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e're all a little obsessed with Mr Doodle at the moment. Probably because we all know someone like him – or maybe we are ourselves secretly like him – but compulsive doodling isn't generally celebrated. It's something we get told to stop at school, dismissed as a distraction, and Sam Cox (aka Mr Doodle) himself calls it Obsessive Comopulsive Doodling. He's like a cartoon character, covering surfaces in elaborate pen markings depicting scenes, characters and squiggles – yet there's something both profound and entertaining about it. This month he's taken over a corridor in a South Kensington hotel so we'll all be able to take a walk inside his drawings...

Also this month we meet two very different but very stylish designers: Jess Morris of Rockins with a retro rock'n'roll look, and Esther Patterson of Curiousa & Curiousa, whose beautiful blown glass lamps we are desperately coveting. Plus, of course, we're about to land in the summer holidays, so we've found some activities to entertain the children – along with our usual mix of local events, fashion, beauty, travel and property. We hope you enjoy the issue. ◆

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Say it with Stripes

Fashion designer Mara Hoffman is known for her environmentally conscious swimwear. The 'Vela' swimsuit is made from SPF50+ Italian stretch fabric printed with flattering stripes. £230, net-a-porter.com

Dive into a kaleidoscopic world inspired by the vibrant English garden and the playfulness of Pop Art. La Perla’s pre-fall 17 campaign, fronted by fashion favourite Kendall Jenner, evokes fantasy, imagination and artwork. laperla.com

DON THE POMPOM

Forte Forte blends a modern vision with rustic charm. Embrace the label's talent for polished tailoring, while nailing the summer’s bohemian look. £377, forte-forte.com

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Mid-century modern styling meets comfort in this new Deep Dream Loveseat.

It’s the perfect statement piece to refresh tired looking interiors. £1,525; grahamandgreen.co.uk

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Colour. Create. Customise. Estée Lauder's fun new lip colours are packed with ingredients that help smooth lips and renew moisture. £19, esteelauder.co.uk

Bimba Y Lola's luxe separates have made the fashion industry sit up and take note. The SS17 collection effortlessly blends tradition with modernity. bimbaylola.com

FEMME FRAMES

Fendi, now with Karl Lagerfeld at its creative helm, is famed for its exquisite designs. The SS17 collection offers sophistication and highly feminine silhouettes with a contemporary slant. £255, farfetch.com

Woven Wonders

Nannacay's cross-body is expertly handcrafted by local artisans and woven from durable raffia. This basket style is left unlined for lightness and has enough space for your phone, cards and a compact. £168, farfetch.com

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COCOCABANA

Sophia Webster taps into her own archives for these playful sandals. The original silhouette was inspired by the designer's visit to the namesake beach. They’ve been updated in this rainbow colourway to brighten summer wardrobes. £350, net-a-porter.com

With interchangeable straps and a wideranging colour spectrum, Cluse watches suit any style and mood. The brand’s new summer '17 collection offers simplicity with a touch of trend-lend, playful details. £79; clusewatches.com

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Banksy (b.1974) NOLA (Neon Rain), screenprint in colours, 2008, signed and numbered from the edition of 31 in pencil.

Est. ÂŁ40,000-60,000 For sale on 6th July 2017

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BEE BAKARE

PORTOBELLO RISING A new wave of young artists in west London have created a new free festival of music, film, theatre, art and spoken word in Acklam Village, supported by the Westway Trust. 15 July; westway.org/portobellorising

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TELEGRAPH LEGENDS 2 0 Ju ly Ca do ga n Ha ll elegraph Bespoke are rolling back to the swinging 60's for their inaugural T Legend Series. Bringing together three iconic names to celebrate the best of the era. Face of the decade Twiggy, joins Joanna Lumley and pop icon Lulu for an evening of conversation and entertainment. u 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X; telegraph.co.uk

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Soul of a Nation

1 5 Ju ly Ac k l a m Ro a d his newbie on London’s growing festival scene boasts a stella line-up T of music, film, theatre, and spoken word artists. With a history rich in music and art, Portobello is the ideal setting for this mustsee event for culture vultures. Headliners include the Hip Hop Shakespeare Company. u Bay 56 Theatre, Aclklam Village and BaySixty Skate Park, Acklam Road, W10; westway.org

F rom 12 July Tate Modern

This exhibition turns the idea of 'black art' on its head, tracing an overlooked 20-year period of creative innovation among AfricanAmerican artists, against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement. Soul of a Nation shines a bright light on the vital contribution of black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history.

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THE TELEGRAPH GIN EXPERIENCE 1 & 2 Au g u s t Ke ns i ng to n Ro o f G a rde ns oin The Telegraph to celebrate the J remarkable British ‘ginaissance’ in the sumptuous surroundings of Kensington Roof Gardens. Expect two days of intimate guided tastings, exclusive talks from experts and sumptuous food. u 9 Kensington High Street, W8; telegraph.co.uk

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CORNBURY FESTIVAL 7 - 9 Ju ly T he G re a t Te w Pa rk his one-of-a-kind music festival T brings the very best of summer entertainment to Oxfordshire. A country fair with a rock ‘n’ roll twist; a farmers’ market with a dance floor; a local carnival with a classic contemporary soundtrack. An open-air English party for the whole family. Confirmed acts include Bryan Adams, Kaiser Chiefs, Tom Chaplin, Jools Holland, The Pretenders, with many more still to be announced. u Berghem Mews, Blythe Road, W14; cornburyfestival.com

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Neil LIBBERT Until 21 July M i c h ae l Ho pp e n G alle r y

With 60 years experience, Neil Libbert is one of the most prolific street photojournalists in the industry. This fist major solo exhibition at the Michael Hoppen Gallery presents the opportunity to explore the full range of Libbert’s talents from the 50’s and 60’s to the present day.

12 - 16 July Chelsea College of Arts his groundbreaking art event T brings a collection of the most dynamic painters, performance artists and musicians to West London. Discover musical guests and performance art installations, along with a diverse group of artists on the path to being the big names of tomorrow. A unique experience for both artists and art lovers. u 16 John Islip Street, SW1P; fluxexhibition.com

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B*EAST 26 - 2 8 Ju ly B u sh T h e at re hat are the limits when it comes to your child’s happiness?

This thoughtprovoking productions explores how far one mum will go to give her child what she wants. A searing ‘What If?’ exploration of

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the pornification of our culture and the sexualisation of our children. The B*easts previews at the Bush Theatre as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.u 7 Uxbridge Road, W12; bushtheatre.co.uk

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THE DOODLE BUG Mr Doodle takes South Kensington by storm with his manic illustrated universe Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

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ome people are prolific, even compulsive, doodlers by nature. Give them a pen and a piece of paper, a receipt, a napkin – even a crisp packet with the right sort of pen – and they will quickly and efficiently cover it with swirls, flourishes and randomly connecting marks. A largely uncelebrated medium, doodling is widely frowned upon in many of the places it happens in most: at schools, in business meetings, during

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emotionally charged conversations. Some doodlers, of course, have greater appeal than others, and some have such wide appeal that their doodle output is in fact art.

One such extreme doodler is Sam Cox – aka Mr Doodle – who has harnessed his unstoppable habit to create a world of doodles. He says his work is ‘like a growing drawing virus’ and his inspiration comes from, among other things, old cartoons, cereal boxes and video games. As a child he would fill sketchbooks with doodles and as an adult he has covered everything from chairs to campervans in his unique style of manic illustration. His work can be seen in murals and installations around London as well as in private collections – and now he has taken over a corridor at The Exhibitionist Hotel, filled it floor-

to-ceiling with pen markings. Cox says: ‘I feel a lot of art is lacking a sense of humour and that people are quite serious about it but it’s a fun thing to be able to draw and create your own world.’ Cox has covered walls, floors and ceilings in the hotel with his trademark marker pen, as well as his own shirt, trousers, hat and tie, in a style that's comic and eccentric as well as entirely individual. Don't miss his Doodle Mania. u Doodlemania is at The Exhibitionist Hotel, 8-10 Queensberry Place SW7 until 28 July

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ART AT THE EXHIBITIONIST A beautifully restored 18th century townhouse that was originally built for officials of the Royal Family, The Exhibitionist Hotel has a specialist curatorial programme of art corridors and the main lobby which act as a blank canvas for visual artists to experiment and showcase their work.

This runs alongside the SK Gallery and is organised by resident curator Vestalia Chilton of Attollo Art. A series of bimonthly exhibitions and topical debates forms the official art programme. Penthouse suites have been designed by Swedish duo Jimmie Martin (who enthroned Madonna and turned photographer Terry O'Neill's iconic images into couture furniture) and rock chic designer Squint. Another suite was ‘trashed’ by graffiti artist Dotmasters. theexhibitionisthotel.com mr-doodle.com

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Dovima with Sacha, cloche and suit by Balenciaga, Café des Deux Magots, Paris, 1955. Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation

Title: Alberta Tiburzi in 'envelope' dress by Cristóbal Balenciaga, Harper's Bazaar, June 1967 © Hiro 1967

Balenciaga Shaping Fa shion

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ristóbal Balenciaga was indisputably one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. Revered by his contemporaries, including Coco Chanel and Hubert de Givenchy, his exquisite craftsmanship, pioneering use of fabric and innovative cutting set the tone for the modernity of late 20th century fashion.

Now the V&A has opened the first ever

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revolutiouary shapes included THE TUNIC, THE SACK and the BABY DOLL

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exhibition exploring the work of this illustrious designer and the influence he continues to have on modern fashion.

It is the first of its kind to look at Balenciaga’s unique approach to designing and showcases pieces by his protégés and contemporary designers working in the same innovative way today.

The exhibition marks the centenary of the opening of Balenciaga’s first fashion house in San Sebastian and the 80th anniversary of the opening of his famous fashion house in Paris.

Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion focuses on the latter part of Balenciaga’s long career in the 1950s and 1960s, arguably one of his most creative periods. It was during these years that he not only dressed some of the most renowned women of the time, but also introduced revolutionary shapes including the tunic, the sack, ‘baby doll’ and shift dress – all of which remain style staples today. Highlights include ensembles made by Balenciaga for Hollywood actress Ava Gardner, dresses and hats belonging to socialite and 1960s fashion icon Gloria Guinness, and pieces worn by one of the world’s wealthiest women, Mona von Bismarck, who commissioned everything from ballgowns to gardening shorts from the couturier.

The exhibition exemplifies his lasting impact on fashion through the work of those who trained with him and those who reflect the legacy of his vision today. ◆ On now until 18 February 2018, Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7; vam.ac.uk

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508 ART GALLERY See everyday life through a new lens in this groundbreaking new exhibition from 508.

Complete Abstraction brings together an array of artists from the gallery in an exploration of the relationship between technique and subject. The Individuality, approach and experience of these artists takes the viewer on an exciting journey through abstraction, from collage portraits to expressive landscapes, right in the heart of Chelsea.

4-8 July 2017; 10am - 6pm. 508 King's Road Chelsea Gallery SW10 0LD; 508kingsroad.com

KING’S ROAD Chelsea’s favourite thoroughfare has been one of London’s hottest shopping destinations for more than a century. Here are some of King’s Road’s current offerings

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TEA 2 T2 specialises in tea done differently. They love to find new ways to reimagine the humble leaf, taking ancient rituals and bringing them to a modern tea table. With over 200 loose leaf blends, they invite you to lose yourself in our world of tea. Visit the store and learn how to make the perfect iced teas for your next summer soiree.

96 King's Road, SW3 4TZ; t2tea.com

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LAST DROP WINES

COLLIER BRISTOW

A gem of shop - a truly independent wine merchant with a difference. All hand-selected wines and spirits, the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and eager to find the perfect wine for any time, place, cuisine or gift. Weekly Tuesday evening tastings are very popular at £20 per person for wine and canapes. At Last Drop, they are serious about wine, believing every bottle and tasting should be seriously enjoyable. lastdropwines.com

Visit 61 Kings Road to experience a fresh and vibrant collaboration between Collier Bristow and Rosemary Water. Collier Bristow showcase their new summer collection, plus a carefully crafted selection of new, established and bespoke designers... many of whom are exclusive to 61 Kings Road. No.1 Rosemary Water is a new and exciting addition to the luxury lifestyle health drink space. Ice cold drinks are available to give a full Mediterranean experience right here on the Kings Road.

A store and drink worth remembering...

PAUL BAKERY On the corner of Bywater Street, you will find the Chelsea branch of PAUL. The spacious bakery and café, open from early morning through to evening, offers a signature range of freshly baked artisan breads, pâtisserie, viennoiserie, special occasion cakes, gourmet salads, sandwiches and freshly-brewed coffee.

Exclusive offer: Two for one on baguettes for anyone who presents the magazine in-store at the time of ordering. Offer valid on any variety of baguette, from 29 June to 1 August.

No cash alternative.

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HARI’S HAIR Situated in King’s Road, Hari’s has become an institution in hairdressing over the last 45 years. With four salons stretching across Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Parsons Green and Notting Hill, their philosophy is to nurture and develop raw talent, which ultimately results in a very happy client base. Priding themselves on providing the upmost quality hair services, whether man or woman, colour or cutting, Hari’s will continue to be loved long into the future. harissalon.com

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TREND: POOLSIDE COOL

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DENIM DREAMS Towing the line between timeless and trendy, Danish-born brand Gestuz is the under-the-radar high street brand you need in your wardrobe. Known for their cool Scandi spin on new season styles, their SS17 collection is a riot of vibrant prints, balanced by minimalist separates. gestuz.com

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Miniaturise your handbags, discover new nudes and covet retro fabrics this July Wo r d s j oy m o n t g o m e r y

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HIGH STREET BRANDS UTERQÜE The lesser-known sister of high street chain Zara, Uterqüe offers that elusive balance of grown-up elegance and trend-led detail.

Perfect for chic investment pieces, the brand’s jewellery line is known as the high street secret of countless fashion editors. uterque.com

◆ RELATED APPAREL Created by two generations of one family, Related Apparel is the contemporary new fashion brand offering stylish and wearable pieces for the modern women. Perfect for girly separates and wardrobe staples, Related has taken Instagram by storm, delivering sellout look after sell-out look. relatedapparel.com

◆ SAMSØE & SAMSØE Rooted in Scandinavian simplicity, Samsøe & Samsøe dates back to 1993 when brothers Klaus and Preben opened a small shop in Copenhagen. Fast forward two decades and the brand combines the utilitarian energy of Copenhagen street style with a quintessentially Scandinavian spirit. samsoe.com

◆ FINERY Launched in 2014, Finery is the London-born brand making modern and sophisticated looks without compromising on quality. Their collections offer an innovative attention to detail, alongside dramatic silhouettes and distinctive prints, making it great for unusual occasion wear. finer ylondon.com

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Cast Away N12H

Born in Los Angeles, raised in Sydney and Hong Kong, and working in NYC, Tokyo and London; N12H’s Nerissa Lee is the definition of an international woman.

Named after the New York city apartment where the label was born, N12H offers polished, trend-led looks for a jet set generation. n12h.com

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They might look like they’ve been plucked from your Grandmother’s curtains c.1975, but my goodness do we love retro prints.

Prada has jumped in at the deep end for SS17 with a collection packed full of throwback fabrics. This printed crepe de chine shirt ticks all the boxes with its bold, geometric print and maraboutrimmed cuffs. Elegant when tucked into a midi skirt or cool with dark denim; £945. net-a-porter.com

MINI BAGS NANNACAY

Straw Baby Roge Black Pom Pom Bag £95; avenue32.com

NEW NUDES Christian Louboutin

Following their innovative nude shoe launch in the summer of 2013, Christian Louboutin has continued the story with two new styles. The Christeriva, a ribbon-laced heel, and the Cherrysandal, a chunky ankle strap style, both come in seven shades. One for every complexion. Nude never looked so good. christianlouboutin.com

MAYRA FEDANE

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KOOL KICKS Puma x The Kooples

Drop everything. PUMA has teamed up with Parisian lifestyle label The Kooples for one seriously cool collaboration.

The Kooples brings all their rock n’ roll glamour to PUMA’s Clyde trainers - a low-top style that was created in the 1970s and named after basketball icon Walt “Clyde” Frazier. Coming in black and white, they’ll bring athleisure luxe to any floaty floral dress. thekooples.com

MANGO

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SIMON MILLER

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CATCH 22 Sophie Hulme

Cocktail stirrers, straws and whistles are the unlikely source of inspiration for Sophie Hulme’s pre-fall '17 catch collection. Coming in a range of sizes and colours, each one is cut in smooth saddle leather. This pastel pink iteration fulfils all our mini bag dreams and will add just the right amount of sweetness to your summer wardrobe; £295 sophiehulme.com

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GUCCI

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against the neighbouring brands; a fashion microcosm that transports us to a world of glam rock, groupies and 1970s Bohemia.

In non-stretch denim, white tee and skinny scarf, Morris is a pure personification of the brand. ‘We were going to do vinyl for next season’, she muses, spotting my high shine vinyl trousers. ‘About six months ago Julia Hobbs from Vogue told me “do vinyl and do it quick!” I just didn’t do it quick enough’, she adds with a throaty laugh. This casual name-dropping of the stylish and the starstudded turns out to be a recurring theme throughout our conversation, littering her memories and offering a glimpse into the impressive social network of this fashion PR-turned-designer.

f you thought rock and roll was dead then clearly you haven’t met Jess Morris and Tim Rockins. Both tousle-haired and denim-clad, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’d just stepped off the Glastonbury stage. In fact, this inimitable couple are the brains behind fashion brand Rockins. Eat your heart out Kooples, because these guys are the real deal.

We meet Jess Morris, one half of the design duo, in the sartorial melting pot that is a fashion PR’s headquarters. We pass rail upon rail of high-end wares before finding Morris standing sentinel beside a line-up of Rockins’ latest designs.

Even in such neutral surroundings both designer and collection stand out

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Jess Morris

The Rockins love affair began after Tim and Jess met in Notting Hill, working as an illustrator/DJ and fashion PR, respectively. Fast forward a few years and they find themselves at home with two kids wondering what to do next.

Describing themselves as ‘very Good Life’, the creative pair were known for their homemade Christmas presents - everything from Monopoly boards to bespoke vinyl music covers. One year they created a small run of 1920s inspired silk scarves. Little did they know that Rockins had just been born.

'The scarves were our entry point into the fashion industry’, Morris explains.

‘Tim and I were always looking for those old 1920s scarves that people wore in the 1970s - it’s the aesthetic we love and what our rock and roll heroes were always wearing - but they just weren’t available.

Within two to three seasons our scarves were in so many stores. We caught the wave’.

It’s worth noting that among the group of friends who received the first Rockins scarf were fashion royalty Kate Moss, Jamie Hince and Katie England. As a result Rockins appeared in high profile fashion editorials and even around the neck of Mossy herself. Now that’s what you call promotional gold dust.

The collection is a visual MASH-UP of morris’ love of VINTAGE FASHION and her HUSBAND'S URBAN AESTHETIC

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Following the success of the scarves, in 2016 Rockins moved into ready-to-wear, selling everything from printed tees and silk shirts to waistcoats and non-stretch denim. Irreverent yet stylish, luxe yet laid-back, the collection is a visual mashup of Morris’ love of vintage fashion and her husband’s urban aesthetic. ‘We’re heavily influenced by music, it inspires everything we do’, Jess explains. ‘Tim is an ‘80s kid and brings a street vibe to the brand, while I’m stuck in the ‘70s'.

This love for all things retro can be traced back to Morris’ childhood,

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Modern classics with a luxury twist...

For bespoke pieces or stockist enquiries please email julie@julietownend.com www.julietownend.com Photograph by Rachel Maenhout Stockists: Baar and Bass, Kings Road, London and Baar and Bass St Tropez and The Place, Connaught Street, London

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FASHION / INTERVIEW spending Saturdays working at her Mum’s vintage store. ‘I always loved going to jumble sales - you would put your hand in and come out with all these 1950s fabrics and Victorian lace’, she recalls.

