continuous waist and tapering tail are
colourways, are offset by unique side vent
instantly recognisable Range Rover DNA,
and grille designs. This is also the first
yet are expressed in a unique way for this
Range Rover with a 23-inch wheel option.
exclusive addition to the Range Rover family. SV Coupé’s purity of line is perfectly
Enhanced luxury and exquisite
complemented by elegant power-close
craftsmanship extends inside too, with
doors with frameless glass. In combination
semi-aniline leather front seats bringing
with the panoramic roof, light floods
Range Rover’s already premium interior
into the cabin, accentuating the relaxed,
to a new level of luxury: accommodation
sophisticated and contemporary ambience.
comparable to private jets and yachts.
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Their gradated diamond quilt design is unique to SV Coupé. Each SV Coupé will be hand-assembled to the client’s personal specification by the fastidious experts at the SVO Technical Centre in the UK – a first for Range Rover. John Edwards, Land Rover Special Operations Managing Director, said: “The introduction of the new SV Coupé brings a new level of individual expression to the Range Rover portfolio and builds on the success of Special Vehicle Operations’ existing bespoke Range Rover programme. Feedback from SV clients who have already seen the vehicle in confidential commissioning sessions has been overwhelmingly positive.” SV Coupé clients can choose from four front-to-rear contrast interior colourways, or a range of single-tone interior colours. Both are complemented by a choice of three elegant wood veneers. A first for Range Rover is Nautica, which carefully balances heritage craftsmanship with new technology, fusing walnut and sycamore. Optional paint finishes include Liquesence, which brings a sensational liquid metal finish to Range Rover for the first time.
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Additionally, Special Vehicle Operations’ bespoke personalisation
Mark Stanton, Special Vehicle Operations Director, said: “As you’d
team offers SV Coupé clients the opportunity to indulge their
expect from Range Rover, the engineering integrity in SV Coupé is
desire to create a unique vehicle to their exacting taste, granting
more than skin-deep. This is a meticulously honed vehicle that’s
access to 100 more paint colours, plus unique ‘match to sample’
designed for SV clients who love driving.”
hues, with a range of finishes; duo-tone front and rear leather colours with a bespoke quilt pattern; contrast stitching; headrest
The suspension is tuned to provide a more driver-focused edge
embroidery; doorhandle and treadplate engraving and semi-
than the standard Range Rover, with a ride height lowered by
precious metal badging.
8mm, but will remain composed and comfortable at all times. Plus, the SV Coupé loses none of Range Rover’s legendary
SV Coupé is also the fastest-ever full-size Range Rover, with a
all-terrain ability, with 900mm maximum wading depth – and a
165mph top speed. Powered by an exhilarating 565PS 5.0-litre
maximum towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes.
Supercharged V8 petrol powertrain, the most powerful ever placed in a full-size Range Rover, means SV Coupé hits 60mph in just 5
Range Rover SV Coupé sales are anticipated to start from the
seconds.
fourth quarter of 2018, priced from £240,000 in the UK.
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London Luxury Chauffeuring (LLC) is a chauffeur services company based in London, providing clients with luxurious cars and highly professional chauffeurs for a prestigious experience. We are one of the leading chauffeur car hire companies in London, with over 15 years of experience in offering the best chauffeuring services to clients to and from London airports, business meetings, and London events. Our luxury chauffeur services come highly recommended by our clients. Our highly trained and professional chauffeurs strive to provide you with personalised and tailored services. We ensure your transportation needs are fully met and expectations exceeded, offering the most elegant fleet of luxury vehicles including BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class & V-Class, as well as the classic Rolls Royce Ghost & Bentley When you book with a chauffeured car with LLC, you can rest assured that we always do our utmost to accommodate your requests whatever the occasion or itinerary. Our range of professional chauffeur services offer reliability and excellence all year around, providing clients with the flexibility and service quality that they deserve.
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A CELEBRATION OF SPEED: TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR LONDON CONCOURS 2018 • • • • •
Tickets are now on sale for the London Concours; an automotive garden party held in the heart of the City of London from 7-8 June This year’s event is an out-and-out celebration of speed, gathering a specially curated selection of more than 80 of the quickest cars ever created From the Ferrari F50 and Pagani Huayra to the Mercedes 300SL ‘Gullwing’ and Fiat 28.5-litre ‘Beast of Turin’ all the cars have one thing a common; a single-minded desire to go faster The UK’s foremost automotive specialists, including Stratstone, JD Classics and Nicholas Mee, will be hosting special features and displays Tickets are available from www.londonconcours.co.uk
Website: www.londonconcours.co.uk / Telephone: +44 (0)2031 428 542
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The London Concours 2018, hosted at the
A number of ultra-rare vehicles have already
Honourable Artillery Company from 7-8
been confirmed to attend, including the
June, will be an out-and-out celebration of
Ferrari F50; a flagship of the Ferrari range in
speed.
the ‘90s, with a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 203mph. Nearly 20 years
Tickets are now on sale for the event, which
after the F50, in 2012, came another V12-
will bring together a specially curated
powered Italian road car: the Pagani Huayra.
selection of more than 80 of the quickest
This wild 230mph supercar, featuring active
cars ever created, from early 20th Century
aerodynamics and a lightweight carbon
racers to modern hypercars.
fibre body, will also be on the London
The cars will gather in a five-acre oasis
Concours lawn from 7-8 June.
of green within the Honourable Artillery
But this celebration of speed isn’t just
Company grounds, informally known as
about the latest 200mph-plus supercars.
the ‘world’s second most valuable cricket
The 1950s Mercedes 300SL ‘Gullwing’ will
pitch’. Just a stone’s throw from Bank,
be making an appearance, as the fastest
the Barbican and London icons like The
road car of its day, alongside the one-time
Gherkin, London Concours is a unique
land speed record-holding 1911 Fiat S76,
destination for car enthusiasts.
informally known as ‘The Beast of Turin’.
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This 28.5-litre behemoth is capable of 135mph – not bad for a car
Andrew Evans, London Concours Managing Director, said: “We’ll
over a century old.
have a line-up of vehicles at the London Concours spanning 120 years, but there’s a common theme among them: the desire to go
The cars will be the focal point of the event, but London
faster.
Concours is also a destination for luxury, featuring high-end food, champagne, watches and art.
This collection of vehicles sits at the heart of the event, but with our unique JD Classics ‘Investment Conference’ and displays from
A unique ‘Investment Conference’ will be held on the morning of
a number of our luxury partners like Stratstone and Nicholas Mee,
the London Concours, hosted by experts from renowned classic
the London Concours with become a real destination for the local
car specialists, JD Classics.
City residents and workers.”
The team will lead a discussion on historic vehicles as a uniquely
Tickets to the London Concours are available from
enjoyable investment, and the fastest appreciating asset class of
londonconcours.co.uk, with a full day adult admission ticket
the last 10 years.*
costing £35, and concessions from £18.
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RARE AND UNIQUE PREPRODUCTION 1959 ASTON MARTIN DB4 GOES ON SALE AT HEXAGON
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Hexagon Classics proudly presents one of the most soughtafter Aston Martins on sale anywhere in the world Former Richard Williams DB4 is just the third Right Hand Drive DB4 ever produced at Newport Pagnell A £222,000 restoration investment from Hexagon to return 1959 Blu Scozia MK1 DB4 to its former glory To see this remarkable car head to: www.hexagonclassics.com
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Leading London classic car experts Hexagon Classics is proud to offer one of the rarest Aston Martin's available today - a pre-production 1959 DB4. The Aston Martin DB4 has long been revered by the marques enthusiasts as the purists’ choice, thanks to its nimble handling and tasteful appearance. The unique Blu Scozia now offered at Hexagon was the third Right Hand Drive DB4 to come from Newport Pagnell and was prepared and upgraded by Aston Martin aficionado Richard Williams, as his own car, for 37 years. Aston Martin registered this car as their London demonstration model before production continued for the model until 1963. The car boasts a retrimmed leather interior with the car converted to run on a Vantage triple Weber set-up. It was upgraded with a 5-speed gearbox and modifications have been made to the front and rear wheel arches to accommodate its larger offset wire wheels.
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Hexagon’s Aston Martin DB4 has undergone an extensive restoration, a necessity after successfully mastering legendary hill climb events throughout its life. The recommissioning process was carried out by the best specialists and the engine was rebuilt to a 4.2 litre specification, whilst the entire interior and exterior of the car has been upgrading to a near concours condition, at a cost of £222,000. It is now arguably one of the finest DB4’s in the world. This highly desirable DB4 comes with its original registration number of WLC 433, ensuring provenance is retained and is now available for inspection at Hexagon today. Paul Michaels, chairman of Hexagon Classics, said: “This is an unmissable opportunity for someone to own a truly unique classic car. The DB4 is unmistakably iconic, made more so thanks to this particular pre-production model claiming the legendary Richard Williams amongst it previous owners. It has been lovingly restored to immaculate condition and it ready for inspection from our North London showroom now.”
