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London International Mime Festival The London International Mime Festival returns showcasing cutting edge circus, physical theatre and live art. Highlights for this festival include Gandini Juggling, creators of Pina Bausch-inspired international hit Smashed, collaborating with Alexander Whitley to produce Spring at Sadler’s Wells; physical theatre company Gecko performing The Wedding at the Barbican, and Theatre Re’s latest show, Birth, at Shoreditch Town Hall. Barely Methodical Troupe’s Shift will open the festival, while Stan’s Cafe makes a rare London appearance with The Capital. Workshops, artists’ talks and discussions compliment the performance programme, which also features two classic silent films at the Barbican Cinema. Wednesday 9 January - Sunday 3 February | mimelondon.com

London Art Fair Celebrating its 31st year, the London Art Fair at the Business Design Centre returns this month from 16th - 20th January. Whether you’re buying or just browsing, there are a hundred galleries from London and beyond to explore. The Fair is an established destination for both museum quality modern and contemporary work, nurturing collecting at all levels, from prints and editions, to major works by internationally renowned artists. To enable engagement with art, there are varying talks, tours, screenings and curated spaces, which include Photo50, an annual exhibition of contemporary photography; Art Projects, which features large-scale installations, solo shows and group displays; and - within Art Projects - Dialogues, a guest-curated section of Art Projects intended to encourage and foster relationships between home and abroad. Famed artists include David Hockney, Banksy and Grayson Perry, while Hazelton Fine Art Galleries will be bringing a selection of Salvador Dali bronze sculptures to their stand, marking the 30th anniversary of the artist’s death. London Art Fair, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH | londonartfair.co.uk Far Left: Sarah Monk, Fair Director; Left: Charles Hadcock, Working Model for Caesura, 2016. Courtesy of Encounter Contemporary.

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London Art Fair Whether you’re buying or observing, the ultimate art fair returns for the 31st installment.

Excalibur Huracán Performante Roger Dubuis deliver the next paragraph in the stunning Excalibur story.

Black Ceramic Defy Classic joins the ceramic train in a stiking allblack case.

11 Titanium Fifty Fathoms The iconic piece from Blancpain receives a beautiful new titanium casing.

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12 Five Deeps Expedition A world first in ocean exploration venturing to the deepest parts of the five oceans. 16 Beauty Buys Helping you through the cold, dark winter months with some of the best buys around. 18 FaceGym A workout for your face...what better way to start the year.

32 ‘Dry January’ Champagne comes in many guises, fortunately there are some incredibly dry options. 35 Review - Buns & Buns Taking the humble breads from around the world and delivering them in one place. 22 Travel - Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa Peace and tranquility just moments from London in one of the most beautiful areas of West Sussex.

37 Audi - Q8 The SUV flagship is finally here and what an entrance it makes.

24 Travel - EAST, Miami Sharp, modern style in the home of art deco design, the perfect winter escape.

40 Lamborghini - Countach A pin-up poster icon available for you to own, just be quick as it won’t stick around for long.

30 Perfect For Your Palate Mocktails and tasting menus to get you through January without breaking your resolutions.

49 Savills - Wardrobe Inspiration Looking for inspiration? Why not just take a look in your wardrobe, you might get a surprise.

ROGER DUBUIS

Excalibur Huracán Performante Every day is a competition day for Roger Dubuis, filled with challenges to be taken on and ambitious goals to be reached. Like Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the Maison is firmly committed to cutting-edge performance, ferocious groundbreaking technology and super-sleek aesthetics, all fuelled by a high-impact R&D vision and focused on delivering bold customer experiences. This set of common denominators put them on a fast track to a roaring encounter where sparks were bound to fly. For individuals committed to pushing their own limits and defying all known rules, Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse motorsport department and Manufacture Roger Dubuis have opted to pool their knowledge and expertise. When visionary engineers meet with incredible watchmakers, the inevitable surge of adrenaline results in models “Powered by raging mechanics”, of which the first was unleashed on September 20th 2017. One year into these high-octane joint endeavours, the Italian aesthetic flair continues to merge with Swiss precision and mechanical instruments. In 2018, inspired by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and its unique automobile aesthetic showcased in the Huracán Performante the watchmakers of the Manufacture have developed a timepiece brimming with racing design codes. One of the most striking features of the aggressive Excalibur Huracán Performante timepiece is its brand-new ‘engine’: the RD630 movement with its 12° inclined balance wheel

representing the calibre signature associated with Lamborghini. Taking strong visual cues from the shapes on which the supercar is based, this timepiece notably gives pride of place to the hexagon. A versatile geometrical figure used to construct the volume of the supercar, it appears throughout the timepiece in various guises and is notably reproduced to symbolise strut bars. The standout half hexagon appearing on the louvered air intakes of the Lamborghini Huracán Performante are repeated as miniature versions visible through the openwork dial of the Excalibur Huracán Performante timepiece. Other special decoration includes a new crown inspired by racing nuts on supercar wheels, a twin-barrel ‘energy tank’ and a multi-material ‘spoiler’, used for the decorative openworked bridges. Viewed from the back, even the complete circular weight of the automatic movement emulates the design of the wheel rims of Lamborghini’s Huracán family. Offering the same blend of performance, lightness and security as its namesake supercar, the Excalibur Huracán Performante timepiece sports distinctive “Technical Titan Grey” livery complete with signature bright yellow accents. Because there is nothing as powerful as real-life experiences, the 88 privileged owners of this stunning timepiece can also look forward to life in the fast lane with a ride as privileged spectators from the inside of the Super Trofeo.

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WATCHES

Black Ceramic Watch style and substance come together seamlessly in the new DEFY Classic Black Ceramic, marking the first time the ultra-hard and inherently black material makes its way to the DEFY Classic collection. With an intriguing display of micro-mechanics and the kind of superlative performance that has become synonymous with the Zenith manufacture, the DEFY Classic Black Ceramic resonates with the style-conscious urbanite. The DEFY Classic has made its mark as Zenith’s expression of neo-futuristic watchmaking in its purest form. With the DEFY Classic Black Ceramic, its distinguishing features are brought to life from its subtly nuanced darkness and the sense of volume it conveys through balanced geometry and a unique, visionary architecture – inside and out. Forged from wear-proof black zirconium oxide ceramic, the DEFY Classic’s faceted 41mm case features a combination of polished and satin-brushed surfaces, emphasizing its geometric and resolutely contemporary case inspired by the original Zenith DEFY collection first launched in the 1970s. The angular, silhouette of the case is softened by the perfectly circular bezel that haloes above it. The centrepiece of the piece is its avant-garde open dial. Taking on a stellar form with ultramodern angles, the multi-layered

element seamlessly blends the neoteric display with the movement. In broad daylight, the faceted hands and applied markers appear as one with the blackened complex of the open dial and visible portions of the movement, with their polished rutheniumtreated surfaces gleaming through the darkness for surprisingly easy legibility. Come nightfall, they emit a subtle green glow from the Super-LumiNova® SLN C1 coating, recalling the night-lights of a city that never sleeps. Visible through the open dial as well as the sapphire case back of the DEFY Classic, the automatic Elite 670 manufacture movement beats unerringly. A staple movement in Zenith’s lineup for decades, the DEFY Classic represents the first time the Elite caliber has been open worked. Its entire anatomy has been reimagined – not just aesthetically, with its restructured and open bridges with cutting-edge finishing – but also in its performance, as the Elite caliber in the DEFY Classic features a silicon pallet-lever and escape-wheel. Perfectly integrated with the contours of the case and following the structured lines of the dial and movement, the DEFY Classic Black Ceramic is fitted with a black unistructure rubber strap, offering sporty, casual elegance and comfort in all situations an urban explorer may encounter.