‘This was the 1970s and everyone looked fantastic because they were wearing second-hand clothes. It was like an amazing dressing up box’.

It’s clear that this immersion in the world of time-worn objects has become embedded in the brand’s DNA. How does Jess reconcile this nostalgia with the fast pace of the modern fashion industry?

‘Originally we said we’d only do two collections a year, all our denim would be well worn in and we’d spend time on customisation’, she says with a wry smile.

‘But it’s tricky when you have an agent constantly asking “what’s next?” and stores wanting newness every month.

There’s an impatience and demand in the fashion world that is unavoidable.

We’re just trying to keep our charm in a commercial world without selling out’.

Navigating the demands of a contemporary fashion brand might be tricky, but Jess and Tim have fought to hold onto their ‘charm’. From the packaging, which sees scarves folded into cassette boxes and 7-inch vinyls, to the ‘brandzine’, a print magazine inspired by

old music fanzines, you can’t help but be impressed by their dedication.

Rockins husband, Rockins home and even Rockins kids - yup, check out the brand’s Instagram page - Jess Morris is certainly living the Rockins life. ‘I had dinner with Vivienne [Westwood] on Monday night in Paris and she couldn't believe I was doing my own clothes line’, she says with unwavering casualness. Yet, despite her obvious successes, Jess still suffers from that all-too-familiar feeling of imposter syndrome. ‘Sometimes I feel like a fraud because I didn’t go to St Martins or train as a designer’, she explains. With such distinctive style, intuitive design skill and impressive contacts to boot, something tells us she’s going to be just fine. u rockins.co.uk

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FASHION / TREND MELISSA ODABASH Dominica Halterneck Swimsuit, £202; odabash.com

FLAGPOLE Lynn Cutout Swimsuit, £265; net-a-porter.com

TOPSHOP Leopard Print Swimsuit, £32; topshop.com

MARA HOFFMAN Lace-Up Front One Piece, £188.70; revolve.com

ASCENO Marshmallow Arrow Printed V-Neck One Piece, £195; asceno.com

ERES Diagram OneShoulder One-Piece Swimsuit, £350; net-a-porter.com

LAZUL Elvira Frilled Swimsuit, £225; selfridges.com

ALEXANDRA MIRO Tatiana, £189; alexandramiro.com

COS SS17

& OTHER STORIES V-Neck Swimsuit, £45; stories.com

MARYSIA Santa Barbara Maillot Scalloped Swimsuit, £270; boutiqe1.com

POOLSIDE COOL

SOLID AND STRIPED The Ballerina ColourBlock Swimsuit, £145; net-a-porter.com

Fall in love with the old school glamour of the swimsuit

TORY BURCH Garden Party Printed Underwired Swimsuit, £235; net-a-porter.com

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WHISTLES Stripe San Diego Swimsuit, £80; whistles.com

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S E RVIN G

U P A N AC E At Hotel du Vin Wimbledon

Top service, live action, afternoon tea, strawberries and cream, it can only be the Wimbledon fortnight, and you can experience it all in the height of luxury at Hotel du Vin. Experience the excitement and the action from the All England Tennis Club at Hotel du Vin Wimbledon during tennis fortnight. The atmosphere will be buzzing as customers watch live screenings whilst sipping Champagne and experiencing our culinary delights.

The hotel can provide the perfect backdrop for private events including barbecues.

Or simply enjoy lunch or dinner in the Bistro or Orangery, or sip a glass of Champagne on the terrace.

Visit our website for more details: HOTELDUVIN.COM HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO WIMBLEDON 03300 240 706

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COLOUR PLAY Zoe Boikou started out in 2008 selling make-up tools on eBay. Fast forward nine years and ZOEVA now offers a range of 260 products. Luxe yet affordable, the brand’s eyeshadow palettes and vegan make-up brushes have gained cult status within the industry. zoevacosmetics.com

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Overnight summer glow, Beauty Editorapproved lipstick and eye-loving creams W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

W1 NUTRITIONIST Marylebone, W1 W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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ometimes we all need a moment to check in with our bodies. As time-poor, sleep-deprived and stressed Londoners we have a tendency to power on, ignoring the warning signs. Headaches, stomach upset, foggy brain and fatigue are all common afflictions, yet we rarely have the time to address them.

Filip Koidis is an expert nutritionist with a specialisation in female health. We meet him in his clinic, just off Marylebone high street.

After explaining our struggles with IBS and insomnia, he took us through a highly detailed analysis process. This included measurements - such as body fat and muscle percentages - in-depth discussion of our diet and lifestyle habits and, after a series of blood tests courtesy of Medical Diagnostics Centre, insight into our blood count and iron and cholesterol levels. The result? A 360 degree view of our current health.

After discussion we were prescribed melatonin to help with sleep, probiotics to re-balance our gut bacteria, and a comprehensive diet plan to address all our nutritional needs.

Over the next month we trialled our new lifestyle plan. We found our energy reserves replenished and stomach issues calmed.

Proof that small changes can make a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. â—†

WIMPOLE THERAPEUTICS CLINIC 2 Wimpole Street, W1G OEB w1nutritionist.co.uk

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Colour Me Pretty Stil The Salon

Nestled in the heart of Notting Hill, STIL is a breath of fresh air - a new, modern salon which provides effortless hair styling and finishing with an emphasis on colour specialist services. The salon’s minimal, Scandinavian design captures a cool aesthetic and contemporary edge.

A perfect balance of style and comfort. 2 Chepstow Road, W2 5BH stil-salon.com

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PICK PRETTY IN PINK Al e s s a n d r a S t e i n h e r r x M AC

of the best

For SS17 MAC have made a clever move to inspire a new generation of beauty mavens by recruiting ten global influencers to create their own lipstick shades. We love Beauty Director Alessandra Steinherr's offering: the perfect shade of 'yourlips-but-better' nude; £16.50. maccosmetics.co.uk

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EYE CREAMS

GOOD TO GLOW Charlotte Tilbury

Fake tan has had a rough time in recent years, with programs such as TOWIE making it synonymous with muddy shades of mahogany.

Charlotte Tilbury to the rescue.

Infused with oat kernel extract, the brand's new overnight bronzing mask is our new go-to for a subtle, streakfree glow; £38. charlottetilbury.com

SANDS OF TIME D iptyque

Bring both scent and style into your home with Dyptique's new fragrance diffusers. Elegantly shaped like an hourglass, it take sixty minutes for the fragrance to travel through the sablier, offering you an hour of bliss. Each is made of a different coloured glass that corresponds to a delectable scent; £120. diptyqueparis.co.uk

Barrecore

Everyone’s favourite leg-shaking, ballet-inspired exercise class is coming to the city of London. Minutes from Moorgate station, the venue is designed with city professionals in mind and will offer a 360-degree wellness service, combining luxury facilities, two Barrecore Studios, a retail area and a healthy Juice Bar. Bring on the barre. barrecore.co.uk

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3 4 BENEFIT Puff Off Eye Gel, £24.50; benefitcosmetics.com

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THIS WORKS Light Time Open Eyes, £25; thisworks.com

BALLET BODY

CLINIQUE All About Eyes, £27; clinique.co.uk

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VICHY Slow Âge Eye Cream, £25; vichy.co.uk ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Eye, £42; esteelauder.co.uk

ORIGINS GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream, £20.50; origins.co.uk

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My skin feels LIKE IT HAS HAD A DRINK of water

GET THE GLOW

In the quest for fresh skin and a summer glow, head to Coco Nail Bar for a CACI microdermabrasion facial Wo r d s S A B R I N A N U N E Z

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he heat of the city makes the idea of wearing full-coverage foundation unbearable. The draw to lighter bases that offer glowy finishes sound amazing, but they often do little to hide imperfections. Luckily, Portobello Road’s Coco Nail Bar has a beauty treatment menu designed to target a range of issues, from wrinkles and fine lines to acne and scarring. I go for a microdermabrasion treatment to shed my skin of the dryness it picked up over the colder months.

Combining LED light therapy with the CACI Hydro Mask, the Orbital Microdermabrasion Treatment is a gentle

way of smoothing the skin and injecting hydration. The CACI website says LED light therapy "calms the skin, neutralises bacteria and helps tackle acne, blemishes and scar tissue.” This treatment exfoliates and cleanses the skin, allowing the effects of the light therapy and Hydro Mask to provide the best results.

Mari will be performing my treatment and assures me that the procedure will be gentle enough for my sensitive skin while providing results. She talks me through the process, telling me there are three different heads to suit a range of skin types: fine, medium and thick. After asking me about my skin concerns and history, she decides on the fine head for my sensitive skin.

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My treatment begins with Mari removing my base makeup before starting with the 15 minutes of exfoliation.

Although strange, the feeling of the treatment is completely painless and immensely soothing. As Mari moves down towards my jawline and onto my neck, the sensation becomes a bit ticklish, but manageable. Mari then changes the head to one used for massaging the mask into my skin. Each half of the mask is pressed into my face and Mari meticulously works the product in. She only uses the calming effects of the blue light for these final 15 minutes. Mari then removes the mask and smoothes the remaining product over my face, massaging the area around my temples and parts of my neck before finishing off with a layer of sunscreen.

My skin feels as though it’s had a drink of water and feels new. Mari warns redness and sensitivity may follow treatment and recommends I skip makeup and harsh skincare for 24 hours.

I have redness for two hours, along with slight itchiness, but after a few hours, my skin looks smooth and radiant, perfect for a light base in the heat. Mari recommends getting the facial every two months, which I will happily do. ◆ COCO NAIL BAR CACI Orbital Microdermabrasion Treatment, £60 267 Portobello Road, W11; coconailbar.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS L’ORÉAL PARIS

Pure Clay Detox Mask, £5.99; boots.com

CLINIQUE

Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask, £24; clinique.co.uk

ERNO LASZLO

Detoxifying Double Cleansing Set, £28; harveynichols.com

SORT OF COAL

Kuro Shampoo, £22; la-gent.com

HASK

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LIVING PROOF

Healthy Hair 5-In-1 Styling Treatment, £14; spacenk.com

ORIGINS

MICHAEL KORS AW16

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Clear Improvement Detoxifying Charcoal Body Scrub, £25; origins.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / HAIR

ASK HARI All your hair dilemmas resolved hari's hairdresser h a r i s s a l o n .c o m

HOW CAN I WEATHERPROOF MY HAIR IN THE HEAT?