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A WORLDWIDE EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO SUPERYACHT LIFESTYLE Five months before the 28th edition of the most awaited superyacht event on Earth, the Monaco Yacht Show presents a new layout for the floating exhibition that will unveil an outstanding fleet of 120 superyachts. This year again, visitors coming from worldwide to Monaco to purchase or order their future superyacht will also find around forty new luxury yachts making their world debuts. The organizers of the MYS will take advantage of the restructuring of Quai des Etats-Unis in Port Hercules by the Principality of Monaco to improve the visit experience of the show’s private clientele by giving priority to the presence of yacht designers, builders and brokerage houses in front of their superyachts on display for sale or charter.
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A logical evolution towards a thematic exhibition per area From 26 to 29 September 2018, visitors will find an exhibition fully dedicated to the superyacht lifestyle: the majority of top superyacht builders, the leading yacht designers and brokerage houses will exhibit on the water; the luxury manufacturers and top-of-the-range service suppliers will showcase their know-how notably in the Parvis Piscine tent, while in the Darse Sud tent and on Quai Albert Ier visitors will meet most of the nautical suppliers. Quai Jarlan will be the site of part of the luxury tender exhibition in the Tenders & Toys zone, launched in 2017 and dedicated to luxury tenders, accessories and nautical leisure goods, and now extended also to Quai Antoine Ier. The Car Deck, the MYS prestige car exhibition, and the Starboard, lounge and art exhibition, will complete the superyacht lifestyle theme on the Quai Antoine Ier.
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Optimized transportation to facilitate the flow of visitors through all show areas The different transportation networks will be optimized to ensure access to all the show areas and make the visit easier: shuttle boats will serve the main quays – including the new 240-m jetty -, electric golf carts will shuttle from Quai Antoine Ier to the Quai Albert Ier tent, the entrance of Quai Antoine Ier will be more centralized, the floating pedestrian access will continue to link the T Central to Quai Antoine Ierfor the third consecutive year. Outside the show venue, the MYS has renewed its partnership with the Monaco Bus Company so all participants can use any bus for free during the show.
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Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury hospitality, has launched Star Coach, a mobile application for Android and iOS providing a behavioral simulator that helps hospitality staff enhance their interpersonal skills to improve the guest service and experience. Utilizing proprietary and proven voice analysis technology, the smartphone and tablet-based training tool analyzes interactions with virtual guests to determine the service provider’s emotional effectiveness, mindset and confidence.
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Star Coach is designed to ensure the role-playing is highly engaging. The app presents short videos in which a virtual guest expresses a complaint, compliment or request. After viewing the video, the hospitality service provider responds to them by speaking into the phone or tablet. The technology analyzes the fractal patterns in the voice that reveal the user’s confidence, level of emotional involvement, effort to connect to the guest and overall stress. The training tool provides instantaneous feedback and guidance on best-practice behaviors. With this immediate feedback and through repetition, the service provider is able to improve their guest interaction and ultimately provide a better guest experience. The technology behind Star Coach is based on more than a decade of research.
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ST. NICOLAS BAY RESORT HOTEL & THALASSA VILLAS LUXURY VILLAS AT THE WATERFRONT The resort is ideally situated in a secluded
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Aghios Nikolaos, the picturesque fishing port
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want to return for its tranquillity and its touch
with many shops, boutiques, café, bars and
Minotaure restaurant overlooking the pool
of class. This is a hotel with unmatched heart,
restaurants. The St Nicolas Bay is an escape
for fine dining with a twist and contemporary
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A brand new house, where open - plan living and cutting edge design combine to offer an elegant six bedroom detached house, presented over three floors, from the award winning Northsands Developments. www.fhpliving.co.uk For further information, please contact Steven Parker: 0115 841 1155 or email: info@fhpliving.co.uk Distinctive Homes by FHP Living A collection of some of the best properties available in the most sought-after areas of Nottingham, and its surrounding suburbs and villages.
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Elm House is a stunning new house sitting in the heart of Edwalton, one of Nottingham’s most exclusive areas. This house offers open-plan living and cutting-edge design, providing space, comfort and luxury, and has been finished to the highest level, creating a timeless style throughout. The internal accommodation totals approximately 4730 sq ft, making the house exceptionally spacious. There are six double bedrooms, four of which are en-suite, making a total of six bathrooms. On the ground floor the house features a vast kitchen, dining and living area which runs nearly the entire width of the house and which is completed by a spacious living room. The downstairs level also features a large utility room, WC and a huge, impressive entrance hall. The master suite is vast, featuring two walk-in wardrobes and an en-suite with bath, plus three further double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, as well as a generous family bathroom. The fifth and sixth bedrooms are both found on the second floor. One is serviced by yet another en-suite, the other by a stunning family bathroom, both making for extra space, and completing the extensive and luxurious layout of this exciting new house. Outside the largely southfacing garden can be directly accessed via the large openplan entertaining area, hallway, porch and utility room. To the front of the garden there is a detached double garage with a study/playroom above.
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Jassim Alseddiqi, CEO of ADFG comments;
“The acquisition of the former headquarters of New Scotland Yard and our plans for The Broadway represent ADFG’s continued commitment to investing in unique and iconic developments in London. The Broadway represents the future of urban living, a thriving destination to live, work and play in a world class address surrounded by unparalleled views of London’s most famous landmarks.” Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro, CEO of Northacre comments;
“We are looking forward to creating another prestigious neighbourhood in London; a vibrant new hub for an area, which despite its unrivalled location, views and transport, has long been undervalued. ”
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Northacre, London’s leading ultra-prime developer
The Broadway’s six architecturally striking towers,
and Abu Dhabi Financial Group, the global investment
conceived by Northacre and created by acclaimed
group have unveiled The Broadway, a new residential
architect Squire and Partners, frame a significant 20,000
and commercial destination in the heart of Westminster.
sq ft public courtyard and pedestrianised piazza.
Located at the former New Scotland Yard headquarters, The Broadway is set to re-define how Londoner’s live,
Fringed by a new array of shops, cafes and restaurants,
work and play on the doorstep of the Capital’s most
The Broadway will offer 355,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art
iconic landmarks.
residential space, located from the lofty fourth floor, priced from £1.56m.
Set to complete in 2021, the development will be a vibrant 1.72 acre quarter, located in the heart of London’s
Two fourth floor, landscaped podiums link the towers,
most historic borough and will provide unrivalled views
providing a verdant private oasis for residents above
of The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big
the bustle of London’s heartland.
Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, St James’s Park, Horse Guards Parade and Green Park.
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Each of The Broadway’s buildings has been meticulously
and recharge in an exceptional setting. Facilities include
designed to protect the views that the conservation
an elegant 25m pool, gym and personal training studio,
area dictates. Taking inspiration from these vistas, the
treatment rooms and a spacious, state-of-the-art games
architecture and facades of The Broadway creatively
room, that can be booked by residents as additional
frame each outlook, flooding every apartment with
entertainment space, alongside well-equipped meeting
light and allowing most residents to enjoy double
rooms, screening room and extensive parking.
aspect views across the iconic London skyline. Superbly connected, the underground stations of Inspired by the design of the facades, each building
Westminster and St James’s Park neighbour the
has been named after three of the world’s most revered
scheme, with Victoria Station, the centre of London’s
diamonds; The Sancy, The Paragon and The Cullinan –
travel network close by. As the area becomes a new
six new jewels in Westminster’s crown.
thriving business and leisure district for London, The Broadway will add 118,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art
The Broadway provides 16,000 sq ft of health, fitness and
office-space alongside its 25,800 sq ft retail collection
spa amenities that afford residents the chance to relax
for all to enjoy.
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Driven by international interest that has also
piece of the Westminster puzzle. London’s newest
benefited from the weaker pound sterling, demand
landmark destination for design, fashion and high-
for quality properties in favoured postcodes
quality living, affirming SW1’s prime residential status.
increased in Prime Central London during the first half of this year. The Capital is witnessing a new
Northacre, with a long history of specialising in
wave of prime locations across Central London, such
revival projects is undertaking the development of
as South Bank, the City, Marylebone, Victoria and
The Broadway, their first new-build project with a
Westminster, which are re-defining the residential
similar meticulous ethos. Without exception, every
preferences of high-net-worth purchasers in London.1
Northacre-managed Prime Central London scheme has delivered a substantial uplift in residential
Over the last few years, Westminster has been
values achieved for the area. In the last 25 years,
transformed into a vibrant commercial and retail
Northacre has delivered more than 630 properties in
centre, supported by extensive investment and
London’s most sought-after addresses with a value
redevelopment. Historically, any new build schemes
of more than 1.25 billion GBP. Northacre currently
in the borough have been small-scale, boutique
has a strong development pipeline in place with a
projects and over the last 5 years, only 6% of
predicted Gross Development value of £2 billion.
completed new developments have been more than 100 units in size. 2 The Broadway is set to be the final
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Fairmont Melton Road, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 5EU
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Fairmont can be found in the highly sought after location of Edwalton and offers pure luxury and quality from the moment you step through the door.