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FRANCK MULLER

Crazy Hours Franck Muller are set to unveil their new collection, the Vanguard Crazy Hours™ at the traditional watchmaking fair, the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH) in Geneva from 14th - 18th January. The Vanguard Crazy Hours™ collection faithfully reflects the House’s audacity, while bringing a unique aestheticism to the collection. The most iconoclastic complication of Franck Muller : the Crazy Hours™, is highlighted in a Vanguard™ case with sporty curves and colourful numbers applied by hand. The material is into the spotlight, with the brushed stainless-steel case and dial. An aesthetic that lives up to the eccentricity of the complication, with the iconic numbers of the Vanguard™ collection in blue, red, green or orange, standing out against the sleek dial. The luminescent hands match the color of the audacious applied numerals, while the lines of the box have been worked to give it a sporty and modern character. Combining boldness and creativity, the new collection gives the people who wear this exceptional timepiece a new way to read the time showing hour numerals in the most unconventional order. Thanks to a patented mechanism, the central hour hand literally jumps from one hour to the next, respectfully following the randomly numbers on the dial. Thereby, after every 60 minutes, the hour hand would jump to the next correct number. Meanwhile, the minute hand follows a conventional 60-minute cycle revolving around the dial. Although the hour numerals seem randomly placed, there is a sequence to the ‘crazy’ hours - each subsequent number is placed at an approximately 120-degree arc away from the preceding number. Time becomes a value that is personal, individual, and unique. The collection is designed to express the concept of time as an abstract construct - that time is ultimately what one makes of it. franckmuller.com

A. Lange & Söhne Boutique

“To break the rules, you must first master them.” Swiss Haute Horlogerie brand Audemars Piguet revealed its first preSIHH heroes at the Els Club in Dubai during the second Golf Invitational of 2018. An impressive roster of 72 watch collectors from around the world attended the tournament and enjoyed an unforgettable experience alongside some of Audemars Piguet’s Golf Ambassadors. As the Audemars Piguet Dream Team celebrated the end of the season at the Els Club, the Manufacture announced the coming year with a glimpse at its 2019 Royal Oak Offshore collection. This included a preview of three new Royal Oak Offshore Self-winding Chronographs in camouflage colours to be officially launched at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in January 2019. Since its first launch the Royal Oak Offshore has always been associated with new materials. The tradition continues this year with these new 44mm chronographs which combine ceramic bezel, push-pieces and screw-locked crown, Méga-Tapisserie dial and robust rubber straps. While the blue and green ceramic models feature a stainless-steel case, the brown ceramic model – a first for Audemars Piguet – is endowed with a pink gold case that nicely sets off the bezel. Harder than steel, ceramic withstands high temperatures, thermal shock, scratches and…the passing years! Colouring ceramic requires a complex research stage to find the right pigments, as well as a long and delicate manufacturing process.

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The first A. Lange & Söhne boutique in London has opened in Mayfair. As was the case in Munich, the watch brand is working together with long-standing partner Wempe and the store boasts two floors and 128 square metres to explore. As the Bauhaus movement said: “Form follows function”. Like the handmade watches, the architectural approach of the A. Lange & Söhne boutiques also follows this principle by uniting skill, materials and technology to form a coherent whole. Authentic materials, clear lines and plenty of detail recall the history and values of the manufactory. While the design of the sales floor, with its angular interlocking spaces open up new perspectives and spatial experiences. Each space fulfils a specific function – from watch displays to expert consultation and sales pitches. Spectacular glass cabinets are fitted with high-gloss metal pilaster strips angled at 45 degrees, just like the frame parts of the watch movements, to really showcase these fascinating pieces. The range of materials extends from steel, demonstrating a technically modern construction, through to natural stone, a homage to the home of the manufactory in the Erzgebirge mountains, a region characterised by a centuries-old mining tradition. The brand colour, an elegant shade of grey, has been supplemented with additional facets, including the German silver hue typical of Lange calibres, the colour of which varies between gold and silver. Combined with a timeless aesthetic, this results in an atmosphere where people feel welcome and where the handmade timekeepers can be experienced in all their glory. alange-soehne.com

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Fifty Fathoms Turns Titanium Fifty Fathoms, the first modern diverâ€™s watch, immediately appealed to professional divers and has since become the archetypal watch in the genre. As relevant as ever six decades on, its main original technical and aesthetic characteristics are now teamed with a titanium case.

When launched in 1953, the first Fifty Fathoms quickly stood out thanks to its practical features, entirely designed for professional diving. Among the decisive criteria that contributed to its renown were broad luminescent hour-markers and hands contrasting with a black dial and unidirectional rotating bezel, as well as a steel case with a soft iron inner cage intended to protect the movement from magnetic fields. This watchmaking legend was updated and enhanced in 2007 with a date placed between 4 and 5 oâ€™clock, while preserving its immediately recognizable DNA. Today, Blancpain is offering a new version of this Fifty Fathoms Automatique model which combines its ebony-black color with a satin-brushed titanium case. Known for its robustness as well as its high resistance to impacts and corrosion, titanium also has a low density that makes it particularly light. This major advantage, which distinguishes it from steel, has enabled Blancpain to produce a large-diameter model, offering all the technical guarantees of a diving instrument without having to feel them weighing on the wrist. Divers will undoubtedly appreciate this advantage, especially during dives requiring already extensive sports equipment, as will urbanites wishing to wear a generously sized yet airy timepiece on a daily basis. Measuring 45 mm in diameter and water-resistant to 300 meters, the new Fifty Fathoms Automatique in titanium features a ratcheted unidirectional rotating bezel, fitted with a scratchproof domed black sapphire insert. For enhanced visibility in all circumstances, its markers, dial hour-markers and hands are made of Super-LumiNovaÂŽ, a coating that strikes an ideal contrast with the sunburst black face of the watch. The sapphire crystal case-back provides an admirable view of the movement: the famous Blancpain 1315 caliber, notably endowed with an optimal five-day power reserve enabled by the use of three series-coupled barrels housing high-performance springs. Its silicon balance-spring protects it from the negative effects of magnetism without the need to isolate it behind a metal cage. Ensuring this movement is every bit as beautiful as it is reliable, meticulous finishing performed in the purest watchmaking tradition combines straight-graining, beveling, circular-graining and circular satin-brushing techniques to enhance the exclusivity of this new Fifty Fathoms Automatique. blancpain.com

THE FIVE DEEPS EXPEDITION

FIVE D E E P S Despite making up over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, the world’s oceans remain one of the least explored and understood places on the planet. This could soon change thanks to the daring Five Deeps Expedition. The world’s first ever manned expedition to the deepest point in each of the five oceans set sail last month, traversing 40,000 nautical miles in 11 months to explore and document the hidden world below. We caught up with EYOS Expeditions before the adventure began for an in depth look at what’s to come and where it came from.

