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Diary dates for October

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REVOLUTION

Exploring the legacy of the 1960s at the V&A

GO WEST

Meeting Dominic West at home in London to discuss Dory, Elba and The Affair

fa s h i o n

22 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL This month’s hottest trends and products

22 24 THE SHOOT

Hero pieces for winter

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FASHION FORWARD

Inside new boutique mac&miller.

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

34 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL The month's best beauty buys

39 FRAGRANCE FRONT LINE The latest news from Pitti Fragranze

Food & Drink

42 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

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63 PLAYFUL PIECES

Furniture with personality to lift a room and make a statement this autumn

Tasty happenings from the local area

45 FOOD REVIEW

Eating out at Craft and The French House

The latest news, trends and products

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52 THE HIGH LIFE Living it up in Dubai

C o ve r s : R E IS S AW 1 6 COL L ECTI ON a v a i l ab l e a t re i s s .c o m

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60 INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL The news and trends to update your home

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k i d s & E d u c at i o n

78 KIDS CONFIDENTIAL 73 FIRST CLASS

A closer look at the excellent Kingsdale Foundation School in West Dulwich

PROPERTY

86 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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t’s finally time to ditch floaty dresses for cozy jumpers, sandals for boots and beautiful bare legs for warm woollen tights. And secretly, I’m glad. Don’t misunderstand, I love a warm summer’s day spent sprawled in Dulwich Park as much as the next Londoner but there’s something comforting about waking up on a crisp cold morning and donning your winter coat (or even, perhaps buying a new one?).

With this in mind, we have found our new favourite fashion boutique; turn to page 31 to find out more about mac&miller. owned by exstylist Katie Greengrass.

If you’re looking for the beauty buys to match your new wardrobe, turn to page 36 for our definitive list of the ultimate autumn cosmetics.

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This month’s culture section features an interview with the fascinating Dominic West. Despite achieving great fame at the beginning of the television renaissance with his star turn in The Wire, West still lives with his family in a cozy house in London, eschewing glamour for home comforts. Find out about his two latest (and vastly different) projects, Finding Dory and The Affair on page 16.

We also have a celebration of all things sixties on page 12 as the V&A unveils their exhibition ‘You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-70.’

I hope you enjoy the issue! ◆

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INSIGHT ASTONOMY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR T h ro u gh o u t O c t o b e r Ro y a l O bs e r va to r y G re e nwi c h u Jun has beaten thousands of Y amateur and professional photographers from around the world to win the title of Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016. Illustrating the phenomenon of Baily's Beads, the total solar eclipse from Luwuk, Indonesia this is striking. u Greenwich, SE10; rmg.co.uk

ROMAN ONDAK

T h ro u gh o u t O c t o b e r S o u th L o ndo n G a ll e r y xploring ideas of the past and the E present, this exhibition lasts for 100 days. Each day, a pre-sawn disk is taken from the trunk of an oak to symbolise the passing of one year. A beautiful way of exposing the inevitability of time. u 65-67 Peckham Road, SE5; southlondongallery.org

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AFRICAN ART FAIR

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6 - 9 October Somerset Hou se

This is the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.

Drawing reference to the 54 countries that constitute the African continent, 1-54 is a dynamic platform that is engaged in contemporary dialogue and exchange.

Fascinating and beautiful.

15 October B l a c k he a th Ha ll s ince winning the BBC New S Comedian Award in 1996, Marcus Bridgestocke has become one of the UK’s most popular performers.

Charming, intelligent and entertaining, his most recent show has sold out around the country and globally. Don’t miss the chance to see him live. u 23 Lee Road, SE3; blackheathhalls.com

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RODIN AND DANCE

Fro m 2 0 O c t o b e r T he C o u r ta u l d G a ll e r y his is the first major exhibition to T explore Rodin’s fascination with bodies in dance and acrobatics.

Named The Essence of Movement, these small-scale terracotta and plaster sculptures explore the natural form of the human anatomy mid-motion. Created late in his career, these were, until now, only seen by his close circle of friends. u Strand, WC2R; courtauld.ac.uk

Islamic & Indian Arts 17 O c to b e r R os e b e r ys L o n d o n

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Discover hidden treasures at Roseberys London who are auctioning Islamic and Indian art aimed at new collectors with estimates ranging from £80 to £5,000.

With an impressive collection of contemporary art, silver and more, this is the perfect opportunity to start a collection in a continually growing market.

BREATH AND SHADOW

3 - 29 O ctobe r Paul McP he rson G a ll e r y s a visual expression of his A experiences in London, American artist, Jim Dine conveys the movement, drama and changing weather of this particular city with love. Fascinated by the cityscape and printmaking, Dine studied at Goldsmiths where he worked in a studio on the Surrey Docks where the bleak and abandoned landscape inspired his first lithographs drawn from life. u 77 Lassell Street, SE10;

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METHOD IN MADNESS 17 & 18 O cto b er G re e n w i c h T h e at re hakesphere can be seriously unrelatable.

When a young Hollywood starlet is given the role of Ophelia, she struggles. In an attempt to connect with her character, she turns to method acting. Before long, the line between the theatre and her own

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life becomes blurred among the bombs and sirens of Blitz-struck WWII. This play explores the pressure upon actresses and the dangers of taking method acting too far.  Crooms Hill, SE10; greenwichtheatre.org.uk

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RECORDS & REBELS The V&A’s major new exhibition looks at the revolutionary years 1966-70 in culture, politics, fashion and music words serena scalzo

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et ready to be taken back to the era that shaped the world as we know it. The V&A's explosive new exhibition promises to be as daring and sensational as the people who dominate it. The exhibition, 'You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-70' will shed new light on the generation that radically revolutionised the social, cultural and intellectual norms of the 1960s.

Showcasing more than 350 objects, including some major international loans, Records and Rebels will be split into six sections to display everything from a Mary Quant skirt suit to the first Apple computer. Other highlights include underground magazines like the International Times, a moon rock on loan from NASA, original artworks by Richard

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Hamilton, shards from Jimi Hendrix's guitar and the handwritten lyrics to Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

In creating the exhibition, the V&A has worked in partnership with iconic clothing brand Levi's. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, jeans have become one of the most recognisable items of clothing in the world. The brand's association with individuality and rebellion makes it the perfect partner. Director of the V&A, Martin Roth, said of the partnership: “The brand, which has such resonance with many of the cultural and social changes taking place during the period covered by the exhibition, is a very fitting sponsor”.

The V&A has also joined forces with Sennheiser, one of the world's leading manufacturers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission systems, to provide a completely

The Souper Dress, 1966 © Kerry Taylor Auctions

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ARTS & CULTURE / PREVIEW John Sebastian performing at Woodstock, 1969 Š Henry Diltz Corbis

Postcard from the Montreal World Expo 1967 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

immersive experience for visitors.

Its audio guide system will immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of the late 1960s using a special system which adapts the music to the listener’s location in the gallery.

The exhibition opens with a recreation of Carnaby Street and focuses on the revolution in youth identity in 1966.

The thriving fashion scene and rise of influential figures like Twiggy and Mick Jagger led companies to aim their designs towards the younger generation. As well as iconic outfits and stage costumes, photographs by David Bailey and artwork

by Bridget Riley will also feature.

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Children’s events

Music

Spoken Word

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Rich Hall Sat 29 Oct 8pm Clare Hammond Sun 27 Nov 11am Russell Kane !

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Joe Swift Sun 27 Nov 3pm The Selfish Giant Sat 19 Nov 3pm

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ARTS & CULTURE / PREVIEW Title: Poster for the Health Education Council, issued by the Family Planning Association, Cramer Saatchi Advertising Agency, 1969 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Blow Up, 1966 Š MGM THE KLOBAL COLLECTION

THE exhibition sheds NEW LIGHT ON A generation

contrasted with the hedonistic sounds of The Mamas and Papas' California Dreamin'.

As the world's leading museum of art, design and performance with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity, the V&A is the perfect setting for this vast and immersive exhibition. Prepare to experience the late 60s in their finest moments, as the revolutionary era that rocked the world. u The second section focuses on clubs and counterculture and explores themes of experimentation and alternative lifestyles. Drugs, psychedelia and pirate radio exhibits surround the central installation, an evocation of London’s notorious UFO club.

Politics is the focus of the third section, with the spotlight placed on the dramatic demonstrations in Paris during the 1968 student riots and the anti-Vietnam movement. Newsreel footage and protest propaganda are used to vividly portray the wide-spread reach of youth solidarity.

This exhibition environment is followed by a section on consumerism, which boomed during the late 60s following the arrival of the credit card. Here visitors

will explore the excess of the Montreal and Osaka World Expos and their futuristic approach to consumerism.

In the fifth section, the focal point will be the monumental Woodstock, which saw more than 400,000 people come together for four days of peace and music. The exhibition will goes behind the scenes to reveal the organisation behind the record-breaking event as well as showcasing some of the costumes worn by the iconic performers.

The exhibition draws to a close with an exhibit on the spread of the British alternative culture to the West Coast of the USA. Living in conjunction with the pioneers of modern computing, exhibits like a rare Apple 1 computer are

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Djinn Easy Chair, designed by Oliver Mourgue, manufactured by Airborn, 1963 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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GO WEST Dominic West shares his joy at being a father, his heartache at Brexit and explains why his latest film, Finding Dory, will make your day I n t e r v i e w K a r e n A n n e Ov e rto n

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t would appear that Dominic West has mellowed somewhat since his days playing blue- collar Baltimore cop Jimmy McNulty in hit HBO drama The Wire. Having garnered quite the reputation as a ladies’ man, the ruggedly handsome actor has shed his lothario image and is now very much settled down with his wife, landscape gardener Catherine Fitzgerald and their three children, Dora, 10, Senan, 8, and Francis, 7. The family lives in a threestorey 19th century house in Shepherds Bush, which the couple converted from flats back into a singular family home and filled with art and ornaments, books and trinkets from their travels and bright textiles, creating an air of sophisticated bohemia.