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Every aspect of this luxury home has been taken into consideration, the angle of the balconies and terraces to optimise sunlight all day, the exact positioning of every room with views considered to suit. Set back from the Melton Road this home is secluded, private and discreetly accessed by substantial remote controlled gates with a delightful backdrop of established and mature trees. FAIRMONT has been created by award winning developer Guy Phoenix who holds the accolade of building and selling a number of the finest and most desirable homes in the East Midlands with his last few homes breaking records for each location. The house includes two hubs, a monitored alarm, 360 degree camera system, shoot bolt locking mechanism, climate control, air conditioning , heating and cooling, underfloor heating to the ground floor, designer wall paper, resin sinks, hardened porcelain tiles floor to ceiling in bathrooms, surround sound throughout, designer doors including handles made to measure, German insulation, Italian light fittings, designer furniture throughout, Grohe brassware, Roca sanitary ware, cross water fibre optic showers. FAIRMONT is being hailed as Guy Phoenix’s best work to date – viewings are not just highly recommend but essential to fully appreciate the quality, location and size of this truly distinctive home.
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THIRDHOME A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL THE WORLD THIRDHOME is an exclusive luxury property and
For almost 10 years, THIRDHOME has created a safe
travel club that enables second home owners to
community for like-minded second home owners to
exchange time in their home for stays in spectacular
exchange time at their property for world exploration in
destinations around the world. Passionate about travel,
a luxurious manner. In that time, the Exchange club has
THIRDHOME is striving to create the finest luxury travel
grown to over 10,000 members. Harnessing what they
programme in the world.
know from a decade of experience in luxury travel, there are now more ways than just Exchange to travel
With over 10,000 beautiful properties currently available worldwide, THIRDHOME is the ideal resource for second home owners looking to spread their wings and make their homes earn their keep. Where will your second home take you?
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with THIRDHOME.
For second home owners looking for a way to use their holiday home to travel the world, THIRDHOME Exchange is the answer.
Step 1 – Apply for membership THIRDHOME meticulously reviews and approves all homes before they are accepted into the club. All homes must be in a desirable location with quality furnishings, appointments and amenities. The average home value is £1.7M.
Step 2 – Deposit time in your home Once approved, home owners can choose which weeks to Costa Rica
make available in their second home for other members to use. THIRDHOME will award travel credits, called Keys, for each week deposited based on the value of the home. The more desirable the weeks, the more Keys home owners can earn.
Step 3 – Book a trip Home owners can then browse the THIRDHOME portfolio of over 10,000 homes, select an available week at any of the properties and book it by trading ‘Keys’ and paying the exchange fee. www.thirdhome.com Brighton, UK
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THIRDHOME UNVEILS NEW RENTAL AND ADVENTURES SERVICE TO OPEN DOORS TO STUNNING HOMES AND LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD THIRDHOME is now expanding to provide
Another benefit of the rental service is the
luxury travel opportunities for all by
ability for holidaymakers to liaise with the
adding a Rentals and Adventures website
homeowner through THIRDHOME before
to their offering.
booking. This way any questions that the guest may have can be answered before
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committing to the property.
Travellers can explore an ensemble of sophisticated stays and book their next
Through the owner, holidaymakers
trip at an impressive home through
may also be able to gain access to
THIRDHOME Rentals. The high standards
other private members clubs and other
which THIRDHOME is known for will be
exclusive perks in the local area.
just as evident in the rental service, with the value of properties averaging £1.7
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million. Each home is carefully reviewed
Ready to experience a new perspective of
for its desirable location and quality
the world? The spectacular trips offered
furnishings. With only the best on offer,
through THIRDHOME Adventures will
guests will be saved from searching
allow travellers to become immersed
through rental properties that don’t meet
in cultures throughout the world while
their standards.
also experiencing the finer things in life. From celebrating New Years in Vienna,
Those wanting to list their property on
to staying at Andrea Bocelli's childhood
THIRDHOME’s rental website can do so
estate, THIRDHOME Adventures include
without a charge and with no commission
activities that help kindle an adventurous
when also signing up to the Exchange
spirit.
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NO.1 PALACE STREET, NEIGHBOUR TO THE QUEEN & SETTING A NEW AGENDA FOR LUXURY PROPERTY IN LONDON
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No.1 Palace Street, the development from London’s
No.1 Palace Street will set a new agenda for what
leading luxury property developer, Northacre, offers a rare
informed buyers demand from a home in London when
opportunity to live opposite Buckingham Palace, with
it’s due to complete in late 2019.
unique views over Buckingham Palace Gardens; the only residential property in London with such a claim.
Residents will own a piece of history; built in 1861, the Grade II listed wing of the building was a major
An architecturally impressive and secure 40,623sq.
landmark hotel of the Victorian period, ‘The Palace
ft. island site, the residence is located in the heart of
Hotel’ and hosted distinguished guests of Queen
St. James’ Park, in one of London’s most sought after
Victoria. The building’s relationship to the Palace is
neighbourhoods.
reinforced by the discovery of an emblematic design that mirrors the footprint of Buckingham palace. No.1 Palace Street offers a lifestyle as well as a beautiful home. The property will house more than 10,000 sq. ft. of lifestyle facilities including a 6,500 sq. ft. ‘haven of wellbeing’ for residents’ personal use, that includes an expansive gym, personal training suites, treatment rooms, and one of the most impressive private pools in the Capital.
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Whether residents occupy a one-bedroom apartment
The development represents an impressive blend of
or the penthouse, all No.1 Palace Street buyers will
traditional and contemporary design, encompassing
enjoy use of personal catering from the development’s
five different iconic architectural styles that span 1860s
restaurant and use of the vast entertaining space.
Grade II Listed Italianate Renaissance, 1880s French Renaissance, 1880s French Beaux Arts, 1890s Queen
Unlike most contemporary developments, each
Anne and Contemporary.
apartment is unique in layout with custom designed interiors by Northacre’s interior design division, N
The CEO of Northacre, Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro
Studio.
comments;
The interior architecture and design of apartments has been carefully considered to complement the different architectural styles of the building by Northacre’s Design Director Orlando Rodriguez and architectural firm Squire & Partners.
new, its 72 apartments offering a grand interior scale created alongside unrivalled craftsmanship and design.
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unrivalled location, and will tempt the most discerning of buyer. Northacre has built more luxury homes than any other developer in London and this development will cement Northacre’s position as an industry leader and set a new standard for what buyers demand from
The development will encompass the best of old and
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TOMMY MALLET MALLET FOOTWEAR From TOWIE star and fashion trendsetter, to Creative Director of one of the UK’s and Europe’s most up and coming footwear brands, Tommy Mallet is certainly the man of the hour. I had the pleasure of speaking with Tommy about ‘The Life of Mallet’, focusing on his business acumen and mindset.
Interview conducted by Josh Holmes, Business Manager Photographs Courtesy Of Tommy Mallet
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About Tommy Mallet Tommy Mallet, 25, has graced our television screens since 2014 when he made his first appearance on the BAFTA award winning show, ‘The Only Way is Essex’ in series 13. From then he has created a lucrative brand ‘MALLET Footwear’. Born in Islington, London, Tommy had battled with dyslexia throughout his school life. In 2014 he gave an inspirational speech to a hall crowded with school children where he explained that he hasn’t let his one GCSE qualification hold him back. Before launching Mallet Footwear, Tommy had endeavoured to launch his own grooming product line, collaborated with Belvoir&Co to create a line of glasses and was also a part owner of Circuit nightclub in Romford. However, his true interest and enthusiasm was always in the shoe industry.
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About MALLET Footwear Creative Director, Tommy, spotted a gap in the market for a unique style of trainer that was exceptional quality, but remained affordable to the general public. He began by putting pencil to paper and worked on his designs religiously. Tommy then reached out to his close friend Evren (now business partner), who already worked on a production line for high-end footwear and asked the simple question: “Can my idea be made into reality?" Both Tommy and Evren collaborated on the shoe design and production and then began to trial their creations. The feedback received by potential customers was astounding and this gave Tommy and Evren the push to launch MALLET Footwear in 2015. Since then, the footwear brand has become exponentially popular and the brand now retails online and in high-end stores across the United Kingdom and Europe.
“Mallet started like all great stories... with a unique, creative idea expressed simply by putting pencil to paper!”
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 1. Is delegation a large part to your success in recent
2. What inspired you to go from co-owning a nightclub
years or do you prefer to tackle everything yourself and
to entering such a highly competitive footwear industry
be hands on in every aspect?
where you have such large competition from brands that pretty much control that market?
When I first started the company I felt like I couldn’t let anyone get involved in any area of it, whether it was
Co-owning a nightclub came about during a time in my life
promoting, design or shipments. I was managing the whole
where I thought I was going to join TOWIE and be ‘the next
process and it was very full on.
big thing’. I thought that once I joined the show I was going to have everything given to me and become a millionaire
But, when you grow your business to where you want it to
overnight! It was only until 6 months later that I realised
be, you get to a certain point where the company grows so
it wasn’t as easy as I thought and I was really struggling - I
much that I was finding it hard to do everything myself. For
was barely earning anything. So, that’s when the nightclub
instance one year were selling a thousand pairs a year and
opportunity presented itself. I was offered shares in the club
the next year we were shipping out around 30,000 to 40,000
so that as I became more recognised on the show, the club
pairs!
would benefit and so would I.