Taking the team from the only sub-zero Hadal Zone on Earth to the deepest place on the planet, this expedition is unlike anything undertaken before it. Making such a journey possible has taken years of planning and many like-minded people and companies working together. Triton Submarines were tasked with designing and building the ultimate submersible for the task at hand and have not disappointed. Deep Submergence Vehicle (DSV) Limiting Factor is unlike the two other submersibles to ever reach Full Ocean Depth. Commercially certified by the international maritime authority DNV-GL for extensive, repeated dives to that depth, this is the

only human-occupied vessel that can visit any place in our oceans, at any depth, and from virtually any properly equipped ship. Fortunately, the team have an equally capable ship that Limiting Factor can call home for the duration of the expedition. Led by Rob McCallum, EYOS Expeditions’ founding partner and expedition leader, the DSSV Pressure Drop research vessel is well equipped for its venture across the globe. The newly refitted scientific research vessel boasts a 12+ ton A-Frame used to launch and recover Limiting Factor complete with both a wet and dry-lab offering dedicated space for science activities and accommodation for up to 47 personnel. fivedeeps.com

EXPLORATION logistics involved in getting people safely to and from the vessel… in short, everything. It is a constant process. Everything evolves as a result of changes in weather, maintenance requirements, operational challenges, social temperature… etc.

Can you tell us about the role of EYOS Expeditions in the Five Deeps Expedition? We serve as the primary mission planners; providing the overall leadership of the expedition as well as coordination between the various portfolios, including ship operations, submersible team, the scientists, hotel department and the shore side support. We also provide technical specialists as might be required; for example, when we are operating in the Polar Regions we provide an ice pilot and a remote medicine physician. Mission Planner sounds like a catch-all term. What does this involve? Loosely translated, it means ‘everything’! It covers all of the planning that goes into a complex expedition such as this one, which is actually 10 missions or expeditions stitched together to form a round-the-world voyage over the course of a year. We design and develop the overall itinerary, the specific planning required for each expedition, source permits and permissions, organize the specialist equipment, handle all of the

What are some of the challenges involved in planning a complex mission such as this? The biggest challenge is that it’s a series of ‘world first’ achievements; this means there is no template to follow. The other challenges relate to simply bringing together several groups of people who have not worked together, onto a vessel that has been refitted into a new format, operating a prototype vehicle and setting off to do something that has never been done before. Some of the challenges are quite obvious, like making sure we are always undertaking a dive in the very best weather window. This was the challenge that set the time line for our Arctic and Antarctic dives, both of which need to be done in high summer. Other challenges are less obvious such as how to get provisions and team members into some very remote locations. What made EYOS the obvious choice as coordinators of a unique expedition like this? Our collective teams have had the privilege of delivering over 1,200 safe and successful expeditions and over that time we have become quite well known to the private yachting and commercial expedition fleets. These expeditions have involved all manner of missions off all types of vessels on every ocean and at each remote corner of our world. We understand the complexities of an expedition and the need for a planning process that is so thorough that it allows the expedition leader to have an inherent understanding of all of the options available to them. We say that anyone can work ‘Plan A’ but it is at ‘Plan B’ that we go to work and at ‘Plan C’ where things

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THE FIVE DEEPS EXPEDITION

get interesting. We operate in such dynamic environments, at the mercy of weather, ice, poor infrastructure…etc. that you need to be able to think on your feet, but the reality is that we have preplanned for most eventualities. We are especially fortunate to have had long ties with the deep sea. Don Walsh, the pilot of the Trieste which conquered the Mariana trench in 1960, is on our Advisory Board. Our co-Founder Rob McCallum was previously General Manager of Deep Ocean Expeditions and provided the support to James Cameron’s ‘Deep Challenge’ dive to the Mariana Trench in 2011. Both our co-founders were part of the build team of MV Alucia, which until now was perhaps the best deep ocean support vessel in the world. Oceanic dive operations are in our core DNA, which is why we are a natural fit with the team at Triton submersibles.

What does a typical day look like on an oceanic mission? Usually the Expedition Leader is up at 4am, conducting a visit to the bridge to see what’s happened overnight, followed by a solid half hour looking over the weather data. We are a little obsessive about this and always compare three or four different sources of analysis. Then it’s time for a coffee on the bridge or outside to take in the fresh air with the Captain and the Sub Team leader to assess what is really happening against the forecast. We then have a planning meeting with the team leaders. After that we go and enjoy breakfast; then hold an ‘all hands’ meeting to go over the whole dive plan play-by-play so that everyone can visualize the whole operation. Then we go out and do the dive. The launch is always a tense time with everyone absolutely focused. However, once the sub leaves the surface we can relax a little and settle into the routine of communication, navigation and monitoring. There is another flurry of activity during the surfacing and recovery and no one really relaxes until the sub is onboard and strapped back down. We then prepare the submersible for the next day as well as check and stow all the gear before dinner. Afterwards, there is normally a relaxing drink and chance to go over the day’s events.

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EXPLORATION Is this the craziest thing EYOS has ever done? We love clients that come through the door with a new idea; we don’t think they’re crazy at all. We’ve taken clients to the North and South Poles, to the RMS Titanic at 36,000ft/10,900m under the oceans and went to every continent as well as to some of the most remote parts of our planet. We have helped set a number of world records and a number of world firsts and we have a list of many more to come - all of them inspired by people who are guilty of thinking outside the box. The challenges can be huge. This one involved the development of a great deal of new technology. However, they are fun and in some way, this is what empowers and enthralls us the most. Where do you go from here? The Five Deeps Expedition centers around an amazing bit of new technology: a submersible that can quite literally be launched off any (capable) vessel, go into any ocean, dive to any depth and do so an indefinite number of times. This is a vehicle that opens up a whole new frontier to humankind and will become a platform from which to explore any and all parts of our oceans. We are excited about the DSV Limiting Factor, not just because of what we will do with her during the Five Deeps Expedition, but also because she is the prototype of the exciting tools to come. The discoveries that will be made are most likely still beyond our imagination.

We have a very open style of communication. Everybody feeds into our learning process and there is a communal ownership of always wanting to learn, adapt and improve.

You can follow this incredible journey and learn more through the website and on social media with regular updates throughout the expedition and enjoy some undoubtedly exciting news as the story unfolds.

Beauty Buys Smoky and warm, Jo Malone London’s latest Cologne Intense is the sultry Bronze Wood & Leather. Vibrant with notes of juniper and fresh grapefruit, the addictive scent also boasts mysterious vetiver. Bronze Wood & Leather Cologne Intense, 100ml £120.00 from Jo Malone London.

Back by popular demand, a collection of three l’Occitane Shea Butter products have been adorned with beautiful illustrations by celebrated stationer, Rifle Paper Co. Be quick though as they are limited edition.