With Ruth Wilson in The Affair

Having embraced his role as a handson family man, West was understandably delighted when he got the call asking him to voice a lazy sea lion in Finding Dory, the follow up to Disney Pixar’s animated monster-hit Finding Nemo and admits that a huge part of taking the role was to impress his children, who reacted gleefully: “Jaws, floor, game over. Yeah, I've been dining off this for a long time, bragging about it to all the other parents for two years. They all hate me,” jokes the actor.

The film is set one year after the 2003 original and finds our finned friends – Nemo, his father Marlin and of course, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) - living peacefully in the reef. One day, amnesiac Dory has a flashback from her childhood and decides to track down her parents who lived at the Jewel of Morro Bay in

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California, leading the trio on another madcap adventure where they encounter dangerous giant squids, a seven legged octopus and a confused beluga whale who is unable to echolocate.

West plays Rudder, one of two cockney sea lions who are tasked with helping our aquatic heroes, alongside none other than his Wire co-star Idris Elba, who plays Fluke. It is the first time the pair have worked together since their days as nemeses on the mean streets of Baltimore, resulting in plenty of playful banter and improvisation in the recording studio.

Elba said all he needed to hear was 'sea lion, Dory, Dominic West,' and he was sold, with West agreeing it was a ‘no-brainer’.

“I hadn't seen Idris for a long time and the idea of us being in a scene together was great because we actually didn't share too many scenes together in The Wire. We were more antagonists, always plotting, so that was nice – and I was very keen to see him again.”

It was actually Dory’s voice star, Ellen DeGeneres, who helped the sequel come about, having campaigned tirelessly since the original. She has said that this is a film that the world needs right now; that Dory’s positivity is something we can harness to guide us through these difficult times. West, having confessed to feeling a ‘sadness’ and ‘change in the air in London’ since the Brexit vote, wholeheartedly agrees: “I woke up the other day and thought, 'Oh great, I'm going to see Finding Dory for the first time with my kids and I couldn't be more excited.' It's the perfect kind of film to get you out of whatever blues you're going through.”

Many people think of West as the stereotypical Old Etonian, but the 46-yearold was actually born in Sheffield and is one of seven siblings in a close-knit Catholic family. His father owned a plastic

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factory and its success afforded his son’s illustrious education. Recently, West told the Radio Times that being sent to Eton was ‘the worst feeling’ he’d ever had, even comparing it to the grief he felt when his parents died. He does however credit the experience with helping him become the great actor he is today, saying: “I learned to bury the emotional effects of that and then I went to drama school and had to dig it all up again."

But academic credentials don’t always lead to instant success and West’s career has been hard won. After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1995 there were seven years of bit-parts in films (he played a palace Guard in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) and small TV roles before landing the job that changed his life in The Wire.

Critics and viewers alike were blown away by the gritty and multi-faceted drama which highlighted the many ramifications of the illegal drug trade in America, and were wowed by West and Elba, who played arrogant detective McNulty and drug kingpin Stringer Bell respectively, finding their accents and swagger to be so convincing that people found it hard to believe that the pair were from the UK and not born and bred in Baltimore.

in Showtime drama The Affair, which will air its third series in November.

Exploring the emotional effects and fallout of an extramarital relationship between Solloway and Alison Lockhart (Ruth Wilson) after they meet in the resort town of Montauk in Long Island, the show has proved to be emotional, steamy and immensely popular, earning West a certain breed of fan. “I'm getting recognized a lot more, little side-glances.

And it's happening in the strangest places. I went to a football camp with my sons during the summer and kept getting all these looks from the mums. You know those, trying to catch your eye and holding

it a little too long. And you have an idea what they're thinking,” he says with a laugh.

For his wife this perhaps, isn’t so entertaining, especially after West was reported as saying that Fitzgerald hadn’t watched the show, something he is quick to deny. “Rubbish, I said that as a joke.

She's seen it, dips in and out, it's just my job to her, she not irrational like that.

Will she watch it all? Of course not, she's a very busy woman with a lot on her plate.”

And when pressed on whether she had been on set during one of ‘those scenes’ he quips back with a chortle: “I love that, 'those scenes’. I don't even want to be there during those scenes!” u

I hadn't seen IDRIS IN A LONG TIME and the idea of us being IN A SCENE TOGETHER WAS GREAT

The enormous success of the show not only made the actor an overnight A-lister but also a household heartthrob, and West, who was dating aristocrat Polly Astor (the mother of his eldest child, Martha, now 18), is the first to admit that he got caught up in hyperbole of fame and wanted to play the field a bit longer. He has since expressed regret for his playboy behaviour and is much changed after marrying his former college sweetheart, Fitzgerald.

In the last few years he has terrified audiences with his eerily accurate portrayal of serial killer Fred West in Appropriate Adult; been nominated for a Golden Globe in stunning period drama The Hour; and played the legendary Hemingway in recent film Genius.

However, his most revered role of late has been as suave adulterer Noah Solloway

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TOP OF THE CHARTS Pop princess Selena Gomez has joined Louis Vuitton’s ‘heroine’ girl gang line-up for their Series 5 instalment. Photographed by Bruce Weber, the new campaign showcases one of the most critically acclaimed collections of the season.

Watch the video at louisvuitton.com

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ATHENA PROCOPIOU The eternal hippie Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

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ringing is having a moment.

In the world of Athena Procopiou, fringing is always having a moment. The Greek designer's inspirations are entirely rooted in the 1970s, with an aesthetic that takes in Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and Jimi Hendrix. For her, it's all about floatey, drapey fabrics with psychedelic prints (albeit digital, she's not a retro devotee) and lots of fringing. 'At heart I'm a hippy,' she explains, over a syringe shot called Firestarter at Westbourne Grove's Farmacy. She has been doing fringing for the past four years, ever since her first collection of fringed scarves was picked up by Net-a-Porter and sold out. For her,

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FLOATY, DRAPEY FABRICS with

psychedelic prints

it all started with graphic design and pattern, and now her Hendrix-inspired kimonos ('he wore a kimono on stage with a belt') have spawned a larger collection of summery resortwear that includes coverups and wafty dresses as well as sharper swimwear and a wide range of fabulous fringed kimonos. On the beach or at home, this is the ultimate in loungewear. u athenaprocopiou.com

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Bags of Style Dior

Long-time Dior ambassador Jennifer Lawrence has made a return for AW16 to present the brand’s new handbag collection.

Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, the campaign features the covetable metallic ‘Diorever’ bag (£2,800, above), which has gone straight to the top of our wish list. dior.com

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ON THE BALL J .W. A n d e r s o n

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Cast from gold-plated brass, JW Anderson’s statement-making oversize sphere earrings are the easiest way to elevate your look this season. Show them off with slicked back hair.

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This month sees Liberty add to its iconic accessories range with the ‘Alphabet’ collection. Choose between the ‘Little Marlborough’ tote bag (£395, left) and the ‘Isabella’ purse (£150), with each letter featuring a unique re-worked print from the company’s extensive scarf archive.

In store and online from 15 October; liberty.co.uk

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Cutting-edge Australian designer Kym Ellery’s eponymous label continues to excite the fashion pack with its sculptural modern silhouettes. The 70s-inspired tailored signature pieces include a fluted waterfall sleeve blouse and a flared cropped trouser.

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MILITARY FORCE Burberry Prorsum

With army khaki tones and officer’s jackets and trousers marching down the catwalks, it’s safe to say fashion is having a military moment. This capeback coat with regimental piping and oversize gold buttons is the ultimate power purchase.

Wool & cashmere coat £2,495; net-a-porter.com

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01. LANVIN Velvet coat £4,150; mytheresa.com 02. RACIL 'Orion' velvet jacket £680; matchesfashion.com 03. MRS ALICE FOR FRENCH SOLE 'Hefner' velvet pumps £185; frenchsole.com 04. JIMMY CHOO 'Deon' velvet boots £695; jimmychoo.com 05. RAQUEL ALLEGRA Velvet trousers £500; liberty.co.uk 06. GUCCI 'GG Marmot' velvet bag £955; selfridges.com 07. ALESSANDRA RICH Velvet dress £1,845; net-a-porter.com

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THE VELVET TUX

Velvet is the defining fabric of the season, seen on everything from coats to ankle boots. Team this seriously strokable blazer with wide-leg velvet trousers for maximum impact.

RACIL 'Orion’Velvet jacket £680 DANIEL GREGORY NATALE Cotton shirt £340 ELLERY Crepe flared trousers £910; all available at Selfridges

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HOW TO BE IN FASHION THIS SEASON Slip dresses, mega knits, deconstructed tailoring and lots of velvet - here are the key hero pieces for winter 2016

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DECONSTRUCTED TAILORING Unusual shirting and mannish suiting: meet the ordinary basics with an extraordinary twist that you'll wear season after season.

JACQUES ‘La Double’ Wool-blend jacket and wide-leg trousers, COMME DES GARCONS Cotton shirt £250 JIL SANDER Leather flatform Derby shoes £495; all available at Selfridges

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THE SLIP DRESS

The 90s still reign supreme as the inspiration decade du jour, and nothing typifies the era's minimalist, devil-may-care attitude like the slip dress.

