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Father’s Day
GUIDE GIFT DAY FATHER'S FATHER'S Force Supreme Blue Pro-Retinol Anti-Aging Serum, 50ml £65.00 from Biotherm. biotherm.com Re-Charge Black Pepper Eau de Parfum, 50ml £60.00 from Molton Brown. moltonbrown.co.uk
Father's Day Organic Milk Chocolate Giant Button Jar £28.99 from Montezuma's. montezumas.co.uk
Right: SL-1200M7L Limited Edition (available in seven colours) £899.99 from Technics. technics.com
Kanister Silver £3,850.00 from Reservoir. reservoir-watch.com Greenley Eau de Parfum, 75ml £175.00 from Parfums de Marly. parfums-de-marly.com
Right: Bespoke Leather Driving Gloves from £275.00; Bespoke Handmade Double-Sided Credit Card Case £75.00; and Bespoke Handmade Weekend Bag £595.00 from Argent Timeless. argenttimeless.com
Above: Capra Triple Watch Roll in Forest Green £395.00 from Ettinger. ettinger.co.uk Left: Father’s Day Complete Bath & Shower Kit £75.00 from Noble Isle. nobleisle.com
Aventus Eau de Parfum, 100ml £295.00 from Creed, Available at Selfridges. creedfragrances.co.uk
Below: freelancer Chronograph 7741 £2,595.00 from Raymond Weil. raymond-weil.co.uk
George Wet and Dry Versatile Vacuum Cleaner £259.99 from Henry. myhenry.com
FATHER'S DAY DAD FOR DROP A
Bushmills 16 Year Old, 70cl £80.00. Available at The Whisky Exchange. Above: Fortnum's X Spirit of George Expedition Gin, 70cl £45.00. Available at fortnumandmason.com
The Glenlivet Single Cask Edition 22 Year Old, 50cl £175.00 Limited to just 277 Bottles. Available at theglenlivet.com
Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2022, 70cl £225.00. Available at lochlomondwhiskies.com
Right: X Muse Vodka, 70cl £55.00. Available at Master of Malt, Whiskey Exchange and Hedonism.
Hatozaki Japanese Blended Whisky, 70cl £34.00. Available at masterofmalt.com
Coachbuilt Whisky, 70cl £42.00. Available at coachbuiltwhisky.com
Gordon's Morello Cherry Gin, 70cl £16.79. Available at 365drinks.co.uk
Right: Artingstall's Brilliant London Dry Gin, 70cl £39.95. Available at thewhiskyexchange.com
Left: Don Papa 7 Year Old, 70cl £32.00. Available at Sainsbury's.
Mijenta Reposado Tequila, 70cl £58.75. Available at thewhiskyexchange.com
forte_forte
loves Acqua di Parma
forte_forte and Acqua di Parma have teamed up for the first time in an all-Italian love story. The “forte_forte loves Acqua di Parma” is born from the collaboration between a fashion house with a dreamy allure, focused on creating timeless designs filled with emotions, and a Maison symbolic of the most refined Italian style. The two houses share a passion for craftsmanship and for Made in Italy culture, for the atmospheres of Italian landscapes and for a pure and spontaneous beauty inspiring a revitalizing rebirth. They come together to celebrate Mirto di Panarea, one of Acqua di Parma’s most loved fragrances.
More than just a capsule collection, “forte_forte loves Acqua di Parma” evokes the magic of Spring, inspired by the aromas and colours of the fascinating Aeolian island. This kaleidoscope of emotions radiates a new freedom, fluttering on a butterfly and a dragonfly wings. An iridescent atmosphere, vibrating with light and energy.
At the heart of forte_forte’s collections, there is a genuine authenticity embodied by precious artisanal details revealing the natural beauty of materials, the colour and the purity of forms, designed to softly embrace the body. A special choice in which the Made in Italy is represented by the quality of the garments and a constant research driven by the desire to create pieces dissolving the distance between the clothes and the person. A feeling close to Acqua di Parma’s core values.