Recommended by dermatologists, hairstylists, and many beauty experts, Slip’s silk pillowcases are the best out there - made from the highest grade (6A) long fibre mulberry silk. Machine washable and available in an array of delectable colours, get the very best beauty sleep thanks to the cooling feel and wake up to smoother hair and un-creased skin. Caramel Queen Silk Pillowcase £79.00 from Slip. slipsilkpillowcase.co.uk

Scrub away those dead skin cells with Sister & Co’s Raw Cacao & Coffee Sugar Scrub. Organic and vegan friendly, the powerful scrub stimulates blood flow and targets cellulite, stretch marks and varicose veins. Raw Cacao & Coffee Sugar Scrub 350g, Sister & Co, £23.99 sisterandcoskinfood.co.uk

Adding to their popular Black Tea range and formulated with a strengthening complex and an eye-defining peptide, the new Fresh Black Tea Firming Eye Serum blends nature and science to provide a corset-like effect to the eye contour for a younger, radiant, more wide-awake appearance. Protecting while also treating, the silky serum improves skin elasticity and brightens to combat tired eyes and skin. In addition, firming goji fruit extract and calming uji tea extract deliver an immediate tensing effect and further firm the whole eye area in just four weeks.

Allowing you to be your own skincare mix master, Emulsion is a new natural beauty brand that allows you to create your own routine for your own skin and hair concerns. Select a blendable base from the core range before selecting your favourite ‘add-ons’ from exfoliators to nourishing essential blends, to satisfy your specific skin and hair requirements. There are thousands of possible combinations to treat numerous concerns and the joy of customisation means that you can pick your favourite fragrances to match! Prices start from £14.00 from Emulsion Cosmetics. emulsion.co.uk

Ideal for the harsh, c o l d weather we experience at this time of year, these eye patches will help soothe sore and puffy eyes quickly and effectively to revitalise, moisturise and improve the look of fine lines. The pure, plumping water vapor also helps eradicate dark circles.

Black Tea Firming Eye Serum £62.00 from Fresh. fresh.com

Powered by cutting edge microneedle technology, each of Vichy’s LiftActiv Micro Hyaluronic Acid Eye Mask patches contains 160 micro-cones that gently dissolve into the skin’s surface and deliver a targeted dose of 100% hyaluronic acid. Eyes are left rehydrated, recontoured and wrinkles appear smoother. Leave on overnight for best results.

Water Drench Eye Patches £43.20 from Peter Thomas Roth. Available at Harvey Nichols.

Use alongside the face mask in the new range to plump skin with intense moisture, and even out skin’s tone. Inspired by the new generation of aesthetic procedures, the translucent mask glides on to reveal a fresh, glowing and healthylooking complexion with enhanced softness and suppleness. LiftActiv Micro Hyaluronic Acid Eye Masks £20.00; and LiftActiv Hyalu Mask £40.00 both from Vichy.

Silky smooth, this Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream from Fresh not only smells delicious but glides onto skin to deliver intense 24-hour moisture for normal to dry skin. The delicate, lightweight formula uses timerelease technology to encourage ideal hydration levels by attracting and sealing in moisture throughout the day. Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream £35.00 from Fresh. fresh.com

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FACEGYM St Johns Wood

The one-stop workout studio for you face, Facegym has launched its newest studio in St Johns Wood. Sleek and contemporary, the state-of-the-art new studio is in prime position on St Johns Wood high street and joins the brand’s other locations in King’s Road Chelsea, Selfridges Oxford Street, Selfridges Trafford and Saks Fifth Avenue New York. The only gym studio for your face, the well-equipped trainers perform a wide range of workouts – blending cutting-edge technology with high performance skincare products to instantly lift, sculpt, tone and tighten the facial muscles. Founded by beauty journalist and Financial Times Spa Junkie columnist Inge Theron, the non-invasive treatments target the face’s 40 forgotten muscles using powerful, and strangely enjoyable high energy knuckling movements and whipping strokes to stimulate blood circulation, collagen production and cell renewal. With a menu of workouts available for everyone and all skin types, you can choose to add on a range of technologies from varying lights and lasers to radiofrequency and cryotherapy, to really personalise the treatment. Visitors to the St Johns Wood studio also have the opportunity to blend a custom Training Serum at the Facegym Make It Bar featuring vegan, cold pressed oils to produce natural skincare based on the premise of it being used in workouts or for unique gifting. The studio is also a fabulous place to learn about topselling niche skincare brands from around the world with the latest tools and technologies. Facegym, 41 St John’s Wood High St, London NW8 7NJ 020 7586 5568 | facegym.com

Philip Kingsley has done it again and revamped the multiaward winning elasticizer with a new, invigorating scent. Originally created for Audrey Hepburn, the pre-shampoo conditioner has been reimagined with the stimulating scent of intensely rich pomegranate and captivating sweet cassis. This is complemented by uplifting undertones of vanilla, patchouli and cedar, expertly blended with a hint of warming spice, zesty orange, ginger and nutmeg, to rejuvenate and energise the senses. A real winter warmer to add bounce, strength and shine to parched locks. Pomegranate & Cassis Elasticizer, 150ml £34.00 from Philip Kingsley. philipkingsley.co.uk

If you suffer from a dry, flaky scalp, like many do in the winter, the brand’s Exfoliating Scalp Mask can help by targeting the build-up of dead skin cells. The uplifting blend contains exfoliating and moisturising agents help to minimize flaking, whilst soothing the scalp and controlling sebum production. This unique mask has been formulated with emollients and bioactive enzymes to aid in the healing and development of new scalp cells and Zinc to reduce oiliness. Exfoliating Scalp Mask £18.00 from Philip Kingsley. philipkingsley.co.uk

Simple to use with the inclusion of two custom fit mouth trays, Regenerate’s Advanced Enamel Serum Kit helps provide focused protection for your teeth against the effects of early enamel erosion and acid attacks. As well as the trays, each kit contains one NR-5™ Serum and one Activator Gel plus a mixing stick. When combined with the Activator Gel, the NR-5™ Serum unleashes a concentrated boost of the formula, helping to reverse the early enamel erosion process. Clinically proven use every month, for three consecutive days, preferably before bed time, and for best results, use it in combination with the brand’s daily Advanced Toothpaste. Advanced Enamel Serum Kit £30.00 from Regenerate Enamel Science. regeneratenr5.co.uk

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Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa

Just a few minutes away from what is known as ‘The Climping Gap’ and acclaimed as one of the three most luxurious and privately-owned Historic Sussex Hotels, Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa is a secret haven of peace and tranquillity relatively near to the city but with the illusion of being a million miles away.

Set in one of the most beautiful parts of West Sussex and within easy reach from London, this truly magical, magnificent country retreat was originally built in 1927 as a private hideaway for the 1st Baron Moyne, Walter Guinness, a member of the famous brewing dynasty and his wife, Lady Moyne. Described as a beautiful contradiction, it was Lady Moyne’s obsession with all things medieval which inspired the stunning building you see today. Set in thirty acres of private parkland, your first impression is that it must be centuries old because of its appearance, but Bailiffscourt is a building which has been built by collecting, restoring and piecing together many original stone, fireplaces, doors, windows, beams and bricks from many of England’s ancient and crumbling homes dating as far back as the 13th century. The Climping Gap is seven hundred and fifty acres of the biggest open area of unspoilt coast between Bognor Regis and Brighton and this is thanks to Lord Moyne who bought the land to stop a huge housing development. Bailiffscourt overlooks Climping Beach and its sand dunes which run for much of the length of Climping Gap and is a very special place to take a stroll and marvel at the natural beauty. Boasting thirty-nine beautiful bedrooms and suites all dotted about over seven charming houses and cottages on the estate, the sumptuous interiors of these buildings are in keeping with the original concept and