OVERHEARD AT HARI’S Let your hair down at East London’s Sunday vibes festival, Citadel. The wellbeing lineup includes soothing music from artists including Laura Marling and Twin Peaks, mindexpanding talks and feel-good food, as well as a mass yoga stretch and dance classes led from the Spandex Stage.

July 16th, Mile End; citadelfestival.com harissalson.com

Too flat? Too frizzy? Too fried?

Heat can play havoc with hair, so if you want your barnet to stay cool, ‘start with a good conditioner to seal cuticles and protect against humidity, add a serum with silicone to protect against swell and frizz, and finish with a hairspray sprayed all over at a distance as an excellent barrier against any weather condition,’ says Craig Taylor. ‘And keep a can of dry shampoo to hand to soak up any excess moisture at the roots.’

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What to drink

GRAPE NEWS Wine recommendations for the month

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CONFIDENTIAL London’s food news and delicious things to see you through July Wo r d s H A N N A H H O P K I N S

By B E R RY B R OS . & R U D D

2015 BERRY BROS. & RUDD PROVENCE ROSÉ BY CHÂTEAU LA MASCARONNE £12.95 A soft-pink rosé with aromas of wild berries, white peach and, appropriately enough, Provencal herbs. Fresh, crisp and summery, it's the ideal wine to enjoy over May's Bank Holiday weekends. ◆

2015 BEAUJOLAISVILLAGES, LANTIGNIÉ, ALEXANDRE BURGAUD £10.95 A fruity, light style red, perfect for the warmer days.

With flavours of black fruits it is a fresh and fruity red wine, a colourful and classic Beaujolais with a hint of spice and a juicy edge. ◆

NYETIMBER CLASSIC CUVEE £31.95 A popular sparkling wine from Kent, it exhibits aromas of toasty, almond and honey notes and baked apple and spice on the palate. Perfect served chilled as an aperitif, but it's also good with lighter starters with shellfish or poultry. ◆

B E R RY B R OS . & R U D D

Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in St James's. bbr.com

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Sushi & Sashimi Dinings SW3 Love Dinings, the contemporary Japanese restaurant in Marylebone that’s had rave reviews? Then try their second London restaurant - Dinings SW3. As well as signature sushi and sashimi, two new additions to the menu will include a Japanese take on a ‘Plateau de Fruits de Mer’ and robata-style dishes from the Josper oven.

Lennox Gardens Mews, SW3 dinings.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES editor’s

PICK

GIN O’CLOCK G'Vine Drinks

From the founder of Ciroc, G’Vine is a new gin distilled from grapes instead of wheat and then infused with vine flowers. Ultracool and modern in a beautifully designed bottle, it pairs well with elderflower Fever Tree tonic and frozen grapes or berries. The perfect summer tipple. g-vine.com

A FRESH LOOK Launceston Place

Launceston Place has unveiled a vibrant new look, following their appointment of head chef Ben Murphy earlier this year. As well as new interiors like blue-veined timber floors and a colour scheme of French grey, there have been some delicious tweaks to the menu, with seasonal dishes like asparagus, walnut and bacon.

1a Launceston Place, W8 launcestonplace-restaurant.co.uk

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HAMPERS Avoid soggy sandwiches with a readymade picnic hamper Wo r d s H E L E N B R OW N

01 THE DE BEAUVOIR DELI

The De Beauvoir Deli’s picnic hampers celebrate London’s green spaces. For a banquet fit for royalty go for the Hyde Park with smoked salmon pate, mixed olives, Tunworth cheese and more.

From £35; thedebeauvoirdeli.co.uk

02 CARLUCCIO’S

LA DOLCE VITA

Get that Italian feast with the ready-made picnic hamper from Carluccio’s. This antipasti offering includes olive focaccia, a pearl-barley salad with grilled aubergine and pancetta and taleggio tarts.

Chicken supreme and courgette, mint and ricotta frittata follows, and the meal ends on a dolce note with strawberry shortcrust tarts £45 for two people; carluccios.com

Italian Job

Now open in Notting Hill is The Italian Job, a pub serving delicious Italian craft beers and cocktails, as well as great food within a beautiful venue. We’re already planning summer soirées here with an Aperol Spritz or two.

45 All Saints Road, W11 theitalianjobpub.co.uk

03 CORRIGAN’S

The hamper from Corrigan's includes seasonal dishes from the Irish and British menu, which can be tailored to your group size. A hamper for four contains seven dishes, homemade breads and hand churned butter. You'll also enjoy a bottle of champagne, two mineral waters and two blankets. £200 for four people; corrigansmayfair.co.uk

NEW VIETNAMESE G o -V i e t

After the huge success of Soho’s Vietfood, award-winning Chef Jeff Tan’s flagship restaurant, Go-Viet, is now open in South Kensington.

Formerly Chef de Cuisine at Hakkasan Mayfair, Tan’s passion for Vietnamese food comes in the form of seafood and meat accompanied by exceptional sauces and broths, served in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

53 Old Brompton Road, SW7 vietnamfood.co.uk

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04 DUKE’S

Get the Royal treatment in one of the nearby Royal Parks with a picnic feast from Duke's. Along with exceptional cuisine, this hamper comes with a butler. Yes, a butler. He'll meet you on arrival, set up the rug and serve your treats. £39.50 per person; dukeshotel.com

05 THE MOUNT STREET DELI

For a day out with good food and good company, there are two to choose from. The Scott’s Picnic Lunch includes lobster, smoked salmon, soda bread and a bottle of Pulenta La Flor Sauvignon Blanc. £45 for the Mount Street Deli Picnic Lunch for two people; themountstreetdeli.co.uk

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QUARTIERI NW6

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uartieri is a labour of love.

Born of a long-standing desire to bring the true flavours of Naples to London, this high class pizza destination opened recently to enthusiastic reviews. It's a likeable spot, relaxed yet stylish with exposed brick walls and industrial metal tables, all dominated by a large wood oven, designed by a fifth generation pizza oven maker from Naples, naturally.

There's a fairly small list of pizza options, all of them slightly unusual, plus a list of specials that are more unusual still. An age-old family recipe is at the heart of them all, with dough that's slow-risen with minimal yeast.

We choose a truffle oil pizza from the specials – there's a truffle one with tomato and one without, and ours is with – which is intensely and deliciously truffled, so much so that we can smell it coming, its aroma preceding it. There's a lemon zest pizza and a pecorino one, plus a perfect cazone, all with carefully sourced, authentic ingredients. All wine is Italian and beers are intriguing (there's a rosemary and artichoke one for instance) For pudding there's a chocolately sweet pizza in strips or gelato. Quartieri is friendly and enthusiastic, authentic and appealing – we wish it well. 

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Kensington Roof Gardens The eternal summer rooftop sanctuary Wo r d s V I C T O R I A H U G H E S

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hat better way to spend a couple of hours with your favourite person than sitting on the terrace of the Kensington Roof Gardens in the summer evening sun, sipping a cold glass of Pinot Grigio? That's exactly what my husband and I did last week, and although the sun was typically not reliable, we were well equipped with overhead heaters and cosy blankets.

We sampled the rooftop’s specially designed seafood platter - brimming with fresh oysters, dressed crab, lobster, king prawns, smoked salmon smoked trout and lots of yummy fresh bread rolls and dips. It’s a seafood lover’s dream.

There really is something quite special about sitting on the roof of an eight-floored building in beautiful gardens, water

trickling from a stream, flamingos strutting past in all their glory and birds singing. It’s easy to forget you’re in central London, enjoy amazing food and wine, and instead it has the refreshing feel of being by the coast – with the added bonus of no seagulls. 

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> INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

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INTERVIEW: CURIOUSA & CURIOUSA'S ESTHER PATTERSON

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WICKER MEN Graham and Green’s lovely rattan pieces might look too lovely to expose to the elements, but they’re a summery addition to any room. grahamandgreen.co.uk

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10 of the best

GLASS pieces

Ideas, designs and styles for your home

LSA

Asher tumblers, £10 each lsa-international.com

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TOM DIXON

Plum glass & copper ice Bucket, from £11 johnlewis.com

HABITAT Mendoza yellow glass bowl, £5 neptune.com

DAVEY LIGHTING

Pendant light, £239 modernclassic.co.uk

The Vintage Explorer IITTALA

Alvar Aalto collection vase, £89 iittala.com

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M u r a l s Wa l l p a p e r Travel the world at home with the Vintage Explorer collection.

Inspired by excursions taken by historical explorers and naturalists of the Age of Discovery, these magnificent designs are full of character and interest. muralswallpaper.com

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HOMES & INTERIORS / NOTES

JONATHAN ADLER

FLOWER POWER

Bloom & Wild There's nothing lovelier than opening your door to a flower delivery – and nothing worse than being out when they call. Bloom & Wild have devised a clever letterbox-friendly box that holds lots of lovely blooms, and they're specialising in seasonal peonies at the moment. Order today and they'll be delivered tomorrow. bloomandwild.com

Pop glass decanters, £198; trouva.com

JOHN LEWIS

Glass water sprays, £10 each johnlewis.com

ART DECO RANGE

Bibliotheque We love this unique and exotic collection of metallic 3D relief Art Deco porcelain tiles from Biblioteque. The two styles consist of peacock and geometric prints with silver and bronze relief on both. bibliotheque.co.uk

JO DOWNS Cornish Pilchards feature bowl, £125 jodowns.com

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WATERFORD

'Rebel' lead crystal decanter, £85 waterford.co.uk

PROVENCE CHIC

Decara Home Decara Home offers an extensive range of furniture and accessories by brands such as Flamant, Dr Vranjes, and Côte Table to name a few. Unusual finds nestle among Venetian glassware, wonderful olive oils, luxury cottons, hand-made candles, objet d’art, and endless gifts. British elegance meets French country style. decara-home.co.uk

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ENGLISH ANTIQUE

Glass giro doorstop, £37.50 englishantiqueglass.co.uk

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Art of GLASS

Curiousa & Curiousa’s colourful glass orb lamps have captured the zeitgeist. Absolutely meets their innovative designer, Esther Patterson Interview pendle harte

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here is something slightly magical about them that you can’t quite describe,’ says Esther Patterson. We are in her Islington shop, surrounded by the jewel-like glass domes that make up her lighting collection. It’s hard to take your eyes off these pieces – they’re so perfectly formed, the colours so vivid, the quality of the glass so shiny that they’re almost otherworldly.