WALK OF SHAME Lace trim metallic slip dress £375 STELLA McCARTNEY Turtleneck knitted maxi dress £595; both available at Selfridges

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WINTER FLORALS

Flowers set against a dark palette teamed with ruffles and mesh layers give an edgier take on the usual ladylike look.

COMME DES GARCONS Floral jacquard jacket £1,360 and matching skirt £445 SIMONE ROCHA Leather brogues £550; all available at Selfridges

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THE MEGA KNIT

Super-chunky yarns, slouchy fits and sleeves that cover your hands: this season's gigantic jumpers will make getting out of bed on a cold winter's morning that much easier.

TOGA Turtleneck wool jumper £370 JIL SANDER Brushed-jersey trousers £420; both available at Selfridges

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A L PAC A :

the u l t i m a t e

luxur y f i b r e

Artisan apparel for nomads and romantics.

322 Kings Road, Chelsea • 020.7352.4494 • peruvianconnection.co.uk LONDON • WASHINGTON, DC • BOSTON • CHICAGO • KANSAS CITY • SANTA FE • NEW YORK

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FASHION FORWARD mac&miller. is your new favourite source all of all things stylish in the heart of East Dulwich Wo r d s r o s e n o e l

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t started life as a market stall on Northcross Road and now mac&miller. has grown into in a beautifully styled pop-up womenswear boutique where visitors can find a pile of battered vintage Vogue’s to flick through whilst sipping a glass of bubbles at ‘Prosecco o’clock’ (rumoured to be between 3-4pm on Saturdays). The ambient and distinctive smell as you walk in comes courtesy of Soho House beauty brand Cowshed of which stylist and owner Katie Greengrass, is the only stockist south east of the river.

East Dulwich is a stylish community of young mums and fashion-conscious women, so Katie’s collection includes a carefully curated mix of high street labels, some of which can also be found stocked in Topshop and on ASOS, that appeal to all tastes as well as every single age, size and shape.

Stripe lurex polo, £36 Leatherette jeans, £22 Aviator biker, £99 all mac&miller.

T h e s e rv i c e s o f f e r e d at m ac & m i l l e r . i n c lu d e :

 Appro for regular customers - harking back to Katie’s styling days where stores like Selfridges let their celebrity clientele take home clothes to try before they buy  Special Occasions - if someone needs the perfect outfit for a wedding or party, mac&miller. will gladly source some stylish suggestions

Camo raincoat, mac&miller.

Boutique shopping is a dying trade in the fashion industry in the UK and it is Katie’s dream to revive the scene by offering her customers high-quality, fashionable clothing at affordable prices.

Born and bred in East Stripe top £18 Dulwich, Katie Greengrass Check shirt £36 Choker, £8 began her career in fashion all mac&miller. as a stylist and costume designer for TV, film and the music industry. Her celebrity clients  Free styling advice to all customers include Plan B, Alesha Dixon and Robbie  Alterations Williams.

Photography : Gavin Watson Katie’s commitment to providing a Stylist: Katie Greengrass personal touch can be demonstrated by Make up: Kym Menzies Foster a polaroid wall in the shop dedicated Model: Talulah Bluebell to snaps of customers wearing her Shot on location in East Dulwich clothes. The future for mac&miller. is bigger, long-term premises in SE22, an 57 Northcross Road, SE22 9ET extended collection and the introduction 07817426667; katie@macandmiller.co.uk of menswear. macandmiller.co.uk

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YOUR HAIR. OUR CONCERN

HAIR • BEAUTY • LASER

Tel 020 7936 4005

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FALL IN LOVE - ESSENTIAL AUTUMN PRODUCTS

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SCARLET WOMAN Chanel’s new launch, Le Rouge Collection N˚1 is all about red. The first from their global creative makeup and colour designer Lucia Pica, it is all about the potency of this primary shade.

We particularly love the dramatic, smoky crimson eye shadow palette. chanel.com

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29/09/2016 10:51

B E AU T Y R e v i e w

A new fragrance launch and our pick of the best make-up removers W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

STUDIO M.A

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well carried out blow dry is a no-brainer. Especially it only takes an hour and lasts half a week, even surviving a visit to the gym. And who better to entrust your precious locks to than Mustafa Arslan, the man responsible for the impeccably coiffed hair of supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Linda Evangelista at the amfAR Gala? A visit to his salon Studio M.A. is refreshingly different to that of the usual celebrity hairdresser. This is a minimalist, tasteful gem in the towering professional hub of Blackfriars. You won’t see much fake tan and extensions here; it’s a retreat perfect for the office crowd to unwind and refocus with a manicure or blow dry.

As someone who suffers from chronic straight hair, my stylist gives me a bit of advice: forgoing conditioner before a blow dry helps hair hold curls better. Leaving my strands damp, she coils my hair into sections before pinning them back. She tells me that working with wet tresses takes longer but the end result is serious holding power. While most stylists use a one bristle radial brush, here each section is given its own barrel. The effect is similar to keeping curlers in your hair.

After shaking out the waves and dousing them in hairspray, I leave with better looking hair that has more bounce in its step than I have after a flat white. Lesson learnt: there are no shortcuts when it comes to the perfect blow dry. Patience, economical use of product and Studio M.A’s technique is the way to go. ◆

● STUDIO M.A 34 Bouverie Street, EC4Y, 020 7936 4005 studio-ma.co.uk

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Scent from above Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury’s first foray into the fragrance world has been well worth the wait. Kate Moss is at her glittering best as the face of Scent of a Dream and Tilbury describes the fragrance as ‘a portal for love, light, power, positivity and sex’. Top notes include peach and black pepper, with floral heart notes and a base of hedione, ambroxan and fire tree – the bottle’s a beauty, too. £68 for 50ml; charlottetilbury.com

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editor's

PICK

8 BIT OF POLISH

of the best

Christian Louboutin

The fashion label’s adventures in beauty continue with the AW16 Beauté Noir Collection which launches this month. Think vampy shades of deep burgundy for the lips and a touch of glam rock in the glittering grey nail varnishes, all packaged in signature dramatic style. christianlouboutin.com

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TRESSED UP G oldwell Kerasilk

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Cold weather can wreak havoc on your hair; switching shampoo in the autumn is a smart move and Kerasilk have launched their Reconstruct range in the nick of time. The blend of keratin and hyaloveil protects from the elements and aids repair. goldwell.co.uk

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FACE FIRST

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T o m Fo r d

The new Tom Ford Face Collection is all about creating a natural-looking glow. The foundation/concealer is waterproof with a matte finish and provides a high level of coverage while the shimmer shot is the perfect highlighter. selfridges.com

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BE PREPARED Perricone MD

Designed to be a preventitive measure counteracting the first signs of ageing, the Pre:Empt Series covers all bases with its Exfoliating Pore Refiner, Skin Perfecting Serum, Oil-Free Hydrating Cream and Brightening Eye Cream. perriconemd.co.uk

01. CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER STICK, £16; clinique.co.uk 02. SISLEY PARIS EAU EFFICACE, £73; sisley-paris.com 03. LANCÔME BI-FACIL MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21.50; lancome.co.uk 04. MAC GENTLY OFF EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £16; maccosmetics.co.uk 05. SHU UEMURA PREMIUM CLEANSING BEAUTY OIL, £60; liberty.co.uk 06. ELEMIS WHITE FLOWERS EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21; elemis.com 07. ELIZABETH ARDEN ALL GONE EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21; johnlewis.com 08. KIEHL’S SUPREMELY GENTLE EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER, £17.50; kiehls.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS ACQUA DI PARMA BURBERRY

Bright Glow Foundation SPF 30, £36; burberry.com

Magnolia nobile eau de parfum spray, £108; selfridges.com

LIPSTICK QUEEN

Queen Bee Lip Treatment, £20; spacenk.com

TOM FORD

Soleil bronzing powder, £50; selfridges.com

BENEFIT

Sun Beam, £19.50; benefitcosmetics.com

VICTORIA BECKHAM FOR ESTÉE LAUDER Eye

metals eyeshadow in Bitter Clove, £36; esteelauder.co.uk

OMOROVICZA Gold

Flash Firming Serum, £130; spacenk.com PRADA SS16

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Luxury

THE PRECIOUS FEW

BECCA

Pressed shimmering skin perfector, £32; spacenk.com

Gold-inspired beauty to add a new dimension to your autumn look

YSL

Luxurious Mascara for False Lash Effect, £25; yslbeauty.co.uk

Palette in Legendary Muse, £38; charlottetilbury.com

CHANTECAILLE Nano Gold Energising Eye Serum, £179; spacenk.com

MAC

Studio Nail Lacquer in Screaming Bright, £10; maccosmetics.com

B y C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

ILLAMASQUA

Vanitas Lipstick in Moth Chocolate Brown Matt Finish, £22.50; illamasqua.com

AMOUAGE

Gold woman extrait de parfum, £295; selfridges.com

URBAN DECAY

SISLEY PARIS

Rouge a levres hydrating long-lasting lipstick in Petal, £34; sisley-paris.com

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Razor sharp liquid eyeliner in Snakebite, £16; selfridges.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / COLUMN

THE FRAGRANCE FRONT LINE

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Our report from Pitti Fragranze in the sensuous city of Florence W o r d s L aw r e n c e R o u l l i e r W h i t e

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all me jaded (Black Jade by Lubin, look it up) but if I had a pound for every perfumer who told me they were inspired to become such by picking roses in their grandmother’s garden I would have £26. Being a perfume buyer and writing about perfume you hear every backstory, some are more interesting than others, but none more riveting than that of Filippo Sorcinelli, a literal modern day renaissance man. When his charming colleague proudly explained his astounding story at the recent Pitti Fragranze fragrance fair in Florence, I was immediately captivated by the brand.