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TRAVEL period furniture was acquired wherever possible. All rooms have been individually decorated using beautiful fabrics and filled with antiques or art. Today, there is little obvious change from the original interiors and each room has its own unique style such as wooden four poster beds, beamed ceilings, cosy open fires and luxurious roll top baths. There are lots of interesting nooks and crannies and intimate lounges to explore and no two rooms are the same. Narrow passageways wind from room to room showing off intricately carved stonework, beautiful tapestries and leaded, mullioned windows. There is even a separate card and games room for guests to enjoy and a resident peacock roaming the grounds. The excellent level of quality from the hotel facilities and the efficiency and service you get from the staff are second to none. Nothing is too much trouble and every effort is made to ensure that you have the most enjoyable and comfortable stay. Another fabulous offering at Bailiffscourt is the magnificent award-winning, state-of-the-art spa which is a separate building also inspired by the medieval aesthetic but with a more modern touch. Echoing the style of a Sussex barn and providing an equal balance of luxury and tranquillity, this is one of the most beautiful spas in the South of England. Here you can enjoy the heated indoor pool as well as the gym, sauna and steam room. Expansive floor to ceiling windows brings the outdoors in and there is even a heated outdoor infinity pool which literally allows you to bask in

the beauty of nature whilst having a swim. It’s worth treating yourself to a signature spa treatment or be pampered by experiencing a massage therapy such as the Media Drift Away. Using acclaimed Temple Spa products, this relaxing and calming massage devoted to your neck, shoulders and back leaves you completely destressed, and you can finish this off by lying in the specially designed relaxation room and taking a few moments of calm all to yourself. Fine dining is served in the elegant Tapestry restaurant so called because of all the tapestries hanging on the walls. Not to be missed is the special à la carte Sussex menu which key ingredients consist of the finest and best, locally sourced produce. Exquisite seafood starters such as grilled scallops with lime mayo, cucumber, toasted bread and pickle syrup or Climping Beach which is local crab mayonnaise, Selsey lobster, brown shrimps, hot butter glazed oyster and lobster oil are both delicious. Imaginative main courses include turbot with chorizo, tempura squid, charred fennel, baby spinach, new potatoes and sundried tomatoes. Or try the juicy and tender Chateaubriand with crisp fried potatoes, grilled tomato, crispy battered onion rings, mushroom and béarnaise sauce. Finish off with a naughty but nice salted caramel tart with clotted cream ice cream and butterscotch sauce. Bailiffscourt is a fabulous weekend retreat and it’s the perfect getaway for anyone who wants to enjoy the peace and harmony of nature’s unspoilt finest.

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EAST, MIAMI

east MIAMI Miami boasts a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, art and music along with some of the world’s most beautiful scenery, weather, nightlife and unique ecosystems found nowhere else. The glittering city and endless beaches make this a fantastic contender for the ultimate winter sun getaway. Although you’ll have cooler temperatures than over the summer, January is one of the driest months for the sunshine state, boasting average temperatures of 24ºC with 11 hours of daylight each day. With world class sports, shopping, South Beach, the world’s busiest cruise port and vibrant Little Havana, Miami offers something for everyone. To make the most of this vivacious city, where better to stay than in the city’s very own ‘lifestyle hotel’ – EAST, Miami. The first Swire Hotels property in North America, EAST, Miami is located within the upscale Brickell City Centre shopping and dining complex, ensuring you are right in the heart of the action with direct access to luxury boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment. This fantastic mix of luxury retail, residential, office space and upscale amenities ensures the hotel is well-situated for both business and pleasure using cutting-edge technology to allow guests to access all amenities and services with total ease. Designed by award-winning architecture firm Arquitectonica, with interiors by New York-based Clodagh Design, EAST, Miami boasts 255 rooms, eight suites and 89 one-, two- and three-

bedroom residences, which can be used by guests looking for a long-stay base, offering their own kitchen, laundry facilities and access to all the services of the hotel. Ranging in size from 300 to 1,800 square feet - EAST, Miami boasts one of the largest average room size among hotels in Miami - all of the modern rooms, suites and residences feature contemporary interiors, fabulous floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies with spectacular views of Miami and the Biscayne Bay. Each room, no matter what type, has its own balcony, allowing every guest the opportunity to watch some spectacular sunrises and sunsets, as well as the glittering landscape of the water and evening city lights. Dining options couldn’t be better at EAST, Miami. Enjoy an innovative pre-dinner cocktail at Sugar, the hotel’s awardwinning scenic rooftop bar and city hotspot located on the 40th floor. Offering spectacular views, the venue is popular with both visitors to the hotel and locals alike. On the same floor you can also enjoy EAST, Miami’s Tea Room for a spot of Asian Night Brunch. Inspired by a Hong Kong dining lounge, the sultry space offers guests the chance to enjoy a five-course tasting menu and pair it with their choice of free-flowing champagne, wine, beer or sake, alongside a fantastic view of the skyline. Live entertainment is

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also offered nightly with an acoustic performance early evening and a live DJ set for those looking to party the night away. Elsewhere in the hotel, with stunning indoor and outdoor seating, Quinto La Huella, offers a unique fire cooking method with a wood fire parrilla centred at the heart of the kitchen. As the first outpost of Uruguayâ€™s world-famous beachfront restaurant, Parador La Huella, this urban reinvention often has queues round the block to experience typical South American live-fire cooking.

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The number of fantastic eateries located both in and nearby EAST, Miami make the city an intriguing location for even the most discerning diner. In fact, there is no end to exciting activities to do while in the Floridian city. The diversity of Miami’s neighbourhoods is huge, from the artistic murals, converted warehouses and contemporary galleries of nearby Wynwood, to

Supporting local farmers, organic and free-range products, the menu is a blend of carefully planned, but simple dishes made with the best ingredients from land and sea. There are also a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes meaning that everyone is catered for at the atmospheric restaurant. Guests can also grab a freshly brewed coffee, light bite or a glass of wine at Domain, the hotel’s all-day lobby café and bar. Or enjoy some bites around the pool during a leisurely day of relaxation. EAST, Miami boasts a modern and vibrant pool deck, complete with lap pool, spa pool, plunge pool and hot tub. Perfect for enjoying the famed Florida sun. East Miami, 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131, USA | +1 305 712 7000 | east-miami.com

TRAVEL the sleek, upmarket shopping streets of the Design District which is home to the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Istituto Marangoni fashion, art and design school and plays host to Miami Art Basel. To the west, Little Havana offers a change of pace and a chance to experience an authentic taste of Cuba in the middle of Miami, while further out in the east, across the bay, guests can enjoy the art deco delights of the famous South Beach. Hidden gems include tacos Wynwood’s Coyo Taco location, where former president Barack Obama recently dined, and a tour of local brewery, Veza Sur Brewing Co., also in Wynwood. While you’re there take a tour on one of the Cycle Party Tour bikes - a fun way to take in the many artistic sights. If you love live entertainment, be sure to visit Ball & Chain in Little Havana. The iconic bar and lounge not only serves up delicious cocktails but also plays host to some fantastic live music on its unique pineapple stage. Elsewhere at Brickell you can enjoy a cinema outing in style,

shop ‘til you drop at a whole host of retailers from Acqua di Parma to Saks Fifth Avenue, and even learn how to make pasta at La Cucina Pasta Workshop at La Centrale, Miami’s premier Italian food hall. A real melting pot of culture, Miami is where you can have it all - sun, sea, food, nightlife, business and pleasure. EAST, Miami is on hand to make it happen.