“There are so many invisible threads that, as in a precious fabric, unite us to forte_forte. An intimate, pure and timeless style combined with a genuine passion for Italian craftsmanship and the search for beauty as a source of emotions. An immediate and organic chemistry between us. “forte_forte loves Acqua di Parma” was born from a shared aim, transmitting the joy of a return to life and freedom, in contact with the vibrant nature of the Italian Mediterranean. These emotions are embodied by Mirto di Panarea, the Blu Mediterraneo fragrance that forte_forte interpreted with its poetic and delicate aesthetics,” Acqua di Parma says.
The inspiration for “forte_forte loves Acqua di Parma” comes from the vivid and bright atmosphere of Panarea. It is the expression of a new spring that blooms in the streets of this ancient island of the Aeolian archipelago, where the sun reflects its iridescent light on the white stones of the houses and on the blue and magical surface of the sea.
“We are very happy about the collaboration with Acqua di Parma, an icon that, like us, is all Italian. I have always been in love with the radiant simplicity that distinguishes the Maison, a natural elegance I feel connected to. forte_forte is a sincere and authentic story full of emotions inspired by the beauty of a dreamy world made of delicacy and poetry. In each and every garment I create, I try to infuse the humanity with which we imagine and design it, the stories of those who passionately dreamed sewed and wore it. When I design our creations, they come to new life and subtly transmit to the wearer their soul; it is an impalpable feeling, but it is also intense and exciting, the same feeling evoked by Acqua di Parma fragrances. Interpreting the bright and vibrant notes of Mirto di Panarea was really fascinating, Acqua di Parma expresses an intimacy and authentic elegance, and it is a faithful and refined presence that has always accompanied me,” says Giada Forte, Creative Director of forte_forte and founder of the brand together with her brother Paolo.
A mythical landscape that lives in the delicate and dreamy design created by forte_forte for the Maison presents butterflies and dragonflies spreading their coloured wings, in a fluttering flight that celebrates freedom and rebirth, reflected in a kaleidoscope of blooming flowers. The radiant yellow Parma tones alternate with the violet of myrtle berries, the symbol of an island suspended in time, on an aquamarine background with pearlescent reflections. Everything vibrates with life, whilst in the air you can breathe the scents of aromatic herbs that spontaneously grow in the Mediterranean scrub.
At the heart of the collection sits the Mirto di Panarea fragrance in the new 100ml format. The precious aesthetics of forte_forte dialogues with the regenerating notes of the fragrance. The aromatic warmth of myrtle is combined with basil, sparkling citrus accents of lemon and bergamotto di Calabria. In the heart of the fragrance accents of sea breeze meet jasmine and rose. The base notes intensely shine with mastic and juniper combined with cedar and amber.
Joyful and contemporary, the motif wraps around the cylinder box and the green coloured glass bottle that calls to mind the
fragile beauty of ceramics. Made with a bright and special iridescent paper, the packaging, like a forte_forte dress, surprises and makes you dream, creating an intimate and exciting relation with those who choose this fragrance. The outer cylinder is enriched with a small crochet decoration, its shape recalls a warm and bright sun. The scoubidou charm around the bottle cap in cobalt blue and fluorescent yellow tones with a precious gold medallion, can be transformed into a bracelet, an anklet, a hair tie or a colourful and joyful keychain.
Sitting alongside the fragrance, “forte_forte loves Acqua di Parma” includes the Discovery Set with the three fragrances Mirto di Panarea, Arancia di Capri and Fico di Amalfi in 12ml vials. The box, entirely covered with forte_forte designs, invites you to discover the authentic essences of the Italian Mediterranean. The Mirto di Panarea scented candle, a unique interior design element, with the glass decorated with the kaleidoscopic motif of flowers and butterflies embossed also on the packaging, will fill the house with the sparkling awakening notes of the Mediterranean nature.