The multi-talented painter, musician, creative director, photographer, graphic designer and artist has also made vestments for two popes; Benedetto XVI and Francesco.

When packing the ceremonial garments for delivery Sorcinelli started scenting the boxes, and lo another career avenue opened for the creative powerhouse. As you would imagine his brand Unum [1] is impeccably presented and the scents are sublime. To try to explain

Christine & Niclas lydeen, co-founders of Agonist

FILIPPO SORCINELLI’S

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IMPECCABLY presented AND the scents ARE SUBLIME

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them on paper would not do them justice – they have to be experienced.

Another high point of the show was the epic spectacle put on by brand building distributors, Intertade. An Italian company that represents some of the greatest talents in creative perfumery. It was a great privilege to meet one of my heroes, Niclas Lydeen, one half of the husband and wife team behind the immaculate Swedish brand Agonist [2]. For many years the perfumes by this duo were out of the reach of many as each one came in a handcrafted glass sculpture. Now they are available in more traditional packaging and are eminently more affordable. Liquid Crystal [3] is the one to look out for here.

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It was similarly exciting to meet up with a familiar face, Giovanni Castelli, whom together with Antonio Zuddas, had made the world a better place thanks to their inspired brand, Blood Concepts. Two new fragrances launch this month; XX and XY [4], inspired by the chromosomes that determine gender. However, far from being a masculine and a feminine scent the fragrances explore sexual fluidity; merging traditional female notes with a male scent and vice versa.

One of my all-time favourite noses is Dominique Ropion, he created one of my favourite scents, Geranium Pour Monsieur for Frederic Malle. I was, therefore, thrilled to discover the latest from über-cool brand A Lab of Fire, is a creation of his. The perfectly named; Messy Sexy Just Rolled Out of Bed [5] was unveiled at Pitti and it is pretty amazing. It will be available midOctober.

Destined to be an absolute bestseller this Christmas are the scents created for the late Andrée Putman, the famous French interior and product designer. Andrée Putman created her first signature fragrance in 2001. This year, fifteen years later, her daughter Olivia Putman has released five more fragrances in honour of her mother. I can honestly say there is not one amongst the collection I would not happily gift to anyone they are simply that wearable.

This is one of the most cleverly and subtly commercial lines I have experience of late.

You will enjoy sampling each and everyone.

Un Peu d’Amour [6] is more than a little bit lovely. Ciao from Firenze. 

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A U T U M N M E N U S N O W AVA I L A B L E

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HIP TO BE SQUARE Introduced as London’s ‘new food, drink and music hub’, Flat Iron Square (SE1) will consist of various foodie treats and hip hangouts including Where The Pancakes Are, The Bar from Flat Iron Square with wine and cocktails on tap, Burnt Lemon Bakery from Matt Dryden, pizza from Baz&Fred and so much more. flatironsquare.co.uk

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What to drink

kitchen

CONFIDENTIAL South East London’s food news and delicious things for October W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

A GREAT MATCH Wine and food pairings for the month ahead B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n

MUSHROOM PÂTÉ

his starter-cum-canapé loves to be matched with a traditional method sparkling wine because the richness from the mushrooms and toast likes both richness in the wine and crisp acidity to cut through the texture. This is zesty-fresh but has delicious buttery toast flavours too. ● Coates & Seely Britagne Brut Reserve NV, £27.95, Lea & Sandeman

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ROAST DUCK WITH ROASTED CELERIAC

o matter how duck is cooked it’s a match with Beaujolais because fatty duck meat likes the freshness and fruitiness of the Gamay grape.

Fleurie is usually one of the lighter styles but this is very serious and beautifully smooth with strawberry flavours as well as a hint of black tea. ● Domaine Grand Pre Fleurie 2014 £16.50, The Sampler

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SPICED PEARS

uddings that flirt with cinnamon – and nutmeg to a lesser degree – love Gewurztraminer and the northeastern French region Alsace is a master at bringing the best out of it. This is a great value version with pungent Turkish Delight aromas plus ginger and lychee juiciness to match the pears. ● Finest Alsace Gewurztraminer 2015 £8, Tesco

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Cold Comfort Amorino

Just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean the time for ice cream is through - especially this ice cream. Amorino holds the honour of being the mostInstagrammed gelato this summer and looking at the gorgeous flower shaped cones, its not hard to see why. Stop by one of their nine London locations this autumn. amorino.com

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RAISING THE STEAKS Macellaio RC

This popular Italian steakhouse is opening its first location south of the river this month. Founded

by Genoan Robert Costa, the ingredients are high quality and the restaurant specialises in all things meat. One for the carnivores.

229 Union Street, SE1 macellaiorc.com

BOTTLE IT CELIA Organic

We’ve made our bread and brownies gluten-free, why not our beverages, too?

CELIA Organic is a premium craft Czech lager batch brewed in the cellars of a 14th century castle (I say!) with a fresh, zesty taste and a delicate fizz. We recommend pairing it with a fragrant curry and a great movie. Available from Waitrose. £2.29; waitrose.com

OCTOBER cocktail

GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI C r e a t e d b y t a n q u e r ay ◆ INGREDIENTS

1/2 shot Martini Extra Dry Vermouth 2 1/2 shots Tanqueray Ten Gin ice cubes grapefruit peel ◆ METHOD

Stir the vermouth and gin with ice for around 30 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Squeeze the grapefruit peel over the glass to release the oils, then garnish with a twist of peel.

SWEET THING Prestat

Chocolatiers to the Royal Family, Prestat have now teamed up with the Natural History Museum to produce some beautiful packaged bars and boxes. Some of our favourites include the Chocolate Jewel Box and the Roasted Almond and Sea Salt Milk Chocolate.

From £3; nhmshop.co.uk

tanqueray.com

SPIRIT

editor’s

PICK

of the Month

ince launching Haig Club in 2011, David Beckham’s whisky project has gone from strength to strength.

This August they have launched the more inexpensive (but no less tasty) Clubman, a single grain Scotch whisky designed to be drunk with a mixer. ◆ S

FLIPPING OUT Where the Pancakes Are

Whether you prefer them savoury or sweet, everybody loves a pancake.

This brand new restaurant will serve up nutritious stacks of buttermilk pancakes in myriad flavours and forms, all paired with a selection of craft ciders and more. Finally, a valid reason to have pancakes at every meal.

Flat Iron Square Arch 35A, SE1 wherethepancakesare.com

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£25; haigclub.com

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Restaurant • Bar • 60‘s YéYé Open 7 days

Breakfast till 12pm

Square Mile Coffee • French Pastries • French Breads • Cooked Breakfasts

Lunch 12-3pm / Dinner 6:30-10pm

French Specialities • Tartes Flambées • French Wines

Bar midday - midnight Private room available NOW OPEN East Dulwich 52 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HJ 0203 441 2090

Crystal Palace 72 Westow Hill, London SE19 1SB 020 8616 3633

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CRAFT Exciting, experimental fare in Greenwich Peninsula Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

have written in praise of Stevie Parle’s restaurant Craft London before and this time I was here for Test Kitchen Tuesdays. This weekly event allows chefs to try out new dishes and gauge the diner’s reactions. So, armed with a pencil and feedback form, my friend and I eagerly await the first of six small courses: bobby beans with Isle of Wight tomatoes, lovage and fresh almonds.

The beans are perfectly cooked, retaining their crunchiness and rich colour (pale green beans are almost always a bad sign) and the tomatoes are sweet and juicy, offsetting the celery-taste of the lovage. Next up is wild salmon, cucumber, Evesham

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arrive at the French House in Crystal Palace on a Monday night expecting an almost empty restaurant; what I am greeted with instead is a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with families and couples dotted around enjoying their meals. The decor is tres chic, with vintage posters on the wall and charming touches throughout. As a vegetarian in a French restaurant, I am a little nervous that the menu might not have much in store for me – perhaps a salad or maybe a soup at best.

Luckily our waiter, Sam immediately puts me at my ease suggesting that I opt for the Camembert starter (also a good sharing option) which comes accompanied

by Pain au Levain bread and mini pickled onions and gherkins. The cheese is warm and creamy, the bread fresh and the pickled

veg provides just the right amount of saltiness. This dish is served with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc Valentin Fleur Vin de Pays, a deliciously dry white that cuts through the richness of the dish perfectly.

For my main course, after another hint from the wonderful Sam, I choose the Tarte Flambe au Chevre. This comes laden with goat’s cheese, mushrooms and glistening white onions, finished off with a drizzle of lavender honey. The texture of the thin, crispy base works wonderfully with the smooth goat’s cheese and the honey adds a note of sweetness that is almost irresistible. Pudding is another excellent Tarte Flambee, this time with apples and Grand Marnier. The verdict?

Great vibes and even better food. 

CRAFT Peninsula Square, Greenwich, SE10; craft-london.co.uk

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radishes, fresh cheese and pickled onions. We don’t get on with this dish as well as the first; there seems to be a little too much going on but the salmon is exceptional and the radishes crisp and spicy. The Cornish crab, cherry, fennel pollen and celery is, on the other hand, completely weird and wonderful. This is followed by veal sweetbread with salmon roe, elderflowers, cauliflower and brown butter. The combination of the roe and the sweetbread is genius – the salty-sweet richness works brilliantly.

Both puddings are fabulous and we leave feeling as though we have been a part of a great experiment. 