Room rates at EAST, Miami start from $219 per night for an Urban King in low season. For more information and booking, visit www.east-miami.com. Fly Aer Lingus via Dublin, where you can pre-clear US customs meaning a quick and smooth arrival in the USA. Aer Lingus currently operates a three times weekly service to Miami, with fares from £219 each-way including taxes and charges. For further information please visit www.aerlingus.com

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Burger & Beyond Go against the grain this January and throw fitness fever to the wind with a delicious Burger. The meat and bun favourites Burger & Beyond have opened their doors in the heart of London’s Shoreditch at 147 Shoreditch High Street. Bringing their signature buns to a permanent site for the very first time, the restaurant also brings with it a new expanded menu. In keeping with their current residencies at KERB, Street Feast and Camden Assembly, the brand’s burgers and sides, honed after three and a half years in the business, take centre stage. The Bougie Burg (2x aged beef patties, cold smoked American cheese, steak sauce 2.0, marrownaise and beef fat onions) and Fried Hot Fish burger (crispy line caught cod, Nashville hot sauce, kaffir lime herb mayo, crunchy slaw) are must tries for something a little out of the ordinary while ‘Drinking Snacks’ and ‘Small Plates’ show the team’s creative side with black pudding croquettes with habanero and cajun scratching alongside a list of crafted cocktails and drinks. The drinks on offer have been carefully thought out with selected cocktails such as Almond Old Fashioned (rye, bourbon, almonds, bitters), Last Word (gin, maraschino, chartreuse, lime), Rhubarb Margarita (tequila, lime rhubarb ), White Lady (gin, cointreau, lemon, egg white) and B&B Punch (rum, peach, lime, grapefruit). A carefully selected beer list champions craft brewers while the wine list celebrates independent producers, picked to compliment the signature dishes on the menu. Burger & Beyond 147 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JE burgerandbeyond.co.uk

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Mocktails at Margot

Town House at The Kensington Launches ‘London Landmarks’ Afternoon Tea

Dry January doesn’t need to be boring and the mocktails at Margot are designed to prove just that. Highlights include the Felicitá - a fruity combination of mixed berries, pomegranate, cranberry and lemon; Mr Greene - a refreshing mix of cucumber juice, apple, agave syrup and lime; and Virgin Yellow Mary, a non-alcoholic version of their signature Yellow Mary which blends yellow tomato juice with horseradish, lemon and green tabasco. Located in Covent Garden, enjoy the refined and beautiful interiors and the authentic food of Italy. margotrestaurant.com

Town House at The Kensington have announced their new London Landmarks Afternoon Tea, launching this month. Following the success of their record-breaking Tale As Old As Time offering, the new Afternoon Tea takes inspiration from London’s most recognisable and historic landmarks, taking diners on a tour of the capital’s most famed structures. Tributes featured on the landmark inspired menu include architectural triumphs such as The Gherkin crafted from White Chocolate with a Dark Chocolate Ganache and The Shard made of Carrot Cake & Milk Chocolate. Alongside an iconic London Telephone Box imagined in Rhubarb Mousse and Big Beninspired Lemon Curd Tart, the new London Landmarks Afternoon Tea menu is complete with London’s quintessential treat, Scones served with Heather Hills Strawberry Jam & Clotted Cream. Paying homage to the capital’s iconic buildings, London Landmarks will be presented on a London Eye-inspired tea stand, alongside a bespoke map of London illustrated by Eleni Sofroniou. Savoury highlights in this unique tea include Steak & London Ale Pie and a Colston Bassett Stilton & Broccoli Quiche, as well as a bite-size Crab Cake with Tartare Sauce & Caperberries. London Landmarks Afternoon Tea Menu is priced at £42.00 per person or £54.50 with a glass of Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut NV Champagne. All enjoyed with a selection of Rare Teas. Town House at The Kensington, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, Kensington, London SW7 5LP | towhousekensington.com

Glenfiddich x Skylight Rooftop

On Friday 25th January, Glenfiddich whisky will be taking over one of London’s most popular rooftop destinations, Skylight at Tobacco Dock for a huge Burns Night celebration. In honour of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, the rooftop will undergo a boozy makeover from the multi award-winning distillery, bringing with them signature whisky tipples and traditional Scottish entertainment. Along with the rooftop ice rink, expect traditional Scottish musicians alongside the spectacle of a highly-anticipated rooftop ceilidh. Guests will be able to cosy up under the heated pergola or grab a table and settle in on the lower floor, equipped with DJ to dance the night away. Skylight’s rooftop igloos will also be available to book - the perfect place to pull up a blanket and sip on mulled drinks to warm the cockles. Street food will also be on offer, with some Scottish twists added to the menu. Tickets available at designmynight.com

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Vegetarian fine-dining at Roux at Parliament Square Guests planning to go vegetarian for January will be well catered for by head chef Steve Groves at Roux at Parliament Square with his delicious five-course tasting menu. The MasterChef: The Professionals winner has selected only the best winter produce for his selection of dishes, beginning with Celeriac served with a light consommé, Saint-Nectaire and hazelnut. Followed by an earthy Trompette Risotto, then Salsify Gnudi, leek and hen of the woods. For dessert Steve has created a light and refreshing Mandarin, basil and coconut dish, ending on his signature Manjari Chocolate, salted caramel and crème fraiche. Priced at £69.00 per person it’s great value.

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Fortunately for those abstaining from the booze this month, The American Bar at The Stafford is providing a number of alcohol-free treats. The Scoop provides the perfect non-alcoholic option that is just as glamorous as its counterparts, combining Seedlip’s non-alcoholic gin with coconut water, aloevera, cucumber and mint. Refreshing and detoxing it’s the perfect antidote to the overindulgence of the festive period. The Scoop can be found on the A Journey Through St James’ cocktail list priced at £12.50. thestaffordlondon.com/the-american-bar

Michelin-starred vegan tasting menu from Alyn Williams Butter and cream are often staples in a classically French Michelinstarred kitchen. However, this January, Alyn Williams at The Westbury are shunning meat, fish and animal products and will be offering guests an all vegan tasting menu alongside their usual a la carte offering. Priced at £90.00 per person, the seven-course menu makes the most of the great selection of winter fruits and vegetables available, treated with as much care and attention as a piece of meat or fish. It begins with an

earthy Beetroot Tartare with radish, followed by Roasted cauliflower steak and seaweed. Next up is Hen of the Woods with a mushroom broth, then Celeriac Pasta with black truffle and Roasted Kohlrabi, hispi roll and a lemongrass velouté finishes off the savouries. For dessert, guests will dine on Blood Orange with jam and jelly and finally the classic combination of Rhubarb and Custard with marjoram. The menu will be available from the 17th January.