Thankfully, I’ve now got a business and brand manager who
During all of this, people began offering me to do paid
I work with very closely which takes some of that pressure
for ads on my social media platforms. It got me thinking
off. The main thing in business is surrounding yourself with
about the shoe industry and how saturated the market is - I
people you trust. It gives you the confidence to let them
strongly believe creating a successful shoe brand is one of
make certain decisions for you which then frees up more
the hardest things you can do. But, since I’ve always had
of my time to focus on other areas such as designing new
a passion for shoes, I wanted to see if I could break into
shoes.
the market. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I’ve not stopped now for nearly 3 years! I’ve worked harder than I’d ever imagined, more than I ever knew I had in me. For me, it’s the passion that keeps me going. All that’s in my head is how to make the company bigger and better. It’s got beyond earning money for me now, it’s my life.
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3. Although you have had great success since launching
quality but was still affordable. £165 is a lot of money for
the brand, I can imagine you must have faced some
a lot of people, but it is still affordable. It means that the
challenges along the way. What did you find most
working class person can go to work, put a little away
challenging and how did you overcome it?
and at the end of the month, go and treat themselves to a quality product. I considered making the shoes cheaper
I remember the first time when Mallet was launched online.
to buy, but the only way in achieving that was to lower the
We started off with about 50 or 100 pairs ready to sell.
quality of the shoes, which I wasn’t prepared to do.
In truth, I believed that we were going to sell out on my website in one day and actually, we didn’t, it was very slow.
4. As well as the UK market, MALLET footwear has built
Frustratingly, I could see I had around 200,000 visitors on
up a large presence in the city of Amsterdam. What
my website, but we weren’t selling anything. The website
made you want to push the product in this area and how
products did end up selling out, but I didn’t rush to restock
does it compare to the UK market?
it. I wanted to build up the ‘hype’ again and it actually led to people like will-i-am asking when the website was going to
Amsterdam has turned into a hugely successful market for
be restocked.
me. I went there in January last year with nothing and now we are stocked in around 50 stores throughout Holland.
The main obstacle I had was changing people's mindset on
Although Holland is not a big place, the fashion industry is
why they should buy my £165 shoes over another brand,
huge and it’s a big place for sneakers. There’s also a lot of
such as Nike. In all honesty, my shoes should be in the
competitive brands surfacing over there at the moment. I
£300-£350 market and I constantly had people telling me
love the country and everything they’ve got going on over
“Why margin your product to a figure that is not as high as
there.
it should be?” But, I created these shoes for people like you and me, normal, ordinary people.
I remember people telling me if you get into any stores over in Holland, you are really going to struggle. As soon as
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Growing up I was one of these kids that always struggled
someone tells me I can’t do something, I’m over there on
for nice things. I wanted to make a product that was great
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I feel like I’m really going steady over there now. It has
6. Being a viewer of TOWIE I can see how supportive
pushed me even more to take my brand worldwide, so we
your partner Georgia is of your work. How much would
are now looking at other countries to get stocked in.
you say her support has impacted on your success?
5. Each design and colour scheme of your footwear
If Georgia hadn’t of supported me through all of the times
produced are beautifully unique. Where do you get
I’d been stressed when I had nothing to show for the hard
your inspiration from when designing? Do you have a
work I was putting in, then it would have been very easy for
background in design?
me to stop what I was doing and give up on it all.
When it comes to colour schemes, I feel like that’s my strong
The great thing with Georgia is that she has never forced
point. I know what I want to work and I try not to push the
me to do anything. Instead, she offers support by telling me
boundaries to the limits otherwise my target customers,
to keep doing what I’m doing. Georgia could also moan at
ordinary people like you and me, wouldn’t feel comfortable
me for working constantly, but she doesn’t. She knows I’m
in it. I want people to feel confident yet still fashionable
on a mission and she supports me with it. It has helped me,
wearing my products. Consequently, I design my shoes with
definitely.
colour schemes that I know everyone can wear. I also strongly believe that all of my supporters, anyone that When I first started sketching shoes, I look back on them,
has watched my journey and trusted in me, has impacted
and honestly, they were dreadful! But, my designs really
greatly on my success. Even if it’s just one nice message on
came into a world of their own when I bought an iPad. I
Instagram everyday saying that they are proud of what I’m
would lock myself in a room with this iPad and I did not
doing, that’s the people I’m thankful for. Without people
get off it. I tell you, I’ve spent more hours on this iPad than
supporting me and trusting in me, I wouldn’t be where I am
anything else in my life! I didn’t stop drawing the designs
now.
until they were perfect and that’s something that I still standby today.
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7. What are your main pieces of advice for anybody
visit colleges and schools to inspire kids and talk about how
wanting to create and grow their own brand?
to get them on the right path.
Go and find something you are interested in and never take
I want to inspire kids that are growing up who were in my
no for an answer. Don’t give up until you are there.
position and for those that don’t have any GCSEs and feel like they haven’t got any talent. Whether you know where
I would also say, be ruthless in business but be respectful.
I came from or not, I’ve not been brought up into this. I’ve
You are only as good as your last customer.
been around a lot of stuff growing up and I’ve seen things happen, but I’ve turned my life around.
8. What should we expect to be the next branch to the Tommy Mallet empire?
I feel that from these life experiences and creating the Tommy Mallet brand, I can hopefully show others
There are quite a few plans in the pipeline, but I’ll tell you
what is possible to achieve with a lot of hard work and
about one in particular: I’m aiming to release a book and
determination.
MALLET. Shop Now at www.malletfootwear.com
YULIA SAFIN – AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF HIGH-END FASHION AND FABRIC PRODUCTION
Yulia Safin is a renowned Russian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the name behind the iconic fashion label ICON by Julia Safin, which she launched in 2001 as a young designer looking to bring something entirely new to the fashion industry. Now, the brand needs no introduction, as it has become a mainstay within the luxury fashion world. Some of the most glamorous fashionistas across the world have modelled the chic designs of Yulia Safin, at some of the world’s most prestigious events. ICON began life as a couture evening gown designer brand. Such was the popularity firstly in Yulia’s home city of Moscow, that Yulia saw an opportunity to expand her brand to offer a larger range of exclusive eveningwear. This would also lead to branching out with a stunning accessories collection to perfectly complement the highend eveningwear. When Yulia was just 18 she had moved from Russia to London to study International Relations. She fell in love with the city and London is now her base, as she enjoys the splendours of the great capital; the fine dining restaurants, the fashion boutiques and people’s high appreciation for fashion.
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After 18 years leading the way in luxury fashion, Yulia decided it was time to try a new challenge. In her many years as a designer, she had observed there was a real lack of high quality fabric sampling and production factories. With this in mind, she explored the idea of bringing a unique fabric workshop to Notting Hill. Yulia told us that “Throughout my career I have worked hard to produce the highest quality of fabric but it quickly became apparent that not many manufacturers had working environments that conduced the high quality that I wanted for my designs. When you are creating elegant gowns with the finest and most expensive fabrics, why would you compromise the quality through a poor production environment? We have production factories across the world, so I visit them all and carefully select only the right ones and then we instil comprehensive quality assurance processes. I started thinking about how it would be wonderful to have a place in Notting Hill. Somewhere that provided a lovely clean production environment with state of the art machinery and tools, as well as some highly experienced designers and specialists in fabric production on hand to help.�
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With so many excellent designers based around London, many of
Despite all of her success in the design world, you can see she
whom create bespoke items, having somewhere nearby to sample
still has a real hunger and drive to bring even more to the fashion
and produce fabrics is an ideal solution. Yulia’s newest venture –
industry. One of her recent projects is the production of high-end
the Sharp Cut pattern cutting, sampling and production shop has
uniforms for some of the most sophisticated restaurants and
been a revelation for fashion designers. Not only are they able to
hotels in London.
see the excellent quality first-hand throughout the production process, they can be involved in the full creation journey. When
When we asked her about her plans for the future she tells us “My
a quick turnaround is required, they have somewhere right on
next big challenge is to integrate the use of eco-friendly fabric
their doorstep to help them to meet their hectic deadlines. Yulia
into my designs. We have seen how big a problem environmental
also has access to an astonishing range of fabrics from around the
sustainability is and all industries should be working hard to help
world, catering for all types of designer requirements.
the problem. This is something I am really committed to doing within the fashion industry through re-using materials, whilst still
As well as working with the more established designers, Sharp
maintaining that level of excellent quality. Watch this space!”
Cut is able to provide guidance to up-and-coming designers. Yulia enjoys being able to share her years of experience to help aspiring
It is easy to see why Yulia Safin is one of the world’s most admired
designers to achieve their dreams. She offers classes for start-up
fashion designers, as she really does exude that cutting edge!
designers at Sharp Cut, where they are given support through the different aspects of the business model required to get started the industry. Part of this entails benefiting from being introduced to some of her many connections within the industry.
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NEW & LINGWOOD New & Lingwood is a rarefied British brand
The company was founded in 1865 by
where the history of the house emanates
Elisabeth New and Samuel Lingwood (who
from every pore; one need only spend 10
subsequently married), and was the perfect
minutes in the Jermyn Street, Eton or (soon
place for a gentleman’s outfitter.
to open) New York store to sense that there’s more to the company than meets the eye.