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Bao Down Co-founders Frank Yeung and Nick Birkett on what makes Peckham favourite Mr Bao so special Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

CATHERINE HALES: What made you decide to open Mr. Bao? NICK BIRKETT: We’d eaten bao buns all over the world. It’s the type of food that makes you feel happy. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about having a soft, squidgy little bun in your hands. However it took our friend Blanca from Miss Tapas restaurant in Peckham to point out that we should open a bao restaurant given how much we loved them!

CH: Why did you choose Peckham?

NB: Because it’s home! The Peckham community are a savvy, creative crowd who know and appreciate good food. We knew it would be a challenge but that there was a receptive market for the right idea.

CH:Can you describe the food?

NB: We serve small plates of Taiwanese inspired food. Our focus is on the steamed bao bun. They are incredibly soft and we fill them with everything from slow cooked beef brisket with smacked cucumber, jalapeños and wasabi mayo to fried tofu, golden kimchi and miso. We have lots of options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free people too.

With the exception of the pieces flown in from Taiwan, almost everything else is from suppliers within a few miles of the restaurant

One of their eponymous and delicious bao buns

CH: Why did you start serving brunch?

NB: Brunch is the best meal in the week.

There's a wonderful relaxed feel at Mr Bao at weekend brunch with a mix of families, professional creatives all the way through to grandparents. We played around with brunch dishes for ages. The Bao Benedict we serve with slow cooked, blackened pork belly is my favourite thing in the restaurant.

A lot of people come for it every single week.

Mr Bao Co-Founders Frank Yeung and Nick Birkett with Executive Chef John

WE ARE VERY HAPPY being

Peckham’s Taiwanese RESTAURANT

CH: What is the interior style?

NB: The interior takes its inspiration from the docks in Taiwan. We have maps of the Taiwanese coast going back to the 1940s, a lot of very solid aged wood and some beautiful patterned tiles. Our favourite bits of the restaurant are the old copper sink and Peckham's Smallest Art Gallery which are both in the bathroom.

CH: What traditional Taiwanese inspiration do you use at the restaurant?

NB: One of our suppliers is run by an awesome little Taiwanese lady. She is FULL of energy and is always at Mr Bao giving us new ingredients to try. She was the one who found our buckwheat tea and our peach beers.

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CH: Do you have any favourite Peckham spots?

NB: So many. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the wonderful Miss Tapas restaurant. Mr Bao wouldn't have happened had it not been for Blanca who runs Miss Tapas.

CH: What would be your advice to anyone opening a restaurant?

NB: Speak to people who've done it before.

Bite off a lot less than you think you can chew.

CH: What’s next for Mr. Bao? NB: We will keep innovating our menu in Peckham. We've got so many ideas that we want to get our customers to try so the menu will continue to evolve. We keep being offered properties to take for new sites but we aren't in a rush. When we are offered the perfect site we will take it, but we are very happy being Peckham's Taiwanese restaurant! 

293 Rye Lane, SE15 4UA 020 7635 0325 mrbao.co.uk

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Everything you need to make your house a home, from the very foundations up to the plants

LORDSHIP FLOORING The fabulous Lordship Flooring have earned their stripes by showing an independent store at their best. Their imaginative and extensive selection plus their old style service, wins them customers from all over London. They offer a full service from sampling to installation and even have a room visualiser for their Amtico ranges.

Striking stair runners, carpet, wood and more.

Lordship Lane, SE22 8HU, 0208 693 8728 Brigade Street, SE3 0TW 0208 852 8109 lordshipflooring.com

Alexander Owen Architecture

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Alexander Owen Architecture is a London based design studio with a simple passion – to enhance daily life through great design.

We specialise in domestic projects ranging from new-build zerocarbon houses, basement and kitchen extensions, through to loft conversions and interior refurbishments. If you’re looking to develop your home please call us on the number below or visit our website.

020 8693 5075; aoarchitecture.co.uk

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Natural Fires London are South East London's premier retailer of Defra Approved wood burning and multi-fuel stoves, offering a complete installation service from concept to completion. Our showroom offers a large range of quality British and Scandinavian stoves. So visit us and experience the warmth of a natural fire. The Workshop, 3 Florist Mews, Ringstead Road, SE6 2BN, 020 8461 5006; naturalfireslondon@gmail.com naturalfireslondon.co.uk

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AMITY BLINDS

IF_DO is a RIBA chartered architecture practice which specialises in beautifully crafted extensions, renovations and one-off buildings.

Their studio is based in Vanguard Court in Camberwell, amongst a creative community of artesian makers and designers. The practice is currently working on a range of projects across the UK and Ireland, and was recently exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition.

0203 645 6789, ifdo.co

Amity is a family business that has been established for over 40 years offering an enormous range of over 3000 pattern books showing fabrics, wallcoverings, blinds, awnings, curtains, accessories, tracks, poles, carpets and rugs. Providing a friendly, personalised service including design advisors and measure and fit experts Amity is dedicated to providing the highest quality products with optimum service.

Solar House, Church Hill, Orpington BR6 0HE amityblinds.com

GREEN CUISINE COOK SHOP Green Cuisine Cook Shop stocks a comprehensive range of design-led, high-quality cookware, kitchenware and tableware, sourced from the UK, US and continental Europe. The shop has almost everything the dedicated cook could wish for, including designs in silicon and titanium, classic earthenware and cast iron, plus a great selection of gift ideas in a range of prices to suit your needs.

7 Lordship Lane SE22 8EW, 020 8693 7781 greencuisinecookshop.com

CRYSTAL PALACE ANTIQUES & MODERN

THE WORKSHOP This is the place to go for all things botanical, stocking a large range of unusual house plants, succulents, pots, vases and homeware, The Workshop stocks brands such as Aesop, LA Bruket, Housedoctor and Conpot. All are beautifully designed so perfect for sprucing up your home.

Rear of 43 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 9ET; freshflower.co.uk

The original, and best, place to shop for antique and vintage furniture in Crystal Palace, set over four floors. You can find everything ranging from classic Georgian and Victorian right through to mid century modern, Danish design and vintage industrial. Sofas, chandeliers, dining tables, wardrobes – it’s all here. Once found, forever used.

Junction of Westow Hill and Jasper Road, SE19 1SH, 0208 4807042; crystalpalaceantiques.com

THE DULWICH TRADER Autumn may be upon us but we have been enjoying the tropical heat in interiors trends all year. Think banana leaf pattern, pineapple decorations, kitsch flamingo prints, palm tree lamps and exotic ornamental birds. Go all out and create Hollywood mid century glamour, with statement pieces, bold jungle prints, fun tropical accessories and a liberal smattering of warm gold metallics.

9-11 Croxted Road, SE21 8SZ, 020 8761 3457 rigbyandmac.com

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PUTTING GIRLS FIRST Open Events Saturday 15 October: Open Morning Thursday 6 October: Sixth Form Information Evening Wednesday 9 November: School in Action Morning Tuesday 15 November: School in Action Morning

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UNDER THE SUN Dubai has so much to offer, from international sporting events to catching some rooftop rays, its not just for the business elite anymore.

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here was a time when Dubai could have been classed as purely a business destination; that time has passed and tourism is on the rise year after year, with the UK practically leading the charge as the fourth highest market for visitors to Dubai after India, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Among those drawn to the winter sun and the high rise architecture are the Beckhams and Beyoncé who have chosen Dubai as their winter sun getaway.

There is also the fact that despite Dubai’s population of 2.5 million, the amount of people entering the country each year reaches from between eight and twelve million. So, what is the appeal? What draws the hordes of holidaymakers that previously chose the south of France or the Costa del Sol over this desert destination?

Well, it could be the immense number of international events that are happening there; this winter alone will see the DP World Tour Championship (a prestigious golfing event) take place in November as well as the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens and an impressive New Year’s fireworks display. But for those looking for a more traditional family holiday, choices of four to five star hotels are innumerable. The JA Jebel Ali Beach hotel features 231 rooms and suites

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Among those drawn to THE WINTER SUN are the Beckhams AND EVEN BEYONCÉ

overlooking the sea, private marina and hotel gardens. Guests who are keen to hit the greens will be delighted to discover that the hotel is part of the award-winning JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort.

Although a plus for those with a passion for the golf, the hotel can also rival Caribbean resorts (a considerably longer and more expensive plane ride away) for beautiful, palm-lined beaches. Those looking to relax can go for a treatment at the spa and afterwards lounge by one of the two swimming pools the hotel has to offer. Acclaimed restaurants and top of the range sporting facilities are also a short walk away while parents looking to find a little alone time can book children into one of the many kids’ clubs that the hotel offers.

The rooms themselves are equipped with every mod-con imaginable and decorated in a timeless style that is miles away from the brash glamour that is often associated with Dubai hotels and resorts.

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A set of speakers designed for convenience, crafted for mobility and featuring an impressive 360 degrees of spherical sound magic. Integrated access to your favourite streaming services, and fast and easy connectivity through Google Cast, Bluetooth, AirPlay and DLNA.

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST In short, a five star family holiday without any of the inconvenience associated with destinations found further afield but with all the advantages.

Activities can range from visiting the flamingos at Ras Al Khor and watching the camel racing to splashing around at Aquaventure (part of Atlantis the Palm), one of the most elaborate and enormous waterparks in the world. Needless to say, opportunities for retail therapy are practically endless with malls the size of small villages housing every designer label you’ve ever heard of and a few besides. While your wallet gets slimmer, you might actually find your waistline expanding. Excellent French food can be found at Margaux, the brainchild of Alain Ducasse’s protégé Julian Mercier whereas you can’t beat Al Hadheerah for traditional Arabian cuisine.