“forte_forte loves Acqua di Parma” also embraces sustainability in line with the programme of the Maison “Acqua di Parma Futura”. The outer packaging is made of fine paper approved by FSC, an international certificate for responsible forest management throughout the world. While the fragrance bottle, with a recycled plastic cap, features a separable dispenser to make recycling easier. “forte_forte loves Acqua di Parma” is a fragrant dream that unites two Italian stories in a tale of emotions.
All products are available now in all forte_forte and acqua di parma boutiques and online.
N u E ra T ight
No two bodies are the same, so what works for one, doesn't always work for the other.
Many of us have insecurities and many don't have the time or the money for surgery so turn to alternative solutions. One such solution is the new NuEra Tight treatment. This non-invasive skin tightening solution uses radio frequency to create a completely personalised and target treatment for your individual needs.
Cost-effective, and surprisingly therapeutic - think hot-stone massage - this temperature-controlled treatment targets a wide range of areas including the face, neck, thighs, arms, abdomen, chest and buttocks. It can also help with cellulite, body contouring and to stimulate collagen production. This is done by targeting tissue at the exact depth needed for the best results, which not only last longer but also look more natural.
Radiofrequency (RF) has become increasingly popular with people looking to sculpt problem areas comfortably and without downtime. NuEra Tight uses FocalRF technology to combine 5 different frequencies to dial-in the depth of energy penetration heating a specific skin and tissue layer, catering for a bespoke result depending on your needs.
It can even be used for standalone solutions for fat reduction, skin tightening, cellulite and wrinkle reduction or be combined with other treatments depending on your desire. Sometimes a course of treatments is required depending on your concern but its a great way to safely achieve results no matter, what your skin type, age, or gender. The treatment is highly customisable, meaning the treatment can be adapted in terms of frequency, temperature, time and electrode size to fit your individual needs.
Designed by Lumenis, who has successfully created solutions for previously untreatable conditions, the company has also designed advanced technologies that have revolutionised existing treatment methods.
Jonquille Chantrey is a world-leading surgeon certified by The Royal College of Surgeons of England and has 16 years experience
in Trauma, Reconstructive, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery and her now sole focus of Aesthetic Medicine & Scientific Product Development.
Over time she has performed over 55,000 surgical & non-surgical procedures. Adding to her repertoire, and offering clients treatments of NuEra Tight, she says; "In both London and Cheshire I treat thousands of people with different skin types, body shapes, and personal motivations. The variability of depth and penetration with NuEra means we can use focused radiofrequency in an individualised manner for each person, meaning we are able to be fully inclusive. We customise the procedure using combinations of other skin and lifestyle adjuncts so that anyone can achieve the best possible results with the shortest downtime."
For the last 11 years Miss Chantry has brought her passion for ethics and natural results to her internationally acclaimed and multi award-winning Cheshire clinic, treating the most discerning clientele from all over the world.
This Spring, she launched her latest clinic at Selfridges, and was invited to launch their first ever in-house aesthetic clinic for the largest national department store in the UK. She was approached by SkinCeuticals, L'Oreal to work in partnership to create this unique, ethical and very special premium offering to the UK market, the very first of its kind.
Dr Chantrey’s philosophy is ethical, empowered beauty that crosses all cultural demographics and genders, with artistic attention to detail and considering the psychological drivers of each individual patient.
Beauty Buys
Celebrating today's lion-hearted heroines, Lalique's new fragrance features sustainable sourced Bergamot essence, juicy pear, ginger, and Indian jasmine samba absolute. The heart is precious Bourbon vanilla making for a magnetic, fiercely addictive scent.
Soleil Vibrant Lalique EDP, 100ml including a charm bracelet £100.00 from Lalique. Available at Lalique boutiques, lalique.com, selected retailers and department stores.