Single pendants, clusters and chandeliers dangle from the ceiling creating an ethereal world of mesmerising colour. Patterson’s pieces are all hand-blown in the UK and her success story is astounding.

‘I think I hit on a niche that was about to explode,' she tells me. ‘Until a few years ago, coloured glass lighting was mostly very intricate and detailed, mostly from Murano, and I think people were ready for something else. My pieces show the beauty of glass but pared back, in more modern shapes that keep the elegance of the vintage ones.’

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Britain may not be known for its glass-blowing tradition and the craft has dwindled over the years, but there are scatterings of glass blowers all over the country, and a new interest in it is emerging.

Curiousa’s pieces are all made in Derbyshire by a glass blower with 40 years experience, because learning these techniques is something that takes a lot of time. They're simple, with none of the fussiness that often characterises blown glass, and they feel very contemporary.

Patterson herself is friendly and open, with a Northern lack of pretension. The first thing she tells me is that she didn’t start out with glass. Her background is in designing and making things in lots of other materials – and she started a career in graphic design. But a need to make things meant that ‘there was always something missing’ so she kept taking classes in 'things like pottery and printing' until eventually she enrolled in a course in Decorative Arts at Nottingham Trent. ‘For me it was bliss, because the course covered everything.

I had three years’ immersive experience with printing, paper, metal wood, ceramic and glass.’

Veering towards fabric and wallpaper design, she kept an interest in ceramics and was working on bone china lighting in simple shapes when her eureka moment came. ‘We spent a day with a glass blower and were invited to design something for him to blow. I thought it was incredible when a lamp that had taken me eight months to make in bone china was blown in glass in an afternoon. I loved the colour and the shapes and knew I wanted to incorporate glass into my products.’

When designing for glass blowing, Patterson sketches in a notebook then finalizes drawings in

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HOMES & INTERIORS / FOCUS It was at design festival Tent in 2010 that Patterson’s work was spotted by Elle Decoration and Liberty, and her business took off.

She had created a roomset featuring her fabrics, wallpaper and glass lamps – and it was the lamps that caught on. Initially she would sell them from her workshop in Derbyshire, and she still does, but a presence in London is what she calls ‘the icing on the cake, really’ and her Amwell Street neighbours include Timorous Beasties and Wallace and Sewell. ‘We thought it would be interesting to see what happened if we had a space in London and it’s a lovely location.’ Though she’s enormously modest and downto-earth about it, her story is a huge success. To graduate and have your first collection stocked at Liberty, and to be running successful business with a shop in Clerkenwell within a few years is not the typical design path. ‘It was instinctive really,’ she insists. ‘And also partly luck. If I hadn’t met the glassblower I’d probably have done something but it probably wouldn’t have been so successful.’

Illustrator as 2d shapes with dimensions – but as she explains: ‘the beauty of them being free-blown is that you get slight variations with each one, and I see that as a positive. Every one is individual.’ Which brings us back to the skill involved. Is she tempted to learn? ‘No. I’ve tried – but I like to be good at everything I do, unfortunately, so I’d probably have to be blowing glass for 20 years first. I’ve got my skills.’

To make a similar dome or orb-shaped piece in china, several steps are involved.

‘Before you do slipcasting in bone china you make a mould, before that you make a model. Then you fire it and it might wilt in the kiln. So it takes much longer. And you can tell when things are moulded, they’re all the same.’ Free-blown glass is faster, and results are less uniform.

My pieces show the

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Curiousa and Curiousa’s beautiful glass pieces are hand-blown to order, so people can specify their exact colours, shapes and sizes – and choose from a range of light fittings and flex too. Patterson’s interest in combining materials has led to a variety of collaborations that bring wood, tassles and Swarovski crystals to the pieces – and this is something that she’s keen to expand on. Expect to see more of her. u

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Mayfair

LADY Internationally recognised interior designer Shalini Misra talks Absolutely through her recent Mayfair residential project

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PEARL BOYD: Why do you call this apartment ‘squat’?

SHALINI MISRA: My vision was to create a 360 degree view of integrating interiors with trend setters, art galleries and designers to create a unique holistic collaboration. I invited Nina Yashar of Nilufar Gallery to exhibit here, Nina had already done “squats” before in Paris and Beirut. I thought the name worked perfectly. I wanted to create a gallery space using my interiors inviting beautiful art, bespoke furniture and sculptural lighting to Squat here until it went to the right home.

PB:What was the original brief and what was the place like when you first saw it?

SM: Although the apartment had not been touched for over 30 years I could see and feel its enormous potential and character the moment I stepped through the door. Looking past the pillar-box red bedrooms, yellow kitchen and black bathroom I could envisage the transformation and knew exactly how I wanted it to look. I fell in love with the terracotta exterior, the bright sunny reception and charm of the original features I wanted to retain.

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HOMES & INTERIORS / FOCUS PB: What were its main attractions and defects?

SM: There were many corridors, passages and misplaced rooms. We simplified the layout and created a simple route that made sense. The entrance had no character and the ceilings were very low. We raised the ceilings by 30cm in the entrance hall and raised and replaced the 1970 panelled ceiling in the kitchen.

My attraction was the huge potential this property had – the beautiful building, exclusive location, large reception and master bedroom – it just needed spatial planning. This comes as second nature to me after so many years in the business and as a designer I’m not afraid to take risks to bring the apartment to life. I wanted to create a real mix of vintage and contemporary with the interiors – adding an element of surprise and wow factor by layering luxe materials, tactile finishes and playful proportions.

PB: Tell us about the colour scheme.

SM: The two other bedrooms had a playful yet sophisticated feel. One bedroom combines painted walls with a metallic cork wallpaper and faux suede upholstered joinery doors. The other bedroom was painted light blue with striking dark blue gloss paintwork on and to above the skirting. This was topped with a delicate gold stripe to give a crisp finish. Each room is treated uniquely with varying bespoke finishes. The master bedroom suite with a walk-in wardrobe is sleek and neutral with walls clad in linen wallpaper and soft velvet cupboard doors set alongside wood veneered media unit doors with bronze edging. The bathroom is a sumptuous combination of white marble-clad walls with a black New Portoro stone topped dark oak vanity unit and bronze accents. Illuminated mirrors suspended in bronze frames create sleek sophistication and add subtle lighting.

We opted for clean white hallways and Elephants Breath in the reception room, an uplifting mid grey with a hint of Magenta, which can almost become lilac in the cooler light of west-facing rooms.

PB: And there are a lot of metallic and shiny surfaces - tell us about those.

We wanted to avoid bright brashy golds and opt for chrome, brass, bronze or antique gold for a more elegant refined look. The huge windows flood the rooms with natural light, we used the metallic finishes to create a sense of drama.

PB: Which is your favourite room?

SM: I loved designing the room leading

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from the reception. It can be used as either a media room, a third bedroom or a study for the new potential buyer.

We chose to make it into a study. We carefully selected beautiful vintage furniture from Nilufar Gallery including a large vintage display cabinet from early 1950’s and a playful calligraphy rug by Martino Gamper.

PB: What are you working on now?

SM: We are working on a five storey office in Mayfair, a rooftop bar in downtown Dubai, several residential projects in London and in November we will be decorating for a cause, taking up a room in Holiday House for breast cancer awareness. shalinimisra.com

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WHAT MOTHER MADE This Dalston-based brand offers a masterclass in combining vintage silhouettes with modern colours and prints.

Using top quality, locally sourced fabrics, the crafsmanship is exquisite, and every single piece feels joyful.

Their A/W collection is a corker. whatmothermade.co.uk

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Revive the little ones' summer wardrobes with La Coqueta.

From swimwear to shorts and sandals, the brand delivers some of the cutest pieces around. lacoquetakids.com

MAM A RULE S

Because sometimes it's ok to say 'It's all about you'

SMALL TALK Top togs for summer, super swimwear and the muslin gets a makeover

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rustrated by the avalanche of cutesy prints adorning parental essentials after the birth of her daughter, Laura Adeshiyan decided there was room in the market for something a little bit classier.

She wanted products that made her feel like herself again, and with a background in fashion retail she felt able to design something she wanted to buy.

The result is Mama Rules, offering beautifully soft muslins with refreshingly modern prints. They're also marvellous multi-taskers: each piece serves as a breastfeeding cover, light blanket, pram cover, swaddle, or burp cloth, but they can also look great as scarfs or sarongs - proving you don't have to give up on style just because you have a little one in tow. ◆

From £24; mamarules.co.uk

HATS OFF

SUNK

Lobella Loves ¢ You can find so many beautiful things at this new online store, from clothes to gifts and interiors brands. We adore this gender neutral trilby; its so appealing they're even making a version for big kids, if you want to do a minime this summer. ◆ £22; lobellaloves.com

by Rob Biddolph ¢ Sailing the seven seas everybody's favourite penguin, Captain Blue and his friends are unexpectedly sunk! This tale of high adventure includes a shipwreck and a mysterious stranger; finding treasure is certainly not out of the question.◆ £12.99; harpercollins.co.uk

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School’s Out How to entertain children (and their parents) in the city this summer Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

GANGSTA GRANNY Garrick Theatre

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his is the most popular of all David Walliams' stories for children and the Birmingham Stage Company's production is set to be a highlight of the summer. The story tajes in cabbage soup, jewellery theft and a beautiful inter-generational relationship, with lashings of action, comedy and character. This award-winning production comes from the company behind the excellent Horrible Histories Live on Stage and has received lots of encoragement from Walliams himself, so it's set to be a good one.  26 July-3 September; nimaxtheatres.com

GO APE

Alexandra Palace, Battersea Park and other locations

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ost children are fearless – at least while they're putting their harnesses on. Send them half way up a tree to complete an assault course of ropes, swings and moving platforms, however, and they quickly lose their bravado. Go Ape offers a real adventure, requiring courage, strength and confidence, and once you've got over the initial shock of being much higher up than you thought, it's really fun – and the bravest ten-year-olds can join the even more challenging grown-up ropes if they like, while adults can join the juniors too.  Ages four and up; goape.co.uk

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OUT OF TOWN

OPEN AIR THEATRE Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens will be playing host to fairies, Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad this summer as part of a series of enchanting live, outdoor theatrical performances. The Australian Shakespeare Company is visiting with two energetic shows: The Wind in The Willows and The Dream Fairies – Adventure through Bubble Land, designed for children of all ages.