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CHAMPAGNE

Experience a new era of ‘Dry’ January with Extra Brut and Zero Dosage Champagne with Francoise Peretti, Director of the UK’s Champagne Bureau Francoise explains ‘dosage’ and gives us the low down on the drier styles of champagne…

It seems a cruel coincidence that January, the darkest and coldest months before dosage, the champagne winemakers experiment of months in Britain, is traditionally the time for new resolutions with different liqueurs, finally selecting the one with the most and abstinence. Haunted by December’s festive indulgence (and complementary characteristics. often a few extra pounds), it is quite common to propel oneself into Brut is the most common style found in the UK and globally, a regime of extremes - whether 5:00am exercise classes, a life sanswith over 80% of all imported champagne being Brut Noncarbs, a life sans-meat, or all of the above. However, I would like Vintage. However, if you are on-board with trying especially dry to present an alternative pathway when it comes to champagne; a champagne, I would recommend opting for Extra Brut at under pathway based on making more informed, discerning choices that 6 grams per litre, or Brut Nature (also known as Zero Dosage) at simply happen to lead to moderation - with absolutely no feeling under 3 grams per litre. Zero Dosage champagne has absolutely of deprivation! no added sugar, but it is impossible to have none at all due to the January is the perfect time of year to explore the drier styles natural residual sugar that remains from the grapes. of champagne. There are seven styles of ‘dosage’, each of which Thanks to the appellation, champagne houses are legally indicate the amount of sugar in your wine. The rise of ‘low calorie’ required to disclose the level of sugar in each bottle of champagne. champagne in recent years simply champions the styles with the Typically, you will find this written under the name of the least sugar – Extra Brut and Zero Dosage. Delightfully, some champagne on the front of the label. of these have less than one gram of sugar per golden glass and Champagnes with such low dosages are wonderfully bright amount to as low as 65 calories per 125ml. Kate Moss famously and zingy and pair well predominantly with seafood only drank Extra Brut from her favourite brand. Importantly, this and lighter dishes - think sushi, smoked is much lower than many soft drinks, almost all cocktails, salmon, shellfish such as oysters, red and white wines. You will be pleased to know that scrambled eggs or white fish the level of sugar has no impact on the deliciousness such as sea bream. Another An overview of of the champagne. In fact, you may just discover wonderful pairing can styles available: that you prefer these styles and carry on with be found with more them all year round. exotic dishes, such as Firstly, what is ‘dosage’? Dosage is the scrumptious fish tacos addition of a small quantity of liqueur de with lime or Chinese Doux - Over 50g of sugar per litre dosage - a mixture of cane sugar and wine cuisine (although Demi-sec - 32-50g of sugar per litre - that is added to a bottle of champagne not Schezuan due to Sec - 17-32g of sugar per litre just before corking. The role dosage plays its hot spices). This Extra dry - 12-17g of sugar per litre in the wine’s taste and sensory development month is the time Brut - Less than 12g per litre varies, according to the style of Champagne to experiment, so I Extra brut - Under 6g of sugar per litre the winemaker intends to create. If the hope you will join me Brut Nature / Zero Dosage - No added sugar (less than 3g) per litre winemaker is happy with the wine as it stands, in embracing a new era the liqueur de dosage will consist of a mixture of of Dry January - you might sugar and the same wine as the bottle holds. A few just be surprised. 020 7244 1930 | info@champagne.co.uk | champagne.fr

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Buns&Buns

Located in the heart of Covent Garden’s Market, Buns & Buns has brought bread and buns back to the centre of the table. Founded by Alexandre Zibi, the vibrant marketplace eatery aims to bring the world’s best breads, from fluffy Taiwanese bao to crunchy Roman-style pizza bread, together on to one huge menu. Having first debuted in Miami, the new London location allows diners to break bread together in the best kind of way. The diverse menu is divided up into six sections – Small Plates, Salads, Clay Oven Pizza, Seafood, Rotisserie & Grill and Extras. Start with a selection of small plates, highlights include the beer battered sweet corn fritters with aioli and the Truffle and Wild mushrooms bun. It has to be said, that all of the buns in this section are equally tempting so why not push the boat out and also indulge in the Chilli Thai Prawn Bun, and sticky Pork Belly Bun. Lighter bites, and perfect for lunchtimes, come in the form of colourful salads like the Asian Chicken salad with Napa cabbage and short crispy noodles, and the Truffle Burrata and heritage tomato salad served with olive bread. Other menu highlights include the light-as-air Carbonara clay oven pizza, with pancetta,

pecorino cheese cream, baked egg and chives; and the succulent Organic rotisserie chicken, marinated with yoghurt and lime, and comes complete with chicken gravy, roasted carrots, broccolini and sourdough bread. Pescatarians will enjoy the juicy Lobster brioche roll served with fries and the sourdough bread, Clams and mussels. To finish, bread-based desserts are all the rage here, with the likes of bread and chocolate pudding alongside freshly spun soft serve blended with a choice of nostalgic childhood treats and seasonal doughnuts. Located under the North Hall’s iron and glass roof, Buns & Buns features an open-plan kitchen with low marble counter dining, so diners can watch the chefs in action. The warm and welcoming space is decorated in deep earthy tones with copper accents, accentuated by clever lighting and abundant greenery. A curved open-plan bar at the back of the restaurant boasts a wide array of innovative cocktails using craft spirits and fresh seasonal juices.

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O8 Design has been at the forefront of Audi’s surge in popularity over recent years, presenting countless unique cars and features that deliver something the rest just can’t compete with. Now despite being slightly later to the party than the competition - the marque brings their distinctive coupé style to the SUV market. The striking Q8 is immediately recognisable as an Audi thanks to a whole host of features taken from the brand’s incredible back catalogue that have been adapted and improved on to provide a modern, sleek and stylish design. A seamless rear light stretches across the width of the car beneath the rear mid spoiler harking back to the original Quattro, whilst the lowered roof line brings the traditional SUV in line with the German marques renowned coupés.

Lines are key to this cars design success. From the exaggerated wheel arches - once again giving a nod to the power of Quattro - that rise and extend along the length of the body and perfectly blend into the rear design to the stylish rear light clusters with their distinctive LED technology. The theme continues down the rear of the Q8 with strong lines featuring from the roof spoiler, through the mid spoiler and on to the discreet dual exhaust subtly hidden within the matching coloured rear diffuser. Style has become an essential factor in Audi’s success, but in todays market, substance is as equally necessary. This is undoubtedly a stylish car, but does it have the substance to back up its bold visual claims? Bringing the brand’s iconic quattro drive to the table certainly helps. audi.co.uk