Jo Malone London has announced its new Global Ambassador as Adwoa Aboah. Actor, mental health activist and model, Adwoa is one of the most recognisable faces and courageous voices of her generation, speaking out about her own mental health struggles and using her platform to promote and normalise difficult conversations to inspire and build hope. As a mental health activist, Adwoa will help to bring the mental health awareness to the work Jo Malone London has been involved in for the past decade to the forefront.
Jo Malone London is proud to support those living with mental health difficulties and to empower people to recover, reconnect and grow. The brand champions inspirational charities and their dedicated projects to raise awareness and provide support. Elderflower & Gooseberry is the latest fragrance to join the lineup of five Home scents in the Charity Candle collection and for each Charity Home Candle sold in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Jo Malone Limited will donate 75% of the RRP (less VAT) to support individuals and families affected by mental health problems through dedicated projects with inspirational charities. Raising awareness. Providing support.
To read Adwoa’s story, visit jomalone.co.uk/our-stories/adwoa-aboah | To learn more about Jo Malone London's Charity Mission, visit jomalone.co.uk Boucheron fragrances always hero one singular note and for the latest launch Tonka Bean is the focal point of the composition. It has been polished like a diamond and enhanced by ingredients that underscore its multiple facets.
The perfumer chosen to create this fragrance is Alexis
Dadier, whose aim was to enhance the powdery, delicate scent of Tonka Bean, accenting it with notes of Bitter Almond and Violet to create a warm and enveloping scent.
Fève Tonka de Canaima, 125ml £175.00 from Boucheron Fragrances. Available at Harrods.
Guerlain's beautiful Aqua Allegoria collection, a range of fresh scents, has a radiant neroli inclusion for 2022. The fragrances are formulated exclusively with alcohol from organic farming from beetroots, a first for Guerlain, and the entire collection is now refillable. With notes of vetiver, basil and fig, this is a complex and enchanting new fragrance.
Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver, 75ml £83.00 from Guerlain.
Formulated with squalane, hyaluronic acid and a collagen-boosting copper peptide, Biossance's new plumping serum leaves skin feeling instantly hydrated, revealing firmer and smoother looking skin over time.
GREAT HAIR DAYS
Fruity with a citrus twist, drift into a rambling garden with this Delicious Rhubarb and Rose Bath and Shower Gel. This delectable body wash has the distinctive delicacy of Yorkshire rhubarb leaf and soft rose, finished with zesty grapefruit.
Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Bath and Shower Gel £22.00 from Molton Brown. moltonbrown.co.uk Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum £52.00 from Biossance. Available at Cult Beauty.
Originally launched in Summer 2002 with the goal of satisfying women’s girlish desires under the slogan, “For a mesmerizingly happy life.” Famously known for its unique charm, iconic cat lipsticks, pretty packaging and hero skincare products, Paul & Joe still leads the way amongst the trends 20 years later. To celebrate their 20 year anniversary, a limitededition collection has now launched on Feel Unique. We love the Pearl Foundation Primer. This limitededition shade is a mix of four different shades of pretty pearlescent granules delivers subtle colour for tonal correction and a healthy glow. Inspired by Gen Z and their powerful expression of individuality, ghd has launched ghd ID for SS22. The new limited edition collection of fresh lilac, bright blue and soft pink hair tools include the ghd platinum+™ styler, ghd helios™ professional hair dryer, the ghd gold™ styler, and the ghd original styler.
To celebrate the collection, ghd has partnered with artist Jasmin Sehra @jasminsehra to create a complementary collection of stickers, inspired by the collection and tools, which can be used to customise laptops and phone cases; as well as six Gen Z TikTok influencers from around the world to present the ghd iD collection and to create its first TikTok-led creative campaign.