The house quickly established itself as the premier supplier to both the scholars and
Even so, the story of New & Lingwood is
students of Eton school, a relationship that
something of a best kept secret in British
it retains to the day.
menswear. Eton students have their uniform fitted in New & Lingwood remains one of London’s
the Eton shop and, quite apart from the
longest established and most respected
prestige this brings, this point of different
English gentleman’s outfitters, making it
marks out New & Lingwood as an outfitter
the desired destination for perfectly tailored
that has always paid particular attention to
suits, exquisitely tailored shirts, striking
the fitting of its garments.
footwear and high quality accessories for a wedding.
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New & Lingwood believe that a gentleman
If the size or design a customer requires
should be dressed in the finest clothes in
is still not available, gowns can be made
all aspects of his life, both professional
completely bespoke for size and also in
and personal. As such, they offer a variety
design (the design can be chosen from a
of luxury gowns to cater for all styles of
huge selection from New & Lingwood or
relaxing.
provided by the customer).
As well as offering a huge variety of ready-
Upon order of a bespoke gown, the
to-wear gowns, they provide a made-to-
fabrics are commissioned to be woven
measure service, whereby your chosen
and the gown is then made by hand. This
gown can be amended for sleeve and
process will usually take 10-12 weeks in
body length measurements.
total. www.newandlingwood.com
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SCULPTED METAL TAKES ON A PERSONA
Sculpted metal takes on a persona inspiredInspired by organic natural by organicshapes shapes andand natural forms forms.
Atkinson-art, infused and inspired by the majesty of Bodmin Moor, one of the remotest parts of Southern England, often described as windswept and rugged, but to Charles Atkinson, “the moor is a sea of land, a 360 degree horizon, untamed ancient lands, home to our Bronze Age forefathers and many since”. As a designer and craftsman working from my traditional workshop - “a sort of Heaven on Earth I combine blacksmithing and metalworking techniques, some of which push the metals involved to their absolute limit. From his workshop set within the ancient lands of Bodmin Moor Charles Atkinson has refined and combined traditional blacksmithing and metalworking methods, some that break convention. Using a combination of metals and techniques he creates extraordinary Luxury Metal Art and exquisite Jewellery.’’
sea of land, a 360 degree horizon,
Energy and spirit, ingredients to life, are put into otherwise inanimate pieces of metal - breathelife into Steel - the pure Silver finish to the Serpents opposite From his workshop set within the on their surroundings through allows movement and promotes their chameleon ancient lands of Bodmin Moor reflection. uncertainty by blending and taking on their surroundings Charles Atkinson has refined and through reflection. Perhaps the energy and spirit is combined traditional blacksmithing Perhaps the energy and spirit is already there and it’s aalready case of unlocking it, releasing it, and metalworking methods, some there and it’s a case of realising its potential, letting it flow, begin to be sculpted, that break convention. Using unlocking it, releasing it, realising its changed, form a persona. a combination of metals and an identity, potential, letting it flow, begin to be
untamed ancient lands, home to our
techniques he creates extraordinary
sculpted, changed, form an identity,
Bronze Age forefathers and many
Luxury Metal Art and exquisite
a persona.
since”.
Jewellery.
As a designer and craftsman working
Luxury Metal Art and Jewellery Energy and spirit, ingredients to life, www.atkinson-art.co.uk are put into otherwise inanimate www.atkinson-art.co.uk
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pieces of metal - breathe life into
blacksmithing and metalworking
Steel - the pure Silver finish to the
techniques, some of which push the
Serpents opposite allows movement
metals involved to their absolute
and promotes their chameleon
limit.”
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Titanium ‘Metal of the Gods’ which in the last decade or so has last decade or so has become the 'new' become the 'new' metal for metal for jewellers and jewellery. jewellers and jewellery. Titanium ‘Metal of the Gods’ which in the
Titanium or Ti, first discovered in Cornwall
Titanium or Ti, first discovered in Cornwall in 1791, is notoriously resistant to corrosion in even the most hard to work, resistant to corrosion hostile environments and has the highest in even the most hostile strength-to-density ratio of any metallic environments and has the highest element found on Earth. strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element found on Earth. Pure Titanium bracelets, cuffs, necklaces, in 1791, is notoriously hard to work,
chokers and collars are available in
Pure Titanium bracelets, Polished, Matt, Raw, Golden Purple or
cuffs, necklaces, chokers and collars Super Electric Blue finishes. are available in Polished, Matt, Raw, or Super Forged TitaniumGolden jewellery from Purple the Electric Blueis finishes. Atkinson-art collection, handmade by Charles Atkinson, “I have designed and
jewellery Forged Xen range - Jewellery created the new ViTitanium
from the with attitude for spirited Ladies, perhaps, if Atkinson-art collection, is you have a moment, youby might like to visit Atkinson, handmade Charles www.atkinson-art.co.uk to see theand range”.created the “I have designed new ViXen range - Jewellery with Ti-man - Men's jewellery for modern man attitude for spirited Ladies, will soon also be available. perhaps, if you have a moment, you might like to visit For many years Charles Atkinson ran an www.atkinson-art.co.uk to see the artisan forge, ‘Iron Awe’. As a Blacksmith he range”.
For many years Charles Atkinson ran an artisan forge, ‘Iron Awe’. As a Blacksmith he designed and made interior and exterior iron works including renovation and restoration work. The work was varied and included wantedfor to explore making “I ironwork the film ‘Braveheart’, engineering a more varied bespoke display solutions for range of metals, prehistoric artifacts for the Oxford Universitycreating Museummodern for Natural History; forms designing forging andand shapes entrance gates and railings for the traditional Collegesusing of the University of Oxford, methods” Christchurch Cathedral, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, among many others – if you walk Charles Atkinson around the of Oxford you (alsocentre opposite) will see a lot of his work.
In 2001, for his design and post war restoration of St Peter’s College main entrance railings incorporating the Cross Keys of St Peter, the ‘Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven’, he received an award for his “contribution made to the designed and made interior and exterior preservation and enhancement Bespoke service iron works including renovation and Ti-man - Men's jewellery for of Oxford’s heritage” by the includes: Design, Make, restoration work. man - will soon also be modern Oxford Preservation Trust in Manage, Metal Art of any scale, in available. with St Peter’s any Metal - the magic of the conjunction internet The work was varied and included allows anyone from around College, the world Oxford. making ironwork for the film ‘Braveheart’, engineering bespoke display solutions for prehistoric artifacts for the Oxford University Museum for Natural History; designing and forging entrance gates and railings for the Colleges of the University of Oxford, Christchurch Cathedral, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, among many others – if you walk around the centre of Oxford you will see a lot of his work. In 2001, for his design and post war restoration of St Peter’s College main entrance railings incorporating the Cross Keys of St Peter, the ‘Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven’, he received an award for his “contribution made to the preservation and enhancement of Oxford’s heritage” by the Oxford Preservation Trust in conjunction with St Peter’s College, Oxford. 84
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to share the passion for original, real, metals of beauty, handmade by Charles Atkinson.
www.atkinson-art.co.uk
I wanted to explore a more varied range of metals, creating modern forms and shapes using traditional methods
Charles Atkinson (also opposite)
With services including; Design, Make, Manage, Metal Art of any scale - the magic of the internet allows anyone from around the world to share the passion for original, real, metals of beauty, handmade by Charles Atkinson of www.atkinson-art.co.uk
“The more varied are our technical means, the greater the latitude for expression. . . . In order to create, the artist must make use of all the means that science places at his disposal: conserving or limiting oneself to the methods of times gone by is absurd. . . . Simple logic and facts therefore bring us to the use of new models, to the steadfast pursuit of modernism in art.” Edgar Brandt – Lecture to the Graduates of the Technical Professional Schools Paris, February 10, 1922.
QUENCHING THE THIRST FOR STORY TELLING The exotic sights, sounds, smells, flora, culture, and traditions of Arabia are a constant source of inspiration for Fatima Al Dhaheri, founder & designer of Ruwaya, a new fine jewellery brand launched in October 2015 that takes the natural beauty of precious stones and transforms them into glittering pieces that capture the imagination.
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1.
Ruwaya is named after your great grandmother, why was she such an inspiration to you?
The meaning of Ruwaya completes my jewellery. Ruwaya is an old Arabic name with two beautiful meanings. The first, "to quench a thirst", alludes to the feeling of finding something truly beautiful encapsulated into a piece of fine jewellery, while the second, "story-telling", speaks to the rich heritage of Arabic lore and in every collection in Ruwaya there is a story to tell. 2.
Prior to creating Ruwaya you created incredible one-off peieces for your father's renowned
fine jewellery house Amwaj. What was your biggest fear when going out and starting your
own line?
It was something totally new for me specially that there are a lot of competition in the market. I remember very well what my father has told me ÂŤ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single stepÂť so with my father encouragement I decided to create my own brand but I wanted to do something different this is when I studied at the Gemological Institute of America and I fell in love with the sapphires. Also travelling to different places gave me the chance to research what is missing in the world of jewellery.