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bowood house Calne, Wiltshire

The house and grounds at Bowood are full of attractions, not least the marvellous adventure playground with its vast slides. There's also a children's farm and a programme of trails. bowood.org

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hought you had to wait until you were 17 to learn to drive?

No longer. Jaguar First is offering driving experiences for children aged 11 plus, where they will spend a minimum of half an hour having an actual lesson in a real Jag. Watch their confidence increase as they gain skills super quickly – and then break the news gently that they actually can't take their test yet.

They can however come back for more lessons and fill a log book with their skills. jaguarfirst.com

f o r e s t h o l i d ay s Blackwood Forest , Hampshire

Check into a wooden cabin inside the forest for a weekend and enjoy den-building, walking and cycling before returning to your private hot tub. Fun for parents too. forestholidays.co.uk

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Regent's Park, Kensington Gardens

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ou might think that trapeze isn't for amateurs. But put your trust in Gorilla Circus because after a two-hour session you'll be swinging, hands-free, from a trapeze, back flipping onto a safety mat and even grabbing a partner's hands in the air. Children's small bodies and fearless approach make them ideal candidates for this, though our session included a 75-year old as well as several primary school tots. This is the only professional trapeze school and their summer park pop-ups are unmissable.  Ages eight plus; gorillacircus.com

p o r t e l i o t f e s t i va l Cornwall

Bohemian fun for all the family at this relaxed, arty festival includes treasure hunts, craft workshops and wildlife drawings as well as music, performance and food. 27-30 July; porteliotfestival.com

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Embracing an innovative, modern approach whilst keeping traditional values at its core, Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is a place where you would want to be – a place of learning and discovery, laughter and friendship.

Open Days September 19th (9.30am) October 11th (9.30am) November 1st (9.30am)

Currently recruiting into the Sixth Form with a new Sixth Form Centre opening in 2017.

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Alive & kicking It’s difficult and demanding but having its moment in the spotlight. So why study Latin?

W o r d s L u c y H o l l a n d & C h a r l o t t e H u g h e s D ’A e t h

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sn’t it a dead language?” That's what pupils ask on discovering we have a Latin club at Repton.

But Latin is back, enjoying a resurgence in recent years which is gratifying for those of us who endured the uncool years. All that time, learning vocab in dusty forgotten classrooms, and endlessly responding to friends’ incredulous queries as to what we were wasting our time for, means we're placed to answer the leading question….

Knowing Latin, one can appreciate JK Rowling’s debt to Latin in her spells and curses; and that, without Virgil’s Aeneid, there would surely have been no Dante’s Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works of world literature, and influential as a source of inspiration ever since.

It provides a route to a huge range of other subjects such as history, literature, philosophy, theology and archaeology.

Twinned with ancient Greek, the scope is further widened: a treasure trove which includes Homer and Hesiod, the Greek tragedians and a wealth of philosophical works. Latin broadens the mind and not just the tongue.

T H E L I N G U I ST I C ARGUMENT A prima facie…: (at first glance….)

A knowledge of Latin helps with learning the Romance languages WITHOUT VIRGIL’S AENEID, SURELY DANTE, ABOVE, WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN (romantic not because of their ABLE TO WRITE THE DIVINE COMEDY? perception of love but for their relation to the Romans…). The most widelyspoken of these are Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian. Similarities in both vocabulary and grammatical structure mean a knowledge of Latin is helpful. The joy of being able to work out a word in Spanish and unlock a sentence because of your knowledge of Latin is akin to scoring a goal.

Understanding the logic of Latin grammar is invaluable for grasping the intricacies of English as well as Arabic grammar. Although neither of these is its directly mirrored in Latin, understanding the terminology and how it ‘works’, helps one to appreciate and describe how these languages function more readily.

With around 60% of English words derived Latin literature, indebted to that of ancient from Latin, it increases both vocabulary, Greece, extends through the masterful prose articulacy and an appreciation of language. of the Golden Age of the Republic, beyond the Empire to the Europe of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where Latin was the T H E C U LT U R A L C L I N C H E R lingua franca of the educated.

A little less prosaic, but hardly less compelling…

The study of Latin leads naturally on to With Latin one can encounter the military reading Latin literature and encountering first history of Julius Caesar, the stylistic paragon hand, and in the original language, texts which that is Cicero, the witty and ribald poetry of have influenced European and world culture.

Ovid, the works of Descartes and Isaac Newton.

UNLOCKING A sentence IN SPANISH

because of knowing LATIN is akin to SCORING A GOAL

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THE BRAIN TRAINING Audentis Fortuna iuvat (Fortune favours the brave) Reading Latin is like code breaking.

Once one understands the grammatical structure, one can begin to translate and understand. As English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers argued in her 1947 essay, The Lost Tools of Learning, “The best grounding for education is the Latin grammar... not because Latin is traditional and mediaeval, but simply because even a rudimentary knowledge of Latin cuts down the labour and pains of almost any other subject by at least 50%.”

J U ST F O R T H E L OV E O F I T Ars gratia artis (art for art’s sake) Latin enthralls and fascinates. Our years spent exploring the Classical world at school enriched our lives. The members of our Latin Club at Repton are united by their curiosity and appreciation of this language, discovering it is alive in situations they had not thought of.

It may be dead but Latin remains very much alive and kicking! ◆ Lucy Holland & Charlotte Hughes D’Aeth Repton School Dubai

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FITNESS • SURFING • GOLFING • CYCLING WALKING • COSTEERING • EATING • CHILLING

Make the most of the dramatic north Cornish Coast and the buzzing surfing beach of Polzeath

With a stunning 18-hole golf course, North Cornwall's top Health Club, featuring an indoor pool, Spinning® room, fully equipped state-ofthe-art gym, dedicated new studio, tennis courts, restaurant with top reviews, accommodation ranging from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom houses together with 7 NEW contemporary apartments, The Point at Polzeath is a favourite destination for both short breaks and family holidays.

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LA DOLCE VITA Spectacular backdrops and world-famous villas make Lake Como a hit with European aristocracy and curious travellers alike.

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Lazy Lakeside

FROLICKING Lake Como is a favourite of the aristocracy, but it’s not just for the rich and famous...

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST

A Arriving at Grand Hotel Tremezzo - arguably the best hotel on Italy’s breathtaking Lake Como - is like stepping into something akin to Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel. Grand and aweinspiring, it perches right on the front of the lake, towering above passers-by and making them stop in their tracks to admire its opulent art nouveau frontage.

Even the reception area - reached via a gilded lift - is flawless.

We are checking in for a three-night stay at Lake Como - an upscale resort in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, set against the foothills of the Alps and know for its dramatic scenery and of course George Clooney, who owns a home there (NB. we later found out from a local taxi driver that he’s now put the house up for sale).

Though it may be famed for its swanky restaurants and A-list visitors, Lake Como is also perfect for lazy lakeside frolicking and family holidays, especially if you go off-peak when it’s so beautiful and peaceful. Surprisingly, there are frequent cheap flights to various airports in Milan - about an hour’s drive away from the lake.

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CONSTABLE AND BRIGHTON 8 APRIL – 8 OCTOBER 2017

A major exhibition at Brighton Museum Admission payable Members free John Constable, R.A. (1776-1837) Seascape study: boat and stormy sky ca.1824-1828 © Royal Academy of Arts, London Photographer: John Hammond

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST

Book a rooftop room for instagram views

We are based in the commune of Tremezzo - an excellent choice if you want to be near the key towns of Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio and Cadenabbia (all reached via ferry), without being surrounded by tourists. We start with a trip to Bellagio, one of the most popular with a buzzing quayside and steep, cobbled steps packed with local shops, followed by Varenna - a fishing village which dates from the eleventh century.

Like Bellagio, Menaggio is known for its café-filled piazzas and winding cobbled streets, while Cadenabbia is slightly quieter.

After a packed day of exploring we retire to our lake view room at Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Newly refurbished, they have elegant interiors in delicate colours, luxurious marble bathrooms and a terrace looking out over the brilliant blue water. We loved the special touches - sumptuous robes, fresh fruit and chocolates left each day and ESPA bath products.

Along with a grand table dedicated to every kind of sweet you can imagine, there are no fewer than five restaurants in the hotel - we were blown-away by lunches at La Terrazza where Italian classics like tiramisu are done justice.

For dinner we enjoyed L’Escale

VISIT BALBIANELLO,

where Casino Royale WAS FILMED

Villa Lario is becoming a dining hotspot

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Trattoria & Wine Bar, the newest addition to the food offerings. An homage to the symbols of Italian dining – the trattoria, and the wine bar, it’s ideal for informal dining with a warm, relaxing atmosphere.

The menu features traditional and local flavours, with cold cuts and cheeses from the mountains surrounding Lake Como, homemade pasta, risottos and fun toshare fondues.

Breakfast is served on the front terrace of the hotel, with views of the lake that

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AL FRESCO DINING IN BELGRAVIA

Re-discover Belgravia’s favourite al fresco social hub situated just off Motcomb Street. Try our brand new food menu or enjoy a dash of ‘gin-spiration’ with a refreshing cocktail from Bombay Sapphire.

Open daily from midday.

