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On fne form ← The Royal Hospital Chelsea is set to become a cultural hub shortly, as collectors, curators and enthusiasts head to Masterpiece London to peruse fne art, antiques and design from more than 150 leading international galleries. A highlight of the summer art and auction season, the fair presents museum-quality works spanning more than 3,000 years of creativity, all in one convenient location. New exhibitors to seek out this year include London fne-art gallery Richard Green, Parisian decorative-arts dealer the Kraemer Gallery, and Nilufar, a contemporarydesign gallery from Milan, and pieces by such luminaries as Barbara Hepworth, left, are guaranteed to garner admirers. 25 June to 1 July; masterpiecefair.com
Watch this space Fellows launched the UK’s frst Barbara Hepworth’s ‘Reclining Form’, Trewyn, 1959, courtesy of Waterman & Co
online timepiece auction in 2010. Its specialist sales of wristwatches and pocket models are now being organised on a monthly basis, meaning it holds more dedicated horological sales than any other auctioneer. For those unable to attend in person, high-res images, a detailed condition report and interactive 360° images of each lot are available on its website, where you will also be able to bid live. fellows.co.uk/thewatchsale
Light relief ↑ In the warmer months, wearing a suit and looking and feeling effortlessly cool in spite of the heat is a challenge. It’s good news, then, that Hackett – which promotes itself as purveyors of ‘essential British kit’ – has launched a new, elegant line in lightweight linen. More relaxed and breathable than traditional wool, the single-breasted, well-cut suit is available in grey or navy, and a range of accessories – including classic striped ties and linen-mix handkerchiefs – completes the look. From £60 for accessories and £600 for linen suiting; hackett.com
Shirt supply ↑ Putting on a box-fresh laundered shirt is a satisfying way to start the day. But the tedious buying, washing, drying and ironing routine preceding this luxury is a bore. Now ex-investment banker Hasan Mustafa has come up with a solution: Collar Club, a full-service shirt concierge. Each member receives 11 made-to-order Italian shirts of Jermyn Street quality, and at the end of each week, fve of them are collected and fve more delivered – laundered, packed and ready to wear the next working week. Monthly subscription, £95; collarclub.com