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Currently available in 3.0-litre TDI guise with two trim options (S Line and high-end Vorsprung), the Q8 already boasts some impressive performance figures - 0-62 mph in a swift 6.3 seconds and top speed of 144 mph thanks to its 286PS and impressive 600Nm of torque. This engine also brings improved efficiency to the table thanks to a new mild hybrid technology (MHEV) which allows the Q8 to coast between 34 and 99 mph with the engine switched off using the integrated lithium ion battery and a belt alternator starter (BAS) to quickly and indistinguishably restart the engine. Supported by an eight-speed tiptronic transmission with super smooth gear changes and of course, the iconic quattro drive system, complete with purely mechanical differential which provides power to the front and rear axles according to traction, this car has more than sufficient power and control. Enhancing the ride further is the adaptive air suspension as standard which can be adjusted through the Audi Drive Select system’s four modes bringing high ride comfort and dynamic handling together in one easy to change setup. Stepping in as the flagship SUV for Audi, the pressure on the Q8 to perform was always going to push the brand to build a showstopper and the design and technology in this car certainly do that, but there is no denying that the true star of this show is the interior space. Form and function have been beautifully combined to craft a space fit for the most

discerning of driver. Sleek lines continue in from the exterior and modern technology takes over from the traditional switchgear most are accustomed to. Dual touchscreen displays take centre stage providing easy access to everything from the radio to the cars drive settings and beyond. The main (top) screen sits within the clean, black dash which runs across the width of the cabin and instantly disappears when not required. The second screen has a much more functional purpose - that’s not to say it’s any less discreet - providing easy and intuitive climate control as well as one of the simplest ways of inputting destination information around. You can quite literally write where you want to go and the system will happily oblige. This builds on Audi’s already impressive system bringing even more options and easier controls to the table and creating an interactive interior that instantly takes the Q8 to the next level. Audi are pushing the boundaries in both design and technology and the Q8 is the first step in bringing a new age to the brand and the premium car market. Sitting atop the SUV range with further engine options to come in the early part of this year - and with any luck a touch of Audi Sport in the future - the Q8 is set to push the already impressive line-up even further and continue to build on the marque’s success. This bears well for the future and with e-tron already on the way, it is an exciting time for motoring. audi.co.uk

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retro Lamborghini One of the most iconic Lamborghini’s to date, the Countach adorned the walls of many in poster form and was reserved for the select few to enjoy in the real world. Now you have the opportunity to own a fine example of your own. The Countach is a rear midengine, rear-wheel-drive, masterpiece produced from 1974 to 1990. It is one of the then-exotic designs conceptualized by Italian Design house Bertone, which pioneered and popularized the sharply angled “Italian Wedge” design language. The first showing of the Countach prototype was at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, as the Lamborghini LP500 concept car however the Countach received numerous adaptations and iterations during its 16 year production cycle. This cars name also has an interesting origin. Most previous and subsequent Lamborghini car names are associated with famous bulls and bullfighting, however the Countach broke with this tradition. The name originated from the word contacc, an exclamation of astonishment in the Piedmontese language - spoken largely by people in Piedmont, a northwestern region of Italy. This 1988 5000 QV is finished in the desirable combination of white coachwork with black leather interior and has undergone a £30,000 makeover from marque speacialist Autoficina with invoices to show all works including a full repaint and full mechanical preperation. This model variant comes

complete with the striking rear spoiler and side skirts. The Countach 5000 QV was released in 1985 with an engine evolution over previous models bored and stroked to 5.2-litres and given four valves per cylinder - or quattrovalvole in Italian hence the QV indication. The carburetors were moved from the sides to the top of the engine for better cooling, however this created a hump on the engine cover, reducing the already poor rear visibility. Some of the cars body panels were also replaced by Kevlar. Only 544 carburetted versions were produced - 66 were built with an alternative fuel injection system - so this is one car you won’t find on the market very often.

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ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 1st floor 2 bedroom modern built apartment Modern built 6th floor sub penthouse apartment within this sought after within this popular West Wapping development. The apartment benefits from Riverside development. of 2 double bedrooms, open plan lounge, fully fitted kitchen,Comprises en-suite shower room to master bedroom andlounge family and kitchen,Floor 3 piece suite and balconywood with views the River Thames, bathroom. to bathroom ceiling windows. Laminate floors.ofVideo-entry phone Tower Bridge and the Shard. South facing floor to ceiling sliding double doors system. Allocated parking space. On-site caretaker. Close to St Katharine’s Dock, in loungestation leading balcony. Climate control. Secure underground parking Wapping andtoTower Hill stations. Share of Freehold. space. 24 Hour concierge. Close to St Katharine Docks and Tower Hill station.

ea2 are pleased to offer this bright 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with ea2 are pleased to offer to let this modern built 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom stunning River views from the balcony on the second floor within this sought after apartment within secure development. The apartment benefits from development. The this master bedrooms ensuite comprises of a 4 piece bathroom separate kitchen, balcony. Floor ceiling Secure underground suite. Thefitted second bathroom is also an to ensuite in windows. the second bedroom. Wooden parking space. On-site caretaker. Closecloak to Tower Hill24stations and St Katharine’s floors throughout and has a separate room. hour concierge and use Dock. of residents gym Secure underground parking. Close to transport links to canary wharf and the city.

£675,000 £585 Per Week

£1,100,000 £495 Per Week

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Benson Quay, Wapping The Tower, Wapping E1WE1W

Burr Close, West Wapping E1W The Highway, Wapping E1W

Rare to market ft 6 double bedroom,to3 rent bathroom, 3 storeylandmark house ea2 are pleased circa. to offer1835 this sq executive Studio apartment within a luxurious set within this withcomprises extensive Shadwell Basin and development. Thisquiet Southdevelopment Facing apartment of views modernofopen plan fitted kitchen, contemporary fitted bathroom Balcony, The flatatotals 382 Sq.fully ft. Residents of Wapping Lane the Canary Wharf district. &Benefits from spacious fitted kitchen, dining have the benefit of 24hr concierge facilities, exclusive residents health club, gym and enjoy close room and spacious lounge. Garden. Balconies with extensive views. Double proximity to DLR and underground stations. garage. Close to Wapping and Shadwell stations and easy access to the City £360 Per Week and Canary Wharf.

ea2 pleased to toshow offeryou for this sale2 double this 1980’s built recently 3 bedroom 2nd and 3rd ea2 are are pleased bedroom renovated modern floor duplex apartment. Theofapartment benefits from kitchen diner, apartment which comprises 2 bathrooms, this property benefits from reception a garden leading to patio garden.links. Bathroom with separate WC. Located close to Tower and is close to transport Hill Stations and St Katharine Docks.

Douthwaite Square, Square, West West Wapping Wapping E1W E1W Douthwaite

The Highway, E1W E1W Capital Wharf,Wapping West Wapping

ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this modern built 2 bedroom ground and first ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 2 bedroom ground and first floor duplex apartment. The apartment benefits from lounge, fitted kitchen, 3 piece floor duplex apartment. The apartment from Views lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom suite. Double glazing. Laminatebenefits wood floors. over ornamental 3 piece bathroom suite. Double glazing. LaminateDock wood floors. over canal. Allocated parking space. Close to St Katharine’s and TowerViews Hill stations. ornamental canal. Allocated parking space. Close to St Katharine Docks and Tower Hill stations.

ea2 are pleased offer2 adouble fantastic opportunity to rent set this within 2 double Spacious moderntobuilt bedroom apartment thisbedroom popular house which has been re furbished completely to a high standard throughout. Riverside development. Benefits from a separate fully fitted kitchen with granite The property offers a reception with bi-folding full length doors leading to garden. work surfaces, lounge, en-suite bathroom to master bedroom with additional Fully fitted kitchen. First floor bathroom. Utility room/ground floor cloakroom. Can be family bathroom. Laminate wood Outside Secure underground furnished or unfurnished. Garden withfloor. decking. Closespace. to Tower Hill and within easy parking space. 24 & hour security/porterage and a residents’ gymnasium. Close access to the City Canary Wharf. to St Katharine Docks and Tower hill station.

£425 Per Week £575,000

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£460 Per Week £795,000

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