To reserve your table, call 020 7858 7223 or visit lowndesdining.co.uk

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST On our final night we venture to the quieter, less touristy side of the lake to Villa Làrio. The boutique property - previously owned by the renowned Lombardi family - has recently reopening its doors with a new Head Chef, Michele Tamburrino, and is quickly becoming a dining destination, sought out even by those who aren’t staying nearby.

With a glamorous location overlooking the lake, you’d expect fine dining, but refreshingly Tamburrino’s menu is packed with authentic Italian home cooking, including fish freshly sourced from Lake Como itself (and the nearby Mediterranean) and tomatoes picked fresh from the hotel gardens. The interior is contemporary, candle-lit and intimate - a complete change from the typically extravagant style of most places in Lake Como. Reflecting the menu, it’s comfy sofa-style seating and calm atmosphere makes you feel like you could be at home, albeit with a killer view.

After an introductory Aperol Spritz - an essential on any trip to Italy - we sample the likes of homemade pasta with

rooms come in an authentic italian style

are so good, you might forget all about the epic buffet and à la carte breakfast menu, which includes eggs any way you like, waffles and crepes, cakes and pastries, hot food and every fresh juice you can imagine. There’s even prosecco if you want to start as you mean to go on...

The next day we check out the hotel’s three pools, because one is never enough.

Instagrammers frequently opt for the suspended pool which hovers on the lake, but we fell for the the Piscina dei Fiori (the pool among the flowers) tucked away

The awe-inspiring Grand Hotel Tremezzo

The wondrous

GRAND TREMEZZO

towers above PASSERS-BY

in a quiet spot at the back of the hotel.

There’s also a pool in the spa, which offers treatments from one of the world’s most exclusive, distinguished beauty providers, ESPA. Right next door to the hotel is Villa Carlotta - a museum famed for its resplendent gardens, whose art collection includes works by Canova, Thorvaldsen, Migliara and Hayez in addition to pieces of furniture from the time of the various owners. Five minutes from Lenno, a short boat ride from Tremezzo, you'll find the magnificent Villa Balbianello, a Franciscan monastery where Casino Royale was filmed. You can also take a longer trip to Como itself for designer shops, plenty of gelato and a funicular ride to the top of the mountains.

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Lake views make dinner a real occasion

ragu, a local fish not dissimilar to salmon and the most incredible desserts - the chocolate mousse topped with sea salt was a particular favourite. Driving back at night, with the spectacular backdrop of the Grigna mountains and countless world-famous villas illuminated, it’s not hard to see why Lake Como has long been favoured by the European aristocracy and curious travellers alike. ◆

GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO Rooms at Grand Hotel Tremezzo start from £308 including breakfast; grandhoteltremezzo.com A three-course dinner at Villa Lario starts from €45; villalario.com

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An occasion as special as your wedding or civil partnership demands a special venue Wetland Living is a quaint and intimate cottage with a thatched roof and white washed walls providing you with the perfect location for your event. Licensed for wedding ceremonies the building is set amongst the grounds of WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes.

The centre is a thriving urban oasis of beautiful wetlands, wildlife and birds.

WWT London Wetland Centre is part of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust so by holding your wedding here you will be directly contributing to our global conservation work.

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TRAVEL / UK GETAWAY THE HOTEL

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ake District lovers flock to the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, a stylish home away from home with a well-deserved reputation for being beautifully run. Built in 1901, the characterful Georgian house has glamorous country pile decor with a range of rooms to suit all tastes and opulent decoration with Eastern accents.

But it’s their new luxury spa suites, set on the edge of the main hotel property, that are made for those who truly want to switch off over a romantic weekend.

GILPIN HOTEL & LAKE HOUSE

THE ROOMS

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ach of the cedar-clad spa lodges has a king size bed, gorgeous bathrooms and a private ensuite spa, along with mood lighting, fires, electric blinds and a state-ofthe-art music system. Floor-to-ceiling windows have views over the fells and the hydrotherapy hot tub, surrounded by a walled garden, provides a perfect vantage point - glass of bubbles optional.

Alongside this you also have a steam room, outdoor sauna and waterfall shower all to yourself. Upgrade to the Spa Lodge Experience for the added bonus of a mini gift hamper.

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THE FOOD

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uests gather at the hotel for evening meals. There are two standout restaurants, so you can eat your way through the menu in a different setting each night. The Michelin-starred Hrishi has imaginative dishes that combine Lake District produce with a twist of Asia. Though the food is fine dining, there is zero pretentiousness.

Don’t miss the chilli glazed poached lobster with claw fritters, avocado mousse and mango chutney. For a laid back evening try Gilpin Spice where sharing plates follow the spice trail from India to Japan. Breakfast is a dream come true, with starters of fruit and porridge and mains of full English and eggs Benedict.

OUT & ABOUT

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owness is a six-minute drive and Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top house is ten minutes by car. In the postcard perfect village of Cartmel you’ll find Simon Rogan’s two Michelin star, restaurant L’Enclume.

THE DAMAGE Spa Lodges available from £595 per night based on two adults sharing on a half board basis.

A two night minimum stay is required at weekends.

Gilpin Hotel & Lakehouse, Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NE 015394 88818; thegilpin.co.uk

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TRAVEL / UK STAYCATION THE HOTEL

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ven if you're a resident of London, an overnight stay at Claridge's is an absolute must. As soon as you step into the grand foyer, the gorgeous 1920s Art Deco interior will instantly transport you into the decadence of Great Gatsby’s era. The hotel has even been sweetening its staycations of late, with perks including Dyson hairdryers to try out and a Burberry coat to wear if you stay in a suite - thrilling if you idolise Burberry babes Cara, Kate Moss or Jourdan Dunn. It’s a playful way of making you feel like you’re the sort of person who spends all their time flitting in and out of fancy hotels.

With landmark style and a palpable sense of energy and fun, it really is the best address in town.

CLARIDGE’S LONDON

THE ROOMS

Wo r d s H a n n a h H o p k i n s

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here’s no such thing as a bad room at Claridge’s. All 203 rooms are unique and opulent with specially commissioned furniture, marble bathrooms, exceptionally comfortable beds and furnishings, and state-of-the-art technology.

For something really special, blow the budget on one of the speciallycommissioned suites which have been designed by Viscount Linley, Guy Oliver and Diane von Furstenburg. The cream of the crop, you’ll get your own butler - just press the button when you need them. Low-key but high luxe, with floor-to-ceiling picture windows and extra-deep baths, the Deluxe King rooms are also worth noting for lovebirds. Trust us, after a stay here you won't want to head back home on the Tube...

THE FOOD

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imon Rogan’s Michelin-starred Fera is one of those London restaurants you have to tick off the list at least once. With a tree taking centre stage and warm tones of bronze and green in the furnishings it's an Instagram dream. Slide into one of the leather banquettes and try the sevencourse tasting menu with dishes like pearl barley and bulgur in stout or raw Dexter beef in coal oil. Wine pairings, including pink sparkling dessert wine, are out of this world.

THE DETAIL Room rates start from £570 for a Superior Queen double.

Claridge’s, Brook St, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR claridges.co.uk, 020 7629 8860

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Cities in Europe have cracked down on Airbnb, here’s why Lisbon is one of the last remaining capitals to benefit from the home sharing hub

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ince its inception in 2008, Airbnb has changed the landscape for the rental and short-term lease market turning homeowners into self-sufficient landlords for vacation lodging, apartment rentals and homestays alike.

The little-known website gained fame through celebrity endorsement and its useful model for finding a ‘home away from home’.

Airbnb’s success has not come without its shortfalls, due to its nature for bypassing traditional property and hospitality services, several hotspot capitals which on face value offer great buy-to-let incentives including Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam and London have clamped down on Airbnb home rentals. Some have opted for a levy tourist tax on Airbnb landlords while new regulations have also appeared, including restrictions to who can rent through the site to limitations on the number of days properties can be let throughout the year.

For example, the capital along with seventeen other cities in France have agreed to collect local tourist taxes. In Paris, Airbnb hosts must now register with their local authorities, enforced to make it harder for residents to surpass the 120-day limit.

Whereas in London, it has been suggested that the new compliances limiting rentals

to 90 days will lose over $400 million in reservations this year according to the Financial Times.

However, south of its European counterparts, the correlation between Airbnb and the city of Lisbon is telling a different story as no set rules are in place.

With the low cost of living, rich cultural heritage and continued regeneration, Lisbon have elevated its position as a European tourism heavyweight, resulting in a buoyant buy-to-let property market for investors.

It's the combination of flexible investment, immigration policies’ alongside excellent value prime real estate which is causing a significant surge of investment activity from around the globe.

The details are in the data; results show that Airbnb brought €268 million to the Lisbon economy in 2015, acting as the accommodation solution for 433,000 visitors throughout the year. According to data from Airdna, the number of listings on Airbnb rose by 15% between June 2015 to 10547 in May of 2016.

Lisbon's recent surge in popularity through its tourism industry has cultivated an influx of wealth into the city and thus a trend for various property offerings. Both new developments are springing up as well as regeneration of period properties within its historic quarters; you could say the market is as diverse as its vibrant culture, cuisine and nightlife. Reports from Airbnb show that the best performing properties on the platform are located in the historic centre of Lisbon, with the most in-demand hotspot being Chiado, followed by Bairro Alto and Baixa, all known for their cobbled streets, picturesque squares and colourful buildings.

The property industry in Lisbon is rapidly developing and involves an active buy-to-let market; real estate is competitively priced with values looking to double or even triple in the coming decade. Currently, rented properties can expect annual rental yields of 3-4% for long-term rentals and 4-5% for short-term lets, with both traditional agents offering excellent management services and no restrictions on Airbnb bookings.

Non-EU passport holders can benefit from the Golden Visa scheme which after six years provides Portuguese citizenship with applicants only having to spend seven days of the year in the country. For EU nationals another incentive program exists where exemption on tax income from nonPortuguese sources, including pensions, rental income and capital gains up to ten years.

Investing in this up-coming corner of the EU is not about making a quick buck but rather for long-term capital appreciation with opportunities and results that today are inconceivable in Paris and London. ◆ For information on investing in Lisbon visit: athenaadvisers.com

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PROPERTY / FEATURE

R E N TA L M A R K E T

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Should you invest in London’s buy-to-let market?