Despite its undeniable appeal to families, in recent years Dubai has also

The luxurious JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel, part of the award-winning JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort and overlooking the sea

 JA Palm Tree Court

Inside the stunning Purobeach Conrad Dubai, where hours can be spent sipping cocktails, soaking up the sun and relaxing

been attracting a younger set who would previously have been more likely to be spotted on a beach in Ibiza than anywhere in the United Arab Emirates. Places like Purobeach have a lot to do with this boom, offering a party atmosphere but tempered with a feeling of glamour and exclusivity not found in Europe. They have two locations in Dubai, one at the base of the new Palm in Jebel Ali that opened in 2015 and another at the Conrad Dubai. The latter, a self-described urban oasis, is located on the 6th floor of the newly opened luxury hotel. It provides a lofty retreat from the hubbub below with calming blue water lapping peacefully and signature cocktails on tap. Purobeach has four other locations outside the UAE, and the Conrad follows their successful model with white sun loungers, lush,

landscaped gardens and private cocoon beds. Music is provided by world class DJs and the food follows the Purobeach ‘M3 cuisine’ concept, a combination of Miami, Marrakech and Melbourne influences.

Perhaps the best part of the whole experience is the feeling of having discovered a hidden gem and as you lounge by the pool, eating fresh fruit and soaking up the atmosphere and temperate November weather, the urge to keep it all to yourself is almost irresistible. Dubai as a whole continues to become a more viable winter holiday option every year and whether you’re embarking on your annual family holiday, attending a world-class sporting event or simply looking to unwind with friends, it ticks every single box. u

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Destinology (destinology.co.uk / 01204 824619) is offering five nights at JA Palm Tree Court from £1,035 per person (a saving of £650 each) on Winter All Inclusive holidays this December.

Prices include accommodation in a Garden View Junior Suite on an all inclusive basis along with return international flights from London Heathrow. Valid for travel between 3 December and 22 December 2016.

For more information on JA Palm Tree Court, please visit jaresortshotels.com

Purobeach Conrad Dubai Situated on the sixth floor of the Conrad Dubai hotel, the spacious club is spread across 5,500 square metres and offers an exclusive urban oasis with an elevated metropolitan-style pool deck, 80 poolside sunbeds and four Balinese beds. Unwind by the pool with a complimentary fruit platter, water and fresh towels while taking in the views of the lush garden surroundings.

The delicious food and cocktail offering includes the distinguished Purobeach 'M3 cuisine' concept. Guests can also enjoy the Shisha Loung while Purobeach's renowned signature sounds complement the time of day, for a truly relaxed experience. Boasting bohemian luxury with a soulful spirit, Purobeach Conrad Dubai is one of the city's best-kept secrets.

Sunbed rates: Sunday - Thursday, £24.

Sunbed rates: Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays, £33.

To book visit purobeach.com or email info.dubai@purobeach.com

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We manufacture and install Timber Windows & Doors, specialising in Box Frames & Sashes, Casement Windows and Doors/Frames.

These can be in both modern and traditional styles, double glazed to comply with current build regulations, or single glazed for renovation projects. We also carry out work in conservation areas and listed buildings.

Summit Farm, Hawley Road, Sutton-At-Hone, Dartford DA2 7RF Tel: 01322 225 700 • Fax: 0208 711 3800 • enquiries@greenwichjoinery.co.uk www.greenwichjoinery.co.uk

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Bright Future Gulf Air announces orders of 45 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus at the Bahrain International Air Show 2016 Wo r d s a b s o l u t e ly

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ince their great success sponsoring the Bahrain Grand Prix in April this year, Gulf Air has gone from strength to strength. Most recently, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier has announced, on the first day of the Bahrain International Airshow 2016, restructured orders of 45 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus in deals worth a combined total of USD7.6 billion. This order will be made up of 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, 17 Airbus A321neo and 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft.

The delivery of these aircraft will begin in the second quarter of 2018 and come as a result of extensive negotiations with both aircraft manufacturers. The restructured orders will simplify Gulf Air’s future widebody fleet to Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and make sure that its future narrow-body fleet will mostly focus on A320 neo Family aircraft.

So, what does all this exciting news mean for you and me?

Most importantly it means that Gulf Air will have the capability to expand and begin to realise the airline’s extensively studied future network requirements. It also ensures that Gulf Air will maintain one of the youngest fleets in the region while building upon its award-winning reliability and on-time performance.

Commenting on the agreement, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam, said, “As long-

Marty Bentrott, Vice President – Sales, Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam and Gulf Air Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Sahar Ataei. (Back row) Gulf Air Chief Technical Officer Mr. Jamal Hashim, Gulf Air Chief Operating Officer Captain Nasser Al Salmi and Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Ahmed Janahi.

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standing partners, Boeing and Airbus have understood the challenges faced by Gulf Air and embraced our future looking strategy.

I am delighted that we have arrived at mutually agreeable solutions to restructure our previous orders with aircraft that are more fuel-efficient, modernised, reliable and which, at the same time, allow Gulf Air to operate our wide and narrow-body fleet at lower operating costs. This is in-line with our mission to put the airline firmly on a path towards long term commercial sustainability.”

As Mr. Maher commented later on, “the airline’s future looks increasingly promising.”  gulfair.com

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EXCLUSIVE FURNITURE

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COLOUR POP Drummonds’ imposing cast iron Humber bath has been hand painted in Little Greene’s ‘Mister David 47’. The Humber bath costs from £3750 and is shown here with Drummonds’ Chessleton floor-standing bath and shower mixer in polished brass, from £3090. drummonds-uk.com

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10 of the best

tiles

MANDARIN STONE Carrara Honed Basket Weave Mosaic; mandarinstone.com

Modern ideas, designs and styles for your home Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n

RORY DOBNER Letter a Tile; amara.com

DIESEL LIVING

Industrial Glass Tiles; store.diesel.com

MOSA.

Mosa Scenes; mosa.com

New Shop CONCRETE TILES

Handmade Concrete Tiles; rockettstgeorge.co.uk

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Barbican Shop With a focus on the Barbican’s iconic design and arts programme, this new shop shines a spotlight on emerging design talent. Offering exclusive commissions and a ‘pop-up’ space, emerging makers are showcased on a revolving basis. barbican.org.uk

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MUTINA

BLOOMING LOVELY

Numi by Konstantin Grcic; mutina.it

Bloom & Wild Never miss a flower delivery again with Bloom & Wild’s gamechanging letterbox flowers. Fitting through any front door the young buds will bloom the next day.

Perfection.

From £15; bloomandwild.com

ORIENTAL DREAMS

House of Hackney Using the ancient silk roads as inspiration, House of Hackney’s AW16 collection will take you on a journey around the world. From floral paisley to carpet prints the opulent and rich designs are as kitsch as you’d expect from this East London design house. houseofhackney.com

STORYTILES

Cat and Mouse Mini (left), Adventures (right); storytiles.nl

editor’s

PICK ON THE DECK

FREELANDS TILES EXPO RUST; freelands-tiles.co.uk

St Studio Nienke Hoogvliet The possibilities of seeweed are – seemingly – endless with Sudio Nienke Hoogyliet creating this deck chair and table: clever design using sustainable yarn make from seaweed. nienkehoogvliet.nl

FIRED EARTH Ravello in Frezza; firedearth.com

NEAT AND TIDY

Neatsmith As design led storage experts, Neatsmith create bespoke, luxury storage solutions. Their new kitchen collection combines the highest quality materials and finishes to create an entirely functional space. neatsmith.co.uk

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BERT AND MAY Textiles to Tiles; bertandmay.com

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Book your FREE interior design service

The new luxurious Hampton sofa and Bilbao coffee table

Experience the 2017 collection first-hand and pick up your free copy of the design catalogue in one of our stores.

Don’t forget to book your free interior design service.

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PETITE FRITURE

‘Join’ tableware; prices vary petitefriture.com

OUT THERE INTERIORS

Stonewash Paprika Linen Throw; £180 outthereinterior.com

ADEA ‘Bon’ daybed by Broberg & Ridderstråle; £2,030, adea.fi

KRISTALIA

ETHIMO

'Nicolette' chair, by Patrick Norguet; POA ethimo.com

ATELIER SWAROVSKI

‘1085 Edition’ chair by Bartoli Design; £2,100 kristalia.it

'Prism' bowl and vase by Tomás Alonso; POA atelierswarovski.com

CASSINA

SITTING PRETTY

'199 10' table, by Piero Lissoni; £8,862 cassina.com

POLTRONO FRAU'Lloyd' bookcase, by Jean-Marie Massaud; from £27,650, poltronfrau.com

Our pick of the most playful new pieces By jessica klingelfuss

ZANOTTA SÉ

‘Full Moon Table Lamp’, from £1,600; se-collections.com

'Botero' sofa by Damian Williamson; €3,281 zanotta.it

HERALD ST

Untitled (2012), by Markus Amm; POA, heraldst.com

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XXXXXX / XXXXXXX

LIGHT MY FIRE There’s no better way to heat a room than with an open fire.

Absolutely looks at some of the newest options Wo r d s E v e H e r b e r t

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ith the impending cold weather and the reality of extortionate bills on the horizon, there is no better time to find an alternative and effective way to heat the home. Thick winter knits and hearty food may warm a little, but nothing beats a roaring fire on a chilly winter night. Luxury fireplace dealers Grate Expectations know a thing or two about heating the home – and they source some of the best fireplace and stoves from producers around the world.