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Where do you go for inspiration when working on a new line?
As an artist in fine jewellery, I get inspired by nature, the world around me and by our heritage. 4.
What is your favourite part about being a jewellery designer?
I think my favorite part about being a designer is that I am doing something that I love. My jewellery reflects me and my love to nature, I always try to make my jewellery the way that I love for that most of my pieces can be worn in different ways for different occasions. 5.
How do you want women to feel when wearing your jewellery?
I want women to feel more feminine, self confident, modern, confortable and happy, it should reflects her character
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6.
You have launched with three distinct
Marari is inspired by the long chains, called marari,
collections, Dujaan, Marari, and Nayra.
worn over the full-length abayas of Middle Eastern
Can you tell us about your inspirations for
women, the Marari collection is a symbol of
each and how you envision them being
everlasting love. necklaces and coordinating earrings
worn?
and rings, in which every sinuous link and stone is hand crafted.
Dujan is Ruwaya's most prestigious collection of statement pieces, inspired by the Arabic word for
Nayra collection is Ruwaya's more accessible offering,
a deluge of rain, reflected by the generously sized
inspired by the word's Arabic translation: 'soft light'.
sapphires that are at the heart of these dramatic,
all designed with simplicity and everyday wear in
high-end creations, usually Dujan is worn during
mind as a more delicate take on Ruwaya's dramatic
big occasions (wedding, Red Carpet etc) like big
signature look seen in the Dujaan collection.
statement piece.
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Who is the typical "Ruwaya lady" – what
9.
Where do you see Ruwaya in the future –
kind of client collects your jewels?
what are your plans for the brand?
The woman who likes to be different, delicate,
I would like to see Ruwaya as an interntional brand,
independant, who knows what she wants, who has a
worn by women who appreciate art and jewellery
high self confidence and who appreciates art 10.
What has been your best Ruwaya
8.
What are your favourite gems and
moment so far (e.g. any particular client
materials that you use in your designs?
feedback / event / completion of
Why?
a favourite piece)?
If you see my collection of course you will know
I love when i talk to my customers about Ruwaya and
what's my favorite gems: Sapphires.
the story behind each collection, the best feeling is
I really like the combination of 18k gold with
when you know that your customers understand the
sapphires as it gives life to each piece and i like to
brand and the passion behind it. I also appreciate
keep the sapphires organic to show the beauty of
customers feedback whether it is positive or negative
nature.
as it helps me to improve and grow.
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11.
What are upcoming trends in the jewellery
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What advice would you give to someone
design industry?
interested in getting into the jewellery
design business?
I don't believe that there are trends in the jewellery industry, that doesn't mean that we don't follow the
Perseverance and patience are very important. There
latest updates, I've been known with my organic shape
are times you will be frustrated and will feel insecure
sapphires and this natural touch in my jewellery so
but it’s all about taking that frustration and making
usually i try to follow the market need but i make sure
something beautiful from it. Be confident in your
to show my identity in every design
abilities and always be open to improving yourself and accept others critique and use it to build and improve
12.
Who are your favourite designers?
your techniques. Be constantly striving for knowledge and growth and you will reach wonderful places. They
For me I like Boucheron jewellery, they have artistic
have to try to give something new in the jewellery
designs.
world.
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What is your favourite piece you've ever
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THE ART OF JEWELLERY Once upon a time, we were told that fairytales were
in their aesthetic. Every piece is carved by hand, from the heart
real. Wardrobes were portals to magical gardens,
of human imagination. Aisha reinvents the classic fairy tales we
enchanted forests, sumptuous castles. With nothing but
grew up with, and translates them for the 21st century woman.
our imagination at the helm, we slipped in and out of enraptured lands. As time rolled by, fairy tales became
The brand began when an amalgamation of cultures with
an imagination that is now far, far away. Aisha Baker
Hoonik Chang, a celebrated designer from Asia, and Aisha,
jewellery takes us back to a place of fantasy and folklore.
a consumer and purveyor of luxury goods from the Middle
Aisha Baker keeps our imagination moving. Each piece
East, serendipitously came together to create a spell-binding
blooms from a story that was born in a wonderland and
fairytale that is modern yet timeless.
her pieces incorporate hidden meanings and messages
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The Majesty Ring and Earrings The Majesty Ring and Earrings dare to be opulent. The cloud motif is a splendid articulation of royal status, reinforced by their generous size and the medieval hint of their respective form. These look back to a time when the grand queens and gentle princesses lived out their days in sumptuous castles, wearing only the fairest jewels in the land.
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The Mystère Things are not always what they seem. Because sometimes, a hint of mystery is a woman’s best defence. The Mystère is a piece of constant discovery, an ode to the many hidden truths held by the heroes of historic fables. The rich pattern evokes worlds gone by, and most curiously, it conceals the precious stone: it can be seen, but it cannot be touched.
The Saga The Saga is a talisman to protect on the epic journey. For the long, winding road ahead, The Saga’s four sides represent north, south, east and west. The fish represents longevity, the flower is happiness, blue means harmony and the diamond shape is eternal love. What lies ahead may be uncertain, but the sculptural sturdiness of The Saga is steadfast, strong, splendid. Good luck and Godspeed.
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The Wild Magical gardens are a place for dreaming. The Wild is a treasure to be found when roaming along the long grass of an enchanted meadow, light and delicate like the mystical winged sprites that buzz through the haze. The untamed landscape is captured by the different levels of The Wild, growing like wildflowers from its base and sparkling brilliantly like sunlight dancing between the leaves.
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The Alcazar Ring and Bracelet The Alcazar Ring and Bracelet are architectural and complex. Like a royal palace full of chambers and antechambers, spiral staircases and secret passageways, these places are not easy to know, but at the end of each candlelit corridor, there’s new wonder to behold.
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The Ever After There are many facets to The Ever After. Rightfully so, as it explores one of life’s greatest complexities: love. The force that sends us into battle. The intriguing stranger at the beginning of the journey that becomes the reward at its end. That which shatters us and that which revives us again and again. There can be no one way of expressing this force, and that’s why, with its many crevices and surfaces, The Ever After is a different piece every time you cast eyes on it anew.
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SUMMER SPARKLES As spring blooms and summer approaches, now is the time to quench the thirst for some new S/S jewellery, be it for an al fresco lunch, watching Mayfair go by at Scott’s, to a gala of an evening at Goodwood House. Better still, a jaunt on the boat to Les Palmiers beach club in St. Tropez, before striding the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival. We’ve got you covered.
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Yeprem - Earrings £14,400 Mukhi Sisters - Double Sided Earrings £202 Yellow Gold with Tsavorite and Yellow Sapphire.
Round and Marquise Diamonds www.yepremjewellery.com Available at Harrods
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Yeprem - Earrings £3,200 Rose gold with round, marquise and pear diamonds www.yepremjewellery.com Available at Harrods
Harakh - Raindrop Earrings £151,104 Yellow Gold with round and diamond cut diamonds www.harakh.com Available at Madison Avenue , NY
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By Stolie - Ruby Choker Yellow gold set with 6,21ct rubies £7,656 www.bystolie.com Available at Four Seasons Park Lane
Roqaya’s Rocks Dancing Wave Necklace £945 Gold plated silver with grey Swarvoski crystals Yeprem - Choker £5,400 Rose gold with white diamonds www.yepremjewellery.com Available at Harrods
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Mukhi Sisters - Sunset Pendant ÂŁ2,852 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Available upon order www.mukhisisters.com Available at Downtown Beirut Harakh - Raindrop Necklace ÂŁ339,569 Baguette and pear shaped diamonds www.harakh.com Available at Madison Avenue, NY
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Aisha Baker - The Alcazar Bracelet £33,280 18CT Gold with Diamonds, Yellow Sapphire, Rubies, Tourmaline and Blue Sapphire www.aishabaker.com/
Amwaj - Bracelet £29,879 18CT Gold with diamonds and rubies www.amwajjewellery.com
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Alessa Jewelry - Spectrum Bracelet Border Diamond Hand Painted Bracelet £6,995 www.alessa.jewelery Available at Frost of London and Four Seasons Park Lane
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SISTERS, DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES Forming their eponymous brand in 2009, the Mukhi Sisters have
Zeenat : Of course it has; and it is part of our roots. Meaning
maintained family tradition by going into the jewellery trade. Of
from the minute we start to sketch till the final product. How to
Indian-Lebanese descent, Maya, Meena, and Zeenat Mukhi have
translate your ideas into a beautiful piece; How to mix and not be
followed in the footsteps of their father, Chandru Mukhi, whose
afraid to keep exploring and discovering stones. Our parents have
line have been in the trade since 1875. Furthermore, their mother
influenced us in our way of thinking, understanding and creating.
has been the driving force behind Effys Jewellery since 1982. Despite their heritage, the three sisters are by no means dictated
2. How has working as sisters benefitted the brand?
by tradition. Their work is fiercely original, and if anything, the experience of being surrounded by the craft since a young age
Maya: The fact that the three of us work together has helped
has given them the confidence to fearlessly forge their own
the brand grow and it gave it more character. Each one of us is
path. Having had a childhood enriched by private shows, trade
continually adding her touch and this is what makes MS special.
exhibitions, witnessing artisans plying their trade, the Mukhi Sisters brand are now at the cutting edge of the realm they’ve inhabited all their lives.
industry, has it influenced your designs? Maya: Yes- Whether I want it or not, being brought up with both parents being in that industry has influenced me in my designsMy love for vintage jewellery comes from all the time I spent at my father’s store. My love and appreciation for certain stones and techniques comes from him as well. As for my mom, she inspires me until today. And going to her store and having a look inside her safe is always a source of inspiration. I take my mixing of style, shapes and colored stones from her. Meena: Of course it did, but I am not the designer of the brand. All I can say is that my sisters and I have been surrounded by great stones since our childhood, and to me, it plays a big part in my sisters creations.