Shot in London and with a combined social media reach of 66 million, the campaign features twins Lisa and Lena Mantler @ lisaandlena from Germany; from the UK, breakout make-up star Abby Roberts @abbyroberts, and upcoming actress Jessie Mae Alonzo @jessiemaealonzo; from Italy, fashionista Marta Losito @martalosito; and from the USA, dancer Gabby Morrison @ gabbymorr.
We love the ghd helios™ professional hair dryer. Coming in its own dust bag, the dryer uses unique Aeroprecis™ technology with a bespoke contoured nozzle to puts the power of a salon-blow dry in your hands. Elsewhere the ghd platinum+™ styler in a beautiful blue features Ultra-zone™ technology that responds to your hair and the way that you style, controlling heat more effectively and predicting your personal hair needs, to give 70% stronger hair*, 2x more colour protection* and 20% more shine**.
ghd helios™ professional hair dryer £189.00; and ghd platinum+™ styler £229.00 from ghd. All styling products and tools are available in the finest salons, department stores and ghdhair.com *ghd consumer test
Sun Kissed
Get a natural tan without exposing to the sun-rays. This next generation moisturising self tanning formula from Germaine De Capuccini leaves skin with a healthy glow that usually comes from spending a few hours in the sun. Use every day for an intense, enviable post holiday tan.
Timexpert Sun Beautiful Tan Sea Tanner, 125ml £51.70 from Germaine de Capuccini. germaine-de-capuccini.co.uk The scent of summer. Evoking deep memories of holidays gone by, this fragrance effortlessly blends the salty breeze of the ocean with the creamy scent of sunscreen.
REPLICA Beach Walk EDT, 100ml £99.00 from Maison Margiela. Available at lookfantastic.com and Cult Beauty.
Made up of 70% water, this refreshing gel from Sensai hydrates and protects skin, leaving a beautiful bronze glow.
Bronzing Gel, 50ml £31.00 from SENSAI. Available at Harrods. sensai-cosmetics.com
Nest New York have launched a new collaboration with fine art photographer Gray Malin. Transporting you to stunning locations around the globe, and launching exclusively this month on Cult
Beauty, the limited-edition assortment includes a new iteration of Ocean Mist & Sea Salt and Sicilian Tangerine. Known for merging his passion for photography and interior design with a spirit of travel and adventure, Gray
Malin’s work is the perfect complement to Nest New York’s bestselling transportive home fragrances. Each fragrance is housed in handblown glass vessels with colour coordinated stripes reminiscent of beach umbrellas from Gray’s famous photography, making the collection truly collectable.
See in Summer in Grand Style with Chanel's new Les Beiges collection. A highlight of the collection is the XXL version of the emblematic Les Beiges compact. This fine and silky powder has been embossed with the iconic rounded square, that blends seamlessly with the skin and creates a veil of luminosity for a natural healthy glow. Other key products include an illuminating oil that enhances skin with a subtle coppery shimmer, leaving a silky smooth finish on the face, body and hair.
Les Beiges Oversize Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder £66.00; and Les Beiges Illuminating Oil £70.00 from Chanel. chanel.com
The highlight of Tom Ford's new Soleil collection has to be the Soleil Brûlant itself. The sun kissed freshness of the mandarin and bergamot mingles with spicy pink peppercorn, orange flower absolute and a note of radiant black honey. Enchanting.
your travel
STAYCATION LONDON
Following a very successful five years in France, app phenomenon - Staycation - has launched their London offering. Delivering a new and unique way to enjoy the capital, this is luxury hospitality at your fingertips, giving your spontaneous side a helping hand.
The French startup, Staycation, created in 2017 took the Parisian hospitality industry by storm, pushing average occupancies across the French capital from 40% to 80% over the past couple of years. But what's so special about this online offering that delivers such impressive figures?
It's quite simply the perfect formula for those looking to enjoy the city at short notice whether you already live there or are looking to visit last minute. Only available to book up to a maximum of 7 days in advance, the exclusively provided rates and packages ensure you get the best price and experiences while the hotels enjoy more opportunity to fill their rooms - something most have struggled with as a result of the pandemic.