One of the most successful fireplace producers in the world, Dru, hails from the Netherlands and has been leading the way in the market since 1754. New to Drus’ designer portfolio is the Maestro Eco Wave range of contemporary balanced flue gas fires. Unlike the Metro fires, the Maestro has more height and

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can display big realistic logs and higher flames that wrap around them. The fire also has an efficiency rating of 84%, making it one of the most proficient and impressive gas fires on the market. It also has the option of clear view glass to cleverly replicate the appearance of an open-fronted real fire. Dru Maestro gas fires can be installed with a PowerVent® motorised flue system, making them completely flexible to be located almost anywhere in the home. Its impressive Eco Wave function, unique to the designer range fires, has a wifi module option that enables you to communicate with it via an app on your phone or tablet.

This allows you to preset the fire's flames and increase its efficiency.

Also at Grate Expectations is Spartherm, specialising in creativity, functionality and craftsmanship with an extensive range of robust freestanding stoves, insert and built-in fires.

Spartherm designs and manufacture

Dru Maestro

The high and deep dancing FLAMES WRAP AROUND the logs MIMICKING A REAL LOG FIRE

extremely contemporary stoves that are easy to use and highly efficient. The Arte U, Mini and Varia models have the option of a retractable glass door for style and easy loading of your logs. Defra-approved and using the latest in stove technology, the Spartherm range is suited to both urban and rural homes.

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Sparthern Stovo

Subject to respond to an increasing demand for flue-less fireplace alternatives, Spartherm has launched a range of exclusive bioethanol fires branded ebios-fire® internationally.

Comprising a wide selection of standard wall and floor fire models as well as builtin bioethanol fireplaces that can also be offered in custom-made sizes. Ebios-fire® bioethanol fires provide highest quality and beautifully designed uncomplicated, versatile and yet safe appliances for any home.

Working alongside architects and interior designers, the ebios-fire® team at Spartherm develops bioethanol fires and fireplaces for luxury developments, offices, hotels, restaurants and spas.

Ebios-fire® products are sold via an

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extensive, independent retail network of specialist and designer outlets and Grate Expectations are included in that group.

Established for over 25 years and remaining a successfully running family business with many satisfied clients, Grate Expectations' aim is to ensure their team offers the assistance required in choosing your fire, giving you piece of mind and complete satisfaction with your purchase. u Visit the showroom for an expert consultation and home survey completely free of charge: 1-3 Station Buildings, Kingston Road, Wimbledon Chase, London, SW20 8JT • 020 8540 8387 • info@grateexpectations.com •grateexpectations.com

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TO CARE, CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE Oakfield is a happy and exciting place to learn where young children grow academically and personally, supported by talented staff in developing enquiry skills and high levels of independence and resilience.

Open Morning

In 2016 at the end of the Reception year: n 94% of our Early Years Profile results were graded as either expected or exceeding. n 92% of our EYFS pupils achieved levels of expected or exceeding in Personal Development. n 90% of our EYFS pupils achieved levels of expected or exceeding in Language and Literacy areas.

To book a place, please contact the registrar: admissions@oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk

ISI Inspection report 2014: n Outstanding provision in meeting children’s needs and well-being. n Children’s behaviour is exemplary.

They are self-assured and independent. n Children approach learning with confidence and enthusiasm. n Outstanding relationships with parents.

Tuesday 8th November 9.15-11

September 2017 entry observations:

4+

Friday 16th December

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Friday 20th January

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Thursday 9th & Friday 10th March

7+

Friday 13th January

125-128 Thurlow Park Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8HP Tel: 0208 670 4206 Web: www.oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk

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AUTUMN READY The new season is shaping up nicely at designer maternitywear boutique Nine in the Mirror. We love this chic coat from Masterpeace, the perfect piece to keep both you and bump warm in the colder months to come. £poa; nineinthemirror.com

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Come and visit one of the most popular schools in the country!

KINGSDALE is a dynamic, exceptionally popular and progressive school that has invested £30m to develop an award winning educational learning environment.

Average class sizes are approximately 20 across all subjects and significantly smaller in our Sixth Form.

Performance at Key Stage 4 makes Kingsdale one of the top performing non-selective schools in South London.

Kingsdale is extremely proud of its special reputation and heritage in Music and Mathematics. We offer scholarships for new entrants to the school who show musical, mathematical, artistic or sporting talent. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum.

There is equality of access for admission places irrespective of distance from the school or locality.

Details of our School Transportation Service are available on request.

‘Teachers are enthusiastic, have good subject knowledge and plan interesting lessons.

There are very good relationships between staff and students.’ Ofsted

Kingsdale Foundation School Open Days for September 2017 Year 7 Entry Saturday 1st October 2016, 11am-1pm Wednesday 5th October 2016, 9.30am-11am Saturday 8th October 2016, 11am-1pm

Champions of High Achievement!

Specialist 11-19 College in Mathematics & Performing Arts Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London SE21 8SQ | Tel: 020 8670 7575 Fax: 020 8766 7051 E-mail: info@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk Web: www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk Headteacher: Mr S. H. Morrison

FAC O M N I A

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“Students are very proud of their school “Students are very and behaviour in and out of proud lessonsof is their school excellent.”and behaviour in Ofsted and out of lessons is

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Shelf LIFE

BEAUTIFUL DREAMER My Little Shop

Send little ones off to the Land of Nod in some timelessly endearing pyjamas from My Little Shop – for ages two and up. mylittleshop.com

TALES OF THE PECULIAR Au t h o r R A N S O M R I G G S I l l u s t r a t i o n A N D R E W DAV I D S O N

SMALL TALK News and reviews from the local area

by Jerome Monahan

TOP PICK

Breaside Preparatory School Breaside Preparatory School, located in Bromley, Kent, prepares pupils from 2½ to 11 years for both Grammar and Independent Senior Schools in a caring and nurturing environment. For more information or a personal tour of the School and Kindergarten please call 020 8460 0916 or email info@breaside.co.uk.

breaside.co.uk

Penguin, £12.99

FACE THE MUSIC

DANCE SCHOOL

MoovBank  MoovBank is a new ‘portal’ boasting a cache of filmed lessons to support teachers deliver dance at KS2, 3 and 4.

Filmed with dancers from The BalletBoyz Company, these digital lessons increase physical activity and creativity and help pupils build trust. ◆

B onus Pastor Catholic College  This summer, Clarissa Mae, an unassuming 13-year-old from Lewisham came away from a national competition, featuring some of the best young street musicians in the UK, with the title of Gigs Champion: Busker of the Year. ◆

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here’s something about being forbidden to read further on in a forward to a book that just makes its contents more enticing. This is the case with Ransom Riggs’ Tales of the Peculiar which, in true gothic-style, are presented as having an immense pedigree as the folklore of the race of the ‘Peculiar’ blessed (or cursed) with special abilities. The stories are witty, philosophic and often delightfully grotesque.

Davidson’s illustrations are quite beautiful and add to the idea that these stories have long roots, albeit running parallel to those of traditional wondertales. 

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Mind your grammar What's going to happen now that the prime minister is lifting the ban on selective schools?

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ew things start an argument quite like the subject of grammar schools. When it was revealed during the summer that the new Prime Minister is lifting the 18-year ban on grammars, she was accused by of “opening old wounds” by a Martin Stephen, previously high master of St Paul’s School.

On the one side there are those who think grammar schools are brilliant agents of social mobility, providing bright children with the opportunity to excel, whatever their background. For others they are the opposite, a failed experiment in social selection that merely entrenches advantage and privilege for the few at the expense of the many. Stephen said: “If you condemn 70 per cent of the school populace to sump schools you create a vehicle not for social mobility but rather a mass uprising.”

It is a hugely symbolic for Theresa May – herself the product of a grammar school – to lift the ban imposed by Tony Blair nearly two decades ago. Many in the Conservative Party have campaigned for the return of grammar schools for years.

Grammar schools grew from the 1940s to the 1970s, and by the mid-1960s, 1,300 grammars were educating a quarter of all pupils (and their pupils won half of all Oxbridge places). The best were (and still are) bastions of rigorous academia, where Latin and Greek were learnt as standard and poems learnt by rote. But politics turned against grammars, and in 1976 the Education Act compelled local authorities to introduce comprehensive education. Yet existing grammars still dominate the league tables, often outclassing top private schools, and tiger mothers fight for places with Hunger Games-style ferocity.

Yet it is this issue of selection, the punishing 11+ entrance exam taken to

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CONSERVATIVE PARTY have CAMPAIGNED for the return OF GRAMMARS FOR YEARS grab a grammar place, that makes these schools repellent for their opponents.

Critics say grammar schools cream off only the brightest (or the most tutored) and to introduce more will only encourage the academic arms race that already blights the private sector, and leaves no room for less privileged children.

Evidence collected by the Sutton Trust, a charity that works to improve social mobility through education, found that less than three per cent of grammar school entrants are entitled to free school meals, a marker of

social disadvantage – compared with 18 per cent of English children overall.

But for politicians like cabinet ministers David Davis and Liam Fox, the answer to this disparity is to create more grammar schools. They are the founders of pressure group Conservative Voice which wants to see a new grammar school system for the 21st century, and has already drawn up plans for 20 new grammars created initially in deprived areas of Britain to boost “choice, opportunity for all and aspiration”.

As David Cameron’s government made it a requirement that all new state schools should be free schools, a type of academy set up by community groups or chains, it is possible that any new grammars will take the form of free schools. But free schools are also nonselective, so entrance tests for grammar free schools would have to change.

It is also likely that new grammars will follow the model of free schools like the London Academy of Excellence (LAE), a very successful selective sixth-form college in Newham that has already sent eight pupils to Oxford and Cambridge.

A Westminster source said: “What they [the government] want is to introduce a LAE, but for 11- to 18-year-olds.”

But for many senior educationalists, including outgoing Ofsted inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, any sort of return to grammar education is not the answer. Many have said that they believe the government should press on with the root and branch reforms of A-levels and GCSEs, instigated by Michael Gove, continue with academisation and widen access to technical training.