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on the word Sisters) is because it is about the three for us sharing our styles and ideas, is the core of the brand.
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Meena: The fact that each one of us has a position with independent responsibilities definitely benefitted the brand. Each one can focus on her own targets and goals. Which can be quite tricky in a family business. Zeenat: The brand wouldn’t exist without the three of us. Each one has a different position., but we all have the same purpose. Doing something you love with people you love is a blessing and it makes the work process easier. You just want to keep improving and growing together as a whole.
5. Where do you find inspiration? Maya: Everywhere, I am always looking for it. Meena: people like Richard Branson do have a strong impact on me. I am talking about the kind of inspiration that helps you achieve your goals which is something very important to me: I 3. Are the three of you included in the design process, and if so, how do you manage to incorporate each of your styles? Maya: Whenever I design anything, I think of how Meena or Zeenat would wear it or style it. I come up with an idea, develop it, and then share it with Zeenat and we take it from there. Meena: I get some hints of what they are working on, but usually they leave it as a surprise till the end. Zeenat: Maya and I work together in the designing process. And designing Jewellery is not as easy as it sounds. There is a process that we have. What I can share with you is that Maya usually starts sketching and then I come along and consult, add on it and give her a clearer direction This is where we sit and start step 2.
share my inspiration and learnings with my sales team. Zeenat: Inspiration can come from anywhere. You have many factors/ obstacles/ emotions. Everything can inspire you. But it’s not scheduled so make sure you always have a notepad. Even in the middle of the night when you’re half asleep. 6. What is your favourite aspect of being a jewellery designer? Maya: My favourite aspect of being a jewellery designer is when I can clearly see my collection ( in my head) , when my pieces are fresh out of the oven ( it’s like giving birth every time) and then when I see the reaction of our clients when they try on our pieces, this connection creates an immediate bond beween us because clients are able to see, to feel and appreciate the same thing we saw and this is priceless.
4. How has your cultural background influenced your creativity? Zeenat: Translating words into pieces and clients appreciating Maya: When we are designing pieces, we are sharing our stories
and understanding these pieces
and parts of our personal moments and our beingness. Coming from 2 different cultures is omni-present in our collections, you
7. How do you hope women will feel when wearing your
will find mixes and spiritual stones and designs coming from our
jewellery?
Indian side as well as other details coming from our Lebanese side.
Maya: I hope that they feel beautiful and happy.
Meena: We are lucky enough to have been raised by parents
Meena: They feel confident, very sexy and most importantly
coming from two different cultures. Both the Indian and
unique!
Lebanese are rich and have so much to offer, and you can see the influence in my sisters designs as well as in the Mukhi Experience
Zeenat : Empowered, accomplished and proud. Just like we feel
that we offer.
when we first see a piece completed.
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8. Do your customers share traits? Maya: Yes! They share the fact that they feel good in their own skin, enough to wear pieces that they love rather than showing just bling. Meena: Most our clients are independent and confident women. They buy their own jewellery. They lead healthy lifestyles and are very much into spirituality and doing good around them. Most of all they are true to themselves and this is where they relate to our pieces the most. 9. What are your favourite gems and materials that you use in your designs and why?
11. What has been your best Mukhi Sisters moment thus far?
Maya: My favourite gems that I use in my designs are the ones I
Maya: The day we opened our second boutique. We’ve had so
feel I connect to; so much so that these pieces become successful
many challenges since we started and moving to our flagship
and liked by many. Our latest example is our Azurite Malachite
store helped us make the Mukhi Experience more complete.
pendant or Binding Love rings. It is a space where we present our collections and it is a space in Meena: We love working with different colors of gold. Personally,
which we are keeping our legacy going, in our own way!
my favourite stone lately is Azurite Malachite. We have been using it for over 2 years now and I love it more because our Azurite
Meena: My best Mukhi Sisters moment was when we had the
Malachite has become the official logo for Diplowomen.
opportunity to get a bigger shop that represents us perfectly.
10. Where do you see Mukhi Sisters in five years?
12. What are upcoming trends in the jewellery design industry?
Maya: I see Mukhi Sisters concept developing in five years, I also
Meena: I don’t look at trend much, I, however, impatiently wait to
see us opening our first store outside Lebanon.
see the final outcome of the creations of my sisters.
Meena: I see Mukhi Sisters conquering a new country .I see Mukhi
13. Who are your favourite designers?
Sisters achieving more fame and I see Mukhi Sisters stronger than ever.
Maya: Lydia Courteille, Alexander Mc Queen and Ann Demeulemeester.
Zeenat: Mukhi Sisters will be on an international level. Our name will be everywhere. And not only in Jewellery. Not just
Meena: My favorite designers are Barbara Alan and Rundholz.
commercial. MS will also be working with the community and helping the environment.
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14. Do you strive to appeal to the zeitgeist or timelessness?
Meena: Follow your dreams. You’ll never be successful if you don’t love what you do and wake up every morning excited and believe
Maya: I strive to appeal to anyone who appreciates our style and
in your ideas.
who will wear our pieces like their second skin. Zeenat: Jewellery design or any other occupation that requires Zeenat: We strive for both! Who wouldn’t want that.
designing. I would say go for it. But it’s not an easy job and it’s not only designing or creating..
15. What advice would you give to someone interested in getting into the jewellery design business?
You need more than a notebook. You need to know the business you need to keep researching and most importantly don’t forget
Maya: I advise designers to stay true to themselves, to keep
your ethics. Learn from your mistakes, they’ll keep coming and
looking within for new ideas and to not copy other designers
you’ll keep learning so no regrets.
works. We work in an industry of trust and it is our responsibility to respect it and respect other peoples work.
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DEAKIN & FRANCIS OPEN FLAGSHIP STORE IN LONDON’S PICCADILLY ARCADE
Henry Deakin – Managing Director of Deakin & Francis
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After 230 years of designing and manufacturing the finest cufflinks and accessories, Deakin & Francis has just opened its very first flagship store in London’s Piccadilly Arcade. As the next natural step for the quintessentially British brand, the boutique will look to convey the brand’s impressive heritage and craftsmanship through a carefully curated interior whilst offering a luxurious setting for customers to shop. The iconic store will showcase Deakin & Francis’ full cufflink collections, from vitreous enamel designs to an 18ct gold collection. “We are immensely proud to be opening our first flagship store – it’s taken 230 years to get to this point! Our brand is going from strength to strength and we are incredibly grateful that our customer base is growing every day all over the world, so there really couldn’t be a better time for us to open a store,” Henry Deakin, Managing Director. “We want to make visiting our store an unforgettable, welcoming experience – offering a mix of luxury, sophistication and of course, some unexpected D&F twists!” Deakin & Francis 19-21 Piccadilly Arcade London SW1 6NH Opening Hours – Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm /Sunday: 12-6pm www.deakinandfrancis.co.uk
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BASEL TIME For any watch fanatic, there are two events to be marked
The glitz and glamour of Baselworld can’t mask the fact
on the calendar; the first is SIHH which took place in
the watch industry has suffered, this year’s show has been
January and the second is this weeks Baselworld. Despite
cut from eight to six days and exhibitor numbers are down
running for over 100 years and dwindling competition;
by about 400. Several manufactures have complained
it is still the world’s largest watch-and-jewellery trade
about the cost of exhibiting and are holding their events
show and a huge part of the industry. Baselworld is
off-site in nearby hotels; further reflecting a shift in the
still the place where many of the world’s top watch and
industry already seen at SIHH. Undeterred by change, the
jewellery manufacturers launch their new collections and
world expects big things from the big brands. With new
is considered to be the Paris Fashion Week of the watch
watches from Rolex, Breitling, Breitling and TAG there’s a
world.
lot to be excited about from Baselworld 2018.
Some of the top brands to exhibit at Baselworld include
Here are our top pick’s from this year’s show:
Rolex, Omega, TAG, Breitling and many fine jewellery houses.
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Rolex GMT Master One of the most anticipated new releases of this year is the Rolex GMT Master. In the 1950s Rolex invented the GMT dual time-zone, most notably the red and blue “Pepsi” version that saw the bezel divided with two colours to represent the separate hemispheres. Rolex then began to adopt ceramic bezels and left the Pepsi colour scheme only for its white gold watch, to the detriment of all the steel lovers. This year, Rolex finally brought back the Pepsi GMT in steel that’s finished with a sturdy Jubilee bracelet.