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t’s a question crossing many people’s minds as they plan for their financial future in the capital.

If you were to tell friends that you’re planning to become a landlord, you would most likely be met with a wall of scepticism and furrowed brows.

Over the past two years, they will tell you, landlords have felt the increasingly expensive effects of government action. Landlords buying a property now pay an extra 2% Stamp Duty, and many of the tax perks that landlords once enjoyed have been reigned back, and will disappear by 2020.

On top of that, many boroughs in London have, or are considering, introducing compulsory landlord licensing. This can be both costly and a tangle of regulatory tape to navigate.

For many investors, London’s buy-tolet market remains an enticing prospect despite these hurdles to entry.

The number of rented homes in London exceeded the number of owner-occupied

ones recently – 898,000 rented households compared to 883,000. Overall, the number of owner-occupied households has dropped by 17% over the past decade.

Demand for rental properties is increasing, unfortunately for tenants faster than inflation - at 3.2% - according to the most recent LSL Buy-to-Let Index. It also reveals that London still has the most expensive rental properties in the UK at an average of £1,286 per property. “[Recent] predictions that a flood of landlords would abandon their buy-to-let portfolios have been greatly exaggerated, in fact we have seen very few clients exit the rental market this year – most are actively looking to invest further,” says Marc von

Grunherr, Lettings Director at Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

“Property continues to remain a very stable investment in light of stock market volatility and historically low interest rates," von Grunherr adds. “The fundamentals continue to remain strong and that is why our outlook on London property continues to be bullish. Professional investors have been able to navigate these legislation changes and capitalise on these localised rental hotspots.”

Rents are also rising as demand outstrips supply. The good news for tenants is that it is not a blanket rule; demand and supply varies from postcode to postcode, so not everywhere is a hot house of increasing rents.

With 16 branches across the capital, one of London's largest letting agents Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings has research that reveals the best postcodes to live in if you’re a tenant and, potentially, the best to consider if you’re a landlord looking for the areas with the strongest demand – and therefore fastest-rising rents (below).

As you’ll notice from these postcodes, the most popular areas for tenants at the moment are the areas of London to the south and south west of the river which, until relatively recently, were less popular areas to rent a home.

Sky-high rents in central London and more fashionable parts of North London have pushed many trend-seeking young workers into the arms of southern postcodes and, in particular, Brixton, which is currently one of the most sought-after areas to rent in London among younger renters.

Best for landlords, where rents are rising fastest (+4% or more), are in south west.

London still has the most expensive rental properties in the UK at an average of £1,286 per property

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AUBREY WALK £15.5M

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London hides a plethora of celebrity homes. These are the most recent to come on the market

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here’s an outstanding bill for broken windows at the Hereford Arms pub in South Kensington after American servicemen smashed them during a baseball game. During the war, the soldiers were regulars in the area and played their national game in the nearby square, which they turned into a temporary baseball field. Bomber pilot and Major League Baseball star Elmer Gedeon was one of the servicemen

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who stayed in homes converted into temporary barracks during the Second World War in Hereford Square. Some of these fell victim to an air raid and were razed, and a post-war apartment block was built on the site until developer Unbranded London decided to restore the terrace to its former glory. Now, it’s unveiled three restored townhouses which are a far cry from their former incarnation. The properties range in price from £8.56m - £9.25m with more information available from Savills (0207 581 5234).

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t £15.5 million, Dusty Springfield’s former home is now £1 million cheaper than when it first came on the market in 2016.

The Art Deco house has seven bedrooms, five reception rooms, a garden, and a roof terrace with far-reaching views overlooking Holland Park. There’s also a swimming pool, gym, sauna and hot tub.

The American couple selling the house aren’t too bothered about the reduction, one would imagine, as they bought it 10 years ago for just under £3 million.

Dusty Springfield lived at the property at the height of her fame during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period which saw her release five albums and enjoy several hits, most famously "What I Done To Deserve This" and "Son of a Preacher Man." The property is now for sale with agent John Taylor (02032 841 888).

“During the war, the soldiers were regulars and played their national game in the nearby square, which they turned into a temporary baseball field”

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“Self-styled ‘Mr Nasty’ Craig Revel Horwood could even step up to take his former colleague’s place, although fellow judge Darcey Bussell has said it’s unlikely”

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ast year, press reports revealed Strictly Come Dancing's self-styled ‘Mr Nasty’ Craig Revel Horwood had been forced to move into a hotel for five months after his Hampshire home was damaged in a flood and his London pad was occupied by two Strictly dancers.

He recently told The Sun that Cameron Mackintosh lent him £40,000 in 1997 to buy the house in Camden for £149,000.

He has accepted an offer on the Grade II-listed two-bedroom which had been on the market for £1.2m. It has a large kitchen, roof terrace and garden, where he’s named a fountain after friend and former Strictly contestant Kelly Brook.

More information from Hotblack Desiato (0207 482 2894).

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ome of the world’s most famous rock and roll albums were recorded at Wessex Recording Studio, including The Clash's "London Calling", "Never Mind the Bollocks" by the Sex Pistols and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." Other musicians to have used the studio include REM, Coldplay and David Bowie.

The building started out in 1881 as a church hall but was converted during the early 1960s into a recording studio and then bought in 1965 by Beatles producer George Martin who, in 2003, sold it to developer Neptune, which converted it into apartments.

A two-bedroom flat within the gated complex is currently for sale at £730,000. More information from agent Hotblack Desiato (0207 288 9696).

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A beautifully presented four bedroom modern town house set over 1,725 sq ft with superb entertaining space and a stunning landscaped private garden.

The property is a short walk from Fulham Broadway station on the District Line, boasting great transport links and a plethora of shops, bars and restaurants.

Kings Road is also a short walk away which features many boutiques and eateries.

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Four double bedrooms Four bathrooms Stunning condition Private garden Fully refurbished Close to local amenities Open plan living room Freehold EPC rating C

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Earls Court Square, Earls Court, SW5 £3,466 pcm / £800 pw

A beautifully presented flat in a very well maintained red brick mansion block. The property has recently been refurbished throughout and boasts a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, a bright reception room and two double bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms.

Earls Court 020 7740 2025 earlscourt.lettings@kfh.co.uk

It is ideally located on the desirable Earls Court Garden Square, a short walk from both West Brompton and Earls Court underground stations.

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Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Two reception rooms Quality hard wood flooring Fourth floor (with lift) Period red brick mansion block Furnished or unfurnished EPC rating C

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Vera Road, Fulham, SW6 £6,500 pcm / £1,500 pw Fulham 020 3486 2290 fulhamroad.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Situated moments from Parsons Green Station, this stunning four bedroom house offers luxury living. Offered fully furnished, it is equipped with all the furniture/linen shown in the photographs.

The property comprises of a large fully fitted kitchen, stunning living/dining space with bi folding doors that lead to a perfectly sculpted private garden and surround sound throughout.

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Stunning four bedroom house Beautifully presented Arranged over three floors Master bedroom with en suite Pristine rear garden Moments from Bishop’s Park Completely refurbished throughout Generous ground floor Furnished

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Waldemar Avenue, London SW6 £1,798 pcm / £415 pw Fulham 020 3486 2290 fulhamroad.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Situated within an attractive mansion block, this one bedroom apartment offers complete luxury living.

The ultra modern kitchen is fully fitted and has enough space for a breakfast table and bench. The living room is of a good size and also benefits from a lovely view across the Fulham chimney pots as well as the main London landmarks.

The bedroom is a good sized double and offers floor to ceiling built in storage units.

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Tastefully refurbished throughout Views across London Beautifully presented Great storage High ceilings Charming mansion block Moments from Parsons Green Set on the third floor Ultra modern kitchen and bathroom

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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his impressive sixbedroom penthouse apartment offers superb living in a prestigious location in Knightsbridge opposite Hyde Park. Presented in outstanding condition, the property comprises a large raised reception room with folding doors to terrace, large eat-in kitchen, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bath, cinema room, library, gym, spa and lift. u

SAVILLS Notting Hill, 020 7727 5750; savills.com

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FEATHERSTONE LEIGH Fulham, 020 7610 9755; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

eautifully presented fourbedroom mid terrace Victorian house benefiting from two reception rooms, a wealth of original features, a south facing rooftop terrace and wooden flooring. Also included are two bathrooms, original features and a patio garden. u

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collection of one and two-bedroom beautifully appointed apartments all with a balcony or terrace.

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THE VERGE IS PERFECTLY POSITIONED TO ENJOY THE GREEN, OPEN SPACES OF WILLESDEN

CAMERONS STIFF & CO New Homes, 020 8459 1133; cameronsstiff.co.uk

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Lettings 020 7751 5100 www.farrar.co.uk

FULHAM ROAD, LONDON, SW10 An immaculate 5 bedroom family home with a stunning south facing garden, off street parking for 2 cars and air conditioning throughout. This house has recently been extensively refurbished and enjoys many features including underfloor heating in the fabulous kitchen/dining/family room which in turn extends into the garden area with large bi-folding doors allowing in lots of natural light. The stunning reception room boasts beautiful wood floors and a huge picture window with a pretty outlook over the garden and beyond. Triple and double glazing, an internal intercom system and many other superb £2,475 features complete this fabulous home. EPC Rating: C. UNFURNISHED per week*

*Tenants are advised when renting a property the advertised rent does not include council tax, water or utility charges. The administration fees are £175 (inc. VAT) and referencing charges of £40 per Tenant/Guarantor. The inventory check in cost will vary but should not exceed £150 and a 6-8 week deposit is required.

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OAKLEY STREET, LONDON, SW3 An outstanding and immaculately presented family house which has been refurbished to a very high standard and extending to approx 3,900 sqft. The house offers superb entertaining space and comprising six bedrooms, four luxurious bathrooms, three reception rooms, a fully fitted stylish kitchen, wine cellar and a 68ft landscaped garden. An exceptional house that must be seen.

Photos are not a true representation of the property. EPC Rating: E. UNFURNISHED

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