Now, Staycation have set their sights on London, venturing outside of their home country for the first time. Proving themselves across multiple key destinations across France, the company already boasts some superb hotels across the new London destination. With the likes of London landmark The Corinthia; East London's best kept secret, The Stratford; and new hotspot Mondrian Shoreditch set in the iconic former Curtain members club, Staycation London offer unrivalled experiences across the capital with more esteemed properties being appointed on a daily basis.
Aiming to change the perception of London's hotels, Staycation is looking to transform them into experiential venues as has been so successfully achieved in Paris, working hand-in-hand with hoteliers to create tailor-made and thematic offers. In the past year, they have partnered with the likes of LVMH to do a total takeover of a hotel for Parisians to experience Cuba without leaving Paris and also partnered with the Big Mamma group to create the ultimate in-room Pizzama party experience all over France.
Every package includes an overnight stay, an indulgent breakfast for two and a one-of-a-kind moment as varied as they are surprising. Alongside traditional spa escapes and late checkouts, experiences include: a private chauffeured outing from the historic Venetian hotel Baglioni - an authority on Italian luxury in London - for the ultimate Rome-antic getaway living la dolce vita; unparalleled cocktail making at Covent Garden gem Henrietta Hotel by Experimental Group; a spot of afternoon tea under stained glass windows and gothic archways whilst donning a hotel robe within an Enchanted Room at Pimlico’s mythical Georgian House; and delights to be discovered at Notting Hill’s renowned The Portobello - the rumoured location of Kate Moss and Johnny Depp's legendary Champagne bath, and the capital’s first boutique hotel.
Based on this philosophy of experience-led spontaneity, Staycation is revolutionising everyday city life, transforming any day into an affordable yet luxurious mini ‘off-the-grid’ getaway. Staycation makes 24 hours seem like so much more, in the only destination that makes it feel different in your hometown: a hotel. Offering Londoners the chance to fill those 24 hours with whatever they want - finding themselves, losing themselves, learning something or simply switching off with Netflix and room service in tow. Whether it’s exploring a new London neighbourhood, opting for a hotel close to the office - for that short walk to work post truffle eggs on sourdough - or simply seeking an oasis a stone’s
"It was mid-August and 40 degrees in Paris. We couldn’t take holidays and were craving a break. A hotelier friend mentioned that summer was actually the low season for city hotels. We thought it would be fantastic to enjoy all these empty rooms, their pools, their spas, and create a new form of minivacations for Parisians stuck in Paris. We launched the idea as a mailer with three hotel offerings and within the first few weeks had received 400 phone calls from people wanting to book. The next day we quit our jobs to launch Staycation."
Kevin Hutchings, Staycation Co-Founder.
throw from home for a break from fast-paced life and vexing daily habits, Staycation will shake up the way Londoners ultimately live in London.
For those visiting from further afield, Staycation London offers an equally rare opportunity to enjoy and explore certain acclaimed establishments that you might otherwise not have access to and experience everything the luxurious property has to offer. With a weekly changing availability offering, the unique and exclusive experiences provide a luxurious window into the London hotel scene. Now officially launched on British soil, Staycation brings the new thing to do in the city, and has become the latest growth driver for London properties, creating a brand new local market for hoteliers to revive an entire sector. In recent times, there have been immense shifts within the worlds of business travel and tourism, and a new generation now champions different and ecoconscious travel habits. With Staycation’s virtuous model, hotels can finally be maximised for all that they are all year round, for couples, families, friends or individuals seeking 24 hours of disconnection. At last, Londoners can live London.
You can book your luxury escape now online and through the app at staycation.co and are able to filter by hotel, experience, budget, food and drink offerings and more, allowing you to find the perfect break for you.
Staycation London sales open each Wednesday at 9am for the upcoming Sunday, and are live to book until each Sunday at 11pm.