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Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Another insanely creative and outlandish timepiece from Hublot created entirely in red ceramic. The invention of a new material – the first vibrantly coloured ceramic – Hublot has once again achieved a world’s first. Designed and produced in-house, by the Hublot R&D team, this invention has been patented. A triple tour de force, the coloured ceramic is innovative in both the material itself and the manufacturing process. In addition to the vibrant colour, it is also harder than conventional ceramics.
Breitling Navitimer Super 8 Part of the new Navitimer 8 collection, suitably called the Super 8, this watch is a prototype of the new Ref 637. With a 46mm case, the crown is not out for winding, taking in to consideration that this 30s style pilots watch would have sat on an aviator’s leg requiring the crown to have a prominent position. This big, bold wristwatch is set to be one of the stars of this year’s collection.
Tudor Black Bay GMT Much like its better known sibling; Rolex, Tudor have brought a striking new GMT to the watch market for 2018. With a two-colour aluminium bezel, the Tudor Black Bay GMT has a vintage inspired aesthetic and contains an in-house movement putting this piece at the forefront of technology. The watch is expected to retail at ÂŁ2, 750 offering some serious value for a timepiece of this stature.
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TAG HEUER PRESENTS THE FIRST ASTON MARTIN SPECIAL EDITION CHRONOGRAPHS The Swiss watchmaking brand symbolically chose the International Geneva Motor Show to unveil the two watches honouring Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing. These two chronographs showcase the DNA of the British brand. The design of the prestigious TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 is inspired by the geometric shapes specific to Aston Martin’s sports cars, and the technical, sporty TAG Heuer Formula 1 adopts Aston Martin Racing’s lime essence colour.
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At the International Geneva Motor Show, Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer and President of the LVMH Group Watches Division, and Andy Palmer, President and CEO of Aston Martin, were particularly proud to announce that TAG Heuer has been chosen as Official Partner, Official Watch Partner and Official Connected Watch Partner of Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing. To mark the new partnership, TAG Heuer presented two magnificent special editions honouring the British luxury brand. The Swiss watchmaker drew on its extensive expertise and through a strong collaboration with the Aston Martin design team to develop the designs, drawing direct inspiration from the colours, shapes, patterns and materials characteristic of Aston Martin's sports cars. Every detail imparts a creative touch and recalls the overarching automotive spirit of the partnership. The first model is the prestigious TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre
Heuer
01
chronograph,
which
draws
inspiration from Aston Martin's luxury universe. The famous manufacture movement is visible through the dial, which is skeletonised in a hexagonal pattern that recalls the details on the new Vantage, for an exclusive Aston Martin dial. Meanwhile, the sturdy 45 mm solid steel case also presents a design that was specifically developed for this edition, which features lines on the side to evoke speed, the race track and piston. In another of the piece's exclusive features, the shape of the lugs has been revisited, taking inspiration from the lines of Aston Martin's emblematic bodywork. With a black ceramic tachymeter bezel, this piece is the perfect reflection of the expertise and technical mastery arising from the partnership between the two brands.
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The second model is a TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronograph inspired by Aston Martin Racing. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 is TAG Heuer's ultimate motor racing model, synonymous with performance and speed. Entirely in steel and measuring 43 mm in diameter, this quartz chronograph features a notched steel bezel and an aluminium ring with a tachymeter scale. The indexes, seconds hand and Aston Martin's famous winged logo all don Aston Martin Racing's specific shade of lime essence and stand out against the watch's black dial to beautiful effect. The movement is accurate to a tenth of a second – an indispensable feature in a motor racing watch – and is displayed on the small counter at 6 o'clock, with the minute counter at 9 o'clock and the current seconds counter at 3 o'clock. The model comes with a magnificent black leather strap. Once again this is exclusively for Aston Martin as this is the first time TAG Heuer uses a leather strap in the TAG Heuer Formula 1 collection. With lime essence topstitching, it adds character and sporty style to the watch. 122
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Centor
Insurance for those with a little more to protect
Centor Insurance & Risk Management provides bespoke insurance policies for those people whose needs are a little more complex and for whom an off-theshelf policy is not suitable. Our Private Clients division collectively has over 50 years’ experience in this market. We have access the whole of the market including Lloyd’s of London and the London Market. We also have an award-winning in-house claims team, who will ensure any claims made are settled efficiently and without stress. With Centor, you will receive: •
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Case study: Stolen watch Our careful negotiations resulted in a
supplier, and therefore not the client’s problem.
full pay out for an underinsured watch. Outcome: After referral, the insurer Background: Our client had his Rolex
agreed to pay the full cost of replacing
watch stolen while he was on holiday.
the watch and further agreed to waive the £500 policy excess as a gesture of
Problem: The watch was insured
goodwill.
for £15,800, significantly below the current replacement cost of £21,000.
Not only was the client able to get his
Unfortunately, our client had not had
watch replaced at no cost to himself,
the item valued and underestimated its
this also happened immediately. On the
worth. Thankfully, the insurer agreed
open market, he would have had to wait
to replace the watch using a luxury
several months for the replacement
jeweller through whom they receive
watch to be ordered, illustrating just
a large discount, therefore replacing
how useful it is to have an insurance
it for roughly the insured value. After
broker who can negotiate with insurers
the insurer had committed to this, it
on your behalf.
transpired that the stolen watch had been fitted with a more expensive face,
We hope this case study demonstrates
costing an additional £3,000.
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the insurer had already committed to replacing the watch. We argued that if there had been any misunderstanding, it was between the insurer and their
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FORGET GOLD, INVEST IN WATCHES Buying for the purpose of investment takes a lot of consideration and
Certain watches have gained a reputation of retaining their value,
expertise in your chosen area. Items with a technological expiration
most notably Rolex and now vintage Tudor. Rolex has mastered
date do not often make good investments; televisions, phones and
its marketing image, cementing its affiliation to success and
cars – unless it’s a rare vintage vehicle that will be kept in a garage
timelessness. Rolex manage to dominate the new and old market,
and never used.
however, not all Rolexes mature equally.
This is why the extortionate Apple Watch is considered a bad
Historically, the Rolex watches that have done best over time have
investment; it makes little sense to drop a lot of money on a gadget
been of the sport variety: the GMT, the Submariner and the Daytona.
that will be outdated and lose value in as little as a year. Although,
One of the reasons Rolex has kept its success is by keeping its product
this hasn’t stopped it becoming the biggest selling watch of our time.
line small and allowing each range to become a household name.
But what about mechanical watches? There are plenty of classic timepieces that are not at risk of becoming obsolete. The same can
While the world of horology and investments are unapologetic about
be said about other hard assets, think wine, art and property.
money and prestige, it can be mutually agree d that one of the most important parts of owning a watch is the enjoyment you get from
The rise of web and social media has put vintage collecting on the
wearing it.
map coupled with celebrity endorsements and pop culture – i.e. the choice of watch from James Bond; watches are everywhere we turn.
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But if you are tempted, browse our Rolex collection here.
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MORGAN STARS ALONGSIDE DAVID GANDY IN ASPINAL OF LONDON LAUNCH
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David Gandy has been out exploring the streets of London in a Spitfire Morgan 3 Wheeler with Aspinal of London bags packed, ahead of the official Aerodrome Collection launch party. Internationally successful, British model, David Gandy has joined forces with the luxury leather group, Aspinal of London, to launch an exclusive range of gentleman’s accessories. Inspired by the legendary Spitfire, the Aerodrome range combines Gandy’s recognisable style with the leather company’s trademark quality with their expertise in craftsmanship. Issue 32 2018
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It came with great honour that Morgan were asked to support this launch with its specialised 3 Wheeler, which also shares design inspiration from the singleseater fighter aircraft. The Malvern-based company, Morgan, provided three examples of the unique model for the occasion and these were collected from their leading dealership in Kensington. David Gandy has been spotted driving the super cool 3 wheeler in some of London’s most notable areas such as Piccadilly Circus. Later, the trend-setting model arrived to the official launch of the Aerodrome collection also in the Spitfire Morgan 3 Wheeler.
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ABORIGINAL ART UK ABORIGINAL ART ETHICALLY SOURCED DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST AND THEIR COMMUNITY
Aboriginal Art is associated with the landscape of Australia’s outback and the culture of its indigenous people. Whilst the work reflects this landscape and its stories, there is a striking diversity in the works representations. The colours at times can be rich and exuberant, and at others muted, making it the perfect partner for any home. A proud member of the Indigenous Art Code, which ensures the ethical treatment of the artist, Nadia still returns to Australia to buy works directly from the artist, visiting the Desert Mob Art Fair as well as the individual art communities. Originally from Sydney, Nadia studied the history of art in Florence and this awakened a passion for the work of her home country and how it was being developed. She started collecting aboriginal art on one of her many visits back to Australia. Aboriginal Art UK represents art from the Central Desert, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Canvases range from small works, to large, dramatic pieces. Also available are poles, which are beautiful in their sculptural elegance. Aboriginal Art UK’s latest exhibition will be held at the Wet Paint gallery in Stroud, July 7th - 29th. For further details please visit:
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