Tony Little, a former headmaster of Eton, said the debate about expanding the number of grammars was the “wrong one to have” and urged a focus on quality instead. “Beware the nostalgic comfort of a golden age. Held up to the light, most golden ages do not glister, they prove to be made of base metal.” ◆

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Kingsdale attracts many able students.

We operate a condensed or accelerated Key Stage 3 programme of study to meet the particular needs and aspirations of all of the students and their families. The school offers a wide variety of academic subjects including 4 or 5 optional courses selected by each child in addition to enrichment activities every day.

Average class sizes are approximately 20 across all subjects. We have one of the best pupil to teacher ratios of any secondary school in London.

Students have access to iPads, PCs, Apple Macs, laptops, wireless technology and a Virtual Learning Environment and we have introduced one to one mobile technology in all lessons i.e. students benefit from having the opportunity to use an iPad safely for educational purposes. Subsidised excursions to amazing destinations such as Japan, Namibia, Brazil, the USA and the French Alps are organised every year.

KINGSDALE has one of THE BEST pupil to teacher ratios IN LONDON In 2016 Kingsdale achieved its best ever A Level results with some extraordinary individual performances including students going on to Oxford and to study Medicine. It had another outstanding set of Year 11 GCSE outcomes with over 40% of all results achieved awarded an A* or A grade with more than 50 students achieving 10 or more A*/A grades!

In 2015 Kingsdale ranked in the top 100 non-selective schools for performance at Key Stage 4 and was in the top 3 state schools for performance in music as determined by the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM).

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What to do on a rainy day: Hayes Village and High Street has a number of family friendly cafés, restaurants and pubs, as well as the very popular bakery, Sponge Kitchen.

Hayes Village and High Street has a number of family friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs Best restaurant: Dillingers restaurant on Hayes Street is a great American gangster-themed venue with booths and memorabilia, which serves steaks, ribs, burgers and cocktails.

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he history of Hayes can be traced back over eight hundred years, having been first documented in 1177. It’s been home to such illustrious characters such as William Pitt the Elder and Younger who lived at Hayes Place, and who have been immortalised in the Chatham Avenue and Pittsmead Avenue street names.

Hayes has a wonderful family feel and great community spirit.

With lovely local businesses and green open spaces, Hayes’ popularity is continually growing.

Some of my favourite local businesses include Dillingers, a great American diner in the village, Java & Chai, a quaint tearoom on the High Street, and Daisy Faye, a fun boutique where you can find brilliant one off pieces. I’m also excited about the new Turkish restaurant Turga, which is due to open imminently.

I’ve been familiar with Hayes for over twenty years. As well as working here, many of my friends and family call it home. Initially, I had my own retail business, but I then

Hayes has a wonderful family feel and great community spirit

got involved with new build property investment and was hooked. As I’ve always worked in sales and have been fascinated by other people’s homes and their style ideas, it was a very short jump into estate agency.

Property in Hayes is ideal for families. While it has many three and four bedroom semi detached houses, there are also some impressive larger detached properties on roads such as West Common Road, Redgate Drive and Baston Road.

Although we’ve traditionally had residents who have lived in Hayes all of their lives, over the past few years we’ve seen much younger families moving to the area. Primarily, this is because of the excellent local schools Hayes has to offer. Not only

rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, Hayes Secondary School has also been awarded a ‘World Class’ status, attracting pupils not just from the wider Bromley borough, but London as a whole. Other local schools include Temple Academy of Performing Arts, and Baston House School, which specialises in providing education for autistic children.

Post Brexit, the demand for properties in Hayes has remained buoyant, although we did see the market soften a little in the immediate aftermath. However, as is traditional for this time of year, the market has definitely started moving more quickly during the past few weeks. In fact, we are now seeing more buyers registering to secure properties than we did before the referendum.

I believe the popularity of Hayes will endure. Families will always be attracted to the area because of the great community feel and aforementioned schools. Moreover, with the talk of the Bakerloo line extension into Hayes, as well as the possibility of the introduction of the tram into the area, Hayes will continue to thrive. ◆

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n the face of it parents in London’s central boroughs should have a wide choice of state secondary schools to send their children to – there are 112 secondary schools for them to choose from. But of these only 23 are 'Outstanding' and 20 'Good', so competition is white hot for these better establishments and consequently only two thirds of parents get their first choice.

To try and allay furious parents and balance the system, most schools work hard to filter applications by prioritising some children over others. These often include those with disabilities, particular religions (for faith schools), academic ability and the most controversial one… proximity to the school. But not all do this.

For example, The Grey Coat Hospital in Pimlico where Michael Gove famously sent his daughter in 2014, does not have a catchment area.

Parents who want to send their children to an 'Outstanding' state school in central London may have one choice left – to move close to their target school and hope to fall within its catchment area, a trend that has made homes within these areas 25% more expensive, according to Savills.

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Where: Lambeth, SE1 7HS Last inspected: 2015 Pupils: 359 Gender: mixed Type: Free school

NOTRE DAME ROMAN CATHOLIC GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Where: Lambeth Last inspected: 2012 Pupils: 602 Gender: Girls Type: Voluntary aided

PROPERTY AROUND THE SCHOOLS:

Pimlico Academy has a wide catchment area which is approximately a three mile circle around the school, but the schools’ own pupil heat map reveals that most come from Pimlico and Vauxhall. Despite being in the heart of London, it’s largely a house market ranging from £700,000 for a post-war three bedroom terraced house between Kennington and Vauxhall to around £4.5 million for a period two bedroom terrace near Sloane Square. But prices quickly escalate to tens of millions for the larger houses off Eaton Terrace.

ST MARYLEBONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL

PROPERTY AROUND THE SCHOOLS:

Where: Marylebone, W1U 5BA Last inspected: 2014 Pupils: 33 Gender: Mixed Type: Free school

PIMLICO ACADEMY

This is an expensive catchment area to join.

Prices start at £600,000 for a two bedroom flat and rise up to £5 million for a luxury penthouse apartment. But the median price is around £1.5 million for a two bedroom property.

This is a market for flat buyers, which start at £300,000 for a one bedroom and rise to £2.65 million for a luxury three bedroom.

The bulk of two bedroom apartments for sale are between £600,000 and £750,000.

Where: Pimlico SW1V 3AT Last inspected: 2010 Pupils: 2,000 Gender: Mixed Type: Academy

PROPERTY AROUND THE SCHOOLS:

Three bedroom flat on the Walworth Road, £1.25m with KFH London Bridge (020 3792 2689)

Two bedroom flat on Glentworth Street, Marylebone for sale at £1.55m with KFH Marylebone (020 3792 5745)

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PROPERTY / LOCAL TALENT NIGEL LEWIS

BRITISH DESIGNERS Why London is a design leader

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ondon was recently heralded as the ‘design capital of the world’ by The New York Times. And every year the London Design Festival pulls in 350,000 people from 60 countries to see one of the most vibrant creative sectors in the capital – along with fashion and film – according to the Mayor of London.

This is particularly true in the world of interior design. There are now dozens of companies and interior designers offering the capital’s prime homeowners a huge range of styles. These include high profile names such as the queen of interior design, Kelly Hoppen, along with Abigail Ahearn, Tara Bernard, the Candy brothers and Oliver Burns as well as older names such as Anouska Hempel and Nicky Haslam.

But it’s not just private houses that get luxury makeovers. London’s plethora of new homes developers also now dip

Capo Lillie Square Garden Collection - A private garden designed by Andy Sturgeon

into this palette of talent to give their apartments ‘the look’. Here we reveal some of the best for sale at the moment. u

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The company’s been busy recently at Chelsea Barracks, South Bank Place and One Tower Bridge but we like this more boutique effort off Clapham Common on Macaulay Road. There the company has designed three townhouses, one of which is home to the company’s founder and senior partner Michael Square, while the other two are being sold privately. The six bed houses are modern on the outside, although inside they take their design cues from the Victorian houses that surround them.

More information: squireandpartners.com

ANDY STURGEON

According to the London Wildlife Trust there are approximately 3.8 million

1508, Project Pearl - Decorum

private gardens in the capital so being a high-profile landscape designer here is always going to attract attention. And that’s exactly what Brighton-based garden designer Andy Sturgeon has done after winning a Best in Show gong at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show for his Jurassicinspired Telegraph Garden. But home buyers can also get the Sturgeon look if they buy an apartment at Lillie Square. The development, which comprises over 800 properties, is having its large communal gardens designed by Andy and work is already under way on the greenery.

More information: lilliesquare.com

LOUISE WICKSTEED, 1508 LONDON

This multi-disciplinary practice based in Pimlico works at the high end of the London interior world and its latest work, Project Pearl, is a four bedroom Belgravia mansion on Chesham Place currently for sale with Savills at £17.9 million. “The impressive scale and potential light of the principal rooms struck me as soon as I visited the property,” says Louise. “Throughout the design process we wanted to work with and enhance these elements. By re-introducing sympathetic period detailing but keeping everything in a consistent palette.”

More information: 1508london.com

FIONA BARRATT AND BOWER JAMES BRINDLEY

Next time you’re near Millbank pop in to the show apartment at Riverwalk, a development of 116 apartments overlooking the Thames. The show home has been designed by a partnership of two British talents, designer Fiona Barratt and design firm Bower James Brindley. Fiona is a well known interior expert, a member of the Barratt property dynasty and also the wife of footballer Sol Campbell. Consultancy Bower James Brindley comes hotfoot from its most recent work; designing the interiors of Landmark Place.

More information: riverwalk.co.uk

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